Wildlife photography is a challenging and rewarding field that requires patience, dedication, and a good understanding of animal and bird behavior. While many photographers prefer to go out shooting on weekends when they have more free time, many professional wildlife photographers prefer to go out during the week. There are several reasons for this, and the main theme among them all is -- PEOPLE.
Crowds of people + wildlife = lost photos. {Unless you're watching a nest site, because those birds will tend to their young at all times, no matter what.} One of the main reasons why wildlife photographers go out during the week is because wildlife activity is typically less disturbed by human activity. During weekends, parks and other wildlife viewing areas are often filled with people, which can lead to increased noise and activity levels that can disrupt the natural behavior of wildlife. This can make it difficult for photographers to capture the animals in their natural habitats and can negatively impact their overall experience. In addition to the reduced disturbance levels, wildlife photographers also prefer to go out during the week because popular wildlife viewing areas are often less crowded. This allows them to easily access the areas where they want to take photos and reduces the likelihood of distractions in those areas. Photographers are able to set up their equipment and wait for the right moment to capture their shot without having to worry about people walking in front of their lens or disturbing the animals and birds. Another reason why wildlife photographers prefer to go out during the week is because they can take advantage of the more favorable lighting conditions that are often present during the early morning and late afternoon hours without disturbance by humans. These are the times when the sun is low in the sky, creating soft and warm light that is ideal for capturing beautiful and dramatic photos. Photographers who go out during the week can take advantage of these conditions without having to compete with the crowds that often gather in popular wildlife viewing areas on weekend morning and evenings. In conclusion, wildlife photographers often prefer to go out during the week instead of on weekends for several reasons. By going out during the week, they are able to reduce disturbance levels, have easier access to popular wildlife viewing areas, and take advantage of more favorable lighting conditions. These factors all contribute to a more enjoyable and successful photography experience. In my own personal experience, weekends at many locations I visit are a nightmare. The parks are covered up with people, meaning more activity to frighten away the animals and birds. I often drive hours to photograph certain subjects, and doing so on a weekend usually makes for a waste of time and money for travel, with very little "take home shots", unless I happen to be in a remote location. One must be careful in remote locations during hunting season, however, because hunters also use those same locations! So yes, I try to avoid weekends. I am blessed being self-employed in my art business, that I can set my own hours. While many others are off work on weekends and travelling around to the various parks and wildlife viewing areas, I can usually be found in my office and studio working hard. Which is why you'll often see new releases from me both here and on my art website on Monday morning...because I've worked all weekend. :) Comments are closed.
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