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[@MattShannonPhoto]

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[@mlevesque33]

I suggest treating your coat if it's a goretex type material with Revive-X. It's gonna make water pearl on it and the coat won't be soaked. And thx for the tips.

[@MattShannonPhoto]

Great reminder! Thank you very much. This week I have it in my schedule to coat my jacket 🙂!

[@ittotaq]

@@MattShannonPhoto second reminder to do it if you haven't yet. You should also wash that jacket.

[@Owl296-bp7pl]

I attach an umblella to the tripod via a clamp (or hand hold). Now, after seeing the heavy pour in the video, I am thinking of covering the umblella with a poncho. : )

[@MattShannonPhoto]

Poncho, great idea! I had footage of using an umbrella that I was going to add but the focus was off and a few other things so I left it out but an umbrella is a very good tool to use! Thank you for sharing.

[@cy9nvs]

I just cut a hole in a garbage bag and attach it to both the lens hood and the Z8 Body with rubber bands. 🤷‍♂
Certainly more flimsy, but basically costs nothing and works flawlessly.

[@MattShannonPhoto]

That's a clever and resourceful DIY solution! Sometimes simplicity is the key, and it's great that you found an effective way to protect your gear without breaking the bank!

[@onlyvideoillupload]

Excellent demonstration of the gear! Great shots of that very cooperative owl.

[@MattShannonPhoto]

Many thanks! Yeah, I was stoked to have found the barred owl during the one snowfall we had here on Vancouver Island. Thanks for watching

[@blamon01]

Nice to see a video covering something different. And very helpful and useful.

[@MattShannonPhoto]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback and kind words. Cheers

[@helencogan2187]

AMAZING!!!!! This was incredible work…I also use the bags you showed. They work great…awesome video!!!!

[@MattShannonPhoto]

Glad you liked the video! Yeah, the bags are great. I only use the Think Tank for the times I am hunkered down for the whole day or multiple days in the field.

[@AdrianYippe]

You should get hired by national geographic

[@MattShannonPhoto]

That would be a dream 🙂

[@AdrianYippe]

I would love to be one too! 😀

[@folkartandcamera]

Thanks for making this interesting and relevant video, under what looked like some very difficult conditions. You have proved as many before, that we must suffer for our art.

[@MattShannonPhoto]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It's true, sometimes creating content involves overcoming challenges, but the passion for the art makes it all worthwhile. 🙂

[@jonstout7635]

Great tips!

[@MattShannonPhoto]

Thank you :)

[@2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv]

Awesome video

[@MattShannonPhoto]

Thank you! Cheers

[@lauracolette]

Great video, as usual! Nice to make an appearance in it! I've been recently getting better at finding owls. I know I have a barred living in my area, and I've recently heard what I think is a great horned in my neighbourhood but I have yet to find it. Do you most often look for owls midday or at dawn/dusk when they're most active?

[@MattShannonPhoto]

Thank you Laura!
I find it's best to find owls at dusk. typically they are waking up an more active and the birds in the evening put out a warning call when they see them moving around. Usually a robin that gives them away for me. Barred owls like old growth woods and it is a bonus if there is a creek running nearby. I've seem them wash in the creek, hunt cray fish and rats in and next to the creek as well as other birds taking a drink. I hope that helps!

[@SteffenVadla]

Great video and tips!

[@MattShannonPhoto]

Thanks so much! Cheers

[@JamesDonato-qc8jh]

Great Video Matt, what brand is the orange back pack for you camera great?

[@MattShannonPhoto]

That is my f-stop bag, here is the link to check them out: fstopgear.com/?rfsn=4840768.962e57
Best camera bag IMO. pricy but worth it. I have a few of their bags and the orange one in the video is a 70L bag with PRO ICU kit inside. If you are considering buying some I have a discount code you can use when click on the link above. 15% code: O66N04H6CO11
Thanks for watching! Cheers

[@JamesDonato-qc8jh]

Thanks, I will let you know, and if interested, I will give you a shout out. keep up the great work.@@MattShannonPhoto

[@LavaughnFields-s2j]

so how I get more information on these foxes Iighland

[@MattShannonPhoto]

I’m not sure what foxes lighland is. Could you please explain?