Bird Photography

Nature’s Spectacle: Birding Adventures with the Sony Alpha 9 III

BY September 17, 2024 Bird Photography

Joe Tavares is an emerging wildlife and birding photographer, having captured mesmerizing, natural shots across the globe; everything from eagles in Japan to lions in Africa. He has honed his skills in all environments from kayaks to knee-deep snow. Joe had the opportunity to try out the Sony Alpha 9 Mark III and the Sony 300mm f2.8 G Master, and here are his thoughts. For wildlife photography, three features stand out! 1) Real-time Subject Recognition The Auto Focus of this camera is truly impressive… Even the eyes of these tiny Hummingbirds […]

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Bird Photography: Essential Gear, Tips & Tricks for Every Photographer

BY April 5, 2024 Bird Photography

Bird photography is a rewarding yet challenging endeavour that requires patience, skill, and the right equipment. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned professional, capturing the perfect shot of a bird in its natural habitat can be a thrilling experience. In this guide, we’ll explore the best camera gear for bird photography, share essential tips and tricks, and provide insight into finding the best birding spots and planning your photography sessions according to bird species’ schedules. Camera Gear for Every Photographer Level – Bird Photography The most essential […]

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Birds in Flight: How to Capture the Action

BY May 21, 2020 Bird Photography, Wildlife

All wildlife photography is challenging, but capturing birds in flight presents one of the most difficult accomplishments. Birds often change direction and speed in mid-flight, leaving your picture frame empty. The following tips will help you improve your technique and assist you in capturing some spectacular images of birds in flight.

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A Guide for Bird Photography

BY May 20, 2020 Bird Photography, Gear, Wildlife

Immature Female Bald Eagle

Winter and early spring are ideal times to get out an take part in a very challenging, but very rewarding activity: Bird photography. Location A great place to start with bird photography is right in your own yard. You can put up feeders in locations where the birds have some cover and in a short time, you will have winged guests in your yard. This is a commitment because once you start putting food out, your feathered neighbours start to depend upon you. Also expect that the presence of food […]

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