Photographing Birds of Prey : The Art of Identifying and Documenting Raptors.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dere, Scott Joshua.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Birds of prey.

Photography of birds.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Buffalo, NY : Amherst Media, Incorporated, 2019.

Summary:

In this beautifully illustrated book, acclaimed nature photographer Scott Joshua Dere gives bird lovers and photographers the tools they need to find and document raptors in their natural habitats. There are many types of raptors to be seen, and each can be identified by its size, coloration, habitat/location, and flight style. Becoming an expert in the birds' unique behaviors is a key factor in optimizing the chance of observing an individual species. It's also critical for obtaining great photographs; understanding individual species behaviors allows photographers to optimize their approach style and distance while evaluating their subject's comfort level and watching for pre-flight or stress behaviors. As this book reveals in incredible detail, the experience of seeing these birds in action is exciting and unforgettable-and their aerial acrobats in particular can stretch the imagination of what is actual possible in the natural world.

Contents:

Cover

Dedication

Copyright

Contents

About the Author

Introduction

1. Bird Photography Basics

Camera Equipment

Camera, Lens Stabilization, Shooting Distance

Master Your Camera Equipment

Your Comfort and Safety

Equipment Safety

Your Approach: Calm and Quiet

Show the Environment

Add Storytelling Elements

2. Getting to Know Birds of Prey

Identification

Location

Flight Style and Food Sources

3. Etiquette and Behavior

A Better Experience for Everyone

No Noise, No Food

Stay Back

Keep Sensitive Areas Secret

Let Them Rest

Mating Season

Slow Down, Avoid Eye Contact

Watch Your Step

Relaxed Birds Mean Better Images

Bird Stress Is a Big Deal Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

1-68203-425-9

OCLC:

1519119940