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John Tiddy, David Tipling, Grace Young, the mainland, but the main reason for
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Contents
BEST SHOTS INTERVIEW: JONATHAN & ANGELA SCOTT SALTEE ISLANDS A LIFE CYCLE COMPOSITE
Snowy egrets, water voles, hummingbirds…is there The big cat people talk exclusively to Keith Wilson A photographic tour of this important seabird sanctuary John Tiddy creates a beautiful photo composite of the
anything our readers can’t capture on camera? 8 52 by Robert Thompson 80 life cycle of a native Australian butterfly 124
7 WILDLIFE WONDERS WILDLIFE MENTOR FARNE ISLANDS IN PRAISE OF THE TRIPOD
Zoologist turned award-winning photographer Nick Ross Hoddinott shows you how to take a wider Alan Hewitt says now is the time to photograph There is more to using a tripod than just getting the
Garbutt chooses his greatest wildlife experiences
20 view of your subject and its environment 72 puffins, terns and guillemots on these historic islands
94 sharpest image. Robert Thompson explains 130
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IN PRAISE OF GIRAFFES FISHEYE BEHIND THE HEADLINE PHOTO ARK
Steve & Ann Toon give their top tips on photographing Alex Mustard finds plenty of sex and violence A powerful photo essay by David Tipling on the spring Joel Sartore photographs the cute yet vulnerable
the world’s tallest animal
34 beneath the waves 78 massacre of migrating songbirds in Malta 106 pygmy slow loris 144
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Reader Gallery
Best Shots
This month’s pick of six eye-catching images uploaded to the
Wild Planet Photo Magazine website by our talented readers…
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Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, UK
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ISO 1800, 1/500sec at f/11
Richard Peters, UK
Brown hares have very sensitive
hearing – just look at those ears!
This hare knew something wasn’t right
when it surveyed its surroundings
at Elmley Marshes on the Isle of Sheppey. That
something was Richard Peters, who was focusing
his 600mm lens and teleconverter right on the
bright eye of the ever-alert lagomorph
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Common eider
Glommen, Sweden
Nikon D800, Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 +1.4x
converter, ISO 140, 1/2000sec at f/5
Lennart Hessel, Sweden
The common eider is a large sea duck found across
the coasts of northern Europe, North America and
Siberia. Lennart Hessel photographed this specimen
taking flight just above the waterline on the
southwest coast of Sweden near Glommen
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Best places to
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Etosha National Park, Namibia Hluhluwe iMfolozi, South Africa Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park, South Africa Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
The open terrain of this vast A good population of giraffes and South Africa Dense vegetation in this reserve Make a beeline here if you want
thirstland reserve is ideal for lots of clownish oxpecker birds Home to haunting semi-desert can hamper good photography at to photograph the beautifully
framing clean shots of giraffes in make this an excellent place for landscapes, red dunes, brilliant light times so it's not the place to head photogenic reticulated giraffe, the
the landscape against huge African behaviour pictures highlighting the and plenty of open space for the for wildlife scenics, but the tolerant species with the whitest 'grouting'
skies. Base yourself at Namutoni rest symbiotic relationship between the thriving, reintroduced population wildlife here means you can get between it's skin patterning.
camp so you can access the many two species. You can approach the of giraffes in this remote wilderness close to giraffes for portraits and
giraffes coming to drink at Klein giraffes easily here too for strong to stride gracefully across your intricate skin pattern pictures.
Namutoni waterhole late in the day wideangle pictures, as well as pictures at will.
when the light is best. intimate close-up details.
Keeping as much of the neck as possible above the horizon adds to
the impact of a landscape-style composition depicting giraffes in
the context of their environment, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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The quizzical expression of this giraffe is made more humorous by the presence of the oxpecker perched on top of its head, Kruger National Park, South Africa Canon EOS 5D, EF 300mm f/4 +1.4x converter, ISO 100, 1/200sec at f/6.3, flash 50 Wild Planet
Advice
Farne Islands
Lying just a few kilometres off the coast of Northumberland, the Farne Islands are one of Britain’s
most important seabird breeding sites. Regular visitor Alan Hewitt gives his essential photography
tips for making the most of this extraordinary location
A
s a wildlife photographer I always feel a productive wildlife A day on the Farne Islands begins at the harbour in the seaside
encounter is enhanced by plenty of drama and variety. village of Seahouses. The small beach by the harbour is often a great
Throughout the months of May and June there is certainly place to photograph creches of eider ducklings with vigilant parents
no lack of drama or variety on Northumberland's Farne Islands mindful of the ever-present threat from black backed gulls. Look out
when the spring breeding season reaches fever pitch. The Farne for the drake eider: aesthetically, their white, black and green plumage
Islands are undoubtedly one of the sparkling jewels in the crown is a striking example of dimorphism compared to the more subtle
of British wildlife habitats and an enticing destination for bird camouflaged browns of the female. The eider aren't just confined to the
watchers and wildlife photographers from across the globe. harbour though, there are plenty out on and around the islands too.
Due to their international importance as a seabird breeding site, the During the breeding season it can get very busy so it is always worth
Farne Islands are classified as a National Nature Reserve. Their enduring booking ahead to avoid disappointment. My own recommendation
popularity requires a proactive approach by the National Trust wardens is to look up Serenity Farne Islands Tours, who sail a custom-
to promote sustainable tourism and conservation management. Time built catamaran with a very stable 360° platform which is ideal for
on the islands is therefore limited and as there is so much to photograph photographers. As well as being a knowledgeable naturalist, skipper
I've put together this guide to help you get the most out of your visit. Andrew Douglas is also an enthusiastic amateur photographer. He is
always keen to help his guests get the shots they are looking for and can
Why you should go manoeuvre his boat exceptionally close to the cliff face nesting sites.
In 2013, David Steel, the National Trust's head ranger on the Farnes
surveyed over 168,000 breeding guillemots, razorbills, fulmar,
kittiwake, Arctic, common and sandwich terns, eider ducks, shags
and undoubtedly the star of the show, Atlantic puffins. This huge
concentration of seabirds competes for space and food across this
exhilarating, fascinating and easily accessible group of dolerite
islands off England's Northumberland coast.
The Farne Islands are home to England’s
largest breeding colony of Atlantic puffins. In
summer, landing sites are crowdedAdvice
Sights & sounds greater concentration of eider ducks. Terns are few and far
The birds cover huge distances, especially when they between on Staple Island and the terrain a lot more rocky.
are feeding chicks, so the wildlife sightings come thick
and fast as soon as the boat leaves the harbour. It won't Coming equipped
be long before you see puffins, guillemots and razorbills I always carry two camera bodies, one with my telephoto
rafting together or skimming across the surface of the attached and the other with a wider angle, mid-range
sea, seals bobbing up and down and gannets plunging for zoom. When I'm photographing from the boat I usually find
fish. Most of the trips involve a tour around the different myself rapidly switching between the two cameras. Tripods
islands before landing. and monopods are allowed on the islands and are of course
For the uninitiated this is a wonderful experience. The very useful, especially for longer and heavier telephoto
noise increases as you get closer and the cliff faces look lenses. Take care with tripod legs, especially on Inner Farne
alive with the throng of thrashing seabirds. Then, there’s as terns nest very close, and often right in the middle of the
the smell: it is really quite unmistakable! Make sure you boardwalks! Forget about using tripods on the boat though,
choose a seat around the outside of the boat as this is a even if there is room the vibrations from the engines render
brilliant opportunity to photograph the packed cliff faces them pretty much useless. Beanbags can be used but make
where nearly every possible ledge is occupied by a nesting sure they are tied on. Please use your camera strap too, I've
pair of squabbling guillemots, razorbills or kittiwakes. witnessed the heart breaking moment when a camera slips
During the breeding season there are two islands open and disappears into the inky blue sea.
for landing: Staple Island, which is open for visitors in the
morning and Inner Farne, which opens in the afternoon. Right: Approaching the Farnes by boat, visitors are greeted
I recommend visiting both Islands as their ecology and to the sight of these jagged cliffs with bridled guillemots,
razorbills and other birds occupying every available ledge
terrain offer different opportunities for photographers. Inner
Farne is a lot more 'green' than Staple Island and the rapidly Below: A pair of mating razorbills add to the unceasing din
growing foliage attracts thousands of breeding terns and a that characterises the Farnes at this time of yearAdvice
Don’t spook
Camera settings
You will give yourself a tremendous helping hand if The streaks of rain the background and drops of water
on its plumage helped make for a more atmospheric
you fine-tune your cameras settings. Use a continuous image of this puffin, proof that you should keep
focus mode to track the birds and continuous shutter looking for pictures even when the rain falls
to fire off a few shots. I keep my active focus point in
the middle; not only is it more accurate but there's
also less chance of clipping wings at the edge of the
frame. I prefer to fine-tune my composition in post
processing using the crop tool.
I always shoot in aperture priority and
adjust the ISO to maintain an adequate
shutter speed. For puffins in flight, I use
an aperture of around f/8 and look
for a shutter speed of approximately
1/1500sec. Keep a regular check on
your camera’s histogram: in bright
conditions you may need to dial in a
little negative exposure compensation
to avoid losing details in the bright whites.
Keep an eye on this and your ISO setting your subject!
as the light changes throughout the day.
Come back for more
Your day photographing the wildlife on and
around the Farne Islands is likely to be an
experience you will want to repeat over and
over again. Make the trip just once and you will
be hooked. Sometimes, one day is just not enough,
especially if you are travelling a great distance. There
is plenty of accommodation in and around Seahouses
and the Northumberland coastline is a great place to
take a photography holiday.
Finally, my best piece of advice? Wear a hat.
Trust me, never land on Inner Farne without a hat.
You'll find out why when you get there…
Disappear
with
Kwik camo
Alan Hewitt is a wildlife Any terrain
conservation photographer Any weather
and writer, based in
Northumberland, who
runs regular photography
workshops and tours to the Farne Islands
and other UK locations, as well as overseas.
www.alanhewittphotography.co.uk
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