Wildlife Photography Composition Tips from the Galapagos
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Wildlife photography is about more than photographing an animal, and wildlife photography composition can be tricky. Here are some tips!
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I wanted to deliver some wildlife photography tips on today's vlog. And, here in the Galapagos Islands it was the perfect place to deliver those tips. I wanted to focus on wildlife photography composition tips above all else. I think composition is something a lot of newer photographers struggle with. It's easy in wildlife photography to think that it's enough to simply capture an animal on camera. However, there's so much more to it. On today's vlog, we go over these photography tips in depth while in the field.
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Morten always looks like he just woke up. 😂
Hahaha, maybe that's why he's always laying down to get his photos
Brendan van Son maybe Mike Lindell the My Pillow guy can hook him up for a better nights sleep. Or he could use it as a camera support. 🤣
He always looks like he's just woken up but is still RIDICULOUSLY excited about the day ahead.
@@1978BenF Maybe coffee would help.
it is the Comfortable life of the Danish people :) :P
my norwegian ass are jelly :P
Can we just get a round of applause. Traveling the world and taking pictures is a job! And this guy takes us along to places most of us will never get to see first hand.
😀😀😀
I always keep my lens hoods on my lens !
That is my top tip,..... lol
Or just put a UV filter on the lens so the filter gets damaged, not the actual glass.
I'd still rather keep the lens hood on, it will protect the lens and never affect the picture under any circumstances, it will more likely make it better, even in twilight by blocking reflections.
spot on
Thats why you should always keep the lens hood on while on field, it protect’s your expensive lens from scratch .
They have soft covers that you place on the lens to protect them, little easier then a hard cover.
Or just put a UV filter on the lens so the filter gets damaged, not the actual glass.
Just subscribed! Watched a couple of your videos and I’m hooked. I can’t wait to see what you are up to next👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
Morten is starting a new fad...photoyoga!!!! That beach photo of the Iguana was fantastic. Going to use your tips on a visit to Isla des Iguanas in 6 weeks (Trinidad Cuba). Another fantastic video BVS.
Hahah, photo yoga.
Wow this seems like a perfect trip for me! I love wildlife photography!
What a wonderful place to be, I am envious. Super video as always, I look forward to more from there.
Man I know I have said this before but I love your content. One of if not my favorite photography channel on UA-cam. Love the tips and the honesty about your skills.
Thank you so much, Jason. It means a lot to hear.
outdoor, indoor, on tripod or handheld, under the rain or under the sun, moving or not, always always always use the lens hood on any lens. Great video, i want to go to galapagos now, i feel you had great time on that crazy boat
The room on the boat is off the hook!! So sick. Great wildlife comp tips buddy!! Boat life!! Looking forward to more from the Galapagos.
Wildlife photography has been a new area for me as a bit of a pastime and fun. Helpful tips for sure!
I know you have that filter adapter on the front of the 100-400, but this is exactly why I use my lens good on religiously. Sorry it got damaged man.
If you are comfortable, you're doing it wrong. :) I really like it to see when Morten is getting in the most inconvenient positions but again and again producing those wonderful images. I learn som much from guys lik you Brendan and Morten. Thank's for sharing your dreams.
Another great video, some great insights into how to get some better shots, and those tips work on any wildlife photography. Hope you enjoy rest of the trip.
Thanks Richie
@@BrendanvanSon your welcome, although I think it won't help me much, I probably have the worst luck ever when it comes to wildlife, 4 years trying to photograph a stag, 3 years trying to get photo of Buzzard, always wrong place wrong time, I spent 3 hours just sat and hidden waiting for the stag, and as my camera went back in my bag the stag wanders past where I had been watching.
Great video and cool to see Morten in a different environment then he’s usually in. Brendan you got some great tips and images you did there
Nice one Brendan, oh yeah Happy New Year to you and Jody, not forgetting Morten.
I remember watching this video when it was posted thinking I would never be there... I have booked a trip there next year so looking forward to it. Watching these videos to prepare...
Amazing! I'm actually on my way back this week. You will love it, so special
Fantastic posting, thanks Brendan, amazing wild life, and how good is the colour of the water!!!
Great tips! Keep ‘em coming! 📷
Looks like so much fun! Nice shots too!
It was!!
When you're not looking, the tortoises are actually party animals. 🤣
Keep the tips coming! Can't have too many tips.
Sorry to hear about the lens scratch. You should use the lens hood. besides it eliminates sun flare it protect lens against scratches.
You literally living the dream, going out crazy places to photograph and get paid 🙏
Love the enthusiasm.
What an amazing place & a load of great wildlife picture tips.. good viewing.
Hope you get the lens scratch fixed..I did that about a month ago 😫 but sure these things happen.
Love it man!! That place looks absolutely ridiculous. 🔥
that boat you and Jodie are on is like a palace, very nice and photos that you showed us are sooooo cool, so when is next video up, lol just want to keep on watching.
And that's why I have a lens hood on at all times except maybe when I have the camera on a tripod depending whether I put on filters. I Had my camera on a BlackRapid sling once and it unhooked from the the carabiner of course after that point on I always make sure the ring is tightly screwed even if that means I have to break out the leatherman. Luckily I had the lens hood on otherwise it would be bye bye 24-105. I was thinking how the F did it unhook from the carabineer damn I was lucky. Good video though!
Love when you do videos with Morton!
Great video...makes me want to do..where was your lens hood?
Awesome photos and videos, Brendan! Question: how do you find the strength to leave the Galapagos? I'm scared if I go I'll never come back 😅
Hahaha, I got forced into a plane seat
You’re getting good at this wlidlife lark, great shots. Looking forward to the swimming with turtles.👍👍🍺 Feliz Año Nuevo. Ps: try to get some jewellers rouge to remove scratch from lens.
Happy New Year!! And, good tip!
Long exposure crabs!! Nice one!!
loved the long exposure of crab 🦀
That Yacht tho...sweet! One question. Is wildlife photography easy in the Galapagos? Happy New Year 🥂
Ecuador is amazing!
Awesome! This might be my #1 bucket list location. Thanks for sharing the experience with us. Is that the x30 or x50? I’ve got a 50 on the way and I’m big time second guessing if I should’ve gone with the 30...
This is the 50x. It's perfect
Another great video! I was hoping to go on this trip, and if there was a scuba component to it, then I definitely would have. On a different note, since you will not be using filters for the most part while doing wildlife photography, you could put your lens hood on. It would not only cut down glare, but it might have protected your front element. I hope the repair is simple, quick, and low cost.
Yes absolutely 👌
Yeah, if only I didn't throw away all my lens hoods... Oops.
@@BrendanvanSon Oh No!
I managed to bag that yawning Iguana, thanks for a great trip Cheers!
Third video I am watching this morning Awesome content! Which 3 legged thing is that one? Is it sturdy enough for a 100-400 mm telephoto but at the same time does it pack small enough for travelling?
That's Winston. It's a bit of a beast. It's heavy, but very sturdy. I feel like it's small enough to travel with.
If you use a lens hood it will also provide protection for the front element in addition to reducing sun glare.
Those tortoises are amazing! I really like how large they are. I don't think there is a single tortoise that will run away when it sees a camera!
The Tortoise is cool but did you see those beautiful trees. A good reason to use a Lens Hood?
wow 12 kilos in your carrying camera bag !!! excellente video ! loved it.. always about the experience and tips of photography... one of the rare youtuber that is all about that. Continue that excellent work. again, Thanks a lot about this.
I just checked, it was actually 14kg haha
Brendan's new video! Liked it already before even watching it!
That is why I always have a lenshood on 🙈 Is there a reason why you never use them? Love the pictures you took though!
Did you snorkel while you were there? My favorite memory from my trip to the Galapagos is swimming with the sea turtles and marine iguanas. It was surreal to have a sea turtle swim by me, stop and check me out for about a minute. I don't know which of us was more curious. No photo, but an awesome memory.
Yup! Coming up tomorrow!
@@BrendanvanSon Awesome! Can't wait to see it.
Hablas español!!! Que bueno Hahaha!
Excellent video my man!!!
Obvio! Jaja.
Glad you liked the video.
Brendan van Son hahaha saludos desde Venezuela!!!
Biiig fan of you my bro
Shouldn't you have a extra filter or something on the front of your element like Au V filter? I mean it's only a filter just to give your element some type of forcefield for rough and.
Sir which camera you use ?
Hey Brendan. What’s the brand/model of the microphone that you use when talking in the office while the video is rolling? Not the one you use while filming.
It's a blue yeti mic
Brendan van Son thanks bro!
Nice..
just wow :D
I got a front element repaired in a shop in Glasgow UK for £250, it was worth it as the replacement lens was £1600 at the time
Nice! Hopefully it's that cheap in Arizona
Getting down low looks a lot easier with that fold out screen thats for sure... as I get older getting down gets a lot harder.
From now on, do use the lens hood you always throw away. Specifically for the long lenses when you walk around and not on tripod. My Tamron 150-600 has been saved by its hood several times.
What camera did you use on this trip?
Canon R.
what we were gonna say: "where was your protective filter?"
Why not have a filter to protect the lens ?
why not using lenshood?
Yeah B! I can understand if you have filters on but come on
Where is your lens hood Brendan? Did you left it at home? Had it been there, you wouldn't have scratched your lens.
Let’s take a shot every time Brendan says Galápagos Islands
This story teach us, the lens hood is very imported.
I swear the guy on the boat next to Morten looks like Michael Pena :O
If it was trully Morten leignth you would be in a blind for the whole 20 minutes drinking coffee.
Sorry about the lens scratch.
Thanks. It happens. All good
Dude, where was the "I am on a boat" song? :O
Sorry. I forgot haha
You should work in editing like in Lightroom
Scratching your front element, that's painful dude. That's you need to use a hood..
Eh, y'all never shoots the insects - they're animals too! Just pullin' yer legs hah! But seriously you can even do a kind of long lens macro's with the minimum focusing distances with a 100-400 lens mate. I'd be curious though what Morten's lens would turn out with a few attempts at doing insects with his 200-600 heh.
There ARE reasons I always keep my lens hood on my 100-400. I'm not rich. I'm not even making any moolah off my photo's yet, still working on my craft. I do hope that changes one day soon though.
I photographed done insects in the Amazon! I do love how short the minimum focusing distance is on the 100-400!
Lens Hood ;)
Does anyone else wonder why some videos get a thumbs down?
Some people are searching for something via a title and didn't find exactly what they were looking for.
Other people are sad, angry, jealous, or feel powerless. Adding a thumbs down might make them feel better (for a moment). So, I'm ok with it if it helps make someone feel better about their day.
Brendan van Son great reply! Keep up the good videos.
always use your lens hood, kids.
Why don't you have a UV filter ?!???!?!?!?!? :O it's such a minimum investment to save your expensive lens!
Next time use a clear filter
So Godzilla was an iguana.
I bought my new 100-400 mkII yesterday and paid for a filter to protect the front element..
I wish I was smarter, haha :D
First !
Here's 57842 points
@@BrendanvanSon and a medal
If you're not using your Grads or ND's put a Canon protect filter on, I never leave home with out one.
Lens Hood and UV filter comments in 3,2,1........
just sayin😙
Dropped my 70 - 300L face first on to concrete......... no filter ...... but it bounced on the lens hood.... and the photos I take now are no worse than the ones I took before :)
This is not on Morten style... he’s more natural in his videos, more simple...
Backwards caps are sooooo 1998! Come on guys!
Judging people's clothing covered is soooooo 1997.
@@BrendanvanSon Weak. Have another go. Try something smart or original. Take your time, make it good...
Has peak design capture on bag strap, proceeds to trash lens on rocks while hand holding camera 🤣
Unlucky mate, looks like it didnt affect your shots.