Dronestagr.am holds the annual International Drone Photography Contest, an annual extravaganza which celebrates drone photography and photographers around the world. Sponsored by the likes of National Geographic, 3D Robotics and Go Pro, it accepts entries under several categories. The categories for this year were Travel, Adventure Sports and Nature – Wildlife. Read more...
Bird photography is a supremely satisfying pursuit if you do it the right way and get results to show for your hard work. It combines knowledge borrowed from Ornithology with techniques that are used in wildlife photography and create a wonderful synergy. It’s a truly inspiring genre, to photograph birds that is, and brings together technology and the love for nature on a common platform. I have a lot reverence for nature. It never ceases to surprise or awe-struck me. She is also a great source of inspiration. She always manages to surprise me. Read more...
When it comes to wildlife photography, choosing the right auto-focusing mode can often make the difference between getting a perfect action photo and missing an incredible moment. Your digital SLR camera has a number of shooting options. Which, when activated, can be give you the leverage you need in order to nail a shot on the first attempt. I am referring to auto-focusing modes and the various custom AF settings on your camera. Read more...
Butterflies are one of nature’s most beautiful creations. They are colorful, bright, gentle, everything that sums up Mother Nature. Harbingers of new life they are instrumental in pollination of flowers. People have long been fascinated by them, catching them and collecting them for their personal collection. Thanks to photography we now have a new way to capture them, one that wouldn’t lead to their death and yet we can enjoy their beauty for years to come. Read more...
Wildlife photographers are faced with a unique set of challenges. Not only do they often have to travel long distances to find their subject matter, but their success is dependent upon whether or not they have the understanding of the animal and the patience to wait for just the right moment. And yet ask any photographer what is the toughest part of shooting wildlife, and you'll likely get a response that falls somewhere along the lines of dealing with low light. The majority of animals, and especially those where I shoot in Africa, are most active once the sun begins to go down, making early evening the perfect time to snap a great photograph. This is when the predators are hunting (or at least doing more than cat-napping), and the watering holes are flush with the harder-to-spot animals such as rhinos, big cats, and hyenas, to name but a few. Read more...
Dronestagr.am holds the annual International Drone Photography Contest, an annual extravaganza which celebrates drone photography and photographers around the world. Sponsored by the likes of National Geographic, 3D Robotics and Go Pro, it accepts entries under several categories. The categories for this year were Travel, Adventure Sports and Nature – Wildlife. Read more... 
