4 SHOOTING TECHNIQUES AND COMPOSITION TIPS
On the following pages, I want to share tips and explanations that will help you create eye-catching bird photos. The individual sections can be read in order or you can pick out the ones that are most relevant to you.
4.1 Image Composition, Framing, and Leading the Eye
Put Yourself at Eye Level
If you want to take effective wildlife photos, one of the most important rules is: “Put yourself at eye level with the animal.” A majestic eagle photographed from above is simply not captivating, and neither does it do the animal justice. It also means that there’s no eye contact between the bird and the viewer with the result that there’s little intrigue in the photo.
We’re used to birds soaring above us ...
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