Wildlife Photography

Wildlife photography is devoted to photographing animals in action, at play or relaxing in their natural habitat. It provides a glimpse into their world which we may not normally see and allows us to see their finer beauty in detail.

The techniques of wildlife photography differ greatly from those used in landscape photography. For example, in wildlife photography wide apertures are used to achieve a fast shutter speed, freeze the subject's motion, and blur the backgrounds, while landscape photographers prefer small apertures. Wildlife is also usually shot with long telephoto lenses (typically 500mm) from a long distance; the use of such telephoto lenses frequently necessitates the use of a tripod (since the longer the lens, the harder it is to handhold).

Many wildlife photographers use camouflage to ensure they do not disturb the creatures. This is important because not only do you not want them to move but you also do not want to scare them, especially if looking after their young or nests. Wildlife photography can be beautiful but every serious photographer respects the animals and does all he can to ensure the habitat is left as they found it.

They say patience is a virtue, and with wildlife photography it certainly is. Animals are notoriously shy creatures when they know us humans are nearby so it can take hours of setting up and waiting for the right scene to unfold. Researching the best places where you can expect to see the wildlife is a must if you are serious about it.

Andy Rouse is a highly sought after wildlife photographer who not only takes photographs of just about any creature but also offers workshops and wildlife photography holidays so you too can learn from the pros. Steve Bloom is another famous wildlife photographer with an incredible collection of images and accompanying books and literature.

Take a look around our Wildlife Art Prints and open your eyes to a world of exotic and local furry friends. All images are available as boxed canvas art prints, acrylic mounts and poster art for your walls.