That moment when you're photographing Sanderling on the water's edge and someone walks between you and the birds. Been there, done that. You have my empathy. Nice video, as always.
We find on many beaches dogs running free tend to chase and scare off any birds! Unfortunately here in the UK we don't really have any wilderness areas, we've found many of the Scottish beaches are quieter!
@@antonoat I’ve witnessed dog owners actively encouraging their dogs to chase the birds - go to the beaches around the Wirral and you’ll see this on a daily basis
Under your last video you asked what makes us come and click your videos. Had to think about it, it's this natural easy going way you take us along with you. No big fancy staged stuff like in many other Photography channels. I like the calm presentation and the way you explain stuff. Sharing experiences like this one here, like a neighbour ( hi from Germany xD ) telling a story! I mostly go out with about 3 spots in my mind, so I have plan A, B and C. ;-) And thanks for the more frequent uploads!
many thanks for this. It's actually really useful to get this kind of feedback. 3 spots in mind - that's very good. I usually don't do that! (unlike this video)
Another great video, showing that all is not always perfect when one goes out with the camera - very much like my own photography! I never really plan anything as always got dog and hubby along with me so my photography has to fit around them. It gets boring too as we seem to end up going to the same old places, out of necessity, unfortunately. I really like the images you got around the harbour - a very refreshing change of scene. Poor little turnstone though, but what a brave little soul. They don't think, 'I can't do this', like a human might - they just get on with it and manage as best they can. Nature is wonderful!
Really enjoyed this one mate and definitely shows the challenges faced by photographing birds at the coast. Thanks for the shout out, I really appreciate it 👍🏻
Great video Dan, proof there to always have a back up plan. It’s not easy photographing on a beach unless you get there really early and the tide is right.
I like the Harbor shots. I find it interesting to photograph birds in man made environments. I call them my urban series. To me, it represents that nature is everywhere if we look for it. Rail yards, chain link fences, factory buildings, fence posts and poles. Sometimes I intentionally include these elements in the scene for some unique results. Hey, I do also shoot bird on a perch with a smooth background, but these urban shots can be quite fun too! Cheers!
Some great tips in this one Paul. I'm amazed how good the R6 and R6mk2 are. The thought that you can ramp the ISO up beyond that of a dslr is remarkable. Oh and have put a tether on my camera just in case it does come unattached from the lens. Thanks for sharing your passion for wildlife photography 👍👌
Great video, I was on that beach on that same day and it is annoying when people get in the way, I was just wondering has you come to Bridlington have you ever gone to the north side on the rocks, I was there last week and I managed to capture a few curlews there, I think it’s a great place to try and capture waders, thank you again for a great video..
Feel free to say hello if you see me again (as long as I'm not about to photograph a Turnstone, lol) I usually go to south side in Brid, but next time I'll try north side - I've had success with Sanderling there. Do you mean north side of harbour. or a different spot?
@@PaulMiguelPhotography I mean a different spot, it’s beyond the beach huts and it’s near the concrete steps as there is the rock etc and it’s goes up to danes dyke.
I feel your pain in the first half of the video. I've had this happen to me so many times. Coastal bird photography in the UK can be a frustrating experience. It's hard work at the best of times - walking miles with heavy gear and layers of waterproofing and insulating clothing, getting battered by the elements, putting your body into impossible positions, keeping yourself safe from the tide... but it's worth it IF you get a shot or two. Trouble is, there are many times when even the best planning fails for reasons outside your control - too many dogs around, birds are not showing that day or have found a spot where you can't reach, elements are not playing ball. I think I come home empty handed more often from coastal shoots than any other bird shoot. It's still great fun though and some of my favourite bird images are on the coast. These days, I do a lot of research before even going out - things like weather and tide around early morning and recent sightings at a location . When I get there, I sit for half an hour at the top of a beach and just watch through binoculars and/or a thermal camera to see what's around. It doesn't guarantee anything - the birds can still fly off for no good reason even with the best approach on my behalf - but I definitely get more success this way than by walking straight towards the first birds I see. It doesn't make any difference at all on a busy beach like the one you're on though - with so many people and dogs, it's a lottery...
You hit the nail on the head.. many times! There are many factors out of our control and that's where I will often be the most frustrated. Great advice to watch from above the beach first. I thought of that when I arrived at the first location, it's something I'll try and do. I was just happy to show the failure.. real life!
Plan B every time😀I live just up the road and Filey Brigg is the place to go. Make your way down the dodgy path onto the Brigg itself. I know you're not averse to lying in the odd rock pool or two but if you do, the birds literally come up to you (as Dan found when he visited). On your way into Filey you'll have driven past Filey Dams. A great little nature reserve and certainly something to add as a Plan D 👍
Like others, I’ve found disturbance, mainly by dog walkers, is a constant problem on the Norfolk beaches. Are you wearing neoprene waders? How do you get on with them? I’m struggling to find something that keeps me dry and was considering a similar pair.
Hi Jeremy. Yes, neoprene waders - just a cheap pair. They do the job well, if I get wet I think it's because water gets over the top of them when I'm lying down. I'd definitely give it a try.. however ridiculous it looks!
Lovely beach but too many others enjoying the sand . Dan's spot looked great but accessibility a problem hence no one there . I think your choice was a fair compromise Paul. 👏
I wouldn’t even try to shoot with all those people and dogs, that would drive me NUTS! Most people are oblivious to what you’re trying to photograph, or they walk straight up to you and ask. I’m from the USA, and am lucky to have some good parks, wetlands and migrations. I tend to go very early in the morning to avoid people. I do have to remind myself that they are nature lovers also, to even be visiting these places too! I’m an early riser, and there is nothing better to me than being alone in these amazing places alone watching the sunrise! If only I had a big F4 prime!!
Ah so many bits had me grinding my teeth 😅, I swear some people go out of the way to disturb you or your subjects. Off topic but can I ask what bib and brace you're wearing?. Considering something similar myself for wading bird photography.
Okay Paul, turn your car around and head South East and come for a break away to our North Norfolk Coast. I think I can promise you plenty to photograph. Snettisham, Old Hunstanton, Holme, Titchwell and Cley Next Sea to name but a few.
Too many people not enough space, this is why the UK is pretty awful for wildlife photography and is only getting worse. Dogs everywhere I go, to the point I feel like giving up on photography in the UK altogether, save the money I'd spend on getting to locations in the UK and spend it on more rewarding photographic trips abroad.
Absolutely this. Even the so called ‘wilderness’ areas of the UK (e.g. N Wales, Exmoor, Highlands and Islands) are full of camper vans, dog walkers and visitors. Couple that with the fact that the UK is already one of the most nature depleted countries in the world and I can empathise with your despair. Wildlife photography and nature/landscape work are just so much more difficult than years gone by. Visited Isle of Mull recently and the place was so busy. Very difficult to find anywhere to settle and watch without being disturbed by walkers, visitors and their dogs!
@@davidmorris4024 and now that Starmer and Rayner are about to give the go head to concrete over what’s left , will only exacerbate the situation. No green space is safe
Third most densely populated country in Europe excluding the tiddlers, so was always a challenge before you add in “management” by sporting estates. Save your money and go and visit a wilder European country. I’ve given up even taking binoculars in my pack these days, unless in remoter Highland glens.
It does feel more difficult to me now. Hence why I never visit a nature reserve at the weekend, stick mostly to early mornings... and some places I just don't visit at all, lol!
That moment when you're photographing Sanderling on the water's edge and someone walks between you and the birds. Been there, done that. You have my empathy. Nice video, as always.
Thank you. It didn't really happen today.. but it has in the past. Just an occupational hazard I guess!
We find on many beaches dogs running free tend to chase and scare off any birds! Unfortunately here in the UK we don't really have any wilderness areas, we've found many of the Scottish beaches are quieter!
@@antonoat I’ve witnessed dog owners actively encouraging their dogs to chase the birds - go to the beaches around the Wirral and you’ll see this on a daily basis
It's tough. I'm looking into making a video about these challenges.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who blanks. I follow Dan I really enjoy his videos. Thanks for sharing your videos really helpful and informative.
Thank you Paul for your sharing video
I enjoy all your videos
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment.
Loved this video Paul especially the iron railing and colourful boats.
Great work Paul👏👏
Thank you. It was a tough, long day!
Under your last video you asked what makes us come and click your videos. Had to think about it, it's this natural easy going way you take us along with you. No big fancy staged stuff like in many other Photography channels. I like the calm presentation and the way you explain stuff. Sharing experiences like this one here, like a neighbour ( hi from Germany xD ) telling a story!
I mostly go out with about 3 spots in my mind, so I have plan A, B and C. ;-)
And thanks for the more frequent uploads!
many thanks for this. It's actually really useful to get this kind of feedback. 3 spots in mind - that's very good. I usually don't do that! (unlike this video)
Wildlife and bird photography is hard work. Sometimes I find it hard to find thing to photograph in the uk. great video Paul.
Fun video as always Paul. Some great images. Well done👍
Another great video, showing that all is not always perfect when one goes out with the camera - very much like my own photography! I never really plan anything as always got dog and hubby along with me so my photography has to fit around them. It gets boring too as we seem to end up going to the same old places, out of necessity, unfortunately. I really like the images you got around the harbour - a very refreshing change of scene. Poor little turnstone though, but what a brave little soul. They don't think, 'I can't do this', like a human might - they just get on with it and manage as best they can. Nature is wonderful!
Nice video, thank you! I’m planning to do more bird photography in the future and the “Frying pod” looks really useful, I may see if it works for me.
Really enjoyed this one mate and definitely shows the challenges faced by photographing birds at the coast.
Thanks for the shout out, I really appreciate it 👍🏻
Cheers Dan. And you're very welcome!
Great video Dan, proof there to always have a back up plan. It’s not easy photographing on a beach unless you get there really early and the tide is right.
Thank you. It's Paul by the way. LOL!
Poor little bird with no feet. 😢😢😢 I loved your shots at the harbour. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
My plan D would have been Flamborough or Bempton! You always see something there!
Amazing 🎉
Very kind. Thank you!
I like the Harbor shots. I find it interesting to photograph birds in man made environments. I call them my urban series. To me, it represents that nature is everywhere if we look for it. Rail yards, chain link fences, factory buildings, fence posts and poles. Sometimes I intentionally include these elements in the scene for some unique results. Hey, I do also shoot bird on a perch with a smooth background, but these urban shots can be quite fun too! Cheers!
Thank you. Totally agree. I like the clean backgrounds.. but good to mix it up too!
Some great tips in this one Paul.
I'm amazed how good the R6 and R6mk2 are.
The thought that you can ramp the ISO up beyond that of a dslr is remarkable.
Oh and have put a tether on my camera just in case it does come unattached from the lens.
Thanks for sharing your passion for wildlife photography 👍👌
Brilliant. To be honest the R6 is almost identical in image quality to my 1DX, but the things it can do make my job considerably easier!
Great video, I was on that beach on that same day and it is annoying when people get in the way, I was just wondering has you come to Bridlington have you ever gone to the north side on the rocks, I was there last week and I managed to capture a few curlews there, I think it’s a great place to try and capture waders, thank you again for a great video..
Feel free to say hello if you see me again (as long as I'm not about to photograph a Turnstone, lol) I usually go to south side in Brid, but next time I'll try north side - I've had success with Sanderling there. Do you mean north side of harbour. or a different spot?
@@PaulMiguelPhotography I mean a different spot, it’s beyond the beach huts and it’s near the concrete steps as there is the rock etc and it’s goes up to danes dyke.
I feel your pain in the first half of the video. I've had this happen to me so many times. Coastal bird photography in the UK can be a frustrating experience. It's hard work at the best of times - walking miles with heavy gear and layers of waterproofing and insulating clothing, getting battered by the elements, putting your body into impossible positions, keeping yourself safe from the tide... but it's worth it IF you get a shot or two. Trouble is, there are many times when even the best planning fails for reasons outside your control - too many dogs around, birds are not showing that day or have found a spot where you can't reach, elements are not playing ball. I think I come home empty handed more often from coastal shoots than any other bird shoot. It's still great fun though and some of my favourite bird images are on the coast. These days, I do a lot of research before even going out - things like weather and tide around early morning and recent sightings at a location . When I get there, I sit for half an hour at the top of a beach and just watch through binoculars and/or a thermal camera to see what's around. It doesn't guarantee anything - the birds can still fly off for no good reason even with the best approach on my behalf - but I definitely get more success this way than by walking straight towards the first birds I see. It doesn't make any difference at all on a busy beach like the one you're on though - with so many people and dogs, it's a lottery...
You hit the nail on the head.. many times! There are many factors out of our control and that's where I will often be the most frustrated. Great advice to watch from above the beach first. I thought of that when I arrived at the first location, it's something I'll try and do. I was just happy to show the failure.. real life!
4:36 it does, totally 😂
Plan B every time😀I live just up the road and Filey Brigg is the place to go. Make your way down the dodgy path onto the Brigg itself. I know you're not averse to lying in the odd rock pool or two but if you do, the birds literally come up to you (as Dan found when he visited). On your way into Filey you'll have driven past Filey Dams. A great little nature reserve and certainly something to add as a Plan D 👍
Thanks Simon. I'm planning a shoot and vlog there! Dan inspired me to do it! Thanks for tip about Filey Dams, didn't know about it.
Like others, I’ve found disturbance, mainly by dog walkers, is a constant problem on the Norfolk beaches. Are you wearing neoprene waders? How do you get on with them? I’m struggling to find something that keeps me dry and was considering a similar pair.
Hi Jeremy. Yes, neoprene waders - just a cheap pair. They do the job well, if I get wet I think it's because water gets over the top of them when I'm lying down. I'd definitely give it a try.. however ridiculous it looks!
Got most of my bird pics in a tree lined walk along a river.
Lovely beach but too many others enjoying the sand . Dan's spot looked great but accessibility a problem hence no one there . I think your choice was a fair compromise Paul. 👏
I wouldn’t even try to shoot with all those people and dogs, that would drive me NUTS! Most people are oblivious to what you’re trying to photograph, or they walk straight up to you and ask. I’m from the USA, and am lucky to have some good parks, wetlands and migrations. I tend to go very early in the morning to avoid people. I do have to remind myself that they are nature lovers also, to even be visiting these places too! I’m an early riser, and there is nothing better to me than being alone in these amazing places alone watching the sunrise! If only I had a big F4 prime!!
Ah so many bits had me grinding my teeth 😅, I swear some people go out of the way to disturb you or your subjects.
Off topic but can I ask what bib and brace you're wearing?. Considering something similar myself for wading bird photography.
It's frustrating at times.. I'm wearing a pair of neoprene chest waders - not expensive ones.
Okay Paul, turn your car around and head South East and come for a break away to our North Norfolk Coast. I think I can promise you plenty to photograph. Snettisham, Old Hunstanton, Holme, Titchwell and Cley Next Sea to name but a few.
lovely video Paul, i do love a turnstone.
Thank you. I absolutely love them.
Too many people not enough space, this is why the UK is pretty awful for wildlife photography and is only getting worse. Dogs everywhere I go, to the point I feel like giving up on photography in the UK altogether, save the money I'd spend on getting to locations in the UK and spend it on more rewarding photographic trips abroad.
Absolutely this. Even the so called ‘wilderness’ areas of the UK (e.g. N Wales, Exmoor, Highlands and Islands) are full of camper vans, dog walkers and visitors. Couple that with the fact that the UK is already one of the most nature depleted countries in the world and I can empathise with your despair. Wildlife photography and nature/landscape work are just so much more difficult than years gone by. Visited Isle of Mull recently and the place was so busy. Very difficult to find anywhere to settle and watch without being disturbed by walkers, visitors and their dogs!
@@davidmorris4024 and now that Starmer and Rayner are about to give the go head to concrete over what’s left , will only exacerbate the situation. No green space is safe
Third most densely populated country in Europe excluding the tiddlers, so was always a challenge before you add in “management” by sporting estates. Save your money and go and visit a wilder European country. I’ve given up even taking binoculars in my pack these days, unless in remoter Highland glens.
I feel your pain..
It does feel more difficult to me now. Hence why I never visit a nature reserve at the weekend, stick mostly to early mornings... and some places I just don't visit at all, lol!
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Hi Paul, Wanted to ask if JOIN button is helping you in any way on your channel. Just an idea.
Hi. Send me an email: paul.miguel@ntlworld.com