PicsArt Monthly April Issue 2014 | Page 32

The Ideal Time of Day To avoid being hurried by busloads of impatient tourists, I generally recommend arriving when the zoo first opens. This is particularly helpful when visiting popular creatures like the Panda in Washington DC's National Zoo. On a Sunday afternoon for example, it's nearly impossible to catch a glimpse of your subject without someone stepping in your frame. As an added benefit, many animals are more active early in the day. You may even be lucky enough to witness and photograph the action at feeding time. 32| PicsArt Monthly