Photo Tips for the Biodiversity Challenge

Clear photos provide evidence of your iNaturalist findings, and help others to confirm your observations. Here are some tips for taking great photos during the Biodiversity Challenge:

• Focus on a single organism. As much as possible, get close to the species you are observing and centre the organism in the frame.

• Take multiple photos for a single observation. For example, you can take a photo of an entire tree, combined with photos of its leaf, bark, and fruit. Together, this group of photos will allow for the most accurate observation.

• Discard blurry photographs. If the organism moved or there is low light, retake the photo.

• Getting a clear close-up shot of tiny organisms is important for their identification. Clip-on macro lenses can improve the zoom on your smartphone.

Have fun improving your photography skills while celebrating local biodiversity!

Posted on May 5, 2021 08:38 PM by capital_regional_district