SAFARI PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS IN AFRICA

With its beautiful sunrises and sunsets, wide diversity of wildlife, scenic landscapes and kind smiley people, Africa furnishes first rate photo opportunities that any photographer would embrace with two hands on an African safari. In this text, we give a few Safari photography tips in Uganda and Africa at large.

Something about being in the Africa’s wilderness triggers visitors to grab their cameras  to capture marvelous moments of beauty. Be it a gorilla safari in Uganda or Rwanda, wildlife trip in Kenya’s Maasai Mara or a cultural safari in the Karamoja region of Uganda.

Being an awe-inspiring experience with so much to see and take in, a safari in Africa will definitely force you to take as many pictures as possible so as to relive the memories in the African jungle when finally back home. The only challenge is to know when to put down the camera so as to experience the moment first-hand.

The fact that safari trips in Africa offer exciting opportunities to behold incredible wildlife and once in a lifetime views, it is important to carry a camera to snap the moments and perhaps document your trip. However, for only the trotters that would want to take better pictures on their next African adventures, this is the most appropriate piece you can ever read.

It is very important to know what to pack in a camera bag. Of course the camera is the first thing to pack in the bag. And not just any but a modern digital camera capable of taking excellent wildlife photos. Here are additional things to bring along; Interchangeable lenses, charger, spare-battery and extra memory-cards in case you take so many pictures. Also zip up lock bags are much better to the protection of the equipment from dust and getting lost.

For any good wildlife photography, light is key. Before any capture, always take light into consideration. The direction of the affects the picture quality. Lighting can make or break the shot, so photographers should never go wrong on it.

Take various shots. Impressive wildlife photography does not only focus on the big five, also capturing smaller animals like birds and insects can be interesting. Most men behind cameras on wildlife safaris in Africa ignore the surrounding environment, but the incredible African landscapes can make eye catching varied shots.

Patience and practice – the two golden rules of photography. Photography is all about timing. Knowing when to wait and when to exactly take the shot. Photographers can even wait for the best shots for hours. And this is where extreme patience is required. And before embarking on any African trip, practice photographing moving objects to perfect your skill. Remember wildlife are always on the move.

Try different angles for better shots. For perfect pictures showing all the desired features, one should try wider and closer angles. These capture the best mood of the scene. Capture animals in action, maybe cheetahs running after their prey, lion cubs playing with each other or zebras grazing in the savanna plains in the national parks of Africa.

Try to shoot at dusk or dawn. These are the best times for outdoor photography.  This is because lighting is at its best, giving much more contrast to add to the picture. This is also the most appropriate time to find wildlife before they hide rom the midday sun.

Photoshop or light room your images. Truthfully writing, most of the online images today are enhanced through editing on Photoshop or Light room. Some pictures would be spoilt by the lighting or shutter speed of the camera yet they would be beautiful to behold, Photoshop can enhance the brightness and other elements. Just simply make a world of difference in your wildlife photography.

Most importantly, have fun. Enjoy the precious time in the magical Africa and make the best out of it. You are here to experience what can’t be understood about Africa except through personal ventures, so don’t let photography over control you.

With these tips rightfully followed on a safari in Africa, photographers can be able to return home with incredible images.