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Many times people think they can only take amazing wildlife pictures away from home, but many times, you can get great pictures right in your own backyard.Photographing Furry and Feathery WildlifeDepending on where you live, there are many ways to turn your yard into a wildlife haven for squirrels, raccoons, birds, deer, frogs and other critters.If you want to feed wildlife, don’t feed them food from your cupboard but instead follow the wildlife attraction and sustainability tips from the National Wildlife Federation so you can be sure you’re helping them and not hurting them.By following the advice from wildlife experts, you will also be creating an environmentally friendly landscape that will be good for the animals and the environment.Take some time to read up on the species you want to photograph so you can better understand their habits and hopefully take better pictures of them. And you will be better able to avoid attracting potent photography basics ially dangerous predators into your yard. You should also look at the code of ethics for professional nature photographers on the North American Nature Photography Association’s website (nanpa.org).Just as with photographing pets, when you take a picture of a furry or feathery wild critter, follow these guidelines:-Use natural lighting to your advantage -Fill the frame with the subject -Focus on the eyes -Shoot from various angles -Capture personalityPhotographing InsectsWildlife photography also includes the tiny world of insects. Honeybees, dragonflies, butterflies, bumblees, spiders and even snails are all popular subjects.Photographing insects can be tricky. Here are some tips from the pros to help:-Like with larger wildlife, it will help to know your subject’s patterns of behavior. Watch where the butterflies land and see if they prefer one flowery shrub more than the others. Then stake it out and wait for the subject to come to you.