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TULI
Achieving low-level photography requires strategic positioning and
innovative techniques. Tuli’s landscape is perfect for this. Driving in the
dry riverbeds places the photographer at a low vantage point as animals
forage or take shelter along the high banks. In Tuli’s open, undulating
plains, it is common to see animals going about their business on higher
ground. Additionally, Tuli boasts a popular sunken hide that fosters this
unique perspective.
But why opt for the low angle view in wildlife photography? Here are five
compelling advantages:
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DRAMATIC PERSPECTIVE - subjects appear larger than life,
exuding grandeur and dominance that captivate the viewer.
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UNIQUE COMPOSITION - the unconventional viewpoint offers
a fresh and engaging composition, setting images apart from the
ordinary.
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EMPHASIS ON HEIGHT AND SCALE - tall subjects, such as
elephants and giraffes, appear even more majestic when viewed
from below, highlighting their towering stature.
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ENHANCED DEPTH - the low angle emphasizes the interplay of
foreground and background elements, infusing images with depth
and dynamism.
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AWE AND EMOTION - By placing viewers in a position of
vulnerability, this perspective evokes a profound sense of awe and
wonder, forging a deep emotional connection with the subject.
Facing page: A juvenile, red-billed oxpecker dismounts its’ giraffe
host. Giraffes bring their heads up abruptly after a drink, cautious and
suspicious of any predators close by.
Below: Mud, glorious mud as a young elephant embarks on a ritual
they love – mud bathing. It is a behavior passed down and learnt from
an early age which helps protect them against the sun and rids them of
unwanted parasites.