This is the kind of photography content I've been looking for. I dont care about gear videos or top 10 tips to outcompete others. I just want to watch relaxing videos about the joy of nature photography.
Absolutely agree on everything, Also those small birds like the Fairy Wren are like you say so hard to capture as they move around so quickly, I am always so impressed by anyone who is able to capture a good shot of these birds, Its a bit hit and miss and lots of repeater shots.
Thankyou Peter :) I think some of those photos in the book remain some of by best work. Not sure having a better camera these days has made my photography any better at all!
Your words so resonate with me. Personally I find become one with the trees, don't underestimate the power of just being a human stationary tree. Watching the birds and learning their habits is key to my bird photos- but lets face it even if you miss the shot you have indulged in nature and become better and wiser for it My true issue is missing the shot because I become too enthralled in the bird and forget the camera! Love your art Ewen.
Even with my (very less than brilliant phone camera) - yes, birds are hard, but birds are probably one of my top three favourite things to try and photograph. It is, as you say here, about being present, more than about your kit - although kit helps.
I can relate 100% If you hang on to it the reward of getting better shots with patience is so satisfying. Gear surely doesn't always make one take better photos, I have to say though that a Lens that allows more Light is a huge Step up for Wildlife and Birds. Moved from a 200-600mm F6.3 Zoom Lens to a 500mm F4 Prime and that was when I finally entered may personal Birdheaven as it allows to raise the Shutterspeed even higher which is essential especially for the very fast moving little Birds.
One thing that I learned about bird photography is if you don't have your camera ready and available, you obviously won't get any photos. I have a G9ii and the 100-400 mm lens. For me it is heavy. I don't always have it with me but I have a Panasonic bridge camera the FZ80D. It goes out to 1200mm. At the long end of the telephoto, without stabilization and the deterioration of the optics most of my photos require post-processing. I use the highest shutter speed that I can. I shoot in jpeg/raw and use a variety of programs to help the photo. I find both Topaz AI and DXO Photolab great tools for sharpening up the bird and bringing it forward from the background. I like taking my dog for her walk and she'll patiently stop while I take photos. The G9ii with the Leica takes superior photos. I often go back to areas that I've had sucess with the FZ80D and use the better camera.
Thanks :) All the stills and video of birds taken on the Panasonic Leica 100-400 F4-6.3 ASPH. I hope to do another video using the 200mm F2.8 at some stage. Maybe next year. I just love the 400mm reach.
I went to grad school in Houston TX! I literally had to adopt the accent because nobody there could understand me. They make you hand back your accent though when you cross the border :)
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I could watch you talk about birds all day. You expression when the cyclist went past - priceless! Thanks.
Yeah it was a genuine moment, and sometimes it's hard to shoot birds in city parks :)
This is the kind of photography content I've been looking for. I dont care about gear videos or top 10 tips to outcompete others. I just want to watch relaxing videos about the joy of nature photography.
Thanks so much for taking a moment to share that Derek :) Will do my best to make more like this.
Absolutely agree on everything, Also those small birds like the Fairy Wren are like you say so hard to capture as they move around so quickly, I am always so impressed by anyone who is able to capture a good shot of these birds, Its a bit hit and miss and lots of repeater shots.
The time spent deleting photos is way less fun that taking them :)
Simply brilliant thanks so much. From London UK
Thanks Dave :)
Beautiful, beautiful work, Ewen. Like your incredible book, this was a feast of meaningful insights and inspirational imagery. Bravo.
Thankyou Peter :) I think some of those photos in the book remain some of by best work. Not sure having a better camera these days has made my photography any better at all!
SO many good shots and footage of birdies 😍 Love me a little blue Scully bird.
PS, great fine feather detail 😉
So fine :)
Your words so resonate with me. Personally I find become one with the trees, don't underestimate the power of just being a human stationary tree. Watching the birds and learning their habits is key to my bird photos- but lets face it even if you miss the shot you have indulged in nature and become better and wiser for it My true issue is missing the shot because I become too enthralled in the bird and forget the camera! Love your art Ewen.
What a beautiful sentiment, thankyou Michael :)
Excellent Narration! Very relatable information ..... like you've been watching me out there searching for shots. Thank You!
Thankyou! I often need to remind myself to slow down and let the shots come to me :)
Lovely video with heartfelt advice, subscribing 100%
Thankyou!
Even with my (very less than brilliant phone camera) - yes, birds are hard, but birds are probably one of my top three favourite things to try and photograph. It is, as you say here, about being present, more than about your kit - although kit helps.
Some of the phones these days are waaaaay better than any compact camera of not-so-long-ago :)
I can relate 100% If you hang on to it the reward of getting better shots with patience is so satisfying. Gear surely doesn't always make one take better photos, I have to say though that a Lens that allows more Light is a huge Step up for Wildlife and Birds. Moved from a 200-600mm F6.3 Zoom Lens to a 500mm F4 Prime and that was when I finally entered may personal Birdheaven as it allows to raise the Shutterspeed even higher which is essential especially for the very fast moving little Birds.
I like the idea of a 500mm prime, and the extra bokeh at F4 :)
One thing that I learned about bird photography is if you don't have your camera ready and available, you obviously won't get any photos. I have a G9ii and the 100-400 mm lens. For me it is heavy. I don't always have it with me but I have a Panasonic bridge camera the FZ80D. It goes out to 1200mm. At the long end of the telephoto, without stabilization and the deterioration of the optics most of my photos require post-processing. I use the highest shutter speed that I can. I shoot in jpeg/raw and use a variety of programs to help the photo. I find both Topaz AI and DXO Photolab great tools for sharpening up the bird and bringing it forward from the background. I like taking my dog for her walk and she'll patiently stop while I take photos. The G9ii with the Leica takes superior photos. I often go back to areas that I've had sucess with the FZ80D and use the better camera.
Wonderful to have a patient companion for those walks! Have seen a few people out there using bridge cameras like yours. Such an effective setup :)
What lens was this video filmed with? Very beautiful bokeh
Thanks :) All the stills and video of birds taken on the Panasonic Leica 100-400 F4-6.3 ASPH. I hope to do another video using the 200mm F2.8 at some stage. Maybe next year. I just love the 400mm reach.
I've just got back from Texas and all you ex English keep trolling me with all your wonderful sunshine and it's not fair! 😂
I went to grad school in Houston TX! I literally had to adopt the accent because nobody there could understand me. They make you hand back your accent though when you cross the border :)
@EwenBell haha well according to everyone (but one person) I was Australian out there! 😆
@@JoeMaranophotography Usually a sign that they liked you :)
@@EwenBell Haha I was just thinking damn do these guys really not know what Brits sound like LOL
What were you studying in Texas?
@@JoeMaranophotography I was doing a PhD in molecular biology at UT. Just one of my littiny of missteps and poorly calculated failures :)