SIX FUNDAMENTAL steps to take HIGH QUALITY bird photographs.
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- I share the 6 steps I take when photographing birds. These 6 steps cover the fundamentals of Bird Photography and will help anyone to take fantastic images.
I use numerous example images from my collection and talk through each step in detail. Below are the timestamps to each step.
I really hope you found this video useful, if you have any questions please leave them below. Cheers, Duade
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:35 - Step 1: Location
2:56 - Step 2: Light
6:16 - Step 3: Exposure, Sharpness, Image Quality
9:55 - Step 4: Background & Composition
13:40 - Step 5: Eye Contact, Eye Level, Pose
16:55 - Step 6: Impact, Story, Appeal & Uniqueness
20:40 - Recap & Conclusion
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Duade is now my absolute favourite bird photography video creator. There’s too many others out there with huge egos and too much equipment for their own good lol. Duade is the real deal and an awesome humble dude .
You are too kind, I think there are many wonderful Photographers and TH-camrs out there and the more that contribute the better it is for the community. Thanks again, Cheers, Duade
The birds feeding and walking towards each other is a wonderful picture, just perfectly explains what makes a bird picture stand out from just regular good quality pictures.
Thanks, yes, that is one of my all-time favourite photos, Cheers, Duade
Yep, that last one touches my heart! You are an amazing teacher and photographer! After 50 years of loving photography, 15 of which I spent photographing seniors, I had lost the joy. Now, after discovering you, the Joy is back, I love it again, and I can’t wait to get out there every day. I just bought a Canon R7 to get myself a little more updated and I’m beginning to follow your steps thanks Duane for a new lease on my photographic life.. at age 72!
G'day Donna, what a heartwarming comment, I am so happy you have found the joy again. For me enjoying the process of getting out in nature and the possibility of seeing and photographing nature is what keeps me coming back. Have fun out there, Cheers, Duade 👍
Great tutorial Duade! We live in Minnesota and spring is one of my favorite seasons for bird photography. Getting eye level is such a great tip! Keep up the great work!
G'day Jerry, yes spring is a wonderful time of year for birds. It's Autumn down here so I have to get through winter before it starts warming up a bit. Cheers, Duade👍
Could you leave your settings on the screen just for a little bit longer please.
G'day Greg, you make a good point and I have left the settings on longer in my latest video th-cam.com/video/Lhe-_A_HVns/w-d-xo.html Cheers, Duade👍
Hit pause.
I'll second that! I'm constantly hitting pause...or slide back and pause
Or you can play the video at slower speed
This is great, thanks for taking the time, Duade.
It's awesome to find a great Aussie channel too, I'm really just starting out in wildlife photography and based on the Northern Tablelands.
G'day Ash, thanks for the feedback, I have a bit more time due to Covid, so I'm using it to make some videos. Great to hear you are getting into wildlife photography. I'm sure you have lots of birds around your way. Cheers, Duade 👍
Another great video Duade and your tips are so true.
Thanks Tony, hopefully some people find the tips useful. Cheers, Duade
Great video, thank you! Loved that last image with the reflections!
Hi Kalen, glad you liked it, yes that is a favourite image of mine. Cheers, Duade 👍
This is really great content! I look forward to seeing more from you in the future.
G'day AJ, thanks for the comment, Cheers, Duade 👍
Just came across this video though I've been following Duade for a while now. It's like going back in time in a time machine seeing a youthful Duade. As always, a great video to learn from :)
Hey Duade! Always fun to watch your videos, great tips and very cool still shots for sure. I'm already waiting for the next one! Ha.... Sayin' hey Greg
Thanks Wilson, glad you liked it. I best get busy :-)
Your photos including the ones with you at the camera really supported the tips you described. What a great video! Thanks for making it and sharing.
Hi Jer, thanks for the comment, I am glad you found it helpful 👍
One of the most intuitive and enjoyable bird videos I have watched. Thank you
G'day Harry, thank you for your comment, I'm happy you found it interesting. 👍
Loved the photo at the end of the two birds coming together and the reflection! A+
G'day Shannon, I'm glad you liked the photo, Cheers, Duade
Thank you for your clear outline, tips and examples of how to capture the Best moments of the avian world! Your photo of the two stilts feeding is exceptional- and I think its a clear winner as well!
G'day Laura, thank you for your comment, I am glad you enjoyed it. Yes the Stilt is one of my favourite shots. Cheers, Duade 👍
Thank you! Great job on this video, well done!! Subscribed! And yes, that Black Winged Stilt image is fantastic.....
Thanks Richard, I appreciate the comment. 👍
Beautiful images! Thank you for all the great information ... that last photo was brilliant👍
Thanks Kim, I’m glad you found it interesting.👍
I've seen all of these tips many times over, but of all the videos I've seen, this one is probably my favorite. The way the information is delivered and the examples used to demonstrate the tips is spot on.
and welcome to the channel, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Outstanding video, thanks a lot for making and posting this video Duade!
G'day Yashavant, my pleasure. Cheers, Duade
Thank you for this video ,I'm new to wildlife/bird photography and I'm definitely going to be taking these hints and tips to the field . Your photos are amazing and hopefully ill be as good one day thanks again buddy
G'day Will, thank you for your comment, great to hear you are getting into Wildlife Photography, it sure is fun but can be very challenging. Good luck and have fun. 👍
Great talk, great suggestions, and phenomenal images. Subscribed!
Thanks Mark, glad you found it useful. Thanks for the sub👍
Some of the best bird photographs I have ever seen. Well done!
G'day Scott, you are too kind, thank you for your comment. 👍
High quality content and some unique pointers! thank you for this great video. I cannot wait to get out and get shooting again with these new tricks!
I Geoffrey, I too look forward to getting out. Happy Birding, Cheers, Duade 👍
Fantastic video. Just the right amount of info and great use of samples. I subscribed.
Thanks Dave, I appreciate the feedback and subscription. Seems to be a good time to be watching TH-cam 👍
Thanks Duade for sharing your expertise! I'm always looking at ways to improve my wildlife photography and there is some fantastic tips in here.
G'day. thanks for the comment, im glad you found it helpful. Cheers, Duade
Great fundamentals, thank you! I have been looking up videos like yours about bird photography, and just started using a few of these methods (that you and others use) today, and it really helped! Looking forward to applying more of this advice in future outings. :D
Thanks Ruth, that is great to hear the video has helped. Good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade 👍
This was great! Very helpful. The examples really help with understanding :) thank you!!
G'day, thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you found it helpful, Cheers, Duade 👍
Love the guide, you earned a subscriber, it has a lot of great info for anyone, from beginner to intermediate to expert photographers. Totally enjoyed your view on bird photography :)
G'day Igor, thanks for the feedback and sub, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade 👍
Excellent thank you, the best advice I have ever seen, brilliant.
G'day Neil, thanks for the kind comment, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade👍
Your videos are excellent. Everything is explained so well you make complicated things a lot easier somehow. I love the additional material such as the examples that visually help get the points across. I only found your channel today and have already watched a few videos, it's addictive! Sent a donation to say thank you.
Good morning Caroline, it makes me happy to hear you are finding the videos helpful, thank you very much for the donation, I really appreciate it. Cheers, Duade
Another great video. You made it SO easy to understand what I have been lacking. Thanks, Duade!
Timmy, that is great to hear, Cheers, Duade
Thank you for this excellent video. I have been watching a lot of bird photography videos during this time of lock down and social distancing and this is one of the very best. You cover not just the technical aspects to create a B photo, but the creative aspects that make an A photo. I also like that you shared your early F and D photos and explained the principle that improved your technique to get to B shots in just 7 months.
G'day Art, thank you very much for the comment and sub. Bird photography is difficult but if you follow some of the steps I outlined you will see improvement in your photos for sure. I can imagine many of us are itching to get out and visit some of our local birding spots to take photos. Cheers, Duade
I agree - the shot of the two stilts is fantastic! Thank you for all the tips.
Hi Caroline, yes it's one of my favourite images. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great video! Perfect sunday morning watch, really well done.
Good morning Gautam, thank you for your lovely comment, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍
You did a super job describing your six points! Using before and after images was extremely helpful to in visualizing what you were saying. So many TH-camrs repeat themselves it makes it difficult to listen, but you did a super job! Will look forward to seeing more of your work.
G'day Maggie, thank you very much for your kind words, I'm glad you found it interesting and helpful. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great presentation, great advice and absolutely amazing images.
Thanks David, I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Duade 👍
Fabulous, Duade. Beautifully and clearly explained.
G'day Athena, thank you for the lovely comment. 👍
Brilliant advice, incredible images
Thanks Stephen, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Some great advice and spectacular photos. You have really inspired me. Thanks so much Duade. I have just subscribed to your channel.
G'day Pauline, thank you very much for your comment, I love your profile pic. Happy Birding, Cheers, Duade 👍
Excellent video, great shots and no ads to distract from the message. Always a pleasures to see a fellow twitcher out admiring the bush. Tough gig getting spectacular bird shots like yours. Great work.
G'day, thanks for the comment, brought a smile to my face 😀 Yes I am very grateful to live in this country with so many different birds and habitats. Let's hope future generations get to enjoy it too. Cheers, Duade 👍
Thanks for a great informative video Duade. The last one is probably the hardest and you just have to be in the right place at the right time. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Keith
G'day Keith, you are bang on, a lot of luck for sure. I think that is what keeps us coming back, there will always be different conditions, birds and behaviour to capture. Cheers, Duade👍
Terrific video, well done. Brilliant, practical, useful tips. Thank you. Oh, and great images, particularly the stilts.
Thanks Rylie, glad to hear you found it helpful 👍
Very good. Thank you.
Nice to see/hear someone on technique as opposed to equipment.
Keep up the excellent work.
G'day Mike, thanks for the comment, you are right, technique is very important for laying the foundations. 👍
I am very excited and happy how well you are at delivering the various tips. Truly positive and powerful.
Cheers
G'day Leslie, you are too kind, thank you. 👍
Absolutely magnificent last image of Stilts! Thanks for all the tips and examples! Really great video!
It is my pleasure, I am glad you enjoyed the video, Cheers, Duade
Fab stuff! Enjoyed that! The last stilt pic is a beaut! 😎
Thanks JP, yes that Stilt is one of my favourites for sure. Cheers, Duade
Great tips! Some I knew, some I didn't. I appreciated the video. Gives me new insight for future pictures but at the same time, didn't make me feel like a noob. haha! Cheers!
G'day Alain, thanks for the feedback and comment, I am still learning all the time and that is the purpose of this channel, I want to share as much as I can. Cheers, Duade
Fantastic video. Your 'A' image is phenomenal, what a pretty couple of birds.
It's great learning from your channel, I've been playing with camera for 20 years or longer and I'm only just starting to taking it seriously. You have a very good way of keeping things simple.
and welcome to the channel, I am happy you are finding the videos helpful. Good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade
I'm discovering you and your talent. Fantastic shots and very interesting and comprehensive tips. I suscribe right now!
G'day Eric, thanks for your nice comment.👍
Fantastically helpful and inspiring video, Duade. If feel my mind and camera are headed in the right direction after viewing this. Thank you for your way of presenting your valuable tips and experiences on becoming a better bird photographer! I look forward to each and every video you make.
G'day Tom, thanks for your kind comments, I appreciate it. Good luck on your birding journey. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the tips.
A picture worths a thousand words. You’ve explained it well by including relevant samples. Well done.
Photos are amazing too.
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Duade 👍
Excellent video. Great content, too the point, relaxed and informative delivery. I learned a lot.
G'day Michael, great to hear, thanks for the comment 👍
Awesome guide, amazing photos, thank you for sharing this I've learnt a lot.
Truly beatiful birds, your love for them really comes through in your images. Kind regards.
G'day Wolf, thank you for your lovely comment. I'm glad you learnt a lot. Cheers, Duade 👍
Essential birding advice ........... good job !!
G'day David, thanks for the comment. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great video, loved that you backed it up with so many examples, and put your own taste on the line.
Thanks Robert, glad you found it helpful. Cheers, Duade 👍
Enjoyed the tips thank you, my fav image was the seabirds offshore in black and white
G'day Michael, I'm glad you enjoyed it, yes I really enjoyed taking that shot. There are more from that trip here if you are interested. www.photos.duadepaton.com/Trips/Tasmania-Wild-Island-Workshop Cheers, Duade
Minus the first before birdshot, I think your before shots are really well done. All in focus and my eyes instantly went onto the birds themselves. You are very talented and I hope to be as good as you one day. I am just beginning and have a long way to go.
G'day Mazakie, thank you very much for your comment, it is great to hear you are getting into bird photography. It is a hard but very rewarding hobby. Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade. I agree that just being out here is a big part of the reward - a good image is the icing on the cake. Some great tips for improving overall quality of images.
G'day David, thanks for your comment, yes, I agree being out in nature is a very soothing and rewarding experience. Cheers, Duade
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, as a keen but new to bird photography each tip you provide is an invaluable tool to improve what knowledge I have and aspire to. Your photographs are excellent.
G'day Steven, thank you very much for your comment, I made this video to help others and it's great to know it is. Good luck on your birding journey 👍
I have never watched a TH-camr this long : you speaking lots of sense : thanks a lot
G'day Jonnah, thank you for the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Duade 👍
The two birds in the pond it absolutely beautiful. Well done. You have given me so much to think about and keep in mind while shooting. Thank you so much.
Dean, it is my pleasure, good luck with your photography, Cheers, Duade
Excellent video with clear explanations and terrific visual examples. The joy you find in your photography permeates the communication you share with your viewers. I count myself very fortunate to have found your channel. Thanks so much!
Thanks Ray, I really appreciate the support and it is great to hear my passion comes through. Cheers, Duade
Terrific upload, great presentation and beautiful photos.
G'day and thanks for your comment. Cheers, Duade 👍
Thanks for those great tips! I'm still as an enthusiast photographer and I like taking pictures about many different stuff, I have been in love with nature and animals since always and I'm starting at bird photography. It's nice to know it seems like I was going on the right direction by noticing some of the steps your are talking about while on the practice, and it was such a nice thing to found this video with such a great explanation and full opinion from someone who is already full involved on it. Wish me luck, since I'm currently trying to get some images about the birds around the block, I'm stucked right now at my location (because of the medical contingency
), but it's better to make the try. Saludos desde Ciudad de México.
G'day Andres, thank you very much for your comment. Great to hear you are getting into bird photography, it really is a lot of fun. Good luck and happy birding. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great informative video with wonderful images! Gives me something to strive for.
G'day, thanks for the comment, good luck with your birding.👍
Absolutely great video! While I know that I will never be able to capture shots as beautiful as yours, your 6 steps should at least take my game up a notch or two. Cheers!
G'day Jackson, great to hear you enjoyed the video. Good luck implementing the steps, I'm sure you will take lovely shots. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great info, great photos!
G'day Austin, thanks for the comment 👍
Thanks for the great tips. Going out tomorrow to see what I can get & your approach is very instructive. Love your favourite image too. I’d probably give it away if I got one that good. :)
Thanks KM, glad you enjoyed the video, good luck tomorrow. Cheers, Duade 👍
Clear and to the point video with great illustrations of your points. I just subscribed and look forward to more helpful videos
G'day Denise, thank you for the feedback and thanks for the sub. Cheers, Duade
Great advice. Especially the before and after drives home the point real well. I am going to try and implement some of these and hopefully see some improvement in what I manage to get.
Sabyasachi, good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade
Love this video man - will follow these steps for sure
G'day, thanks for the comment, good luck, Cheers, Duade
Fantastic video Duade, some great tips that I’m looking forward to trying out and beautiful photos
Good luck Franco, Cheers, Duade
Good pace and well explained especially the settings on the screen which helps to understand. Thank you for bringing out such videos.
G'day and thanks for the comment, I'm glad you found it helpful. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great video Duade. You summed everything up perfectly.
Thanks Martin, glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
Simple, full of splendid observations. Great to watch.
Thanks Darek, Cheers, Duade 👍
Another great video! Thanks!
Thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade👍
Wonderful pictures. Talent. Patience. Knowledge. And thanks for the advices.
G'day Michael, thank you for your comment 👍
this video is brilliant for beginners, and I keep coming back from this video to make sure I'm still doing it right. Applying the tips in your video truly makes a lot of difference. thanks a lot.
That is great to hear, I am glad you have found it helpful, Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade
Thanks, brilliant video, nicely presented. Fundamentals that will help everybody. keep up the good work
cheers Andy
G'day Andy, thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it. 👍
Great video! Well structured and well explained. Cheers from New Zealand! Thank you!
Joseph, thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed it. I look forward to getting back to NZ at some point to photograph the beautiful birds. Cheers, Duade
Fantastic video, beautiful images, useful tips !
G'day Mark, thanks for the feedback. Cheers, Duade
What a great job you did with this video! Just outstanding. I'm sending this to a friend who is just starting out with photography and birding. You and I will help give him the avian photography "bug". Thank-you!
Sounds fantastic, the more with the "bug" the better. Cheers, Duade👍
Thank you for making an elaborate video on bird photography.
G'day Yashwant, you are welcome. Cheers, Duade 👍
EXCEPTIONAL VIDEO!!!
Thanks Mike👍
Thanks Duade! Awesome tutorial...I learned lots. Interesting that you showed viewers before and after bird photos, those that you shot in your early stages of learning. Personally, I liked most of your early photos. Anytime one can get a close up of a bird is pretty magical, IMO. However, that being said your "after" photos are definitely elegant. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. Much appreciated. And YES! I love the last photo of the two birds and "mirror" images. What a gift for you.
G'day Leslie, thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it. Cheers, Duade 👍
Hi Duade, Having got into bird photography only recently , I was never happy with the photos I took although I used the best eqpt . Your video has opened my eyes to why (and how !) I have been making these thousands of crappy images !
Ultimately , what matters most is not the camera not the lens but the photographer behind the camera !
Great video ! keep more of them coming !
G'day and thank you very much for you comment. I am glad you are finding the videos helpful and I wish you all the best in your birding journey. Cheers, Duade
Great video with practical tips. Excellent images. Thanks.
G'day Atul, thanks for your comment 👍
Thank you very much, amazing tips. Just bought my first 150-600mm lens so I'm looking forward to practice these guidelines.
Arto, good luck with your photography, Cheers, Duade
I am learning a lot about bird photography from you... you are a great instructor!..thank you..😊
I’ve just started out on my bird photography journey, and the vast majority of my photos end up looking like the one you showed from the beginning of your journey. But that gives me hope that if I keep watching videos and practicing, I’ll improve as much as you did. :) Glad I found your channel...subscribed and can’t wait for more.
G'day Ashley, congrats on getting into bird photography, it really is a wonderful hobby. I hope my videos help you to improve your shots. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Great talk! Excellent images and tips. Thanks!!
G'day Peter, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade 👍
Duade Paton, Thank you very much for the wonderful, very helpful video and pictures. I will be waiting for even more A pictures of yours. Keep following your beautiful goal and keep safe!
G'day Flora, thank you for your lovely comment, I am working on a new video now that will hopefully be out within the week. Cheers, Duade 👍
Your photographs are from another planet!!! Thanks for the perfect video and all your insights :)
G'day Denis, thank you very much for your comment,, I'm glad you liked the photos. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great bunch of advice, thank you!
G'day Tierras, my pleasure. Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade, I really enjoyed it. Your images are fantastic. I think the best thing about this video is how relaxed you are on camera and the fact that you explain things in a nice, non-technical way - you don't go on about camera settings like a lot of photographers do. 😉🙂
G'day Barry, thank you very much for the feedback, I appreciate it. Cheers, Duade
Brilliant presentation, clear, and informative . Thank you. Just one request, please keep the specifications on for a little longer!
G'day Adnan, thank you for your kind comment, I'm glad you found it informative. I will try and make the descriptions a touch longer. 👍
Ok so I just commented on your other video (the 800mm f11) and clicked on this one to check out another vid, you got some serious skill my friend. You have gained another follower. Keep 'em coming.
G'day and thank you for your feedback, I hope to share what I have learnt on this channel. I know I benefited greatly from others advice and hope I can do the same. Cheers, Duade
Awesome... your bird photographs are stunning. And your videos about bird photography and about the cameras and lenses you use are so helpful and full of essential information... even for a total beginner. I say your channel is easily the best on TH-cam for bird photography and for all the extra in-depth information you provide on camera gear and lenses used to take world class bird photographs. Amazing
Thank you, you are too kind, I appreciate the feedback and great to hear you are finding the videos helpful. Cheers, Duade 👍
Superb presentation with fantastic images. I really feel I learnt a lot. Thank you!
Hi Kim, great to hear, thanks for the comment. 👍
Some amazing images, love the Kingfisher with the spider. Thanks for sharing some great advice.
G'day, thank you for your comment, judging by your avatar you take great shots of Kingfishers also👍 Cheers, Duade
@@Duade yes I have had a few good experiences with Kingfishers. They are very addictive once you get a few good shots. Cheers, Keith