Nature Photography
Nature photography as a genre demands special equipment and a particular temperament. As far as equipment goes, one needs a good camera body and a variety of lenses, ranging from wide angle to telephoto. Temperament must include patience - it is not possible to control nature and sometimes it becomes a waiting game. One hears stories of nature photographers waiting in awkward positions and uncomfortable situations to capture an image of an uncooperative subject, only to be disappointed and having to return on another occasion for another chance. However, nature photography can be very rewarding - the ends justify the means.
A nature photographer who has captured that special image of an animal or scene, where everything just comes together, will undoubtedly go back for more. Nature photography, they say, is addictive. Of course, one has to be outdoors to do nature photography and a love for nature and the outdoors go a long way. Attention to detail also helps. Each photographer has a particular style and they seldom overlap. Each one has something different to offer - a different angle or something unique. Nature photography can be practiced as a hobby and professionally. It is suitable for most levels of proficiency and there is always room for growth.
Nature photographers therefor often hone their skills over a long period of time and spend considerable amounts of money on improved equipment in the pursuit of their quarry, which remains ever elusive. However, when everything comes together, the result is specatcular.