BOOK - Marie Read's Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Their Behavior

In Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Their Behavior, from Rocky Nook, acclaimed bird photographer Marie Reed reveals the techniques and stories behind her images and offers tips and insights into bird photography wherever you are. In richly-illustrated detail, Marie teaches you how to be in the right place at the right time and how to capture tack-sharp portraits. The book shows you how to take your skills to the next level as you learn to capture action shots, birds in their natural habitat, and methods to portray birds in evocative and artistic ways.

After covering basic technical topics such as camera and lens choice, and camera settings, Marie shares how knowledge of bird behavior and compositional decisions contribute greatly to bird photography. Captions for over 400 images are included, and these include details on equipment used, as well as camera settings. Bird behavior insights are included throughout the book to provide essential inside information and help you produce images that stand out from the crowd.

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