wildlife photography tips

Fix a photo: background distractions removed in 3 steps

Many promising photos are let down by a poor or distracting background. Anything in the distance that competes for attention will naturally draw the eye away from the subject and the impact of the shot will instantly be lost.

A common problem is shooting with your subject too close to the background. This means that anything behind the subject appears in partial focus and the subject itself doesn’t stand out. Other potential hazards include photo background distractions such as burnt-out areas, out-of-focus ‘blobs’, competing colours and unwanted intrusions, such as foliage. The good news is that they are all easily avoided. Here’s how…

Talon-ted Photographers: 10 top tips for pictures of birds in flight

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.

10 quick wildlife photography tips

You’ll need to be in the right frame of mind if you’re going to stake it out for the best part of a day to get just one shot

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5 pro tips for shooting birds in flight

Swans and geese are not fast flyers and make ideal subjects on which you can hone your skills.

Position your hide properly

Prevent your subject from seeing and hearing you. Keep the noise and movement from you and your SLR to a minimum.

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