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The Handbook of Bird Photography
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The Handbook of Bird Photography

by Markus Varesvuo, Jari Peltomaki, Bence Mate
April 2013
Beginner content levelBeginner
368 pages
9h 3m
English
Rocky Nook
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JARI PELTOMÄKI

ARRANGED SETUPS OR SPONTANEOUS SHOTS?

What is more rewarding: an image that required a lot of hard work and preparation, or a surprise opportunity?

For some, planning and preparations equal manipulation. Yet, when it is executed in moderation, preparatory work is a natural part of photography, and there is nothing to disapprove of. Well-made preparations can multiply your chances of getting good images. I would say that a large number of famous wildlife photos are taken in arranged setups. For example, with no feeding or other preparations there would not be many great shots of wild Golden Eagles.

Take, for example, my award-winning image of Dalmatian Pelicans on Lake Kerkini in Greece—it required more than sheer luck. The pelicans ...

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ISBN: 9781457179570