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>as I have lurked photography forums, "bird in flight" photography has risen to higher and higher prominence.
Let's see your sources.
>I feel like even six or seven years ago, it was just called "birding" and if you happened to catch one in flight, that was more of a matter of luck.
>I feel
Duly noted.
>It still is very niche, but at least I'm starting to recognize BIF as more of a sport in its own right, like catch-and-release fly fishing is a type of sport fishing.
As opposed to fish watching?
>It's difficult to use a telephoto lens to quickly find, much less track a flying bird, it's even more difficult to get an interesting shot from a flattering angle with good lighting
Ok.
>it requires lots of patience in seeking out likely habitats and waiting for birds to come by
How is this different from one that's stationary?
>your gear needs to be top notch in order to keep up with the subject and produce a clear, sharp image. I am only now realizing how much I don't know about all this.
But you sound so knowledgeable.
>what are some of the reasons you do BIF photography?
Because we hate it.
>How do you approach a photo outing?
Take the bus to the zoo.
>Do you just go on a hike with your camera at the ready, or do you go to a pond, river or other destination and just wait for the right shot?
I go to the zoo.
>Do you always take your telephoto lens when you are on any kind of photo shoot and break out the telephoto when you see some interesting birds?
No, I prefer not bringing it and not getting any good shots.
>What got you into BIF and what other kinds of photography do you do?
Zoos got me into it. I also do zoo photography.
>How do you justify the expense of gear, at least at first, for something that so rarely produces a sharp, interesting, marketable photo?
I don't buy gear, it is awarded to me for winning all the zoo contests.
