MAKE SURE THE BIRD’S EYE IS SHARP
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can be very narrow. In many of my shots, either the
head or tail is in focus and the other blurry. When you
get the bird’s eye in focus, your viewers perceive it as a
sharp shot. If the eye isn’t clear, the claws or tail can be
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when the bird is looking right at you, with the eyes
alongside the head. These photos break the standard
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IGNORE THE SUNNY SIDE
If I’m looking for a shot with good color and lighting, I’ll
simply ignore the side of the trail where the light is
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you’ve spotted a very special species and you just want
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then, of course, take a picture no matter which side the
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image, you usually want the light falling on the bird,
rather than coming from behind it.
Another tip: A
fun type of bird
picture is when
the bird is
looking right
at you, with
the eyes
alongside the
head.Photo^ credit:^ Anthony^ SmithImages/Shutterstock.com