Birds in Flight with Melissa Groo

Photographing birds in flight is a truly challenging genre of wildlife photography. It’s also a lot of fun. Photographer Melissa Groo shares all the tips and techniques from gear to ethics so you can capture the beauty of birds flying.

• 0:00 - Intro
• 3:23 - Camera
• 13:42 - Camera settings
• 16:23 - Exposure triangle
• 21:44 - Pre capture feature
• 24:51 - Become a naturalist
• 31:05 - Direction of light
• 35:49 - The effects of wind on birds
• 38:28 - Brace yourself
• 41:57 - Ways to elevate your image
• 48:38 - Know the rules like a pro
• 50:46 - Importance of ethics and empathy
• 55:51 - Practice makes perfect

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