Rachel Bigsby
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Penguins, Albatross & Seals of Sub Antarctica New Zealand
🌊 Escape to the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia. No commentary, no music-just pure nature.
This video offers 6 serene minutes of raw, unfiltered sights and sounds from Macquarie and Campbell Islands where the waves, wildlife, and winds of these remote locations will transport you to a world of natural wonder.
The footage, filmed by myself, was captured on an expedition of the Sub Antarctic Islands in partnership with @HeritageExpeditions
I'm overjoyed to announce an exclusive collaboration with ‪@HeritageExpeditions‬ , a family-owned expedition cruise company celebrated for their authentic small-ship adventures to some of the world’s most remote and pristine destinations. Together, we are offering unparalleled wildlife photography workshops designed to immerse participants in the art of capturing nature’s most extraordinary moments.
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If you have enjoyed this small taster, please continue to watch my full natural history photography documentary in which I take you behind the lens on Macquarie and Campbell Islands, unveiling the lives of these iconic seabirds while sharing the triumphs and trials of photographing wildlife in one of the most remote, wind-swept habitats on Earth.
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👋 Who am I?
My name is Rachel Bigsby, I am a wildlife photographer driven by my genuine passion for nature and creative flair. At just 27 years old, I’ve been fortunate to achieve milestones such as winning the 'Natural Artistry' category in Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Portfolio Award in Bird Photographer of the Year. I am also a proud Nikon Creator, a published photographer for National Geographic, an RSPB ambassador and a wildlife photography expedition leader. Without any formal training, I’ve built my career from the ground up, carving my own path and honing my skills and artistic vision through relentless dedication. My photography is about more than capturing beautiful images-it’s about telling intricate stories. With a deep knowledge of my carefully chosen subjects, I have developed a unique ability to anticipate moments and capture the finer details and behaviors that often go unnoticed. I strive to infuse my images with these insights, offering viewers a perspective that is both scientifically informed and artistically profound.
🎥 Equipment featured in this video:
‪@NikonEurope‬ Z9
Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5
Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8
Nikon Monarch M7 Plus 8x30 binoculars
‪@ShimodaDesigns‬ Action X30 v2 Backpack Army Green
‪@DelkinDevicesInc‬ Black 1.2 TB CF Express Cards
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Wildlife Photography in Sub-Antarctic New Zealand and Australia
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🌍✨ Step into the awe-inspiring sub-Antarctic islands of New Zealand and Australia, where untouched wilderness merges with the untamed beauty of the Southern Ocean’s remarkable seabirds. In this natural history photography documentary, I take you behind the lens on Macquarie and Campbell Islands, unveiling the lives of these iconic seabirds while sharing the triumphs and trials of photographing ...
The BEST bird photography location in the UK! 🌎 📸
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Photographing Seabirds in Shetland | The BEST place on earth for bird photography! 🌊📸 Welcome to the ultimate bird photography adventure in Shetland, the best place on earth for capturing stunning images of seabirds in their natural habitat. In this video, I take you on a journey to some of Shetland’s most breathtaking locations, where I photograph a variety of seabirds including puffins, ganne...
Nikon Z6III : My first impressions for wildlife photography on assignment for Nikon Europe 🙌 📸 💛
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I am SO excited to finally be able to talk to you about the new mirrorless powerhouse, the Z6 III, from @NikonEurope 🙌 📸 💛 🇿🇦 I had the opportunity to put it to the test a few months ago in Cape Town, South Africa and I can confidently say that it completely and utterly exceeded my expectations! Packed with cutting-edge technology, the Z6 III has the spirit of the Z8/Z9, introducing a whole new...
Everything you ever needed to know about badgers AND how to photograph them! 📸 🦡
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Delve into my wild life once more and discover how I photograph the enchanting, secretive world of badgers! In this film, I reveal everything you possibly ever needed to know about badgers and how to successfully photograph them. The European Badger is a living symbol of the British countryside. It is iconic, mysterious and bewitchingly beautiful! Over the past six years, I have had the honour ...
Wildlife Photography in Antarctica 🇦🇶
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Welcome back to my UA-cam channel! 👋 In this video, I am so excited to yet again show you my wild life and how I photograph it, all the way from Antarctica where I co-led a photography expedition with @NigelDanson @MadsPeterIversen @JamesPopsysPhoto @QuietLightPhoto @DaniConnorWild @JVNPhoto and @RickBebbington 🐧 Capturing magic using the @NikonEurope Z9 📸 VIEW MY FULL PORTFOLIO FROM ANTARCTICA...
This bird introduced me to wildlife photography! 🤯
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When I first began my journey into photography, I focused only on landscapes and seascapes. That was until one, wintery sunset, when an unfamiliar bird caught my eye… Don't miss out on the chance to delve into my WILD life and learn my distinctive photographic techniques. Become a subscriber to my channel today! ☝️ Follow me on Instagram: rachelbigsby SUBSCRIBE to my website for ...
How I WON in Wildlife Photographer of the Year! 🏆 📸
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As 2023 comes to an end, I’m reflecting on one of the BEST moments of the year - winning the ‘Natural Artistry’ category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards 🏆 📸 There is much more to WPY than just the award, so, delve into my wild life once again to discover the secret world of WPY, how to capture and edit an award-winning image, what Chris Packham thinks about my work and much more...
Photographing Polar Bears in Svalbard with the Nikon Z9 🐻‍❄️
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Join me on my most thrilling adventure yet as I test the limits of the Nikon Z9 camera to capture EPIC moments with Polar Bears in the Arctic! 📸💛 Witness unbelievably rare behaviours and heart-racing interactions 👀 Discover the exhilarating stories behind a handful of my favourite images, and delve into the printing process with me upon my return 🐻‍❄️ Don't miss out on the chance to delve into ...
Introducing my WILD life, and how I photograph it 📸
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Join me, Rachel Bigsby, a wildlife photographer with a passion for seabirds and a flare for natural artistry, as I introduce my wild life! View my full portfolio of images on my website: www.rachelbigsby.com and join the adventure over on Instagram: @rachelbigsby 🎥 Miguel Pilgrim: www.miguelpilgrim.co.uk

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @BlauerKL
    @BlauerKL 5 днів тому

    Unable to hear voice. Music only.

  • @BuenaventuraRL
    @BuenaventuraRL 6 днів тому

    Una auténtica maravilla.

  • @JohnAJohnson
    @JohnAJohnson 7 днів тому

    So glad I found this. I'm a marine biologist and naturalist that has studied and lectured about seabirds and albatross in particular for nearly 15 years. My dream is work on a vessel that visits these Sub-Antarctic islands as well as continental Antarctica. Beautiful footage.

  • @susannestockli
    @susannestockli 8 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this amazing footage!

  • @polmestra
    @polmestra 9 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing your process! I got many different ideas to try 😊

  • @marcusgrandon3640
    @marcusgrandon3640 13 днів тому

    Amazing! I visited the Southern tip of South Island last year and saw some similar scenes.

  • @hamsterneckliving
    @hamsterneckliving 13 днів тому

    Incredibly beautiful

  • @hamsterneckliving
    @hamsterneckliving 13 днів тому

    0:52 what is the black stuff in the water there?

  • @johnlowe7097
    @johnlowe7097 13 днів тому

    Lovely video Rachel and the sound of nature 😊

  • @markhampshirephotography
    @markhampshirephotography 13 днів тому

    Very cool video Rachel 🤩. Reassuring to see so many penguins, although I'm sure numbers have dropped dramatically.

  • @abrahamtomahawk
    @abrahamtomahawk 14 днів тому

    Great video. Spent 6 months in NZ many years ago, tried my best to get down to the Sub-Antarctic islands, but alas, it was not meant to be. Great news that they've removed the invasive species from some of them!

  • @sinwong6612
    @sinwong6612 14 днів тому

    Absolutely wonderful video. I love the peace and tranquility of nature. 😍

  • @vallerret
    @vallerret 14 днів тому

    This is truly a great video and the results are marvelous! Thanks for sharing this and keep them coming! 👌🏼

  • @StevePorter_au
    @StevePorter_au 14 днів тому

    Was the sound just through the camera's inbuilt microphones, or did you use something external? I'm amazed that the wind noise didn't overpower everything.

  • @duncanwallace7760
    @duncanwallace7760 14 днів тому

    Love this sort of stuff!

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 14 днів тому

      That’s great to hear! I want to do so much more of it.

  • @petepetinatos
    @petepetinatos 14 днів тому

    Wonderful Rachel thank you for going to these places and sharing❤ Narrator is nature it’s self love it❤

  • @DynNat
    @DynNat 14 днів тому

    No music needed - enough natural sounds !!

  • @simeonbennettphotography
    @simeonbennettphotography 14 днів тому

    Excellent video Rachel ❤

  • @NikonDave
    @NikonDave 14 днів тому

    AMAZING!!! Thanks for sharing. Cheers!!!

  • @thomas-bear-hecht
    @thomas-bear-hecht 14 днів тому

    What? A video by the wonderful Rachel and no comments? Unbelievable.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 14 днів тому

      Ha! 🙌 thanks so much - only published 5 minutes ago so I appreciate you being on of the first to watch it.

    • @thomas-bear-hecht
      @thomas-bear-hecht 14 днів тому

      @@RachelBigsby Absolutely! I‘m sure there will be many more comments soon. And I think you deserve so many more subscribers - your work as photographer and wildlife ambassador is brilliant.

  • @timhiggs
    @timhiggs 15 днів тому

    Lovely film and great content. Thanks for sharing the thoughts and approach to capturing the images. It is always interesting to listen to the thought process behind each image. More of this please. These cruises have been on my bucket list for a while and this was a great insight into the practicalities 'in the field'.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 14 днів тому

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting, I can promise more of this for sure!

  • @Steven_Loy
    @Steven_Loy 15 днів тому

    What a video. You've really outdone yourself this time, Rachel. The first part is an Attenborough-level nature doc, but the second part has the most amazing images of birds I can recall. The details and compositions are just stunning, the King Penguin image at around 20:00 is otherworldly. Your honest explanations of your challenges trying new techniques are icing on the cake. And the outro is just wonderful with some really great footage. This is truly an inspiring - both for environmental conservation and nature photography - video that I will come back to again and agan. Thank you for this. Really excellent work.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 14 днів тому

      This has put a HUGE smile on my face! Thank you for watching, supporting and taking the time to leave such a kind comment. Have a great week ahead!

    • @Steven_Loy
      @Steven_Loy 14 днів тому

      @@RachelBigsby Thank you, but your work earns and deserves every word of praise it gets! Thank you for taking the time to share it with us, hopefully more people will catch on to what singular content this is.

  • @57sapke
    @57sapke 15 днів тому

    Great images, thank you. I only heard background music no talking from yoiu, only at the beginning.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 14 днів тому

      Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention - I’ll take a look, I had an email altering me to a copyright issue.

  • @rgorji
    @rgorji 15 днів тому

    Great video; The videos of the albatross are stunning.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 14 днів тому

      They are! I was in heaven. Thank you for watching!

  • @StuartChapman193
    @StuartChapman193 15 днів тому

    Always enjoy watching your work, I have been taking birds with slow shutter speeds and great when one works but you do get an awful lot to delete.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 14 днів тому

      Thank you so much - I know! It is tough. There are some photographers who are very successful when it comes to slow shutter work, but I’m yet to strike the right balance between shutter speed, aperture and my own physical movement. It’ll come for both of us, I’m sure!

  • @massimolombardi1569
    @massimolombardi1569 17 днів тому

    Meravigliosa Rachel,veramente emozionante il tuo straordinario viaggio in Antartide dai tuoi video alle splendide foto.Un racconto davvero unico e speciale,sei una privilegiata e di immensa sensibilità,con il tuo accattivante sorriso e maestria ci dipingi di colori e forme specie animali e luoghi a noi inaccessibili.Rachel ci trasporti in un mondo sospeso e incontaminato dove ancora l'uomo ritrova il senso illuminante per la natura silenziosa e protetta. Grazie infinite Rachel i tuoi sogni sono anche i nostri...max Italia

  • @stewarta2505
    @stewarta2505 17 днів тому

    Fantastic video Rachel, inspirational photographer and wonderfully informative content

  • @travellingwithmycamera8025
    @travellingwithmycamera8025 17 днів тому

    Super video!

  • @cillyede
    @cillyede 18 днів тому

    Great job, Rachel. Sehr schöne Aufnahmen. Subscribed immediately. Take care an greetings from Germany. Hubert❤🇩🇪

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 17 днів тому

      Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!

  • @AndiusTeijgeler
    @AndiusTeijgeler 18 днів тому

    I really love your approach to bird photography by the use of creative techniques. Very inspiring video!

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 18 днів тому

      Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

  • @robertoambrosi9876
    @robertoambrosi9876 18 днів тому

  • @irenameyer5734
    @irenameyer5734 18 днів тому

    Great video, interesting background information and impressive shots. Great ideas for new settings. Thanks Rachel 🥰

  • @Crimmy95
    @Crimmy95 19 днів тому

    Great work! Very inspiring - thank you for sharing :)

  • @vladosofronievski3881
    @vladosofronievski3881 19 днів тому

    Can I ask what lenses you used during the filming? Thank you very much for your answer.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 18 днів тому

      I use the Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 or Z 135mm f/1.8 - I don’t change my set up between stills or video. I just flick the switch!

  • @ArmiJarvinen
    @ArmiJarvinen 19 днів тому

    Great pictures and videos and the stories behind them. 🧡

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 17 днів тому

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @StevePorter_au
    @StevePorter_au 19 днів тому

    That last image you showed, with the golden light, if I'd shot that it'd be on my wall now. I love that kind of image. If it wasn't for the fact I'm booked on the through the lens workshop next year, I'd be really tempted to book the Heritage workshop.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 17 днів тому

      Ah, that's very nice to hear. I almost didn't feature the image, but now I feel glad that I did. I hope you enjoy your workshop with Through The Lens, and look forward to perhaps meeting another time.

  • @jakesdewet3567
    @jakesdewet3567 19 днів тому

    Great Video and glad Nikon Picked SA to do this. I hear when people talk about 45mp vr 24 mp. I have used Nikon from D3s day of 12 mp, shot 1000's of images with the D4/D4s with 16 mp and the D5 with 20mp. The D810 with 36mp and D850. But the 24 mp sensor is crazy good on the Z6iii, shooting is 40 000 ISO and it cleans up amazingly well. Hope Nikon does a firmware update like the Z9 for bird subject detection.

  • @onthefencefilm
    @onthefencefilm 19 днів тому

    Great video mate! Thank you for sharing.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 19 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching.

  • @steveleavesley8802
    @steveleavesley8802 19 днів тому

    Well Done Rach… beautiful video and pics x

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 19 днів тому

      Thank you so much for taking the time to watch while on your travels, I really hope you're both having an unforgettable time! x

  • @LouisaLee63
    @LouisaLee63 19 днів тому

    Love the last slow shutter image (golden ocean). Beautiful!!

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 19 днів тому

      Thank you so much! I almost didn't include it, so it's boosted my confidence to hear your thoughts. Have a great day!

  • @amaimani
    @amaimani 19 днів тому

    Amazing video..loved every part of it and the images are superb.. May I know if you had used spot metering or centre-weighted metering?

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 19 днів тому

      Ah, thank you so much! That's really kind. I personally opt for matrix metering as the light can change quickly in the remote locations where I work most. However, spot metering is a close favourite as I'd always try to expose for the subject, regardless of the background (which works well when I play with high/low key).

  • @MandrakeCigars
    @MandrakeCigars 19 днів тому

    Your work is stunning but something on a technical level completely puzzles me. I can't imagine the amount of light needed to shoot a photo at 1/20,000, f/11 @ iso 200. How are these scenes lit? It has to be more than natural lighting at those settings.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 19 днів тому

      Oops! Just a typo at my end - I just looked back at the image data and I certainly meant to type 1/2000.

  • @craigmontour9906
    @craigmontour9906 19 днів тому

    Great video, inspired me to try multiple exposures. Also interesting to see the go pro on the lens hood, never seen that before.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 19 днів тому

      Glad it was helpful! I hope you have fun experimenting with those.

  • @simeonbennettphotography
    @simeonbennettphotography 19 днів тому

    Excellent video Rachel 👏big fan of your photography ❤️🙌

  • @gavinjohnstone
    @gavinjohnstone 19 днів тому

    I love your videos of wildlife your amazing

  • @artiedoc
    @artiedoc 19 днів тому

    Magnificent my friend !! So beautiful and you must have felt like a kid in a candy store ! What a special experience 😍😍😍

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 19 днів тому

      Thank you so much 🤗 it was beautiful, you'd love every single moment! I hope you're both well, so looking forward to seeing you soon.

  • @SadEyes000
    @SadEyes000 19 днів тому

    Stunning images, and thanks for sharing hoy approach photography.

  • @mm8276352
    @mm8276352 19 днів тому

    I used to love doing multiple exposures, but the Z cameras no longer store them in RAW format, which severely limits what I can do in editing. That has killed my motivation, to be honest. Doesn't that frustrate you too, Rachel? Do you as an ambassator have a channel to Nikon to talk about that with them?

    • @artiedoc
      @artiedoc 19 днів тому

      I’m pretty sure the Z9 gives you the option to store each exposure as a raw file in addition to the final jpeg blend ….

    • @mm8276352
      @mm8276352 19 днів тому

      @ It does, but it is hard to replicate the blend that the camera creates, which I use during the creative process on location. And even then, you can't submit your piece to a serious competition because there is no RAW file to submit, which is most often required as proof of authenticity.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 19 днів тому

      I received a lot of similar feedback when I shared my multiple exposures on Instagram. I suppose the frustration felt is relative to how much editing you want to do. Personally, I hardly edited a thing - just a minor tweak of the colour to a warmer yellow as the blend had made it slightly green and darken of the blacks to increase the contrast - so I was more than happy. On top of that, I'd much rather capture a unique and satisfying image at a lower quality than capture a standard, uninspiring image at full res. I haven't printed a JPEG image before, so I am interested to see how well it prints. That being sad, of course I'd be overjoyed to create multiple exposures in RAW! My relationship with Nikon only extends to the marketing team, rather than product development, but I hope it'll be an update for us all soon. Thank you for taking the time to watch, I hope your motivation for shooting these multiple exposures returns soon!

    • @grantnewton5705
      @grantnewton5705 9 днів тому

      I was lucky to go to the NZ sub Antarctic islands with Heritage Expeditions, it was an unforgettable experience - highly recommended!

  • @johnlowe7097
    @johnlowe7097 19 днів тому

    Beautiful and informative video learnt so much from this and your photography brilliant as always 😊

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 19 днів тому

      Thank you so much, I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

  • @OldGirlPhotography
    @OldGirlPhotography 19 днів тому

    I've said this to you before, Rachel, but the artistry that you bring to subjects that are often photographed in purely documentary style is extraordinary. The birds are of course beautiful in their own right, but the added element of your artistic expression provides a whole new level of appreciation for me. Thank you for this work, for taking the risks and for the story behind it all.

    • @RachelBigsby
      @RachelBigsby 19 днів тому

      Ah - this put a HUGE smile on my face! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave such a positive comment.