Sometimes the Photography Gods Give You Exactly What You Need
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2023
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Steve, it takes courage to even mention dealing with a family situation and I'm sure that somewhere, someone will see this video and do the same thing - grab their camera and go out in nature to shoot whatever they can. We sometimes forget we are mammals so being out in nature is completely normal and has so many benefits to our souls because, at the root of who we are, we belong out there. Good luck to you and your family. I hope the situation comes out as positive as possible.
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Wanted to type the same thing when I saw Brian’s comment. Steve, I also keep my fingers crossed for the most positive outcome.
Love the tanagers and the Ruby-crowned Kinglets constantly singing in the background.
Steve, as it turns out, that was exactly what I needed as well! Incredible video, awesome production and amazing shots! As an official ‘old guy’ (just turned 70), I am now obligated to offer unsolicited advice: “When you wake up one day and find yourself walking through Hell, just keep walking.” As overly simplistic as it sounds, sometimes the best we can do is suit up, show up, listen with empathy and if called on, be honest. Looks to me like you are doing that. Get back out there soon!
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Hey Steve, wishing you and your family strength in this difficult time. I’m glad you’ve been able to get to the forest for an hour. 🙏😃
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Hang in there, family is worth doing what you need to do to make it work!
I recently became familiar with the Western Tanager at a rental on Whitefish Lake. A gorgeous male frequented our deck every morning. I quickly became a fan and looked forward to his visits. Back home now in Florida and I really miss seeing him on those cool mornings! Nice to know that you got some respite with nature….wishing you and your family some ✌🏻during this challenging time.
I hope everything works out, Steve. So happy you released a video. You and Morten Hilmer are by far my favorite UA-cam nature photographers, so this was a great early Father’s Day present. 😀
So, 10 years ago I saw my first Western Tanager in Southern Oregon. I became obsessed in capturing images of these beautiful birds! Your images are so spectacular!
Beautiful birds and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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Western Tanagers are my favorite songbird, great photos. I hope your situation gets better, God bless you.
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So helpful and healing what you do, despite your situation. You are helping others, hoping for some bright light for you soon brother.
Those western tanager's were beautiful creatures, thanks for sharing. Glad you found refuge in nature, the family stuff will work itself out with time, but it sucks at the time it is happening, keep your chin high, we'll be here when you have the time.
Nature is good for the mental health. I wish you and your family strenght in tough times.
To be in the right place at the right time! Sometimes happens!! Have a nice day Steve and really nice video!
Beautiful video and photos of the colour bird. Great work. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing Steve! We enjoy watching your videos. Sending you best wishes.
I’m officially an older ‘old guy’ and I know how nourishing and healing those nature photography excursions can be. Nice job as always.
Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for taking us along!
Hey Steve, I'll be praying for you and your family. Keep getting that therapy via nature photography. All the best....
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Wonderful images Steve 👍
Another fun video! The colors of the western tanagers is so cool, you did a great job at capturing them. Thanks for sharing 😊. PS I dig the hat!
Sorry to hear that you are going through a hard time right now, wishing you nothing but the best! Your videos are always amazing and beautiful and I always looks forward to seeing them. Thank you for sharing and take care :)
Glad you had a good time away from the family problems. Great pictures of a beautiful bird.
Always enjoy your photography and these little mini adventures you take us all on. Thank you!
Wish you all the best!
Great shots Steve! Thanks for letting us hang out with you and introducing me to a new species of bird.
Love your videos!
Take care!,
Another great video, thank you.
It's about time we got another video...I was Jonesing for it. Thx
Glad to see a new post from you, and I hope that you get the in the woods time you need to help manage the other issues. Hopefully, I will run into you again when I get back to the Tetons this October.
Steve, beautiful video as always. I'll be praying for you and your family. Talk to God, he'll listen.
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So good to see you out in the woods!!! I've mised you!
Beautiful pictures of an incredible bird!!
Shit happens that brings your whole life to a halt. Been there. Be sure to take care of Steve, too! 💜
Nice to have you back. Enjoy your videos
I’ll add my voice of support here. Sorry to hear that your family is going through a rough time. I hope you get through it soon. It is good that you were able to get in some wilderness time. It is important to take care of yourself. Great video as always!
Awesome little birds. Steve hang in there, life is good.
My traumatic event happened in Jan. Watching your videos, my dessert excursions and my photography have been my therapy and path to healing. Although not as green and cool (temp) as yours, nature does help. Its a bit hot here in Arizona now so your videos are a big part of my therapy. I wish you, and anyone suffering with you, a smooth road to recovery and healing. Sometimes you must share as part of the healing process. Thank you for sharing and doing what you do for us, your fans!
Thanks and best wishes to you as well!
Good luck, Steve...Love your videos and I know the feeling.
Great stuff Steve. Family issues are tough; I, like you find solace in the woods with my camera. Best of luck and as my friend always said back in the film camera days. "Keep your shutter cocked"
Steve that's some beautiful work, and mother nature sure has a way of fixing things and giving you exactly what you need. , hopefully your family issue is resolved soon.
It's good to see you back out there. I've been wondering why you haven't shown many videos lately. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thanks for sharing another great video.
I am sorry to hear of the family situation, life can drain you of creativity and desire. Being designed as we are (nature photographers even more so) we are most alive when in the wilds of the world. I am glad you were able to find the time to get out and find your happy place. The images, as always, were amazing as was the video. Prayers for you and yours Steve!
Those tanagers are such beautiful birds. I've had them visit my backyard in the past, but it's been at least a couple years since I've seen one. Hopefully I'll see some again.
Like always really enjoy your content... Really awesome stuff...
I hope and pray for you and your family as well... May you get through this hard time...
So sorry to hear of your troubles. Our thoughts are with you and your family. You have found the best therapy: getting out into nature and finding and photographing its beauties, like the Western tanager. Keep it up and take care.
Loved this one Steve! I’ve photographed these birds, a time or two, but don’t believe I’ve gotten any sharp images. Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
Sweet hat!!
Nice looking bird and great work once again! Had a brief moment recently in the state park with the Z8 just looking around and the colors of a painted bundting popped out at me at about 15ft away 🙂
Holy crap, those birds are stunning! Glad to see you back out. Your channel has been my therapy and inspiration for a long time🙏🙏 Thanks for bringing us along. Be well❤️
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Hey Steve. Thanks for sharing! Always a joy to see you in your element! Sending all good thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Thanks so much
Happy Father’s Day Steve, glad you got back home and got into the wilderness for a bit. Tough to beat days like that. Great video.
Thanks my friend 🙏
Sorry about the family issues man. Thanks for sharing, keep your head up, and be sure to continue taking care of yourself. You’re and inspiration to us all. Oh yeah, also….love me some tanagers… Cheers
Great bird. I was lucky enough see a male here in the Charlotte NC area a couple of years ago. And yes, nothing is as soothing as time outside when faced with family issues. I know it worked for me. Good luck Steve.
Steve, thank you for sharing this video and thank you for having to courage to share that like so many just normal people we have issues that tug on our hearts. All the best to you and the issues that you are dealing with. Know that you have so many people who love what you do and thank you for what you do. All the best!
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Thank you Steve for sharing your time getting lost in the viewfinder. Nature is healing.
Hey Steve, great to see you back with yet another great video. Thank you for sharing your story with us, I hope your situation improves and gets better for you soon. Nature is a great healer and has helped me through a few dark times over the past few years. All the very best and look forward to hearing from you again soon.👍
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Keep on trucking mate 👍🏻 always enjoy your videos!
Thanks, will do!
Happy Father’s Day Steve. Nature therapy is great to escape the stressors of life, even if only for a few hours.
Loved this video! I also enjoyed the great shot of the Tetons behind you as you were walking back to your car. Sure hope the family situation improves for you!
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Terrific video as always, Steve. Beautiful birds, great shots. Hope your family situation resolves well - know the feeling when things are outside my control with people I love.
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Wishing you and your family the very best.
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What a beautiful bird species. Great photos, Steve. My prayers are with you and your family brother.
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Its said that getting out in nature is good for the soul. It appears to have worked for you today.
Hope the family challenges work out well.
Love your videos.
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Hope everything gets better for you soon Steve! You always make photographing and filming look so easy and I have had trouble making youtube videos lately just because I always lose what I'm gonna say when something unexpected happens with the wildlife. I get so excited and then focus only on photographing or shooting video that I can't even speak. I don't like when I do that lol. Anyway you give me courage to keep going and get better at what we all love to do. Thanks for this video! Keep it up as always. Stay Strong.
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I hope things settle down at home for you and yours. I always enjoy tagging along with you and I'm sure I wasn't the only one who missed your videos.
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Great to have you back and great video!! I really hope things improve and work out for the best.
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I hope everything gets better with your family, I love your videos…god luck.
I remember seeing my first WT, beyond lens reach as light was leaving the forest and the image was seared in my memory it was so stunning. Back then I was dealing with a lot of elder care issues for both my mom and my dad on top of my own work, and being out in nature once a week was the only thing that kept me sane, even though i had no time for myself. Wishing you the best, try to get out there for bits at a time if you can.
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Love you pal. Things will work out. ❤❤❤
Thanks Mel 🙏
Epic shots and hopefully sharing your news helped you👏👏 nature will always be there for you.
Great to see you out and about again Steve. What a fabulous bird to feature in this video. My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your Family at this difficult time .
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I thoroughly enjoyed and needed this video too Steve. Whatever the challenges, keep the faith, and keep getting out in nature to refuel the body and mind. 👍🏻
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Great video Steve. Hang in there. I totally understand about completely losing yourself in the photography. I can't count the times I thought I had been out for a couple hours only to realize it's been more like 5 or 6 hours. No idea what you and your family is going through but hoping things gt better for all of you quickly.
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Always a privilege to be brought along on your shoots; beautiful shots. Thank you. Hope all outcomes are positive and soon for the family challenges you and yours are dealing with.
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Steve, we are so glad you are back. We love your show. Your shots of the Tanagers are so beautiful. We have them in Idaho and love seeing them. I'm so sorry you are having family problems. I hope your lovely wife and children are okay. I sincerely hope things get better soon.
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Great work. Love your hike and shoot style. It's as much about spending time with the critters as it is getting the shot. I was just telling my son in law that being out taking pictures is one of the few things I do that I forget about time and don't think about someplace else I should be. Good luck with whatever issue you are dealing with.
PS: Just replaced my D500 with a Z8. I've done some casual backyard shooting. Can't wait to get it out in the wild. Although, chasing a toddler around trying to get a good shot can be pretty wild.
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I am very envious of your time with the Tanagers, when they pass through my area, most of them keep on going and if I am very lucky I will find one or two which have stayed behind when I am out. Fantastic captures. As to your personal trials, it is better for you to get out and recharge your personal battery than stay immersed in it. You will be more use to your family if you can approach things with a calmer mind. My life went into the crapper about 10 years ago and the only thing that kept me going was getting out and shooting. I did not even need the perfect image I just needed to connect to nature and regain perspective. Life is better now and I have a better feel on life than I did. Do not feel guilty for taking time to look after yourself, you have a connection with being in nature and that replenishes those parts of yourself that have been drained. It took me a long time to understand that we all need boundaries where we can say no and not feel guilty. You are doing yourself no good by not looking after yourself. I wish you happy shooting and that life gets better.
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Good luck with the personal situation Steve, and many thanks for releasing a great video even though you surely have other things on your mind.
Cheers and best wishes.
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Steve I really enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing! Sometimes when things are tough just getting away from it for a few hours to clear your head doing something that you enjoy is good for the soul. Glad you were able to get and do some photography. Btw - Happy Fathers Day!
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Time spent in nature is good for our mental health. You know this, but now mental health researchers are documenting it. Take care and thanks for sharing your walk in the woods.
Heading out to the Tetons in October,can’t wait to tread that hallowed ground.
That "twiggy, sticky stuff" is almost always my experience, but it's fun anyway. Great video! So sorry for your troubles. You're in my prayers.
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Great stuff as always Steve. The Tanager shots were beautiful! Being in nature can be cathartic. Hopefully it gave you some small respite from your family troubles. I wish you and yours peace and pray things work out well.
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Steve, I really like your work. You are a great wild life photographer. I really hope your family issues works out for the best because Family, to me, is the most important you have in life. Thank you for sharing and greetings from Sweden.
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Thanks! I enjoyed your visit to the forest. Put me in the crowd that likes your hat! That’s an incredible looking bird. Great picture!
Glad you enjoyed it
Best wishes...
What a fantastic encounter with a beautiful animal! Absolutely magical! So therapeutic to be outdoors in the forest surrounded by magnificent creatures!
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Wau,so nice 👍
Yes sometimes, i call it bathing in the forrest, is what we need ;-))
Thanks for the video, i hope i can get out tomorrow afternoon for some time with the camera...
High season, and i need it too!
Wish you the best!
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Thoughts are with you Steve. It sounds serious. I really hope everything works out.
Thanks for introducing us to a magnificent bird I have never heard of. The Western tanager’s are truly beautiful. And as always, you captured them so well 👍
being a landscape photographer from Britain , you wouldn't here here of these birds
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Hope things get better for you soon.
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Try and commit to getting out and recharging your soul during these trying times. Nature has a way of soothing the soul.
Getting lost in the viewfinder is what happened to me yesterday and it was great. Keep finding yourself while you are getting lost. Good luck with the family situation.They suck but they do resolve themselves.
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Hi Steve, Awesome video!!! Where is this it looks amazing? It is so calming to be out in nature and enjoy the beauty God gives. Thank you for sharing.
Steve, I feel your pain. I am 70 years old and dealing with a family member medical issue. It not easy, but we need to take time, to nourish ourselves, so we can be there for our family. My prayer goes out to you and your family. I really enjoy all your video's. so looking forward to your next one.
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Thoughts and prayers
That’s a beautiful bird. This is the first time I’ve ever seen one
Wildlife photography is so therapeutic, stay strong.
Man that hat is so nice! I wish there was one for 200-600 🤣
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Steve, thanks for all the videos you do and I know that being out in nature can be very cleansing. On one of your photos, the last still image, it said ISO 1600. Was that correct or a typo because the image was one of the darker ones and I would think that the ISO would have been ISO 100. Thanks.
It was iso 1600…
Great video Steve! I too lose track of time while out in nature pursuing birds and wildlife. I was wondering why the higher shutter speeds (and therefore higher ISO) for a bird that is perched?
Because those tanagers are constantly moving and rarely sit still for more than a second or two...