30 Stunning Examples of Wildlife Photography

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!

Close-up of Grizzly Bear by Janko Ferlic

Elephant in Kenya by David Clode

Deer in the Fog by Asa Rodger

Edwards Fig Parrot by Joel Sartore

Flying Kingfisher by Monique Laats

Curious Young Turtle by Kris Mikael Krister

Rabbit Looking by Pixabay

Pink Flamingos by Petr Ganaj

Eagle Catching Fish by Buck Shreck / 500px

Mother Lion & Cub by Geran de Klerk

Squirrel on Grass by Pixabay

Tiger Laying Down by Pixabay

Giraffe Eating in Kenya by Howard Wilks

Swiming Elephant by Jody MacDonald

Herd of Zebras by Sutirta Budiman

Lazy Sea Lions by Stephan Fürnrohr

Zebras Drinking From River by Ian Za

Hippo Attack by Marsel van Oosten

Yellow & Blue Macaw by Couleur

The Sleeping Beauty by Sudhir Shivaram

Fox in Japan by Howling Red

Warthog Blowing in the Wind by Rob Daugherty

Red Panda Sleeping by Ivan Cujic

Big Breakfast by Angela Muliani Hartojo

Male Lion & Cub by Brianna R

Bear Catching Fish in Alaska by Roman Golubenko

Deer in the Mist by Chris Ponzi

Green Vine Snake by Shreeram M V

Hummingbird by Joshua J. Cotten

Rhino in Etosha Park, Namibia by Buck Shreck

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If you’re serious about taking up wildlife photography as a hobby, make sure you choose an SLR camera with a manual mode. 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.