Tips #1	The Setup	This article deals with the thought process that went behind capturing a photograph of a Bluebird. The photograph was "Photo of the Month" on the Ontario Birding Home Page the month it was published, and can be viewed from a link in the article.
Tips #2	The Right Stuff	This article discusses equipment that we feel is necessary and/or useful in the pursuit of bird photography. Lenses and useful camera features are discussed.
Tips #3	Drive-by Shooting	This article discusses the use of your vehicle as a mobile blind. Techniques and tips are presented.
Tips #4	Film Selection	Film selection can often be a bewildering choice due to the large number of films available today. This article gives some insight into a few of the most common characteristics of film.
Tips #5	Winter Photography Tips	Photography in cold weather can be quite challenging. This article presents some ideas and tips to help you make the best of cold months.
Tips #6	Feeder Photography	Photography around bird feeders can a lot of fun as you know exactly what kinds of birds are present as well as when they are there. Here we present a few tips to make the most of your backyard.
Tips #7	Blind Photography	This article discusses ideas for working from a blind. Different types of blinds and tips for their use are presented.
Tips #8	Warbler Photography	Wood Warblers are one of the avian world's most challenging subjects. Not only are they small, but they are very active which makes the photography even more challenging.
Tips #9	Stalking	Learning to effectively approach your subject without causing it to flush will result in more keepers as well as reducing your impact on the natural world. Here common sense techniques are presented.
Tips #10	Motor Drive	The advantages of using a fast motor drive to capture bird images is discussed.
Tips #11	Side-lighting	This article is the first in a series on the different types of lighting that are encountered in the field. Advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
Tips #12	Composition	The first in another series, this time dealing with techniques of composing your photographs. This article discusses the "Rule of Thirds".
Tips #13	Reflections	Making the most of a subjects reflection in water is discussed.
Tips #14	Exposure	This article discusses difficult exposure situations such as photographing a white subject which tends to cause your camera to underexpose.
Tips #15	Books and Magazines	Sources of information that will further your photographic career are discussed here.
Tips #16	Flash Photography	Using an electronic flash can salvage a photograph in difficult situations. Techniques for their use are discussed.
Tips #17	Silhouettes	Silhouetting birds is presented. Exposure and composition are discussed as well.
Tips #18	Perspective	The effects of photographing below, at , and above eye-level of the subject are discussed.
Tips #19	Bird Behaviour	Bird Portraits are always well received, however, you can add a new element to your portfolio by capturing behaviours such as yawing, preening, etc.
Tips #20	Tripod Heads	Different types of tripod heads and applications to bird photography are discussed.
Tips #21	Flight Photography	Techniques for capturing birds in flight are discussed.
Tips #22	Ethics	This article discusses ways to avoid having a negative impact on your subject. A link to the American Birding Association's Code of Ethics is available.
Tips #23	The Photographic Vest	The Photo vest is a useful accessory to help organize and carry your gear. Desirable features and different types are discussed.
Tips #24	The Floating Blind	The floating blind is a specialized blind for photographing waders and waterfowl. Designs and applications are discussed.
Tips #25	Air Travel and Bird Photography	Suggestions for taking your gear onboard airplanes and a checklist of items to take.
Tips #26	The Beanbag	Construction and application of "beanbags" for shooting out of the car window.
Tips #27	More on Flashing	In tips #16 the use of electronic flash was discussed. In this article flash brackets are discussed. Instead of purchasing expensive commercially available ones, we discuss the construction of two simple homemade flash brackets.
Tips #28	Photograph Hotspots #1 - Bosque del Apache, New Mexico, USA	This is the first article on bird photography hotspots. This article discusses Bosque del Apache in New Mexico, USA. Information on what to expect as well as numerous photographs are presented.
Tips #29	Tripod Leg Wraps	Cushioned "wraps" for your tripod are discussed here. They serve to preserve your shoulder during long hikes with your tripod slung over your shoulder.
Tips #30	Using Manual Exposure	Setting your camera to manual exposure as opposed to automatic setting is discussed here. There are a variety of circumstances where this is the best metering mode.
Tips #31	Telephoto Flash Photography	A little gimmick called a "Teleflash" is discussed here. It is useful for long lense flash photography.
Tips #32	Evaluating Sharpness	Evaluating the sharpness of your photographs - Loupes and Light Box
Tips #33	Quantum Mechanics	In this article external battery packs for your electronic flash are discussed as well as a homemade bracket for attaching it to your tripod.
Tips #34	Keeping things on the level...	In this article, the use of an accessory to prevent tilted horizons is discussed.
Tips #35	Storing your photographs...	Different ways of storing your slides are discussed here. Regardless of which method you use, it is essential that they be stored in a chemical free device away from moisture, light, dust and heat.
Tips #36	Bringing order to the chaos!...	As your collection of photographs grows, it is important to develop a filing system that allows quick and easy access to your images. This month's tips article discusses a method of filing that gives easy access to images of a particular subject as well as system to keep track of slides that are temporarily out of your collection.
Tips #37	Labeling Your Slides ...	This is the third and final installment about organizing your slides. While labeling is a tedious task, it is nevertheless worth the effort.
Tips #38	Bird Photography Hotspots #2: The Carden Alvar	This month's article will explore from a photographer's perspective, the opportunities for bird photography of the Carden Alvar near Kirkfield, Ontario.
Tips #39	Plant A Dead Tree	Planting a dead tree or stump near your feeding station will attract certain species such as woodpeckers and nuthatches.
Tips #40	Sammy's Secret	Utilizing extension tubes can be used to increase the subject size without moving closer!
Tips #41	Extension Tubes	Extension tubes provide a means of increasing the magnification without the image degradation and light loss associated with teleconverters.
Tips #42	Quality of Light	Two facets of the quality of light are evaluated here. The first component, intensity, while always desired, does not always lead to pleasing images. The second component, color, an attribute of early and late day, similarly has both positive and negative effects.
Tips #43	Handy Gadgets - The Super Clamp	This month we discuss a handy little gadget called the Bogen/Manfrotto Super Clamp. It is a nifty little device with special applications. It is a universal clamp that can be used to grasp objects like tripod legs, branches or railings.
Tips #44	On Shaky Ground	In order to obtain sharp images it is necessary to have good optics, film and technique.