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The Challenge of Bird Photography (cont.)Advanced Content

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© B. Moose Peterson

Bullock's Oriole

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The cameras I'm using for my bird photography are the D3 and D3X. The D3 gives me the advantage of nine frames per second; the D3X gives a large, richly detailed file. In either case, I can get instant feedback, and I've learned that the smart digital photographer goes through the day’s images that night, learning from mistakes and improving on success.

Finally, a key piece of equipment: a tripod. Mine is a 5000 series carbon fiber Gitzo. If you're mounting a D3X and a 600mm NIKKOR and setting up at seashores, in forests and swamps, I'd advise the strongest, toughest tripod you can manage.

Bird photography is one of the greatest photographic pursuits. You need knowledge, patience and skill, but those challenges make the rewards that much greater.

Take up bird photography and you’ll know the challenge of the chase.

To see more of Moose's photography visit his website at www.moosepeterson.com.

B. Moose Peterson has been an NPS member since 1984.