Beginners Guide To Backyard Bird Photography

All you need to know to become a great bird photographer. Are you one of the 60 million bird watchers who have dreamed of taking photographs of the birds you see? Have you thought it was too expensive or too complicated to take some quality photographs? Or have you wanted to improve on the photos you already are taking? Well, in either case, here is your opportunity. Award winning photographer, Mickey Estes, shares his experience in Beginners Guide To Backyard Bird Photography. His bird photos have been downloaded thousands of times, and used in countless websites and print publications. Now is your chance to learn from his experience. Using simple methods and good (but not the most expensive) cameras, Mickey shows you how to draw birds to your backyard - and set up your operation so that you can take quality photographs. One of the secrets is to draw the birds to you, so that you can be in control of your lighting and display. A few simple tricks will lead you to accomplishing that. With more than 50 illustrations and photos, Mickey also shares some technical aspects of photography which help you to control your lighting, your exposure, and the depth of field. He explains terms which help you to better understand your camera - and the art of photography. You will learn: -How to Set Up a "Backyard Studio" -Secrets of Focus -Lighting Techniques -How to Process Your Photos for Professional Quality -And Much More... These proven methods can turn you, too, into a first rate backyard bird photographer.

Discover how to produce stunning photographs of the birds in your backyard!Listening to the birds and watching them at my window is the perfect start to any day. And, their diversity in color, shape, and size make birds a fantastic subject for practicing my photography skills. However, taking pictures of birds can be challenging, especially when the bird is flying. The good news is that you don't need to be a professional photographer to take advantage of your backyard birding paradise. Follow the 12 SIMPLE TIPS provided in this guide and you'll be on your way to improving your overall birding experience.

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 photographer's equipment Shooting techniques: exposure, focus, how to show movement and freeze action, etc. In the field: bird behavior, hides, and how to attract birds How to use light and compose and crop images The best sites for finding and photographing birds You'll also learn how to show, share, promote, and sell your photographs. Bird photography is a brilliant way to spend your free time, and for some it's a career. This book helps beginners get the hang of things quickly and accurately, and offers field-specific expertise for more experienced photographers.

Photographing birds in your backyard is a convenient, rewarding, and addictive adventure. Secrets of Backyard Bird Photography is a guide to that pursuit. In this book, author and wildlife photographer J. Chris Hansen teaches techniques for creating professional-quality images of the subjects right in your yard. This book covers all aspects of backyard bird photography, including the best camera equipment to use and the basics of attracting birds using bird feeders, perches, backgrounds, and photo blinds. You'll learn about the common camera settings and composition styles used to create outstanding backyard bird images. This book also offers ideas and examples of ways to exhibit your photography, including step-by-step instructions for a variety of fun, easy projects for the do-it-yourselfer. Secrets of Backyard Bird Photography contains a collection of beautiful, detailed images that illustrate the important aspects of creating stunning photographs of the birds right in your backyard.

Fans of bird watching will rejoice with Backyard Bird Photography, a guide for learning how to set up your backyard in order to take the best photographs of your local birds. In addition to guiding you through the first steps of setting up your plantings and bird feeders, this book describes the types of photographic equipment you will need to get just the right image; how to maneuver yourself into just the right position to create a quality bird photograph; how to compose your shots for the greatest visual effect; and how to use more advanced techniques such as macro lenses and external flash techniques. Author and bird photographer Mathew Tekulsky breaks down the challenges of photographing these beautiful creatures and explains how utilizing your own natural surroundings can create stunning shots that rival those shot in the wild. Tekulsky explains that when your garden is set up as a tiny oasis for these feathered friends—with the right foliage, water sources, and feeders—then your backyard will be frequented by a variety of species on any given day. With tips for gaining the bird’s trust and composition, every photograph will come out a stunner.

★★ Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the eBook version included for FREE ★★ Bird watching is among the best ways to reconnect with nature. It is a remarkably relaxing hobby which can provide you with lots of benefits. Showing you how you can go into bird watching in a way that allows you to truly appreciate birding and nature is what this book is all about. Bird watching is gaining popularity throughout the world, and a lot of people seem to enjoy it more than gardening. It's not just about heading out there and looking for the birds with binoculars. You can also make the birds come to your backyard if you know how to build a birdhouse and how to give the birds what they want so that they keep coming back. In this book you can expect to learn about: -Necessary tools for birding -Rules and etiquette to follow when birding -Drawing in the birds to your backyard -Landscaping -And a lot more! Almost anyone can benefit from a book about bird watching. Beginners can expect to learn a lot and to jump into a whole new world of possibilities and discoveries. Veterans and people who already have experience with birding are constantly being reminded that there is so much more to learn and that nature isn't something that will ever run out of surprises. Getting started with bird watching is easier and more affordable than you think, and after you start, you will not want to go back and you will be happy with your decision. If you are ready to get started, then scrolling over to the BUY button and clicking it is the first step.

"Attract, feed, and shelter 50 of your favorite species!"--Cover.