5 TOP MISTAKES IN BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY I WISH I KNEW ABOUT WHEN I STARTED! Tips for better pics
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Join me in the field as I take you through some of the most common mistakes that amateur and intermediate bird photographers make that hold them back from their best potential. These common errors either make it harder to find birds, or when you do, stop you from getting the quality of shots that you look enviously at when looking at the work of the pros. I'll take you through how to plan locations, find birds, get better pictures, and understand the winning conditions for shots like the pros get.
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What’s your greatest challenge in getting good bird pics? Let me know! I’m looking for video ideas!
Finding good locations is the biggest challenge for me. Ebird is helpful but oftentimes the best locations (around me, at least) don't even get that early morning/late evening light because of obstructions (Trees mostly). How do you scout areas not so close by to determine whether they're capable of getting the light you need without making an unnecessarily long trip?
Love your videos, by the way! I look forward to every one of them.
@@brett_s_photography I have a circle of friends that can help out.
@@brett_s_photography Thanks!
Most of us don't have the budget for long, fast lenses. How can we get good shots when the light is not the best and we don't have fast lenses? My lowest aperture is 5.6. The camera in auto ISO often picks one that is too high! Argh...BTW, love your videos!
For the extremely introvert, nature photography is the best hobby. Best way to avoid interaction with other people.
True! Time to think too.
Part of the reason I’m extremely interested in starting wildlife photography. When I was younger, I tried wedding photography and was not a fan of it.
In introvert, maybe, but a rich one for sure. Those supertelephoto lenses cost a pretty penny.
Yes!
What is wrong with interacting with people!
Without a doubt, Simon, you flat out give the best photography advice on the internet! Factual and easy to understand.
Thanks!
Couldn’t agree more
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@@simon_dentremont Yes, absolutely! You may use my comment! I am honored you asked! Every word is true!
Tried some new stuff yesterday on getting better photos thank you much better
This man is my hero. I got into photography December 2021 but thanks to your first video and your excitement for birds I immediately went out and bought a 150-600 for my Sony a7rii. I’ve been able to track birds and plan/take the photos I’ve wanted with your help, since then I’ve also gotten into car/superbike race photography and use many of the methods you’ve taught for that as well. Thank you for the great content, been watching every video since the start.
Awesome! I’ve been wanting to shoot motor sports myself as I have the gear and as you say the technique is the same. Super!
@@simon_dentremont It’s a lot of fun. I’m sure you would enjoy it! Catching a tack sharp image of a speeding car at 1/10 shutter is an awesome feeling! Thank you sir
I love these older videos, we want to see you out in the field more.
soon!
All these factors are really important for bird photography! For example, I had the luck of finding kingfishers in my local area, but when we went to the same place again, the tide was too high and it was very windy. So when I go to look for them next time, I’ll make sure to check the water level and wind beforehand :)
It's impossible to overstate how essential nice light is, almost to the point of it being the only thing that matters. Photography - drawing with light... I spent way too much of my time obsessed with learning the technical aspect, how to get sharp shots, and completely ignoring the light in my images.
Great point!
The one about being familiar with your settings really clicked with me. I have all my buttons and dials meticulously set to all the things I need to do the fastest. It's to the point where an innocent bystander might think I'm being gimmicky with it and screwing around with customization just for the sake of screwing around, but it really works for me giving me instant access to what I need to do in quick situations without taking the camera off the subject. Then I see the guy next to me doing everything by tapping on the touchscreen on the back, and I'm like "oh, dude..."
the best 10 minutes of my 2023 so far! you explain everything so quickly and to the point with no showboating. Subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!
Using auto iso with manual setting of speed and aperure is the best ever hint. All you need to do then is set your exposure as you can set and forget the aperure setting. You may need noise reducing software at post in some circumstances. Next best hint is to re-assign most-use button settings to where your fingers can find them easily. Great video!
Thanks!
Just found your channel and this is some of the best photo content I’ve found in a long time! Great tips, thank you so much for the care you have taken in presenting it.
Thanks Simon!
Graet tips! Very helpful!
I just want to say I've been really enjoying your content. It's surprisingly rare for youtube photography material to be genuinely valuable and not transparent attempts to add a revenue stream by retreading basic tutorial ground already well paved.
You seem to be genuinely sharing your hard earned wisdom and experience and I truly appreciate it! I've been dabbling with some bird photography but your videos have me champing at the bit for my next chance to get out before a sunrise.
My photography tends to be opportunistic and tacked on to walking the dog or getting out on a weekend, so my bird photos definitely suffer from midday lighting conditions. It's doing to be painful, but I need to stop being such a night owl.
Thanks for the kind comments Lee. Yes, getting up early is one of the hard parts!
I call it the 3 P’s… Planning-Preparation-and Patients. It serves well with any kind of photography!
Excellent tips, Simon. I couldn’t sleep tonight, so instead I’m sitting here watching your video instead of Netflix. 😊
Hi Simon, I'm not a birder myself, but I really enjoy watching your videos. Your expertise really stands out, your explanations are clear and to the point, and I'm sure your tips serve for other photography genres as well.
I love coming home with a beautiful bird photo, but it's not my primary goal. Mostly I'm helping my wife identify birds, so some of your excellent suggestions are less critical to me. Auto iso, setting up the camera so I don't have to fiddle, knowing where to look for the time of year and time of day are just as important for me. It's also good to practice how to aim your long lens quickly and accurately at the spot you've just seen with your naked eye. And helpful for you and your partner to agree on how to describe a bird's location efficiently. And if anyone can tell me how to decide whether to keep waiting or move on I'd be happy to hear it! (note: talking birds here, not marriage)
I also use the Weather Channel, Windy and Ocean Watch to pick times and places. I should get up earlier to catch the good light though!
Great advice! I was shooting mostly landscape, but I like the challenge of photographing birds.
Thank you Simon, your videos are so very helpful with quick to the point information that I know will help me to be a better photographer.
Great tips. I look forward to trying them out.
Excellent and invaluable advice. Thank you!!
Great helpful video thank you.
As always, thanks. Good tips to follow
Thanks for watching!
I love your videos, those are some great tips.
Great tips. Thanks, SImon. I appreciate your pacing. I always learn a lot in your videos. I am excited to keep learning, though I am starting with much less impressive equipment.
Thanks a lot Simon and your shots are wonderful always!
Many thanks!
For someone just getting started in bird photography, your videos are invaluable. I'm fortunate to be able to spend some time at eastern coastal areas from time to time. And yes, I really enjoy the shorebirds. On my next outing, I'll be sure to check the tide tables in addition to watching my shooting time. Thanks so much for shring your experience and excellent advice.
I Just love the tips from you Simon! Your explenasjon just slitsomt me perfekt. Talking clear an slow. Tanks a lot 😊
Another great video, thanks Simon
Very welcome Andrew
I love the info on getting eye level with the birds. Even though I have a hard time getting back up when I get down, I will be more conscious of this as I see how much more intimate it makes shot appear.
Thank you so so much for your fantastic content! Has been so helpful, for me as an novice in nature photography!
Cheers from the village of Fiskars, Finland!
Thanks Simon, as always your videos are great and very helpful!
Glad you like them!
Action shots with crashing waves at low level is awesome!!
Some very good information spoken very well. Nice to see and hear a video done with some class.
Just getting into photography and found your channel. You have a new sub, great stuff!
Thank you for this, the tips in the first 10 minutes alone on behaviour from all your experience are incredible.
Thank you very much.....❤From Israel
Thanks Simon. You are a natural teacher. Your videos are straight to the point and so fluent that we keep on listening. Learning a lot from you.
Thanks!
Excellent tips, Simon. Thank you! 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great tips, we appreciate the time it takes for creating this. Your awesome
I appreciate that, cause it does indeed take time! I’m new to this video thing…
Thanks. Great advice as always.
My pleasure!
Great Tips I will try to employ them on my next bird outting, thank you.
Excellent Teacher with great clarity.
Thanks!
Really like your videos. Very informative and to the point. No wasted time. Keep up the good work Simon.
Glad you like them Ray!
Another great educational video! Thank you for sharing your skill (and mistakes) with the rest of us.
Haha I have lots of those to share!
Sounds like taking my metal detector would be a good way to kill time throughout mid day when the sun is too bright. Thanks for the tips! I'm just getting into photography at 37yo so have a lot to learn.
thanks again for a great video, Simon.
Thanks Elliot!
Amazing
Stunning work. Thanks for sharing. Have a peaceful day 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
You have some great clear and concise tips in this and all your videos. I agree with all the points you are making and have incorporated many of these techniques over the years but good to get the refresher.
Thanks very much!
Thank you
I am so happy to find your channel, Simon. I sm a beginner in bird photography and getting answers to many of my questions. I look forward to watch other videos on your channel. Thank you very much for putting them here for our help
Welcome aboard!
Great channel. Full of all sorts of useful info. Great stuff.
Glad you think so!
Thanks Simon.. great tips 😊
My pleasure!
Thanks Simon, great video and great tips, very useful
Very welcome
Love your passion.
Thanks!
These are fantastic tips and really great images. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
My pleasure!
Love your channel! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
@@simon_dentremont My dream and what I’m pursuing is to do photography full time.
Great tips Simon! Thx
No problem 👍
Excellent tips. Thanks so much.
You are so welcome!
masterclass Simon. thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great tips! Thank you
You are so welcome!
Very interesting video. Great tips. Love your videos :)
Simon your tip on AUTO ISO in MANUEL MODE is a winner, thank you. Getting down to eye level position for your foto's is another winner and so important. You are the best teacher in photography and give valuable tips. Thank you so much.
Great info. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome vid!
Excellent training video. Thank you so much, Simon.
Very welcome
Very well done, Simon! I'm just learning to take bird photos and all of your videos have been extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Glad you like them!
Gracias, buenos consejos ….saludos desde Bilbao….50 años y aprendo a sacar fotos con tu trabajo
Always good advice thank you very much
My pleasure!
Thank you loved all the tips i will put them in to good use in the future, I am starting to getting to bird photography and landscape photography thanks again hope to see more of you with Gavin, i think the blogs ye did are very good all the best
Wonderful! Thanks David!
Great tips - thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Auto iso has been a lifesaver for sure! That and shooting on court days.
Great tips, thank you
You are so welcome!
Simon, you're so right about photographers missing the best light. We're always in full sun here except early morning and late evening in summer (and summer is 10 months of the year!) - so I'm thinking of taking my own clouds with me and going for Macro (umbrellas!). We don't have much tree cover, some shade obviously... but I need ideas for the interminable days to teach my girls...
Great video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Merci Simon pour cet excellent vidéo, l'un des plus complet et des mieux réalisé sur ce sujet.
De rien!
I really like bird photography which I started only recently but I’m playing on hardest difficulty : as a young father, since I don’t have much time I just sneak my camera on walks with my baby girl. One of the hard parts is get her to remain quiet ! So my photos really aren’t that great but on the bright side I can see I’m getting her to be more mindful of the quietness of nature and the soothing sounds of the wilderness, birds chirping, wind blowing in trees etc.
Another great video and of course your photos.
Glad you enjoyed it David!
Great video as usual, thank you. Also love the music you use, it’s extremely calming 😊
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for sharing another awesome video with a lot good information and tips 🐦❤️👍
So nice of you to say so. Thanks!!
I love your videos, if I ever take on my photography journey, I will remember to give you a shout out. I am really learning something here. Thank you sir.
Thanks for your another wonderful video. My day is made when I see notification of your new video! Your sincerity and generosity are greatly appreciated. You have captured some beautiful images and your respect for the natural world is an example to others.
You are so welcome! Thanks so much for your generous feedback!
Janet I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
I just got what i think is my best duck picture to date.
Fantastic information really helps cheers
Glad to hear it!
Thank you for such a great educational video. I have learned a lot as always.
So glad!
Timing you advised we have to follow in India.And thank you always for your inputs
Tremendous tips - will do. Thx
Glad it was helpful!
Lot’s of great tips, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Simon, I watch all your videos. I love that this one is in the field. I learn more by seeing you in action. I love to shoot early morning, but my RF 100-500 7.1 struggles in lowlight. Forget about adding the 1.4 tc. I’ve learned so much from your content. How about a birds in flight video for those of us without the big primes? Thanks!
Noted!
Excellent video! Thanks!
You are welcome!
I've shot film since the 70s. Recently got a Canon DSLR and went out early this morning. Your video proved to be invaluable in helping me catch some great waterfowl photos. Learning the habits of these ducks and geese allowed me to anticipate the shots and get some good photos. Wish we could share photos in the comments.
This video is the best of the best of wildlife photography tips out there. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and knowledges.
Kristal I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@@simon_dentremont Yes, please.
Great tiips. All pretty much common sense which isn't very common. Thanks. Look forward to you videos.
Welcome!
Thank you sir
welcome!
Great video! Excellent tips!
Glad it was helpful Scott. Appreciate your frequent comments.
Thanks for the excellent tips. I see how helpful shooting at eye level can be and will try that more often.
Great!