This Moment was Beautiful - Wildlife Photography in the Great Smoky Mountains

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • This Moment was Beautiful - Wildlife Photography in the Great Smoky Mountains
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    In this wildlife photography vlog, I went into the Great Smoky Mountains to photograph black bears and turkey. The Smokies are an awesome place for wildlife photography, and any wildlife photographer hoping to photograph black bears should be sure to add Great Smoky Mountains to their list of wildlife photography locations.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 73

  • @mrjiggawatt
    @mrjiggawatt 2 роки тому +2

    I love the pictures/clips of the mama bear and her cubs. Those are really intimate and special.

  • @joncothranphotography9375
    @joncothranphotography9375 Рік тому

    I love shooting in the Cove. Great shots! Thanks for sharing...

  • @owenwildingphotography
    @owenwildingphotography 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome! Congrats! That Alaska trip sounds cool!

  • @bearmauled
    @bearmauled 2 роки тому +4

    This is yet another AWESOME vlog Evan! Of course I love all the bear material. And the turkeys were interesting too! Thanks for taking the time to make this video and using your well-honed audio-visual skills to put it all together in such a neat package for us.

  • @alimel1267
    @alimel1267 Рік тому +1

    Great video, amazing photos. So sharp and clean, can see so many details on those bears.
    Gracias por compartir tus videos.
    I enjoy watching your video, full of so much information, not just photography and videography but also about those spectacular places.
    Eres muy buen fotógrafo.
    You are really good.❤❤❤❤

  • @JeremyNeipp
    @JeremyNeipp 2 роки тому +1

    Great video man! Loved the intro 🔥

  • @nphotodotorg2690
    @nphotodotorg2690 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome Blog! All Bear photos are beautiful, but the mother and cub facing each other was outstanding. I would love to have that on my living room wall.

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words. I take requests for prints if you are interested! You can contact me via Facebook, Instagram, or my website. All are linked in the description 🙂

  • @yesidtac7863
    @yesidtac7863 2 роки тому

    Muy buen trabajo

  • @hanklevesque426
    @hanklevesque426 2 роки тому

    So, it appears that your 500mm lens was worth every penny. Well used and well presented. thx!

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому

      Yes, it definitely was! Thank you for the kind words, glad to hear you enjoyed it!

  • @ethanhoggardphotography
    @ethanhoggardphotography 2 роки тому

    Those turkey shots are fantastic man! Great job

  • @melindawheeler4213
    @melindawheeler4213 2 роки тому

    Such a neat story about the walnuts. Can’t wait to see your vlogs this summer.

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому

      It is, that cub is a crowd pleaser hahaha. Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @SueTay.
    @SueTay. 2 роки тому

    AWESOME VIDEO 🙌 Your channel has become one of my favorites. I can’t wait to see what YP brings you :)

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Sue, I really appreciate it!! 🙌 I can’t wait to get back out there!

  • @rustyanddebbieperkins
    @rustyanddebbieperkins 2 роки тому +1

    Out-freaking-standing!!! Inspiring my son and I to get out and take more photos!

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I absolutely love hearing that - that inspires me to keep putting out the content.

  • @scarface1961
    @scarface1961 2 роки тому

    I just returned home from a Black Bear Smoky's trip from 4/25-4/29. I had plenty of sightings, but understand that seeing them does not equate to photo opps. My sole purpose was Black Bears so I spent most of my time at Cades Cove with a couple of excursions to Roaring Fork Road. I was pleased with the images I was able to garner. I do love your intimate portrait of mama and cub. I enjoyed this video immensely because I was just there and could relate. Safe travels to you on your way to Wyoming.

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video! That’s awesome, hope you were able to get some good photos. The Smokies are hard to beat when it comes to black bear photography. I know of no better place for it. Thanks for watching!

  • @gunny2044
    @gunny2044 2 роки тому

    Great work Evan!

  • @KevinNordstrom
    @KevinNordstrom 2 роки тому

    The smokys is such a wonderful place.

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому

      Yes it is, I absolutely love it there. Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @dianewatts2172
    @dianewatts2172 2 роки тому +2

    Loved the videos Evan! You’re really capturing nature at its finest.

  • @CanvasOfGod
    @CanvasOfGod Рік тому

    Hey Evan. I absolutely love the content you produce! You are an amazing photographer!
    Me and my family are going to be taking a trip to the Smokies next month, and I was wondering if there are any specific spots you would recommend to photograph bears? I've been photographing wildlife for about two years now, but just recently upgraded from my $300 setup, to the Canon 90D and Sigma 150-600mm lens, so I'm really excited to be photographing wildlife on this trip. Any tips you could give me would be very appreciated.

  • @MrMoore362
    @MrMoore362 Рік тому

    Love your work!!

  • @melmoncrieff3404
    @melmoncrieff3404 Рік тому

    Very nice! Keep ‘em coming!

  • @capturingnaturewithsandip
    @capturingnaturewithsandip 2 роки тому

    Nice and beautiful video

  • @sswildlifevideos
    @sswildlifevideos 2 роки тому

    Great vlog, I would highly recommend the battery grip. Gets me 3000-4000 shots easily now with 30-40 percent left over.

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Yeah I’ve been wanting to get it for a while but man, $350 is just a lot to ask for it. I’ll get it eventually though.

    • @sswildlifevideos
      @sswildlifevideos 2 роки тому +1

      @@wattswildlifephoto Totally agree mate. This is an expensive hobby but the 250 dollars for the delkin devices black cfexpress and 350 for the grip have both been huge for me!

  • @denisemead764
    @denisemead764 2 роки тому

    Great bear video and pics, Evan! Your turkey shots caught the sun glistening off the feathers! 😲...dead battery! Shucks! You have Smokies, Yellowstone, Tetons, and soon Alaska 🐻! Can't wait!

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Yes the sun really lit that turkey up, it was quite magnificent! I greatly appreciate the support 🙏

  • @runefagereng6023
    @runefagereng6023 2 роки тому

    Nice videos! Is the lens a EF 500 f/4 mk2 or mk1? Thanks!

  • @tonyesposito9602
    @tonyesposito9602 2 роки тому

    Brilliant work, looks like a great place to visit.

  • @waegnw3504
    @waegnw3504 Рік тому

    Great video. However, the video states that you bought a 500mm lens, but in your description, I only seen a 100-400mm lens listed. The reason I mention this is because I was interested in viewing the specs for your 500mm lens. So, I was a bit disappointed when I could not find this item.

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  Рік тому

      Thank you! I’m sorry that wasn’t included, I must’ve forgot to add it when I put this video up. Here’s a link to the 500mm lens: amzn.to/3ECP04S
      Hope that helps 👍

  • @shaddring
    @shaddring 2 роки тому

    New to your channel, well done! Enjoyed it

  • @LuisGarcia-036
    @LuisGarcia-036 Рік тому

    Solid video! When would you, or anyone reading this, recommend for the best time of year to see wildlife? We’ve been there a few times, and we’ve seen a bear/deer by coincidence, but I’d like to know if they’re normally this plentiful in the spring

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  Рік тому

      April through October is the best time imo. Bears and deer are all over the place and the elk can be seen with calves in the spring and then rutting in the fall.

  • @MikeMaye
    @MikeMaye 2 роки тому

    That lens in clean 🔥 great vlog and pics as always

  • @chops411
    @chops411 2 роки тому

    AMAZING work. Keep up the incredible job

  • @krisceuppens5273
    @krisceuppens5273 2 роки тому

    that battery experience... i guess most of us have been there, but so painful when it happens...

  • @mikes.6985
    @mikes.6985 2 роки тому

    You had a great weekend at the park 👍. I'm going to make a trip there soon myself. Love the pictures and this video 👍. I just subscribed and I hope to see more from you. Keep up the good work 👍.

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much 🙏 I appreciate the support. Good luck on your trip! 👍

  • @wildlifeloverragib6164
    @wildlifeloverragib6164 2 роки тому

    absolutely love your videos, I also wanna be an full time wildlife photographer when I turn 21. You deserve more subs man

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому

      Thanks man, I appreciate that so much! Keep following your dreams, you really can make anything you want happen!

  • @wildlifeadventurestz
    @wildlifeadventurestz 2 роки тому

    Nic video!

  • @trentontimberlake
    @trentontimberlake 2 роки тому

    Not first but im here lol

  • @chuckmorton8823
    @chuckmorton8823 2 роки тому

    I think it would be helpful for your audience to put each shot's camera settings on your photos: shutter, aperture and ISO.

  • @JamesAndrewMacGlashanTaylor
    @JamesAndrewMacGlashanTaylor 2 роки тому

    I cannot find any used, long canon EF lenses (500mm/600mm). There are a few but they have gone up in price since the last time I looked.

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому

      They are few and far between, I looked for months before I found and pulled the trigger on this one. MPB had a good selection back while I was looking, but that was almost 2 months ago so they may not now. Good luck!

  • @antsisland
    @antsisland 2 роки тому +1

    First

    • @antsisland
      @antsisland 2 роки тому

      Your videos are awesome. You should be featured on discovery or even other tv channels

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, I really appreciate that!

  • @findus605
    @findus605 2 роки тому

    Great vlog as always, excellent images, but by god those Turkeys are ugly

    • @wattswildlifephoto
      @wattswildlifephoto  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed. Hahaha yeah, they aren’t the most beautiful or graceful birds, that’s for sure.