Category: Bird Photography Methods
Meadowlark Takeoff And Another Rookie Mistake
Magpie Takeoff (and one of the hazards of sharpening images)
As I was working this image up I noticed a processing challenge that often rears its ugly head with dark subjects against lighter backgrounds.
I Like To Practice Action Shots On Horned Larks
Action shots of small birds are difficult to pull off well, partly because they’re so incredibly fast
A Chukar At Four Different Focal Lengths
Foggy, Low Light Barn Owl In Flight – My Sharpness Issues May Be Over
Yesterday was a good day. Despite the “soup” in our valleys I was able to get some shots that begin to confirm that my lens may be working properly again and I met one of my blog followers from out-of-town.
My Lens Is Back Already – Canon Professional Services (CPS) Rocks!
My 500mm lens was returned from the shop yesterday afternoon, even earlier than I dared hope.
More Lens Woes
Northern Harrier Takeoff In A Snowy Setting (+ some processing tips)
How The Kindness Of A Stranger Kept Me From Giving Up Photography
Harrier Takeoff Series (for the photographer it’s all about choices)
One of the biggest challenges of photographing birds at takeoff is avoiding clipped wings. Sometimes I succeed and sometimes I don’t.
A Surprise Cooper’s Hawk On Prey (and a photographic mistake I continue to make)
Bald Eagle – A Dramatic Illustration Of The Effects Of Warm Light
Bear River Barn Owl, Perched And In Flight
When it’s this cold and snowy Barn Owls are flying during daytime over much of northern Utah. They’re often not easy to find but when you do locate one they can be fairly cooperative.
