How to Photograph Birds
Birds are miraculous creatures. They come in all shapes and sizes from tiny kingfishers to giant eagles. Their plumage is often dazzlingly beautiful making them wonderful subjects to test your skills as a photographer. There is nothing more exciting than to capture a bird in flight, every feather rendered pin-sharp or as a blur of motion using slow shutter speeds to highlight their passage.
In How to Photograph Birds, Jonathan and Angela Scott show you step by step how to take your photography to another level by using your imagination to create memorable images. It is all here, from seeing the light, to understanding exposure, depth of field, shutter speeds, point of view and composition. You will learn how to track fast moving subjects so that you are ready to create spectacular images of birds in flight. And you will discover what cameras and lenses you need, the best settings for a variety of situations, plus the Scott’s favorite destinations for viewing and photographing birds around the world.
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Birds are miraculous creatures. They come in all shapes and sizes from tiny kingfishers to giant eagles. Their plumage is often dazzlingly beautiful making them wonderful subjects to test your skills as a photographer. There is nothing more exciting than to capture a bird in flight, every feather rendered pin-sharp or as a blur of motion using slow shutter speeds to highlight their passage.
In How to Photograph Birds, Jonathan and Angela Scott show you step by step how to take your photography to another level by using your imagination to create memorable images. It is all here, from seeing the light, to understanding exposure, depth of field, shutter speeds, point of view and composition. You will learn how to track fast moving subjects so that you are ready to create spectacular images of birds in flight. And you will discover what cameras and lenses you need, the best settings for a variety of situations, plus the Scott’s favorite destinations for viewing and photographing birds around the world.
Looking to grow your ebook collection? Introducing Bundle & Save! Purchase any 3 of more ebooks from our selection at enjoy 15% off your entire order. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Birds are miraculous creatures. They come in all shapes and sizes from tiny kingfishers to giant eagles. Their plumage is often dazzlingly beautiful making them wonderful subjects to test your skills as a photographer. There is nothing more exciting than to capture a bird in flight, every feather rendered pin-sharp or as a blur of motion using slow shutter speeds to highlight their passage.
In How to Photograph Birds, Jonathan and Angela Scott show you step by step how to take your photography to another level by using your imagination to create memorable images. It is all here, from seeing the light, to understanding exposure, depth of field, shutter speeds, point of view and composition. You will learn how to track fast moving subjects so that you are ready to create spectacular images of birds in flight. And you will discover what cameras and lenses you need, the best settings for a variety of situations, plus the Scott’s favorite destinations for viewing and photographing birds around the world.
Looking to grow your ebook collection? Introducing Bundle & Save! Purchase any 3 of more ebooks from our selection at enjoy 15% off your entire order. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Photographing birds is one of the most challenging fields of wildlife photography. But it is also one of the most rewarding.
Our goal is to share our decades of knowledge, helping you to capture the inspiring photographs you envision.
In this Ebook you will learn about:
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Discover the magic of the golden hour, when photographers capture birds in their best light. Soft glow, active subjects, and strategic positioning create stunning images full of mood and character.
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We explain how to capture compelling compositions, by techniques such as avoiding centered horizons, using the Rule of Thirds, and placing subjects off-center.
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Learn all about the challenging quest of approaching birds and how to succeed in setting yourself up for the best photograph.
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Learn all about Point of View and how to master different angles for impressive photos.
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Master action shots with early mornings, late afternoons, and autofocus tracking. Study bird behavior and interpret possibilities for captivating images.
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Master the exciting art of photographing birds in flight. Utilize advanced focusing systems, study flight patterns, and vary lens options for stunning compositions.
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Learn all about the best camera settings for photographing birds, including what Focus Mode, Focus Patterns, and Tracking Sensitivity are best.
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We go through the pros and cons of what equipment is best for photographing birds.
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We explore our favorite locations around the world for photographing birds and what to expect from them.
And so much more!
