Nature Photography - Photographing Owls in Flight in Canada with the Sony A1

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @wagonstation3709
    @wagonstation3709 2 місяці тому

    So many beautiful owls! Some of their eyes look "mean," others seem to have no expression/ emotion. Just beautiful!

  • @billjobes1851
    @billjobes1851 2 роки тому +6

    Words can't adequately describe the beauty you captured, Mark. Your photos and videos inspire us all. Thank you.

  • @yzmoto80
    @yzmoto80 2 роки тому +3

    Truly mesmerizing Mark !!!
    Capturing these owls on film is a treat for all that you share it with. Thank you so much !!!!

  • @DavidBennettplus
    @DavidBennettplus 2 роки тому +1

    The video of the owl in the gently falling snow (at about 3:17) is the first time I have appreciated video more than a still photograph. Just lovely.

  • @erichramone7812
    @erichramone7812 2 роки тому +4

    This was awesome. That last shot of the sunset and the snow softly reflecting the light. Just perfect.

  • @kathleenbell9509
    @kathleenbell9509 8 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed this video on the beautiful owls with the light touch of piano music accompanying the quiet falling snow. And learned a new word,"fleuff"!

  • @mycompasstv
    @mycompasstv 2 роки тому +10

    Astounding photos, video and narration! Once again Mr. Smith, you hit it out of the park!

  • @timurhant469
    @timurhant469 2 роки тому +4

    Soo amazing! Such a pleasure to watch with your narration. The yellow eyes of the owls are popping so nicely, almost hypnotising!

  • @ashasaraf3282
    @ashasaraf3282 Рік тому

    Mark you are Incredible . Love you .Your Photography is mesmerising8

  • @andrewlamberson539
    @andrewlamberson539 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely the BEST owl shots and video I have ever seen! A+

  • @tamarawilliams3699
    @tamarawilliams3699 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing. I could not take my eyes off those gorgeous shots. I’m so jelly but thankful you had the opportunity and shared it with us. Thanks Mark

  • @MarkSmithphotography
    @MarkSmithphotography  2 роки тому +5

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  • @garyshackelford4474
    @garyshackelford4474 2 роки тому +9

    Wonderful video, Mark. I appreciate the care you take in creating the narratives for your videos. FYI, I believe the tree you mention at about 6:10 is a spruce, not a pine.

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend1690 2 роки тому +4

    Hi Mark, what awesome captures, and the movement of the snow is absolutely gorgeous through your lens 😍 Owls are beautiful. Great Eyes and floofy bodies indeed!

  • @Geckocan
    @Geckocan 2 роки тому +1

    I am so glad to finally see your video on your trip to my neck of the woods. The video of the Short-eared Owls is in such superb detail unlike anything I have ever seen. Well done! You portrayed this species in the most beautiful way!

  • @billwelch3934
    @billwelch3934 2 роки тому +2

    I think this is one of my favorite videos you have done. The images and video are both outstanding, and your narration is spot on!

  • @neeraj_clips
    @neeraj_clips 2 роки тому +2

    Mark - Just amazing…What a great combination of beautiful short eared owls, snow flurries and dark BG! A dream shot indeed…Thanks for venturing into snowland to bring this to us. loved it

  • @JH-qv3xv
    @JH-qv3xv 2 роки тому +1

    What a treat. Great bird shots and getting back out into the world. with friends. Thanks

  • @filoua9947
    @filoua9947 2 роки тому +3

    never disappoints! ... your stunning images inspire us all . thanks Mark for sharing .

  • @lizastewart5191
    @lizastewart5191 2 роки тому +1

    Than you Mark.A wonderful start to my day. I love seeing [and hearing] the world through your eyes/camera / sense of humour. A joy to wake up to owls and snow in Oz! And I too look forward to a book [boobook book] of the favourite birds. No pressure -----

  • @csc-photo
    @csc-photo 2 роки тому +1

    Spectacular images - caught myself not breathing a few times, in awe of these amazing creatures. They have always been my favorite. Thanks Mark!

  • @SameerBhalekar
    @SameerBhalekar 2 роки тому +1

    Finally my exams are over and I can catch up on your videos for almost past 3-4 months. Love Your Work Mark!!! You always keep inspiring!!!

  • @t_haehn
    @t_haehn 2 роки тому +1

    Mesmerising pictures, especially the last few ones! Brilliant!

  • @michaelcohen6177
    @michaelcohen6177 2 роки тому +2

    That was great Mark. Absolutely stunning.

  • @johnhjic2
    @johnhjic2 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Mark, Not sure about the location being breathtaking but your image are not only breathtaking but amazing to. Keep well, keep safe and stay warm.

  • @edwinmaldonado8761
    @edwinmaldonado8761 2 роки тому +1

    Another amazing video/photos what a story and experience. I was already cold just watching all that snow falling. You are blessed keep doing what you are doing.

  • @narinthip3058
    @narinthip3058 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! The most magical thing to me is toward the end - friends!!! Looking forward for more awesome footage from you Mark...

  • @DavidBennettplus
    @DavidBennettplus 2 роки тому +1

    Then there are the shots of the fluffed up owls at around 6:30 - wonderful photography.

  • @henrybrylowski1332
    @henrybrylowski1332 2 роки тому +1

    I owl owls! By far my favorite bird of prey and among my favorite birds in general! Great experience you had!

  • @paulaweizer9916
    @paulaweizer9916 2 роки тому +1

    Bliss -- Agreed !! Great stuff. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @23ElMariachi23
    @23ElMariachi23 2 роки тому +7

    I can’t believe how beautiful those pictures are. Congratulations, Mark!

  • @cesarm8811
    @cesarm8811 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Mark, as always another awesome video. The photos and videos are the owls are so beautiful. Looking forward to your next video.

  • @d.noelimagery9115
    @d.noelimagery9115 2 роки тому +1

    MAGNIFICENT! Soooo happy for you!!! What an amazing adventure!

  • @marieta.s
    @marieta.s 2 роки тому +1

    They are such beautiful birds and I have yet to see one in real life!!! I am trying though and one day I will accomplish my goal. The lockdowns made me develop an interest in birds and wildlife photography. Before that I’d never consider photographing wildlife. It is so fulfilling learning about animals that surround us and sometimes we have no idea of their existence!!!

  • @kilohotel6750
    @kilohotel6750 2 роки тому +2

    I drove up to Canada a few years back and was welcomed with -13F temps and a foot of snow, the windchill was -25F and I was out looking for snowy owls and I found one. After ten to fifteen minutes I was shaking so much no matter how much IS or IBIS I wasn't getting any keepers. It was still a fun trip to see these amazing birds out in those conditions like it was nothing.

  • @CamillaI
    @CamillaI 2 роки тому +1

    Another stunning experience with Owls lovely footage !

  • @barbarahamilton1006
    @barbarahamilton1006 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful. I love owls 💕.

  • @joecronin5017
    @joecronin5017 2 роки тому +1

    great as usual, living hear in Ontario we do get the weather ,and the owls, will be in your neck of the woods in a week for a month photographing shorebirds .it will be as good as here I'm sure , top notch video as usual thanks.

  • @elkanoholdacre5620
    @elkanoholdacre5620 2 роки тому +1

    This is very nice to watch. I am a wildlife photographer and I was at this north Toronto park photographing and shooting videos of these beautiful short eared owl. Thanks for posting and your comments. Great job!

  • @garfieldirwin
    @garfieldirwin 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful photography, videography and especially storytelling Mark! You are truly a pleasure to follow.

  • @zih5903
    @zih5903 2 роки тому +2

    Wow awesome shots Mark. Thanks for sharing.

  • @BPaparazzi
    @BPaparazzi 2 роки тому +1

    Very cool video Mark. Those are some sweet photos and video

  • @patriciablyler6484
    @patriciablyler6484 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Mark! Another gorgeous video! I just love owls and you really captured their beauty. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 2 роки тому +1

    Love to see a video on how to find owls to photograph.

  • @loganhall5580
    @loganhall5580 2 роки тому +5

    Mark, great content as always! Could you share how you determine these locations to shoot? Do you find guides, or just research "hot spots" for the subject you're interested in? I've been trying to find owls for years, and while I finally got some photos of a snowy owl a few years back, it was honestly pure luck that I happened to cross paths with one on the beach one winter...
    Looking forward to growing as a photographer, and part of that is being in the right place, at the right time.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @patricianadarajah6833
    @patricianadarajah6833 2 роки тому +1

    Nice to see that you were able to capture short eared owls, they still elude me. Also nice to see a familiar face of a good friend and photographer smack in the centre of your second photo. Len is a great photographer and I have been out with him photographing owls many times. Glad you enjoyed our province and country.

  • @IanWilkinson
    @IanWilkinson 2 роки тому +3

    Now you're just showing off here Mark - effortlessly transferring your southern skills into an alien northern environment. Some amazingly detailed and colourful shots, particularly those with a darker background. And, as an ancient Brit, you've taught me a new word - floof. That's a first for me ;-)

  • @mikearmstrong7956
    @mikearmstrong7956 2 роки тому +1

    Great Photo's Mark. Fantastic I am Canadian & Love the Country!!

  • @ShaleenMohan
    @ShaleenMohan 2 роки тому +5

    Absolutely stunning pictures ! what a treat to watch...thank you for the wonderful video very well done. Subscribed.

  • @soulstarmusiclover1254
    @soulstarmusiclover1254 2 роки тому +2

    Mark these photos are simply breathtaking. You should take all your amazing photos and put them in a book and (Correction) sale it on your page.

  • @mmpllc77
    @mmpllc77 2 роки тому +4

    This is insane, it almost looks like an animation, unreal. I remember seeing you at Conowingo saying to myself, I gotta get to Florida, now I gotta get to Canada 😂. You’re definitely gifted ✌️

  • @Graygeezer
    @Graygeezer 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely awesome Mark!

  • @mariannebarnett8209
    @mariannebarnett8209 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this one!! Nice to see you in cooler weather gear too! Fantastic video, thank you.

  • @charlesdavis6371
    @charlesdavis6371 2 роки тому +1

    Just when spring is starting to show - I got so cold again just watching. 🙂 .. you got some really great shots. TY and Cheers, Ched.

  • @DaveDeSarno
    @DaveDeSarno 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful footage with the snow falling!

  • @wmutoob
    @wmutoob 2 роки тому +1

    Mark, you no doubt know, but many people don't, that an owl's eyes do not move the way a human's eyes do - they are basically fixed, which is why owls can, and do move their heads seemingly 360 degrees. Their "head bobbing & tilting" behavior helps them get a 3D sense of what they are looking at. (I'm not sure if that is true for every type of owl.) From a Canadian who very much appreciates your amazing photography. Thanks for sharing!

  • @arildhagen3820
    @arildhagen3820 2 роки тому +1

    Breathtaking yet again!

  • @choochooboss
    @choochooboss 2 роки тому +1

    What an awesome trip that was for you. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Veracity24U
    @Veracity24U 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Always love the narration that you give, too. 🦉🦉

  • @jss27560
    @jss27560 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful pictures and wonderful stories as usual

  • @penorvoll
    @penorvoll 2 роки тому +1

    This was awesome Mark! Great quality in both video and pictures! :)

  • @ESHDVideos
    @ESHDVideos 2 роки тому +1

    AWESOME video Mark, hopefully you can make it back next year. This year was outstanding at "The Park" never before seen this much action there and quite the variety of Owls. I hope you were able to catch the Snowy Owls.

  • @user-Kimberly33
    @user-Kimberly33 Рік тому

    This is awesome Mark! Lol gotta love Canadian winters ☃️

  • @deniscameron1607
    @deniscameron1607 2 роки тому +1

    Just wonderful

  • @wez498
    @wez498 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing footage. I love the way that you’ve got the snow coming down around the owl in super slo mo. I’ve recently purchased an A1 and 200-600 and set it up via your settings pdf. Has helped immensely, many thanks. What settings do you use to get that excellent spot mo effect on the owl in the snow? Movie settings video from you would be much appreciated, if you ever got round to making one. Keep up the great work!

  • @digitalknightproductions4847
    @digitalknightproductions4847 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful adventure!

  • @laku4412
    @laku4412 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, breathtaking!
    You had me chuckle hard with that red structure XD XD XD Glad you still got some amazing shots ^^

  • @franciscojosemendoncapinta2948
    @franciscojosemendoncapinta2948 2 роки тому +1

    Greetings from Portugal. Gorgeous video from you.

  • @allcreaturesnospeakers
    @allcreaturesnospeakers 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome pictures! The perched picture at 2:50 is my favorite

  • @lindafuller6798
    @lindafuller6798 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing beauty!

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful photography Mark! Canada is a beautiful country & that must have been a great trip. 👍👍📷📷

  • @woodygreen6826
    @woodygreen6826 2 роки тому +1

    Great shots and video, congratulations. Thanks, MArk.

  • @mitchbergner2795
    @mitchbergner2795 2 роки тому +1

    Great stuff. Your storytelling always amazes and memorizes me.

  • @jamidavis8043
    @jamidavis8043 2 роки тому +1

    What an amazing experience! Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @BaronvonBavert
    @BaronvonBavert 2 роки тому +1

    wow great pic !!! good job Mark !

  • @robertbohnaker9898
    @robertbohnaker9898 2 роки тому +1

    Ok Mark. You’re gonna have to start a “Robert win a Sony a1 and 200-600 Contest” immediately. Weather’s turning in Mt. Shasta. Bet you can find some good birding here ! 🤭🐿🌈

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video, stills, narration, and music. As a Canadian, I am delighted you had such a nice and productive visit. Please come back again. I would like to know where you went. I’m just west of Toronto and if your friends are part of an organization that conducts tours, I’d like to enjoy the experience. From some of the shots, you did not have to go into deep wilderness either. Do give me a hint.

  • @PhilRushworth
    @PhilRushworth 2 роки тому +1

    Simply fantastic!

    • @MarkSmithphotography
      @MarkSmithphotography  2 роки тому

      Many thanks!

    • @PhilRushworth
      @PhilRushworth 2 роки тому +1

      @@MarkSmithphotography we were recently on Amherst Island and saw a group of 5 of these magnificent owls working the fields there! Also presently of rough-legged hawks, Harriers and other raptors and owls.

  • @sergiofilippini9905
    @sergiofilippini9905 2 роки тому +1

    Pure wonder

  • @stevecolwill9761
    @stevecolwill9761 2 роки тому +1

    Great captures Mark, I always love seeing shorties. “Floofy” - that’s a new one on me, and I’m a Brit! 😁👍🏻

  • @davidburchettephotography6513
    @davidburchettephotography6513 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome sauce! Absolutely gorgeous !😍

  • @scottroberson2656
    @scottroberson2656 2 роки тому +1

    Reminds me of Rush fly by night album cover , excellent work Mark those owls are super cool . I had one fly by my head about 2 foot away and couldn’t hear it flapping it’s wings they’re super stealthy just beautiful birds .

  • @phooesnax
    @phooesnax 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome work Mark.

  • @manuelrodil1641
    @manuelrodil1641 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Mark, welcome to Canada eh!!! Beautiful images. My family lives in Florida too, they don't understand why we live here and the crazy winters. 🙂

  • @dougcooper4917
    @dougcooper4917 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent Video and Excellent Photography. Owls Are Amazing. Where In Canada Did You Go To Take Pictures Of The Owls?

  • @remonv.dzwaag9239
    @remonv.dzwaag9239 2 роки тому +1

    awesome just awesome

  • @YayaYaya-up7ud
    @YayaYaya-up7ud 2 роки тому +1

    C'est géniale. Merci pour tout c'est belle photos...

  • @shotsbyscott6243
    @shotsbyscott6243 2 роки тому +1

    Stunning video Mark!

  • @cryptographerchris4856
    @cryptographerchris4856 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic outing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Raven11177
    @Raven11177 2 роки тому +1

    🤗💜 yes!!! Thank you!!!😍

  • @CNCTurboStep
    @CNCTurboStep 2 роки тому +1

    WOW! Great stuff! No further comment necessary.

  • @EdgardoRosa
    @EdgardoRosa Рік тому

    Amazing, that's all I can say Mark.

  • @lumenspaul
    @lumenspaul 2 роки тому +1

    love the opening video of the owl ,thought it was a still until its head moved 4k120?

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you. 👍📷😎

  • @egt9779
    @egt9779 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Mark, I would like to start taking video, I got the same combo you got; what video settings do you recommend?
    FYI if you want a less cold place for SEO, come to Indiana next season, I would be happy to show you couple good spots.

  • @od628
    @od628 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful video!!

  • @marilynwargo6288
    @marilynwargo6288 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!💙🌙🐌🌞

  • @thomashamilton6461
    @thomashamilton6461 2 роки тому +1

    I've been whetting my skills at wildlife and bird photography for 5 yrs. now. When I view your photos and videos like you've taken of the Short Eared Owls, I realize how much more I have to learn. A quick question. I'm a green novice at video. I've got the sony A9ii and the A1. What type of settings are you using for your video and do you do much video post processing?

  • @shacharr73
    @shacharr73 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing !!!

  • @andylewis8270
    @andylewis8270 2 роки тому +1

    another awesome video! Maybe a new workshop location??