You know websites have FAQs?
Here's my Twitter version ⬇️
1. I use a Nikon D500 with a Sigma 150-600mm contemporary lens. 🐦
2. I never use a tripod. 🐦
3. I never use flash. 🐦
4. I shoot full manual, changing settings as I go along, depending on the light & circumstances. 🐦😊
Here's my Twitter version ⬇️
1. I use a Nikon D500 with a Sigma 150-600mm contemporary lens. 🐦
2. I never use a tripod. 🐦
3. I never use flash. 🐦
4. I shoot full manual, changing settings as I go along, depending on the light & circumstances. 🐦😊
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5. I use a free online picture editor 'Faststone' & have done for years 🐦
6. I was a rubbish bird photographer for years, because I shot 'Auto' as I was scared to miss the bird & hadn't learnt the manual settings!🤣
7. I was a birder long before I was a photographer
5. I use a free online picture editor 'Faststone' & have done for years 🐦
6. I was a rubbish bird photographer for years, because I shot 'Auto' as I was scared to miss the bird & hadn't learnt the manual settings!🤣
7. I was a birder long before I was a photographer
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8. Contrary to popular belief, I don't have much patience & don't have the time to sit in hides hoping a bird will happen along! 🐦
9. I spend about 5 hours a week, on average, out in nature taking pics. 🐦
10. I use @Wix for my website and shop 🐦😊
8. Contrary to popular belief, I don't have much patience & don't have the time to sit in hides hoping a bird will happen along! 🐦
9. I spend about 5 hours a week, on average, out in nature taking pics. 🐦
10. I use @Wix for my website and shop 🐦😊
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11. In my experience, if you want to sell your work, Twitter is a better platform to use than Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and everywhere else put together! 🐦
12. I used @gofundme to raise money for my #100BirdsBook & will do so for the follow up book. 🐦😊
11. In my experience, if you want to sell your work, Twitter is a better platform to use than Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and everywhere else put together! 🐦
12. I used @gofundme to raise money for my #100BirdsBook & will do so for the follow up book. 🐦😊
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13. Photographing birds is my happy place. Sometimes I have more pressing things to do, but I need that fix to keep my mental health in check.🐦
14. I never had any intention to sell my pics, but my Twitter followers encouraged me & gave me the confidence to do so.🙏
13. Photographing birds is my happy place. Sometimes I have more pressing things to do, but I need that fix to keep my mental health in check.🐦
14. I never had any intention to sell my pics, but my Twitter followers encouraged me & gave me the confidence to do so.🙏
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15. Starting my own business, having no experience at all, is scary!
I'm learning as I go along, but it's one of the best things I've ever done. 🐦
16. I sell my book, greeting cards, jigsaw puzzles & much more in my shop here;
carlbovis.com/shop
15. Starting my own business, having no experience at all, is scary!
I'm learning as I go along, but it's one of the best things I've ever done. 🐦
16. I sell my book, greeting cards, jigsaw puzzles & much more in my shop here;
carlbovis.com/shop
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17. My shop takes Paypal, and I ship all over the world! 🐦
18. I handle every order personally, packaging, addressing & posting. 🐦
19. If you don't have Paypal, you can DM me your order & pay by Bank transfer instead. 🐦
20. I'm a member of @Natures_Voice 🐦
17. My shop takes Paypal, and I ship all over the world! 🐦
18. I handle every order personally, packaging, addressing & posting. 🐦
19. If you don't have Paypal, you can DM me your order & pay by Bank transfer instead. 🐦
20. I'm a member of @Natures_Voice 🐦
21. I was on Twitter for years before I created this nature account. My birds pics weren't really appreciated on football Twitter! 😁
22. I've never used watermarks, it's just a personal choice. 🐦
23. My name is written into my photos EXIF data, so I can prove they're mine. 🐦
22. I've never used watermarks, it's just a personal choice. 🐦
23. My name is written into my photos EXIF data, so I can prove they're mine. 🐦
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24. I allow my pics to be used for personal art, but would like to be asked & given credit as the reference. 🐦
25. Anyone who enjoys my work & would like to support me can 'buy me a coffee' here;
buymeacoffee.com/CarlBovis
Any support is greatly appreciated! 🙏😊🐦
24. I allow my pics to be used for personal art, but would like to be asked & given credit as the reference. 🐦
25. Anyone who enjoys my work & would like to support me can 'buy me a coffee' here;
buymeacoffee.com/CarlBovis
Any support is greatly appreciated! 🙏😊🐦
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26. I only use the hashtags I created when I share my pics; #TwitterNatureCommunity & #MoreBirdsLessPolitics
Others are welcome to use them too!🐦
27. I don't enter photography competitions. It just doesn't interest me.🐦
28. Barn Owl is probably my favourite bird 🦉
26. I only use the hashtags I created when I share my pics; #TwitterNatureCommunity & #MoreBirdsLessPolitics
Others are welcome to use them too!🐦
27. I don't enter photography competitions. It just doesn't interest me.🐦
28. Barn Owl is probably my favourite bird 🦉
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29. I never wear camouflage gear, and often have colourful tops on... birds really don't care, it's noise & movement that disturbs them! 🐦
30. I don't use 'back button' focusing. It's supposed to make it easier to photograph birds in flight, but I'm happy as I am.🐦
29. I never wear camouflage gear, and often have colourful tops on... birds really don't care, it's noise & movement that disturbs them! 🐦
30. I don't use 'back button' focusing. It's supposed to make it easier to photograph birds in flight, but I'm happy as I am.🐦
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