Photographing Birds in the Wild : Photographic Hints and Tips

by Hicks, Paul; Hartwell, Russell; Freeman, Malcolm

• ISBN13: 9780863433573
• ISBN10: 086343357X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Fountain Pr Ltd

Summary

Having the skill and knowledge to turn a brief encounter with a badger, deer, or any other animal into a beautiful series of photographs is what wildlife photography is all about. In this book professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse explains clearly how with some hard work, patience and a little luck, readers can take pictures that will be the envy of others.

This book has two distinct sections: Techniques and Case Studies. The techniques section provides readers with the basic grounding to be confident enough to go out and find their subject. The case studies take a practical look at several common species and Rouse's approach to photographing them. They will provide a starting point for readers' wildlife photography, which will lead to eventual success.

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(2)
Hides and Hide Photography	9	(10)
Traditional Hides
Dome Hides
Wooden Hides
Hide Building with Scrap Material
Camouflage
Choosing a Location
Using a Hide
Field Techniques	19	(56)
Small Birds at a Feeding Station
Baiting with Carrion
Attracting kingfishers
Seabird Colonies
Shooting from the Car Window
A Hide at the Nest
Birds in Flight
Stalking with a Camera
Birds in Captivity
Controlling Exposure	75	(12)
Obtaining an Accurate Light Reading
The Right Combination of Aperture and Shutter
Summary
Basic Flash Techniques	87	(10)
Automatic Flash
TTL Flash
Manual Flash Control
Guide Number Calculations
Avoiding Black Backgrounds
Fill-in Flash
The Creative Approach	97	(8)
Composition
Viewpoint
Natural Lighting
Equipment	105	(7)
Cameras
Lenses
Tripods
Accessories
Film
In Conclusion
Index	112