Animal attitude makes us smile, giggle and stare at an image a bit longer than a bird perched on a branch. Animals are not always perfect posers. However, there are a few essentials that can help improve capturing animal attitude in the field. These 5 1/2 essentials can apply to new photographers. They can also […]
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Zoom lenses are everywhere in modern photography — from mobile devices to point and shoot cameras to entry level DSLRs. But there also exists a different family of lenses called prime lenses – the ones with fixed focal length, that can really change the way you capture photographs. They can help you become a better photographer.
It’s hard not to appreciate birds and bird photography. They delight birders, viewers and photographers every day. Learning how to photograph images of birds that convey their personality, behaviors and traits can be readily accomplished with tenacious patience in the field and honing your skills. This post provides some really useful tips and techniques to capture amazing bird photos.
A good photo isn’t automatic. It doesn’t matter how new or expensive your camera is; good shots don’t just happen because you press the shutter. There are all sorts of things that can ruin a shot: overexposure, underexposure, poor composition, missed focus. Regardless of what camera you’re using, things like this are remedied almost entirely […]
Famed American Army general George S. Patton once advised those under his command to “accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.” Unlike a military conquest, I’m pretty sure that none of the photography projects that any of us engage in will ever have such profound global implications. Yet, given that […]
If you’re in the market for a new lens and don’t know where to start on your quest to upgrade your gear, I would suggest reading Jason Row’s excellent article for advice on choosing which type of lens to buy next, where he addresses issues such as primes vs. zooms, focal length, and lens speed. […]
