Bird Photography: Capturing Nature’s Winged Wonders with Stephen Brkich

Stephen Brkich gave an inspiring talk on the art of bird photography, where he shared his passion for capturing birds in their natural habitat. With years of experience photographing birds across diverse environments, Stephen guided the audience through the essential techniques and creative approaches that will help them elevate their bird photography to new heights.

In this talk, Stephen covered:

• Understanding Bird Behavior: Learn how to observe and anticipate birds’ movements to be ready for that perfect moment.
• Mastering Camera Settings: Discover how to optimize your camera’s settings—such as shutter speed, aperture, and autofocus—for photographing birds in flight or perched.
• Composition Tips for Stunning Shots: Explore composition techniques that will make your bird photos stand out, from framing to using background and depth.
• Lighting and Environmental Considerations: Insights on working with natural light, weather conditions, and location to enhance your images.
• Ethical Bird Photography: How to balance getting the perfect shot with respecting bird habitats and contributing to conservation efforts.

Stephen shared real-life examples and showcase some of his favorite bird photographs, giving you behind-the-scenes stories on how he captured these stunning moments.

Chapters:
0:00:00 Start of video
0:00:25 Start of meeting (announcements)
0:14:47 Stephen's presentation on bird photography
1:16:48 Stephen's review of the Seestar S30 Pro Smart Telescope
1:29:35 End of meeting
1:29:45 End of video