Chris has been a wildlife photographer for a number of years and in 2007 he won the prestigious title of European Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Who could ask for a better tutor for the morning!
As well as sharing a number of his own images, Chris talked us through some of the creative photography techniques which he, and other photographers, use very effectively. The message was that we shouldn't be afraid to try new ideas, and experimenting by breaking the 'rules' can lead to some interesting pictures.
The examples which follow are my attempts at rule breaking:
1. Shoot into rather than away from the Sun.
2. Move the camera vertically or horizontally while the shutter is open. The image below shows vertical movement; the shutter was open for 1/4 seconds and the exposure compensation was set to -5 points.
3. Using the flash even in bright sunlight.
I will continue to experiment as my journey progresses and will be looking out for future courses at the Natural History Museum; based on this experience I can recommend them very highly.
I'm sure you can find plenty of other ideas to work on in creating your own unique pictures. It's about learning from others and not being afraid to try your own thing - as always, have fun!
