Creating DETAILED Bird Photography - The World’s MOST COLOURFUL Kingfisher | Part Of The Flock Ep 2

Episode 2 of Part Of The Flock is all about creating detailed bird photography, to appreciate the magnificence of Natural Design.
It's about photographing the intricate patterns, textures and colours of the avian world. To demonstrate this, the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher became the perfect subject of focus.
Not only is the ODKF the most colourful Kingfisher in the world, but it also happens to be one of the smallest of its kind. At a maximum of 14cm in length, including its bill and tail, it became extremely challenging to create a detailed close-up photograph. Further more, the unforgiving monsoons of Western India and the erratic lighting conditions that came along, made the output all the more tricky to achieve.
The final images are a result of 35 odd hours, spread across 7 days.
Thanks to Aishwarya Sridhar for being a part of this episode.
Special thanks to Accord Equips for sending me the Sony A7S III along with the 200-600mm super telephoto zoom lens. All slow motion footage was filmed in 4k 120fps.
Still photographs were captured on my Canon 5D IV using the 200-400mm f4l IS USM with the inbuilt 1.4x teleconverter.
Filmed in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra.
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  • @KennethLawrencePhotography
    @KennethLawrencePhotography2 жыл бұрын

    To maintain a safe, undisturbed environment for some of the subjects that I film and photograph, I do not disclose locations. Your understanding is much appreciated. Patreon: patreon.com/kennethlawrence Instagram: instagram.com/kennethlawrencephotography Music I use (free 1-month trial): epidemicsound.com/referral/b7j3n3/

  • @thecadschool1114

    @thecadschool1114

    2 жыл бұрын

    if u disclose the location, next time we will see gang of photographer and no bird in its habitat.

  • @zahid0895

    @zahid0895

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciated sir.....If Possible I would like to accompany you

  • @rekhav4757

    @rekhav4757

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Kenneth for the offer of a gift , though I have to decline . My knowledge of mobile is limited to what's app , researching on Google n watching interesting thought provoking videos . Unlike you youngsters , oldies like me are happy with this limited use . Being a nature n bird lover , I love watching your videos , most amazing photography n clear narration . Thank you for your efforts towards creating awareness about beautiful nature n how important it is to conserve it . I wish you a very successful n prosperous future . Look forward to watching more of your videos

  • @KennethLawrencePhotography

    @KennethLawrencePhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rekhav4757 Hello there, Rekha. The message about a 'gift' was made by a scammer trying to pose as me. I've deleted their comments and blocked that page. Thank you so much for following the channel and I hope you enjoy the upcoming content just as much. :)

  • @deepaksreenivasan4788
    @deepaksreenivasan47882 жыл бұрын

    This time "we" managed to capture the entire reflection of the entire canopy..... great narration immersive and captivating words along with the great photographs.... a big fan from Kerala...

  • @KennethLawrencePhotography

    @KennethLawrencePhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video, my friend. 😃

  • @asheshhshah
    @asheshhshah2 жыл бұрын

    You are a true photographer who shares glimpses of nature and wildlife without making it disturbed, taking stunning videos and pictures.Keep it up 👍👍👍☺️

  • @anjalibhelande43
    @anjalibhelande432 жыл бұрын

    Awesome again , dearest Kenneth, the quiet, intense , devout watcher whose artistic creation sings :’ All things bright and beautiful/The Lord God made them all!’ Full of reverence for his ‘subject’ and its ‘sylvan setting ‘ , Ken rightly refuses to disclose his location , patiently makes multiple attempts spread over a whole week to lovingly capture and share our birdie’s incredibly colourful presence . One marvels at Nature’s amazing food chain where the avian parents knock fish, crabs and insects against hard surfaces, to render them harmlessly palatable for their little ones - all ideas of cruelty and compassion are relative and cast aside , for the only theme that prevails here is ‘parental nurture and care ‘! Loved your hushed narration , nestled in your hideout in John Keats ‘“melodious plot of beechen green and shadows numberless “! May your photographic skill keep scaling new heights, Ken , even as your whole being gets attuned to and absorbed in nature , bowing to the Creator’s divine artistry.

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Congratulations. I'll wait for you in Turkey.

  • @dunstanfernando2872
    @dunstanfernando2872 Жыл бұрын

    Just watched this breathtaking video of the most beautiful Kingfisher. Kenneth, you are an amazing photographer. And lucky you. Thanks for sharing with us. Superb. Greetings from Sri Lanka.

  • @amerphoto1
    @amerphoto12 жыл бұрын

    Kenneth, when you put the effort in time and experience into your photography you are reworded with beautiful videos and stills. You have definitely accomplished this with your skill and expertise. Your work is some of the best I have seen. Well done my friend!

  • @pradeepvenkatesan5806
    @pradeepvenkatesan5806 Жыл бұрын

    The detail about the prey and how its fed , to young ones , very happy with the narration.

  • @kgk1999
    @kgk19996 ай бұрын

    An incredibly beautiful bird, so beautifully photographed!!! Great work! And wonderful video of the bird and how you worked to get the images! Congratulations! Thank you.

  • @KoreanBirder
    @KoreanBirder2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work. Thank your for sharing!

  • @immanueal.g2058
    @immanueal.g20582 жыл бұрын

    I have never such beautiful composition and colourful shot ever 🥳🥳🥳🥳😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

  • @dreamscometrue8935
    @dreamscometrue893511 ай бұрын

    Lovely video, i felt i was in Jungle appreciating the beautiful birds

  • @elizabethphilomenasamuel4610
    @elizabethphilomenasamuel46102 жыл бұрын

    I thank God for his beautiful creation Brought alive by your awesome photography Wish you all the best

  • @shantanuchoudhary1518
    @shantanuchoudhary15182 жыл бұрын

    Great sense of photography and passion for birds. Respect from one bird photographer to other

  • @sharmiladevika
    @sharmiladevikaАй бұрын

    Hello Kenneth, I have seen all other videos of yours. I missed this and got to watch this today… thank you..hope you get to go to Assam some day and film the jatinga biodiversity.😊. No5 to forget the wonderful narratives.

  • @drtnrao57
    @drtnrao575 ай бұрын

    The best video in wild life I have seen .Thanks many for providing such a nice video.

  • @hasnathkhondokar6226
    @hasnathkhondokar622611 ай бұрын

    Beautiful Photography. Oriental kingfisher is my dream bird. Last year I missed it.

  • @pradeepvenkatesan5806
    @pradeepvenkatesan5806 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is pure Gold !

  • @peterk_hh
    @peterk_hh14 күн бұрын

    What a beautiful video with great captures ❤

  • @telkirton
    @telkirton Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and photography as always Kenneth, thanks.

  • @sarelalberts8890
    @sarelalberts88902 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your world to us .Your PATIENCE is such a INSPERATION to me .

  • @RobJorg
    @RobJorg2 жыл бұрын

    14:06 good shot. frog looks likes it wants to escape.

  • @AlokeSurin
    @AlokeSurin Жыл бұрын

    This is an absolute gem! Dedication, Dedication, Dedication.... my heartfelt congratulations on your phenomenal persistence and focus. You deserved that final shot... it is almost as if the universe owed it to you after seeing your passion. Thank you for bringing this incredible image of this tiny and mesmerizing and colourful bird to the screen!

  • @marutialtolxi
    @marutialtolxi2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation of the most colourful of the kingfisher family ❤️

  • @anishtimanna88
    @anishtimanna88 Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe i watched this for free. Thank you Kenneth!

  • @drummingspain207
    @drummingspain2072 жыл бұрын

    Very captivating, well done! This should be in a full-blown documentary on TV. Millions could then enjoy and benefit from it!!

  • @zsolthary5903
    @zsolthary59032 жыл бұрын

    Wow wow wow. Simply beautiful Kenneth. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Zsolt

  • @benjaminwong3377
    @benjaminwong33772 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video & photos. And informative too! Excellent job Kenneth!

  • @samriddhikanojia4482
    @samriddhikanojia44822 жыл бұрын

    Your videos make my cry always because the background music and the videos and the pictures you take make me feel so blessed and meditative.Thanks a lot

  • @KennethLawrencePhotography

    @KennethLawrencePhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙌🏼✨

  • @MDBijoyHossain
    @MDBijoyHossain2 жыл бұрын

    wow

  • @lambisglx22
    @lambisglx222 жыл бұрын

    Mr Kenneth amazing video and especially the photos. Bravooo !!

  • @sundaramragunathan1888
    @sundaramragunathan18882 жыл бұрын

    I can only say FANTASTIC>>>

  • @storiesbyarunsoman
    @storiesbyarunsoman2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome photographs and amazing narration. The last shot was 🔥🔥🔥.

  • @nphotodotorg2690
    @nphotodotorg26902 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Such amazing photos and videos. Your dedication and hard work paid off and we got to enjoy one of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. The person that gave thumbs down to this video, you should call your doctor and check to see if you are ok. I don't understand how a person can down vote an amazing experience like this.

  • @Hershal13
    @Hershal132 жыл бұрын

    All I can say is AMAZING

  • @imtiazindia
    @imtiazindia2 жыл бұрын

    Hats off to you, Kenneth. 35 hours of shooting time alone for one less than a second shot. Add travel distance and effort... that is one hell of a commitment.

  • @KennethLawrencePhotography

    @KennethLawrencePhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shoot time wouldn't even be 2% of the 35 hours. Most of the time went jjust sitting and swatting away mosquitoes. 🤣

  • @waynearchibald3920
    @waynearchibald39202 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Beautiful Kenneth!

  • @NGC7000
    @NGC70002 жыл бұрын

    This is just breathtaking.

  • @nahidsyyed906
    @nahidsyyed906 Жыл бұрын

    Completely hypnotized!

  • @birdocs
    @birdocs2 жыл бұрын

    A really beautiful kingfisher, beautiful video.

  • @ashish5121
    @ashish51212 жыл бұрын

    Amazing..I didn't even blink once throughout the video 🙂

  • @markwright5786
    @markwright57862 жыл бұрын

    Nice story mate. Enjoyed being there with you

  • @MagnoliaLoft
    @MagnoliaLoft2 жыл бұрын

    Yo this one one of the best videos I’ve watched on KZread in a long time subbbed for sure!!!!!

  • @HughPoland
    @HughPoland2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, first time to see one of your videos. You are sooooo much more than a photographer, you are an artist--a storyteller. Your blend of exquisite music with the video was so appropriate--thanks for not choosing "head banger" stuff to accompany your shots. I have subscribed to your channel and can't wait to see more!

  • @KennethLawrencePhotography

    @KennethLawrencePhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words, Hugh. I'm humbled. I share the same views with you about "head banger" music, haha. Classical / oldies all the way. 🙌🏼

  • @joncothranphotography9375
    @joncothranphotography93752 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Kenneth! Thanks for sharing your skills! You are amazing!

  • @rajathrs650
    @rajathrs6502 жыл бұрын

    Top quality content, You deserve millions of subscribers!

  • @artimalhotra3618
    @artimalhotra36182 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely a delightful video

  • @vishal3597
    @vishal3597 Жыл бұрын

    What an incredible journey and what an amazing shot! Thanks for taking us along! 🙌

  • @johnvarghese785
    @johnvarghese7852 жыл бұрын

    Good effort and beautiful photograph... especially the one taken with remote...

  • @akkiavasthi8437
    @akkiavasthi8437 Жыл бұрын

    That was showcasing how difficult the Wildlife photography can be , but at the Same time how beautiful it can be when achieved 👌👌👌

  • @hilarylee5332
    @hilarylee53322 жыл бұрын

    simply stunning, terrific photography, videography and narrating

  • @aniketbarma
    @aniketbarma2 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is amazing and inspiring Kenneth. ODKF is the most beautiful bird I've ever seen. The best of things come in small packages and this bird proves it right!

  • @piyushmahajan1
    @piyushmahajan12 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring and unbelievable videography .

  • @kathyperkins7628
    @kathyperkins76282 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning photos. Love the video ❤️

  • @rekhav4757
    @rekhav47572 жыл бұрын

    Wow ! Amazing ! Thank you 🙏

  • @sabyasachibanerjee124
    @sabyasachibanerjee1242 жыл бұрын

    Good lessons in perseverance here! Excellent photography and beautiful narration.

  • @killtheskill
    @killtheskill2 жыл бұрын

    One word like always, INSPIRATION!

  • @srinathsatya
    @srinathsatya2 жыл бұрын

    Hats off to your patience. Great work.

  • @maikrotex
    @maikrotex2 жыл бұрын

    Thats so awesome fotage man...this Art of kingfisher ist realy the beautyies in the world... Love your work

  • @kolapyellow7631
    @kolapyellow76312 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful birds.

  • @davidhuth5659
    @davidhuth56592 жыл бұрын

    Amazing images! Love the content of your videos and your ethical approach to obtaining them. Thank you!

  • @gretchenjaeger1551
    @gretchenjaeger1551 Жыл бұрын

    Beyond amazing! Thank you for the information n your honesty 😍

  • @akkiavasthi8437
    @akkiavasthi8437 Жыл бұрын

    I want to work on Nature conservation with photography and I am very happy that you didn't disclose the Location. Huge applaud to you sir.

  • @kathleeneveritt5340
    @kathleeneveritt53402 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous video thanks for posting, we only have 1 species of Kingfisher in the UK so it’s lovely to see and in-depth video of this stunning Kingy

  • @delo3936
    @delo39362 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Thank you

  • @amazingworld7943
    @amazingworld79432 жыл бұрын

    Great stunning video and sounds..

  • @camerasutra247
    @camerasutra2472 жыл бұрын

    Stay blessed we need more people like you that not just photograph but respect nature.

  • @avikmukherjee2987
    @avikmukherjee29872 жыл бұрын

    What a surreal narration !

  • @rabidebmukhopadhyay72
    @rabidebmukhopadhyay722 жыл бұрын

    You have done a difficult job with amazing effort, love and accuracy! Utterly enjoyable! Keep on doing such things.

  • @devwijewardane6158
    @devwijewardane61582 жыл бұрын

    Hell of a job! love the final image.

  • @varadharajanr1959
    @varadharajanr19592 жыл бұрын

    Totally Mesmerized! Thanks a lot for this series ❤

  • @rajeshpatel29
    @rajeshpatel292 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work drone and story telling!!

  • @ashokcaptain4088
    @ashokcaptain40882 жыл бұрын

    Stunning work! Thank you for sharing.

  • @binarabuddhikaathukorala2990
    @binarabuddhikaathukorala29902 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant documentary.. having gone through a same sort of exercise, i know how pleasing it is to finally get a full frame shot like that. Unarguably ODKF is the most colourful bird one could witness in this part of the world, but it is equally difficult to get close to. Well done. Love from Sri Lanka.

  • @surfing4theloveofit
    @surfing4theloveofit2 жыл бұрын

    Kenneth wow! That was absolutely amazing and beautiful, I never seen such a beautiful kingfisher, your time and effort has been rewarded in the amazing pictures and video, thank you for sharing 😊 from rick in Australia.

  • @StephenJStephen_Photography
    @StephenJStephen_Photography2 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video Kenneth. Thank you for sharing your experience and incredible images and video footage.

  • @ahmadnajamsaquib8417
    @ahmadnajamsaquib84172 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring and Motivating to say the least!

  • @robertverbeek9751
    @robertverbeek97512 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful images, thank you.

  • @rppop1299
    @rppop12992 жыл бұрын

    Lovely 🥰.... A true photographer

  • @Suhailkhan53
    @Suhailkhan532 жыл бұрын

    Awesome indeed

  • @dipankarchatterjee9416
    @dipankarchatterjee94162 жыл бұрын

    Good job Lawrence!

  • @naturetrailwithsurya258
    @naturetrailwithsurya2582 жыл бұрын

    Lovely details ...Nice work

  • @Wohoo.2020
    @Wohoo.2020 Жыл бұрын

    Really admiring

  • @DipenGShah
    @DipenGShah Жыл бұрын

    Very beautifully compiled

  • @telkirton
    @telkirton2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent images as always Kenneth and love how your videos are so interesting, stay safe my friend.....

  • @amitabhabhattacharya4810
    @amitabhabhattacharya48107 ай бұрын

    Too good videos and awesome photos

  • @mctranchannel
    @mctranchannel2 жыл бұрын

    It is so beautiful !

  • @sarajitsil
    @sarajitsil2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video with beautiful narration!! Loved each second of the video.

  • @BackyardNatureyt
    @BackyardNatureyt2 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe you captured that amazing detail at 1/100s. I've never tried that low of a shutter speed for birds in low light. Beautiful shot, great video

  • @neel24neo
    @neel24neo2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work Kenneth. Your videos deserve way more views and the channel way more subscriptions. I am sure these will come to you soon…

  • @peterb.7437
    @peterb.74372 жыл бұрын

    Such an awesome dedication.

  • @lokhincheung1344
    @lokhincheung13442 жыл бұрын

    Awsome pictures and videos !

  • @kennypringle4580
    @kennypringle45802 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video and narrating.👍

  • @nurulhoque5968
    @nurulhoque59682 жыл бұрын

    Just wow👏

  • @renzbu1
    @renzbu12 жыл бұрын

    perseverance gets great result! Great story and pic! keep it up!!! 👏

  • @johnnynoor9705
    @johnnynoor97052 жыл бұрын

    Witnessed great narration with absolute skills of wild life photography... 💞

  • @giljesusseraspe9225
    @giljesusseraspe92252 жыл бұрын

    Man, this is truly amazing! Great job!

  • @webcatcher360
    @webcatcher360 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Sir

  • @ajaypandharipande1067
    @ajaypandharipande10672 жыл бұрын

    Really wonderful video, also efforts taken are extremely appreciatible

  • @warriordreamzzllc9948
    @warriordreamzzllc99482 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully captured ❤️

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