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the Photography Hot tips
Wildlife photography
Do not be content to simply show what an animal looks like
to just create its portrait. A good wildlife photograph
should also show significant behavior. You must learn to anticipate
the animals behavior in specific situations and know the
importance of different types of behavior. For instance, body
language can indicate an animals position of dominance or
submissiveness within a group. Try to show the animals environment
as well. What obstacles must it overcome? How do weather extremes
affect how and where the animal lives?...Photography
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Photographs of people
In photojournalism you should leave viewers feeling that they
know the subjects not only what they look like, but also
how they live, what their attitudes are. Photograph people
being active, rather than merely posing, and take enough time
to put the subject at ease. When a skilled photojournalist
is working, a subject will often forget that a camera is present...Photography
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Capturing the scene
Aim to capture the soul of the place as well as its physical
appearance. The viewer should feel what its like to walk
down a particular street or view a landscape that youve shot.
Time is again a crucial element. You must first experience
a locations moods light, weather, smellsbefore you can
convey them through photographs. The mood of a city street,
for example, changes from night to day...Photography
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