I think this is what separates the pros from competent amateurs as myself, although there are also some excellent amateurs. I find using the crop sensor of the 7DII makes composition easier for me, rather than using one of my 5Ds. Quite a few of these images show your excellent fieldcraft, and must have taken some time which is a luxury I rarely have due to my condition, sitting on a mobility scooter isn’t the best camouflage. Gannets are my favourite bird, but a bit like woodlands, you have to put the effort into finding a subject you want to concentrate on. Great video with beautiful images, absolutely stunning, I’m going to concentrate a bit more on triangles, it’s a composition rule I’ve ignored thus far. May I wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and thank you for your brilliant videos. UA-cam has been short of professional British wildlife photographers and your channels fills that need.
im just getting back into my wildlife photography.. been doing landscapes and coastal water shots the last 12 month.. purchased the nikon 200-500mm to fit on my D7200.. first time out with it at weekend hopefully.. great video
+Sarah Clews Thanks Sarah, glad you found it helpful, composition is something I’m always working on and changing my style! Love tearing up my old rule books!
Similar to what Lenny Wildlife photography said below I'd love a video on ethics of wildlife photography: shooting (for clients or otherwise) in zoos, accidentally disturbing animals when you shoot, baiting etc. I'd find it really interesting to know how you research a destination before you arrive - what to look for, what websites to use, how you decide where to focus your efforts. Also perhaps how you choose new projects. That's a long list! I love your videos, been really helpful to me
Hi tom, I'm no expert on wildlife photography but since I got my first camera (Nikon d5300 - technically not but first time I've been so passionate)... I'm wanting to start vlogging to keep a track of myself and places I go and my journey to getting better at taking pictures and more knowledgeable. But I'm too scared to ever bring the 2nd camera out and film myself, I'm not sure if you have any tips or a video already made which could help. I'm always scared of dog walkers seeing me, I watched one of your videos earlier of you taking urban bird pictures in ireland and people were just walking past and it didnt see to phase you Id
Tom I sense you are being less than frank. You & I both know that in most instances we are not able to get the "ideal" composition particularly with animals less so with static subjects so the fact is we have to crop to achieve what might be the the most desirable framing. You are clearly an accomplished practitioner but I sense a high degree of your narrative is "after the fact" assessments. You fail to mention this suggesting that you far more in control in the field than you might actually really be. You don't mention post production at all. Additionally you don't mention that to achieve the "optimal" image you most probably have taken multiple frames to get the one you want. Adding additional information about your post production choices would help to demystify this part of framing an ideal image for beginners. I do though find your enthusiasm & passion comes through in this video & yes armed with the compositional rules with the intention of "getting it right first time" us clearly the mantra I would preach for all photographers. Thank you for sharing your thoughts & ideas.
Often we have to take multiple frames but in actual fact for lots of my work, especially now with camera trapping etc, I work to get the composition pre produced in my head before I make the image. With my camera trapping I'm often imagining a location + animal combination before setting up shots that might take me weeks/months to get right in the field. Often with animals only coming through my set ups once so having it all worked out ahead of time his key. In most cases with the camera in my hand I try to work and not crop images, however of course with cameras like the D850 we have a huge amount of flexibility in order to refine compositions slightly, that said if the composition, location of an animal is wrong (moving out of frame etc), it will never be able to be rescued or improved after the shoot so we still have to get things right. Cheers, Tom
I don't think these are Toms "top picks" just ones he selected to show the different techniques to taking different photos, when you go pro lets see your channel on here .
why do you watch the lad if you think he`s not good enough ? now that's hypocrisy , I really enjoy Toms videos if you don't then why don't you go watch something else, I wont be replying anymore so feel free to say whatever you want .
I think this is what separates the pros from competent amateurs as myself, although there are also some excellent amateurs. I find using the crop sensor of the 7DII makes composition easier for me, rather than using one of my 5Ds. Quite a few of these images show your excellent fieldcraft, and must have taken some time which is a luxury I rarely have due to my condition, sitting on a mobility scooter isn’t the best camouflage. Gannets are my favourite bird, but a bit like woodlands, you have to put the effort into finding a subject you want to concentrate on. Great video with beautiful images, absolutely stunning, I’m going to concentrate a bit more on triangles, it’s a composition rule I’ve ignored thus far.
May I wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and thank you for your brilliant videos. UA-cam has been short of professional British wildlife photographers and your channels fills that need.
Great stuff as usual. Too many people only want to talk about gear, but this is so much more important. Thanks and Merry Christmas to you Tom!
Another incredible video, Tom. I continue to learn so much from you. Thank you!
No problem Ricky, glad you're enjoying them!
Great video. I loved the way you don't waste viewers time by speaking clearly and to the point. Thank you!
Thanks Yair, glad you enjoyed the tips! are there any other subjects you'd like to see me cover in the future? Cheers, Tom
Yes, actually. Can you do a video on how to market your photos?
im just getting back into my wildlife photography.. been doing landscapes and coastal water shots the last 12 month.. purchased the nikon 200-500mm to fit on my D7200.. first time out with it at weekend hopefully.. great video
Excellent as always, so helpful. Keep em coming Tom
Thank you for your fantastic videos!
They're plenty of interesting information and entertaining too!
As usual, good video. Like it. Gave me also some additional ideas for improving my pictures. Thanks!
Nicely put together and explained Tom very interesting now go and get a fresh hot coffee that one must be stone cold
the breakdown with examples really helped!
Thank you!
Thanks for another great video and top pictures just love the red squirrel and the Canadian landscape.
Glad you enjoyed the video and the images, Cheers, Tom
Your videos are always extremely helpful, Thank you and keep up the amazing work
Nice one Tom, I enjoy all your videos very helpful and entertaining.
Thanks Bill, Glad you're enjoying them!
fantastic video- very helpful advice and good food for thought in terms of composition..
+Sarah Clews Thanks Sarah, glad you found it helpful, composition is something I’m always working on and changing my style! Love tearing up my old rule books!
Great Videos, Tom. Thanks very much!
Thanks you very much!
Great video, incredibly helpful. Will definitely be applying these when I'm out shooting
+Sean Irving glad you found it helpful, is there anything else I can help you with, topics you’d like to see?
Similar to what Lenny Wildlife photography said below I'd love a video on ethics of wildlife photography: shooting (for clients or otherwise) in zoos, accidentally disturbing animals when you shoot, baiting etc. I'd find it really interesting to know how you research a destination before you arrive - what to look for, what websites to use, how you decide where to focus your efforts. Also perhaps how you choose new projects. That's a long list! I love your videos, been really helpful to me
Nice explanation, thank you
Very interesting and thank you for the effort.
Hi tom, I'm no expert on wildlife photography but since I got my first camera (Nikon d5300 - technically not but first time I've been so passionate)...
I'm wanting to start vlogging to keep a track of myself and places I go and my journey to getting better at taking pictures and more knowledgeable.
But I'm too scared to ever bring the 2nd camera out and film myself, I'm not sure if you have any tips or a video already made which could help. I'm always scared of dog walkers seeing me, I watched one of your videos earlier of you taking urban bird pictures in ireland and people were just walking past and it didnt see to phase you
Id
Good video! I like these longer videos :)
Nice video! Some great tips! The vids are coming thick and fast! 😁
Gonna go out and practice my composition now!
Do you use Flickr too?
Cheers Andy, Glad you are finding them helpful!
Nice!
What camera you have used in bird phtography?
Nice! Thanks Tom ;-)
that was hardcore rad!
Nice, learn a few things from the master ;)
What camera did you use for these photos?
A number of models - D700, D810, D500
What camera did you use for the puffin photo
Tom I sense you are being less than frank. You & I both know that in most instances we are not able to get the "ideal" composition particularly with animals less so with static subjects so the fact is we have to crop to achieve what might be the the most desirable framing. You are clearly an accomplished practitioner but I sense a high degree of your narrative is "after the fact" assessments. You fail to mention this suggesting that you far more in control in the field than you might actually really be. You don't mention post production at all. Additionally you don't mention that to achieve the "optimal" image you most probably have taken multiple frames to get the one you want. Adding additional information about your post production choices would help to demystify this part of framing an ideal image for beginners. I do though find your enthusiasm & passion comes through in this video & yes armed with the compositional rules with the intention of "getting it right first time" us clearly the mantra I would preach for all photographers. Thank you for sharing your thoughts & ideas.
Often we have to take multiple frames but in actual fact for lots of my work, especially now with camera trapping etc, I work to get the composition pre produced in my head before I make the image. With my camera trapping I'm often imagining a location + animal combination before setting up shots that might take me weeks/months to get right in the field. Often with animals only coming through my set ups once so having it all worked out ahead of time his key.
In most cases with the camera in my hand I try to work and not crop images, however of course with cameras like the D850 we have a huge amount of flexibility in order to refine compositions slightly, that said if the composition, location of an animal is wrong (moving out of frame etc), it will never be able to be rescued or improved after the shoot so we still have to get things right. Cheers, Tom
Jesus, these are your top picks? To me they’re just snaps that most could get. I really need to go pro...
I'll look out for some of your photo"s Chuck, in the BBC Wildlife magazine in 2018!
Some say "It's not what you know it's who you know"
I don't think these are Toms "top picks" just ones he selected to show the different techniques to taking different photos, when you go pro lets see your channel on here .
I don't think it was written as genuine criticism more trying to mock , only my opinion as a total amateur though Sandcastle
why do you watch the lad if you think he`s not good enough ? now that's hypocrisy , I really enjoy Toms videos if you don't then why don't you go watch something else, I wont be replying anymore so feel free to say whatever you want .
This video is all about marketing..