WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY - Roe Deer in the forest - Ifootage Cobra 3 MONOPOD

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Winter is a great time to test your fieldcraft skills in the woods and try to photograph our beautiful native Roe Deer. With no tree canopy to block the light and the ground clear enough to move quietly some great images are there for the taking. I use large prime lenses and was looking for a new method to gain the stability required for sharp images. Ifootage are releasing a new series of Monopods and it was a great opportunity to test their top of the range model, the CB3 C180F-P. Join me as we take a wander in the woods and try to get some nice shots on the Nikon Z9!!
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Пікірлер: 63

  • @9oldfingers349
    @9oldfingers349 Жыл бұрын

    The deer could hear ur heart pounding, Beautiful

  • @KWTImages
    @KWTImages Жыл бұрын

    Great footage mate, loved it when the wee buck just clocked you and stated at you... 👏👏👏👌

  • @richardhutchings921
    @richardhutchings921 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful animal. Thanks for sharing.

  • @danwillis_photography
    @danwillis_photography Жыл бұрын

    Stunning encounter with those Roe Deer 🦌 cracking video

  • @NikCan66
    @NikCan66 Жыл бұрын

    Superb

  • @chrispitman1169
    @chrispitman1169 Жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful another fantastic video

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. Great footage. Very versatile and quality bit of kit that monopod. Your camera sling is a great addition to your range. Brilliant. Cheers 🍻. All the best. 👍📷😎

  • @six66red14
    @six66red14 Жыл бұрын

    Il est beau le broca, Merci pour les photos.

  • @noh2489
    @noh2489 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Simon and had a look at your shop to see if you had anything else new, left with a roll mat 🤫😂

  • @deanseldon5640
    @deanseldon5640 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome stuff as always 👌

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Dean 👍🏼

  • @sandrafawcett1648
    @sandrafawcett1648 Жыл бұрын

    ❤your video thanks for your video 😊

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Sandra 👀👊🏼

  • @andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913
    @andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Simon that mono pod looks pretty good i like the idea of being able to get down low with it,weather or not i can get back up is a different matter lol 👍📸

  • @Anenglishmaninfrance2023
    @Anenglishmaninfrance2023 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning Simon…

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Chris 👀📷

  • @richard25894
    @richard25894 Жыл бұрын

    February pic for the calender sorted 😉 Nice one Si.

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    😆😆👍🏼👊🏼Cheers Richard

  • @paulbaldwin2290
    @paulbaldwin2290 Жыл бұрын

    Spectacular footage really professional should be proud of this Simon credit to you 👏👏👏 good information to 👍were you filming in slow motion? Great your back on mend mate👌

  • @EvigPoesi
    @EvigPoesi Жыл бұрын

    Amazing footage. I see roe deer every week where I live but now I got some ideas :)

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Go for it!

  • @allanmorris1438
    @allanmorris1438 Жыл бұрын

    Simon, Thank you for the review on that Monopod, I just snagged myself one and it is an outstanding bit of kit to be fair, I wish more camera support companies such as Manfrotto etc would adapt their various heads over to a quick release type system such as the one on the iFootage Cobra, that foot pedal is a very nice touch and solid. The ability to attach another Monopod into the system is a very cool feature also. A modular tripod system such as the 3 legged thing is definitely the way to go, with integrating different tripod foot designs such as their stilletto, rock shoes etc. Keep up the good work mate. Allan

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Allan, glad the review helped. I use mine a lot, its a really great addition to the kit room 👍🏼

  • @laurencebell8024
    @laurencebell8024 Жыл бұрын

    Bang on Simon nailed those deer. Hope things are ok with your fall see you on the next one 👍

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Laurence, healing nicely mate 👊🏼

  • @27penmar
    @27penmar Жыл бұрын

    Quality video mate!!

  • @KevinNordstrom
    @KevinNordstrom Жыл бұрын

    seems like a great monopod, Simon.

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Great piece of kit Kevin 👍🏼

  • @raytaylor3090
    @raytaylor3090 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Simon. The mono pod looks cool, something else to add to the gear.

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Its great for stalking in the woods, a real alternative to a tripod 👌🏼

  • @markfuller4506
    @markfuller4506 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video as usual. Bought the Tragopan ghillie lens sleeve with your discount code recently… brill design with hole for monopod. Fooled several roe recently into posing nicely for their photo.

  • @RobertJohnKerrUK
    @RobertJohnKerrUK Жыл бұрын

    Ey up Simon👍 Really enjoying your channel .... I have been taking some of your advise as i get back into a more serious approach to my wildlife spotting..... not had much luck yet but as you say its all a great day out in the fresh air..... This was a brilliant video as per...👍👍👍

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robert, good luck with your spotting👀👍🏼

  • @brownie3609
    @brownie3609 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful moment Simon when the deer faces towards you. Thanks for sharing👍👍

  • @colintraveller

    @colintraveller

    Жыл бұрын

    That's because the doe could smell him .. even with all that camo gear on . When stalking deer .. always be down wind of them

  • @scooter5193
    @scooter5193 Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Stunning stills. Love the different colour foliage and jet black wet nose - awesome.

  • @pathogan4854
    @pathogan4854 Жыл бұрын

    Top work make great piece of kit but it's only as good as the person holding it some beautiful images

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeh true Pat👍🏼

  • @Kenbur
    @Kenbur Жыл бұрын

    great vid Simon. does it seem to you like it does to me or maybe I'm imagining it - that no matter how "hidden" you are, the direction of the wind, the masking of scent, etc. they still seem somehow to know you are there. in the Whitetail and Mule deer, I'm familiar with and have hunted/photographed, they "don't know for absolute sure" (otherwise they'd already be gone) but they seem to know something is not quite right, it's so uncanny. I've watched other hunters walk by me within 5 to 10 feet and did not have a clue that I was there and could touch them if I wanted to. Only one time was I able to walk up on a young doe and touch her(1 out of hundreds I have observed over the many years). That was thrilling for me, but I thought for a moment she was going to die from a heart attack based on her reaction. But it was such perfect conditions that I had to try. atb

  • @theflyingdutchman7127
    @theflyingdutchman7127 Жыл бұрын

    All The photo’s are Great. Super. You and The Om-1 does The job very Well 👍😇🙏

  • @aynsleycooper365
    @aynsleycooper365 Жыл бұрын

    Never mind the kit, look at those 1000yard stares from the Deer, lovely! J&A&B&T

  • @johnchecketts1732
    @johnchecketts1732 Жыл бұрын

    Evening Simon mate brilliant video nice to see you out again after your accident on the ladder hopefully your feeling much better now take care of yourself mate

  • @alanarmer8069
    @alanarmer8069 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Simon,I loved the Roe Buck images 🌲🌲

  • @Gazzab6
    @Gazzab6 Жыл бұрын

    What a great video Simon. The Deer never miss a trick do they, but your excellent fieldcraft ensured you got your shots. You make a very good point about avoiding the loose branches on the ground as standing on one is end ex isn’t it. I’m really bad at avoiding them at times due to my dodgy knees. I have trouble putting weight on my knees when the ground is uneven and it affects my balance. The ifootage monopod looks so versatile, they really are amazing innovators aren’t they (as you are may I add with the use of the homemade sling - great idea).

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Youre right Gazza, they are always seeking to improve their products. The Cobra 3 is a big improvement on the last one, love the pedal feature. 👍🏼📷

  • @Gazzab6

    @Gazzab6

    Жыл бұрын

    @@simoneardley I must admit I was amazed by the features of the product as you were going through it, it was one innovation after another. The pedal feature is genius and ifootage seem to be in touch with ‘in the field photographers’ by adding features that make it easier to use in the field when carrying big lenses - being able to adjust the product as quick as you demonstrated could be the difference of getting the shot or not, or even avoiding making unnecessary noises while faffing about trying to adapt it to the scenario like with other products. Even the head of choice, in your case the video head could be removed easily and in an instant.

  • @stefangoldensteinwildlife9929
    @stefangoldensteinwildlife9929 Жыл бұрын

    very nice Informations and footage. Well done. Greets Stefan

  • @tedshillitto6886
    @tedshillitto6886 Жыл бұрын

    Yet another first class vid Simon. A short video packed with tips and info , straight to the point. .. were other would stretch to an hour. Many thanks , Ted.

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Ted👍🏼

  • @waldzauber5074
    @waldzauber5074 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Simon . Nice to see you back in the wild and hope you feel better after your roof crash . 🤕 Nice Monopod you have there . Most using tripod here . But anyway is see you have also there in your area strong roe deers and capital bucks 😳 . Interesting to make comparisons that there are big differences from one area to another , for example here in my country also. Huuuu the Z9 and the 500 mm is a huge equipment but good stuff . I prefer smaller systems 😬 . Using the G-9 or G91 with 100 - 400 mm or in night the 40 - 150 mm f/2.8 with a TC 1.4 on it. Night photography of roe deers with red light is a candy for me - you tried it also ever before ? Spring & summer equipment for wildlife here is a " small " set of 4 Fujifilm cameras with max. 70 - 300 mm with TC 1.4 also . One question at last simon : How many FPS can this Z9 films ...same like my X-H1 in 120 FPS ? Best greetings : Harald ( Wald Zauber )

  • @RichardBirchett
    @RichardBirchett Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Si, looks like a great bit of kit the Cobra 3 and so versatile, might look in to one of those! The carrying handle from EC also looks like a great bit of kit, especially for Otters on the shore line! Nice video with some nice video and stills. Top work as always. Rich👍

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rich, the Cobra 3 is great for low level video work.Thanks for watching pal 👊🏼

  • @glennhunt3595
    @glennhunt3595 Жыл бұрын

    That's the way to do it - no nonsense straight to the point clear review on a product then out into the field to produce the goods, they do it right up north ! 😀 Great stills and footage there Simon.

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Glenn, best kind of review, show it. Use it. Job done !!

  • @paulpugh6178
    @paulpugh6178 Жыл бұрын

    Superb Simon but I am sure that, like me, you would just wish that these manufacturers would use a matt bottle green instead of shiny red !! It does look like a great piece of kit though… particularly like the low option. Looking forward to a great new season of footage from you. Best wishes from Belgium

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree Paul, ive spoken to Ifootage to suggest a special edition. Lets see what happens!!

  • @paulpugh6178

    @paulpugh6178

    Жыл бұрын

    @@simoneardley let me know if they do one I will buy 👍

  • @colintraveller
    @colintraveller Жыл бұрын

    As someone that also has been capturing deer .. Lesser of your movement lesser the chance of them doing a bolter .. Roe Deer are very easily spooked . And they will also bolt at the sight of other males on occasion I ethier sit on a wall with hardly little movement or behind the wall .. .. one even sat down within 20ft of me and if you can mimic there call they will stop and look right at you thus giving you more chance for shots . As they are always frequent at a field i walk past .. and on occasion will head into the field get them in thick brush looking down on them ,, last time i was out i bagged 3 most was 6 one night .

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeh, graet advice Colin. They can be a real test of your skills. Thanks for watching mate 👀👊🏼

  • @user-fe3li5wi3f
    @user-fe3li5wi3f Жыл бұрын

    Hi Simon. Could you please tell me where you got your roll up sit mat. I just can't find it on the web. Thanks in advance.

  • @simoneardley

    @simoneardley

    Жыл бұрын

    www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1424981139/waterproof-photography-bushcraft-mat?click_key=1a65f024c3da254827817df3015e5233624b8643%3A1424981139&click_sum=0c8fa6d2&ref=shop_home_feat_2&frs=1

  • @user-fe3li5wi3f

    @user-fe3li5wi3f

    Жыл бұрын

    @@simoneardley Thank you. I have ordered one tonight. Regards, Terry Laws.

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