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you are such a talented guy. your content is so far ahead of anyone else on KZread who's doing anything similar. im honestly amazed at the footage your getting. keep em coming buddy im loving it

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks Mark. Love your videos. Your commentary is so fun and authentic.

I’m not sure what’s more exciting…you amazing images and video or your commentary! I look forward to your videos more than all the other photography vloggers combined! Thanks for sharing!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow Mark, I've been watching your videos for over 2 years already and I cant help but to appreciate the amount of skill you posses and the amount of inspiration you've given me. Please keep releasing amazing content like this I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that feels this way. Thank you so much!!!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It’s comments like this that are an inspiration to me!

Simply outstanding - your passion and skills are second to none among the bird photographers/videographers I follow.

Beautiful shots at golden hours! love the how the light falls on the water...showing golden reflections. Lovely!

Congrats Mark, nice to hear your engaged! Thanks as always for all the time you put into these excellent video's.

I loved the shot with the golden water! This was a great teaching video. I love watching & photographing the skimmers also. 😊

Glorious light on those skimmers during the golden hour Mark.

I have followed you for years, never commented. I must tell you that your videos are better than Nat Geo. The content, the narration of still as well as videos are excellent! I purchased a Sony A1 6 months ago and your advice and demos were a big part of it. Thank you Mark so much. What I have found with the A1 is at bad lighting - overcast days - in the shadow shots - the autofocus tracking is not reliable in these low contrast situations. (Using the 200-600mm lens). Also my findings showed the Nikon D850 shots with heavy shadows, exceed the capabilities of the A1 to recover details when editing the raw files of these very dark areas. I also thank you for your A1 setup tips - manual ISO adjustment on the dial and battery saving solutions. I pass your name to all photographers I meet at the many various locations I travel to. You are an asset, a talent, and an important part of my photography. Thanks again for all you do, keep it up!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great compliments and kind words. I really appreciate it!

Love that golden light! The skimmers are pretty neat too

I love, loved that golden water photo and this was a great teaching video Mark. I also love to watch & photograph the skimmers, they are such unique birds. Thank you 😊

Spectacular. Thank you for your colorful narration.

I am absolutely stunned! Thank you!

Favorite part: the Golden Hour. The photo’s and video are really very sharp, especially considering the TC. Good combo employed by a good photographer and a top-tier story teller. Great job as always! :-)

Loving the golden time, in birding or train/airplane photography (which I do).

Flock of seagulls Conspiracy of skimmers Murder of crows Ostentation of Peacocks A Tidings of Magpies The names given to the groups is quite interesting. Great shots of those skimmers by the way.

@sandracashes4255

Жыл бұрын

And for vultures there is, a wake of vultures.

Pure joy to watch, and totally agree that the Golden water shot is amazingly good.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Your photography and alliteration alike are a beacon of beauty in dark days. Much thanks to you, sir!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Amazing shots and handholding a 1200mm lens for steady video is quite a skill! Thanks for sharing

Been watching from the start. Always such awesome content I literally look forward to every week hoping you’ll share a new video. You’ve gotten my spark for wildlife photography over a year ago & it’s an obsession now. I wish I would have pursued it years ago 🍻

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Enjoy your new obsession!

stunning photos, mark. Your work is so inspiring, and you storytelling is top shelf, brother.

Magnificent photos!

Simply amazing!

Skimmers are as amazing as those last images are beautiful. I'll be definitely sending a link for this video to my friends. It always makes my day better when you release a video. 👍👍

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it

Woooooow! Awesome shots! I especially loved the ones where the water is not all orange but blue with these orange spots scattered around. That just looks stunning! Thanks for the amazing video.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. There were a few others who liked those more as well!

Your video skills along with your photographic skills are sublimely undergirded by your story-telling! I love your videos; thank you for sharing your skills with us!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Stunning shots.

Golden water, great capture.

AMAZING Mark!! LOVE Skimmers and your photos are absolutely wonderful!!

Good stuff Mark! I always look forward to your videos.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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4:43 - is an eye opener on how precise the birds have to be considering the beak is that thin. 5:37 - seeing the pass finished in successful catch was perfect timing on your part. Also made me think how small each individual catch is, therefore requiring A LOT of work to fill one's stomach :) 5:42 onwards - proves a point that it's a good idea to scout your site prior to shooting - those bridge reflections were fantastic, liquid gold of the golden hour. Thank you for sharing your work!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

You nailed it. Great work.

Love your videos Mark. Their both informative and entertaining. Thank you!

Awesome as always Mark. Your narrations are the best and the photos and video are second to none.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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You never disappoint Mark. Amazing footage of those incredible Black skimmers. These birds can be extremely quick at times and your panning technique is very well done.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Great information and explanation of waiting for the light!! Looking forward to your Z9 videos!

You can't beat Golden hour awesome work, light birds are always difficult in harsh light ! 👍😍

Mark, another great video! Keep them coming, you do an amazing job!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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What an amazing video Mark. Your videos are so pleasing to watch.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Absolutely stunning Mark. I now understand from the footage how the sunlight was reflecting off the bridge and back on the water, wow :)

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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It is always very enjoyable to watch your video clip, you are The Best!

wow! fabulous footage especially since it was taken hand held. yes the light plays a very important role in photography . keep the video footage flowing.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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La paciencia y esperar el momento oportuno es algo esencial y que todo fotógrafo debería aprender a valorar. Mi momento preferido sin menospreciar al resto, es la hora dorada, esos breves instantes en los que la luz nos brindan esas oportunidades que no debemos desaprovechar. Un saludo.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

Another amazing video and amazing behaviors! Amazing photos as always and breath taking colors. Your videos just keep getting better and better! It's inspirational!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Great video Mark. have done a fair amount of skimmer shooting and also know that if you watch them, they tend to get a fairly repetitive flight pattern which you can line up on. love the progression of the golden hour light. keep up the good educational work.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Awesome video! Love your great narration skill and photography passion!

got to love that 240fps slow motion for birds, even lens shake becomes smooth panning !

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

I do love the 240 but this was 120

Another great and inspiring video Mark! Thanks! ps. congratulations on your engagement!

This is the best video of yours that I have seen, I congratulate you and you motivate me to continue improving my photos. Great job.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Great footage as always Mark! Thank you for sharing it with us!💖👍😎JP

Mark, We have been waiting to see this since you showed us some footage on your phone that next morning. We went over that next night and the skimmers were there but not the amazing light you had. It was still and incredible experience to watch them. LOVED your video (as always) and hopefully we will run into you again, maybe at Conowingo. Thanks Bob and Susan

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Absolutely awesome!! Thank you so much for your continued education.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Congratulations Mark on your engagement. If you announced it earlier, then clearly I missed it. Wishing you many years of happiness.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Very informative, a good lesson on waiting for the shot. Great images too.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Excellent video Mark.

Beautiful shots and a wonderfully constructed account of how how you got them - Thanks Mark

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Brilliant photos📷👍🏼

Great work Mark. Beautiful pics and lesson!!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Amazing thanks for your great videos

Amazing video, great tips.

Amazing photography!

Beautiful Mark. Many thanks. Wonderful photography!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Beautiful images.

Amazing indeed. Thanks for sharing.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Spectacular photos, Mark, and your presentation style is great, as always. :)

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Wow, awesome video Mark. I like the golden water shots. Looking forward to your next video and your review on the new Sony 7IV for bird photography.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Amazing sequence of lightning. Keep the awesome videos coming. I always preview on my iPad and then rewatch on the 65 inch in 4K. Happy belated Birthday!🎂

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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As always. "Most Excellent" Mark

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Beautifull!! The Golden Hour is Amzing. I will be heading to Florida in Mid April.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and enjoy!

Really great images. Lovely.

Thanks, great advice

Awesome video Mark!!

Excellent Video and Amazing Photography Mark. Thank You.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Another amazing learning video. Keep them coming!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Great vidéo as always

Another outstanding video and photos. I love the photos of the skimmers and the golden hour and the water looking kind of gold. Wowed you are one talented person and we appreciate all the tips and videos thank you so much.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Another terrific video Mark! Those Black Skimmers are really amazing birds. BTW, congrats on your engagement & I wish you guys the best! 👍👍😉😉📷📷

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Wow.. great captures. Very nice. 👏😍

Beautiful shots and video.

Beautiful images and video Mark. Awesome.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Awesome shots…Great tutorial too..Ty Sir

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Excellent demonstration of the difference from harsh bright contrast light to soft and warm tones only seen when low sunlight is available. This variety also changes according to light penetration so I assume there was little or no cloud cover on that evening? Light is as always key to the way we see all life when even black can appear shinny white and defused light can alter the normal spectrum. Many thanks for your skillfully constructed images to show the wonders of light when captured in still shots to enable an in depth study. Keep sending such beautiful sightings we all love them together with your helpful commentary. Best wishes. Rob. B. - UK.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

Great stuff!

So great. Learning a lot from you. Thank you so much

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Thanks Mark

Greetings from South Africa... Awesome stuff as usual Mark... We too get African Skimmers , but ours operate on our inland rivers and waterways. Unfortunately here, in Africa, they are now endangered, but always a privilege to shoot when we are in the appropriate places... Keep up the great work. Take care, and be safe outr there...😁

Some incredible stills and videos Mark, just fantastic.Thanks a bunch for sharing these with us, cheers from the UK. PS "Your fiancé " huge congrats buddy, wishing you both all the very best for the future.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Love your videos Mike. They are an audio-video treat with your great story telling👍👍😄 Impressive handholding technique with such a long lens and tracking moving subjects👏👏👏

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@thomastuorto9929

2 жыл бұрын

You mean Mark!

@markmccray611

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkSmithphotography Can we stick with "Mike"? It would make life so much easier. Lol

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmccray611 lol sure

OK, you can handhold that thing, something mere mortals or perhaps the less gifted among us cannot. I stand in awe as usual.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks lots of practice

Amazing video!!

Excellent!

It was nice to meet you today at the Saint Augustine alligator Farm and rookery. I look forward to reviewing more of your videos.

Thank you 🙏

Superb as always. When you are back from your birthday trip would you consider making a Sony A1 video set up guide - what are you shooting at, why…? There isn’t a lot of video set up info on KZread for the A1.

Amazing shots and footage and great illustration of the effect of lighting angle and color. Got some great midday results shooting birds over the winter with an unusual lighting combination: snow on the ground on a slightly overcast day. It was like having a lighting crew with reflectors providing balanced light from underneath. Question: so when you're shooting video you are manually focusing as the Skimmers fly by? That takes a considerable amount of skill to be in sync. Well done!

Very beautiful pictures! 🤩😍👍

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Yep - Awesome light. Mark, you live in a place where the sun goes down so quickly. The golden hour in Sweden at the Baltic Sea is so much longer. Perhaps you made a lot of great shot during that show time. Thank you.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

It lasted maybe ten minutes!!!

Mark this series just takes my breath away. Since the colors are what makes these images (besides all the camera technique) I'm wondering what WB you use in the Alpha 1 and what Profile you are using if you use LightRoom. Thanks again and I was glad to hear of your engagement. That's just terrific news. Best to all.