Photographing the Elk Rut in Jasper National Park

Elk, Jasper, Canada

In Jasper National Park one fall morning, a wildlife drama is unfolding. An imposing bull elk runs to the top of the ridge, where it looks over a small herd of females grazing near the riverbank. With a magnificent set of multi-point antlers stretching a metre above his head, the bull is clearly showing off to the gals. It’s the annual fall rut, or breeding… Read morePhotographing the Elk Rut in Jasper National Park

How to Use Auto ISO for Wildlife Photography

Ruby-throated hummingbird, Thickwood Hills, Saskatchewan

We have become increasingly reliant on the “Manual Mode + Auto ISO” method for photographing wildlife, especially for flying birds or for other situations where the action happens quickly, or when the subject is moving among different light conditions. In any type of photography, the more control we have over the camera, the better chances we have of getting the shot we want. For most… Read moreHow to Use Auto ISO for Wildlife Photography

Making Eye Contact in Wildlife Photography

Harp seal pup, Canada

It’s all in the eyes. It’s human nature for us to to be drawn to the eyes first, whether we’re looking at people or animals. In wildlife photography, the goal is usually to focus on the eyes. A wildlife image that is partially out of focus might still be effective as long as the eyes, or even one eye, is in focus. Get to Eye… Read moreMaking Eye Contact in Wildlife Photography