Guide to Photographing Birds

A Systematic Guide for Beginner and Intermediate Bird PhotographersThe Equipment Section Includes information on:Camera Bodies, Lenses, Tripod, Flash. Memory CardsA Suggested Starter KitDigiscopingRemote PhotographyWi-Fi and Tethered Controllers, Photo TrapsThe Settings Section covers:Shutter Speed, Depth of Field, ISO Setting; Mode, Exposure Compensation, FocusingLong Lens TechniqueFaster Shutter Speeds, Use Image Stabilization, When using a tripod, go heavy and solid., Monopod , Activating the Shutter, Shielding from Wind, Shooting Handheld, Panning, Feathering FocusFieldcraft has a look at:Where to Find BirdsBackyard Birds, Captive Birds, Migration, Breeding Birds, Raptors, Shorebirds, Seabirds, Waterfowl, GullsPick the Right TimeBad Weather is GoodProtection, Rain, Snow, Wind, FrostUsing Recordings and Other Sounds, Using Blinds or Hides, Stationary Blinds, The Mobile Blind, Bean Bag, Window Mount, TripodSetups for PhotographyAttracting BirdsIn FlightGood Equipment.
Fast Shutter Speed, Depth of Field, Continuous AF, Feathering Focus, AF Sensor Selection, Continuous Burst, Lens Limiting, Pre-focus, Handholding, Acquiring Your Target, Tripod, Purposed Blur, Lighting and Flash, Practice Exercises, Panning, Takeoff and Landing, Diving, Flying with PreyWorking Your SubjectComposition looks at:Don't Centre the Subject, Look into Space, Rule of Thirds, Size of Subject in Frame, Don't Clip Body Parts Even if they are not seen, Break the GuidelinesCauses of Poor Images1.
Poor Focusing Blur, 2. Camera Shake Blur, 3. Subject Motion Blur, 4. Too Much Contrast, 5. Lens Flare, 6. Chromatic Aberration, 7. Noise, 8. Color Correction Needed, 9. Incorrect Exposure, 10. Sensor DustImage processing considers:RAW vs JPG, Workflow, Download, Sort and Cull, Load for Editing, Cleanup, Exposure and Color Correction, Sharpening, Output, Automation, Storage and BackupSelling Your Images covers:Display and Basic marketing of Your Work, Blog, Online Gallery, Social Media, Putting it All Together, Where to Sell Images, Magazines and brochures, Selling Prints, Stock Sites, Expanding Your Stock selection