The Art of Disappearing: Fieldcraft for Bird Photographers
B&H Event Space
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Bird photography is as much about understanding the birds as it is about mastering the art of blending into their environment. Bird photographer Isaac Grant talks about the essential fieldcraft skills every bird photographer needs to get beautiful images without distributing the birds and their environment.
More from Isaac Grant:
-Website: https://www.isaacgrantphotography.com/
-Instagram: Instagram: isaacagrant
More videos about bird photography:
-Backyard Bird Photography: Backyard Bird Photography
-Master Photographing Birds in Flight: Master Photographing Birds in Flight
-Bird Photography Tips & Etiquette: Bird Photography Tips & Etiquette
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0:00 Intro
2:36 Learn the birds
5:11 Equipment prep
8:31 Know your location
12:07 Blend in
14:08 Work the light
17:13 Photo break downs
32:59 Use natural or manmade covers
41:23 Fieldcraft
48:39 Be patient
58:22 Let the birds get used to you
1:01:28 Final thoughts
1:04:39 Q&A
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A long lens looks like a snout, perhaps a predator. I drape the lens with a cheap camouflage jacket to make it appear shorter to the birds. Hence, look less like a predator.
Whitish colours in movement tend to be an alarm signal. So lifting a white lens rapidly to your face can be an alarm signal.
The Art of Disappearing: Fieldcraft for Bird Photographers
B&H Event Space
3,286 views
Bird photography is as much about understanding the birds as it is about mastering the art of blending into their environment. Bird photographer Isaac Grant talks about the essential fieldcraft skills every bird photographer needs to get beautiful images without distributing the birds and their environment.
More from Isaac Grant:
-Website: https://www.isaacgrantphotography.com/
-Instagram: Instagram: isaacagrant
More videos about bird photography:
-Backyard Bird Photography: Backyard Bird Photography
-Master Photographing Birds in Flight: Master Photographing Birds in Flight
-Bird Photography Tips & Etiquette: Bird Photography Tips & Etiquette
-Emilie Talpin's Journey To Becoming A Bird Photographer: Emilie Talpin's Journey To Becoming A Bird...
0:00 Intro
2:36 Learn the birds
5:11 Equipment prep
8:31 Know your location
12:07 Blend in
14:08 Work the light
17:13 Photo break downs
32:59 Use natural or manmade covers
41:23 Fieldcraft
48:39 Be patient
58:22 Let the birds get used to you
1:01:28 Final thoughts
1:04:39 Q&A
Learn more about the B&H Event Space: http://bhpho.to/BHEventSpace
Head to the main B&H Photo YouTube Channel! bandh
Learn audio on our Pro Audio Channel: @bhproaudio
Shop @ B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/
Follow us on Social Media
Instagram: bhphoto
Twitter: bhphotodaily
Facebook: bheventspace
#BHEventSpace #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography