Nothing beats getting down low on the ground or across the water surface for bird photography Scott. Good information, I must make myself a ground pod or get a bean bag.

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Mick!

Sometimes I need to be reminded of tips like this. Thank you so much! Love your content

Arguably the most informative channel pertaining to wildlife photography out there. Awesome presentation style and approach!

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

wow thanks..... i try to be a little more practical glad you like it.

Getting down low certainly brings a fresh perspective to bird photography and does ensure that your subject really "pops" in front of the out-of-focus background. Speaking as a Floridian however, please ensure your own safety and wellbeing are the top priorities when getting low to the waters edge. There are plenty of things down there that could just ruin your whole day 🐊🐊🐊. Probably not something to worry about for more northerly locations, but if you find yourself down south....... just something to be aware of.

Thank you! I always know that I'm going to get some useful information from you. Currently making my own DIY ground pod.

I took your advice and really got down low. It's really quite painful lol, but you're right, the result is amazing!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

as long as you got back UP! lol glad you got good results!

There’s great stuff that I had to learn on my own over the course of about 6 months. This video could give a lot of beginners a leg up from the get go.

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Garrett

I found this very helpful and informative. I stumbled upon the concept on my own but will do much better with it now that you’ve pointed out what can be done and how to do it. Thank you!

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video, Scott. I really liked the graph!

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

simple yet effective i think.... i hope lol thanks!

Awesome video. The only thing is, is if I was to get down that low, at my age, I would never get up 😊

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

lol

Great video. Lots of useful tips!

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that

A very informative video, Scott. The examples and graphics were very useful. I also really like your laidback attitude. Thank you!

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

I got laid back covered lol

@luciegagnon1238

Жыл бұрын

@@WildlifeInspired :-))

Seriously that you bought a Barcelos Rooster 3:38 from Portugal!!??? ahahaha omg that's priceless!!!

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

damn right I did and proud of it!

@MorningCoffeeDaily

2 жыл бұрын

@@WildlifeInspired roots in Portugal?? That's super man! Im from Porto, in the north.

Great explanation and graphs.

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks Scott for sharing the info on this video. Very practical and helpful. I learnt I could go lower still. Cheers 🙏🏻

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

you know you are low enough when you are scooping water out of the hood

@ashfield001

2 жыл бұрын

@@WildlifeInspired 😆😆😆

Awesome episode Scott😄😄

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa

Great video. Got a completely new perspective on bird photography!

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome👏

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

Great video, many useful tip s that you recommended and that I have been thinking about in some form. 👍 My main issue is finding subject matter!!

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great Video! The Portuguese Barcelos Rooster caught me off guard! I hope you enjoyed Portugal when you were here!

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you caught it!! My sons were high level soccer players and we travelled to Portugal a couple times for a huge international tournament. They got to play against some top youth clubs (Sporting, AC Milan) and ill proudly say, they held their own!

Excellent video and channel 👌

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 👍

The problem I've had with ground level is the fore ground. To get the subject in focus the fore ground blurs. With water and reflection that's what I want but with grass or other debris I want as much as possible out of the frame. Most places I do low level is thick swamp type areas. I use a homemade ground pod out of a 10 inch skillet. 5$ and change for all the parts vs 100$ for a plastic bowl type.

50% wild life photo success! Merci mon ami 🎥🎥🎥

@Tirelirelou

2 жыл бұрын

oui ça aide mais ça ne fait pas toujours naturel !😉

Excellent, well presented and thought out, as usual. Alas, due to physical problems, I can no longer get down low and get those great shots. ever thought of a short vlog for physically challenged old farts like myself? lol, "how to achieve a good shot when your physically challenged". Keep up the great job, as I have said in the past, effort shows!!!

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

thats a good topic. ill have to give it some thought....

Awesome video and very well explained concepts. Putting those links to purchase is super helpful Scott. I think your Movo Sidemount and Mini tripod links are same.

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

ill fix that thanks!

wonderful video

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

Hey it's my first time viewing your channel, and I immediately noticed that your photo is on the intro screen to Topaz. Great photo!

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Good and interesting video. In general I tend to stay at the same level of animals' eyes, when it's possible. About the mini tripod I'm absolutely agree with you, it's really useful.

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

I love that little mini tripod, I actually got a little arca phone holder so when I need to record iphone video (i do a lot on IG) I find it super helpful!

@AndyMillerPhotoUK

2 жыл бұрын

While I like the use of a frying pan -- try a putting a small head/gimbal on a panning plate (my most useful tool sourced from B+H decades ago) or Ground Pod - a frisbee with a 3/8th bolt in the middle. Or bean bags or cushion-- which are by far the best of all. Note that there are "surface" effects and more to block/distract as you get and shoot too closer to the surface of water, sand, ice, grass etc.. Just note the vast no of insects at ground level - vs- up a few feet.

I loved the Barcelos rooster ;)

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

From Portugal!

In Florida you have to be careful laying down near the water lol

@WildlifeInspired

5 ай бұрын

No doubt! Made that mistake!

Great video, I learned some new things. What do use when the ground is muddy and you want to lay low but keep dry?

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Neoprene yoga mat

Do you have another side mount gimbal recommendation? Also, do you have a recommended tutorial on cleaning up the water reflection? Thanks for a great informative presentation on this. Time to suck it up and get dirty.....

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

I did a video on gimbal heads and that might help a little? as for editing videos, the vast majority of that i do on my patreon site. Its a subscription but I am confident that it is the best 8 dollars a month you will spend on improving wildlife photography. I condense it all down to one spot and focus a lot of editing specifically for wildlife www.patreon.com/wildlifeinspired

Unfortunately I find myself shooting at the local wildlife refuges and there is no flat area level with the water, at least not that is currently accessible. I can still try to get as low as possible, but I can't get the nice background. I suppose I need to find somewhere else to shoot, but seems that the refuges are where the variety is.

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Refuges are enticing because they are often posted regularly on Ebird with large numbers and even rarities (due to massive amounts of people being there to report them) I used to go regularly when I started but have pretty much abandoned them over the years for the reasons you mentioned. Im not against going, but I find it more of a "birding" destination.

If you're on a hillside and using low angle photography, is it better to shoot up or down the hill?

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

flat is always better lol it really depends shooting "uphill" will have you including the sky, if there is beauty in that sky, it can work but often exposure can be really tough!

Scott, i live in Canada. Would you have a link I could use for Amazon Canada so that you get that small commission?

@WildlifeInspired

Жыл бұрын

Ill look into that, I had not considered that before

@luciegagnon1238

Жыл бұрын

@@WildlifeInspired it could be good for you, a way to make LOTS of Cdn pennies!!! ; -) there are certainly quite e few Canadians who subscribe to your channel.

What's your water (in the water) set-up?

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

wet or dry suit and depends on place... Tripod, mini float, or full float blind. these are DYI and I have more details on these set up for my patrons, www.patreon.com/wildlifeinspired

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@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video but I am getting old and my shoulders will need a break after awhile.

If your not uncomfortable taking the shot your doing it wrong.

@WildlifeInspired

2 жыл бұрын

some truth in that