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Mastering Bird Photography: A Book Review by an Amateur Bird Photographer

10,000 Birds

Interestingly, “Getting Close,” a fieldcraft topic, is wedged in the middle there, after image sharpness and before light, emphasizing the importance of strategy, preparation, and awareness in the midst of thinking about ISO and exposure. I found that there were surprises in each chapter. Photography & Ethics & Me.

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Top 5 Ways to Pet Proof Your Home

4 The Love Of Animals

To enjoy the most of your pet (and your home), it’s best to take action with these top 5 pet proofing strategies. Replace any uncovered trash cans with their covered counterparts, and get your family into the habit of closing the toilet lid. Well, maybe not spotless, but at least a cozy niche for the whole family to enjoy.

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The Jewel Hunter: A Book Review About One Birder’s Quest for Pittas and Beer

10,000 Birds

It’s my fantasy and it’s yours: Quit the job, say good-bye to the family, and bird. Gooddie describes his quest in terms of a contest of wills and strategy. It’s what I dream of every Monday morning. British birder Chris Gooddie, my new birding hero, not only dreamed the fantasy, he lived it. One must “out-think” the bird.

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