Articles

"Taking unique avian images"

24/08/11

A quick breakdown of some of the steps I use when trying to capture unique images.

"The photo that started it all"

17/05/11

This is a brief article on the image that really got me hooked on bird photography and the story behind it.

"Understanding ISO"

6/05/11

A brief article on what ISO values I use and in what situations I use them.

"Centre-Weighted metering for Bird Photography"

6/04/11

I often get asked about my preferred metering mode when it comes to bird photography so here are few quick notes on why I use Centre-Weighted metering.

"Listening for Birds of Prey"

1/03/11

Sometimes the calls and behaviour of other birds can help to detect roosting Birds of Prey. This article gives a quick rundown of the things I listen for when looking for Birds of Prey.

"Filter Fables"

8/02/11

A quick article about the problems with using filters on your new lens.

"Shooting Silhouettes"

9/10/10

A quick guide to shooting and selecting subjects when in silhouette.

"Photographing Birds of Prey"

9/09/10

A brief overview of the techniques I find useful when photographing Raptors.