How to build a portable reflection pond for wildlife photography for $40!

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How to build a portable reflection pond for wildlife photography for $40!
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Do you love photographing birds? Let me show you how to build a portable reflection pool for wildlife photography in your garden for next to nothing! I simply bought a $19 plastic drip tray, built a wooden frame for it with some wood cut-offs that cost me $21 and then popped it onto a camping table. I'll use an old hiking tent instead of a photographic blind and there you go - Bob's your uncle!
In this video I show you not only how to build a portable reflection pond for bird photography, but also how to choose the best location and how to create the sandy edge on which the birds will sit when they drink. But make sure you watch the second Episode before you built your own, because I first need to see how well it works. I may well make a few changes to perfect it over the first couple of weeks.
Enjoy the video and I hope it inspires you to built your own reflection pool for wildlife photography!
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@edwildlife2896 3 жыл бұрын

So so cool Villiers. Super excited to see the next video!

@MarkDumbleton 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea Villiers! Cant wait to see the 2nd video!

@joshaitkenphotography5541 3 жыл бұрын

love the work hold a giveaway please

@TheJapaneseWhiskyReview 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool Villiers. Might sound strange but I could smell the estate : ). Only thing I'd change about the hide.....would have done an afternoon hide so I had the excuse to have sundowners while I photographed. Louisa at IRL might remember me with my bottle of Single Malt at the afternoon hide, it's really is the civilised way to shoot : )

@milanagel 3 жыл бұрын

Goeie plan!. Great idea. Hurry with the follow-up video Villiers.

@matrishva 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic... Am going to try it.

@RahulPatel-xe4zr 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work on the pond.... The last 5 seconds of the video broke my heart 😭😭 but I love it none the less will try this in my yard soon Also highly recommend the Wildlife course, as a photographer it provides invaluable information and guidance with some tips and tricks on using your camera

@cathymann6917 Жыл бұрын

This is perfect. I'm not a bird watcher..I'm lucky to have many species living in all my trees; however, this will work as a reflection pond and a place for the birds etc to drink and cool off. I've been trying to come up with a small"pond" that will reflect the beautiful sunset in my backyard! 🙂

@dawiebroekman8117 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Villiers, looking forward to seeing the results! Although it looks like it did have its challenges...😅 BTW, I can highly recommend Villiers' Wildlife photography course. It is filled with invaluable info, tips and tricks that has made me a much better photographer.

@wildlivelover. 3 жыл бұрын

Cool 🦉

@laughinghyenasafaris 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Villiers. Cant wait to see the results. BTW, what sand did you use?

@TheSafariExpert 3 жыл бұрын

Just plain river sand

@user-kk9cw 3 жыл бұрын

Villers don't leave us hanging! What happened next?

@TheSafariExpert 3 жыл бұрын

You’ll have to be patient… 😏

@landmanproductions4342 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSafariExpert 8 months later. Still no birds at the pond ... 😂🤣🤭😉

@saftiarias4648 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! What size is the plastic container?

@beaporter5645 Жыл бұрын

I've watched all of your videos on reflection pools and have attempted to make one. My tray is plastic so I can't seem to find a way to build up the sides. It is a 2" deep tray and the birds all go to the sides to drink instead of the back where my focus is. Any suggestions for me? I would be thankful for a reply.