Bird Photography: Audubon
Series
Eduardo
del Solar
This workshop aims to
develop skills and strategies to improve your bird photographs. Technical, artistic, and practical topics associated
included in this workshop are:
·
Equipment and associated
accessories needed for static and birds in flight photography.
·
Light, exposure and
composition techniques.
·
The role of software and the
digital darkroom as a management and processing tool.
·
Where to go and how to
approach birds.
· Ethical issues associated with nature photography.
What is bird photography?
· Bird on a stick. page 1-2
· Bird only. page 2-3
· Environmental photography. page 3- 4
·
Behavioral:
breeding, feeding, migration, displaying etc.
·
Birds
in flight
·
Realism or documentary vs.
expressionistic/artistic photography
Improving your skills
·
Master
shooting pigeons, gulls, sparrows at first.
·
Create
bird photo projects for yourself. Start
small, think big.
·
Join
a bird photography forum, post/critique daily.
·
Let
light organize your shooting schedule. Aim
for the magical hours.
·
Consider
taking a bird/ornithology workshop.
Resources
Equipment Reviews
;
Equipment/Setup
· Back Button AF: Set up for All Cameras
Histogram
What is a histogram and how do we use it? During the film era we used the Zone System, today digital cameras and all our software relies on it. Histograms, the best friend or worst enemy a digital photographer can have. Learn how to use it in camera and during image development to your advantage! Levels and curves can improve your images, find why.
Books
·
The Art of Bird Photography, Arthur Morris
· Lighting for Digital Photography: The Five Characteristics of Light
Locations
Birding Resources
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Contact Info
Eduardo del Solar
Website http://www.delsolar.org/
Email delsolar@bellatlantic.net
Cell 617-319-1862