Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Behavior

Now you can add the best new bird photography book to your reading and reference list with the addition of Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Behavior by Marie Read to your library. The author shares techniques and the stories behind her compelling images, offering fresh insights into taking successful bird photographs, whether you’re in the field or in the comfort of your backyard. In this richly illustrated book, bird photographers of all skill levels will receive a wealth of essential insider information to help your images stand out.

You will learn how to be in the right place at the right time and how to take sharp bird portraits and interesting action photos, as well as how to illustrate birds in their habitats, and portray them in evocative and artistic ways. Throughout the book are bird behavior vignettes that provide insights that will quickly elevate your bird photography results.

Topics include: Equipment and accessories; Focus, exposure, and light; Composition and creativity; Basic photo editing; Photographing bird behavior; Action and flight photos; Using a backyard photo studio; Taking story-telling images; Using weather, water, and mood; Bird photography ethics; The top bird photo sites in North America; and much more.

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