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Globally well-known wildlife photographers Angela and Jonathan Scott talk about their plans for a book on India
Buffaloes and hippos are what I fear the most; the big cats are way below in the list of animals that I am scared of, says internationally renowned wildlife photographer Jonathan Scott. What makes them so dangerous,he explains from his 40 years of experience,is that when face-to-face with these cute and heavy creatures,most people dont expect them to run fast. I was once being chased by a hippo and I managed to click over my shoulder while running. When I later developed the photograph,I realised that I had captured the hippo with all four feet in the air, says Jonathan.
Their compatibility reflects in their work. While for Angela who used to sketch since childhood photography was a natural progression,Jonathan took to it to aid his research. It is this combination of scientific and artistic approach that helps them in their work. Together,they have penned nearly a dozen books and contributed to eight television series,including Big Cat Diary,Big Bear Diary and Elephant Diaries. Their favourite animals to track? The big cats. We have followed a pride of lions for 35 years. The ones we started to follow are now dead; we are following their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sometimes we know them as well as we know our friends, says Jonathan,adding that the most important prerequisite in wildlife photography is patience. Once I spotted a leopard on the top of a tree at 5.30 am and knew that he may not move from his spot before dusk. I spent the following 12 hours reading and working on my laptop and at 6.30 pm the leopard got up,yawned and stretched. I managed to click him in a silhouette,climbing down the tree, he recalls.
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