Guide to Photographing Barn Owls (Tragopan V6 Hide Test)

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2 жыл бұрын

I'm on a new location today hoping to photograph one of the UK's most beautiful birds, the Barn Owl.
With a few props, my trusty Tragopan V6 and everything bar the kitchen sink in hand I head off with a view to setting up a couple of posts to see if we can captures some images of this haunting bird of prey. I also demonstrate the techniques and equipment that I adopt when scouting a new location. With a short break in the weather and inbetween some really nasty storms join me to see if we can capture some footage and film of this amazing raptor.
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@chriswynne505 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, Simon just shows planning and perseverance pays off in the end 👍👍 May Amber run free in heaven 🌈

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, thanks for the kind words👍

@brownie3609 2 жыл бұрын

Thank-you so much for going through your whole set up process. It's really helpful and we recognise it takes up a lot of time to do when you could be cracking on enjoying your session . Plus, your enthusiasm and personality comes across really well in your videos. Brilliant 👍👍👍👍

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Brownie and your kind words 👍🏼👊🏼

@richardhutchings921 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. So sorry for the loss of your fur baby.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Richard👊🏼

@AndyJenkins999 2 жыл бұрын

What a cracking video with all the tips on staging and setting up and super sharp photos of the barn owl. So sorry about Amber always so hard to lose one of the family. Thanks for the video and advice

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Andy and thanks for your kind words 👍🏼👊🏼

@lisabirdluvr9742 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video. The footage of the owl was breathtaking. Thank you so much for posting!

@richardpill8322 2 жыл бұрын

Result! Great shots. Congrats on the subs, well deserved.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Richard. Appreciate the kind words 👊🏼

@wildlifebybrianhoule 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Love the explanations and the hard work & patience to make it all worthwhile! Thanks for sharing!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian, thanks for watching 👀👍🏼

@laszlobacs9347 Жыл бұрын

This is an absolute artwork that you put the time and effort for the preparation and the results are just fabulous. I'm loving all your videos but this one is probably my favorite. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Canada.

@colindalton7379 2 жыл бұрын

Top work.

@glennhunt2375 2 жыл бұрын

Looked like one of those rare special days when it all comes together Simon not only beautiful footage but stunning stills to follow. Super vlog. 👍 Obviously a good companion in the dedication at the end of the video - always sad when the time comes to say goodbye.

@jeffmayart 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your episode .. barn owls are one of my fav’s

@robinbarnes3050 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog Simon. Thanks for all the tips and tricks always helpful and what pictures, fantastic.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Robin 👀👊🏼

@DTAnglesey 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Simon, I love your channel, thank you for sharing your tips with us all! 👍👏

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼

@gladysklip6984 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing images of this gorgeous barn owl Simon, great job!!!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gladys😀

@stephentravis2250 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant.

@robertbernard9546 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Beautiful animal. Appreciate the effort that you put into these videos.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Robert 👍🏼

@dlanska 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely splendid.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so, thankyou 👍🏼👊🏼

@sue.Hoo123 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning shots, both perches look really good, isn’t it lovely when a plan works out. So sorry for your loss, they are a huge part of our lives.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue, yeh great when all the hours waiting pays off. Thanks for the kind words.

@scooter5193 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear of your loss Simon. Beautiful dog. I enjoy watching your channel and appreciate the tips you provide. I have to admit - once you hold the fill camo set up on and all you could see was your nose and eyes I thought I was watching Morten Hilmers channel! Great stills of the Barny! All the best..

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scooter,kind words mate. Could do with a few of Mortens viewers!!😆🤣

@richardmoult9781 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video , images and footage Simon !

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Richard

@banarne71 2 жыл бұрын

10 000 subscribers!!! Congrats Simon!!! 🇸🇪🍾💪 Great video!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon 😃👊🏼

@rlrphotography-uk 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to see the end credits about your best friend RIP. just proves pre planning and all the effort was worth it ,Great photographs , stay safe & healthy.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger, kind words pal 👍🏼👊🏼

@martincole6654 2 жыл бұрын

As usual, a great programme Simon. Nice capture on the female owl and she looks lovely. We all love our dogs and it’s been 4 years for me since mine passed. Best wishes

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Martin, kind words pal 👊🏼

@deanseldon5640 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking stuff once again mate 👌

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers Dean 👍🏼

@TheGazzadj 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely footage!!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting

@Kenbur 2 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL -thanks Simon for sharing

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ken 👊🏼

@scottlawrancephotography5938 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning simon.fantastic video.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Scott📷👊🏼👀

@user-kk9cw 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, yet another great vlog. Great to see the Owls in action and to see you getting results so quickly, sadly barnies in my neck of the woods are a rare sight. Sorry to hear about Amber having dogs of my own I know how precious they are.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, keep looking for those owls though. Good luck 👀👍🏼 🦉

@fenrirsghost2051 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Simon 👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much👍🏼

@paulbaldwin2290 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Simon glad you back in the zone 👍some clever Camouflage good tips 👏keep them videos coming!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul, thanks for the support👍🏼👊🏼 gotta love a bit of camo 😀

@daveroberts1139 2 жыл бұрын

Great shots Simon. Those perches look fantastic in the pictures

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave, yeh chuffed with how the stills turned out👀👊🏼

@paulflewitt2057 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Simon, what a beautiful bird

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul👊🏼

@SwanSycorax 10 ай бұрын

A really great video. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Many thanks.

@simoneardley 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching👊🏼

@johnchecketts1732 2 жыл бұрын

Afternoon Simon one brilliant video mate I have learnt that much from your videos each time I am learning different skills from you when watching your videos thanks mate,, take care and stay safe

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, hopefully many more tips and tricks to come 👍🏼👀📷

@stans6582 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent.........Simon thanks for all your work in these videos

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Stan, thanks for following 👍🏼

@jamesgolando8862 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, great video and some fantastic shots.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it James, thankyou

@paultrunfull3324 Жыл бұрын

Great shots at the end, well worth all the hard work

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul

@tonyclark1504 2 жыл бұрын

Great production Simon - well done. Thanks.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tony, glad you enjoyed it!!👊🏼

@AJ-fo7rm 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always Simon, Thank You 👍👍👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome 👍🏼

@perritohiker 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 10K subs! You deserve it. Great videos.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@markfrost9005 2 жыл бұрын

Some cracking shots there Si 👏 as you probably know I've been following you when you had 300 following ya never mind 10 thousand that's awesome mate , sorry to hear about your dog I know they are like family thinking of ya .

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Mark, kind words pal. Thanks for supporting the channel mate.👊🏼

@steves8661 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog looks like an awesome location really need to find some owls this year. Great advice beautiful vlog to dedicate to Amber ❤

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Steve 👊🏼

@michaelbaker6459 2 жыл бұрын

Simon this was great a big thanks

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Youre welcome Michael, thanks for watching👀👊🏼

@Jack-jy1tt 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of your best videos yet, Simon - great to see your process and even better seeing the incredible results! Love that at around 23:40 when he (I think) looks directly at you and looks to give you a little nod of approval 👍😂 sorry to read your news about Amber, I know how hard losing a dog can be.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack, yeh it was a nice little project this one. Hoping to get some more shots in the coming weeks with the days getting longer. Thanks for watching. Thankyou for the kind words 👊🏼

@derricksalisbury7631 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking Simon as always 👏

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derrick👍🏼

@adrianmoore4690 2 жыл бұрын

Some lovely footage and great video

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the watch Adrian 👊🏼

@jonathansmithies 2 жыл бұрын

Well done mate! Beautiful footage of the barn owl

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jonathan

@mickbryan8908 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as ever, glad to see you feeling more yourself. Barn Owls are high on my list of priorities, just need to find some local and refer to some of your tips 👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mick, good luck in your hunt for the Barnies!!

@ianwarren7815 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Simon what a bird they are🙏

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian 👍🏼

@cidron3843 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent photos, and great video!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting👍🏼

@Rob.1340 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 👍📷😎

@steviebye1 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. I just love the feeling I get when a bird lands on something I have put there for it to land on. You must have been buzzing. Awesome. Subscribed.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Theres no feeling like it is there!!👌🏼 Thanks for the sub👍🏼

@photo-lens1292 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video Simon 👍👍👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot👍🏼

@markconway5156 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning images mate, I agree about the camo I mean who doesnt love a bit or alot of camo. Keep up the good work fella great to watch someone who works in a similar way to myself. Sorry to see about Amber always tough to loose a loved one.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Mark, cheers for supporting the channel and thanks for your kind words 👍🏼👀👊🏼

@HUMZMIC1 Жыл бұрын

Them pictures are AMAZING great job on taking them...I LIKE!!!

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tommy👊🏼

@martinmoseley128 2 жыл бұрын

Another totally absorbing video Simon. Stunning shots. Sorry for your loss, it is always hard losing a pet. We can only thank them for the love, loyalty and memories.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Martin, kind words mate 👊🏼👍🏼

@Gazzab6 2 жыл бұрын

Great video once again Simon and full of great info. I saw your images earlier in the week on IG - superb mate. The mat is a god send for sitting on as you say. I bought one after seeing it on your first kit video. Totally agree about the camo. Last summer I was scoping out a Barn Owl site and I had a camo jacket, 3D gloves and face veil and covered my legs with a scrim scarf. A Barn Owl came over the mound to my left and was about 15ft away aiming to go just above my head. It had no idea I was there because of the camo but because I wasn’t expecting it to come flying over the mound towards me, I leaned back and it then saw me. When I packed up, I saw under the small tree behind me owl pellets on the floor with whitewash. I reckon the Barn Owl was heading for that and I was sat under its observation post. What a bonus it landed on your posts.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, couldnt agree more. Camo give s you a massive advantage. Even if you dont get the shots its amazing when you get a close up experience isnt it. 👌🏼🦉👀

@cliftonwhittaker260 2 жыл бұрын

Love it when a plan comes together, Simon. Good recon ahead of time; great setup and great results. One thing, I'm so old that I can't even think of carrying all the crap that you do. I got myself a fold-up wagon that I load my gear into to pull it to the location. Hint: the bigger the wheels the better. Also, I can't get down on the ground anymore so I use a fold-up dove shooting stool with a back for comfort and a bag on the bottom to carry more crap.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I keep trying to trim my gear down but I use it all 🤣🤣 Good shout with the trolley, I could use a wheelbarrow!!👀👌🏼🤣🤣 Thanks for watching

@jspbjmflyn1921 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon. brilliant video loved it great footage images really enjoyed every moment thanks, keep safe.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Bryan👊🏼

@stephenhankey688 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely patients is a virtue enjoyed very much, thanks 😊

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the film Stephen👍🏼

@geordiegraham6117 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent vlog and stunning video and pictures. Just got back from two weeks in the uk and visited a wonderful woodland feeding station with lots of birds and also a local RSPB reserve where I saw Barn Owl, Short Eared Owl and Buzzard, a brilliant day out and can’t wait for next visit. Look forward to next vlog. Take care Simon.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Graham, some of the RSPB sites are great places for photography. Thanks for watching pal 👊🏼👀📷

@willparsons32 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing less than absolutely spectacular! So glad that your two perches worked well. I went out last week and purchased the 150-600mm Sigma contemporary just to shoot (, hopefully!) Owls around my location. (New Brunswick, Canada)

@eddiek0507 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, Some lovely footage and photo's of the barn owl. The branches really worked well and looked completely natural in your pictures...🙂👍🏻

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Eddie, thats the secret trying to get them to look natural. Doesn't always work but I agree that this time it seemed to have some good results.👍🏼

@miguelangel9066 2 жыл бұрын

Magnífico vídeo como siempre Simon , muy buen trabajo y mucha dedicación del cual yo sigo aprendiendo de tu experiencia, muchas gracias. Y muchos ánimos para ti, AMBER descansa en paz amigo mío. Un saludo.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias Miguel, muy amables palabras. Me alegro de que estés disfrutando del canal. Todo lo mejor, Simón

@samulitraskila1584 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon!! Amber ❤️

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Samuli👊🏼

@MarkScottimages 2 жыл бұрын

An other informative video Simon. Keep up the good work

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do Mark, atb. Si 👊🏼

@picturafix 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, you must be a lucky guy! Congrats to those nice shots! I wish I could find an owl, but since more than a year I didn't make it. But I will not give up! Anyhow, great video, great shots - thanks a lot! Cheers from Germany

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thats the spirit, never give up. You'll find one eventually. Good luck 👀📷🦉

@craigpalmer347 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic that 👍👍👍👌👌

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Craig😊

@laurencedocherty6512 2 жыл бұрын

Love me camo aswell, had great results with my home made camo net, had roe deer walk right by me before ! 😎👍

@karlparkinson71 Жыл бұрын

Another belting video Pal, great advice and tips gotta love an old post I’ve started collecting all sorts of branches and bits of timber posts the wife’s off mad 😂

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Haha, its worth all the effort in the end!! 😆🎄 Thanks for the support 👍🏼

@andrewhopkins7334 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jamesclifford3401 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog Simon, I was just trying to imagine you, thinking like an 🦉. I have the same mat, I couldn't be without it.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James. Theyre a great addition the your gear arent they👍🏼

@markdavies1019 Жыл бұрын

"If you can't tie a knot, tie a lot" 😀 fantastic, engaging video Simon. Love, love your work with great practical advice. Thank you! 🙏

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Mark 👊🏼

@vicariousaviator9742 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, fantastic pictures. Sad to hear your dog has passed. I know how hard it is when that happens. She'll be waiting at the rainbow 🌈 bridge for you.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely words, thanks for watching👊🏼👀👍🏼

@KevinNordstrom 2 жыл бұрын

great shots of the barn owl Simon. The snow and great grey are my favorite but so hard to find. Congrats on 10k subs also.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, I love watching the vlogs with the Great Grey owl, what a magnificent bird. Those eyes!!👀👀👀👌🏼

@CJGaP 2 жыл бұрын

Great wildlife vlog, I use the d500 and sigma too, love watching videoing and photographing Barn owls, great image

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks AJ, you'll not go far wrong with the D500👌🏼📷

@rblast1 2 жыл бұрын

all that time and effort paid off!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Sure did Richard 👍🏼📷

@Burtonupontrentrailwaystoday 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Simon my barrn owl habitat unfortunately is being turned into a building site not happy but I've learned enough to find new sites and start to scope

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Sickening isnt it seeing all the beautiful habitat being torn up and concreted over!! So sad 😫🌲🌳

@pathogan4854 2 жыл бұрын

great description on your peroration its not just a matter of rocking into a field and snapping away, the shots are excellent ! so sorry for your loss of Amber.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat, preparation is the key!!📷👍🏼

@mk1photography61 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this Simon it's a great location and video thank you (sorry about Amber) absolutely beautiful photos

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark and thanks for the kind words 👊🏼

@rogergubbins1957 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Simon yet again , really well done. I’m with you I think the camp gives you a massive advantage. I’ve followed and subscribed to you from the early days. Your flogs inspire me to want to get out there. For the past 6 months I’ve been renovating our new house in Longridge and had no time to get out. I’m a recently retired Fireman from GMC and know how hard it must be to fit in time around your shifts and USAR work. I’d like to meet up with you sometime if possible being just up the road. Cheers for now Roger.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

That'd be good Roger, yeh its hard work getting all the vlogs done . It'd be nice to get em out a bit more frequent. Nice spot your in at Longridge, edge of the Trough and all that. Thanks for watching and good luck with the new house👍🏼👊🏼

@woodymeristem2223 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done sir. Love your perches -- I have two old posts with a bit of barbed wire on them that make great perches for small birds.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Woody, always handy to have a stock of perches and posts. Stops your pictures getting stale and you can mix it up a bit 👍🏼

@leemanton3169 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog and some stunning footage and images on some great perches 😁 really sorry for the loss of your pooch it's devastating when we lose our companions brought a tear to my eye when the image and dedication came up at the end as not so long ago I had to say goodbye to one of mine.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee, yeh its devastating when they go isn't it. Thanks for supporting the channel mate 👍🏼👊🏼

@leemanton3169 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley it is and no worries, I love watching your vlogs and learning from them. Keep up the great work.

@laurencearnold5822 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent results Simon, I totally agree with the camo you can spot someone a mile away with bright clothing even grey hair stands out. The ghillie blankets are awesome against a hedge row sometimes drape mine over the pop up hide. Currently the 2 Owl sites I visit are nocturnal need to get out after bad weather or need a cold spell👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Laurence, no harm in wearing it is there. I was packing up the other night and I was outside of the hide. The Barnie was flying straight towards me, i slunk down in the grass and managed to get a few shots as it landed about 20 yards away. Im convinced without the camo it would have seen me!! Good luck with your owl location 👌🏼🤞🏼📷

@alanscott.online 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't anything to add to the comments except to say it's a great video and this should help with the Algorythms. Every little helps.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, cheers for watching👍🏼

@andrewgaffney4881 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel, awesome video, and pictures.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you Andrew. welcome aboard !!👀👊🏼

@satcat 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you got your MoJo back..Keep it up..

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis 👊🏼👌🏼

@normanwatson9056 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one simon, barn owls are one of my fav subjects to photograph though not so common up here in Aberdeenshire

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

They are stunning arent they Norman 👌🏼. Thanks for watching 👍🏼👀

@aynsleycooper365 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, nice to see you again - lovely images of beautiful creatures, keep it up. Very sad to hear about your loss of Amber, a touching tribute and a pretty image of her - wish you'd given us a warning, J's in tears, we were blessed with an Amber, too. Could you post a link to the pull-over camo 'sheet' you showed? thanks. Congrats on the 10k.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aynsley. Sorry to upset J, they get under your skin dont they 😢👊🏼 The link for the ghillie blanket is as follows .tragopan-shop.com/gb/camo-net-blanket/65--ghillie-blanket-khaki-0745125248264.html Check for import charges though 👍🏼

@aynsleycooper365 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley Cheers!

@joskyeboogopro1245 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and stills, God Bless Amber 😢 x

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jo and thankyou for your kind words 👊🏼👍🏼

@CamillaI 2 жыл бұрын

Love Barn owls great location ad shoot like the static shots best and the diagonal wing stretch in flight ! Autofocus tracking in video would be beyond the Sony A1 in those conditions ! Low light different backgrounds and too many grass heads, you need the bird to run parallel to the fence ideally ! I will have another go at videoing Barn Owls on Salisbury Plain, but you do miss some lovely stills, that's my main issue ! Great video Simon 👍😍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Yeh, my issue as well. You can be waiting for 6-7 hours and only get one pass. What do you go for, stills or video??? Just gotta go back the next day and get more. 👍🏼👀 If I wasn't a vlogger it'd be stills all the way😆

@Paws2Explore 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning shots and footage, I have the pro logic suit and love it. I agree you may look silly but then again you shouldn’t be seen 🤣🤣 I have had random dogs start barking at me when they have found me, the owners have said they didn’t see me so that’s fine by me. Thumbs up from me for camo.

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Its amazing what you see when youre all cammed up 👀👀👀😆

@relichunter7984 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon, very helpful to anyone starting out. Hopefully a firmware update on the Z6II will improve the auto focus because it definitely lets the camera down. Sorry to hear about Amber

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Yeh its definitely a shortfall. Thanks for the kind words

@fiestas11 Жыл бұрын

The real problem are the few volts, 7 v. Compare to Z9, 10.8 v. Every top line from Nikon, Canon or Sony have 10.8 v or more. Sorry for my poor English.

@bluecafe509 2 жыл бұрын

There are Barn owls on a trail I used to walk every day in Burnaby (Canada). You don't have to set anything up, you will see them every time, and they may even fly within inches of your head until you shout them away. ...They're not shy at all. Note: I STOPPED walking the trail because of the owl. lol

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great spot for some BIF shots👌🏼

@graemehogg4465 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid Simon just shows what a bit of planning does you got it down to a tee. Cracking pictures mate looks like the 500 pf is paying dividends. Dont know if you have seen it but a guy by the name Barry Mountford done a short video on birds in flight on the Z6II might be worth a look. Sorry to hear about Amber life sucks sometimes. Stay safe mate. 👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graeme, kind words mate. The Z6ii has gone, missing too many shots due to the AF. Saving for a Z9!!

@gemmawarr3942 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog simon. Ive recently started working for an owl charity and we have been putting up lots of barn owl boxes over the last few weeks.. Yesterday I got access to my first bit of private land and its beautiful so your advice will really help :-)

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Gemma, bet youre buzzing about the permission. A great time of the year as well to start your observations. Good luck and well done on the charity work. 👊🏼👍🏼🦉

@gemmawarr3942 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley I sure am its a beautiful piece of land Ive already seen a male barn owl when we went to clean a box in the field next door he flew out and straight over to an old barn which we surveyed yesterday and hes using it as a roost so may even get some new barn window shots if im lucky 🙂

@SkylarkFields 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful footage and images, and I'm so sorry for your loss of Amber. Saw a barn owl myself yesterday but images were rubbish. Thinking of changing to a camera that can achieve focus a lot faster than mine!

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, doesn't matter that you didn't get any images does it. Just great to see one eh!!👌🏼👀🦉

@SkylarkFields 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley You're right, it's always great to see any owl! :)

@RichardBirchett 2 жыл бұрын

Great shots mate, love the perches and setup. Could photograph Barn Owls all day long, if they weren’t crepuscular Owls😂👍

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, I'm not gonna lie. I had to look up 'crepuscular'!!😆 That feeling when they land where you want them eh 👌🏼 Hope youre having fun in the new woodland 👊🏼ATB , Si

@nige69 2 жыл бұрын

Another Great vlog the tragopan is great product but if ordering from tragopan Make sure u add the import fees hides £110 but ordering smaller stuff just isn’t worth it unless u don’t mind thanks again Simon for great video

@simoneardley 2 жыл бұрын

I'll bear that in mind Nige, not bought anything since the import duties have changed. Thanks for watching pal👀📷