Wildlife photography deals with photography of the different elements in the wild and capturing them in their habitat. This category allows us to view the different animals in their natural living environment and thus gives us a chance to get to know about their way of living from a closer perspective!
Since wildlife photographers need to be around animals, even dangerous ones, in order to capture their best pictures, it is necessary that they be aware of the animal`s behaviours and also take measures to ensure their own safety. It becomes important that they do not threaten the animals or make any startling movements which can anger, or scare off these animals. It is also important that the photographer be fully prepared with the right gears to take the picture at the right moment.
Wildlife photography is very special since it allows one to experience a new form of life with the wild! Not many people are able to be close to animals and photograph them from close quarters. Renowned photographers are given this privilege and are even allowed to go beyond the boundaries in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks! And though these pictures reflect the life in the wild, it is important to realize that no photograph is worth stressing these animals. Hence the photographers must respect the animals as well as the nature!
Though we all have come a far way away from those pre-historic times, we still feel connected with nature and the wildlife around us. And so this form of photography helps us sustain this relationship while also enabling the viewers to relive this connection again and again. It helps us realize the necessity to preserve and protect these animals and their habitat so as to sustain their lives which are so thoroughly annealed to our own lives. That is the beauty of photographing the nature. You get a beautiful picture for yourself and for people to enjoy while also encouraging them to save these lives which sustains our ecosystem.
So take up the opportunity and get ready to tread paths leading you to a habitat away from yours but still so pure. With your camera in your hand and the wildlife around you, get prepared to capture the lives surrounding you!
National Parks and Wildlife sanctuaries for Wildlife Photography in India
Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Ranthambore National Park & Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan
Bandipur National Park, Karnataka
Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Kanha National Park & Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Gir National Park & Sasan Gir Sanctuary, Gujarat
Periyar National Park, Kerala
Sunderbans National Park
