WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY | HOW TO FIND Otters | Isle of Mull, Scotland | Canon R3 & EF 500mm F4 Mk II
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- Join me for more Wildlife Photography as I head off to find Otters on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, using the Canon R3 & EF 500mm F4 Mk II.
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Nice frottage of the otters in spite of the weather. A situation I'm sure most outdoor photographers experience all too often when travelling and unable to be as selective about the light we end up photographing in.
Thanks Ivor, Just a bit lucky with the Otters but delighted to have seen them and to have captured a few nice images and great memories! Can't do much about the weather but still provides interesting shots! Thanks again R 👍
Great video Richard.
I saw similar behaviour in May on Mull, person with campervan parked in the middle of harrier and shorty hunting territory fo a full week.
Thanks very much Paul, Yep sounds like the same person! Bit of a nightmare!! All the best Rich👍
Frsutrates me that people dont respect the wildlife and its envrionment, i spend more the planning landscape and wildlife photography than actually taking pictures. This way i can be sure that i have minimal impact on the environment and the subject i am taking pictures of. Fair play i would have been rather impilote about the whole thing. Great video, shame about the weather, alas these islands seem to have a mind of their own when it comes to weather systems. Looking forward to the next video.
Hi James, it's such a shame isn't it! Gives us all a bad name, I only wish people were more like you and I, education is needed for some but many just don't care! It was difficult not to say but after speaking to a few people nearby it wouldn't have done any good for this particular person as he's been told before😬! Yep, weather is a bit of a pain but still we've got to get through it and just run the course. Thanks again R👍
Thank you. Well said about the person not respecting nature. Am lucky to live in the middle of a nature reserve and have witnessed this irresponsible behaviour on several occasions and Sadly it is getting worse.
Thanks again. All the very best. Cheers 🍻. 👍📷😎🏴
Thanks Rob, I was tempted to say something but decided against it! If that was on my patch I wouldn't have thought twice! It really is getting much worse! Cheers for watching. R 👍
I’ve even challenged people on Facebook groups I’m a member of and some people think there’s nothing wrong with getting close. They think just because they are not on top of the nest, they are not doing any harm. They totally don’t understand how wildlife can get stressed.
@@Gazzab6 Thanks Gary, that's really sad to hear and it seems to be lots of people's idea of okay!
They are amazing! Glad you got some crackers! Had an amazing few days in Shetland with them. Actually off to Mull in August, if you'd be willing to give me a heads up on some of your areas (i'll not share them publicly) I can drop you a message from my instagram? Cheers
Nice one Richard, good for you to show how it really is and the reality of wildlife photography for the majority of time. Crap weather and subjects not playing the game!! Great when it comes off though!! Makes all the effort and disappointment worth it mate. When youre out on location though for a limited time youve got to work with what youve got. Great film, look forward to part 3 mate. All the best, Si 📷👊🏼
Cheers Simon, asa you well know that's the reality most of the time, lol... But like you say sometimes you get the great days when things come together, hopefully you'll see that in the next Vlog! Indeed, it's great when you've got a bit more of a challenge on your hands, noting like a bit of self induced pressure, lol.. Thanks again mate, R 👍
Lovely video Richard- the weather is what it is- thank goodness for the wide apertures on prime lenses' hey?
Cheers Les, exactly right there, lol... Indeed, can't beat a PRIME! Thanks for watching R 👍
Pleased you got to see an otter Richard. Lovely footage mate. Scottish weather you just can't fight it can you? All the best, Steve.
Thanks Steve, saved me there otherwise it would have been a bit light on the photograph front, lol... Yep, the weather was a right pain but little I could do! Cheers for watching mate 👍
Those Oystercatchers get everywhere still marvellous to catch the Otter ! Shame about the Scottish weather but it is what it is ! Looking forward to part 3 👍😍
Thanks Mark, they do but a welcome edition when things are quiet! Indeed but in the next video I get treated to a tiny bit of better light. Cheers R👍
Great footage. Are you happy of R3?
Thanks Thomas, very happy with it! Light, great in Low light! Fast AF, good battery life! The list could go on sometime....... Thanks R 👍
What a great video buddy I’ve also have a wildlife channel and hopefully grow my channel thanks for sharing
Thanks Dave, best of luck with your channel👍
Hi Richard wow that was a fantastic video really enjoyed the otter footage, looks a fantastic place to be for wildlife photography, shame about the motor home turning and ruin it but there’s always one , looking forward for next video thank you for sharing it with us Martyn.
Thanks Martyn, it was certainly hard going but hopefully in Pt-3 things might get better, lol... Not a spoiler... It was a bit of a pain but hopefully the individual might think twice next time! Who know's! Cheers R👍
Hi Richard. Nice vlog again. Just on the point of harrier disruption, would it not have been better to say something otherwise these people never learn. At the end of the day they are a schedule 1 bird and disturbing them is illegal. First nature give advice on doing just that to prevent wildlife being continually disturbed! Unfortunately with the amount of people going to these awesome places there’s bound to be a percentage that aren’t aware of the rules. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Peter, you are totally right there but there was a reason for not having a word but I'd rather not put it on TH-cam for all to see as it might be a bit controversial so best not! I think there might be some new local measures to help protect certain species as other reports have come to light since mine. Really appreciate the comments and it's certainly a frustrating situation! Cheers R 👍
Nice images. I photographed an otter near to Torridon a few years back and struggled with the light and distance to the subject. Ended up with great memories and no decent images. I am still an Otter novice.
Thanks Tony, sometimes seeing the subject is reward enough, although it's great to get a few shots in the bag! We are all learning and I certainly haven't spent a great deal of time with Otters, but I will do in the future. Cheers R
Thanks for great videos! If you got the time, when video filming wildlife, does your monitor gives you all you need or do you miss a viewfinder with magnifier? I new to this and I think it’s hard to film with the camera live view only.
Hi Rune, I am currently finding the screen on the back is ample, however I have got an external monitor which I will start to use again at some point! I also like to look through the eyepiece when doing video and track it from there, I like how you can check focus and easier to track the subject! Hope that helps, all the best R
Terrific video really enjoyed it ,what a lovely place Mul hope it dosnt get too popular in the future,and you made the right comment son about the guy in the motor home!!the pictures were lovely .
Cheers Dad, lets hope, but I'm not sure it will be as it really is a top spot! Yep, could of been a tricky conversation, lol.. Cheers M
Ah yes the ever predictable rain of mull, torrential the week we we're there. Sadly I have to agree with problem regarding photographers, met a few that just didn't care so long as they got the shot. Part three looks promising then 🙂👍
Yep, bad weather on the Weest coast! Still I got a couple of hours of better light in 6 days, lol.. Very sad to see and really did put a black mark on my trip, more education needed! It seems the shot comes first, subject second! Cheers R 👍
Lovely video and seeing the otters, good Scottish weather.
Thanks very much Mark, so pleased to have seen them this time! Yep, the weather was turbo bad! Still, got to take any break you are given! Cheers R 👍
Inconsiderate people getting too close to nesting birds really annoys me too. Well said Richard.
Yep, a bit of a nightmare to be honest! Education and maybe it needs everyone to point out where people are going wrong! Thanks for watching. R 👍
Absolute Cracker of a Video Richard can’t wait for part 3
Thanks very much, appreciate it! All the best R 👍
Hi Richard, good to meet you on Mull, pleased you got some good Otter footage, great shame about the weather, we stuck it out until the Tuesday and cut our holiday short and went home. Your vlog's are always very interesting and your enthusiasm shows through, keep up the good work and keep getting the message across about respecting the wildlife. It is always great to get a nice shot of what you have seen and to be able to share it with others but sometimes just being there and observing is just as satisfying, looking forward to part three.👍
Hi Ian, great to meet you too! It was such a shame about the weather, I know it's the west coast and renown for changing weather as is Cornwall but it would have been nice if the weather reports were more accurate! Thanks for your kind words about my videos, it's lovely to hear people enjoy them, majority do but some no so, lol.. Still you can't please them all! So pleased to have captured a few pleasing images of the Otters, the pressure was on to try and get some this time around. I'm going to focus more now on wildlife sensitivity to try and hopefully educate others. Thanks again Rich👍
It feel you Richard on the Hen Herrier,
It was such a shame as I just love them! But it was best to move on! Thanks again R 👍
Brilliant again mate. Shame the weather got the better of you..
Thanks Craig, still a cracking place! Even we it's crappy😂👍
Thank you for sharing Richard.
My pleasure Martin, thanks for stopping by. Cheers R 👍
Nice work mate, many would have sat in their holiday accommodation & not gone out with weather like that. Glad you persisted & it paid off with some fantastic footage & images, & to see 3 Goldie's & 3 WTE is great for you too. Nicely done!
Keep on keeping on mage.
Look forward to part 3 👍👏👏👏
Cheers Nick, it was a long way to go to sit inside the roof tent, and it's good to see what nature has to trow at you from time to time! The Eagles were a fantastic things to witness, such a magnificent island it is for Wildlife! Cheers R 👍
@@RichardBirchett Yes I bet it wasn’t all fun stuck in there in the wind & rain, but you kept at it & it paid off. Mull is fantastic, Dad & I are booked for a longer (10 night) trip next year. I’m actually near you right now, will message you in a bit mate 👍
Awesome Nick:-) hope you both have an awesome time👍. Give me a bell and if you’ve time I can show you around the wood if your keen? 👍
That is a nice area of Scotland! Nice shots of the otters!
It's so beautiful, but now very very popular! Thanks, my favourite Otters shots are in the next video! Out next Saturday. Thanks for watching R 👍
Brilliant footage Richard, Just being out in nature watching and observing animals in there natural habitat is so uplifting, Do you recommend taking a hide to Mull especially for if the weather is inclement? i'm heading up there in September my first time on Mull I've done the mainland & Skye quite a few times!
Thanks a lot Andy, very kind of you! Top be honest I took three different types of hides for different conditions but I had room to allow me to bring them. Yes, I would although for Otter photography being mobile is the best approach but when the weather turns nasty as it did, retreating to my hide was a godsend! And payed off in Pt-3.. Skye looks amazing and is on the list, best of luck in Mull, I hope the people and weather are better than my trip, lol.. Cheers R 👍
Class Rich 👌🏼Stunning otter & oystercatcher pics! 👍
Cheers Rob, can't beat a smart looking Oystercatcher... R 👍
vivid wild animals, thank you!
My pleasure, thanks very much for watching. Cheers R 👍
@@RichardBirchett Thank you very much, your channel is very good, I subscribed!
Hi Rich, absolute quality video as usual, thank you for sharing. Do you mind me asking what is the other camera you use to capture video apart from the R3? The quality is amazing! Cheers. Tom
Thanks very much Tom, much appreciated. Not at all, all the video of me is GoPro 8, and all thew wildlife and 'B' Roll is the R3. Very pleased with it's capabilities. Cheers R 👍
What a lovely vlog.Such a lot of information and insight into what genuine photographers come across!
It is so, annoying that there are some idiots out there that have NO respect for the subject.Let’s hope that they are in the minority!
Weather plays a big part also but I still really enjoyed it.
Fingers crossed for next part.Well done.🥰
Another tough day behind the camera but at least you have something to show for it Richard. I will be moving on to part 3 with excitement shortly!
It was Keith but totally worth it when your get a couple of keepers! Hope you enjoy Part 3 mate, thanks for watching, Cheers R 👍