- Be Prepared (02:21) Bring your longest lens, your teleconverter, GPS, extra flash cards, and your tripod and lets go shooting!
- Talking About Strategy (04:41) Make sure your tripod is fully extended and secure, that your back is to the sunlight and to the wind, and that you are capturing the eyes of your subjects
- Approaching the Birds (08:36) Keep the tripod in front of you and keep your camera controls loose
- Depth of Field (06:24) Always be mindful of the balance you must strike between shutter speed and aperture
- Focal Length (01:26) The 400-800mm range is where I like to be for bird photography
- What Am I Looking For? (01:22) A good shot is the right combination of gear, approach, technique as well as the right subject
- Important Points (03:44) We've reached the halfway point of the course. Let's review some of the things we've covered so far
- Flock in Flight (01:53) Look for the best individual bird in the flock and stay focused on it
- Camera Gear and Settings (07:23) This is how I work. These are suggestions, not hard and fast rules
- Proper Long Lens Technique (03:27) Remember to always steady the lens, push your eye to the viewfinder and roll your finger onto the shutter release
- The Flash (06:38) The flash is a very important part of bird photography
- Continuing with the Flash (04:34) This is a rigid system that I use for flash in these situations. Remember, it takes practice
- Tripod Head (02:25) In my opinion, there is none better than the Wimberley head
- Teleconverter (01:45) Develop a routine for taking it on and off so that you never have to take your eyes of the subject
- Shooting Osprey (05:25) I brought a friend along to join me and we patiently wait for the Osprey to present us with an opportunity
Course Time: 01 Hours 02 Minutes Your Progress: Complete
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