Tree swallows at Nest Box Frenchtown, Montana Using manual exposure mode, I opened the aperture as wide as it would go to f/5.6. I set the shutter speed to 1/1000 second to freeze the active birds. And I selected 200 ISO to ensure a proper exposure. As a result, I shot a series of photos, all at the same exposure settings, allowing me to concentrate on the birds' activities. Learn how to set your camera for full exposure control in my new class Advance Your Digital Photography. The course begins September 1, 2026 , at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. Click here for details and registration.
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