Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Photographing birds in flight is a truly challenging genre of wildlife photography. It’s also a lot of fun. Photographer Melissa Groo shares all the tips and techniques from gear to ethics so you can capture the beauty of birds flying.

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0:00 Intro
3:23 Camera
13:42 Camera settings
16:23 Exposure triangle
21:44 Pre capture feature
24:51 Become a naturalist
31:05 Direction of light
35:49 The effects of wind on birds
38:28 Brace yourself
41:57 Ways to elevate your image
48:38 Know the rules like a pro
50:46 Importance of ethics and empathy
55:51 Practice makes perfect

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