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"!
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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.
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!
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!
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
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 -----
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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 ;-)
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 ✌️
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!
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.
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!
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 ! 🤭🐿🌈
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.
@@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.
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 .
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.
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?
So many beautiful owls! Some of their eyes look "mean," others seem to have no expression/ emotion. Just beautiful!
Words can't adequately describe the beauty you captured, Mark. Your photos and videos inspire us all. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Truly mesmerizing Mark !!!
Capturing these owls on film is a treat for all that you share it with. Thank you so much !!!!
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.
Me too. Amazing and thanks.
This was awesome. That last shot of the sunset and the snow softly reflecting the light. Just perfect.
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"!
Astounding photos, video and narration! Once again Mr. Smith, you hit it out of the park!
thanks!
Soo amazing! Such a pleasure to watch with your narration. The yellow eyes of the owls are popping so nicely, almost hypnotising!
Thank you so much!
@@MarkSmithphotography I thank you!
Mark you are Incredible . Love you .Your Photography is mesmerising8
Absolutely the BEST owl shots and video I have ever seen! A+
Thanks
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
Glad you enjoyed it and my pleasure!
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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.
Thanks
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!
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!
Thanks!
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!
Thanks!
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
Thanks
What a treat. Great bird shots and getting back out into the world. with friends. Thanks
never disappoints! ... your stunning images inspire us all . thanks Mark for sharing .
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 -----
Lol
Spectacular images - caught myself not breathing a few times, in awe of these amazing creatures. They have always been my favorite. Thanks Mark!
Thanks
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!!!
Thanks! My pleasure and enjoy!
Mesmerising pictures, especially the last few ones! Brilliant!
That was great Mark. Absolutely stunning.
Thanks Mike!
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.
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.
Beautiful! The most magical thing to me is toward the end - friends!!! Looking forward for more awesome footage from you Mark...
Then there are the shots of the fluffed up owls at around 6:30 - wonderful photography.
I owl owls! By far my favorite bird of prey and among my favorite birds in general! Great experience you had!
Bliss -- Agreed !! Great stuff. Thanks for sharing this.
I can’t believe how beautiful those pictures are. Congratulations, Mark!
Thanks
Hi Mark, as always another awesome video. The photos and videos are the owls are so beautiful. Looking forward to your next video.
MAGNIFICENT! Soooo happy for you!!! What an amazing adventure!
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!!!
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.
Another stunning experience with Owls lovely footage !
Absolutely beautiful. I love owls 💕.
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.
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!
Thanks
Wonderful photography, videography and especially storytelling Mark! You are truly a pleasure to follow.
Thanks
Wow awesome shots Mark. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool video Mark. Those are some sweet photos and video
Hi Mark! Another gorgeous video! I just love owls and you really captured their beauty. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you
Love to see a video on how to find owls to photograph.
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!
For this one some close friends took me.
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.
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 ;-)
Always glad to help ;)
Great Photo's Mark. Fantastic I am Canadian & Love the Country!!
Absolutely stunning pictures ! what a treat to watch...thank you for the wonderful video very well done. Subscribed.
Thanks!!!
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.
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 ✌️
Awe thanks!
Absolutely awesome Mark!
Loved this one!! Nice to see you in cooler weather gear too! Fantastic video, thank you.
Thanks!
Just when spring is starting to show - I got so cold again just watching. 🙂 .. you got some really great shots. TY and Cheers, Ched.
Thanks 👍
Beautiful footage with the snow falling!
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!
Breathtaking yet again!
What an awesome trip that was for you. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Always love the narration that you give, too. 🦉🦉
Beautiful pictures and wonderful stories as usual
This was awesome Mark! Great quality in both video and pictures! :)
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.
Thanks. Had a great time and wills love to visit again!
This is awesome Mark! Lol gotta love Canadian winters ☃️
Just wonderful
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!
Beautiful adventure!
Wow, breathtaking!
You had me chuckle hard with that red structure XD XD XD Glad you still got some amazing shots ^^
Greetings from Portugal. Gorgeous video from you.
Thanks
Awesome pictures! The perched picture at 2:50 is my favorite
Amazing beauty!
Wonderful photography Mark! Canada is a beautiful country & that must have been a great trip. 👍👍📷📷
It was!
Great shots and video, congratulations. Thanks, MArk.
Great stuff. Your storytelling always amazes and memorizes me.
What an amazing experience! Thanks for sharing it with us.
wow great pic !!! good job Mark !
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 ! 🤭🐿🌈
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.
We we’re meeting in a park in Toronto. Downsview I think?
Simply fantastic!
Many thanks!
@@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.
Pure wonder
Great captures Mark, I always love seeing shorties. “Floofy” - that’s a new one on me, and I’m a Brit! 😁👍🏻
Awesome sauce! Absolutely gorgeous !😍
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 .
Yes!!!
Awesome work Mark.
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. 🙂
Excellent Video and Excellent Photography. Owls Are Amazing. Where In Canada Did You Go To Take Pictures Of The Owls?
Thanks. Toronto area!
awesome just awesome
C'est géniale. Merci pour tout c'est belle photos...
Stunning video Mark!
Fantastic outing. Thanks for sharing.
🤗💜 yes!!! Thank you!!!😍
WOW! Great stuff! No further comment necessary.
Amazing, that's all I can say Mark.
love the opening video of the owl ,thought it was a still until its head moved 4k120?
Yes!!!
Thank you. 👍📷😎
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.
Beautiful video!!
Thank you so much!💙🌙🐌🌞
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?
Amazing !!!
another awesome video! Maybe a new workshop location??