A Scottish Wilderness: An unforgettable Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography Adventure
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มี.ค. 2023
- So in this video I traveled to the Isle of Mull on the West Coast of Scotland for seven days for wildlife photography at its finest.
over the seven days, I hope to photograph as much wildlife as possible including otters, Eagles buzzards, red deer, and anything else I may spot through the lens.
The forecast was for blue skies light winds and column sees making for perfect conditions to photograph and travel around this beautiful island. not only that but the forecast predicts that the Aurora borealis will be present on Tuesday and Wednesday, so fingers crossed for clear skies and that I may be able to get a few photos of this wonderful spectacle of the Northern Lights.
the trip proved to be a huge success with many hours spent photographing the otters, a close encounter with two white-tailed Eagles, and a fantastically coloured night sky with the Northern Lights.
My trip to the Isle of Mull photographing wildlife was a huge success and truly a trip to remember I look back upon for years to come I really don't know how I am ever going to top this trip to this lovely little island off the West Coast of Scotland, I suppose I will just have to look forward to my trip to Arran in October for the deer rut season and fingers crossed for another fantastic few days photographing the wildlife.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT USED
Canon R5
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Canon rf 1.4 x convertor
Smallrig Camara cage
Benro Tortoise 24CLV Tripod
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Well I’ve watched a few videos of Mull over the years and I can say this is one of the best. Like you did I check others to see areas to visit as I go on to the island every year. I did get the WTE and otters last year but no as clear as you have. I am due back end May and beginning of June so hopefully get similar finds. Between now and then I’ll revisit your video for inspiration. Keep up the good work.
Many thanks @mrsbilko glad you liked the video, and I hope you get some great shots on your trip in May/June, I will be interested to see what you photograph as I have never been at that time of year. Have a safe trip. 👍
I appreciate your respect for being in their home, you walk and speak in the way of the plains tribes, and the coastal NW tiribes who also lived with respect for four leggeds, swimmers, winged ones, without the typical superiority of a two legged male from the UK. My people came from Mull, Colonsay, Barra. Watching this makes me want to return. I guess if the white tailed sea eagles can return, it is possible to return to the peat fire also.
Nice video with respect for wildlife. Some beautiful pictures you got from there.
I don't think I will ever tire from watching your videos your footage is superb and photos are outstanding 👌👍
wow many thanks @VictorPotter-zr4qp, such kind words, I am glad you enjoy my work and wildlife photography and hope to provide many more great days out. 😀👍
Great video 👍😁 sorry to be picky but the pics of Snipe are actually Curlew 👍
ahh thanks @tommoodie-cy7dr, yeh I tend to get at least one bird wrong in every video, but thanks for letting me know always happy to be corrected and learn. 👍
Thanks mate. Going to mull in October. Wow.
Such a gorgeous video and amazing landscape and wildlife ❤ the music 🎶 is fantastic. Amazing work Adam!
Hi @marjoslingerland-boks9292 👍 glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 😀
@WildlifePhotographerUK oeps I see have use the wrong name my apologies 🙏
The Northern lights photos are spectacular! Great video thank you
Thanks for taking us along with you to experience the wildlife. I love Mull. Terrific video!
Inspiring Ashley - I am on Mull for 6 days from 7th October 2023 looking forward to the trip even more. Great Videos and Photography
Glad you enjoyed the video, yeh it is such a great place, I am sure you going to have an amazing time, I will be on the Isle of Arran from the 9th so I'm not too far from you. lol
Absolutely fantastic video Ashley, well done. It must have been an incredible experience, the otter footage was excellent! Keep up the good work 👍
I will probably never be fortunate enough to visit Scotland, so to see your beautiful videos and photos was a real treat!! Absolutely stunning and fun photos of the otter ❤
Many thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video, 👍
What an awesome video Ashley, absolutely loved it 📸 really stunning Mate. Awesome footage and images. Thanks for bringing us along 👍🏽
thanks @leehanley5082, glad you enjoyed the video, it was real fun to make, and experience the wild of Mull.👍
Somehow I missed this one! But wow just wow!! Thank you Ashley for sharing the photos and film of these beautiful amazing creatures. What an absolute privilege for you to be able to be there and see them and film them, and a privilege for us to be able to see this. Plus the beautiful sea eagles. It looked like the one had been ringed?
It also made me laugh that when you where talking right at the very end, an otter was swimming behind you! Fantastic!!
glad you enjoyed it Margaret, yeh what an amazing 7 days I had, going out of season makes a big difference to seeing the wildlife, they all come out when summer is over and the tourists go home.😁
Another great video Ashley, there is some amazing wildlife on Mull, we are going to have to get up there ASAP.
What a fantastic video of an amazing island.
Went there last September and so impressed not as much luck as you when it came to otters but got a couple. If you go again I’d highly recommend Mull Charters for the white tailed eagle. Not cheap but an experience of a lifetime.
Up there again this September so fingers crossed
thanks for the comment Mick yeh it's a fab place yeh, will be going back that's for sure, in September/October I go to Arran for the Deer Rut, but there are otters, eagles, dolphins, and more there also, so never a dull moment in Scotland. Hope you have a fab trip and get to see plenty of wildlife. 😀👍
That's one awesome video Ashley. So much beautiful wildlife. Hope your wife has got over her injury. You got some great images. Surely an experience that you won't forget in a long long time.
cheers, Mick yeh great week on the island, cannot wait to do it again next year.
Wonderful video , can’t wait to be back
Mull is one of my favourite places and a place where you can really connect with nature and the abundant wildlife. I try and get there at least once every year and most years twice. Superb video Ashley. Made me want to go back up there.
thanks @DavidJohnBlackwell yeh it is amazing the last time i was there was when i was a child hiking up Ben More with my dad. such a great place. thanks for the comment and like 👍
Yeah Ashley I can see you had a great time superb photos, good info, and great scenes.Enjoyed the video nearly as much as you, keep them coming thanks.
haha, glad you enjoyed it mate, yeh I had such a fab time looking forward to doing it all again next year, 👍😁
Awesome video, amazing variety of wildlife.. wishing wifey a speedy recovery and looking forward to the next adventure
Thanks @onthechin 👍😉 glad you liked it, yeh she is ok, thanks
What an awesome video! You've put a lot of effort in and it shows - great job! Hoping this gets a mountain of views! Cracking footage of the Eagles 👍
thanks @wildphil yeh it took some doing, it was the first time my wife saw what I do to make the videos, and did not realise how much work one has to put into it, thanks for the comment, and like 👍
The best video you’ve made and one of the best I’ve watched, it’s on my bucket list to go there, incredible pictures and experiences, Keep up the great work
Thanks, Russell, yeh a trip of a lifetime, being able to see so much wildlife on just one small island, would recommend going out of season. 😀👍
Great video. You picked a very good week…..
yeh I don't think I could have picked a better week with the weather and the Northern lights, epic week , thanks for the like and comment 👍😉
Great inspirational video, you've inspired me to make the journey and take time out of my life. Thank you 🙏
Glad you like it Shaun, yeh its good just to find that time, go off the grid, and enjoy what you like doing best. Happy travels 👍
Wonderful video and great footages. All the best for next adventure
Many thanks! @withvinayak :)
Amazing video!
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it, I certainly had fun making it.
Fantastic !!
Amazing experience 👌
Great video Ash, it's on my bucket list..
Yeh highly recommended, out of season, second to this is Arron for the deer rut, the first week in October 👍
Great stuff Ashley, you can count me as a subscriber too now 👍 Love your ethos on your approach to wildlife photography mate, I have witnessed some appalling behaviour from ‘photographers’ (ahem!) in their obsession for ‘the shot’ 🥺 Excellent photography & videography of the wonderful wildlife to be seen on Mull, did you get to see the Shorties and/or Hen Harriers? Great stuff, I shall watch some more of your content.
Keep on keeping on!
Best,
Nick
Hi Nick many thanks for the great comment, I have reciprocated the subscription and followed you on Instagram, yeah when it comes to wildlife photography I feel like you have to earn the shot by sitting and waiting for hours patiently, that way I feel that when you get the photo your after it is more special, as you put the time in the effort in to get it., and then when you do get the photo it's just a fantastic feeling. I have met some grumpy old men on my travels I will tell you that. 👍😁 all the best Nick, thanks
@@WildlifePhotographerUK Thanks very much, following on IG too now. Look forward to seeing more of your work
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What month were you in mull? I spent 5 months there through the summer of 2017 and it did nothing but rain. Looks better at the time of year you were there. Excellent video. Cheers. 👍🏻
Hi Alex, many thanks for your comment. Yes, that was 7 days on mull in February of 2023. An absolute glorious week of fine weather and plenty of wildlife. Very fortunate to have such a good week at that time of the year. 👍
Silly question I know but what are the things with the worm-like tail that the otter are eating??
Great photography. Sadly its a Whimbrel at 11:39 not a Snipe (curved bill)
Hi Greg many thanks for the comment, yeh someone else also picked up on that but thanks all the same. 😀👍
@@WildlifePhotographerUK like said great photography. I had to check with my daughter as I'm new to British birds. Going to Mill next week, and Stsffa