FIVE KEY factors for creating SMOOTH BACKGROUNDS in bird photographs.

I share the 5 key factors that influence how smooth and out of focus your background is when photographing birds. If you follow and understand these 5 factors you will be able to improve your Bird Photography and will help anyone to take fantastic images. I use numerous example images from my collection and talk through each factor in detail. Below are the timestamps to each factor. I really hope you found this video useful, if you have any questions please leave them below. Cheers, Duade ---------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:46 - Factor 1: Isolate You Subject 6:00 - Factor 2: Get Eye Level With The Bird 7:43 - Factor 3: Depth of Field and Aperture 11:06 - Factor 4: Focal Length and Field of View 14:53 - Factor 5: Distance To The Bird 16:55 - Recap & Conclusion --------------------------- *** How to Support Me? *** My Paypal if you wish to donate directly: https://www.paypal.me/DuadePaton Business enquiries: [email protected] ------------- Gear Used In Video - Amazon Affiliate Links ------------- Cameras Canon 5D MK IV https://geni.us/EP0OP Lenses Canon 400mm f/5.6L https://geni.us/K4atL Canon 500mm f/4L IS II https://geni.us/vAsr Canon 1.4 extender https://geni.us/Vplo6 Sigma 50mm 1.4art https://geni.us/B9KqtC Tripod Benro CF Tripod (C373T) https://geni.us/c0RMABZ Induro GHB2 Gimbal Head https://geni.us/qvydGBt Audio Rode VideoMicro https://geni.us/HTJXi9L BOYA BY-M1 Lav Mic https://geni.us/UUxCBS1 Bag Think Tank Photo Airport Commuter Backpack https://geni.us/5cu7NQ Accessories Lexar Professional 1066x 128GB CF Card https://geni.us/eT0dAO SMALLRIG Articulating Rosette Arm Max 11" https://geni.us/hGl2DLa Mobile Phone Oppo A9 2020 https://geni.us/qresQBq ------------------ Website: https://www.duadepaton.com Gallery of my photos: http://www.photos.duadepaton.com Instagram:   / duadepaton   --------------------------- Music Artist: Chris Haugen Fresh Fallen Snow Title: Fresh Fallen Snow