Did I GET it? PHOTOGRAPHING small birds in FLIGHT || BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY tips and tricks

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  • Photographing small birds in flight is not easy. But hopefully I can share some tips and trick how I do it. The whinchat is a great bird, that I have photograph way back when I startet photography. But then I used a 200mm, without a photo blind. That did not work. When you do bird photography its a great tool to invest in a blind.
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  • @ropjoyti3850
    @ropjoyti3850 3 роки тому +3

    Sir I am your biggest friend I am from # India # Assam I love wildlife and love you sir # wildlife# trond

  • @malcolmross3782
    @malcolmross3782 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Trond, enthusiastic, passionate, awesome. Not much more to be said. Thanks for sharing and continue to stay safe 😷

  • @premierpropertyinspectionc8500
    @premierpropertyinspectionc8500 3 роки тому +2

    Please don't ever stop making your videos.. Wonderful as always.. Greetings from South Texas !!!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      wow....what a great compliment. As long as you all great people like it, I will try to continue :)

  • @clivewelch1025
    @clivewelch1025 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Trond wow this was awesome not just to see you at work but to see your outstanding images, beautiful just beautiful. Until next time take care and stay safe my friend.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much Clive! Glad you liked it 😀👍

  • @laku4412
    @laku4412 3 роки тому +1

    The sound of the rain on my roof and your beautiful, quiet yet exciting video just absolutely made my day! Great shots as always! Absolutely love the backlit ones!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому +1

      Wow....what an awesome compliment! Thanks for the support and compliment!

  • @greggorter
    @greggorter 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic Trond excellent work and beautiful images. You should be really proud of these ! 😎👋

  • @owenparker4120
    @owenparker4120 3 роки тому +1

    Outstanding as always Trond, superb images!

  • @marcobridsphotograhpy
    @marcobridsphotograhpy 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Trond, thank you for your nice video and again absolutely stunning images. And nice to see the

  • @guidokuijpers9967
    @guidokuijpers9967 3 роки тому +1

    what an amazing video, got goosebums over my whole body!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      wow....awesome compliment. Thanks :)

  • @verlenelewis9866
    @verlenelewis9866 3 роки тому +2

    Very beautiful photos, thank you for sharing 👏🏼

  • @j30roth
    @j30roth 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo! A pleasure to watch and you got the shots you wanted 👏🙂

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Jon! Means a lot!

  • @tomubashir
    @tomubashir 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic output Trond! Really enjoy your videos.

  • @dilus13
    @dilus13 3 роки тому +3

    Homework, dedication, patience and talent. Beautiful images Trond 👍

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Wow.....thanks for the kind words and support

  • @martynhall1752
    @martynhall1752 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Trond fantastic video the photos where fabulous, keep doing what your doing truly remarkable can’t wait till the next one, thank you for sharing it with us.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Martyn! Much appreciate your compliment and support!

  • @provedance
    @provedance 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing , you really did your reconnaissance well ! Great shot.

  • @CookedLight
    @CookedLight 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome. Every Nikon group on FB is flooded with D500 fanatics, any time someone asks what camera to buy the comments are mostly D500, and most of the time they are just plain wrong…subjects where Nikon has a better alternative. But you just showed where the D500 does excel, those shots are incredible 🤘🏻

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot Paul, for the kind compliemnt.

  • @fubband
    @fubband 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome results, Trond! Great video 👍🏻 Wonderful archive images too 🙌🏻

  • @andrewcoates2664
    @andrewcoates2664 3 роки тому +1

    Frond,what an inspiration you are.I’ve just gone over to bird photography,wanting that little bit more than spotter scope and binoculars.now there’s so much to learn and Thankyou to people like you for the time you share on here that makes people like myself appreciate the great outdoors.love your video’s.Thankyou.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging compliment. Much appreciated!

  • @Sashman077
    @Sashman077 3 роки тому

    Amazing images. You are an inspiration Trond.

  • @PatrickComtois
    @PatrickComtois 3 роки тому +1

    Really like your videos Trond. Great photography and information that we can take away and use. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Thanks a lot Patrick! Great you find them informative!

  • @SkylarkFields
    @SkylarkFields 3 роки тому +1

    Stunningly sharp and beautiful images. I don't think you could have done better than that!

  • @weylintracking-worldwide
    @weylintracking-worldwide 3 роки тому +1

    Great shots Trond! It's an awesome bird indeed...

  • @penorvoll
    @penorvoll 3 роки тому +2

    Love to see your videos Trond! And you got a lot of beautiful pictures as well this time. :)

  • @Greg_J
    @Greg_J 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, well worth the effort & dedication. Keep it up mate, cheers!

  • @PapaVeedy
    @PapaVeedy 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful video and fantastic photos Trond! Inspirational!

  • @FotogenDK
    @FotogenDK 3 роки тому

    Outstanding images Trond :-) Thanks for sharing ;-)

  • @danscott5776
    @danscott5776 3 роки тому +2

    Another incredible video Trond 👌

  • @trevorridgers2923
    @trevorridgers2923 3 роки тому

    Stunning images and another great video. So inspiring 👏👏👏

  • @keithdickson8364
    @keithdickson8364 3 роки тому +2

    Those are amazing shots Trond. So beautiful.

  •  3 роки тому

    Awesome video and beautiful pictures. Capturing small birds in flight is the hardest photography there is and you nailed it.

  • @janokenka7929
    @janokenka7929 3 роки тому +1

    Great shots, congrats 🙂👍👍

  • @BullitTom
    @BullitTom 3 роки тому

    Beautiful images Trond, well done

  • @iandanielson5090
    @iandanielson5090 3 роки тому +1

    What can one say just outstanding flight shots Trond and thank you for sharing how you Done it.

  • @JeremyNeipp
    @JeremyNeipp 3 роки тому

    Amazing shot Trond! What a beautiful bird to get in flight.

  • @celeritasc9207
    @celeritasc9207 3 роки тому +8

    Wow, beautiful images.

  • @malaustwick5364
    @malaustwick5364 3 роки тому

    Hi Trond, a beautiful little bird. Great video, great images, great backing music....keep up the good work 👍🏻👏🏻.

  • @JaminTaylor
    @JaminTaylor 3 роки тому +6

    Beautiful series of photos. Takes so much patience to walk away with quality images like that. Superb as always.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Thanks a lot Jamin! Much appreciated :)

  • @markjarrett8168
    @markjarrett8168 3 роки тому

    Great photos Trond and very well captured. The Whinchat is a superb bird. I miss travelling over to Norway ever since the Newcastle to Bergen Fjordline ferry was cancelled. Always called at Stavanger on its way to Bergen. Some great birding on the Hardangervidda and no doubt good photographic opportunities. You live in a top, top country.

  • @stevestinnett6777
    @stevestinnett6777 3 роки тому +3

    As always, and I mean always, you have the greatest photos.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      wow.....your too kind to me Steve :) Thanks a lot!

  • @JohnFormstone
    @JohnFormstone 3 роки тому

    Very impressive Trond. Little birds are so difficult to capture in flight. You had some great images. All the best to you. 👍

  • @littlemike50
    @littlemike50 3 роки тому

    Lovely bit of video Trond I think my favourite still was the in flight shot where it had the green Caterpillar with the amazing backlite shining through its wings spread,,, Stunning...

  • @bossofthemoss450
    @bossofthemoss450 3 роки тому

    Great technique and fabulous images Trond. Many congratulations and just reward for your preparation and patience

  • @kevins8575
    @kevins8575 3 роки тому +1

    One of your very best videos! Great stills and video. The in- flight shots were perfect! OK, I have to get my camera and go out. Now.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Wow....thanks a lot Kevin! Grab your camera and go out....you will not regret 😉

  • @AlKulla
    @AlKulla 3 роки тому +1

    Great stuff Trond!

  • @mikecrowley6485
    @mikecrowley6485 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant photos Trond, you can definitely call it a success 👍🏻

  • @heinihefti8969
    @heinihefti8969 3 роки тому +1

    Whow - beautiful shots!

  • @rakeshnambiar1897
    @rakeshnambiar1897 3 роки тому +1

    Class Shots 👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

  • @laurencearnold5822
    @laurencearnold5822 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely stunning images Trond👏👏

  • @gregwilsonnaturephotography
    @gregwilsonnaturephotography 3 роки тому +7

    Hey Trond, you got it! Looks like more than once... wonderful flight shots. And wow the wind was strong! Even with those conditions you got it. So inspiring..... Greg

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      👍😀 Thanks a lot Greg! Much appreciated...Your so kind to me :)

  • @angelaknight903
    @angelaknight903 3 роки тому +1

    A big thank you 😊

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      You welcome! Thanks for watching

  • @joelandersson8477
    @joelandersson8477 3 роки тому

    Bought a tent hide to photograph Ospreys, works perfectly well. One of the Ospreys landed 3 meters away from the hide. One of my goals this summer is to photograph kingfishers, hopefully the tent will be useful!

  • @thomaskolceski4282
    @thomaskolceski4282 3 роки тому +2

    Hey Trond, I really enjoyed the video. You captured some great images of birds in flight! I have been trying to do the same but have not had any success but I’ll keep trying . Thanks for sharing!

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Hi Thomas! Thank you so much for your encouraging and kind compliment. Best of luck!

  • @amandeepsingh5129
    @amandeepsingh5129 3 роки тому +1

    Wow fantastic wonderful photos 📷👏😀

  • @alantookthis5979
    @alantookthis5979 3 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this - and seeing the joy on your face :-)

  • @asifalam223
    @asifalam223 3 роки тому +3

    Really Outstanding BIF Shot..... Great captured 👌👍

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much Asif! Always such kind compliment and support from you! Really appreciated.

  • @DarrenKnightPhoto
    @DarrenKnightPhoto 2 роки тому

    A really enjoyable video Trond, accompanied by some really stunning photos 👍

  • @VideoHunter84
    @VideoHunter84 3 роки тому

    You're the best bird photographer Trond...nice video and beautiful pictures...I like it very much 👍👍...Have a nice Sunday
    Best regards VideoHunter 😉

  • @aturatur1
    @aturatur1 3 роки тому +2

    great pictures! well done!

  • @camilosandoval6921
    @camilosandoval6921 3 роки тому +1

    Increíbles sesiones, hermosas fotografías.

  • @debbiewitt7028
    @debbiewitt7028 3 роки тому

    Beautiful video Trond, thank you.

  • @avikmajumdar7668
    @avikmajumdar7668 3 роки тому +1

    Magnificent video ❤️ really love it

  • @OwNrMaN07
    @OwNrMaN07 3 роки тому

    Beautiful..... Just beautiful

  • @axnaknibar3883
    @axnaknibar3883 3 роки тому +2

    ❤👌nice video Sar

  • @telkirton
    @telkirton 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent images Trond..

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Thanks a lot for the kind compliment!

  • @norskattforfun8575
    @norskattforfun8575 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful photos

  • @anthonymiller5681
    @anthonymiller5681 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for making this video

  • @CamillaI
    @CamillaI 3 роки тому +2

    I never got as much out of my Nikon D500 as you Trond great work to get in focus flight shots. Best I managed was a Ringed plover in flight ! 👍😍

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Its hard with flight shots, but with some practice you will eventually get it :)

  • @adrianmoore4690
    @adrianmoore4690 3 роки тому

    great video and nice shots

  • @TheOpenImage
    @TheOpenImage 3 роки тому

    Awesome man. Focusing on the twig at f/5.6, with a 1.4 extender, I can't help but wonder the level of sharpness on the bird's eye(s). Would have liked to see closeups of the bird's head to see exactly how sharp the eye(s) is. Perhaps a wired/wireless cable release will help to eliminate the possibility of any camera shake (the main cause of which would be excitement/nervousness)

  • @brentlaubephotog2155
    @brentlaubephotog2155 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful!

  • @robertdavis1255
    @robertdavis1255 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing... great pics...I have a D500 but not the 500mm lens... still learning photography so enjoyed your video... cheers 😀..

  • @eltango1000
    @eltango1000 3 роки тому +1

    As always Trond beautiful shots! Just curious? U pre-focued on the stick right? So did u disable the auto focus somehow or did u switch the lens to manual focus?

    • @bpstig
      @bpstig 3 роки тому +2

      use back button focus, then when pressing only the shutter button the lens does not re-focus.

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot! I use back button focus :)

    • @eltango1000
      @eltango1000 3 роки тому

      Aw! Very good thank u!!

  • @naturearoundus3081
    @naturearoundus3081 3 роки тому

    Thank you. Great videos, nice to watch.

  • @paultranter7379
    @paultranter7379 3 роки тому

    Beautiful shots Trond, thank you. Can I ask what binoculars you are using? Cheers.

  • @bearnnature3291
    @bearnnature3291 3 роки тому

    Beautiful great job.

  • @emailvic88
    @emailvic88 3 роки тому +1

    how do you do the white border

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому

      Using photoshop. I have a video on that in my playlist :)

  • @리치유트부
    @리치유트부 3 роки тому

    사진 넘 멋지네요

  • @Snartemo60
    @Snartemo60 3 роки тому +3

    Hva er det norske navn på denne fuglen?

    • @penorvoll
      @penorvoll 3 роки тому

      Den heter vel buskskvett tror jeg :)

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому +1

      Buskskvett :)

  • @dawsonschmader9557
    @dawsonschmader9557 3 роки тому +1

    Love how you also have $5000 or more worth of gear and still have to edit

    • @PunjabiGymBeats
      @PunjabiGymBeats 3 роки тому

      Its a joy to go out and take a photograph and edit it. Its not about money its about passion and accomplishment. Please don't discourage who loves nature and that is his living source may be we all should appreciate that he is sharing that beautiful moments with us. Sorry if it hurts you.

  • @GiuseppeGessa
    @GiuseppeGessa 3 роки тому +1

    Sorry Trond, but what kind of photoblind are you using?

    • @trondwestby
      @trondwestby  3 роки тому +1

      A blind from tragopan company. Link in the description :)

    • @GiuseppeGessa
      @GiuseppeGessa 3 роки тому

      @@trondwestby Thank you so much. I was thinking about it, but I wasn't sure. I've got one, but it's old and I'd like to buy your model, or maybe the model to stay lay down (I still need to decide). Thanks again. Bye!!

  • @muslimpaputungan1005
    @muslimpaputungan1005 3 роки тому +1

    Translate indonesian my teacher..🙏

  • @andrewcoates2664
    @andrewcoates2664 3 роки тому +2

    Sorry for name,Trond

  • @professorp9903
    @professorp9903 7 місяців тому

    thank the om camera gods for procapture