Yellowstone Big Game Photography
Join wildlife photographer Moose Peterson in Yellowstone National Park as he captures amazing images of big game and offers planning, camera, and safety tips when working right in the action. <br> <br> This class is perfect for a beginner or intermediate looking to capture wildlife images.
Release Date: 2009-01-20
Lessons
Welcome
<p>Moose introduces himself and gives an overview of what he will be covering in the course</p>
Duration: 1 mins 42 seconds
Practical Tips
<p>Have your camera gear ready to go when you reach location and be careful because theft can be an issue</p>
Duration: 6 mins 37 seconds
Do Not Be Afraid of Bad Weather
<p>Some of the best photography can be taken in the worst weather</p>
Duration: 2 mins 51 seconds
Time is Everything
<p>When you are shooting big game, it is important to know the basic biology and to have the patience to wait for the shot</p>
Duration: 6 mins 56 seconds
Creating the Photo
<p>It takes a lot of forethought to be ready to combine all of the elements of a quality shot into one frame</p>
Duration: 3 mins 58 seconds
Composing the Scene
<p>Moose frames the subjects of his photos in the viewfinder and does not rely on photo editing tools</p>
Duration: 3 mins 46 seconds
Lone Bison
<p>Moose talks through the process as he shoots a single bison that is moving closer and closer</p>
Duration: 12 mins 48 seconds
Bull Elk, Testing, and Teleconverter
<p>It is important to know what kind of camera settings you want to use before shooting</p>
Duration: 11 mins 23 seconds
Break the Jinx
<p>Old superstitions comes into play when shooting an elusive animal like the wolf</p>
Duration: 3 mins 38 seconds
Scouting After Dark
<p>Watching a herd of elk and anticipating the presence of larger predators</p>
Duration: 1 mins 29 seconds
Working the Background
<p>Backgrounds are an essential part of telling the story with your photograph</p>
Duration: 7 mins 4 seconds
Bad Boy Number 6
<p>Photographing an infamous elk that has a reputation for aggression</p>
Duration: 6 mins 4 seconds
Camera Bag
<p>Moose breaks down his camera bag and talks about what gear he likes to carry with him and why</p>
Duration: 3 mins 41 seconds
Classic Shots
<p>Moose takes some classic shots of a herd of elk drinking from the river</p>
Duration: 3 mins 7 seconds
Hand Holding and Panning Techniques
<p>Reviewing some of the basics that are very important when shooting nature photography</p>
Duration: 4 mins 23 seconds
Hop Scotch
<p>Method for multiple photographers to approach an animal without startling it</p>
Duration: 7 mins 20 seconds