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How to Get Sharp Images When Hand-holding a Camera
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How to Get Sharp Images When Hand-holding a Camera

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How to Get Sharp Images When Hand-holding a Camera

Lion cub - part of a breeding and release project in Zimbabwe. This was taken with a 1/3200 sec shutter speed. f/1.4 isn't optimal for this 50mm lens, but at least the shutter speed freezes all motion. As usual with wildlife, the eyes are the most important thing [...]

By Kaleel|2022-12-05T20:17:12+00:0013 Oct 2014|Technique, Tips|

Flight of the Hummingbird

July 2014 cover - my green-breasted mango hummer! Did you know that hummingbirds can fly sideways, backwards and even upside down? And that they effectively go into hibernation every night to save energy? Hummingbirds are among the most colourful species in the wild kingdom, yet far from easy [...]

By Kaleel|2018-10-24T19:54:19+01:0017 Jun 2014|Birds, Costa Rica, Flash with wildlife photography, Hummingbirds, Magazine articles, Magazines, Photography writing, Technique, Wildlife|