WEEKLY FEATURE (15-March 21-March 2021): Birds in Flight
Birds are fascinating creatures to photograph, but it can be very difficult to get high-quality images of birds in flight. So in this article let’s first talk about How do you shoot a flying bird with a camera? and then will share with you some amazing flying birds photos which we have featured from our Facebook group.
How do you shoot a flying bird with a camera?
Here are some of tips and tactics that you can follow while photographing.
- Before you even think about your setting, one of the important tips to follow is to always use a tripod/ Bodypod.
- For freezing action or birds in flight always use rule of thumb, the shutter speed should be at least as much as the focal length of the lens.
- Avoid putting the bird in the center of the frame. Use focus points to help place the bird off-center. Give the bird more space in the direction it is flying and think about the rule of thirds.
- Look for opportunities where the bird makes eye contact with the camera. This makes the image visually much more engaging.
- For advanced shooters, I recommend using a back button focusing setting on your camera.
If you want to read full tutorial, please check the complete guide for bird in flight photography
Let’s have a look to the featured photos.
Weekly Feature (15-March 21-March 2021):
Great hornbills are fairly large, ranging from 95 to 120 cm in length and featuring a wingspan of 151 to 178 cm. On average, they weigh 3 kg. They are vividly colored and easily recognizable. The body, head, and wings are primarily black; the abdomen and neck are white. photographed in Mahanandha outskirts(India)
Grey-headed Fish Eagle!
Mobbed by crows on a branch for minutes, this eagle was forced to change its perch.
Here it was welcomed by haggling resident Black Kites. It finally flew off to a secluded area away from all the commotion. (This birds in flight photo shoot at Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Noida)
Egret Slaps Egret !! Photographed in Jamnagar, Gujarat(India)
Peacock in Flight (Birds in flight)
They are actually excellent fliers. It can take them a bit of effort to get airborne, but once away they are capable of flying great distances. Ours used to routinely roost on the barn roof at night. Photographed in Thirthahalli Karnataka(India)
Streaked Spiderhunter!
It feeds on the nectar of flowers such as the wild banana blossom. Photographed in Thailand.
Thank you to all the photographers who have submitted photos in Bird in Flight theme with the #pwc_bif hashtag. Your pictures can create awareness about the variety and beauty of wildlife in our environment. We have featured these photos from our Facebook Group. Next week, you can be the one here, for that, Please join the group and follow the Weekly Challenge Rule.
