{"id":10680,"date":"2024-01-20T15:15:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T15:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=10680"},"modified":"2024-01-30T17:40:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T17:40:49","slug":"wildlife-photography-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wildlife-photography-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"The Luxury Gold Guide to Wildlife Photography While on Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lift of a tiny trunk. The scurry of a panicked warthog as a predator approaches. The ruffle of a lion\u2019s mane in the sunlight. When it comes to safari photography, things move quickly: nature\u2019s quirkiest characters will not wait and pose for us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, photography enthusiasts need to be ready and equipped to capture them on camera as they frolic, in a fleeting moment, or even from a moving vehicle. If you\u2019re looking for wildlife photography tips, look no further: from the best gear to pack to nifty ways to prepare yourself for snapping a safari holiday, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practise before you fly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10757 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.-.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph of cat walking along wall with green door. Wildlife photography.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.-.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.--120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.--255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.--345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.--1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may sound funny, but training your camera on less exotic beasts can help you prepare. Safaris are often just three or four days long; you don\u2019t want to spend your first 24 hours figuring out your camera. If you\u2019ve got a cat, experiment with photographing it prowling around at home and see how your shots turn out. It will give you a feel for movement and focus, as well as waiting for moments of stillness (to avoid blurring).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Otherwise, try garden birds. \u201cThe rule of thirds in photography is a guideline that places the subject in the left or right third of an image, leaving the other two thirds more open,\u201d says keen wildlife photographer Callie Smart. IF you want to be super prepared, Udemy runs a four-day online course that digs into wildlife photography tips from specific gear to camera settings (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/course\/wildlife-photography-for-beginners-and-amateurs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">udemy.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also think you\u2019ll like:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/glamping-in-the-wild-uncovering-the-best-luxury-safari-stays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glamping in the wild: Uncovering the best luxury safari stays<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay right where the wildlife is<\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_10758\" style=\"width: 1450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10758\" class=\"wp-image-10758 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2.-393709626_228301483595413_8163704515963552794_n.jpeg\" alt=\"Treetop suite in game reserve at the Lion Sands lodge, South Africa \" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2.-393709626_228301483595413_8163704515963552794_n.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2.-393709626_228301483595413_8163704515963552794_n-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2.-393709626_228301483595413_8163704515963552794_n-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2.-393709626_228301483595413_8163704515963552794_n-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2.-393709626_228301483595413_8163704515963552794_n-1320x1320.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lionsandsgamereserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lionsandsgamereserve<\/a> on Instagram<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across Africa\u2019s safari countries, there are remote properties a drive from official game reserves and properties set within them. Staying in a safari lodge within a national park or protected reserve means you\u2019ll see animals wandering through the grounds, or past the infinity pool, rather than limiting sightings to your daily game drives. On Luxury Gold\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/spectacular-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spectacular South Africa tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ideal for safari photography, guests stay right within the boundaries of Kruger National Parks and Sabi Sands Reserve, at the elegant Lion Sands lodge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time it right<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10759 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3.-ahmed-galal-8fH4JwxbAyw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph of safari animals in silhouette at sunset. Wildlife photography. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3.-ahmed-galal-8fH4JwxbAyw-unsplash.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3.-ahmed-galal-8fH4JwxbAyw-unsplash-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3.-ahmed-galal-8fH4JwxbAyw-unsplash-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3.-ahmed-galal-8fH4JwxbAyw-unsplash-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3.-ahmed-galal-8fH4JwxbAyw-unsplash-1536x919.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3.-ahmed-galal-8fH4JwxbAyw-unsplash-1320x790.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once in the bush, use the times of day to your advantage, says Smart. \u201cThink of photography as painting with light,\u201d she advises. \u201cIf you keep the sunlight behind you, the animal will be lit up and the sunlight reflected back in their eyes, bringing your subject to life. The ideal times of day are an hour after sunrise or an hour before sunset, when the sun is low in the sky \u2012 these times give a soft, diffused light we know as \u2018golden hour\u2019.\u201d If you\u2019re shooting in bright sunshine, she adds, find some shade to stand in to give your shot a less harsh effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also think you\u2019ll like:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-safari-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private game drives and five-star stays: How Luxury Gold does safari differently<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus your shot<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10760 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4.-james-armes-PUhawLp28_Q-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of an owl in focus against purple flowers. Wildlife photography.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4.-james-armes-PUhawLp28_Q-unsplash.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4.-james-armes-PUhawLp28_Q-unsplash-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4.-james-armes-PUhawLp28_Q-unsplash-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4.-james-armes-PUhawLp28_Q-unsplash-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4.-james-armes-PUhawLp28_Q-unsplash-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4.-james-armes-PUhawLp28_Q-unsplash-1320x934.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing where to focus your photo is vital, says Smart. Blur is always a risk when you\u2019re dealing with living, moving creatures. \u201cTo make your photographs \u2018pop\u2019, set the focus point on to the animal\u2019s eye closest to you,\u201d she shares as one of her top wildlife photography tips. Don\u2019t be afraid to contort yourself in order to get the best angle, either \u2012 that\u2019s what makes the most unusual and striking wildlife photographs. \u201cGet yourself at eye level to the animal to make a connection: so if it\u2019s a small animal get down on the ground, and if it\u2019s a large animal stick your head out of the top of the jeep or (if you can) climb a tree.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know your kit and settings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5.-pexels-mohamed-almari-370142.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding camera up to eye taking a shower in a field\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5.-pexels-mohamed-almari-370142.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5.-pexels-mohamed-almari-370142-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5.-pexels-mohamed-almari-370142-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5.-pexels-mohamed-almari-370142-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5.-pexels-mohamed-almari-370142-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5.-pexels-mohamed-almari-370142-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5.-pexels-mohamed-almari-370142-345x230.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari photography experts know that knowing your camera inside out is the quickest way to the clearest, sharpest and most striking wildlife photos. Smart favours a Nikon D7200 with an 18-300mm zoom lens. \u201cI like light cameras and a light lens, so I don\u2019t need a tripod \u2012 I can quickly grab the shot, as animals, such as scurrying warthogs, don\u2019t tend to stand still. It fits easily into hand luggage and is dust and water-resistant.\u201d The benefit of a zoom lens, she says, is the ability to focus close up on a creature, yet keep your distance to avoid disturbing them. For a good basic set-up for your first shooting session, she says, \u201cswitch to Aperture Priority f5.6, focus on the animal\u2019s eye and set the camera to automatic ISO.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also think you\u2019ll like:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/safari-in-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to safari in style: The ultimate packing guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the slow ones<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10762 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6.-getty-images-ZJDine2-F9k-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Four zebras drinking water from a river. Wildlife photography.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6.-getty-images-ZJDine2-F9k-unsplash.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6.-getty-images-ZJDine2-F9k-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6.-getty-images-ZJDine2-F9k-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6.-getty-images-ZJDine2-F9k-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6.-getty-images-ZJDine2-F9k-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6.-getty-images-ZJDine2-F9k-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6.-getty-images-ZJDine2-F9k-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6.-getty-images-ZJDine2-F9k-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6.-getty-images-ZJDine2-F9k-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different rules apply for different subjects on safari. \u201cThe easiest animals to photograph are the ones that don\u2019t move too quickly!\u201d says Smart. \u201cElephants, big cats, zebras, crocs, giraffes, rhinos all tend to stand their ground if you\u2019re quiet and give them room. I love to photograph giraffes &amp; monkeys as they have such expressive faces. Monkeys are going to lead you on a merry dance but that\u2019s fun, too.\u201d They may not seem as exciting as big game, but photos of birds in flight can be striking. They might even give you a rather unappealing clue. \u201cBirds tend to poop just before they take off, so look out for that so you can catch them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignore smartphone snobbery<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7.-pexels-julissa-helmuth-3846225.jpg\" alt=\"An iPhone taking a photograph of palm leaves \" width=\"1279\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7.-pexels-julissa-helmuth-3846225.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7.-pexels-julissa-helmuth-3846225-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7.-pexels-julissa-helmuth-3846225-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7.-pexels-julissa-helmuth-3846225-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7.-pexels-julissa-helmuth-3846225-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7.-pexels-julissa-helmuth-3846225-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7.-pexels-julissa-helmuth-3846225-345x230.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a myth that only hefty DSLR cameras can capture a lion\u2019s mane or an elephant\u2019s wrinkly ears in full detail. In fact, current smartphones have incredibly refined cameras; the time they tend to fail users is at dimly-lit dusk (or dawn), when the light is lower. In full sunlight, don\u2019t be afraid to use your iPhone or Android to capture some animal magic, says Smart; for one thing, you won\u2019t need to play with the settings as much. \u201cIf the harsh, bright sunlight of the middle of the day is beating down, and you get a great encounter, such as standing face to face with a friendly rhino, you\u2019re better off whipping out your smartphone or, if you prefer a \u2018proper\u2019 camera, turning your DSLR onto automatic settings.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also think you\u2019ll like:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/best-time-to-visit-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wild at Heart: Why winter is the best time to visit South Africa<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury Gold\u2019s<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/spectacular-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spectacular South Africa<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tour includes a three-day safari in the enchanting Kruger National Park.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The lift of a tiny trunk. 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