Entries open for Bird Photographer of the Year 2022
May 5, 2022
The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers has announced Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 is open
Bird photography
Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S: portable telephoto lens debuts
April 6, 2022
Nikon has released the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S - a highly portable, long telephoto lens designed for shooting fast action sports, wildlife, aircraft and birds
How to capture garden birds in flight
February 10, 2022
While it is relatively straightforward to take portraits of birds in our garden, David Tipling shows how to capture them in action.
Garden bird photography tips – how to capture great garden bird shots
January 26, 2018
Looking to get great garden bird shots this winter? With RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, top pro David Tipling shows you how to capture stunning results
Christmas Photo Project: Wildlife through your Window
December 19, 2017
Have you always wanted your own nature reserve? The truth is, you may already have one, as gardens provide a welcome oasis for birds, especially at Christmas. Luke Massey explains...
Photographing birds in your backyard using a makeshift studio
August 20, 2016
Adrian Clarke explains how he turned a portion of his back garden into a makeshift studio to capture some regular feathered visitors, with amazing results.
Photo Appraisal: Three Birds
February 17, 2016
Expert advice and tips on improving your photography from Damien Demolder. He gives his appraisal of Three Birds by Peter Dorman, to see how it may be improved.
Wildlife Watch: Western capercaillie
January 24, 2016
In this Wildlife Watch, Andrew Mason writes why photographing capercaillie, a famously shy bird with only a small population in Scotland, is well worth the effort.
Wildlife photography in South Georgia
September 25, 2015
David Tipling explains how a passion for South Georgia and its wildlife was born out of calamity
How To Photograph Swallows – Complete Guide
September 8, 2015
The beginning of autumn is a great time to shoot these migratory birds, explains David Tipling
Photographing birds in flight
July 28, 2015
Top wildlife pro David Tipling on the skills you need to capture birds in flight.
Wildlife watch: Atlantic puffins
July 17, 2015
Atlantic puffins are now at the height of their activity and can provide a memorable photographic experience, as Richard Peters explains
Wildlife Watch: Photographing Bitterns
June 26, 2015
Bitterns are members of the heron family and live in wetland environments. Oscar Dewhurst looks at what it takes to capture these secretive birds
Photo Insight with Jeroen Stel – Bearded Reedling Bird
August 27, 2013
Jeroen Stel discusses his recent trip to photograph birds in a nature reserve that is under the threat of demolition
Photo Insight with Jim Brandenburg – Avocets in Flight
May 1, 2013
Jim Brandenburg explains why he took his image of avocets in flight and how Eastern philosophy has influenced his practice
Photo Insight with Cathal McNaughton – Gull Flying Past Mural
February 12, 2013
This image of a gull flying past a mural in Derry, Northern Ireland, may look simple, but it took a lot of patience and skill to execute, says Cathal McNaughton
