![]() ![]() My image above is composed of 11 individual frames captured over a 2-second sequence. The composition of this type of photo frequently requires panning while the animal moves, so you may need to zoom out to provide some context for the background of the image. The first part to creating such an image is preparing your camera for a fast action sequence.ġ) Set your shutter release to high continuousĢ) Set your camera to manual exposure modeģ) Set your shutter speed fast enough to freeze the action (1/1000 or faster)Ĥ) Set your aperture to accommodate a reasonable ISO (depends on your tastes and camera sensor) For the sequence above, I had been following the bird for a few minutes in the air before it made a run near the water and quickly plucked an unsuspecting fish. With dozens of eagles in the area, there were seemingly endless opportunities to photograph the birds in flight and fishing. The eagles would grab fish from the area below the dam and fly overhead, seeking a secluded spot to eat in nearby trees. On a late November trip to Conowingo Dam (Conowingo, MD) with some former Nat Hab travelers I met on a trip to Yellowstone, I was afforded the opportunity to photograph dozens of bald eagles as they fished from the Susquehanna River. This piece will address the latter and give the prepared photographer a chance to create a memorable image. Wildlife photographers often struggle with capturing a scene for a number of reasons – the subject is facing the wrong direction, the lighting is poor, composition angles are limited, or simply the subject is moving.
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