It's amazing how much diverse material you can bring up in a video about photography other than "top 10 tips to shoot like a pro". Thank you so much, Scott.

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi Eduard. Glad you enjoyed it. I try to stick to a topic rather than a general tips video. I think it's more enjoyable for you to watch and for me to make. Much appreciated and Happy New Year.

My safe YT reference for wildlife❤. Thanks again for these useful tips

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Angelo. 👍

Love the photograph of the Barn Owl and the Black Headed Gull for all the reasons you said

Another great and very informative video. I have definitely learnt something from this one. Can’t wait for the next one. Keep up the good work. 📸

@WalksOnTheWildSide

2 ай бұрын

Hi Adam, glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for watching.

I must admit, I probably over-crop some of my photos. Although I do appreciate habitat shots too. I agree bird on a perch gets pretty mundane. I’ve been shooting for 3 years as a weekend warrior. I think my favorite photos have a behavior aspect. I REALLY appreciate this type of subject matter! Thank you for tips on improving composition. I live in the part of the USA that has grey cloudy winters, so I will be putting these tips into practice soon! You have really helped me grow as a photographer. I look forward to seeing what 2024 will bring. Happy New Year!

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi. Yes, it's always good to get some variety with photos. Thanks for watching, all the best for 2024 and Happy New Year.

What an awesome video. Really makes you think. Additionally, we get to see some absolutely beautiful and inspiring pictures. Just great.

Great video. Really got me thinking about my own work and made me aware that I am guilty of tight crops. Now going back through my images and re-editing them . Will give me a new perspective on my wildlife photography moving forward…..a really excellent video. Well done 👏👏

Very thought invoking! Thank you.

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi Michael. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year.

Lots of super images, and good and interesting advice to think about there! Thank you! Happy New Year!

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much and a very Happy New Year to you too.

You always give me something to think about! Great lesson and presentation.

I found your video brilliant thank you! You have given me so much more to think about and have inspired me to try a different approach which, as you say, includes more of the environment which the bird/animal is living in. In these days when bird numbers are declining I thought your comment about being educators as well as photographers was inspiring. Thanks!

@WalksOnTheWildSide

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching.

I really enjoyed this video. Something I will be working on for the new year. Very helpful. Many thanks. Keith

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi Keith. Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for watching.

I’ve been hung up on the close portrait shots. Thanks for this perspective. I needed it!

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Leslie and Happy New Year.

Great video. Timely. I started backing off the subject mid year 2023. It was my daughter who really loved a pic I took of a black-necked stilt in the reeds where it was wading. She loved that it showed the bird in its environment so I began shooting more this way and the response has been very positive from my family and friends. I’m hoping in 2024 to do both with each bird I photograph. Thanks Scott. Always fun to learn from you. Loved your choices of pics you shared here. Happy New Year!!!

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi Tammy. Good stuff. All the best for you and your birding in 2024 and Happy New Year.

Wonderful lesson through super clear examples of scenes and photos...absolutely top drawer.

@WalksOnTheWildSide

2 ай бұрын

I'm pleased you like it. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for this great informative video Scott, wishing you a Happy New Year 😊

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi Raymond. Thank you very much and a Happy New Year to you too.

Great points! One point not covered is the cost of those big, long lenses needed "to get in close" . Your thoughts on a smaller subject in a bigger picture should mean more people could get into serious wildlife photography for less $$. I have always felt too much about wildlife photography (especially birds) has been is about 'the sharpness' ; counting the feathers than capturing the emotions so to speak . BTW: I don't have the patience for serious w/l photography and I guess there have been times I felt I don't have "the gear'' for duckin' sake .

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi, Thanks for watching. Definitely, there are lots of ways to do wildlife photography, not just with super telephoto lenses. You might find this video interesting. I did a break down of all the winners of the wildlife photographer of the year a couple of years ago and spoke about the ranges of focal lengths they used: Lessons from the winners of Wildlife Photographer Of The Year kzread.info/dash/bejne/eG1qtsutgLzggLw.html

I learn a lot with you ✨

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Happy to help. Thanks for watching.

Merci, des Très Bons conseils, Merci pour la vidéo.

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Je suis heureux que vous ayez aimé la vidéo et merci beaucoup de l'avoir regardée.

Great point, Scott. As I look around at the walls here in my den/office, about 25% are not what you would call portrait. In my defense, however, the subject does matter. I don't really think humming birds or dragonflies make much of a photo from a distance. Happy New Year to you.

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi Bill. Great point, the subject does make a different to the distance. You can still try a wider angle lens though, particularly for the dragonflies - I think you'd be amazed by the results. Thanks for watching another video and a very Happy New Year.

Good points. This is why I like having a zoom lens so I can quickly get both tight closeups and the interesting environment.

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin. I agree, some people really underestimate the ability of a zoom. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year.

Always great content! Thank you!

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much and Happy New Year.

Great video. Going to try out , as I am one of the tight portrait shooters you refer to and it has become tedious. Many thanks

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you get some great shots. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year.

Great ideas. Love your videos.

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, and Happy New Year.

Your video has got me to experiment. A photo I was editing. I’ve made a virtual Copy in Lightroom Classic to do a wide view and a cropped version to see which I prefer. I think this is a good way to check which one is preferred and have both available. Incidentally, on the image I tried, I did prefer the wide version

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi Jonathan. That's a great way to test out different options. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year.

I prefer mixing it up as well with more landscape. Question though, have you noticed your subject pretty soft at f13? A couple of days ago I was photographing at f13 and changed it to f9 because the subject was too soft for my liking. I was using my prime 400mm on a crop sensor.

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi. That won’t be the aperture that is making the soft. It could be the focusing mode you’re using. Are you shooting on something like ‘wide’ or ‘zone’ by any chance? If so, you want to choose a single focusing point or a small group of points, and place them over the subject’s head, ideally the eye. If it’s not that it could be the shutter speed and you might just need to go for a little bit of a faster one. There are a few other things that could cause it, but these are the two most likely. Thanks for watching.

Thanx, great video! Sometimes I find myself processing a photo in a "landscape" modus on my computer, and being very satisfied with it, only to crop it again when I post it on instagram. 🤔just because of how small things look on my phone....... Such a shame😀

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi Mr Brabo. Great point - one of the problems with social media is that the resolution of the screen lends itself to some types of photos better than others. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year.

how to infinity focus on cheap manual camera for landscape. canon apsc 18mp 15-45mm???

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. I have a question, do you use manual mode or aperture?

@WalksOnTheWildSide

6 ай бұрын

Hi Sarah, I always use manual mode, not that there is anything wrong with aperture priority, but I like to be in control of all my settings. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and Happy New Year.

@sarahmitchell4729

6 ай бұрын

@@WalksOnTheWildSide thank you so much for your response. I too always use manual mode. A very happy New year to you too. I look forward to seeing more of your videos in 2024

Scott,i would rather see a bird being a bird rather than just a model.

Don't get me started😡🤦‍♂ I'm thinking of starting an Instagram wildlife page, especially birds, but I don't own a camera with 400 megapixels or a 1000 mm f2.8 lens. Bird photography these days seems only for people who want to show what equipment they can afford . Its all about close ups and pixels, I swear some of the birds in these photos are stuffed, or the pictures were taken in a falconry centre? And the sad thing is it seems to have become the accepted norm, so I fear my Instagram page wont be so successful, so my 24 megapixel crop sensor canon with a 70 - 300mm lens will be resigned to the history books.

@Kellysher

5 ай бұрын

Just do you. 300 mm might be a little short for close up birds, but that will just improve your field craft and creativity. Many people have expensive rigs and their photos have no wow factor! To me, it’s not about gear. It’s about seeing and capturing beautiful moments! Happy Shooting!