This article was very useful, and it reinforced some of the same points made in class. One of his biggest tips was to observe the group of animals for a period of time before taking pictures to help get a sense for their individual personalities and quirks, which can then translate into shots. Looking for this type of shot may take some investment, but it can also connect viewers to the subject even more than a simpler close up. The author of the article also suggested including a wider angle shot with some closer ones of the animals to give more of a sense of context as to where the animals live and their behaviors.
The equipment suggestions he has are to use a telephoto lens, but he has a different stance on tripods than we have talked about in class. And personally, I don't like the idea of carrying a lot of equipment around with me, so I'm more likely to use his approach of using a rock or my bag to stabilize my camera than I am to use a tripod. He also talks about cushioning his camera with a jacket or setting it on the ledge of a car window, to keep a safe distance from the animals.
The article wraps up with a mention to not neglect the possibility of photographing smaller animals, though they made pose some different challenges than the larger subjects. I also find myself gravitating to larger subjects because they are easier for me to locate and get in the frame than some of the smaller flight animals that may be startled easily.
This is the article
Robert Caputo's website
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