Breathtaking Bird Photography: Pro Settings and Techniques

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Breathtaking Bird Photography: Pro Settings and Techniques

with Rick Sammon

lessons: 13 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 33min

published: 2018

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Breathtaking Bird Photography: Pro Settings and Techniques

with Rick Sammon

Join Rick Sammon in Bosque del Apache as he teaches you how to master the art and craft of bird photography. Rick shares plenty of tips on stopping action, capturing gesture, shooting at different times of day, composition techniques, the gear he uses, and so much more. From birds on the ground to birds in flight, Rick covers all the situations and scenarios you’re likely to encounter. <br><br>This class is perfect for anyone interested in bird photography. BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Taking Better Bird Photographs (free course preview)

Join Rick as he introduces the class, and then jumps into his tips for taking better bird photographs.

10min, 7sec

lesson 2: Action and Gesture

Rick shares tips for showing action and capturing gesture.

11min, 5sec

lesson 3: Shoot With Both Eyes Open

Rick continues his series of tips for better bird photographs.

14min, 31sec

lesson 4: Lenses and Accessories

The lenses and accessories used for bird photography can help you get the shot.

13min, 51sec

lesson 5: Sunrise and Sunset Tips

Join Rick out at Bosque del Apache for a sunrise shoot.

8min, 50sec

lesson 6: Gear Talk

Rick goes through his gear bag for his Bosque del Apache shoot.

2min, 12sec

lesson 7: Scouting

You want to scout the location, check angle for the sun, and look for backgrounds.

2min, 40sec

lesson 8: Battle of the Bird Photography Tips

Rick is joined by Don Carter for an epic battle of bird photography tips.

9min, 32sec

lesson 9: Blast Off

The blast off is the early morning moment when all the birds take to the air at once.

3min, 6sec

lesson 10: HDR

Rick shares some tips on capturing for HDR.

3min, 3sec

lesson 11: Respect

Photographing at popular locations comes with large numbers of photographers.

1min, 27sec

lesson 12: Wrap Up

Rick wraps up the class and shares some closing thoughts to help you move forward.

42 sec

lesson 13: Bonus: Interview with Wildlife Refuge Director

12min, 13sec

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meet Rick Sammon

Canon Explorer of Light & Travel Photography Expert

Canon Explorer of Light and award-winning photographer Rick Sammon is one of the most active photographers on the planet. With over 40 years of experience he divides his time between creating images, giving seminars, developing online classes, leading workshops, and making personal appearances. Rick’s enthusiasm for digital imaging is contagious and it’s his mission to make digital photography fun, creative, exciting, and rewarding for others.

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