One of the most spectacular sights in nature is watching whales appearing on the surface of the water around the shores of Australia, which is something that attracts thousands of tourists every season. Going during the peak season, which is between the end of May and November, means that you are more likely to be able to see the beautiful whales in action. In order to get the most from your Gold Coast whale watching experience, it can be tempting to try to photograph the creatures as they break the surface, and particularly while they are rising out of the water. Despite the large number of whales that appear along the Gold Coast horizon every year, taking a photograph can be much more difficult, and this is why you may need some advice on the best way to get the perfect shot while still enjoying the fantastic location yourself.
Don’t panic
The site of a whale after you have been waiting in a boat for a while can be overwhelming, and if you are determined to get a photograph of the animal, it can be tempting to take a rapid amount of shots, not really paying attention to whether you are in focus, or even whether you have got the whole of the whale on the shot. Experts recommend you take a moment to breathe, and to focus on the picture you want. You may have as much as 5 seconds before the whale disappears under the surface again, and this is more than enough time to get a good focus and capture the animal in motion. So relax, focus your camera, and take one perfect shot.
Don’t roll around the boat
If you have been focused on taking a great shot of a whale, then you might be having problems because you are moving about the boat too much. Of course it is tempting to try to capture the whale using both hands to steady the camera, but you could be losing that balance by shifting around so much in the boat itself. So have one hand ready at all points in order to grab hold of the boat, and adopt a wide stance so that you have as much balance as possible. This will allow you to take a good photograph, and will keep you safe while you are on your Gold Coast whale watching trip.
