Built to kill – 40 breathtaking closeup photographs of animals
Wildlife photography is regarded as being one of the most challenging forms of photography. It involves a thorough understanding of the behavior of animals and in addition to it, one needs to have sound technical skills, such as being able to expose in the right manner. Its all about being in the right place at the right time.
Surprisingly enough, photographing some species may require stalking skills or the use of a camouflage as well. Whilst wildlife photographs can be taken using basic equipment, successful photography of some types of wildlife requires specialist equipment, such as macro lenses for insects, long focal length lenses for birds and underwater cameras for marine life. However, since the advent of digital cameras and the never ending quest for adventures, this practice has evolved into totally new heights.
From what I’ve seen, wildlife photography is definitely one of the most dangerous forms of photography. A photographer who uses good exposure, color and blur settings along with appropriate shutter speed and focusing techniques can produce stunning photographs. One not only needs the right equipment, but also the courage and the audacity to push himself beyond his limits. As a result, wildlife photographers need to be agile and vigilant as much as possible. Even though we appreciate the end result, its definitely an understatement to say that these photographers have done a stunning job. They are absolutely marvelous and so are their photographs.
In this post, I have showcased some of the most breathtaking close up photography of animals during their aggressive mood or when they are about to make their kill. We have to commend the photographers for their patience and the extraordinary exhibition of valor to take such photographs and sharing it with us.
Source: http://richworks.in/2010/06/built-to-kill-40-breathtaking-closeup-photographs-of-animals/
(There are 30 more photographs here)
1) Gannet Dive
by mvbalkom
2) Eye to Eye
by Andreas Saladin
3) Gotcha!
by henkheus
4) The flying fortes
by mvbalkom
5) Parotsnake
by kuntha
6) Common Kingfisher vs House Sparrow
by nissim
7) Closeup
by Marta Grzesiak
8 ) Dandelion
by Boris Godfroid
9) The hunt
by Ivan Bui
10) Power
by Natalie Manuel
Wildlife photography is regarded as being one of the most challenging forms of photography. It involves a thorough understanding of the behavior of animals and in addition to it, one needs to have sound technical skills, such as being able to expose in the right manner. Its all about being in the right place at the right time.
Surprisingly enough, photographing some species may require stalking skills or the use of a camouflage as well. Whilst wildlife photographs can be taken using basic equipment, successful photography of some types of wildlife requires specialist equipment, such as macro lenses for insects, long focal length lenses for birds and underwater cameras for marine life. However, since the advent of digital cameras and the never ending quest for adventures, this practice has evolved into totally new heights.
From what I’ve seen, wildlife photography is definitely one of the most dangerous forms of photography. A photographer who uses good exposure, color and blur settings along with appropriate shutter speed and focusing techniques can produce stunning photographs. One not only needs the right equipment, but also the courage and the audacity to push himself beyond his limits. As a result, wildlife photographers need to be agile and vigilant as much as possible. Even though we appreciate the end result, its definitely an understatement to say that these photographers have done a stunning job. They are absolutely marvelous and so are their photographs.
In this post, I have showcased some of the most breathtaking close up photography of animals during their aggressive mood or when they are about to make their kill. We have to commend the photographers for their patience and the extraordinary exhibition of valor to take such photographs and sharing it with us.
Source: http://richworks.in/2010/06/built-to-kill-40-breathtaking-closeup-photographs-of-animals/
(There are 30 more photographs here)
1) Gannet Dive
by mvbalkom
2) Eye to Eye
by Andreas Saladin
3) Gotcha!
by henkheus
4) The flying fortes
by mvbalkom
5) Parotsnake
by kuntha
6) Common Kingfisher vs House Sparrow
by nissim
7) Closeup
by Marta Grzesiak
8 ) Dandelion
by Boris Godfroid
9) The hunt
by Ivan Bui
10) Power
by Natalie Manuel
