Slow Photography #32 STOP - ACTION Marine Wildlife
Stop-Action Marine Wildlife: 10 Tips JIM AUSTIN JIMAGES PURSUING THE ART of marine photography, I learned about the joys of stop-action. Living on the water, I am close to the marine world. Its wildlife like dolphins and birds offers scenes that vanish in a split second. You can't point and shoot marine wildlife. Slow photography skills of patience and practice are key. Without blurring these subjects, how do we stop the action? Here are 10 ideas. 1. Imagine . Only the power of your visual imagination makes your photography compelling. Ask yourself, Does my photo have a visual concept? Simple and fresh concepts make for stronger stop action. To get your imagination going, ask "What If?" 2. Choose Your Moment. There are thousands subjects to photograph. Choose yours with care. Ask yourself what you are most passionate about. Concentrate on the subjects that compel you. Think about how you want the vi