"It's Party Time" Photographing a Great Gray Owl in Jackson Hole

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  • Today I photograph a lovely great gray owl in the woods of Jackson Hole. A nature and wildlife photography vlog.
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  • @WildlifeWoody
    @WildlifeWoody 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super Video & shots as always (you must be the Owl man of Jackson Hole )

  • @jesuisdenis5739
    @jesuisdenis5739 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The great gray is a truly magnificent owl species. Thanks for all your efforts. If I ever find myself in the Jackson Hole region again I' love to look you up. I've been to at least a couple of the photo galleries in town and assume that you have one also. Thank you, thank you. Wonderful stuff.

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they are definitely ' magnificent 👍

  • @paulinefollett3099
    @paulinefollett3099 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this owl. I find your videos fascinating. Thanks for braving the cold to get such wonderful shots.

  • @kmacfly59
    @kmacfly59 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for another great video Steve, I am so envious of your Gray Owls, on my bucket list for sure. I look forward to the next one. Hopefully you will find a nesting pair to follow.

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, I hope I do. Last year was such a hard winter, none of them nested. I hope they have recovered and have a great nesting season this year!

  • @adventurouseater
    @adventurouseater 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are soooooo talented and inspire!

  • @rileyschannel
    @rileyschannel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have gotten me out here looking for owls. I didn't realize how much I love them. I am usually a hawk or eagle guy, but owls are so freaking lovely. Great videos!

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent, good luck out there!

  • @WildlifePatrol
    @WildlifePatrol 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching you frolick about in all your videos especially when you find an owl is making me confirm my plans to RV park hop beginning in May 2020
    🦉🙅🏼‍♂️😎🐻🐿🦌🐐🐏🦅😱

  • @davidburton2294
    @davidburton2294 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @TheeOwlQueen
    @TheeOwlQueen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have thee best videos Steve, I ADORE your owl videos, your enthusiasm for these magical, mystical feathered earth bound angels always makes me smile. Owling is incredibly difficult, but always worth it after months of research, walking, driving, gasoline, etc. I am ALWAYS looking forward to your owl videos, above and beyond anyone elses :)

  • @scarface1961
    @scarface1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your owl hunting and images. Following you and Steve Perry really has whet my palette for wildlife photography. It is your fault I have been spending money toward that end. Your explanation of the EV compensation in various lighting situations is very educational. The premise of doing it is easy, but tricky situations in the real world make it a little more complicated. Watching you in your situations helps. Just wondering, don't you ever use Auto ISO in Manual? That's what I primarily use. It seems to me, you use Aperture priority most of the time.

  • @jeffbrown4743
    @jeffbrown4743 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can see why you are hooked on the great gray owls, fabulous birds. Another great video.

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yep, I’m hooked...

  • @TheMrSarcastic
    @TheMrSarcastic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man. Such wonderful backgrounds this round for the Grey Whisperer.

  • @samrotolo7303
    @samrotolo7303 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a good thing you have going,

  • @johnmcfarland2055
    @johnmcfarland2055 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Owls are such amazing birds and you always get so many incredible images. Well done.

  • @Baluma1
    @Baluma1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing animal! And also photos. I am always amazed you can come so close to them and that they accept you around and don`t fly away.

  • @rbr6852
    @rbr6852 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go. go . go!
    Just found out that my dads village is a great local for Great Gray. I have also responsibility for several owl nesting where I live(100km apart) so it is gonna be a busy spring. thanks for the tips regarding exposure and stuff. Thanks for your videos!

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice, sounds like a fun spring for you!

  • @BrianHorsey
    @BrianHorsey 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning video, Steve, thanks for sharing. Some the video footage was as beautiful the final images.

  • @tomdullage1531
    @tomdullage1531 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love these owls, thanks for the video and great pictures.

  • @owenbale
    @owenbale 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always nice when you get a day chasing GGOs.Some great shots as usual Steve. Spent my weekend chasing snowy owls here.

  • @stephanvautour9736
    @stephanvautour9736 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Steve, while i always enjoy your videos and I think your photos are great, I think in this video they the photos particularly stunning! Wow! Please keep them coming.

  • @shanestark7709
    @shanestark7709 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve, love the owl vid. They are amazing creatures. I could see myself trying to shoot wildlife in the future. Keep the videos coming! Thanks! Sorry you missed some shots because you were talking to us, but you did get some wonderful shots!

  • @schweglerd
    @schweglerd 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @stvnspncr
    @stvnspncr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Steve thanks for sharing.

  • @SanJuanMountainBob
    @SanJuanMountainBob 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd say you got some excellent shots. And that video clip with the moon was great too. Thanks again for sharing your shooting days and explaining your settings. Great job!

  • @RogerZoul
    @RogerZoul 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Amazing you can wait out an owl! Beautiful images, too!

  • @ianbrown704
    @ianbrown704 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great vlog, you are very patient!

  • @findus605
    @findus605 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The flight shots are amazing well done Steve

  • @jimstamates1916
    @jimstamates1916 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice collection for the year Steve.

  • @buc71x24
    @buc71x24 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent images of the Great Owl!

  • @markpalmer1112
    @markpalmer1112 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always another Great video!!!

  • @ChrisHunt4497
    @ChrisHunt4497 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are expert at finding the Owl Steve. Nice of Owl to sit still for you on the fence post too. Is it the same owl or different ones? I noticed this one has a lovely necklace of white feathers. Superb images. The owl and moon video bit is great. Thanks for sharing.

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I’m not sure about how many different owls I’ve photographed recently, they’re really difficult to identify as they mostly look the same.

  • @JillianGreenfield
    @JillianGreenfield 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    your owl vlogs are quite possibly your most entertaining ones :)

  • @mikepedigo9888
    @mikepedigo9888 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos Steve!

  • @chriskaylerphotography2010
    @chriskaylerphotography2010 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cool opportunity! I photographed Great Grays up in Montreal all those years back, but having just moved to Colorado a few months ago I think I need to get up to Wyoming and try to get some images of them up there :) You got some really nice shots, although I especially liked the B-roll of the owl in front of the moon at dusk! I've subbed and will look forward to more videos.

  • @markbosphotography8477
    @markbosphotography8477 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video Steve! Really liked the shots, especially the ones at 10:12 and 10:22 :)

  • @f2.8images
    @f2.8images 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant captures Steve. :-)

  • @markgowans
    @markgowans 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I only found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have been really enjoying the videos. I noticed you have a lot of equipment though. Have you ever considered bringing a friend, spouse or kids along with you to help carry the equipment lol :)

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, but it’s hard to find good help these days... :)

    • @markgowans
      @markgowans 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't handle the cold or I'd come and help lol :)

  • @opsroom123
    @opsroom123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Steve... Great video & amazing photography!! By the way which Gitzo model are u using in this video, is this the 4 or 5 series? Thank you in advance!! Cheers!

  • @isaacspotts107
    @isaacspotts107 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sooooo awesooomee

  • @helopicture
    @helopicture 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great shots, but the one at 10:32 is fantastic!

  • @Zeppy007
    @Zeppy007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vid made my day bro :-)

  • @CarloDidier
    @CarloDidier 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an great love affaire between the owl(s) and you! A practical question: You talk about private property where you have access and another where you don't. Where do you get that information?

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If a landowner has given me explicit permission to be on their land, I have access. Otherwise, I don’t.

    • @CarloDidier
      @CarloDidier 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you just asked (supposing you know who the landowner is). Thanks!

  • @markloh4896
    @markloh4896 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Steve may I ask what tripod you using for your 600mm lens? Great videos as always.👍👍👍

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gitzo 5 series. It’s big and heavy...

  • @Hellgap50
    @Hellgap50 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just curious do you get snowys that far south I’m in the heart of wintering snowys

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have never seen one here...

  • @maxratzlaff8333
    @maxratzlaff8333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi great vid Steve, just a quick question as I’m about to buy the D500 and the 200-500mm how does this combo compare to something higher megapixel like the D850 with less reach but more resolution?

    • @adamaj74
      @adamaj74 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The D850 with DX crop is 19.4 megapixels compared to the D500's 20.9. I have a D800 and a D500. I use the D800 for people and the D500 for wildlife, though I just started with wildlife. Here are some sample images I took with my D500 and 200-500mm:
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      c1.staticflickr.com/5/4702/40261356032_8467119327_o.jpg
      c1.staticflickr.com/5/4747/39409142115_dbeb234441_h.jpg
      c1.staticflickr.com/5/4722/40261355442_a3f9bae978_k.jpg
      c1.staticflickr.com/5/4742/40261357392_0390d48eeb_o.jpg
      c1.staticflickr.com/5/4606/39594833444_232867ba19_k.jpg

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a wonderful wildlife combination. Both the D500 and the D850 are fantastic. The D850 is more ‘flexible’ however as you can shoot it in FX or DX mode. Because the number of pixels is essentially the same for the D500 and the D850 in DX mode, the D500 doesn’t give you any advantage in terms of ‘reach’. The D500’s virtually unlimited buffer is the only real advantage I see for the D500 - and I rarely shoot with the D500 now that I have the D850.

  • @ClarkDroneFilms
    @ClarkDroneFilms 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i never understand what the point pf buying a super expensive heavy 600m f4 when the maximum aperture isn't used half the time

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then you shouldn’t get one.

    • @ClarkDroneFilms
      @ClarkDroneFilms 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      could you please tell me why then?

  • @DavidEvenson
    @DavidEvenson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What gimbal head are you using there? I was assuming it was RRS, but I don’t see anything comparable on their site.

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The gimbal is a Wimberley

    • @DavidEvenson
      @DavidEvenson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Great videos as always.

    • @DavidEvenson
      @DavidEvenson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Great videos as always.

    • @DavidEvenson
      @DavidEvenson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Great video as always.

  • @jupamoers
    @jupamoers 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The big disadvantage on wildlife photography:
    you talk, you miss the shot
    You are the wildlife photographer but let me give you an advice...shut up and photograph xD
    talk later or before xD or do a voice over

    • @SteveMattheis
      @SteveMattheis  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good advice... I’m still trying to figure out how to make it all work.