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PRO SECRETS FOR TACK SHARP BIRD IN FLIGHT PHOTOS: Top tips and settings to get the shots!

Simon d'Entremont
2024 ж. 2 Мам.
170 835 Рет қаралды
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Want to take amazing wildlife photos? Check out my new course with 20 modules and over 5 hours of content, no fluff!
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Join me as I take you through my top tips, settings and techniques to get tack-sharp fast action and bird in flight shots. As a professional wildlife photographer, I've learned many lessons along the way and will share them with you: how to set up your camera and lenses, tricks to use in the field, and how to track fast action and birds accurately. I'm joined late in the video by Gavin Hardcastle, a professional landscape photography KZheadr who goes by the name @Fototripper as we go looking to photograph Puffins in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Here's Gavin's Channel:
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And excuse the white wristband…I recently had eye surgery and that’s to advise doctors that I have a gas bubble in my eye!
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  • Birds shooting is an extremely decent hobby! It is about hunting techniques without killing, love for nature and overall good and memorable times.

    @Zabarotropitili@Zabarotropitili9 ай бұрын

  • These are good tips for shooting airplanes, and motorsports too. Bigger objects require being more stopped down but a lot of overlap

    @K03021817@K030218172 ай бұрын

  • I'm not a bird photographer, or at least have a camera.. but I watched this pretty interestingly.

    @Photo_doctors@Photo_doctors8 ай бұрын

  • Amazing tips. I noted every one! Thks

    @pauloamaral668@pauloamaral6688 ай бұрын

  • Hi just want you to know I was out today taking pictures of owls and your setting really work. Thank you so much

    @nickglenn7702@nickglenn77028 ай бұрын

    • You are so welcome!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont8 ай бұрын

  • You are my favorite teacher for bird photography. thank you for taking your time to create these videos and share all this amazing knowledge with us.

    @ChrisRenePlaylist@ChrisRenePlaylistАй бұрын

  • Bro! You're my hero.

    @RogerTorres-lp7fp@RogerTorres-lp7fp Жыл бұрын

  • I had no idea puffins were that fast! Thank you for your videos Simon I’m learning a lot and your calm and instructional tone is really nice to listen to.

    @__-bk6mm@__-bk6mm7 ай бұрын

  • That bald eagle landing. That shot is unreal.

    @thebullyforge7096@thebullyforge709611 ай бұрын

  • Every time I watch a new video you seem to answer a question I been longing to ask like your in my head. Thank you

    @nickglenn7702@nickglenn77028 ай бұрын

    • I have spies everywhere

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont8 ай бұрын

  • This has been by far my favorite and most helpful wildlife photography youtube channel! Thank you so much for these great tutorials!

    @adrikrotten880@adrikrotten880 Жыл бұрын

    • Wow, thanks!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

    • I couldn't agree more!

      @kennetht66@kennetht66 Жыл бұрын

    • I just found this channel and I totally agree. Thank you for the great videos!!

      @kjn903@kjn903 Жыл бұрын

    • Il totally agree! Good content, well explained. Thanks for your generosity!

      @Doggo.Studio1@Doggo.Studio1 Жыл бұрын

    • Agree!

      @jpmv6647@jpmv6647 Жыл бұрын

  • A Sports Viewfinder is a great help.

    @simmo303@simmo303 Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for your videos. So helpful, and have helped me improve my photography skills.

    @spunkydiva@spunkydiva8 ай бұрын

  • Today I stumbled on your KZhead videos and just had to say they are exceptional. You are an outstanding teacher. Thank you! Susan/The Daily Artisan

    @thedailyartisan2336@thedailyartisan23367 ай бұрын

  • EXCELLENT! I live in Montana in winter, Alaska in summer and just starting this amazing hobby.

    @RetrieverTrainingAlone@RetrieverTrainingAlone2 ай бұрын

  • one of my best viewing so far! excellent advice thanks a bunch!

    @edithst-martin5626@edithst-martin5626 Жыл бұрын

  • I have been struggling and trying to reinvent the wheel. This is a gold mine of information!

    @YO3A007@YO3A0075 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for continuing the great educational programming. You have made me a better photographer

    @cguerrieri4866@cguerrieri48668 ай бұрын

  • A special congratulations on the Black Bird video that was selected as a top 15 National Audubon video. Well deserved recognition for all that you give back to us

    @cguerrieri4866@cguerrieri48667 ай бұрын

    • Thanks!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont7 ай бұрын

  • Cette vidéo m'a été d'une aide très précieuse ! Merci beaucoup !!

    @paulmarbach6447@paulmarbach6447 Жыл бұрын

  • This gentleman has a FANTASTIC talent ! He is a wonderful educator and has an uncanny ability to anticipate and answer clearly all the questions that the viewer might have. Thank you very much Simon . You are helping SO MANY PEOPLE to improve and enjoy their photography.

    @buddha417@buddha417 Жыл бұрын

    • David I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise!

    @johannestan6878@johannestan6878 Жыл бұрын

  • We live in MI, just below the Upoer Peninsula, on the lake. The farm land we moved to has a pond that attracts herons, ducks, occasional geese, and frogs galore! An owl or 3, tons of deer herds, coyotes... So far. There are chickens, laying hens. We are from the desert of southern CA so you can imagine the delight and inspiration with all the growth available to capture here! My 9 y/o took the most beautiful picture this spring of the sun beaming down on a hiking path in our backyard by the playground. She's a real artist and has an eye for design already. I'm so thrilled to be here and be learning about how to maximize the potential value of pics of this amazing ecosystem. Loving your informative, clear, focused video tutorials. The shots you got are the best part! This one - the shutter speeds, though! Blew my mind! My old Pentax never did anything that fancy. Impressive!

    @brightpage1020@brightpage102010 ай бұрын

  • For panning, a neck strap can help. I aim the camera like aiming a rifle.

    @Aviator168@Aviator168 Жыл бұрын

  • Puffins are the ultimate challenge. I'm glad I perfected my technique on them.

    @StevenDavisPhoto@StevenDavisPhoto2 ай бұрын

  • Once again, Simon delivers everything you wanted and needed to know. No flitting about, just a super dense and extremely organized explanation of how, why, and when to use all these settings, techniques, and tips. Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel more confident to get back out there and take more amazing shots. The biggest factor for me is that you explain why you're using these techniques and how they help you. Even for someone with budget gear, this gives me the theory for why you're doing what you do and it has helped my photography immensely even though I only have a Panasonic G85 with an adapted Sigma 150-600 lens. Also, as usual, you thoroughly delivered at the end with your shots. Clearly, your techniques work and the results speak for themselves. Listen to Simon folks, if you do, your photography will improve no matter what you're shooting on!

    @funknick@funknick Жыл бұрын

    • This is so kind Nick! Thanks very much!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

    • Nick I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

    • @@simon_dentremont Yup, sounds alright by me!

      @funknick@funknick Жыл бұрын

  • Great tips!

    @barthermsen4453@barthermsen44536 күн бұрын

  • Sir thank you so much for this details information 😊

    @sambhavsemwal4069@sambhavsemwal40698 ай бұрын

    • Always welcome

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont8 ай бұрын

  • Cool that you hang out with Gavin. I absolutely love him. He is so funny. I follow him since 3 years now. Many thanks for your really useful hints in this video.

    @SuperMacGyver1@SuperMacGyver1Ай бұрын

  • Discovered your channel rather late, but very pleasantly surprised. Many thanks for sharing!

    @NikonBirder@NikonBirder Жыл бұрын

    • Welcome!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Full of content Simon. Amazing video. Totally mind blowing and illuminating 😍👍

    @ksnmurthy4476@ksnmurthy44764 ай бұрын

  • Have been photographing birds for quite a few years. Yours are the best instructional videos I've ever come across. When a new birder asks me questions, I refer them to your channel.

    @selkiid8258@selkiid8258 Жыл бұрын

    • Wow, thank you! That’s so kind of you.

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

    • Selkii I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

    • @@simon_dentremont Absolutely! My husband and I are far from beginner bird photogs, but continue to learn… or re-learn… from you.

      @selkiid8258@selkiid8258 Жыл бұрын

    • I found your videos a few months ago and they have improved my images tremendously. Your ability to convey the techniques required are on point and easy to follow. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.

      @rkoe5430@rkoe5430 Жыл бұрын

  • Loved this Vid Simon. Keep posting.

    @alanfurtado4487@alanfurtado44872 ай бұрын

  • Thank you I got a lot out of this video.

    @99jCrew@99jCrew2 ай бұрын

  • As always, thank you for making a fully useful, no-filler video with plenty of solid information. I prefer it when a presenter gets to the point and doesn't waste time with silly intros or irrelevant material. You are a master at that and it's what keeps me coming back for more. And of course your beautiful images show that you really know your stuff. Keep the great work coming our way!

    @OwenEDell@OwenEDell Жыл бұрын

  • Another excellent video. Thank you 😊

    @dieseldavey@dieseldavey Жыл бұрын

  • Awesome tips!

    @nds-rw7ur@nds-rw7urАй бұрын

  • So helpful. Boat trip tomorrow, hoping for Puffins!

    @ciphermatrix@ciphermatrix9 ай бұрын

  • As always, excellent content explained simply. Thanks

    @cguerrieri4866@cguerrieri48667 ай бұрын

  • Thank you so much for the video , every detail was most needed❤

    @monikamonika5691@monikamonika56913 ай бұрын

    • Glad you liked it!!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont3 ай бұрын

  • All my focus point it was in your white bracelet!!😅

    @Jorjito1989GDios@Jorjito1989GDios3 ай бұрын

  • Thanks so much from Campinas, South East Brazil!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    @ricardolima6282@ricardolima62829 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for taking the time and effort to provide such excellent guidance.

    @rpurdum@rpurdum18 күн бұрын

  • Simon i have just started wildlife photography and especially birds in flight. I have a 100-400l series v2 lens as its all i can afford atm, however that said i have some very pleasing pictures, including some great shots of leucistic kites, i have never really known what settings to use but i have set up pretty much h ow you have said in the video thanks again for an amazing video and some great explanations why

    @biotheif1@biotheif13 ай бұрын

  • This video is fantastic

    @brendanforward7322@brendanforward732211 ай бұрын

  • You have the best shots of all the wildlife photographers i have foundation on KZhead

    @p382742937423y4@p382742937423y422 күн бұрын

  • Thanks a lot your video's and explanation are amazing and yours pictures too ! Very good and helpful work , thanks a lot, Emilie from Belgium

    @emiliehuysman6410@emiliehuysman6410 Жыл бұрын

  • I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and practical expertise. Thank you!!

    @juandonis2706@juandonis27063 ай бұрын

  • Excellent video with great tips. Watched the second time from beginning to the end but still found it very interesting.

    @QVL75@QVL7510 ай бұрын

    • Awesome, thank you!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont10 ай бұрын

  • Best bird photography guide video i have seen in here. Congrats Simon.

    @CarstenBruhn@CarstenBruhn Жыл бұрын

  • I don’t care what anyone said you’re The Man

    @johnsousa6708@johnsousa6708 Жыл бұрын

    • haha Thanks!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Great video! I'm planning on photographing eagles inba couple of weeks.

    @86oldcold@86oldcold6 ай бұрын

  • I normally don’t shoot landscape, but after watching your videos, I picked a 200-600g than traded my 85 for a 70-200 2.8. Since I live in Florida, I tend to drive to the Everglades and patiently wait for something to happen with the wild life. It’s actually pretty therapeutic.

    @therigobertodelgado1275@therigobertodelgado1275 Жыл бұрын

    • Excellent! Many bird species are pretty tame in Florida, so you have plenty of focal length with those lenses.

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Wow. Thanks for an informative and interesting video that didn't shout at me. Great information and well presented.

    @210caulfield@210caulfield9 ай бұрын

    • Glad to help

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont9 ай бұрын

  • Just wanna to say big thanks for the great teaching in yr video.

    @szehenry@szehenry Жыл бұрын

    • Glad it was helpful!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Inspirational, love the videos.

    @LynActon-iw2nq@LynActon-iw2nq Жыл бұрын

  • Merci pour ces images et ces tips.

    @six66red14@six66red14 Жыл бұрын

    • de rien!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • As someone who got into photography last year Simon these videos have been fantastic, thank you for providing such helpful resources!

    @Halavidge@Halavidge Жыл бұрын

    • Many thanks!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Your videos are so comprehensive. I've had my R5 and 100-500 for about a year now. I think I've learned a lot since I started, but I always get a few extra tips from these videos. Also, I very much appreciate your thought process. It's extremely logical. I don't find many people who can dissect and optimize literally every step of the photography process.

    @Dartheomus@Dartheomus11 ай бұрын

  • What a fantastic video with practical, hands on advice from a *working* photographer. Your tutorials truly are the best. I like to go back and view these older videos. The only thing that I see has changed is the production quality of your later videos. But same great content. Kudos for continuing to improve your video productions. The evolution is inspiring.

    @edselharrison@edselharrison5 ай бұрын

    • Still learning! Thanks!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont5 ай бұрын

  • Top information every time. And your presentation has improved so much in your newer videos!

    @DerZiip@DerZiip3 күн бұрын

    • I appreciate that!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont2 күн бұрын

  • Excellent tips, Simon! Thank you for producing such a useful tutorial.

    @migflowers@migflowers Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent narration without any deviation from the topic. Kudos.

    @Shashidharms999@Shashidharms999 Жыл бұрын

  • What I like about your videos is that you make it simple in short, but accurate and so useful tips all the time

    @naguib2000@naguib2000 Жыл бұрын

  • The best and most helpful photographer ever! Thank you simon!

    @peakadventures84@peakadventures8414 күн бұрын

    • Glad you think so!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont12 күн бұрын

    • @@simon_dentremont you certainly are bud, if I could leave multiple like per video I would my friend

      @peakadventures84@peakadventures8412 күн бұрын

  • The best series of birding tips!!!! e\Extremely complete and those shots at the end are just killers!!!! Many thanks!!!

    @BURTBROWN@BURTBROWN Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent video, thank you 😊

    @TIvesmusic@TIvesmusic Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent video thanks so much!

    @philipkoenig9197@philipkoenig9197 Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you so much. So easy to follow. You are a great teacher. Cannot wait for your classes. What I love about your channel is that you genuinely love being in nature, observing and photographing the beauty of the birds, and you love teaching others to become their best photographers. I appreciate your time and all the knowledge you are sharing.

    @returntoharmony2727@returntoharmony2727 Жыл бұрын

  • Great channel! Very informative,watched a few videos and subscribed 👍🏻

    @RobbRumm@RobbRumm Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you Sir! Wonderful insights and advice.

    @jayrobertson232@jayrobertson2323 ай бұрын

    • You are very welcome

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont3 ай бұрын

  • I have watched many of your videos now and find them extremely helpful. Several of your tips have really helped me become more comfortable with my camera and Sigma 150-600 zoom. Thank you for the settings tips and for repeating a lot of what you say so I can take notes or have it reinforced into my brain. Can't wait to get out there and shoot some more!

    @johnbrunedigital1@johnbrunedigital1 Жыл бұрын

  • Really appreciate all the hard work you put in to making outstanding KZhead wildlife content, you truly are a very inspirational professional and greatly appreciated by all of us amature photographs trying to up our game. Eddie

    @howardeurovine127@howardeurovine12710 ай бұрын

  • Simon thank you so much for all of your content. You are my favorite for these educational videos! You have some beautiful animals and scenery over there on the east coast. I need to make it out there one day.

    @Morgan_In_Motion@Morgan_In_Motion9 ай бұрын

  • I always enjoy your teaching style & informative videos, Simon. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the photographic community! Best wishes. 😊🙏

    @JeffreyHauser@JeffreyHauser11 ай бұрын

  • Congratulations!! And thank you so much!! I have learned a lot.

    @tomaswilde5481@tomaswilde5481 Жыл бұрын

    • Awesome! Thank you!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • You are absolutely awesome….so happy to have found your KZhead channel!!

    @sstokoe2301@sstokoe2301 Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent video. Lots of useful knowledge for someone who is trying to expand my photo skills into wildlife.

    @alanballew9218@alanballew92183 ай бұрын

  • I love all your videos, Simon! Very helpful! The new collaboration with Fototripper was fun to watch!

    @ErwinChung@ErwinChung Жыл бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it! He’s a hoot!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • I've seen many a great photo of wildlife, but your photos really inspire me to want to travel to better places and up my game.

    @ArcanePath360@ArcanePath360 Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for your efforts Simon! It helps beginners like me

    @SameerOza@SameerOza Жыл бұрын

    • Great to hear!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • I love all your videos! Learn something new every single time. Thanks, now I have to go out and practice what I just learnt.

    @4vedas@4vedas Жыл бұрын

    • Wonderful! Go get ‘em!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Great video Simon. I've been shooting wildlife for 4 years and find your advice very helpful. Thank you.

    @jlozano281@jlozano2815 ай бұрын

  • Merci, Simon! Great content as always. I learned a lot.

    @_Creaux@_Creaux Жыл бұрын

    • My pleasure!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • nice explanation sir

    @Autoglaze09@Autoglaze096 ай бұрын

  • Just subscribed this week, your cadence and information download are on point for me. Was able the next day got the best shot of an Osprey in flight. Not on your sharpness level, but trophy for me to date. Please keep on with what you are doing it makes a difference

    @fresnoboy@fresnoboy Жыл бұрын

  • My Cannon EOS 700D does not have the range of adjustment for the focal points that you have covered. However I will try the centre point focus for small stationary birds using AV. I particularly trying to get good pictures of Kingfisher’s near my home in Worcester UK. For moving subjects I have had some reasonable results using the Sport mode or Tv and high shutter speed. Thanks for all your very helpful videos.

    @paulharding1621@paulharding1621 Жыл бұрын

  • Great video and info as usual Simon, I'm new to the channel and have already learned some new tips that I hadn't picked up anywhere else. Love your work btw, some amazing photos you've captured! Thanks!

    @ForceOfVader@ForceOfVader Жыл бұрын

    • Welcome aboard!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • amazing content, every video is packed with tons of useful information! i finished movie school 20 years ago but then switched to IT and now coming slowly back to the "roots". your channel is helping me to learn new things and update this what, kind of, inside my head already :) greetings from Europe

    @realpain84@realpain843 ай бұрын

  • Simon, I am glad that I have found you after seeing you will gavin hardcastle recently, great video and and you have a new subscriber, looking forward to watching your other videos

    @stephennorgrove2924@stephennorgrove2924 Жыл бұрын

    • Welcome aboard! Thanks!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • So enjoy you KZhead videos...Simon you are a wealth of information and make the material covered easy to understand. You are knowledable and kind to help us trying to get "some" images in focus!

    @shapshot1@shapshot1 Жыл бұрын

    • You are very welcome!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Simon, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. I find your videos to be among the best.

    @brendaasby9776@brendaasby9776 Жыл бұрын

    • Wow, thank you

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Great seeing you connect with Fototripper (Gavin). I have coincidentally just recently started watching both of your channels independently of one another. Great channels!

    @desconrad@desconrad Жыл бұрын

  • Awesome content! I thank you for taking out your precious time and share your in depth knowledge in BIF photography. Truly inspiring for amateurs like me. Will keep your tips in mind in my next birding outing. The photographs shown in the video were just awesome!!

    @sarajitsil@sarajitsil Жыл бұрын

    • My pleasure!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Great video Simon. Thank you for sharing all the very nice tips and tricks.

    @irisotte83@irisotte83 Жыл бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Hi Simon, I just subscribed to your channel recently after you were in one of Gavin's videos. Thank you so much for creating your channel as you have a wealth of knowledge about bird photography and bird identification and behavior. Your tips and strategies are helping me in my own photography to get better and better. So, thank you for being inspiring to me and helping me go out and do more bird photography! Cheers!

    @petebergren2402@petebergren2402 Жыл бұрын

    • Glad you like them! Another one I owe to Gavin!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

    • @@simon_dentremont (sarcasm) I think I'll just switch over to your channel and not even bother with Gavin's lol! It's way too boring lol!

      @petebergren2402@petebergren2402 Жыл бұрын

  • Just discovered your channel - brilliant! I’ve subscribed and will be diving through your playlists as I like your clear and concise explanations. Manual plus auto iso could be just what I need!

    @cokeandtwirl@cokeandtwirl Жыл бұрын

    • Welcome aboard!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • It's always a treat when a new Simon d'Entremont video comes out! You're a great teacher.

    @hughchisholm-ns@hughchisholm-ns Жыл бұрын

    • Wow, thanks Hugh!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • I loved watching your video! Thank you sharing deeper insights!

    @datamandy8975@datamandy8975 Жыл бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for the great detailed tips...you share the most helpful content I've encountered!

    @cynthiaisenhoff8777@cynthiaisenhoff8777 Жыл бұрын

    • You are so welcome!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
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