If you’re not sure where to start, our photo award coordinator and wildlife photographer Lucca has got you covered with these 5 tips on how to photograph birds ethically.
Read MoreTim recommends standing back from your image like an artist, really look and be objective.
Read MoreShelley suggests that building good habits, like regularly visiting the same birds and locations, will pay off in the long run.
Read MoreMichael says that a great photo is one that breaks the rules - basically, get on out there, experiment and see what hapens!
Read MoreGeorgina strongly advocates for using light and composition creatively to build drama, in order to make your images stand out
Read MoreLia suggests photographers find a unique element to make their work stand out, and not be afraid of space in the composition.
Read MoreRaoul suggests doing something unexpected - instead of focusing directly on the bird, hinting at the bird and making the viewer do the work.
Read MoreMoose encourages photographers to focus on how they can bring their passion for birds to life, by capturing their subject simply but elegantly
Read MoreIan suggests that you want pictures that a unique, stand out, and make people want to lock twice, rather than birds on sticks
Read MoreDavid reminds you to remember the importance of exciting composition and framing
Read MoreSabine encourages us to respect the natural habitat and behaviour of birds, as doing so to lets them provide us with a perfect image to capture
Read MoreChris Bray suggests that focusing on capturing the charismatic nature of birds, rather than technical perfection, is what brings bird photos to life
Read MoreDean discusses how the best bird photos capture the world surrounding the subject, including utilising eye contact to draw the viewer in
Read MoreAndy explains that how you capture the mood of a subject is crucial to great photography
Read MoreOfer reminds people to ensure that they master the basics, and are careful not to overprocess images
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