The Handbook of Bird Photography
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (818 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1937538109 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Written in a manner that is easy to understand, this book offers fresh insight and practical tips that will broaden horizons for nature and bird photographers. The authors share their stories showcasing photographs for which they have received awards in major international wildlife photo competitions.In this book, you'll learn about all of the elements that lead to a great bird photograph, including:The bird photographer's equipmentShooting techniques: exposure, focus, how to show movement and freeze action, etc.In the field: bird behavior, hides, and how to attract birdsHow to use light and compose and crop imagesThe best sit
In 2005 he became a full-time professional bird photographer and has since written several books and received a number of awards for his photographs. He doesn’t photograph birds in captivity or use a flash, as he prefers to photograph birds in their natural environment.. In 2010, he won the GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year award in the Birds category.Markus is focused on European birds and works as eagerly with everyday species as he does with those that are more rare. While working in the business world for over 20 years, Markus ran a parallel life of bird watching and photography that began in his early teens. About the AuthorMarkus Varesvuo is a
"Both technical advice (settings, gear, etc) and the touchy-feely stuff (style, marketing) Oh, and some great bird photos." according to Matthew Lala. This book is wonderful as a piece of instructional material (picking a shutter speed, mode, lens, etc.) and as a primer to the actual practice and business of being a pro bird photographer birding hotspots, travel tips, concrete ideas for marketing and selling your pics, etc. They aren't afraid to recommend specific gear, specific hotels and tours, and even websites where you can sell your work. And most of the info, though centered around northern europe, is relevant to ever. Designed too be read by SERIOUS bird photographers I purchased this book with the intention of getting some hints on exposure and focusing settings to photograph birds in various circumstances. The book provided that information and so much more. The photos are an artistic treat in themselves; they also provide technical data on camera settings, how the photo was taken, and the equipment used. The photos will be useful to study when comparing my own photos to improve them. The book also describes how to get close to birds and. 56Boomer said LARGE Handbook. This book is not my idea of a "handbook". It is large and heavy. More like The Text Book of Bird Photography.That said, it is full of beautiful color pics and usable text describing how the picture was taken and with what equipment.As a beginner in bird photography (one that would be expected to buy books on the subject) I find the equipment used and described in the book are way out of my price range. Many of the camera bodies used cost more than my Canon DSLR and the three
His book Birds: Magic Moments was released by New Holland Publishers in late 2011 in six different languages. In 2010, he won the GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year award in the Birds category.Markus is focused on European birds and works as eagerly with everyday species as he does with those that are more rare. In 2005 he became a full-time prof