news&views Spring 2020 | Page 22

As the cliché goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Locals in Australia introduced me to all kinds of wildlife I wouldn’t have otherwise seen. During a trip to the Galapagos, Ecuadorian guides told me where to spot local fauna. In Africa, game drive guides and trackers helped me capture that ‘Kodak’ moment without disturbing the most dangerous of animals. You now know about key camera equipment, how to locate wildlife and the best times to photograph them, and some dangers associated with wildlife photography. So get at it!! ● It’s best to use a tripod even for cameras with anti-shake mechanisms Check with locals to locate wildlife such as koala bears 22 | arta.net As we saw in the winter 2019 issue of news&views , Duane Radford has been a photographer for over fi fty years. He’s also the author of books about fi shing, hunting, and cowboys, which he has illustrated with his own photographs.