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1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations |
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Learn about your subject : knowledge of bird behavior and biology helps improve your photography -- Years vary and circumstances change : Tap into the opportunities each year offers -- Look for new angles : birds are being photographed more than ever before -- Perseverance pays off : don't give up before you have the photo you want -- Bird photographer's camera : general information about digital cameras -- Bird photographers's lenses : different lenses give you different types of images -- Sources of light : learn how articial light can widen the range of possibilities in nature -- Remote control : remote control systems and preparations can be hard work and time consuming, but they can help you photograph subjects and events that are rarely seen -- Bird photographer's tripods : tripod or monopod? video head, ball head, or gimbal -- Basic accesssories : basic accessories include memory cards, camera bags, and photographer's vests -- Focusing methods and how to use them : autofocus revolutionized flight shots less than two decades ago -- Exposure in bird photography : it's essential to know the selected method of exposure inside out and expose images correctly -- Freezing movement : this chapter looks at freezing movement, fully or partially, in existing light -- Motion blur : motion in image makes a bird look more lifelike -- Seasonal variation : what species you photograph, and what kind of circumstances you need to prepare for, are greatly influenced by the time of year -- Arranged setups or spontaneous shots? : what is more rewarding : an image that required a lot of hard work and preparation, or a suprise opportunity -- Keep your equiment ready : your camera equipment should always be ready, and the camera and lens adjustments should be set for action photography -- Open your senes and use you imagination : every situation is full of opportunities -- Get to know your area : local knowledge is important -- Circumstances dictiate : modern camera technology lets you photograph in pratically any weather just make sure you are prepared for all circumstances -- Use weather to your advantage : some weather conditions and phenomena ca add interest to your photographs -- Light : a good image is made with good light -- ISO settings in different situations : always use lowest possible ISO value -- Composition and cropping : in a well-composed image every element supports the composition -- Background and foreground : the background is a combination of what nature gives you, how you compose it, the focal length, and the apeture -- Water as an element in a bird photo : water is a source of life for birds; it is also an interesting element in a photograph -- Attracting birds : good bird photos require getting close to birds how can you get close without causign harm? -- How to build and use a blind : find out where the birds go and when they show up, and hide well -- Photographing from a car or a boat : a car makes a good mobile blind, and a boat takes you to the waterbirds -- Photographing at migration flyways : many species are easier to photograph while they are migrating than in their breeding grounds -- Photographing at nests : breeding season offers great chances for photographing birds, but expertise and extreme caution are required -- Hakko Peninsula, Finland : Hanko Peninsula offers a flight photography feast on the most southerly spot in mainland Finland -- Kuusamo, Finland : Kuusamo attracts photographers with its many taiga species -- Utö Island on the Baltic Sea : Utö Island is an absolute gem -- Oula and Vaala, Finland : interesting species can be seen in the middle of Finland -- Kangasala Osprey Foundation, Finland : discover the best place in the world to photograph Ospreys -- Iceland : Iceland's position between two continents, Europe and North America, makes it an interesting location for bird photographers -- Eliat, Israel : there are many bird species along the migration pathways and avian highways of Israel -- Varanger Peninsula, Norway : dream species can be found in artic settings -- Hokkaidō, Japan : Hokkaidō Island offers great winter birding opportunities, delightful cuisine, and relaxing Japanese baths -- Lake Kerkini, Greece : Lake Kerkini is the best place in the world to photograph Dalmatian Pelicans -- Bosque del Apache, New Mexico : The Bosque is an excellent place to practice taking flock images -- Hungary : Hungary has many areas with abundant bird life; the Hortobágy and Kiskunság National Parks are in the top league in Europe -- Costa Rica : Costa Rica has more than 800 bird species and many different biotopes, including rainforests and the exotic birds that inhabit them -- Brazil : a vast array of species gives photographers a nearly endless stream of opportunities -- Promoting and selling your images : from the depths of hard drives to the big outside world -- Nature photo competitions : a photo competition can be a springboard to success -- Spice up your slide show : a good narrative supports the images and adds interest to your presentation, as does well-chosen music that is skillfully synchronized -- Bird photography now and in the near future : becuase of rising popularity of bird photography, we are inundated with images the challenge to produce unique and original images is increasingly more difficult |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
"Title of the Finnish original: Lintukuvauksen Käsikirja"--Title page verso |
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Includes index |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Photography of birds -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Photography of birds
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Peltomäki, Jari.
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Máté, Bence.
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| ISBN |
9781457179617 |
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145717961X |
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9781457179600 |
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1457179601 |
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