Mastering Bird Photography

In Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Their Behavior, acclaimed bird photographer and author Marie Read shares techniques and stories behind her compelling images, offering fresh insights into making successful bird photographs, whether you're out in [...]
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In Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Their Behavior, acclaimed bird photographer and author Marie Read shares techniques and stories behind her compelling images, offering fresh insights into making successful bird photographs, whether you're out in the field or in the comfort of your own backyard. You'll learn how to be in the right place at the right time to obtain tack sharp portraits, and then take your skills to the next level in order to capture action shots, illustrate birds in their habitat, and portray birds in evocative or purely artistic ways. Building on basic technical topics such as camera choice, lens choice, and camera settings, Marie reveals how fieldcraft, compositional decisions, and knowledge of bird behavior contribute greatly to a successful bird photograph. Captions explain why the shot works and provide details on the equipment used, as well as camera settings. Found throughout the book are bird behavior vignettes, providing bird photographers of all skill levels a wealth of essential insider information that will help you produce images that stand out from the crowd.