The hummingbird is easily attracted with a feeder. Blur (left) is caused by slow shutter speed in natural light. Flash stops the action and brings out detail and color.
Of all wildlife, birds are both the most plentiful and potentially the most rewarding to photograph. Their colors, antics and melodies bring us great joy. Watching the great birds in flight affirms our sense of freedom. Mother birds tending to their young give us a sense of comfort and renewed life. Birds make us happy.
Many colorful birds can easily be found as near as your own backyard (see our tip on attracting birds to you) and it is always a joy to spot one you have never seen before when you are traveling.
Bird photography provides us with memorable images – whether in flight or simply perched with just the implication of flight and freedom inherent in their being.
There are several tips on different aspects of bird photography contained in the following sections. (See the links at left.) We hope you enjoy reading them and that your photography of birds improves as a result.
SEND US YOUR BIRD PICTURES AND SHOOTING TIPS
We are always interested in seeing how other people do it, and we know there are some great bird photographers out there. You may have taken a bird picture of which you are proud, or you may have a technique or pointer we missed that you would like to share with our viewers. If so, please email us your tips and pictures, and we will be sure you get a credit when we put them up.
The close-up of the hawk on the right was sent to us by Joanne Dickeson of the Sunshine Coast Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada. She says the raptor, although delivered to her in bad condition, was released to the wild, fully-mended and in good health, after a few weeks' care and attention. Congratulations, Joanne. And you took a fine picture.
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Caught in a moment of watchfulness
The word majestic comes to mind
Close-ups of raptors and many other birds are more easily taken in captivity. Photo courtesy of Sunshine Coast Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
Dramatic splashes of white against a dark backdrop. Birds are always thrilling to watch, and to photograph.
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