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Yup, agreed...

She sounds like she’s on the verge of tears. Does anyone know exactly what her tragic circumstances were?

this is a great video, been doing bird photography for years and my mom's just starting so this video was sent her way, you made it super simple for beginners to understand. 7:45 for those situations, can I recommend trying environmental shots? zoom out some and bring the item an animal is eating into focus, I at times shoot something like that in f/11.

Hi Matthew, good illustrations of these points. They show how important distance to the background is and I hope help people who can't afford the $15K primes that you can get the clean bokeh simply by paying attention to this and moving your feet. And wow the deer was very tolerant! Not that way up here in NH! But I have been to Shenandoah several times and you can almost pet the deer there (not that I would try!) so I know some are more relaxed.

Bravo, Matthew. Very nice coverage of the topic in a simple and easy to understand format with examples. Nicely done. One silly point, at about 0:36s in you inadvertently stated, that the "camera" instead of what I think you meant (lens) is not goingt o be able to blur the background. I think you did an excellent job covering the topic in this video. Kudos.

Great tips. I know all these, but sometimes it's hard to put them into practice in the moment. Just have to keep working on it.

Really good explanation of Bokeh, Thanks 😊

Camera strap on gang gang

Self serving delusions are not reality, no matter how hard you want them to be. God, Gods don't exist, never have and never will.

Thank you making this video and putting this message out there. Very timely too. I have been a long-time wildlife and landscape photographer and have started to feel that being a person of faith in this space is a lonely place to be. I tried to have some elements of faith and my journey through difficulty in my loon series. Your message in this video helps focus my motives and hearts as I continue in my nature photography journey and outdoor adventures. I also have had a career as a teacher, so I understand the hesitance to put yourself out there like this. Thank you again for your courage and clarity! Definitely looking forward to check out more of your content.

Excellent! I live 5 minutes away from a National Wildlife Refuge in Montana. When slowing driving the dike road that has no traffic early in the morning, I found positioning the vehicle so I am shooting thru the open passenger side window. That way my motion is not obvious as is would be shooting photos out of the driver's side window.

Another home run episode! Amy articulates so well with images and words. MG is a gracious and engaging host.

Great video and message!

I was a professional photographer for 6 years, and I lost sight of my art because I needed to make money to live (survive even…) and I lost the love of the natural world and unbeknown to me at that time, I lost my link to God. After retiring from photography I visited a dark place, not understanding why God had forgotten me. At times we forget why we found God, and sometimes we need reminding that our faith is everything….wildlife photography for me, reconnects me to him. It reminds me of his creation, his gift to us all, but it also constantly reminds me of my relationship with God be it through a viewfinder, a image I’m working on, or just experiencing my surroundings. He speaks to everyone in their own way but for me He speaks to me through my eyes….This has been a wonderful podcast and yet again reminded me of my relationship with God…..thank you both 😌

Awesome story...so much matches my journey in photography and my walk with Him!

Amen. I am a born again believer. I always believe in showing the creation, but you inspired me to share my faith in my future videos. I share occasionally, but I need to share more and add scripture. Thank you for your video....

Great podcast. I just subscribed. Does Amy have her own TH-cam channel?

Great interview! Amy is the best - both as a person and as a photographer! Glad she wasn't eaten by a polar bear😂

Excellent podcast! Excited to start following Amy and her photography :) that mama bear with cub shot was unreal

Great video! This is one of my favorites! Thanks!

I'm here listening to Amy and looking at this photo with the bear and her cub and the whole story and how God works and I'm crying because all of this has a lot to do with me. Thank you Marthew and Amy. It was the best interview I saw that talks about photos, about life, about essence, about God.

Another great one Matthew. I've given Amy the follow on Insta.

Great episode. Amy's photography is an inspiration; as is yours. God's great creation in nature shouts His love, power, and even existence. I enjoyed this Matt!

Have you done any bird in flight shots with it , from what I understand that is where it is not too very good .

Should I consider this lens as a replacement upgrade for my current RF 600/11 lens? I walk a lot to get some wildlife shots, up to 13 miles a day.

I have it paired with the r6 mk2 and I have zero issues. Every lens has its pros and cons whether it’s price, weight or spec. It’s as long as my old sigma 150/600 sport and. Not as thick. Like any lens and camera they need to be fine tuned in the settings

Wonderful sharing of your talents

I have the R7+100-500mm+1.4x Concerter. Thats soooo much better 😜.

Wonderful Osprey footage! New subscriber here ✨

I’m well into my seventies and don’t think the weight of the RF 200-800 will be a problem. Unfortunately I may die of old age before Canon fills my order. I’m curious to see how it compares to my RF 100-500 L lens. Good video!

sir what is the cost of the lens and which country are u from

Enjoyed hearing about all the "Global Adventures" that Matt is involved with!

Another great one Matthew. Thank you.

I don’t think it’s that great of a lens , I use it with my canon r6 mii. I think people are trying to justify it due to the lack of RF super tele lenses available. I used my buddy’s Sony 200-600mm on a A7IV last weekend and man for the same price point I felt that Sony blew mine out of the water, I had a bit of buyers remorse lol.

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For the same money you can get the Sigma 150-600 F5.4.... add the 2x Teleconverter that you can get 2nd hand for like 200€ and you will have a lot more versatility and quality.

Thanks! This was fantastic! Im excited to check out wildlife photohraphy now! I enjoy portrait photography and im always looking for ways to use it to worship since it consumes so much of my brain space, space that id rather be using to grow my intimacy with God. So thanks heaps, really loved this, could easily see how to apply it to my portrait work and am looking forward to seeing your other videos.

what cloves are you using, I've been trying to find a pair that's comfortable but ones that's i can actually still use my camera with.

Amazing video, get out and explore, you may find a new park you love. I drove an hour to Deleware bay a few weeks back and man was I happy, I ended up staying 8 hours when I only planned to stay 2 or 3.

Your video encouraged me to book a local Osprey hide that was set up in the Trossachs in Scotland last year. Last weekend I was photographing Dippers for the first time. They were on my bucket list for this year.

I haven't tried any new places recently, at least not in this area. I just came back from Hawaii and every place was new to me as a wildlife photographer. I completely agree that a lot of places that are good for viewing wildlife and birds. The distances may be too great, the terrain such that you can't get to water level, etc... There is a place near me people, birders, report seeing brown pelicans and other rare birds occasionally. I went there and found a bunch of birders with very expensive spotting scopes happily viewing birds that were anywhere from half a mile to nearly to the other shore at 1.7 miles away. Needless to say I did not come away with any pictures that day.

This is a really good video! 👍

Right before you mentioned the wet mud I thought’ “He needs some rain gear over those clothes so he can get lower!”

Great Video

this was a powerful message. God definitely moves and i find myself closer to God in nature than in any church building. Thank you For the reminder of how Great Jesus is and the relation between our faith and photography.

The RF 200-800 is on my radar. You happy with it?

Great video Matthew and I love your approach!!! Recently started my youtube journey with bird photography and came across your channel!! Have subbed mate and look forward to more !!!

Another great interview. I’ve followed Jen’s work and met her in the field . Besides talented , she is a very welcoming and outgoing person to talk to.

Man, I needed this. Thank you!

Excellent video with some great tips on what to look for. I will definitely use some of these techniques in the future!!