Morning Tony, I visited Kingfisher Bridge nature reserve last weekend, which is virtually next door to Wicken fen and I have to say, I was very impressed Thanks for watching bud 🍺
Great video! I just grabbed a Nikon D850 that I can't wait to pair with my 200-500 for more wildlife opportunities. Gotta love when the light is gorgeous and something sticks around for you to observe.
Morning David, We’ve been quite lucky in Cambridgeshire recently as with had a good amount of mist, which always adds to a good sunrise shoot. Enjoy your Nikon and the 200- 500. But be aware that Wildlife photography is very addictive 😉 Take care and have a good week. 👋
Morning Burt, Yeah I think the owl shots are proving to be very popular on this video. They are beautiful looking birds. Thanks for watching matey and I hope you guys are well 🍺
Morning Carl, I think It’s a great lens. I’m no expert of hardware but I can’t tell the difference between my 100-400 GM and the 200-600 G. Both very sharp. Take it easy bud and stay well 🍺
I totally agree Steve, but I feel equally embarrassed that I didn’t appreciate it until recently. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment bud. Have a great week 🍺
Morning Jerry, I popped over to Kingfisher Bridge nature reserve yesterday. If you’ve not been, it’s well worth a visit. Probably not quite as good as Wicken, but it’s a lovely walk that’s filled with nature. Take care and have a great week 🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Thanks for the tip! I still have lots of Wicken Fen to explore so plenty of opportunity. Photographed a kingfisher at Roswell on the 28th too.
Morning Ken, That’s very kind mate, thank you. I’m off scouting another reserve this morning and hopefully it will be just as productive Take care bud and best wishes 🍺
Morning Gary, I’m certainly enjoying my wildlife that’s for sure, but I’ve just started to venture slightly further afield recently and have been shooting some woodland and river scenes. Having said that, I’m out shooting wildlife this evening. 😉 Take it easy bud and stay well 🍺
Well you nailed it again Jack oops sorry Darren beautiful vlog nice set of images the owl is stunning your patience is paying off with a really surreal stunning video nice one !!!!
Cheers Paul, That’s very kind mate. It was certainly a very productive morning and it’s a stunning location. Take care and stay safe Best wishes Jack I mean Darren 🍺
Absolutely beautiful, the video oozed enthusiasm and passion and the surroundings were idyllic. A pleasure to watch and you managed to get some lovely images 👌📷☕😷🤗
Morning Heather, I hope you’re well and are you in Bonny Scotland yet? I’m scouting another nature reserve this morning that’s only a stones through from Wicken Fen. Hopefully it will be as productive Take care and have a lovely Sunday 👋
Morning Ian, Thanks mate that’s very kind. I’m visiting another nature reserve this morning for a quick walk and scout and it’s virtually next door to Wicken Fen. It’s called Kingfisher fen or Kingfisher Bridge......something like that, but it looks interesting Take care mate and I hope you enjoy your Sunday 👍
Great blog Darren! I just love your enthusiasm as you are like a kid in a candy store. Some cracking shots of deer and the barn owl. The misty landscashots are not to shabby either! You are an excellent photographer regardless of the subject manner and your storytelling makes me return every time. Thanks for sharing mate. Cheers, Jeff
Morning Jeff, What a lovely comment to wake up to. I hope you’re well brother and enjoying life. I’m trying to meet up with Dave at the end of the month but we’re having problems in nailing down the location. Damn 2020! Take it easy bud and stay well 👋
Darren Knight Photo Thanks Darren. I wish I could meet up with you two! This pandemic ruined Dave’s plan to come out to visit me in California too. Tough year. I’m currently doing some DIY renovations on a property we bought in Vancouver and it’s a ten hour drive to get here. I love listening to the Pubcast on the way. Makes the drive go faster. Cheers mate.
You’re right, it’s great to have this on my door step. I’m off to another one this morning that’s virtually next door and so I hope it’s just as productive Take care and thanks for watching 👋
A most enjoyable vlog, as I have said before your expressions when doing wildlife photography just ooze enjoyment, cracking shots as always particularly the barn owl, liked the ones of the marsh harrier as well, I’ve yet to see one in the flesh.’till next time take care
Morning Malcolm, The Marsh harrier was perched beautifully on a dead tree, it’s just a shame he was so far away. According to the locals, in a few months the short eared owls will be returning to the fen and so that will make for an interesting trip out. Take care bud and have a good week 👋
Huge congrats on 5k whispering Bob Harris. Stunning morning, glad I left this till later at night, chilled and exciting in equal measure, well done Darren! Really enjoyed, I was screaming take the shot. 10:31 😍 12:03 my fav! 👌
I had to come back and say that the images should not be criticised they are of such a high standard, this takes skill, timing and a passion to take that time to capture them. 👌
Morning matey, Thank you 🙏 I’m pleased you enjoyed it and I hope you’re enjoying your week off at the moment. I’m looking forward to this Friday mate as we’re all going to have loads to chat about. 👏👏 See ya mate 🍺🍺
amazing video yet again mate, national trust should make you their national treasure. great images, great content keep them coming and longer the better in my opinion. Stay safe all the best and thank you
Hi Andy, Thank you for another wonderful comment. I’ve just finished uploading my next video on woodland photography and for me it’s a long one, just under 20 minutes 😱 You probably heard last week but NT are making 1200 people redundant, which is heartbreaking. Hopefully things will improve next year for them and everyone else. Best wishes bud and I hope you have a great weekend 🍺
Darren Knight Photo definitely mate, I’m up for that. I went out with it last night for the first trip. I have made the right choice, really nice and I don’t mind the menus at all. Just have to setup the custom buttons and my menu👍🏻 I’m going to try and do a bit of wildlife this weekend, wish me luck lol 😂
Lovely video Darren, and some stunning images again! Those barn owl shots are just beautiful, and I also love the image from bakers hide of the fen in the mist, it looks like a wonderful place to spend a morning! The 200-600 lens looks like a great purchase! 🙂 Sam
Thanks Neil, that’s very kind. It was certainly a productive morning and Wicken fen is an amazing place to visit. The barn owl made a very welcoming fly by, just at the right time and in the right light. Have a great weekend bud and stay well 🍺🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Thanks mate you too, been out a few time got some nice images in my latest video, and have been chasing hummingbirds all over the garden, that video is gonna take some time. Stay safe.
Wow! Brilliant. And how you can even think about vlog footage while stalking is beyond me. Judging by these lovely mornings you get I should maybe move back down south because with the crowds and the weather it's all a but grim round here just now. Oh, and a health warning would have been handy - something along the lines of "not for the hard of hearing"!! 😊👍
Hi ya Keith, If you can get over there during the summer, at sunrise and on a week day, you’ll probably have the whole place all to yourself. Even at a weekend I’m surprised how few people there are (if any) at sunrise. Hopefully I’ll bump into you one day 🍺🍺
Those Deer are so in tune to their surroundings , good stalking . I also thought i heard a bittern near the beginning but it may have been your auto focus lol .
@@DarrenKnightPhoto it's a loud boom repeated slowly , it carries over a long distance . I often hear them when out with camera around the Norfolk broads.
Really enjoyed the vlog Darren, its great to see another genre of photography and I see your lockdown garden bird photography is developing into wildlife photography. Maybe you'll become the next Morten Hilmer 👍
Morning Chris, 2020 has been a hideous year for everyone but I’m taking the positives when I can find them and wildlife photography has been one of those positives. With regards to Morten, I’m fed up with him constantly ringing me for advice 😉 I do love his channel and Trond Westby 👏👏 Take it easy bud and have a great Sunday 👋
Hi ya Jules, I can whisper but I still have the grace of a frigging hippo. The lens was my little lockdown present to myself. “To Dazza, lots of love from Dazza” Take care bud and I hope you’re well 🍺
Really cool video Darren. The only problem is that when I was watching it my wife asked me what I was watching. When I was explaining to her that I was watching a video of you trying to photograph a deer......she asked me why I was whispering 🤗 Thank you again for sharing.
Amazing how the deer can look right down your lens Darren - must have smelt the coffee!!☕😉😂 Great shots again - nature at it's best - thanks Darren - take care of you and yours👍📷👌
Morning Paul, I think the deer are used to people walking the track. They are still very wary but perhaps not as scared as a deer in woodland. Have a great Sunday bud and thanks for watching 👍
As Dave says, how you can track and vlog at the same time is quite a skill mate! Loved the images too. Who knew that Wicken Fen was good for anthing other than the windpump?? ;-)
Because I’m a highly trained tracker and photographer. When I was in Vietnam.................. Come over in a few weeks bud, we can easily keep 2 mts apart. 🍺🍺
The whispering was going well until you opened that squeaking gate! Great on the cuff stalking Darren. My fav was the deer sat down. It was the light that did it for me. Good stuff matey
Morning matey, I think I missed the best shot of the deer as I filmed it rather than snapping it. Never mind it added to the video. I’m off to another nature reserve this morning............as soon as Helen wakes up 💤💤💤💤 Take care bud and see you on Friday 🍺
Great morning you had Darren, looks like you might need a monopod for your new lens, looks rather heavy. keep them coming really enjoying your wildlife excursions
Morning Ken, a monopod sounds interesting. I’ve found I’m not using the tripod as I’m always shooting at 1/1000 but for filming a mono pod would come in handy. But to be honest it feels quite liberating not to carry a huge bag, tripod and filters around at the moment. Take care mate and thanks for the comment 👋
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Morning Darren thanks for the reply , Just think of a monopod as a walking pole that's all you need and you can just carry your camera over your shoulder. Cheers
Beautiful vlog Darren, the smile on your face says it all. The sights and sounds of early mornings at Wicken are priceless. Gorgeous shots of the barn owl and the deer shots are beautiful. I think a trip to Wicken Fen is on the cards soon.
Morning Martin, The bird song is so loud just before reaching the visitor centre. I always enjoy that part of the walk. If you do go to Wicken Fen, you may wish to check the car parking situation as I think it’s pre book only. Or do as I do and park on the road. Take care bud and have a great weekend 🍺
Martin Bootneck well have fun bud and at 5am you’ll be able to park on the road without any issues. If it’s misty head to bakers hide, especially if the ponies are in the field or head to the “Mother” hide. It’s not open but that’s where the barn owls fly about. 👍
Your enthusiasm shines through this wonderful vlog Darren ..... you need to get yourself a camo suit or cape .. yes it makes you look like a bit of a prat, but if you get the shots its well worth it.... Have you thought about using a monopod ??
Morning Paul, I have considered a gillie suit but considering it’s a public footpath and I worry I’d end up in the local paper come morning 😱 The mono pod is an option but I am enjoying the freedom at the moment of travelling light. Take care bud and stay safe 😷 🍺
Great enthusiasm again Darren which pulls us into the excitement of the moment - and whispering to match any snooker commentator 😉 Also some great Deer shots to reward your patience and that first Owl shot must be your best yet ? Well done mate !
Hi ya John, It was a shame I filmed the deer in the 1st clip as I think that could have been the best shot. Never mind, at least it added to the video. The owl was a nice bonus and they’re certainly up there with my best shots. Take it easy John and I hope you have a great weekend 🍺
It must just be my brain...but throughout this vlog I was just expecting a clown to creep out of the bushes behind you. Nice shots of the deer/owl. Its difficult to do wildlife in a soft mist as everything tends to look a bit flat (I don't mean the Fens :-)
Morning Iain, I hope you’re well. I was only talking about you to the guys on the Pubcast the other day. All very nice I hasten to add. Take care and stay safe bud 🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Long list of electrical breakdowns in the house over lockdown (so I couldn't get things fixed). Slowly catching up on pubcast as I've been somewhat off grid. Not helped by being out yesterday to shoot south east Loch Lomond and getting shunted by a Land Rover. I'm fine but boot of car is staved in. In body shop/coach works tomorrow morning. Back to wandering around the village with a camera this week......mmmmmmm, ironically shooting local. Is anyone monitoring/responding to comments on pubcast or can I get away with writing anything ??? ;-)
That’s serious run of back luck you’ve had there Iain and I’m sorry to hear it. Apart from the car, hopefully you’re back on line now and when the car is returned you should be back to normal.......whatever normal is these days. With regards to the Pubcast. We all try and reply and monitor the comments but you know what life’s like. To much to do and not enough time etc....... Take care bud
Great video Darren, I used to love wildlife photography, I have some very rare species in my portfolio from years of photographing, i must do a vlog on my channel about them.
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Hi Darren thank you buddy very nice of you to say, what camera system do you use, is it sony? I have Canon eosr but soon want the R6 when it comes out, it might re ignite my passion for wildlife again, I have the 100-400 mkii by canon also, that is a lovely sharp lens, hope your well too buddy It would be great to meet up one day, I live in Norwich myself how about yourself? do you have facebook?
Morning Ian, Yeah I left Canon last year and moved over to Sony, purely because I sold my Astro kit and wanted to re invest in landscape equipment. Unfortunately at the time, Canon was lagging behind its competitors but the R6 looks fantastic. Having said that, I’m very happy with Sony and have no intentions of returning to Canon. I’m not really travelling at the moment but when I do it would be great to meet up. Perhaps a coastal shoot later on in the year. I’m on Facebook but never use it. I’m mainly on Twitter and then instagram but Twitter is my main social media outlet. Take care bud
Why do you whisper, green grass? Why tell the trees what ain't so? Whispering Grass, the trees don't have to know.....name that tune. I'm starting to get lens envy now which is worrying. I shot that deer I took at 200m FF and had to crop heavily. I really enjoyed the rush of taking it, not knowing when he/she would see me and run.....I get you know!! I must be due back to Wicken soon. Lovely vid mate, and well done on the Marsh Harrier
Nice one Darren, you got the shot man, love the one with the deer laying down and you just see is head! Lovely. Question, why no tripod? Do you have ibis in camera? Cheers
Morning Bernard, I hope you’re well my friend. The reason for no tripod is because I don’t need it to take stills. The shutter speed is always set to approximately 1/1000 for wildlife. The only time I need a tripod or mono pod is when shooting video, but that doesn’t happen very often. Just another thing to carry 😞 Take care matey and stay safe 🍺
Are you planning any landscape photography vlogs soon please. While I appreciate your dedication for the wildlife & you are getting some fantastic images as well as Vlogging. That takes great skill. However wildlife photography is not for me. Sorry Darren.
Hi Nicky, No need to apologise, each to their own. I am starting to make landscape vlogs again and my next video is just that. But 2020 has been a crazy ride and so for the foreseeable future I’ll be staying local and mixing the 2 genres. Roll on 2021 when hopefully we can re-boot and get back to normality Best wishes Darren
macmansfield I ordered the Camo sleeving shortly after buying the lens but it didn’t arrive in time for this video. To be honest I don’t think it would have made any difference in this instance as you’re totally exposed on the footpath. I have a Camo fishing coat but it was just to warm to wear. 🍺
Lovely video and story. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Pangolin.
I’m a huge fan of your channel 👍
Awesome. Happy memories of Wicken Fen when over that way. Thanks for sharing.
Morning Tony,
I visited Kingfisher Bridge nature reserve last weekend, which is virtually next door to Wicken fen and I have to say, I was very impressed
Thanks for watching bud 🍺
Great video! I just grabbed a Nikon D850 that I can't wait to pair with my 200-500 for more wildlife opportunities. Gotta love when the light is gorgeous and something sticks around for you to observe.
Morning David,
We’ve been quite lucky in Cambridgeshire recently as with had a good amount of mist, which always adds to a good sunrise shoot.
Enjoy your Nikon and the 200- 500. But be aware that Wildlife photography is very addictive 😉
Take care and have a good week. 👋
A really lovely walk with you and great shots of the dear but the owl gets my vote love them keep well Burt
Morning Burt,
Yeah I think the owl shots are proving to be very popular on this video.
They are beautiful looking birds.
Thanks for watching matey and I hope you guys are well 🍺
Brilliant vlog and great moments shared and captured, many thanks Darren, that 200-600mm is an awesome bit of kit :-)
Morning Carl,
I think It’s a great lens. I’m no expert of hardware but I can’t tell the difference between my 100-400 GM and the 200-600 G. Both very sharp.
Take it easy bud and stay well 🍺
Wonderful video again Darren, I think you are very lucky to have that much amazing wildlife in one place.
I totally agree Steve, but I feel equally embarrassed that I didn’t appreciate it until recently.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment bud.
Have a great week 🍺
Beautiful morning, both the video and the captures were fantastic. Many thanks for sharing the outing.
Morning Brian,
Thank you sir, that’s very kind
Have a lovely Sunday 👋
Another cracking video Darren. It’s lovely to see you clearly enjoying your journey into wildlife photography. 💪💪💪💪💪💪🤘
Morning Adam,
I’m really enjoying it. It’s been a lot of fun and very rewarding.
Take care bud and have a great week 👋
Great stuff. I was at Wicken for sunrise on July 28th. Lovely conditions but without the ethereal mist!
Morning Jerry,
I popped over to Kingfisher Bridge nature reserve yesterday.
If you’ve not been, it’s well worth a visit. Probably not quite as good as Wicken, but it’s a lovely walk that’s filled with nature.
Take care and have a great week 🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Thanks for the tip! I still have lots of Wicken Fen to explore so plenty of opportunity. Photographed a kingfisher at Roswell on the 28th too.
Thanks, Darren a very atmospheric video.
Take care
Dave
Thank you David,
Take care and I hope you have a great Sunday
Fantastic video and your images are out of this world I don’t know how many times I have watched it.
Morning Ken,
That’s very kind mate, thank you.
I’m off scouting another reserve this morning and hopefully it will be just as productive
Take care bud and best wishes 🍺
Excellent stuff Darren. Looks a magical place. Good for dragonflies I believe
Great for Dragonflies and damselflies Steve.
I’m looking forward to the short eared owls returning in a few months
Take care bud and stay well 🍺
Some great shots Darren, think your wildlife photography is overtaking the landscape, your a natural at it,
Nice lense to
Morning Gary,
I’m certainly enjoying my wildlife that’s for sure, but I’ve just started to venture slightly further afield recently and have been shooting some woodland and river scenes.
Having said that, I’m out shooting wildlife this evening. 😉
Take it easy bud and stay well 🍺
Well you nailed it again Jack oops sorry Darren beautiful vlog nice set of images the owl is stunning your patience is paying off with a really surreal stunning video nice one !!!!
Cheers Paul,
That’s very kind mate.
It was certainly a very productive morning and it’s a stunning location.
Take care and stay safe
Best wishes
Jack
I mean Darren 🍺
Love the whispering Dazza and the barn owl was amazing
Absolutely beautiful, the video oozed enthusiasm and passion and the surroundings were idyllic. A pleasure to watch and you managed to get some lovely images 👌📷☕😷🤗
Morning Heather,
I hope you’re well and are you in Bonny Scotland yet?
I’m scouting another nature reserve this morning that’s only a stones through from Wicken Fen.
Hopefully it will be as productive
Take care and have a lovely Sunday 👋
@@DarrenKnightPhoto we haven't moved yet. We are surrounded by boxes. Looks like a few more weeks. Not got an exact date yet 🙏
Wow, what a morning you had - great image of the deer lying down and also of the Barn Owl hovering. Another 'must go to' place added to my list!
Morning Ian,
Thanks mate that’s very kind.
I’m visiting another nature reserve this morning for a quick walk and scout and it’s virtually next door to Wicken Fen. It’s called Kingfisher fen or Kingfisher Bridge......something like that, but it looks interesting
Take care mate and I hope you enjoy your Sunday 👍
Great blog Darren! I just love your enthusiasm as you are like a kid in a candy store. Some cracking shots of deer and the barn owl. The misty landscashots are not to shabby either! You are an excellent photographer regardless of the subject manner and your storytelling makes me return every time. Thanks for sharing mate. Cheers, Jeff
Morning Jeff,
What a lovely comment to wake up to.
I hope you’re well brother and enjoying life.
I’m trying to meet up with Dave at the end of the month but we’re having problems in nailing down the location.
Damn 2020!
Take it easy bud and stay well 👋
Darren Knight Photo Thanks Darren. I wish I could meet up with you two! This pandemic ruined Dave’s plan to come out to visit me in California too. Tough year.
I’m currently doing some DIY renovations on a property we bought in Vancouver and it’s a ten hour drive to get here. I love listening to the Pubcast on the way. Makes the drive go faster. Cheers mate.
Lovely to have as your local nature reserve well worth getting up early, thanks for sharing 👍😀
You’re right, it’s great to have this on my door step.
I’m off to another one this morning that’s virtually next door and so I hope it’s just as productive
Take care and thanks for watching 👋
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Ditto off to Langford lakes when I stop answering my social media!
A most enjoyable vlog, as I have said before your expressions when doing wildlife photography just ooze enjoyment, cracking shots as always particularly the barn owl, liked the ones of the marsh harrier as well, I’ve yet to see one in the flesh.’till next time take care
Morning Malcolm,
The Marsh harrier was perched beautifully on a dead tree, it’s just a shame he was so far away.
According to the locals, in a few months the short eared owls will be returning to the fen and so that will make for an interesting trip out.
Take care bud and have a good week 👋
Great video
Thank you 🍺
Fab video Darren, I felt your every breath and excitement, hooked from start to finish
That’s very kind Mark and I’m pleased you enjoyed the video.
Stay safe bud and I hope you have a great weekend 🍺
Huge congrats on 5k whispering Bob Harris. Stunning morning, glad I left this till later at night, chilled and exciting in equal measure, well done Darren! Really enjoyed, I was screaming take the shot. 10:31 😍 12:03
my fav! 👌
I had to come back and say that the images should not be criticised they are of such a high standard, this takes skill, timing and a passion to take that time to capture them. 👌
Morning matey,
Thank you 🙏
I’m pleased you enjoyed it and I hope you’re enjoying your week off at the moment.
I’m looking forward to this Friday mate as we’re all going to have loads to chat about. 👏👏
See ya mate 🍺🍺
Mali Davies Photography
That’s very kind 🙏
Stunning images Darren great video in great location. Thank you for sharing and take care.
Morning John,
You’re more than welcome and thanks for watching 🍺
amazing video yet again mate, national trust should make you their national treasure. great images, great content keep them coming and longer the better in my opinion. Stay safe all the best and thank you
Hi Andy,
Thank you for another wonderful comment.
I’ve just finished uploading my next video on woodland photography and for me it’s a long one, just under 20 minutes 😱
You probably heard last week but NT are making 1200 people redundant, which is heartbreaking.
Hopefully things will improve next year for them and everyone else.
Best wishes bud and I hope you have a great weekend 🍺
I always have watch your channel , but I’m loving your excitement about photographing wildlife.
Hi Carol,
That’s a really nice comment thank you.
I’m pleased you’re enjoying the channel and I hope you’re well
Have a great weekend 👋
Beautiful videos matey, your getting the hang of this wildlife thing aren’t ya lol
You’ll have to pop over matey and grab a beer with me Jamie and Gary.
Especially now that you’re in the Sony gang 😉
Darren Knight Photo definitely mate, I’m up for that. I went out with it last night for the first trip. I have made the right choice, really nice and I don’t mind the menus at all. Just have to setup the custom buttons and my menu👍🏻 I’m going to try and do a bit of wildlife this weekend, wish me luck lol 😂
Lovely video Darren, and some stunning images again! Those barn owl shots are just beautiful, and I also love the image from bakers hide of the fen in the mist, it looks like a wonderful place to spend a morning! The 200-600 lens looks like a great purchase! 🙂 Sam
Wow...I thought the deer shots were good,then the Barn Owl images appeared! Stunning location and another excellent vlog!
Thanks Neil, that’s very kind.
It was certainly a productive morning and Wicken fen is an amazing place to visit.
The barn owl made a very welcoming fly by, just at the right time and in the right light.
Have a great weekend bud and stay well 🍺🍺
Cracking images mate, love the enthusiasm, thanks for sharing.
Hi John,
Thanks a lot bud and I hope you and the family are well 🍺🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Thanks mate you too, been out a few time got some nice images in my latest video, and have been chasing hummingbirds all over the garden, that video is gonna take some time. Stay safe.
Wow! Brilliant. And how you can even think about vlog footage while stalking is beyond me. Judging by these lovely mornings you get I should maybe move back down south because with the crowds and the weather it's all a but grim round here just now. Oh, and a health warning would have been handy - something along the lines of "not for the hard of hearing"!! 😊👍
Morning Dave,
If you want to do a house swap you know where to find me. 😉
Another amazing video Darren and those Barn Owl images were brilliant. It really is a place I need to go and visit. Cheers Keith
Hi ya Keith,
If you can get over there during the summer, at sunrise and on a week day, you’ll probably have the whole place all to yourself.
Even at a weekend I’m surprised how few people there are (if any) at sunrise.
Hopefully I’ll bump into you one day 🍺🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto yea would be good mate.
Nice images Darren glad to see your putting your long lenses to good use, stay safe buddy.
Morning Kev,
In the last week I’ve gone from the 200-600 down to the 16-35.
Photography is fun
Take care bud 🍺
Those Deer are so in tune to their surroundings , good stalking . I also thought i heard a bittern near the beginning but it may have been your auto focus lol .
Hi ya David,
Your comment made me laugh out loud.
I don’t know what a bittern sounds like so I can’t help you 😂😂
I’m still chucking 😂😂
@@DarrenKnightPhoto it's a loud boom repeated slowly , it carries over a long distance . I often hear them when out with camera around the Norfolk broads.
Really enjoyed the vlog Darren, its great to see another genre of photography and I see your lockdown garden bird photography is developing into wildlife photography. Maybe you'll become the next Morten Hilmer 👍
Morning Chris,
2020 has been a hideous year for everyone but I’m taking the positives when I can find them and wildlife photography has been one of those positives.
With regards to Morten, I’m fed up with him constantly ringing me for advice 😉
I do love his channel and Trond Westby 👏👏
Take it easy bud and have a great Sunday 👋
It’s whispering Dazza! Stunning video mate. Enjoyed every minute of it. The new lens is turning out to be a great investment!
Hi ya Jules,
I can whisper but I still have the grace of a frigging hippo.
The lens was my little lockdown present to myself.
“To Dazza, lots of love from Dazza”
Take care bud and I hope you’re well 🍺
Really cool video Darren. The only problem is that when I was watching it my wife asked me what I was watching. When I was explaining to her that I was watching a video of you trying to photograph a deer......she asked me why I was whispering 🤗 Thank you again for sharing.
Your comment really made me laugh 😂 😂
I glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching bud 🍺
Darren Knight Photo Me too🤗
Amazing how the deer can look right down your lens Darren - must have smelt the coffee!!☕😉😂 Great shots again - nature at it's best - thanks Darren - take care of you and yours👍📷👌
Morning Paul,
I think the deer are used to people walking the track. They are still very wary but perhaps not as scared as a deer in woodland.
Have a great Sunday bud and thanks for watching 👍
As Dave says, how you can track and vlog at the same time is quite a skill mate! Loved the images too. Who knew that Wicken Fen was good for anthing other than the windpump?? ;-)
Because I’m a highly trained tracker and photographer.
When I was in Vietnam..................
Come over in a few weeks bud, we can easily keep 2 mts apart. 🍺🍺
The whispering was going well until you opened that squeaking gate! Great on the cuff stalking Darren. My fav was the deer sat down. It was the light that did it for me. Good stuff matey
Morning matey,
I think I missed the best shot of the deer as I filmed it rather than snapping it.
Never mind it added to the video.
I’m off to another nature reserve this morning............as soon as Helen wakes up 💤💤💤💤
Take care bud and see you on Friday 🍺
Great morning you had Darren, looks like you might need a monopod for your new lens, looks rather heavy. keep them coming really enjoying your wildlife excursions
Morning Ken,
a monopod sounds interesting.
I’ve found I’m not using the tripod as I’m always shooting at 1/1000 but for filming a mono pod would come in handy.
But to be honest it feels quite liberating not to carry a huge bag, tripod and filters around at the moment.
Take care mate and thanks for the comment 👋
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Morning Darren thanks for the reply , Just think of a monopod as a walking pole that's all you need and you can just carry your camera over your shoulder. Cheers
Beautiful vlog Darren, the smile on your face says it all. The sights and sounds of early mornings at Wicken are priceless. Gorgeous shots of the barn owl and the deer shots are beautiful. I think a trip to Wicken Fen is on the cards soon.
Morning Martin,
The bird song is so loud just before reaching the visitor centre. I always enjoy that part of the walk.
If you do go to Wicken Fen, you may wish to check the car parking situation as I think it’s pre book only. Or do as I do and park on the road.
Take care bud and have a great weekend 🍺
Thanks Darren, I checked on the website this morning. I would prefer a Sunday morning, I could leave Basildon around 3am and get there about 5am
Martin Bootneck well have fun bud and at 5am you’ll be able to park on the road without any issues.
If it’s misty head to bakers hide, especially if the ponies are in the field or head to the “Mother” hide. It’s not open but that’s where the barn owls fly about. 👍
Many thanks Darren for the info much appreciated, last time I was there was around 12 yrs ago lol
Your enthusiasm shines through this wonderful vlog Darren ..... you need to get yourself a camo suit or cape .. yes it makes you look like a bit of a prat, but if you get the shots its well worth it.... Have you thought about using a monopod ??
Morning Paul,
I have considered a gillie suit but considering it’s a public footpath and I worry I’d end up in the local paper come morning 😱
The mono pod is an option but I am enjoying the freedom at the moment of travelling light.
Take care bud and stay safe 😷 🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto You won't end up in the papers Darren as no one will see you .... lol .... 😎
Great enthusiasm again Darren which pulls us into the excitement of the moment - and whispering to match any snooker commentator 😉 Also some great Deer shots to reward your patience and that first Owl shot must be your best yet ? Well done mate !
Hi ya John,
It was a shame I filmed the deer in the 1st clip as I think that could have been the best shot. Never mind, at least it added to the video.
The owl was a nice bonus and they’re certainly up there with my best shots.
Take it easy John and I hope you have a great weekend 🍺
It must just be my brain...but throughout this vlog I was just expecting a clown to creep out of the bushes behind you.
Nice shots of the deer/owl. Its difficult to do wildlife in a soft mist as everything tends to look a bit flat (I don't mean the Fens :-)
Morning Iain,
I hope you’re well.
I was only talking about you to the guys on the Pubcast the other day.
All very nice I hasten to add.
Take care and stay safe bud 🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Long list of electrical breakdowns in the house over lockdown (so I couldn't get things fixed). Slowly catching up on pubcast as I've been somewhat off grid. Not helped by being out yesterday to shoot south east Loch Lomond and getting shunted by a Land Rover. I'm fine but boot of car is staved in. In body shop/coach works tomorrow morning. Back to wandering around the village with a camera this week......mmmmmmm, ironically shooting local.
Is anyone monitoring/responding to comments on pubcast or can I get away with writing anything ??? ;-)
That’s serious run of back luck you’ve had there Iain and I’m sorry to hear it.
Apart from the car, hopefully you’re back on line now and when the car is returned you should be back to normal.......whatever normal is these days.
With regards to the Pubcast. We all try and reply and monitor the comments but you know what life’s like. To much to do and not enough time etc.......
Take care bud
Great video Darren, I used to love wildlife photography, I have some very rare species in my portfolio from years of photographing, i must do a vlog on my channel about them.
Hi ya Ian
I hope you’re well bud.
You should share your images or make a wildlife video. I think you’d be great at that 👍
Take it easy mate 🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto Hi Darren thank you buddy very nice of you to say, what camera system do you use, is it sony? I have Canon eosr but soon want the R6 when it comes out, it might re ignite my passion for wildlife again, I have the 100-400 mkii by canon also, that is a lovely sharp lens, hope your well too buddy It would be great to meet up one day, I live in Norwich myself how about yourself? do you have facebook?
Morning Ian,
Yeah I left Canon last year and moved over to Sony, purely because I sold my Astro kit and wanted to re invest in landscape equipment. Unfortunately at the time, Canon was lagging behind its competitors but the R6 looks fantastic.
Having said that, I’m very happy with Sony and have no intentions of returning to Canon.
I’m not really travelling at the moment but when I do it would be great to meet up. Perhaps a coastal shoot later on in the year.
I’m on Facebook but never use it. I’m mainly on Twitter and then instagram but Twitter is my main social media outlet.
Take care bud
Walking very carefully and quietly then going through a gate that squeaks loudly. Lol that's something that would happen to me.
I know, it kinda spoilt my whole tracking vibe 😂😂
Ended up being a good morning session. You managed a few good ones.
Hi ya Mark,
It’s always an enjoyable morning over at the fen, plus it’s only a 15 minute drive from home.
Take care and have a great weekend 🍺
How did you get permission to take photos on National trust land? Do you have to apply in advance? How much does it cost?
Why do you whisper, green grass? Why tell the trees what ain't so? Whispering Grass, the trees don't have to know.....name that tune. I'm starting to get lens envy now which is worrying. I shot that deer I took at 200m FF and had to crop heavily. I really enjoyed the rush of taking it, not knowing when he/she would see me and run.....I get you know!! I must be due back to Wicken soon. Lovely vid mate, and well done on the Marsh Harrier
You watched me while on holiday!
Man your gonna get in so much trouble 😂😂
I think Gaz is getting Wicken Fen withdrawals.
Let’s make it happen soon 👍
Darren Knight Photo Missing you...plus the lads taking ages to get there backsides out of bed in the morning, even on holiday!
What manfrotto tripod and head do you use?
Nice one Darren, you got the shot man, love the one with the deer laying down and you just see is head! Lovely. Question, why no tripod? Do you have ibis in camera? Cheers
Morning Bernard,
I hope you’re well my friend.
The reason for no tripod is because I don’t need it to take stills. The shutter speed is always set to approximately 1/1000 for wildlife.
The only time I need a tripod or mono pod is when shooting video, but that doesn’t happen very often.
Just another thing to carry 😞
Take care matey and stay safe 🍺
Are you planning any landscape photography vlogs soon please. While I appreciate your dedication for the wildlife & you are getting some fantastic images as well as Vlogging. That takes great skill. However wildlife photography is not for me. Sorry Darren.
Hi Nicky,
No need to apologise, each to their own.
I am starting to make landscape vlogs again and my next video is just that.
But 2020 has been a crazy ride and so for the foreseeable future I’ll be staying local and mixing the 2 genres.
Roll on 2021 when hopefully we can re-boot and get back to normality
Best wishes
Darren
Why on earth do they make these long lenses White! Just get yourself some Camo, bandage style, tape and maybe a camo long sleeve jacket. Cheers
macmansfield I ordered the Camo sleeving shortly after buying the lens but it didn’t arrive in time for this video.
To be honest I don’t think it would have made any difference in this instance as you’re totally exposed on the footpath.
I have a Camo fishing coat but it was just to warm to wear.
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@@DarrenKnightPhoto Nice one - Keep up the good work