Photography

Use a Remote Trigger to Get Your Camera Closer to Birds
April 16, 2019 — Even the best blind won’t help you capture certain shots—but that doesn’t mean you have to give up, writes photographer Mac Stone.
Tips and How-Tos
Get Started With Camera Traps to Nab Unusual Bird Photos
April 04, 2019 — Change your viewpoint with technology that snaps the shutter for you.
Tips and How-Tos
Tips for Taking Great Bird Photos From the Comfort of Your Car
February 07, 2019 — Photographer Diana Whiting has found birds are surprisingly acclimated to vehicles. Here she provides pointers on shooting from the front seat.
Tips and How-Tos
How a Photographer Snuck Under the Wing of a Loon Parent
January 30, 2019 — To capture this image of a concealed loon chick, teenager Carolina Fraser focused on a split-second moment.
Behind the Shot
How to Capture the Splash Effect at Your Bird Bath or Fountain
January 03, 2019 — Freeze water droplets in mid-air to create dramatic bird photography.
Tips and How-Tos
How to Set Up the Perfect Perch for Backyard Bird Photography
January 03, 2019 — These tips will get you and your subject in position for a great image.
Tips and How-Tos
Camera Trap Captures Strange, Long-legged, Pointy-beaked Panther
November 27, 2018 — Photographer Carlton Ward got a lot less cat and a lot more Great Blue Heron than he expected during a recent project in Florida.
Behind the Shot
Nom Nom: 22 Astonishing Shots of Birds Getting Their Grub On
November 20, 2018 — The 2018 Audubon Photography Awards had its fill of food-themed submissions. These are some of our favorites.
Audubon Photography Awards
Here's How Much Food Three Different Birds Need to Eat Daily
November 19, 2018 — From hawks to hummingbirds, avians have some enormous appetites.
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