Photographing animals from a moving boat is tricky unless you follow these top tips to keep your images sharp and your camera dry
October 11, 2026
Shooting animals from a platform rocking about on water offers interesting challenges compared to doing from the security of dry land. No matter whether you’re sailing down the Amazon river, braving a midge-infest Scottish loch or traversing the lake at Longleat Safari Park (like I was).
The first consideration is safety, for both your body parts and your camera equipment. Always make sure that…