BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY | Improve Your Images and Get Down Low

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Some of the most captivating wildlife images you will see are those that are captured on the level of the subject. This creates an intimate image with those beautiful blurred backgrounds we often strive to achieve.
Join me as I wonder through an ancient Birch woodland on the edge of the East Anglian Fens and discover a hidden lake.
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@deeptulse1041 4 жыл бұрын

Great video nature lover

@alanplummer 4 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done, Simon! Nice images.

@nigelbramley4188 4 жыл бұрын

Good vlog again Simon. Nothing I enjoy more than local reserves and parks to get images of birds. It's not all about exotic creatures and crested Grebes make for beautiful images, especially the mating ritual. Looking forward to the one. Top man.

@touchedbynature5445 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Many thanks for sharing.

@mondujar279 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, it’s always helpful watching others and how they do stuff! I try to get low but I am getting older and can’t get back up well.

@SimonWantling 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. Glad it was of use and I certainly know the feeling of getting older. Always harder to get back up on your feet 🙂

@tobyc5966 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible video and pictures

@paulinefollett3099 4 жыл бұрын

Some brilliant low level shots. That lake looked so peaceful.

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pauline. Glad you like it and it was a very beautiful place.

@hkknaturelover 3 жыл бұрын

Superb and very informative video bro...!! Subscribed your channel too..Keep it up👍

@SimonWantling 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the comment and glad you liked it. Cheers for the support 👍

@ikkeakky 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid with good tips! Getting low as possible for a shot is not always possible when using a tripod with gimbal. My preferred technique is using a beanbag. This makes it possible to photograph on water level. Keep in the good work, you have a new subscriber :-)

@SimonWantling 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes totally agree on the bean bag. Just didn't have one with me on the day 👍

@ikkeakky 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimonWantling I think it's best to always have a beanbag withing reach. But the amound of gear taken on a trip is already comprehensive. So I defenitly need a bigger backpack and a stronger body:-)

@fusion-music 4 жыл бұрын

That owl was very cute. I like hearing your mindset on developing your images. Amazing how every photographer has a different mindset and that's what makes one photographer stand out. Nice seeing some work being done around the Fens. Great video presentation.

@onegav 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, really enjoyed that! 😄📸

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much..

@danielriddle7443 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been saying this for awhile now, low is the way to go. Great video again man, you are killing this! Much love from the USA!

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel. Yes, getting down low to the subject totally takes your images to another level.. thanks for the comment and support..

@VABrowneMDPhD 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic images! Very useful advice for improving the impact of wildlife images: photograph at or near the subject’s eye level.

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much..

@chrismurchison5951 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon. Really liked how you showed the raw image and then the edited version. I like to think how I would have edited the pic and hear/see how you did it. Thanks for a really interesting video. I'm looking forward to more

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris for commenting. Really appreciated

@kjellgunnarklaksvik 4 жыл бұрын

A really inspiring video! Great images, really helpful to see how you edit your photos😊

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you liked it and for taking the time to comment.

@steves8661 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video keep them coming getting better with each one

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve..

@mikeharrison2900 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree another great video Simon good job 👍

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike..

@findus605 4 жыл бұрын

Good video Simon, getting low does make all the difference to an image although its not always possible, thanks for sharing

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you like it. Yes, getting low to your subject makes all the difference as you say. Thanks for watching..

@JohnFormstone 4 жыл бұрын

Some great images Simon! Interesting to see your post process too. I look forward to the next one. 👍

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John. I'll go into more detail in future videos..

@fletchlewis6032 4 жыл бұрын

Another quality video Simon i rely enjoy watching them well done keep them coming they are great .

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fletch. Great to have the feedback and I'm glad you like them..

@TheRileyShot 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, really enjoy your vlogs and your shots. Thanks for sharing

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Always appreciate the comments.

@felixwesch 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I love photographing at water level. I do it in most of my images of mute swans (my favorite living subject ;) ). It's just perfect when there's fog too. One can get very minimalistic images that way.

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank Felix. Yes totally agree with the fog.

@alessandrocastagnaro6168 4 жыл бұрын

Foto spettacolo! 👏👏👏

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you..

@deanterry1727 4 жыл бұрын

Another nice video Simon , i'm really enjoying these keep up the good work ,

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm very pleased you like them..

@deanterry1727 4 жыл бұрын

Simon Wantling I’m hoping you will start doing some workshops in the future ?

@davidadams6560 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the editing tips, another great video..keep them coming!!

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment..

@jackrichards2003 4 жыл бұрын

Great video really nice to see some of your editing techniques! Keep up the great work!

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank Jack. Hoping to do a full video on my editing workflow soon. Watch out for that coming soon.

@jackrichards2003 4 жыл бұрын

Simon Wantling looking forward to it!

@davegellatly8974 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice Simon, keep them coming.

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave and will do. Have a nice day..

@scotttilleyphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice video Simon loved the little grebe images. Subbed!👍

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Scott.

@geajones 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely !

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gea. All the best..

@DarrenW1 4 жыл бұрын

Watches Video, becomes inspired, looks outside at the rain lashing down, Mmmm maybe tomorrow....

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Hope the rain stops soon so you can get out..

@alexg4758 4 жыл бұрын

Only just seen this but this is stunning

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Alex..

@peterhaken7152 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips as always Simon

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. I will be doing a full post processing video soon so watch for that one coming if you're interested..

@phooesnax 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Jim

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you..

@AtteHenriksson 4 жыл бұрын

Great images and interesting behind the scenes content!

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Atte. All the best.

@jfphotography69 4 жыл бұрын

I use DXO Photolab2 and Affinity photo for my PP, I do the majority of my PP with DXO, removing objects from the water or anywhere elese is a breeze with DXO, then I use Affinity Photo "Photoshop alternative with no yearly fees" to finish off my PP. The time I save compared to Lightroom and Photoshop is priceless.

@Rudy60426 4 жыл бұрын

nice photos and good tips, thanks Simon.

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Rudy.

@Rudy60426 4 жыл бұрын

No thanks Simon ,I am new subscribed to your channel I think it's great.

@ianmaddison1817 4 жыл бұрын

hi simon, just found your channel a few days ago and clicked the bell instantly great work and right up my street even though i only have 7dii and 100-400 slung over my shoulder i find your vlogs very inspirational. keep them coming. great stuff.

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, thanks for your comment and subscribing. That's a great combination you have there and I also own the 7Dii and use it a lot. Although the big glass is nice it is very heavy and not easy so lug around long distances so there are pros and cons for both. Thanks again..

@claytonjones5857 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon Just came across your channel via your Twitter account. Have to say compared with a lot out there your format and style is really very good indeed, and extremely helpful. I know your a Canon man but I’m slightly torn in going the Sony Mirrorless route just wondered your thoughts. Either that or buy the proverbial 7d2 and 100-400 2 which seems to be popular. Keep up the good work Kind regards Clay Jones

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

@@claytonjones5857 Hi Clayton. Thanks for finding the channel and your comments. I'm really glad you like it. I'm really busy with other photography project so have not uploaded a video in a few weeks but will do so soon. Thanks for your question and in all honesty if I wasn't so commited to Canon in terms of investment then I would also consider Sony mirrorless cameras such as the A9. It's definitely the way to go. Canon will bring out pro body mirrorless at some point but certainly Sony I feel lead the way in that area especially as Sony have also released as big glass in their portfolio.

@AndyNoblePhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Simon. Look forward to seeing more. How often are you planning on uploading new videos?

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. I'm hoping every couple of weeks but may increase when spring arrives. Finding the time can be tricky sometimes.. thanks again..

@tinadorkin9564 4 жыл бұрын

A very enjoyable, Simon. Interesting to watch your post processing & a handy little tip with the use of magenta

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tina. Glad you enjoyed the video..

@j30roth 4 жыл бұрын

Top job mate, great images all round., just spent the day at a lake my self. Got little grebe, kingfisher, waterail, otter, great day out. Might give this vlogging a go myself one day.

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Great. Thanks for the comment Jon and good luck with your vlogging if you give it a go..

@nigelpilsbury7328 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vlog Simon keep them coming

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nigel..

@pete-r51 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, nice to see how you pp.

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Have a nice day..

@zafar1084 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Simon, top tips and I liked your processing tips too. Keep them coming. Oh and what do you use for your vlogging Go Pro ?

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I'm glad you like them. For vlogging camera I'm either using the Fujifilm XT3 when I shoot in 4k or the Canon M50. Some in camera footage of wildlife is on the 1DX Mark II. Thanks again..

@russellwebb3672 4 жыл бұрын

Another interesting video with great tips. Would like to see a video of your PP on images ( next time it's raining outside) although I have Lightroom 6 I don't have PS anymore now Affinity Photo. Russ

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

No problem Russ and thanks for your comment. I'll release a video soon on that for you.

@Brooke52528 4 жыл бұрын

Hello🦉🙋‍♀️🌳🌲 I have just this second, come across your channel and I'm blown away. This video is not the one I just watched in full or the one I'd like to speak about, however, it is your most recent. So I'm leaving my comment here in the hope you may pick it up! I realise it may go into your spam folder because my forthcoming waffle is lengthy and I do apologise in advance, but I'm so thrilled to have found you that I will likely now appear to suffer from 'word vomit'! Do you have an email address please where I could ask you a couple of questions? From the video I just sat and watched (sidenote - totally enthralled & mesmerised) I would be beyond grateful to receive your opinion about a subject SO close to my heart and that is...Owls!🦉Specifically Little & Tawny. I have just bought a house in the countryside after living the city life for the last 100 years it feels like! On the 1st night in my new home this past mid-summer, I climbed into bed and lay there wide awake thinking to myself how blessed I'd be if I could hear my favourite bird calling. I've been in love with owls since I was a child living in a farmhouse in a rural location, where I had the luxury of hearing and seeing many owls🦉My father would explain how owls lived in the wild and we would frequently sight our local Barn Owl at dusk, flying around and swooping down to catch his/her supper, returning to the sky with a tasty little mouse in his claws! After only ten minutes or so in my new home, I heard that familiar & unmistakable hoot of a male Tawny, followed by the 'koo-wick' of his potential mate, whom I like to visualise, sat on a branch applying her lipstick and spraying herself with Chanel no.5 in preparation 🤣🦉 As you can imagine, I was thrilled! I also heard a lot of chatter, from what I have since learned to be the Little Owl. And it wasn't even too far from my bedroom window either! I may read to you (if you've been able to gratefully make it to the end of this spiel) as a batty, eccentric woman with an obsession of owls! I'm really not, at least the eccentric part, but the obsession could be correct! If I could email you, I would be extremely grateful, because from just watching your previous video on owls living near a golf course, you're very busy! I didn't catch what area in the UK you're from, I'm in Norfolk. I just have a couple-or-three Owl related questions. My email is ginnyatchison@gmail.com. Funnily enough while finishing this I've just heard a Tawny hoot from the tree's at the bottom of the garden! Best wishes, Ginny 🦉

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ginny, wow I think this must be the longest reply I've ever had to a video. 😃. Thanks for your comment and glad you have an obsession with owls. They are wonderful animals and everyone's favourite. If you want to contact me then you can do so through my website - www.simonwantling.co.uk.

@swissbirder1651 4 жыл бұрын

Very well produced video. Glad I've found this channel. Where exactly were you in the fens Simon ? Cheers

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for subscribing and the comment. Yes I was at Holme Fen. Beautiful place and great for Short eared owls in the winter.

@BullitTom 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, is it still ok to send you some of our own images? Which way is best? 😁

@CNylundPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Eay level is roule number one when it comes to any kind of wildlife photography. At least thats my opinion. By The way im new to this chanel but i like what iw seen so far👌

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Conny and I'm glad you found my channel. Although I've been pretty much full time wildlife photographer for some time, taking the leap to being in front of the camera for this KZfaq channel was quite daunting. Saying that, I'm pleased the way the channel is progressing. Thanks again for leaving a comment.

@vonubergang489 4 жыл бұрын

In the beginning of this video you are carrying a backpack with presumably your camera/lens in - what make is it?

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Sure - it's the Gitzo Adventury 45L backpack. Really pleased with it and fits in the overhead luggage compartment on airlines. Cheers

@jonathanbayliss9016 4 жыл бұрын

Another Great video again Simon!! what tripod are you using here?

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan, yes it's the Gitzo GT5532LS. Not sure they make it anymore but it's a great tripod.

@mitsibeaver 4 жыл бұрын

Recognised that place straight away 😁 love getting my camera down and woodwalton fen and have had some amazing shots of the wildlife from round there. Awesome video simon. Will defo be trying out your technique when i get a new tripod and gimbal eventually. Hopefully see you around there some day. 👍

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. This was just down the road at Holme Fen. Beautiful place.. been to woodwalton a few times and it's stunning there also. Thanks again...

@johngunning2123 4 жыл бұрын

Do you mind telling me what make and model tripod you are using in this video please?

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Sure, it's a Gitzo GT5532LS. It's a great tripod and the largest they did at the time but I'm not sure they make this model anymore. Hope that helps.

@johngunning2123 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimonWantling Thanks. One available in the US.

@careylee5951 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately you can't lay down here or you will be covered in wood ticks,so geographically it's not always possible.Liked your photos thou.

@imtiazahmadwildlifephotography 4 жыл бұрын

Brahminy Myna(Brahminy Starling)Birdlife Gilgit-Baltistan 🇵🇰

@roycaturay 3 жыл бұрын

what tripod are you using if I may ask?

@SimonWantling 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Roy, sorry for the slow reply. The one I use is the Gitzo GT5532LS series tripod. I don't think they make it anymore but I'm sure there is another version which replaced it. I'm using this one as it easily supports the weight of the big canon glass. Hope that helps. All the best, Simon

@roycaturay 3 жыл бұрын

Simon Wantling no worries. Thank you very much and keep up the good work!

@dance2jam 4 жыл бұрын

Bird at 3:59 min mark a Red Phalarope breeding female?

@SimonWantling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. No that's a Black tailed Godwit in full breeding plumage.

@dance2jam 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimonWantling Thanks Simon. Appreciate it. I didn't think they would be at that location, but the bird appeared similar to the one I saw on a rare occasion this year. Appreciate the response.

@L.V-Rider 4 жыл бұрын

Some good info but a lot of "stretching the video" in the beginning and elsewhere.

@chriskamaras5005 4 жыл бұрын

Rude. Start your own channel if you think you can do better.

@L.V-Rider 4 жыл бұрын

@@chriskamaras5005 Oooo... Very sensitive. So you want to see ONLY positive comments. And if one don't give what you want to see, he is "rude". Shame. Normally one should take critics to improve his work. If he don't like it his videos should not be open to the public. I stand by what I said. And I don't think it is rude, it is for him to know what others think of it to help him with his future work.