Tips for Bird Photography in Cloudy Weather
So you've planned an awesome day out, looked at the weather forecast for a sunny day ahead; but lo and behold, looking out the window confronts you not with clear…
Aperture or Shutter Priority: Which is Best for Photographing Birds?
Using a DSLR, mirrorless and many other cameras, you have the option to select your basic exposure mode in the camera: this can be shutter priority, aperture priority, or full…
How Do You Get a Black Background With Bird Photography?
A photo of a bird that stands out starkly against a black or very dark background is not just something that is achieved in Photoshop. Photographers who value capturing the…
Bird Photography with the Canon PowerShot SX70, SX60 and SX50
What is the SX series of cameras? The SX series of Canon Powershot cameras are a small but powerful superzoom camera that is marketed at people wanting an all in…
Fuji X-T3 for Bird Photography
We've written about using the X-T1 and X-T2 mirrorless cameras for bird photography - now it's time to talk about the new Fuji X-T3. This body now has a 26mp…
Yellowhammer Bird Photos
The Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is an endearing bird with a fantastic common name. Part of the familiar Bunting family of birds, they are a wide ranging species found throughout most…
Photographing Birds & Wildlife in New Zealand
New Zealand is well known for its absolutely stunning landscapes which lures millions of tourists every year. But for wildlife and bird lovers, there's something even more exciting to tempt…
Birds & Blooms Photo Contest
The 2018 Birds & Blooms Photo Contest is now closed for entries and the judges are currently making their decisions on the winners. Birds & Blooms is a popular backyard…
Bird Photography With a Macro Lens?
We've talked about wide angle lenses for photographing birds - but a macro lens? That's taking it a step too far, surely? In the vast majority of circumstances: yes. There…
Bird Photography With a Wide Angle Lens
Using a wide angle lens to photograph birds isn't the first things that comes to mind for the vast majrity of wildlife photographers. But this is a truly unique angle…