PRO SECRETS FOR TACK SHARP BIRD IN FLIGHT PHOTOS: Top tips and settings to get the shots!

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Join me as I take you through my top tips, settings and techniques to get tack-sharp fast action and bird in flight shots. As a professional wildlife photographer, I've learned many lessons along the way and will share them with you: how to set up your camera and lenses, tricks to use in the field, and how to track fast action and birds accurately. I'm joined late in the video by Gavin Hardcastle, a professional landscape photography KZfaqr who goes by the name @Fototripper as we go looking to photograph Puffins in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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@Zabarotropitili 10 ай бұрын

Birds shooting is an extremely decent hobby! It is about hunting techniques without killing, love for nature and overall good and memorable times.

@adrikrotten880 Жыл бұрын

This has been by far my favorite and most helpful wildlife photography youtube channel! Thank you so much for these great tutorials!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@kennetht66 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more!

@kjn903 Жыл бұрын

I just found this channel and I totally agree. Thank you for the great videos!!

@Doggo.Studio1 Жыл бұрын

Il totally agree! Good content, well explained. Thanks for your generosity!

@jpmv6647 Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@KevinLing 18 күн бұрын

This was incredibly helpful!

@simon_dentremont 18 күн бұрын

Glad you think so!

@brightpage1020 11 ай бұрын

We live in MI, just below the Upoer Peninsula, on the lake. The farm land we moved to has a pond that attracts herons, ducks, occasional geese, and frogs galore! An owl or 3, tons of deer herds, coyotes... So far. There are chickens, laying hens. We are from the desert of southern CA so you can imagine the delight and inspiration with all the growth available to capture here! My 9 y/o took the most beautiful picture this spring of the sun beaming down on a hiking path in our backyard by the playground. She's a real artist and has an eye for design already. I'm so thrilled to be here and be learning about how to maximize the potential value of pics of this amazing ecosystem. Loving your informative, clear, focused video tutorials. The shots you got are the best part! This one - the shutter speeds, though! Blew my mind! My old Pentax never did anything that fancy. Impressive!

@lskrishnan178 16 күн бұрын

Very helpful and well articulated👍🏻

@ChrisRenePlaylist 2 ай бұрын

You are my favorite teacher for bird photography. thank you for taking your time to create these videos and share all this amazing knowledge with us.

@andrevankoningsbruggen7421 19 күн бұрын

Thank you Simon for this great video (and all the other great videos !)

@simon_dentremont 19 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

@cguerrieri4866 8 ай бұрын

A special congratulations on the Black Bird video that was selected as a top 15 National Audubon video. Well deserved recognition for all that you give back to us

@simon_dentremont 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@selkiid8258 Жыл бұрын

Have been photographing birds for quite a few years. Yours are the best instructional videos I've ever come across. When a new birder asks me questions, I refer them to your channel.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! That’s so kind of you.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Selkii I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

@selkiid8258 Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont Absolutely! My husband and I are far from beginner bird photogs, but continue to learn… or re-learn… from you.

@rkoe5430 Жыл бұрын

I found your videos a few months ago and they have improved my images tremendously. Your ability to convey the techniques required are on point and easy to follow. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.

@funknick Жыл бұрын

Once again, Simon delivers everything you wanted and needed to know. No flitting about, just a super dense and extremely organized explanation of how, why, and when to use all these settings, techniques, and tips. Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel more confident to get back out there and take more amazing shots. The biggest factor for me is that you explain why you're using these techniques and how they help you. Even for someone with budget gear, this gives me the theory for why you're doing what you do and it has helped my photography immensely even though I only have a Panasonic G85 with an adapted Sigma 150-600 lens. Also, as usual, you thoroughly delivered at the end with your shots. Clearly, your techniques work and the results speak for themselves. Listen to Simon folks, if you do, your photography will improve no matter what you're shooting on!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

This is so kind Nick! Thanks very much!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Nick I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

@funknick Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont Yup, sounds alright by me!

@NikonBirder Жыл бұрын

Discovered your channel rather late, but very pleasantly surprised. Many thanks for sharing!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@buddha417 Жыл бұрын

This gentleman has a FANTASTIC talent ! He is a wonderful educator and has an uncanny ability to anticipate and answer clearly all the questions that the viewer might have. Thank you very much Simon . You are helping SO MANY PEOPLE to improve and enjoy their photography.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

David I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

@KevinNordstrom Жыл бұрын

17:11 i thought you dropped that f4 lol. i about spit my coffee out lol. Great tips Simon

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Oops! goodness no!

@Halavidge Жыл бұрын

As someone who got into photography last year Simon these videos have been fantastic, thank you for providing such helpful resources!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@therigobertodelgado1275 Жыл бұрын

I normally don’t shoot landscape, but after watching your videos, I picked a 200-600g than traded my 85 for a 70-200 2.8. Since I live in Florida, I tend to drive to the Everglades and patiently wait for something to happen with the wild life. It’s actually pretty therapeutic.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Many bird species are pretty tame in Florida, so you have plenty of focal length with those lenses.

@__-bk6mm 8 ай бұрын

I had no idea puffins were that fast! Thank you for your videos Simon I’m learning a lot and your calm and instructional tone is really nice to listen to.

@YO3A007 6 ай бұрын

I have been struggling and trying to reinvent the wheel. This is a gold mine of information!

@barthermsen4453 Ай бұрын

Great tips!

@edselharrison 5 ай бұрын

What a fantastic video with practical, hands on advice from a *working* photographer. Your tutorials truly are the best. I like to go back and view these older videos. The only thing that I see has changed is the production quality of your later videos. But same great content. Kudos for continuing to improve your video productions. The evolution is inspiring.

@simon_dentremont 5 ай бұрын

Still learning! Thanks!

@StevenDavisPhoto 3 ай бұрын

Puffins are the ultimate challenge. I'm glad I perfected my technique on them.

@K03021817 3 ай бұрын

These are good tips for shooting airplanes, and motorsports too. Bigger objects require being more stopped down but a lot of overlap

@SuperMacGyver1 2 ай бұрын

Cool that you hang out with Gavin. I absolutely love him. He is so funny. I follow him since 3 years now. Many thanks for your really useful hints in this video.

@210caulfield 10 ай бұрын

Wow. Thanks for an informative and interesting video that didn't shout at me. Great information and well presented.

@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@jayrobertson232 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir! Wonderful insights and advice.

@simon_dentremont 3 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

@QVL75 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video with great tips. Watched the second time from beginning to the end but still found it very interesting.

@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@szehenry Жыл бұрын

Just wanna to say big thanks for the great teaching in yr video.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@monikamonika5691 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video , every detail was most needed❤

@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@nds-rw7ur 2 ай бұрын

Awesome tips!

@RogerTorres-lp7fp Жыл бұрын

Bro! You're my hero.

@gailbisson7565 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Simon!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Gail! You don’t need tips from me! You’ve got this!

@RichardCookphotography Жыл бұрын

Great video Simon. Well done

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Richard!

@nickglenn7702 9 ай бұрын

Hi just want you to know I was out today taking pictures of owls and your setting really work. Thank you so much

@simon_dentremont 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@nickglenn7702 9 ай бұрын

Every time I watch a new video you seem to answer a question I been longing to ask like your in my head. Thank you

@simon_dentremont 9 ай бұрын

I have spies everywhere

@OwenEDell Жыл бұрын

As always, thank you for making a fully useful, no-filler video with plenty of solid information. I prefer it when a presenter gets to the point and doesn't waste time with silly intros or irrelevant material. You are a master at that and it's what keeps me coming back for more. And of course your beautiful images show that you really know your stuff. Keep the great work coming our way!

@Dartheomus Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so comprehensive. I've had my R5 and 100-500 for about a year now. I think I've learned a lot since I started, but I always get a few extra tips from these videos. Also, I very much appreciate your thought process. It's extremely logical. I don't find many people who can dissect and optimize literally every step of the photography process.

@rifaathanver1221 Жыл бұрын

Best contribution to birds phorographers.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DerZiip 29 күн бұрын

Top information every time. And your presentation has improved so much in your newer videos!

@simon_dentremont 28 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

@jimwilliams4170 Жыл бұрын

I really like your presentations and explanations.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@user-qk3ks9ri7f 3 ай бұрын

I love all your videos, Simon! Very helpful! The new collaboration with Fototripper was fun to watch!

@simon_dentremont 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@hughchisholm-ns Жыл бұрын

It's always a treat when a new Simon d'Entremont video comes out! You're a great teacher.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Hugh!

@simmo303 Жыл бұрын

A Sports Viewfinder is a great help.

@stephennorgrove2924 Жыл бұрын

Simon, I am glad that I have found you after seeing you will gavin hardcastle recently, great video and and you have a new subscriber, looking forward to watching your other videos

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks!

@peakadventures_ Ай бұрын

The best and most helpful photographer ever! Thank you simon!

@simon_dentremont Ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@peakadventures_ Ай бұрын

@@simon_dentremont you certainly are bud, if I could leave multiple like per video I would my friend

@seanmarah6886 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic and very helpful.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@janyemans Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Soo much extremely useful information. Just meat and potatoes, little fluff...to the point...and beyond informative. I am shooting with a Canon Rebel T7i and the lenses that came in the kit. I have found that I can get some incredible bird photos if I pay attention to the settings. I am limited in many circumstances, but that only makes me work harder to understand the camera and the birds' behavior. I had a music teacher who once told me, "you don't need a Stradivarius to play great violin; you need to know HOW to play the violin." I feel that is the message you are sending out with your videos. Again, thank you so much! Your videos are the best on KZfaq....hands down!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks soooo much Jayne! keep shooting!

@philyoung4804 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and fantastic tips. Thank you. Phil

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Phil!

@tonyw3250 Жыл бұрын

First visit to your channel, really enjoyed your knowledge and content

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@dr.danamplifiers1753 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Now I have to get back to Shubie Park and practice more. Excellent and a fellow Nova Scotian! Well done

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Have fun! Shubie is a great place for ducks.

@juandonis2706 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and practical expertise. Thank you!!

@johnbrunedigital1 Жыл бұрын

I have watched many of your videos now and find them extremely helpful. Several of your tips have really helped me become more comfortable with my camera and Sigma 150-600 zoom. Thank you for the settings tips and for repeating a lot of what you say so I can take notes or have it reinforced into my brain. Can't wait to get out there and shoot some more!

@bernym4047 5 ай бұрын

You cram so much info into every video. The tip for using the lens hood retaining screw as a 'rifle sight' is my favourite. I feel a right numpty not thinking of that for myself 😀 .Thanks for another great tutorial.

@simon_dentremont 5 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@jpprovost64 Жыл бұрын

Wow you are the best ! Thanks a lot M Simon ! if Simon Said ! its right !

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@Aviator168 Жыл бұрын

For panning, a neck strap can help. I aim the camera like aiming a rifle.

@86oldcold 7 ай бұрын

Great video! I'm planning on photographing eagles inba couple of weeks.

@CarstenBruhn Жыл бұрын

Best bird photography guide video i have seen in here. Congrats Simon.

@returntoharmony2727 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. So easy to follow. You are a great teacher. Cannot wait for your classes. What I love about your channel is that you genuinely love being in nature, observing and photographing the beauty of the birds, and you love teaching others to become their best photographers. I appreciate your time and all the knowledge you are sharing.

@angelahindmarsh1206 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! And your photos are outstanding! Really loved the Northern Harrier shot! ❤

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tomaswilde5481 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! And thank you so much!! I have learned a lot.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@Monk11th Жыл бұрын

Really close to hunting techniques :)) thanks for this video!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

It is. My archery experience helps me get sharp pics.

@4vedas Жыл бұрын

I love all your videos! Learn something new every single time. Thanks, now I have to go out and practice what I just learnt.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Go get ‘em!

@naguib2000 Жыл бұрын

What I like about your videos is that you make it simple in short, but accurate and so useful tips all the time

@john2000l Жыл бұрын

I need to get a new passport. After getting them for the last 50+ years, I never thought I would want to travel outside the US. Nova Scotia looks absolutely dynamic for wildlife photography. Thanks for the tips, thanks for the view of the local wildlife, and thanks for the guidance you offered recently. Travel safely and give Gavin a hearty handshake. He helped me with a problem with a company making and distributing very poorly made CPL and IR Filters. I am using Breakthrough Photography Filters out of San Francisco now, and everything is absolutely perfect.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@Shashidharms999 Жыл бұрын

Excellent narration without any deviation from the topic. Kudos.

@ksnmurthy4476 4 ай бұрын

Full of content Simon. Amazing video. Totally mind blowing and illuminating 😍👍

@convictbulliesnewgen6751 Жыл бұрын

I am an amateur wildlife photographer. I've been taking pictures for about 8 years. Just started getting into wildlife photography I am in Cincinnati Ohio, I like your work. And I am just now starting to understand everything you're telling me. I just started watching your KZfaq videos, you have taught me more in a few minutes then I have learned in a few years. I just wanted to thank you keep up the good work brother. Dan Walker convict bullies kennel

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@johannestan6878 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise!

@JeffreyHauser Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your teaching style & informative videos, Simon. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the photographic community! Best wishes. 😊🙏

@biotheif1 4 ай бұрын

Simon i have just started wildlife photography and especially birds in flight. I have a 100-400l series v2 lens as its all i can afford atm, however that said i have some very pleasing pictures, including some great shots of leucistic kites, i have never really known what settings to use but i have set up pretty much h ow you have said in the video thanks again for an amazing video and some great explanations why

@travishenry6764 7 ай бұрын

I’m visiting a spot in Arizona to photograph waterfowl. Your tutorial was perfect for zeroing in on the best settings. Thanks for the video.

@simon_dentremont 7 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@howardeurovine127 11 ай бұрын

Really appreciate all the hard work you put in to making outstanding KZfaq wildlife content, you truly are a very inspirational professional and greatly appreciated by all of us amature photographs trying to up our game. Eddie

@emiliehuysman6410 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot your video's and explanation are amazing and yours pictures too ! Very good and helpful work , thanks a lot, Emilie from Belgium

@wawanbalik Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Simon for a a very helpful video. Looking at all the beautiful birds you saw makes me wish I could go on an outing with you. Take care!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It's mostly getting bitten by flies, getting cold, and coming home wet! lol

@ForceOfVader Жыл бұрын

Great video and info as usual Simon, I'm new to the channel and have already learned some new tips that I hadn't picked up anywhere else. Love your work btw, some amazing photos you've captured! Thanks!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@yeisonx Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your videos, they are amazing. I am learning a lot. New subscriber here from Edmonton.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@adventuretimefishinghunting Жыл бұрын

Love the tips. I've actually been using alot of your tips to shoot birds on my fishing trips. It's been pretty fun!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@migflowers Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips, Simon! Thank you for producing such a useful tutorial.

@luisferreira8939 Жыл бұрын

Trying to find all your videos that I previously missed, and enjoying every single one!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@dieseldavey Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. Thank you 😊

@smilepleasewhysoserious9959 Жыл бұрын

So very informative and splendid pro tips. Subscribed to your channel Sir.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@alanfurtado4487 3 ай бұрын

Loved this Vid Simon. Keep posting.

@brendaasby9776 Жыл бұрын

Simon, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. I find your videos to be among the best.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you

@SameerOza Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your efforts Simon! It helps beginners like me

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@geo1733 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Having recently done a puffin cruise in New Harbor, ME, I'm in awe of your puffin and razor beak photos. Simply stunning. I found it incredibly difficult to focus on our rocky boat.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

it sure was hard! Especially with an 8 lb lens!

@petebergren2402 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, I just subscribed to your channel recently after you were in one of Gavin's videos. Thank you so much for creating your channel as you have a wealth of knowledge about bird photography and bird identification and behavior. Your tips and strategies are helping me in my own photography to get better and better. So, thank you for being inspiring to me and helping me go out and do more bird photography! Cheers!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Another one I owe to Gavin!

@petebergren2402 Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont (sarcasm) I think I'll just switch over to your channel and not even bother with Gavin's lol! It's way too boring lol!

@zr2jake 6 ай бұрын

Simon, you have an excellent channel. You clearly illuminate the subjects wildlife photographers crave! Keep on going. Thanks from Wisconsin!

@simon_dentremont 6 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@shapshot1 Жыл бұрын

So enjoy you KZfaq videos...Simon you are a wealth of information and make the material covered easy to understand. You are knowledable and kind to help us trying to get "some" images in focus!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@birddroppings32 7 ай бұрын

Great tips in a nice and informative video, thanks!

@simon_dentremont 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@cynthiaisenhoff8777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great detailed tips...you share the most helpful content I've encountered!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@cokeandtwirl Жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel - brilliant! I’ve subscribed and will be diving through your playlists as I like your clear and concise explanations. Manual plus auto iso could be just what I need!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@robestey5628 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel and info. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@irisotte83 Жыл бұрын

Great video Simon. Thank you for sharing all the very nice tips and tricks.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@keithdraycott Жыл бұрын

Hey Simon. A good technique that I use to capture moving targets is to keep my eye fully on the subject as I bring the camera up to my face. Never focusing on the camera, even as it passes in front of my eye. This results in the subject being in the center of the viewfinder and ready to shoot straight away. I use this all the time for aviation and bird photography, it's easy to practice and seems to work well. Hope this is useful.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@colmranger Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos, so clear and easy to understand

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@stumpbumpers Жыл бұрын

I hope you make millions on the this priceless information. You have saved me so much time and frustration. I finally feel like I have a good grasp of this animal. You’ve tamed it from the likes of a wild hyena to a German Shepherd puppy...which can be a very difficult puppy😂

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Haha Thanks!

@susancharlton9368 Жыл бұрын

holy hannah how can you so easily lift that lens with one hand ?!! This is such a joy to watch and hear your tips and tricks

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

haha thx! it’s an 8lb lens, but I’ve leaned how to balance it after 5 years of use.

@sarajitsil Жыл бұрын

Awesome content! I thank you for taking out your precious time and share your in depth knowledge in BIF photography. Truly inspiring for amateurs like me. Will keep your tips in mind in my next birding outing. The photographs shown in the video were just awesome!!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@_Creaux Жыл бұрын

Merci, Simon! Great content as always. I learned a lot.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@rpurdum Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time and effort to provide such excellent guidance.

@six66red14 Жыл бұрын

Merci pour ces images et ces tips.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

de rien!

@desconrad Жыл бұрын

Great seeing you connect with Fototripper (Gavin). I have coincidentally just recently started watching both of your channels independently of one another. Great channels!