How To Photograph Birds in Winter (Detailed Guide and Fieldfare Session)

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How To Photograph Birds in Winter (Detailed Guide and Fieldfare Session)

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Күн бұрын

Welcome to the first film of 2023 !! Well the start to the year in terms of weather has been a shocker to say the least. Biblical rain and poor light has lead to a veritable drought on the photography front. Luckily a break in the weather and a cold snap sees me heading to a local permission where there are healthy numbers of Fieldfare, a Winter migrant Thrush from Scandinavia.
We make use of one of Tragopans great hides, the V6 and demonstrate various methods of shooting low down. Grab yourself a brew and enjoy the film.
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@thomasreed49 4 ай бұрын

Simon like yourself it’s just to be there and I’m totally relaxed but we’ve all been there. When days turn into weeks without Decent shot it does start to get to you. Thanks enjoy your video so much. 👍👍👍

@simoneardley 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas, we get there in the end though. The end results make it all worthwhile.

@ghulamrasool3363 Жыл бұрын

So nice.beautiful.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Ghulam 👍🏼

@sue.Hoo123 Жыл бұрын

Always good to see a new vid from you, cracking shots of the Fieldfare 👌

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue, nice to photograph something different for a change!!Thanks for watching .

@robertlawrence7958 Жыл бұрын

I can certainly appreciate the disheartened feeling that you have been going through. I had over 2 weeks off from work over Christmas and the weather has been absolutely shite! It's so easy to get fed up. Today has been nice, cold and bright so my plan was to get out to a new location I'd been told about but then the guy who we have been waiting on to do some work in the house said he was available today!! Bloody typical. Praying that the weather holds for tomorrow and nothing else crops up to bugger up my plans. Best wishes and a belated happy new year.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Cheers Robert, all the best👍🏼 Cant beat a bit of cold dry weather. Long may it continue. Hope you get the shots youre after!!🤞🏼📷

@formicapple2 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the tips.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ThWildCam Жыл бұрын

Un vrai plaisir à regarder .Bravo et merci pour le partage.

@andywhiteside16 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back Simon cracking video and some belting shots

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy and thanks for watching!!

@cherrob48 Жыл бұрын

Hope you have a great year. 😊

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Same to you, thanks 😀

@peteboardman5370 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video montage of the Fieldfares feeding - absolutely joyous - thank you!!

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Pete 👍🏼👀

@Kenbur Жыл бұрын

another awesome teaching viewing video Simon. Thank you. great pictures

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken, thanks for the watch 👀👍🏼

@ronaldhayes5141 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic sign always enjoy your videos👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronald and thanks for supporting the channel.👍🏼

@michaelmcginn7260 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, thank you.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael 👍🏼👊🏼

@Rob.1340 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon. Cracking quality as always. Stay well. All the best. 👍📷😎

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob👍

@stevecolwill9761 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back, mate! We have huge flocks of fieldfare down our way in Wiltshire, always great to see.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Nice one Steve, cracking birds aren't they 👌👍📷

@raytaylor3090 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Simon, as always. Love my V6, great hide

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ray, theyre a solid bit of kit arent they 👍🏼

@chrispitman1169 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, love the photos

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris👍🏼📷

@RamblingTog Жыл бұрын

stunning images

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tog!!

@peterbalchin1216 8 ай бұрын

stills are fab

@simoneardley 8 ай бұрын

Cheers Peter

@leemanton3169 Жыл бұрын

Another great vlog Simon, have a great 2023.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Same to you Lee, thanks for watching 👀👊🏼

@richardhutchings921 Жыл бұрын

Simon, my friend, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Never give up. Beautiful shots. Hang in there.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Very true Richard, thanks for watching 👀👍🏼

@Pseagust Жыл бұрын

Another great blog. keep up the good work 👍

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do Phil 👍🏼📷

@alanarmer8069 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back in 2023 Simon,another great video mate 👍

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan and cheers for watching 👀👍🏼

@basilreardon5783 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, I stumbled upon your insightful videos several months ago and my iron skillet ground tripod works wonderfully 👍

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Nice one Basil, welcome to the channel 👍🏼

@aquaticcolledgefishing Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back Simon, cracking shots those 👌 I've been trying to photograph birds of prey! I see them daily when driving around the northwest with work. Never when I have my camera tho 😅

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Usually the case isn't it!! Glad you enjoyed it .

@derricksalisbury7631 Жыл бұрын

Thank Simon for your reply and info on the jacket I have one of there jackets a thin one can roll it up and put it in your camera backpack but will be looking at the one you have thanks again keep those videos coming I really look forward to them

@barrycurwen6949 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Simon. Very impressed with the speed of your set up of the hide, the V6 looks very versatile. Loved the footage and images of the fieldfares which are stunning birds.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Barry 👍🏼

@andywilson3381 Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video Simon, I can definitely recommend the z400 4.5 so light & portable and amazing with the 1.4tc!

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, its nice to have the problem of having so many lenses to choose from.👍🏼😆

@Burtonupontrentrailwaystoday Жыл бұрын

Quality as always Simon

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 📷👍🏼

@derricksalisbury7631 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back and clicking again looking forward to your trip to Scotland ps I'm liking that jacket you had on info please 🙏

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Derrick, looking forward to it myself. The jacket is a Paramo Halcon, always wanted a Paramo and all the people I know who have them swear by em. Im impressed with it so far. Lifetime guarantee as well.

@steveford6900 Жыл бұрын

Great video Simon. I certainly feel your pain about the recent weather! It's really great to see the gear you use.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, glad you enjoyed it 👍

@27penmar Жыл бұрын

Good stuff mate, you’re right, the 200-400 is a brut but the photos are super sharp, very pleased with what’s coming out so far. The V6 is very impressive!! I like the versatility of that one!!

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark, I look forward to checking it out next time we meet up mate 👍🏼

@jzcrossan Жыл бұрын

Loving the 300 pal, fantastic lens. Sacked Sport's Photography off and doing Wildlife now. Got some corkers yesterday of a Sparrowhawk near Cockermouth with it Simon. Cheers pal

@colpage4030 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Simon love Fieldfare and Redwings we get them in the garden each year they strip the Holly and Rohan trees

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Yeh when theres a big flock it doesnt take em long to clear the bushes does it. Thanks for watching mate 👍🏼👀

@cliftonwhittaker260 Жыл бұрын

Good to be outside, isn't it, Simon? We had several weeks with hardly any sunshine at all. Yesterday was cold but the sun was out so I took my camera to The Pond. Didn't get much, but I was outside and I enjoyed it. Today it was raining again so I set up my Hollywood Bird Set on the back porch, put out some peanuts and shot birds for a couple of hours. I just change the background props every few days and put in some different dead limbs and perches and it keeps my images looking fresh. I have a 500mm F4G lens like yours but I find myself using the 80-400 4.5 - 5.6 more and more. The versatility is great. I'm often shooting at 200 or 300mm, depending on the size of the birds I get. I'm only shooting at about ten feet so I have to back off for bluejays and cardinals. Anyway, I enjoyed your video. Those fieldfares are surprisingly similar to our American robin in size and shape but a good bit more colorful. If I got down on the ground to shoot like you do I'd never get back up. 😂

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Always great to be out Clifton, yes the zoom lenses are really versatile. I do love the images I get from the big prime though.Sounds like you have a great setup there. ATB, Si 👍🏼📷

@pathogan4854 Жыл бұрын

cracking shots Si we have a big flock on the rugby pitches in work Fieldfare and redwing ! very skittish a couple of descent shots in the afternoon sun but with my 70-300 im in their field of view any slight movement and the hop away ! great set up ! even better that you know how to use the gear !!

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Yeh it doesnt take much for them all to leg it Pat!! They'd be difficult in the middle of a field, always handy if you can find where theyre feeding on berries or an orchard. Youve more chance of finding some cover then and getting near to them.

@paulpugh6178 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back Simon… Happy New Year. Was beginning to worry if you were ok. Great film as always. Best wishes from Belgium 👍

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

All good mate just too busy with work and diy to get out and film. Thanks for watching Paul 👀📷 ATB, Si

@paulbaldwin2290 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely excellent blog Simon good to see you back great shot and footage be proud of your self 👏👏👏where are the lucky gloves?

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul, had em in my pocket mate !!😆👍🏼

@9oldfingers349 Жыл бұрын

No Waxwings Simon, Another great video ta for sticking at it, & the Roe buck. was as sharp as a tack!

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

I wish mate, not a bird I've ever photographed or seen for that matter. Next year maybe 🤞📷

@9oldfingers349 Жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley Find A good group of rowan trees, & good luck

@marellacoyle6999 Жыл бұрын

Been missing you're input Simon great to see you back and with a cracker of the Fieldfares , they seem to have passed me by this year and just kept heading south.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marella, just had a quiet spell over the new year. Back on it now, lots about still up here. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

@gpphotography.1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon. Thanks for a video in the sun for a change🤣 It's been pretty horrendous hasn't it! Frankly, I'd stay away from the 200-400. Although it produces fantastic results at close distances as from a hide, they are known to have autofocus accuracy issues for anything over about 20-30m. I had the mk1 version. It was so bad for distance shots, it was literally useless!! Auto focus fine tune wouldn't correct it. May be I just had a particularly bad copy, who knows? The z100-400 sounds like a much better option. It is very light, easy to hand hold and carry about. It's ultra sharp and has the right mount. It can focus very close 2.5-3ft depending on the focal length, so great for butterflies, dragonflies etc. It's design has been optimised for use with the z mount. It'll fit easily in your gear bag with all your other stuff, so great versatility. Looking forward to the next video Simon👌👍

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham, yes Im leaning towards the 100-400 to be honest. More portable for long distance treks and bigger focal range. Thanks for watching 👀👊🏼

@smiffywildlife Жыл бұрын

Great upload Simon, nice to see you back. I’ve been having the same problem with buzzards myself. Lots of hide time without birds/images. Did hit the jackpot though during the very cold snap before Christmas. Perhaps you care to take a look at what I ended up with !! Thank you for sharing as always, looking forward to the Roe Deer upload 👍 Phil /Warwickshire.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Nice one Phil, I love the cold weather for photography. Thanks for watching 👀👍🏼

@smiffywildlife Жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley thank you Simon, your kind words are appreciated as I look upon you as a real inspiration, not just to me but many I’m sure. I like the look of the tragapan hide but at close to 70 and having serious health issues over the last 3 years, my low level photography has really taken a backseat. I do what I can in as much comfort as possible and enjoy every minute I can. Keep uploading Simon, I always look forward to your inspirational work,”absolutely belting” I just smile every time I hear you use that word 👌😂👍. Phil.

@scooter5193 Жыл бұрын

Great video Simon - always enjoy watching. Lovely shots of the birds feeding on the frosty apples. Really tells the story of survival of these birds during the winter. As for your next lens you’ve got a big prime so like you say something more portable is probably the way to go. Zooms are convenient and useful for scouting and walkabouts. 100-400 ? 300 2.8 would also be excellent. Today I just picked up a used 600 f4 IS vi for my R5. Can’t wait for the weekend to get out. This lens is definitely not hand holdable or for scouting! Can’t justify the money for newer versions of the big whites but my test shots of this lens looked great so we will give it a go. I have an rf 100-500 which is awesome but there is no substitute for big primes. Take care and looking forward to your next adventure. P.S. haven’t seen any figs for a while….. 😉 Scott

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scooter, i'm leaning towards the 100-400. Its looks a really versatile piece of glass 📷👍🏼 Thanks for watching pal

@hilarywhite0 Жыл бұрын

Get the 100-400mm it's fantastic, so sharp! Can't recommend it enough even with a teleconverter. Great Video & photos

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hilary, jujst need a remortgage for the teleconvertor!!😆

@hilarywhite0 Жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley Does work so beautifully, with no sharpness or detail loss, but yes very expensive!

@spencerburrows5360 Жыл бұрын

If it were me I'd wait to see what the next lens releases are, I have the 400mm 4.5 and 800mm PF and both are superb. I'm waiting on the 200-600mm to provide a flexible zoom option. The Z lenses for me are the way forward, I used to love my 300mm 2.8 but having used the z lenses the older tech feels much more unbalanced and noisy compared to the new stuff. But appreciate cost, using a tripod, fast galss etc can be a factor. The z9 with 3.01 is superb, Nikon have really stepped up, the lens innovation is very exciting for nikon users.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Yeh youre right Spencer, Nikon are chucking some great lenses out at the moment and a lot aimed at the wildlife sector. Exciting times, could just do with a lottery win mate!!😆📷👊🏼

@DavidJohnBlackwell Жыл бұрын

Simon you’re back then ? Some beautiful shots of the fieldfares brilliant. I’m just back from a week on Mull and if you think it was wet and windy down here in Lancashire you should have seen it on Mull- atrocious! Still I managed to get a few good shots of the Deer but the water was just too wild to even think about otters. Actually I had a much better (more productive) day today at Brockholes 😂!

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Nice one David, thats how it goes sometimes mate. 4 seasons in one day on the west coast of Scotland sometimes. Shame you didnt see any Otters. 👍🏼👊🏼

@rodredhead2405 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your buzzard problem Simon. I use the v6 and they seem to accept it. It may be luck. Rodders 👍

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Haha, yeh luck is a definite factor sometimes Rod!! ATB, Si 👀📷

@andirutherford2615 Жыл бұрын

Im another who was getting depressed with the weather, but finally a whole week, but now back to wet, wet, wet, and I never liked them, got some great landscapes and tree shots. But ive got a bit disheartened

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Stick with it Andi, Springs only round the corner!!🤞🏼👍🏼

@andirutherford2615 Жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley oh I will but Im off work and crap weather, thankfully the small birds can be relied on, and got my first common buzzard totally by accident just noticed it land in a tree, not quite close enough, but I know where it perches now

@noh2489 Жыл бұрын

I am salivating over the V6 Simon 🤤 looking forward to the review. I know your pain I only got my camera out yesterday with the snow as the light was fantastic then realised I had no bird food left and the feeders were empty. By time I got back from getting some light was gone 😒 fingers cross for weekend feels like I have not taken a photo in months! The Z9 looks a beast mate, love my D850 but yeah I have to concede mirrorless is starting to look appealing. Have you looked at the tamron 100-400mm its not Z mount but its sharp and light to carry about. I got it for doing landscape? Hope those Buzzards start playing nice again for you soon. Cheers for the video and look forward to the next one

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, yeh things dont always go to plan do they!!. I'll check out the Tamron, they do make some great lenses 👍🏼📷

@joennick1 Жыл бұрын

I'm not really in to bird photography but thoroughly enjoyed this video. Digging the jacket man, what is it please?

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, nice to try something different. Its a Paramo Halcon, I've not had it long but im well impressed so far.👌🏼

@joennick1 Жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley thank. I'm gonna subscribe!

@malcolmnicholson864 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon you're right the 200-400mm is a brut. What about the 70-200mm s lens, works well with the 2x and 1.4x.It gives you a lot of options and you can get 300mm f2.8 by using the DX Crop it's a lot lighter. I have had the 200-400mm VR11 not recommended.Finally got the 800mm it's a cracker!

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Malcolm, leaning towards the z100-400. So many to choose from!!

@josephjacques2615 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, my Dad is in a phase of buying hats like there’s no tomorrow, and he is an admirer of that green one to say the least. Could you let me know where it’s from? Great videos by the way, keep it up.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph, they're called Buffy hats. I'll attach the link. They sell on Ben Orfords knifemaking website. They sell out quick so check every day!! Atb, Si👍benandloisorford.com/store/#!/Buffy-Hats

@richard25894 Жыл бұрын

Cracking shots of the Grey headed thrush Si! 😉Have you considered making up a calendar made from your favorite pics from each month?

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, I'm thinking of doing one next year mate 👍

@almanthor4696 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. What's the brand of the portable camouflage hide?

@simoneardley 9 ай бұрын

Thanks , i use Tragopan hides. Theres a discount link in the description. 5% (TragoSimon5)

@markk1873 Жыл бұрын

Great video,I have the 200-400 f4,great lens ,bit heavy but its worth it.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, im leaning towards the 100-400 z lens due to the size 👍🏼👀

@jayargo2109 6 ай бұрын

Found your videos the other day Got into photography a couple of years ago , I've managed to get some Great shots as ivd learnt abd hopefully improved over time , but uour videos have given me the urge to go to another level Cheers 👍🏻 Would you be able to tell me the model abd brand of the hide you use too please Thank you Simon

@simoneardley 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the channel and great that its encouraged you to get cracking again with the camera. The hide is a Tragopan V6. Link in the film description.

@jayargo2109 5 ай бұрын

@@simoneardley Cheers Simon 👍🏻

@markfuller4506 Жыл бұрын

Re the 300 2.8, go for the lightest version if it’s affordable would be my recommendation.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@canonphotographer Жыл бұрын

Hi! When is the V6 review coming Simon? the reason I ask is I am waiting to buy one very soon, I have seen other guys reviews on them but I am interested to see your what honest review is. Love your videos Simon keep them coming mate!....

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Working on it now, should be out within the next 2 weeks, thanks for watching !!👍🏼😀

@daleroyal6449 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back,Wheres your mits lol

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Haha, it was chilly but no breeze and surprisingly warmer in the hide so no need Dale.

@daleroyal6449 Жыл бұрын

Would be nice if you could email me some settings for d500 please as iv just recieved today@ heads battered🤣🤣🤣😎

@sandrafawcett1648 Жыл бұрын

My dad as did but you my me happy went I look at your video thanks you for your video

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Sandra and supporting the channel.

@johnchecketts1732 Жыл бұрын

Afternoon Simon brilliant video mate it was nice seeing them brilliant hide whot make is it ware thay from I am interested in one myself mate,, its a shame about the buzzards, take care of yourself stay safe mate

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, its a Tragopan V6. Theres a link in the film description with a code for a 5% discount. Really well made and practical hides.👍🏼

@johnchecketts1732 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate I look into byeing one

@bolleolympus Жыл бұрын

👍👍👌👌😊😊

@user-rf2yk6jm4k 9 ай бұрын

Hi Simon Why do you not use the handle on your manfrotto video head. Also have you not considered attaching a monitor to the camera to make viewing your subject easier to see and follow.

@simoneardley 7 ай бұрын

Yeh, its a fair point. Sometimes they get in the way and a monitor can get in the way. I have considered it though.👍🏼👀

@eprohoda Жыл бұрын

bro-how you doinng?- top upload, 💥

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

All good thanks, thanks for the visit!!

@MikeJones-yo8cf Жыл бұрын

Another great video Simon. Fieldfare are very photogenic. Random question: what boots are you wearing? They look very snug. Loving my bean bag which my daughter bought me last year.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, theyre Skee-Tek Field Boots. Really warm, fur lined. Great in drier weather. I got mine from Angling Direct . Thanks for watching and supporting the shop👍🏼

@stripes_in_raw Жыл бұрын

Can you use the panning mechanism of the 502AH instead of panning the whole system on the beanbag, while it is bolted on your panpod ?

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Yes you can Jeet, I used the beanbag for a little more height.

@stripes_in_raw Жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley Thank you

@SilverRescue Жыл бұрын

Was going to order the two bean bags but apparently you do not ship to the US? Or is there a hitch somewhere?

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Hi Karina, we do ship to the US. PM me and I'll send you the postage cost. Also theres a delay sending parcels at the moment with Royal Mail due to a cyber attack.

@anteater74 Жыл бұрын

Lovely birds...only seen a few on my area. Is the 500mm f4 hand holdable?. I'm considering getting one.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

It is to a degree for short periods. If you want a hand holdable 500 then consider the 500pf. I know its f5.6 buy its so small, light and super sharp. I always endeavour to use the 500, f4 on a tripod or beanbag.

@AlexVisualMoments96 Жыл бұрын

what made u get rid of olympus set up what made u choose z9 did u not enjoy om1 and 150-400 i have z7 mark 1 version for macro landscape seascape lomg exposure eyc and om1 for wildlife but prefer a sydtem for all maybe setup like fuji xh2 and xh2s and set of various lenses z9 too pricey for me good luck

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Cheers Alex, theres many aspects of the OM that were fantastic but ultimately it comes down to the final image. I prefer the image separation and bokeh of the Full frame Z9 when paired with the big primes.

@AlexVisualMoments96 Жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley ok no worries was just askinh as i use om1 for wildlife and nikon z7 for other styles was just asking but thanks for reply im thinking of switching both bodies and lenses etc for fuji xh2 and xh2s

@chadkinsley542 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I shoot with the OM-1 and 150-400. I am curious why you switched to the Z9 and what benefits are you noticing after switching? I was considering switching brands to a full frame Sony, Canon or Nikon and interested in your experience after switching. Thanks.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Hi Chad, the OM1 was amazing especially coupled with that lens but it was the depth of field that did it for me and lens choice. Any full frame dslr or mirrorless will give you much more favourable results in terms of bokeh with a fast prime lens. Also the extra resolution is a bonus for cropping. Im missing the size of the OM1 though and reach but i knew that when I changed back. Theres a compromise with every system.

@Gazzab6 Жыл бұрын

Great video once again Simon. I know where you’re coming from with your Buzzard frustration but that’s wildlife photography. Just when you think you’ve cracked it, the subject does something unexpected. It makes it more pleasing when you eventually get the shot however. When the Fieldfare turned up and you lay down low to look through your viewfinder, is it possible to stay seated and track the subject with the rear screen tilted using Live View?

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary, yes I use the rear screen a lot. Its super useful when you shooting low down!!👍🏼📷

@Gazzab6 Жыл бұрын

@@simoneardley That's one thing I miss on the D500 for photographing wildfowl etc.. It works okay on slow moving subjects but it's a bit of a challenge when the subject is moving across your frame, i.e., Wildfowl. I have managed to get decent shots using that technique and the the blurred water always gives much better looking images so next time I try it, I will use my small robust tripod so I'm not struggling to keep the AF point on the subject.

@theflyingdutchman7127 Жыл бұрын

Hi how and with what do you edit the photos. they are very beautiful, and almost without noise. d4 bird pictures are very beautiful.

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliments, I use LightRoom Classic for basic editing and if theres excessive noise I run them through Topax denoise to clean them up a bit.

@massimilianorizzo8336 8 ай бұрын

Hi. make and model of the mini tripod you use?

@simoneardley 8 ай бұрын

amzn.to/3uYVxFR Here is the amazon link. Its an Ifootage Cobra 3

@steviebye1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon. Great vid again. What have you filled the bean bags with. I made a couple of bags from your previous video and filled it with millet, but it is heavy. It looks like you have something else in there now ???

@simoneardley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, ive used Buckwheat husks. I prefer heavier fillings if theyre being used in the car but if I'm lugging them around the buckwheat is a great alternative.