There is a certain similarity between hunting and wildlife photography: with both of them adrenalin is rushing in blood as you spot an animal and stalking towards it.
And at this point the similarity comes the end. Hunters kill, photographers manifest life.
In wildlife photography, finding the object is merely the start of the image creation process. You should wait for a proper light and then persuade the animal to pose as fast as possible until that light hasn't disappeared (joke) while controlling element inside the frame like surrounding and background. Do not forget keeping an eye on camera settings and applying long lens technique (similar to one used by army snipers) and you are better not to miss the chance since there will be no second attempt.
When in the end you do manage to capture a strong image... The feeling is like, oh, photography gods were kind today and granted me that image.
| Camera | Nikon D7100 |
| Lens | Nikon 500mm f/4 AF-S II |
| Settings | f/4, 1/320 sec, ISO 500 |
Very nice shot, I see you are out stalking your prey! I would love to know more about this animal, and where you took the shot!
I found you on the blog of @c-squared, very cool to see you hard at work at your art :)
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Alex, many thanks! Hard work indeed :)
This species is Palestinian Mountain Gazelle. They inhabit in Middle East, mostly in Israel.
I've photographed him in outskirts of Jerusalem.
Thank You for your interest!
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Wow! Do they get so close to the city? Isn't Jerusalem a bustling metropolis?
Forgive my ignorance, but I am very interested!
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You are absolutely correct, Jerusalem is a very busy city.
The inhabitants of Jerusalem themselves are not aware of a tiny grove full of wildlife on the border of the city.
There was an article about my work in that place, you are welcome to have a look: https://www.fromthegrapevine.com/nature/wander-through-wildlife-lush-forest
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Fantastic! Thank you for sharing that - I am now clicking through to the article on foxes! This is very important work you are doing! Get that place protected!
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Thank You for interest in my work! It seems nature has a special place in your heart...
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You have me identified! Yes, I believe that without nature it would not be all that fun to be a human at all. To me it does not seem fun to move to mars and live in tubes or anything like that, I'd rather be out pruning my trees or contemplating flowers anyday. We are also birdwatchers, and I am always eager to learn more about the beautiful Mother Earth.
Those foxes are absolutely precious!
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Thanks guys!
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You are very brave, I and wild and not very good friends, beautiful picture
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Thanks. It is more about indefatigability than bravery...
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Very true @blastik.
I like photographers trophies much more than the hunters..
Unless, the hunter is a good cook.
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