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Week 1 – Observation (no camera)
Visit one spot daily for 15 min. Sketch poses, note light angles, count species.

Week 2 – Photography basics
Shoot only in golden hour. Focus on eyes and clean backgrounds.

Week 3 – One animal, one plant
Follow a squirrel or dandelion for 7 days. Document different behaviors/stages. artofzoo com

Week 4 – Art translation
Turn your best 3 photos into: a monochrome sketch, a textured digital piece, and a mixed-media collage.

| Aspect | Wildlife Photography | Nature Art | |--------|----------------------|-------------| | Medium | Camera, lens, sensor | Varied (paint, pencil, digital, found objects) | | Primary Goal | Authentic documentation | Interpretation & expression | | Audience | Magazines, research, conservation NGOs | Galleries, books, public installations | | Ethical constraint | High (do not disturb) | Medium (material sourcing, habitat impact) | Week 1 – Observation (no camera) Visit one

Synergies:

| Wildlife Photography | Nature Art | |----------------------|-------------| | Documents reality | Interprets feeling | | Requires patience + stealth | Requires imagination + practice | | Best in good light | Works in any light | | Gear-heavy | Sketchbook/pen can suffice | | Aspect | Wildlife Photography | Nature Art

Hybrid practice: