The history of bird photography: What can it teach us?

The history of bird photography: What can it teach us? The research of Karla McManus, Associate Professor at the University of Regina, explores the history of bird photography and discusses its lessons, including the evolving technology of photography and the printing press. In the late nineteenth century, bird enthusiasts began photographing their subjects. An explosion of books, magazine articles, and how-to manuals promoted bird photography as a way to connect with nature. Karla McManus, from the University of Regina, wants to understand why.