Tip of the Day: Bird Photography

Many people enjoy photographing birds. Many challenges are presented to you as the photographer if you choose to shoot birds. First, most birds are quick, they fly, and are very tuned into their surround. As the photographer, you will need a long telephoto lens, skill and patience. Most of us cannot afford Fast and Expensive telephoto lenses, so we have to settle for slower budget ones. To compensate, try to shoot during the day. While many birds are most active at dawn and dusk, shooting in bright light will give your budget telephoto enough speed to suppress blur. If blur is intended, try to pan the camera horizontally on a tripod. Horizontal panning is ideal for flying birds. To practice, spend some time shooting pegions. If you live in a city, there are thousands of them everywhere.