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Location
I am lucky enough to have woods at the back of my property. This was taken in my back yard where I have made a feeding area and bird photo studio. It's amazing the variety of birds you can attract. Placing branches around for perches and you will be all set.Time
This picture was captured in the late afternoon in winter when the sun is in our southern skies. This is the usual the second time for the birds to start feeding during the day.Lighting
Since it is overcast most of the time and sun is more to the south this time of year I always have good light. The clouds help to soften the sun so it's not to harsh.Equipment
When I'm out this time of year in the snow I'm not moving and a tripod with a gimble head steady my shots. Most of the picture are taken with my Canon T7i and a Sigma 150-600 contemporary lens. The lens is usually out at the max of 600mm this helps me to keep a distance so as not to startle the birds. Especially in winter you need warm clothes and boots, match these things with a swivel water fowlers stool and you are set for awhile.Inspiration
The birds alone are what inspire me. I felt that there needed to be places set up so I would only get shots of the birds, so that's what I did. Once they started to land I just became more and more excited.Editing
Minimal post just enough to bring everything back to how I remember the shot. Adjust the light and touch up the birds color just enough, some more contrast to make feathers show there details. All this is done in very small increments so as not to over do it.In my camera bag
This being just a backyard setup means minimal equipment needed. If you do need or want something else you are close enough to home to get it. When on the road I will have, Backpack, Polarizing filter, extra cards and batteries, Three lenes all zoom, but not all are for birding. Lenes are an 10-22mm, 18-55mm, 55-250mm, and the 150-600mm and of course the tripod. I may take the gimble head if there might be a chance that I'll use the 150-600 a lot as this can get quite heavy after awhile.Feedback
Simply put, to get pictures like this you need to create your own habitat for the birds. First make sure there is always water for them and in the winter you need to heat it to stop it from freezing. Feeders and type of feed depends on the type of birds you have. Don't be afraid to try something new either, you can always remove it if it doesn't work. Lastly Stay put! Find your best advantage spot ( or two) and don't move, this only disturbs the birds and you may have lost the light before they settle down.
