Page 86 - World of Animals - Issue #41

Wildlife photography

Shoot in the snow

Learn top techniques for taking your best ever pictures of wildlife in

snowy conditions, from metering to white balance and more

Control colours
Correct exposures
Utilise the light

Shooting in the snow can be challenging,
not least because it’s extremely cold
and you often have to be outdoors for
a long time, waiting patiently for that
perfect shot. So as a starting point, make
sure you’re wrapped up and wearing
waterproof, breathable clothing to keep
yourself comfortable. Fingerless gloves
are also helpful for when you want to
change settings easily. And while it’s cold
for you, don’t forget that it’s cold for
the wildlife too, who need to conserve
their energy during these times. Invest
in a telephoto lens so you can stay well
back, and if you notice the animal begin
to show signs of stress at your presence,
back off further.
In this guide we are going to be looking
at some of the challenges of shooting in
snowy environments and how to fix them,

such as getting your colours right in order
to avoid blue hues or grey snow, and how
to properly protect your gear from the
perils of condensation.
As with all wildlife photography,
be prepared to wait around for the
perfect shot, so make sure you keep
warm in the process

Fingerless gloves will
make it easy for you to
change settings quickly,
especially if your camera
has small buttons

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