Clothing colours should not be in sharp contrast with the surroundings
· Remove or cover reflective objects from the clothing
· Empty all noisy contents like change from the pockets
· Avoid wearing deodorants or scents while stalking
· Wear clothing tight at the wrists and ankles to trap body scent
· A hat to keep the sun from lighting up your face
· Dark gloves or camouflage on hands
· Jacket or trousers with pockets to carry spare films and batteries
· Shoes should be sturdy but light to avoid being noisy while walking
· Wear a green monkey cap or camouflage over face
· Comfortable but tough trousers or shorts
· Shirt should always be full sleeves
· A folded plastic bag to put the camera into incase of unexpected rain
· Cover any reflective part of the camera with dark tape
Tip: For people like me who wear glasses, it's advisable to think about shifting to lenses, when in the field, for two reasons. The first is that the sun or moon reflecting off the glass often attracts the attention of animals and secondly the human vision is much brighter at the periphery than the central part while looking in the dark, which is very important while waiting for animals at night.
Tip: To freeze the motion of very fast moving animals and birds in the daytime, like the wings of a bee sucking nectar from a flower, use a flash.
Tip: When out in the field, it would be intelligent of the cameraman to prepare himself and his camera for rough weather. Try and device a functional plastic waterproof covering for your camera and lens.
Note: Sometimes the simplest ideas work the best. It doesn't matter how they look.
