What's the best way to shoot wildlife?

[ianm]

here's some photographs i've taken of wildlife, but with me getting a dslr is there a better way to capture, say birds, as i've struggled with my camera not recovering in time to take more shots.

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then this one typifies what i'm asking

they were coming in to land, and i was waiting for the right shot - but i twitched and ended up with this instead of a shot of them landing in the water

 

[Black & White]

You seem to be doing ok.

 

[lostprophet]

would love to see a crop of the 4th shot

big lenses help as well as camo gear, can be a bit pricey but this is a great site http://www.wildlifewatchingsupplies.co.uk/

The hides are great and allow you to get REALLY close to wildlife, this was taken from a friends hide http://www.hardpointphotography.fotopic.net/p40887849.html

and get some practice at wildlife centres and also next time your out and about watch the wildlife to learn their behaviour and take some food for the birds etc

 

[SLRenegade]

As far as camera settings, you need to set the camera on Shutter Priority and go about 1/800 to 1/1000 for birds that are flying so the wings wont blur. Hope this helps!

 

[ianm]

cheers guys

 

[ianm]

would love to see a crop of the 4th shot

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