Why Wildlife Photography is So Difficult

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Day 2/3 of my photography trip to Namibia. We leave behind the Orphaned Cheetahs of Okonjima and drive north in to Etosha National Park. I learn a harsh lesson about the difficulties of good wildlife photography and we get charged by an aggressive Black Rhino.
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@colette8022 6 лет назад

I think that the best wildlife photos are taken by people who go back to the same area week after week waiting patiently for something different to happen. You have to appreciate the animals around where you live and even the most common animal can make an awesome wildlife photo. There’s more to wildlife photography than just big cats.

@zebren9230 4 года назад

Thats right. I go dayly in the same Forest and make every day different Pictures. Its not about the most spectacular Landscape or animals, its about the knowledge, the routine and that you go out every day if you can. Sorry for my bad English. Im from Germany but i hope you can see my points

@chadsolomon3501 3 года назад

I guess Im randomly asking but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot my account password. I love any tips you can offer me!

@TomtheWildLife 6 лет назад

Wildlife photography is my passion. I just love that every time you go out you never know what you are going to see. I love the challenge of photographing wildlife as it is not always possible to get ideal lighting or perfect composition so you just have to be creative and work with what you got! Great to see you loving wildlife photography so much Thomas! Can't wait for more!

@tobiasyoder 6 лет назад

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ditto!

@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit 6 лет назад

There is nothing better than wildlife photography!!! We need to start a movement to get more people into it

@chriseyrewalker 6 лет назад

Very much agree with how hard it is to get a good wildlife shot. It's ALL about understanding the behaviour and habits of the wildlife and being as prepared as you can be in an environment where pretty much nothing is predictable. But, oh isn't it so much more rewarding when it all works out!

@Mysteri0usB 6 лет назад

I love it because the best wildlife photos capture an intimate moment between the photog and the animal... atleast thats how my best are. Each one represents a powerful experience

@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit 6 лет назад

Chris Eyre-Walker I agree so much, getting in touch with behavior is crucial. And videography is even harder!!

@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit 6 лет назад

axons I agree so much! I do wildlife photography not as much for the photo as I do for the experience of the pursuit!!

@oceandrew 6 лет назад

I admire your self awareness and honesty with yourself. Having great kit, great light and gorgeous animals nearby (having spent a small fortune to travel to the location) isn't enough to make compelling wildlife photography. Thanks for sharing your journey of discovery.

@philelainedang3498 6 лет назад

Wow!! What an episode! The zebra mono photo was brilliant! Loved seeing it cropped in I would have wanted to hear more about your Rhino encounter, the lead up to that moment would have been chaotic, and I’m glad you guys all got out safe I was watching your previous video and my kids walked into our room, they absolutely loved it too! And now I have our kids asking me everyone couple of days when’s Thomas gonna show us the next episode And the way you left us hanging at the end of the video ... gotta love it and I can’t wait for it to air.

@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit 6 лет назад

I agree, cannot wait and see what happened with the rhino!!

@categorille8330 6 лет назад

Oh man, the more I see this footage, the stronger the will within me to go back to Namibia grows. I remember this exact palette of colors, with the dried grass, the blue-pinkish soft morning light, and clear skies. I think it shall be engraved in my mind forever.

@davidhschermers 6 лет назад

It is one of the most difficult forms of photography. You are extremely reliant on 1. finding the right animals, 2. having them in the "right" spot, 3. getting them to "model" for you (actually getting going, partaking in an activity besides sleeping, etc.). BUT that is what makes it soon rewarding! As a South African who spends 50-60 days a year in the bush, wildlife photography is tough, but rewarding. That is why I follow Tom, so that I can learn some landscape photography... Thank you Tom for another awesome video!! PS you smashed that Zebra bw pic!!

@brysonbuehrer 6 лет назад

Hahaha that quick cut when you stuck your tongue out. Too funny!

@jwgfoto5419 6 лет назад

I love that the people I follow visit our countries. South Africa and Namibia. Matt Granger was here recently as well. I am glad you are seeing the whole picture of being in Africa. Any shot you get will have an emotional impact on you because you were there. The greatest ones will have an impact on people that weren't even there. I hope you come to the Kruger National Park in South Africa soon as well. Enjoy the rest of your stay here in Africa! PS: I hope we will see some of your legendary landscapes too.

@scotty4418 6 лет назад

a truly moving episode Thomas with a stunning image to finish it off. It saddens me that some members of our species kill these beautiful creatures unlike those you filmed where the process of hunting and killing is as nature intended.

@mestevep 6 лет назад

Amazing video Thomas! I'm so glad you're sharing all of this with us so we can experience it through your eyes! Thank you for being an inspiration!

@APBTPepper 6 лет назад

Absolutely incredible. I'm a professional photographer in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, I've always had a passion for landscapes, but I've worked more with fashion editorials, beach photoshoots... I've left a bit of landscape photography and you've taken that passion back to me. Thanks for sharing your passion for photography, knowledge and congratulations for this trip to Africa, this incredible. The photo with the zebras was incredible.

@iamknownot9315 6 лет назад

Again, I say the next David Attenborough. Your videos have a very documentary style format and it is just so beautiful. Please keep continuing to provide awesome content.

@jazzydebs 6 лет назад

Ooh, what a cliffhanger! Fabulous vlog from such a stunning location. You can hear in your voice Tom just how much the experience is truly breathtaking & so special. Wow! Fabulous stuff....

@DaPanda19 6 лет назад

I very rarely comment on videos here on RU-vid but when I saw that very nicely contracted picture of those Zebra! and that music just made it so emotionally stunning!

@dreamcatcher3622 6 лет назад

I may never get to Africa, but you inspire to me to explore my own environment - thank you.

@ryanlovejiyeondinosaurrr4641 6 лет назад

Wildlife photography is 90% zoology and 10% photography. Like any other genre, it requires a lot of research and studying. No matter how good you are in shooting, if you're not familiar or knowledgable about your subject, you'll end up nowhere. And it's not for everyone, gears and travelling are expensive unless you are paid for it.

@Kdooley101 6 лет назад

Welcome to my world. I was just in 6 countries in Africa, once again trying to sort out the world of wildlife photography. I love, breath, and live for it. For me, being in the bush is first, if I am fortunate, I also come home with a few winners.

@Amstel20101 6 лет назад

Thanks so much for showing this and talking about the difficulties along with the amazing encounters. Not being close enough for that shot, but close enough for the whole experience. In wildlife, you have to enjoy nature, skies, the vast open spaces, birds, weather as well as the animals ... because it is about the bigger picture really. Not only photographs and not only the close-ups. For you to address this is worth a lot and it will give new safari goers a better more realistic idea of what to expect and how to enjoy what is given to you. It just made me very happy to see this.

@GeekyNerdDad 6 лет назад

Great video as always but I’m halfway through and that lip licking has me dying laughing 😂

@markharris5771 6 лет назад

As someone who equally loves wildlife photography as much as landscapes, although I’ll never get the opportunity to see the things you have, I think these are your most beautiful videos to date.

@lstvphoto 6 лет назад

What an adventure.! Really liked the zebra image! Cant wait to see what happens next!!

@photografiaaustralis2131 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing Thomas. Stunning image of the Zebras as was the wild cat in the previous vlog. Shooting Black and White certainly enhances the mood and the wild life photos add another dimension to your growing portfolio.

@94nagendra 5 лет назад

Watching this video for the 3rd time after an year, there's something about Heathon. Simplicity, art and honesty at their best!

@IFarmBugs 6 лет назад

I agree that wild life is the hardest to photograph, I've sat for hours in the same spot just waiting for the animal to get closer and into a favorable position.

@robertblesse5108 6 лет назад

Wow, fantastic video, Thomas, many thanks! Your shot of the zebra was marvelous. Can't wait for the next video.

@karlmckernan4476 6 лет назад

Fantastic Thomas, really enjoying all your videos. Inspirational as always!!!

@jimhamilton8775 6 лет назад

Loving your safari videos Thomas. Have to say I was expecting to see a macro shot of a black rhino's eye. lol.

@thatbharris 4 года назад

There's a level of superfluousness to this I didn't enjoy. almost like false jeopardy, but with no jeopardy at all. It's not just wildlife, it's all photography that's about time. The more time and thought that goes into anything, the more thoughtful and intense and emotional the piece or image. The same goes for film, Thomas. Hope you see this!

@wesleydavisra 6 лет назад

you are the man!! love the spirit you bring to your vlogs.

@richandgem 5 лет назад

Yes wildlife Photography is hard but so rewarding to watch animals in their natural habitats, it’s all about time and learning about the species, great video

@vishnuskumar1900 6 лет назад

Man..you just inspire!!! Like your video says, if nature doesn't inspire one, probably nothing else would..

@fabfan12 6 лет назад

Crazy how one guy can create an entire travel photography show. Amazing work as always Thomas.

@kenmunoz8517 6 лет назад

Hey Thomas... So glad to see you were able to humbly admit, that a trip and a kit does not a wildlife photographer make. Each of us has felt like this which is why we hold in such awe, those photographs taken by the worlds greatest wildlife photographers such as “Nick” Nichols, knowing the work they display exudes a lifetime of skill finely honed. Wanna take a real kick in the teeth? Try birds in flight. They’ll make you want to throw your rig away! Keep up the great videos! 👍🏽

@ChrisSummers 6 лет назад

I spent 6 weeks in Namibia this year and 4 days in Etosha and while the wildlife sightings were good there, they were different from many other self drive parks like Kruger. Etosha is a huge old salt pan or lake bed. Watering holes are the key for seeing most of the wildlife, you do see animals elsewhere but those are mostly grazers like zebra, oryx and impala. I drove as many of the back roads as I could, I often had more sightings when less cars were around. I also visited some private lodges, in Omaruru and the Brandberg mountains where I saw lots of desert elephants. The advantage to private lodges is they often do game drives, they can go off the roads and they can be out after sunset. All in all I loved Namibia and would go back in a heart beat. Friendly people and very affordable.

@allandavies1187 6 лет назад

What a marvelous experience for you Thomas. And that zebra herd photograph was first - class in monochrome...

@HenryTurnerphoto 6 лет назад

Ah what a fantastic video mate, love the insight in to a different branch of photography! And, oh! What a cliffhanger at the end haha! Look forward to the next one man.

@duncanwallace7760 6 лет назад

The unpredictability of wildlife photography is quite addictive. I spent a month in Etosha in 2016 and loved every moment.

@gwhitt555 6 лет назад

Well said. I am learning the same. Getting that unique shot, the action photo, very difficult and time consuming. Just gotta be persistent. I'll spend hours at it, take hundreds of frames, yet very happy if I get just a few shots worth keeping.

@DuskoR777 6 лет назад

Oh man,i love watching your videos.I can even cook and listen to you in the background.:D Love your production and use of music.But at the end most of the photos you come up with are really good,and that's n.1 reason we are here. Anyway,i'm taking my good old Canon 40D out for a walk and i can tell you all of your videos have been great motivation for me to get out more.Keep on doing good work!Greetings from Serbia!

@AlanBrockImages 6 лет назад

Beautiful shot! Even though it's a wildlife shot, the lines also give it a very graphical feel as well. All the elements lined up very nicely!

@cliftonwhittaker260 2 года назад

04/09/2022; YOU HAVE COME A LONG WAY, THOMAS.

@richardpriebe4183 2 года назад

I did my once in a lifetime safari in 2014... 3 weeks, 4 camps, 3 countries (2 camps in Botswana, one in Zambia, one in Zimbabwe) plus a day and a night in Victoria Falls. I don't know if I came back with any "great" wildlife images, but I have many good ones, and all are memorable photographs that I will prize for the rest of my life.

@paulcomptonpdphotography 6 лет назад

Wow Thomas your life is really moving now. Amazing and great vlog

@LeeCase 6 лет назад

What an incredible episode! Thank you very much!

@MadsPeterIversen 6 лет назад

Hey Tom, thanks so much for the suggested video! :) Very funny to see your endeavours on Wildlife Photography! Looking very much forward to next episode - the trailer does suggest some action is going to happen :)

@BenHorne 6 лет назад

Such a beautiful and surreal place. You've done a fantastic job taking us along. I love the square format for the Zebra shot. So cool!

@rayspencer5025 Год назад

Wildlife Photography is harder than hunting. Anyone can kill an animal. But getting "the perfect shot" is very elusive, and is always subject to the next "perfect shot".

@brassen 6 лет назад

Absolutely stunning! Namibia is on the same latitude as my homestate here in Brazil so I was hoping you could make some comments or even share some tips on these "non-golden-hour conditions", you know, photographing under the tropical zone and the like. Thanks for the video!

@JonathanRobsonPhoto 6 лет назад

Fantastic video Thomas. Trip of a lifetime. Appreciate you letting us share it with you!!

@nfscorsa100 3 года назад

Thomas you need to come to our Kruger National Park. Early morning and late afternoon guided game drives and self drives is phanomenal. Abundance of big 5 and other awesome animals. Most southern to mid part of the Kruger National Park is where all the action is. To give you an idea of our beautiful Kruger is to watch Wild Earth here on RU-vid.

@patio87 6 лет назад

5:45, lmao wtf?

@user-hz8zd5ky4x 6 лет назад

Can't wait for the next video. It looks incredible there. I can definitely feel and see your style in the pictures you're featuring in the videos.

@Illuminationsfromtheattic 6 лет назад

I've only just recently started getting into wildlife photography, and I totally agree - wildlife photography is incredibly difficult! As with landscape photography, it's an amazing experience even if you don't come away with that perfect image you're searching for.

@royottaway9434 6 лет назад

Excellent , looking forward to the next one

@ad551vx 6 лет назад

These Africa videos are really fun to watch. Not just great images but I love your storytelling as well. Cannot wait for the next instalment!

@leachimkiveling 6 лет назад

Bringing back some memories of our trip to Namibia in 2009. Thank you, Thomas.

@darshanabamunuarachchi5666 6 лет назад

I was in Africa about 2 months and only thing I can say is it's a gorgeous place to visit and see in real other than watching discovery channel or other videos.. some point you forget to take pictures and just enjoying the moment!!!

@nathanjogia2758 6 лет назад

whoa the driver had some reactions!! my father was born in Uganda and told me some amazing stories from this country. i have had the privilege to go a 3 times though i was young , But the memories have stayed with me, Thanks Thomas for a great vlog

@geonik7 6 лет назад

Mate this cliffhanger is killing me!

@5ThingsI 6 лет назад

I've not dabbled with wildlife photography yet but can appreciate the difficulties! Looking forward to the next chapter on the trip to Namibia!

@TheShootingRangeTV 6 лет назад

Absolutely love this video, great job.

@MZLPhoto 6 лет назад

Bloody hell, the storytelling in this is amazing. I need more of these videos!

@krakadylius1 6 лет назад

You are Bear Grylls of photography :). You even sound like him :). Love it.

@AndyAstbury 6 лет назад

Epic wildlife photography is a lot harder than most people think Thomas, as is epic landscape photography. The two hardest to master requirements of good wildlife photography are composition and subject isolation - closely followed by the tech side of keeping your AF optimized, together with fast enough shutter speeds - they move faster than your average landscape Thomas! If you think that 200-400 is heavy then come out with me to Norway for the eagles next year - bring that 200-400 and a 1DXMk2 - I'll have you on your knees in agony 'pronto' :) :) :)

@kenmunoz8517 6 лет назад

Andy Astbury I couldn’t agree more... hence my post!

@kenmunoz8517 6 лет назад

I couldn’t agree more... hence my post.

@anthonyhedger4301 6 лет назад

A great video Thomas, can’t wait to see what you have for us next

@jordannet 6 лет назад

for me in bird photography once i seen something unusual , common black bird have unbelievable flying skills , once i seen it flying upside down , and flying with wings closed , i spent 3 months of watching this bird until i seen it flying it again .. so you have to very patient to get great images

@The_Gunslinger 5 лет назад

That Zebra shot is amazing. Thank you for sharing your epic journey through Namibia.

@nickstewart5900 6 лет назад

Zebra shot, cracking. Being charged by a black rhino, not bad. Bet you've never been charged by a wild boar in the Forest of Dean! See you tomorrow Thomas.

@Only_Fools_and_Audits 5 лет назад

I was once asked to take a flattering portrait of the mother-in-law so can really relate to aggressive black rhino issue.

@eggnogskills 6 лет назад

Amazing work, as always. Cannot wait for the next video!

@rokacsapda 6 лет назад

Fantastic work Thomas as always I love all your videos and inspire me to continue my youtube channel! Thanx

@watfordreacts93 6 лет назад

These videos are awesome!

@DVJ38er 6 лет назад

I'm glad thst you could give wildlife photography a try and even more glad that you can admit it's harder than it looks. I spend so much time wandering around during the late afternoon and evening looking for animals in places I think they will be. When it works it's magical and when it doesn't it was still fun getting out there.

@mikebennett4922 Год назад

yes nice video but im afraid you wont catch much in 1 hour ,travelling and shooting times need to be planned longer, although i did enjoy the video thankyou to Thomas.

@allansisson355 6 лет назад

Now that's a great video, Cliff hanger ending. What a beautiul place, and ever knowing what's going to be around the next turn.

@garyashford 6 лет назад

Whaaaaat! are you really going to make us wait for the next episode!!lol

@usamaalshughry4967 6 лет назад

I love the zebra photo. Amazing one! Like your humble and honesty and wish you enjoy the rest of the trip

@PrimalOutdoors 6 лет назад

Thomas, I can relate to your frustration of being on a trip like this and trying to come away with a photo that really is dynamic. I visited South Africa little over a year ago, and spent time at the Pongola game reserve and even though I saw a ton of amazing animals when I returned home I felt like I really didn't come away with anything spectacular. This is a problem I often have when I visit a amazing location I am not familiar with for only short time, I always return feeling like I failed to capture a truly spectacular photo. Anyhow really enjoying your Namibia adventure, the Black Rhino experience had to be awesome. Jason

@jessieraynard3866 6 лет назад

Hey Thomas, I hope you or anyone else don't take this the wrong way. It would be nice to see some of these amazing photos in colour. A lot of people love B&W however, I think it really does take away from the photo, especially when you have amazing colours like this in Africa.

@marka5964 6 лет назад

great vlog Thomas takes me back to 2007 when I was in Kenya photographing best week of photography I have ever had !

@johnkubicek9540 6 лет назад

Thomas, have you taken any starry night photos while in Africa? The sky must be very clear with virtually no light pollution from local cities, all the right conditions for great night shots. Keep up the "absolutely amazing" work!

@Snowcatnz2 6 лет назад

Gotta love wildlife photography. Like KaleKain says most of the time it's pure luck if you get any images worth keeping, most of the time it just worth being there and emersing yourself in the experience.

@Orrere 6 лет назад

Damn you Heaton with your cliff hangers!!! - cracking video as always :) enjoy watching all your videos!.

@andrew_ep_curtis 6 лет назад

Beautiful video! I am really loving these Africa videos. Such an adventure. Also.... the close up of your tongue flicking out was brilliant. I dribbled a little of my drink due to having a little chuckle!

@jbairdexp 6 лет назад

Quality video Thomas. How are you finding the balance of just watching what is going on and the desire to take pictures? One of my concerns about going on safari would be my possibly overwhelming desire to take photos rather than to just enjoy what is there. Can't wait for part 3. And good shout out at the end for Mads. :-)

@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit 6 лет назад

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography this is definitely a dilemma I have as well!

@KaziNasir 6 лет назад

Love the zebra photo...It is beautiful

@SohamSarkar17 6 лет назад

Your videos are just a joy to watch.

@yujinlandscapephotography.7787 6 лет назад

For a famous photographer always need wildlife photography that beautiful things just now you had taken all to result. 👍👍, Thank you ever much! Thomas...,

@CraigskinnerphotographyUk 6 лет назад

LOVING these Namibia vlogs ❤️

@ianbrown704 6 лет назад

Great Video, I was in SA on a safari last January and got tons of snaps of the big 5 but not a single wall hanger. But like you Tom I just loved being in the solitude of the wilderness.

@rushworkman3155 6 лет назад

Hey Tom, animals do what they want to do when they want to do it, so do not despair. I think what you are showing us are great images. Maybe set up a bar-b-que in the field and see who shows up. You are a lucky guy to get chased. Did you get any shots of her coming after you. Thanks for sharing.

@mcunner 6 лет назад

Come visit South Africa, maybe Port Elizabeth and go to Addo Elephant National Park (about 10 pounds entry) where you can see lions, hyenas, buck, elephant and birds :)

@acunha8 6 лет назад

Ahhhh love the cliffhanger Thomas. Can’t wait for the next video!!!!

@AlFred-cc6wm 6 лет назад

ooohhhh - epic cliffhanger! ;-)

@aadyachidanand75 6 лет назад

I've tried wildlife photography and i must admit it's way too difficult. Maybe not my cup of tea, but the simple fact is that I love witnessing moments in the wild. Even if my photos do no justice, the mere feeling of having to experience something so beautiful is what makes me fall in love with photography. Any kind. Great vedio, like always 👍 (PS. What's gonna happen the next day?! I can't WAIT! )

@SteveHorn 6 лет назад

Congratulations on the zebra shot. Hard to believe it's hand held. Hope it's acceptably sharp for several crop options (I can't tell viewing on RU-vid). It is beautiful. Awesome the one zebra is facing you with three on either side showing their stripes, great timing!

@justinkellyphotography4396 6 лет назад

How could you leave me hanging like that Tom! Amazing videos you've got so far from Africa. I can't wait to see how it all ends.

@DiiZeh_ 6 лет назад

Beautifully put together, Thomas! Nice story-telling feeling to it. The zebra image at 11:10 is stunning!

@sbutler66 6 лет назад

Great cliffhanger, excited for the next installment!

@paultrunfull3324 6 лет назад

Thomas, well said about the kit animals etc is so true. Having been on safari many times, what you said is so true. I'm still trying to get that shot and maybe always will !