A01=Marie Read
Author_Marie Read
bird
bird behavior
bird photography
camera guide
camera reference
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composition and photography
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exposure
exposure triangle
field guide
focus
forthcoming
metering
nature photography
photography basics
photography reference
pocket guide
reference
rule of thirds
white balance
wildlife photography
Product details
- ISBN 9798888145395
- Dimensions: 89 x 130mm
- Publication Date: 08 Oct 2026
- Publisher: Rocky Nook
- Publication City/Country: US
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Quickly learn the basics of the best exposure, composition, and other camera settings for capturing amazing photographs of birds in the wild! Written by acclaimed bird photographer and author Marie Read, this handy Pocket Guide is designed for photographers looking to take better images of birds. This ultra-portable quick reference guide helps you get the shot when you re out and about. Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist. Learn how to be in the right place at the right time and anticipate interesting shots by understanding bird behaviour patterns. Understand best practices and techniques for capturing birds on the move. Build on basic technical considerations such as lenses and focal length to effectively capture beautiful, sharp bird images. Use the most effective composition tips for framing your photo. Follow techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios.
Wildlife photographer and author Marie Read is renowned for her exquisite bird photographs that combine beauty with impactful storytelling. Widely published during her 30-year career, her images have been featured nationally and internationally in magazines, books, calendars, websites, educational exhibits, and product packaging. Marie s articles and photo essays have appeared in such publications as Living Bird, Bird Watching, Nature s Best, and Wild Planet. Her images have won awards in Share The View International Nature Photography Contest (Grand Prize 2017), Nature's Best contests, North American Nature Photography Association Showcase, Audubon Photography Awards, and Festival de L'Oiseau. She has authored or co-authored several books about birds and their behavior, including Into the Nest: Intimate Views of the Courting, Parenting, and Family Lives of Familiar Birds. Marie lives with her husband in the Finger Lakes Region of central New York, where she has cultivated her own property for many years to create a haven for the local birds.
