Here's a quick ( and FREE) photo tip for smartphone photographers. One of the most frustrating things that I run into is glare and reflections on windows. One way to overcome it is to simply place your phone right against the glass. It cuts down on glare and the reflections just about disappear.
BONUS TIP: Make sure to get permission, especially if you are at a museum or zoo. You don't want to be THAT guy.
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If you've ever had any questions about copyright for creatives, this episode of The Grid is worth checking out. Attorneys Jack Reznicki and Ed Greenberg join hosts Scott Kelby and RC Concepcion.
Here's a shot I took of Milwaukee County Zoo male jaguar, Pat The (Great) Cat. Pat has an amazing story, from his rescue in Belize and becoming part of the Belize Zoo's Problem Jaguar Rehabilitation Program, to his life in Milwaukee. For more on his incredible story, click here. To learn more about the Belize Zoo's Problem Jaguar Rescue Program, click here.
"Once you are still and quiet, you become part of the animal's environment..." First off, welcome and thanks for visiting! I hope to be able to share some insight into the how's and why's of my photography. Things like my setup, basic information, and stuff like that. And maybe a Behind the Scenes story or two. I am a Canon shooter, but I've shot/shoot with Nikon, Sony, Olympus, and my trusty iPhone. I am a camera agnostic. Whatever tool works the best for the job. So how about this big guy above? To get this shot of Cassius, a western lowland gorilla at the Milwaukee County Zoo, I decided to shoot at an angle that would accentuate his eyes and frame the image to highlight the more natural aspects of the zoo's new gorilla yard. While others were standing up and shooting at their eye level, I decided to get down low, use the plants to my advantage, and capture him at his eye-level. I find that photographing an animal at their eye level makes for a much more engaging image. Plus, it never hurts to crouch down so that you are not perceived to be a threat to a 400 pound + silverback gorilla. Once you are still and quiet, you become part of the animal's environment and there's a greater chance to capture some awesome behavior. Questions? Comments? You can reach me at [email protected] (This image can be purchased at http://engelimages.com) |