The Handbook of Bird Photography

His book Birds: Magic Moments was released by New Holland Publishers in late 2011 in six different languages. 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. 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

Matthew Lala said Both technical advice (settings, gear, etc) and the touchy-feely stuff (style, marketing) Oh, and some great bird photos.. 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. Th. "Designed too be read by SERIOUS bird photographers" according to Jim. 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. LARGE Handbook 56Boomer 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 wou

His book Birds: Magic Moments was released by New Holland Publishers in late 2011 in six different languages. 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. Markus Varesvuo is a world-renowned bird photographer who has an uncanny knack for capturing action. He doesn’t photograph birds in captivity or use a flash, as he prefers to photograph b

This book helps beginners get the hang of things quickly and accurately, and offers field-specific expertise for more experienced photographers.. The Handbook of Bird Photography distills the knowledge, talent, and experience of three well-known professional wildlife photographers into one beautifully illustrated volume. 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 sites for finding and photographing birdsYou'll also learn how to show, share, promote, and sell your photographs.Bird photography is a brilliant way to spend your free time, and for some it's a career. 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