WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY in Yellowstone and Grand Teton - Grizzly really close - Nikon Z9 Settings
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What did you see when you visited the Grand Teton and Yellowstone NP??
It was just a first time visit. Yellowstone was so vast that I had a hard time getting my head around it. If I were to revisit I think I would spend all my time in the Tetons. I really left feeling I missed so much there. It was more of a passing through place for us going to and from Yellowstone. We just didn’t know……
Also to note… I was not into photography at the time. A whole different perspective now!
Did you see any beavers and black bears? oh and wolves?
Matt, I have fallen in love with GTNP. I've been through there several times with only momentarily stopping to oooh and awwwww! Last Oct, I was in Albuquerque shooting the International Balloon Fiesta (bucket list if you've net been there) and stopped in GTNP for several days to shoot wildlife, landscapes, and fall colors on the way home.
I got to see and shoot the same bear, 1063, as close as she was to you one afternoon and again the following morning but nowhere near the jam of cars. She is truly a beautiful girl. I also got to shoot a cinnamon brown bear and her cub on the pond trail off Moose Wilson Road. I was walking down the trail with a Canadian fellow who was telling me about he and his girlfriend watching a wolf pack take down a buffalo in Yellowstone. As we were chatting, Momma Bear and her cub pop up from the creek below and were about 30 feet from us. We stopped, she stopped, and we had a momentary stare down. She and her cub were there for the berries, ignored us, and proceeded to the trees just in front of us. They also ignored the small crowd which gathered over time and feasted in the huckleberries that were abundant. Momma bear then crossed the trail in front of us and went to a power pole, stood up on her hind legs, and proceeded to put o a show of backscratching like you would see on the movie, "Jungle Book." It was fabulous. Then on the way back across the path, she showed us that bears really do poop in the woods. I also saw a large bull moose off in the distance down the same road on a previous day although too far for quality photos, but I snapped a few none the less.
This year I returned to Albuquerque for the balloon fiesta and again stopped in GTNP for a few days. Saw 1063 one day, but she was off in the distance on the highway to Yellowstone. The dirt road was closed due to volumes automobiles traveling down the road causing a disturbance in the Force (Star Wars humor). She was really too far to shoot well, and the Rangers were out in force along the road setting boundary's for all. I did see an abundance of elk in the fields near Jackson Lake dam early several mornings. Same foggy conditions as you had at Oxbow Bend, but it adds some mystery to the shots and glow from the sunrise. Damn cold too! Buffalo were abundant on the main highway too.
Love your work. Appreciate you sharing. I live on Whidbey and hope to cross trails with you some day as we're not that far apart. Keep up the good work! We'll be watching!!!
I did not see any beavers but a lot of beaver lodges and dams. We did see black bears but they were too far away to photograph. I might have some video on one in a future episode. @@noneedtochange9413
Great video. That was Grizzly 1063. She is the daughter of "Blondie" Along with her mother she is the best looking bear in the park. I loved that you saw the Pronghorn herd too. They had a rough winter and their numbers got hit hard so it was nice to see that footage of a big herd.
Ahh yes 1063. Did I mention Blondie's daughter in the video?....I must have cut that out. Probably didn't want to make a mistake. I said bear 1096, is that one in the park too? 399 was also around with her cubs during our time there but I didn't see her. 1063 is a beautiful bear, everyone was so excited to see her.
Thats for sharing regarding 1063 and the Pronghorn herd, I didn't know it was a rough winter. And thanks for watching! Cheers
B/W of the horses!
Personal favourite of mine and my wife, thank you!
Black and White by a mile. Ansel Adams vibes for sure.
Great compliment! Love that Ansel Adams
Love the black and white photos!
YES! Another win for the B&W, thanks
B&W, no question.
We think alike :)
Color for all! Great shots!!
A vote for color, very nice! Thanks for the feedback.
B&W !!!!
Awesome, thank you, another for B&W
This episod was a bit chaotic but i like it. I love that your having youre kid and wife whit you ❤
bmBeautiful photos of the grizzly. They are such wonderful animals. I photographed and filmed them in Canada. It was an unforgettable experience and a privilege. People simply need to be more respectful when dealing with wild animals. many get too close. Always have a lot of fun taking photos and take care of yourself 😊
Love the black and white on the end photos. There’s just something about it that’s hard to explain.
Hi there, loved the video. One tip we use here when shooting from our car is to get a pool noodle and cut to length that it can sit on the car window rolled down . The noodle gets slit along its length so it slides into the glass and becomes a camera rest. No bears here in Australia but great for kangaroos and emus and other wildlife.
This s what YouToubers`videos (widlife, landscape) should look like. Perfect!
Wow, what a comment! I hope I can keep the good times rolling with this content. I'm always keen to learn more and grow in my craft so hopefully I will improve. Thank you for all the compliments and for watching, I greatly appreciate it! Cheers
At time 29:57. I’m the blue runner on the right. Your video looked very familiar! She got within 20 ft of me.
Incredible footage of the eagle and osprey,
Thank you! It was a great moment
I dont subscribe to much channel, but when I saw this video I wish to subscribe here, and when I click I saw I am already subscribed 😄
Great video and that camera is in my wish list
What a great comment to get! So wait... does that mean you unsubscribed because you were subscribed, and then you hit the subscribe button again, which ultimately unsubscribed you?...If only I could take the double subscribe as a SUPER Subscribe interest boosting my channel. I'll have a chat with team TH-cam about this one.
Love the black and white versions.
Great feedback thank you! B&W seem more popular and I agree :)
B&W all day long those shades are amazing!!!
🙌😄 yes! Glad to see we think the same.
This is the first video of yours I've seen and wow it's like a TV show! bravo
It's all downhill after this one 😂. Great compliment thank you very much!
Never ceases to amaze me, how oblivious crowds become during a wildlife sighting.
hahaha so true
On top of the Jeep was a favorite of Ansel Adams when in the Seirras. Great video Matt! Tetons always look great in B/W.
Thanks a lot! Ansel Adams had a keen eye for capturing the beauty of the Sierras, and I appreciate the comparison. I just looked up some photos of him on his vehicle, haha what a guy! The Tetons do have a timeless charm in black and white. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I liked the b&w photos. We have been out there the last 3 years. You were very lucky to get the bear photos and they were awesome. Thanks for sharing
Wow! I am going to recommend your Your Tube channel to family and friends.
You are the best!! Thank you.
I think that going to Black & White for those last few, mid day, landscape photos makes sense.
Thank you. I liked all your photos. 🥳👍
You are the best thank you! Cheers
Great video, Matt. I prefer the colour photos at the end.
Thank you and great feed back! Cheers
Like the color shots much better than beach & white ones
Oh nice, another vote for color. thanks for the feedback.
Black and white. Grizzly is beautiful! Too bad you couldn't get the epic mountains behind the grizzly
Totally. I’ve seen other photographs where the mountains were in the background. Not 100% if that was in the Teton NP but the images looked beautiful
B&W all the way! Terrific video.
Thank you! Another for the B&W. Cheers
I’m so jealous of your grizzly encounter!! Awesome images and video!!
I appreciate your enthusiasm! The grizzly encounter was a wonderful experience, and I'm glad you enjoyed the images and video. Nature has a way of providing breathtaking moments, and I feel fortunate to have captured and shared this one.
Black n White
Thanks for the vote! Cheers!
IMHO,Oxbow Bend is the premiere location in the park.
Most TH-cam photographers keep the locations to themselves so thanks for sharing the wealth,anyone who has spent some time there pretty much recognizes the location.
The serious photographers understand the rules with regard to keeping your distance,the selfie group ruins it for others.
Very excited to subscribe to your You Tube Channel. I admire your photography and I am so excited to follow your travels and enjoy your excellent skill at photography and also videoography.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing to my TH-cam channel! I hope you enjoy the upcoming content, and I appreciate your support as I share my photography and videography journeys. Thanks again, cheers
Great Shot's
Thank you! Cheers
Fantastic images and video! The landscape images are equally stunning in color and black-and-white. Fantastic wildlife images! The best part of this is that you get to do this with your wife and daughter! That is so meaningful and special!
Very nice Matt. Love the f-mount lenses.
Thank you. Me too! Thanks for watching, cheers
Stunning as always - BLK N WHT for me.
Thank you sir! You and I think alike 👍🙂! Cheers
Good video bro.
Very interesting and beautiful animals.👍
Thank you! I appreciate it.
@@MattShannonPhoto To you for your good content😀👍
Fabulous photos again. But gotta say, all those other people would take the edge off for me 🤦🏻♂️
What an awesome experience!. Great images
Thank you 🙂!
It was nice meeting you, your wife and little one when you were there in tetons. I was the guy with the crazy Outback wilderness. We were looking for 1063 at the trash dump, glad you made it home safe!
Hi Aaron, yes I remember you and your dog! I was also quite impressed by your vehicle setup. From what I remember you and a few others took off to another location later this evening. Are you back to filming/photographing ski/snowboard/snowmobile pics? I think that is what you mentioned you did during the winter at a slope? You and the rest of the photo gang we met were so nice and a pleasure to chill with during our time there. You shoot sony too correct? So light.....sigh
Great Video as always!!! Would love to see it in real life at some point. ☺Dan
Thank you! Maybe one day! Load up your truck and just drive. Don't look back, just see how far you can go on one tank, then two tanks....next thing you know, you are there. Easy right
The first and second in B/W on the mountains is the best . And i like the pics on the Grissly . But yes, I agree that some people sacrifice their lives to get a picture, then I think you have taken it a step too far. Unfortunately, it is the same problem here in Sweden that some people should go as close as possible to, for example, a bear. Now, our brown bears are quite small compared to a Grissly, but they are also very fast and it's not something you run away from.
AmAZING!!! The Grizzly footage and images are BEAUTIFUL!!! STUNNING animal…you captured it perfectly!
WOW! What a spectacular video! It was wonderful from start to finish! Thanks for taking me along! PS. I prefer the color shots!
Always a great content.
Thank you very much for watching and the kind words! Cheers
Absolutely love this channel! Great video! I hope to shoot photos with you someday!
Huge thank you! I appreciate your time watching and dropping a line! Perhaps We'll shoot together soon. cheers
Wonderfully presented Matt. I love the B&W of the fence/horses/Mtns...classic Teton look. Great blend of family time and work, happy holidays.
Thank you very much! Balancing family time and work is indeed a juggling act but everyone has been super nice and engaging. I'm glad you loved the black and white shots! I was inspired by Ansel Adams. Thanks again for watching and happy holidays too!
Great video! As for black and white or color, both looks great. But since you ask, black and white...
Wow, what a place. I will visit one day
You definitely should, it is beautiful!
Very nice Matt, really enjoyed that. You sure lucked out with the lighting on the grizzly.
Thank you. Totally! It came together nicely. One request I tried sending to the grizzly telepathically was to stand up and look around lol.
definitively black & white
Thanks for the feedback. Another ✅ for B&W
Another wonderful presentation, well done! Gorgeous grizzly photos as well as the last three B&W shots, the first one of the horses being my favorite. Have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for New Year!
Cheers.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm delighted you enjoyed the presentation and the photos, especially the grizzlies and the B&W shots. The first one with the horses is a personal favourite too. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and all the best for the New Year! Cheers! 🎄🎉
Start to finish an amazing photo (and family) adventure. The bear shots are over the top impressive. And....monochrome always wins with me. Merry Christmas 🎄!
Thank you sir, it was a long episode but I saw so much that day that I had to put it all in. Glad it worked out well and you enjoyed it start to finish! I hope your holiday is merry and bright! Cheers
Another classic video Matt. Hope you and your family enjoy the holidays.
Thank you, and same to you! Cheers
Just caught something that struck me as funny. The picture with the prong horns and the Tetons in the background, you put in a shutter click in the audio. Just after that the EXIF came up showing a Z9 which doesn't have a shutter. BTW, nice shot.
Thank you for sharing this video! I'd love to visit Yellowstone someday with my camera. So much scenery and wildlife - would you recommend 1 week or 2? I'd be coming from England so maybe 2 weeks would be better!
Great Video! I go to YNP and GTNP at least once a year. Absolutely love it! I was there in October and saw 8 Grizzlies total! So much fun!
8! Wowzas, I gotta go with you next time haha. Thanks for watching and the kind words! Cheers
love the shutter sound you use in the videos, ironic the Z9 is silent!!
I have the shutter sound turned on my Z9. I turned down the shutter sound so only I can hear it but I like knowing when I take a picture. It’s nice that the Z9 has that feature
Shout out to Ranger Joe dealing with the bear chaos. Magnificent shots of the area and the grizzly. Even more special, you get to share the experience with your family! May I ask what laptop to you use for your work?
Amazing how much you can see in the NP
It's endless! A lot of people too at times. I wish I knew the area better to venture off into the wilderness more. Perhaps in the future.
amazing work!!!
I have just acquired an old Canon Mk 2 and getting back into photography after 30 years.
Thank you for the kind words!
Welcome back to photography after 30 years! Amazing work acquiring an old Canon Mk 2- Where or what will you capture first? Happy shooting on your rediscovered creative journey!
I love aviation, I’m in inspection and hope to retire soon and enjoy photography more. I really like it when you post your exposure information.
Great video thanks for sharing your experience. I was there in September and got to see this bear briefly but didn’t get great images so thanks for the video and great photos. A truly epic place and can’t wait to return. Looking forward to watching more of your channel.
Great video, you do such a fantastic job. I would be interested on how you set up the video on the z9, and process the footage. Might make an interesting TH-cam video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you and great feedback. I took your advice as well as advice from other comments regarding video settings and added it on my latest Short-eared Owl video. It's hard to touch on all topics so I'll probably touch on it again in a future episode. Thanks again for the suggestion.
@@MattShannonPhoto thanks for adding your video settings, it’s greatly appreciated, I also shoot the z9 and just learning how to fully utilize its possibilities.
Great job as always Matt but because i like you first as a person and 2nd as a wildlife photographer i am going to give you a special tip because you asked for it try to leave the photo in color from the middle and below and black and white from above and then go to the grassland and make it maybe a little more yellow, not too much if you understand me.By the way i am very far from you as a subsriber of yours. Guess where? We have very beautiful islands to help you. The first letter is G
Awesome video like always Matt, thanks for sharing so many beautiful pictures and places. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🎉🎅
I appreciate all the support and comments my friend! Thank you and you too 🎄⭐️🥳🎉
Great job as always Matt, love our parks and the animals that call them home. I do have concerns that we’re loving them to death though. Love the shots and I’m always a sucker for a great black and white. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Thank you very much! I feel the same concerns not just in the US but also here in Canada. The Canadian Rockies were flooded with people too. I'm glad you enjoyed the shots, especially the black and white ones. Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday season! 🎄
I was in Yellowstone and Grand Teton this past September. Saw elk, pronghorn, bison, moose and some black bears. Also spent a lot of time at Mormon Row waiting for the light to be right and the fog to clear! I see you stopped at the horse ranch by 191 as well. Love that one paint horse. What I want to know (as we didn't see any grizzlies) is what area did you see the grizzlies in and how did you "hear about" where to go when she was sighted? Now you have me wanting to go back and edit some landscapes in black and white :)
What are those fingerless mittens you were wearing at the beginning of the video? Always looking for new gloves when out shooting. Also do you switch between video and stills while shooting the grizzly or are they stills from the video? Just found your site so subscribing.
Damn man great video. My main question is how you’re managing to do these trips with a baby!! 🤣 I’m so jealous haha. I can’t imagine going to these parks with my 2 year old. Between the long drive and managing his sleep times it seems I’m possible to me haha how do you do it?? 😄
Thank you! I can see why you would say that 😂.
The video makes it look easy, but for every smooth day of shooting where the baby is having fun, poops are good, and naps are long, there are 5 days of baby duty where you have to leave the wildlife or give up a sunset shoot to focus on the family. Luckily our kid is on a good schedule and our jeep is set up for maximum nap time comfort. He is only 10 months during the time of this video, a 2 year old is a whole other ball game 😅. My wife or I will take him in the backpack too and he loves it. He is still pretty light so trekking isn’t too bad. He’s also at the age where a bottle and twist lid can keep him entertained for a while if it is new to him. We switch up and hid toys so he doesn’t get too bored. It is a lot of work though but this isn’t our first trip together and we made improvements over the summer and every kid is different. If we have another kid, it might be a different story.
@@MattShannonPhoto man would love a video on this topic alone! Thanks for the insight. 😅🙏
I will add it to my list of topics to chat about. Our lifestyle will always be changing as our kid grows and especially if more are added to the bunch @@luisedtr07
Black & White versions
Hi Matt
Which Camera do you use
Primary is the Nikon Z9 for shooting and video and a Sony A7c for video and some wide angle shots. How about yourself?
Is the grizzly required to stay 300 feet from people? (Putting the shoe on the other paw.) Or, the people must stay away from the grizzly?
😂 wouldn't that be something for the rangers to have a pep talk with the grizzly, informing them of their responsibilities to stay away from the people. Sadly the responsibility is on the people and not everyone can fellow the rules. It's crucial to give wildlife their space to reduce stress and avoid potential conflicts. So, in this case, it's the people who must stay away from the grizzly to promote a harmonious coexistence in their natural habitat.
Bears forget. @@MattShannonPhoto
Monochrome
Thank you!
Matt, awesome video, thank you so much on sharing it. I love the fact that you can do what you do while your family gets to participate. I will be visiting Yellowstone for the first time in January and am a Z9 shooter. I will be doing mostly stills. I have two questions: I have two batteries, do you think two will last one full day? And, do you have a video on helping me start to take video on the Z9? I am yet to shoot video on it. Thanks and keep the great work coming!
Thank you for the kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the video. Yellowstone in January sounds like an exciting adventure.
Regarding your questions, having two batteries for a full day of shooting should generally be sufficient, especially if you're primarily doing stills. However, it's always a good idea to bring an extra, just in case if you are going in January. Cold weather can sometimes impact battery life, so keep them warm when not in use. I bought a great 3rd party battery for the Nikon....I think it was $80 Canadian, and it works great! I've never gone through two batteries in a single day, not sure if that helps in your decision.
I don't have a video YET on shooting video on the Z9. I need to put one together. You are not the only one who has requested/asked that. Thank you for your questions and feedback!
@@MattShannonPhoto Thank you Matt for your thoughts!
Hi matt. God made it all in colour. Not bw.
Your lucky that you did not smell like salmon.
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