Story telling and photography are two different skills very difficult to master. But you have done a great job showcasing both! You’re definitely a master of the art

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

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it amazes me how these photographers are able to capture these stunning photo with impeccable sharpness! Amazing skills!

This is riveting! Your storytelling builds the anticipation, and your photography exceeds expectations!! The photo of the three balds eagles, one adult and two juveniles, with the fish hanging in mid-air, is spectacular! Thank you for sharing your incredible art with us!

@MarkSmithphotography

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Your pictures are simply breathtaking.

Good observation about the dropping of the fish by a mature eagle and being picked up by an immature eagle - could well be a training exercise. When I saw the mature eagle dropping the fish, I thought what's that about? Didn't seem to be a good reason for the mature eagle to be dropping the fish. Then you suggest training for the younger eagle...makes a lot of sense. Your eagle shots are worthy of National Geographic, Great work. Thanks so much.

My Fav Moment: The video of the eagles locking talons and the picture where the 3 eagles are aligned with the fish in the air... Just beautiful... Awesome video... Watched it with my 7 year old... He was much more excited than I was... Screaming WOW several times in the middle of the video...

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

Forget photography, I learn English vocabulary from your videos

The narration was as magical as the photography. There is really a beautiful story unfolding underneath the dam.

I never get tired of watching your nature photography. Absolutely incredible talent and appreciation of your subjects. Thank you !

Each of your photograph is really insane. Sir You are really awesome

That is some of the most beautiful. stunning bird photography I've ever, ever, seen and great narrating! Thanks Mark!

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Truly breathtaking stories and photos. An oasis of joy between all these channels about specs and pixel peeping !

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Absolutely wonderful and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for bringing this to us.

Mark, you simply keep outdoing yourself with phenomenal photography and interesting commentary.

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

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Wow! What an experience with some of the best bird shots I've seen this year! No less than a thriller!

M Smith, breathe taking in seeing their hard work on survival. Beautiful work, thank you.

Stunning work again Mark. Your videos never grow old. Thanks for sharing.

That was very beautiful. It gave me chills. The beautiful beautiful eagles. Thanks, so much.

Epic video Mark and superb narrative as ever 👍 As a Brit it was some visit to Conowingo 2 years ago I loved it. I'll always remember the customs/immigration desk at DC when they asked the reason for my visit to the US. I replied 'I've come to visit the Conowingo dam', the guys expression was priceless!

I am speechless about the incredible pictures you’ve taken. How can they be so sharp at F5.6? Just surprised to see all the details in tack focus of such large birds at this aperture. You’re a magician!!!

Again I'm stunned from all the dramatic pictures and scenes. The cinematic filming of eagles was drop dead gorgeous. This could be a BBC nature production in terms of quality and storytelling. You Sir are a menthor for my work

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What a fabulous show. Thanks, Mark, for bringing it to us.

Mark, you don't disappoint - crystal clear stills, fascinating video clips and a commentary that, at times, is almost poetic.

@MarkSmithphotography

2 жыл бұрын

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Incredible photo, great voiceover, too. Thank you.

Wow !!! I Love your videos !!! All of this was so Amazing !!!!!!! Thank you for such an Amazing, Awesome show !!!!! You are so talented and so kind to share ..I love God's Amazing Birds, especially, Love the Bald Eagles.!!! Thank you for All you do and God Bless !!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

Stellar oral and visual storytelling! Breathtaking work. Thank you so much.

Another outstanding video! Pin sharp, dramatic, images. The sheer number of birds and the high catch rate can only mean one thing - the Conowingo Dam must be filled to the brim with fish! Well done. The quality of your videos are second to none.

Beyond perfection - thank you

Absolutely amazing!

Wow is an understatement. Great story telling and impeccable photos. Thanks Mark, this has been a great education.

Simply an amazing show by a most talented photographer, super job!

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

My favourite part of the video was the eagles locking their talons. Amazing

AMAZING bird photography, FABULOUS, thank you!

Bravo, bravo!!! The pictures and story telling was worth the wait, Mark! Thank you for sharing those moments that most of us can only dream of!

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome

Extraordinary shooting , superb shots, narration.... Just awesome

That was so well narrated! I was eating popcorn while watching this beautiful video! Thank you for those amazing pictures! WOW!

Spectacular video!! They do put on a great show when migrating.

Your words with the photos are awesome

Absolutely amazing shots!!!! And the narrating was superb!!! Valerie.

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

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Not only are you a well established photographer.. what a great author you are. Such a way with words describing! I'm fortunate enough to have found you when I did. Love it!! 🙌🦅

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Mark, I started following you for your photography but now I'm not even sure man. Whether I like you photography or your commentary moe. Your photos, videos are the best but your commentary is super best. It keeps you engaged, not only watchin your videos but listening makes it double the fun. Well done man. 💐

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks.

@russellgentile4719

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I totally agree with all you said. I know it must be a tremendous amount of work and time to do all this. Mark must go through and edit so much source material and then prepare it in this way for our consumption. He makes it look so easy though. What an artist of his craft!

You have an amazing story telling skill that matches your photography skills! Amazing story Mark thank you for sharing your beautiful experience!

Great storytelling. I've spent many hours there, watching the action. You had a LOT of action for one day!

Great video, I love the way you told the stories of the day thank you. London is listening!

Great job ... fine example of film-making.

Outstanding, as usual and your narrative makes it complete!!!

Loved it Mark you really captured the treasure in 16 minutes and 26 seconds! Nice meeting, chatting and shooting with you.. You really caught some great action a beautiful video!

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and it was great meeting and shooting alongside you as well!

Just WOW!!! That is what always comes to my mind when I see your work. This is remarkable. My grand-nephew is homeschooling due to Covid. I have been sending him links to your videos over the last 6 weeks for him to watch, kind of like the nature films I watched in grade school in the 70s. He loves them. I can’t wait to find out what he thinks of the Eagle video. Thank you for sharing this and for sharing your passion.

Absolutely incredible Mark!! 😯

Watching these birds flying free would be an amazing feeling. I wish i could experience this

I am 40 min away. Love going down there to see the Eagles. If you park near the vultures they will eat your windshield wipers . Great images

Astounding the razor sharp images you're getting from that distance. AMazing images amazing video amazing photographer.

Unbelievable! So many cool shots and details. Thank you so much for your incredible work!

Oh my gosh, another fantastically beautiful video, capturing those magnificent eagles! You're videos & shots are amazing! TY for sharing! 👏😊

Beautiful shots!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!❤️🦅

Fantastic photographs, and great narrative too! Thanks for sharing your work.

Incredible. I enjoyed it so much. Bald Eagles are my favorite. I definitely have this on my bucket list when I retire in 3 years!

@blueeyes6852

3 жыл бұрын

That's how many weeks and hours left?!!! Lol! You done good girl ❣ Wow❣ 🎖

The eagle ...... What a BOSS! Thank you.

Just amazingly beautiful

That vertical pic of the eagle it fricken amazing! Your photography leaves me breathless and I adore your narration.

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

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Just amazing Mark !! Thank-you

I love to watch and draw/ paint eagles, great video!

Mark you're a great artist in all ways. Thank you for sharing these incredible videos and photos. Your narration is phenomenal too!

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

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Phenomenal photography and video. I really enjoyed watching this and your narration was great.

Fantastic show well caught. Awesome photographs, congratulations.

Another informative and beautiful presentation...Thanks Mark!

One of the BEST and most exciting videos. Love the way you took time to explain what was happening. I agree that maybe the adult Eagle was teaching the juveniles how to hunt for and catch their prey, as well as how to keep other eagles from stealing it after the catch. Thanks for sharing. Amazing Majestic birds!

Excellent video Mark, like all the ones you've done and that I watch with great enthusiasm. Congratulations on making such great videos that contain spectacular images.

Just amazing. You are such an Inspiration! Thank you!

Amazing! The images and captures were awesome!

wow! beautiful creatures, excellent photographer!

Incredible pics! Great job! Thank you for sharing.

These shots are off the hook! I got a nice sharp image of hawk the other day and was ecstatic over it. I can’t image getting shots like this. Great job, and thanks for bringing us along for the ride!

Amazing shots! The A7SIII is excellent

Fantastic Images - As Usual...

Wow, just amazing pics Mark. Thanks.

Love the marvellous photography and the graphic narration!

Truly amazing!

I loved watching the video. You had some amazing shots. I also take great pleasure in listening to your story telling. You are so poetic and have a wonderful way with words.

Amazing!!! Thank you for sharing!

Wow as always you’ve knocked this out of the park. Amazing

Wow...that was astounding!

Always fantastic Mark. Thanks for the nicely prepared video. So many fantastic images but the one with the 3 eagles and the dropped fish is simply amazing~!

Absolutely awesome video. Thanks. Enjoyed every minute. ❤️🦅

Absolutely Brilliant! I live on a lake in FL and we have a nesting pair of baldies that have come back every year for at least the last 20 years! They are amazing to just sit back and watch. I look forward to seeing them every year. It seems like they are having more years than not with having twins.

@user-pl2gk9gu4d

3 жыл бұрын

You live in a wonderful place! envious!

Super vlog! Love the inflight fight the most!

Wow, what an amazing job you do. So inspiring!

Mark, you have out done yourself again. These are some of the best eagle shots I have seen!

Beautiful creation.

Your photos are so so. So freaking awesome! Some really beautiful shots there.

Thanks for bringing us along! Great photos and storytelling as usual 👍🏼

"Cartwheeling", as you captured at the end, can express either bonding or agressive behavior. Watching it happen in the wild is a "once in a lifetime" experience! When eagles fish, aren't you often led to wonder just what the poor prey, still alive, is thinking, suddenly finding himself in the air high above the only home he's ever known?

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I often think that with the Osprey

@jkmnopgmail

3 жыл бұрын

I often try to imagine the fish's reaction. ("Why does everyone say air travel is so great?")

These are sensational pictures Mr. Smith

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

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Great narration as usual. The photos are spectacular.

Wonderful presentation and narration.

WOW! Amazing video, specially the moments starting at 11m58s until 12m08s!!!

Nice work Mark. It's great to see the number of bald eagles in the U.S., and I still remember the days when it was thought that the species was a goner due to DDT.

Excellent video, the images you captured are remarkable....thanks for sharing.

Most amazing video I have ever seen! Thanks for creating! You made my day!

@MarkSmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

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Gem of a video! Beautiful shots. Thanks for sharing!