Man, not only are your images spectacular, you're an amazing story teller! Thanks for that!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@kob8634

11 ай бұрын

One of the worst story tellers I've ever heard! The idea that you can anthropomorphize animals SHOULD be something of the past! The pics are brilliant, the guy is a douche.

@LKEnglish24

3 ай бұрын

Yes. He's brilliant!

@bobprescott

2 ай бұрын

this guy is good

@sheogoraththedaedricprince9675

2 ай бұрын

Crazy things can happen when one becomes desperate for survival. Sometimes hunger makes animals attack things they wouldn't normally. Sometimes fear of being attacked makes animals fight ferociously against something they normally wouldn't survive. Nature can be both beautiful and cruel. Nature does not play favorites though. You either have what it takes to survive or you don't... If you do not then death is the only release. I once wished to take photos for national geographic. When I went into the Navy I tried for PH a photographers mate but, at the time the rate was merging with others so I was not approved for it. Great photos filled with life. These photos are worth more than a thousand words.

I've taken about 104,000 photos over 54 years, and this creative videos may be the best I have ever seen! Congratulations!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@bigboi36

Жыл бұрын

I just woke up on Christmas Day with breakfast at hand. Turned on the Tv and KZread to watch your video review about the updated R5. The beginning of the video with the fisherman on the beach was spectacular. I have not watched your videos for a little but I was relaxed and took it all in. When thatPelican came in I had jaw drop 😮. Your narration of your video make an intense moment sound so calm allowing one to hear and see and digest your skills and capabilities. I totally forgot about the R5 and was truly immersed in this display of all out WAR ON THE WATER! It was a definite display of air prowess and the 😢desperation to survive. I thought the Osprey was done for but when it rolled with talons unhinged I knew ya boi 😂was not going down without a fight. Superb Display of photography and airmanship. Merry Christmas Mark. I will be sure to share this!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@bigboi36 that’s awesome. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the well thought out comment.

@kaptkirksphotography

Жыл бұрын

Love this channel it helps me get better and made me try doing a channel for fun!

@kaptkirksphotography

Жыл бұрын

Hope to have a class in vero beach one day . Thank you 🙏🏻

Wow!! Just Wow. I was on the edge of my seat at the end. So glad the Osprey got away!! Thx Mark.

@Fish-cj4ub

Ай бұрын

why? pelican for the win

@armoris66

28 күн бұрын

Spoiler alert! 😡

@Fish-cj4ub

27 күн бұрын

maybe some of us didnt really care to sit through this long drawn out video. @@armoris66

Being in the avian field for the past 30yrs. Having worked "hands on" with everything from Warblers to Birds of Prey. I don't believe i've EVER seen something this incredible....!!! I know Brown Pelican's swallow just about anything as i've seen gulls go into their throat pouches, Pigeons, etc...But NOT something as large as an Osprey. What an incredible moment too have captured on film. Very lucky individual indeed.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

It was an amazing morning!

@wokeaf1337

2 ай бұрын

I have seen Pelicans swallow a Capybara, they dont give a f... about anything.

This is without a doubt the most exciting clip I’ve ever watched on your channel. Your work just keeps getting better. Well done Mark!

@briansuter3657

Жыл бұрын

Agreed - amazing!

Absolutely breathtaking moments between the pelican & the osprey. You clearly have amazing skill, not only to capture, but to convey.

Holy crap! the combination of image quality, the wildlife action and enthralling commentary had this big ol' man welling up inside. Whether it was the intention or not, this was incredibly moving and beautiful to watch. Thanks man.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear!

Wow! This was spectacular! The photos, the video, the music, the narration. Phenomenal work! You’re very talented! This is National Geographic level.

WOW!! The tension build of this video is beyond amazing! The head to head shot of the pelican and Osprey around 7:12 is spectacular! This video is worthy of "Best of..." award. Two massive thumbs ups! Love the channel!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@youraveragejoe2

Жыл бұрын

Thnx for timrstamp

OMG, that was breathtaking! Fantastic photos!

Remarkable! The story, the struggle , the battle! I did not know , but now I do! Thank you Mark!

This has been the best narrative I’ve seen of Pelican vs Osprey. The photography you captured was amazing. Thank you.🙏🏿

What an INSANE experience. That's one of things that's so amazing about birds--no matter how many hours you've spent watching them there's always something new to be seen.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

Your patience, crystalline captures, and narration bring the wild surf world to your viewers. Thank you!

That's the greatest sequence of crystal clear "edge of the seat" images of wildlife struggles I've ever seen! Great photos and videos well done you! I'm subscribed and looking forward to more!

Oh man, I have never been glued to my laptop like this before. All the time routing for the Osprey. A few friends of mine and I were flyfishing on the Missouri River in Montana for trout. This Osprey dove down and caught a trout. He then flew up and started circling overhead. He circled for what seemed like five minutes and chirping the whole time. Next, he flew downstream maybe a hundred yards and started circling another angler. I am 99% positive that Osprey was "SHOWING OFF". He was proud of his catch and was saying,(chirping) "look what I caught" as he flew in circles with that trout in his talons. I also thought, he is saying, I'm better at fishing than you guys. I am a new subscriber, thanks, I love Ospreys, they are awesome birds, and only eat fish.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story! That’s awesome.

You need to get a serious award for this series mate. Incredible work!

FABULOUS and exciting camera footage and narration. 🤩

Wow. Absolutely incredible footage. Thank you for sharing it with us all.

Pelicans, I am learning are a determined birdie, especially when hungry. I've seen that they'll try to eat anything whether or not it should. Doesn't matter if the prey is larger than their head. Just insane. Thanks Mark for sharing an awesome video and your narrative description was superb!

@Madasin_Paine

4 ай бұрын

This bird and the Great Blue Heron are pretty much The Boss. As you say if they can, they will swallow it all up . In the evolution scale, is diving and scooping for fish more advanced then sneaking up and and skewering. These birds have a boldness and seemingly cold calculatedness in their own class. American Alligators are after those herons for their lost babies and now I wonder if Pelicans are on the alligator menu too, and, it's as personal as that brown pelican osprey rivalry. Extreme hunger Vs extreme protection of progeny. Our human biological imperatives is THE primary target of our global predator caste AK∆ Grave Global Pirateering Plantation "Ø W 'N, € ® $ "

That was an amazing encounter. I’m glad you were able to record it, thank you!!

Pictures, video, music and story-telling - all incredible!! This archive of your videos will be of great learning for experts studying nature, photographers and more. Thanks, Mark!!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Absolutely, an amazing series of photos. This is next level stuff of National Geographic channel quality!! Great job of patience and perseverance with your camera.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Truly stunning. Both the fish dragging the osprey under and the pelican attack! I love the way you built up the pelicans character leading up to the final battle. Awesome story telling and even more amazing photos!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Your videography and photography is absolutely world class - comparable to what we see in Attenborough’s documentaries. Congratulations!

@Zimmermann310

Жыл бұрын

It is better than Attenborough's documentaries because Mark tell no rubbish like Attenborough do it.

@DA-yd2ny

Жыл бұрын

@@Zimmermann310 I am talking Photography and Videography;

@Zimmermann310

Жыл бұрын

@@DA-yd2ny For his movies he have a lot of helpers. He is just in front of the cameras to tell rubbish.

@einundsiebenziger5488

9 ай бұрын

... videography and photography are* world class.

You deserve your own SMITHSONIAN to house your countless photographic treasures, Mark. And in that SMITHsonian ...a special gallery to display these images! I so appreciate that you share what you do.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Wow that was intense!! First I felt sorry for the osprey, but then I started feeling sorry for the starving pelican--nature is brutal and LIT!! Incredible, Mark--thanks for this!!💖💖💖

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Phenomenal! Brilliant photos, footage. I hope that the pelican finally, got his meal from a big fish, in the end. Incredible courage from both birds.

This is a true inspiration, along with an incredible story of wit and survival! Thank you, Mark, for posting this amazing video!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

The saga of an Osprey and a Pelicant😄😆🥰. Very nice narrative video once again Mark.

@einundsiebenziger5488

9 ай бұрын

Pelican*

@SansBadTime

2 ай бұрын

​@@einundsiebenziger5488 Can't

Right place. Right time. Mark, you are Johnny on the spot. So many times you have captured amazing behavior. Some very original images. You are making your mark, Mark. Cheers!

Absolutely unbelievable. Kudos for capturing it so well, I'm glad it was you that saw it because your presentation style is bar none the best.

Mark I have lived on the Florida gulf coast all my life and I have never seen anything like this!!!! Pure shock and awe!!!! Astonishing video and photography!!!! Wow what can I say that hasn't already been said!!!! Lol you need your own TV show!!!!😳👍👍😳

You photographs are captivating and inspiring. Your use of words is quite poetic. Thank you for blessing us with your skills.

Amazing! You're the best photographer and storyteller!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

You are a master photographer and videographer, the shots are amazing and the sound effects keep you glued to your computer. Fantastic sharpness on the Ospreys, Pelican and overall insanely sharp. Thank you and happy New year

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Absolutely fantastic photos, Mark. Thank you. I once watched two Bald Eagles double team an Osprey and kill it. Couldn't believe how well the eagles worked together to defeat the Osprey's agility. Jess

@harrysurtees8710

Жыл бұрын

I love Ospreys and would not want to see one get killed and was so glad the one in Marty's video lived to hunt another day.

Wow!!! This is an eye-popping video! Your narrative adds to the event in a wonderful way!

A lot of work went into this. But classics don't come easy. Congratulations for this outstanding accomplishment.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen! Beautiful photography and great work putting it all together! ❤

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Phenomenal story line and photographs showing the action. You Sir, are a Master Photographer. Great job.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow thanks for sharing these incredible pictures, brilliant work 👏👏👏

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks

I don't know how many shots it took but this series is just perfect. Great job 🙂

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

A lot!!!

Holy Molly! A truly edge of the seat epic drama narrated so eloquently by none other than the one and only Mark Smith👏👏👏👏👍👍😄

How you did this , handling such a huge lens is remarkable. As a photography hobbyist and an animal lover I salute you. Right place right time, and well prepared, with talent…. It’s that last part that usually gets me.😅😅😅

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Most amazing. You never cease to amaze me in how you capture the super rare shots. I know this comes from experience, skill, patience, being at the right spot and a little bit of luck. You are one of the best. Thanks, Mark. You inspire me.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

You brought back some old memories of when I used a long lens to shoot Ospreys. Life has changed a lot since then. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thank you!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Glad to take you down memory lane!

I've been following this ever since you posted this on Twitter. Glad to hear it ends well for the osprey. Absolutely incredible sight

Say Mark, my osprey expert friend, Alan Poole, author of Ospreys: A Natural and Unnatural History, loved this video. "Amazing stuff - super photography." He said to tell you that a few of the Caribbean ospreys are nesting in FL now, so this bird could be a resident.

Not only that the photos are breathtaking, but your narratives are most poetic. Thanks.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I hope someone threw that Pelly a mullet! That video was scary, and scary good! Wonders never cease and you're there to document them. Gifted photographer, thanks for sharing!

Unbelievable footage! That photo that forms the thumbnail surely should win a wildlife picture award! Breathtaking!

Amazing stills and videos Mark! I really enjoyed the Osprey workshop I attended in October at Vero Beach. For those considering one of your workshops, they are really great. Having your son along as the "nature expert" was really great.

Wow! What an incredible thing to witness much less to document so brilliantly! Great job 👏 👏 👏

Absolutely mind bending photography and struggle for life. Thank you. You are a very talented photographer.

What an amazing story told by an even more amazing photographer and narrator, thank you for this amazing video Mark,

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

What an amazing story, coupled with other worldly images! In some of the shots, the maniacal pelican resembles a villain straight out of a Hollywood animation feature! Incredible compositions in this high octane series, where it could be so easy to miss focus or critical frames. Your skill + keen eye + advanced imaging technology = Creative Jazz! This episode should be given all the wildlife awards out there! Take a bow Mr. Smith!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words.

Unbelievable footage and shots.. Thanks so much for uploading. ❤

Never have I seen a Nature Show presented with the same feelings and vibe as a Good Drama and Action Movie.🤔 😅👍Good Work...Really!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Incredible Mark. You're an amazing storyteller. This is a video I'll never forget. Thank you so much for capturing and sharing my friend.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett! I really appreciate it.

You always seem to be standing in the right place at the right time. Amazing sequences. All the best to you!

The Pelican and the Osprey fighting for survive for the baitfish and magnificent outcomes...Fantastic photography with Canon EOS R5 500f4 II and amazing Caribbean Sea's Mark Smith✔

I was in suspense. At the edge of the seat, Tension towards the end of this video. You literally have the best story telling skills. Keep up Mark

Glad Osprey had those talons to fight back. Didn't want to see the pelican win that one! Great photos!

I honestly felt like I was experiencing this epic battle myself !!! Your video is amazing !!! Definitely subscribing !!!

Excellent contents I have ever seen. Great work, keep it up. Best wishes for the new year 2023.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

This is one of the most incredible videos/image narratives I've ever seen. Wonderful work, Mark!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Unbelievable! Absolutely Amazing!!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Mark this is the most incredible I have ever watched as a birtphotographer. I hope like in the last video, the video will not be used without your concent the respect can be shown to the work behind.

Incredible! I had no idea this behavior was even possible. One of your best ever Mark!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

No body has done a better job than you. Stunning images with detailed descriptions. What an excellent job!

Mr Smith, your photography skills and story telling are top notch! I literally had chills from the way you described what was happening - amazing! That was a great experience, I’ll be telling people about this for days and will be forwarding the video to my friends.

Stunning Mark! Glad both birds escaped injury. I'd love to have David Attenborough narrate this!

@Zimmermann310

Жыл бұрын

Oh no, please not. Attenborough is like Greta Thunberg just older both tell to much nonsense.

@eiger13026

Жыл бұрын

@@Zimmermann310 Don't talk complete and ignorant rubbish about Attenborough.

@Zimmermann310

Жыл бұрын

@@eiger13026 Attenborough is rubbish.

@imavitcha4006

Жыл бұрын

@@Zimmermann310 L move

@Zimmermann310

Жыл бұрын

@@imavitcha4006 Attenborough is the grand grand grand pa of greta thunberg. Climate change climate change climate change....cry whe all die cry.😪😪🥱🥱

That was an incredible story and video mark. I think that is one of the best you have put out. Like I've always said about you, National Geographic needs to pick you up and feature your wonderful work.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That is a great compliment!

I had no idea a pelican would go after an osprey!!! Shocking. Great photography. What a treat fir you to have witnessed such an event.

@Fish-cj4ub

Ай бұрын

what he says about the pelican starving is true. starving animals do insane things

I'm only half way through the video, but I had to stop and comment how much a LOVE seeing these shots with your description is way way better than video!!! And of course these shots are stunning!!! But your narrative is the icing on the cake!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear. Thank you.

Truly incredible! What great fortune to witness and even record this 😮

Mark, I have been waiting for days to see this. Well worth it! Love your narration as well as your photo skills!

That was INSANE!!! Incredible photos and story-telling. Thank you for sharing!

A M A Z I N G ! Great work! Your book has been on my coffee table (and my sister's in TN) since they were first shipped. We truly enjoy it.

Breathtaking footage, holy cow. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Mark.

Absolutely breathtaking and captivating video! Thank you for posting it and sharing such incredible nature moments with us.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I have never seen a pelican try to eat another bird before. Nature is amazing. Even after I've spent my childhood amazed at Nature Documentaries I still seem to find nature that I've never seen before.

*"WOW!"* You, @MarkSmithPhotography are the Photographer and storyteller I aspire to be. Your images and storytelling is *aspiring, amazing and awesome!* Great captures and thanks for sharing!

Insane! You are an amazing photographer and storyteller. I look forward to all you have to share.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

Unbelievable footage. What a moment I bet your adrenaline was pumping capturing these wonderful images. Well done on an amazing job

Hello, thank you for your very high quality videos, you took us with you and your narration is the perfect complement, you set up the decor, the interactions and still tans. The material is not enough, you need the eye, and you have it. Thanks from France.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Merci!

Fascinating Mark. Your videos are the best.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Wow!!! This is just unmatched quality footage of wildlife photography and super glad you share it with us all, Happy holiday to you and yours as well. Cheers...

Truly amazing photography & story, Mark! To all: Season’s greetings! Mark’s book is some of the best bird action, coffee table, photos I’ve ever seen! Seriously! Wonderful! Best wishes!

Dude, your pics n flicks stand out on so many levels. Your work is probably the best in wildlife I've ever seen.

Wow, what a sighting, and amazing photos!

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Absolutely amazing photography! Thank you, Mark for bringing this beautiful world up close to those fascinated by nature. Happy Holidays!

Great storytelling per usual and footage incredible. The pelican seems like the bald eagle of the south, the osprey can't ever just seem to enjoy its catch.

@MarkSmithphotography

Жыл бұрын

Right!

@harrysurtees8710

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Why dosen't that dam pelican go catch his own fish like all the other pelicans.

That was insane! That baby pelican didn’t know what he was getting into, did he? Thank you for this, Mark!

At 12:09 you can see clearly the osprey talons tearing off the pelican poach. No way it could have swallowed it. Incredible job.

Wow, I think this is the most thrilling piece of wildlife photography I’ve seen in while. Some amazing shots and great story telling 👍

That was superb!! Excellent photography and VERY well put together. Unbelievable show. GREAT work. Thank you so much for that..

WOW!! Thanks for sharing such incredible footage. You do a great job editing, presenting and narrating this!!. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

You had me on the edge of my seat with this one! 😅 Excellent story and beautiful images! Thank you!