The Beginner's Guide to Photographing Birds: Essential Techniques for Hobbyists

The Beginner's Guide to Photographing Birdsby Rosl Rössner

Everything you need to know to get started in bird photography!

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Everything you need to know to get started in bird photography!Whether you're a dedicated and serious birder, a hobbyist bird watcher, or simply a lover of nature, getting great photos of birds is at the top of the list for bird lovers of all kinds. In this book, professional photographer Rosl Rssner teaches you all of her techniques, tips, and tricks for capturing fantastic bird photographs.Starting with the gear you'll need, Rssner discusses cameras, tripods, lenses, and more. She then moves on to finding the birds you want to photograph. While this includes locations out in the wild, she also covers zoos, parks, sanctuaries, and other easily accessible spots - which are especially great for beginning bird photographers. Rssner then thoroughly covers the camera and shooting techniques you need to know, including key lessons on exposure, composition, focus, and sharpness. Regardless of the quality of the light (front light, side light, etc.) or the season you're shooting in (rain, snow, fog), Rssner's got you covered.In the final part of the book, Rssner takes you behind the scenes of 25 unique bird photographs, telling you how the image came about, plus any specific tips and tricks that were used to create the image. Featuring birds from around the world, The Beginner's Guide to Photographing Birdsis a beautiful, helpful, and accessible guide for anyone getting started in bird photography.Table of Contents1: What Makes a Great Bird Photograph?2: The Necessary Gear3: Finding Birds to Photograph4: Shooting Techniques and Composition Tips5: The Making of 25 Photographs

Author Biography

Rosl Rssner is an enthusiastic bird photographer and falconer who has been teaching and sharing her knowledge in photography workshops for many years. Her pictures stand out because they are not only technically perfect, but always aim to show the bird as a personality and an individual. Stirring emotions is the goal of her photographic work. See more of her work at her website

Table of Contents

1: What Makes a Great Bird Photograph? 2: The Necessary Gear 3: Finding Birds to Photograph 4: Shooting Techniques and Composition Tips 5: The Making of 25 Photographs

Long Description

Everything you need to know to get started in bird photography! Whether you're a dedicated and serious birder, a hobbyist bird watcher, or simply a lover of nature, getting great photos of birds is at the top of the list for bird lovers of all kinds. In this book, professional photographer Rosl R

Description for Sales People

Perfect for bird lovers and bird watchers getting started in bird photography Covers exposure, composition, and shooting techniques to make sure you get the shot Includes bird locations in the wild, plus zoos, parks, and bird sanctuaries for easy access for beginner photographers Features the stories behind 25 bird photographs, and the techniques used to capture them

DetailsISBN1681989352PublisherRocky NookFormatPaperbackYear2022ISBN-139781681989358ImprintRocky NookPages240Place of PublicationSanta BarbaraCountry of PublicationUnited StatesPublication Date2022-12-15NZ Release Date2022-12-15US Release Date2022-12-15UK Release Date2022-12-15ISBN-101681989352SubtitleEssential Techniques for Hobbyists and Bird LoversEdited byWilliam A. DarityAffiliationIndian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, IndiaPositionLegal SpecialistAuthorRosl RössnerDEWEY778.9328AudienceGeneralAU Release Date2023-02-14