BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 14, 2025
I think photographing birds has become a stand-alone hobby, distinct from traditional birdwatching. Perhaps I’m splitting hairs, but birders tend to identify a bird first, and photograph later. Many people now photograph first and identify later. Getting started with bird photography is easy. Gaining expertise is hard. After practicing on the big and close birds, move onto the smaller ones. Adequate photos fill the frame with the bird. Good photos capture the bird in action — perhaps singing, eating a bug, or flying. Great photos set the bird off-center, using the background to set the scene and give a sense of action. ~ Bob Duchesne