The Complete and Quintessential Guide to Photographing Birds in Flight
What is included in this Guide
The Complete and Quintessential Guide to Photographing Birds in Flight covers the foundations and essentials of BIF photography for every photographer from beginners to seasoned photographers. Co-authored by Arash Hazeghi Ph.D. and Arthur Morris, the 200+ page guide teaches you how to make great in-flight photographs and provides perspectives, tips and tricks from both photographers that will apply to a wide audience.
This guide covers basic concepts of photography that are universal and agnostic to the camera brands, so it is equally useful for all users of major camera brands. The guide teaches you what makes a great in-flight photograph and how to the necessary steps to get there.
General topics covered
Choosing the correct lens/focal length for the job, prime vs. zoom lenses as well as using tele-convertors.
Handholding techniques and concepts, image stabilizer application.
setting the correct exposure and shutter speed, pre-focus and quick acquisition techniques.
Desirable settings (light and background) to make attractive in-flight images.
tips about field conditions and fine points about bird species that help you improve your chances of making a great photograph.
many examples to illustrate the the points discussed.