The AMUR FALCON Spectacle | A Raptor Like No Other & the RUTHLESS SIDE of Bird Photography
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- Every winter, millions of Amur Falcons migrate from their breeding grounds in southeastern Siberia and northern China, all the way to southern Africa. They make India a temporary layover to replenish their energy reserves, before continuing the long journey over the Arabian Sea. I visited the Sahyadris of Western India to document this spectacle.
At a round trip of 22,000 kms, the Amur Falcons are one of the longest migratory raptors in the world. Some argue that they might even be THE longest migratory raptor. This claim, however, awaits further tracking data.
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Special thanks to Lansothung Lotha for the Nagaland congregation shot and to Sushant Jadhav for the shot with the Wagtail kill.
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We need Kenneth to make a separate video on wildlife photography ethics so that those peeps can actually see that video and get some knowledge before heading out again into the wild
In the near future, my friend.
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33 minutes of pure heaven..❤️❤️❤️
Hello there 😀
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Honestly, it felt like watching a Discovery show. Amazing narration, background music and great shots.
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Better than some of them..
I was literally screaming at the video when they walked and drove behind your shot 😣
Great video, you have a sub from me - really appreciate the thought you put into being around wildlife and respecting their space, thank you 👍
Glad to have you on board the adventures to come! Hope you enjoy them just as much! 😃🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
18:15 - Falcon eating a hawk moth caterpillar, making big eyes at the falcon made no difference. Love the way they hop around on the ground, never seen this bird before. Thank you for showing us animals in our country most have never seen or heard of before.
Hey Kenneth, I’m the guy walking across you in the green tee at 1:30 , I share your frustration, and evidently, we share a lot of shots too. Because some of the shots that you have featured in here, I was just editing. That car behind the lavender fields also disturbed my shot. A lot of what you said traces my feelings about the state of wildlife photography here, perfectly. I also had my car stuck stiff at about the same spot you did. Your story telling is apt, precise and natural. I hope we share an outing the wild or two. Good luck with your sightings ahead mate. I truly love what you do. - Hrishi. 🙏👌
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I’ll sub and follow you ASAP.
Thanks, Hrishi. The fields aren't Lavender, they're an endemic wild flower called Pogostemon Deccanensis.
@@KennethLawrencePhotography Yeah. I was referring to the colour.
I've just begun my photography journey at the young age of 60, but have been a lover of wildlife all my life. I may be cynical, but nothing about people's selfishness surprises me these days. All they care about is their snapshot of a beautiful creature that they should feel privileged to share this planet with. How would they like it if a crowd of animals invaded their home, raided their larder then crowded together to take photographs of them day after day.
Who draws the line Carl? There could be someone who could Kenneth on the spot too for violations that should have obviously been avoided. But we continue to revel in our own ignorance. As per my idea of an avid wildlife enthusiast, firstly consider the opportunity to be a privilege and next treat your journey as a pilgrimage. There cannot be anything sacred than that for you. But pilgrimages are meant to be done without comforts, drawing out all virtues like respect, dedication, patience, resilience etc. We got to fix that in our head. The harder the struggles the deeper the longing. Isn't it about you but not the bird?
No matter how cool the video content was, I was pleased when you pulled up the white car and order them to go walking 👌
Great video Kenneth
Haha, I requested them and they were very kind to cooperate. 😃
I came across this video totally accidentally but I am so impressed. Your love for wildlife and the environment is obvious. I so hope those other photographers learn something from viewing this. Thank you for your work.
Thank you for the kind words, Pat! 😃🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Hi, this is Nirmal from Udaipur. I have been following your most of the brilliant videos clicked by you. I am wildlife enthusiast and amateur photographer . The videos taken by you are very impressive along with the simplicity of explaining them. Congrats Mr. Kenneth.
Your work is JUST SO GOOD!! Absolute fan!
As always awesome documentary. Loved it. Keep those coming.
Thank you, Durgesh. 😃🙌🏼
Terrific video Kenneth. Very impressed with the full presentation - photos, video, music and the story behind it. Look forward to seeing more of it.
Glad you enjoyed it, Narin..✌🏼😃
Thanks for your valuable information about Amurs falcon.
I have never seen such a great vdo before .
I really enjoy your narration. and obviously watching those shots you took along with bgm is really nice.
Wow amazing pictures with your live commentary makes movie effect loved it
awesome work, love to see how passionate you are ❤
Excellent doecumentory ! It teaches you not only about this magnificent bird Amur Falcon but also teaches us some of the phtotographical ethics each wild life photographer should follow. Keep it up your good job buddy ! Keep sharing your experience ! 👍
I just discovered your channel and truly appreciated this video. It gives me some hope when even exceptional photographers make settings mistakes and humbly admit. Thank you.
Wow, great great work. They way you documents all things together is amazing.
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Finally managed to watch it today. Absolutely stunning. I wanted to more. Nice work !!!
Woohoo! 😃🙌🏼
Your integrity and concern for the falcons is appreciated. Great photos too!
Thanks a bunch, Dave! 😃🙌🏼
A superb photo shot with a beautiful background and a beautiful music
Super incredible Kenneth so proud of your dedication and skills
Thanks so much, dear Sanjeevani! 😃❤️✨
Thanks Kenneth, I enjoyed that. I know the Amur falcon from the end of its journey in South Africa. Keep educating all you can about the correct ethics of interacting with wildlife.
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Brilliant BTS and superb images Kenneth!
Thanks, Zhayynn. ✌🏼😃
Wow Kenneth!! great work.. Loved the knowledge about this bird..
Thanks, Abhishek! 😃
That is the one of the great wildlife blog I had ever seen ...so much real ❤️
Kenneth you are such a wonderful story teller !!
I'm humbled, thank you.
Hat's Off to you Sir for persevering to achieve that Perfect Shot !
Thank you for your ethics, love and respect for nature along with your beautiful cinematography, narration and images...much success to you!
Cheers, Ted. 😃🤙🏼
I appreciate your love to nature and animals, birds... Thanks a lot for your view....
So happy to got you..Subscribed..Thanks for giving such knowledge.
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Great narration & documentation !!! ...& great message to budding wildlife photographers who only focus on the bird or animal ..not realising the damage they do to the surroundings , thoughtlessly squashing the insects & vegetation !!! Damn !!! ....this hobby is becoming more of an entertainment & ego trip for most , lacking sensitivity towards environment & knowledge of their subject or wildlife conservation .!!! .Thankyou for being sensitive !!!
Loved it... Informative video.... Still remember those amur falcon posts in facebook in every single group & timeline everyday
Thank you, Manash.
Wonderful video and even better photos!
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Thank you for being the voice for conversation that the world needs right now. Inspiring stuff!
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Great narration as always ..!!
Thanks, Vinit! 😃🤙🏼🤙🏼
Thank you for sharing Kenneth, a great wildlife photographer is the one who learns to love, care and respect wildlife, and nature.
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Excellent video. Beautiful bird and I respect you for not disclosing the location.
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Nice to see those beautiful birds. Great video Kenneth!
Great to hear from you, Trond! Thanks for stopping by the channel. 😃🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Great TH-cam video about couple topics I love, wildlife photography and the ethics of it. I've made plenty of mistakes with regard to both topics. Thank you for being mindful of these magnificent animals. Your photo made the agitation worth it.
Thanks, Tracy! We all mess up somewhere or the other. As long as we learn from it and bring out change within, it's all good. 🙏🏼
I enjoyed the narrative style of your presentation and the thoughtfulness you injected when speaking about respecting wildlife. Finally, your photographs were exceptional. Well done, all round!
Much appreciated, Chris! 😃🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Amazing! Binge Watching your contents after snow leopard video of yours.
Kenneth , you are not only a great photographer, but a good story teller as well. Enjoying watching your videos and getting inspired.
Thank you, Vipin. 😃🙌🏼
Great Video - Thx - I enjoyed so much watching it - greeting from Hamburg Germany
Thank you for stopping by, my friend. 😃🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Great work Kenneth sir loved the documentation of The Amur Falcon🔥🔥🔥.....Keep uploading
Glad to hear that. 😃😊
I really enjoyed watching this video. Your storytelling makes it stand out from others. Very informative and inspiring!
I do look forward to more content from you sir.
Thanks so much, Rino. Much appreciated! 😃🙌🏼
Really an eye opener video for many, if they understand the ethics of wildlife photography. So well explained and well captured as well. As much as I loved your images, the awareness you are trying to create this video is truly inspiring. Please keep up the good work.
Thank you, Basava.
Superb documentary of Amur Falcons 👌👌Love from Odisha
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An awesome story teller. Thank you very much sir.
You made.my day, Dan Dan! 😃🙌🏼❤️
Beautiful production and beautiful shots! It's nice to see another photographer who places their ethics and respect for wildlife ahead of "getting the shot". Props to you sir, and I look forward to seeing more.
Thank you, my friend. 😃🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Awesome video! Enjoyed it immensely! 🙌
Glad to hear, Mike! 🤙🏼
Like your dedication to photography, and the value of it. Great video.
Thank you, James. 😃🙌🏼
Superfantastic work Mr. Kenneth! Superb!! Greetings from Italy❤️
Thank you so much, my friend. Great to hear from you in Italia! 😃🙌🏼✨
Great video! I truly understand keeping places undisclosed.
Thanks, Alex. 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Wow.. Superb documentary.. Loved the way you presented..
Thank you, my friend. 😃🙌🏼
Impressive documentary!❤
Cheers ✌🏼😃
Phantastic Shots, fascinating
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Wonderfully productive day, fabulous shooting, and a very good commentary on the unthinking interference in the time this little guys have to "fuel up", as well as the other photographers not giving a damn about the fields and flowers, AND your framing...what a delight to be able to have such intimate images of these beautiful falcons! Thanks for sharing both the images and the experience!
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@@KennethLawrencePhotography You are most welcome...now I need to check out some of your other videos...!
Exceptional work & story telling Kenneth , I felt as if I was watching Nat Geo Wild. 👍 Glad I found your channel.
what a beautiful video and those photos are just outstanding
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Your Videos are really Inspiring, Kenneth Sir! Especially, this one. 🤩
Very glad to hear that, young friend. 😃🙌🏼
Excellent photography
I truly enjoy watching the video! Keep it up!!
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Not sure how I found this video but so glad I did. Such an exceptional video and tutorial in so many ways. Very well done.
Thanks, Jim. 😃🤙🏼🤙🏼
Really loved this production. Really appreciate your respect for the bird and it’s habitat.
How unlucky people and cars kept walking into your frame....
Beautiful shots, thanks you
Glad you enjoyed the video, Brian. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Sir one of best documentary of Amur falcon and awesome story teller by you 👏👏👏
Thank you, my friend. 😃
Too beautifully explained and also the essence of photography being taught. Just loved your detailing story telling.
Thank you, my friend. 😃🙌🏼
Amazing documentary and informative video sir. Thank you
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Awesome video, thank you for sharing.
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Just found this channel by accident... And immediatly mind blown... 😵💫🙌🏼
Beautiful video! Thank you very much!
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This awesome! I learned so much about wildlife photography! Thank you!
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Very informative! Nice video
Fabulous photography and narration, Kenneth 😍
Thanks, Biju. 😃🙌🏼
Hey Kenneth.. having only just discovered your channel I'm catching up on all your previous videos... stunning images and footage as usual..!! It is a depressing fact that along with the easier access both to high end camera equipment and to wildlife locations that wildlife photography is becoming more of a "contact sport" than a pursuit to be more in touch with and informed by nature. Hopefully videos like yours will educate people not just in common courtesy to each other but in awareness and respect to the animals they are trying to photograph. I hope that some responsible authority sees your video and restricts both motorized and pedestrian traffic to what is without question a significantly important habitat for these beautiful falcons.. the destruction of their foraging area and the disturbance to them is unforgiveable given all the natural challenges they already face. Ansel Adams is attributed with the famous expression..." Take only photographs.. leave only footprints" this should now be adjusted to .."take only photographs and don't leave even a broken blade of grass".. all the best to you... g
I didn't know anything about Amur Falcons, so thanks for documenting them and telling us a little about their migration. I really enjoyed the photos, the honesty about the low shutter speeds and the willingness to leave them alone.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thank u for the beautiful and informative video.
Cheers 😃🤙🏼
excellent photography.....beautifully narrated...keep the good work going....all the best...wish you have millions of subscribers who respect your photography and your concern about safeguarding the habitat
Thank you. 🙌🏼
I really enjoyed this what an amazing opportunity you have with fantastic wildlife. Very good job skillfully done photos and video to be proud of.
Thank you, my friend. 😃
didnt felt of getting bored throughout the video ...i watch whole video with breeze...keep it up
Mesmerising voice. Magic
Excellent. Please continue your journey.
My goooddddnesssss... why
why are you underrated on TH-cam
Nicely done video.. Enjoyed your experience and the shots.. thank you for bringing out the ruthless side; it only gets worse... it is time that we align to the ethics of birding and bird photography
Thank you.
Amazing.....beautiful cinematography, narration and picturization ❤️ and this Bird
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hatsoff to your hardwork
Thanks, man. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Kenneth love the sincerity you have for these animals
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Beautiful!
Thanks, Arty. 😃🤙🏼
Amazing video of the Amur Falcon, excellent work.
Thank you, my friend! 😃🙌🏼
Great video sir 👌
Nice way of explaining the story of yours and the falcon ❣️❣️
Thank you, budd. 🙌🏼
Great video! I just found your channel in the suggested feed. New fan! Thanks for sharing.
Woohoo! 😃🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Fantastic video. The more I hear about and see wildlife from India really makes me want to visit there.
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This is truely Awesome ....❤️👍
Thank you, Yohan. 😃🙌🏼
It excited me to visit India once again, specifically this region
Very cool video
Wao, amazing photos!
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Love to see this video
Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your experience.
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