With the advent of affordable DSLRs, photography has become one of the latest cool all over the world. Having a DSLR and carrying it all around wherever one goes has become the latest fashion trend. People take photos of everything; right from their day to day life to their vacation memories. But can anyone imagine anything better than taking wildlife photos? What better than capturing the magic of our beautiful mother Earth!! Imagine a photograph that documents the wonderful, inspiring place and captivating world of the wildlife at its natural best. But just an advanced camera and a wildlife place would not guarantee you awesome photographs. One needs to actually apply the tricks and tips of the photography trade to get quality pictures and who knows, your pictures just might get published in the NatGeo Magazine.We went through a lot of tips and tricks from worlds foremost and best considered wildlife photographers and came up with the following ones that would help anyone the most.

1. Do Your Homework and Prepare a Detailed ResearchOne should lay emphasis the need of preparation. One has to do their homework on the wildlife that's they want to capture in photographs. Learn the behavior, movements and habitat of your target. Even do research on the behavior of natural and artificial lighting (if present) of the location.

2. Be Patient, It is the Best VirtueA photographers best asset is patience. Worlds leading wildlife photographers are known to spend hours together stretched on their stomachs in the dirtiest and ugliest of places to get that perfect shot. One should be ready to wait out days to capture the best moments. Napoleon Hill once said Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success

3. Think outside the box when it comes to your vantage pointThe most obvious place to take pictures isnt always the best vantage point. A photographer should have an awesome peripheral view and understanding of his surroundings to get the perfect spot from where to take pictures and get that amazing shot.

4. Aim for simple backgroundsSometimes a simple background is the best background. It helps in innumerous ways. Your actual object remains in focus. The background doesnt divert attention. Arrange the background in such a way that the contrast of your subject becomes alive. The subject needs to stand out from the rest. It needs to be the most dominant element in the picture.

5. Have Fun PhotographingAlways, and I repeat, always have fun. This would reflect on the pictures you take. Your comfort and ability to enjoy the moment gets translated onto the pictures resulting in them coming out amazing. Photography is supposed to be fun, not a chore. Treat it as fun and you will never be disappointed by the outcome.

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