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Articles relating to photographing birds.

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021

Taking and Using Reference Photos of Birds

When drawing or painting birds realistically, it is almost always necessary to work from a reference photo. Birds do not sit still; nor do they typically come close enough to observe their details. But with a camera, you can zoom in, freeze time, and save the results. There are plenty of reference images of birds…

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December 2, 2020December 11, 2020

Hummingbird Photography with a Bridge Camera – Techniques and Settings

Hummingbirds can be tricky subjects to photograph, as they are almost always on the move, but it is not so hard once you learn the techniques. I will focus on how I have learned to do it with a bridge camera, but most should apply to DSLR or mirrorless users as well. I have broken…

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