Can Burrard-Lucas is a wildlife photographer in the UK, famous for utilizing cutting-edge technology to accomplish fresh perspectives in his job. When he is not photographing exotic creatures in far-flung areas, he could be found growing apparatus and training tools to help others take better photographs of wildlife. By signing up to his free wildlife photography class you receive immediate access to his ebook: Six Things you can do Right Now to enhance your Wildlife Photography! Here’s a overview of Will Burrad-Lucas’ suggestions to set you on your way to getting Africa Geographic’s Photographer of the Year, as well as a choice of entries that we think are getting it right thus far! 1. Get low A great wildlife photograph is rarely taken looking down at the topic. The camera is nearly always on exactly the exact identical level as the lower or subject. By shooting from an extremely low angle, then photographer David Fettes was able to catch this unique perspective of an elephant in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe 2. Keep your shutter speed up the majority of the moment, wildlife has been photographed with a telephoto lens. Long lenses exaggerate camera shake as a small movement of the camera causes a huge movement of the picture frame. You, therefore, need to use a faster shutter speed to get sharp shots. A quick shutter speed will allow you to catch those fleeting action seconds 15 Wildlife Photography Tips for Amateurs while outside in the bush, like this one which was captured in Botswana’s Nxai pan by Jaap Wildeboer 3. Concentrate on the eyes You’ve probably already heard that you ought to center on the eyes. Eye contact can assist the audience to get in touch with the subject. Eye contact is the difference between this image being a good image and a great one. This entry using a female leopard in the Sabi Sand had been shot by Kristin Boggs 4. Shoot in RAW and comprehend your histogram It is important to get your exposure correct because with wildlife you not get a second chance if you mess it up! One of the most important things that you can do is shoot in RAW not JPG. This will guarantee your camera maintains details in the shadows and highlights, and so that you can darken or brighten the image later if needed. It’s important to understand your histogram so as to get the right exposure on your wildlife photographs, especially when photographing in dark or bright conditions, like this shot of a leopard drinking after dark by Gerald Hinde 5. Light is vital excellent light can turn an average photo in an extraordinary photo. The very ideal time to get photographing wildlife is all around sunrise and sunset. The Perfect lighting adds an atmospheric level to this picture of giraffes in Nxai Pan from Olwen Evans 6