Bird Photographers Network - It Ain't Just Birds

For discussing general photography topics. Topics can range from aesthetics to the Zone system. As well as the methods and techniques used to create an image, including the creative thought process.

For discussing the digital photography workflow. The digital workflow begins at shutter release and continues through to the optimized image or the final print. This includes computers, software, techniques and all post shutter processes.

For the discussion and review of all types of equipment used in the photographic process including, cameras, lenses, tripods, and other specialized accessories used in creating an image.

This area is for those of us who may be new to critique forums and are a little unsure about posting. Post here and you will receive help, guidance and gentle critiques. Soon you will be ready to post in our other forums. General nature photography images may be posted, with or without hand of man elements. If you have significantly altered your image by adding or removing elements of the composition, we ask that you let folks know what you have done.

Not every image adheres to the so called "rules" of traditional photography. This forum is dedicated to breaking out of the box of conformity. Post Avian, Wildlife, Macro/Flora, Landscapes and other Natural History images with or without hand of man elements that will expose us to new ideas and new ways of thinking. This forum is for Out-of-the-Box images made in-camera (including infrared) or those modified using a variety of post processing techniques including but not limited to Photoshop filters and plug-ins, toning, de-saturation, and hand coloring among others.

We are proud to introduce the creation of a new BPN Forum: “Story Sequences.” In this forum members only will be able to post no more than 5 images of the same subject or scene that tell a story. Rather than offering critiques on the individual images we are seeking comments on the story, on the effectiveness of the photographic sequence.