Tag Archives: Bird

5 Common Mistakes in Bird Photography

Posted on July 27, 2023 by ShutterBug

pay per click advertising Why do some photos leave our jaws on the floor, while others are not even worth looking at? In bird photography, this is doubly true. I estimate that well over 90% of the bird photos that … Continue reading →

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The 7 Genres of Bird Photography

Posted on May 28, 2023 by ShutterBug

When you hear the term “bird photography,” do you think of something in particular? Perhaps a fast-flying raptor, or maybe the hummingbird at your feeder that you’ve been attempting to get for the past two weeks? Photography Life

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My Setup for Bird Photography with a Flash

Posted on January 8, 2023 by ShutterBug

For my most recent “Photography News” article, I showed a photo of a bird in flight. Unless I count the photos I took on my smartphone, it was the last photo I took of 2022. My usual equipment for photography … Continue reading →

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Photographing the Antpitta: My Favorite, Elusive Bird

Posted on December 2, 2022 by ShutterBug

Occasionally, someone sees my long lens and asks me the question, “What’s your favorite bird?” If I have too little mood or time to explain my answer, I usually pull out one that doesn’t disappoint. Birds like eagles and harpies … Continue reading →

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Bird Photography in Ottawa: Challenge or Opportunity?

Posted on November 8, 2022 by ShutterBug

Ottawa, Canada may not be the easiest place to see birds, or the best place to be a photographer, or even the warmest place… wait, why am I writing about Ottawa? Because I live here, and I’ve photographed birds and … Continue reading →

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