Quick Tip – Focus on the eyes

When photographing an animal (people too) make sure that the eyes are in the sharpest focus. Also many animals have dark eyes, lighten them in your post processing software, if necessary. Avoid eyes that look like “black holes”.        Click...

Telephoto Lens for Zoo Photography

In my earlier post, here, I discussed getting in close increases the impact of Zoo photography by eliminating unnatural elements of the exhibit and creating a detailed intimate image of the animals. Getting in close requires a telephoto zoom lens, below I discuss what...

Quick Tip – Know What You Are Shooting

Between longer posts I will pass on small tips to help with your photography. A Zoo has so many exotic animals you do not always know what animal you are photographing. I always have a small notebook and pen in my pocket in case I get interesting information from a...

Zoo Photo Gear

To decide what the best camera and lens to carry for Zoo photography think about what makes the highest impact image in a Zoo setting. The answer is … get close!  There are two main reasons this is the best strategy. Zooming in on your subject removes the...

dSLR Photography Magazine

I have been approached by dSLR Photography magazine (http://www.digitalslrphoto.com) to publish my photo “Flamingo Abstract” as part of an article on bird photography. They purchased the rights for a one time use and the article will be published...

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