Backyard Bird Photography Studio

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  • Photographing backyard birds is fun and easy. In this video we show you exactly how to do it, from selecting your location, creating the feeding station, as well as countless tips on exactly how to make dramatic images of these beautiful subjects.
    Here are the links to some of the things we talk about in the video:
    Here is the link to the special suet mix we use: juliezickefoose.blogspot.com/2...
    The Wimberley Plamp (used to hold our perch) www.tripodhead.com/products/p...
    The stands I use to hold the 4x4 posts: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
    For a portable blind we highly recommend Tragopan Blinds:
    photographyblinds.com/

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  • @user-pm7yk8sv6c
    @user-pm7yk8sv6c 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really good information and great photos!

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

  • @andymok7945
    @andymok7945 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well done. Finally someone that sings the virtues of having a zoom lens. So many, talk about fixed focal length only. I use a zoom lens because it has much more flexibility. I love the flexibility of the the Olympus 150-400 f/4.5 with 1.25 TC. Can focus as close as 1.3 meters.

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely! zooms have come a LONG way! super helpful when you are shooting different sized subjects from a fixed location - like a blind. Yes that Olympus zoom covers a lot of ground a great wildlife lens for sure.
      Steve

  • @adamkrauss303
    @adamkrauss303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so helpful and inspirational! I am awaiting delivery of my Sigma 150-600mm and watching this got me pumped to create my backyard stage. Thank you.

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome Thanks for that Adam! Enjoy your new glass.

  • @vsmcl3979
    @vsmcl3979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i enjoyed all of these. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @premierpropertyinspectionc8500
    @premierpropertyinspectionc8500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for a great video , you have inspired me to make mine ... great backyard !!!

  • @pakclasher7601
    @pakclasher7601 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate the time you put into this

  • @pegrunyan9506
    @pegrunyan9506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You two are on fire! Another great video!! I will use a lot of the info when I shoot out of my "she shed", a portable ice fishing shanty with an electric heater this winter.

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Peg! Glad to hear you found it useful. An Ice Fishing Shanty Blind?!? I like it!!!

  • @outdoorztime2923
    @outdoorztime2923 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I think it's pretty neat how you both enjoy the same hobby. Y'all have some nice photo shots.

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Terry, we both enjoy what we do!

  • @gotophotoarchive9131
    @gotophotoarchive9131 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy intro and excellent tips 👌

  • @smkunder1
    @smkunder1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, these videos are so very helpful. Would love to see a video on how to implement these type of things when you live in a subdivision, . Maybe public lands that can be used.

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perhaps using the house as a blind? Before we moved to the new house my bird setups have always been on another piece of land near my home, like a friend's yard, park, or farmer's property. I would often trade pictures for access.

  • @mfias4059
    @mfias4059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ay im a fan for life 😍

  • @makingkwak329
    @makingkwak329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice, keep up the great work

  • @metehakan
    @metehakan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool thanks for the idea :)

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @alphabelieve
    @alphabelieve 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Found you on trending 😻

  • @gioargentati7802
    @gioargentati7802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for posting this informative video. I learned a lot! :)

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful! Lots more to come.

    • @kohencarlos1522
      @kohencarlos1522 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry to be off topic but does someone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..?
      I was dumb lost my account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me!

    • @zahiredward3884
      @zahiredward3884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Kohen Carlos instablaster =)

    • @kohencarlos1522
      @kohencarlos1522 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Zahir Edward Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
      Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

    • @kohencarlos1522
      @kohencarlos1522 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Zahir Edward It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
      Thanks so much, you saved my account :D

  • @andybyerly5629
    @andybyerly5629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is Great! Keep it UP!

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Andy we will!

  • @competationguru2486
    @competationguru2486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SICK 😱

  • @denischasse3567
    @denischasse3567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    really great ideas my friend 🎥🎥🎥merci beaucoup !

  • @dweaver1805
    @dweaver1805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heres an idea set up a protable blind from a window in your home to shoot out of, make a cover to fit it etc then setup your bird area 16 ft from it.

  • @robertmiller435
    @robertmiller435 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video - full of useful ideas and tips. Are the perches that you showed part of the natural habitat of your yard or have you cut branches (or purchased artificial ones) that you then place in the plamp? I'm just getting started at bird photography and am looking for ideas for perches to liven up the brown leafless limbs (it's still winter) of the trees in my yard.

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Robert welcome to bird photography! All of our perches are always real and natural - taken from forest and field. We find them everywhere! whenever we are out in Nature we keep an eye out for something that will make a good perch. We look for berries, vines, lichens, sturdy weeds, virtually anything that will look great with a bird sitting on it. As you gain more experience you will get a better idea of not only what the different birds will sit on but also exactly where they will sit!
      Steve

    • @robertmiller435
      @robertmiller435 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SteveGettle Thanks for the quick reply Steve...really appreciate the guidance!

  • @patthompson1253
    @patthompson1253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. I'm keen to know how you handle the ground around the feeders. With the wasted seed and bird droppings, do you have to clean up to avoid things rotting on the ground, I notice you use crushed rock? Are rodents part of the issues you have to deal with?

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is an excellent question Pat! We feed hulled sunflower seeds. Yes it is a bit more expensive but it eliminates all the mess plus since all the seed is the same they don't dig around looking for a particular seed they just come in grab one and fly off. I think in the end having zero waste and zero mess the added expense is well worth it.

  • @johnnyc613
    @johnnyc613 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video guys .. new subscriber and I’m a bird photographer at the point now where I’m learning to control most of the situation in teen of where to place food/water and then finding nicce perches right not is my issue.... I’m in NY if you have any suggestions especially on the red Berry perches.... oh and alsooo THANK u for posting the link for that bendy clamp perch holder I’m ordering 1 now and have a feeling my life will become Much easier

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great Thanks John! Once the leaves are down the red berries will just jump out at you! Good Luck

    • @johnnyc613
      @johnnyc613 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SteveGettle yeaaa that’s what I’m looking for those red berry trees/bushes.... do you mean when the leaves drop in the fall is best to find them ...? Thanks

  • @abdullahseven2433
    @abdullahseven2433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😍

  • @JaminTaylor
    @JaminTaylor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One caution about shooting from indoors through a window is that if it's cold outside and warm inside, your'e going to get heat distortion. Best to either get the camera and/or lens far enough out the window to clear the heat waves coming out of the window or bring the temperature down significantly inside.

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent point Jamin! Shooting through those heat waves will soften the image too. I have a friend who found it better to just shoot through a temporary single pane of glass that he would place in the opening when he was photographing and it was cold out.

  • @jordiolbe
    @jordiolbe ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, I have a wooden blind too and I'm having problems fitting camouflage for the window... I was using spy glass but it reports loss in sharpness and light so I'm trying to replace it... Would be great if you can explain a bit more detailed how you fixer the camouflage and the brown mesh sleeves :) Thanks

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the interest! I just stapled the camouflaged materials around the opening and then cut a hole for the lens to poke through. It seems to work well and can be easily replaced after a year or two when it gets too worn.

    • @jordiolbe
      @jordiolbe ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SteveGettle thanks for the info, I will try it

  • @fikra2023
    @fikra2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👌

  • @Y4ssinGaming
    @Y4ssinGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @beaporter5645
    @beaporter5645 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great but where do you get all of the different branches (artificial?) and if real, how do you keep them alive?

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha Ha - No artificial perches here! You will see beautiful perches all around you once you start looking.

  • @playgodff6097
    @playgodff6097 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this just popped up on my trending list 🤔

  • @rajbodakhe6056
    @rajbodakhe6056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    daaammmmnnnnnnn

  • @williamtaylor8806
    @williamtaylor8806 ปีที่แล้ว

    could you link to the gimbal you are using please. thanks!

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  ปีที่แล้ว

      Here you go Bill! promediagear.com/collections/gimbal-heads/products/gkjr-katana-pro-gimbal-tripod-head#judgeme_product_reviews
      Absolutely the best I have ever used and I have used them all.
      Steve

  • @k3x7e99
    @k3x7e99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone else find this on trending?

  • @MichaelTerndrup
    @MichaelTerndrup 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about during a snowstorm

    • @SteveGettle
      @SteveGettle  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the very best times to be in the blind it is beautiful and the birds are very active!

  • @tasomaso1782
    @tasomaso1782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shazam!

  • @marasantana6554
    @marasantana6554 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ok ok 😎

  • @hrsuri8100
    @hrsuri8100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hmmmmmm

  • @legendaryplays2691
    @legendaryplays2691 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ahahahahahaha