Notes from the field
– Stories Behind the Scenes of Wildlife Photography –
Wildlife photography is often judged by the final image — but most of the work happens long before the shutter is pressed, through observation, patience, and time spent in the field.
Written from the perspective of a wildlife photography guide working in the field, these are observations, notes, and reflections from time spent outdoors.
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Spring Came Too Early This Year
A warm March changed the feeling of spring in northern Finland. When snow disappears too early, light, backgrounds, and even…
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The Double Standards of Wildlife Photography Competitions
Wildlife photography competitions talk a lot about ethics. But do the rules always guide photographers in the right direction?
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Why Familiar Species Often Make Better Wildlife Photographs
Why do familiar species often produce stronger wildlife photographs? Because time, repetition, and local knowledge create creative freedom.
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How Long Does It Take to Get Good at Wildlife Photography?
Becoming good at wildlife photography takes more than time. It requires deliberate practice, technical understanding, and a willingness to return…
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Cold Weather Wildlife Photography — What Actually Matters in Freezing Conditions
Cold weather wildlife photography requires more than warm gloves. From layering and heated gear to staying mentally focused, this is…
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Best Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography in Snow — What I Actually Pay Attention to in Light and Exposure
Wildlife photography in snow requires careful exposure control. Here’s how I approach light, histogram and camera settings in winter.
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Why Some Places Work Better Than Others in Wildlife Photography
In wildlife photography, it is easy to think that good places are defined by the number of animals present. More…
Categories:
- Field Notes (5)
- How I Work in the Field (2)
- Photography Tips (1)
- The Reality of Wildlife Photography (6)
Notes from the field:
- A Spring Morning at a Black Grouse Lek in Finland
- Black Grouse Hide Photography: What You Need to Know Before You Go
- Spring Came Too Early This Year
- Are Wildlife Photography Hides Really “Too Easy”?
- The Double Standards of Wildlife Photography Competitions
- Why Familiar Species Often Make Better Wildlife Photographs
- How Long Does It Take to Get Good at Wildlife Photography?
- Cold Weather Wildlife Photography — What Actually Matters in Freezing Conditions
- Best Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography in Snow — What I Actually Pay Attention to in Light and Exposure
- Why Some Places Work Better Than Others in Wildlife Photography
- OM System 50–200mm f/2.8 IS PRO – A Field Review Shaped by Experience
- Being Ready Doesn’t Mean Always Photographing
- Behind a Single Image Are Hours Spent in the Field
- Notes from the field – Why I started to write this blog
These field notes are grouped around a few themes:
backgrounds (3) bird photography (4) black grouse (2) ethics (1) familiar species (1) field work (4) Finland (3) hide photography (3) long-term work (1) observation (6) patience (4) Photographer’s kit (1) photographing close to home (1) photography blinds (3) seasons (1) waiting (1) wildlife behavior (2) wildlife photography (13) wildlife photography contests (1) Winter photography (2)
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