HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH BUZZARDS/ ROE DEER/ TRAGOPAN LAGOPUS/ NEW SETUP
I decided it was time to change the Buzzard setup a bit as I dont like my pictures to get stale. I therefore headed off to one of favourite woodlands that is full of suitable dead branches to choose a good prop. After heading home we set up the new perch and also setup the new Tragopan Lagopus one person hide. Did we get the shots that all the hard work deserved??? Armed with the new Nikon Z9 and 500mm F4 we get an early start but things didn't quite go as planned...................
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Loved that Simon I can’t believe how much photography equipment has changed since my f5 years ago you have inspired me,so off I go again I’ll tell the wife it’s your fault ha ha ,keep them coming 😊
Haha, you wouldnt believe how many viewers blame me for spending their dosh!!🤣
Simon thanks a lot for all the inspiration mate. I’m new to this lark but you are showing me that its possible with the right prep and a little gear. Keep the content coming!
Absolutely G Man, enjoy the new pastime!!📷👍🏼
So glad to have you back on song, just need the coffee and figs.
Cheers Steve👍🏼
Good stuff, Simon - The drone takes fit nicely into your always well planned B roll. For 45 minutes I forgot where I was.
Glad you enjoyed it Eigil 👍🏼🎥
WoooooH…. Why why have not found your channel b4 now ???…. Very inspirational 👍…. Great content…. The work you put into this … brilliant brilliant 👍👍👍
Thanks Robert, welcome to the channel 👍🏼🎄👀
Another fantastic video Simon 👏
Many thanks Mick
Well done Simon for not being afraid to switch systems if one is not working for you. I know you had some stupid comments when you first went to the OM-1 but you’re right, the kit is a tool and you go with what works best for you. Okay I was a little disappointed you switched from Nikon to Olympus because I have a D500 and I picked up some great tips on using the D500 from watching your channel but I didn’t stop watching just because you happened to change systems. I watch your channel for the locations you visit, the sharing of your field craft and tips on technique etc. not to mention your great humour. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Gary and thankyou for supporting the channel.
Thank you again for the excellent content.
Youre welcome Eric 👍🏼
Simon, that was a great video. I love how you plan and rearrange if needed to get your setups. It always shows that a great picture for the most part needs a lot of thoughtful input and time to make it happen. I know there is the occasional - right place, right time - but if it was that easy, it wouldn't be photographic artistry. Great work and thanks for sharing the tips and the outcome of your tips and hard work with us in these videos.
Thanks Ken, its one of the most enjoyable parts of the process for me. Having the vision in my mind and creating the scene!! Just a case of the actors turning up then. Thanks for watching!!👍🏼😀
.... excellent work Simon 😎
Thanks Josef 👊🏼
@@simoneardley .... credit where credit is due Simon .... !
Fantastic just fantastic
Thank you so much Chris 👍🏼😀
Awesome Simon
Well done Simon, Roe deer were fantastic.Thanks for great year of vlogs.Keep them coming next year.
Will do Colin, thanks for the support and all the best 👍🏼🎄
Great stuff as always 👍 Enjoy a nice Christmas…
Cheers Paul, same to you pal. 🎄🎄
Brilliant video again Simon!!
Lovely music by the way❤
Cheers Andy 👍🏼
Cracking film Simon, fantastic shots of the deer. The Lagopus hide looks a good bit of kit. Will be interested in watching your review, at 6'4 it would be nice to be able to sit up and not be scrunched for up hours, like in my present hide. Thank you for your films over the past year and before, informative, amusing and an absolute pleasure to watch. merry Christmas and a very happy new year. All the very best to you and yours. cheers 🍻. 👍📷😎
Cheers Rob, hopefully get into the review early in the new year 👍🏼 Thanks for watching the channel . ATB, Si 🎄👍🏼
WOW ! Some beautiful Roe Deer. Thanks , Simon. You, my friend, are the Man. Beautiful photography. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers Richard, kind words. All the best for Christmas and the new year 🎄
Hey Si just catching up on your last two so I binged watched back to back ! loved how you went through your process in this 1 ! you win some you loose some with them dam Buzzards three almost every morning with in a kilometre of the house on the way to work ! head out Saturday with the camera not1 even in flight ! Northumberland is a beautiful place the grouse is a very striking bird ive never seen 1 in the wild Il visit when I win the lotto :) ! Happy Christmas to you and your family I wish you all the best for 2023!! Take care and enjoy the break
Thanks Pat, all the best to you too. Yeh those Buzzards can really test your patience at times, difficult to photograph at the best of times. Stick with it though!!👍🏼📷
Simon another great insight video as always Well pal have a great Christmas looking g forward to the next one 👍
Thanks Keith , all the best 👀🎄🎄
Cracking video as usual. Need to get yourself down here to the iow to see if you can snap our big buzzards with white tails 😉. Keep up the great posts..... 🤣
Thanks Alexander, great birds arent they and great to see them doing so well. 👍🏼
As always top notch 🏆. Happy New Year to you your family and all your follows. Keep the good work up.
Thanks, you too Raul 👍🏼😀
hat's superb shots. see ya!~dude!💥
Hi Simon ! Great video ! Merry Christmas !
Thanks Evgeny, all the best mate 👍🏼🎄🎄
Merry Christmas and a happy new year from us see you soon
Thanks Mervyn, Seasons greetings 👍🏼🎄🎄
Great documentary 👏 a great watch 👍 Cheers Simon 🍻. All the best Seasons greetings 👍
Thankyou Michael and thanks for watching the channel 👀👍🏼🎥
Deer 🦌 don’t you just love them, I do .
Beautiful animals for sure!!
Nice to see you've gone back to Nikon I'm a Canon man myself. I looked at the OM system about three years ago and had a try in shop.....felt great but image quality for me especially when cropping in on an image was dire. I'm on Canon 5div coupled with 300 2.8 mark two and 2X convertor and it's a cracking set up. Great new video Simon 👍
Cheers Ray, there were certain aspects of the OM system that were fantastic but ultimately like you say the final image is the deciding factor!! Thanks for the support Ray👍🏼
Excellent again Simon cracking photos of the deer 👌and perch looks great hopefully you'll get some shots on it ! Looks cold all the best Merry Christmas 👍see you with the buzzards.
Thanks Paul, yeh hopefully get some decent shots over the new year. Theyre testing my patience at the moment!!😆😆📷
@@simoneardley Thanks for replying have a great Xmas to you and the wife😉
Another great video Simon,Roe Deer footage beautiful,always make time for a bit of Baggin 🌲
Thanks Alan, youve got to in this weather mate. Heres hoping it turns cold again soon. Love the frosty conditions!!🥶🥶👍🏼🎄
Absolutely awesome video! I loved every minute of it, you've gon earned yourself a new subscriber. Looking forward to your new videos :)
Thanks Alkaer, welcome to the channel 👍🏼👊🏼
Cracking captures Simon, shame about the Buzzards, Next time hey ?
Theres always the next time !!👍🏼👀📷
Good afternoon and Merry Christmas to you and the family Simon. Just watching the latest epic, reminded me I fell asleep under my Ghillie blanket in the summer, I woke up and scared the daylights out of a poor lady who had settled down with her camera a good ten yards away.
Haha, ive fallen asleep loads of times when hidden in the bushes 😆😆👀 Youre camo was obviously on point!!😆ATB, Si🎄🎄
Hi Simon, what a cracking video! I loved the search for a nice perch. I too think a perch is just as important as the subject. And I love the music is very relaxing. Stay safe and have a merry Christmas!
Couldn't agree more Gladys, all the best and have a great Christmas. 👍🏼🎄
Ayup! Crackin' footage were that lad. Have a great Crimbo. Stay warm, stay safe and catch you on the next one.
Thanks Richard, all the best mate. 🎄👍
Best video for a while Simon well done
Cheers Mark 👀👍🏼🎄
Nice one Simon - I really like the look of that Logopus hide... I've been thinking of getting a 'proper' hide for a while now and the modularity of that looks really neat. Good to see you managed to get yourself a Z9 and I guess that's a 500mm f/4 on it - nice combination.
Cheers Geoff, yeh it was only a matter of time. The Z9 is a beast, well chuffed with it and yes youre right a 500mm f4. Old glass but razor sharp, wasnt sure whether the z400 4.5 would give me enough reach. As far as the hide goes the Lagopus is great for smaller spots, the V6 wins for space. Swings and roundabouts really, all the Tragopan hide are top quality and each have there own merits. Just get one of each!!😆 Atb, Si 🎄👍🏼
Cracking video Simon, always look forward to new content, never fails to impress and inspire 👌
Glad you enjoyed it Michael👍🏼👊🏼
Can’t believe I’m the first to like! Great stuff yet again, Simon. Have a good break and stay warm. Minus 8 or so down south today but on Monday we’re forecast plus 13…😮
Aye its been a bit baltic, sub tropical again next week!!🔥🤣
Excellent video Simon enjoyed watch the whole set up..
Thanks Tel 👍
Wonderful footage of the Roe Deer Simon pity about the Buzzards but there’s always next time happy Christmas to yourself and your family hears to the next time Laurence .
Thanks Laurence, i wont let em beat me!!!😆ATB, Si 🎄🎄
Nice one Simon good to see you back at the Buzzard site set up looks spot on and the hide looks awesome as well. Your dead right about being out there in the wild and getting a shot is a bonus just you and nature you cant beat it. Hope you get the shots your after I have no doubt you will. All the best for Christmas and New Year to all. 👍 🍻
Thanks Graeme, the Buzzards are really testing me at the moment !! Better luck in the new Year hopefully. ATB, Si 👍🏼🎄
Great video Simon, who would of thought choosing a perch was so hard lol.
I just make it look hard Ray!!😆🎄
Good one, Simon. I really like the way you went into detail showing the gathering of your perch and how you set up your chair blind. I think you do better B-roll than any of the other photographers, too. It all adds interest to your video. I've finished my own photography book for 2022 and ordered the proofs today so I won't be doing anything but experimenting with different setups and trying new places until Jan. Cheers and have a great holiday season. I look forward to your buzzards when you get back.
Yes I agree. He gets a similar feel as Morten Hilmer Videos. Both great story telling cine photographers as well as stills.
Thanks Clifton, yeh its a big part of the process that i enjoy. Having an image in your head and then trying to recreate it. Hopefully i can get some decent shots to show you soon 👍🏼🤞🏼Good luck with the book 👍🏼ATB, Si🎄🎄
What a wonderful video! Merry Christmas and new year in advance everyone 🎉
Thank you! You too!🎄🎄
Awesome Pal, love your videos great inspiration keep em coming good luck on the Buzzards,look forward to seeing the shots real soon 👍
Thanks Karl and thanks for watching , ATB. Si🎄
Brilliant video Simon mate love watching the deer the buzzard will be back so your get your shots,, have a lovely Christmas mate and a good new year
Thanks John, I'll be out this week trying again!! ATB, Si 🎄
thanks for a year of great videos Simon see you in the new year
Cheers Terry and thanks for the support 👍🏼👊🏼🎄
Nice one Simon. Really enjoyed your videos this year and it’s inspiring me to have a bash myself. Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas.
Aye, get yourself out there Andy. All rthe best, Si 👍🏼🎄
great video Simon and merry Christmas to you
Cheers Adrian. ATB 🎄
Great stuff as usual Simon, have a very merry Christmas and happy hunting for the new year!
Thanks Neil, all the best mate 👍🏼🎄
Hi Simon could you expand on the image separation you talked about. Love your videos and style. I use a Nikon D7200. Not up to a Z series yet. Cheers Martin
Yeh Martin, micro 4/3 doesnt have the ability to create the shallow depth of field that full frame sensors do. Therefore you dont get the same image separation and subject isolation that you do with FF. If you can keep a good distance between your subject and the background or get closer to your subject then you can minimize the effect but its not always possible.
Nice one Simon, have a great Christmas 🎄 all the best..
Same to you Smiffy, all the best 🎄
Great video and adventure Simon. I must say I look forward to your videos as I really enjoy them. Have a Merry Xmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Cheers from down under.
Nice one Tony, thanks for watching mate. ATB, Si 👍🏼🎄
Another great vlog Simon, I love your enthusiasm for setting things up to get the great shots that you do, I'm the same always looking for great perches. Unfortunately I don't get a massive amount of time to get out and about as often as I would like.
Thanks Lee, yeh youve gotta make the most of every minute mate. ATB, Si 👍🏼🎄
Hi like your videos very much you do a fantastic job ps you was on about the cold I use heat company foot and hand warmers work REALLY well I sit out for hours and keeps me warm good luck paul
Thanks Paul, i'll take a look at them mate. Cold extremeties can make for a miserable day!!🥶🥶🥶 ATB, Si🎄
I like your video it was a good one
Thankyou Sandra, thanks for watching 👀🎄
New subscriber here, the videos are amazing! Well done :)
Welcome to the channel 👍🏼
Arrrrrggghhhh Simon, frustrated or what with a Buzzard I've recently seen, first time was too far away I was using microfourthirds 100/300 , today I was driving from Whinlater forest (never again in half term) however sitting literally above me on a tree above the road was this massive BOP perfect site for the buzzard to look over the farm land for miles, pulled the car over 25 yards away and 50ft up, but as soon as I got the camera out off it went. So frustrated
I have many of those moments when I'm photographing Buzzards Andi. Makes it all the sweeter when you finally get the shot. Stick at it pal 👍🏼📷
Looks like a nice log with all the bark & Moss thats the type of post I like the best to get photos plus I love Buzzards , could I ask where your woolly hat is from Simon, all the best for Christmas & the New year
Thanks very much. The hat is a Buffy hat, available from Ben Orford (Knifemaker). Here is the link.. benandloisorford.com/store/#!/Buffy-Hats/c/8817579
@@simoneardley Thanks for the link Simon unfortunately there all sold out bar one which is not really the colours I was after
Great video Simon. Can I as which drone you use for the B-Roll? Cheers Keith
Thanks Keith, I use the DJI Mini 3 Pro. Fantastic little drone with a ton of features.
Fantastic video, very informative 🤗 just wondering if there is a link available at all for the hide with the chair please as it's something I've been looking at 🤗
Thanks, heres the link, use TragoSimon5 for a 5% discount tragopan-shop.com/gb/13-hides
@@simoneardley awesome 🤗thankyou so much 😁
Hi Simon, thanks for all of the excellent advice on your channel. Wonder if you could help me with a question about the Lagopus Tent. I would like to buy one, but I would be using it with a "Bridge Camera", (apologies for the bad language) Ha! It is a Sony RX10iv which has an equivalent 600mm lens, but measures only 6 inches from front of the camera to lens hood. My question is will it work with the built in lens cover on the front of the tent which is designed for much longer lenses? Also, do you still offer a discount if purchased through you. Thanks in advance, and look forward to hearing from you.
Hi, sorry for the delay. The Lagopus tent front is designed to take a very large Telephoto lens but I see no reason why the cover can not be bunched up to accommodate a smaller bridge camera. The discount code for 5% off is ' TragoSimon5'
Hi Simon I have the nitehawk chair hide which you had and find it brilliant but now use it mainly in the garden, as its a nightmare to trudge out with with my other gear. I find it too bulky getting over styles and the like. I was thinking about the tragopan V6 and using one of my ultra light camping chairs (the bungie aluminium pole type ones) with this as it would easily fit in the hide bag together and size wise it looks easier to drag about. Do you know if the chair height would work with this (or the Monal V2 for window height) as the ultralight chair's sit a bit lower? or would you think the lagopus is the better option?
Hi, i get what you mean about the Nitehawk. The V6 is certainly more preferable for space especially combined with the extra awning room at the back. As far as chairs go I cant say about the ulta light chair ( do you mean the Trekology type?). The Tragopan chairs are the perfect height and very well made, there is a compromise with the weight as they are heavier than the ultralight chairs but the perfect height. The beauty of the Lagopus is that it is a complete unit and great for tighter spots but no where near as much room as the V6.
@@simoneardley Hi Simon thanks for getting back to me. Yes the trekology type chairs just wonder if one of these would give me enough height. Would make for a nice light setup. Will give further thought and might get a V6 in new year (will use your code also) 👍
Hey boss, a bit of strange question but where do you get your clothing from? I’m struggling to find drank green clothing, suitable for shit weather. Thanks
Loads of suppliers, Decathlon do decent clothing. Paramo, Fjallraven. Im doing a film on winter clothing soon.
Simon, Just a quick question are you red or white,your accent at times tells me your White,The Rose of course ???
Red through and through Geoff, born and bred!! 👍🏼🌹🌹
Hello, could you answer a question for me? Is there a big difference in aotofocus between the OM1 and the Z9?
Nothing in it really Richard, both extremely good AF modes. Still a lot to learn on the Nikon as its early days.
@@simoneardley Thanks for the answer. I have an OM1...the Z9 was too expensive for me. By the way, I also had a Z6II before.I would have bought a Z8 if it already existed.
Hi Simon, your Clothing Links does not worke
Thanks Herbert, if you check the latest video they should work on there 👍