Ultimate Wildlife Photography Adventure in Aberdeenshire

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • Back in June I was furtunate enough to capture Pine Marten on a trail camera I set up for Red Squirrel. The only problem, the trail camera was over four hundred miles from my home address. Over the next three months I had to work out how to maximise the small amount of time I was going to have available to visit the site in Aberdeenshire so that this time could culminate in images and film in real time down at the location. Did I amange it? Well this is the the end of the story for now!
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    CEYOMUR Solar Wildlife Camera
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 34

  • @ronschuddeboomdigiscoping3693
    @ronschuddeboomdigiscoping3693 Рік тому +2

    This must have been really rewarding to you…you deserved it after all the work you’ve put into it …well done…looking forward to your next project 🙂👍👍

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому

      Thanks Ron, it has been a fantastic project and always great when you get the results at the end. The biggest buzz was being close to these wonderful animals and something I really can't wait to do again. Thanks for wathcing and have a great weekend🙏👍

  • @karenbeaumont2650
    @karenbeaumont2650 Рік тому +1

    So happy you got the shot of pine martens after all that planning. Thank you for sharing Scott.

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому

      Thanks Karen, it's great when it all comes together. Really can't wait to get back there and do it again!🙏👍

  • @CNCTurboStep
    @CNCTurboStep Рік тому +2

    You made my day! A great video. I fully agree with your comments about using existing or commercial hides. It takes away the satisfaction if all you have to do is press the shutter when someone else has done all the work for you. As you say, the thought, planning and skill is a major part of the end result. When I see the hides with fully configured perches, ponds and even complete flash setups I ask myself who's photographs are the really. THIS is what it's all about, and you're clearly really happy (fantastic, so, so chuffed) at the end.
    To see them playing at the end was just a treat. How they jump😂

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому

      Hi, thanks so much for your comment. Its always difficult to try and address subjects thay may be a little controversial! I am a complete pine marten addict now. I have to say a large slice of luck went into the start of this project when I captured them on a trail camera set up for red squirrel. After that the distance was a major issue but really glad it came off in the end. The involuntary leaping is hilarious and I just had to add it in at the end, always makes me smile however bad the day is going! Thanks again and have a great weekend.👍👌🙏

  • @VizualizeIt
    @VizualizeIt Рік тому +1

    Absolutely spot on with your comments about getting an image Scott. I use hides regularly but my preference will always be finding the subject out in the wild. A big part of wildlife photography for me is observing the subject and its behaviour. Researching your subject and putting in the work and effort to obtain images your happy with give so much more satisfaction.
    Keep up the good work

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому +1

      Hi, thanks for watching Certainly my preferred form of photography and so happy with my images and film. Really is a session I won't forget and I'm sure I will be heading back in the spring to try my luck again! As you say it really is the whole experience that lies behind the image that sticks in the memory and provides the ultimate satisfaction🙏👍

  • @WalksOnTheWildSide
    @WalksOnTheWildSide Рік тому +1

    Well done mate - great work. As you say, it's so much more rewarding when you manage to find subjects for yourself - especially when they're not on your doorstep to be popping to check on them every day. A lot of thought and effort, but all worth it. And I loved the trail cam footage of the kits too, and all your funny sound effects.

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Scott. Have to say it was difficult to leave, would have loved to spend so much more time with them... Never mind there's always next time!😉👍

  • @carld9451
    @carld9451 9 місяців тому +1

    Priceless footage well done David Attenborough would be proud of that

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  9 місяців тому

      Many Thanks, one of my favourite experiences so far and one I really want to get back to in 2024! Thanks for watching👍🙏

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 Рік тому +1

    Cheers Scott, well deserved after all your hard work. Totally agree with your words and thoughts about paid hides. Like you say the feeling you get when it all comes together and the encounters never forgotten. All the best. 👍📷😎

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому

      Cheers Rob, yes if you haven't experienced it when it all works out after a lot of effort it's really something people should try! I really can't wait to get back up there! Cheers!🙏🙏👍

  • @adrianalfordphotography
    @adrianalfordphotography Рік тому +1

    Brilliant work Scott. Good planning, great set up and perfect execution. You got the results you deserve, awesome images mate. Hilarious how they cleaned the cobwebs off the trail camera 😂. Thanks for sharing mate 👍🙏

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому

      Thanks Adrian, this is one of the more difficult shoots I've done. Unfortunately I now have a pine marten obsession and can't wait to get back there! I was so lucky to get the youngsters out and really felt I needed to share the footage. Thanks for watching mate, have a great weekend!🙏👍

  • @stephencooper8565
    @stephencooper8565 10 місяців тому +1

    Your hard work paid off beautifully, stunning video . Thanks 👏👏👏👍

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Stephen, really satisfying when all the work pays off. My favorite image of the year👍

  • @patricksalt6797
    @patricksalt6797 Рік тому +2

    Great video Scott, totally agree with what you said about paid hides and making things happen for yourself there is nothing better and rewarding then getting the footage and pictures after putting in a lot of hard work your pictures will be unique and not same as the person sitting next to you. Hope you feeling better today then perhaps when you were editing this video.

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому

      Thanks Patrick, I think I'm over the worst of it now! I'm really hoping to get some more visits in next year. There's something quite magical about being there live with such stunning secretive creatures. If I lived up there I would be a regular visitor! Thanks for watching mate🙏👍

  • @leehanley71
    @leehanley71 Рік тому +1

    Scott, what a video, absolutely superb. You planned everything so well, and the rewards came for you, I learnt from this video. I love them bouncing around, they cant half jump 😊 Footage brilliant and the stills you came away with are absolutely stunning. 📸👍🏽

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Lee, one of my favourite wildlife experiences. I could have sat in the hide for days but unfortunately time ran out. I'm sure I will be back in the future, not sure Ill be able to stay away!!🙏👍

  • @AndiusTeijgeler
    @AndiusTeijgeler 9 місяців тому +1

    Highly rewarding project! I agree with you that the satisfaction of your images is higher in case they are more unique. Like you I do appreciate paid hides as well. They are of great use in the Netherlands. Especially as own projects in this highly crowded country with limited number of spots for own projects are very difficult to realize. very nice footage of the playful youngsters as well!!

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  9 місяців тому +1

      Many thanks Andius, I really hope photographers who haven't followed a project from beginning to end will give it a go as they don't know what they are missing! But, as you say paid hides do have there place. Really glad you enjoyed the video, I can't wait to have another go later this year!!👌👍

  • @paulstuckey9993
    @paulstuckey9993 Рік тому +1

    Fab fella

  • @KGsPhotography
    @KGsPhotography Рік тому +1

    Well deserved after all the effort you put in mate, definitely one for the wall. Love the Kits running around too 👏

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Keith, I really wish i was still up there! I suspect I'm slightly addicted!! One of my wildlife highlights so far and yes your right it will be going on the wall👍All the best mate!

  • @WildlifePhotographerUK
    @WildlifePhotographerUK Рік тому +1

    wow what a great experience you had, with great rewards for your effort, top-notch Scott 👍

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Ashley, I only wish I could be up there every week! Certainly a project with much more mileage in it and can't wait to get back up there. Aberdeenshire certainly has a lot to offer🙏👍

    • @WildlifePhotographerUK
      @WildlifePhotographerUK Рік тому +1

      @@scotttilleyphotography looks like you have a great spot, I hope to find a few myself next year, nothing better than being out in the wild and experiencing those true wild encounters. 👍

  • @PatrikInNature
    @PatrikInNature Рік тому +1

    Super useful video Scott! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Also, loved the intro talking shot on the small bridge :) really nice

    • @scotttilleyphotography
      @scotttilleyphotography  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Patrik 👍 one that took a lot of work but it paid off in the end. One of my favorite mammals👍👍

    • @PatrikInNature
      @PatrikInNature Рік тому

      @@scotttilleyphotography It really did. Cheers