PicsArt Monthly March Issue 2014 | Page 25

Egret: Here, I photographed a Great Egret at f5.6. The bird is tack sharp while the foliage in the distance is very soft. The theme of the photo is clearly about the bird and its catch, and there is little else in the photo to detract from the powerful moment. For this reason, wildlife photographers typically use wide apertures for the majority of their work. To further emphasize the effect, try positioning yourself so there is distance between the subject and the background. PicsArt Monthly | 25