Capturing the Elusive Yellow-billed Cuckoo
In a plum thicket, I spied a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, a bird that is both challenging to find and a delight to observe in its natural habitat.
Bird Photography
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.
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Portrait
Wildlife photographer captures a portrait of a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge using a Canon EOS R5 camera and 800mm lens.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Flight Photo Tips
Capture the Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight with these photo tips and settings from my yard in Arkansas.
A Blue Jay Soaking Up the Rays
A wildlife photographer blogs about witnessing a Blue Jay sunbathing in their yard and explains why birds engage in this behavior.
Ring-necked Pheasant In Utah
On my recent wildlife photography adventure at Antelope Island State Park, I was fortunate enough to capture an image of a beautiful Ring-necked Pheasant.
Horned Lark at Antelope Island State Park
Horned Lark at Antelope Island photographed from my truck with a beanbag and 500mm lens during a bright June morning in Utah.
Willet At Antelope Island State Park
During my recent wildlife photography trip to Antelope Island State Park in Utah, I was lucky enough to spot and photograph a beautiful Willet.
Male MacGillivray’s Warbler
Mia McPherson drove me to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains in Utah. To my delight, we came upon a stunning male MacGillivray’s Warbler, which I had the…