PRO SECRETS FOR TACK SHARP BIRD IN FLIGHT PHOTOS: Top tips and settings to get the shots!

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Join me as I take you through my top tips, settings and techniques to get tack-sharp fast action and bird in flight shots. As a professional wildlife photographer, I've learned many lessons along the way and will share them with you: how to set up your camera and lenses, tricks to use in the field, and how to track fast action and birds accurately. I'm joined late in the video by Gavin Hardcastle, a professional landscape photography KZreadr who goes by the name @Fototripper as we go looking to photograph Puffins in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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  • @Zabarotropitili
    @Zabarotropitili10 ай бұрын

    Birds shooting is an extremely decent hobby! It is about hunting techniques without killing, love for nature and overall good and memorable times.

  • @adrikrotten880
    @adrikrotten880 Жыл бұрын

    This has been by far my favorite and most helpful wildlife photography youtube channel! Thank you so much for these great tutorials!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @kennetht66

    @kennetht66

    Жыл бұрын

    I couldn't agree more!

  • @kjn903

    @kjn903

    Жыл бұрын

    I just found this channel and I totally agree. Thank you for the great videos!!

  • @Doggo.Studio1

    @Doggo.Studio1

    Жыл бұрын

    Il totally agree! Good content, well explained. Thanks for your generosity!

  • @jpmv6647

    @jpmv6647

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree!

  • @funknick
    @funknick Жыл бұрын

    Once again, Simon delivers everything you wanted and needed to know. No flitting about, just a super dense and extremely organized explanation of how, why, and when to use all these settings, techniques, and tips. Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel more confident to get back out there and take more amazing shots. The biggest factor for me is that you explain why you're using these techniques and how they help you. Even for someone with budget gear, this gives me the theory for why you're doing what you do and it has helped my photography immensely even though I only have a Panasonic G85 with an adapted Sigma 150-600 lens. Also, as usual, you thoroughly delivered at the end with your shots. Clearly, your techniques work and the results speak for themselves. Listen to Simon folks, if you do, your photography will improve no matter what you're shooting on!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    This is so kind Nick! Thanks very much!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Nick I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

  • @funknick

    @funknick

    Жыл бұрын

    @@simon_dentremont Yup, sounds alright by me!

  • @buddha417
    @buddha417 Жыл бұрын

    This gentleman has a FANTASTIC talent ! He is a wonderful educator and has an uncanny ability to anticipate and answer clearly all the questions that the viewer might have. Thank you very much Simon . You are helping SO MANY PEOPLE to improve and enjoy their photography.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    David I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

  • @selkiid8258
    @selkiid8258 Жыл бұрын

    Have been photographing birds for quite a few years. Yours are the best instructional videos I've ever come across. When a new birder asks me questions, I refer them to your channel.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! That’s so kind of you.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Selkii I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

  • @selkiid8258

    @selkiid8258

    Жыл бұрын

    @@simon_dentremont Absolutely! My husband and I are far from beginner bird photogs, but continue to learn… or re-learn… from you.

  • @rkoe5430

    @rkoe5430

    Жыл бұрын

    I found your videos a few months ago and they have improved my images tremendously. Your ability to convey the techniques required are on point and easy to follow. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.

  • @brightpage1020
    @brightpage102011 ай бұрын

    We live in MI, just below the Upoer Peninsula, on the lake. The farm land we moved to has a pond that attracts herons, ducks, occasional geese, and frogs galore! An owl or 3, tons of deer herds, coyotes... So far. There are chickens, laying hens. We are from the desert of southern CA so you can imagine the delight and inspiration with all the growth available to capture here! My 9 y/o took the most beautiful picture this spring of the sun beaming down on a hiking path in our backyard by the playground. She's a real artist and has an eye for design already. I'm so thrilled to be here and be learning about how to maximize the potential value of pics of this amazing ecosystem. Loving your informative, clear, focused video tutorials. The shots you got are the best part! This one - the shutter speeds, though! Blew my mind! My old Pentax never did anything that fancy. Impressive!

  • @ChrisRenePlaylist
    @ChrisRenePlaylist2 ай бұрын

    You are my favorite teacher for bird photography. thank you for taking your time to create these videos and share all this amazing knowledge with us.

  • @lskrishnan178
    @lskrishnan17823 күн бұрын

    Very helpful and well articulated👍🏻

  • @dieseldavey
    @dieseldavey Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video. Thank you 😊

  • @philipkoenig9197
    @philipkoenig9197 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video thanks so much!

  • @johannestan6878
    @johannestan6878 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise!

  • @cguerrieri4866
    @cguerrieri48668 ай бұрын

    A special congratulations on the Black Bird video that was selected as a top 15 National Audubon video. Well deserved recognition for all that you give back to us

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @K03021817
    @K030218173 ай бұрын

    These are good tips for shooting airplanes, and motorsports too. Bigger objects require being more stopped down but a lot of overlap

  • @TIvesmusic
    @TIvesmusic Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, thank you 😊

  • @juandonis2706
    @juandonis27064 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and practical expertise. Thank you!!

  • @migflowers
    @migflowers Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tips, Simon! Thank you for producing such a useful tutorial.

  • @cguerrieri4866
    @cguerrieri48668 ай бұрын

    As always, excellent content explained simply. Thanks

  • @naguib2000
    @naguib2000 Жыл бұрын

    What I like about your videos is that you make it simple in short, but accurate and so useful tips all the time

  • @edithst-martin5626
    @edithst-martin5626 Жыл бұрын

    one of my best viewing so far! excellent advice thanks a bunch!

  • @alanfurtado4487
    @alanfurtado44873 ай бұрын

    Loved this Vid Simon. Keep posting.

  • @rpurdum
    @rpurdumАй бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time and effort to provide such excellent guidance.

  • @CarstenBruhn
    @CarstenBruhn Жыл бұрын

    Best bird photography guide video i have seen in here. Congrats Simon.

  • @returntoharmony2727
    @returntoharmony2727 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. So easy to follow. You are a great teacher. Cannot wait for your classes. What I love about your channel is that you genuinely love being in nature, observing and photographing the beauty of the birds, and you love teaching others to become their best photographers. I appreciate your time and all the knowledge you are sharing.

  • @BURTBROWN
    @BURTBROWN Жыл бұрын

    The best series of birding tips!!!! e\Extremely complete and those shots at the end are just killers!!!! Many thanks!!!

  • @jayrobertson232
    @jayrobertson2324 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sir! Wonderful insights and advice.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    4 ай бұрын

    You are very welcome

  • @__-bk6mm
    @__-bk6mm9 ай бұрын

    I had no idea puffins were that fast! Thank you for your videos Simon I’m learning a lot and your calm and instructional tone is really nice to listen to.

  • @spunkydiva
    @spunkydiva9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your videos. So helpful, and have helped me improve my photography skills.

  • @therigobertodelgado1275
    @therigobertodelgado1275 Жыл бұрын

    I normally don’t shoot landscape, but after watching your videos, I picked a 200-600g than traded my 85 for a 70-200 2.8. Since I live in Florida, I tend to drive to the Everglades and patiently wait for something to happen with the wild life. It’s actually pretty therapeutic.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Many bird species are pretty tame in Florida, so you have plenty of focal length with those lenses.

  • @SuperMacGyver1
    @SuperMacGyver12 ай бұрын

    Cool that you hang out with Gavin. I absolutely love him. He is so funny. I follow him since 3 years now. Many thanks for your really useful hints in this video.

  • @LynActon-iw2nq
    @LynActon-iw2nq Жыл бұрын

    Inspirational, love the videos.

  • @sstokoe2301
    @sstokoe2301 Жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely awesome….so happy to have found your KZread channel!!

  • @ksnmurthy4476
    @ksnmurthy44765 ай бұрын

    Full of content Simon. Amazing video. Totally mind blowing and illuminating 😍👍

  • @monikamonika5691
    @monikamonika56914 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the video , every detail was most needed❤

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!!

  • @OwenEDell
    @OwenEDell Жыл бұрын

    As always, thank you for making a fully useful, no-filler video with plenty of solid information. I prefer it when a presenter gets to the point and doesn't waste time with silly intros or irrelevant material. You are a master at that and it's what keeps me coming back for more. And of course your beautiful images show that you really know your stuff. Keep the great work coming our way!

  • @marisagiglio8745
    @marisagiglio8745 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. So much useful for me. Thanks

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @Halavidge
    @Halavidge Жыл бұрын

    As someone who got into photography last year Simon these videos have been fantastic, thank you for providing such helpful resources!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @NikonBirder
    @NikonBirder Жыл бұрын

    Discovered your channel rather late, but very pleasantly surprised. Many thanks for sharing!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome!

  • @JeffreyHauser
    @JeffreyHauser Жыл бұрын

    I always enjoy your teaching style & informative videos, Simon. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the photographic community! Best wishes. 😊🙏

  • @YO3A007
    @YO3A0076 ай бұрын

    I have been struggling and trying to reinvent the wheel. This is a gold mine of information!

  • @johnbrunedigital1
    @johnbrunedigital1 Жыл бұрын

    I have watched many of your videos now and find them extremely helpful. Several of your tips have really helped me become more comfortable with my camera and Sigma 150-600 zoom. Thank you for the settings tips and for repeating a lot of what you say so I can take notes or have it reinforced into my brain. Can't wait to get out there and shoot some more!

  • @philyoung4804
    @philyoung4804 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video and fantastic tips. Thank you. Phil

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Phil!

  • @KevinLing
    @KevinLing25 күн бұрын

    This was incredibly helpful!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    25 күн бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @datamandy8975
    @datamandy8975 Жыл бұрын

    I loved watching your video! Thank you sharing deeper insights!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @tomaswilde5481
    @tomaswilde5481 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!! And thank you so much!! I have learned a lot.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @johnsousa6708
    @johnsousa6708 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t care what anyone said you’re The Man

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    haha Thanks!

  • @SameerOza
    @SameerOza Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your efforts Simon! It helps beginners like me

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @Shashidharms999
    @Shashidharms999 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent narration without any deviation from the topic. Kudos.

  • @simmo303
    @simmo303 Жыл бұрын

    A Sports Viewfinder is a great help.

  • @cguerrieri4866
    @cguerrieri48669 ай бұрын

    Thanks for continuing the great educational programming. You have made me a better photographer

  • @tlaniimas1154
    @tlaniimas1154 Жыл бұрын

    excellent tips, thank you for that video!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @RobbRumm
    @RobbRumm Жыл бұрын

    Great channel! Very informative,watched a few videos and subscribed 👍🏻

  • @RetrieverTrainingAlone
    @RetrieverTrainingAlone3 ай бұрын

    EXCELLENT! I live in Montana in winter, Alaska in summer and just starting this amazing hobby.

  • @jlozano281
    @jlozano2816 ай бұрын

    Great video Simon. I've been shooting wildlife for 4 years and find your advice very helpful. Thank you.

  • @Morgan_In_Motion
    @Morgan_In_Motion10 ай бұрын

    Simon thank you so much for all of your content. You are my favorite for these educational videos! You have some beautiful animals and scenery over there on the east coast. I need to make it out there one day.

  • @irisotte83
    @irisotte83 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Simon. Thank you for sharing all the very nice tips and tricks.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @thedailyartisan2336
    @thedailyartisan23368 ай бұрын

    Today I stumbled on your KZread videos and just had to say they are exceptional. You are an outstanding teacher. Thank you! Susan/The Daily Artisan

  • @seanmarah6886
    @seanmarah6886 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic and very helpful.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @andrevankoningsbruggen7421
    @andrevankoningsbruggen742126 күн бұрын

    Thank you Simon for this great video (and all the other great videos !)

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    26 күн бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @cynthiaisenhoff8777
    @cynthiaisenhoff8777 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great detailed tips...you share the most helpful content I've encountered!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @paulmarbach6447
    @paulmarbach6447 Жыл бұрын

    Cette vidéo m'a été d'une aide très précieuse ! Merci beaucoup !!

  • @StevenDavisPhoto
    @StevenDavisPhoto3 ай бұрын

    Puffins are the ultimate challenge. I'm glad I perfected my technique on them.

  • @jimwilliams4170
    @jimwilliams4170 Жыл бұрын

    I really like your presentations and explanations.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @szehenry
    @szehenry Жыл бұрын

    Just wanna to say big thanks for the great teaching in yr video.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @colmranger
    @colmranger Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love your videos, so clear and easy to understand

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @ArcanePath360
    @ArcanePath360 Жыл бұрын

    I've seen many a great photo of wildlife, but your photos really inspire me to want to travel to better places and up my game.

  • @alanballew9218
    @alanballew92185 ай бұрын

    Excellent video. Lots of useful knowledge for someone who is trying to expand my photo skills into wildlife.

  • @howardeurovine127
    @howardeurovine12711 ай бұрын

    Really appreciate all the hard work you put in to making outstanding KZread wildlife content, you truly are a very inspirational professional and greatly appreciated by all of us amature photographs trying to up our game. Eddie

  • @Dartheomus
    @Dartheomus Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so comprehensive. I've had my R5 and 100-500 for about a year now. I think I've learned a lot since I started, but I always get a few extra tips from these videos. Also, I very much appreciate your thought process. It's extremely logical. I don't find many people who can dissect and optimize literally every step of the photography process.

  • @brendaasby9776
    @brendaasby9776 Жыл бұрын

    Simon, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. I find your videos to be among the best.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you

  • @DrPankajMalukar
    @DrPankajMalukar Жыл бұрын

    you are awesome. gr8 video and photography tips. thank you so much for sharing !

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @emiliehuysman6410
    @emiliehuysman6410 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot your video's and explanation are amazing and yours pictures too ! Very good and helpful work , thanks a lot, Emilie from Belgium

  • @peterb.7437
    @peterb.7437 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the helpful tips. More power to your channel.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! Thanks Peter.

  • @goooser410
    @goooser410 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all of these tips. Awesome stuff, great pictures.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ErwinChung
    @ErwinChung Жыл бұрын

    I love all your videos, Simon! Very helpful! The new collaboration with Fototripper was fun to watch!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! He’s a hoot!

  • @verken1studios
    @verken1studios Жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Thank you so much, so informative!!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @robestey5628
    @robestey5628 Жыл бұрын

    Love your channel and info. Thank you.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @just36
    @just36 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent pro summary of BIF - thank you!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @210caulfield
    @210caulfield10 ай бұрын

    Wow. Thanks for an informative and interesting video that didn't shout at me. Great information and well presented.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @fresnoboy
    @fresnoboy Жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed this week, your cadence and information download are on point for me. Was able the next day got the best shot of an Osprey in flight. Not on your sharpness level, but trophy for me to date. Please keep on with what you are doing it makes a difference

  • @_Creaux
    @_Creaux Жыл бұрын

    Merci, Simon! Great content as always. I learned a lot.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @kantibarua4619
    @kantibarua4619 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much..your vedio is very helpful....

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome

  • @wawanbalik
    @wawanbalik Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Simon for a a very helpful video. Looking at all the beautiful birds you saw makes me wish I could go on an outing with you. Take care!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! It's mostly getting bitten by flies, getting cold, and coming home wet! lol

  • @sambhavsemwal4069
    @sambhavsemwal40699 ай бұрын

    Sir thank you so much for this details information 😊

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    9 ай бұрын

    Always welcome

  • @shapshot1
    @shapshot1 Жыл бұрын

    So enjoy you KZread videos...Simon you are a wealth of information and make the material covered easy to understand. You are knowledable and kind to help us trying to get "some" images in focus!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome!

  • @ciphermatrix
    @ciphermatrix10 ай бұрын

    So helpful. Boat trip tomorrow, hoping for Puffins!

  • @EllenTramleySeymour1960
    @EllenTramleySeymour1960 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent again...I have learned so much about photography from your information on your videos

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @StrangeTu
    @StrangeTu Жыл бұрын

    Educational, inspiring, and to the point. Thank you from a beginner.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @laurelb8372
    @laurelb8372 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, thanks. Looking forward to putting into practice

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome!

  • @user-sr5jj4rn3c
    @user-sr5jj4rn3c7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for all the information shared. I'm sure it will help me to improve my photography skills. Thanks sir. You are my unannounced teacher.

  • @rifaathanver1221
    @rifaathanver1221 Жыл бұрын

    Best contribution to birds phorographers.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Aviator168
    @Aviator168 Жыл бұрын

    For panning, a neck strap can help. I aim the camera like aiming a rifle.

  • @brendanforward7322
    @brendanforward7322 Жыл бұрын

    This video is fantastic

  • @pauloamaral668
    @pauloamaral6689 ай бұрын

    Amazing tips. I noted every one! Thks

  • @4vedas
    @4vedas Жыл бұрын

    I love all your videos! Learn something new every single time. Thanks, now I have to go out and practice what I just learnt.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Go get ‘em!

  • @hughchisholm-ns
    @hughchisholm-ns Жыл бұрын

    It's always a treat when a new Simon d'Entremont video comes out! You're a great teacher.

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks Hugh!

  • @jeffgordon8346
    @jeffgordon8346 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tips. I will try to use these the next time I am out. Next month I'll be going to a NHRA event, and the time trials for the Indy 500. I'm hoping that some of these tips will cross over to the field of motorsports.

  • @86oldcold
    @86oldcold7 ай бұрын

    Great video! I'm planning on photographing eagles inba couple of weeks.

  • @RodneyGmusic
    @RodneyGmusic10 ай бұрын

    thank you for the information. great video!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Mike-126
    @Mike-126 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent as always. Thank you!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you too!

  • @wanderingnaturephotography7223
    @wanderingnaturephotography7223 Жыл бұрын

    Well done video with valuable advice and tips. Well worth watching. Thanks!

  • @simon_dentremont

    @simon_dentremont

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!