Why Birds Are a Photography Favourite

Bird photography is always a popular topic among outdoor photographers. The challenges presented in trying to get a good photograph of a bird though, are difficult to understate. Besides the skittish nature of the animal, problems with weather, wind, light and backgrounds always seem to throw themselves into your path. These recent images though show what can be done with a bit of skill and patience and why the subject of birds continues to be a favourite among photographers everywhere. Check out our further resources on bird photography at the end of the collection.

♥ The Drongo Love ♥ Happy Valentine's Day ♥ by VinothChandar, on Flickr

A misty morning (explored 17/1/12) by JanetR3, on Flickr

Green Bee Eater by VinothChandar, on Flickr

Landing at speed by Steve-h, on Flickr

Curruca capirotada – Sylvia atricapilla heineken (♀) by juan_e, on Flickr

robin(bw) by Tim simpson1, on Flickr

robin by Tim simpson1, on Flickr

Eastern Bluebirds by Dendroica cerulea, on Flickr

The National Monument Reflection…. by Glyn Lowe Photos, on Flickr

Canario silvestre, Serinus canarius(♂) by juan_e, on Flickr

Gliding Pelican by Andrew Ngai, on Flickr

A Very Tiny Wren by me'nthedogs, on Flickr

Looks like he caught something by ellenm1, on Flickr

One more by JAMoutinho, on Flickr

Brandt's Cormorant, Phalacrocorax pencicillatus by Bill Bouton, on Flickr

Beautiful Pheasant by katsrcool, on Flickr

Winter Long Tail by brianfuller6385, on Flickr

Tūī by SidPix, on Flickr

Bird Photography Links

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