Wildlife photography in Africa
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Africa has always been known as one of the best destinations for
wildlife photography, or nature photography in general. All
serious professional wildlife photographers have quite a portion
of their file filled with photos from Africa. Why is this? It is
because Africa presents you with opportunities for wildlife
photography like no other place in the world.
Abundant wildlife
Africa's wildlife is legendary. There are countless beautiful
species, each unique. These species can still be seen in vast
areas of their natural habitat, all over Africa. In some places,
natural migrations that cover thousands of kilometers still take
place unhampered by human civilization. You will not find this
rich diversity anywhere else in the world.
Some of the species make such a brutal and captivating living,
preying off other species that they get admired by every
naturalist. Who would not like to see a lion kill? Who does not
dream about finding a leopard in a tree, with an impala ram that
it has just taken down? And cheetahs stalking gazelle in long
grass? Obviously you would like to experience these things,
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even
capture it on film. Unfortunately it can happen only in Africa.
Amazing photography
Good wildlife photography usually involves capturing some action
in the golden light of dawn or dusk. As I explained above, if
there is someplace to see wildlife in action, it is Africa.
The golden light does not get more golden than in Africa.
Believe it or not, but this is due to dust in the air. Most of
Africa is dry, and particularly in the dry season it gets very
dusty. This causes the sun to be very red as it leaves or
approaches the horizon, causing a beautiful golden glow on any
subject bathed in sunlight.
In the dry season, the bushveld is also a lot more open (not too
dense) and then you can spot your subject easier and compose it
with less interference (branches and leaves sticking into your
photograph uninvited...)
Other considerations
Africa is very dusty as I said. Now, this can interfere with
your photography as your camera's digital sensor must be
spotlessly clean for it not to show dust on the photograph. I
would therefore recommend that if you cannot afford to
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bring
different camera bodies for each of your lenses, to either just
use a broad zoom lens or only to change lenses when there is no
dust around, and to not change lenses often.
Most wildlife photography in Africa happens from inside a
vehicle. You can try handholding all shots, but you will delete
at least half you photos if this is your approach. Rather try
using beanbags or a window bracket for camera support. These
will ensure you get that sharp shot.
Conclusion
Africa is an excellent destination for wildlife photography. Why
don't you come and see for yourself. One warning though! If you
visit Africa and spend a night or two under African skies, you
might just be hooked for life. Even worse, if you get back home
and see the award winning photos you have taken, you might just
make a permanent move to Africa... Don't say I didn't warn you!
About the author:
Dries Cronje makes a living from nature photography in Africa.
He offers his fellow photographers some very useful advice on
his website http://www.africa-nature-photography.com.
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