Wildlife Phototography tips !

1. Important: Protect your camera, lense and film from heat, dust and moisture.
2. Cameras / lenses should be handled with utmost care,  avoid jerks and bumps .  
3. Must always carry extra cells, camera batteries and plenty of film. (not available in the jungle) 
4. While you are on a moving vehicle,  do not take photos,  this will affect the picture taken.
5. If possible,ensure that there is no movement, (even in the jeep) at the time of clicking.
6. Never get down from the jeep, to approach an animal, on foot,  in the hope of getting closer to it.
7. Don't stare or look directly at an animal at close quarters. 
8. Aim and shoot for a natural pose of wildlife in its habitat, as far as possible .
9. With a digital camera you can click away, at speed,  to get the best shot, !
10. Early mornings and evenings are the best times for wildlife photography, light conditions are just right !
11. Wear comfortable clothes in camouflage colours, like green , brown or khaki  etc.
12. Avoid sudden movements , don't wave hands, in the jeep, or make any kind of noise.
13. Don't shout or wave at animals to attract attention, to get a better photo. 
14. Any animal  with its surrounding foliage should ideally form the main centre-of-interest.
15. A good Zoom lens will help in accurate framing, for close up shots, filling-up the frame, as very often you are at a great distance from wildlife.
16. Animals with young ones are extremely protective and suspicious of humans.  So take care not to antagonise the mother , do not place yourself between a mother and her baby or be in the way of an animal. 
17. Do not take any chances at all with wildlife, in the enthusiasm and excitement of trying to get a good photo....remember they are wild...!