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ACTIVITIES

Welcome to Capture the Wild, a Wildlife and Nature Photography Course by Live 4 Adventure!

This workbook is designed to inspire you to capture the beauty of wildlife while promoting conservation. Throughout the course, you’ll explore techniques for photographing wildlife in various contexts, with a focus on capturing the unique behavior, movement, and essence of animals at Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

Remember, our goal is not just to take stunning photographs but to tell meaningful stories about wildlife and nature.

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Course Objectives

Understand the importance of wildlife conservation and how photography can promote it.

Learn techniques for capturing animal behavior, movement, and their natural environment.

Develop skills to use angles, lighting, and composition creatively.

Foster patience, respect, and ethical practices while photographing wildlife.

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Activity One: Storytelling for conservation

  • Goal: Use your camera to tell a story about one animal species at Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Highlight its unique traits and why conservation is important.

  • Task:

    1. Select an animal (e.g., koala, kangaroo, or bird species).

    2. Research its habitat, behavior, and conservation status.

    3. Take 3-5 photos that communicate its story (e.g., resting, eating, interacting with its environment).

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Section 2: Capturing Behavior and Movement

Goal: Master techniques to capture motion and behavior

Task:

  1. Use a fast shutter speed to freeze an animal in motion (e.g., a bird in flight or a kangaroo hopping).

  2. Experiment with slower shutter speeds to create motion blur for an artistic effect.

  3. Take photos in both techniques and compare the outcomes

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Section 3: Composition and Angles

  • Goal: Experiment with different angles and compositions to create compelling wildlife images.

  • Task:

    1. Take photos from high, low, and eye-level perspectives of the same animal.

    2. Use the rule of thirds to frame your subject creatively.

    3. Incorporate the animal’s environment (e.g., trees, water, or grass) into your composition.

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Section 4: Ethical Wildlife Photography

Respectful Practices


  • Goal: Learn and practice ethical guidelines for wildlife photography.

  • Task:

    1. Observe animals from a distance without disturbing their behavior.

    2. Avoid feeding or luring animals for photos.

    3. Document your observations in a journal

Reflection:

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Section 5: Post-Processing Tips

  • Goal: Edit your wildlife photos to enhance their natural beauty without over-processing.

  • Task:

    1. Adjust exposure, contrast, and sharpness using editing software.

    2. Crop your images to improve composition while keeping the animal’s environment intact.

Challenge:

  • Create a black-and-white version of one photo to emphasize texture and contrast.

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Section 6: Personal Project

Create a Wildlife Photo Essay

  • Goal: Develop a series of images that tell a conservation story.

  • Task:

    1. Select an animal or theme (e.g., “Life in the Sanctuary” or “Birds of Byron Bay”).

    2. Take 10-15 photos that highlight different aspects, such as behavior, movement, and habitat.

    3. Write a short essay (150-200 words) to accompany your photo series. Combine in a PDF file and upload

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Final Reflection

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We acknowledge the Bundjalung people as the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. We are grateful for the opportunity to visit and learn from this land.

We recognise that Bundjalung Country is a living and breathing place, with a rich history and culture. We respect the Bundjalung people's connection to this land, and we commit to working with them in a way that is respectful and mutually beneficial.

We are committed to learning more about Bundjalung culture and history, and we will use our platform to raise awareness of the challenges facing First Nations people in Australia. We believe that it is important to acknowledge the past and work towards a more just and equitable future for all Australians.

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