WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY of SMALL ANIMALS - SHARP PRO IMAGES using the Nikon Z9

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  • What lens do you use for WILDLIFE photography? Thanks for watching! Cheers

    @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
    • 600mm F4 - with a 1.4 tele a majority of the time. depends on what I'm after, hoping to get a photo of.

      @TheWildlifeGallery388@TheWildlifeGallery38810 ай бұрын
    • Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

      @gabeatv@gabeatv10 ай бұрын
    • Iphone 4. battery last for 2-3 mins....its not bad but i am looking to upgrade

      @coffeeatitsbest1500@coffeeatitsbest150010 ай бұрын
    • Can't beat my 500mm f/4 - same one you have. A good used one in the UK is incredible value at the moment. Did you have to fine tune it on the Z9? I understand that native Z lenses don't need AF fine tune, but interested to hear if you needed to fine F mount glass on the Z system

      @SundayRacers@SundayRacers10 ай бұрын
    • Hi Matt, your videos are great! Thanks for the helpful and inspiring content! I just finished a week trip around beautiful BC shooting songbirds, waterfowl, owls, etc and really enjoyed the combination of the z800 (on z9 w/ tripod) and the pf500 (on z8 using cotton carrier for quick/closer handheld flight shots). I switched the pf500 for the z100-400 (sometimes with TC for macro) for situations when waterfowl, etc come close. I found using the wireless remote with the z9 & tripod to be fun for triggering video while at the same time taking stills with the iight z8/pf500 or 100-400 combination. Do you find the 105mm prime a lot better for macro? Haven’t done much macro, but hope to in the future.

      @christianwillows@christianwillows10 ай бұрын
  • I really like your movies. Calm and relaxing pace and fantastic quality. Thanks😀😀

    @Halmstadfoto@Halmstadfoto10 ай бұрын
    • Made my day thank you so much! That is so great to hear. I hope to keep the good content coming 😄!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • I prefer the B&W of the little guy. The pose is reminiscent of a study of the human form - especially in B&W. Anyway, great photos of these cute creatures.

    @tomfoord8860@tomfoord88608 ай бұрын
    • I appreciate your preference for the B&W image of the little guy. It's interesting how it can resemble a study of the human form in black and white. Thank you for your kind words about the photos of these adorable creatures.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto5 ай бұрын
  • Some absolutely brilliant fine art photography there. Very inspiring

    @adam.bilton@adam.bilton8 ай бұрын
    • You are the best! Thank you, that is encouraging. Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • Eye level with them is magical!! Thank you so much for sharing these moments and the process of making them ✨🌟🥰

    @KimberlyNBarnard@KimberlyNBarnard10 ай бұрын
    • Gotta have that magic in the images ☺. Thank you for watching and taking the time to write a wonderful comment. I enjoyed making this video and I am glad you liked it! I appreciate the encouragement. Cheers!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • The eye level shot of the squirrel looking at the back of the Z9 is amazing.......I wish I had that in my portfolio !

    @tysonator5433@tysonator543310 ай бұрын
    • Squirrel? I thought they were prairie dogs. 😅

      @mlai2546@mlai254610 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! It worked out really well. I think I timed it perfectly while they were still interested in me and my equipment to take a closer look. After a few of them took a look behind the camera for that particular shot, they left it alone so I was lucky I was in position to catch the action before it was too late.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
    • @@mlai2546 From my research prairie dogs are also squirrels but there are no prairie dogs in this video. Prairie dogs look similar to the Columbian Ground Squirrel but there are a lot of differences between the two when compared side by side and the region in which they live. I am not an expert so that is as far as my info goes before I start sharing websites and links 😄. Thanks for watching the video! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • The B&W one it is amazing :D

    @LtColDavenport@LtColDavenport6 ай бұрын
    • Glad you think so, thank you and thanks for watching! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto5 ай бұрын
  • Love you photos and you have a new photographer with you.

    @Gucciadventures@Gucciadventures7 ай бұрын
  • How is your channel so small. Blows my mind how amazing your videos are. Discovered them today and now i cant stop binge watching 👏🏼👏🏼 Keep up the good work. I hope you get the reach you deserve.

    @i.mran86@i.mran8610 ай бұрын
    • So stoked to read your comment, what a compliment thank you! I remember back in December someone writing something similar on a video when I had 300 or so subscribers and it fired me up that I went 100% in on my consistency. now I'm nearing 6,000 subs and I read you comment, and I am stoked to go the next mile! Thank you, made my day, cheers!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
    • @@MattShannonPhoto So now it's 10k 😅😊

      @pentagramyt417@pentagramyt4177 ай бұрын
    • @@pentagramyt417 🙌😄

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto6 ай бұрын
  • I saw your channel featured on Fstoppers and decided to watch your episode and I was totally impressed. You live in an amazing area for wildlife and nature photography. I also saw your episode where you talk about your KZhead monetization but I don’t think you have much to worry about. I also follow another wildlife photographer from Nova Scotia and found him on Fstoppers as well. At that time he had 24K followers and how has over 400K. I think you have a lot to offer and look forward to future postings.

    @GordonFRegan@GordonFRegan3 күн бұрын
  • Matt, I appreciate the videos. We are moving back to the Olympic Peninsula soon. I haven't done photography in years thanks to my career but I'm going to get back into it. I'm looking forward to the peace it will bring.

    @squirrel_82@squirrel_82Ай бұрын
  • Lisbon. Amazing wild life and a superb video of the area: Nature is great and to be preserved for the coming generations happiness. Great shots and video and great works.

    @camloff@camloff8 ай бұрын
    • Great comment thank you so much for all the kind words! I love Lisbon!! Thanks for watching!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • another corker ! - your vids are more like a production, I'm sure it must be time consuming to put together. Black & White for me on the photo. safe travels.

    @TheWildlifeGallery388@TheWildlifeGallery38810 ай бұрын
    • What a compliment thank you!! It does take a lot of time but I am enjoying the process and outcome of my work. The community is so supportive and I've learned a lot from the feedback viewers like yourself give. Another vote for B&W, thank you! You are the best, cheers!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • I really love the black and white version on the last picture!

    @adreanna1935@adreanna19359 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for the feedback, 🙂!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto9 ай бұрын
  • The black and white version at the end stands out to me with the textures of its fur 😍

    @KimberlyNBarnard@KimberlyNBarnard10 ай бұрын
    • Another for the B&W, thank you! Everyone on YT likes the B&W and everyone on Facebook likes the color. interesting.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Thanks a lot for your content

    @alessandropicchiowildphoto@alessandropicchiowildphoto8 ай бұрын
  • Absolutely stunning. You should make a trip out to South Africa and pay a visit to the Kruger National Park.

    @bharthiramsewak1467@bharthiramsewak14674 ай бұрын
    • You are very kind thank you! Is that where you are from or currently living? I would love to go there!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto4 ай бұрын
    • @@MattShannonPhoto yes. Headed to the Kroger this weekend. Hoping to get some shots.

      @bharthiramsewak1467@bharthiramsewak14674 ай бұрын
  • Love your work 😍

    @maumaljay@maumaljay3 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much 😀. Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto3 ай бұрын
  • MATT, THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WATCHING A FILM LIKE THIS AND I WAS VERY IMPRESSED !!!! YOU AND YOUR WIFE CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF EVERYTHING YOU TOUCH. I JUST NOW SUBCRIBED. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR WORK AS YOU DIFFENITLY SHOW OFF HIS WORK OF CREATION !!!!

    @beepeachey@beepeachey10 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment! I'm thrilled to hear that you were thoroughly impressed with the film. It means a lot to me and my wife to know that we were able to capture the essence of our subjects. Your subscription and kind words are greatly appreciated! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • It's amazing how these little guys are not scared at all, haha

    @todor92@todor926 ай бұрын
  • I liked the black and white

    @user-fo8bt3bd7m@user-fo8bt3bd7m9 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for the feedback! I think it worked out well in this case

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto9 ай бұрын
  • Your subjects' personalities shine through the lens!

    @KimberlyNBarnard@KimberlyNBarnard10 ай бұрын
    • You are too kind, thank you!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Great video Matt! Really enjoyable. Thanks for sharing!!

    @Trish12303@Trish1230310 ай бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto9 ай бұрын
  • Thoroghly enjoyed this episode. Ground level images are more to my liking. Last image in black and white is a winner.

    @leightonpearce5486@leightonpearce548610 ай бұрын
    • Happy to hear it thank you! Another vote for the B&W. It's funny, I posted the same question on my facebook page and most like the color. Very interesting.... Thank you for your comment and for watching. Cheers!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • I love photographing the small mammals. You captured their personality wonderfully. That last photo, I prefer the black and white. It makes the texture of the fur stand out.

    @andrewweathers2938@andrewweathers29388 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! Photographing small mammals is addicting eh, especially when you find a colony like this one. My wife had to drag me out of this location lol. Thank you for your feedback and for watching, cheers!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • The California Ground Squirrel here in Oregon is neither cute nor friendly. Nice video and it again reinforces that I should have kept my D850.

    @19Photographer76@19Photographer769 ай бұрын
    • What camera body did you upgrade to from the D850?

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto9 ай бұрын
    • @@MattShannonPhoto I sold my D500 and D850 for the Z7II and Z9. I don't do video anylonger but video with the Z9 is just so pure. Great content Matt!

      @19Photographer76@19Photographer769 ай бұрын
  • Wow, thank you for the 100,000 views!! Thank you everyone for your support and for following along, cheers!

    @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto5 ай бұрын
  • Great photos! I prefer the Black and White at the end.

    @victorlim5077@victorlim507710 ай бұрын
    • Thank you Victor! Another vote for the B&W, thank you! cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Wonderful pictures and love how you are able to capture these images!

    @macrichterj19@macrichterj1910 ай бұрын
    • You are too kind, thank you Joshua! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Outstanding! Thank you.

    @lakesidepaul3950@lakesidepaul395010 ай бұрын
    • Glad you liked it! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • I like the B&W version. Beautiful pictures and great content to watch. Thanks!

    @edstam5336@edstam53362 ай бұрын
    • Thank you very much! Another vote for B&W. Thanks for watching!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto2 ай бұрын
  • Very good job!!!😊 love from Greece-Hellas

    @agioklima@agioklima6 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! I appreciate it

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto6 ай бұрын
  • I like both of the shots.

    @EricWoodyVariety59@EricWoodyVariety599 ай бұрын
    • Thanks! Win win 😄

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto9 ай бұрын
  • Super ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    @grzegorzbachnio3637@grzegorzbachnio36374 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto3 ай бұрын
  • Superb video and greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

    @NikCan66@NikCan6610 ай бұрын
    • Thank you very much! I love Ireland!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
    • @@MattShannonPhoto plenty of wildlife to cover here if you ever get over

      @NikCan66@NikCan6610 ай бұрын
    • @@NikCan66 where in Ireland are you? It’s been a while since I was there so I need to go back!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
    • @@MattShannonPhoto I'm in the east coast but travel across Ireland on a regular basis.

      @NikCan66@NikCan6610 ай бұрын
  • Really great video! The last image you showed is stunning and artistic in black-and-white, but I prefer the color image because it more accurately captures the animal.

    @VABrowneMDPhD@VABrowneMDPhD8 ай бұрын
    • Great feedback on both the video and images! Huge thank you!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto5 ай бұрын
  • This video brightened my day, thanks for sharing!

    @Boredoldman@Boredoldman3 ай бұрын
    • Awesome! This comment brightened my day, thank you! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto3 ай бұрын
  • Saw this first on Mel's Video. Came over here just to give you a thumbs-up!

    @davidholliday6904@davidholliday690410 ай бұрын
    • Awesome! You are the best, I appreciate that thank you.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • B+W. Nice shot.

    @treemonk1662@treemonk16623 ай бұрын
  • Really like the way you present your channel & your style of narating the images is very good, you have the type of voice & delivery personality that keeps the viewer engaged👍👌 so lucky to have such wonderfully rich wildlife & scenary locations around you, love those funny ground squirrels🤣

    @royparkes6182@royparkes61827 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that you appreciate my channel's presentation and narration style. It's truly a joy to share the beauty of the wildlife and scenery in my area with viewers like you. Those funny ground squirrels never fail to bring a smile to my face too! As long as they don't join together and turn on you....😅

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto5 ай бұрын
  • Cougars are on my top list of animals to photograph.

    @EricWoodyVariety59@EricWoodyVariety599 ай бұрын
    • Oooo yes, same here!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto9 ай бұрын
  • great tutorial. valuable content

    @sounds8781@sounds87817 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much! Great feedback to hear thank you!!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto7 ай бұрын
  • beautiful....

    @ViewSore@ViewSore9 ай бұрын
    • Thanks!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto9 ай бұрын
  • BLACK AND WHITE most definitely on the squirrel at the end

    @francisschweitzer8431@francisschweitzer843110 ай бұрын
    • Awesome thank you for the vote! B&W is far in the lead.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Great photos.

    @photographerwithawalker@photographerwithawalker5 ай бұрын
    • Many thanks! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto5 ай бұрын
  • sending love to this beautiful content.

    @user-bv5xp7ze1z@user-bv5xp7ze1z2 ай бұрын
    • You are the best thank you! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto2 ай бұрын
  • Feel pity for you Matt. Very soon that photographer 🐿️ will take your job and you will be jobless.😭

    @khair71@khair7110 ай бұрын
    • I know! First AI and now squirrels.....this is getting ridiculous!!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • The black & white is stunning, very nice work.

    @nicholaskh@nicholaskh10 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! Another vote for B&W :)

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Manning is so underrated 🌲 Don't forget to give a shout-out to the Alberta Rockies in the intro! 🏔️ Keep up the hard work! 📷

    @Ben_Stewart@Ben_Stewart10 ай бұрын
    • I appreciate it! And yes, Manning park is epic. So much more to explore there.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Hello Matt. I think the photos of the squirrels are super cute. You have a beautiful back yard where you can do some awesome photos. Thanks for sharing. Be sat.

    @gw2k66@gw2k6610 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much! I am truly blessed to see and capture the beauty of where I live. Thank you for watching and your kind words, I appreciate it! Cheers.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Really wonderful video. Love the interaction with the squirrels. So cute. My wife and I used to live in Hope in the 1970’s to mid eighties and Manning Park was our backyard. We just loved the nature there and at the time much of the park was remote and not visited by many. Pristine really. We haven’t been back in years since we now live on Vancouver Island. After watching this though we will have to revisit the area and explore it again. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful part of British Columbia.

    @lesleyh2007@lesleyh20078 ай бұрын
    • Thank you for sharing and the kind compliments to my video! It can be busy in Manning Park during the Summer but worth a visit during the week if you can make it out there. Vancouver Island is a slice of paradise. BC has it all.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • Fantastic images! I’m really happy that I discovered your channel! Thanks for taking me along!

    @randyschwager2515@randyschwager251510 ай бұрын
    • Many thanks! Glad you found my channel and I appreciate the compliments! See you on the next episode :)

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Really glad I found your channel :) great stuff ...!! My vote is for the color shot for the squirrel ...

    @andy1or2@andy1or210 ай бұрын
    • Welcome to my channel, I am glad you found me! Thank you for the kind words and you vote for the squirrel, you are the best thank you! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Amazing pictures. Greetings from Chile.

    @songomis8326@songomis832610 ай бұрын
    • Chile, epic! Thank you, Cheers!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Happy to discover your video and your channel . Very interesting how you share your beautiful walk and also your technical choices. About your question at the end, I prefer the colour version, there’s a soft and warm atmosphere on it.

    @patrickp.2819@patrickp.28193 ай бұрын
  • Awesome

    @elamuruganmahadevan1112@elamuruganmahadevan11129 ай бұрын
    • Thanks 🙋‍♂️🙂

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto9 ай бұрын
  • Super cute wildlife to photograph. They look well fed :)

    @coffeeatitsbest1500@coffeeatitsbest150010 ай бұрын
    • Yes they do, chunky and cute

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • B/W image has great impact, both are excellent! Very good channel and great video 👍🏻

    @tonyh4266@tonyh426610 ай бұрын
    • I can't argue with you decision. Compliments flying left and right from you, wow! Thank you!!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Today is the first time that I have seen your channel and all I can say is "WOW, I am hooked". Look forward to watching all of your videos and thanks for the inspiration.

    @markmay8942@markmay894210 ай бұрын
    • Welcome to the show! I hope I didn't set the bar too high. I am still fairly new to the youtube world with a few dozen videos out into the world but I am keen to learn and pump out more exciting content! Feel free to share your feedback and suggestions. Thank you for the encouragement and kind words and I'll see you on the next video! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • sending love to this beautiful content. 😍

    @homy4046@homy40468 ай бұрын
    • Thank you 🙋‍♂️☺️!! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • amazing images

    @soumakbinduwildlife@soumakbinduwildlife2 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto2 ай бұрын
  • Great footage and fabulous images ‼️

    @gabrieladandu6601@gabrieladandu66019 ай бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it thank you! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto9 ай бұрын
  • This was just shared with my by a friend and I loved it. Your photography is amazing and I love your respect for nature. Thanks for sharing your passion.

    @annefraser6129@annefraser612910 ай бұрын
    • Awesome, huge props to your friend for sharing that is epic! Welcome to the channel and thank you for all the compliments, cheers!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
    • สัตว์ป่าก็หน้ารักชอบกินใบไม้ผลไม้สุข์

      @user-yh4qo7lo4x@user-yh4qo7lo4x8 ай бұрын
    • 100%

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • Nice capture. Thanks for sharing so amazxing video. BIg Like

    @capturingnaturewithsandip@capturingnaturewithsandip7 ай бұрын
    • Great to hear thank you so much! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto7 ай бұрын
  • The smile factor of this video was 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and my personal nomination for an outdoor photography Academy award. And right after this charming day with ground squirrels, you are headed off to hug Grizzlys and swim with Orcas. Thanks again for a great adventure and for posting the setting details of each shot. Also, are the guitar tracks your own? And, I like the B&W shot the best.

    @jonstout7635@jonstout763510 ай бұрын
    • EPIC! I couldn't have asked for a better rating and nomination thank you! I recorded a few guitar tracks a while back and I used one or two in this video. I need to spend more time refining my work in the music world. Not sure when that will be but I hope in the near future. The rest of the tracks are from other artists that should be listed in the description of the video. Another vote for the B&W! Dang, B&W is far in the lead for votes....interesting...

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Absolutely loved watching this Matt… At the end you asked about the colour or B&W… I liked both so it was to choose, but I am going with the B&W 👍🏼

    @lee-annruttan12@lee-annruttan1210 ай бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it! It was a lot of fun creating this episode. Another vote for the B&W, thank you for commenting, always a pleasure Lee-Ann!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Beautiful work ❤

    @elphotography3015@elphotography301510 ай бұрын
    • Thank you very much!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • I like the color version of that photo best😊

    @marccalvert6040@marccalvert604010 ай бұрын
    • Done! Another vote for the color. Thanks for watching and the feedback

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • I'm at a loss for words. GREAT video and work, thank you.

    @pathfindercod4638@pathfindercod463810 ай бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it! That is so great to hear thank you! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Just found your channel this weekend, phenomenal images and content! I've been in a bit of a photography rut lately and was looking for inspiration - found it here. I'm a fellow Nikon fan so particularly appreciate your tips on the Z9 (just bought a Z8) and seeing a pro out there invested in the "new" Nikon mirrorless platform in rugged outdoor settings. As for the B&W vs Color squirrel, its's a tough one but i lean towards the color. Look forward to watching more..

    @DennisBoucher@DennisBoucher8 ай бұрын
    • Welcome to my channel! I am happy you found me. How are you enjoying the Z8 so far? A lot lighter than the Z9 but packed with all the same goodness. I'm pretty rough on my camera gear in the bush and I enjoy all things in nature (wildlife and landscape). I just got back from a 2 month trip and I can't wait to share more. Thanks again for following along and the feedback on my B7W image! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto5 ай бұрын
  • Hello Matt…I am going with the B&W image ❤. Love your adventures and content! Keep it up 👍🌸🐿

    @edbritelight7683@edbritelight768310 ай бұрын
    • Another for the B&W, excellent! I'm happy to hear that my gut feeling with the B&W was aligned with those watching the video. I didn't actually expect that. I will have to try a few more. Thanks for watching, your fantastic comment and feedback. I appreciate it, cheers!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • You are an amazing photographer. The way you explain things and also mention the setting of your camera with each photo is really amazing for new photographers like me who usually play with the camera settings most often. The last photo in black & white was superb. ❤❤❤ lots of love from India 🇮🇳.

    @indiancomrade2629@indiancomrade262910 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much for your kind words! It's truly rewarding to know that my work and the effort I put into explaining the settings is helpful to new photographers like you. The black & white photo is one of my personal favorites as well, and I'm thrilled that it resonated with you. Thank you for following along!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto6 ай бұрын
  • Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, you had a big crowd of camera crew 😂Keep up with the awesome content 👏👍🤗

    @MrTmiket0007@MrTmiket000710 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much 😁. I had a blast with this adventure. So many get moments. Happy to hear you enjoyed it too.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • I am used to take the shoot of wildlife with my Kase landscape filters set, good for me to control the light outdoors.

    @user-hu5er7ew5v@user-hu5er7ew5v9 ай бұрын
    • Kase polarizer for wildlife?

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto9 ай бұрын
  • Nice...verry nice 😮

    @davidcarlier3546@davidcarlier354610 ай бұрын
    • Awesome to hear thank you! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • 굿!!good

    @jun1004you@jun1004you8 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! 🙂

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • Brilliant as always. Love the shots at 5:17. I preferred the black and white versoin at the end.

    @tilikumtim5562@tilikumtim556210 ай бұрын
    • Thank you very much! Such a fun moment getting those cute critters to hop up on the stump. Thanks for the kind comment and support and also your vote! Another for the B&W.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • They look like big ounce RIP buddy RIP 🕊️🕊️🕊️@urban rescue ranch

    @sweeterthangs1919@sweeterthangs19193 ай бұрын
  • Hi, new to your channel. I love it keep it coming 😁😁😁

    @mohamadkhairullizhar1006@mohamadkhairullizhar100610 ай бұрын
    • Epic, welcome to the channel! Thanks for saying hello and the compliments to my work, I appreciate it! See you on the next vid

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Black&White is better as for me😊

    @yevheniivernyhora5508@yevheniivernyhora55089 ай бұрын
    • Boom another for the B&W thank you :)

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • LOVE THE VIDÉO ! ALSO PREFER THE BLACK & WHITE ,have a good day

    @0123nikon@0123nikon10 ай бұрын
    • Awesome thank you! Black and white for the win, thanks!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • officially I'm your new subscriber sir

    @tanphwrld@tanphwrld4 ай бұрын
    • Yes! Welcome to the channel, thanks for watching

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto3 ай бұрын
  • nice work man hope i can get as good as you

    @flying__goose24@flying__goose245 ай бұрын
    • You are too kind, thank you! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto5 ай бұрын
  • Awesome shots Matt! Maybe see you around the Island someday …cheers.

    @dwightsorensen7313@dwightsorensen731310 ай бұрын
    • Thank you Dwight! And yes, I hope to see you around, that would be great!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • çok güzel... bravooo

    @fenomelle47@fenomelle478 ай бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • New subcriber here. Loved this video. As far as choosing between the last 2 photos. Hmm they both appeal. The black and white one really shows the details of the fur. The one in color I like because of the browns in the arms contrast with the body. I'll b 👀 4 more content. Thanks 4 sharing

    @celeselopez7373@celeselopez737310 ай бұрын
    • Welcome to the channel! It is so great to have you and I appreciate your compliments and vote for the best image! Thanks again and have a lovely day! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Fantastic stuff Matt, very well done! I’m going to have to try my 300 f2.8 (with 2.0 TC) foot on my fluid head like that. Thanks for the idea. Tom KC3QAC

    @thomasmanson1119@thomasmanson11198 ай бұрын
    • You are very welcome! Have you had a chance to try it yet?

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • Yes the macro 105 is indeed a 2.8.

    @thomasmanson1119@thomasmanson11198 ай бұрын
    • I had to later go back and check lol. It is a stellar lens I must say

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
  • I believe the purple flowers at 6:50 are Phlox divaricata the wild blue phlox

    @amandajackson668@amandajackson6683 ай бұрын
    • oh awesome! Thanks for sharing, I'm sure others would like to know too. Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto3 ай бұрын
  • Sigma 50-500 on a Canon 6D camera, enjoyed the video

    @jamesbarnes3063@jamesbarnes306310 ай бұрын
    • great combo! 50-500, wow, so versatile. Glad you like the video, thank you! Hope to see you on the next one. Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Another great video Matt,The way you document you content is brilliant,Small question have you tried the picture of the ground squirrel taken with 850 looking through the Z9 in B@W?,Iv always been a b@w lover,Keep up great work and cant wait for Bear content,Safe travels!

    @daleroyal6449@daleroyal644910 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching and all the kind compliments to my work! I only tried the one image in black and white but after the feedback from everyone, I think I will have to try a few more in B&W. Storting with your suggestion I think 😃. Happy to hear everyones feedback including yours, thank you!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • 👍

    @huseyinokyar6251@huseyinokyar62518 ай бұрын
  • Thanks

    @zidnyknight3611@zidnyknight361110 ай бұрын
    • You are welcome, thanks for watching! Cheers

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Hey Matt... Love the video. I reviewed your gear list, and noticed you shoot a Z9 and D850. Are you using F-Format lenses with adapters or do you also have Z Mount lenses? I am working to build a similar kit, and am wanting to use my D500 as a backup, and get a mirrorless as my primary. Thanks in advance for any insight!!

    @CumminsDreamin@CumminsDreamin2 ай бұрын
    • Thank you very much, glad you liked the video! I mostly use F-mount lenses paired with the FTZ II adaptor. It will take some time and money to switch my lenses over to the Z lineup. I am in no rush since the quality of glass in the F-mount series is exceptional. The Z-series is a step up, but not enough at this moment to throw a much of money to switch over. Not to mention that I still use my D850 as a secondary camera. I hope that makes sense. Thank you for the question.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto2 ай бұрын
  • Awesome video Matt - really enjoyed the ground squirrels. Are you shooting with auto ISO in these light conditions?

    @explorevanisle2924@explorevanisle292410 ай бұрын
    • I am glad you liked it! Yes, I set my camera to Manuel with auto ISO moving the exposure compensation in my favour if the scene is too bright or dark for my liking.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
  • Impressive 👍, I am wondering how do you protect your photo gear on the motor cycle. Do you have any advice? Thankś a lot in advance!

    @mikehogan2829@mikehogan28294 ай бұрын
    • Do you mean from theft or from the bumps and vibration? For bumps and vibration, it's all about the padding 😃. I use ICU kits from f-stop. Their pro medium kits fit perfectly in my side boxes and they have dividers to nicely fit my camera gear snug if I decide to place them in the side boxes. Most of the time I keep the camera gear in my camera bag and strap it down on the back of the bike. You are not the first person who has asked this. I should do a short episode on this topic.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto4 ай бұрын
  • Very cute, Matt. First time seeing your videos. Fun stuff (and wonderful setting - sort of). Lucky some didn't jump in your pocket. So, let me pose a quick question - mainly about the Z9. I'm going to guess, with the D850 your in dynamic 9 for AF area mode and Auto-ISO? On the Z9, (I shoot mostly wildlife, but have ventured into hockey), something like the ground squirrels, I would likely start in custom Wide-Area starting above the grass line for initial subject detection (clearly, SD for animals turned on). Question to you is, do you stay there or hand off to 3D? 3D on moving subjects is too unpredictable for me. I've tried all kinds of setups when shooting ice hockey with human eye detect and Wide Area and 3D - and had to go back to DSLR dynamic because the camera will never stay focused on the player I want. This is a bit less demanding, but was wondering, in general, what your "work-flow" is for this. Stationary subjects, totally different thing. I don't know if you have any Nikon reps you can ask, but if you do, can you ask them when is Nikon going to add zebras to stills with an adjustment to approximate the RAW ceiling like the Sony A1? I rarely blow images out these days, but it would be nice. (just like a battery percentage instead of bars would be nice). VOTE: Color. ;-)

    @dance2jam@dance2jam10 ай бұрын
    • Hey there! Thanks for diving into my content and for the kind words. I'm thrilled you're enjoying the videos! Regarding your camera queries: For the D850: Spot on! I typically lean towards dynamic 9 for AF area mode coupled with Auto-ISO. For the Z9: Your approach with the ground squirrels sounds pretty spot-on. I've also experienced some unpredictability with 3D on moving subjects, so I tend to start in custom Wide-Area and make adjustments based on the scenario. Switching to 3D is case-dependent for me, though I do understand and share some of your frustrations when trying to maintain focus on a particular subject, especially in fast-paced environments like hockey. I sometimes rely on manual focus with peak focus highlighted in blue to make sure I was spot on with my focus. I've also tried programming my telephoto lens buttons with spot focus when pushed....but for moving animals it is a nightmare. Only works with stationary or slow moving wildlife that I need accuracy to pin-point. Nikon Features: I do have some contacts at Nikon, and I'll make it a point to relay your feedback about adding zebras for stills with adjustments for RAW ceiling. Just a simple firmware update will do ;) Lastly, noted your vote for color! Thanks for the input and happy shooting!

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto8 ай бұрын
    • @@MattShannonPhoto Thanks so much for your responses. Nice to get validation with issues being faced. I did find that when shooting ice hockey a custom box that is taller than wider with human subject detection worked pretty well. I also completely understand using single point on moving animals - would be problematic - at least for me. Happy Shooting, thanks for your input, for your shout out to the Nikon Reps - FW 5.0 for Christmas would be nice - and look forward to seeing more of your work.

      @dance2jam@dance2jam8 ай бұрын
  • Thật là tuyệt vời luôn!

    @ViVuGo0574@ViVuGo05748 ай бұрын
  • New subscriber. Nice video. Wish I could get my bird friends to be so sociable 🤔

    @DLD_Photography@DLD_Photography10 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for subbing Tom, and thank you for the compliments to my video! What type of bird friends are you thinking of?

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
    • @@MattShannonPhoto It was kind of joke about your little squirrel friends. Birds just aren't that friendly.

      @DLD_Photography@DLD_Photography10 ай бұрын
  • It is a good thing those Columbian Ground Squirrels didn't see you as a threat. Strength in numbers. I think they were sniffing you out to see if you were worth the hunt.

    @lukeiamyourfather7736@lukeiamyourfather773610 ай бұрын
    • hmmmm good point. Luckily I was there for only one day so they didn't have enough time to plan an attack.

      @MattShannonPhoto@MattShannonPhoto10 ай бұрын
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