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08
Sep
Tips For Photographing Birds at High Altitudes – Part II
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In part two of this two-part article, I continue to provide you with tips for photographing birds at high altitudes.
30
Aug
Tips For Photographing Birds at High Altitudes – Part I
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In this two-part article, I provide you with tips for photographing birds at high altitudes. Do note, while the shooting conditions are different from sea level, there may be some overlap in techniques when shooting in different conditions or locations. We photographed birds at an altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level.
27
Jun
Tips For Backyard Bird Photography
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In this article, I share with you tips on getting started with bird photography right in your own back yard and making the surroundings bird friendly. Read more…
15
May
Tips For Shooting Beautiful Silhouettes
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Silhouette images have the potential to appear very artistic, striking and full of beauty. They show a photographers level of creativity and a fresh approach to shooting style and subjects. Here are a few tips on photographing silhouettes. Read more…
25
Apr
Tips For Monitor Calibration
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Monitor calibration allows your images to appear consistent across other monitors and viewing devices. it is also essential if you want colors on your prints to be accurate. Here are some tips on the types of software available and how to accurately calibrate your monitor.
18
Jan
Tips For Making Your Subject Stand Out
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Before you press the shutter, pay attention to the background and think how it will impact the visual appeal of your images.
26
Oct
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone – Part 2
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Waiting to photograph birds has greatly enhanced my visual perception of the world and allowed me to create images that are outside my comfort zone. Read more…
25
Oct
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone – Part 1
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I’m often asked if my photography is limited to birds. While it’s true that birds are my passion and my photography is mostly dedicated to them, it’s also true that I have become much more in-tuned to the environment in which I shoot. Although patience is a key to success in bird photography, there will be days when your patience may bear no results. Over time, I’ve learned that waiting to photograph birds has greatly enhanced my visual perception of the world in which these birds live. The hours of waiting for avian action forces me to use my time effectively by paying close attention to the finer details in nature and making images that keep the creative juices flowing. In this two-part article, I share tips on photographing the nature around you while you wait for the birds.
26
Mar
Backgrounds Can Make or Break Bird Images
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As a bird photographer, I always prefer to see birds perched or flying against colorful backgrounds that accentuate their beauty. As beautiful as birds are, in bird photography that almost amounts to nothing if one does not take into consideration that it is in the hands of the photographer to bring birds to life thru carefully crafted images. I say this because to most people birds are a distant moving or sitting subjects. Many photographers go into a shooting spree when they see a bird, often not taking into consideration about the background behind it. By virtue of considering and practicing the following concepts, your bird images can go from looking ordinary to spectacular. Read more…
22
Feb
Bird Photography Tips: Shooting Action
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In an interview with the team of Visual Wilderness, I share some valuable bird photography tips and talk about making action images.
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