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Originally Posted by Trigger
Join a camera club,read magazines speak to ppl in the game of wildlife photograpgy and last but not least the NET good luck and post soon
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Trigger: Good advice. One would think that had occurred to me, but I was lazy and simply asked my DPS pals.
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Originally Posted by inkista
Yup, that happened to me with bird photography.
The easiest thing to do is to learn about the wildlife…You'll also want to pay special attention to learning about the ethics and basic etiquette of being in the wild places you're going to go…Having folks who know tell you who's migrating when and where helps a lot.
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Good stuff, inkista, thanks. Birds definitely interest me–they are actually the bulk of my "wildlife" photos so far–but I thought I might start with larger, less mobile wildlife before taking on avian subjects in earnest.
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Originally Posted by kirbinster
Try the zoo, you have a captive subject
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Quite so
. My last zoo visit was a less than stellar outing because I was just learning how to use my camera and because shooting through glass was challenging. Thank you, kirbinster.
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Originally Posted by PrimeTime
Kurt, you basically have to think and act like a hunter…
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Ah, you mean drink whiskey, smoke cigars, wear bright orange clothing, and blow off my foot with a high-powered rifle?
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Buy a hunters ground blind so you can hide easier. Works very well. You can set up your tripod and stay concealed inside.. You can pick up a cheap blind for about $50. If not you can cut some brush from the area ---sit next to a large tree and place some brush in front of you to help conceal your location.
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Lots of great information here, PrimeTime! Thanks very much.
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Originally Posted by FDCPR
First I'd echo the tips that PrimeTime has offered you as following those tips will get you a long way.…Parks and golf courses do offer a unique opportunity to photograph wildlife. They are accustomed to people and approaching them is easier. Practicing your skills in these type of environments will help you when you venture into wilder areas. One of the things I like to do in a park setting is watch how the animals react when people approach them. Most of the time they will retreat to a certain area, I then make my way into the retreat area and wait for their return. Use others to bring them to you, and when they leave slowly make your way out of the area.
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Still more good information here, FDCPR. Gracias!
Thanks to everyone. I knew I could count on DPS to come through.