Nature photography is one such hobby or profession that can let you discover new things with each and every step you take. In fact, photography as such is always a learning experience, and although you may learn new techniques as per the modern trends, the joy and excitement of clicking a new picture is always new ever time. For beginners, photographing the nature can be an exciting and challenging hobby. The trick is to enjoy what you are doing, and the results will automatically show in the frames. Beginners in photography need to follow some basics of photography that would help them capture better frames with ease. Help for beginners would best be in the form of some practical training, but sometimes this may not always be possible for everybody. Tips for Beginners Maintenance of your equipment would need to be your first priority once you set out into the wilderness. Pack all your equipment, and spare batteries along with some cleaning brushes, which might prove to be very useful lest you may end up having too much dust on the mirror or lens. Do not leave home without a tripod. Rubber boots, bug sprays, flashlights, compass, and a good quality outdoor clothing will be a blessing in disguise when you begin with your photography sessions. Study the patterns of light. The light in the outdoors is definitely not under your control but you can maneuver your lens or wait for the right moment to capture the best frame. Look for interesting shadow patterns and variations of light on your subject. The early morning hours can be the best time for you to scrounge around and explore the woods. This would help you secure some really interesting and unusual frames. Light at noon may be too harsh and cause hard shadows. Of course, it would also depend on your subject as well. Nature photography is not as difficult as it may seem. If you have that inborn creative streak in you, then finding interesting subjects can never be an issue for you, whatever location you may be at. Nature offers us so many diverse things that it would require years to capture all this in your camera. Beginners need not worry about the location always, develop your skills in making your power of observation really strong. You may point your lens at birds or plants, but remember, you ought to know how much of what you see, should be captured on your camera. Avoid too much clutter in the frame, your subject may tend lose its identity in all the elements. Some ideas that may prove to be of some help for beginners can include, maintaining a habit of sketching. This would help you to be accurate about the way you compose your photograph. This is not always required, but sketching can help you think about various angles and perspectives as well. In case you are camping out, and come across a very interesting location, you can plan out the time and the various angles, which would add an interesting dimension to your photos. Keep clicking, as this is the only way you will learn. Getting closer to your subject can also give you amazing results. If it's an animal, you are about to photograph, it requires quick thinking. The right timing is the bottom line for good snaps! You cannot be thinking about the angles in such cases; with practice, you will be able to focus on how your picture should be composed, in a jiffy. You can get a larger than life image with a good close up shot. (As long as you have the required lens!) Sometimes, focusing on the eyes or having an action shot can make all the difference. Technique and patience is required to obtain a good frame. Standing at different levels can also give you newer angles to photograph your subject. Always remember to use your tripod for those difficult shots. This would let you maneuver your camera with ease, and also let you experiment with different shutter speeds, especially at nighttime. The last thing you need is a blurred photograph of something you really wanted to capture! Beginners need to keep reading and researching about nature photography as much as possible. Refer to the works of great photographers, and try to analyze why it makes a good photograph. This would help you get better nature shots and with time, you can utilize what all you have read into your practical experience. So, do not forget about one important thing, i.e., to enjoy what you are doing, as this is the only way you can procure excellent clicks without too much effort.