Photo of the day: 12 August
samanthacliffe | Inspire | 12/08/2012 07:00am
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This is a fantastic bird portrait aided by the black background.

Find out the best camera settings to use for bird photography, whether you’re shooting static birds or seeking pictures of birds in flight.

We gave you our top 10 tips for photographing birds in flight, now here’s some inspiration in pictures to get you raring to go out and snap some shots of your own.

Are you having trouble taking decent photos of birds in flight? Don’t worry, it’s a common problem and doesn’t mean you’re not a talon-ted photographer.
From getting an accurate exposure of your subject against all that bright sky to simply being in the right place at the right time, one of the more challenging genres you’ll ever attempt will be bird photography. Tips and techniques abound, but we’ve put together what we believe are the 10 most fundamental rules you should follow when taking pictures of birds in flight.
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Swans and geese are not fast yers and make ideal subjects on which you can hone your skills.