Bird Photography

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

BY Henry's 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 […]

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

BY Henry's 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 […]

Winter Bird Photography – See How These Sony Shooters Do It

BY Sony Alpha Universe January 17, 2023 Bird Photography

The challenge of getting a great bird photograph makes it an extremely rewarding style of photography. Patience and persistence are required, and when you add in the elements of winter, you can easily see why bird photography isn’t for everyone.

How Binoculars Can Make Wildlife Photography Easier

BY Nikon April 6, 2022 Bird Photography, Wildlife

Hiking is already tough. Binoculars add much more functionality to your kit with very little additional weight. Find out why every wildlife photographer should consider having binoculars in their bag in this article!

Advanced Autofocus Tips to Make Your Bird Photography Stand Out

BY Henry's October 29, 2021 Bird Photography

The word “auto” is often a bad word for experienced photographers. But when it comes to bird photography, there’s no greater friend for a shooter than your camera’s autofocus.

Birds in Flight: How to Capture the Action

BY Henry's 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.

A Guide for Bird Photography

BY Ross Chevalier May 20, 2020 Bird Photography, Gear, Wildlife

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 […]