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Bird Photography - Basics

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PHOTO STORIES

Nothing beats experience, in terms of learning how to take photos of birds. With that in mind, I thought a section of "photo stories" might be illuminating for folks, to show real-life examples of how I got a particular photograph, what settings I used, how I was able to get close to the bird, etc. To see a more detailed photo story for an individual bird photo, click on one of the images/links below.


Northern Hawk Owl - The role of luck		Burrowing Owl - Using flash in the sun?

Wilson's Phalarope - Campin' out in the blind		Horned Puffin - Patience, Patience, Patience...

Ruby-throated Hummingbird - Gettin' Weird!!!		White-breasted Nuthatch - Angering your Spouse

Rough-legged Hawk - Anticipation and Knowing your Quarry

More stories in progress, coming soon....