The handbook of bird photography / Markus Varesvuo, Jari Peltomäki, Bence Mate ; editor, Jocelyn Howell ; translation from Finnish to English, Minna Lindroth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Varesvuo, Markus, author.

Peltomäki, Jari, author.

Máté, Bence, author.

Contributor:

Howell, Jocelyn, editor.

Lindroth, Minna, translator.

Standardized Title:

Lintukuvauksen Käsikirja. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photography of birds--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Photography of birds.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (370 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara, California : Rocky Nook, 2013.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The Handbook of Bird Photography distills the knowledge, talent, and experience of three well-known professional wildlife photographers into one beautifully illustrated volume. Written in a manner that is easy to understand, this book offers fresh insight and practical tips that will broaden horizons for nature and bird photographers. The authors share their stories showcasing photographs for which they have received awards in major international wildlife photo competitions. In this book, you'll learn about all of the elements that lead to a great bird photograph, including: The bird photo

Contents:

Learn about your subject : knowledge of bird behavior and biology helps improve your photography

Years vary and circumstances change : Tap into the opportunities each year offers

Look for new angles : birds are being photographed more than ever before

Perseverance pays off : don't give up before you have the photo you want

Bird photographer's camera : general information about digital cameras

Bird photographers's lenses : different lenses give you different types of images

Sources of light : learn how articial light can widen the range of possibilities in nature

Remote control : remote control systems and preparations can be hard work and time consuming, but they can help you photograph subjects and events that are rarely seen

Bird photographer's tripods : tripod or monopod? video head, ball head, or gimbal

Basic accesssories : basic accessories include memory cards, camera bags, and photographer's vests

Focusing methods and how to use them : autofocus revolutionized flight shots less than two decades ago

Exposure in bird photography : it's essential to know the selected method of exposure inside out and expose images correctly

Freezing movement : this chapter looks at freezing movement, fully or partially, in existing light

Motion blur : motion in image makes a bird look more lifelike

Seasonal variation : what species you photograph, and what kind of circumstances you need to prepare for, are greatly influenced by the time of year

Arranged setups or spontaneous shots? : what is more rewarding : an image that required a lot of hard work and preparation, or a suprise opportunity

Keep your equiment ready : your camera equipment should always be ready, and the camera and lens adjustments should be set for action photography

Open your senes and use you imagination : every situation is full of opportunities

Get to know your area : local knowledge is important

Circumstances dictiate : modern camera technology lets you photograph in pratically any weather just make sure you are prepared for all circumstances

Use weather to your advantage : some weather conditions and phenomena ca add interest to your photographs

Light : a good image is made with good light

ISO settings in different situations : always use lowest possible ISO value

Composition and cropping : in a well-composed image every element supports the composition

Background and foreground : the background is a combination of what nature gives you, how you compose it, the focal length, and the apeture

Water as an element in a bird photo : water is a source of life for birds; it is also an interesting element in a photograph

Attracting birds : good bird photos require getting close to birds how can you get close without causign harm?

How to build and use a blind : find out where the birds go and when they show up, and hide well

Photographing from a car or a boat : a car makes a good mobile blind, and a boat takes you to the waterbirds

Photographing at migration flyways : many species are easier to photograph while they are migrating than in their breeding grounds

Photographing at nests : breeding season offers great chances for photographing birds, but expertise and extreme caution are required

Hakko Peninsula, Finland : Hanko Peninsula offers a flight photography feast on the most southerly spot in mainland Finland

Kuusamo, Finland : Kuusamo attracts photographers with its many taiga species

Utö Island on the Baltic Sea : Utö Island is an absolute gem

Oula and Vaala, Finland : interesting species can be seen in the middle of Finland

Kangasala Osprey Foundation, Finland : discover the best place in the world to photograph Ospreys

Iceland : Iceland's position between two continents, Europe and North America, makes it an interesting location for bird photographers

Eliat, Israel : there are many bird species along the migration pathways and avian highways of Israel

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Notes:

Includes index.

Title of Finnish original: Lintukuvauksen Käsikirja.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781457179600

1457179601

9781457179617

145717961X

9781457179570

1457179571

OCLC:

857068241