文档介绍：nature _ 263
BACKGROUNDS
Because insects are so small
and often concealed by foliage,
it can be best to carefully move
them from their hiding places to
somewhere where they can
be photographed more clearly
and in better light. Normally, it is
best to put them in a naturalistic
setting—a leaf or piece of stone
(below) can be used to create
a background. For scientific or
identification purposes, however,
a plain white board is a better
choice (bottom).
3FEEDING TIME
Knowing what different bugs feed
on will help you find them—and to
photograph them where they will
not be easily disturbed. Any bird-
damaged apple es a
for wasps in late summer.
4BLENDING IN
Not all insects are brightly colored.
Some have a more subtle coloration
that often makes it difficult to spot
them. But this close-up shot allows
you to see the stag beetle clearly
against the pale bark of the tree.
264 _ subjects and styles
pets
pets are easier to photograph than
wild animals because they are used
to humans. But they can still prove
surprisingly challenging—even for
plished wildlife photographers.
The first problem is that you cannot rely on your pet
for any cooperation. This pounded by the fact
that its natural habitat is your own household—and
3STANDING TO ATTENTION
clean, uncluttered, candid shots are often hard e
If your dog is obedient, it can be easily
by in a family home. If you can, take photographs photographed in a studio environment. To get
outdoors, where you have more space to maneuver and this pose, the Weimaraner’s owner stood to the
the advantage of natural light. Alternatively, create a left of the camera to get its attention. The studio
simple studio setup—and then use family members and flash light was also placed on the left to provide
food treats to help get, and keep, the animal in position. diffused sidelighting.
3beautiful babies
Young animals are particularly
appealing