Turbocharge Your Wildlife Photography!! Avoid My Mistakes!!
I share the 20 common mistakes I made when learning wildlife photography so you don't have too, I really hope you find this video helpful and I would love to hear your mistakes in the comments. Cheers, Duade
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Chapters
00:00 20 Common Mistakes
00:36 #1 Expensive Gear
01:40 #2 Cheap UV Filters
02:13 #3 Shooting in JPEG
03:12 #4 Not Editing Shots
03:38 #5 Not Shooting In Bursts
04:52 #6 Hitting The Buffer
07:56 #7 Buying Cheap Memory Cards
08:50 #8 Not Shooting In Tracking AF
10:25 #9 Shooting In Full Auto
15:52 #10 Shooting Wide Open
16:42 #11 Fail To Take Test Shots
17:23 #12 Lack Of Support
18:10 #13 Not Understanding Light
22:32 #14 Backgrounds
24:39 #15 Not Being Eye Level
25:46 #16 Staying In One Place
27:00 #17 Cropping Too Much
27:55 #18 Not Isolating Subject
28:30 #19 Wrong Location
29:48 #20 Need Experience
30:35 Conclusion
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Thanks for making this Duade. I'd also like to say I really appreciate you showing the final image, and the raw you started from with the image overlaid onto the raw. It's very helpful to me as a beginner to see what material you're starting with and where you can take it. Doing that must add some production time to your videos, so I just wanted to say that touch is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback, it does add time for sure but as you say very helpful for people to see how the image was created from the RAW file. Cheers, Duade
Totally ... That's Duade signature style
Feathering.....Works in Firearms too! Burst mode. Great way to go shooting!
Thanks for being humble enough to admit your mistakes. I'm just beginning and some days I run into problem after problem, but I am learning slowly but surely. And I tell myself that at least I got good exercise lol. You are an expert but have a gift of explaining in a way anyone can understand. Thanks!
Thanks Joe, I appreciate the feedback and glad to hear you are enjoying your photography. Cheers, Duade
Thank you for your always excellent advice; I think the first rule for every good nature photographer is not to disturb the animal you are going to photograph
Top notch advice, thanks for sharing. With the current 2022 generation of cameras, dont be afraid of shooting iso 6400 and 12800. You must keep your shtter speed high enough to stop motion blur - this cannot be fixed in post. Even if your skills arnt there yet to denoise those high iso shots now, they will be one day. Come back to that once in a lifetime shot later, and denoise when your skills improve.
Thanks Nor Dic, very true, SS is very important to master, Cheers, Duade
All so true .. It's a really big mistake to miss any Duade Paton videos :)
Thanks Dan, made me laugh, thanks for the support, Cheers, Duade
One of my most frequent mistakes is not viewing the shots I’ve taken often enough and because of that I don’t change my settings. Also not culling my shots which leads to tedious processing each one in Lightroom. Even when syncing settings I tend to get scunnered because of wasted time on poor shots. Biggest thing I like on your videos is the before raw and finished image. Great work you do and sharing information. Keep it up.
Thanks Colin, great to hear you are finding the videos helpful, yes processing can be a struggle. I will go through my images in an image viewer and rate the images first from 1 star to 5 stars. I then delete all the images that do not have a rating. Try Faststone Image Viewer to do this. Cheers, Duade
Use the custom settings dial to quickly switch from BIF mode to stationary. You don't want to be stressing about your settings when out in the field. Use auto min/max on your ISO to allow the camera to do the heavy lifting while you worry about shutter speed.
Excellent refresher! Thanks for taking me along!
I love those shots with the background in shadow, where it almost looks like the bird is in a studio - absolutely beautiful. I would love to get a shot like that some day
Your videos are so calming and fun to watch
Thanks for sharing that Duade - interning how having watched your videos for a little while played into some of my thinking as I spotted a little blue wren the other day. I’ve no idea how I went with it - haven’t uploaded the images yet. But I made use of the continuous auto focus and a bit of burst shooting . . . . .I’ve been trying to get a something of those birds for years, and have just never succeeded. I also thought to get down low . . .. . A very beginner effort! But proud of the thought processes.
That is great to hear Denise, yes, it can be very tricky for sure, good luck with it and it sounds like you are having fun which is the most important thing. Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade! Been shooting wildlife (birds mostly) more seriously at hobby level for about two years now. It is great to be able to review the fundamentals as you present them clearly here.
I love the humility, sincerity, and enthusiasm of your presentations - not to mention the great beauty of so many of the birs photos that you share with us! Thank you, Larry Russ
Wow, thank you!
Brilliant video. Incredibly helpful. Thanks.
Thank you very much! So interesting!
I learnt so much from this video thank you
Cheers, Duade! Great stuff as always
Thanks Elliot, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
This is an excellent compilation of priceless advices. Took me 5 years to realise each of them on my own, except one thing: shooting RAW. I find it too laborious, time consuming in post processing and space consuming on card. It's my struggle to overcome this burden. Your video is so honest, so humble, so practical. I just love it. Thank you so much!
Nice to see you back Duade great video and full of info as always thanks mate....
Thanks Tel, it is my pleasure, lots going on around here at the moment keeping me busy. Cheers, Duade
Hey Duade, just wanted to say thank you for all of your videos. I've been shooting on a bridge camera for a while now (mostly birds) but recently upgraded to a mirrorless R10+RF 100-400 (thanks to your honest reviews!). I have been learning a lot from your videos and also appreciate the Aussie backdrop and birds as I did some field work in Queensland a few years back, and truly miss those birds. Keep up the great work!
A natural teacher, thank you for all the great info and inspiration
You are the best Duade! Another wonderful video.
Thanks Louisa, you are too kind. Cheers, Duade 👍
Fantastic content Duade! Really excellent stuff. Well done
Thanks Horia, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Absolutely beautiful photos. Inspirational to me. Thanks so much for that great info. you've changed the way I start out in the field.
Great content and tips Duade.
Thanks Dean, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
You are so awesome! Terrific demeanor and personality! Thanks for being such a fabulous teacher!😊
Thanks mate, really like your honesty as we all make mistakes and it's good that we do so we can become better. Very helpful information and very much appreciated. From Nottinghamshire England. Thank you.
28:07 I'm glad to see Gary the Galah get to move around some, and not being glued to his usual stone!
Lol, yes, he got to perch on an actual plant this time :-)
Excellent video! While a lot I already know thanks to you and past videos, this compiles everything together and I learned a thing or two with a lot of good reminders. Well done! 😉👍
Thanks James, I am glad it was helpful, Cheers, Duade
I just love your content and your way you explain things. Keep it up! ♥
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Another great presentation Duade. Your very clear and concise in your presentations
Thanks Ray, I appreciate it, Cheers, DUade
Great tips and stunning photos! Very inspiring! I really appreciate your spirit and willingness to share. Thanks Duade!
Thanks Mats, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Thank you for always sharing your knowledge.
Thanks Darrien, it is my pleasure,Cheers, Duade
Excellent tips. Especially the explanation on the difference between one shot and continuous mode. I finally get it!
Great to hear Paula, I am happy to hear it helped, Cheers, Duade
great tips thank you, always a joy to watch and learn
Thanks Gale, glad you learnt something. Cheers, Duade 👍
Some great tips and knowledge here - Tysm for sharing this! Very helpful - love your channel!
It is my pleasure, I am happy to hear it was helpful,Cheers, Duade
Another great video. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences.
It is my pleasure John, Cheers, Duade
Another fantastic video. Such good advice to help others enjoy the pursuit. Love watching the way you present your information - very well planned and informative. Thank you Duade.
Thanks Paul, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Really enjoying your content and learning a lot from your videos and your work. Would love to see something on animal photography, if possible in your recent upcoming videos.
Thanks Duade for this content full video. I agree with most of it except for the “mistake” of shooting in JPG only. I shoot everything in Canon Fine JPG with Fine Detail picture profile. I have an ancient 2009 iMac that I do all my editing with. I can do mostly everything I need to do in editing except recovering blown out highlights. Therefore I do test shots first to get it right. My bird photo equipment is a Canon 90D and a Sigma 100-400 lens. I’ve made plenty of mistakes over the years and learned from all of them.
Excellent video Duade. I enjoyed the content, your pics, and your attitude. Thanks so much!!
Thanks William, great to hear you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
This is an amazing video and really helpful. Love how you explain everything so clearly and fully. Thank you for all you do!
It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
thanks dude another great video
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
Super work mate,enjoyed it immensely 🦢
Thanks Sharon, great to hear, Cheers, Duade 👍
Awesome informative video, very clear information for beginners
Thanks for always sharing all the awesome content and photos, I learned so much from you and I use all your tips in my everyday Photography with my R7 🐦❤️👍
That is great to hear Miguel, I appreciate the ongoing support, Cheers, DUade
Superb presentation Duade. This will definitely help a lot of photographers around the world. A few tips helped me too. I sincerely thank you for that.
Duade, I've been really enjoying your content recently, thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom with myself and others.
Thanks Alexander, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade, this was very helpful
Thanks Navjyot, great to hear, Cheers, Duade
Excellent training. Well done really enjoy watching. Thanks.
Thanks Micheal, I am glad it was helpful, Cheers, Duade
Duade thanks so much for sharing your experiences and making it so easy to follow. Like many beginners I found your insights & explanation to be really helpful and I'm sure you've inspired many of us to persevere. Well done and I look forward to more posts.
Thanks David, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Just found your channel and it's really excellent. Helping beginners take up wildlife photography and on a budget is really a fine service you provide. I was thrilled at your 40D results, just amazing. DSLR's are a bargain right now, and while high-end mirrorless cameras are finally surpassing them, even 10-15 year old DSLR's can have fast focus. I love the color science of old Canons and Nikon's and just using a single focus point on my 6D allows me to nail focus on birds in flight, um sometimes.
Awesome, thank you!
Wow..that’s lovely video as usual! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.
It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Your relaxed delivery, and interesting and informative content are rapidly making this my favourite photography channel.
Thanks Neil, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade
your videos are honest and really motivates the beginners.
Thanks Gyalbo, that is great to hear, Cheers, Duade 👍
Thanks Duade. I have learned so much from your videos and they are always top notch. Kind regards from Mats on Gotland / Sweden
Thanks, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
No one on KZhead does it as good as you! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us, I really do appreciate it greatly.
Thanks Aidanyy, you are too kind, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Thank you very much for the tips😍❤
My pleasure Danny, Cheers, Duade 👍
A lens needs a uv filter to completely weather-seal
Thanks Gerard, I have not heard of that before for any of my L series telephoto lenses. Cheers, Duade
Literally noone on KZhead explains wildlife photography and compares cameras the way he does !! Love watching your videos! Keep making such really good videos for us!! Good luck, sir!!
Thank you, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade
What a tremendous selection of amazing birds in Australia. Thanks for the video.
We sure do, I am very grateful to the variety we have down here. Cheers, Duade
Duade, another top quality presentation. Your hard work on creating is much appreciated. Keep up the excellent work. You have reignited my passion over the past few months. Gary
That is great to hear Gary, glad I could be of help, Cheers, Duade
Such humble personality and powerful yet simple ways you share your knowledge Duade!
Thanks Ranjeet, Cheers, Duade
Brilliant Duade, you can learn more from mistakes than any other way, and it proves we are all human.
Thanks Ron, 100%, I am still making them every time I go out, Cheers, Duade
Fabulous video, great advice - thanks so much for your time and effort
It is my pleasure ,Cheers, Duade
Excellent as usual - and very humble and modest
Thank you, I hope it was helpful, Cheers, Duade
Super video Duade - you did forget my sin - too tight on the bird!
Thanks David, yes I have a habit of doing that also. Cheers, Duade 👍
@@Duade It's where a zoom is nice, since you can't always move around with a prime.
I'd been wondering why I was getting those weird lines in the backround of my images - never even occurred to me it would be the UV filter ! That got my sub, and that you're very easy to listen to and informative 🙌
As always Duade, a fantastic tutorial explained in layman's terms. I've learned so much from your video's, thank you Sir!
Thanks James, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Awesome pro-tips- 100% epic! In my opinion the best lesson is getting out there.& put in the time. Great advice & brilliant content. Cheers!
Thanks Jordan, I couldn't agree more, Cheers, Duade
Very useful video! Most of these become common knowledge with some experience but I wish I would've had this knowledge starting out!
Thanks John, yes, I think we all figure it out eventually, hopefully the video will speed up the learning process for people starting out. Cheers, Duade
The dang UV filter. I’d have never thought of that being the issue and causing those lines. You are a champion, thanks for sharing
My pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for pointing out the issues with UY Filters. Ive been getting those lines in my images and they're not as sharp as I was hoping. Now I know why. Cheers
Thanks again Duade for another informative video, helpful tips in there for everyone. I'm happy to say some of those points I am now thinking about more in the field after watching your videos.
Great to hear Craig, I am sure your photos have improved and will continue to do so. Cheers, Duade
The best explanation on mistakes in wildlife photography. Thanks Duade, I can now go out and better my photography especially the lighting and sun position. Awesome.
It is my pleasure Tracey, glad to hear it helped, Cheers, Duade
Most modern cameras have great low light capabilities. Including APS crop sensor. Fuji has great high ISO performance (for crop sensor), I know other brands as well. Let alone, Full Frame cameras now, those have insane quality. I remember with my Canon 40D and even my 60D, ISO 1600 was horrible. I remember switching to 5DII and 6D an the fact that I could shoot 3200 and it was very usable was insane to me. Now, more than 10 years later, my Fuji has better quality in low light than those cameras. Dont be afraid of bumping up the ISO if you have a relatively modern camera. Between the capabilities of modern cameras and post production software, you can get GREAT images.
Great points, thanks for sharing, Cheers, Duade
One tip I never got despite watching so many video tutorials is to turn off the silent shutter option on mirrorless cameras when shooting birds in flight (or anything in quick motion). I didn't know that switching to a mechanical (rather than electronic) shutter mode would eliminate rolling shutter. Unless you're shooting on highly expensive cameras with stacked sensors, that makes a big difference for capturing the bird without shape distortion.
Thanks Roger, great tip and yes very true, mechanical will have a lot less rolling shutter. Cheers, Duade
All really good and useful tips! Packed in a simple presentation; with tons of examples (unlike some ytubers who just talks about it instead of showing) Good job mate!
Thanks dcfefs, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Like the background behind the pink Robin. It just melted.
Thanks Kolap, yes, that was a great session, Cheers, Duade
I really appreciate how approachable you make the introduction to wildlife photography, Duade. There is a lot to digest when starting out - and there continues to be years down the road! But that’s part of the fun. I think one of the most important lessons I’ve learned through many mistakes is practicing patience while waiting for an opportunity to capture an image. To couple that, learning bird behavior is paramount to setting up a shot. It almost seems to go against the grain to not try and cover miles to find every bird in the area (it’s the birder in me…). What I’ve found is if I focus on one species, learn their natural history and behavioral patterns, and spend the time to put myself into an area where said species frequents, I come out with much better images.
Thanks Michael, agree with you 100%, I don't think people appreciate just how much time is often put in to obtain certain shots, yes we get lucky occasionally but many times it is just a learning trip and putting things in the bank for next time. Good luck on your journey, Cheers, Duade
THANKS for the tips. I'm still making a lot of mistakes with my mirrorless camera. Appreciate the encouragement. I'll keep trying 😮
I’ve been watching videos for days on this topic. This is by far the best explanation of this topic I’ve ever seen. Thank you
Thanks for the feedback, I am happy to hear the video helped, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for sharing your great experience and wonderful knowledge.
Thanks it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Very helpfull video! I recognize a lot of the mistakes. Thank you
Thanks Duncan, I made all of them and still make plenty :-) Cheers, Duade
Great video. We are starting our new camera club season and this video is a must for new aspiring wildlife photographers.
That is great to hear, I hope they learn from it, Cheers, DUade
Great tips really useful i update you in due course as i am just starting wild photography 👍
Thanks Terry, keep me updated and good luck, Cheers, Duade
very informative. Thanks
Thanks Ali, I'm glad it was helpful, Cheers, Duade
great video! excellent tips!
Thanks Juan, Cheers, Duade
I dont think there is such a thing as a mistake , everything is perfect for that moment. For your own eyes.....cant speak for the camera hahaha. As a beginner this is the best excuse I can use. But learning so much fun. You and your knowledge are very much appreciated. Thank you.
Fantastic, it's nice to be reminded of some of the critical components to a good photo, I've been birding since 2020 after wanting to take my hobby in another direction. I've grown a lot in the past year, but that only continues from a willingness to continue to learn, thankyou! One of my most common mistakes has been placing myself on the wrong side of the water for light direction. Sometimes it isn't a choice and try to angle to shot so that the light is at the side, when it is, I tend to be absent minded and add 20 minutes to my trip to the State Park.
Thanks for the feedback, I have been there with the light several times, I usually decide if a spot is morning or afternoon to try and make the most of the light. Good luck, Cheers, DUade
Another excellent video Duade, and I am only just starting out in the wildlife photography world, sports photography has been my interest, your videos help a lot keep up the great work, Kevin (UK)
That is great to hear Kevin, lots of carry over from sports for sure, good luck with it, Cheers, Duade
What a comprehensive list of mistakes. I surely made them all. I believe cropping too much is the easiest to avoid (along with many other post processing mistakes). Thanks Duade.
Thanks Shlomo, like anything I think we evolve with time and our tastes change etc. Cheers, Duade
Duade, thanks for the tips. I currently not a wildlife photographer. I am hobbyist photographer that does most of my photography while travelling, and family gatherings. I like to get into wildlife photographer, but for different reason (need a long lens, my other hobbies (golf) take time away from photography, etc.)I haven't pull trigger. Your channel is a great place to learn.
Thanks Cesar, I appreciate the ongoing support, Cheers, Duade
In bird photography where sharp focus is demanded, I have found, a lens extender ( even a quality OEM ) is more trouble than it is worth. If the subject is stationary and one is using a tripod, the OEM lens extender can be a benefit. ( Don't even think of using a aftermarket lens extender! )
Thanks, yes, certain extenders can degrade the quality and it largely depends on the quality of the lens. I use a 1.4x on my 500 f4 95% of the time as I see very little difference. I have also found the RF1.4 works well with RF lenses. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade The Canon 1.4x on the Canon 400mm f5.6 L slows down the auto focus ( 7D Mark ii ) just enough to be a pain with flying birds. ( And there is serious desert sun where I live - plenty of light! ) I leave it at home much of the time and wear camo to get a little closer.
@@burkholdst.rudderberg3574 Yes, the older DSLR do not handle the TC very well with restricted focus points and slower AF. I rarely used the 1.4 on my 400 5.6 for that reason. They work much better on mirrorless bodies which is great. Cheers, Duade
I remember when I first started, I would shoot one photo and look at it, it would be a terrible photo, go back in and they subject was gone. Started shootings burst and what a difference
That is great to hear, yes, shooting in bursts helps for sure, Cheers, Duade
Great tips about burst mode, I always forget to use that
Thanks Laurel, I am glad it helped, good luck, Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade for that excellent video. I'm not into bird photography but in landscape and portrait photography. Those advices you give us apply also to all types of photography. It will be good for beginners
Thanks Bobama, glad to hear it was helpful for other forms of photography. Cheers, Duade
Duade, thank you very much for all the effort you put into this. Especially for the info about memory cards. In my befuddled brain I thought The read speed was from the camera to the card and the write speed was from the card to the computer. I now know better!
My pleasure Mal, it is confusing that is for sure, the faster write speed does make a difference to clearing the buffer quicker. Cheers, Duade
Perfectly explained! Very detailed also. I just bought Sigma 150-600mm and I am about to test it out. Your videos helped me a lot to understand basics of wildlife photography.
Thank you a good video. I have an old 300mmF2,8 lens that I use forwildlife and I saving to an used 400mmF2.8 G VR lens. I use a monopod on the 300mm. I dont have a gimbal only a ball joint head..