Peter Merritt
I've always enjoyed studying wildlife and spending time out in the bush or on desert fringes. My interest in photography really developed from this. I wanted to document and show others what I was seeing.

For me, the thrill of wildlife photography is the time I get to spend interacting with nature, witnessing events and behaviours that most people rarely, if ever, get to see. It's also personally satisfying to know that my photographs can help educate others about just how fragile some of our wilderness is becoming.

The biggest challenge is trying to capture on film what you see with your eyes. It takes time, a lot of patience and good photographic equipment. You also have to learn to overcome elements like poor light, wind, heat, rain, cold, cramps, flies, mozzies and the odd black snake visiting your hide!

If you're interested in taking photographs of wildlife, you don't need to travel far. You can start out by looking for areas close to home - perhaps an area of wetland, a billabong, or a quiet park. Then find a good place to sit, have your camera ready, and …….. wait…….

Best of Luck,

Peter Merritt.

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