All my hunting friends say I always have these fantastic wildlife encounters and say I should hang up the gun because I never pull the trigger. They're right I'd rather observe, love your channel. Getting a camera.

One of the best photography channels on youtube. All about the fun of photography, good images, amazing animals and an upbeat attitude througouth the video. Good job!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

That is very nice of you to say! Thanks!

Such a treat watching this video

You are a stunning photographer! Thank you for sharing! I’m now addicted to your videos 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great compliments and for watching

Wow. Those images are stunning. Nice work. The D850 is truly the king of wildlife cameras.

@MarkSmithphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. The d850 is a great camera!

Another awesome video Mark, I like the whole story telling straight to the point with a lot of information, just like your books Bird Photography and Florida Birding two great books to have. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and your adventures with us.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Edwin Maldonado Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Fascinating how many cool images you capture of birds in motion.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

I love doing it!

Your passion is contagious.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That 20mm sunrise shot is spectacular! The DR on the D850 really is incredible.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Thanks. The D850 is a great camera.

I don't know how I got over here, but Mark you have some incredible shots on the birds.

Your photos/videos are amazing, and your commentary and shot details complement it perfectly. Great job. I am subscribing and sharing with my friends.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Hi Mike I've been watching your vlog for the last couple of weeks and wow your killing it .your giving me so many ideas of places to visit while on vacation from the UK

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Have fun in the states!

You're like a Magnet of Great Shots... Please keep uploading more of these good stuff... Heavily Enjoy them

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for watching!

superb one

Your work is such a treat, I love SEEing it band sharing it !

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks x 3!

Beautifully produced! Many thanks!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love when you get those fun surprises in your photos like finding that dragonfly sitting on the turtle's head

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Me too! I had no idea that little dragonfly was there when I took the shot.

I have this lens, and i use it on my D500... What a amazing zoom and quality it has!!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Marked i loved it ,everything about it was extremely helpful

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks Mark. Love your narrations.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Very enjoyable! You have a perfect venue for wildlife photography.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do have a nice place to go out shooting.

Just wonderful!!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Always fun to watch your videos.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great narration. Thank you.

Lovely place!

Beautiful

@MarkSmithphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow oh wow 😮 you have some wonderful places to shoot at and such spectacularly beautiful creatures to photograph there 🤗👍

Joy to watch

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Awesome! That shot at 7:06 is probably my favorite...that pose and his/her facial expression is precious

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed! That is my fav as well. I got lucky and caught that pose and the look.

Excellent pics Mark and really enjoyed the video, wanna really appreciate the way you plan your flow in these videos. Would love to see more of these coming.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. I have plenty more videos planned.

Beautiful story telling video! Love to see more

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Another enjoyable, informative video. Great stuff!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Your photography is amazing I love to watch ur videos Keep up the outstanding work

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

All excellent shots.....

@MarkSmithphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great shots, you never disappoint! Thanks for sharing, Mark.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching.

Thank you so much great video.

Awesome photos Mark! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching.

Beautiful images Mark!

OMG Thank you so much, I'm going on a vacation to Fort Lauderdale and this park is only 30 minutes from my hotel. bringing a 7D and 100-400 so hopefully I'll nab some great shots like yours, Sincerely your friend from Virginia!

Your D850 is getting some awesome images.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! I'm loving this camera and it is actually making me a better photographer by exposing my weaknesses in technique.

Another home run Mark. I loved the stills and video of the big beautiful Iguana. That was awesome. Going to have to schedule a trip to Wakodahatchee Wetlands. I was also fascinated by the Pileated Woodpecker. I have never seen one of those. What a beautiful bird. As always, the shots were beautiful. I really like the slo-mo feature on the D850. It's sweet and shoots some very beautiful footage. Next time I have a spare $10,000 I'll send you your own copy of the 500mm F4 prime. Keep up the great work and keep those videos coming. All the best ! Gil from Largo, FL aka SemperFiGuy

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+Gil Barrett Thank you. The slow motion video in the d850 is awesome. I really like it. That pileated woodpecker was awesome. I'll be looking forward to that 500mm prime!

Thanks for sharing this Mark, love your enthusiasm and your photos and videos. Cheers Tony

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hello from down under. Nice pictures as usual and love to see them weekly. Thankz

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad to know you are enjoying the videos all the way down in Australia!

Thanks for the videos Mark. I live in Davie/Ft Lauderdale area. After seeing several of your videos I came across this one. The next day I went to Wakahatchee. Wow! So cool. I'll be going back frequently. You provide an Awesome service to people like me. Thanks Mark!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you got out there. It is an incredible place!

Sir, only amazing pics!! Congrats, im about to purchase a 200 /500 beacuse of you!!!! Nicely done!!! congrats from Brazil!!!

Another awesome video Mark. Love all of these shots!!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+aklsarratt Thanks!

Another great video! I have read about and seen people posting pictures from all these places you go too. It's very cool to see from your videos. The Nikon cameras are great as well! I would like a 500mm f/4 too.😄

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching.

Great pictures Mark. Thanks for sharing.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thx.. Amazing detail info... Thx so much It's allow me to learn along the way photography biology geography

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome and that's good to know. I'm glad you are learning from the videos.

Great . I loved it

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That's a serious camera/lens combo Mark. Those woodpeckers look great.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is and thanks!

Best video so far on the D850, you have a good natural way with you and take some awesome shots Mark

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Love your videos. You don't come across as Mr Know-it-all, yet you are sharing a wealth of experience and knowledge of your subjects. Keep up your personable style.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. That is very nice of you to say!

Great images again! Enjoyed!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Another great video. I saw my first piliated woodpecker recently and was shocked at the size of it.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. They are huge birds!

Great video and thanks for sharing. 8:17 is definitely my pick... great capture.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it! That is a nice image!

love it !

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+shoock123 Awesome!

Awesome video Mark. Thanks for sharing. Now I want the Nikon 200-500. Oh well...

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The 200 500 is a great lens.

Very nice images and nicely presented video Mark. I have subbed 👍🏻 Quality of 200-500 images continue to surprise me.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Fantastic set of images! You've got a great eye.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+Asad Raja Thanks!

You are awesome! thank you for sharing!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thanks for watching.

As always a terrific video Mark. Love your passion :-)

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am having a great time.

Another awesome video Mark ! Love u buddy n thanks for the Videos!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you are enjoying them.

Really great shots and Videos 👍 Love the passion in your narration!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+matheeq Thanks!

as always a nice video nd some cool shots!! thanks

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent content and perfect pictures Mark keep them coming.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Yet another stunningly beautiful video, Mark, BIG thanks. I love the exquisite detail on the iguana and especially the water drops of the cormorant take-off. I'd say you're lucky to live near that preserve, but then again, you chose to live near by, so maybe luck was not involved. Not sure I'd want to walk where the iguanas can fall out of a tree onto you, but the bird captures make it all worthwhile. Technical info for the shots a big help. You didn't mention that yet again many of these creatures seem to be watching you as you are recording their behavior. Also amazed at the variety of colors in the birds, the fauna and flora, and the other critters that seem to pop up everywhere. Nice work!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

A BIG thanks to you for the awesome compliments! It does appear that many of the creatures seem to be watching me and posing for me. I won't argue with that and I am having a great time being there with them. Florida is loaded with a crazy amount of wildlife and it just seems to get crazier the further south you go.

Very interesting and informative thanks

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Great video, as usual.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

good pictures taken....

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I really like the videos and I send a big hug from são paulo - Brazil.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos. Sending a big hug right back!

I am enjoying your videos thank you for taking the time and energy to share them

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+joe34114 Thank you for watching them.

Our home, Delray! Nice work.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Really great video!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Stuning work , i will buy D50 ..thank you

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Mark, great video. I'm happily surprised you're from my area! I was at these two parks a week ago. Great place. Great pictures!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I shoot all over Florida.

I’m new to your page and I hooked!!!!! Love your shots and story

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+Lolita Holiday Great. Thanks for watching Glad you are enjoying the videos.

Great video, love the variety of birds. You have a real talent for sharing your passion!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I enjoy it immensely!

I enjoyed for the second time this week for this video... :)

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ciureamihai

6 жыл бұрын

always a pleasure, Mark!

Great work!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+Rob McGowan Thanks

Great video Mark!, Great fun. Fantastic shots. Happy Thanksgiving my friend. Jim

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+phooesnax Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.

Great images 👏🏻👍🏻

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for sharing Mark. Have been to Wako many times but never saw the Piliated Woodpecker. enjoyed your video and will share with others.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That was my first time seeing a Piliated Woodpecker there as well. They are really cool birds!

WOW.....1400 more subscribers since yesterday! Keep up the great work Mark!!!!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+Cliff Medina Very exciting! The angry photographer recommended my channel to his followers.

@MedinaCliff

6 жыл бұрын

I Know. That was really Nice of him!

Thanks for sharing such nice photos and video clips! Time to save up for a telephoto prime lens now......

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and yes, time to save up.

Enjoy your videos Mark !

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are enjoying them. I'm having a great time making them.

Good stuff!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great images Mark, keepum coming. Happy Thanksgiving.📸📸📸

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

+terry oakes Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.

Great ...

@MarkSmithphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Mark, I didn't forget about our rendezvous, I'm just slowly acclimating to the nicer weather. I wonder if that 500 f4 had the VR feature because mine doesn't have that. Mine's an older one so if you've had the 500 f4 vr experience, I'm jealous. Anyway, another Academy Award winning Video by you again. ...and with that D850, you're blowing me away! We're going away for the holidays but I hope I'll be getting with you soon. Keep up the beautiful work!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Take your time! Yes, it was the newer 500 f4 with VR and it was awesome. The D850 is very impressive! I think it works best with prime lenses like the 500 f4.

Great video, as always, Mark. How do you find the sharpness of the zoom wide open at 5.6 at 500mm?

lets go shooting at J Ding darling refuge ....ill bring the 600mm f4 and D500 :).

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Let me know when and I'll be there. That's a great place and there are some other really good locations close by.

Thanks Mark!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video nice job

@MarkSmithphotography

5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Very nice shots and videos 👌

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love you videos. We have those Woodpeckers here as well and they are massive! I'm traveling to Florida next month and plan to visit a nature park or two. Your videos really help me decide where to go. Just a snow bird traveling from western New York to Ft. Lauderdale for some sun!

@Bursie

6 жыл бұрын

ps I have that Nikon D500 /200 - 500mm combo as well.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to know the videos are helping you pick the good spots to visit. Have fun!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

Great channel Mark. Subbed!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

wow man, thank you! this is so inspiring for me. I'm just getting into it and have found a new passion. I love the no-fuss shots of the Kingfish you got! I've been scoping out a Kingfisher that feeds every evening and morning at the same spot near me, but I can't seem to get sharp images. any tips for me? I'm using a d7500 with a 200-500. also, I'm living in Quebec Canada If you ever have the inclining to come up here I would be honored to have you stay at my place. Peace!

I visited a place very similar in the Tampa area, Lettuce Lake Park, a couple of months ago, where I did a walk-through video with my action cam and Bronica Etrsi and f4.5 100-220 w/ Tele when needed. It was my first challenge making a motion video while shooting Grey Herrings and Dragon Flies. I'm sure I missed some things in the destraction.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great place.

Wow! the 500 prime is stunning! Must have been hard to send it home. As always, thanks for sharing, don't know why but it hadn't occurred to me to switch back and forth between still and video on the fly like that. Will be giving that a try for sure.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

It is a stunning lens. I now own the same model.