Gear
- A zoom lens covering roughly 100 to 400 mm suits most safaris.
- A second body or a wide lens for landscapes and camp.
- A beanbag to rest the lens on the vehicle.
- Plenty of batteries and memory cards.
Settings
- Use a fast shutter speed for moving animals and birds in flight.
- Use continuous autofocus and burst mode.
- Focus on the eyes.
Light
The best light is the first and last hour of the day. Midday light is harsh: use it for rest, or for silhouettes and black and white.
Composition
Get low, leave space in the direction the animal is looking, and show the habitat as well as close-ups.
Etiquette
Never ask your guide to get closer than is safe or allowed. Turn off geotagging for rhinos. Ask before photographing people, and respect a no.
