Photographing Australia's Stunning Parrots + Crake Party!

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I Photograph one of Australia's most beautiful parrots and gatecrash a crake party using my Canon 500 F4 Lens and Canon R5 camera. I had loads of fun out in the mud and I hope you enjoy, Cheers, Duade
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Chapters
00:00 Kinnairds Wetlands
01:02 Eastern Grey Kangaroo
01:59 Photographing Crakes
13:29 Flycatcher
14:39 Superb Parrot
16:36 Conclusion
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Music
Empty Sky - Wanderer's Trove @ Epidemic Sound
For Far Too Long - Wanderer's Trove @ Epidemic Sound
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@David_Quinn_Photography 6 ай бұрын

The more you share the more I want to just fly out there and travel the entirety of Australia.

@russellcampbell4727 6 ай бұрын

You should! I had the same thought recently and a friend told me I should go for it! A week later I booked a ticket with my brother and our friend and we road tripped up the east coast searching for and photographing wildlife. It is one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had! It wasn't easy to schedule and financially it was a stretch but we made it work. So often we talk ourselves out of doing things but if you can find that small gap in your life where you can squeeze in an adventure, you should do it. If you have any questions or want recommendations, please let me know! Here is a dorky video my brother recorded while we were heading to the atherton tablelands in N. Queensland to look for Tree Kangaroos, Platypus, and a wide variety of bird species. I'm sitting in the back with the binocs strapped in case I need to ID a bird on the road lol. Get outside, have fun, and be goofy. You'll enjoy it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMt-or2drNK8lX0.htmlsi=P27pupSTNEeUUHbH

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Put it on your bucket list, you won't be dissapointed, Cheers, Duade

@RogerJones-mountfield 6 ай бұрын

Love to return to Aus, visited a few years ago for a bat conference in Sydney and fell in love with the country but wasn’t too interested in bird photography, now with Duade and Jan’s films I’m getting very tempted again

@RedmilesShark 6 ай бұрын

The fact you show your crops and edits over the raw full image is amazing. Shows at what extend some have to be cropped in but still yield great image quality.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, it is my pleasure and yes the R5 is pretty incredible really. Cheers, Duade

@Mark-ks9jj 3 ай бұрын

Your genuine joy at crawling around in mud & lugging that heavy lens around to get the best shots is what its all about, well done.

@chesternightfoot4845 6 ай бұрын

I love this guy. The joy he finds in birds photography is wonderful and inspiring.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade

@misterbrickest 6 ай бұрын

You are like the Australian Bob Ross of bird photography! Amazing content man!

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Cheers, Duade

@superpaule1000 4 ай бұрын

I commented the exact same thing under another video of his. So true. Absolutely calming to watch the field trip videos!!!

@misterbrickest 4 ай бұрын

@superpaule1000 to see someone whole heartedly pursue their passion is really inspiring

@polmestra Ай бұрын

Yes! Of course we enjoyed it !

@Wilbafarce 6 ай бұрын

Wouldn't be a party without Crake!

@railwayvisionwithaayjay4440 6 ай бұрын

I have just found your channel and I have been binge watching all your videos! As a fairly newbie to photography - so far I've mainly done macro stuff but have just purchased the Olympus 100-400, I am so inspired to get out there and take photos! Also so excited to realised you shot this video about half an hour from where I live! Your joy is infectious, thank you!! (Using my son's account - I am not a gunzel ;-) )

@craigcollins712 17 күн бұрын

Love all the crakes. Absolutely stunning in my opinion:) My wife says I’m addicted to your videos… think she might be right 😊 Thank you for continuing to produce these informative and entertaining videos.

@Duade 16 күн бұрын

Thanks Craig, you are too kind and I am glad you enjoyed this video, I had a lot of fun making it. Say hi to your wife for me :-) Cheers, Duade

@PhilThach 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Duade!

@ladyethyme 6 ай бұрын

Oh great music choice too. Soft, gentle, NOT intrusive like so many creators' have!

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it, Cheers ,Duade

@Hummingbirder1 6 ай бұрын

Wow! I'd call that a Full Hand of Crakes in just one sitting (laying)! Spotted & Plain, Baillon's, Buff-banded plus the Turbo-chook! Also: they are beautiful birds, albeit not parrot/robin-colourful... A lovely moring out and about, thanks for letting us tag along, digitally. 🙂 Also also: this video made me even happier with my 100-500, never mind the usually not-too-smooth background!

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Pia, yes, I think they are beautiful too but I know many people overlook them. This was by far the most success I have ever had with Crakes as they are usually much harder to find and see. Yes, the 500 is not a light lens to cart around. Cheers, Duade

@paulrobinson8560 6 ай бұрын

I've never really paid attention to water birds before. They are really quite pretty. Love your video as usual.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, there are loads of them when you go looking, have fun, Cheers, Duade

@andrewbalcombe1338 6 ай бұрын

Great to see you out after the birds Duade. Thanks for taking me along!

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure Andrew, Cheers, Duade

@MrWDCash 6 ай бұрын

I always enjoy when you are in the fieldmtrying to capture a shot. Your joy when photographing birds is contagious. Nice to see the 500 back at work.

@QVL75 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed following along on your trip, so to speak. It feels almost like I was there. I loved this format! Thanks for sharing, Duade.

@Duade 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@JustOneKnight 6 ай бұрын

aww loved the little crakes , they were new to me, ive never seen anything like them before. Always beautiful photos great video enjoyed.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Great to hear, a wonderful species to be sure. Cheers, Duade

@joncothranphotography9375 6 ай бұрын

That lens is so wonderful and it can be had on the used market for around $1450 USD which is far easier on the wallet then the $6000 of a new one. Thanks for bringing us along!

@joanhuggett5164 6 ай бұрын

Your field trips are wonderful, the best in the world, Duade. Absolutely beautiful all the way through. Thank you so much, lovely man.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Joan, you are too kind, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade

@tom_scope 6 ай бұрын

it seems to be well worth carrying that nice lens around. what amazing photos of the crakes. and so many in the same spot! glad you could enjoy it. thanks for sharing these moments.

@brucegraner5901 6 ай бұрын

As always, I enjoyed tagging along with you. I especially like the way you show the RAW image and then crop in and frame what the toned image looks like. While I'm someone who prefers light, long zoom lenses, I'm always impressed by the image quality of those big primes.

@shaunferguson8782 6 ай бұрын

I love these types of videos from you mate feels like I was along for the ride. Gees so many Crakes in one spot if that was the UK there'd be a stampede of birders going to see them. Keep these types of vids coming. Love em.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Shaun, yes, I was surprised by how many there were at this site, perhaps after this video a few more birders will visit. Cheers, Duade

@AlKnightbird432 6 ай бұрын

one of your best videos to date. What a difference a real lens makes compared to all these zooms that people love. clearly shows why you pay the money for a big white L lens.

@honorw4125 6 ай бұрын

Great video Duade, thanks for taking us on your trip really enjoyable.

@tootallpaul1043 6 ай бұрын

I heard a "Duade Paton". They are very rare. Lol

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Just go somewhere with mud and birds and you might just get lucky. :-)

@SuomiFinland78 6 ай бұрын

500 F4 II is one of the best lens ever made.

@Tarjumaan 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! I love how much you love doing what I love. And you are great at doing it. You are an inspiration.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the support, Cheers, Duade

@jyoungtricks 6 ай бұрын

I would love to see behind the scene, you set up your camera and walk a bit to show you "wandering" then have to turn around and tear down your set up 😂, brilliant video as usual

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Yes, there is a lot of that :-) Cheers, Duade

@VABrowneMDPhD 6 ай бұрын

Duade, thank you for sharing this beautiful experience. The crakes were really interesting! The super parrot was beautiful and that Eastern Rosella was so colorful, especially with the warm background. Thank you for showing the reality of what bird photography and wildlife photography entails.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@woodygreen6826 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Duade.

@martinpettinger 6 ай бұрын

A pleasure to watch Duade.

@pseudophotog 6 ай бұрын

Love the crakes, but that Native Hen shot is my pick of the bunch - great colour, great composition and a very cool bird!

@labandjbify 6 ай бұрын

Duade eye tracking works really well on R5

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Yes, it does, Cheers, Duade

@gacjack 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Duade for another great show .

@denisesavage2382 6 ай бұрын

What a great session in the wetlands there Duade! I loved seeing all those different crakes. I had no idea there was as much variety as there is. And those beautiful parrots. . . .I've never seen one. I want to now!!!!!

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@laurelb8372 6 ай бұрын

Fabulous images of the Crakes

@danielrego2755 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully I can visit Australia someday to photograph such beautiful birds

@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272 6 ай бұрын

Awesome mate. You got the trifecta of crakes and the banded rail as well. The poor old spotless crake seldom looks his or her best in direct light. Overcast or muted light brings the blue out and contrasts better with their red eye. I have never seen so many crakes in one spot before, it was crake heaven lol Awesome vid, thanks for sharing.

@ScottRitchie-bw9ls 6 ай бұрын

Wow, what a session! Really like your discussion of strategies. I'm a bit old in the tooth. So instead of lying down, I sit down, and put the gear between my legs using the tilt screen or an external monitor. Wet arse photography. The birds do calm down.

@przybylskipawel 6 ай бұрын

I think a small colapseable monopod would do wonders for handholding that lens.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I do have one so should have taken it with me, Cheers, Duade

@davidclippinger3987 6 ай бұрын

Looks like you had a wonderful day out with the camera!

@msyuan1124 6 ай бұрын

I loved the video, Duade. In a few moments, I will be going out with my R5 and EF 600 f4, looking for Red Foxes in their Winter coats. Like you, I love the IQ of the big primes. I’ve had good luck carrying a monopod to help me with the weight of the rig. For me, it’s a good compromise. Not as steady as a tripod,, but easier to carry and walk about. It makes it so much easier to hold the camera when a cooperative subject gives me a few poses over a few minutes.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yes, I should have taken the monopod as well, I just had so much gear with me I was running out of space, Cheers, Duade

@jsimes1 6 ай бұрын

I think the little Crakes are cool! You have such a wide variety of birds ... I'm sure we have some birds you would go crazy for here in the North East United States but the grass is always greener! 😁

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes, we tend to get used to our local birds, I have never seen a Woodpecker or a Hummingbird so those would be high on my list should I ever visit your part of the world. Cheers, Duade

@jsimes1 6 ай бұрын

@@Duade we have three different kinds of woodpeckers just in my back yard at the feeders and hummingbirds in the back yard all summer! Oh and I was cutting the lawn the other day and a bald eagle flew right over my house! They nest in the marshes right up the street! So I see what you mean! 🙂

@tibtechtalks 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your wonderful video.. The crakes are really cute birds.

@vanillabirding6250 6 ай бұрын

So many nice images from one morning!!! I know the feeling of wet pants when you get up from the mud after a session like that from photographing waders in the wadden sea in Germany. Absolutely worth it though for those images. Keep up the good work, I really enjoy your content and recommended your videos to my mom ^^

@briansbuildsandoutdoors4936 6 ай бұрын

You can't have your crake and eat it too! See what I did there? Great Video again Duade. You've whet my appetite to get out there again...but it's not today. It's raining today. I will get out amongst it soon though. All the best.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Nice one Brain, great to hear you are keen to get out, wet here also with strong winds. Cheers, Duade

@msyuan1124 6 ай бұрын

Your field trips really are amazing. So that’s an idea for a future video. Given two weeks, where in your vast country would you go for a first time visitor. Assume it’s about wildlife photography, but with an emphasis on birds. I would love to photograph the Superb Fairy Wren, your Parrots and Rosellas, but also your kangaroos and that adorable antechinus. Better yet, lead a tour. I’d sign up in 2025 (I have 5 trips scheduled already in 2024).

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

G'day, thanks, best bang for buck would be Darwin and Kakadu in the Northern Terroritory, just so many birds and a well established tour guide infrastructure. Next is probably Cairns, again loads of birds and good guides. the Iron Range in Northern QLD is also good but very seasonal, hard to get too so a bit more expensive. We have loads of Fairy-wrens all around Australia with the Superb being the most common on the east coast, so maybe after Cairns you could do Brisbane and surrounds including Lamington National Park for the Bowerbirds. There is a book called Finding Australian Birds by Clarke that lists all the states and where you will find each species which may help. Of course if you ever make it all the way down south here let me know, we do not have the diversity of species they have up North and not really a very good guide infrastructure. Cheers, Duade

@seltunkoko 6 ай бұрын

Your works were extraordinarily helpful and interesting to see ❤

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks you, its my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

@hstein27 6 ай бұрын

Wow, you really lucked out with the crakes and rail! Such great shots you got. Of the similar species where I live in Massachusetts, you're lucky to see one bird, let alone a whole flock! The parrots were great, too! I have the EF 600mk2 and R5, and that thing is an even bigger beast than yours. I need a monopod to use it for more than a few minutes. I had maybe 20 minutes in the rain with a sora at a local community garden recently and was pretty stoked to get some awesome shots.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Congrats on the 600, a wonderful lens for sure, yes, I got lucky with all those Crakes. Yes, I should have taken my monopod also. Cheers, Duade

@jonz_wildlife 6 ай бұрын

Just came back from a trip to Australia and I can definitely agree that it is home to some of the most beautiful parrots and waterbirds! Look forward to visiting again next year! Great video!

@michalkl 6 ай бұрын

Photographing birds in Australia seems so easy... It's just that birds, which are hard to see in Europe, even as a professional ornithologist, come right up to your lens and don't care about your presence. Incredible. Great photos!

@relicthominoid 6 ай бұрын

Yes!

@jarlrmai 6 ай бұрын

Yeah it's like easy mode, just turn up at a park, no-one else there, no dog walkers or people coming up and disturbing things to ask you how far your lens can see, just go where you want not restricted to paths or hides with bad light. Lie down and 4 different crake species just wander along in the sun. Just hearing a crake in the UK is like a lifetime achievement.

@sienaoverland 6 ай бұрын

Trust me, it's not always this easy! especially the closer you live to a city

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I am lucky to live in regional Australia so we do not have the population of bigger cities so I don't often have an issue with other humans. Certain birds are accommodating as in this video however many are not. It really depends on the species and location but given we have so many birds it is not too hard to find a species that will let you photograph it. Cheers, Duade

@mikev3999 6 ай бұрын

Greetings from Ontario, Canada. Throroughly enjoying your videos. My brother is in Australia so I will be visiting there someday. Looking forward to partaking in some wildlife photography when I do. Thanks for all the tips.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure, have fun when you come to visit, Cheers, Duade

@arbutusadventures1 6 ай бұрын

I just got the r7 yesterday. Pretty excited.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Congrats, have fun with it, Cheers, Duade

@MannyScoot 6 ай бұрын

I actually liked some of the Raw shot colors..... very natural as the actual location......

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, it can be difficult to get colours right as the RAW file is influenced quite a bit by the white balance and can be flat at times, but the joy of photography is we have the flexibility to edit the photos to our preference. Cheers, Duade

@Tinker_man 6 ай бұрын

Great video Duade. 🙏 I stumbled onto Kinnairds wetland in October this year on a trip to Shepparton. It's a terrific place. Most of where you were shooting from was under water when I was there, some of the tracks were fully flooded. Awesome to see so many crakes! Needless to say I didn't see any LOL. Cussen Park in Tatura is also great for crakes if you get that far west, I saw two Spotless and one Baillon's there. 👍

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, great to hear you have visited the wetland also, I have been to Cussen Park once ages ago so I might need to revisit. Cheers, Duade

@tonyblake8841 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade

@robertbrown6060 6 ай бұрын

I noted that you called it a day because it was getting hot? No such problems in the UK in December! So long as you don’t mind it being dark by 3.30 pm😂 …an enjoyable watch.

@anirudhsingh9756 6 ай бұрын

Amazing video Duade! I was waiting for a video like this for a long time, hope to see more vids like this! Just Superb shots!

@rogerbossart9586 6 ай бұрын

You have found your niche. These videos and your commentary are informative and especially relaxing. I'm not so much into your description of your cameras and lenses, but your insistence to follow these wonderful birds in your home in Australia. I lived in your country for 2 years...chased a few big reds in the bush after a barbie with some blonc and my mate, and amazed a tree-fulls of galahs. I miss your country and your wonderful videos. RB - Woomera 1974-75...before your time, eh?

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@Harry-bh5dg 6 ай бұрын

You take superb pics no matter wherever you go, I'm visiting Winton Wetlands in about 2 shortly I manage to take one pic half as good as yours I'm going to be extremely happy, great vid , I think I would be using that 500mm as much as possible but I do appreciate the appeal of zooms which is all I use

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Harry, yes, I love the lens but it gets very busy with zooms and testing lenses I often don't have time. Yes, getting closer now. Cheers, Duade

@benoutside7593 6 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos. Feels like I am out there with you. Great footage and images.

@robertschwarz8702 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic, thank you. I love your videos. What an incredible experience, thanks for sharing. Love your videos. They are informative, the thought process, and you never try to sell stuff.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@sienaoverland 6 ай бұрын

Another great video Duade. I really like these field ones much more so than gear reviews (which of course have their place and are very good as well). What I'd love is a few more post processing vids. I got so much from your ones explaining LR and PS technique, which I've watched multiple times. And perhaps nothing much has changed in your workflow. Anyway, food for thought, keep up the great work

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and yes, I probably do need to look at a processing video at some stage. Cheers, Duade

@garethhazell3545 6 ай бұрын

Yes! This is the type of content I love to see! Great stuff Duade, that crake and rail party must have been an amazing experience for you! Great photos and great dialogue, I hope we will see more of this type of video, the equipment reviews are great as well but a balance is always good.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Gareth, always fun to be out in the field that is for sure, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade

@Richardisonline 6 ай бұрын

Great pictures, Duade.. love Parrots 🦜 and your videos are so entertaining and enjoyable.. and a lot can be learned just by watching you taking pictures 😊

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad it was enjoyable and helpful, Cheers, Duade

@Richardisonline 6 ай бұрын

Everytime I visit my favourite spots where I take wildlife pictures, I think of all the gold nuggets I've learnt from you, Duade.. yes, just by watching how you take pictures, I've been able to take very nice wildlife photos using my Canon R5 and 100-500 mm lens. Thanks for your help in improving my pictures. 👍😁

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade@@Richardisonline

@Rezac66 6 ай бұрын

So beautiful and so inspirational!

@julioamaral4391 6 ай бұрын

Nice video, I got peaceful moments watching it! Thanks!

@nerrelloader4226 6 ай бұрын

Those Crakes are just beautiful birds, as well as the Superb Parrot. Wow. I've just put this place on my list for whenever I get to wander around Victoria. Wonderful to see your excitement finding these birds. Lovely video, thank you Duade.

@gras4711 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful video 👍, thanks again! Grtz., P.

@Marleydia 6 ай бұрын

It’s fun to see the birds in Australia, and how we have similar species in the US. Crakes remind me of our Sora (another rail). What we don’t have are kangaroos! I would be thrilled to see them in the wild. We have tons of white tail deer in Ohio….not nearly as fun as those kangaroos look! Cheers and thanks for sharing your adventures!

@johnclark9499 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Duade, another great video and some fantastic images from your trusty EF 500 F4. Just think what you'd be able to do with the RF 600 F4 L ! Mind you, I've no idea how you'd manage to explain that investment to your wife :) . What a stunning bird the Superb Parrot is, although even though they are pretty common the Eastern Rosella is definitely a bit of a looker as well. Thanks again. John

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks John, yes, I love that lens. I would love the 600 but it is so expensive. Yes, the Eastern if not so common would be the top of the list for many. Cheers, Duade

@tiagoguerreiro3098 6 ай бұрын

My favourite type of video! Great!

@r2hildur 6 ай бұрын

Love the pictures Duade!⭐

@stevebanks484 6 ай бұрын

Hi Duade - really enjoy your photography. What I like most is the way you show the raw image then superimpose the processed image on top, so we can see exactly how much processing goes into the shot. Always something I’m never 100%sure about is the processing - never want to over-process and I can e a bit clumsy sometimes, but your presentation helps. Thank you 👍

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, my pleasure, Cheers, DUade

@ww3688 6 ай бұрын

Duade, beautiful presentation... so serene, it makes me feel like being there with you... thanks for the virtual experience...

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure mate, Cheers, Duade

@mazeson 6 ай бұрын

wow! Longing for spring here...

@marklokier7951 6 ай бұрын

Hi Duade, great video as always. I just got the R7 and the 100-400, and I’m really looking forward to getting out and using it once I set it all up. Thanks for the inspiration it’s been really helpful.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure, have fun with the new kit, Cheers, Duade

@cryptographerchris4856 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful images. Thanks for sharing.

@jmac8852 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Enjoy your enthusiasm.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

It is my pleasure and thanks for the support, Cheers, Duade

@mjchayphotography 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Duade, for another very enjoyable video. I really enjoy these types of videos of you getting out there and just enjoying yourself out in nature. You definitely took plenty of cracking Crake shots. It might be time to sell the heavy 500mm for a much lighter RF 600mm 😂. Thanks Michael

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

It is my pleasure, yes, I would love the new 600 but I think its just over 20k AUD which makes it a very big investment. I am saving for the R5II at this stage which wil likely be 8k AUD so not cheap. Cheers, Duade

@mjchayphotography 6 ай бұрын

@Duade I'm in the same boat, mate. Expensive hobby we have.

@servanfotografie15 6 ай бұрын

Amazing video and moments you shared Duade loved it very much

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@mazaribeiro 6 ай бұрын

Funny how exiting it is to see a pop-up of a new video of yours :) Thanks once again for sharing them with us! P.s. Listening to you mentioning about the weight of the that lens makes me realise how much I love my OM-1 with the 300f/4, I don't regret a minute selling my R7 + 100-500 for the Olympus :)

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@dangold2595 6 ай бұрын

Another excellent vidio and photos , keep up the good work Duade !😀

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@johnlocke7097 6 ай бұрын

What an ace place, well done

@narinthip3058 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful footage and that Superb Parrot is such a stunning bird! Thanks again for taking us along with you, Duade.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure mate, Cheers, Duade

@MookieZerang 6 ай бұрын

I really like your presentation style. Thankyou

@PhotoGearFun 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video you made some great images! I need to dust off my R5 and take it out into the field which I will do when my RF 200-800 lens arrives next month. I can't wait to see what that combo can do. I also picked up the R8 and while it's no R5 it may be good for everyday birding. I am always afraid to take my R5 out since it's so expensive. I guess I need to get over that. Cheers.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes, I am waiting on the RF200-800 also and can't wait. The R5 is a workhorse and should perform without issue. Cheers, Duade

@mikem922 6 ай бұрын

Duade a 3.30am start to get to Kinnaids for such an early sunrise is very impressive! I will always enjoy your sunrise landscapes and this time with gorgeous backlit Kangaroos. Wonderful to meet some of your endemic rail birds and the big lens really does smash that background for sure. The filtered early light, low perspective and the big lens were a winning combo with the Crakes for sure. Great to meet your bright green Superb Parrot and a bird I see or hear almost daily at my home bordering a river reserve (Eastern Rosella). Hard to believe the big lens had gathered dust for most of this year Duade but so many other lenses you have trialled. A beautiful time of year and a pleasure to watch. Thanks mate.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, yes, a wonderful morning out with the big white, I just have been so busy I have not had a chance, but I immediately know why I like it after looking at the images. Cheers, Duade

@TaiwanisMoving 6 ай бұрын

Loved hearing the excitement of seeing such a rare bird. And wow, a 500mm F4! That would be such a treat to use. I think a fun idea for a video would be to switch cameras with a beginner, and you both take photos. Then compare the differences. I know this has been done before, but I would enjoy seeing you do it.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes, that would be fun, for sure. Cheers, Duade

@naturephotographychallenge 6 ай бұрын

I love seeing you out in the field! We had a similar Australian Spotted Crake moment at the Werribee Treatment Plant recently. They must be doing so well this year which is great to see!! So glad that you saw a Superb Parrot! Gorgeous bird. We haven't managed to get up to Numurkah to see them this year. Great video! (I wish we had the camera gear you have but we chose lightweight so we can walk around with out stuff without puffing out... doubt I'd be strong enough to hold one of those big lenses!!) ~ Karen (PS. we were up in Wangaratta a few weeks ago staying in the Warby Ranges & we saw you at the petrol station!! Such a hoot to see you in real life! We would have said hello but we were outside in our car & you just popped into the shop so we didn't quite meet... so here's a belated hello from us! 😀)

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting, so sorry we didnt get the chance to chat, feel free to email me at duade.paton@gmail.com next time you are up here and we can catch up for coffee at the Wetlands or elsewhere. Cheers, Duade

@naturephotographychallenge 6 ай бұрын

@@Duade Gosh that would be great Duade 😀 That new cafe is very nice! Hopefully one day we'll get back there & it would be wonderful to meet you.

@jhenry248 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful photos, I was hoping that one of the local Camara stores if they received a preproduction unit would have loaned you the new RF 200-800 for review.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

G'day, me too, I have one pre-ordered so as soon as everyone gets theirs I will get mine. Cheers, Duade

@AliasJimWirth 6 ай бұрын

I thought you came away with some nice shot, Duade. I was wondering if the birds in Australia need to fear humans; are humans an active danger for them? I myself am too old to lug that wonderful lens around, but it sure pays for itself in image quality. Thanks for sharing.

@Duade 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim, humans still hunt and shoot ducks around here so waterbirds have a reason to fear us. Some species are more accustomed to humans than others. Cheers, Duade