3FINDING BIRDS TO PHOTOGRAPH

There are many opportunities to photograph birds: You can focus on taking pictures of wildlife or photographing birds wherever you find them. You can take photos at your own feeding site, visit zoos and bird parks, or put your skills to the test at falconry displays.

3.1 Wildlife

Photographing birds in their natural habitat is the most difficult option. Most birds are quite shy and it takes a lot of patience to get attractive pictures. And the better you get, the higher your standards will be! Initially, you might already be happy if a bird is just sharp. But after some years, you’ll only be satisfied if the foreground, background, and composition work, too. You’ll find many tips in this book on how to analyze ...

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