PHOTOGRAPHING BIRDS 



TO be successful in photographing 

 birds, the first requirement is a love 

 for birds. In addition some photo- 

 graphic ability and considerable patience are 

 needed. A plate camera, the Premo No. 9, 

 was used in securing most of the accompany- 

 ing photographs. For some phases of the 

 work a reflex camera is of great advantage. 



The photographer proceeds in the taking of 

 his bird pictures largely according to the par- 

 ticular circumstances which confront him. He 

 may set out to get the game on the nest, at 

 the feeding ground, resting on a bough, or 

 flying. Generally, the easiest photograph is 

 obtained at the nest. Begin with the nests 

 near the ground, where the tripod can be used. 

 Set the camera up within three or four feet 

 of the nest, preferably just before the time for 



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