100,000 views! Thanks to all who watched and thanks for all your generous comments!

@Twobarpsi

Жыл бұрын

Great video and advice!

@julianovieiraa

Жыл бұрын

You deserve

@tlaniimas1154

Жыл бұрын

soon there will be 200,000! ;) Great video! Happy New 2023 Year Simon!

@birdman_gil

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Great Tips!

@georgedavall9449

Жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎈🍾🎉👍📷 😊

SUCCINCT: Others would take many episodes to convey these tips for better bird photography. Your calm manner of presentation conveys important ideas and your sample photos subtly reinforce the expertise underlying your message. BRAVO for a well conceived, informative presentation!👍

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much! appreciate the feedback.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Lumo, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

@lumixographer2185

Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont By all means! Feel free to use my comments if they help with your excellent work.

The whole internet only needs you on these subjects. Thank you for making these videos. You're the best.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I have been shooting for 60 years (about 10 professionally and another decade part-time) and frequently watch teaching videos. As of today, this has been the MOST informative video for me. After the first minute or so I was saying to myself, ok, ok, ok, I use those ideas. Whoa that's new, or that's a new way to do the same thing, Hey he really knows his business! What else can I learn? Answer, A LOT! Thanks your video was very useful!!!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

That was toooooo kind! Thanks!

Nice teaching style without endless drone shots or life vlogging. Very knowledgeable without talking down to viewers and that is a very nice addition to KZread! Keep up the good work.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

So glad I found your channel - not only amazing content with great advice but your presentation and communication is second to none! I’m in the process of watching every video on the channel and they’re all awesome! Thank you and please keep up the great work!!!

Simon, that right there is a masterclass in bird photography! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Wow, that bird’s breath shot is amazing!

You are a master at teaching. Every point was spot on and easy to follow! Well done Simon I am very encouraged.

I don't care how long a person has been a photographer, you bring some great ideas to working with birds in the environment. Nice Video.

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

You talk so clearly and slowly, even I understood. Thank you it helped a lot

That’s ridiculously impressive that you’re able to manually shoot at 1/50th. Amazing video! Keep up the awesome work and thank you for providing this expert advice!

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

Will do!

This is one of the best videos on photography that I have seen on KZread.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

You are officially my new photography instructor. Thank you for the great tips, and also, impressive job on this channel!

@simon_dentremont

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

The best photography course on youtube! No nonsense or trendiness, just quality and calm. Love it!

Really great tutorial, you pointed out lots of micro details that I believe many including me have missed, supplemented with the perfect example. Glad I bumped into this video before going to the field with my 150-600mm lens!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hands down the best advice video I've come across especially for someone like me who's only just getting into photography. Not only technique but basics such as getting the camera set up to give the best chance of good results, several of which I had no idea of up until you brought them to light (also using a Canon so transferring them over was easy). Really appreciate the benefit of your insight & experience Simon, thank you for taking the time to do this

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

i never thought about the car releasing heat and it being visible in photos. thank you for that tip!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Only 4 minutes in and I have already learned more than I have on many other photography videos I've watched. I'm going to have to watch this a few times to take it all in

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I don't often comment on YT videos, but this one is EXCELLENT!

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

For slow shutter speed hand-held, I use a phrase we used for shooting weapons in the Army. "BRAS" Breath, Relax, Aim, and Squeeze. Breath control half way through a breath "stop" breathing not stop and HOLD your breath. Holding for too long will shake the camera. Relax, don't be in a hurry. As said, 100 photos and 1 is fantastic is a good shooting so don't worry about if you got the shot, just keep shooting. Aim, not simply towards the shot but preparing the focus, or zoom cropping. Squeeze, the 2nd most important other than Breath (stop not hold breath) because if you push the button down quick to get the shot, you will find you didn't get the shot. You should squeeze slowly so much that when the shutter goes off, you're surprised by it. P.S. Fantastic instructions Simon d'Entremont ! Thank You !

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Agree on all! Works in archery too! Thanks for sharing!

I would like you to thank you for sharing all your knowledge and experience with us! I like your style of explaining things. Easy to listen and understand.

All I can say is listen to Simon...........all his advise is good. Thanks Simon!!!

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

excellent!

Wow, you have a real knack for teaching. 10 incredibly helpful tips for beginners in under 20 minutes while clearly explaining everything. Thanks for the video

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

I really appreciate you taking the time to teach us your "secrets". Your videos are very professional and the content is excellent. Looking forward to the next video in the series!

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! thanks Hugh

This is great - thank you so much.

WARNING, if you watch this video you will feel like just selling your camera as you will never be this good 😄😄😄 Amazing shots in here and some great advice to boot. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

oops! remember, it’s not a competition! Do the best you can and enjoy nature!

@gerryodonnell4554

2 жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont Will do. Thanks again 👍

Excellent!!

Simon I love your photos, thanks for inspiring my photography journey.

@simon_dentremont

29 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

very detailed, informative and helpful video, I love this! Thanks.

Great tips. Thanks!

Very helpful! Thank you.

I like the setting of your latest videos; it is much more direct and engaging. But, I am also digging the "Papa d'Entremont' vibes of this video :)

Fantastic! Thank you for your tips!!!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Superb!

Great tips. Thanks.

Thank you Simon for great explanations and suggestions. Getting this level of free tuition is a gift to amateurs like me. Thanks again.

Great tips!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thank you for great tips!

So good!

Hi Simon, Thanks for those awesome tips. One thing to add is the use of filters. For long lenses try not to use any filters, because those will act as distorted lenses due imperfect flatness, mechanical tension of the glass against the filter ring. Below 150mm this is not a big issue. Above that value the impact is a square dependency of the focal length!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

You got one more follower. I am a hobby photographer since 30 years and made hundreds of thousands of photos already from which I also sold some to magazines, etc. Most of the tips I work with as well but some inspired me still to try slightly different than I do actually. You explained nice and slow and well understandable. It was joy to listen you. Many thanks for your efforts to produce so useful content.

@simon_dentremont

2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@SuperMacGyver1

2 ай бұрын

@@simon_dentremont thanks a lot 🤗

So helpful!

This video was a treat! Thank you

great learning. thank you

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Wow. I have the 100-400, and that aperture tip worked. I was shooting shutter priority, but switching to manual and setting the aperture to 6.3 is a little sharper, nice!

Awesome tips

Fantastic photos !

Truly masterfully made photographs! The reflection in the eyes of your avian subjects is testimony to the quality of your work. From my limited study, you touch on so many folks I've read and whose works I've seen. There is a whole lot of wisdom and expertise in this well-edited video that, in my view, can be watched over and over again until it begins to become second nature. Thank you for sharing! Best wishes.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@stephenbamford4716

Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont You're welcome. Now if I can just remember to do all you suggest! 🙂

This is probably the best photography video I have seen. Very well done and highly informative.

@simon_dentremont

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Thank you!

Great tips, very useful. Many Thanks

Beautiful photos. Very well explained. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Super helpful, very concise, clear information. Thank you!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

great video

Wow - so good.

Million dollar advice! Merci.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Clearly I’m not charging enough! lol

Great advice. Will implement these on my next session.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Absolutely amazing brother

What a great video!! So much helpful info! Thank you!!

Excellent video Simon. Lots of things that are easy to forget, especially when excited about a rare or new bird, of a particularly good photo op.

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!

@hansleid

2 жыл бұрын

Thank jou Richard. Very useful!

Simon, you are an exceptional wildlife photographer and your KZread videos are as impressive as any of the other highly-subscribed bird photographers. Please continue to share your images and your mastery through KZread. I know that your audience will grow quickly - your content is just that good. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Most appreciated! Can’t wait for new episodes.

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

that’s so kind Robert. thanks for taking the time to say so.

Will try it

Thank tou for teaching us the craft, very needed!

Absolutely gorgeous shots! Thanks for sharing your craft, it really helps.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video Simon, lots of good practical tips! I’ve been a fan of your work on IG for a long time - really inspirational as someone who just started birding and pans BiF with their elbows out 😀🤦‍♂️

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha (elbows out). Thanks!

@dondennis684

2 жыл бұрын

Same with me. Lol

One of your very best video. Thank you

I always learn something listening to you, thanks.

Thank you for taking the time to make this very helpful video!! The tips about holding the camera tightly were especially helpful!! Can't wait to try those techniques!!

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

The tips you have for stabilizing and controlling the camera is the same as using a firearm! When I think of my camera as a rifle, mentally it makes it easier to control and handle!

@simon_dentremont

3 ай бұрын

Same! I shot both guns and archery when younger.

@whatsthatguydoing

2 ай бұрын

you could say he is a 'sharpshooter'

@nathaniellassen

Ай бұрын

I recently got a Nikon Z6ii, first camera, and mainly use it for macro on small bugs etc. Absolutely feels like hunting and shooting. Many of the principles are the same.

Wow, that is great content. Very thorough and easy to understand. Thank you!

Top info my friend, very valuable! Many thanks.

Wow! so glad i came across your channel. I've only seen 2 of your videos....... and they have helped soooo much. Awesome job Simon!!!!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Youre welcome!

These are great tips. I never thought about the heat shimmer before.

@simon_dentremont

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Your explanation and tips are amazing! Thank you and keep up the great tips please!

Beautiful bird photos. Thank you very much.

Great video Simon, with good techniques for everyone! I'm not a bird or nature photographer - but I can see adapting some of these anti-vibration techniques in my landscape photography when I'm shooting hand-held. Keep up the great shots!

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

They’ll work for sure!

Really informative - can't believe that's only your second KZread video. I'm inspired - but please keep them coming!

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Every day something New!! Thanks!!

Fantastic video, thanks for sharing.

Brillant advice! ❤

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Fantastic tips, outstanding video. Thank you for sharing your expertise! -Jody

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! thanks Jody!

The best of the best tutorial for sharp bird photography! Thanks a lot Simon!

Thank you Simon for sharing your vast Knowledge and experience. It is very much appreciated!!!!

These are some wonderful tips for beginning photographers like me. I'm looking forward to using some of these soon.

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Great video, Simon. I'm glad you mentioned turning the heat off in your car in the winter. I also keep the windows open to really make sure there's no temperature differential between inside the car and the outside world. I sure do get some funny looks when folks see me drive past with the windows open in the middle of winter. :)

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

haha same here! dressed for winter in the car!

Thank you, Sir, this was such an enjoyable learning session. I look forward to the next one

Favorite video I’ve seen of yours so far

Thanks for these tips, there is some really useful information that I hadn’t personally seen before, even though I am an avid consumer of animal photography videos.

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad you found it helpful.

Thanks for this. I plan to use the tips this weekend. I tried bird photography for the first time last weekend and hard a hard time with moving subjects. This video is exactly what I needed.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Really enjoyed that, thanks Simon. And some great photos to boot.

You’re absolutely, brilliant and I greatly appreciate the tips!!

Thanks very much ! Very clear explanation!. Could you speak about advantages of aperture priority vs Shutter Priority in bird photography ?

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

both modes can work, but my favorite is actually manual with auto-iso. of the two, I’d prefer shutter priority, so that you ensure you have enough shutter speed for the movement if the birds, and can adjust it based on flying vs static birds, which needs different shutter speeds.

Great Video, thank you 👍🏻 May I add another tipps? 1. Some Zoom lenses (such as one of mine) are getting significantly softer at the long end. Reducing the range e.g. from 600mm to 550mm can help to improve. 2. Control filters: One of my protection filters was obviously of minor optical quality. Shooting without brought better results. 3. Monopod as a stabilizer: Sometimes (if I got enough space to move) I use the monopod even to shoot moving birds: It's weight reduces my shaking Best regards 🤗

Thank you for this information….so clear and easy to understand.

Me : don't even own a camera nor do I give a shit about birds but for some reason here I am.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Haha we’re happy to have ya!

@whackoization

Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont Thanks, enjoyed the video.

thanks for the way you explain things. Calme and well explained for a non english native speaking. I was really nice to follow your videos while other i stop them because of the speed of speaking

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

Your channel is the best. Such great information and so easily explained. I really appreciate you sharing all of this.

I stumbled (metaphorically) across your channel, specifically your auto ISO hack, then this video. I'm not a bird photographer, but you presented a plethora of great techniques that easily apply to any kind of photography. Clearly, you are a very good professional and your photos are far beyond being the standard cliché shots. The way you present is very organized, clear, and smooth. Unlike ever so many who make KZread videos, you don't do what I call "face dances," with eyebrows lips, and other facial parts flying all over, and you don't fidget and thrash, waving your arms maniacally like a madman/madperson, which is painfully amateurish and distracting. Your content and presentation earns an A+ from me, a university medical school professor. Your videos are content-rich, such that I have a lot of notes to take, along taking photos. I have subscribed. Thank you!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Soooo kind of you to take the time to say so. I really appreciate it!

All great tips that I have been using for years. The Canon 100-400mm Mk II is one crazy sharp lens, even with the 1.4 extender. I have moved to micro 4/3 system as I can no longer carry the weight or hold for long. The Sigma 150-600mm lens was also a really good lens. I had the Canon 300mm f/2.8, had to give it up because of the weight and using a tripod was not an option. Never tire of the Wood Duck.

@simon_dentremont

2 жыл бұрын

Weight is indeed an issue. I’m waiting for a lighter RF mount version of the 509mm f4 to show up!