6 Colourful Bird Mating Displays to Photograph this Spring
Cute, colourful, and sometimes bizarre. Here are 6 colourful bird mating displays to photograph this spring as you embark on your travels around wetlands and natural areas.
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21 Favourite New Wildlife Photos from 2021
Here are 21 of our favourite wildlife photos from 2021 including migrating birds, resident birds, foxes, pronghorn, and elk, and a few others in the mix.
Getting the Shot – Hummingbird in Flight
Find out how we set the scene for this image of a juvenile ruby-throated hummingbird in flight. The goal was to get the bird in flight but also to have it stand out from the background.
How to Use Auto ISO for Wildlife Photography
We have become increasingly reliant on the “Manual Mode + Auto ISO” method for photographing wildlife, especially for flying birds or for other situations where the action happens quickly, or when the subject is moving among different light conditions. In any type of photography, the more control we have over the camera, the better chances we have of getting the shot we want. For most… Read moreHow to Use Auto ISO for Wildlife Photography
Cool Tips for Winter Photography
It’s cold. It’s snowing. Everything is covered in frost. Days are short. What could be a better time to get outside for some photography? Winter gives us some great photo opportunities we don’t find at other times of the year. It’s all about the light While winter days are short, the light tends to be attractive throughout the day. In summer, prime times for landscape… Read moreCool Tips for Winter Photography
Making Eye Contact in Wildlife Photography
It’s all in the eyes. It’s human nature for us to to be drawn to the eyes first, whether we’re looking at people or animals. In wildlife photography, the goal is usually to focus on the eyes. A wildlife image that is partially out of focus might still be effective as long as the eyes, or even one eye, is in focus. Get to Eye… Read moreMaking Eye Contact in Wildlife Photography