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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Feb 22 min read
Black & White Wildlife Photography Challenge
Train your eye to see beyond colour with this Black and White Photography Challenge!
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Jan 264 min read
The Art of Patience: Capturing Unique Bird Moments
Exceptional bird photography calls for the art of patience, the quality that makes the difference.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Jan 115 min read
20 Creative Bird Photography Shots
Stuck in a photography rut? Feel like you're taking the same photos over and over and it's all getting a bit boring?
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Dec 19, 20241 min read
QUICK and EASY editing!
Here's my basic workflow shown step-by-step. I've deliberately used some photos that might otherwise end up in the recycle bin.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Dec 9, 20242 min read
STOP doing this it slows your progress
Are you making this mistake that can hinder your photography progress?
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Nov 14, 20246 min read
Step-by-step: Creating 'High Key' Photography
High-key photography is one of my favourite photography techniques, and it's a great way to optimise those dreary overcast days.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Nov 6, 20247 min read
Old Masters Techniques: Understanding Visual Weight
Even though the period of the Old Masters was between 1300 and 1800 it is undeniable that their techniques were highly advanced.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Oct 13, 20244 min read
Chiaroscuro: Composition Technique from the Old Masters
Taken from the Italian meaning of light-dark, Chiaroscuro is a term used to describe is the strong contrast between light and shadow.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Oct 10, 20244 min read
My Camera Gear Journey: What Works for Me
My gear rundown! How it all began, what I started with, what works - where I went wrong - and what I'm using now 👍
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Oct 9, 20244 min read
No big lens? Try the Small-in-Frame Photography Technique!
Hone your photography skills without spending a fortune on big lenses using the small-in-frame technique!
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Sep 30, 20244 min read
The Rule that's not a Rule
The rule of thirds is a simplified compositional guideline designed to be easy-to-understand and is VERY useful for photography.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Sep 21, 20244 min read
Have you heard the term 'Chromatic Aberration'? So what is it and why should you care?
Chromatic aberration, also known as "colour fringing" or "purple fringing," is a common optical problem.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Sep 6, 20244 min read
Composition Technique - shooting through objects
Photographing through grasses, leaves or other foreground objects is a favourite technique of mine and can elevate your photo.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Have You Started Your Photography Journey?
Do something great for overall well being - take up nature photography and immerse yourself in a wonderful world of discovery!
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Aug 28, 20244 min read
Getting White Balance Right
Ever photographed a white bird only to come home and find your bird turned green? You can blame white balance!
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Aug 25, 20244 min read
What is Dynamic Range?
Dynamic range refers to the range of light intensities from the darkest shadows to the brightest highlights that a camera can capture.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Aug 8, 20243 min read
7 Tips for Better Bird Photos
From settings to bird species, bird photography is a wonderfully challenging pastime that you'll never get bored with!
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Aug 3, 20245 min read
What's the Right Aperture for Bird Photography?
The best aperture setting for bird photography is generally between the range of f/5.6 and f/8. Here's why.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Jul 31, 20243 min read
Aperture and Depth of Field and how they relate to one another in photography.
Aperture refers to the opening in a lens through which light passes to enter the camera. One of the 3 pillars of photography settings.
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Sonia - Chief Parrot
Jul 24, 20243 min read
My ISO Cheat Sheet!
What is the ISO setting and what does it do? My general settings for bird photography.
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