How To Get Better At Bird Photography

Plus: How to Use Curves In Photoshop & More

Author

Jeff Tan
January 02, 2024

“When a mother takes pictures of her children on the beach, she doesn’t take herself for an artist; she does it for love, which is an excellent reason, from my point of view.” – Martin Parr

Hola Photographers,

Today, we will look at some beautiful pictures of the Northern Lights and delve into some how-to articles that can improve your picture-taking and post-processing skills. Let’s get to it!

In this year’s Northern Lights Photographer of the Year, the blog’s sixth edition of the contest, Capture the Atlas, has selected the best Northern Lights photos, ranging from remote boreal forests in the Arctic to the stunning southern landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. A plethora of stunning images for you to enjoy! TAKE A LOOK →​

When thinking about the Curves tool in Adobe Photoshop, the phrase “With great power comes great responsibility” comes to mind. Curves is the most powerful tool in Photoshop for adjusting brightness, contrast, tonality, and color. All that power comes at a price, though; it can quickly wreck an image if not wielded carefully. That’s why it’s best to work on a copied layer or use an adjustment layer when using Curves. With that in mind, why don’t you dig in? TAKE A LOOK →​

Bird photography is a craft genre that benefits the fledgling photographer by learning from an established professional. It’s the only way to fast-track to stunning, technically sound images. If you love bird photography, you should check out this link and the pro advice that comes with it. TAKE A LOOK →​

If you are a digital photographer, it is a good idea to ensure your camera’s firmware is up to date to ensure you have a reliable device with the latest features and fixes. This article will guide you through step-by-step instructions on updating your camera firmware. TAKE A LOOK →​​

There isn’t a photo topic that is as widely discussed online as exposure. In this article, the author describes his method of exposing images, which he says has yet to fail him. TAKE A LOOK →​

“What drove and kept me going (photography) over the decades? If I had to use a single word, it would be “curiosity.” – Eve Arnold

Tomorrow: Autumn: how did they create that shot?

– Jeff