There is nothing more amazing than a well taken picture of a eagle snatching a fish from a lake or a heron taking flight. But how do people do it? How can you get those amazing shots? The article I found give tips on how to capture those shots without breaking the bank with travel expenses. Most great bird pictures are taken near the photographer home. That is because the best way to start photographing birds is to know and understand the birds. The article recommends researching spiecies of birds in your area, including migration habits, to know when the best time to catch your bird is. But nothing beats getting out with binoculars and a field guide and watching the birds for yourself. Birds are creatures of habit, and once you start to pick up on these habits, you can predict what they will do in the future and start to plan your shots. This article also talks about having the right lighting. If you want your bird to look turely alive, you must have some light reflected in the bird's eye. That means having the sun behind you at a low angle, and the bird in front of you while taking your picture. These are just a few of the tips in this article. For more tips go to http://www.popphoto.com/howto/5464/how-to-catch-birds-in-their-element.html
Ettlinger, Richard. "How to Catch Birds in their Element" PopPhoto.com. Sept.2008. <http://www.popphoto.com/howto/5464/how-to-catch-birds-in-their-element.html>
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This article reminded me of a tour I went on in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia a few years ago. My family went on a boat and sailed around, looking at birds native to Nova Scotia (comorants, puffins, eagles...). At one point in the tour, the tourguide (after telling people to get their cameras ready) threw a fish into the water. Immediately, a balk eagle swooped down and grabbed the fish (kind of like in the picture you included). It was an amazing sight, since we were so close, and my dad was able to get a great photo. The tourguide knew enough about an eagle's diet that she could tell what kind of food to throw to attract the bird. She also shared a lot of facts on the other birds in the tour.
Just a note, I meant bald, not balk
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