Bird photography can be challenging. You need the right gear. A good camera and lens are key. Settings matter too. Fast shutter speeds help freeze motion. Learn how to adjust ISO and aperture. Techniques are important. Think about composition. Get close-ups. Try aerial shots. Capture birds in their habitat. Patience is needed. Birds move quickly. They can be hard to find. Study bird behavior. Know where they live. Understand their habits. This will help you get better photos.
I was surprised I got close to this Great Blue Heron for a close up portrait. They have been difficult to get close to even in my pickup. How I Got The Shot: Great Blue Heron Close Up Portrait This Great Blue Heron was near the bridge just before starting the auto tour road. This … Read more
This young Bald Eagle was on a dead tree located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. How I Got The Shot: Young Bald Eagle Close Up I had to park and get out of my pickup to get this shot. I used my pickup as cover and support for my camera and lens. … Read more
This Great Blue Heron was funny to watch. It kept trying to use a log that was floating in the water.
I was parked in front of a Mulberry Tree located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. This Red-tailed Hawk fledgling landed on a branch in front of me.
A nature photography blog post detailing and showing a photo of an Indigo Bunting spotted at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center.
This Great Egret with Crayfish was hunting in a ditch on the tour road (Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge), and it didn’t seem to care that I was parked across the road from it. Several people drove by, and it continued to stay in the ditch near the road. These birds don’t do this very often, … Read more
I photographed a Great Blue Heron sunning itself on a cool April morning at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It is neat how they droop their wings like this. How I Got The Shot: Great Blue Heron Sunning Itself I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the … Read more
This American Robin Fledgling was in my yard here in Arkansas. I have Robins that nest in my trees every year. How I Got The Shot: I got close while hand-holding my camera and lens. Gear Used: Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark III Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS Technical: Location: Lavaca (Arkansas) Date … Read more
