Shooting fish in a barrel

Wildlife photography is very difficult.

First, you have to find the wildlife. That ain't as easy as the internet might lead you to believe. There are NEVER a bunch of animals just lined up saying "Oooo! Oooo! Shoot me! Shoot me!" (Just ask hunters. They have the same problem.)

In fact, quite the opposite. So guess what? You have to sneak up on them most of the time. That means BIG lenses. (Translation: Really, really, really expensive lenses)

Or....

You can go to the zoo. There are still challenges, even at the zoo, but for the most part?
It's kinda like shooting fish in a barrel.

Hey, I ain't proud.


Enjoy this shot of a Mexican Wolf at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs