30 Stunning Examples of Wildlife Photography


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When it comes to photography, the best shots are always available amidst nature. And by ‘nature,’ we do not mean the pine trees in our backyards. ‘Nature’ here refers to, yes, you guessed it right, wildlife.

Apart from being one of the most popular and challenging genres of photography, wildlife photography is also full of stunning moments that make for a great photo-shooting experience.

The most important thing to remember is that wildlife photography can be an enriching hobby, but it also requires a serious time commitment. Not only do you have to work on mastering your camera and improving your photography skills, but you also have to become familiar with the animals you plan on photographing.

In this gallery, we have a collection of thirty stunning examples of wildlife photography for your inspiration. We hope you like them and that they encourage you to get out of your house and capture some wildlife moments yourself!

Showcase of Wildlife Photography

Close-up of Grizzly Bear by Janko Ferlic

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Elephant in Kenya by David Clode

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Deer in the Fog by Asa Rodger

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Edwards Fig Parrot by Joel Sartore

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Flying Kingfisher by Monique Laats

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Curious Young Turtle by Kris Mikael Krister

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Rabbit Looking by Pixabay

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Pink Flamingos by Petr Ganaj

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Eagle Catching Fish by Buck Shreck / 500px

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Mother Lion & Cub by Geran de Klerk

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Squirrel on Grass by Pixabay

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Tiger Laying Down by Pixabay

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Giraffe Eating in Kenya by Howard Wilks

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Swiming Elephant by Jody MacDonald

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Herd of Zebras by Sutirta Budiman

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Zebras Drinking From River by Ian Za

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Hippo Attack by Marsel van Oosten

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Yellow & Blue Macaw by Couleur

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The Sleeping Beauty by Sudhir Shivaram

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Warthog Blowing in the Wind by Rob Daugherty

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Red Panda Sleeping by Ivan Cujic

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Big Breakfast by Angela Muliani Hartojo

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Male Lion & Cub by Brianna R

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Bear Catching Fish in Alaska by Roman Golubenko

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Deer in the Mist by Chris Ponzi

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Green Vine Snake by Shreeram M V

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Hummingbird by Joshua J. Cotten

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Rhino in Etosha Park, Namibia by Buck Shreck

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Getting Serious about Wildlife Photography

If you’re serious about taking up wildlife photography as a hobby, make sure you choose an SLR camera with a manual mode, and this will give you complete control over your images. Another tip is to make sure to stock up on interchangeable lenses so you can easily take photos of the smallest and the largest animals around from both close-up and far away.

Don’t forget to protect yourself and your camera from the elements and invest in protective gear. The type of protective gear you need to buy will depend on where you plan on shooting your photos, but a waterproof camera bag or a backpack is a must, no matter what.

What is Wildlife Photography?

Wildlife photography focuses on capturing images of animals in their natural habitats.

This genre of photography aims to showcase the beauty, diversity, and sometimes the plight of wildlife. Photographers will spend hours waiting for that perfect moment to capture a shot that highlights the unique characteristics or behaviors of animals.

Wildlife photography can raise awareness about conservation issues and inspire people to appreciate and protect natural environments.



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