Starlings are famous for putting on a wonderful display—known as murmuration—when they flock together. They do this for a variety of reasons, including to confuse predators, create warmth at night, or exchange information. Photographer Daniel Biber sought out starlings in order to capture this amazing formation: A flock of starlings formed this beautiful figure of a […]
Birds, in general, are quite a challenging subject to photograph. While they’re relatively “easy” to photograph when perched, it’s a daunting task to photograph birds when they’re flying around. You need to take care of things like shutter speed, backlighting, and focus tracking amongst others. In this video, photographer Steve Perry covers everything that you […]
Capturing a subject requires mastery of various camera settings — including ISO. However, adjusting this setting can come with its pitfalls, especially at the higher end of the spectrum. Higher ISOs result in more exposure but can also pack unwanted noise. In his latest tutorial, Scott Walker shares his tips on how to easily and […]
It’s what every couple wants from a wedding photographer: someone dedicated and passionate, who goes above and beyond expectations. Here’s one that takes that philosophy dangerously literally: The shot was snapped by South Dakotan wedding photographer Wes Eisenhaur, whose style of rustic simplicity feels at once classic and strikingly contemporary. He’s clearly got an eye for odd angles: “They thought I was […]
Birds — with their multi-colored plumage and unique behaviors — make fascinating subjects to photograph. That said, they can be tricky to capture, particularly when in flight or even alert on land. Award-winning photographers Tony & Chelsea Northrup have some handy tips to share. Whether you’re just starting out or a pro, they can help […]
From the cosmos to the teeniest, tiniest bird, Simon d’Entremont, loves to wonder at and photograph it all. As a professional wildlife photographer, he has plenty of tips to share — particularly regarding challenging bird photography. As we know, birds move fast, flitting around and flapping their wings at speeds often imperceivable to the human […]
Birds are majestic creatures, able to take flight, soaring high in the sky. One of the longest recorded non-stop bird flights was an astonishing 8,100 miles, achieved by a bar-tailed godwit (Limosa Iapponica). Photographs of birds in flight can be equally as impressive — something Simon d’Etremont, a pro wildlife photographer, knows all about! In […]
Photographing shorebirds can be an entirely different experience than photographing birds in thick vegetation. While their visibility is not a great challenge in the former, there’re still plenty of other aspects that you must consider to make your shorebirds photography count. In today’s insightful video, we have photographer Simon d’Entremont who shares some useful tips and tricks […]
Crows have garnered a reputation as highly intelligent creatures after studies showed that the birds can remember faces, strategize, and even conspire with one another. With the brain power that matches that of a human toddler, it’s no wonder that the crow we see below was so curious about the camera he was inspecting: The […]
Next to the great shots of lions, tigers and elephants bird photography fascinates many amateur photographers. Maybe it’s the ability to get in close to a world within a world of color and delicate feathers. This is such a huge subject so only a few key tips can be discussed. The reason birds are such […]
