SUMMARY
When a prime telephoto lens's field of view is too narrow for bird photography, stitching a panorama can expand the scene. This technique requires recognizing the need for a wider view in the field and setting the camera to manual exposure, adjusting for the brightest part of the scene. Using back-button focusing ensures consistent focus across all shots. Individual images must have sufficient overlap and be captured along a straight line for seamless stitching in software like Capture One or Lightroom, followed by cropping or cloning to address edge distortions.
TAKEAWAYS
Panoramas can expand the field of view in bird photography when prime lenses are too narrow.
Manual exposure and back-button focusing are crucial for consistent results.
Sufficient overlap and alignment between shots are necessary for successful stitching.
Post-processing involves stitching images and managing edge distortions through cropping or cloning.