Eagles require patience and accuracy to photograph, and to understand how to adapt to the changing conditions quickly, make all the differences.
Coming from you Matte shananThis practical video plays you through a rear scenes at an eagle photography workshop in British Columbia. Shannon not only catches stunning wildlife imagery, but also shares practical techniques, such as effectively using manual mode with auto ISO and managing exposure compensation to protect important details in challenging the status of lighting. A standout tip from Shannon is deliberately lowering images to maintain details in bright wings of the eagles, especially when to deal with unexpected weather conditions. This ensures that important highlights for later adjustment in post-processing are preserved.
Shannon also emphasizes the value of patience and adaptability in wildlife photography – two essential properties. He highlights the situations where participants had to wait for hours for eagle activity, using these cool periods effectively discussing camera settings, to learn local culture and relax to focus. Shannon clearly states that a successful photography session often depends on patience and time as it is on technical skills. Importantly, he provides insight into capturing a fast, high-quality slower video of rapidly growing wildlife, explaining his choice of stabilization settings on cameras and lenses for optimal results.
Additionally, Shannon gives practical guidance on how to face the shooting position, such as being on a moving boat and rapidly monitor wildlife action. He uses image stabilization effectively to maintain clarity and reduce shake. He constantly emphasizes that understanding wildlife behavior and respecting natural rhythms is important like technical knowledge and equipment. Watch the video above for full randon from Shannon.
