December 14, 2010

Beauty Of Nature: 100 Brilliant Examples Of Bird Photography

 
 

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via Phototuts+ by Prakash Ghodke on 12/8/10

Bird photography is one of the most challenging types of nature photography, but remains an incredibly popular hobby for many people. The subject is usually small, may not stay still, moves rapidly from branch to branch, sits in less than favourable lighting conditions and is extremely aware of an approaching photographer. Tricky! In this showcase we have collected 100 beautiful examples of bird photography, and a few tips to help you out.

Examples and Inspiration

Red Kite

Bird Photography

The lost prey

Bird Photography

Every day is sushi day…

Bird Photography

A certain smile…

Bird Photography

Totally in Love

Bird Photography

Food for the Kids

Bird Photography

This is love

Bird Photography

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Bird Photography

Palestine Sunbird.

Bird Photography

attack

Bird Photography

Common Tern.

Bird Photography

As white as snow

Bird Photography

White-throated Kingfisher

Bird Photography

Kingfisher

Bird Photography

Splash

Bird Photography

Sealed with a kiss

Bird Photography

Bombycilla garrulus

Bird Photography

Siesta

Bird Photography

Flying puffin

Bird Photography

"Fly away from my branch!!!"…

Bird Photography

Pop-up Breakfast

Bird Photography

Eyes left

Bird Photography

Shaking

Bird Photography

Kingfisher and Dragonfly

Bird Photography

Thirsty

Bird Photography

The spaghetti incident

Bird Photography

Kingfisher landing

Bird Photography

"Measurement of the horses" – which is greater

Bird Photography

Feeding

Bird Photography

Egyptian Vulture

Bird Photography

collared dove

Bird Photography

collared doves

Bird Photography

Sparrows in flight

Bird Photography

bird reflection

Bird Photography

A Robin for New Year

Bird Photography

Parrot escapee!!!

Bird Photography

Baby bird

Bird Photography

Freedom dove now home!

Bird Photography

mandarin duck in full colour

Bird Photography

Love Bird

Bird Photography

Toucan bird

Bird Photography

Mystery Bird Eating Oceanspray

Bird Photography

Birds

Bird Photography

Flightless birds

Bird Photography

Birds

Bird Photography

Birds

Bird Photography

Humming bird

Bird Photography

Love Bird at g'pa bill

Bird Photography

Buffy Fish Owl

Bird Photography

The Seven Year Itch

Bird Photography

Dopo il tuffo

Bird Photography

Silly Walk

Bird Photography

Eurasian Curlew

Bird Photography

BABY BIRD IN NEST

Bird Photography

Welcome to the New Year!

Bird Photography

A Bird in the Hand

Bird Photography

Wings of gold

Bird Photography

Thirsty birds at St Ives village green.

Bird Photography

Who's afraid of red, yellow and blue

Bird Photography

Woodland Kingfisher

Bird Photography

Bird Bath

Bird Photography

Blue Song

Bird Photography

green ON green

Bird Photography

Buffalo Buffet

Bird Photography

Seconds from disaster…

Bird Photography

Birds of a feather..

Bird Photography

Lady Bird

Bird Photography

Indian Peafowl 

Bird Photography

See! I'm more than just a cottonball

>Bird Photography

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Bird Photography

stir-fried …

Bird Photography

In Frozen Time

Bird Photography

Birds's Life!

Bird Photography

Below Zero

Bird Photography

Feed Me……!

Bird Photography

Weapons

Bird Photography

Reed Warbler.

Bird Photography

Got a whole lot of Living to do…..

Bird Photography

Three of a Kind

Bird Photography

Ulula

Bird Photography

Conversation

Bird Photography

Vulgaris

Bird Photography

Graceful Prinia.

Bird Photography

We are The bird- Beatles

Bird Photography

Food Fight!

Bird Photography

Pekin Robin

Bird Photography

Fulvous-faced Flycatcher Warbler

Bird Photography

Hello world!

Bird Photography

Within the Focus Point

Bird Photography

robin redbreast

Bird Photography

Under the wing

Bird Photography

Taiwan Blue Magpie

Bird Photography

Firecrest Superman

Bird Photography

Bubo Lacteus

Bird Photography

Allen's Hummingbird

Bird Photography

Firecrest

Bird Photography

Bird on a fence

Bird Photography

Black-winged stilt.

Bird Photography

Loros

Bird Photography

Tips & Resources for Bird Photography

Practice on Your Pet!

Home is where the heart is, and there's certainly something to be said for starting out photographing your own pet. Granted, you're unlikely to own a collection of exotic birds, but many animals offer similar challenges. It's easy, risk-free, and you have all the time in the world to stalk around your house like a member of the feline paparazzi.

Let Nature Come to You

Keep your distance, stay still, and play the waiting game. If you'd rather practice in the comfort of your own garden, why not set up a bird feeder? You'll know (more or less) exactly where to point your camera in advance, and it's a simple way to get started with bird photography on your own turf.

Continuous Shutter

This one might go without saying, but using a continuous shutter is a great technique to practice when shooting a subject that's liable to move quickly. Stock up on memory cards, and don't be afraid to hold the shutter down for a few seconds when you're close to getting that perfect bird shot.

Other Resources

Be sure to check out a few of these other articles and tips for perfecting your bird photography technique!

If you have any hints and tips of your own, I'd love to read them in the comments.


 
 

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