The MOST IMPORTANT wildlife photography tip, BY FAR!
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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada.
Join me as I teach you the secrets to taking amazing wildlife photos. In this video, I'll show you the critical tip of getting to eye level with your subject, and also how to implement it at your local duck pond close to home for professional-looking photos.
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I've noticed over the years that good advice from successful professionals always seems like common sense and not dark magic, but in most cases we never think of it ourselves! Great tips, thank you Simon.
Welcome!
Shane, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?
@@simon_dentremont You are more than welcome Simon. Good luck!
Fourthly, lying down can make your subject feel a little more at ease with you being there and will often mean your silhouette isn't breaking out above whatever the background is so you blend into the background better... I carry an old groundsheet (folds up to under 1ft square) and a bean bag (mine is about half filled with polystyrene balls, super light yet lifts the lens nicely about an inch above whatever it's placed on) with me as a do a lot of my wildlife photography lying or sitting down. I don't mind getting muddied up but spending a day in wet clothes isn't a great idea, hence the groundsheet. Great tips Simon and all the best.
Great tips!
Once again Im glued to the screen when Simon gives out tips. Thank you so much once again Simon. Really appreciated. Gives us amateurs the kick in the behind to get out and take more photos and improve
My pleasure!
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@@simon_dentremont yes of course. I'd honored 💪
It's great that knowing your wildlife behaviors will get you better photos. I won't be forgetting your duck tips. Another great video!
Thanks 👍
I just started shooting wildlife video and have enjoyed watching your videos to learn more. They're very insightful, and I appreciate that you mention tips about animal behavior. That's one thing I see missing from other wildlife photography/videography UA-cam videos.
You're genuinely a great teacher with smooth presentative skills!
Simon, thank you for the wonderful lesson. Knew very little about ducks. Now this knowledge allows you to take beautiful photographs.
I had to like and comment, whilst not a bird photographer I had never heard of these tips before even though I have been a keen hobbyist for 20years. With Covid I had started to take walks along a canal and had taken photos of the birds there and can’t wait to try these tips out. A very big thanks.
Welcome!
Simon, all your videos are great. I think this one is one of my favourites…such practical, helpful advice! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!
You're very welcome
Excellent info! I watch youtube on my tv but always come here on my computer afterward to comment and like.
Thanks!
More fantastic tips! Thanks for taking me along!
I found you on UA-cam by accident… No matter… I have been taking photos as a hobby for ever I am 75 yr old male using my friends comments… just to let you know that I re-learn photography
from YOU since 2023… thank you !!!!
You pack amazing tips in such a short video. To the point and love after you describe a shot you show the result. Thank you
It's always great to get up early and see a new video from you . A good cup of coffee and a chance to learn something new thanks!
Enjoy!
Excellent tutorial. Yes, I absolutely have observed duck behavior before they flap their wings. Those shots that I get are the best.
Thanks!
I learn more from your videos than any course that I paid for. Thanks you and Merry Christmas.
Great to hear!
Love this video:) Thank you for an excellent video Simon. That sunlit backdrop trick works really well with people/group shots such as kids parties at the park
Great video as usual! Of course, the advice to get down to eye level applies more generally, especially for casual portrait photography. I try to tell new parents or anyone photographing children or pets to get down (if you can physically) to their level. Same applies for all those group photos you see taken in restaurants; it's a shame they're so often taken from above aiming down.
Absolutely!
Thank you for the wonderful tips about the preening/post preening.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!!
Dear Simon, your channel is fantastic and outstanding. Perfect done, and I am excited for all coming-up vlogs from you.
Thanks, you too!
Love watching your videos. You are straight to the point, with great detail advice. Thank you for putting these videos up.
Welcome!
I recently started doing this. Wow, what a difference. My wife bought me a Skimmer ground pod for my birthday. I cant wait for it to arrive!
Also, being a fat guy, its very hard for me to lay on my stomach. This is the best incentive yet for losing weight!
Excellent!
Dexterity at my age is a distant memory but, lucky for me, new technology. With a 7" field monitor and a swivel on my ground pod along with your tips, I'm in the game again. Merci Simon!
Thanks for sharing! Alright!
Best photography videos on the internet. Thank you, Simon!
Wow, thanks!
Great tips, Simon. When I'm out for hours shooting, I bring a Benro tripod with a Manfroto quick release shoe mount to avoid a sore neck from a 600mm bird bazooka lens. I've noticed that a lot of landscape photographers like Arca Swiss mounts, but the Manfrotos are super fast to release with just a thumb click, and I am able to grab the camera quickly for unexpected fly-bys. That 1 second release vs. 5 seconds with Arca Swiss makes a huge difference in getting a quick shot. The Benro tripod has leg stop releases, so I can "squat" the tripod right down to the ground; I use your tip and have a very short center column and agree that's the way to go.
Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for this excellent advice, especially the focus tips! I love your channel - so practical!
Glad it was helpful!
Your delivery and to-the-point videos are very well done. And your photos are really beautiful. Tvlog, Simon. Merry Christmas and be careful of Hardcastle's lurking around the corner. hanks for another great
Always enjoy your videos with great advice that has helped me quite a bit, thank you. I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.
Same to you!
Great tips, always makes me excited to go out and shoot. Thanks Simon!
Welcome!
Learned something new regarding duck behavior. Always great stuff. Thanks, Simon!
My pleasure!
Simon: Great vlog! I did not know this about duck behavior. I learn a lot from your channel! One of the best out there.
Thanks very much!
As Keith said, lying down prone makes me a little nervous in certain state and national parks here in Texas, though it's less of a concern with ducks and shorebirds in winter when the gators aren't as prevalent. Your "boot technique" seems like a really effective compromise as long as you stay aware of your surroundings. Definitely using that in the future. Thanks for the excellent videos and tips.
Great points!
Not to worry chicks dig scars LOL
@@dennisharris144 lol
You just gave me an idea about the 'boot technique' and being in Texas. Connecting a spur to the boot toe like a monopod. Kickstarter here I come...!
You made me love photography
Thank you for the great tips. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2023.
Happy new year
So nice of you to share!! From a beginner enthusiast, thank you sooo much!!! Brilliant!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for @ great year of learning Simon, best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Same to you!
Hi Simon,
thank you for your very valuable tips!
Since I discovered your channel I watch nearly every episode of it and of course I have a subscription. Keep on doing your super work to improve the wildlife photography of the lesser experienced! Always looking forward to the next episode...
Best regards from Bernhard, Bavaria, Germany
Fantastic! Danke!
Excellent!
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Thanks a lot for all your videos! They really help me improving my technique and get out more to try new things.
Welcome!
Going to watch your series
Love your videos! Great techniques that I look forward to using.
Thank you for the tips! So helpful!!
Excellent comme à chaque épisode.Merci Simon.
De rien et vous êtes les biensvenues!
Guilty, I do need to get lower when taking shots at the lake! Great TIP Simon. Have a great Holiday!
Happy holidays!
Thanks for your weekly videos. Merry Christmas.
Same to you!
One of my favorite Channels... So inspiring... I have learned a lot... Keep it up.. Thank you so much.... Happy holidays to you and your family..... Cheers from McAllen Texas..
Happy holidays!
Simon, thanks for sharing these wonderful tips, happy holidays and seasons greetings!
My pleasure!
Your delivery and to-the-point videos are very well done. And your photos are really beautiful. Thanks for another great vlog, Simon. Merry Christmas and be careful of Hardcastle's lurking around the corner. 🙂
I will (on both counts)!
Many thanks for the video and all the tipps!
What I like using when photographing in a low perspective is using a wide angle view finder. Especially when I am using my tripod and when I am stationary on a single place. The display can be very handy but depending of the light conditions always usable. I use it often for dippers along the river.
Merry X-Mas and happy New Year!
Great tip!
Honestly sir you are genius photographer 👏 I thank you for beautiful explanation .🙏
Best channel on UA-cam ❤ I've learned a lot.
Happy to hear that!
Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always Simon. Merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎅🎄✨🙏
Happy holidays!
An angled screen has been a god send for low shots as ones knees don’t allow squatting any more and lying on ones front doesn’t appeal except in the height of summer. But daily squats does help holding a low pose. Also finding a lake with a bank so you can be low and the wildlife high can be good. Doesn’t help when they are in the water but for shoreline works well 😊
Agree on all!
Thank you for the tips! Makes duck ponds more interesting to photograph.
You bet!
I always appreciate your tips; not to mention your talent Simon! Thanks yet again. ~Judy
My pleasure Judy!
Great advice. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for again very useful tips in this video. I've found myself in these exact situations in recent years. One of them was the same grooming and flapping of a mute swan at sunset. I came home with 120 photos of this, with probably 90 of them worthy of a photo contest. I was wondering then how to perceive the coming of such an opportunity. In this and other videos, you give useful answers. You even confirmed which pictures I should choose.
Thanks Simon really nice to see how we can make beautiful pictures with a common duck.
You bet!
Thanks for the gift of information Simon!
My pleasure!
One tip I do for all photography is bring a very short foldable stool. It is only 10" high, and makes getting lower perspective photos easier than trying to crouch down!
Awesome!
Thank for your great perspectives and advise.
My pleasure!
Good stuff here. Definitely easier to take wildlife pictures if you know your subject well. Deer and turkeys are my favorite followed by king fishers and. woodpeckers. Teal and wood ducks are
awesome. Armed with some of these tips my duck game just got better. Thanks.
Brilliant. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge. Amazing photography.
My pleasure!
Beautiful use of the triangle composition.
Many thanks!
Excellent and very helpful information from Simon as usual, Merci!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best video ever ❤
I’ve been following You since discovering you on Fototripper’s channel and really appreciate you sharing these practical tips. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your episodes and learned a great deal‼️
Awesome, thank you! More chocolate for Gavin!
Gavin has enough chocolate ! 😂
@@sh8736 Agreed!
Merry Christmas and thank you for all you give us.
Same to you!
Wonderful tips! Thank you Simon.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Merry Christmas Simon. Great tips.
Happy holidays!
Thanks for your help 👍
No problem 👍
Pure gold tips from an expert.
Glad you enjoyed it
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Merry Christmas from Pascagoula, MS. I always look forward to your new video's
Happy holidays!
Merci Simon pour les tips
De rien!
I always look forward to your tips and have made it my mission to apply each and every one of them. Thank you for putting out outstanding content in each of your videos. Merry Xmas to you and yours!
You are so welcome! Same to you!
Just found your channel. Binge-watched your videos! Like your style ...
You have a big fan from Germany now. 🙂
Welcome aboard! Danke!
Great tip and presenation Simon! Great shots too :)
Many thanks!
😄😄😄 Marvellous shots ! Thank you for sharing.
Many thanks!
Dear sir
Thank you for sharing the ideas of bird photography i am from India and i am beginner i always learn the lesson from your videos and practices in my field.thank you the great work you are doing.
So nice of you
Thank you for the tips Simon, I live in Florida so we do have to be a little careful getting down, low when close to the waters edge 🐊🐊🐊
Merry Christmas - Hope you're keeping warm up there in the frozen north.
Solid point! Not around the gators!
Awesome tips. Thanks for sharing Simon.
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic info! Thank you!
With Wildlife I've come to realise that Composition is the top skill. Animals seldom pose for take 1s and take 2s. They are doing their own thing and you have to anticipate where and when the most beautiful action takes place. Pros know how to compose.
Always great content. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure!
Great info. I think I can down low but getting up could be an adventure.
Merry Christmas.
You can do it!
So good !! Thanks you Simon !!
Glad you like it!
What an amazing tutorial. A master craft experience 👍👏🏽😍🙏🏽
Thanks so much 😊
Got all those duck species here in south Florida to photograph.
Right now I’m using the R5 C and the canon 500mm f4 mark I
Such a beautiful combination to use but my god is heavy 😂 I’m 5'7" 145 pounds, that lens does some damage to carry around.
I can’t believe I’m still learning after 12 years doing photo and videos, thanks to your videos.
Thanks for another information filled video!
Any time!
Thanks....
You're welcome!
Merry Christmas 🎅 my friend and a great video to conclude the year
Thank you! You too!
Beautiful shots and great tips 👍 Merry christmas!
Thanks! You too!
Very helpful. Great advice. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Very helpful tips. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the great advices and the informative video!
You bet!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Great tips, and great video again!
Welcome!
I live on a farm and we actually have geese, ducks and chickens. Can't wait to try all your tricks in the summer (obviously all the birds are in the barn right now lol)
Great!
Super crisp shots.❤️🙏
Thanks a ton
your movies are amazing,i realy learn a lot from you
Thanks very much!
Very interesting, thank you!