- Learn design techniques using expressive examples
- Numerous workshops on photography techniques and design rules
- For beginners: tips for photographing in zoos, bird parks and falconries
Learn how to create balanced and expressive bird portraits using practical examples. After a brief explanation of the necessary technical equipment, basic shooting techniques and design rules are introduced.
Author Rosl Rössner impressively demonstrates the possibilities available when photographing birds, whether birds of prey, songbirds or water birds. After all, where and how do you find the birds you are looking for? In addition to locations in the great outdoors, the experienced photo trainer also discusses photography in zoos, bird parks and falconries. These places are often the best way for beginners to get started with bird photography.
The main section then provides numerous design techniques and shooting tips for photographing birds, illustrated with examples. This will train your eye and raise your awareness of what makes a successful bird photo.
Finally, 25 bird photographs are presented with the story behind their creation, clearly illustrating the preparation and implementation of individual photos. The individual images are also analysed in terms of their strengths and any weaknesses.
From the contents:
- The necessary equipment
- Where and how to find birds
- Birds in the wild
- Zoos, falconries and bird parks
- Composition, framing and leading lines
- Composing with sharpness and blur
- Light and exposure
- Colours in the image
- Birds in their habitat
The author Rosl Rössner is an enthusiastic bird photographer and falconer and has been sharing her knowledge for many years in special workshops for photographers.
