The American Kestrel nest on my little plot of land. One day I stepped outside and I heard something tumble through the tree branches beside me. It was a Kestrel. I got my gloves on and checked to see if it was ok, still stunned enough that I was able to recover him from the ground and move him to a safer location. While he was there, I rushed to get some shots of this beautiful falcon. I'm glad that they like my property for raising their young. Two years ago I go some shots of them but this past year the fledglings were more skittish. The first day of this year, I got a shot of a Bald Eagle on my property. Hopefully this year will be another of my enjoying hearing and watching the Kestrels raise their young. Thank you for sharing you techniques. I use the A9 with the 100-400 GM. I also have both of the teleconverters for when the light permits in the dark part of the Pacific Northwest I live in).
Thanks for sharing that story Martin, it's always brilliant to encounter wildlife in that way, and brilliant to hear that the American kestrels are nesting where you live.
A great video - so much better with the detail around observation beforehand and the choice of settings etc. Look forward to seeing more. Owls would be great !
Thank you, we're aiming to share not just the photos but the behind-the-scenes stuff too, so pleased you found it useful. Hoping to make a video about photographing short-eared owls soon.
I really enjoyed your presentation style and your content was excellent. Great images and helpful tips - very worthwhile and I’ll be looking for any other videos you upload. It was also nice for me to watch a video where the equipment being used was similar to what I own. Thank you both for your time and effort!
Beautiful little raptor ‘ got one once hovering at a slow shutter speed ‘it tail feathers fan out beautifully and the blurred movements in its wings says it’s all
Lovely video, images and informative narration. Thank you for sharing. Our American Kestrels are, normally, very skittish making photographing them a real challenge.
Thanks Stephen. Some birds of prey are definitely easier to photograph than others - for example over here capturing buzzards without a hide is really difficult.
Enjoyed this video - well done 👍 It was great to see you get the close views of the female kestrel you had clearly worked hard on with the prior observation of her behaviour. Impressive you could predict the perches she would use & position yourself ahead of time. Really good that you stressed the importance of not disturbing the subject by chasing it around or getting too close. Lovely images at the end but perhaps you could give us a few more seconds on each & maybe use a larger font for the exif data. Looking forward to seeing more from you 😊
Thanks Gordon - there have been a few really great kestrels to photograph lately, perhaps it's because the number of people getting out and about has decreased. There's one at our local RSPB reserve that sits in the same bush most days.
Really found your video very helpful, excellent the way the video was presented. I am watching a Kestrel at the moment, mostly in flight, what settings would you recommend against a sunny sky, shutter speed and F stop? Thanks for sharing 👍🏽👍🏽
Really enjoyed this, it was very relaxing to watch and listen to, and I liked the little in between shots of the tree trunks and flowers, etc. and the music. I did find the settings a little difficult to read under the beautiful images at the end, though! Nearly missed those! :) (Must go to Specsavers!) Will subscribe!
Thank you for the great feedback, and the size of the text is duly noted. It's really had to find a balance between it looking huge on a big 4K display, or tiny on a small phone screen, so I'll tinker a little more.
Hi Nick, it's a Manfrotto TLB-600 PL Pro Lite, although I'm not sure they're still available. Maybe check on eBay? Here's the link to Manfrotto: www.manfrotto.com/global/pro-light-camera-backpack-tlb-600-for-dslr-mb-pl-tlb-600/
Lots of good info and well filmed, if that’s the correct term these days. Think you might need to revisit the choice of music though, sounds a bit old and dead. But really enjoyed the video. Look forward to future ones.
Thank you Dave for the kind comments and feedback. Can you give me an example of the style of music you like, we're always open to ideas if the license isn't going to cost a fortune!
Hi Angus, it's a Manfrotto 756CX3 Mdeve carbon fibre tripod, but I don't think the model is still available, although there are similar versions. The head is a Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ2, which can just about handle the 600mm with body and grip. That is still available.
I choose the a9 (over my a7RIII) as the auto-focus is lightening-fast and offers lock-on tracking focus, both of which are perfect if you only have a short time to get an image. And of course, for moving animals or flying birds it's perfect. Up to 20 frames per second and silent shooting too.
@@frostybe3r I've used the A7RIV and A7RIII, and personally I'd rather have the body nail the focus first time, which I don't think either quite do. However, once I've got the shot with the a9, I do sometimes swap to the a7RIII if time allows.
Beautiful Kestrel, Stuart. Very impressive footage! Thumb up. Thanks for sharing! Kind regards, Thomas
Great work you two! A kestrel is definitely on my target list so this was helpful!
That lady is adorable. Great video.
The American Kestrel nest on my little plot of land. One day I stepped outside and I heard something tumble through the tree branches beside me. It was a Kestrel. I got my gloves on and checked to see if it was ok, still stunned enough that I was able to recover him from the ground and move him to a safer location. While he was there, I rushed to get some shots of this beautiful falcon. I'm glad that they like my property for raising their young. Two years ago I go some shots of them but this past year the fledglings were more skittish. The first day of this year, I got a shot of a Bald Eagle on my property. Hopefully this year will be another of my enjoying hearing and watching the Kestrels raise their young. Thank you for sharing you techniques. I use the A9 with the 100-400 GM. I also have both of the teleconverters for when the light permits in the dark part of the Pacific Northwest I live in).
Thanks for sharing that story Martin, it's always brilliant to encounter wildlife in that way, and brilliant to hear that the American kestrels are nesting where you live.
This is excellent my favourite bird I've only got a Sony bridge camera but learnt loads thanks
Beautiful Photographs, Greetings from Norfolk. Great video. Wishing you both great success for future Films and Photography. Many thanks for sharing.
Absolutely amazing
A great video - so much better with the detail around observation beforehand and the choice of settings etc. Look forward to seeing more. Owls would be great !
Thank you, we're aiming to share not just the photos but the behind-the-scenes stuff too, so pleased you found it useful. Hoping to make a video about photographing short-eared owls soon.
Absolutely fantastic Stuart, wishing you both the best of luck with your new channel & looking forward to your next instalment 👍👍
Hi Paul, and thank you! I managed to get a few hours in the snow this weekend, so I think that'll be the next one.
I really enjoyed your presentation style and your content was excellent. Great images and helpful tips - very worthwhile and I’ll be looking for any other videos you upload. It was also nice for me to watch a video where the equipment being used was similar to what I own. Thank you both for your time and effort!
Really enjoyed your first video, looking forward to seeing many more in the near future.
Thanks Martin, pleased you enjoyed it.
Great video glad you managed to get some good shots 👍🏻
Great video. Very informative and a joy to watch. Looking forward to seeing more
Thanks Richard.
Great video and look forward to seeing the next one.
Thank you!
great video and nice shots
Great video from both of you, looking forward to more in the near future.
Thanks James, much appreciated.
Many thanks both. I really enjoyed this.
Thank you!
Beautiful little raptor ‘ got one once hovering at a slow shutter speed ‘it tail feathers fan out beautifully and the blurred movements in its wings says it’s all
They are lovely birds, often overlooked for other, rarer species.
Lovely video, images and informative narration. Thank you for sharing. Our American Kestrels are, normally, very skittish making photographing them a real challenge.
Thanks Stephen. Some birds of prey are definitely easier to photograph than others - for example over here capturing buzzards without a hide is really difficult.
Awesome footage
Thank you!
Enjoyed this video - well done 👍 It was great to see you get the close views of the female kestrel you had clearly worked hard on with the prior observation of her behaviour. Impressive you could predict the perches she would use & position yourself ahead of time.
Really good that you stressed the importance of not disturbing the subject by chasing it around or getting too close.
Lovely images at the end but perhaps you could give us a few more seconds on each & maybe use a larger font for the exif data.
Looking forward to seeing more from you 😊
Thanks for the feedback Adrian - I'll definitely tinker with the font and a few more seconds for each image is an easy adjustment to make.
Nice video and shots, and such a cooperative bird!
Thanks Gordon - there have been a few really great kestrels to photograph lately, perhaps it's because the number of people getting out and about has decreased. There's one at our local RSPB reserve that sits in the same bush most days.
Thank you both for sharing your wonderful nature video with us👍Cheers, Cliff
Thank you Cliff, much appreciated.
Very enjoyable vlog. Cheers👍
Thanks Michael, glad you liked it.
A great and informative video, kestrels are awesome little birds of prey
Thank you Andrew, glad you enjoyed it.
Really found your video very helpful, excellent the way the video was presented. I am watching a Kestrel at the moment, mostly in flight, what settings would you recommend against a sunny sky, shutter speed and F stop? Thanks for sharing 👍🏽👍🏽
nice video enjoyed it keep it .
Nice my brother
Nice video...❤❤👍👍
Thank you William!
I like taking pictures of kestrel when they are feeding I got photos of mostly centipedes or a bug in the beak.
Really enjoyed this, it was very relaxing to watch and listen to, and I liked the little in between shots of the tree trunks and flowers, etc. and the music. I did find the settings a little difficult to read under the beautiful images at the end, though! Nearly missed those! :) (Must go to Specsavers!) Will subscribe!
Thank you for the great feedback, and the size of the text is duly noted. It's really had to find a balance between it looking huge on a big 4K display, or tiny on a small phone screen, so I'll tinker a little more.
@@stuartrobphoto I can appreciate that, and I expect it's fine for the majority just as it is. It's just me, lol! Look forward to your next video!
A great video. Just wonder the camera bag brand and model for your Sony 600mm. thx
Hi Nick, it's a Manfrotto TLB-600 PL Pro Lite, although I'm not sure they're still available. Maybe check on eBay? Here's the link to Manfrotto: www.manfrotto.com/global/pro-light-camera-backpack-tlb-600-for-dslr-mb-pl-tlb-600/
Lots of good info and well filmed, if that’s the correct term these days. Think you might need to revisit the choice of music though, sounds a bit old and dead. But really enjoyed the video. Look forward to future ones.
Thank you Dave for the kind comments and feedback. Can you give me an example of the style of music you like, we're always open to ideas if the license isn't going to cost a fortune!
Great video. Can I check what model of tripod you are using? Cheers.
Hi Angus, it's a Manfrotto 756CX3 Mdeve carbon fibre tripod, but I don't think the model is still available, although there are similar versions. The head is a Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ2, which can just about handle the 600mm with body and grip. That is still available.
Great, thanks Stuart!
Nice video
Where did you get your lens coat from buddy?
It was from a company called Outdoor Photography Gear. www.outdoorphotographygear.co.uk/ Website design from 1995, but good service.
Why Sony A9......? For wildlife....
I choose the a9 (over my a7RIII) as the auto-focus is lightening-fast and offers lock-on tracking focus, both of which are perfect if you only have a short time to get an image. And of course, for moving animals or flying birds it's perfect. Up to 20 frames per second and silent shooting too.
@@stuartrobphoto Just surprised you didn't go with A7RIV for wildlife photography with Sony, I use an EOS R5 and 500 f/4L MK2 + 1.4X
@@frostybe3r I've used the A7RIV and A7RIII, and personally I'd rather have the body nail the focus first time, which I don't think either quite do. However, once I've got the shot with the a9, I do sometimes swap to the a7RIII if time allows.
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Ha-Ha!