composition to make your bird
photographs stand out:- Use the rule of thirds to keep the bird
off-center. - Give enough breathing space in the
direction of movement or gaze. - Aim for light or colour contrast
between the bird and the background.
This helps the autofocus to focus faster.
Also, it helps to make the bird stand
out. - Fill the frame with the bird so that the
focus is only on the bird. - Use clean or plain background and
avoid distractions at all cost.
It’s not always possible to get the
composition right in the field, though
you should try your best. If needed,
never hesitate to re-compose the image
during post-processing stage.- Transport the Viewer
into the Bird’s World
Our world is different from the bird’s
world.Just imagine. When you talk to
someone, how do you connect with
him/her? Through eye contact...
right? The eye contact is critical in
establishing a relationship.If you have to connect with the birds,
you have to do the same. You have to
establish an eye contact with the bird
to make successful and intimate bird
photographs. How do you do that?Go Low and Go Slow...Always try to photograph the birds
from their eye-level. Except the birds in
flight, of course!Bend down, kneel down, lay down,
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