I have just discovered this channel, and it's amazing. Such a wealth of knowledge for a wildlife photographer, so many beautiful pictures. I have always had problems with getting good pictures of some of the animals you've got here, and it's wonderful to learn new tricks. I'm currently binging through all your videos, thanks for all the wonderful work you've done.
I think your idea of setting the ISO to the maximum that doesn't detoriate the image quality too much is very interesting. You had mentioned it in a video prior to this one, after which I decided to give it a try. It works a charm! I had never thought of it, but it is indeed very helpful to keep things simple when action starts and every second counts. I like to shoot manual when I have some time (maybe some kind of false pride, I just seem to like being in control... ;) ) but for walking around or when conditions change quickly, I tend to use Av in combo with this trick more and more. Thank you!
Mike, I always enjoy your videos! I like that you are not afraid to share the information and experience you have accumulated over a lifelong love of photography.
Good one Mike. Nice to see placid deer, here in Aus they would be off like the proverbial rabbit so a not to be shot. BTW, I still find it hilarious each time I hear someone from Britain talk about getting down on the 'floor', that is in a building over here and outdoors it is on the 'ground', different strokes I guess.
It should be 'ground' for outdoors. Not sure when or why people started using 'floor' - it drives me mad to hear it used incorrectly. Floor is indoors, ground is outdoors!!
Your photography and videography is exceptional. Love your videos and your commentary -- I'm glad that, at 62, I am still willing to learn from others. Thank you!
I haven’t been to Knowle park in Sevenoaks since I was a child. I really should visit again to see the beauty of this natural area of interest again as an adult with new eyes as it were. Thank you for this video.
Very interesting sika deer facts, and I found the info on settings useful, too. I see sika deer on the hills around my village in West Dorset. I always think the stags look grumpy!!
Not that it really matters... but... if we were to use the more modern (1867) Hepburn transliteration, the deer would be called shika -- with 'shi' sounding like the English 'she' rather than 'si' sounding like the English 'see'. And the Japanese recognize some seven subspecies of shika -- the ezoshika in Hokkaido being the largest, with males weighing in at roughly 140 kg, while the diminutive yakushika of Yakushima are the smallest at only 40 kg. Regardless, the images are all just cracking.
I have just discovered this channel, and it's amazing. Such a wealth of knowledge for a wildlife photographer, so many beautiful pictures. I have always had problems with getting good pictures of some of the animals you've got here, and it's wonderful to learn new tricks. I'm currently binging through all your videos, thanks for all the wonderful work you've done.
Same here…this man is a powerhouse 😎
I think your idea of setting the ISO to the maximum that doesn't detoriate the image quality too much is very interesting. You had mentioned it in a video prior to this one, after which I decided to give it a try. It works a charm! I had never thought of it, but it is indeed very helpful to keep things simple when action starts and every second counts. I like to shoot manual when I have some time (maybe some kind of false pride, I just seem to like being in control... ;) ) but for walking around or when conditions change quickly, I tend to use Av in combo with this trick more and more. Thank you!
Wow!. So beautiful...great images
Lovely little video. Enjoyed this one very much.
Lovely video Mike thanks for sharing.
Well done Mike. A joy to watch. There are sika deer in Norfolk, too.
Great video again Mike love your images mate, stay safe...
Mike, I always enjoy your videos! I like that you are not afraid to share the information and experience you have accumulated over a lifelong love of photography.
Thanks Mike!
Another great video! Your images and footage are stunning! I watched the whole video and may have to watch it again :)
Fine work and super video Mike.
Good one Mike. Nice to see placid deer, here in Aus they would be off like the proverbial rabbit so a not to be shot. BTW, I still find it hilarious each time I hear someone from Britain talk about getting down on the 'floor', that is in a building over here and outdoors it is on the 'ground', different strokes I guess.
It should be 'ground' for outdoors. Not sure when or why people started using 'floor' - it drives me mad to hear it used incorrectly. Floor is indoors, ground is outdoors!!
Nice video.
05:42 mark, sika goes yay Mike.
Your photography and videography is exceptional. Love your videos and your commentary -- I'm glad that, at 62, I am still willing to learn from others. Thank you!
I haven’t been to Knowle park in Sevenoaks since I was a child. I really should visit again to see the beauty of this natural area of interest again as an adult with new eyes as it were. Thank you for this video.
Nice work again Mike now thats a place on the list to visit 👏
Stunning footage Mike!
Very interesting sika deer facts, and I found the info on settings useful, too. I see sika deer on the hills around my village in West Dorset. I always think the stags look grumpy!!
I think I’ve learned more about wildlife and wildlife photography from your videos than I have from any other resource - thanks for sharing, Mike :)
Beautiful footage Mike
Saw Sika deer in Scotland. These sjhots are stunning and relaxing. Must try and get to Knowle Park. Thanks for sharing.
Great images Mike! I have been shooting elk as of late and I have noticed similar results. Thanks for sharing!
Lovely animals. I think that a polariser would have been good on the bracken shots, just to take the shine off the leaves
Not that it really matters... but... if we were to use the more modern (1867) Hepburn transliteration, the deer would be called shika -- with 'shi' sounding like the English 'she' rather than 'si' sounding like the English 'see'. And the Japanese recognize some seven subspecies of shika -- the ezoshika in Hokkaido being the largest, with males weighing in at roughly 140 kg, while the diminutive yakushika of Yakushima are the smallest at only 40 kg. Regardless, the images are all just cracking.
Have you ever photographed least weasels id love to photograph them
I have, but they are not easy. I know of no known method.