Is 400mm Enough For Bird Photography?

400mm bird photography

Many species of birds are small and difficult to get close too, so is 400mm enough for bird photography? A lot of folks recommend 400mm as a minimum focal length for quality bird photography. But even at this range, you’ll…

5 Tips for Amazing Waterfowl Photography

waterfowl photography

The great thing about waterfowl photography is that you often don’t need to travel very far for a fantastic photo opportunity. All you need is a body of water that these beautiful animals are attracted to, and you’ll often find…

Can You Use a 200mm Lens for Bird Photography?

200mm lens for bird photography

Does a 200mm lens for bird photography exist? Many people getting started in wildlife photography begin with an entry-level camera lens with less reach (focal length) than an experienced amateur photographer will have. Back when we started bird photography, the…

6 Useful Tips for Photographing Birds in Flight

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We’ve been lucky enough to photograph countless species of amazing birds here in Ontario, from Ospreys to Caspian terns. The ultimate way to capture many of these beautiful animals is to photograph them in flight. However, shooting a bird in…

Bird Photography Tip: Use Light to Your Advantage

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The time of day you choose to photograph birds will have a major impact on the emotion of your images. The same elements that make beautiful sunset stir up emotions in a landscape image apply to your bird photography. The…