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“Mark’s enthusiasm for the natural world and photography is contagious! A must read.” – Matt in Florida
“An easy read filled with valuable bird photography tips and techniques I wish I knew years ago.” – Betty in Alabama
“The color illustrations and beautiful bird photographs made everything so much easier to understand.” – Phil in the UK
“I just wanted to say thank you for making photography fun, inspiring and exciting. Your book has helped me capture some great images.” Marv down under in Australia
Bird photography is a fun, exciting and highly addictive hobby overflowing with magical opportunities just waiting to be captured by anyone holding a camera! It doesn’t matter if that camera is an entry level point and shoot, a cell phone or an advanced high megapixel DSLR with a monster zoom lens. With camera in hand, you now have the ability to pause time, take a step back and really see what our incredible world has to offer.
Avid birder and wildlife photographer Mark Smith takes you under his wing and shows you how to start capturing your own breathtaking images of birds by explaining everything you need to know about bird photography in an easy to understand conversational tone that makes sense out of the often confusing jargon of the photography world.
Filled with personal stories that demonstrate crucial bird photography facts and overflowing with beautiful bird images that not only inspire but also include all relevant camera settings used to capture them. You will soon be wondering why you aren’t spending all of your free time putting birds in the viewfinder of your camera.
Learn valuable birding information like: locating and approaching birds, why birds provide endless opportunities, birding etiquette, what time of the day is best for bird photography, flyways and migration and how weather can influence your odds of locating more birds.
Discover field techniques that take your bird photography to the next level.
Learn how to choose the best camera, lenses and tripods for bird photography.
Fully understand artistic composition techniques like: Framing the shot, Leading Lines, Depth of Field, Texture, Patterns, The Rule of Thirds, Negative Space, The Golden Ratio and more.
Learn how to master your camera by fully understanding priority shooting modes and when to use them.
Take control of your photography by knowing exactly how aperture, shutter speed and ISO affect light and your incredible bird photographs. Full color illustrations make these often confusing concepts simple to understand.
This bird photography book teaches you all of this information and so much more while at the same time encouraging you to get outside and explore our incredible planet all while having fun.
“I created this book for a very simple reason: to share my passion for finding and photographing amazing birds with people from all over the world. It doesn’t matter if you want to capture incredible images with a cell phone, an entry level point and shoot camera or a high dollar camera with a massive zoom lens. Bird photography is something anyone can do.” – Mark Smith
Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date : September 22, 2017
Language : English
Print length : 66 pages
ISBN-10 : 1976483352
ISBN-13 : 978-1976483356
Item Weight : 7.2 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.16 x 11 inches
Customers say
Customers find this photography guide well-structured, with clear explanations of camera settings and simple techniques to improve bird photography. Moreover, the book is easy to read and understand, with one customer noting it can be finished in a couple of hours. Additionally, they appreciate its readability and storytelling, with one review highlighting the author’s signature storytelling and wit.
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Amazon Customer –
Great book for beginners!
This is an amazing book for folks just starting to explore bird photography. I happened onto this book because Iâve seen the authors amazing bird photos on Instagram. Mark writes with an easy to follow style and has a good learning pace as well. The book is well organized and is easy to read! Great pictures as examples though out You canât go wrong with this book if you are a bird photography newbie.
Anonymous –
Perfect for a new photographer looking to get into bird photography
I think he does a really good job of taking what could be a complex subject and making it simple.I own larger books on bird photography and they do go into more detail, but he keeps it short and simple.Armed with what you learn in his book you’ll be ready to get your camera and go take great pictures.He gives a good overview of ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed. I have been into bird photography for a little while and my pictures were pretty great already, but I picked up a few tips and tricks in this book that really made a big difference.If you are looking for a book to help your bird photography that will only take a few hours to read….this is it.
R. Tracy –
Great Book. You will learn a great deal and use the information in the book to improve your photography.
I first ran across Mark’s work on YouTube as I searched for photography videos. He has a great, informative YouTube site that offers interesting and educational videos. He also possesses a very nice style of portraying his work and keeps your interest by mentioning and pointing out facts and features that keep his videos flowing. The other thing I would say about him is that he is definitely passionate about birds. His knowledge base is extremely good. In addition, he isn’t just a random amateur going out and clicking away at photos. He is a great photographer and some of his photos are just remarkable. I would encourage others to check his YouTube videos out if they haven’t done so. While watching his videos, I noticed that he had written a book on bird photography and so I decided to purchase it. I’m glad I did. There is quite a bit of information in the book that will make you a better bird photographer. He shares facts and information that frankly, I hadn’t thought about. In addition, the information that he provides can also be used for other types of photography as well. I’ve just bought the book recently and have already used some of his tips in the field. Also, I had a few questions, so I emailed him and he sent me his responses within a day’s time. I hardly ever write reviews or take surveys, but I felt that I wanted to express my opinion and satisfaction with this book.
Donald Cruikshank –
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Very helpful to help me get started on bird photography. Mark has covered all aspects of camera settings, setups, and techniques. Well written and comprehensive.
DianeL –
Excellent Guide Book for DSLR Photography!
Bird Photography: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering the Art of Capturing Stunning Images of Birds by author Mark B. Smith is a fantastic guide for beginners! The terms and explanations for DSLR camera settings were concise and easy to understand, which is imperative for beginners. It is very easy to become overwhelmed with all the components of capturing a sharp photo when an amateur photographer is out practicing. The author explains shutter speeds and lighting conditions for stop action to capture birds in flight. I highlighted so many passages in this book, and having my copy as a Kindle format means I can always refer to settings and instructions on my phone!I really enjoy watching Mark Smith’s video on YouTube. My husband and I have watched all of them twice on our large TV.Click here Escape With A Book.
Free Beck –
Excellent content and easy to follow along.
Iâve been watching Marks videos for a little over a a year and love his personality and love for bird photography. I just knew his personality would carry right through into his book. I love all the ways he uses to explain photography concepts, and the use of illustrations to communicate a point. This book will help you break down learning to be a great photographer in bite size chunks.Now, I just need to run into Mark out on the birding trails somewhere. Come on, letâs go!
Glenn A. Michaels –
One of my best sources of valuable and easy to understand and implement information.
I follow Mark Smith on YouTube, his website, and this book. His teaching style is extraordinary and he really seems to enjoy making me a better photographer. I truly believe that he is talking directly to me in an easy to understand way that makes his valuable information easy to implement. After 40 years of photographing everything from News, PR, and Nature, I am still hungry to learn more.Mike is helping me get better every day at photographing birds. Since I live on the ocean in Maine next to a wildlife preserve, I have plenty of opportunities to practice. This s a must read book if you are serious about photography and birding. It really covers both subjects. Thank you Mark! This is my favorite photography book to date.
Robert L. Smith –
Marks book “Bird Photography for Beginning Photographers” is absolutely the very best ever. His explanations are concise and easy to …
As a “senior Cityzen” I have been engaged in photography for just under a year. I am focusing on “Flowers, Birds and Landscapes”. Taken 4-5 on line classes already and read several books. Marks book “Bird Photography for Beginning Photographers” is absolutely the very best ever. His explanations are concise and easy to understand. In the few hours it took me to read the book I feel I advanced significantly. I’m leaving tomorrow to go to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Area and plan to put his instructions to the test. I’m taking the book with me and will read it again while I wait for the “Golden Hour”.
Soumen Roy Chowdhury –
I watched all your videos about 4-5times its really enjoyable and also learning so many things. I decided to buy your book and its awesome thank you mark for the great content. In your youtube video please do a field tutorial while you are doing action shot like flight or hunting like how you use all your settings and focusing it would be great.
Jessica de la Montagne –
Mark will get you started using easy to understand language, concepts and diagrams. His EXIF information on photos is helpful. Itâs especially useful for Nikon DSLR users, through the novice level and slightly beyond. You can learn alot from Mark with this and his YouTube videos.
Christina –
Mark is a real pro with entertainer qualities. I really enjoy watching his YT channel. So if you also would like to take up bird photography this book is just what you need. I’m also getting the osprey book for my birthday as I really like the shots that mark presented from there in his channel.
Brian –
Hi Mark,I enjoyed reading your book. Itâs very informative and easy to read and understand.I will be recommending it to my students in my Bird Photography class at our U3A on the Gold Coast in Australia.Cheers,Brian
Hilary White –
Written in the same easy, friendly, but not condescending style of his superb informative bird videos. A brilliant read even to a non-beginner photographer! A must buy for anyone trying to master the craft of bird photography.