June's assignment "Intense Color"
Wildlife Photography on Safari in Africa
Presentation by David Swindler
The African continent is a very exciting place for photography
- replete with natural wonders, stunning wildlife, amazing landscapes, and
native culture. Unfortunately, many photographers consider an independent
trip to Africa to be either outside their budget or their comfort level.
This need not be so. In this presentation, Mr. Swindler will first
address logistics of traveling to Africa and offer tips on how to stay within a
limited budget. Particular attention will be paid to the needs of a
photographer and how to maximize chances for impressive safari images.
The next part of the presentation will focus on wildlife
photography tips and tricks. For example, what gear is recommended?
What are some optimal shooting settings and techniques to achieve sharp
images? How does one find the animals and what leads to a compelling
portrait? If time permits, we will also discuss photographing Victoria
Falls – one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
Mr. Swindler has been with Micron for almost 9 years.
He began taking up photography about 5 years ago as a way to share the beauties
of the natural world. Primary emphasis has been on landscape, nature, and
macro photography. As a self-taught photographer, he enjoys learning and
sharing with fellow practitioners.