And, photography can even top regular hunting in some respects he says. It's sort of a 'catch and release' type of hunting. Since that early beginning, his equipment has improved with the addition of several 35mm cameras and telephoto lenses. I've been able to take nice photographs of animals like deer and coyotes with this equipment. The secret is to get as close as possible without being detected by the subject.
Adequate light is the wildlife photographers bane.
Wildlife are most active at dawn or dusk when lighting is limited. Film speeds of ASA 400 or higher are recommended under such low light conditions. Rollins equates a good photographer to a skillful bowhunter. Both must be able to get close to their quarry in order to be successful. He recommends the use of camouflage, scents, and attention to other ingredients of stealth.