NEVER Hike with Photographers! IT SUCKS!
Katie and I go on a Hike together. We have a destination in mind. However, we are photographers first and hiking enthusiasts second. Will we make it to the destination? I know one thing. We will get some pretty pictures!
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The title is awesome! I showed my wife. You have it good, you both move at the same pace. My wife is a fitness instructor and her idea of hiking is get to the top as fast you can, take one phone pic at the top, check the step counter, drink water and head down. Meanwhile, I am stopping at every brook, laying on my belly like Josh in the video. So now-a-days she teaches classes on Saturdays and I hike. Good stuff as always.
goodness. that is a stark difference in pace. Well at least you have Saturdays. Thanks Shadd, always appreciated. 😀
If Katie keeps this up, Josh will be the one walking with a photographer and shooting B roll. Well done you guys! Truly appreciate being able to see you enjoy your time together.
Truth! Thank you so much.
Bwahaha, Josh can be my film crew of one. No, I’m still getting used to him aiming that camera at me! LoL 😊❤️🌈🦋☮️🐿🦚🦉☀️
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The Josh and Katie adventures are always eagerly anticipated. Those other hikers will sadly never see what you see and will never realize that unless they pick up a camera. Happy Easter if you roll that way.
Thank you Jim. So true. they just walk right by us and ask the same old questions...." what ya see?"
Sorry for that Jim there’s a lot of spam going around my channel lately. Unless it says my name on the side, don’t reply to it. It’s tons of spam. We apologize.
@@BayouJosh No need to apologize Josh. I get at least one of these a week. I always ignore them.
I love how you have split the videos, one from Josh's perspective and one from Katie's. This is good stuff, I really enjoyed the videos before, but now I think they're even better. Well done.
Thank you so much Laurie. I appreciate that. We’re having so much fun.
That first Red Breasted Nuthatch shot was tier 1 🔥 great stuff shared, can relate 🙌🏻
I love photographing those little dudes. Thank you Jeremy.
This is exactly what our hiking trips look like 😁 It's like meditation. Greetings from Germany
@katiebirdnerd - those wrens photos were stunning ! Josh , yours were nice too 😁. You certainly hike with intent and purpose, just happens to be for bird photography, love it !
I was lured in laughing with recognition at the title....but stayed for the content and the meaningful words that describe why I chase outdoor documentary photography. You just spoke for thousands of us....
😄We are a different breed....us photographers.
This is what photography should be......an experience, not a challenge. These folks have it right !
Thank you John, I appreciate it my friend.
Quickly becoming one of my favorite KZhead channels. The storytelling from both (Josh and Katie) perspectives is awesome.
so kind of you to say. thank you my friend.
Thank you so much, Garrett. That is very kind of you to say. I hope your day is awesome!
Josh and Katie… Thank you for this AWESOME video. I felt you were hiking with me. Everything you two do hiking/photographing made me feel that I was doing this ALL right👍🏻 I live in Montana and 15 minutes out my door is a world of Beautiful birds, flowers, rocks and landscapes. Thank you again for the “Perfect” video👍🏻❤️
Thanks for tagging along Linda. Montana is so beautiful!
Your videos just keep getting better and better! I’m with Katie, I don’t know how people can walk on by when birds are singing. And like Josh, my grand plans for hikes never pan out and I’m happier because of everything that I get to enjoy when I slow down and take it all in.
Right?! thanks as always Lisa.
Your words are so true, never go hiking with a photographer, we stop at everything!
Right!? 🙂
Katie, you are a nice addition to Josh's videos. You guys make a wonderful team. ✌🤟🖖
Katie is awesome!
2:02 AMAZING shot. Great video as always Josh. Keep it up! And 4:31! CHIPMUNK is SO CUTE
That last reply was spam. I am reporting those right now. I love chipmunks!!! 😊❤️🌈🦋🦋🦚🐿
Thank you so much my friend I sure do appreciate it.
being distracted by something that catches my eye & having to get a few shots is my lifelong story as well sometimes I never make it to the end
It’s all about the images!. NAH, just kidding. It’s nice to take it all in.
@@BayouJosh Yes it is, cant wait for your next video, as always you two be safe
No way on earth I could walk past those wrens! ^^ They are adorable! I treasure the times I can get out with other people who can understand why we NEED to stop to look at some cool moss or something :) At the same time, I think it's awesome that different people can get totally different experiences and types of satisfaction out there. Thanks for another beautiful video! Cheers
Thank you so much Laku.
"The slow blade penetrates the shield." (original "Dune" movie) So true, in so many ways. I'm with you... Take your time and drink it in!
Well said my friend
My wife is just starting to get used to me going slower and stopping frequently for photos, video and b-roll. A hike that would take most people 20-30 minutes can take us 3-4 hours easily. It is a balance as she isn't a photographer, but I think she is coming around slowly 🙂
It’s shocking to some hikers how much is photographers dawdle
I used to wander off when Josh stopped in one place for a while. It never bothers me when he stops because I don't feel like I have to. I can keep going and then backtrack to him.
Your voices and images really help me crank out those feel good endorphins. Thank you for another wonderful video!
Glad we can help with those good feelings!
Salut, you shared incredible upload~friend,
Thank you! Cheers!
Katiebird-- Thank you for your wonderful response about The River Runs through it! Movie was made in 1992 in Livingston,MT! My Brother-in-law taught Robert Redford how to fly-fish! Because of you, Katie I bought the movie and it brought back many memories of Johnny a world class fly-fisherman who has past away! THANK YOU-- Randy Bocksnick (MONTANA)
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Oh yay! I’m so glad you liked it. I saw it in the theater when it first came out. Very sad but beautiful story. I am a mega fan of Robert Redford. I can’t believe it! That’s so awesome that he was taught by your BIL! Now I can say I know a guy who knows a guy that knows Robert Redford. I love it.
Our philosophy aligns with yours. Nature sets our pace.
Yep! well said.
Katie, thanks for the Canyon Wren videos. In my youth I spent a lot of time in the desert and I loved to sit in the still dawn and listen to the wren calls echo off the canyon walls. Brings back wonderful memories.
The most beautiful call!
How wonderful!! Wrens are the cutest little singers. The rock wren was really getting into his singing too. I love how he extends his legs like he’s thrusting his whole body into his sing. It’s so adorable when they do that! Have a wonderful day! 😊🦋🌈❤️☮️🦚🐿🦉☀️
Glad you never made it to the end of the trail. I would have missed so many wonderful scenes.
We had a blast! 😃
Very nice. Great to see Katie so involved and hearing her thoughts. You are a fine couple.
Glad you enjoyed it Edward. I am so glad Katie decided to get more involved. 😀
Love the way your brain works in development of these videos. The story. The insightfulness. The message. Thank you Josh AND Katie. Your bringing something new to the photography world. Love that Katie is getting more involved. Thank you both for your time and effort. No small task putting together such quality content.
Our pleasure! we are glad to hear that you are enjoying them. thank you,
We were at the overlook you photographed at 7:30 into your video. Our 1 year old dog almost took a dive over the rocks into the canyon below. My wife’s strength and strong grip on his lead saved his life.
Holy moly!
Holy smokes! Nice save. Dogs are so silly sometimes. They get so excited.
You get it!!
How many times can I comment with "great video." Well, I'm not sure but get used to it. Loved it.
How many times and ways can I say thank you? I appreciate it my brother.
You bloody beautiful people! I make sure I don’t miss a video from y’all. Happy to see your wife has started to share her thoughts too. Lots of love from India.
Thank you so much!! You are too Kind. 🙂
Awesome video Josh and Katie. Sandy and I have gotta go find one of those adorable chipmunk's.
Those chipmunks are adorable!
I agree, which is why I prefer to go alone. I can go at my own pace, stop, look and listen and decide on composition choices.
Alone is nice sometimes. Katie and I can go together and find ourselves alone. It is nice.
....Or ANY other types of photographers - UNLESS they're willing to assist you with your compositions and be patient with you at the same time. I've found that having someone aside you (me) is that you're always worried about where that other person is...Is he/she safe? How far away are they? Are they getting shots in a better location? The questions you ask yourself seems endless thus robbing you of your time and enjoyment while trying to get that one great shot. It's about time someone put out a video like this! Great job!!
You are so right about being worried about that other person. That is the biggest challenge. Thank you Will.
I can't help thinking those other hikers were there, not for the experience, but for a personal best. Get to the destination as quickly as possible and back in time for lunch.
Oh yeah, they were head down booking it.
You're so good you and your wife.It' s like a dream when you are talking. The music is perfect. It is a real pleasure to listening both of you. Thank you. Keep the good work Côme from Quebec. Canada
Love it again Josh and Katie ! thanks again to share ... its so relaxing to watch ! and funny too
Our pleasure!
This is so wholesome!
OK! This is now my favorite of all your videos. I felt like I was there with you! First one Ive seen with Katie and both of you did a great job making me feel relaxed as I sipped on my morning coffee. Thank you so much for this wonderful production!!
Thank you so much!! We are glad you enjoyed it. 😀
Probably your best story yet! I love it because I can completely relate! Thank You both!
Well thank you my friend. I figured we can all relate to this one.
Omg loved this video, too funny. Had to get my husband to watch it, as I am the one slowing us down all the time on our hikes to take pictures. He definitely had a chuckle! Most of the time he is fascinated at all the little things I spot to take pictures of. As a photographer your eyes are always looking for that little bird or how the colour or texture of the bark looks on a particular tree. Really a million different things…… so many fascinating things to discover if you just slow down to see them!
Hopefully he knows now that your not crazy! there are thousands of us out there clogging up the trails. 😉
I get it. I have been given the name of Lone Wolf by my family because I chose to drive alone and burn my own gas rather go with a family group in one vehicle to hiking areas. Maybe a 20 mile drive from the valley home to the Continental Divide trails. At the end of the hike, they load up and get back home as fast as possible. The Lone Wolf putts back down 20 miles of forest stopping at every view and to watch and shoot every critter. None of the others get that. I am on vacation at a special place I seldom see. The Lone Wolf will get back to home base much, much, later :) I hope they like what's on tv.
😄 I love it! Angelo the Lone Wolf!
I say never hike with those who can't see these beautiful creatures or let u enjoy... You'll always be in peace while taking photographs 😀
Well said.
Another lovely meditation that doesn't suck. Neither does that 500mm PF on the Z9!
Thank you my friend.
I totally agree.
All the experiences and memories you gain whilst the “hikers” return to base saying they had a great time. Ask them what they saw, hmm, well errrr etc. you’re the ones who have gained so much, thanks for the video, Josh 👍🏼
So True Roger. Thanks brother.
Anything that gets people outdoors is awesome, but I do like our leisurely hikes best of all. We occasionally "book it." :) I hope you are having a wonderful day, Roger. :)
The only way to hike, taking th world in and capturing it along the way. Keep it going .
Agreed.
Great video. Loved your footage of the Canyon and Rock Wrens. My wife Shela feels just about the same as Katie does when we are out photographing wildlife and exploring. Its never the destination that counts, it's about the journey😁
Thank you my friend. It definitely about the journey 😃
Shela is a kindred spirit. :)
Love that both of you are speaking thro the video. Beautiful pictures and good hiking:-)
Thank you Julius! We’re having a wonderful time.
As usual, great video. They are encouraging, motivating, captivating and relaxing. I can find technical videos all day long and I never feel satisfied or relaxed afterward. Again Thank You and have a Blessed Easter!
Mission accomplished. Relax. It's fun!
This a a style of video all it’s own. It definitely has its own identity, and it is very cool! The narrative and the sounds, especially the Wrens, is almost ‘ Zen like. ‘ I think this is a winning style/ format you should focus more on, no pun. Just my 2 $ Stay safe and Healthy and Happy Shooting! 👍👍👍✌🏻😁🇺🇸📷📷
thanks George. It is my favorite type of video to make.
What a beautiful and wonderful trip. Everyone should slow down and learn to enjoy the world around them the way you two do. Would love to sit around a campfire chatting with you good folks.
We'd love to have you!
@@BayouJosh - I'm sure it would be wonderful, and I would if I could. But your lesson here is such a powerful one. It's not the destination that's important - it's the journey.
A campfire sounds so nice. With marshmallows. 😊❤️🌈🦋☮️🦚🐿🦉☀️
There is nothing wrong with stopping to appreciate the sights and sounds on the trail. Even when I hike without my camera, I often stop to savor the experience. You may never see the rock at the end of the trail, but the sights along the way most likely outshine it anyway.
Indeed. thank you
The best two watchable national geographic voices on the tube bar none! It will be exciting to hike with the silky swift 400 2.8
If it ever comes. 🤔 Thank you so much Dave.
@@BayouJosh im waiting 2. Gonna have to sell some stuff, thats for sure.
I think he should just cancel the order. What can it do that your current stuff can’t?
@@buttonlover86 i guess Josh will prove why the 400 is worth 14,980$ in the future. Luckily Nikon isnt very fast on shipping this lens even to NPS members so it may be by end of the year. Plenty of time to make that decision. Maybe then we will know if the trade is worth the sacrifice.
Beautiful images and videos, a lot more crisp and beautiful than before :)
Many thanks Fel. trying out new editing techniques.
Your appreciation for nature and photography is very inspiring! Thank you.
I appreciate you saying that. Thank you.
Josh and Katie, Leslie and I frequently say the journey is the destination. It is not about the length of the journey but the experiences along the way. If anything, we're probably even slower than you all. Every mushroom, bird, mammal, wildflower, bee, butterfly, snake, frog (Ok, you get the idea) is deserving of a closer look and appreciation. Some days we make 5 or 6 miles, some days we make 500-600 yards. Length of the journey doesn't matter.
Amen Jeff! We've just given up on getting anywhere.
So true and Katie's comments make a very nice video even better.
Thanks Brue. I am so Glad Katie has been more involved. she is a doll!
I agree. Great addition to the channel and nice to see it growing steadily.
I like your style and sense of humor. I know the feeling as we do that too - walk a bit and then stop to look at the surroundings. Have a great weekend!
Thank you my friend. Have a great weekend.
I took my wife with me once......she left me on the trail and went back to the car lol. Never go hiking with a wildlife photographer lol. Macro is something I'm getting more into. The colors shapes and textures are really interesting. Another great video man.
Thanks Kevin. Macro will really slow you down. I found myself spending hours in a half acre spot. so much to see when you look super close.
@@BayouJosh man you got that right. We rush for certain subjects, and neglect so many others. Cheers man!
Thank you for taking me along in your hikes! It brings me more joy than you can imagine! This one actually brought me to tears!
Thank you so much for joining us Dusty. It is a wonderful hobby!
It's hard to photograph when moving at the speed of light! Another great video, Josh & Katie.
It really is! Thank you Rob!
A GREAT Video! As you cited Buffet, the experience matters more than the milage!
Thank you my friend! Indeed.
Such a beautiful video, message and time well spent with you guys. I love that wildlife photography has slowed me down. You have it bang on!
Thank you my friend. It certainly is a beautiful thing to just slow down and take it all in.
Sometimes my mind needs a break from the constant thinking and worrying. Our nature trips are typically very peaceful.
Amazing viedo quality, very sharp image and full of details, Beautiful, I really love it..
Thank you so much 😊
Every time I watch one of your video's it broadens my perspective and increases my imagination in thinking of possible compositions to look for when I get out and about. Thanks for another great video!
You are very Kind Craig. thank you sir.
Yep guys absolutely right… or invite someone who’s not a photographer they get bored and anxious to keep moving forward.
Exactly!
you're great. love the pics ,motion pics & narrative 💪
Thank you my friend.
I one of those plans today! 🤣 Had this grand idea and plan to go to my local Fish and Wildlife Area and set up on the south shore of one the ponds to photograph some water birds (ducks, geese, herons, extra). Well never did set up spot. Did walk around a bit and spent a couple hours in 2 spots creeping up and watching and photographing 2 birds I never seen before! The blue-winged teals were way too far out but was fun to watch them feed and chase each other. None of the photos are anything special but it was fun and amazing to see so many different species of birds today! Four that I never seen before! I'm sore and tired now from it and was out couple/ few hours 🤷♂️ longer than planned; but, guess that's pretty normal for me 😁. Great video and looks like a fun hike to go on! Would how far I might get🤔🤔🤣? Happy Easter to you and everyone!
that is the way it goes. 😀
Great to see you and Katie again this week. Love to have been able to come along with the two of you on another adventure camera in hand. Katie's segment is enjoyable again, it's nice to see things from her perspective as well. Have a Great week and we will see you both next week.
Thank you Rob. It has been such a treat to get Katie involved. she is a great story teller.
Excellent production
Much appreciated!
I really look forward to your videos! You and Katie are such excellent storytellers!
You’re very kind Patricia. Thank you so much.
AWESOME,, my kind of hike.
Thank you sir.
I just found your You Tube channel, and this video. The two of you sound a little bit like my wife and me. Anyway, I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed this. It made a refreshing, relaxed, and dare I say, more philosophical, alternative to the usual fare of gung-ho landscape photography channels full of advice, bravado and just a little too much "noise" for my advancing (age related) taste. Anyway, cheers for the trip. I enjoyed it, and will return for more. Oh, and I agree, it's all about the moments along the way.
I'm so glad you stopped by. thank you so much.
That’s the life of almost any photographer! Excellent video!
It really is! Thank you Scotty!
I feel so good and relaxed.... Thanks 🙏
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All my friends are trekkers. I do join them rather I have to join them. Its the bond. So when we trek , I look for birds, walk slow, and get bashed by them. But they are my biggest supporters. They even carry my camera when it gets tough for me. Last month we did a snow trek in a birding hotspot. Unfortunately we didn't encountered any bird due to snowfall. My friends carried my 3kg kit as I was affected by Altitude. They went ahead and reached destination. I arrived later. I got to see Alpine accentor bird and because my friends helped me , I was able to photograph the bird. So I say its not good for hikers to be with Bird photographer but its definitely good for us.
it sounds like you have a great group of friends. 🙂
Nice. Thanks for sharing :)
Great video Josh...I've been off for a while, but this collab videos with Katie are great. 👌 Looking forward for more.
More to come! She is loving it. Welcome back.
@@BayouJosh Didn't I told you it would be great idea? 😅👌 Cheers, Josh.
Hi you two great video as always you will get to the end one day I'm sure, stay safe...
Thank you Tel. I seriously doubt it knowing us! 😀
The new DREAM Team for us. Thank for the video.
Thank you so much Edmond.
This video reminded of the line Charles Kuralt used to use to end his 60 Minutes segments: "I heard about a story just up ahead. I kinda hope I never get there." Stay safe !
I love that quote! I might have to steal that one from you! 😊❤️🌈🦋☮️🐿🦚
That’s interesting! I need to look that up. I love that quote.
Love it! My wife likes to walk but I like to photograph. She will gladly set off on a 5 mile hike, come back and find me about a quarter of a mile along the same path!!! What's the answer? Easy, - I gave her a camera!!!
😄 Smart man!
Hello Katie and Josh, what a great video. As you mentioned Life is a journey. Hikers rush on the trail and very often they don‘t look left and right of the trail. You are on a journey through nature to discover and to slow down. I don‘t believe it sucks to walk with you through nature. Thank you for this video, have a great weekend. Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪
so true my friend. thanks as always. have a great weekend.
Just thought I would let you know that the most outstanding bird photos of incredibly rare species are found one mile from the end of the climb. Perhaps you can start at the top. Wonderful video.
Of course they are. 😄 Thank you my friend.
Really like having Katie’s narration on the video and would love to join you on a hike sometime!
We have fun!
@@BayouJosh I assume the comment about me being a winner of something is a scam?
Another great video. Love the wren sections. They have such cool vocalizations.
Those wrens are fantastic
thank you a lot for keeping making these amazing videos and sharing your journeys with us.
My pleasure! Thank you for tagging along.
Sounds like a normal hike with my wife and I, she's into it now. We both decide that we get 1 life and it should be full of experiences and sometimes the unexpected journeys are the best.
Agree! It’s nice to go off the beaten path as often as possible! 😊❤️🌈🦋☮️🦚🐿
Great video Josh and wonderful pictures!! Nature photography is so personal that anybody do it differently, with their "times" and for that reason I prefer to stay outdoor on my own ☺
Totally agree! Thank you my friend.
@@BayouJosh My pleasure!!
This is so funny because it is true. In every person there is a conflict between the hiker and the photographer.
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours… so well done and super interesting. Thanks for a video that’s about your content and not about sponsors. I know sponsors make everyone money, but it’s gotten so bad with some folks that we just stopped watching some of them because of their infomercials. On to the positive… I look forward to seeing more!
Welcome aboard Elaine. Thank you so much. We are having fun!
Just saw this video and immediately added it to my watch later. Can't wait to watch!
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Another fine video, it's never about the destination just enjoy the journey
Very true!
Great video, Bird Photography - yes, Documentary Photography - definitely. Those who set off on the “Trail” with purpose often miss the point of being out in Nature! I have often wondered why it takes me so long to do things in the Garden 🪴, I know why, I’m just like you? I enjoy what I see, it’s not a race! Keep well and stay safe. 👍🇬🇧
Gardening can be an all day job if you do it right! 😊🦋❤️🌈☮️🦚🐿🦉🎶🪶🦆
Not too sure about doing it right? get sidetracked with Bugs, Birds & Bees 🐝 and before you know it, the day has gone? Keep well and stay safe, your Videos are very interesting and enjoyable👍🇬🇧
Thank you so much David. We’ve gone down the gardening rabbit hole. That really steals away a lot of your time. So fun though!
Great content and I always look forward to experiencing your outings.
Glad you like them Sean. thank you.
Glad I found your channel. Well done and I think I will stick around for a while. Have a great day from Ontario Canada
Welcome aboard! I appreciate it my friend.
I am completely absorbed myself into your video. Recently, two bird photographers were robbed of their cameras at knife point, in our neighbouring state. As a serious photographer, what measures you take to protect yourself from wild animals, thieves, robbery, terrain related problems when you are taking pictures? I highly appreciate if you make video on this topic. Thank you.
I am glad you are enjoying the videos. that is a tough subject. All I can say is I am constantly aware of my surroundings and I am very much prepared to deal with anyone who approaches me with ill intentions.
LOL!! You and Katie sound just like Joel and I! Yeah, nobody wants to hike with us either! lol Yet, going through our photos at the end of the day, makes up for us not having human hiking buddies. Our two pups do fill that gap, though.
😃 The birds are our friends. Who needs friends to hike with? 😄
@@BayouJosh LOL!!