All photos: Richard Rees
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As well as looking at the big mountain range or the skyscrapers, look at the single tree standing out in the landscape or the gargoyles on the little church tucked away between the skyscrapers. Out in the wilds, look at the colours of the leaves on the floor; the moss on the trees; the little flowers growing through the undergrowth; the peculiar insects running around that old rotting tree trunk.
Tip One
Keep all of your equipment clean and dry. Invest in a case that will keep dust and dirt out of your camera and lenses, and a plastic bag for unexpected downpours. If you have an SLR-type camera on which you can change the lenses, beg, steal or borrow a telephoto or zoom lens. A lens of between 300mm and 500mm focal length is ideal for most types of wildlife photography. To protect them, put a plain glass or UV filter over the front of your lens. This will protect the high quality glass in your lens from getting scratched and damaged.
Tip Two
An iceberg in the South Pole
Take your time to think about your photograph, experiment with the zoom and, if you can, wait for the best light. Ideally, take your landscapes earlier or later in the day; this will give a softer light, as more shadow adds depth to your images.
Tip Three
Make wildlife photography a little easier for yourself. Find out what times are best to see the animals. Do they roost at a particular time? If you are visiting a nature reserve, do they have hides for photography? When photographing people, take a few shots and you might catch a different expression or mood.
Penguins bask on the ice
Tip Four
Tip Five
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