Bird In Flight Photography - Crash Course!

Steve Perry May 16, 2020
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Grab my NEW Bird-In-Flight book! If you like this video, you'll LOVE the book: https://bcgwebstore.com/product/secrets-to-stunning-bird-in-flight-photography/ Want to discover the secrets to amazing bird in flight (BIF) photography? Check out this 18 minute video with my TOP TEN techniques for photographing birds in flight! It’s time to supercharge your BIF game! In this video, we’ll cover everything you need to know to get started – or to get better – at bird in flight photography! From the best shutter speeds and F/stops, to the best backgrounds, what to look for when searching for birds, how to nail takeoff shots, the best autofocus settings, the smartest metering modes, easy tracking techniques and MORE! This video is jam-packed with solid information – no fluff, just one rapid-fire killer tip after the other! Strap in and enjoy! Website / Newsletter Signup: https://backcountrygallery.com Books / Video Workshops: https://bcgwebstore.com Master Index Of All My Videos / Articles: https://backcountrygallery.com/the-bcg-college-of-photo-education/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backcountrygallery/ Related Videos: Manual With Auto ISO: https://youtu.be/mFLxYMLsv8I Nikon Mirrorless Performance Tips: https://youtu.be/GUK0nNAfmyA Finding Your Subject With A Long Lens: https://youtu.be/frLDd1_TO0o Long lens Tripod Technique: https://youtu.be/_EI7BCMZaxE Balancing A Gimbal Head: https://youtu.be/OWAzwWOaXwc

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