Introduction For photographers who decide to use playback in limited circumstances, doing so responsibly requires...
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Field Techniques
Predicting Bird Behavior in the Field
Introduction Understanding birds is key—tools and methods are helpful, but knowledge enables photographers to...
Understanding Playback Ethics and Techniques
Introduction Playback remains one of photography's most controversial techniques. Though many photographers recommend...
Vehicle Photography Techniques
Introduction Birds sitting on fence posts along back roads and along drives in wildlife refuges or parks systems often...
Deploying Blinds for Sensitive Species
Introduction The danger with sensitive species is introducing blinds too close to critical locations, like a hawk's...
Photography Blinds – Types and Techniques
Introduction A blind, or hide as they're known overseas, is a small structure photographers get inside that conceals...
Backyard Bird Photography Setup
Introduction There are many excellent books and online resources dedicated to bird feeding, so rather than replicate...
Advanced Approach Techniques
Introduction Some of the most effective approach techniques go beyond simple slow movements and quiet behavior. These...
General Principles for Approaching Birds
Introduction Many aspiring bird photographers will focus on this topic before any other aspect of the craft. At some...
Planning Your Bird Photography Session
Introduction Let's say you want to photograph Surfbirds and Black Turnstones in the Seattle area. First, you come up...










