Wildlife Photography in Corbett national park
National parks are basically place to conserve the nature.
They consist of many ecosystems which are not affected by human exploitation,
many species of plants and animals, geomorphological sites and landscapes of
great beauty.
About Corbett national
park
Corbett national park is located in Ramnagr in Nainital
district. The distinctive features of park are
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It is situated in foothill of Himalaya in Shivalik range.
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It has 400+ verity of plants.
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Going to national park
You can go there on trains from Delhi in almost 6 hours. You
need 4 days to completely visit this wonderful natural landscape. After
reaching there you need to do some paper work like filling forms and paying for
accommodation. The park is open from 7am to 5pm.
Once you are there start wandering in the park and capture
the unique wilderness of India’s supreme natural wonders.
How to shoot in Corbett
national park
- Get up before sunrise and start looking for your subject. Animals are up and out early in the morning.
- To capture birds you should visit Sitabani zone. You will find number of species. But don’t forget to shoot photo of the Great Indian Hornbill and the swift yellow throated marten
- If you want to have some nice action shots then slow down shutter speed and move the camera when animals or birds are walking running or flying.
- Take great care of the light. Never shoot with the sun over your shoulder.
- While shooting the landscape try vertical shots.it will add richness in your image by creating depth of field effect.
- Shoot at the time of dawn and dusk. This time has low light and it will give ambiance to your image.
- Try different perspective by changing angles and shifting positions.
- While focusing on one subject, try black and white mages. Doing so will add mythical atmosphere to images. Also you will not be distracted by color.
- Use polarizing filter to increase the contrast.
- Don’t always stay near your car to take photos. Go ahead, hike out and take better pictures.
- To spot the elephants Ramganga River is the best place.
- Don’t forget to abide by the safety instruction given by park’s administrative authority.
Corbett national park is very famous for photographing the
diverse wild life. Make a plan, prepare your cameras, follow these tips and
there you go. Capture the diverse fauna and beautiful landscapes.
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