"Golden Hours"

Early mornings and late afternoons just before sunset provide the best lighting. The soft, warm light during these times makes wildlife look even more majestic.

Patience

Wildlife photography requires patience. Animals don’t pose on command, so take your time and wait for the perfect moment.

Composition

Think about not just the subject but how to frame it, incorporate the environment and landscape into your images to tell a fuller story.

Shoot in Burst Mode

Animals can move fast! Burst mode increases your chances of capturing fast action shots, such as predators chasing prey or animals in motion.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Ernest Elisha Mollel´s post A Guide to Tanzania Photo Safaris: Capturing the Heart of Africa.


Martha de Jong-Lantink