Creative Bird Photography

Creative Bird Photography
Author: Bill Coster
Publisher: Greystone Books
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2011-01-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1553659325

This beautifully illustrated, inspirational guide to bird photography is packed with practical advice for how to photograph birds presented in an informative but accessible writing style. Creative Bird Photography offers a fresh approach to its subject, looking closely at how to photograph specific aspects of birds’ lives, such as eating and drinking, courtship, and flight. The author gives examples, demonstrating particular points and approaches for taking great shots of all of these daily bird activities as well as taking "mood" photographs at dawn and dusk. Each shot is accompanied by detailed technical data, information about locations, and advice about other challenges that will need to be surmounted in order to achieve the perfect shot. Coster also shares fascinating anecdotes about his encounters with the birds featured. There are also up-to-date sections on bird photography basics, including equipment and storage of digital images.

The Handbook of Bird Photography

The Handbook of Bird Photography
Author: Markus Varesvuo
Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc.
Total Pages: 1253
Release: 2013-04-16
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1457179601

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.

Creative Bird Photography

Creative Bird Photography
Author: Bill Coster
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2010
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1553655451

This beautifully illustrated, inspirational guide to bird photography is packed with practical advice presented in author Bill Coster's informative but accessible writing style. It takes a fresh approach to the subject, breaking it up into specific aspects of birds' lives such as eating and drinking, courtship, flight and carrying out other day-to-day activities, with examples demonstrating particular points and approaches. Fascinating anecdotes about Bill's encounters with the birds featured bring his experiences to life. Each shot is accompanied by detailed technical data, as well as information on locations and other issues that need to be tackled in order to achieve the perfect shot. There are also up-to-date sections on bird photography basics, including equipment and storage of digital images.

Mastering Bird Photography

Mastering Bird Photography
Author: Marie Read
Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc.
Total Pages: 928
Release: 2018-12-11
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1681983648

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.

In this richly illustrated book, you’ll learn how to be in the right place at the right time and how to obtain tack sharp portraits. Marie then teaches you to take your skills to the next level in order to capture action shots, illustrate birds in their habitats, and portray birds in evocative and 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 for the over 400 images contained in the book provide details on the equipment used, as well as camera settings. Throughout the book, bird behavior insights provide bird photographers of all skill levels a wealth of essential insider information that will help you produce images that stand out from the crowd.

Topics include:

  • Equipment and accessories
  • Focus, exposure, and light
  • Composition and creativity
  • Bird photography ethics
  • Capturing bird behavior
  • Storytelling images
  • Action and in-flight shots
  • Backyard photo studio
  • Weather, water, and mood
  • Top bird photo sites in North America
  • Basic image editing
  • …and much more

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  • RSPB Guide to Digital Wildlife Photography

    RSPB Guide to Digital Wildlife Photography
    Author: David Tipling
    Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
    Total Pages: 178
    Release: 2016-02-25
    Genre: Photography
    ISBN: 1472932579

    This helpful and practical RSPB guide to all aspects of digital wildlife photography is an updated version of our first edition. It is accessibly written by and beautifully illustrated with the work of one of Britain's best known wildlife photographers. The book's elegant design makes the most of the author's incredible photos and informative text. The book discusses all aspects of digital wildlife photography, from equipment, fieldcraft, locations and composition, post-processing and computer manipulation of images, through to getting your photos published. This is the ultimate reference book for all aspiring and established natural history photographers, and will equip its readers with everything they need to know to help them take better digital wildlife photographs.

    Bird Photography Unlocked

    Bird Photography Unlocked
    Author: Andy Long
    Publisher: First Light Photography, LLC
    Total Pages: 179
    Release: 2022-11-25
    Genre: Art
    ISBN:

    This book is your one-stop eBook on getting the most out of your bird photography. Whether you've never taken a photo of a bird in flight or you want to learn how to anticipate the moment of action or what to do to bring out the great colors of a bird at sunrise or sunset, this will be the book you want to get.Over several years in coming out it is definitely worth the wait as this is the equivalent to Photographing the Aurora Borealis in that it's a comprehensive how-to book on bird photography. This 179-page eBook details ideas and tips on photographing all sorts of birds. With 14 chapters including topics such as Working with Light, Exposures, and Up in the Air the whole gamut is covered. Be sure to check out the captions on the Favorite Locations chapter to find a fun fact about the birds we photograph.

    Photography Birds

    Photography Birds
    Author:
    Publisher: Mountaineers Books
    Total Pages: 318
    Release: 2020-04-01
    Genre: Photography
    ISBN: 1680511009

    Photography: Birds explains how to photograph birds--whether in your backyard or at a birding destination--detailing unique issues that confront photographers of all levels and providing the best guidance for capturing the beauty and splendor of our feathered friends. Gerrit Vyn, an award-winning bird photographer, videographer, and sound recorder, has become renowned for his ability to capture birds, especially for the prestigious Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In this new guide, he reveals his methods and shares how to photograph birds based on location, behavior, identification, and storytelling. Vyn details the range of technical considerations, giving clear instruction and advice, as well as the creative decisions a photographer must make on lighting, framing, timing, and motion. He also discusses situations unique to bird photographers: dealing with habituated or tame birds, approaching feeders, utilizing blinds, and more. Once captured, digital images can be digitally refined, so Vyn delves into the procedures that elevate an image from mundane to striking, using Adobe Lightroom. Throughout, Vyn emphasizes an ethical approach to observing and interacting with the birds around us.

    Bird Photographer of the Year

    Bird Photographer of the Year
    Author: Bird Photographer of the Year Limited
    Publisher: Princeton University Press
    Total Pages: 257
    Release: 2024-09-24
    Genre: Nature
    ISBN: 0691263590

    A stunningly illustrated celebration of the world’s best bird photography The Bird Photographer of the Year is a competition that celebrates the artistry of bird photography from around the world, and this beautiful, large-format book showcases the best images from the contest—some of the most stunning bird photographs ever taken. A gorgeous record of avian beauty and diversity across the globe, the book demonstrates the dedication and passion of bird photographers and the incredible quality of today’s digital imaging systems. The book features the best of tens of thousands of images from the ninth year of the competition, including the winning and short-listed pictures. It presents a vast variety of photos by experienced professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, reflecting the huge diversity of bird and nature lovers, which is vital for ensuring the conservation and survival of birds. A portion of the profits from this book goes to Birds on the Brink, a charity that supports bird conservation around the world. Filled with unforgettable images of a kind that simply weren’t possible before the creation of digital photography, this book will delight anyone who loves birds or great photography.

    Photographing Birds

    Photographing Birds
    Author: Mark Sisson
    Publisher: Crowood
    Total Pages: 274
    Release: 2014-03-31
    Genre: Photography
    ISBN: 1847977146

    Bird photography is one of the most challenging genres of photography, and can test even modern high-specification cameras to their limits. This practical book guides you through both how to understand your camera and how to develop your own style and approach. With technical, practical and creative insights throughout, it also emphasizes the importance of fieldcraft and understanding your subject. The book advises on cameras and equipment, explains the importance of light and composition, encourages experimentation and a creative approach, suggests project ideas and locations and demonstrates post-capture processing. This practical book helps you master the challenges of photographing birds and to capture their beauty, flight and behaviour and will be of great interest to bird photographers, bird enthusiasts, artists and ornithologists. Beautifully illustrated with 160 stunning colour images.

    Backyard Bird Photography

    Backyard Bird Photography
    Author:
    Publisher: Simon and Schuster
    Total Pages: 236
    Release: 2014-08-05
    Genre: Nature
    ISBN: 1629141011

    Fans of bird watching will rejoice with Backyard Bird Photography, a guide for learning how to set up your backyard in order to take the best photographs of your local birds. In addition to guiding you through the first steps of setting up your plantings and bird feeders, this book describes the types of photographic equipment you will need to get just the right image; how to maneuver yourself into just the right position to create a quality bird photograph; how to compose your shots for the greatest visual effect; and how to use more advanced techniques such as macro lenses and external flash techniques. Author and bird photographer Mathew Tekulsky breaks down the challenges of photographing these beautiful creatures and explains how utilizing your own natural surroundings can create stunning shots that rival those shot in the wild. Tekulsky explains that when your garden is set up as a tiny oasis for these feathered friends—with the right foliage, water sources, and feeders—then your backyard will be frequented by a variety of species on any given day. With tips for gaining the bird’s trust and composition, every photograph will come out a stunner.