Living in Canada i know i am spoiled by early morning and evening light. Plus living within 5 minutes of great bird photography locations i can't complain. But with Cuba, my winter go to spot i get that taste of very very narrow windows of nice light. But it has also taught me how to deal with harsh light by using the forest canopy or north facing hilsides to be photo locations. Anyway my 2 cents. And Scott this is another amazing quantity teaching session. You are easily the best wildlife photography on line teacher that is currently on TH-cam. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. And to your family thanks for giving Scott the time from your family to do all this work.
I finally understand Golden hour and Blue with the help of you showing example photos of each with the help of your image photo. Thanks. I am going to rewatch it to help my brain retain it. Thanks. Do you have a video describing camera settings you would use, I assume you would have to use a tripod too….Look forward to the rest of the series.
Thank you for the time you invested in preparing this quality information and sharing your expertise. The examples were extremely helpful. I learned a lot and look forward to paying more attention to light in my next few photography outings! 🌄
Great episode. It really clarified concepts of which I was vaguely aware but not able to articulate as you have done. I live in the mountains of Colorado, so it is often a challenge to capture that great light (blue and golden) due to those pesky hills. I grew up north of Salt Lake and am quite familiar with the Wasatch mountains, which are unusual in that they run east to west. Not so good at dawn, but great sunsets and light at the end of the day over the Great Salt Lake. Very much looking forward to the next installment.
Excellent! I live near Fairbanks Alaska, latitude 64.75 degrees where the "golden hour" can be several hours long. In the winter it can be most of the daylight period and in the summer it can be most of the night time period.
Another great video presentation Scott. Oh, and great job on the captures before Nikon had the Eye detection firmware updated. I didn't hear how the Moon factors in to the Blue 'hour' or how pollution affects Golden hour. Here on the West Coast our mornings are affected by all of the pollution from across the country. Your mornings are basically prestine, well, not the same as Maine. Can you include the influence that the Moon has. Thanks!
Really interesting subject. I'm looking forward for the next episodes of this series! One thing came into my mind, which might be coming in another video. It is about different type of clouds and how do they transform the quality and the quantity of the direct sunlight during the day.
Another great video! I like the idea of breaking down the different light in separate videos in a serie. I like to reflect and think about some changes I can make and experiment with them. Too much info in one video is for me less beneficial than one in-depth video. I know you had quite a few praises for your channel and its content. But I figured you surely never get tire of a good pat in the back!… I am always looking forward to a new video from your channel. I often forward info on your channel to my friends and I wish more of then would be able to understand English! You probably guessed that I am from Quebec! A big thank you for the great content and I can tell you that you REALLY inspire me! 🙏🏻😀
The more I advance with my photography the more I think about the quality of the light. I think that's a natural progression for anyone that wants to up their bird photography game. I fell like the struggle between shutter speed and ISO has lessened in importance with the advent of denoise programs. Even so field technique is still important for getting the highest quality image. Yes I enjoyed the video. You always have useful or thought provoking info. I've learned a lot about bird photography watching your channel Scott. Thank you for the time and effort you put into Wildlife Inspired.
This whole presentation is both thoughtful and useful - so much more valuable than the commonplace “only shoot in the golden hour” presentation. I also appreciate the pace: quick enough to hold the attention, moderate enough for me to ponder and retain the many important points. I look forward to more on this topic from you (and will continue to catch up on your earlier videos in the meantime). One quibble: I think both of your long-tailed duck images are stunning. I’d be over the moon if I had taken either one!
Your knowledge is helping me in my type of photography, regardless of the subject. I learn by watching so thanks ☺️ I’ll. Finish later but I got what your putting down . Always learning ❤
Thanks for a very interesting video, and indeed, I think the whole series on light is going to be very useful. Of course, questions remain about overcast days, particularly I like high thin overcast. Sometimes we get a situation where clouds capture the sunlight, even after it sets or before it rises, turning it a beautiful, yellow red orange. Think red sky at morning sailors take warning. This can bathe the bird in tremendous warm tones. Also, here in Australia, we had quite a period of very bright, warm, reddish, orange tones, pre-sunrise, post-sunset caused by the Tongan volcano explosion. Once again, amazing color is on the subject before there was any direct light. I try to get my shorebirds duriong your magic hour most of the time, tides willing.
Having lived 200 miles South of the arctic circle for a few years I can attest to the golden hour lasting for literally hours on end in the summer time. Amazing light quality!
Very interesting. You covered a lot and it was very interesting. I suspect in future videos you will mention about what affects the light such as pollution, moisture, smoke, etc. It is an in-depth subject.
Hi Scott..... In a previous episode you showed a pillow (inflatable?) that you use for your camera from low angles and wet environments. I've looked high and low for something similar, but can't find it.. Is there a chance that you could point me in the right direction?
Hi. Places that sell hunting equipment sell the camo cushions. I keep it on my belt. I use it either as a seat cushion for logs, dirt, beach. Then use it as a ground cushion for my lens and shoot really low. I flip the screen up and now you don't have to be lying down. But, best results for tracking are still with your eye on the viewfinder. Either way, I hope you enjoy!!
good information, really. though it doesn't affect me, everywhere I go there's a helicopter overhead with a drop-able 100m colored soft box with me. I get blue hours at noon time.
Not sure, they used to work together and dont now. One has to assume there is at least a touch of competition between them given they are in the same "space"@@andrewmurphy8154
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Living in Canada i know i am spoiled by early morning and evening light. Plus living within 5 minutes of great bird photography locations i can't complain. But with Cuba, my winter go to spot i get that taste of very very narrow windows of nice light. But it has also taught me how to deal with harsh light by using the forest canopy or north facing hilsides to be photo locations. Anyway my 2 cents. And Scott this is another amazing quantity teaching session. You are easily the best wildlife photography on line teacher that is currently on TH-cam. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. And to your family thanks for giving Scott the time from your family to do all this work.
What a great compliment !
I finally understand Golden hour and Blue with the help of you showing example photos of each with the help of your image photo. Thanks. I am going to rewatch it to help my brain retain it. Thanks. Do you have a video describing camera settings you would use, I assume you would have to use a tripod too….Look forward to the rest of the series.
Thank you for the time you invested in preparing this quality information and sharing your expertise. The examples were extremely helpful. I learned a lot and look forward to paying more attention to light in my next few photography outings! 🌄
Glad it was helpful!
Great episode. It really clarified concepts of which I was vaguely aware but not able to articulate as you have done. I live in the mountains of Colorado, so it is often a challenge to capture that great light (blue and golden) due to those pesky hills. I grew up north of Salt Lake and am quite familiar with the Wasatch mountains, which are unusual in that they run east to west. Not so good at dawn, but great sunsets and light at the end of the day over the Great Salt Lake. Very much looking forward to the next installment.
Excellent! I live near Fairbanks Alaska, latitude 64.75 degrees where the "golden hour" can be several hours long. In the winter it can be most of the daylight period and in the summer it can be most of the night time period.
This is perfection. You are a great teacher. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the series. Thanks!
Thanks so much
Another great video presentation Scott. Oh, and great job on the captures before Nikon had the Eye detection firmware updated. I didn't hear how the Moon factors in to the Blue 'hour' or how pollution affects Golden hour. Here on the West Coast our mornings are affected by all of the pollution from across the country. Your mornings are basically prestine, well, not the same as Maine. Can you include the influence that the Moon has. Thanks!
Really interesting subject. I'm looking forward for the next episodes of this series!
One thing came into my mind, which might be coming in another video. It is about different type of clouds and how do they transform the quality and the quantity of the direct sunlight during the day.
Another great video! I like the idea of breaking down the different light in separate videos in a serie. I like to reflect and think about some changes I can make and experiment with them. Too much info in one video is for me less beneficial than one in-depth video. I know you had quite a few praises for your channel and its content. But I figured you surely never get tire of a good pat in the back!… I am always looking forward to a new video from your channel. I often forward info on your channel to my friends and I wish more of then would be able to understand English! You probably guessed that I am from Quebec! A big thank you for the great content and I can tell you that you REALLY inspire me! 🙏🏻😀
Thanks so much. !!
The more I advance with my photography the more I think about the quality of the light. I think that's a natural progression for anyone that wants to up their bird photography game.
I fell like the struggle between shutter speed and ISO has lessened in importance with the advent of denoise programs. Even so field technique is still important for getting the highest quality image.
Yes I enjoyed the video. You always have useful or thought provoking info. I've learned a lot about bird photography watching your channel Scott. Thank you for the time and effort you put into Wildlife Inspired.
Thanks so much !
This whole presentation is both thoughtful and useful - so much more valuable than the commonplace “only shoot in the golden hour” presentation. I also appreciate the pace: quick enough to hold the attention, moderate enough for me to ponder and retain the many important points. I look forward to more on this topic from you (and will continue to catch up on your earlier videos in the meantime). One quibble: I think both of your long-tailed duck images are stunning. I’d be over the moon if I had taken either one!
Thanks! I do love them both too lol.
Excellent video. I learned a lot from it and I will apply it to my photography. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for the video! Always good to hear you talk about things
Glad you enjoyed!
Very convincing story which makes me really reflect on my laziness in the mornings ;-)
Great video, really enjoyed the summary on different types of light and all of the great examples! Thanks Scott
Very interesting and helpful video! Thanks so much for sharing this and for the inspiration! Looking forward to the next one in the series!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your knowledge is helping me in my type of photography, regardless of the subject. I learn by watching so thanks ☺️ I’ll. Finish later but I got what your putting down . Always learning ❤
Thanks for a very interesting video, and indeed, I think the whole series on light is going to be very useful. Of course, questions remain about overcast days, particularly I like high thin overcast. Sometimes we get a situation where clouds capture the sunlight, even after it sets or before it rises, turning it a beautiful, yellow red orange. Think red sky at morning sailors take warning. This can bathe the bird in tremendous warm tones. Also, here in Australia, we had quite a period of very bright, warm, reddish, orange tones, pre-sunrise, post-sunset caused by the Tongan volcano explosion. Once again, amazing color is on the subject before there was any direct light.
I try to get my shorebirds duriong your magic hour most of the time, tides willing.
Great video Scott. Certainly provokes how, when and where you shoot....thanks.
Thanks !
Love this topic. Really critical. Couple of comments: 1. Wasatch Mountains are east of SLC. 2. Altitude also impacts timing of sunrise/sunset.
Exceptional video with great examples! Thank you.
Once again really well done. Thought provoking
Having lived 200 miles South of the arctic circle for a few years I can attest to the golden hour lasting for literally hours on end in the summer time. Amazing light quality!
It's incredible
Good video to understand light 👍👍👍
Very interesting. You covered a lot and it was very interesting. I suspect in future videos you will mention about what affects the light such as pollution, moisture, smoke, etc. It is an in-depth subject.
Atmospheric conditions. It's down the road.
Very informative, thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
Loved this video,very interesting.👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yeah, in the mountains of Utah, we have blue hour (that lasts quite a while) and then jump right to strong, directional light!
YUP!
I am living in Austria in a smal Valley in de middle of the Alps with high Mountains around me.
In summary: a hard plaze to Photograph
Interesting Comparisions. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
I'm not a beginner but still have lots to learn so looking forward to videos.@@WildlifeInspired
Important Topic
Am I crazy for really enjoying the hard light photos as well, some even more over the good light photos?
unless youre doing architecture, or a specific use of hard shadows and angles.... yes crazy lol
Wasatch mountains just east of Salt Lake City
YES!
I know you’re a “talking head” style but someday I hope to see a video of you working your magic in the field.
It just tough for me to do field video I do them on Patreon, usually just iphone vids of how i work
Hi Scott..... In a previous episode you showed a pillow (inflatable?) that you use for your camera from low angles and wet environments. I've looked high and low for something similar, but can't find it.. Is there a chance that you could point me in the right direction?
Hi. Places that sell hunting equipment sell the camo cushions. I keep it on my belt. I use it either as a seat cushion for logs, dirt, beach. Then use it as a ground cushion for my lens and shoot really low. I flip the screen up and now you don't have to be lying down. But, best results for tracking are still with your eye on the viewfinder. Either way, I hope you enjoy!!
Travelling atm but I did a video on great gifts. Last December. It's in that video.
@@WildlifeInspired Thanks Scott, found it! Much appreciated.
@@AlKnightbird432 Great advice... I have a Cabelas and a Bass Pro nearby and will swing by to check it out.
good information, really. though it doesn't affect me, everywhere I go there's a helicopter overhead with a drop-able 100m colored soft box with me. I get blue hours at noon time.
lol
Your youtube videos are better than Rays podcasts.... just sayin.
lol. Oh boy.
Is there a falling out between them or are you just creating drama for the fun of it?
Not sure, they used to work together and dont now. One has to assume there is at least a touch of competition between them given they are in the same "space"@@andrewmurphy8154
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Anywhooo...Awsome vid as always Scott :)