WHY I SPEND SO MUCH TIME PHOTOGRAPHING ONE SPECIES | Bird photography

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  • @mikecrowley6485
    @mikecrowley6485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    A nice Relaxing video Trond. Great Footage and Photos. The only fault I have, is that it's not an hour longer. 👍🏻

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really awesome comment! Thank you so much!

    • @mikecrowley6485
      @mikecrowley6485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@trondwestbyYour Very Welcome Trond. When you start hitting the 80,000 ++++ subscribers. Just keep making your videos in the same manner that you have done, for all of your previous videos to date. And there is no limit to where your channel can go. 👍🏼

  • @bennybarkataki1857
    @bennybarkataki1857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing Trond. Grebes have always intrigued me. And, you have beautifully demonstrated what it takes- resilience, patience and time to photograph great images of birds. Thank you

  • @bryanthornton6787
    @bryanthornton6787 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm jealous... You're photos are always so clean and sharp!!! Great video.

  • @EspenHelland
    @EspenHelland 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning photos and footage Trond! Love to hear that dedication to spending more time with one species to photograph it in depth. Definitely, something I want to do more of over the coming years :)

  • @brianchandler1365
    @brianchandler1365 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful video Trond, I always look forward to your films. Thanks for sharing

  • @HelenaMikas
    @HelenaMikas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing .I do the same with various birds because knowing how they socialise is an eye opener .Someone said why did I not go to hot countries where there are exotic species .All birds are exotic and there is so much here in Europe ...The Grebe is fabulous to watch and what parenting skills .Thanks Trond :) 👍

  • @anniecrooney9640
    @anniecrooney9640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The birds are gorgeous;your photos of them are stunning,and your enthusiasm is very contagious. Thank you!

  • @koolkutz7
    @koolkutz7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Trond. I managed to film the GC Grebes with their 'humbugs' (babies) this year which was pleasing. I have seen Little Grebes but not the horned variety, very vivid colours!

  • @clivewelch1025
    @clivewelch1025 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Trond wow what a beautiful video what can I say your videos and image's are second to none just awesome I am mesmerized when looking at your images.Until next time take care my friend.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you a thousand times Clive! I so appreciate your support!

  • @michaellyons5208
    @michaellyons5208 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your captures and video are exceptional. And it is good to see how much you truly love what you do. Here's to many more years of it for you.

  • @Gillesgip
    @Gillesgip 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grebes are my favorite. Seen Horned and Pied Billed up Northern Ontario, Canada. Thank you for sharing

  • @jamesorr7706
    @jamesorr7706 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Crested grebes are fantastic, but those horned grebes are something else. Great photos and videos Trond!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was so great to get the chance to photograph the horned grebe. Thank you so much James!

  • @tobiasyoder
    @tobiasyoder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    every shot is so pristine and clean. Really excellent.

  • @erikwestby9347
    @erikwestby9347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Magic

  • @PedroPerez80927
    @PedroPerez80927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great pictures 👌👌👌

  • @andrewwilson3145
    @andrewwilson3145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    quality video as always Trond one of the finest channels on youtube keep them coming

  • @pulletikurtikrishnamohan1531
    @pulletikurtikrishnamohan1531 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trond you are one of the best wildlife photographer

  • @ThePepperdawg
    @ThePepperdawg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and patience. Your videos are extremely enjoyable and your photography is excellent.

  • @philipwatson2443
    @philipwatson2443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some beautiful shots there Trond.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Philip!

  • @fusion-music
    @fusion-music 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic and calming too.

  • @kimmadsen8175
    @kimmadsen8175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Trond, ya, I believe at this moment, you are up there with the best/finest of wildlife photographers. I say this simply because “you are ”
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    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      wow...I feel really humble by your kind feedback. Thank you so much Kim!

  • @pierrelouisalexandrebourge5009
    @pierrelouisalexandrebourge5009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    J'aime beaucoup ta vidéo sur les grèbes et ton enthousiasme pour en parler! Merci

  • @dominiqueleblanc2193
    @dominiqueleblanc2193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story and even greater pictures. So nice to see your videos. These birds are so beautiful!

  • @minisla
    @minisla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful birds

  • @debbiewitt7028
    @debbiewitt7028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You so much Trond I always find your videos so calming, your photos are outstanding thanks for sharing.

  • @robertlawrence7958
    @robertlawrence7958 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An excellent set of images again Trond. I particularly liked the two "warm" shots of the pair of GCGrebes, beautiful light on those combined with great poses.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Robert!

  • @johnnelson2618
    @johnnelson2618 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trond thank you so much for sharing your passion for birds. I love Grebes and here in New Zealand they can be found in South Island lakes also the Dabchick a much smaller Grebe . My great grandfather comes from the Stavanger area which gives me an xtra interest in following your vlog. Looking forward to your next.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Thats so cool with your grandfather :)

  • @photobrit5660
    @photobrit5660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video Trond!!I could have watched this all day long but then I don't get out shooting!
    thanks for all your hard work and patience, you inspire me to work harder..Cheers......Chris
    🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      wow....so encouraging to read. Thank you so much Chris!

  • @jfphotography69
    @jfphotography69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work Trond, for me being out in nature is what it's all about.

  • @hayfield43
    @hayfield43 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your great passion for what you do is what makes your videos so special. Amazing stuff, Trond.

  • @anderolaizola1069
    @anderolaizola1069 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Trond! fantastic pictures!

  • @seantomlinson3320
    @seantomlinson3320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great photos of spectacular birds. Nicely done Trond.

  • @JeffandLeslie
    @JeffandLeslie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trond, I learned something new in your video today. I had no idea horned grebes also lived in Norway. We have them here in the US. They migrate through my area every spring and fall. Beautiful birds and great video.

  • @VABrowneMDPhD
    @VABrowneMDPhD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic images! thank you for emphasizing how important patience is in wildlife photography.

  • @wesdonze2014
    @wesdonze2014 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great to see the Horned Grebe which I know as the Slavonian Grebe as well. They do not visit where i live fery often just sometimes in winter and not then in breeding plumage

  • @lortopalt
    @lortopalt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mycket trivsam video, och fantastiskt härliga bilder, bra jobbat! 👏

  • @stevenhoward3238
    @stevenhoward3238 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, love the video and your photos, your enthusiasm and your commitment, you deserve your success,

  • @stevemartin2953
    @stevemartin2953 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Unbelievable captures 😮🙌🙌🙌

  • @karleveratt4988
    @karleveratt4988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your content just gets better and better Trond, so inspiring. I will be up myself at 4am tomorrow to, hopefully capture Kingfishers. If they are half as good as your pictures I will be a happy man. Keep up the good work.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Karl! Best of luck with the kingfisher :)

  • @greggorter
    @greggorter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m really enjoying your videos Trond, these are wonderful. Always look forward to watching them. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺!!!

  • @j30roth
    @j30roth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Were always looking for the perfect shot Trond, I spend hours with little owls, not just for photos but because it's out in the middle of nowhere and very peaceful.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes indeed. Nothing is better than enjoying the peace in the middle of nowhere :)

  • @paullee2561
    @paullee2561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am lucky to have stumbled upon your beautiful video Trond. It is inspiring to see such good work but it is more inspiring to see someones enthusiasm and dedication such as yours. I wish I had taken up wildlife photography 40 years ago. I have subscribed to your channel and intend to find everything you have uploaded and certainly your future work. Keep it up! And as Mike Crowley stated, it should have been an hour longer! Cheers!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your kind compliment. Really encouraging to read. Good to have you on board

  • @UweMendetzkiFotoundFilm
    @UweMendetzkiFotoundFilm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic Video, great Pictures. BR Uwe

  • @stevstephan
    @stevstephan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your videos/content are really good thanks for putting all the time and effort into making these, Love watching these

  • @jurgenlange9024
    @jurgenlange9024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful photos/videos Trond. Very best. (Einfach genial)

  • @trentru
    @trentru 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci pour ce beau partage

  • @marcelzwart3527
    @marcelzwart3527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a very nice video, it's so relaxing to watch. The photo's are, as always, beautiful. They show that you have spent a lot of time and attention for it.

  • @ivanlikar5146
    @ivanlikar5146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trond greetings from Slovenija. I admire your passion and that kindnes and simplicity that you have. Your photos are inspiring to me. Thank you! This kind of work take a lot of time and dedication.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ivan! Thank you so much for your kind compliment and great support! Means a lot!

  • @sathyavaradharajan100
    @sathyavaradharajan100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi sir its really so nice and you got a good photos for the dedicated time really great

  • @sbphotography3751
    @sbphotography3751 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely images - great vid - good music selection - thanks for sharing.

  • @debzyjg
    @debzyjg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed watching that video! Some fantastic shots you’ve captured!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am so so glad you did enjoy it. Thank you so much for your support and kind compliment.

    • @debzyjg
      @debzyjg 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trond Westby I always enjoy your videos! I find them really inspiring and I really love your photography style. I’ve picked up some great tips from watching your videos!

  • @juanarroyo5324
    @juanarroyo5324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    stunning work n well worth the wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @johngunning2123
    @johngunning2123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspiring video Trond! Keep them coming.

  • @MarkKellyPhotographyUK
    @MarkKellyPhotographyUK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful images, thank you for sharing 👍👏👏

  • @stans6582
    @stans6582 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work..........Well done.....thanks Trond

  • @gadgetgazphoto
    @gadgetgazphoto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video again Trond, love your grebe photos, thank you.

  • @quarkyman1
    @quarkyman1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful Trond, seriously good I could watch this for hours. 👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your awesome compliment! :) 🙏

  • @ozmid40scouple
    @ozmid40scouple 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also use a D500 and have used a 200-500 and now the 500PF, shooting in 4K with a Nikon 2x TC (version2) and that gives me a total of 1950mm (35mm equivalent) I then down sample to 1080P, takes beautiful video.......Lots of bird photography is very long range here in Australia, especially nesting Birds of Prey.....

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Wish your photography the best!

  • @lamant77
    @lamant77 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing video, really inspiring. Thanks for sharing your experience ;)

  • @GingerPhotographer
    @GingerPhotographer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful footage / images! Patience is key!!

  • @janm2473
    @janm2473 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exquisite photographs, Trond. Thank you.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your kind compliment.

  • @MannyG32968
    @MannyG32968 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing work and photos!

  • @TheWasatchGearReview
    @TheWasatchGearReview 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful photo's and video Trond! Thanks!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @martneervoort1442
    @martneervoort1442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Trond, again a very nice video and very beautiful photo`s of de FUUT. Is dutch name of the grebe. Wonderful.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mart! Thank you so much! What a cool name you have for the grebe :)

  • @DaniTurPhoto
    @DaniTurPhoto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great stuff 😜
    And as i told you many times before, very inspiring and fun to watch...photos are great 😎

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Dani!

  • @PapaVeedy
    @PapaVeedy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a great presentation that it brought tears to my eye. Fantastic work Trond!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      wow....what an awesome feedback. So encouraging. Thank you so much!

  • @mengjur4639
    @mengjur4639 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this is stunning!

  • @juhanyman1802
    @juhanyman1802 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work Trond! Loved every minute of this video. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. Please, keep up the good work - looking forward to your future videos!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Juha! Very encouraging compliment.

  • @patrykmarciniak8451
    @patrykmarciniak8451 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. Greetings from Poland Trond ! :) In Poland we call these birds: perkoz dwuczuby, zausznik and perkozek :).

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Patryk!

  • @StephenJStephen_Photography
    @StephenJStephen_Photography 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful work Trond. I can relate to your patience and persistence in getting these videos and lovely photos. It took me many hours over two cold winters until I finally photographed a beautiful pair of red foxes together.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot! Its always nice when you finally got your opertunity to photograph a species that you have spend a lot of time with.

  • @costiniucmircea
    @costiniucmircea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful images !!!

  • @lars-goranabrahamsson9337
    @lars-goranabrahamsson9337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jorå awsome hörudu ☺

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris5771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I must admit I much prefer bird watching to bird spotting, I find it far more rewarding.
    I’m determined that next year I'll a get a GCG, the courting display is so gorgeous. Gosh the horned grebe is a stunning bird it definitely has the 'Wow!' Factor. A few years there was a pied billed grebe at Leighton Moss, I got a shot but it’s definitely filed under memory rather than print.
    As always thank you for a fantastic video, your images are absolutely gorgeous.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Mark! I love the grebes. They are so beautiful birds. :)

  • @stevestinnett6777
    @stevestinnett6777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent photos/videos. An amateur photographer like me could learn a lot from you. Thank you for your effort.

  • @sbrenden
    @sbrenden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastisk video :) Nydelige bilda, og skikkelig artig å se at hardt arbeid og mye tålmodighet gir så vanvittige bra resultat! Glede me allerede til neste video.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tusen hjertelig takk! Så kjekt at du likte den.

  • @DrSri-rv3qx
    @DrSri-rv3qx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, Amazing!!!!! I am very inspired by your patience!!!!!

  • @PUTDEVICE
    @PUTDEVICE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Think Horndykker / Svarthakedopping is one of the finest. Live in a small town on the shores of the Baltic Sea, and it takes me 5-10 min by car to the nesting site. 5-6 pairs of Horndykker and 8-10 pairs of Toppdykker / skäggdopping.

  • @clivejepsen4078
    @clivejepsen4078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect, you have a great attitude to wildlife. Wonderful video . Thank you.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Clive!

  • @jameshopkinson4056
    @jameshopkinson4056 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb

  • @uaebifvideo5472
    @uaebifvideo5472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb work!!one of the best clips and images!!👍👍👍

  • @petrvokurek2286
    @petrvokurek2286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trond, I haven´t even seen the video and I must say you´re so good at this! You always manage to produce excellent photos and a footage to go along. Really good stuff!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! :)

  • @MrCopper4
    @MrCopper4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice shots indeed.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Scott!

  • @JohnFormstone
    @JohnFormstone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb, as always beautifully done. Your images are wonderful, as well as your camerawork. 👍

  • @thisisme1999
    @thisisme1999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed your video and I respect your birding philosophy, it makes a lot of sense to me and perhaps that is a path I will consider also.

  • @vladepast4936
    @vladepast4936 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good job buddy! I know the feeling when you get a shot you want....

  • @CJamesPhoto
    @CJamesPhoto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a magnificent journey, love how much work you put into it.
    And i like the fact that you dont make it flattering but show us what is real, there are so many who think they can go once and get it.
    Loved the footage and photos, thanks for sharing man 😀🙌

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Cliff! Its really good to together with a species over time. You learn so much :)

  • @kevins8575
    @kevins8575 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I like your enthusiasm

  • @perjensen6396
    @perjensen6396 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a great video and beautiful photos, it is so inspired to see your videos for me because I am still new in wild live photography and I haven't found out yet what I am going for, but right now I am using time on macro, e.g. butterflies, insects etc. And as always, keep up the good work 🙂

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Per! Macro is really fun too. Hope to do it again myself soon.

  • @emilpoulsennatur
    @emilpoulsennatur 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely video. I love those beautiful birds. In danish they are called Lappedykkere

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Yes they are indeed beautiful and so awesome to photograph. Thank you so much for the support Emil :)

  • @thomasmuller2339
    @thomasmuller2339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trond... very nice!!! Greetings from Germany

  • @RylansAmazingPhotography
    @RylansAmazingPhotography 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bet this will be great trond keep up the great work!!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! :)

  • @adrianmoore8200
    @adrianmoore8200 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a nice video

  • @ВиталийКаленик-б2у
    @ВиталийКаленик-б2у 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job

  • @MJSPhotographyUK
    @MJSPhotographyUK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Trond it took me three years to get them with the weed thank you for sharing.

  • @gremlins71
    @gremlins71 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi Trond, excellent video. thanks for sharing. I would like to know where did you purchase your hide tentcamouflage (lying on your stomach) with the leg extenssion.?? let me know if you don't mind. More videos to come. Ward regards from your fan here in france!!!

  • @lisamarie7527
    @lisamarie7527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video Trond! Beautifully done! Hello from 🇨🇦

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Lisa!

  • @manukadakkodamphotography2599
    @manukadakkodamphotography2599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hai Bro super....

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much :)

  • @danielnestorio
    @danielnestorio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fenomenal! I’m more underwater and aquarium, when the see is rough Ill do birds specially here in Florida. If you ever come to Florida let me know! I also have a D500 I was looking at a NIKKOR vr 200-500 what you think of this lens?

    • @nickreid5939
      @nickreid5939 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A Prime lens is always sharper..better....

  • @raynaeyaert
    @raynaeyaert 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you tell me which of your cameras tou are using to film your video? Thanks so much! Love your work!

  • @aladinabdi6986
    @aladinabdi6986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello 🤗 im an Algerian beginner photographer,i've the same camera nikon d500😍 and i love it cuz ur work looks awesome with such camera. (wanna ask you about the name of your watermark font 😊) ihope u reply . I adore your channel 😍 keep up🙌

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Thank you so much for writing to me all these kind words. Really appreciate it. It does not say the name of the font. Only says "taken by vultures alternativ" So I am not sure.