Winners of the 2013 British Wildlife Photography Awards Announced
Here at Camera Exchange Store we are passionate about everything photography related, but like most people we love wildlife photography. On the 2nd of September 2013 the winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards were announced. This prestigious exhibition boasts some of the most innovative and beautiful images in wildlife photography; it means a lot to the British photography scene.
It was announced that George Karbus was the overall winner of the competition with his entry entitled ‘The Living Room’. This stunning and entirely unique photograph depicts a dolphin surfing on the waves within its natural habitat on the coast of Northern Ireland. The photographer dived alongside this playful creature to be able to take this phenomenal shot. The show saw a vast range of entries from right across the UK that featured a variety of different species; to view the full range visit the British Wildlife Photography Awards website.
Getting into Wildlife Photography: Tips & Tricks
It is because of this show that nature and wildlife photography is becoming more and more popular. As a beginner it is a fantastic subject matter to start with, as you don’t even have to leave the grounds of your home to find wildlife. To ease yourself into it, start small with a slow moving creature such as a slug or snail – after rainfall it won’t be very hard to find one of these little creatures. Try to think of exciting captions as you take the photo because wildlife photography isn’t about taking a purely scientific shot; a truly amazing shot manages to challenge you whilst being sensationally beautiful. Creativity, joined together with technical skill is what it takes to take a wonderful wildlife photograph.
Taking a truly original shot is one of the reasons why George Karbus’ photograph was so successful in this competition. The best way to ensure that you can achieve a truly original shot is to know your subject matter incredibly well; the more you know of an animal’s way of life, the more likely you will be able to predict its actions and then take that unique shot.
Of course what every budding photographer needs, whether you are young or old, is a good quality camera, so it might be time to get yourself a new one. Here at the Camera Exchange Store you can sell used Canon digital cameras and then treat yourself to a new model. The key to superb photography is to practise and experiment, keep this up and maybe one day you’ll be the winner of the British Wildlife Photography Awards.
