How to Get Really Sharp Animal Photos

Animals don't sit still for photographers, unless they just happen to be in a resting position. The amount of movement that animals are prone to makes it all the more challenging for a photographer to get a sharp picture of them. As a photographer, you need to be ready and steady if you want your photographs of animals to come out clear and focused, which is why the quality of your photos is determined by how you set up for them.

Instructions

Set up a tripod for the camera to rest on. Any movement on your part can cause a photograph to come out blurry. Significantly reduce the potential of camera shake being a problem by using a tripod to hold the camera steady at all times.

Focus in on the animal you are photographing. Look through the camera or at the camera's screen to visualize the shot you are after. If the animal is relatively still, zoom in so that the animal fills up more of the frame, and then refocus the image. The more you can fill the frame with the animal, the sharper the photograph will look. If the animal is running or very active, zoom out to track the action.

Increase the camera's shutter speed setting as high as the light conditions will allow. Shutter speed is the single most important factor, after focus, for capturing a sharp image of an animal in motion. This is because the shutter speed helps to freeze the motion of the image being captured, and the faster the shutter speed, the sharper the image will come out. Review the shutter speed options on your digital camera, and note that higher numbers mean faster shutter speeds.

Use your lighting wisely. A sharp animal photo can be achieved when the animal is well illuminated. Use your flash or capture angles of the animal that allow you to use the natural light, or light reflections, such as in water or on rocks.

Edit your photographs using a photo editing software program. Select the image you wish to edit, decrease the blur or noise, and increase the sharpness for a clearer picture. Another way to sharpen an image in digital editing is to slightly blur the background, creating an illusion that the animal is in stronger focus.

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