Discretion

When you want to record wild life moments, you enter another world. Your aim is to become invisible, inaudible and odorless. So, you have to pay attention to:

1- Clothes: synthetic garments tend to make a caracteristic noise that will warn animals (they have a better ear than us).

Wear local colors  (clothes, shoes, back pack…):  animals (even insects)  don’t bother your presence if you move very slowly and you wear colors that fit in their environment. Anyway, you don’t go out to show off.

2- Odors : do not put after-shave, perfume or deo.  If you sweat, use instead a potassium alum stone. It’s natural, safe for your health (contrary to aluminium stuff usually included in deos). And it’s very efficient.

3- Jewels: leave them at home. A cling-cling or a reflection will warm animals you’re here.

4- Noise: if you are with someone, it’s not the place to tell jokes or disclose personal problems. Speak in a low voice and only if required. Take your time. The faster you walk, the more you make noise.

You’re not running a marathon. So, enjoy the colors, hues, birds songs, etc, and you will notice unexpected subjects for your camera.