How to Shoot Professional Owl Photography

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There are many ways to capture a great owl picture but none as important as knowing your subject. This article is here to teach you how to shoot an excellent owl photograph. Know your owl If you want to achieve good owl photography you need to spend time studying owls and understanding their behaviors.

Learn about owls

The first thing to learn about owls is their diet, and what foods they prefer. Owl species feed mainly on insects and other invertebrates. If you have a great horned owl then you can bet that they will feed on voles, mice, frogs, bats, grasshoppers, scorpions, centipedes and butterflies. If you have a snowy owl you can expect to find them on small rodents like mice and voles, hares, moths, and beetles. Some owl species will also eat frogs, snakes and fish.

What type of owl are you photographing?

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How To Take Beautiful Leaf Photography

leaf photography

When I began my photography course, I was so excited to take beautiful pictures of leaf. This post will be a little guide to help you take beautiful photos of your leafs.

Leaf Photography

Use a tripod.

A tripod is your best friend when taking leaf photos. The reason for this is you need to ensure that your camera stays still while you are focusing on your subject. The best tripods are adjustable and you can make sure it fits the camera you use. You also need to make sure the tripod is sturdy and stable. There are many different types of tripod, but you only really need two types: Manfrotto 055XPROB and Manfrotto 055XPRO. Both types of tripod can be found on Amazon.com and there is a link at the bottom of this post. When you take pictures of leaves, you want to be sure you are steady.

Focus on your

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20 Tips for Better Forest Photography

forest photography

When we think about forests, it’s probably best to imagine them from afar. The trees and plants can’t be seen very well. Instead, they become a background to the landscape and only appear as small dots or shapes. But if you were to stand in the middle of the forest and look around you, you might find that there are many other sights to see: animals, birds, insects and even a landscape of great beauty. When taking a photograph of the forest, you need to see the whole picture, not just the trees. You need to make sure that your composition is good and the image is balanced. When looking at the photo, your eyes should be able to see the trees from both close up and far away. For this reason, you may need to experiment with your camera settings to find the right balance between showing detail and … Read the rest

Best Tips for Taking Tree Photography

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Taking pictures of trees is a popular pastime, especially at Christmas. It’s a great way to capture the seasonal beauty of nature, and also to share the wonder of trees with your friends and family.

However, tree photography is not easy. Tree trunks are rarely straight lines and can look like wobbly piles of sticks. Plus there’s the added problem that many tree branches are very thin and delicate looking.

If you do decide to get started with taking your own tree photos, we have some tips that might help you get a few decent results:

Tree Photography

Use a tripod.

Tree Photography

You need a sturdy tripod to make sure you can take photos in difficult or windy conditions. Look for one with a wide base. You may need to use a table or similar support to steady the camera.

Try shooting from different angles.

Tree Photography

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