Book description
The Handbook of Bird Photography distills the knowledge, talent, and experience of three well-known professional wildlife photographers into one beautifully illustrated volume. Written in a manner that is easy to understand, this book offers fresh insight and practical tips that will broaden horizons for nature and bird photographers. The authors share their stories showcasing photographs for which they have received awards in major international wildlife photo competitions.
In this book, you'll learn about all of the elements that lead to a great bird photograph, including:
- The bird photographer's equipment
- Shooting techniques: exposure, focus, how to show movement and freeze action, etc.
- In the field: bird behavior, hides, and how to attract birds
- How to use light and compose and crop images
- The best sites for finding and photographing birds
You'll also learn how to show, share, promote, and sell your photographs.
Bird photography is a brilliant way to spend your free time, and for some it's a career. This book helps beginners get the hang of things quickly and accurately, and offers field-specific expertise for more experienced photographers.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- LEARN ABOUT YOUR SUBJECT
- YEARS VARY AND CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE
- LOOK FOR NEW ANGLES
- PERSEVERANCE PAYS OFF
- BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER’S CAMERA
- BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER’S LENSES
- SOURCES OF LIGHT
- REMOTE CONTROL
- BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER’S TRIPODS
- BASIC ACCESSORIES
- FOCUSING METHODS AND HOW TO USE THEM
- EXPOSURE IN BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY
- FREEZING MOVEMENT
- MOTION BLUR
- SEASONAL VARIATION
- ARRANGED SETUPS OR SPONTANEOUS SHOTS?
- KEEP YOUR EQUIPMENT READY
- OPEN YOUR SENSES AND USE YOUR IMAGINATION
- GET TO KNOW YOUR AREA
- CIRCUMSTANCES DICTATE
- USE WEATHER TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
- LIGHT
- ISO SETTINGS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS
- COMPOSITION AND CROPPING
- BACKGROUND AND FOREGROUND
- ANGLE MATTERS
- WATER AS AN ELEMENT IN A BIRD PHOTO
- ATTRACTING BIRDS
- HOW TO BUILD AND USE A BLIND
- PHOTOGRAPHING FROM A CAR OR A BOAT
- PHOTOGRAPHING AT MIGRATION FLYWAYS
- PHOTOGRAPHING AT NESTS
- HANKO PENINSULA, FINLAND
- KUUSAMO, FINLAND
- UTÖ ISLAND ON THE BALTIC SEA
- OULU AND VAALA, FINLAND
- KANGASALA OSPREY FOUNDATION, FINLAND
- ICELAND
- EILAT, ISRAEL
- VARANGER PENINSULA, NORWAY
- HOKKAIDŌ, JAPAN
- LAKE KERKINI, GREECE
- BOSQUE DEL APACHE, NEW MEXICO
- HUNGARY
- COSTA RICA
- BRAZIL
- PROMOTING AND SELLING YOUR IMAGES
- NATURE PHOTO COMPETITIONS
- SPICE UP YOUR SLIDE SHOW
- BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY NOW AND IN THE NEAR FUTURE
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Handbook of Bird Photography
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2013
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781457179600
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