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Bird Photography Gear

Posted on September 26, 2023

When I post on my social media accounts, someone will always ask me what camera I use, which lens I use, what were my settings etc. blah, blah, blah. The camera and…

Birds in Flight (Two)

Posted on September 26, 2023

NOTE: This method works well for birds coming in from different angles. Here’s the second technique I mentioned earlier. Instead of focusing on the pole that holds the feeder, focus on spots on…

Bird Portraits

Posted on September 26, 2023

If you are finding it difficult or very challenging to photograph birds in flight, thats understandable. It can be frustrating. If you find yourself in this situation, then concentrate on bird portraits….

Birds in Flight (One)

Posted on September 26, 2023

NOTE: This method works best with birds flying in from the side of the feeder. Platform feeders are the best way to attract larger birds like Woodpeckers, Blue jays, Cardinals etc. These…

Using Props

Posted on September 26, 2023

’ve fallen in love with props and now use them extensively. They add realism to your images. Screw a small Tupperware cup on the back of a piece of wood and you…

Photographing Hummingbirds

Posted on September 26, 2023

Photographing Hummingbirds You can find many different techniques on photographing hummingbirds. In this section, I’ll start with my basic set up, and share with you a few advanced options. I photograph Hummingbirds…

Four Essential Elements

Posted on September 24, 2023

Four Essential Elements I’m going to share with you four essential elements to successful bird photography that will transform your images almost overnight. Once you learn and use these elements you will…

Macro Lens For Hummingbird

Posted on September 17, 2023

I bought a Coneflower from the Home Depot. The sign read “Hummingbird Magnet” so I thought oh yeah, this ones going home with me. Turns out I didnt get one shot, very…

Branch on a Feeder

Posted on September 17, 2023

Easy enough to do is simply attaching a branch or tree limb with leaves or flowers near the feeder. Birds will naturally land on the branch (not always) but most of the…

Recent Posts

  • Bird Photography Gear
    by scottprince
    September 26, 2023
    When I post on my social media accounts, someone will always ask me what camera I use, which lens I use, what were my settings etc. blah, blah, blah. The camera and the lens are just tools. If I picked up Eddie Van Halen’s or Jimmy Page’s guitar I couldn’t play either one. They have...
  • Birds in Flight (Two)
    by scottprince
    September 26, 2023
    NOTE: This method works well for birds coming in from different angles. Here’s the second technique I mentioned earlier. Instead of focusing on the pole that holds the feeder, focus on spots on the ground. This method is a little more challenging, but quite simple once you do it a few times. Check out the image...
  • Bird Portraits
    by scottprince
    September 26, 2023
    If you are finding it difficult or very challenging to photograph birds in flight, thats understandable. It can be frustrating. If you find yourself in this situation, then concentrate on bird portraits. With bird portraits you can leave your camera in auto focus and simply wait until a bird lands on a perch. Always be...
  • Birds in Flight (One)
    by scottprince
    September 26, 2023
    NOTE: This method works best with birds flying in from the side of the feeder. Platform feeders are the best way to attract larger birds like Woodpeckers, Blue jays, Cardinals etc. These feeders are also the best way to capture birds in flight in my opinion. I currently have two techniques using the platform feeder....
  • Using Props
    by scottprince
    September 26, 2023
    ’ve fallen in love with props and now use them extensively. They add realism to your images. Screw a small Tupperware cup on the back of a piece of wood and you have an instant feeder. Whenever I venture out into the woods or a refuge, I keep a good eye out for some cool...

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