Beginners Guide To Backyard Bird Photography - Paperback

by Mickey Estes (Author)

All you need to know to become a great bird photographer. Are you one of the 60 million bird watchers who have dreamed of taking photographs of the birds you see? Have you thought it was too expensive or too complicated to take some quality photographs? Or have you wanted to improve on the photos you already are taking? Well, in either case, here is your opportunity. Award winning photographer, Mickey Estes, shares his experience in Beginners Guide To Backyard Bird Photography. His bird photos have been downloaded thousands of times, and used in countless websites and print publications. Now is your chance to learn from his experience. Using simple methods and good (but not the most expensive) cameras, Mickey shows you how to draw birds to your backyard - and set up your operation so that you can take quality photographs. One of the secrets is to draw the birds to you, so that you can be in control of your lighting and display. A few simple tricks will lead you to accomplishing that. With more than 50 illustrations and photos, Mickey also shares some technical aspects of photography which help you to control your lighting, your exposure, and the depth of field. He explains terms which help you to better understand your camera - and the art of photography. You will learn: -How to Set Up a "Backyard Studio" -Secrets of Focus -Lighting Techniques -How to Process Your Photos for Professional Quality -And Much More... These proven methods can turn you, too, into a first rate backyard bird photographer.

Author Biography

Mickey Estes is an ordained minister who has led a more-than-busy life for decades. As such, he has learned to squeeze out some relaxation by enjoying nature - many times with a camera in hand. One of his specialties has been drawing birds to his backyard, and photographing them. Over the years, Mickey has learned many tricks which have produced first class photos. Thousands of his bird shots have been downloaded from photo websites, such as Pixabay. Many have been used in blogs, websites, and publications. Other photos have received recognition from the Shiloh Eagle Watchers and Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Most of his photos have just been enjoyed by family and friends. This book is a culmination of ideas and techniques Mickey has used for his award-winning photos. With a little training and practice, you too can enjoy this relaxing and profitable hobby.