SUMMARY

Ken Crossan, an award-winning nature photographer, shares his expertise on capturing compelling images. He stresses that the best photographs immediately grab attention, evoke emotion, and stand out from the crowd. Crossan highlights the importance of understanding your subject to anticipate behavior and capture natural moments. He also discusses composition, lighting, and patience, noting that technical competence is a baseline, but originality is key for judges.

TAKEAWAYS

Award-winning nature photographer Ken Crossan shares tips for impactful images.

Key elements for winning photos include capturing attention, emotional response, and uniqueness.

Understanding subjects to predict behavior is crucial for capturing natural moments.

Composition, lighting, and patience are important, but originality often distinguishes entries.

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