There is a certain similarity between hunting and wildlife photography: with both of them adrenalin is rushing in blood as you spot an animal and stalking towards it.
And at this point the similarity comes the end. Hunters kill, photographers manifest life.
In wildlife photography, finding the object is merely the start of the image creation process. You should wait for a proper light and then persuade the animal to pose as fast as possible until that light hasn't disappeared (joke) while controlling element inside the frame like surrounding and background. Do not forget keeping an eye on camera settings and applying long lens technique (similar to one used by army snipers) and you are better not to miss the chance since there will be no second attempt.
When in the end you do manage to capture a strong image... The feeling is like, oh, photography gods were kind today and granted me that image.
| Camera | Nikon D7100 |
| Lens | Nikon 500mm f/4 AF-S II |
| Settings | f/4, 1/320 sec, ISO 500 |