Five Essential Tips of Nature Photography

Here are five tips for helping you step up the challenge.

Tip #1. Emphasis on Nature, Not Technology Just. There's a growing focus on the latest technologies in the modern age; so much so that some people prefer to rely on the camera (and computer) to do the job for them. Although it is understandable that the love of technology attracts people to photography, good nature photography still takes a more old-fashioned approach. It is of utmost importance to consider the light. You just need to know how to catch your picture in the best possible light, which involves selecting the perfect weather conditions for each subject, and the right time of day. Spending time watching the light and how it works in a shot would make you a much better photographer than anyone who feels that science is the secret to good photography.

Tip #2. Look for Moments Only. Never forget that someone else has already had every idea you've had, and a thousand people have shot every subject you shot before you. The fact is, a good picture is easy to take; this is why so many of them are on the market. The challenge is to find out something amazing. All this is about pacing. You have to aim for an odd perspective or a stunning view of the landscapes.

Tip #3. Get to learn the immediate environment. Capturing a memorable moment when you're traveling takes a touch of luck. You just have to take your chances along with the rest of the visitors in terms of the unpredictable conditions. Nonetheless, closer to a home you have an unfair edge over all others. You can be in a rare place where many photographers can only dream of being on-site at special moments. Take a look at the local landmarks. Consider the safest lookouts to get there and the easiest shortcuts. Identify the most suitable time of day for each venue. Then listen to updates on temperature, and keep an eye on the sky. If you see anything extraordinary starting to form (a dark storm cloud, probably the possibility of a rainbow, etc.), take your phone, get into position, and wait before your moment comes. In time, you may be able to create a second to none series of images of your local landscapes.

Tip #4. Be patient and stay calm. As I said earlier, taking a decent picture is easy; capturing anything really special is not so easy. A lot of things have to fall into place to get a perfect shot, so don't be disappointed when your first attempts yield little result. You may need to regularly visit the same location before you discover the stroke of luck that produces your perfect picture opportunity. Professional nature photographers are able to put a shot into this extra effort. When you have that picture once in a lifetime it will all be worth it. Only take a lot of photos when the time comes. You just need a perfect chance to make the best of it, because any scene will create a multitude of potential images. Know that holding snapping costs little in the modern world, and you can afford to do exactly that right now.

Tip #5. Your Technique Fine. You can wait days or weeks for a perfect picture opportunity but it can come and go in a matter of minutes when the time comes. Trying to figure out the apertures and shutter speeds you don't want to lose time. At any chance, learn your skills, and really get to know your camera. You don't need to learn a single minuscule menu feature. Effective photography's basics are the same as ever; aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, etc. The more work you bring in, the faster it gets and the more instinctive it becomes. You will then channel your effort into imagination instead of fumbling with camera settings until your perfect moment comes.