A Bear Snuck Up On Me While I Was Photographing A Great Gray Owl - Wildlife Photography Rulez!

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  • @divingbeancounter
    @divingbeancounter Жыл бұрын

    Sick of GGO vlogs? Absolutely not Steve. I'm in the UK and love to see you trudging through the Teton woods. I am becoming obsessive about that beautiful bird now. We have been lucky enough to visit the Tetons and Yellowstone twice, in 2017 and 2019. We travelled with a long mental list of wildlife and have seen it all EXCEPT the GGO. We so need to get back! Keep up the good work.

  • @motivatedoutdoors
    @motivatedoutdoors Жыл бұрын

    The owl looked so cool walking along the fallen log. What a great encounter. Absolutely love your videos.

  • @gkny4045
    @gkny4045 Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE when the owl walked down the log!

  • @rolindowndriver
    @rolindowndriver Жыл бұрын

    We don't need anymore 'cow bell" We need more Grey Owls please sir! Thank you Steve, great stuff!

  • @scottheppel8847
    @scottheppel8847 Жыл бұрын

    Entire vlog was very entertaining, but the portion of the owl walking down the log was priceless. Keep the GREAT gray blogs coming.

  • @SteveMattheis

    @SteveMattheis

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @rickschneiderphotography
    @rickschneiderphotography Жыл бұрын

    When the Owl walks it's feathers look like some giant cape. I've never seen one walking around in all the videos I've seen.

  • @dougkrupa2372
    @dougkrupa2372 Жыл бұрын

    To answer your question never get tired of your Great great owl videos. Excellent

  • @TheWalrus48
    @TheWalrus48 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love the photo of the owl walking along the log - - cracked me up - - thank you so much for all of the information and the wonderful photos

  • @JenRitchiePhotography
    @JenRitchiePhotography Жыл бұрын

    So good - love his feet and legs as he steps down the log 😍

  • @SteveMattheis

    @SteveMattheis

    Жыл бұрын

    Cutest ever!

  • @JeffandLeslie
    @JeffandLeslie Жыл бұрын

    the owls are beautiful creatures. Never get tired of content that features beautiful creatures.

  • @neilalmond9354
    @neilalmond9354 Жыл бұрын

    Steve don't even think about quitting on the Great Grey Owl photography, it's so great.

  • @lynnecliffe3056
    @lynnecliffe3056 Жыл бұрын

    We won't call it the Jackson moonwalk but the Gray logstep. Thanks for the forest dance.

  • @tc6912
    @tc6912 Жыл бұрын

    Not at all sick of owl videos. Maybe a little jealous! Luv your work. You do the wildlife justice.

  • @sasquatchabout
    @sasquatchabout Жыл бұрын

    The owl walking on the log was totally awesome! Very cool.

  • @lindahenderson2113
    @lindahenderson2113 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Steve. I appreciate the videos where you take us on your hikes in the woods to look for owls! Beautiful pictures. I look forward to seeing more!

  • @rolybaker7770
    @rolybaker7770 Жыл бұрын

    That last shot was epic, he turned around as much to say "what are you looking at" lol, great video great shots and a lesson on perseverance.

  • @MichalOlender
    @MichalOlender Жыл бұрын

    Just a man treading through the forest talking to himself, love it!

  • @JackZievis
    @JackZievis10 ай бұрын

    So cool to catch the Great Gray walking. I've never had one do that. Awesome!

  • @debbiewhatt7489
    @debbiewhatt7489 Жыл бұрын

    Superb photos of that awesome owl, loved the one with sunlight through outstretched wings. What a wonderful afternoon for you and thank you for sharing it with us. Always love coming along on your adventures!

  • @timwmoore2133
    @timwmoore2133 Жыл бұрын

    Steve, please keep shooting those beautiful great grey owls! We will never get tired of your enthusiasm while you are out tracking and shooting these majestic birds of prey! And seeing owls and bears at the same moments is just unreal!

  • @bobcat6653
    @bobcat6653 Жыл бұрын

    Not tired at all of the owl vlogs, keep em coming! Thanks!

  • @mackie169
    @mackie169 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful day ! Thanks for sharing. A lovely series of images, and i love the picture of the owl prancing down the fallen tree best. It oozes character. Cheers.

  • @DerSystematiker
    @DerSystematiker Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful creatures. Back in the 80s I lived in a small town of 5000. Everyday on my way to school I came by a private property. On that property there was a house and next to the house there was a tree. A spruce or pine tree only a few meters away from the street and the sidewalk. On that tree there were sitting 10 to 20 owls basically every day - I don't know for how long. Must have been years. Almost everyday I took a short break there and just watched those amazing creatures. That tree became well known as the home for owls. Long-eared owls if remember correctly. So beautiful. I've never seen anything like that again in my life. One day in the late 80s the tree was gone just like that. Never saw an owl again in and around town.

  • @miketramble1442
    @miketramble1442 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not sick of em. I love seein em. Thanks for the great content. I hear owls around where I live all the time but never see em. Really cool animal!

  • @kirstymcleod6647
    @kirstymcleod6647 Жыл бұрын

    Just love the video clip of him walking down the tree trunk….. slightly undermining the “majesty” of great grey owls 😂 Really enjoy these out in the woods videos - one day I will make it to your area! Thanks Steve.

  • @tylerhorton3976
    @tylerhorton3976 Жыл бұрын

    I always love the owl footage! The GGO walking down the log was my favorite bit. You got some wonderful light on the bird and what a treat to have so many hours with the bird. Keep up the great work, Cheers!

  • @MrMarkx7
    @MrMarkx711 ай бұрын

    It's good to have friends in high places thanks Mr owl lol

  • @marciacooper4662
    @marciacooper4662 Жыл бұрын

    WOW. And acrobatic GGO. Awesome video, photos, and time spent in nature. Thanks Steve!!

  • @randygoodsell1533
    @randygoodsell1533 Жыл бұрын

    We never never ever tire of owl vids!

  • @JohnDrummondPhoto
    @JohnDrummondPhoto Жыл бұрын

    I love your owl vlogs. My daughter recently recorded the call of a saw-whet owl outside her home in Brooklyn, of all places. I wish I'd been there to shoot it.

  • @donnakeeley4531
    @donnakeeley4531 Жыл бұрын

    Enthralled from beginning to end, great photos too. Thank you Steve for entertaining me this evening, from NZ

  • @chipsrafferty8362
    @chipsrafferty8362 Жыл бұрын

    No,keep on keepin on. The Grey walking the log was epic. Happy Thanksgiving Steve.

  • @CraigNiesenPhotography
    @CraigNiesenPhotography Жыл бұрын

    Steve, spectacular photographs of the owl Thanks for taking so long. Peace and Safe Travels

  • @claudinesturdevant2948
    @claudinesturdevant2948 Жыл бұрын

    I adore the Great Gray Owl so please keep it up. Thanks for the great shots and vlogging.

  • @merkin22
    @merkin22 Жыл бұрын

    So, so beautiful; your images made me weepy such is the beauty! I thought it was a surprise to turn the other day and there's a coyote 30 metres from my tail end; you get snuck up on by a black bear! Thanks as always for inspiring, entertaining and most especially beautiful content. Cheers!

  • @gunny2044
    @gunny2044 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding work Steve... I'd call that a very productive afternoon!

  • @arthenry498
    @arthenry498 Жыл бұрын

    You REALLY did that owl justice!! You made him a portfolio to sell any where!! GREAT shots, all!! I enjoyed how you followed him there. My only problem was the bear. Were I there, we would have answered that age old question of who poops in the woods!! ME!! You caught so many wonderful views of the owl and illustrated so many facets of him it is amazing GREAT photography. Love every shot!! Thank you SO much for your work here. I felt they joy you felt in doing this and I enjoyed it even more.

  • @GregSheard
    @GregSheard Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful footage and shots of the Great Grey Owl 🦉 I especially loved the ones along the log it was walking down 🙂

  • @barrystent3689
    @barrystent3689 Жыл бұрын

    I could never get tired of your GGO vlogs Steve. Infact all your adventures are great to watch. Thank you

  • @andrewinpompey
    @andrewinpompey Жыл бұрын

    Great video, great photos! I particularly liked the owl walking on a log video and photo.

  • @vincentlamoureux422
    @vincentlamoureux422 Жыл бұрын

    Owl on the log steals the show!

  • @Kayahdog
    @Kayahdog Жыл бұрын

    I love the ‘hunt’ for the owls almost as much as the images, it shows that you make your own luck through your knowledge and persistence. Curious though as you lose light and have to push your ISO up to 2800 on a couple of images, do you have to do any extra post processing work? They look so clean and sharp, great work as always. Keep up with the owls and taking us along on the hunt. Have a wonderful holiday with your family.

  • @devin_roams

    @devin_roams

    Жыл бұрын

    2800 iso isn’t high….I’ve shot clean images at 12800 iso with my Sony A1. Topaz DeNoise helps.

  • @SteveMattheis

    @SteveMattheis

    Жыл бұрын

    Imho, people make a big deal about noise when they don’t really need to.

  • @VictorWeizer
    @VictorWeizer Жыл бұрын

    Love what you're doing with these outings. GGO's are amazing critters. Thanks for sharing.

  • @toddleech1055
    @toddleech1055 Жыл бұрын

    sick of great grey owls? NEVER, you keep posting them, i'll be watching, your work is absolutely amazing....i'd love the opportunity to shoot one of these

  • @stevenzilverberg6458
    @stevenzilverberg6458 Жыл бұрын

    I know how nice it is to be out in the forest enjoying the quiet solitude. All you hear is the sound of birds, wildlife and your own breath. Please be careful out there. If that were a grizzly it is likely we wouldn't be enjoying those beautiful videos of yours.

  • @stevebratton5654
    @stevebratton5654 Жыл бұрын

    More owls more owls ,more owls ! Thanks for the vids.

  • @cgan2013
    @cgan2013 Жыл бұрын

    Never, ever tire of these GHO vlogs!!

  • @brianlemke6017
    @brianlemke6017 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like maybe one of your best “owl outings” of the year - for the subject, the perches and backgrounds and the light. I imagine you got a bunch of wall hangers from it and look forward to seeing them in your 2022 “best of” vlog. We’re on the left coast right now but can’t wait to get back to Calgary to hunt Snowies in the wheatlands east of the city and great grays in the foothills west of us. I loved your instagram shot posted recently of our foggy bull. I got some very similar silhouette shots I’m really pleased with. Thanks again.

  • @SteveMattheis

    @SteveMattheis

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! And good luck with those owls…

  • @mscott976
    @mscott976 Жыл бұрын

    Love the owls! I am also a bear fan. Please keep it up.

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat Жыл бұрын

    Some beautiful images there Steve! Guess you're loving the Z9 and 400f2.8 ! Hope you have a fantastic Africa trip, take care. Cheers from the UK.

  • @raysanders332
    @raysanders332 Жыл бұрын

    Was hoping to see more of him on that sloped log when he was ruffled up, if that is a word. Great videos.

  • @johngubbins4752
    @johngubbins4752 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant love your video and wish l was there. Just a wonderful owl and very enjoyable to watch.😀👍

  • @jeffcowan2667
    @jeffcowan2667 Жыл бұрын

    Defiantly not sick of seeing GGO vlogs. Really great stuff!

  • @greghughes3965
    @greghughes3965 Жыл бұрын

    This was way fun! Thanks for taking us along - great gray fun! And great music tracks too!

  • @4x4_travel
    @4x4_travel Жыл бұрын

    Steve- As owlways, thanks for sharing!

  • @SteveMattheis

    @SteveMattheis

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha!

  • @beckyholub7467
    @beckyholub7467 Жыл бұрын

    Who can ever get sick of owl Vlogs, keep them and all your videos coming!

  • @rm8679
    @rm86798 ай бұрын

    I am viewing this video a year after you made it but want you to know I love your music on all of your video.

  • @jimeiden9561
    @jimeiden9561 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and photos as usual! You are the great Grey owl whisperer!

  • @jss27560
    @jss27560 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not tired of the owl videos and you have done justice to them. I especially liked the owl moonwalking down the branch, the 1st one more than the 2nd one. The ones with black backgrounds are also good.

  • @cathesselbacher2762
    @cathesselbacher2762 Жыл бұрын

    LOVE the owls Vlogs, don't stop. I LOVE it when it's on the log, how precious!!!

  • @keenanquan5027
    @keenanquan5027 Жыл бұрын

    Love the ending video!

  • @shaddring
    @shaddring Жыл бұрын

    Wow, love that shot at 17.44. Keep up the great work!

  • @Tipton_Wildlife
    @Tipton_Wildlife Жыл бұрын

    Great video Steve! Grey Owls are the hardest animal for me to find in the Tetons. Way to not let the bears sneak up on ya!

  • @keithdickson8364
    @keithdickson8364 Жыл бұрын

    Now that was amazing. Great job.

  • @paulkirk5760
    @paulkirk5760 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful shots!!

  • @mikaelgummesson4772
    @mikaelgummesson4772 Жыл бұрын

    Great pictures!

  • @kennetht66
    @kennetht66 Жыл бұрын

    Love the owl vlog thanks again!

  • @paulacellaphotography4058
    @paulacellaphotography4058 Жыл бұрын

    Your work and fabulous narrative always keep me smiling!

  • @BillFerris
    @BillFerris Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Simply fantastic :)

  • @lindafuller6798
    @lindafuller6798 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome photos!

  • @macimages4215
    @macimages4215 Жыл бұрын

    Loving the owl vids and your vids in general. Your enthusiasm for what you do comes through and is contagious

  • @carstenpusch4480
    @carstenpusch4480 Жыл бұрын

    I love your foto-excursions and walks - and of course after the GGO 😀👍

  • @marilyngiannuzzi9867
    @marilyngiannuzzi9867 Жыл бұрын

    You are freaking amazing!

  • @donalde1517
    @donalde1517 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Sick of them? No no no. Love them.

  • @chrishinckley8507
    @chrishinckley8507 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome as always Steve. I am very envious!

  • @clintmiller3654
    @clintmiller3654 Жыл бұрын

    Great day for a photo shoot,

  • @Soundwrecker
    @Soundwrecker Жыл бұрын

    Fun one. Thank you!

  • @daveandrew4717
    @daveandrew4717 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Steve. The great grey owl vlogs are terrific and I hope you keep doing them. In Minnesota we have them in the Saks-Zim Bog if you are lucky to find them. When you do it is a great experience.

  • @samm8135
    @samm8135 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Steve !! as always.....

  • @AndrooH
    @AndrooH Жыл бұрын

    Love your work, truly inspirational.

  • @ianbrown704
    @ianbrown704 Жыл бұрын

    As always Steve, great vlog. Thank You

  • @idabustamante7081
    @idabustamante7081 Жыл бұрын

    awesome video . . that owl 🦉 definitely was posing for you 👍

  • @lisabirdluvr9742
    @lisabirdluvr9742 Жыл бұрын

    Steve,I am never tired of your owl videos. This 1 was spectacular!I was wishing the whole time I was there too. Amazing!Thank you so much for posting.

  • @toddbailey5198
    @toddbailey5198 Жыл бұрын

    Never tire of GGO videos!! Bring them on!!

  • @ArtoMikkola
    @ArtoMikkola Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, definitely not tired of these great gray owl videos! Keep them coming 👍🏼🦉

  • @rogerirwin7293
    @rogerirwin7293 Жыл бұрын

    Some of the best lighting ever!! Thanks

  • @johnmarcello5096
    @johnmarcello5096 Жыл бұрын

    These images are magnificent.

  • @crittaker
    @crittaker Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff...thanks for sharing🙏🙏

  • @mikearcher6239
    @mikearcher62394 ай бұрын

    Great stuff as always Steve, loved those shots!

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner Жыл бұрын

    Such a fine video! Very calming. That final video of the owl slowly turning to look at you was exceptional.

  • @johndunlop5194
    @johndunlop5194 Жыл бұрын

    Never get sick of great videos, keep them coming. 🙂

  • @evgenygorshkov9893
    @evgenygorshkov9893 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve ! Great !!! Interesting video !!!

  • @timnichols3795
    @timnichols3795 Жыл бұрын

    Keep up the great grey owl vlogs! They're all great!

  • @neilcole3406
    @neilcole340621 күн бұрын

    Great stuff Steve love it!

  • @samanthakrom1546
    @samanthakrom15462 ай бұрын

    This video was awesome, thankyou for sharing! Beautiful work!

  • @chadroberts44
    @chadroberts44 Жыл бұрын

    Love the owl videos. I need to go try find some sometime.

  • @LisaSaffell
    @LisaSaffell Жыл бұрын

    Watching it walk on the log just made me laugh hysterically

  • @samwilson4012
    @samwilson4012 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much - that owl walking down the branch was just priceless. Love your videos and the love you have for what you do

  • @StevenKingMarch051961
    @StevenKingMarch051961 Жыл бұрын

    Wow Steve got some awesome shots be careful out there those bears will get yea keep up the great photos and videos thank you so much.

  • @yanpermana8685
    @yanpermana8685 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy this episode. Great stuff! I adore your extra juice ZV1 setup. Keeping it running the whole day.