New on the Lab's All About Birds web site

Photography Tips from the Experts

"How do you create bird images that stand out from the crowd? It?s no secret. Equipment doesn?t take photos; the photographer does! The essence of a standout bird photograph is that it captures the bird?s soul."—Marie Read

Northern Pintail (top), Great Blue Heron (left), American Oystercatcher (right). Look for articles by Marie Read and other renowned photographers in the new All About Birds photography section.

Photos by Marie Read

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