Nothing beats getting down low on the ground or across the water surface for bird photography Scott. Good information, I must make myself a ground pod or get a bean bag.

Arguably the most informative channel pertaining to wildlife photography out there. Awesome presentation style and approach!

Sometimes I need to be reminded of tips like this. Thank you so much! Love your content

Thank you! I always know that I'm going to get some useful information from you. Currently making my own DIY ground pod.

There’s great stuff that I had to learn on my own over the course of about 6 months. This video could give a lot of beginners a leg up from the get go.

I didn't have the gear but explored low angle shore birds with my camera on a floatable flutter bord. I have a couple that I can stack as well 😂

Awesome video. The only thing is, is if I was to get down that low, at my age, I would never get up 😊

A very informative video, Scott. The examples and graphics were very useful. I also really like your laidback attitude. Thank you!

Awesome👏

Seriously that you bought a Barcelos Rooster 3:38 from Portugal!!??? ahahaha omg that's priceless!!!

Great video, Scott. I really liked the graph!

Great video. Got a completely new perspective on bird photography!

The problem I've had with ground level is the fore ground. To get the subject in focus the fore ground blurs. With water and reflection that's what I want but with grass or other debris I want as much as possible out of the frame. Most places I do low level is thick swamp type areas. I use a homemade ground pod out of a 10 inch skillet. 5$ and change for all the parts vs 100$ for a plastic bowl type.

I found this very helpful and informative. I stumbled upon the concept on my own but will do much better with it now that you’ve pointed out what can be done and how to do it. Thank you!

Great Video! The Portuguese Barcelos Rooster caught me off guard! I hope you enjoyed Portugal when you were here!

Great video, many useful tip s that you recommended and that I have been thinking about in some form. 👍 My main issue is finding subject matter!!

50% wild life photo success! Merci mon ami 🎥🎥🎥

I took your advice and really got down low. It's really quite painful lol, but you're right, the result is amazing!

Great explanation and graphs.

Awesome episode Scott😄😄

Great video. Lots of useful tips!

Good and interesting video. In general I tend to stay at the same level of animals' eyes, when it's possible. About the mini tripod I'm absolutely agree with you, it's really useful.

Thanks Scott for sharing the info on this video. Very practical and helpful. I learnt I could go lower still. Cheers 🙏🏻

I loved the Barcelos rooster ;)

Hey it's my first time viewing your channel, and I immediately noticed that your photo is on the intro screen to Topaz. Great photo!

Getting down low certainly brings a fresh perspective to bird photography and does ensure that your subject really "pops" in front of the out-of-focus background. Speaking as a Floridian however, please ensure your own safety and wellbeing are the top priorities when getting low to the waters edge. There are plenty of things down there that could just ruin your whole day 🐊🐊🐊. Probably not something to worry about for more northerly locations, but if you find yourself down south....... just something to be aware of.

Excellent, well presented and thought out, as usual. Alas, due to physical problems, I can no longer get down low and get those great shots. ever thought of a short vlog for physically challenged old farts like myself? lol, "how to achieve a good shot when your physically challenged". Keep up the great job, as I have said in the past, effort shows!!!

Excellent video and channel 👌

wonderful video

In Florida you have to be careful laying down near the water lol

Do you have another side mount gimbal recommendation? Also, do you have a recommended tutorial on cleaning up the water reflection? Thanks for a great informative presentation on this. Time to suck it up and get dirty.....

Great video, I learned some new things. What do use when the ground is muddy and you want to lay low but keep dry?

Unfortunately I find myself shooting at the local wildlife refuges and there is no flat area level with the water, at least not that is currently accessible. I can still try to get as low as possible, but I can't get the nice background. I suppose I need to find somewhere else to shoot, but seems that the refuges are where the variety is.

If you're on a hillside and using low angle photography, is it better to shoot up or down the hill?

Scott, i live in Canada. Would you have a link I could use for Amazon Canada so that you get that small commission?

What's your water (in the water) set-up?

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Great video but I am getting old and my shoulders will need a break after awhile.

If your not uncomfortable taking the shot your doing it wrong.

Awesome video and very well explained concepts. Putting those links to purchase is super helpful Scott. I think your Movo Sidemount and Mini tripod links are same.