Bird-in-flight photos

THE MISSION

Shoot a wide range of movement in a moving bird and stitch it all together

Time needed

Two hours

Skill level

Advanced

Kit needed

• A DSLR or CSC with a fast burst

• Telephoto lens

• Shutter release cable

• Tripod

• Access to a wildlife hide or bird feeder

When it comes to showing the motion of a moving subject with your camera you normally have two options: use a fast shutter speed to freeze it and get a pin-sharp shot, or slow the shutter speed down to inject a sense of motion. Well, this month We’re going to introduce you to a technique that will give you some more creative options.

You’ll discover how to take a series of pictures of a moving