Thanks so much for this tip. What a difference it has made with my duck pictures.

@WildlifeInspired

9 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Great video on contrast by tonely light quality Scott, wonderful examples too!

Scott: really useful topic. Key to going beyond bird to birdscape. Thank you!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

That was the best video I've seen in a very long time. Since I'm flying to florida in 2 weeks to take pictures, I'll have a good opportunity to test the tips directly in practice. Thank you so much for this inspiring video. I've never had the idea of first looking for a suitable background and then waiting for the right object. Very ingenious 🤩

Thanks Scott! After watching your images and joining your Patreon group I have started using this sweet spot concept wherever I can.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

Very thought provoking subject. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Scott, this might be your best video and piece of advice yet whether your a beginner or advanced bird or wildlife photographer. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and miss the opportunity or just not notice to begin with. I can honestly say I’ve missed the sweet spot shot more than I can count. Even a common species in the right “sweet spot” conditions can be a keeper.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

Thank you for sharing. I learned a lot from the last two videos. Thank you.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I have to agree with the previous comment by Mark. You've given some game changing advice for us bird photogs trying to up our game. As for future topics, how to create your sweet spot. I shoot a lot in my yard and recently completed construction of a blind there. I know you've done posts about shooting in your yard before, but maybe it's time to follow up with one that's more centered around seeing through your subject and creating repeatable sweet spots in the yard.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Good one ! I'm working on a project his year so maybe I'll include

Great topic Scott. Thus is just a class above other videos on wildlife photography. Moving, just a few feet right or left to find a better background makes a lot of difference on the final result. Finding a sweet spot just pushes the concept further. Definitely worth a try. Thanks for this very inspirational video.

@WildlifeInspired

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I was taking some photos of northern shockers and hooded Maganser this morning And I was thinking about this exact thing catching them in a sweet spot.

I really enjoyed your insights. This is a bit of a mind shift. I find that myself, it’s more of a bonus when I get something in the “sweet spot”. But to actively concentrate on this is brilliant. Thanks

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

More great tips, thank you for sharing!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

These last two videos were excellent. I’m a long time amateur photographer but a lover of water fowl. I enjoy our urban ponds.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Such a great topic, Scott. It takes a while to start seeing scenes like you describe so well in this video. I think this might be the first time I've ever seen someone discuss this topic. Excellent video!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great topic, Scott. Thanks for sharing this.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

awesome video, thanks.

Just found your channel, lots of good stuff, lots to watch! Cheers!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Thanks for the great instruction. Making me a better photographer

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

I think we are all finding this excellent advice. All too often we are getting strong backgrounds by accident. Thanks, wonderful advice!!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat

MUST-WATCH VIDEO!! Wish I could’ve watched it two years ago! If you don’t take this advice, you might as well put away your camera unless you don’t like getting great photos. Well done, Scott, and thank you.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Aud!

Thank you so much on the iso-invariant topic. uggh. I'm a little tired of the ETTR overuse. I've been under exposing for a while now. Good to know I'm not alone and its reassuring to hear it from you. 👍

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Ill try to make a video with real world example of in camera exposure and post processing exposure gain. blown highlights tend to be a deal breaker for me.

Excellent advice! Thanks

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Spot on advice. Thanks you

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel

Probably one of the most instructive videos I've seen on u-tube Scott, look forward to more. 👍

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

This video was very helpful! Thank you! 🙂

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Hey Scott, loved this video. Hadn't really thought of it like this before, but will now, how simple in reality, but never really thought of as a concept. Great stuff. Will definitely try to adopt this from now on. Cheers

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@user-rm4rh9dx3l

Жыл бұрын

@@WildlifeInspired yep super thanks

Great advice here. Coming from nature landscape photography taught me the importance of finding great color and composition. Hearing your advice resonates a lot and makes a lot of sense. So much great content on your channel !

GREAT Vid - I'm new to wildlife Photography (9 months) this is the concept I need to improve on, as it easy to get distracted and chase after any shot instead of the RIGHT shot

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck

Excellent approach to creating the best images in a particular setting !

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Great video Scott. I've shot wood ducks that have a dark background and it really detracts from the image. Will now look for that "sweet" spot you describe here-many thanks!

Just subscribed. I found this video very helpful to take my photography to the next level.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I usually shoot underexposed,so it’s great to know that with the z9 the noise isn’t increased. Thanks for justifying it for me, lol. And also, thanks for the info on Highlight-weighted metering! I had no idea what that was and am so excited to try that out 🤗

Nice work. I have found the Pied-billed Grebes to be very playful. There was a couple of times where it seems liked they were playing peek-a-boo with me. I still think too much like a birder when I have my camera with me.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

They are definitely super curious !

Very informative!!Thank you, Scott!!👍🏼

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I went last week to a pond I normally photograph waterfowl. This time the sweet spot was prominent. I’m really pleased with the results. Thanks for bringing this idea forward!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Outstanding video - I learned a lot THANK YOU

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This is a great video!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

After your video last week, I started finding myself more intentionally looking at the framing of the bird in the picture, really trying to capture something beautiful (in fact, trying to get a photo for your blue themed challenge), and while I didn't have this piece of the puzzle, I found myself getting close to it. But you explained it so well and effectively here that it just all has clicked together. Thank you for another wonderful video!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reinforcement !

Excellent training video! Love it

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Scott. I plan on using this mind set in Grouse Blinds this Spring. I've been several times and am thinking this will help to up my game.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent video, it definitely going to change my thinking when I go next time taking photos, thank you! 😊

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

A little late with my comment, but your examples so make your point, every time! Always well thought out, always worth listening to.

wonderful video...Beautiful idea...thanks very much.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great video as usual. Loving your work.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

Thanks for yet another very useful video. It makes perfect sense. I’m definitely going scouting for “sweet spots” this weekend.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Perfect!

Great video Scott as always - as I've gotten better at photography, I've found myself obsessing with the background, especially for underwater photography. This has translated up to overwater photography as well, and I've found myself doing quite a lot of test shots before focusing on a select 2-3 sweet spots, and capturing pictures there. I like the idea that you have multiple sweet spots, because that means for a single subject, you can get more chances

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

For my personal photography I like the sweet spot but I have noticed that if I turn them in to competitions at the camera club the judges mark you down for the "sweet spot" as being distracting and to light...

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

quit your camera club .... lol those clubs are so subjective and in my limited experience often the loudest voice has the biggest input and sways everyone else to their opinion.

One thing I am trying to do more is wait in one spot. I just always feel there’s going to be something or somewhere better if I just keep walking around.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

That's the death trap. Lol

I really enjoyed this video! I hadn't really been considering backdrops yet since I'm usually just trying to get them to be blurry. I definitely have to try underexposure to lighten in post, my shots are always super noisy

@WildlifeInspired

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hi Scott, thanks a lot for sharing this powerful insight !! I will most definitely try to focus more on this aspect. You were even training your duck to start singing @ 8:55 when leaving the sweet spot 😛

Great video, many a time as the sun kisses the tree line in the distance I watch to see where that splash of color will appear on the pond and like you said see if I can capture something in the light, this applies to BIF photo's as well when panning I'm always looking to press the shutter when the background appears more colorful. With water though sometimes with no color if there is a breeze I try to use the movement of the water as a compliment to the subject. Once again great video, really enjoyed it - Jeff

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Excellent video and theme, thank you! Just subscribed and looking forward to watching more content!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Helpful reminders on paying attention to the backgrounds. Scott one of the things I am struggling with is exposure compensation. I am shooting manual with auto ISO, then using exposure compensation as needed. However when shooting waterfowl on the pond, and then when they fly my exposure compensation can change three times in a few seconds. How do you find a "sweet spot" for EC? I use a Nikon 500 PF lens with a Nikon D500.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

I err on the side of underexposing with ducks because they often have areas that blow out if you dont. if you use single point exposure metering, you may want to open that up to a wider metering area, that should give you less swing in exposures overall.

More excellent advice! I’m trying to break myself from being a chaser and focus more when there are multiple birds, just get to excited. Do you use auto iso? Do you use exposure compensation to under expose? Thanks.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Yes generally auto iso with exp comp

Excellant discussion. Curious about some of the photos shown taken with Z9, 400 mm F mount and 540 mm focal length. Did you use a 1.4 teleconverter or switch the Z9 from FX to DX?

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

1.4 for those !

Not quite, it's actually less noise when you increase 'in camera' and then manage it in post... as test shows...

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Can you link me to the test? I just did a video on this and when I tested the Z9, I can see no difference.

@enricomarconi8358

Жыл бұрын

@@WildlifeInspired kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJ6fyJVqp5rMp7g.html

Great video with some great images, now tempted to try this myself, one question though, on your panning shots what would you estimate your keeper rate to be?

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

100%. I've never missed a shot in my life For the slow shutter panning at under 1/50 to get. Bith wing blur and relatively sharp head. About 3-5 keepers for every 100. It's a lot of frames to get it nailed.

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

100%. I've never missed a shot in my life For the slow shutter panning at under 1/50 to get. Bith wing blur and relatively sharp head. About 3-5 keepers for every 100. It's a lot of frames to get it nailed.

@raywatson3027

Жыл бұрын

@@WildlifeInspired Thanks I'll see how I get on, should be fun trying

How do u manage to shoot video and photos of the same scene? Even with two cameras with dames lens one would be slightly off compare to the other?

But at the end of the day ! its all a personal preference! we all see the image a different way

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

of course. I share what I like and enjoy with some tips for those that enjoy. there's no one right or wrong way to create art or show the beauty of the natural world.

Interesting sryle

Great video, thanks a lot!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!