Taking great photos with basic equipment

Video presented by Nick Oliver

Barn Owl photograph by Nick Oliver
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Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition is one of the world's most prestigious photography competitions. Award-winning British wildlife photographer, Nick Oliver, winner of the 2003 Animal Behaviour: Birds category for his stunning image 'Barn owl - a vole's-eye view', as he reveals how to get the best pictures from your equipment.

  • Presented by: Nick Oliver
  • Date: 03 December 2003
  • Duration: 35:05

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