Gerrit Vyn
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Photographing Dall Sheep in Denali
In this Field Vlog I head out for a day of Dall Sheep photography in Denali National Park, Alaska.
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I am a Wildlife Photographer and Cinematographer for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a Senior Fellow at the International League of Conservation Photographers and have been photographing birds and wildlife professionally for the last 25 years. I am best known for my work documenting endangered birds and conservation issues around the world including the enigmatic Spoon-billed Sandpiper. My book, The Living Bird, was a New York Times Bestseller and National Outdoor Book Award winner and my work is published regularly in magazines including National Geographic, BBC Wildlife and Audubon. My work has also been featured in media outlets including NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Morning Edition, and The New York Times. My film work has been featured in the PBS Nature series and in film festivals including Jackson Wild, Mountain Film, and the Banff World Tour.
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Dusky Grouse Courtship in 4K [Sights and Sounds]
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Enjoy a moment of Dusky Grouse courtship behavior. This sequence includes the males song (hooting), tail fanning, and a courtship rush toward a female. Filmed in Eastern Washington state, USA. ••• SIGNUP FOR MY NEWSLETTER HERE ••• www.subscribepage.com/l2h6b6 ••• BUY MY BOOK "PHOTOGRAPHY: BIRDS" HERE ••• photographyblinds.com/collect... Follow me on Instagram: @gerritvyn ••• RESOURCES ••• DOWNL...
Photographing Magellanic Woodpecker in Patagonia
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In this Field Vlog I search Patagonia National Park in hopes of photographing the iconic Magellanic Woodpecker. ••• BUY MY BOOK - PHOTOGRAPHY: BIRDS ••• photographyblinds.com/collections/books/products/photography-birds Follow me on Instagram: gerritvyn ••• RESOURCES ••• Free eBook Guide to Photography Blind techniques: www.subscribepage.com/l2h6b6 My Website: gerritvynphoto.com/...
How I Photograph Shorebirds || Sanderlings on the Beach
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In this Field Vlog I photograph shorebirds during migration on the Washington coast with a special focus on Sanderlings. I cover my field techniques for getting close, shorebird natural history, the gear I use, and put the Nikon Z9 eye detection autofocus to the test. ••• BUY MY BOOK - PHOTOGRAPHY: BIRDS ••• photographyblinds.com/collections/books/products/photography-birds Follow me on Instagr...
Photographing Wildlife in Antarctica || Part 4 || Penguins, Leopard Seals, and Ice
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Part 4 of my Expedition vlog takes us deeper in to the icy world of Antarctica where we spend several more days photographing penguins, Leopard Seals, and icebergs Check out the details of this trip and other small group polar expedition cruises offered by Oceanwide Expeditions here: bit.ly/3U9D4RJ ••• SIGNUP FOR MY NEWSLETTER HERE ••• www.subscribepage.com/l2h6b6 ••• BUY MY BOOK - PHOTOGRAPHY:...
Photographing Antarctica || Part 3 || Icebergs, Penguins & Whales
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Part 3 of my Antarctic Expedition takes us past the South Shetland Islands to the Antarctic Peninsula, where we spend a glorious day photographing humpback whales, Chinstrap Penguins, mountains, and ice. Check out the details of this trip and other small group polar expedition cruises offered by Oceanwide Expeditions here: bit.ly/3U9D4RJ ••• SIGNUP FOR MY NEWSLETTER HERE ••• www.subscribepage.c...
Comparing Tragopan Photography Blinds || V6, Monal, Grouse, Lagopus Chair Blind, Hokki Ground Blind
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In this video I do a comparative walk through of 5 photography blinds from Tragopan talking about their features and the benefits of one blind over another for various field uses. Following that I discuss my own history with Tragopan and why using blinds is beneficial to both photographers and wildlife. PROMO CODES for the Tragopan North American store photographyblinds.com - Free Screen Door l...
Photographing South Georgia, King Penguins and South Orkney Islands || Antarctica Expedition Part 2
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In Part 2 of this Expedition Vlog I continue my journey South to Antartica with Oceanwide Expeditions to photograph birds, wildlife and landscapes in the Southern Oceans. In this video I visit South Georgia and the South Orkney Islands to photograph King and Gentoo Penguins. Check out more details about this trip and other polar expedition cruises offered by Oceanwide Expeditions here: bit.ly/3...
Photographing The Falkland Islands and Pelagic Seabirds on an Antarctic Expedition || Part 1
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In Part 1 of this Expedition Vlog I begin my journey South to Antartica with Oceanwide Expeditions to photograph birds, wildlife and landscapes in the Southern Oceans. In this video I visit the Falkland Islands to photograph a Black-browed Albatross colony and photograph pelagic birds at sea. Check out more details about this trip and other polar expedition cruises offered by Oceanwide Expediti...
Scouting for Great Gray Owls | How To Find
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In this Field Vlog I spend a day scouting for Great Gray Owls in Oregon with a personal focus on the experience rather than the photographs. ••• SIGNUP FOR MY NEWSLETTER HERE ••• www.subscribepage.com/l2h6b6 ••• BUY MY BOOK - PHOTOGRAPHY: BIRDS ••• photographyblinds.com/collect... Follow me on Instagram: gerritvyn ••• RESOURCES ••• Free eBook Guide to Photography Blind techniques...
Photographing Wrybill In New Zealand
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In this Field Vlog I search the braided rivers beneath New Zealand's Mount Cook to photograph an iconic and unique shorebird, the Wrybill. ••• BUY MY BOOK - PHOTOGRAPHY: BIRDS ••• photographyblinds.com/collections/books/products/photography-birds Follow me on Instagram: gerritvyn ••• RESOURCES ••• Free eBook Guide to Photography Blind techniques: www.subscribepage.com/l2h6b6 My W...
Finding and Photographing Ruffed Grouse Drumming with a Tragopan V6 Blind
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In this Field Vlog I go through my steps for finding and photographing drumming Ruffed Grouse. I talk about their natural history, how to find them, how to prepare for shooting including placing a Tragopan V6 blind, and other photographic and low-impact considerations. ••• BUY MY BOOK - PHOTOGRAPHY: BIRDS ••• photographyblinds.com/collections/books/products/photography-birds Follow me on Instag...
Photographing Screech-Owl at its Day Roost - NIKON Z9
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In this Field Vlog I head out to an urban green space in Portland, Oregon to photograph a Western Screech-Owl at it's day roost. I also talk about camera settings and types of light for this situation and the thoughts behind them. ••• BUY MY BOOK - PHOTOGRAPHY: BIRDS ••• photographyblinds.com/collections/books/products/photography-birds Follow me on Instagram: gerritvyn ••• EQUIP...
Photographing Great Gray Owls with the New NIKON Z9
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In this Field Vlog I take out my new Nikon Z9 for a day of winter Great Gray Owl photography in the mountains of Oregon. ••• BUY MY BOOK - PHOTOGRAPHY: BIRDS ••• www.mountaineers.org/books/books/pacific-northwest-birds-2022-wall-calendar Follow me on Instagram: gerritvyn ••• EQUIPMENT IN THIS VIDEO ••• Tragopan 3D Camo Lens Cover : photographyblinds.com/collections/camouflage-acc...
Photographing Herons with a Tragopan V6 Blind
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One of the biggest challenges in wildlife photography is getting close to subjects. A photography blind is one of the most important tools in a wildlife photographer's arsenal for getting into camera range in places that would otherwise be impossible and to shoot in places where no one else is shooting - a local woodlot, marsh, or your own backyard bird feeders. A good photography blind also mi...

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  • @brownie3609
    @brownie3609 5 днів тому

    A very strong start Gerrit. Clear, well video'd, engaging, tips with some technical bits in there as well. Plus, the most important point, entertaining. Thank-you

  • @muzasbar
    @muzasbar 8 днів тому

    This brought out a fond memory of my family and I watching in awe at a family (male, female, two young birds) of these birds foraging at Grey Lake, Torres del Paine National Park; and I agree with some comments here, while the male is stunning, the female doesn’t stay behind in the primeval-kind of beauty these woodpeckers evoke so much!

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 7 днів тому

      She is a stunner - thanks for watching and subscribing!

  • @StewCrew66
    @StewCrew66 12 днів тому

    Dall’s sheep are absolutely amazing! Almost just like albino bighorn sheep.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 8 днів тому

      They’re pretty cool for sure!

  • @mikewarrender9646
    @mikewarrender9646 12 днів тому

    Just fopund your video and really loved your photographs.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 8 днів тому

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @jonatasmendonca2079
    @jonatasmendonca2079 14 днів тому

    Nicely done. There are four Campephilus species here in Brazil, besides many other genres of woodpeckers, like Colaptes, Celeus, Melanerpes and Piculus... come and visit our forests...🎉🎉🎉

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 8 днів тому

      You have more of everything in Brazil :) I filmed the Araripe Manakin several years ago in Ceará. You can find that video on my website.

    • @jonatasmendonca2079
      @jonatasmendonca2079 8 днів тому

      @@GerritVyn That's nice, I'm gonna check it!!

  • @jannledbetter2818
    @jannledbetter2818 15 днів тому

    Oh!! This was so fabulous to see. I was there at almost the exact same time as you were (based on an ebird post I saw with your name on it!) but I certainly didn't get up to where the sheep were. So fun to see your photos of them and of the beautiful landscape, the magnificent colors and The Mountain!!! What an incredible experience it was to be there!

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 8 днів тому

      Hah, that’s hilarious. Hope you saw some raptor migration up there too!

  • @Robert-ki9mb
    @Robert-ki9mb 16 днів тому

    Hate it when the human world interrupts quality time in the great outdoors! Lovely vid!

  • @jfwatson8892
    @jfwatson8892 17 днів тому

    Beautiful scenery and well presented! Always enjoy seeing your work, you must have the best job in the world!

  • @jeffb.3052
    @jeffb.3052 18 днів тому

    Love the colors that time of year, thanks for sharing this stuff with us. What month and week is this?

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 18 днів тому

      Last week, September 4th

  • @TaraTanaka
    @TaraTanaka 18 днів тому

    Incredible scenery and wildlife, beautifully filmed and edited! Thank you so much for sharing this view of paradise.

  • @ryanmiller793
    @ryanmiller793 18 днів тому

    Was really hoping you'd capture a glimpse of the half man half bear that made the trail you were hiking.

  • @gunny2044
    @gunny2044 19 днів тому

    Love your work...

  • @zacharygoode8341
    @zacharygoode8341 19 днів тому

    Wow! Absolutely stunning scenery and wildlife!

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 19 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @vanillabirding6250
    @vanillabirding6250 19 днів тому

    Beautiful landscapes and the colors are crazy!! Thanks for sharing this trip! :)

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 19 днів тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @errol6788
    @errol6788 23 дні тому

    LOL@SwanSycrax…..just typical. Just getting into photography myself , and as much as i hate to say it, it is almost 100 percents better that you find a secluded hide out. I have had the best of both worlds myself, I was born and raised in the West Midlands in Birmingham, left when I was 18 years of age, that some 43 years ago, and now live here in the USA, Atlanta Ga to be exact.

  • @InnovativeNewHomes
    @InnovativeNewHomes 25 днів тому

    I love shorebirds as well and this video really inspires me to get out and do more with them. I love your approach of scouting out a location and being prepared with either a blind, or in this case, appropriate clothing and then coming back and getting the shots. All of these have been so helpful and inspiring. And of course your photos are extraordinary. Please keep them coming as you have time. (And I loved your book).

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 19 днів тому

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @ritterfoto
    @ritterfoto 26 днів тому

    very good work !! Thanks for your video

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 8 днів тому

      Thanks for watching and subscribing!

  • @johnwelchphotography
    @johnwelchphotography Місяць тому

    Wonderfully filmed and put together, to show the behavior and habitat. The dusky grouse looks a bit like the spruce grouse we have where I am in Northern New Hampshire and Maine, but they are in thick spruce, so we don't get to see them in the open usually. Always a treat to get to see your work, thanks for putting it up here!

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn Місяць тому

      Thank you very much, John. I photographed a displaying Spruce Grouse just yesterday in Alaska. Not sure what he was doing displaying in August!

  • @NicoleSuzannePhotography
    @NicoleSuzannePhotography Місяць тому

    Such Ana amazing display of courtship. That little run at the end though made me giggle

  • @NicoleSuzannePhotography
    @NicoleSuzannePhotography Місяць тому

    Love this video and the little sandpipers. So beautiful ❤

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn Місяць тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @NicoleSuzannePhotography
    @NicoleSuzannePhotography Місяць тому

    Omgosh! Anyone else yell at the tv “The water! the water!!” when the little wave came in? 😂

  • @williamreinhard
    @williamreinhard Місяць тому

    Oh man, this is so cool. It's amazing that you got to witness this.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn Місяць тому

      Yes, I visited this spot several times over the years and always enjoy these birds.

  • @MatthewWu-o1d
    @MatthewWu-o1d Місяць тому

    Great video! what lenses are you using?

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn Місяць тому

      Mostly shot on a 600mm and a 70-200.

    • @stephenelderphoto
      @stephenelderphoto Місяць тому

      I really enjoyed the way you edited this to create the story, with a lovely mix of zoom levels on each of the birds. Just like watching a nature documentary, thanks!

  • @Karkawry1970
    @Karkawry1970 Місяць тому

    A great insight into the behaviour, habitat and sounds. Loved this short clip

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jimgsewell
    @jimgsewell Місяць тому

    Nice work, great video. Thanks for sharing

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn Місяць тому

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @withvinayak
    @withvinayak Місяць тому

    Wonderful! Thanks for sharing! Would love to see this bird in wild one day!!

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @denischasse3567
    @denischasse3567 Місяць тому

    Merci 🙏 très intéressant mon ami ! 🎥🎬

  • @douglaswetzel3221
    @douglaswetzel3221 2 місяці тому

    Wonderful video. Thanks for showing us how you do it.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 2 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @andreak4280
    @andreak4280 2 місяці тому

    such a delightful little creature! wonderful vid

  • @andreak4280
    @andreak4280 2 місяці тому

    WAIT!! Don’t bait! Such amazing creatures … love this adventure!! 🙌🏼 fabulous images & vid footage i would love to see these beauties in a setting like this

  • @andreak4280
    @andreak4280 2 місяці тому

    Another great day out with nature’s beauty/gifts to us to enjoy & protect. outstanding captures 😍🫶🏼

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 2 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @andreak4280
    @andreak4280 2 місяці тому

    These images are 🔥❤️‍🔥🙌🏼 stunning! ✨🏆✨ 😍 i saw that little wave rolling in and im saying wave coming wave coming at the tv 😄😄 but you didn’t hear me 😅😉 truly enjoyed watching this, i got a link to this vid via email from Tragopan Blind that i subscribed to awhile back. Happy i clicked on it!! Sub’d ya here at YT too looking forward to viewing more of your work 🙏🏼🫵🏼

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @dalemaas6272
    @dalemaas6272 2 місяці тому

    Incredibly informative video. Enjoyed it. Never heard of a Ground Pod, definitely food for thought. Wondering if you used the Z9 to video the flying Sanderlings. Will look at your other videos as well. Take Care and Stay Safe, Dale

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, Dale. Yes, all of the bird stuff was filmed on a Nikon Z9.

  • @tomhendron2357
    @tomhendron2357 2 місяці тому

    Terrific video, Gerrit! Your ability to teach, photograph, and inform is so much appreciated! Please continue the great work that you do for the endangered avians, and continued good luck for the future.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 2 місяці тому

      Very much appreciated, Tom. Thank you!

  • @cgan2013
    @cgan2013 2 місяці тому

    I'm glad I stumbled upon your and your work while researching blinds. Beautiful GGO images!!

  • @JessFindlayPhoto
    @JessFindlayPhoto 3 місяці тому

    Great info! Lots of fond memories tucking into blinds before dawn, jittery from excitement and sleep deprivation. Proud to share Tragopan products with my workshop participants - just collected two Monal V2's from the field that look like new after weeks of wind lashing.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, Jess. It’s pretty amazing how well the Monal does in heavy wind. I’ve continued to be impressed. Hope your workshop participants are enjoying the view!

  • @carstenpusch4480
    @carstenpusch4480 3 місяці тому

    🙂👍

  • @carstenpusch4480
    @carstenpusch4480 3 місяці тому

    Great!

  • @WanderingSoleTV
    @WanderingSoleTV 3 місяці тому

    Spectacular images from a spectacular area! Hope you're feeling better!

  • @AkivaPotok
    @AkivaPotok 3 місяці тому

    What were the specs on the shot of the moon! What lens? Really impressive! Great shots of the Great Gray!

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      The video shots? They were shot with my 600mm with and without a 1.4x.

  • @RichardBirchett
    @RichardBirchett 3 місяці тому

    Great video Gerrit, What a woodpecker, although males generally always steal the show the female with the hair doo really does take the prize! Lovely and relaxing and great to see a naturalist & photographer at work. Hope you are feeling better now, and best of luck with your next trip. R👍

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      Thank you, Richard. She is a stunner!

  • @gunny2044
    @gunny2044 3 місяці тому

    Outstanding video. Your presentations are alway interesting and informative.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @edwfd356
    @edwfd356 3 місяці тому

    You should try this here in Florida we’ve got thousand# of blue herons and egrets

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      Always a great place for wading birds!

  • @johnwelchphotography
    @johnwelchphotography 3 місяці тому

    This was a treat to see this beautiful woodpecker species I will probably never get to see in person. Sorry you got sick but at least a silver lining was that you held out long enough to get this experience in.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @touchedbynature5445
    @touchedbynature5445 3 місяці тому

    Just Amazing. Many Thanks For Sharing.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      Thank you. It is a wonderful trip!

  • @wingsanddaydreams
    @wingsanddaydreams 3 місяці тому

    Such a beautiful place to go birding! New subscriber here ✨

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      It really is! Thanks for the sub

  • @frankhaugwitz8178
    @frankhaugwitz8178 3 місяці тому

    Great footage ! Amazing woodpecker! COVID in 2024 or how old is that video? Hope you have recovered!

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      Recovered fine thank you and yes it was this year and my first time.

  • @jeffkatzer
    @jeffkatzer 3 місяці тому

    Fun stuff. Hope you've made a full recovery from the Covid.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      Thank you. All good!

  • @marshalhedin7538
    @marshalhedin7538 3 місяці тому

    Extraordinarily professional and informative, thank you so much!

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @MarkNF1
    @MarkNF1 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful bird. Great video. Thanks for persevering even though I'm guessing you weren't feeling that well. A question. When you go off trail how do you avoid getting lost in the woods? I have a poor sense of direction and worry about going too far off trail.

    • @GerritVyn
      @GerritVyn 3 місяці тому

      I just keep an awareness of where I am specially the best I can. In this case I knew if I went down hill I’d end up back on the trail.