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Photographer offers 5 tips for better wildlife pictures

A grey squirrel stretches out to grab sunflower seeds from a  makeshift birdfeeder in Monroe Township, Pa., Wednesday, March 3, 2010. (Mark Moran / The Citizens' Voice)
A grey squirrel stretches out to grab sunflower seeds from a makeshift birdfeeder in Monroe Township, Pa., Wednesday, March 3, 2010. (Mark Moran / The Citizens' Voice)

WILDLIFE WATCHING -- Digital photography has made it possible to shoot photographs in such quantity that virtually anyone will bag a good one sooner or later.

But when it comes to wildlife, you'd better be ready for the action because it's often fleeting.

To add consistency to your wildlife photography, check out these five detailed tips for taking better wildlife photos from a man who's made his career with a camera. Here's a summary of his suggestions:

  1. Learn your camera
  2. Learn your subject
  3. Look for good light
  4. Your car as a blind
  5. Plan your photos

 

 



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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