Lesson from the Great Master

[Michael Tam]

Photography is the Art on the Painting with Light.  As such, a memorable image is the product of fine techniques and artistic vision.  Along the path of learning this creative pursuit, there is much to be learned from the Great Masters before us.  

Galen Rowell, the great master in outdoor photography, was a mentor to great many others.  The following article described his most famous techniques that would inspire one's photographic vision:

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/loca ... owell.html

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

Bird and wildlife photography often means close-up view with the big glass.  However, another great master in nature photography, George D. Lepp, illustrated how to merge bird or wildlife into the panoramic landscape resulted in an image of action across time and space.  

By reading the following article with a humble mind, there is much to learn from the master towards a whole new horizon in one's photographic vision :

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how- ... ramas.html

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

To create a dynamic wildlife image requires detail study of the subject's behavior, apart from the necessary technical skills in the field.  The following article by a wildlife photographer described his self-taught experience in developing his career:

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/loca ... -hunt.html

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

Another master in nature photographer, Joe Van Os, offers his thirty years experince in wildlife travel.  If one is short of idea where to find the next subject, please read the following article for inspirations:

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/loca ... veler.html

Good birding and photography.

[BoboBird]

Thanks for the links, excellent reads.

[Michael Tam]

It is always a pleasure to share with others of liked minds in this artistic pursuit.  I am also humbed to know that the postings have been helpful.

If anyone has the aspiration to learn beside a National Geographic photographer in a mentoring travel scholarship program in 2013, please read the following and send in your application:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/20 ... otographer

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

The human vision is an engineering marvel compared to the film and now, the digital sensor.  It possesses a huge dynamic range to the upward of 20 EV as well as a virtually unlimited depth of field.  In our forever pursuit of sharpness, its range or the depth of field (DOF) is an essential tool to bring emphasis to our subject within the composition.

The following article by renowed nature photographer, George D. Lepp, described the in-camera and in-computer manipulation of this element in the creation of an unforgettable image:

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how- ... pness.html

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

In the capturing of an unforgettable wildlife scene with the impact that one experienced, these important considerations are described by wildlife photographer, Piper MacKay, in this article below:

http://www.naturescapes.net/docs/index.php/articles/538

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

In the making of a great landscape image, it calls for artistic vision and systematic discipline in the judicious use of technical skills.  In this article, nature photographer, Joseph Rossbach, offers important tips through this process:

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog ... raphs.html

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

One of the great masters of Amercian landscape and nature photography, David Muench's work is described being stands the test of time and inspirational.  The following article will help one to learn from this great master of his craft:

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/loca ... ature.html

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

For those who ever venture into the area of pelagic bird photography, one would discover that quote, "seabirds are an oddball group of extremes, and photographing this enigmatic tribe of birds can challenge the best photographers".  In this article, Abe Borker is a seabird biologist, described the skill and tenacity required in order to be rewarded with unforgettable images:

http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... otography/

Good birding and photography in 2013.

[Michael Tam]

In "The Art of Bird Photography", bird photographer Arthur Morris described the guidelines of advanced composition and image design that brings an image from good to an unforgettable level.  Please read the following excerpt from his book to understand further in this artistic pursuit:

http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... ge-design/

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

The essence of photography is the painting with light.  The ability to observe light's direction, quality and quantity is essential skill in capturing an unforgettable image.  The following article by professional photographer, Charles Glatzer, described how Light Illuminates and Shadow Defines:

http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... w-defines/

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

In bird photography, the perfect image involves a combination of correct head angle, light angle and the subject-to-sensor-plane orientation.  In this article, bird photographer, Arthur Morris described these advanced skill that will be very helpful to improve your odds in the next bird photography venture:

http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... ead-angle/

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

I have the pleasure of meeting an enchanted master of Bird Photography, Stewart Ho, in our midst.  There is much to learn from his knowledge and skill through the Canon Big Glass without admiring from far and wide. Please sit down to enjoy some of his master-piece  collection on his Flicker website below:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stewartho/

Good birding and photograpahy.