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100,000 views! Thanks to all who watched and thanks for all your generous comments!
Great video and advice!
You deserve
soon there will be 200,000! ;) Great video! Happy New 2023 Year Simon!
Thank you very much! Great Tips!
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎈🍾🎉👍📷 😊
SUCCINCT: Others would take many episodes to convey these tips for better bird photography. Your calm manner of presentation conveys important ideas and your sample photos subtly reinforce the expertise underlying your message. BRAVO for a well conceived, informative presentation!👍
thanks so much! appreciate the feedback.
Lumo, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@@simon_dentremont By all means! Feel free to use my comments if they help with your excellent work.
The whole internet only needs you on these subjects. Thank you for making these videos. You're the best.
Wow, thank you!
Nice teaching style without endless drone shots or life vlogging. Very knowledgeable without talking down to viewers and that is a very nice addition to KZhead! Keep up the good work.
Glad you liked it!
Wow, that bird’s breath shot is amazing!
I have been shooting for 60 years (about 10 professionally and another decade part-time) and frequently watch teaching videos. As of today, this has been the MOST informative video for me. After the first minute or so I was saying to myself, ok, ok, ok, I use those ideas. Whoa that's new, or that's a new way to do the same thing, Hey he really knows his business! What else can I learn? Answer, A LOT! Thanks your video was very useful!!!
That was toooooo kind! Thanks!
So glad I found your channel - not only amazing content with great advice but your presentation and communication is second to none! I’m in the process of watching every video on the channel and they’re all awesome! Thank you and please keep up the great work!!!
Simon, that right there is a masterclass in bird photography! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
My pleasure!
You talk so clearly and slowly, even I understood. Thank you it helped a lot
This is one of the best videos on photography that I have seen on KZhead.
Wow, thanks!
You are a master at teaching. Every point was spot on and easy to follow! Well done Simon I am very encouraged.
The best photography course on youtube! No nonsense or trendiness, just quality and calm. Love it!
I don't care how long a person has been a photographer, you bring some great ideas to working with birds in the environment. Nice Video.
Thank you very much!
That’s ridiculously impressive that you’re able to manually shoot at 1/50th. Amazing video! Keep up the awesome work and thank you for providing this expert advice!
Will do!
Simon, I've learned so much from you already. I'm extremely grateful for your advice! Even just cropping my images different has been a huge improvement in my photography. Thank you!
Great to hear!
Only 4 minutes in and I have already learned more than I have on many other photography videos I've watched. I'm going to have to watch this a few times to take it all in
Thanks!
You are officially my new photography instructor. Thank you for the great tips, and also, impressive job on this channel!
Wow, thanks!
i never thought about the car releasing heat and it being visible in photos. thank you for that tip!
Happy to help!
I don't often comment on YT videos, but this one is EXCELLENT!
Wow, thank you!
Wow, you have a real knack for teaching. 10 incredibly helpful tips for beginners in under 20 minutes while clearly explaining everything. Thanks for the video
Wow, thanks!
For slow shutter speed hand-held, I use a phrase we used for shooting weapons in the Army. "BRAS" Breath, Relax, Aim, and Squeeze. Breath control half way through a breath "stop" breathing not stop and HOLD your breath. Holding for too long will shake the camera. Relax, don't be in a hurry. As said, 100 photos and 1 is fantastic is a good shooting so don't worry about if you got the shot, just keep shooting. Aim, not simply towards the shot but preparing the focus, or zoom cropping. Squeeze, the 2nd most important other than Breath (stop not hold breath) because if you push the button down quick to get the shot, you will find you didn't get the shot. You should squeeze slowly so much that when the shutter goes off, you're surprised by it. P.S. Fantastic instructions Simon d'Entremont ! Thank You !
Agree on all! Works in archery too! Thanks for sharing!
Hands down the best advice video I've come across especially for someone like me who's only just getting into photography. Not only technique but basics such as getting the camera set up to give the best chance of good results, several of which I had no idea of up until you brought them to light (also using a Canon so transferring them over was easy). Really appreciate the benefit of your insight & experience Simon, thank you for taking the time to do this
Glad it was helpful!
All I can say is listen to Simon...........all his advise is good. Thanks Simon!!!
excellent!
Really great tutorial, you pointed out lots of micro details that I believe many including me have missed, supplemented with the perfect example. Glad I bumped into this video before going to the field with my 150-600mm lens!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is probably the best photography video I have seen. Very well done and highly informative.
Wow, thanks!
I would like you to thank you for sharing all your knowledge and experience with us! I like your style of explaining things. Easy to listen and understand.
I’ve learnt so much from your videos, it’s like a crash course in photography.
WARNING, if you watch this video you will feel like just selling your camera as you will never be this good 😄😄😄 Amazing shots in here and some great advice to boot. Thank you.
oops! remember, it’s not a competition! Do the best you can and enjoy nature!
@@simon_dentremont Will do. Thanks again 👍
I really appreciate you taking the time to teach us your "secrets". Your videos are very professional and the content is excellent. Looking forward to the next video in the series!
I appreciate that! thanks Hugh
You got one more follower. I am a hobby photographer since 30 years and made hundreds of thousands of photos already from which I also sold some to magazines, etc. Most of the tips I work with as well but some inspired me still to try slightly different than I do actually. You explained nice and slow and well understandable. It was joy to listen you. Many thanks for your efforts to produce so useful content.
Welcome aboard!
@@simon_dentremont thanks a lot 🤗
I stumbled (metaphorically) across your channel, specifically your auto ISO hack, then this video. I'm not a bird photographer, but you presented a plethora of great techniques that easily apply to any kind of photography. Clearly, you are a very good professional and your photos are far beyond being the standard cliché shots. The way you present is very organized, clear, and smooth. Unlike ever so many who make KZhead videos, you don't do what I call "face dances," with eyebrows lips, and other facial parts flying all over, and you don't fidget and thrash, waving your arms maniacally like a madman/madperson, which is painfully amateurish and distracting. Your content and presentation earns an A+ from me, a university medical school professor. Your videos are content-rich, such that I have a lot of notes to take, along taking photos. I have subscribed. Thank you!
Soooo kind of you to take the time to say so. I really appreciate it!
Thank you Simon for great explanations and suggestions. Getting this level of free tuition is a gift to amateurs like me. Thanks again.
Truly masterfully made photographs! The reflection in the eyes of your avian subjects is testimony to the quality of your work. From my limited study, you touch on so many folks I've read and whose works I've seen. There is a whole lot of wisdom and expertise in this well-edited video that, in my view, can be watched over and over again until it begins to become second nature. Thank you for sharing! Best wishes.
Thanks very much!
@@simon_dentremont You're welcome. Now if I can just remember to do all you suggest! 🙂
Hi Simon, Thanks for those awesome tips. One thing to add is the use of filters. For long lenses try not to use any filters, because those will act as distorted lenses due imperfect flatness, mechanical tension of the glass against the filter ring. Below 150mm this is not a big issue. Above that value the impact is a square dependency of the focal length!
Great tip!
79 yr. old hobby photographer. Fell in love with wildlife photography 1980's. Always something to learn from your well put together video's. Thank you for all your expertise & time.
Thank you Simon for sharing your vast Knowledge and experience. It is very much appreciated!!!!
Really informative - can't believe that's only your second KZhead video. I'm inspired - but please keep them coming!
Thanks, will do!
Simon, you are an exceptional wildlife photographer and your KZhead videos are as impressive as any of the other highly-subscribed bird photographers. Please continue to share your images and your mastery through KZhead. I know that your audience will grow quickly - your content is just that good. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Most appreciated! Can’t wait for new episodes.
that’s so kind Robert. thanks for taking the time to say so.
Birds are the most interesting and toughest subjects. They are small, quick, and timid, all at the same time. I think that is why they keep us on our toes and trying. A good image is so satisfying because it is a rare thing... at least for me! This video is the best tips and advise I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Thank you . I'm ready to give it another "shot".
Thanks very much! good luck!
EXCELLENT....EXCELLENT...EXCELLENT!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing these TREMENDOUS TUTORIAL .....
You're very welcome!
I like the setting of your latest videos; it is much more direct and engaging. But, I am also digging the "Papa d'Entremont' vibes of this video :)
Absolutely gorgeous shots! Thanks for sharing your craft, it really helps.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The bird with the berry in its mouth!! Gorgeous. Thank you for such a detailed and concise video. Excellent content!
So nice of you! thanks Jill!
Love that car tip. That is one I have NEVER heard before, but makes complete sense. Great video.
Awesome, thank you!
very detailed, informative and helpful video, I love this! Thanks.
Beautiful photos. Very well explained. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
The best of the best tutorial for sharp bird photography! Thanks a lot Simon!
By far one of the best videos I’ve seen about bird photography. Great job! Thanks
Wow! so glad i came across your channel. I've only seen 2 of your videos....... and they have helped soooo much. Awesome job Simon!!!!
Youre welcome!
This is great - thank you so much.
I always learn something listening to you, thanks.
Tucking in my elbows is the one I haven’t really thought about. Thanks man. Super helpful.
The tips you have for stabilizing and controlling the camera is the same as using a firearm! When I think of my camera as a rifle, mentally it makes it easier to control and handle!
Same! I shot both guns and archery when younger.
you could say he is a 'sharpshooter'
I recently got a Nikon Z6ii, first camera, and mainly use it for macro on small bugs etc. Absolutely feels like hunting and shooting. Many of the principles are the same.
These are great tips. I never thought about the heat shimmer before.
Glad it was helpful!
I absolutely love your videos! They have helped me so much! Thankyou.
I'm so glad!
Thank tou for teaching us the craft, very needed!
Fantastic! Thank you for your tips!!!
You are so welcome!
Super helpful, very concise, clear information. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
One of your very best video. Thank you
Beautiful bird photos. Thank you very much.
Wow. I have the 100-400, and that aperture tip worked. I was shooting shutter priority, but switching to manual and setting the aperture to 6.3 is a little sharper, nice!
Thank you for taking the time to make this very helpful video!! The tips about holding the camera tightly were especially helpful!! Can't wait to try those techniques!!
You are so welcome!
Love how your videos are consice and without a bunch of video fluff. Always very informative info.
I appreciate that!
You’re absolutely, brilliant and I greatly appreciate the tips!!
Great advice. Will implement these on my next session.
Excellent!
Excellent video Simon. Lots of things that are easy to forget, especially when excited about a rare or new bird, of a particularly good photo op.
Thanks Richard!
Thank jou Richard. Very useful!
PLANE, SIMPLE, EASY. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thank you for this information….so clear and easy to understand.
These are some wonderful tips for beginning photographers like me. I'm looking forward to using some of these soon.
Great to hear!
Great video, Simon. I'm glad you mentioned turning the heat off in your car in the winter. I also keep the windows open to really make sure there's no temperature differential between inside the car and the outside world. I sure do get some funny looks when folks see me drive past with the windows open in the middle of winter. :)
haha same here! dressed for winter in the car!
Every day something New!! Thanks!!
As always, so much information. Thanks
You bet!
Thanks for this. I plan to use the tips this weekend. I tried bird photography for the first time last weekend and hard a hard time with moving subjects. This video is exactly what I needed.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Simon, lots of good practical tips! I’ve been a fan of your work on IG for a long time - really inspirational as someone who just started birding and pans BiF with their elbows out 😀🤦♂️
Hahaha (elbows out). Thanks!
Same with me. Lol
Thank you , Simon, for great tips and explaining them so well. Love your photos.
Glad you like them!
Fantastic teacher!!
Wow, thank you!
Thanks for these tips, there is some really useful information that I hadn’t personally seen before, even though I am an avid consumer of animal photography videos.
Thanks! So glad you found it helpful.
Million dollar advice! Merci.
You're welcome! Clearly I’m not charging enough! lol
This video was a treat! Thank you
Great tips. Thanks.
Great video Simon, with good techniques for everyone! I'm not a bird or nature photographer - but I can see adapting some of these anti-vibration techniques in my landscape photography when I'm shooting hand-held. Keep up the great shots!
They’ll work for sure!
thanks for the way you explain things. Calme and well explained for a non english native speaking. I was really nice to follow your videos while other i stop them because of the speed of speaking
Thanks very much!
Your explanation and tips are amazing! Thank you and keep up the great tips please!
Yep. Need to go find some birds tomorrow to test a few things. Thanks :)
great learning. thank you
You are welcome!
Fantastic tips, outstanding video. Thank you for sharing your expertise! -Jody
My pleasure! thanks Jody!
Thank you, Sir, this was such an enjoyable learning session. I look forward to the next one
That one about not cropping too much is so clever. Thanks
You're welcome!
Brillant advice! ❤
Thanks!
All great tips that I have been using for years. The Canon 100-400mm Mk II is one crazy sharp lens, even with the 1.4 extender. I have moved to micro 4/3 system as I can no longer carry the weight or hold for long. The Sigma 150-600mm lens was also a really good lens. I had the Canon 300mm f/2.8, had to give it up because of the weight and using a tripod was not an option. Never tire of the Wood Duck.
Weight is indeed an issue. I’m waiting for a lighter RF mount version of the 509mm f4 to show up!
Your channel is the best. Such great information and so easily explained. I really appreciate you sharing all of this.
What a great video!! So much helpful info! Thank you!!
Also considering the shaddow recovery of modern camera's one can shoot with 3-4 stops of underexposure, alowing for either lower ISO, or higher shutter speed, or both, to get as sharp a photo as possible. But, this means there needs to be bright light for clear photos from underexposed shaddow recovery.
Thanks for sharing. For some brands you can, but in my Canon cameras, they’re not quite ISO invariant, and underexposing leads to more noise.
Great tips!
Glad you like them!
Thank you for great tips!
Top info my friend, very valuable! Many thanks.
Thanks very much ! Very clear explanation!. Could you speak about advantages of aperture priority vs Shutter Priority in bird photography ?
both modes can work, but my favorite is actually manual with auto-iso. of the two, I’d prefer shutter priority, so that you ensure you have enough shutter speed for the movement if the birds, and can adjust it based on flying vs static birds, which needs different shutter speeds.
Great Video, thank you 👍🏻 May I add another tipps? 1. Some Zoom lenses (such as one of mine) are getting significantly softer at the long end. Reducing the range e.g. from 600mm to 550mm can help to improve. 2. Control filters: One of my protection filters was obviously of minor optical quality. Shooting without brought better results. 3. Monopod as a stabilizer: Sometimes (if I got enough space to move) I use the monopod even to shoot moving birds: It's weight reduces my shaking Best regards 🤗
Great tips, very useful. Many Thanks
That was comprehensively amazing Simon, thank you.. 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it