Baydream wrote: I set up feeders for both songbirds and hummingbirds.
A lot of times, I set my camera on a tripod, pre-focus on the plane of the feeder and user a radio remote shutter to snap the shots when the little guys come to the feeder. For most of the eagles, I walk up to the tree, say hello and patiently wait for them to move (or "pose").
Yup, I have two normal bird feeders, 1 finch feeder and 1 hummingbird feeder.
I just wish the common grackles would stop eating all the feed.
Baydream wrote: I should also mention when yo put out seed, pull up a comfy chair and sit very still and quiet. The birds will get used to you after a while.
I have a hammock near my feeders. I relax until a bird comes and then shoot away.
Conner wrote: Honestly guys, I don't have a single clue about what birds I want to shoot, I don't know much about them. All I know is that I would like to get involved into bird photography. So your tips and suggestions are very helpful!
Thank you
My husband and I didn't know a damn thing about birds when we first started shooting. Yes, we know the common birds like cardinal, blue jay, robin etc.. We bought a bird book and every time we shoot a new bird we look it up. Doesn't matter if it's a backyard bird or bird of prey. We now are able to tell what type of bird of prey it is, just by the way it's flying and the colors of the bird. So many times we will be driving and I'll say.....There's a hawk, my husband will ask where (as he is driving), then he'll see it and say yup sure is.
I don't know what lenses you currently have, but for right now a lens with the range of 70-300 will do you just fine, after you get comfortable and really want to get more into bird photography, you can always get a bigger lens or add a teleconverter. I have my 70-300mm for 4yrs, and although I always wanted to get closer, it still done me well.
Conner wrote: Honestly guys, I don't have a single clue about what birds I want to shoot, I don't know much about them. All I know is that I would like to get involved into bird photography. So your tips and suggestions are very helpful!
Thank you
My husband and I didn't know a damn thing about birds when we first started shooting. Yes, we know the common birds like cardinal, blue jay, robin etc.. We bought a bird book and every time we shoot a new bird we look it up. Doesn't matter if it's a backyard bird or bird of prey. We now are able to tell what type of bird of prey it is, just by the way it's flying and the colors of the bird. So many times we will be driving and I'll say.....There's a hawk, my husband will ask where (as he is driving), then he'll see it and say yup sure is.
I don't know what lenses you currently have, but for right now a lens with the range of 70-300 will do you just fine, after you get comfortable and really want to get more into bird photography, you can always get a bigger lens or add a teleconverter. I have my 70-300mm for 4yrs, and although I always wanted to get closer, it still done me well.
This was shot with my 70-300mm
My 70-300 is my mainstay lens for birds.
I saw a "personal-sized blind" in a "sporting goods" (killing things) store that popped up over a camp chair. It would be great for getting close without the critters spotting you.
Baydream wrote: I saw a "personal-sized blind" in a "sporting goods" (killing things) store that popped up over a camp chair. It would be great for getting close without the critters spotting you.
I have a big canary suit - but to be honest I get mixed reviews on it. It is fun to strut around saying "Here kitty kitty"...
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
Baydream wrote: I saw a "personal-sized blind" in a "sporting goods" (killing things) store that popped up over a camp chair. It would be great for getting close without the critters spotting you.
I have a big canary suit - but to be honest I get mixed reviews on it. It is fun to strut around saying "Here kitty kitty"...
Ah, saw you on Sesame Street. Great work. About the birds, I let them do the work.
Just realized, asking, "How are you getting the birds to shoot with your camera?" is like you're saying you're wondering how to convince the birds to shoot photos with your camera
Stealthy Ninja wrote: Hardest thing is finding a way to load bullets in it.
I like going musket, because it feels like you work for it.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
where can i find eagles and other birds at? i like taking pictures of wildlife. and the other day my husband told me he say a deer downtown in moses lake right next to safeway. but he didnt have the camera with him because he didnt know that deer go in the city limits gigggles. and what lens do i need to use for eagles and other birds.?
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My 70-300 is my mainstay lens for birds.
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