While Missouri in Flight, deals with the over 400 birds as they travel along a major Missouri migratory route this new offering by the University of Missouri Press, begs bird lovers from every local to become reacquainted with their native birds. In this offering wildlife biologist and photographer, Mundy Hackett offers more than 100 spectacular color photos, along with his thoughts on the beauty of birds, the subtleties of their behavior, and all of the elements that make them the ultimate photographic subject. This book is an exceptional study of the birds that migrate among the rugged Ozarks, rolling plains, big rivers, and wetlands of Missouri and offers a look at the diversity of the different bird habitats.

Along with interesting facts about the various birds of Missouri, Hackett shares tips on how amateur shutterbugs can improve the overall quality of their photos from choosing the appropriate camera, to how to take photos from cars, as well as, how to compose an appealing scene by using contrasting colors. He even passes on the most challenging of photo tips of how to capture birds in flight. So, whether considering a sudden, silent appearance of a barred owl or the migratory patterns of ruby-throated hummingbirds, Hackett will challenge the bird lover to head into the wild to pursue their creative vision through the lens of a camera.

Overall, Missouri in Flight is a wonderful book that demonstrates the skill of an artist as he pursues a subject of beauty. This book can be obtained at resellers of by logging on to www.umsystem.edu/upress or check out your google search engine for more options.

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