The four P's of bird photography
Why the four P’s, and why passion in particular? Very seldom is it possible to do something at a great level without passion. I’ve spent six hours walking with heavy gear to finally see and photograph my first Pel’s Fishing Owl – after about 10 years of avidly seeking this elusive bird for my bird list.
In many cases an interest in birding leads people to photography, for the simple reason that it makes it easier to later identify birds seen in the field. What follows is the drive to get a photo of every bird on your birding list, and from there to take the perfect photo of each bird. That was exactly how my photographic journey began.
A great bird photograph is the coming together of several factors: quality and direction of the light, composition, background, the right settings, proper exposure, the environment, and intimate knowledge of your subject.
When and where?
As with many hobbies, there is an off-season, and the same goes for birding. Spring and summer are definitely optimal, when the
