Thank you Pauline I'm so lucky to have the park right on my door step and I do spend a lot of time there. But it's never easy and that day the photo gods had my back. Thank you so much for your comment Chris.
+chris paul you would like a place up near me for the deer ya can get right up to them I went a few year back was only go for a hour and ended up spending most of day there
Thanks Peter B I love wildlife photography and I feel so blessed to have Bradgate Park on my door step. I would go there every day if I could and just watch the world go by. I could make a Video every I visit. Thanks Chris.
Two years ago Chris I traveled from Oz to the USA (Yellowstone National Park) to get wildlife photos, but you are so lucky to have them at your back door.
Peter I just want to say Yellowstone park.OMG Yosemite National Park is on my bucket list but I would love to do Yellowstone bet you got some truly unforgettable memories. Wow.
+Peter B that's why I do the video Peter I know they are only local places I visit but it will be great to look back over the years to come and think what's the hell was I doing. Thanks for catching up with me Peter cheers Chris.
No Jai I did a little when I was first starting out but now I would sooner smash it on the floor than hand it over to some low life Just be aware of where your going and who's around you. But no not at all. Cheers again CP.
The joy of Bradgate park Robert a quick edit in adobe camera raw then over to photoshop for a clean and level adjustment. with a home made perset of the amazing Nik Collection plug in over all edit time around 10 Minutes. thanks for stopping by and viewing . Chris.
Thanks Peter you have to mate after about 8 o'clock it's starts to get busy and the park becomes a park if you know what I mean. Thanks for dropping by. Chris.
That was a tough question I love my 100-400mm lens and it works so well for me But the 150-600 is a very good lens a friend as the 150-600 and the Results are amazing as good as the Canon but the The weight is a massive down full I ask myself do I use the bottom end of the lens much and the answer is no I don't, I find I'm always at the top end 300-400mm so the 150-600mm would be a good fit for me and longer the better I do shoot full frame and crop If I was buying today I would take a very good look at the 150-600 but its up to you have a bloody good look fist the canon is a brilliant all a round lens and has to be one of my most used lens from air shows to wildlife the size and weight are a Perfect balance of engineering and it feels great in hand I know I can not Choose for you because I do not know your circumstances in photography but over time the size and weight will be a Deciding factor hope this has help you Cheers Chris
wainwrght22 yeah I used my faithful Canon 100-400mm L lens you can pick them up pretty cheap today. Half the price I paid back in the day hope this helps.
Those Pictures at the end are incredible. Congratulations. I tried shooting some wildlife photography myself, and my biggest issue till now is to get the focus on the right point. I know this might just need more prctice, but I am unsure which way is the best. Currently I use single spot and back button autofocus (I press the AF ON button in the back with my thumb to focus so that autofocus and shutter are not on the same button). What do you think about that approach? Are you using that too? Are you not? Any additional advice? Thank you very much!
Maximilian Bushe you doing everything right the only thing I would say is set your focus drive to ai servo give that a go. Plus don't know what lens your using but has it go Image stabilisation at longer lengths you will need that hope this helps and have fun with your photography cheers Chris
Dear Chris, thanks for the super quick answer! I am glad to hear I am on a good way, I will definitely try ai servo (although I will need to google that first haha). I use a Tamron 150-600 (the first generation) on a d5300 Nikon camera. It has image Stabilisation. I tend to use fast shutter speed so I hope that camera shake or animal movement isn't an issue (but high iso). Usually, I see a super sharp part in the picture, but it often is in front or behind the animal. I thought it might be that I shake the camera while focussing so I ordered a monopod.
Maximilian Bushe yeah no problem it's is called something else on you Nikon think it's something like. Focus tracking. Not 100% but think it is let me know how you get on. Thanks Chris.
It's a beautiful place to photograph. And the next few months are the best time the deer and stags are out and they are very busy. Thanks for stopping by Chris.
This was my pro body the canon 5d mrk III you know when you just need. That something more. Got a nice Local pic with m3 just the other day check out the face book page if you like thanks Chris.
+marcandsebe yes the new 100-400mm is amazing and was looking at trading in my old one but it's such a great lens the tradin value is so poor. The 5DmrkIII is the best all round camera I have ever used I love the mrkII and would never part with it, its a great back up think about a good 2nd hand one get into full frame with all them L Lenses your missing out on a lot thanks Chris.
+chris paul I had the 28-300 L lens and that was push pull like your 100-400. I would look at picking up the old 100-400. I sold the 28-300 to fund the 70-200 2.8. The other L's I have are 16-35, 24-105 and 100 macro. I would love a 5D3. What camera are you using to video yourself?
Thank you Andy. I have put many hours into the park and know some of the best time to go but it's still never easy wildlife a lot of luck and love thanks again Chris.
+John Morrison Hey John yes I have just had a look at the data shot 1,1/25 F5.6 Shot 2, 1/100 F5.6 Stag under tree 1/50 f5.6 (and the fremale red deer). white deer 1/100 f5.6 The two in the mist 1/100 f5.6 and the big boy at the end was shot at 1/350 f5.6 I know this is a little geeky but listen to the sound of the shutter and you will get an idea of the speed never leave home with out your tripod. hope this helps,Thanks Chris.
What an amazing shot of the stag in the mist bellowing out his sound and the breath totally stunning
Thank you so much Barry I love Bradgate Park its just full of wonders thanks again for stopping by Chris.
Cracking images Chris, I also love the post processing you use, great work.
Rob Lodge thank you Rob it’s not for everybody but like you I love it mate. Thank for your comment and time Chris
Enjoyed this video, thanks for putting it together, great pics too.
Thanks Paul it's that time again and next month I'll be there trying to catch the rut. Thanks again Chris.
Great video Chris, thanks for sharing and cracking images👏👏
Thank you Mark love the park . always an image or two to capture . Thanks again Chris .
Some excellent shots there and a great watch thank you
Thanks Rich.
Once again Chris, great video and stunning photography....Top man
+John Ferry Thank you sir.
Amazing shots, great work!
Thank you James it is an amazing place to shoot and capture the beauty of the park. Thank for your comment. Chris.
You have really captured the atmosphere beautifully. Coupled with appropriate music. It was wonderful to view.
Thank you Pauline I'm so lucky to have the park right on my door step and I do spend a lot of time there. But it's never easy and that day the photo gods had my back. Thank you so much for your comment Chris.
Another great video Chris, if you are ever down my way you should head to Richmond park, you would have a field day with the deer in there
this big lad in the second pack is a amazing shot m8 well done and great video
Thanks man this was a great shoot. You know the day when you just get that shot well this was that day. Thanks again. Chris.
+chris paul you would like a place up near me for the deer ya can get right up to them I went a few year back was only go for a hour and ended up spending most of day there
+leeward1981 bet that's great for some close up photos lee. I'm dreaming now. Need to get out but it's a little cold here.
Very nice choice of music!! Fun to watch
MissRaccoon3 thank you it was fun to do. Need to get back for another wildlife photography shoot. Thanks again Chris
Great work and vid Chris, like it.
+Piltdownpaul Thanks Paul.
Cool video. Nice atmosphere too!.
Thanks it's a great place to photograph the wildlife and landscape. Thanks again Chris
Amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Top job, Chris. Well impressed!
Thank you.
Chris. Just to let you know that I really did enjoy watching this tutorial. You took some great shots there. Well done and thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Thanks Peter B I love wildlife photography and I feel so blessed to have Bradgate Park on my door step.
I would go there every day if I could and just watch the world go by.
I could make a Video every I visit. Thanks Chris.
Two years ago Chris I traveled from Oz to the USA (Yellowstone National Park) to get wildlife photos, but you are so lucky to have them at your back door.
Peter I just want to say Yellowstone park.OMG Yosemite National Park is on my bucket list but I would love to do Yellowstone bet you got some truly unforgettable memories. Wow.
Yes Chris. Fantastic memory's and some great photos.
+Peter B that's why I do the video Peter I know they are only local places I visit but it will be great to look back over the years to come and think what's the hell was I doing. Thanks for catching up with me Peter cheers Chris.
Great photo's but excellent walk through video.
I'm off to Bradgate on Wednesday, looks brilliant. Great photos! :-)
Hi Amy hope you got to bradgate for some photo fun. Let me know how it went cheers Chris.
some excellent shots! what a location!
ClipoHQ yeah beautiful I love it here. Thanks for viewing chris
Nice work. Chris you've got me into Lee Filters and I'm loving it. Do you ever worry about your safety with all that expense gear.?
No Jai I did a little when I was first starting out but now I would sooner smash it on the floor than hand it over to some low life Just be aware of where your going and who's around you. But no not at all. Cheers again CP.
Holy moly that second to last photo was breathtaking. Was that post processed or straight out of the camera?
The joy of Bradgate park Robert a quick edit in adobe camera raw then over to photoshop for a clean and level adjustment. with a home made perset of the amazing Nik Collection plug in
over all edit time around 10 Minutes. thanks for stopping by and viewing . Chris.
Great video Chris, well worth getting up early for.
Thanks Peter you have to mate after about 8 o'clock it's starts to get busy and the park becomes a park if you know what I mean. Thanks for dropping by. Chris.
great shots, cheers
Thank you :)
What lens do you think would be better for wildlife photography, the lens you're using in this video or the sigma 150-600mm Contemporary?
That was a tough question I love my 100-400mm lens and it works so well for me But the 150-600 is a very good lens a friend as the 150-600 and the Results are amazing as good as the Canon but the The weight is a massive down full I ask myself do I use the bottom end of the lens much and the answer is no I don't, I find I'm always at the top end 300-400mm so the 150-600mm would be a good fit for me and longer the better I do shoot full frame and crop If I was buying today I would take a very good look at the 150-600 but its up to you have a bloody good look fist the canon is a brilliant all a round lens and has to be one of my most used lens from air shows to wildlife the size and weight are a Perfect balance of engineering and it feels great in hand I know I can not Choose for you because I do not know your circumstances in photography but over time the size and weight will be a Deciding factor hope this has help you Cheers Chris
chris paul Thank you so much for your reply, i'm certainly going to take it into account.
Greetings Jitse
Jitse Sparreboom anytime.
Fantastic images Chris,could you please tell what lens you were using.
wainwrght22 yeah I used my faithful Canon 100-400mm L lens you can pick them up pretty cheap today. Half the price I paid back in the day hope this helps.
Respect to you Chris
Steve Judge thanks Steve.
Great video ....it's a like from me 👍
Those Pictures at the end are incredible. Congratulations.
I tried shooting some wildlife photography myself, and my biggest issue till now is to get the focus on the right point.
I know this might just need more prctice, but I am unsure which way is the best.
Currently I use single spot and back button autofocus (I press the AF ON button in the back with my thumb to focus so that autofocus and shutter are not on the same button).
What do you think about that approach? Are you using that too? Are you not? Any additional advice?
Thank you very much!
Maximilian Bushe you doing everything right the only thing I would say is set your focus drive to ai servo give that a go. Plus don't know what lens your using but has it go Image stabilisation at longer lengths you will need that hope this helps and have fun with your photography cheers Chris
Dear Chris, thanks for the super quick answer!
I am glad to hear I am on a good way, I will definitely try ai servo (although I will need to google that first haha).
I use a Tamron 150-600 (the first generation) on a d5300 Nikon camera. It has image Stabilisation. I tend to use fast shutter speed so I hope that camera shake or animal movement isn't an issue (but high iso). Usually, I see a super sharp part in the picture, but it often is in front or behind the animal. I thought it might be that I shake the camera while focussing so I ordered a monopod.
Maximilian Bushe which camera do you ?
It is a d5300 by Nikon. It has a crop sensor.
Maximilian Bushe yeah no problem it's is called something else on you Nikon think it's something like. Focus tracking. Not 100% but think it is let me know how you get on. Thanks Chris.
Hi There.
Planning a trip here very soon and wondered if you could tell me where abouts in the park this is?
Thanks in Advance
Yes this is Newtown Linford entrance pop this in your sat Nav LE6 0HB. Hope this helps.
+chris paul Brill! Thank you! Your videos are great and so helpful, keep them coming! :).
+Stephanie Cunneen anytime And good luck you'll have a great time. Chris
Love the image with the deers looking at you
It's a beautiful place to photograph. And the next few months are the best time the deer and stags are out and they are very busy. Thanks for stopping by Chris.
excellent photography
daniel bielecki thank you my friend great place to photograph the wildlife thanks again CP.
Nice footage.
May I ask what piece of music you used in this video?
in the end it was sounds from the movie avatar!
Your so talented going to Bradgate at 6;45am today gunna try my best to see what I can get
Hope you had a good day yesterday. It’s just an amazing place magical. I love it. Thanks for your comment and time Chris.
@@cppuk taken into count what you said regarding tripod and set up ⬆️
@@cppuk I’m out this morning aha
@@christopherwillford6623 how you get on Chris ?
wow...
+ShinyArjun Singh Wow to you too thanks Chris......
stag at 10:32, Beautiful image
Thank you yeah a very good example of a stag thanks again Chris.
It's not your M3 camera. What model did you use for these shots?
This was my pro body the canon 5d mrk III you know when you just need. That something more. Got a nice Local pic with m3 just the other day check out the face book page if you like thanks Chris.
+chris paul I would like a 5D3, as I already have 4 L lenses, plus the 50mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8. I would like a 100-400mm too.
+marcandsebe yes the new 100-400mm is amazing and was looking at trading in my old one but it's such a great lens the tradin value is so poor. The 5DmrkIII is the best all round camera I have ever used I love the mrkII and would never part with it, its a great back up think about a good 2nd hand one get into full frame with all them L Lenses your missing out on a lot thanks Chris.
+chris paul I had the 28-300 L lens and that was push pull like your 100-400. I would look at picking up the old 100-400. I sold the 28-300 to fund the 70-200 2.8. The other L's I have are 16-35, 24-105 and 100 macro. I would love a 5D3. What camera are you using to video yourself?
+marcandsebe the gopro hero 4 silver. Brilliant camera.
love the shot of the bellowing stag
Thank you Andy. I have put many hours into the park and know some of the best time to go but it's still never easy wildlife a lot of luck and love thanks again Chris.
Going to try beacon hill tomorrow after seeing your videos
+Andrew Henning good luck Andrew have a great day wish I could go busy at work this time of year just mad. Let me how you do. Thanks Chris.
great video shall be going here myself very shortly
You'll have a great shoot Andrew it's just right for an hour or so. Then move on to the next location. Have a great time cheers Chris.
thank you keep the videos coming what entrence did you go in as they were there at first light
+andrew wilson for the red deer/stags go into Newtown Linford car park have a good time and good luck cheers Chris.
You said you were shooting at 1/25 sec?
+John Morrison Hey John yes I have just had a look at the data shot 1,1/25 F5.6 Shot 2, 1/100 F5.6 Stag under tree 1/50 f5.6 (and the fremale red deer).
white deer 1/100 f5.6 The two in the mist 1/100 f5.6 and the big boy at the end was shot at 1/350 f5.6 I know this is a little geeky but listen to the sound of the shutter and you will get an idea of the speed never leave home with out your tripod. hope this helps,Thanks Chris.
+chris paul Thank you.
I'm surprised that you got such sharp pictures at that shutter speed.
Great video and photos. Thanks