Overview

If you're the outdoor type who simply enjoy taking pictures to share with others, then this is the perfect pastime for you. I simply call it 'Finding Beauty In Your Own Backyard.' Others may call it 'Bird Feeder Photography.' During the present pandemic, this is the perfect filler to occupy your time during lockdown or Shelter-In-Place. This is mostly a laid-back diversion that does not require an expensive camera or years of experience. It only requires a general knowledge of photography, a creative and imaginative eye, and lots of patience. This book 'was not' written for photographers. It was written for the average person who enjoy taking pictures of birds especially at feeding time. Do you want to have a most unforgettable experience? Go ahead and set up a birdfeeder in your backyard. Next, prepare yourself to be delighted because this is an experience you will not soon forget. You are guaranteed to capture some of the most fantastic photo images of birds imaginable.

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"Book Review 1: ""...I have known Winston D. Munnings for thirty plus years. Having a journalist background, he was the consummate communicator, always taking careful time to get his points across with as little commotion as possible. Simply put, he just wanted to convey the message. That is why when he asked me to provide a review of his latest book, ""A View From My Window - Finding Beauty in My Own Backyard,"" I jumped at the idea to provide my take on his writings. I found this book to be a wonderful rendition of love and passion. Winston has shown how a childhood fancy, adult passion and active-retiree interest can have tremendous benefits if you simply take the time to gather the low-lying fruit. The thing which sustains your desire to be creative and explore the inner you. One should not assume that 'bird watching' is a lazy man's vocation. It requires a certain amount of discipline to do the research on the kind of birds domicile in your locale, then research the type of birds entering the environment, both foe and friend. The culmination of all this is having the patience to wait for the birds to show and enjoy your generosity.... the variety of bird munchies. Lastly, this book is about finding Shangri-La. Winston has certainly found his ... waiting for the birds to show over a fine glass of merlot..."" -- Craig Wood (Bahamas Film Commissioner Ret., Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Nassau Book Review 2: ""...Winston D. Munnings has indeed presented a pragmatic approach, in his well detailed book, for those already enjoying the nuances of photographing Birds or intending to do so. The outline he offers is crucial for combining photographic skill(s) with patient observation of avian life styles. He plainly guides the reader through many pitfalls by supplying tips, resources, suggestions from trial and error of his own and the ever present admonishment, ""wait for the birds to come to you"". As a retired commercial photographer I find his information concerning, the selection and usage of camera equipment to be, Right On. His passion to engage in feeding and photographing Birds shows throughout this book..."" -- Elf Evans - Artist and Fine Art Photographer (bretagne/Brittany, France) Book Review 3: ""... Dear Winston: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sending me this document/release and asking for my review of the same. This splendid presentation of the birds in their habitat is so wonderfully presented that I feel like I'm there watching them with you as you snap away. You have always been a precise individual in whatever you did, and this is no exception. Congratulations my dear friend, and former co-worker. God's richest blessings in all your endeavors..."" -- Kay B. Francis- KerrJP, SC (Retired Public Servant, Commonwealth of the Bahamas)"

Book Review 1: ...I have known Winston D. Munnings for thirty plus years. Having a journalist background, he was the consummate communicator, always taking careful time to get his points across with as little commotion as possible. Simply put, he just wanted to convey the message. That is why when he asked me to provide a review of his latest book, A View From My Window - Finding Beauty in My Own Backyard, I jumped at the idea to provide my take on his writings. I found this book to be a wonderful rendition of love and passion. Winston has shown how a childhood fancy, adult passion and active-retiree interest can have tremendous benefits if you simply take the time to gather the low-lying fruit. The thing which sustains your desire to be creative and explore the inner you. One should not assume that 'bird watching' is a lazy man's vocation. It requires a certain amount of discipline to do the research on the kind of birds domicile in your locale, then research the type of birds entering the environment, both foe and friend. The culmination of all this is having the patience to wait for the birds to show and enjoy your generosity.... the variety of bird munchies. Lastly, this book is about finding Shangri-La. Winston has certainly found his ... waiting for the birds to show over a fine glass of merlot... -- Craig Wood (Bahamas Film Commissioner Ret., Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Nassau Book Review 2: ...Winston D. Munnings has indeed presented a pragmatic approach, in his well detailed book, for those already enjoying the nuances of photographing Birds or intending to do so. The outline he offers is crucial for combining photographic skill(s) with patient observation of avian life styles. He plainly guides the reader through many pitfalls by supplying tips, resources, suggestions from trial and error of his own and the ever present admonishment, wait for the birds to come to you . As a retired commercial photographer I find his information concerning, the selection and usage of camera equipment to be, Right On. His passion to engage in feeding and photographing Birds shows throughout this book... -- Elf Evans - Artist and Fine Art Photographer (bretagne/Brittany, France) Book Review 3: ... Dear Winston: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sending me this document/release and asking for my review of the same. This splendid presentation of the birds in their habitat is so wonderfully presented that I feel like I'm there watching them with you as you snap away. You have always been a precise individual in whatever you did, and this is no exception. Congratulations my dear friend, and former co-worker. God's richest blessings in all your endeavors... -- Kay B. Francis- KerrJP, SC (Retired Public Servant, Commonwealth of the Bahamas)

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I got my first glimpse into the fascinating world of photography at the age of thirteen when I accidentally stumbled across a copy of the celebrated National Geographic Magazine. Even to this day, I still have pleasant memories of being awestruck by the stunning photography as I flipped through the glossy pages of that popular American magazine so highly treasured for its outstanding iconic images. Although my passion for 'taking pictures' was ignited at a very early age, almost three decades passed before I was able to seriously study this art form. Since that chance encounter with the National Geographic Magazine in the early 1960's, and during the intervening years however, other interests pretty much dominated the course of my life. An abridged summary of my professional experiences includes twenty years in the Foreign Service of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas as a Diplomat. During this time, I also enjoyed a three-year stint as an Alternate Representative of The Bahamas to the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC. I retired from The Diplomatic Service at the senior rank of Consul General. My professional past also included several years involvement with both the print and electronic news media as a Journalist and, with regards to the latter, as News Editor & Anchor for both Radio and Television News at the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (ZNS Network) Nassau. In the early 1980's I was also a Bahamas-based Correspondent for United Press International (UPI) while I was a Staff Journalist with the Nassau Guardian, a Bahamian daily newspaper. Shortly before retiring from the Diplomatic Service, I began my formal education into the captivating world of photography first by studying with the New York Institute of Photography receiving a Diploma in Professional Photography). I also studied at the renowned Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (A School of Professional Studies) and was awarded a Diploma in Applied Photography). Originally from the Islands of The Bahamas, I currently reside in Florida commuting between Cutler Bay, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, and Washington DC. I'm a proud alumnus of The Catholic University of America (Political Science) and the University of Miami (Para-Legal Studies).

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