“How can you take photos of animals at the zoo without the bars and wires obscuring them?”
Max Butler, Ipswich
Max Butler, Ipswich
It can be quite difficult, but there are some tips that help reduce the visibility of the bars and wires. Ideally, shoot with your lens as close to the wire as possible and with the animal some distance away from the wire or bars. Then use the widest aperture value possible on your lens to limit the depth of field. By positioning the lens very close to the cage, you reduce the likelihood of the camera focusing on the cage instead of the animal. If possible, frame your shot to avoid bars in the background of the image, too. The repeating pattern of fine wires can
