From the Back Cover
Few natural subjects are as challenging to the photographer - or as rewarding - as birds in the wild. Wild Bird Photography is a complete guide to the skills of bird photography, by a leading photographer and editor in the field.Included here is a full, authoritative treatment of what kind of equipment is needed, with a realistic look at cost-effectiveness. Cameras, lenses, tripods and other mounts are fully covered, as is the essential choice of film. The book offers professional advice on stalking, blinds, and camouflage, perhaps the bird photographer's most valuable tools. And there are chapters on special situations like nesting photographs, birds in flight, photographing waterbirds, and more. The author's tips on traveling with photo equipment, camera care and maintenance in rough field conditions, and marketing your bird photographs all stem from his years of experience in professional bird photography.Wild Bird Photography is fully illustrated with over 50 full-color photographs demonstrating key techniques and concepts. Any photographer, beginning or advanced, will find this book invaluable.
