Dippers in the Peak District (Pt 1)
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- Join me on an exhilarating journey into the heart of the breathtaking Peak District National Park, where I team up with renowned wildlife photographer Marc Humphrey and his client for an unforgettable dipper photography adventure!
In this captivating TH-cam video, we embark on a quest to capture the elusive and mesmerizing dippers in their natural habitat. With its rugged landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and pristine streams, the Peak District provides the perfect backdrop for our wildlife photography expedition.
As we traverse through the picturesque wilderness, Marc shares invaluable insights into the behavior and habitat of these fascinating birds, offering tips and techniques to enhance our photography skills. From patiently observing their graceful dives to capturing their playful antics, every moment is filled with excitement and wonder.
Join us as we navigate the rugged terrain, traverse babbling brooks, and seek out the perfect vantage points to capture these remarkable creatures up close. From the serene beauty of sunrise to the golden hues of sunset, witness the magic of nature unfold before our lenses, one frame at a time.
Whether you're an aspiring photographer, nature enthusiast, or simply craving an escape into the wild, this immersive experience is sure to ignite your passion for wildlife photography and leave you inspired by the wonders of the natural world.
Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure as we venture deep into the heart of the Peak District in search of the enchanting dippers. Hit that subscribe button, grab your camera gear, and let's embark on an epic journey together!
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Glad to hear that your Pops is doing great.
Will keep him and you in you prayers
Thanks very much Todd 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
So please Pops is recovering. Tell him not to rush the recovery! Great video as always! Keep dipping!
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Thanks very much Clive, I certainly won’t be letting him rush his recovery ❤️🩹
All the very best mate 👍🏻
Pleased to hear your Dads surgery has gone well Dan wishing him a speedy recovery. Another excellent video
Cheers John, appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Thanks Dan! You got some great shots of those cute little birds!!
Thanks Patty, really appreciate it 😊
I am very glad you hear Pops made it through his surgery and is on the road to recovery.
Cheers Ray, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Lovely video mate! Glad you came back with some great images 😊
Cheers mate, always appreciated. Thanks for letting me tag along 👍🏻
Delighted to hear Pop’s progressing well, hope he is fully recovered soon. Loved the images of the courtship display. Looking forest to part II
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Thanks very much, I really appreciate your comment and support mate 👍🏻
Great to heard Pop's is doing great!👍
Thanks very much Dale 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Glad pops is on the mend and doing well. All the best to you both and see you in the next one.
Cheers, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Hi Dan, Loved watching those special little birds, I shall look out for places to see them when I am in UK in September. Please pass on my best wishes to Pops, look forward to seeing him back up and about. Regards
Andy
Thanks very much Andy, I appreciate it. I will pass on your regards to Pops. All the best 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
All the very best to pops
Thank you 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Good to hear that Pops is doing well.
Cheers Nigel, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Nice one Dan. Great to hear that Pops is doing well and all the best for a continued speedy recovery.
Cheers Brian, I will pass on your regards.
All the best mate 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography Thanks Dan. I also wondered if you had seen my video on Photographing Red Kites at Gigrin Farm? I think you also visited there last year or was that a different Red Kite feeding centre?
@@SwanSycorax just watched it now Brian, same site and same hide. Great video with some fantastic stills 👍🏻
Hi Dan am glad Dads on the mend 👍 another great video always good to see Dippers looking forward to your next video!!
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Cheers Ian, always appreciate your comments and support mate 👍🏻
Lovely vide Dan, looks a great place and what a stunning little bird.
Thanks very much, always appreciate your comments mate 👍🏻
Glad to hear Pop,s is on the mend.. an another cracking video.. cheers Den
Cheers Dennis, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Great video of the Dippers Dan,glad to hear pops doing ok and on the mend.
Cheers Mark, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Good to hear Pops is on the mend, be a few weeks before he can carry the big lenses though. Dont forget its a major operation, I was constantly reminded by the specialist nurses.
Thanks for your kind words and advice, recovery is going great itching to get out with Daniel though.
Good advice Mark and from your comment it sounds like you are very similar to Pops. Slow and steady is the key, I won’t be letting him rush.
All the best mate 👍🏻
Good new on Pops and you must be relieved hope for speedy recovery 👍
Another top video with welcome tips 👍
Thanks very much, I appreciate it 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Great footage of the Dippers Dan, great blog 😊
Thanks very much Keith, always appreciate your comments mate 👍🏻
all the best to pops.
Cheers Jon, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Another great video Dan glad to here POPS is doing so well my thoughts are with him looking forward to your next video mike
Cheers Mike, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
So happy to hear Pops is on the mend! All my best to you and yours. Love the latest video as usual.
I have nesting American Dippers just a short walk from my home and I really enjoy just sitting on the edge of the river to watch them.
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Thanks very much Eric I appreciate it.
Are American Dippers similar to our Dippers? They are a fantastic bird, I could watch them all day.
Take care and all the best 👍🏻
Love all your videos.
Thanks very much Ray, what a fantastic comment I appreciate it 👍🏻
Good to here Pops is doing well
Cheers Jake, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
It will be great to see you both out on another photographic adventure soon. Keep up the great videos.
Great video again Dan, great to hear Pop’s is doing well and hope to see him back behind the camera soon. Dipper is on my bucket list so hope to get a crack at them this year.
Thanks very much Albert. Dippers are a really photogenic little bird and definitely should be on your bucket list, fingers crossed that you get some shots of them this year 🤞🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Continued prayers for a full and speedy recovery for Pops. Another great video and photos!
Thank you very much Lynne ☺️
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Good to know your Father is on the mend. Some great shots there too, enjoyed the video.
Thanks very much Frank, I appreciate it 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Wishing Pops speedy recovery
Thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Thank you 🙏🏻
glad to hear pops is doing well, looking forward to seeing both of you soon.
Thanks very much Diane, I appreciate it 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Another great video Dan. The dipper is on my bucket list to photograph. You have some great images. Speedy recovery to pops and good health for the future to him and yourself
Cheers David, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Great news about Pops, recover well and look forward to your future ventures. ❤️ love Dippers, I photograph them a few times a year, lucky to have some locally to myself in Cornwall.
Cheers Stephen, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Glad to hear pops is on the mend and that his operation was a success❤
Cheers Andrew, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Thanks. If you and pops are ever in the Kendal area you are both very welcome to pop into my place for a coffee. I do hope to see him soon in one of your vlogs.
@@andrewmilne3031 that’s very kind of you and something we might just take you up on 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
@@stuartwillis I hope so. Maybe see you sometime as I said to Dan that the both of you are very welcome to come round for a coffee at my place if you are in the Kendal area 😊
Good tips And good video
Cheers Mike, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Another fabulous video, and get well soon pops. X
Thank you Sheila, I really appreciate it ☺️
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Lovely shots. Good to hear that Pops is doing well.
Thanks very much Samantha I appreciate it ☺️
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
@@danwillis_photographyI went over and watched Marc’s video of your trip. For heaven’s sake don’t let Pops watch it and see you slithering in the mud with his Z9. You’ll set his recovery back!
@@samanthabooker151 😂😂😂 that made me giggle 🤭
Nice video Dan 😊 Glad to hear Pops is doing well and on the mend. 😊
Cheers Martin, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Hi Pops, glad to hear you’re recovering well!
Thanks Chris, I will make sure Pops reads it 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Great news about Pops' successful surgery.
Cheers, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Brilliant mate.
Cheers Craig, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Another excellent vlog Dan, and excellent news to hear all went as well as it could for Pops! Give him my best wishes please, and hope to see him back out with you as soon as he feels up to it. Bristol... Peregrines & urban foxes would be my bet... Look forward to it mate.
Keep on keeping on! Coffee top up incoming.
Best,
Nick
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Cheers Nick, always very much appreciated mate.
You guessed right on my target species whilst in Bristol. I also photographed green woodpecker and then a trip to the Forest of Dean for wild boar 👍🏻
All the best mate
Another cracking video pal really enjoyed this one and on my local patch in the peak district 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks very much Michael, not too far from me either so I’m certain we’ll cross paths at some point mate 👍🏻
Hi Dan. Good video and greetings to pops.I shoot dippers early morning -they tend to be more active and the lower light allows for slow shutter speed. I usually shoot 1/10 to 1/30 sec depending on the water flow. Prefer fully manual exposure based my previous experience. Use a bean bag and flip out screen to get really low positioning. Agree it makes a big difference. If you watch the bird activity they tend to freeze at the end of their dip. I shoot at that point using 20fps to ensure at least one sharp shot of the bird.
Thanks for sharing your experience on photographing Dippers that is some fantastic tips that I will definitely be trying out on my next trip to photograph them. I really like the idea of using a bean bag to get even lower.
Cheers mate 👍🏻
Another great video from another location I recognise , mostly from the mud in Marcs video ....still at least I know now to dig out my wellies before heading there :) best wishes to Pops for a speedy recovery...
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Thanks very much Phil and definitely dig those wellies out it was very muddy indeed 😂
All the best 👍🏻
Hello Dan, So good to hear that Popps opp. went well. Just it time so he can enjoy the spring time. I hope he will be back out with out in time. (Just to show you how to use his kit:} ) I must say that I love the little dippers 50 years ago when I was at school I found a dippers nest and browed the schools camera a Zenth E (if my memory serves) with there telephoto lens a 135mm. Spent some time in there darkroom and that was the start of me taking images. Super video , thanks for taking the time to share.
Cheers John, I really appreciate you sharing your experience and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Brilliant Dan. Ive not had any luck with the Dippers on Exmoor yet as the water levels are too high. Rob Arundell
Thanks very much Rob, the water levels are ridiculously high at the moment aren’t they. Fingers crossed that they drop and you get some opportunities with them soon 🤞🏻
Great to hear everything went well with Pops. Looking forward to seeing him back out with you as soon as he's fit enough. Great video again Dan. 👍
Cheers Kevan, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
A very nice watch Dan as always and please give my regards to Pops, hope he’s well and truly on the mend and I’m sure that at some point our paths will cross whilst out and about in a great British countryside 👍
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
@@paulcbennettphotography7959 thanks very much Paul, always appreciated. I do hope our paths cross at some point mate 👍🏻
@@stuartwillis great to hear Pops 👍
Great video, hope you dad has a speedy recovery was nice to catch up with your videos have been busy Lambing very little sleep
Regards keith
Cheers Keith, I can imagine lambing season is very very busy indeed so appreciate your comment 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Glad to hear Pops is making a speedy recovery. Love Dipper's great video.
Thank you for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel soon.
Thanks very much Mark, really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Great video as always. All the best pops.
Thanks very much Michael, I appreciate it 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Best wishes to pops pleased he’s doing well great video not seen the dippers yet outside my place yet but I’ll keep looking
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Thanks very much I appreciate it. They’ll be busy nest building at the moment so hopefully you’ll find some soon 👍🏻
Glad to hear Pops is doing well - best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery! Look forward to seeing him back in action - in the meantime be careful with his gear :)
Cheers, I really appreciate it mate and I promise to look after pops’ gear 👍🏻
Glad to hear Pops is doing well…. Best wishes….great video like always .!
@@alejandrosikaffy8543 thank you Alejandro 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Good to know…. Always my best wishes.!
Great stuff Dan as always and interesting bit about the metering modes. I went on one of Marc’s Dipper workshops last year along that very same stretch and had a great day. So so pleased to hear about pops successful operation. Please wish him all the best. Of course if he’d like to lend out his z8 whilst he’s recovering I’d be more than happy to look after it for him! 😂 safe journey down to Bristol. Ian 👍
Thanks very much Ian, always appreciate your comments and support. Sounds like you had a great trip with Marc, it’s a fabulous stretch of river isn’t it.
All the best mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
@@stuartwillis that’s great to hear Stuart honestly. Look after yourself and look forward to seeing you back in front of the camera soon. Ian
Great stuff Dan, such charismatic little birds, I’ve just had two good sessions with them on my local river,
Pleased to hear all went well with Pop’s operation & you didn’t drop his camera in the river 🤣👍
Cheers Andy, no cameras were harmed in the filming of this video 😂😂😂
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Glad to hear pops is on the mend! Hopefully your gear will be repaired soon so you can give him back his once he's ready to get out and about! Those dippers were so accommodating. Excellent shots and vids. I was shooting Northern Shovelers this weekend...same issue with the bright chest feathers. I haven't tried changing the metering....usually just underexpose if possible by a bit.
Thanks very much. The Dippers really were accommodating and even more so in part 2!
I’ve got my lens back now but still waiting on parts from Nikon for the body.
All the very best 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Great video Dan. Hope to see pops out with you soon 👍
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Thanks very much Nigel, really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Thank you for the light metering tip! Never thought of using it. Mostly used Matrix or center. =O)
You are more than welcome, I’m glad you found it useful 👍🏻
Glad all went well with op get well pops glad to see you back out with Dan 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks very much Dave, I appreciate it 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Lovely video once again, hopping Pops recovers fully and soon! I do understand his plight, having had liver cancer 10 months ago. I’m doing well, and only a quarter as fit as he is, “So, all the best Pops”, you are missed already. ……..TonyH
Cheers Tony, I really appreciate it mate. Wishing you a speedy recovery also 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon. Hope you continue to keep well.
Really glad your pops is on the road to recovery. Loved the two dippers 👏🏻👏🏻
Cheers Craig, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
hi dan
nice to hear that your dad is on the mend, hopefully will be back with you soon
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Cheers Dave, appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Great stuff Dan! I'm so very glad to hear that Pops is doing very well! Hopefully he will be back on the channel with you soon. I know that it has to be a special time for the both of you. Thanks for letting us be a part of that. You will have these wonderful moments to look back on always.
Cheers Jon, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
@@stuartwillis That's awesome! I love the channel, but the relationship that you guys have makes it just a bit better to me. Take care of yourself Sir! You guys are wonderful!
Another sublime video Dan. High quality stuff as always!
Cheers Sean, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
All the best for a speedy recovery pops😊
Cheers Alan, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Fantastic shots of the Dippers.
Cheers Charles , I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Great video Dan, great to hear Pops is doing well, pass on our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery and we look forward to seeing you both back out again soon
Cheers Derek, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
@@stuartwillis great to hear, I had a similar issue last year and thankfully all was ok, then in December they found and removed an aggressive tumour, I’ve just recently had the results, it was benign, positive mental attitude kept me going and getting out with the camera, I look forward to seeing you out and about again soon 👍🏻
Great little bird and not so easy to find. Thanks for the video.Good the hear Pops is doing well!
Cheers Sean, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
hello dan, I'm happy for Pops, your video is good with nice actions of the dippers,5 but personally I would have put on the case -0.3 or more so that they don't have the chest burned
Thanks for your suggestion 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Looks like a great time of the year to be photographing the Dippers. Was that a Yellow Wagtail or a Grey Wagtail. It's been a long time since I saw these species. Good to hear Pops is on the mend!👍
Thanks very much John, it was a grey wagtail in the video. I will pass on your regards to Pops 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
@@stuartwillis Good to hear!
Great video dan. Glad pops is doing very well can't wait to see you both out again together take care both if you.
Cheers Mike, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going better than expected can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Really pleased all has gone well with pops and look forward to seeing him in one of your future videos! Great video btw! On another topic have you tried Auto Capture on the Z9. I was minded to try it on a forthcoming Kingfisher shoot but tried it on objects dropping into a tank of water first - results were far from encouraging!
Cheers Clive.
I have experimented with auto capture but tbh I have not really been impressed with it, although I have not devoted enough time to it yet. The pre capture is great but I wish I could use it in RAW rather than jpeg.
All the best for your upcoming kingfisher shoot 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography thanks Dan I have binned the AC idea and am going down the wireless remote route.
@@cliveingram9840 I don’t blame you 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography Hi Dan - glad to hear Pops is on the mend - you cant keep an old stalwart down ye ken.I have been playing around with autocapture, and its been improved with FWV5 - it wouldn't really suit your style as its not an 'on the move' thing, but i am cultivating a few locations where it would be useful for me, as it will be like having another photographer there in a slightly different location to you (but in sight). Have done a couple of videos on autocapture where i explain the settings, i just need to plan an actual session where i can use it. Great video again Dan (I like the beard). I shall be going down to Millldale soon to catch up with them.
@@Bird_in_camera thanks very much I appreciate it. I will definitely be checking out your videos on autocapture 👍🏻
Excellent news your Dad is on the road to recovery.
Many thanks for your kind words, recovery going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Thank you 🙏🏻
All the best to your father from a fellow cancer patient .On a different matter could you do a z8 focus setup video?
Thanks very much, I appreciate it 👍🏻
Many thanks for your kind words, trust you're keeping well my recovery is going great can't wait to get back out with Daniel very soon.
Dan - if you get a moment can you let me know where you sourced your lens rain cover and camouflage from (I need some for my Nikon 180 - 600mm. PS sorry to bother you!
Hi Clive,
The rain cover is from a company called wildlife watching supplies. Link below 👇🏻
wildlifewatchingsupplies.co.uk
I should be on commission the amount of traffic I send to them 😂😂
I get my neoprene lens covers from AliExpress as they are the cheapest although you can get them from Amazon much quicker for a slightly higher price 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography thanks ever so much for taking the time to get back to me.
@@cliveingram9840 my pleasure 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography now ordered!