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Reaping the rewards

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Wildlife wouldn't be wildlife if it was ever happy to see you coming or
stay put once it's learned that you're near by. For the most part you’re
dealing with highly uncooperative, unpredictable subjects situated in

places often hazardous to your *wellbeing (see p.13). So work carefully
and patiently, if not long term with certain subjects and only then with
your own safety in mind.

Few people ever make
it to become full-time

professionals in this field
let alone get rich by it.
So what should your
motivation be for taking
it up and sticking with

it in the first place? If
you value nature and
love wildlife then putting
in the time to brave the
elements is a small price
to pay to see and

capture some of the
m o s t a m a z i n g
wonders. There's also
the satisfaction of being

able to share some of
your more remarkable moments with those who can appreciate your
endeavours with the same degree of interest. As rare and as fascinating
as those moments may be the important thing is to never give up on
trying to capture them. The fortunes of photography are such that no
matter how many times you miss a great shot there are always more to

be had than lost. The key to your enjoyment and success is to simply
persevere until you're not only a better person for it, but hopefully a

better wildlife photographer too.