Get Your Butt Outta Bed and Make Some Photos! - A Wildlife Photography Vlog in The Tetons
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
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Hey Steve you are very lucky to have the scenery and animals that you have in your country here in South Australia not so much love your work keep bringing your very good content and we the little people will keep comin to watch
Fantastic magic elk shots ...thanksxx
Beautiful shot of the elk!
Thanks!
Wonderful morning! Enjoyed you rambling about what you had in mind for photos if the situation presented itself. Enjoyed the images as well👍👍
Thanks for watching !
Auspicious timing involves awareness and willingness to accommodate. You showed both. Your enthusiasm was well founded. The images referenced magnificence, touch of humour, grace and intimacy. Thank you for sharing the light Steve. It was beautiful.
You made my day...
Some solid beef cakes in that group! Thanks for sharing
Truth
That backlit elk shot is STUNNING! Nicely done.
You are so right! One of my favorite elk photos ever!
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Nice video Steve, the title was inspiring. I need to get back to shooting at sunrise regularly.
It's good to have your money, 2 Z9 bodies, a 400 2.8, damm!!!
I'm outta money now , I spent it all on gear 😬
The velvet breath, that’s definitely something you can have as a catch phrase Steve, it sounds good. It definitely reflects what you were seeing too, i’m glad you’re able to get out there and enjoy it, wishing you a great Sunday 😃
Thanks!🙏
I'm happy you're making videos again Steve! Great topic. People always seem to ask on the wildlife pages a lot why they aren't seeing much wildlife, come to find out they stayed in Jackson, slept in, had breakfast at the Bunnery and headed out looking at 11am. When I'm at the house, I'm out the door an hour before sunrise bc even if the wildlife isn't out, I can still do some landscape photography featuring those world class sunrises.
Truth
I’m new to your videos. I’ll continue to watch as your produce new ones.
Appreciate all your videos but especially the hiking or from the car days of getting photographs! The shot of the of the calf, tongue out, and wild flower is simply magical; beautiful. Thanks for sharing your day!
👍 appreciate it 🙏
Omg this is fantastic… please dont stop … i LOVE your videos . I love this photo u captured … INCREDIBLE…. Im envious. Thank you for the joy you send ! I love this .
This video really made me miss Jackson and the Tetons. Man… beautiful shots Steve!
Thank you kind sir!
Steve, your photo of the elk backlit is breathtaking. If I took a shot like that I would cry from the joy. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks. I really enjoyed and learned from this video.
Glad you liked it 👍
Amazing shot of the glowing Elks in the dark background and Thanks for sharing. Always look forward to your videos and don't mind the rambling :)
Thanks for watching!
Lovely shots!
Thanks!
Been out just about everday til it turned 100 degrees 🔥
Love your enthusiasm and teaching style. You are such a talented photographer! Thank you for sharing!
Another winner Steve. I love the black and white mountain scene and the backlit elk! Great way to start my day.....Rich
Thanks for watching 🙏
greetings from ga steve love your work !!
Recently visited Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks - got up super early on both days. Holy shit, so stoked to see those beautiful bison emerging from the mist. Worth coming over from Aussie for. Those bison have got such beautiful faces.
I love your video's..always look forward to them. Thank you as always for sharing your world...
Thanks for watching 👍
Great video. Love the images of elk, light glow on elk, and breath.
Great video as always. Steve you are a big reason I became a wildlife photographer. My favorite national parks are the grand Tetons and Yellowstone. Can’t wait to go back. Hopefully one day I will run into you there.
Thanks for watching 🙏
Nailed it! Thank you as it's nice to see this area you've shared.
East coast guys can only dream of big mountains, unless we get our butts outta bed and on an airplane, or road trip! Great video Steve, Love your work. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching 👍
Great videos and advice! I get up at 5:00 am every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) so I can take photos in the early morning light. It has made a world of difference.
Truth
This was sooo awesome to watch. Thank you very much for doing these videos, I learn so much, and just watching you work and live in god's country is really a joy to watch.
👍 thanks for watching!
Beautiful elk! Thank you!
Oooh another Steve vlog! I enjoy them so much. Thank you!
Your Videos Are Such An Inspiration. Thanks For Sharing. ❤
Thanks!🙏
Like your stuff Steve so l subscribed!
Beautiful and inspiring images as always, and you’re welcome on at least one set of impromptu, roadside, compliments. 😀
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Amazing shots in a extraordinary location! Great video, Steve.
First time viewer, great video, I love wildlife photography. Look forward to future videos.
Thanks for watching !
True.....great Steve
My wife and I live in Wisconsin, we were out in the Tetons, February 2021. We did not see you out there. ;) We are definitely going back, not sure when. The Mountains are calling...
Great video Steve. I use my car as a photoblind too, mostly with birds in a specific spot. Beautiful photos yours. See you
Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic images Steve 👍
Thanks!
Great job! Fabulous images!
Thanks!
Enjoy the videos, I can't always get out this time of year for very long here in Oklahoma. 108 degrees here with 50% humidity and seeing you in a jacket and the elk with the breathe kinda helps cool things down. Thanks, avid watcher, Roger.
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic photos! Wish I had the energy for this kind of photography.
More coffee!😬
That was fun as always, thanks a lot! Greetings from Germany!
Danke 🙏
Another great video! Really makes me wish we could move west. I've loved it both times we visited. Kept my eyes open last September but didn't see you! Looking forward to the next video and hope you and Stephanie had a great camping trip!
Thanks!🙏
Just got yourself a new subscriber Steve! Watched a few of your vlogs now & enjoy seeing you get those awesome images.Any tips on where to buy that bean bag thingy you have on your car window?
Great Steve...really enjoy your video. I did get my butt outta bed (Saturday early) to play golf (sorry my other hobby). Looking forward to your next video.
Sounds pretty great too👍
Love the velvety breath elk. Kinda like Debra Winger.
Great video. Thank you!!!
Great video and some helpful tips. So true about using the car as a blind, just wish manufacturers would have a stealth mode for opening doors and windows!!haha!
Truth!
A wonderful video. I lived in Wyoming for over 22 years and miss it everyday. Hey have you ever ventured From Dubois to Pinedale on the Union Pass Road? Some wonderful scenery there too. Well back to the hot, humid and green filled weeds and trees of Mississippi. Your video brighten my day and brought some sanity back to my life. Enjoy.
I haven't been back there for twenty years... but I'd like to go back now that you mention it...
@@SteveMattheis Me too! Thanks for the wonderful video.
Had the pleasure of being there ~3 weeks ago and had a wonderful time (2nd time this year). Had a 4am start the morning of July 4th to watch the sunrise paint colors on the Tetons. I really admire your work and enjoy living vicariously through your vlogs!
Thanks for watching!
Really nice!
Wonderful view as usually, need to move to a national park xD
Great shots of the elk !
That female elk was so vogueing for the camera at 5:28
A saying I heard somewhere is f8 and be there. You can't get the picture if you aren't there and you can't get the picture if you don't have the right settings. Both things need to be true to get the shot
Those sunlight images were killer images
Thanks!
your work is amazing
Thanks!
Another great video. Ramble on! Loved the last Teton shot. Wonder if the young bulls get antler envy?
Definitely
Kind of funny it is 4:45 am and I am waking. Getting ready to drive out to the HOH Rainforest to maybe shoot some elk and foliage. And see your video telling me to get my butt up and go shooting 🙃
So it worked then... 😬
very enjoyable
Great stuff Steve as usual. Hope to make it up there one of these days…
Always great to see you back, Steve. I'm going to have to try the car blind method. Especially for birds of prey. Gorgeous mountain side you're at though. Still trying to convince my wife to move lol. Im along the Great lakes which has their own beauty and wildife mainly waterfowl and eagles, but you know the saying.."The mountains are calling" lol. Anyways Keep up the great work as always. Love the backlit shot with the elk.
Thanks for watching!
Love your videos…especially when they are about owls! Wondering about that camera support on your door…could you tell us the make and model, please? I have been looking for something like it. Thank you.
Google Big Lens Ultimate Beanbag
@@SteveMattheis Thank You so much!
Ha, I love this Steve, I'm retired so I should be able to sleep until 7 or 8 right? However like all photographers I chase the light, so right now I'm getting up at 04:30 every morning so I can get a little coffee then head out for the days adventure.
Sounds wonderful 👍
Thank You. Beautifiu video 🥂
Thanks for watching
Hi Steve, wonderful videos BTW!:) Hey, I was wondering where you got that nifty beanbag..?
Google Big Lens Ultimate Beanbag
What is the name of the bag you place over your door to steady your camera? Great idea! I'd love to get one.
Check my gear list here: www.stevemattheis.com/gear
I love when I know where you are photographing those beautiful Teton animals. And cow elk can look very majestic, just like the bulls! You have me thinking about the 2.8 70-200 mm over the 100-400mm when it comes to low light.
Do you still have your R-Pod for camping?
Tough decision... I'll email you about this tomorrow...
Way ahead of you iam at the south fork of the america river in California chasing birds!
Nice!
What a lovely video! Love your approach to seeing whatever comes, and trying to set things up just in case magic happens! Using your car as a blind works wonderfully - Your beanbag window thing looks tall and super useful for shooting from the car - do you happen to remember who makes it (or where you got that)? Thank you!!
Edited to add: your website is awesome and I was able to find your gear list including the beanbag! Thanks for having that list accessible for beginners / it is very helpful!
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That beanbag is awesome, much nicer than anything I’ve ever had. I too would like to know more about it if you please.
It does look super cool! I was able to find his gear list on his website ( www.stevemattheis.com/gear ), and it included a link to that beanbag window thing - looks very good! Here’s the beanbag link: birdsasart-shop.com/blubb-big-lens-ultimate-bean-bag/
I like it is good you are good
Great video! Can you tell me what bag you use in the window to rest camera?
Google Big Lens Ultimate Beanbag
Steve I would love your thoughts on if you could use / own 1 lens for wildlife….would you want
a 400 F2.8 or a 600mm F4?
I only own the 400 now (with the built in TC)
by this lens....
Might be a dumb question but what’s that cushion/camera mount you’re using? That’s a neat way to shoot from the vehicle.
Beanbag, check the link to my gear list in the description
You always ramble but I watch anyway, ha! Really nice shot of the rainstorm behind the Tetons! I'm curious, what's the farthest you've hiked from your vehicle on a day shoot? Happy shooting from Texas
9-10 miles
Round trip
I love those misty morning shots. Do you think a Z6ii has the power to drive the focus motors on that 400mm lens?
Yes
Beautiful...where did you get your camera rest from?
Check my gear list
This is something I would love to do again but my camera has called it a day and my budget is zero. Fibromyalgia and ASD has messed my life up.
On a positive note I love the video .
Thanks for watching!🙏
Great video and great photos as always.
Unrelated question: what do you use to fill your beanbag? And when travelling abroad do you use the same filling?
Thanks.
Best wishes from Brazil
I fill it with buckwheat hulls
Love your videos. In this one, are you on the Moose-Wilson Road?
Thanks. And no...
Teton as in Idaho?
Steve, love your videos and photos! What's the screen (??) on top of your camera or 400 lens?
Atomos Ninja V
999 likes, my one has to be 1k for it !
Well done🤘
Is that the Ninja? How do you like it?
It is. And unfortunately they haven’t updated it to work with the Z9…
You might or might not reply ... let's see
As i don't take anything in Manual setting for any subject matter i happen to capture as i have the view that there is quality tech in the camera for it to take a good pic .
At the start ..when you mentioned Sunrise . I presumed that's what you were going to be doing .. anything else is a bonus . I wonder at that location you get Hi-fliers overhead ???
And i was very surprised ... how loud you were talking ..especially at that time of the morning .. because Sound travels whereby the chances of your target being spooked increase greatly , When you said one the target's get's jittery was expecting you to be whispering at least . Surprisingly they never bolted .
On average when yer out with the camera/s how many images do you take ?
I have a hard time reading your message with all the punctuation unfortunately. And thanks for watching 👍
@@SteveMattheis When watching you're Video . I presumed you were going to be capturing a Sunrise . Alas not to be !.
Where did you get the window bag and who makes it.
Google Big Lens Ultimate Beanbag
I’m working hard to triangulate this road, based on the perspective your wide angle dash would have, and how large the Teton range appears still, are you on River road?
Ummmmmm
How are you liking the 400 Z compared to the 600 FL? When back avail I was thinking of trading out the 600 for it. You feel like you are missing out on the little extra mm at all?
I love the 400 more than the 600. And I love them both very much...
Hey man, what’s the deal with your window sandbag camera rest?
Is that a known product or custom made?
Search for Big Lens Ultimate Beanbag
Hey Steve, where can I find a lens hood like the one you have on that 70 to 200.
It's made by Mamiya
Ever tried any wildlife photography with the 200 f2 instead of the 70-200? I think it could be interesting, especially with the larger mammals you have out there.
I’ve considered buying a 200f2 for years but could never quite justify the high cost for such a niche lens. I agree it could be interesting.
The premise of this video holds a lot more weight when you realize he lives a short drive from the Tetons and Yellowstone. Not all of us are so lucky. For many, we have to drive sometimes days to be near anything worth photographing.
This 100%
Would you agree that the photography at sunrise in is likely to be better than the photography at noon?
Hey Steve, you sure had a wonderful morning fantastic vlog and images! You are a master at vlogging in the car... I just can't seem to find the right way of mounting mine for it to work as smoothly as your's. I am sure you had a great time camping 🏕. Greg
I just use a GoPro and a cheap suction cup Mount from Amazon