31 Captivating Photos That Showcase the Art of the Decisive Moment in Bird Photography

[West Coast Birder]

Bird photography is an art that demands patience, precision, and an acute sense of timing to capture the elusive “decisive moment.” This concept, popularized by legendary photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, refers to the perfect split-second when all elements align to create a compelling and dynamic image. In the context of bird photography, this could mean freezing a bird mid-flight, capturing the delicate moment of a landing, or preserving the fleeting instance of a bird interacting with its environment.

Awesome shots! One thing is for sure - if there is a decisive moment in bird photography, I will almost surely be just a bit too early or too late!

31 Captivating Photos That Showcase the Art of the Decisive Moment in Bird Photography

Bird photography is an art that demands patience, precision, and an acute sense of timing to capture the elusive "decisive moment." This concept, popularized by legendary photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, refers to the perfect split-second when

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[sparker1]

TFS, Sam. Of course, modern cameras help by allowing multiple FPS. I choose not to use the highest frame rate, but still get multiple shots that capture various poses. The trick then is to accurately select the "Decisive Moment".