Excellent photography ! I never shoot birds in the snow, but I’m considering the possibility of traveling 1200 miles to one place, and maybe 2000 miles to another, to do exactly that. Thank you for the excellent video 🙂
@@MikeLaneFRPS I was four years old when the Big Freeze of 1963 hit Lancashire. I still remember the postman trying to deliver the mail. My mother gave him a pair of my Dads socks to try and help him gain traction. It would have been a terrible time for bird life.
Great videos Mike, I enjoy seeing and learning something about photography and birds from across the pond! But there's another trick about getting the right exposure that's particularly suitable (easy) for shooting birds in the snow. I always shoot manual exposures, and I sometimes use the back of a business card that's bright white to set my exposure using the Spot Metering in my camera. I have one button programmed to activate Spot Metering. To use the trick, I point the spot at anything that I know is bright white (the backside of a business card, a white car, SNOW, or even the white area of a bird that is partially white) and fill the center of the spot with white (no other colors or darker objects in the 'spot'). Then adjust the exposure to so that the pointer sits at +2. Some cameras will require +1-2/3, others +2-1/3, but +2 works for me. Do that and you will get the correct exposure until, or unless the lighting changes. For example, if you're shooting a bird in the open in one direction, and then shoot in a different direction, it will still work, but if the bird ducks into the shade, you have to change the exposure. Also, if the clouds open up, you have to change it. That seems like less work than guesstimating how the matrix metering will respond to different sized subjects and just how dull the light is. Anyway, that works for me, and hopefully it might help someone out.
Hi Mike just got a photo of my first goldcrest today without your amazing bird knowledge and videos I wouldn't have been able to identify it so thanks and keep up the great work
I think this video has some of your most attractive images you have posted. The snow just really complements those fieldfares colours. I'm just starting in this feeding station game and your videos show just how rewarding setting one up can be. I also think thrushes are born/hatched grumpy lol Thanks for sharing your adventures, they really inspire me.
Some fantastic images there, Mike. I particularly liked the one of the redpoll on the burdock. Snow certainly adds something special to bird photography.
Thank you Mike, a timely video. I am going to Finland in a couple of weeks to the Eagle hides, I am new to the OM1 so the advise about photographing in the snow is very useful.
Great pictures as always and and an informative tutorial. I got my first ever Robin in the snow this year and was very pleased. Ducks on ice this year was also good with many pleasing images. Looking forward to the next one.
On film it was different, and getting the exposure right was important. But these days I don't worry too much if the exposure is off by a stop or two. Pushing the exposure slider in PhotoShop seems to work just fine. Of course I do try and remember to dial in about a stop and a third of "over exposure" in snowy conditions. But I generally find that even if I completely forget, it's usually not a problem.
Another very enjoyable and informative video Mike. Did you use manual mode for these snow shots or a semi auto mode to get your exposures right for the conditions on the day?
This was a great video for me, Mike. Loved the way you caught the birds fighting up in the air. Great action shots. I've only managed to capture a few of those in the past few years. I'm wondering, are you using the Z9 for this video?
Hi Mike, I know its a big question but would you have a suggestion please regarding a beginner camera for filming Hares for example? Ps absolutely love your videos too
If you mean filming as in video I am not the person to ask. Video is new to me still. I prefer to use the Lumix GH6 for video as it has 120fps 4K and will AF better than my OM-1. For stills photography the OM-1 AF is much better. I have no experience of video with other cameras. If you mean stills photography then make sure you get the latest eye detection AF. For running hares it will be much easier. The brand does not matter, but the OM- 1 is fine for me.
@@MikeLaneFRPS you think it's because everyone now can buy smart camera that have animal eye af + 30 fps and procapture ? Today photo stocks have millions of pictures of birds in any poses - all from a1/r5 etc. I'm young (37 years old) enthusiast - no income from photo, but I really enjoy taking pictures of animals. Photo for me - it's my memories. I can forget almost everything in future - but my photos will be forever with me . sorry from my English - I'm from russia
We have many different words. With cars there is Flat/puncture, Hood/bonnet, truck/ boot. Birds we have divers/loons, buzzards/hawks. Same for foods in restaurants. We have to be carfeful what we order in the USA.
Espectacular. Felicidades
Thanks
This was delightful in every regard.
Thanks very much.
Thanks Mike, keep warm up there.
Will do!
The picture of the fighting black bird and thrush is like an engrave from Roman period. Fantastic posture and a great picture. 👏👏
Thanks.
Another cracking video and images. Thanks a lot.
Many thanks!
Thank you! I love your work😍Nice snow and fighting bird photos📸👍
Thank you very much!
An excellent video has always Mike.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great photos, Mike. I hope you've thawed out now.
Yes I have
Enchanting and informtive video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent shots and thank you so much for the tips, I always learn something from your videos
Great to hear!
A ten minute Masterclass Mike 👍
Wish it took 10 minutes to make!
excellent as usual . learn so much off you . thanks
So nice of you
Thank you :) Lovely photos and very inspiring 🙏🏼
You’re welcome 😊
Cracking shots Mike
Thanks
The picture including the “referee” is my favourite one 😅. Thank you for your always nice videos.
You’re welcome 😊
Wow! Wonderful collection. Awesome narration.
Thank you kindly!
Excellent photography ! I never shoot birds in the snow, but I’m considering the possibility of traveling 1200 miles to one place, and maybe 2000 miles to another, to do exactly that. Thank you for the excellent video 🙂
Thank you.
Some very useful tips here. Love the slow shutter speeds in the snow. It's been a long time since I heard snow crunching underfoot.
We don't hear it enough.
@@MikeLaneFRPS I was four years old when the Big Freeze of 1963 hit Lancashire. I still remember the postman trying to deliver the mail. My mother gave him a pair of my Dads socks to try and help him gain traction. It would have been a terrible time for bird life.
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superb shots - very beautiful and I learned something too. :)
Great to hear!
Lovely!
Thanks
There’s a few outstanding shops in there Mike. In the presentation department your 2nd to nobody. Thank you.
Thank you.
Fantastic photos! I love bird photography and learn so much from you.
Happy to hear that!
Excellent pictures 👍
Respects
Thank you! Cheers!
Brilliant...
Thanks
amazing video and amazing photos sir!
Thank you Josh.
Thank you all terrific images and thanks for the metering advice very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
👍😎 Great images
Thanks 👍
Very interesting Mike great pictures, thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Super
Thanks
Great videos Mike, I enjoy seeing and learning something about photography and birds from across the pond! But there's another trick about getting the right exposure that's particularly suitable (easy) for shooting birds in the snow. I always shoot manual exposures, and I sometimes use the back of a business card that's bright white to set my exposure using the Spot Metering in my camera. I have one button programmed to activate Spot Metering. To use the trick, I point the spot at anything that I know is bright white (the backside of a business card, a white car, SNOW, or even the white area of a bird that is partially white) and fill the center of the spot with white (no other colors or darker objects in the 'spot'). Then adjust the exposure to so that the pointer sits at +2. Some cameras will require +1-2/3, others +2-1/3, but +2 works for me. Do that and you will get the correct exposure until, or unless the lighting changes. For example, if you're shooting a bird in the open in one direction, and then shoot in a different direction, it will still work, but if the bird ducks into the shade, you have to change the exposure. Also, if the clouds open up, you have to change it. That seems like less work than guesstimating how the matrix metering will respond to different sized subjects and just how dull the light is. Anyway, that works for me, and hopefully it might help someone out.
Truly amazing clips and photos in the snow!
Glad you like them!
Thank you, Mike! Wonderful captures and the details how you did it. They are very helpful.
You're very welcome!
Very informative video. Could you kindly make one video about how to sell bird photos online? It will be very helpful.
Hi Mike just got a photo of my first goldcrest today without your amazing bird knowledge and videos I wouldn't have been able to identify it so thanks and keep up the great work
Glad to help
Thank you for your reply Mike it really helps and please keep up the great work 👍
Thanks, will do!
Excellent work Mike
Thank you! Cheers!
I think this video has some of your most attractive images you have posted.
The snow just really complements those fieldfares colours.
I'm just starting in this feeding station game and your videos show just how rewarding setting one up can be.
I also think thrushes are born/hatched grumpy lol
Thanks for sharing your adventures, they really inspire me.
You are welcome.
Great video Mike (as always)
Glad you enjoyed it
Some fantastic images there, Mike. I particularly liked the one of the redpoll on the burdock. Snow certainly adds something special to bird photography.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you Mike, a timely video. I am going to Finland in a couple of weeks to the Eagle hides, I am new to the OM1 so the advise about photographing in the snow is very useful.
Best of luck!
Great pictures as always and and an informative tutorial. I got my first ever Robin in the snow this year and was very pleased. Ducks on ice this year was also good with many pleasing images. Looking forward to the next one.
Have fun!
On film it was different, and getting the exposure right was important. But these days I don't worry too much if the exposure is off by a stop or two. Pushing the exposure slider in PhotoShop seems to work just fine. Of course I do try and remember to dial in about a stop and a third of "over exposure" in snowy conditions. But I generally find that even if I completely forget, it's usually not a problem.
Especially with raw this is true.
Those action shots were great! And thanks for the tip on metering. That is a mistake I need to correct from now on ;)
Happy to help!
Another very enjoyable and informative video Mike. Did you use manual mode for these snow shots or a semi auto mode to get your exposures right for the conditions on the day?
In difficult light I may go to manual. But I prefer to stay in auto and compensate.
This was a great video for me, Mike. Loved the way you caught the birds fighting up in the air. Great action shots. I've only managed to capture a few of those in the past few years. I'm wondering, are you using the Z9 for this video?
I use the Lumix GH6 for video mostly and especially for slow motion. Sometimes the OM-1, but I try to keep that for stills only.
@@MikeLaneFRPS Thanks, Mike.
Hi Mike, I know its a big question but would you have a suggestion please regarding a beginner camera for filming Hares for example? Ps absolutely love your videos too
If you mean filming as in video I am not the person to ask. Video is new to me still. I prefer to use the Lumix GH6 for video as it has 120fps 4K and will AF better than my OM-1. For stills photography the OM-1 AF is much better.
I have no experience of video with other cameras.
If you mean stills photography then make sure you get the latest eye detection AF. For running hares it will be much easier. The brand does not matter, but the OM- 1 is fine for me.
Snow can be tricky for metering, may I ask which mode do you use mostly? Thank you
Av mode mostly. Manual mode when I must.
You said about money from bird photography - today it's impossible?
For me yes impossible now. In the days of film I could.
@@MikeLaneFRPS you think it's because everyone now can buy smart camera that have animal eye af + 30 fps and procapture ? Today photo stocks have millions of pictures of birds in any poses - all from a1/r5 etc. I'm young (37 years old) enthusiast - no income from photo, but I really enjoy taking pictures of animals. Photo for me - it's my memories. I can forget almost everything in future - but my photos will be forever with me . sorry from my English - I'm from russia
Cameras have made it much easier and the internet tells people where to go. You no longer have to find the wildlife yourself.
I find it very curious that you Brits call the ground "the floor". Odd. For us Yanks floors are in our houses. Ground is what is around our houses. 🤨
We have many different words. With cars there is Flat/puncture, Hood/bonnet, truck/ boot. Birds we have divers/loons, buzzards/hawks. Same for foods in restaurants. We have to be carfeful what we order in the USA.