Handheld Bird Photography

Handheld Bird Photography Thomas Stirr

  • Handheld Bird Photography is a 188 page eBook that provides information on a wide range of content areas including:
    • where to find birds
    • approaching birds
    • safety considerations
    • advanced preparation
    • studying birds & keeping a journal
    • understanding your subjects
    • camera gear considerations
    • typical camera settings
    • tips on handheld technique
    • lighting
    • composition
    • rhythmic motion & frame rate
    • photographing captive birds
    • eye/hand coordination
    • computational photography technologies
    • lens pre-focusing
    • importance of background
    • post processing
    Rather than take a dogmatic approach when it comes to camera equipment choices and camera settings, some general guidelines are provided, with readers encouraged to experiment with their own camera equipment. Over 430 original bird photographs are included, along with corresponding EXIF data for each image.
  • Thomas Stirr