How to FIND and PHOTOGRAPH OWLS - Wildlife photography

How to FIND and PHOTOGRAPH OWLS - Wildlife photography - Nikon Z9

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@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Interested in the 2024 Grizzly Bear Photography Workshop, here are the details: www.klahooseresort.com/grizzly-bear-photography-workshop Limited spots available! Thanks for watching everyone!

@noneedtochange9413 10 ай бұрын

Epic! Spots I'm sure will fill up for that.

@coffeeatitsbest1500 10 ай бұрын

Coffee is included??

@bachmannmanuel1562 22 күн бұрын

great Environment shot of the owl. like the colors

@MattShannonPhoto 16 күн бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, you are too kind.

@benjamindavis9296 10 ай бұрын

Matt! You knocked it out of the park in this video. You are such an inspiration to aspiring nature photographers. Being able to capture the beauty of these magnificent creatures is a true art. Thank you for all you do!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Huge thank you, that means a lot! Thank you for watching and your feedback. I am enjoying my KZfaq experience and I can’t wait to show more of my adventures through video and stills! Thanks again! Cheers

@FQ8 10 ай бұрын

21:28 👍🏼 Wonderful video! Subscribed!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you! Cheers

@Jessehermansonphotography 10 ай бұрын

That stitch was amazing!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m assuming you are referring to the Short Eared Owl stitch and not the Barred Owl stitch?

@Jessehermansonphotography 10 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto yes, sorry for not clarifying. The short eared owl shot was amazing! Great work

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

NP Thank you! Cheers

@noneedtochange9413 10 ай бұрын

black and white image of the barred is sweet. Looks like the grim reaper!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

I thought the same. Haunting image

@blamon01 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Stunning video and photos. Thanks!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope to see you next time, cheers!

@michelbigras 10 ай бұрын

the photos of the short eared owl in flight are amazing!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Happy to hear I nailed it thank you! It was a good year for numbers where I live.

@helencogan2187 10 ай бұрын

So GLAD this showed up on my search for Owl photography..your work is amazing...new sub..Thank you!!!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear! Welcome to the channel, I am glad you found me. I’m still finding my roots to this KZfaq world so feel free to share feedback and suggestions

@user-xl3mh9dz1x 10 ай бұрын

That stitch was amazing!. the photos of the short eared owl in flight are amazing!.

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Sweet! Glad you think so, thanks for watching and the amazing comment, cheers!

@BenLambertPhotography 5 ай бұрын

This video was a hoot!

@MattShannonPhoto 5 ай бұрын

Love it! Thank you.

@alexdemetriades401 5 ай бұрын

Awesome photography. The birds in some of these photos really look possessed. Very haunting.

@TheWildlifeGallery388 10 ай бұрын

Stellar as always

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Yes, stellar is what I was going for, thank you! I appreciate it.

@MrTmiket0007 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always and beautiful photos, 🐦👍🤗

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

As always, you are the best thank you! I appreciate the fantastic feedback! Cheers

@Richardisonline 10 ай бұрын

Stunning owl 🦉 pictures.. I'm a subscriber after watching this video and learning more about owl photography.. thanks for sharing 😁

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Happy to have you join the community, thanks for subscribing! Feel free to share feedback and suggestions. I am still learning too 🙂

@MinewsAJ 4 ай бұрын

Hi Matt, My first time visiting your channel today, I must say how impressed I am with your cinematography and editing skills. Amazingly clear footage and sharp images! This tutorial was definitely helpful for some great photography tips. I really appreciated you showing how you went about achieving that Short-eared Owl environmental stitch. That seems like a useful technique I’d like to try! A little constructive criticism if you plan on making more videos on the subject. Would love to hear some of your best tips for finding owls in general, I feel like this video definitely covered the photo process but not the searching process as heavily. For me, researching each species habitat preferences and ranges has been really helpful. In the video you mention finding 6 Snowy Owl in an open area but it’s important for new birders to know that understanding Snowy Owl range is a critical factor in having such success.

@PatriciaDavidsonPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful footage and images! Always enjoy your work and videos!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Means a lot coming from another outstanding photographer! I checked out your work, you are in Oregon correct? What a stunning place.

@PatriciaDavidsonPhotography 10 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto Thank you so much, very kind of you! I am in Oregon

@kevinnelson9489 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic. Inspiring.

@MattShannonPhoto Ай бұрын

Great compliments thank you! Cheers

@Livebylightphoto 10 ай бұрын

Great video. I find colour images just because of the owls eyes. Their eyes are very powerful. But black and white can convey a certain mood as well so it’s tough for me

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

I totally agree, great feedback thank you. I think the only one I like in B&W out of the mix is the barred owl. Their eyes are extremely dark with a slight reflection to give that window into the soul. Thanks again for the feedback and compliments to my video, cheers!

@peterjackson2632 6 ай бұрын

Great video. I love the Snowy along the fence line 😀

@MattShannonPhoto 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m hoping to see more this winter 🙂🦉

@e-mar3 10 ай бұрын

Great video! I recommend the book What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman if you haven’t read it.

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

I haven't read it but I will check it out! Thank you and thanks for the compliment to my video. Cheers!

@Pedro-nf2rr 9 ай бұрын

Hola: Espectacular el video y la información,muchas gracias por compartirlo.Saludos

@David_Quinn_Photography 3 ай бұрын

amazing photos Matt, you got my sub.

@MattShannonPhoto 3 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Cheers

@coffeeatitsbest1500 10 ай бұрын

Can I use the word stellar too?! I need to see some coffee making b-roll, when will that happen?

@coastalforgecoffee1507 10 ай бұрын

I hear ya!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Yes and I know right! I love my coffee so when the timing is right, I will include some clips of my pro coffee making abilities.

@sinaps_photography 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic 😍

@MattShannonPhoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙋‍♂️🙂

@daleroyal6449 10 ай бұрын

Great watch Matt, A friend and i have just returned from a day out photographing Short Eared Owls today ,Weather was ,not the best but we got some shots, Great work as always,Think im going for Barred Owl,👍

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy to hear you had some luck out with the Short Eared Owls despite the weather. I find the app Ebirds a great resource to finding more common owls in the area. Old growth along a creek has been a prime spot for me to find Barred Owls. Good luck on your next adventure!

@montananorthern 10 ай бұрын

Hey Matt, I am not sure why I have never seen your channel before but I am glad I did. Your story telling and video is absolutely amazing. You are my new favorite channel on KZfaq. Keep up the great work.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

EPIC that is so great to hear! Welcome to the community. Always happy to hear your suggestions or feedback. Cheers

@GiuseppeGessa 10 ай бұрын

What a great video! Fantastic photos you got and a very beautiful story you told to us. Thanks Matt!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Pumped to hear you enjoyed it thank you. Cheers

@randyschwager2515 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Owls are so cool! Thanks for taking me along!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Great to hear thank you! Cheers

@VABrowneMDPhD 10 ай бұрын

These are fantastic, images and video clips! I definitely prefer your color images because they show off the vividness of the owls eyes as well as the details of their feathers.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, and I agree 🙂! I love those details in the feathers 👌

@averageoutdoorsman9799 Ай бұрын

Step 1. Live in or around British Columbia. Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work man.

@JustOneKnight 4 ай бұрын

They are amazing , ive only seen 2 owls in my life here in Australia. Not because Im not observant, just dont see many. Loved this video

@TMKXL 3 ай бұрын

Dude, the close-up black and white photo is absolutely amazing! Glad to have found your channel, i'm just getting into bird photography; owls feel like the ultimate goal. Thank you for the inspiration! Greetings from the Netherlands.

@paulkirk5760 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video, photos and very information. Prefer the coloured shots. Your Barn Owls are very dark. In the UK they are much whiter.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah…color is the way to go . Perhaps I need to work on my black and white 😄. Interesting point about the barn owl. They are extremely rare here on Vancouver island. Rarely see them on the main land either but they are fascinating to watch and photograph. Many out in the UK?

@paulkirk5760 10 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto they are all ver the uk and I think the most widespread owl in the world. Saw one last Friday hunting in broad daylight. Did have my pf500 on my camera as I was minding my daughter’s 9 month old and planning to go to a waterfall that day for some photography!

@butchcassidy3562 10 ай бұрын

Great presentation. I enjoyed it immensely.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, cheers

@stoshk 5 ай бұрын

Matt - I just discovered your channel and can’t get enough. Your images are amazing and your cinematography /storytelling have me hooked! Thank you for sharing your adventures, knowledge, and unbelievable images!

@MattShannonPhoto 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you've been enjoying the channel and find the content engaging. It means a lot to have your support, and I'm grateful to share my adventures, knowledge, and images with you. If you have any specific topics or locations you'd like to see in future videos, feel free to let me know. Happy exploring! Cheers

@PhilT993 4 ай бұрын

Amazing episode, stills and video. Very informative. I will check out your other videos. Thank you.

@MattShannonPhoto 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy more of my content! Cheers

@MrJudahschwartz 4 ай бұрын

Very inspiring& stunning Thanks

@MattShannonPhoto 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@QDoan-is1hu 2 ай бұрын

Really beautiful video. Thank you for sharing

@vlacarde1 3 ай бұрын

excellent stuff

@MattShannonPhoto 3 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@AnhHoang-bx7ff 8 ай бұрын

pro !

@MattShannonPhoto 8 ай бұрын

🙂!

@franktherabbit42 5 ай бұрын

Phenomenal video. Beautiful photographs too. This is exactly the sort of content I'm after. I really want to start photographic birds of prey, especially owls. Thank you.

@EricWoodyVariety59 10 ай бұрын

I like the photos in color more than black and white

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Great feedback thanks. Color is just too important to the features of wildlife I think. Once in a while I think B&W takes a stronger hold over color depending on the story the artist/photographer takes. I appreciate the comments/opinions, cheers!

@epsonc882009 10 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching. Cheers

@neildbarker 9 ай бұрын

Really amazing shots. My personal favourite that you shared is the Snowy Owl on the fence post at 20:39. The setting and everything around just blends so well with the Snowy Owl. Thanks for sharing.

@davidbogard4826 6 ай бұрын

Stunning shots Matt! Love the shoot through leaves. Some guys use that for macro work also. Keep up the great content.

@MattShannonPhoto 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate it, thank you for watching! Cheers

@cunever 2 ай бұрын

What a thoroughly profound observation “streams a low to the ground”😂😂

@IngolfurDavid 10 ай бұрын

stunning work Matt

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙋‍♂️🙂

@evelienmol7214 4 ай бұрын

great video, ur a master in your field. amazing images

@MattShannonPhoto 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic compliment thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

@keithmacdonald4805 10 ай бұрын

Great video Matt, it's nice to see some great KZfaq content from a fellow Vancouver Island photographer. I am surprised I haven't run into you somewhere on the island. Mill Hill in your area has been great for the American Kestrals that are nesting. Thanks for sharing your adventures and all the great tips.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Hi Keith, same here! I have been traveling out of town lately but it would be nice to connect with you abd other local photographers. It would be fun to shoot together. Once in a while I make it to Esquimalt Lagoon where I meet other photographers. I love the American Kestrals! I should check Mill Hill out. I lived by there 10 or so years ago so I know the area well. Stay connected!

@keithmacdonald4805 10 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto Hi Matt, I was at Mill Hill this morning and there wasn't much action. Four of the chicks have fledged and they stayed out of camera range for the whole morning. There is still one chick left in the nest but it didn't seem anxious to leave the nest. Neither of the adults fed any of the chicks. It was very windy on the hill and I think that may have created a problem for them. It was a long drive from Nanaimo for what we got this morning. Have a great week and keep up the great videos!!

@michelrochon-ti4817 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic content on those owls, love it. I especially loved your barred owl content.

@jansondennis2438 10 ай бұрын

I'm a stream fisherman the beastie wildlife is a stress relief your awesome fam

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

I’d love to see some KZfaq videos of a stream fisherman. Can you make that happen? Sounds amazing

@jansondennis2438 9 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto I'm shy more interested in catch and release minimum stress on the buitilfull fish. by the time I take a picture poor fish is stressEd out I just back pack in streams and tributaries so some one else can have that opportunity ...good movie Robert Redford a river runs through it amazing camera photography . give your moms a hug your an amazing person mate all the best ya ❤️ keep up your great work 👍

@edwinlesiuk6369 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou for all that info. Living in southern Saskatchewan, we get our fair share of owls. This winter has been packed with snowy owls, summertime, I always hear the owls, but never see them, but now I know. I still am using 2 nikon dslr's (D500, D780), but am itching to get a Z model. Specifically the Z6 mk3, which I heard will be coming out this year, it was mentioned they will be perfect for wildlife photography, static and flying shots. Havent used video yet on the cameras. But time is an issue of course. Loved the video, am subscribed as well.

@richardsak2741 10 ай бұрын

Just subscribed today! Glad I found this channel. Love the short-eared owls.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

🙌 yes welcome to the community! Thank you for subscribing and I appreciate the compliments to my work! Feel free to share feedback. Cheers

@JeremyNeipp 10 ай бұрын

Interesting and helpful!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Jeremy! When are you coming to Canada for a shoot?

@JeremyNeipp 10 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto tomorrow! 😉

@DavidSorensenPlus 9 ай бұрын

My God, what amazingly beautiful photography! You are a true artist. How are you able to do this full time? Such a blessing to enjoy the majesty of creation all the time 😃

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly is a blessing to do what I love. While I'm fortunate to be a full-time photographer, the reality is that it requires diversification to make ends meet. I'd love to spend all my days immersed in wildlife photography, but there's a lot of behind-the-scenes work - from various projects and assignments to editing and administrative tasks - that keeps me occupied. Nonetheless, every moment I get to capture the beauty of creation is a moment cherished. Again, thank you for your appreciation and support. Cheers!

@TerryKontopoulos 10 ай бұрын

I love B&W but in this case I'll give it to Colour! 😉

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Color all the way it seems! Makes sense. Each owl looks great with its color

@Marleydia 5 ай бұрын

Matt, I just found your channel. Fantastic work. I absolutely love you walking us through your process in the field! I’ve been shooting Nature for about 3 years as a weekend warrior. I’m still learning and I appreciate your teaching style. I don’t have a long prime. I’m working with a Canon R5 100-500 7.1. Sometimes light is an issue, as my ISO gets pretty high. I know you can clean up the noise, but I still feel like the camera or me struggles with sharpness in low light. I’m going to binge watch your videos and hopefully find some tips there. Thanks for taking us into the field!

@glennkaufman7228 10 ай бұрын

Well done, Matt. Please do follow ups showing how you find and compose more owl shots.

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Will do! Thanks for watching, cheers

@user-fn2qe7rw3z 9 ай бұрын

Hello Matt thank you for your beautiful video and pics you made. Its very Inspiring to watch and listen to you, please keep doing these lovely vids. Thank you and many greetings from Germany, Michael

@majin_duke 2 ай бұрын

Great video. I think I hear great horned owls in my residential area but not sure. Been getting close and this video was very helpful!

@Sandra-qy7rf 10 ай бұрын

exceptional! I'm not sure which owl I like most. If I were to choose between black and white and color I would choose color except for that barred owl image...that one was so cool in Black and White!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

I hear ya, and I agree! Rarely do I like B&W with wildlife photography but that barred owl in B&W I like a lot.

@Trish12303 10 ай бұрын

Your images are just so beautiful Matt! I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. They allow me to see beauty that I probably will never see. Thank you so much for sharing!! BTW, if I had to choose, I prefer the color images but they are all stunning!!

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

You are so kind thank you so much! I am glad you enjoy my videos and photographs. Thank you for the comment and feedback, thank you for the support!

@dirkwaals2013 10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately there are not a lot of different owls in the Netherlands. I did make some photographs of the little owl and her/his 2 youngsters. Really enjoyed your video('s) and photo's of this incredible creature's 👏 👍🏼

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

You’re just saying that so I don’t visit the beautiful Netherlands 😄! Thank you for the compliments and time to watch my videos! It is greatly appreciated! Cheers

@jonstout7635 10 ай бұрын

Inspiring!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Yes! Great to hear 😄

@scottheppel8847 10 ай бұрын

Matt, I enjoyed your video and just subscribed. The Barred Owl has unfortunately displaced the endangered Spotted Owl from British Columbia. For details about how this happened, read the Spotted Owl chapter from A WING AND A PRAYER by Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! Thanks for the info on Spotted Owls. I looked this up and got some more info. Deforestation of old growth trees have played a part in the decline of spotted owls as well as urbanization. One article says that Barred Owls can interbreed with spotted owls but it is more common that they attack. Thanks again for subscribing and sharing! Cheers

@jamessnapsphotographylowes2236 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning video as always! It’s awesome to see that a lot of the photos you used in this video were taken on the camera that I about to upgrade to which of course is the good old Nikon D850! I will be ordering one this week and I will be putting the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 VR lens on the end of it! 😊

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

I think you might have asked me about the D850 in another comment. I've been trying to answer all of the comments so it takes me some time. It might have been someone else who asked me. ANYWAYS, yes the D850 is epic! I still have my D850 today and I also own the 200-500mm f/5.6 VR lens. A lot of the great horned owl images were taken with that exact setup. You will get outstanding images with that camera body and lens!

@bachmannmanuel1562 22 күн бұрын

to me, the colored ones rock more for my taste

@MattShannonPhoto 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Cheers

@dannyvayner 9 ай бұрын

Great videos and photos. Especially seeing you taking birds photos riding your motorcycle which I do, mix 2 hobbies together. Thinking of upgrading my Fuji x-t2 and 100-400 lens setup. Initially looked at Canon R5, which is still good after 3 years, but think its RF 100-500 won't be enough reach. Started to look at Nikon Z8 or Z9 now. I see they have relatively affordable 800mm lens, but I never shot that long prime and not sure if I will like experience over zoom lens, plus might be challenging carrying it on motorcycle. I see you use 500mm prime, do you believe it's enough for birds or you crop a lot? Would you prefer that 800mm over your 500mm prime? Thanks in advance.

@MattShannonPhoto 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words! I've heard great things about the 800mm 6.3-super light, good reach, and reasonably priced. It's surprisingly portable too. I carry a teleconverter to add to my 500mm for bird shots (if I remember to put it on), though the 500mm is ideal for larger animals like bears, moose, and whales. The 600mm with a built-in TC is a sweet spot, but, let's face it, not everyone has 20 thousand dollars lying around! For bird enthusiasts, the 600mm with a TC or the 800mm is the way to go without significant cropping. Those are my thoughts.

@dannyvayner 4 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto Thank you!

@guglielmo_nature_photography 9 ай бұрын

Hi Matt, I love your videos I’m a big fan! I am new to softwares like photoshop … I only know hot to photo stack and exposure blend … can you do a video where you teach us how to stitch all those images togheter please ? Would help a lot to do those amazing composition you make. Thank you anyways

@RaccoonFeeder 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning photos and video. Question: How do you move around and talk as an owel is perched, possibly hunting and not spook the owel. Your subject can surely hear you and probably see you. My experience even being as stealthy as possible , I more often than not, loose my subject before a clear shot. Even using a long mm lens.

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Thank you and great question! There are a few barred owls and great horned owls that hunt and roost along a common hiking trail and they are not phased by humans. I have seen the barred owls swoop down at hikers and even at my own kid in the stroller! however, just like your experience with owls, when I'm deep in the woods, they are extremely shy and easily spooked. I'm constantly listening to the alarm calls from other birds to make out where they are from a distance so I don't miss my chance to take a photograph.

@snapsnap1 10 ай бұрын

Where can I go to start looking for the Great Horned owls in the Vancouver lower mainland area.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Have you used the app called ebird? I just check on that app and there are Great Horned Owl's in Richmond, Delta, Surrey Maple Ridge and a few other locations. You could also search on Facebook forums too to find out locations.

@JodiByles 10 ай бұрын

What lenses do you recommend for the Grizzly Bear tours?

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Lenses that are perfect for the tour are the 200-500mm, 180-600mm, 400 prime, 500 prime. Even the 70-200mm f/2.8 is great and you could add a 1.4x TC or a 2x TC to it for more reach. Last time I photographed along the river, my 500mm was too close at times and I got only head shots so it can depend on where the bear wants to go :) Does that help? Thank you for asking.

@soumakbinduwildlife 10 ай бұрын

do you think z8 is better than z9?

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

I suppose it depends on the user. The are pretty much the same camera except the Z8 is smaller with the smaller batteries and no hand grip. Z8 doesn't have 2 CFX/XQD ports for fast chips, instead it has only one and the other card slot is for SD cards. Z9 has a firmware update that I don't believe is available for the Z8 but I don't see why that won't trickle down soon enough to it. In conclusion, the Z9 is better for me. I want 2 CF express cards so that I can shoot 8k RAW if I want and 20fps RAW with out the camera skipping a beat :) ....I also love the battery grip and battery life. I hope that answers your question.

@soumakbinduwildlife 10 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto thank you so much for that information

@Jessehermansonphotography 10 ай бұрын

Color

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

We think alike, thanks for the feedback! Cheers

@Jessehermansonphotography 10 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto love your channel, cheers

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

You are the best thanks!

@WildlifeOnFocus 8 ай бұрын

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@MattShannonPhoto 8 ай бұрын

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@ronbrown8559 10 ай бұрын

Why not wear white while you are in a snow environment to help hide your approach! Works for me!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

I know right! You are 100% correct. I was on a 3 week trip through the Canadian Rockies mostly shooting landscape and I added snowy owls to the list. I only had the layers I brought and they were black.....BUT, 30 seconds after reading your comment, I thought about a hazmat suite that is all white to throw on overtop of my layers. That would have been perfect! Great tip thank you! Kinda an obvious one lol but I appreciate you pointing that out because you are so right.

@ronbrown8559 10 ай бұрын

I just noticed your channel! You are a great talent! Great wildlife photos!

@tcWildlife1 10 ай бұрын

There's virtually no way to approach an owl close enough to get decent pictures without it seeing you, regardless of what you wear. That works for prey animals of the sort that hunters like to kill, but not for animals with exceptional hearing and eyesight.

@jerjaws 10 ай бұрын

Owls can hear a mouse 3 ft under the snow. They’ll definitely hear you coming

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Happy you found me! I shoot landscape too so I hope I don't scare to many wildlife photographers away :)

@EricWoodyVariety59 10 ай бұрын

I disagree. I've been photographing Owls for many years and Barred owls are nothing like Great Horned owls.

@jerjaws 10 ай бұрын

Yes barred owls are more tolerant to humans vs GHO

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Totally, you are right for those seasoned in bird watching and wildlife photographers but to neighbours, friends and outdoor folks who see an owl in the woods, they share what species they think it is and between the two they get it mixed up. I only say that because I get messages on social media about a GHO when in fact it was a Barred Owl and vise versa. The similarities are: Size: Both owls are similar in size, with the great horned owl being slightly larger on average Habitat: They inhabit overlapping ranges and can be found in various habitats, including forests, woodlands, and mixed vegetation areas across North America. Nocturnal Predators: Both owls are primarily active during the night and possess excellent nocturnal hunting abilities. They rely on their exceptional vision and acute hearing to locate and capture their prey. Prey and silent flight, especially through woodland areas. If you're new to the owl world, this may have you guessing BUT I completely understand your view and I appreciate you mentioning that. To be honest, my wife said the same thing LOL.

@bluejays5660 10 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto I was wondering if you meant the great grey owl as it has that similar smash face.

@brentririe9156 6 ай бұрын

Matt - incredible photography! You have captured some beautiful owls and have helped us to appreciate what it takes to produce such beautiful images! Thank you!! I am focusing on improving my skills at producing sharp images. I, too, have a 500 PF and just purchased the new 600 f/6.3. Questions: 1) Do you ever use teleconverters?, and 2) how close do you feel you need to be to your subjects in order to preserve the sharpness you exhibit in your photos? Finally, can you tell us any one thing that was the turning point for you in producing tack sharp images? Thank you!!