Breathtaking Bird Photography: Pro Settings and Techniques
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.
Release Date: 2018-01-24
Lessons
Taking Better Bird Photographs
Join Rick as he introduces the class, and then jumps into his tips for taking better bird photographs.
Duration: 10 mins 7 seconds
Action and Gesture
Rick shares tips for showing action and capturing gesture.
Duration: 11 mins 5 seconds
Shoot With Both Eyes Open
Rick continues his series of tips for better bird photographs.
Duration: 14 mins 31 seconds
Lenses and Accessories
The lenses and accessories used for bird photography can help you get the shot.
Duration: 13 mins 51 seconds
Sunrise and Sunset Tips
Join Rick out at Bosque del Apache for a sunrise shoot.
Duration: 8 mins 50 seconds
Gear Talk
Rick goes through his gear bag for his Bosque del Apache shoot.
Duration: 2 mins 12 seconds
Scouting
You want to scout the location, check angle for the sun, and look for backgrounds.
Duration: 2 mins 40 seconds
Battle of the Bird Photography Tips
Rick is joined by Don Carter for an epic battle of bird photography tips.
Duration: 9 mins 32 seconds
Blast Off
The blast off is the early morning moment when all the birds take to the air at once.
Duration: 3 mins 6 seconds
HDR
Rick shares some tips on capturing for HDR.
Duration: 3 mins 3 seconds
Respect
Photographing at popular locations comes with large numbers of photographers.
Duration: 1 mins 27 seconds
Wrap Up
Rick wraps up the class and shares some closing thoughts to help you move forward.
Duration: 0 mins 42 seconds
Bonus: Interview with Wildlife Refuge Director
Duration: 12 mins 13 seconds