the BEST on youtube. Many show LARGE birds as way of showing what they can do. BUT you are the only one showing small birds. THAT'S THE REAL birds in flight shots

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciated!

I have referred several friends to this video so I don't have to say anything... 😎 Plus, I'm doing them a favor. All of these great points are key - well done. My fave three: (1) Be patient; it takes time to hone your skills to get where you want to go - months and even years. (2) Instead of getting frustrated when you miss, which can be understandable, smile when it doesn't work out - remember how lucky you are, where you are, and that you're going to get another chance; (3) Success rates are low; live with it, keep on keeping on! Keep up the great work, Phil; love your inspirational images...

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Mike…you should be my agent 😃

Fabulous photos ! Loved the pooping Heron. Thanks for the tips. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Col

Thanks Phil Awesome Video. I love shooting Birds in flight or anywhere. Thanks again. From Dayton, Ohio USA

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Jimmie! Thank you for watching!

Good Tips. Beautiful images. Loves them all. :)👍👍👍👍👍

Your photography is fantastic!! Your shots are equal or better than some photographers that live or visit in the tropics. Tropical birds seem to have so much more intense colors that really get amplified when photographed. All I'm saying is that you really do justice to the birds you select to shoot.

@philgowerbirdphotography

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul! I’m interested in the more local Western Palearctic species, but maybe I’ll go tropical one day. Thanks for watching!

Your photos of birds in flight are great and the Sony body is why 👍

@philgowerbirdphotography

Жыл бұрын

This video was produced before I had the Sony A1 and most of the flight shots shown in it were taken with the Canon 5DSR, but the A1 is amazing for BIF shots.

Great video Phil. Well done

Bel video istruttivo, grazie. 👍👍👍

Great video and I am sure this will help me in my BIF shots.

@philgowerbirdphotography

10 ай бұрын

That’s brilliant to hear Zoe

Excellent explanation. Thanks. Look forward for more.

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Two more S's from my side. Superb and Subscribed 👍 Amazing video!

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Excellent!!

Pleasant tempo and beautiful results.

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Eigil!

best intro I've seen in while 😂

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

Thank you, very educational. ❤

Very informative... Enjoyed!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod....appreciated!

I find that a certain amount of upper body training actually helps considerably with my skill ability in the field. I do curls and bench presses with dumbbells. Nothing crazy, but it helps a lot when holding my heavy lens for a long time. Keeps my panning smoother. Never knew that I was going to have to work out to be a photographer.

@philgowerbirdphotography

7 ай бұрын

Mobility and strength very important with those big lenses

Great video Phil

@philgowerbirdphotography

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Rene

Enjoyed that, and will have an eye out for more of your lessons..

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

thanks Phil, amazing photos😊

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 ай бұрын

Cheers

wonderful fotos! thank you for this video!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi, thanks for sharing your very useful tips on BIF photography. Regards from Malta.

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure and thank you for your support!

Thank You for the tips!

@philgowerbirdphotography

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Excellent video... love yout work.

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Phil! Great tutorial!

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@billhallsongs

2 ай бұрын

You are welcome Phil!

Thank you!

Great video! I learn several things from this video.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arnold!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arnold

wonderfully educational and entertaining!

Great video

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I'm happy to your infomative video

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Sir, your work is equivocally perfection

Great information s thank you

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Very informative, thanks!!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Superb. Great information brilliantly presented. We are going out to photograph bird tomorrow. Ill put it to the test.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gerald and good luck!

Excellent, thanks.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Thank you for the lovely information.. I hope i can apply it as i grow in wildlife photography..

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers and good luck!

Weird , I've watched this video of a Thursday night, I usually watch it every Friday night to keep the ideas in my head , your making a difference Phil 💚

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated!

The 6 S’s, that’s a great breakdown. Thoroughly noted!

Great video.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Moses!

@mosessparks8340

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Your work is stellar and the way you methodically explained your approach was both informative and entertaining. I only have one question: Why are you so annoying? ;)

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣 You’ll have to ask my wife!

Great share, so useful in the field!

REMARKABLE AND AWESOME CLEAR SHOTS....MASTERCLASS. FELL IN LOVE WITH YOUR TECHNIQUES....WOWOWOWOW

Tip 1: Purchase a 600mm F.4 ----> 15 K Tip 2: Get a good A7R IV or such----> 3 K+ Tip 3: Don't drop it. If you're on tight budget: Tip 1: Get a good old 7D ----> Less than 300$ used Tip 2: Get the 1st version of EF 100-400 Canon IS or Tamron/Sigma 150-600 -----> 1K minus used (yes, I know, but if you don't get decent glass, it'll all be worthless at the end) Tip 3: Don't drop it On a more serious note, thank you for your great tips and video. For the complete neophyte, a Crop Sensor will be beneficial extending your zoom range by 1.5/1.6 times for free so it's a win configuration if you're on a budget and want the longest reach with your lens. Just pick a camera that's known to do well with noise AND Focus. Focus is the key, if you don't have a good focusing system, you may not have much keepers at the end, and least but not last the higher FPS the camera can deliver, the better it is. An other important consideration: Prime lenses are usually the best for image quality, but if you just start, don't go and get yourself a 600mm fixed, unless you deal mainly with known recurring target locations that you don't have to search and aim for, because there's a good chance you'll never find your target searching for it unless you have good practice, the field of view is way to narrow. Instead, if you start, you should get a zoom lens that not only will be much more flexible with distance to subject, but will also familiarize you with long range end before getting the big and (very) expensive, narrow field, guns.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

I used the 7D and 7DMKIi for a few years...great cameras. Also had the EF 100-400 Mk I and II, great lenses. I took some of my best flight shots with that combo. Thanks for watching!

One of the best advices for bird photography ever seen. Best wishes Phil

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind words! Thank you!

Great as usual Phil.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Than you Colin

Thanks Phil, excellent video tutorial of Six S’s. Top notch. Keep them coming.

You are a great teacher and a great photographer Phil. Love your video, I keep watching over and over again

Great tips and beautiful images Phil, thanks and congratulations.

Amazing shots and great and precious tips! Thank you Phil!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Stefano. Thank you for watching!

Brilliant Phil.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim...appreciated!

Stunning

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

WOW! All i have to say is WOW, absolutely gobsmacked!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

👍Appreciated!

Epic review!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is an extraordinary and wonderful video. Beautiful photographs and excellent advice on how to achieve similar results. Thank you.

@philgowerbirdphotography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your positive feedback James

Thank you, Phil. lots of good tips in there.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Malcom!

Another enjoyable watch Phil with some exceptional images

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

In a word - Awesome.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin!

Thank you this is one of the most informative videos I've seen on this subject. Great teaching skills and I will be watching more!

@philgowerbirdphotography

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure Dianne…thanks for watching and good luck with your BIF shots.

By the way, thank you for the video. It makes more interesting with photos, so thank you. I love seeing other photogapher's work.

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you so much Phil! These are great tips. Your previous career as a teacher comes through in this video. And I will be following you from now on!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very kind comments!

This is great video PHIL!..more please🙏🏻❤

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you William

Another well done video Phil :) Keep them coming

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Christy! I’ll do my best!

Great tips and amazing portfolio! Thanks!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching!

Great video! Keep them coming 😀

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

Great tips there Phil and equally great images too! Cheers

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nigel

Excellent tips!! Amazing photos!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Enjoyed this video! Great work too!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon

Excellent shots. Very informative . Thank you.

@philgowerbirdphotography

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure.

This might be my second time through this video and I bet I could watch it a couple more times and gain something. Thank you

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike...really appreciated!

well done video, thank you!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thanks for this video. Very inspiring!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Beautiful shots 📷👌👍

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

great photos. Really appreciate you sharing

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely my pleasure Aldrin!

Great info👍 Awesome pictures 👌

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You know what you’re talking about + superb images!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jos! appreciated!

very nice video! Thanks!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers and thanks for watching!

Thank You for sharing Your experience! Great Shots!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Excellent sharing, Phil! Lots of bird-in-flight tips. Thank you so much!

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@NurIsmailMohammed

2 жыл бұрын

@@philgowerbirdphotography You've got an awesome Flickr page too!

These are great, thanks so much, from western Canada!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow!! I just saw your collection of bird photography. Goodness, amazing photos. I really need to step up my game. They are beautiful!!

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Xochilt

Thanks. Very useful tips.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Awesome! Thanks for generously sharing your knowledge. Cheers!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I’m hope you liked!

@lornaenjaynes4604

3 жыл бұрын

@@philgowerbirdphotography I definitely like this video!

Breathtaking photographies! Thanks to share your techniques.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

Great useful info shared.. Keep going.. 👍

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

I will try my best! Thanks for the feedback!

Thanks Phil; I greatly enjoyed your knowledgeable tutorial and the superb pictures!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Great advice Phil. I find myself referring back to my shooting days and shoot on the half breath. Thanks for your wisdom!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

That’s another useful technique...providing good balance. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for sharing your amazing talent, Phil. Those are absolutely stunning photos! I enjoy spending trying to get BIF photos here in Minnesota. It's definitely a fun challenge. Thanks much for the tips, you have a new subscriber. 🕊

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very kind comments Kirk and thanks for subscribing. Good luck with the BIF shots!

Thank you for the video. I definitely learned a few good tips that I will try to put into action.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Happy snapping!

awesome video, I liked that you spoke slowly and explained the 6 S's. I could understand. I have watched other videos but yours was the best as far as information and communication.I liked the beginning joke. thank you!

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jale! I’m glad you you enjoyed it!

great helpful and motivating video thank you

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for taking the time to have a look!

Thanks Phil, Very helpful indeed. An eye opener to learn so much about flight photography. Practice, practice, practice. And the skill comes along without being conscious about it.

@philgowerbirdphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and good luck with your photography!

Thank you for an excellent video and tutorial.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Another great video Phil, very informative. BIF photography is something I want to try more and as you say practice makes better images! I have been practicing on the local Mallards to try to improve my technique, so thank you for the tips. I love your shot of the Egret having a poo, yesterday I narrowly missed being shat on by a Cormorant that I didn't realize was in the tree almost right above me! I was concentrating so much on photographing the birds on the pond I didn't see it, a lucky escape!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

You dodged the bullet so to speak. I’m glad you are enjoying the videos...lockdown is rather constraining...would prefer to make videos out in the field. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Such a great video and a wonderful reminder that skill is so important. Can you tell me what camera strap you use in this video? It’s just what I’m looking for. Thank you!

@philgowerbirdphotography

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your feedback. I use a BlackRapid Double Harness.

Thanks for those practical and easy to follow tips.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

I agree 100%! To get the skills is the most difficult. Great pictures und well explained. Thank you!

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Your photos are amazing. The final photos with a story truly are extra amazing. Great tips. Thank you.

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Amazing photography, and some very interesting and useful tips, particularly regarding autofocus. Thanks very much for sharing your great expertise Phil

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Jonathan

Wow, such a much information on this video. Tanks a lot 🙏

@philgowerbirdphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

Thanks