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Photography, Birds : Field Techniques and the Art of the Image by Gerrit Vyn [Vyn, Gerrit] is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
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Photography: Birds explains how to photograph birds--whether in your backyard or at a birding destination--detailing unique issues that confront photographers of all levels and providing the best guidance for capturing the beauty and splendor of our feathered friends. Gerrit Vyn, an award-winning bird photographer, videographer, and sound recorder, has become renowned for his ability to capture birds, especially for the prestigious Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In this new guide, he reveals his methods and shares how to photograph birds based on location, behavior, identification, and storytelling. Vyn details the range of technical considerations, giving clear instruction and advice, as well as the creative decisions a photographer must make on lighting, framing, timing, and motion. He also discusses situations unique to bird photographers: dealing with habituated or tame birds, approaching feeders, utilizing blinds, and more. Once captured, digital images can be digitally refined, so Vyn delves into the procedures that elevate an image from mundane to striking, using Adobe Lightroom. Throughout, Vyn emphasizes an ethical approach to observing and interacting with the birds around u
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- Author
- Gerrit Vyn [Vyn, Gerrit]
- Publisher
- Mountaineers Books, The
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781680510997
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Nature, Photography, Arts
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (142 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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