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Nature Photography Tips

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 2, 2007

•KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT: Just as a wide-angle lens does little good when photographing a bird 50 yards away, a 600 mm lens would do little good for most landscapes. Plan out what you would like to photograph and pack your gear accordingly.

•USE A TRIPOD: A tripod is a great tool that can be used to handle the weight of longer glass and for slower shutter speeds. You can use slow shutter speeds to give the sense of movement, such as a flowing river or leaves blowing in the wind.

•RECOGNIZE GOOD LIGHT: Scenics naturally look different at different times of day. Early morning and evening offer great light.

•MANUALLY EXPOSE YOUR IMAGES: Using the manual exposure setting on your camera lets you be in control of the image. Example: Exposing for the highlights will allow the shadows to become darker and the image to have more contrast.

•LOOK FOR DEPTH: Sometimes just taking a couple steps back will allow you see a different, more complete image.

•BE PATIENT: And, don't forget your bug spray and sunscreen.

Jason Behnken

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