I’ve gone out with Isaac on private sessions several times and every time, I come back with my best photos and a better understanding of what it takes to capture a great photo. Possessing a $15k lens does not guarantee a money shot, which Isaac will tell you. Scouting, bird behavior knowledge, lighting conditions, exposure, composition, etc. are much more important factors. I find this video extremely helpful and I wish more people would watch and learn!
Excellent video. Isaac provides great insight on a lot of the simple but difficult elements that go into bird photography and contribute to a beautiful image. These can be implemented to improve images regardless of lens or camera choice!
This video is great, Isaac is such a great teacher and he has some amazing images. So much great info to help other photographers master bird photography
Great video Isaac. Nice work outlining the various elements involved in making stand out bird images. There are a lot of factors that must come together to make an image work and you do a good job of making that clear. Excellent examples and outstanding results
Great stuff! Quite a portfolio of images and sound advice for people to focus on those often overlooked elements of photography which are differentiators in making next-level images.
thank you. I really appreciate that. And yes so much of bird photography is the work and preparation that we do in the field, not the lenses and cameras we own.
Those were some very beautiful pictures. I’m new to photography and am learning so much from ppl like you on you tube. I hope to one day take stunning pictures like that.
I wish i had seen this before my recent trip to Spain (Andalucia region). Great video. One thing to highlight on gear based on the 3 week Spain trip and a 7 week trip last year to Northern Portugal and Madeira, I was using my Canon R (full frame) and 70-300 L lens both trips, and 300mm is just a struggle when you don't know the birds and habitat. I was able to pull a few rabbits out of the hat with some decent images but a longer reach would definitely help compensate for lack of local and bird knowledge.
Hi thanks for the comment. Shooting angle, sun angle, background, perch, surrounds and x factors are all not dependent on any lens or brand and I tried to make that clear. Of course an f4 lens will help with shutter speed and smoother backgrounds but it is by no means necessary. The only thing an f4 lens guarantees you is less money in your bank account. The work we do in the field makes all of the difference in the end. Hope that helps and thanks for taking the time to watch
You could use any camera and lens and if you implement these suggestions your photos would be infinitely improved. Perhaps its worth a re-watch yo, I think you missed the point
Calling in birds is considered unethical and is definitely more intrusive than 'just being in their environment'. This is especially true at breeding time when birds need all their energy for reproduction. As the number of birders, and bird photographers, increases, multiple people calling birds in becomes significantly intrusive. If you're just waiting in their area and they show up, they're not using extra energy. Calling in a bird, typically resulting in a male looking to battle a territorial intruder, does use extra energy and is a significant disruption to the birds.
Hi@@gabeatvto be clear I do not ever bring my dog along when I am taking photos. I bring her and walks (always on a leash) and spend time scouting, etc for birds and flowering trees, etc. Hope that brings some clarity
@@isaacgrant1991welcome to the comments section 😂. Great video. Excellent tips that I also implement in the field. Bird behavior and their preferred flowers is a huge deal. Same with insects. I don’t call birds during nesting season either, and there is a balance to everything. I use a canon EF 600mm II f4 lens and although it’s heavy, the results make it worth it. The new mirrorless systems are all so good, it’s true. I live in North Carolina and I hope to capture a Louisiana water Thrush one day as well. Nicely done!
@@gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife thanks. Comment sections are always a blast. I am very happy that you liked the video. Also you should be able to find the waterthrushes in most freshwater swamps I would think. I know there are tons of em in the Dismal Swamp which borders VA and NC. You can't go 50 feet without hearing them singing. Best of luck to you and feel free to reach out if you ever need anything
thanks for the comment Adam. My experience is that most people tend to focus their efforts on getting a sharp photo or a well exposed and sharp photo and not on creating art. Most that I meet are always looking for ways to "get better" and from my perspective the answer is concentrating on all of the topics posted in the talk. Hopefully you find that helpful.
What birds do you want to photograph?
I’ve gone out with Isaac on private sessions several times and every time, I come back with my best photos and a better understanding of what it takes to capture a great photo. Possessing a $15k lens does not guarantee a money shot, which Isaac will tell you. Scouting, bird behavior knowledge, lighting conditions, exposure, composition, etc. are much more important factors. I find this video extremely helpful and I wish more people would watch and learn!
thanks for the kind words Pyul and I am so happy the video is helpful
Some of the best bird photos I have ever seen
Glad you enjoyed it!
I stand corrected, shooting birds on a perch can be quite challenging to incorporate the correct background and lighting.
Great work, thank you!!
Excellent video. Isaac provides great insight on a lot of the simple but difficult elements that go into bird photography and contribute to a beautiful image. These can be implemented to improve images regardless of lens or camera choice!
This video is great, Isaac is such a great teacher and he has some amazing images. So much great info to help other photographers master bird photography
thanks Brandon! Focusing on the angle, the background and the composition are easy ways to produce higher quality photos
Glad you enjoyed it!
Outstanding video! Full of great advice and tips. Images are out of this world. Really well done!
thanks so much!!!
Thanks for watching!
Great video Isaac. Nice work outlining the various elements involved in making stand out bird images. There are a lot of factors that must come together to make an image work and you do a good job of making that clear. Excellent examples and outstanding results
thanks so much Mike. That means a lot coming from you.
Great stuff! Quite a portfolio of images and sound advice for people to focus on those often overlooked elements of photography which are differentiators in making next-level images.
thank you. I really appreciate that. And yes so much of bird photography is the work and preparation that we do in the field, not the lenses and cameras we own.
Those were some very beautiful pictures. I’m new to photography and am learning so much from ppl like you on you tube. I hope to one day take stunning pictures like that.
I wish i had seen this before my recent trip to Spain (Andalucia region). Great video. One thing to highlight on gear based on the 3 week Spain trip and a 7 week trip last year to Northern Portugal and Madeira, I was using my Canon R (full frame) and 70-300 L lens both trips, and 300mm is just a struggle when you don't know the birds and habitat. I was able to pull a few rabbits out of the hat with some decent images but a longer reach would definitely help compensate for lack of local and bird knowledge.
I hope it was a help and gave you new information that you can use on your next adventure. Please feel free to reach out if you need any help
Awesome video with lots of useful information presented in a very nice way.
thank you Krishna!
Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, your photos are very beautiful, keep up with the awesome content 🐦👍🤗
thanks so much
Thanks for watching!
Awesome photos! Lots of good tips.
thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for watching!
Well done. Thank you for sharing.
thanks so much
Superb! Thank you!
my pleasure. Thank you for watching and I hope you found it helpful
great video
The message of this video tries to be choose a better angle, but it actually amounts to buy a $12k lens... Not everyone can shoot 600mm at f4😕
Hi thanks for the comment. Shooting angle, sun angle, background, perch, surrounds and x factors are all not dependent on any lens or brand and I tried to make that clear. Of course an f4 lens will help with shutter speed and smoother backgrounds but it is by no means necessary. The only thing an f4 lens guarantees you is less money in your bank account. The work we do in the field makes all of the difference in the end. Hope that helps and thanks for taking the time to watch
I’m shooting at 500 mm f7.1 and you can absolutely get the same result the photographer makes a good photo not the equipment.
You could use any camera and lens and if you implement these suggestions your photos would be infinitely improved. Perhaps its worth a re-watch yo, I think you missed the point
Calling in birds is considered unethical and is definitely more intrusive than 'just being in their environment'. This is especially true at breeding time when birds need all their energy for reproduction. As the number of birders, and bird photographers, increases, multiple people calling birds in becomes significantly intrusive. If you're just waiting in their area and they show up, they're not using extra energy. Calling in a bird, typically resulting in a male looking to battle a territorial intruder, does use extra energy and is a significant disruption to the birds.
Yeah, also not a fan of bringing a dog along.
Hi thanks for the comment. To clarify I use calls very infrequently and never during breeding season.
Hi@@gabeatvto be clear I do not ever bring my dog along when I am taking photos. I bring her and walks (always on a leash) and spend time scouting, etc for birds and flowering trees, etc. Hope that brings some clarity
@@isaacgrant1991welcome to the comments section 😂. Great video. Excellent tips that I also implement in the field. Bird behavior and their preferred flowers is a huge deal. Same with insects. I don’t call birds during nesting season either, and there is a balance to everything. I use a canon EF 600mm II f4 lens and although it’s heavy, the results make it worth it. The new mirrorless systems are all so good, it’s true. I live in North Carolina and I hope to capture a Louisiana water Thrush one day as well. Nicely done!
@@gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife thanks. Comment sections are always a blast. I am very happy that you liked the video. Also you should be able to find the waterthrushes in most freshwater swamps I would think. I know there are tons of em in the Dismal Swamp which borders VA and NC. You can't go 50 feet without hearing them singing. Best of luck to you and feel free to reach out if you ever need anything
This is bird photography 101...waiting for the "advanced" info...
thanks for the comment Adam. My experience is that most people tend to focus their efforts on getting a sharp photo or a well exposed and sharp photo and not on creating art. Most that I meet are always looking for ways to "get better" and from my perspective the answer is concentrating on all of the topics posted in the talk. Hopefully you find that helpful.