The Bird Photography Field Guide: The essential handbook for capturing birds with your digital SLR

As digital photography equipment, notably digital SLR cameras and digiscopes, become increasingly affordable, more and more birdwatchers are turning their hands to capturing images of their favorite subject. But having the equipment is only half the battle to achieving stunning bird images. A good knowledge of your equipment, an understanding of both photography and field craft, and a firm basis in post-production techniques are also essential if you want to capture and create high-quality bird photographs. All these topics are covered in this portable guide to bird photography. Although small enough to fit in a jacket pocket or camera bag, the Bird Watcher's Photography Field Guide introduces and instructs on each stage of the digital photography process, describing all the necessary equipment, discussing specialist field-craft techniques, and showing you how to manipulate and enhance your photos.

* A portable, ready reference that will teach you everything you need to know about capturing birds in all their beauty

*Expert guidance on how best to approach birds using fieldcraft skills and hides

*Provides comprehensive information on essential equipment and what to do with your photos once you've taken them