In Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of
Photographing Birds and Their Behavior, acclaimed bird photographer and
author Marie Read shares techniques and stories behind her compelling
images, offering fresh insights into making successful bird photographs,
whether you're out in the field or in the comfort of your own
backyard.
In this richly illustrated book, you'll learn how to be in the right
place at the right time and how to obtain tack sharp portraits. Marie
then teaches you to take your skills to the next level in order to
capture action shots, illustrate birds in their habitats, and portray
birds in evocative and artistic ways.
Building on basic technical topics such as camera choice, lens choice,
and camera settings, Marie reveals how fieldcraft, compositional
decisions, and knowledge of bird behavior contribute greatly to a
successful bird photograph. Captions for the over 400 images contained
in the book provide details on the equipment used, as well as camera
settings. Throughout the book, bird behavior insights provide bird
photographers of all skill levels a wealth of essential insider
information that will help you produce images that stand out from the
crowd.
Topics include:
- Equipment and accessories
- Focus, exposure, and light
- Composition and creativity
- Bird photography ethics
- Capturing bird behavior
- Storytelling images
- Action and in-flight shots
- Backyard photo studio
- Weather, water, and mood
- Top bird photo sites in North America
- Basic image editing
- And much more!
Foreword by Tim Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Living Bird
magazine.
