

Wildlife and Nature Photography Tip 26 - Part two of Zoo Problems & Solutions Losing the Backgr
In part 1, we explored a few possible techniques that you can use to eliminate distracting foreground mesh or bars from the enclosure housing a zoo subject. In this blog, we are going to extend the technique to include eliminating and reducing the background distractions as well. Sometimes, zoo enclosure backgrounds are very nice. Modernization of many zoos has altered the design from a “concrete, easy-human-maintenance design”, to a much more aesthetic version of a habitat t


Wildlife and Nature Photography Tip 25 - Screening Your Subjects – A Zoo Problem and Solution
Part 1 As I checked in through the fee kiosk, I made sure I had all the equipment I needed for the day at the zoo. My daughter was home from college and she wanted to spend some time sketching some of the mammals she studied this past quarter in her “Evolution of Primate Behavior” class. Well, as you all know, I enjoy wildlife photography. This was a one day trip to Africa and South America and a few other regions, without having to deal with airports and lost or damaged lug