"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)
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