Thanks for your amazing comments, tips and advice! I love the way the comments really show the love for nature and photography. you're welcome to comment some more, I'm reading and answering everything. I remind you to subscribe, like and if you want to see some more of my images, you can do so here: www.roiegalitz.com/
Respect - that was my favorite tip in this set of 11 tips. And it goes really deep, because the animals feel this from quite a distance. Without respect, Love is not available, and without the element of Love, that spark to a great photo is missing.
Hi Roie, Thank u for those great, useful, true and most experience- driven tips. Love your shots. My few cents: - dress dull, uncolored close. Animals react to movement: Be relatively still and if close, move slow. No sudden movements or loud voices. - Massive black sunglasses make your eyes show as a threat. I found best to break it with a wide sides hat. - if camouflaged, break the two legged form. - Read the animal body language. When your to close it will stress, move or react to threat. Birds tend to drop litter and move there body forward before flight. - Not all animals in the same spicy are alike. Some will fear more, some would be more aggressive. Just Like us, they have a unique caricature. - If u make eye contact with a potentially aggressive animal in close range, get calm. behave confident… and be sure u have a way out. - Keep on trying. Learn and improve professional knowledge. Don’t give up. Tips I liked: get close, know the animal, shoot low, side lightning. Firgun gadol!
Nice video Roie, I appreciate it. Keep shooting, shoot from low, think about the composition. That was nice. I have two more - 1. Shoot whatever you can, practice on anything no matter how ordinary. Practice composition on the fly, keeping the AF point where you need it, how to react to changing light conditions. Practice practice practice. 2. Shoot what you have. Sure, we all want a 600 f4 or that glorious 180-400, but only the crazy start there. Start with your 55-200 or 70-300 and get good with those while you save up for the 100-400 or 150-600 or 300 f4 and then on up. If you can't make interesting photos with your 55-200, it's not the lens' fault.
Well done. Respect and not putting other animals in danger was the most valuable one. It’s helpful to the whole ecosystem, not just the photographer. Second most valuable one is being low. When I analyse my all time favourite images from different photographers, the ones I like the most are shot even or lower than the subject
I actually disagree. Front-light is "wildlife-light". The only asterisk I put on that is, don't get trapped into a front-light only mentality. Too many people fall into that trap and never get out.
Agree totally with the respect point, I haven't done much wildlife but when I do I tend to approach slow and just sit for a few minutes and then move closer until the animals just ignor me.
Best tip: Respect. Absolutely necesary, non of the other tips have any sense without Respect. The best photo technically speaking has no value if it shows an stressed and fearfull animal.
I think the tip about light was a good one. Like you said elsewhere you don't control the shot the animal does. If you are going to wait for the perfect shot of a wild animal you're not going to take many pictures. Keep the good stuff coming.
Thank you for the video. The most important to me must be: Respect, keep distance with the subjects, don't scare them and have them run away, especially if they have to abandon their nest, puppies, etc.
Great tips! I’ve found it easier to photograph small birds with the sun at my back. There are exceptions, but many birds don’t really show their colors well unless they are fully lit.
Some really great tips for people looking to start wildlife photography, really agree light can be your friend or your worst enemy. You have some amazing work shown here, im defo subscribing. Im quite new to video, my channel is still very new, but a steep learning curve.
An extremely helpful video. Thank you! 3 tips stood out for me No2: No front light, No4 Shoot from low and No11 Research. However all the tips you presented are a great starting point. I'm really looking forward to other videos.
Thank you for great advice, my favorite is shooting from the bottom, been doing it from while, pictures come out great especially horses. thanks again Daniel
I'm only eleven (almost twelve) and me and my friend would love to be animal photographers when we are older, sadly we can't go around the world to take pictures of exotic animals, the best we could take pictures will be on holiday!
Hi Roie. Very great your video. Your video is very good, for me I am a simple amateur of wildlife photography. I like to photograph large birds and mammals. I would like to have your advice. What is the best type of exposure and measurement to take clear pictures of birds in trees with lots of branches? Thanks. Best regards
I know I'm going to get criticized for daring to dissagree with a lot that been said here, but here goes anyways. Firstly, you title says 'must follow'. I am tired of RUclipsrs telling us what you MUST DO. Photography is an art at the end of the day and so subjective, and more importantly, unless you're a professional doing it for someone else, you should be enjoying what you do and being confined to a whole load of 'rules you must follow' just makes it less fun. Secondly, if everyone followed these 'must do rules' photography would soon start to look boring with everyone shooting the same way. Next. Many great photographs can be taken NOT following your rules. Having the sun behind your back can make for great images at sunrise or sunset as can shooting at higher angles. In fact, I would suggest most of your rules can be broken and great images attained. Finally, I noticed all your images are taken of exotic animals in far flung places so for most people, if taken decently, they are going to look impressive. If this video is aimed at people learning photography I think it unlikely they are going to be doing so in such places as the Antarcic or serengeti. This seems more of a way of impressing people with a portfolio of images rather than relating the subject matter to the likely audience and what they are likely to photograph. It may have been better to have titled this as a helpful guide rather than 'you must follow!'
Hi Frank, first of all, you won't get criticized and I appreciate your reply and thoughts. so no worries there. second, you're right - almost nothing is a "must", except for the respect which is in my view - it's a MUST. as for the rest - they are should do and not must do, and many of the greatest images have been made by breaking the rules. but I always say "learn it before you break it". so, if you want to break the rules - by all means do so, I have done so many times, but know why you're doing it that way. thanks for the reply Frank.
Thanks for your amazing comments, tips and advice!
I love the way the comments really show the love for nature and photography.
you're welcome to comment some more, I'm reading and answering everything.
I remind you to subscribe, like and if you want to see some more of my images, you can do so here:
www.roiegalitz.com/
Respect - that was my favorite tip in this set of 11 tips. And it goes really deep, because the animals feel this from quite a distance. Without respect, Love is not available, and without the element of Love, that spark to a great photo is missing.
Thanks for those tips. really important ones !
Awesome, job
All the tips are great and I have heard about most of the tips, except the last, aim at the chaser. That was completely new. Thanks a bunch.
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Hi Roie,
Thank u for those great, useful, true and most experience- driven tips. Love your shots.
My few cents:
- dress dull, uncolored close. Animals react to movement: Be relatively still and if close, move slow. No sudden movements or loud voices.
- Massive black sunglasses make your eyes show as a threat. I found best to break it with a wide sides hat.
- if camouflaged, break the two legged form.
- Read the animal body language. When your to close it will stress, move or react to threat. Birds tend to drop litter and move there body forward before flight.
- Not all animals in the same spicy are alike. Some will fear more, some would be more aggressive. Just Like us, they have a unique caricature.
- If u make eye contact with a potentially aggressive animal in close range, get calm. behave confident… and be sure u have a way out.
- Keep on trying. Learn and improve professional knowledge. Don’t give up.
Tips I liked: get close, know the animal, shoot low, side lightning.
Firgun gadol!
Thanks Tzur, these are some great tips, thanks for sharing! Toda
Nice video Roie, I appreciate it. Keep shooting, shoot from low, think about the composition. That was nice. I have two more -
1. Shoot whatever you can, practice on anything no matter how ordinary. Practice composition on the fly, keeping the AF point where you need it, how to react to changing light conditions. Practice practice practice.
2. Shoot what you have. Sure, we all want a 600 f4 or that glorious 180-400, but only the crazy start there. Start with your 55-200 or 70-300 and get good with those while you save up for the 100-400 or 150-600 or 300 f4 and then on up. If you can't make interesting photos with your 55-200, it's not the lens' fault.
Thanks Sean. I totally agree with the tips you wrote. I think I'll do a follow up video with 10 additional tips :)
Respect, the greatest tip!
Glad you think so!
Best tip focus on the chaser & mine perseverance !
4:49 truly a beautiful sentence!
thank you
Brilliant. You are indeed a master
Hi. Patience and persistence. Keep on clicking roie. James from Scotland.
Well done. Respect and not putting other animals in danger was the most valuable one. It’s helpful to the whole ecosystem, not just the photographer.
Second most valuable one is being low. When I analyse my all time favourite images from different photographers, the ones I like the most are shot even or lower than the subject
”No front light”. The best thing I have heard any wildlife photographer on youtube say. Finally! Thanks.
thanks Peter, I'm glad you liked it
I actually disagree. Front-light is "wildlife-light". The only asterisk I put on that is, don't get trapped into a front-light only mentality. Too many people fall into that trap and never get out.
Agree totally with the respect point, I haven't done much wildlife but when I do I tend to approach slow and just sit for a few minutes and then move closer until the animals just ignor me.
that's right :)
Definitely the respect, so important that wildlife is allowed to act naturally. Great video, thank you.
Thanks Stewart, I totally wish more would get that tip
Respect. Is the best tip. Not just in wildlife photography. 🙏
thanks! It's my favorite one as well. I wish more people would get that
Best tip: Respect. Absolutely necesary, non of the other tips have any sense without Respect. The best photo technically speaking has no value if it shows an stressed and fearfull animal.
you're absolutely right
Great content...thank you
you're welcome!
I think the tip about light was a good one. Like you said elsewhere you don't control the shot the animal does. If you are going to wait for the perfect shot of a wild animal you're not going to take many pictures. Keep the good stuff coming.
Thanks Johnny
glad you liked it
Thank you sir..all tips are very helpful
Amazing roie
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wow amazing photographs mate.. looked up in internet pretty amazing stuff... look forward to see more videos of yours
thanks Dinu! I appreciate it
This is INCREDIBLE
Thank you for the video.
The most important to me must be: Respect, keep distance with the subjects, don't scare them and have them run away, especially if they have to abandon their nest, puppies, etc.
you're right, thanks
All of them are amazing, i like the chaser tip, will help me a lot.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it. let's see you implement
Just discovered your channel Roie, some great tips and wonderful images. For me above everything the welfare of the animal comes first. Subbed!👍
Scott Tilley Landscape Photography thanks. Great to have you onboard
Stunning!.......🌈🇬🇧😎
Thank you!
Thanks for your tips, I'm your new subscriber may God bless you . Greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭
Thank you! I love the Philippines ❤️
Great tips! I’ve found it easier to photograph small birds with the sun at my back. There are exceptions, but many birds don’t really show their colors well unless they are fully lit.
well, you're right - to get the colors out, front light is the best
Very I formative video bro. Thanks for sharing 👍
thank you!
Some really great tips for people looking to start wildlife photography, really agree light can be your friend or your worst enemy. You have some amazing work shown here, im defo subscribing. Im quite new to video, my channel is still very new, but a steep learning curve.
Hi Peter, Thanks for the comment. light is our raw material that we use to create our images. once you master that, you're off to the next level
An extremely helpful video. Thank you! 3 tips stood out for me No2: No front light, No4 Shoot from low and No11 Research. However all the tips you presented are a great starting point. I'm really looking forward to other videos.
thanks Dean, I appreciate it
Great tips and fantastic shots! Thanks for sharing. You should have more subscribers!
thank you! I think so too 🤔😅
Thank you for great advice, my favorite is shooting from the bottom, been doing it from while, pictures come out great especially horses. thanks again Daniel
wonderful Daniel, that's great!
Thanks, this was really helpful and fun to watch, keep up the good work
thanks Jason
Great tips!
Thanks Andrew 🙏
Thanks for your tips.
thank you, I'm glad you liked it
Roie, i really like your presentation style. Will be reaching out to you directly .
Thank you. I’m glad you found it helpful. You welcome to reach out
I'm only eleven (almost twelve) and me and my friend would love to be animal photographers when we are older, sadly we can't go around the world to take pictures of exotic animals, the best we could take pictures will be on holiday!
I'm sure that if it's within your passion, when you'll grow up you'll be able to live your dream and make it a reality :)
Front light works well for birds.
Which gitzo tripod are you using at @6:00 with your 800mm? I think Ive never seen that one before.
Thanks. I’m on my way to Tanzania in a few weeks. Hoping for some good wildlife shots.
I'm sure you will, Gregory. the migration is still quite north at the moment, but I believe that in February they will arrive at the Ndutu area
Hi some of the best advice anyone can give to a upcoming photographer.
Thanks 🙏
you're welcome to share and subscribe for more
Great tips! Thank you!! One question, when focusing on the chaser, how did you manage to still get the chased in focus? Higher f stop?
Thanks!
well, usually in chase images I aim for around F/9 for greater sharpness as well as bigger DoF
Roie Galitz thank you!
Hi Roie. Very great your video.
Your video is very good, for me I am a simple amateur of wildlife photography. I like to photograph large birds and mammals. I would like to have your advice. What is the best type of exposure and measurement to take clear pictures of birds in trees with lots of branches? Thanks. Best regards
thank you. well, it is a tough question. it depends... but, I prefer manual mode and single point focus for the best results
The bear photo's were probably shot in Kamchatka, Lake Kuril? Visited myself but only with a 24-70 unfortunely.
Yup, it’s a great place to go. This means that you will have to go back and get better photos
How do you become a wildlife photographer to make it your full time career?
Be a part of nature not above it, like that.
true
I know I'm going to get criticized for daring to dissagree with a lot that been said here, but here goes anyways.
Firstly, you title says 'must follow'. I am tired of RUclipsrs telling us what you MUST DO. Photography is an art at the end of the day and so subjective, and more importantly, unless you're a professional doing it for someone else, you should be enjoying what you do and being confined to a whole load of 'rules you must follow' just makes it less fun.
Secondly, if everyone followed these 'must do rules' photography would soon start to look boring with everyone shooting the same way.
Next. Many great photographs can be taken NOT following your rules. Having the sun behind your back can make for great images at sunrise or sunset as can shooting at higher angles. In fact, I would suggest most of your rules can be broken and great images attained.
Finally, I noticed all your images are taken of exotic animals in far flung places so for most people, if taken decently, they are going to look impressive. If this video is aimed at people learning photography I think it unlikely they are going to be doing so in such places as the Antarcic or serengeti. This seems more of a way of impressing people with a portfolio of images rather than relating the subject matter to the likely audience and what they are likely to photograph.
It may have been better to have titled this as a helpful guide rather than 'you must follow!'
Hi Frank,
first of all, you won't get criticized and I appreciate your reply and thoughts. so no worries there.
second, you're right - almost nothing is a "must", except for the respect which is in my view - it's a MUST.
as for the rest - they are should do and not must do, and many of the greatest images have been made by breaking the rules. but I always say "learn it before you break it". so, if you want to break the rules - by all means do so, I have done so many times, but know why you're doing it that way.
thanks for the reply Frank.