Wildlife photography is often associated with iconic species such as lions on the savannah, elephants crossing golden plains, or bears roaming in areas like Yellowstone National Park. These adventures are extraordinary, but they are also expensive and not always accessible to beginner photographers.
Photography has become one of the most important tools for nature conservation. Our images can help us learn about wildlife species and can also inspire our audience to join existing conservation efforts. This is certainly not an easy task, especially when many animal species fall victim not only to myths and fears, but also to what humans label as "ugly" for failing to meet certain beauty standards.
They say that bird photography is all about the gear—that as long as you turn on burst mode, you’ll be fine. While most of these statements are true, many other factors come into play when photographing birds, especially when your main subject is a hummingbird.
