Photographing birds in flight is undoubtedly a difficult task... but there's an irresistible challenge about catching a bird at its most spectacular. The first step to achieving this is to make sure you have the right equipment, and also a good understanding of how and where to set it up. Next, you need to become aware of the techniques. When you have these basics covered, the rest is timing!
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