A Field Guide to Bird Photography

by Steve Young

• ISBN13: 9781861082527
• ISBN10: 1861082525
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman

Summary

Written by a top bird photographer, this must-have field guide is illustrated by the author's spectacular work and features everything you need to know to photograph birds successfully and artistically. Begin with a look at the best cameras, lenses, accessories, and film for trouble-free picture taking in the field. Next, find out how to select the correct exposure and meter for a variety of weather and lighting conditions; there's plenty of technical advice on shutter speeds, depth of field, and when to use manual or autofocus. Tips are included for taking photographs in every season, and beginners will appreciate suggestions for taking their first great pictures. A handy bird photography notebook offers a place to keep track of crucial information in the field.

Table of Contents

An all-consuming passion	p. 1
Equipment
My basic gear	p. 6
What should you buy?	p. 7
Cameras and lenses	p. 8
Telescopes	p. 16
Converters	p. 16
Tripods	p. 17
Hides	p. 17
Exposure, metering and film
Exposure and metering	p. 30
Slide versus print film	p. 34
Weather and light conditions	p. 37
Using flash	p. 47
Out in the field
Reality check	p. 52
Field checklists	p. 54
Three days in the field	p. 58
The photographer's year
Something for every season	p. 76
Winter	p. 78
Spring	p. 92
Summer	p. 98
Autumn	p. 106
Bird photography notebook	p. 110
About the author	p. 115
Index	p. 116
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