"In the animal world determination is the key to life and determination is often well rewarded, " Mark Smith, brilliant photographer, genius commentary.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. That is so nice of you to say! I really appreciate it!

Mark is so special. He loves what he does and shoots every day. His photography skills seem to improve by the day as well. Having spent a few days shooting with Mark, I got to experience the passion he has for the animals, life, the environment and photography. Here is a guy that talks the talk and walks the walk so well, but his storytelling skills are the icing on the cake. It is so engaging and honestly, you lean a lot while glued to his story. I learned that Mark is an author of many books which shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who watches his video storybooks. These are the best Skimmer shots I have seen and the story about the mystery bird is one that makes photography so much fun. Please share his work with your friends and subscribe. You don't want to miss any of his posts. Mark is a very special fellow that makes me want to run out and shoot more and more......and I do. Thanks Mark for another great story with amazing photographs.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is so nice of you Ralph. I really appreciate how much time and effort you put into this comment. Thank you!

Stunning photography which never gets old! Congratulations on getting amazing shots of such a unique bird.

Stunning work again, unbeatable photos, fabulous

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

As I always say, you have the eye for the perfect shoot and wildlife looks different through your lens. It's as good as story telling. Well Done Mark and keep doing justice to the amazing gear Nikon produces!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm having a great time and happy everyone is enjoying the videos.

Mark, so cool to see the extra photos. It’s no surprise that it went viral, remember I told you how truly unique it was, I think you sent it to me a few days after taking the photo. You took this shortly after buying my 500mm lens and man, you are skilled my friend. You deserve the all the cred your getting, amazing shots and tac sharp! Rob

The part of the photography process you are focusing on in this video is "the unknown" piece. It may be probably my favorite part of this great hobby. You just never know what is behind the next branch or around the bend. You did a great job (as usual) of leading us through the unknown! Almost like being there but reality kicks in when I look outside my window at the freezing rain falling. I'm pretty sure that doesn't happen to often in Florida, eh? Ya, you guessed it, I'm from Canada.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

You are correct. I love not knowing what might happen. What moments you might capture and what you find when you get back and look at your images. Always a great experience so full of life and learning. Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos so much. Thanks for watching.

That first shot of the skimmer on the water is enough to knock anybody's socks off. Great stuff Mark!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Those birds are crazy cool to watch and photograph!

This is hands down the best wildlife photography channel on KZread

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

That is very nice of you to say. Thank you!

@frankiewimbish1117

6 жыл бұрын

And interactive with viewers! So wholesome Mark, keep up the awesome work!

@trevmac3078

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Fantastic story telling, and really amazing pics and video. Nice work Mark. I always look forward to watching one of your videos.

The sunrise with silhouette of flying birds is already legendary. Your enthusiasm is unbeatable. Quietly reaching cream of the crop level!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Mark you are a really talented photographer.. Just can't get enough of your videos and storytelling. Keep it up..

How have I managed to miss this channel? Amazing shots, but did you talk about how great your camera is? No, but you told us heck of a lot about the animals, which to me is what wildlife photography is about. Brilliant video, beautifully presented and of course Ive subscribed.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the kind words. I really appreciate it and thanks for the SUB!

Possibly one of your best videos yet, Mark. Great storytelling, great images, great location, great job!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

You and your adventures never disappoint Mark! As always, thanks for sharing.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

As usual...FANTASTIC!

Mark: what an exhilarating event and so well narrated and captured. You have amazing talent.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.

Amazing footage Mark. Being in Australia I don't see the bird life you do so I get a double benefit - your great photography as well as seeing some amazing bird life. Keep them coming.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That is great to know. Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos!

Your videos are really well produced. When I listen to you, it reminds me of the saying: "if you want to be a better photographer, be a better naturist".

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes, You need to know a lot about your subject!

OMG Mark, those shots were out of this world. And the intro with the sunrise was just so good. You truly are the best bird photographer on the planet.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Awe, that is very nice of you to say. Thanks so much!

Wow, amazing. Can't help with ID's but just love your work here Mark!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and no worries.

Best video yet! Love it mark! Love them all for that matter, but this video has some truly amazing stuff. Well done mate.

Glad you got to witness those birds, thanks for sharing!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Me too. Thanks for watching!

What a perfect moment in time. Great capture of that image. That will be a sought after image for sure. Congratulations to you

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

Amazing clicks Mark!! What an awesome experience / day to see that hybrid bird and capture some epic shots too, bravo!!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It sure was a great day!

Fantastic work ... amazing photos ... the slow motion video wonderfull ...thank you

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. All shot on the D850 ;) Great camera!

@hakamsoufan

6 жыл бұрын

I have Nikon D4. I will buy your camera soon

Absolutely stunning images and great commentary.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Perfect and amazing shots and wounderful animals

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Phenomenal work!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

What an incredible video. Absolutely amazing.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I think your best video to date. What an awesome day you had!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. It was an incredible day for sure.

You're easily becoming my favorite photographer on KZread. Awesome videos.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

That is very nice of you to say! Thanks.

Right place right time! Amazing footage. Wow!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct and thanks!

Always a pleasure watching your videos

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Beautiful shoots especially the snake ones

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Mark, you are just killing it -- great photos and great narration.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it.

Mark, fantastic set of pictures, thank you for sharing them, I've now watched them 3 times.😁

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching x 3!

Great adventure Mark. That d850/500mm combo delivers stellar images.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It sure does deliver on an entirely new level.

I love this video. It shows me what its all about for wildlife. I am not a birdy person but i can see the attraction from the opening video clip, i saw this all over facebook also. Well done.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I enjoyed every second of this video, that you for sharing!! Amazing!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the great compliments.

Entire sequence was off the hook....Fantastic!!!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Amazing is the only word that comes to mind, Mark.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

WOW. Incredible video Mark. The images of the GBH and snake are amazing.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Mark, you are amazing!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That is very nice of you to say.

Truly amazing work, images and story. A jewel of a day.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What an awesome day you had! Great video and photos Mark! That bird sure looks like a hybrid. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing I really enjoy your videos!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

Your pictures are motivating me to snag a D850!

Breathtaking stuff Mark. Thank you.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow! I was gripped throughout your entire video. Thanks for sharing another amazing experience.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kinds words and for watching!

Great shots and cool Video Mark

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Amazing video again. Some of your best shots so far I reckon. Love the channel, keep it up.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Hey Mark, Dude! This video was just insane…. Gotta love nature and you caught it at its best. Wow.... I am just starting to do video and hope to one day get a 10th this good! Saying hey.... Greg

Fantásticas fotos Mark.Obrigado por partilhares.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Você é bem vindo

What an extraordinary being you are!!! your pics are so sharp!!! thank you for sharing!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your videos are always the ones I enjoy most, from all my subscriptions Mark. However on this occasion you have beaten all the others in quality and drama. What a fantastic 12 mins and 31 seconds this was. Absolutely superb. Thanks so much for this one. I always wonder how you are going to top each video but you just keep nailing it.... Best wishes from Sussex England. Now, I'm off to look for Kingfishers!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words. I might be setting a trap for myself by creating videos I can never top! Good luck with your Kingfishers!

Fabulous! Great job! Jim

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Your photographs & filming has been elevated to another level, it was fantastic before-it is now totally awesome.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I've transformed from chalk to cheese ;)

Fantastic video Mark and the images at the end were superb, how lucky to stay in an area of such wildlife diversity. As usual thanks for sharing 👏👏👍

FANTASTIC photos... as always!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just superb Mark that snake dinner was just amazing!!!!

Bravo on an amazing series of video and stills Mark!! The D850 paired with a 500mm f4 yields fantastic results in your hands! Hoping you will keep the D500 and 200-500 in your arsenal and continue to include in your shared videos as well. I will be ordering my nikon 200-500 in the next few weeks, and will be immediately planted on my D500! Always appreciate seeing your results, and hearing any tips you may have for improvement! Looking forward to the next series! Cheers!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the compliments. I still have my D500 and the 200-500. They are a great combo and I don't plan on getting rid of them anytime soon. All of the tips I give for the D850 should also apply to the D500.

Man I love your videos, awesome pics Mark !

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank You So Much Mark... Recently the situation I am in.. I was pondering over if I should quit photography... But your Video brought me back to my senses.. And told me why I shouldn't... Thanks as always Mark...

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Glad to inspire.

I'm a newbie to your work, Mark, thanks to a friend. I am so glad to have "found" you. Your work is amazing, your storytelling is awesome and I have subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to watching more of your videos this evening. Thank you for sharing . . .it is people like you who make this world a better place!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing and for such a nice compliment. I truly appreciate that.

you stuff keeps getting Better :) thanks for the good work.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the compliments.

Great stuff Mark. Ive watched all your videos. Sooooo good. You've gotten me into Birds. I like your style!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad to hear you are enjoying everything. Birds are fascinating!

Incredible shots.. especially that Reddish Egret!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

WOW those are crystal clear shots. Great work.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Superb 👍. Last one was amazing footage and shot..

Wow! This is an incredible video. Superb shots and really exciting to see. Thanks Mark

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I very much enjoy your style of video, it makes me feel like I was along with you during the adventure! Keep up the great work and I will keep on enjoying. the adventures with you.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear because that is exactly what I am aiming for. Thanks for coming along for the adventure.

Great images, Mark! Loved the Vlog!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great work and photos Mark!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You are without doubt a very talented photographer. The equipment is obviously producing fantastic photos but without being in the hands of a skilled photographer, it will not produce the magic which you display. It's a true pleasure to view your work.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Now that is a great compliment. Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.

Absolutely stunning! Well done!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Speechless.....amazing shots!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Cannot describe in words how great you are and your work. Bravo Brah!!! Much Aloha and Mahalo!!!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wow Mark that was truly an amazing outing... and Photographs to match the trip. Thanks

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Yet another stupendous video Mark!! Loved the mystery bird, but your shots of the snake and bird are really wild! I am itching to get out and take some pics, but I woke up to SNOW this morning...Illinois weather...

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. The snow is on its way out!

Fantastic photos!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome!! I love my 500mm too

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

It’s an amazing lens!

@WaniMedia

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Smith always in the back of my truck travelling to remote offrosd parks just in case i see wildlife 😂

Brilliant work - again.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Bloody amazing work Mark!!!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

Good job, tough to beat that episode but I look forward to the next...

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I know. I'm not too sure how to top this one but I think I have a nice candidate.

AMAZING shots Mark. Always enjoy your videos. I love shooting wildlife as well. You have inspired me to get a Nikkor 200-500 lens

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. The 200 500 is a great lens.

Hey Mark awesome video and photos as always! On the mystery bird, I'm almost positive that it is a Tricolored-Snowy egret hybrid. The legs, elongated neck feathers and behavior are those of a Tricolored. Orbital skin, color, beak and eyes are that of a Snowy, also some behavior traits as well. Also these two species are similar in overall size so it would be more likely than say a Little Blue Heron because it is considerably smaller. Cross breeding between species is a bit more common in smaller Families (Warblers, some Woodpeckers, etc) But in larger less evolved families such as Herons, Egrets and others, it is less common so that was an amazing opportunity you got to see that animal!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and the great information. I agree with you on this.

Such an awesome video Mark!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

WOW! Your photos are spectacular. Absolutely beautiful pictures.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

IMPRESSIVE WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really great video mark!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great video once again. No idea what that bird is. The heron and snake is just amazing

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Excellent composition on the snake and bird. One in a million!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Impressive, Mark, truly impressive!

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great video Mark, loving seeing all the birds and other wildlife in your part of the world. Would really love to see a 'behind the scenes' video of what its like for you going out on a bird trip.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ve had others ask for a behind the scenes video. Perhaps I will make one in the future.

@psyketube

6 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome, hope it happens. I am planning on doing a wildlife vlog on birds, insects, wildflowers etc in Western Australia, your videos is inspiring, keep up the good work.

As usual, fantastic work Mark !!!!

Incredible video

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Phenomenal. You are the best photographer in the world. Love your. work, coverage and knowledge of all the animals. Your a true poet and a talent in entertainment.

@MarkSmithphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's very nice of you to say.

Great video and photos! I really enjoy watching your channel.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

the best wildlife channel on youtube.another homerun video...thank you.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

Thanks for another great video Mark. I think the mystery bird is probably a Leucistic Tricolored Heron, I recently got images of a Leucistic Great Blue Heron in one of our local marshes. Leucism is a condition that affects birds where there is a lack of color pigment in some of there feathers. The images with the GBH and the snake are incredible. Great work and I always look forward to your video. I will try to find your email address and I will forward a copy of the image of the Leucistic GBH.

@MarkSmithphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the info. I just replied to your email. Would love to see the shot.

@isoawe1888

5 жыл бұрын

Keith MacDonald the feet and eyes sure make me think it has some Snowy Egret to it