Nature Photography Knockouts: From Wildlife to Landscapes, How to Capture Light and Scenery to Boast About

Aperture Priority Mode is the best setting for your landscape and wildlife photos

The aperture perplexes some people who have recently purchased a mirrorless camera. It’s a simple process of changing your aperture for an optional nature shot—wide for wildlife and narrow for landscapes. Positioning yourself to create drama in a shot requires surveying the terrain.

Wide Apertures for Wildlife

Capturing a good picture of wildlife roaming free at Yosemite National Park can be challenging. The light can be iffy, and the background can be cluttered. The deer at this national park offered an ideal photo op. The animals were not scared of people and even posed for a shot above.

Three laws govern wildlife photography. Playing the waiting game is number 1. Numbers 2 and 3 require a specific aperture setting (how wide your lens will be open) and situating yourself in an area where there won’t be a much-cluttered background filling your …