I have always been fascinated by birds. Perhaps it’s because they can fly, and as a child I would dream of soaring with the eagles. It may be that they are like a window into the distant past, with birds often described as living dinosaurs. Or it could just be that they often have quirky personalities and come in so many fascinating forms.
Whatever the reasons, I have always been drawn to birds and when I took up photography more seriously, they quickly became my favourite subjects to capture.
In Australia, we are truly spoilt for birdlife and now that I find myself living at the foot of Sydney’s Blue Mountains, birdlife is in abundance all around. It means I don’t have to go far to see birds of all varieties, and chances are if you’re reading this in Australia, you’ll be surrounded by birds too.
In this practical guide to bird photography, I want to share with you some tips and techniques I have learned over the years to capture images of birds I am proud of.
BEHAVIOUR
Before we get to equipment and settings,
