Insane Bald Eagle Bird In Flight FIGHTING Photography with Nikon D850 & 500MM F4
2019 ж. 29 Жел.
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I wasn't prepared to sit here for 27 minutes but was captivated from the beginning. As Marcus said below, "As good as the images are, and they're awesome, it's your writing and storytelling that make the whole package such a delight." Thank you for sharing your awesome talent with us.
I am overwhelmed by the sheer amount of award winning level photos in this video. Even the first few images were awe inspiring, the level increased throughout the video. Thanks for this visual feast.
Well, shoot, he's shooting with a $3100 Nikon D850 full frame camera, and a $1400 600mm lens... but it's totally rad!
@@steveg1185 you have a premium typewriter, so your writings must be like Shakespeare...
@@steveg1185 please tell me where I can get that 600mm lens for $1400. The ones I find are $14,000. :)
That first glimpse of the adult Bald Eagle, you can't help but be in awe of the beauty and majestic creation that God blessed us with, what an Awesome bird of prey
I think the photos speak for themselves. No commentary needed. It detracts. Superb photography, simply illuminating and awe inspiring!
The great part about your photography youtube is the actual photography! You are the benchmark for what a photography site should be.
Thanks! That is very nice of you to say!
As good as the images are, and they're awesome, it's your writing and storytelling that make the whole package such a delight. Outstanding and Happy New Year.
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I would have to agree, I love the way he tells the story, a witness of the way it really is.
I second that comment. Some people tell a story and it's nighty night... your excitement and detail makes it a pleasure to either listen to the story or follow along while the video is being watched. Thanks for these amazing topics too.
OUT-KOT-DAYIM-STANDING. Just amazing!
You took the words right out of my mouth!
Awe the picture of that beautiful female with wings outstretched. So beautiful. It was awesome.
This is wildlife photography at its finest. Thank you for the show, Mark!
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"A darkness falls on the heron, the shadow of the bald eagle" love your narration... totally the best!
Thanks. I was proud of that line!
When I was in Vietnam I was in the 101st airborne, we wore the color patch, we were extremely proud to wear a full colored patch, The north Vietnamese put orders to not engage with the roosters, they have never seen a bald eagle, so they referred to us as the roosters, seeing this fantastic video documentary brought all that pride we had out 🙏🏻🇺🇸
God bless you! Thank you for your service, Patriot! 🙏👏🏼💕🇺🇸
Thank you for your service!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
A visual feast, indeed! I couldn’t get enough of those shots! They are all stand-outs. Bravo…but that head-on shot of the juvenile bald heading right your way showing every flying feather she has!! 😎
Yep. I can never work out which I prefer: the stellar bird photography or the popcorn-grabbing storytelling. There are usually at least one, possibly two photo-books in every video. Magnificent work! Bravo!
Absolutely amazing! I grew up in Washington and for many years I'd go up to the Skagit river either take a float trip (raft) or park on the shoreline between marble mount and rockport during the months of January and February to watch the beauty of the the majestic Bald Eagles that fly south from Alaska,Canada to gather and feed on the returning salmon. It's the largest gathering of Eagles in the lower 48. On one raft trip myself and the tour company counted just under 500 Bald Eagles in a 2 mile stretch.
I hear the eagle floats are great but don't know how I would handle that cold humid air!
@@MarkSmithphotography the cold air got the best of me all the time. But many layer of clothes and hot chocolate made it enjoyable. Its a truly magical experience to witness so many Eagles at once.
mauimikeable Omigosh, I can't imagine how beautiful that must have been!
Those shots of the eagles fighting were incredible. Thank you Mark.
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These are UNBELIEVABLE images! INCREDIBLE! OUTSTANDING! BEYOND BELIEF!
Mark Smith - master bird photographer and an even greater story teller😄👍👍
As always, incredible images, presented with wonderful commentary.
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What have I seen so far was speechless. I particularly loved the fights between the bald eagles and the juveniles. That fearsome looks of the bald eagles, OMG... Also, the slo-mo video of the great blue heron eating the fish was awesome as well. What an end to the year...!!! Thanks, Mark for sharing such an awesome experience.
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I realize this video was presented a few years ago now, but as a first time viewer, I was absolutely mesmerized by your dramatic storytelling and breathtaking photography. You have an amazing gift, Mr. Smith. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. As an amateur photographer, I would consider it the shot of a lifetime to achieve just one of the brilliant photos you presented in this video.
As a retired college professor, I really appreciate a fantastic educator. You are a FANTASTIC educator! I love your explanation of what is happening in your action shots. Beautiful photos!
OMG I have just sat down with a hot cup of coffee to watch this, and now the coffee is stone cold because my mouth has been wide open for the last 26 mins. This is the best BIF video on you tube ever. Speechless, I have just bought your book and hope to improve my BIF. I would love to come on one of your courses but I live in the UK and its just too price prohibitive for me at the moment. For those who can I am sure they will be rewarded with stunning images. All the best for 2020 and thanks for the journey. I appreciate the time and cost it takes to make these videos, and understand that you are in business to make money, but for those who cant attend one of your workshops these videos are one of the only ways we could experience these beautiful birds. Thank You
Thanks for watching. Sorry your coffee got cold!
As much as we like to indulge in gear reviews to satisfy our consumerism, this is what photography channels should be all about. Photography, pure and simple. Great work stunning images, the crow at the end made me chuckleA
I've watched this many times and the eagle fights are just absolutely incredible!
Absolutely incredible! You have brought eagles to life, literally, It gave me goosebumps. I’m not a photographer, but I came across your videos and I am blown away. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.
This entire video is INCREDIBLE, and the eagle shots were amazingly beautiful! But I gotta say as mind blowing as this was, my favorite parts were the comedy relief; the silly little gull sitting through the whole thing with the clam in his mouth, and that audacious crow that was determined to get his revenge to the very end, lol. I don't know which my favorite bird is... the eagle with all its majestic beauty, or the crow with its bigger than life personality!
Three years late but these images are unbelievable quality. Fantastic work Mark, and a well deserved sub.
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Eagles are like some people I have known. They'll earn an honest living, but only when the alternative isn't available. Excellent photography and nature study.
Kinda reminds me of Newark, New Jersey! Haha!
@@thomastuorto9929 Or Congress.
This video is absolutely breathtaking. I am so proud of the bald eagle being our national bird. What a beautiful creature.
I love the way Nikons render. Such beautiful color and contrast. Never knew Eagles were such thieves 😆
We watched your video on our 65” TV. What amazing detail in all the images! My favorite part was the outtake at the end. As you were walking into the concrete structure to check out the echo, I spotted what I think was me in the background. If it was, I finally made it into a KZhead video!
That was you in there! I was wondering if you would see that! Congrats on your debut.
Terribly amazing footage. The pictures stand alone but the commentary paints s story that actually few see but happens quite often in nature. Absolutely wonderful.
Im brought to tearful awe by your photography an story telling. Please keep doing this!💜
This has to be one of your best videos yet! You captured some spectacular bald eagle action, just loved it! Hope to see more soon 😊
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The photography was absolutely brilliant. The editing and story telling was mesmerizing. A spectacular contribution that took an artful eye , unimaginable skill, and a lot of effort. Thank you. Have a great 2020.
Wow, that is an awesome comment. Thanks so much for the kind words.
After seeing the picture of the crow and the eagle on Instagram I'm glad I came and watched this video I'd somehow missed. Corvids are probably my favourite bird to watch here in England, all because of their intellect. I'm always amazed when I see them working things out, planning and then acting it out, but my favourite thing to see is how they interact with all the birds of prey here. I've seen them chase off Golden Eagles, Red Kites, and Sea Eagles, birds all that have a wing span bigger than I am tall and that dwarf the crows. Seen them outmaneuver kestrels, and falcons, even the fastest animal on the planet the peregrine. I love seeing it happen in the flesh, and it's almost equally as great watching and listening to you tell a similar story from across the pond. Another great video, and more fantastic storytelling.
Ahh...The danger, of walking in to a dark place and Sing...! Great storytelling and picture show...Thank You...!
Absolutely incredible. Never seen anything that comes close
My mind is blown and my jaw is dropped! Well done, Mark!!
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Your work compares to none other,Mark! Your fantastic storytelling is the icing on the cake,too!!!
Wow, thank you!
What did i like. ALL OF IT.!!!! Incredible photography. Thank you so much💕❤️💖
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Absolutely amazing photos and storytelling, you can really feel the action!
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Fantastic watching..your commentary.. photography is superb..in the league of David Attenborough..
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Hi Marc, I like your fotos and your stories so much. I'm very impressed! Greetings from Germany, Carlo
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I spent 2 hours watching this and sharing with a lot of friends and watching again. I’m so envious! You sure get to witness these amazing and magnificent birds…all of them. But, how we all love the bald eagle. You caught some absolutely amazing shots! Just, WOW! And what a treat at the end. Those crows have elephant memories. And to get that shot of crow going after the bald to get even to just say, “I gotcha in the end for that crap you pulled on me!” ? GREAT CATCH ON YOUR PART! 😁👍🏼 Thanks for sharing what you get to witness!
Not only are you a great photographer, but you tell an awesome story as well. We watch the Big Bear Eagles live nest cam, almost continuously, so have really gotten to know these birds. Very special creatures. Just amazing footage you've captured. Thanks so much!
Your images are most impressive!!! I especially liked the adult eagles with locked talons.
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Man I'm surprised I don't hear your narration on History Discovery Nat Geo your videos are beyond amazing! Many of them simply the greatest
Thank you! That's a great compliment.
What can I say Mark, Don't know which is better? The amazing photography or your fantastic story telling skills. You just transport the viewer as if we are right there witnessing the majesty of these beautiful birds. Thank you and I hope to someday join you on one of these amazing adventures.
How exciting the eagles and the crow , never a dull moment!
Excellent, Mark! Great location, and great reflexes in capturing so many awesome images. Well done!
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Epic stuff Mark! Love seeing those beautiful eagles in action.
Mark, you and Morten Hilmer are the best photography story tellers on KZhead. Thanks for another wonderful video.
This was a great cast of characters kept fluid by their actions brought and exciting story to bear. I was mesmerized.
Wow, wow, wow!!! What an insane set of pictures! ...and per date 98 people haven`t got a clue...
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Absolutely MAGNIFICENT birds and your narration so perfectly compliments the video. I can't pick just one thing that was my favorite but your ability to capture those action shots of the fighting Eagles blew me away. Amazing video and simply the best Eagle shots I've ever seen. It's a real pleasure to watch you in action, thanks so much for sharing this experience with all of us! Happy New Year Mark...can't wait to see what you come up with in 2020!
Thanks so much for the great compliments. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you Mark! Your photos are beyond superb! However, your story telling and choice of words takes this video to an even higher level of quality. Well done! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
One of the best bald eagle videos I've ever seen... award quality! The photography and videography are stunning, and your narration is freaking awesome! Thank you!
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Something is wrong with the 6 people who gave the thumbs down.
Probably Sony users 🤣
'Razor sharp' thumbs, no doubt! LOL!
Wayne, Those are what I call, "drive-by idiots!" They don't even watch the videos. most of the time they do it when the videos are New, I don't look at those, check over to the left at the VIEWS. 211,798 AWESOME!!
@@greenybaby1 not at all.
Absolutely. I cannot FATHOM how anyone would be moved to dislike.
My favourite part, was all of it. Absolutely magnificent! I adore your videos, your enthusiasm and your incredible ability to capture the most stunning of images and footage. Happy new year to you, look forward to more of your great productions in 2020!
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Your storytelling is just as awesome as your pictures. Your videos are really delightful to watch.
Your narration put me in the ring. I don't think I've ever experienced a more exciting way to enjoy someones photography. Thank you sir.
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Mark... you are the BEST!!! Thank you✌🏼
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The eagle, crow and you are incredible! Thank u for what u do.
Yeah, this was better than 90% of the movies I’ve watched this year. Hands down.
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Spectacular, by the way. Shared this with a friend who likes this spot to photograph these beautiful creatures.
Wow one of your best all of it was favorite from start to finish totally entertaining. Congrats man you got some amazing killer shots as always love the story you put together. I wish we had such amazing wildlife in the UK.
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By far some of your best work. That's my opinion. Stunning images of these majestic, beautiful raptors. In a word, impressive!!!
Each time I think you've produced the ultimate wildlife video, you publish the next one, which is even better. I don't know how you do it; but I'm glad you do! Thanks from across the pond in England.
Great work as usual. I really enjoyed this video, your photography inspires me to push a bit more every time I venture out to shoot eagles. Would absolutely love to attend one of your workshops. Happy New Year!!
Thanks and Happy New Year to you too!
Amazing Mark;Makes me want to go back to f mount DSLR!`
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Absolutely amazing! Photos & story combined! Thank you Mark.
Masterful storytelling and photography. Absolutely fabulous !! Thank you, Mark.
SO AWESOME! I loved every minute of it! What kind of eagle is the “dark billed” juvenile?
That would be a juvenile bald eagle. They take about five years to reach full maturity with the white cap and tail feathers.
Amazing images with superb detail Mark..i need a D850.
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Holy crap! I just subscribed. Bald eagles hold a special place in my heart. These pictures and your narration... I didn’t think this was possible. AWESOME!!!!!
Incredible photography and your storytelling made it so much more enjoyable! Thanks!
Wow, thank you!
This is really cool man. I'm jealous you got to do this
Thats amazing how the heron can swallow the fish without choking to death
Dude!!! This video is the best video I’ve ever seen. Telling the story as you show these unbelievable photos? What? Really? The best video by a million miles..... keep them coming please! THANK YOU SIR I just put my hands on a Nikon D4 with a 150-600 and I can wait to do this. Thank you again
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.
There are no words... just WOW!!! Incredible imagery.
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Why is the word "insane" so overused? The eagles are not insane. They inspire awe.
Mark, Great commentary! I love your story telling. The last scene with the crow grabbing on to the eagle and riding off into the sunset is a perfect ending. My favourite scene is when the eagles talons are locked. Thanx for your informative and entertaining videos.
Absolutely loved the Eagle that got tossed into the water!! Omg I loved all the pics though!!
I just watched this and it was great! I couldn't look away. Your commentary was perfect! Very captivating. Thanks for what you do.
Your photos came alive with story telling. I was entertained. Thanks.
Absolutely INSANE action and SUPERB photography!
All of them are very nice but the crow riding the eagle at the end is priceless :-)
One brave bird!
Words cannot describe how awesome this video is. Thank you.
Spectacular photography and skillful storytelling. And singing, as a bonus!
Lol, Thanks!
Your photography is stunning and I thoroughly enjoy your dialogue.
What a great English class for a non native speaker. Awesome. !
Watching this now on big screen...stunning photography Mark...a joy to view...incredible detail !
The photos are above and anything I’ve seen before but your descriptive monologues a great match for what My eyes are seeing!
Not only the images are unparalleled, but also they are presented amazingly well with awesome commentary and helpful exif appearing under every picture! Thanks!
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This was beyond excellent. Your talent is #1. Thank you for bringing these superb birds into our lives.
WOW!!!! Not only is the photography is amazing beyond words, the narration is just excellent. Good show!!
You are a master my friend. You have the best job in the world. Your work puts me in a state of awe and I marvel at the majesty of the creation of our world.
What a scene! BTW, I love the crows. Basically human like intelligence on wing.
I'm not a wildlife shooter but I'm a huge fan of your photography, videos and story telling. Excellent production.
what an amazingly well written and fantastically photographed piece youve made. Wow!! Thank you.