​8 tips to make great bird photos

Photographing birds is really frustrating a lot of the time. They never stop there for you to shoot, canvas prints and as soon as you get a little closer, they fly away. It looks like you can only shoot with a longer focal length. Fortunately, there are a few tricks you can use to improve your bird-shooting success:

1. Shoot in direct sunlight

You should shoot in direct sunlight for two reasons: first, canvas prints online you can use a higher shutter speed, and second, the sun provides even light for the birds. Faster shutters help you catch the birds' moments (because they don't stay there for long), and even light allows you to avoid heavy shadows that hide the details of the feathers.

Wait for them to fly to you

If you get too close, they will fly away quickly. So instead of approaching them, large canvas print wait for them to fly towards you. If you're patient enough, there's always a chance they'll land near you -- as long as they don't think you're a threat (which usually requires you to stay still for a long time).

3. Use a continuous shooting mode

To capture the moment a bird flies, you need to use a continuous shot mode to make sure you "catch" a good picture. Make sure the camera is set to continuous shooting mode and the memory card has enough capacity.

4. Focus your eyes

Viewers will see their eyes first, so make sure the focus is on the eyes and the image is sharp. To do this, do not use automatic selection of focus, and it is best to use more central focus.

5. Avoid sudden movements

Animals are very sensitive to your movements, so don't surprise them with sudden movements. Even slow, quiet movements often disturb them, so it's best to stay still and wait for them to fly toward you.

6. Use the correct autofocus range

Many telephoto lenses can switch the range of autofocus to reduce unnecessary focusing time. When shooting birds, a longer range is usually chosen to help further reduce focus time and avoid missing the best time to shoot.

7. Always be ready to shoot

Sometimes the best shots come when you least expect them to, so always be prepared. When you're out in the field, make sure the telephoto lens is on the body and all the Settings are correct (aperture, ISO, etc.). That way, even if a bird lands in front of you, aluminum prints you can start shooting immediately.