PicsArt Monthly April Issue 2014 | Page 35

The Decisive Moment In his book, Images à la sauvette, photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson wrote, "There is nothing in this world that does not have a decisive moment". This same idea can certainly be applied when photographing animals. When you locate a subject you are interested in, it's tempting to immediately shoot a handful of pictures and move on. I recommend slowing down and watching through the lens while studying the animal's behavior. Rather than settling for a static shot of a motionless subject, wait for a dynamic moment to start shooting. 35| PicsArt Monthly