Book description
In Bird Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots,
author and wildlife photographer Laurie Excell teaches you key
techniques for capturing images of birds–whether you spot
them in your own backyard or in a faraway, exotic location. Laurie
starts by discussing various camera setups and basic settings and
why she uses them, as well as the fundamentals of exposure and how
it relates to real-world bird photography. She then covers
practicing at home, planning your trip, and selecting the best
locations and times to shoot. Finally, she explains how to
interpret behavior to determine how to approach your
subject–so that you can maximize the time you have on your
next big photography adventure. Filled with dozens of beautiful
images, this short ebook will show you how to get the bird photo
you want every time you pick up your camera.
Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide,
photographer and author Laurie Excell, and you will:
Use your camera’s settings to gain full control over the look and feel of your images
Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
Get tips on the best seasons and locations for photographing your subjects
Develop an understanding of your subjects' behavior, increasing your chances of getting great shots
Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter
Product information
- Title: Bird Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2012
- Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
- ISBN: 9780133085945
You might also like
book
Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
In Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author and wildlife photographer Laurie Excell shows you …
book
Travel and Street Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Whether you’re heading to Paris or San Francisco, Patagonia or Yosemite, you need a book that …
book
Sports Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
In Sports Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author and sports photographer Bill Frakes shows you …
book
Pet Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
This new entry in the From Snapshots to Great Shots series will teach readers everything they …