20 Top Action/Wildlife Tips

Be ready to shoot the fast action of wildlife and adventure sports

By Staff

Published June 1, 2005

Sports-action and wildlife photography are connected because of their mutual reliance on spur-of-the-moment, lightning-fast activity. The photographic techniques required for each are similar as is the mindset of those who specialize in either endeavor. The pros who spend their lives seeking out the best in wildlife or sports photography have valuable insight into how they're able to capture their images—and how you can, too.

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