WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY of SMALL ANIMALS - SHARP PRO IMAGES using the Nikon Z9

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@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

What lens do you use for WILDLIFE photography? Thanks for watching! Cheers

@TheWildlifeGallery388 11 ай бұрын

600mm F4 - with a 1.4 tele a majority of the time. depends on what I'm after, hoping to get a photo of.

@gabeatv 11 ай бұрын

Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

@coffeeatitsbest1500 11 ай бұрын

Iphone 4. battery last for 2-3 mins....its not bad but i am looking to upgrade

@SundayRacers 11 ай бұрын

Can't beat my 500mm f/4 - same one you have. A good used one in the UK is incredible value at the moment. Did you have to fine tune it on the Z9? I understand that native Z lenses don't need AF fine tune, but interested to hear if you needed to fine F mount glass on the Z system

@christianwillows 11 ай бұрын

Hi Matt, your videos are great! Thanks for the helpful and inspiring content! I just finished a week trip around beautiful BC shooting songbirds, waterfowl, owls, etc and really enjoyed the combination of the z800 (on z9 w/ tripod) and the pf500 (on z8 using cotton carrier for quick/closer handheld flight shots). I switched the pf500 for the z100-400 (sometimes with TC for macro) for situations when waterfowl, etc come close. I found using the wireless remote with the z9 & tripod to be fun for triggering video while at the same time taking stills with the iight z8/pf500 or 100-400 combination. Do you find the 105mm prime a lot better for macro? Haven’t done much macro, but hope to in the future.

@MattShannonPhoto 7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you for the 100,000 views!! Thank you everyone for your support and for following along, cheers!

@Halmstadfoto 11 ай бұрын

I really like your movies. Calm and relaxing pace and fantastic quality. Thanks😀😀

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Made my day thank you so much! That is so great to hear. I hope to keep the good content coming 😄!

@KimberlyNBarnard 11 ай бұрын

Eye level with them is magical!! Thank you so much for sharing these moments and the process of making them ✨🌟🥰

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Gotta have that magic in the images ☺. Thank you for watching and taking the time to write a wonderful comment. I enjoyed making this video and I am glad you liked it! I appreciate the encouragement. Cheers!

@khair71 11 ай бұрын

Feel pity for you Matt. Very soon that photographer 🐿️ will take your job and you will be jobless.😭

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

I know! First AI and now squirrels.....this is getting ridiculous!!

@tysonator5433 11 ай бұрын

The eye level shot of the squirrel looking at the back of the Z9 is amazing.......I wish I had that in my portfolio !

@mlai2546 11 ай бұрын

Squirrel? I thought they were prairie dogs. 😅

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! It worked out really well. I think I timed it perfectly while they were still interested in me and my equipment to take a closer look. After a few of them took a look behind the camera for that particular shot, they left it alone so I was lucky I was in position to catch the action before it was too late.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

@@mlai2546 From my research prairie dogs are also squirrels but there are no prairie dogs in this video. Prairie dogs look similar to the Columbian Ground Squirrel but there are a lot of differences between the two when compared side by side and the region in which they live. I am not an expert so that is as far as my info goes before I start sharing websites and links 😄. Thanks for watching the video! Cheers

@adam.bilton 10 ай бұрын

Some absolutely brilliant fine art photography there. Very inspiring

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

You are the best! Thank you, that is encouraging. Cheers

@i.mran86 11 ай бұрын

How is your channel so small. Blows my mind how amazing your videos are. Discovered them today and now i cant stop binge watching 👏🏼👏🏼 Keep up the good work. I hope you get the reach you deserve.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

So stoked to read your comment, what a compliment thank you! I remember back in December someone writing something similar on a video when I had 300 or so subscribers and it fired me up that I went 100% in on my consistency. now I'm nearing 6,000 subs and I read you comment, and I am stoked to go the next mile! Thank you, made my day, cheers!

@pentagramyt417 9 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto So now it's 10k 😅😊

@MattShannonPhoto 7 ай бұрын

@@pentagramyt417 🙌😄

@GordonFRegan Ай бұрын

I saw your channel featured on Fstoppers and decided to watch your episode and I was totally impressed. You live in an amazing area for wildlife and nature photography. I also saw your episode where you talk about your KZfaq monetization but I don’t think you have much to worry about. I also follow another wildlife photographer from Nova Scotia and found him on Fstoppers as well. At that time he had 24K followers and how has over 400K. I think you have a lot to offer and look forward to future postings.

@LtColDavenport 7 ай бұрын

The B&W one it is amazing :D

@MattShannonPhoto 7 ай бұрын

Glad you think so, thank you and thanks for watching! Cheers

@tomfoord8860 10 ай бұрын

I prefer the B&W of the little guy. The pose is reminiscent of a study of the human form - especially in B&W. Anyway, great photos of these cute creatures.

@MattShannonPhoto 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate your preference for the B&W image of the little guy. It's interesting how it can resemble a study of the human form in black and white. Thank you for your kind words about the photos of these adorable creatures.

@squirrel_82 2 ай бұрын

Matt, I appreciate the videos. We are moving back to the Olympic Peninsula soon. I haven't done photography in years thanks to my career but I'm going to get back into it. I'm looking forward to the peace it will bring.

@KimberlyNBarnard 11 ай бұрын

The black and white version at the end stands out to me with the textures of its fur 😍

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Another for the B&W, thank you! Everyone on YT likes the B&W and everyone on Facebook likes the color. interesting.

@user-fo8bt3bd7m 10 ай бұрын

I liked the black and white

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I think it worked out well in this case

@andrewweathers2938 10 ай бұрын

I love photographing the small mammals. You captured their personality wonderfully. That last photo, I prefer the black and white. It makes the texture of the fur stand out.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Photographing small mammals is addicting eh, especially when you find a colony like this one. My wife had to drag me out of this location lol. Thank you for your feedback and for watching, cheers!

@adreanna1935 10 ай бұрын

I really love the black and white version on the last picture!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, 🙂!

@lesleyh2007 9 ай бұрын

Really wonderful video. Love the interaction with the squirrels. So cute. My wife and I used to live in Hope in the 1970’s to mid eighties and Manning Park was our backyard. We just loved the nature there and at the time much of the park was remote and not visited by many. Pristine really. We haven’t been back in years since we now live on Vancouver Island. After watching this though we will have to revisit the area and explore it again. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful part of British Columbia.

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and the kind compliments to my video! It can be busy in Manning Park during the Summer but worth a visit during the week if you can make it out there. Vancouver Island is a slice of paradise. BC has it all.

@macrichterj19 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful pictures and love how you are able to capture these images!

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

You are too kind, thank you Joshua! Cheers

@maumaljay 4 ай бұрын

Love your work 😍

@MattShannonPhoto 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀. Cheers

@camloff 9 ай бұрын

Lisbon. Amazing wild life and a superb video of the area: Nature is great and to be preserved for the coming generations happiness. Great shots and video and great works.

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Great comment thank you so much for all the kind words! I love Lisbon!! Thanks for watching!

@randyschwager2515 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic images! I’m really happy that I discovered your channel! Thanks for taking me along!

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks! Glad you found my channel and I appreciate the compliments! See you on the next episode :)

@todor92 7 ай бұрын

It's amazing how these little guys are not scared at all, haha

@francisschweitzer8431 11 ай бұрын

BLACK AND WHITE most definitely on the squirrel at the end

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you for the vote! B&W is far in the lead.

@lakesidepaul3950 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding! Thank you.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Cheers

@Boredoldman 4 ай бұрын

This video brightened my day, thanks for sharing!

@MattShannonPhoto 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! This comment brightened my day, thank you! Cheers

@Trish12303 11 ай бұрын

Great video Matt! Really enjoyable. Thanks for sharing!!

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

@patrickp.2819 5 ай бұрын

Happy to discover your video and your channel . Very interesting how you share your beautiful walk and also your technical choices. About your question at the end, I prefer the colour version, there’s a soft and warm atmosphere on it.

@bharthiramsewak1467 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning. You should make a trip out to South Africa and pay a visit to the Kruger National Park.

@MattShannonPhoto 5 ай бұрын

You are very kind thank you! Is that where you are from or currently living? I would love to go there!

@bharthiramsewak1467 5 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto yes. Headed to the Kroger this weekend. Hoping to get some shots.

@indiancomrade2629 11 ай бұрын

You are an amazing photographer. The way you explain things and also mention the setting of your camera with each photo is really amazing for new photographers like me who usually play with the camera settings most often. The last photo in black & white was superb. ❤❤❤ lots of love from India 🇮🇳.

@MattShannonPhoto 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! It's truly rewarding to know that my work and the effort I put into explaining the settings is helpful to new photographers like you. The black & white photo is one of my personal favorites as well, and I'm thrilled that it resonated with you. Thank you for following along!

@qkamoen 8 ай бұрын

Love you photos and you have a new photographer with you.

@alessandropicchiowildphoto 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your content

@edstam5336 3 ай бұрын

I like the B&W version. Beautiful pictures and great content to watch. Thanks!

@MattShannonPhoto 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Another vote for B&W. Thanks for watching!

@royparkes6182 8 ай бұрын

Really like the way you present your channel & your style of narating the images is very good, you have the type of voice & delivery personality that keeps the viewer engaged👍👌 so lucky to have such wonderfully rich wildlife & scenary locations around you, love those funny ground squirrels🤣

@MattShannonPhoto 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that you appreciate my channel's presentation and narration style. It's truly a joy to share the beauty of the wildlife and scenery in my area with viewers like you. Those funny ground squirrels never fail to bring a smile to my face too! As long as they don't join together and turn on you....😅

@gw2k66 11 ай бұрын

Hello Matt. I think the photos of the squirrels are super cute. You have a beautiful back yard where you can do some awesome photos. Thanks for sharing. Be sat.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am truly blessed to see and capture the beauty of where I live. Thank you for watching and your kind words, I appreciate it! Cheers.

@markmay8942 11 ай бұрын

Today is the first time that I have seen your channel and all I can say is "WOW, I am hooked". Look forward to watching all of your videos and thanks for the inspiration.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Welcome to the show! I hope I didn't set the bar too high. I am still fairly new to the youtube world with a few dozen videos out into the world but I am keen to learn and pump out more exciting content! Feel free to share your feedback and suggestions. Thank you for the encouragement and kind words and I'll see you on the next video! Cheers

@KimberlyNBarnard 11 ай бұрын

Your subjects' personalities shine through the lens!

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

You are too kind, thank you!

@pathfindercod4638 11 ай бұрын

I'm at a loss for words. GREAT video and work, thank you.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! That is so great to hear thank you! Cheers

@TheWildlifeGallery388 11 ай бұрын

another corker ! - your vids are more like a production, I'm sure it must be time consuming to put together. Black & White for me on the photo. safe travels.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

What a compliment thank you!! It does take a lot of time but I am enjoying the process and outcome of my work. The community is so supportive and I've learned a lot from the feedback viewers like yourself give. Another vote for B&W, thank you! You are the best, cheers!

@beepeachey 11 ай бұрын

MATT, THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WATCHING A FILM LIKE THIS AND I WAS VERY IMPRESSED !!!! YOU AND YOUR WIFE CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF EVERYTHING YOU TOUCH. I JUST NOW SUBCRIBED. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR WORK AS YOU DIFFENITLY SHOW OFF HIS WORK OF CREATION !!!!

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment! I'm thrilled to hear that you were thoroughly impressed with the film. It means a lot to me and my wife to know that we were able to capture the essence of our subjects. Your subscription and kind words are greatly appreciated! Cheers

@DennisBoucher 10 ай бұрын

Just found your channel this weekend, phenomenal images and content! I've been in a bit of a photography rut lately and was looking for inspiration - found it here. I'm a fellow Nikon fan so particularly appreciate your tips on the Z9 (just bought a Z8) and seeing a pro out there invested in the "new" Nikon mirrorless platform in rugged outdoor settings. As for the B&W vs Color squirrel, its's a tough one but i lean towards the color. Look forward to watching more..

@MattShannonPhoto 7 ай бұрын

Welcome to my channel! I am happy you found me. How are you enjoying the Z8 so far? A lot lighter than the Z9 but packed with all the same goodness. I'm pretty rough on my camera gear in the bush and I enjoy all things in nature (wildlife and landscape). I just got back from a 2 month trip and I can't wait to share more. Thanks again for following along and the feedback on my B7W image! Cheers

@agioklima 7 ай бұрын

Very good job!!!😊 love from Greece-Hellas

@MattShannonPhoto 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it

@treemonk1662 5 ай бұрын

B+W. Nice shot.

@nicholaskh 11 ай бұрын

The black & white is stunning, very nice work.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Another vote for B&W :)

@grzegorzbachnio3637 5 ай бұрын

Super ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@MattShannonPhoto 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers

@VABrowneMDPhD 10 ай бұрын

Really great video! The last image you showed is stunning and artistic in black-and-white, but I prefer the color image because it more accurately captures the animal.

@MattShannonPhoto 7 ай бұрын

Great feedback on both the video and images! Huge thank you!

@leightonpearce5486 11 ай бұрын

Thoroghly enjoyed this episode. Ground level images are more to my liking. Last image in black and white is a winner.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Happy to hear it thank you! Another vote for the B&W. It's funny, I posted the same question on my facebook page and most like the color. Very interesting.... Thank you for your comment and for watching. Cheers!

@gabrieladandu6601 10 ай бұрын

Great footage and fabulous images ‼️

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thank you! Cheers

@user-hu5er7ew5v 10 ай бұрын

I am used to take the shoot of wildlife with my Kase landscape filters set, good for me to control the light outdoors.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Kase polarizer for wildlife?

@ViewSore 10 ай бұрын

beautiful....

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@theartworlds_ 3 күн бұрын

amazing❤

@coffeeatitsbest1500 11 ай бұрын

Super cute wildlife to photograph. They look well fed :)

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Yes they do, chunky and cute

@user-bv5xp7ze1z 3 ай бұрын

sending love to this beautiful content.

@MattShannonPhoto 3 ай бұрын

You are the best thank you! Cheers

@annefraser6129 11 ай бұрын

This was just shared with my by a friend and I loved it. Your photography is amazing and I love your respect for nature. Thanks for sharing your passion.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, huge props to your friend for sharing that is epic! Welcome to the channel and thank you for all the compliments, cheers!

@user-yh4qo7lo4x 10 ай бұрын

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@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

100%

@andy1or2 11 ай бұрын

Really glad I found your channel :) great stuff ...!! My vote is for the color shot for the squirrel ...

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Welcome to my channel, I am glad you found me! Thank you for the kind words and you vote for the squirrel, you are the best thank you! Cheers

@lee-annruttan12 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved watching this Matt… At the end you asked about the colour or B&W… I liked both so it was to choose, but I am going with the B&W 👍🏼

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It was a lot of fun creating this episode. Another vote for the B&W, thank you for commenting, always a pleasure Lee-Ann!

@EricWoodyVariety59 11 ай бұрын

I like both of the shots.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Win win 😄

@tonyh4266 11 ай бұрын

B/W image has great impact, both are excellent! Very good channel and great video 👍🏻

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

I can't argue with you decision. Compliments flying left and right from you, wow! Thank you!!

@tilikumtim5562 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant as always. Love the shots at 5:17. I preferred the black and white versoin at the end.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Such a fun moment getting those cute critters to hop up on the stump. Thanks for the kind comment and support and also your vote! Another for the B&W.

@homy4046 10 ай бұрын

sending love to this beautiful content. 😍

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙋‍♂️☺️!! Cheers

@photographerwithawalker 7 ай бұрын

Great photos.

@MattShannonPhoto 6 ай бұрын

Many thanks! Cheers

@edbritelight7683 11 ай бұрын

Hello Matt…I am going with the B&W image ❤. Love your adventures and content! Keep it up 👍🌸🐿

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Another for the B&W, excellent! I'm happy to hear that my gut feeling with the B&W was aligned with those watching the video. I didn't actually expect that. I will have to try a few more. Thanks for watching, your fantastic comment and feedback. I appreciate it, cheers!

@elamuruganmahadevan1112 10 ай бұрын

Awesome

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙋‍♂️🙂

@songomis8326 11 ай бұрын

Amazing pictures. Greetings from Chile.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Chile, epic! Thank you, Cheers!

@19Photographer76 10 ай бұрын

The California Ground Squirrel here in Oregon is neither cute nor friendly. Nice video and it again reinforces that I should have kept my D850.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

What camera body did you upgrade to from the D850?

@19Photographer76 10 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto I sold my D500 and D850 for the Z7II and Z9. I don't do video anylonger but video with the Z9 is just so pure. Great content Matt!

@jonstout7635 11 ай бұрын

The smile factor of this video was 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and my personal nomination for an outdoor photography Academy award. And right after this charming day with ground squirrels, you are headed off to hug Grizzlys and swim with Orcas. Thanks again for a great adventure and for posting the setting details of each shot. Also, are the guitar tracks your own? And, I like the B&W shot the best.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

EPIC! I couldn't have asked for a better rating and nomination thank you! I recorded a few guitar tracks a while back and I used one or two in this video. I need to spend more time refining my work in the music world. Not sure when that will be but I hope in the near future. The rest of the tracks are from other artists that should be listed in the description of the video. Another vote for the B&W! Dang, B&W is far in the lead for votes....interesting...

@MrTmiket0007 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, you had a big crowd of camera crew 😂Keep up with the awesome content 👏👍🤗

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😁. I had a blast with this adventure. So many get moments. Happy to hear you enjoyed it too.

@davidholliday6904 11 ай бұрын

Saw this first on Mel's Video. Came over here just to give you a thumbs-up!

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! You are the best, I appreciate that thank you.

@davidcarlier3546 11 ай бұрын

Nice...verry nice 😮

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear thank you! Cheers

@capturingnaturewithsandip 8 ай бұрын

Nice capture. Thanks for sharing so amazxing video. BIg Like

@MattShannonPhoto 8 ай бұрын

Great to hear thank you so much! Cheers

@soumakbinduwildlife 4 ай бұрын

amazing images

@MattShannonPhoto 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers

@victorlim5077 11 ай бұрын

Great photos! I prefer the Black and White at the end.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Victor! Another vote for the B&W, thank you! cheers

@sounds8781 8 ай бұрын

great tutorial. valuable content

@MattShannonPhoto 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Great feedback to hear thank you!!

@elphotography3015 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful work ❤

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@EricWoodyVariety59 11 ай бұрын

Cougars are on my top list of animals to photograph.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Oooo yes, same here!

@Ben_Stewart 11 ай бұрын

Manning is so underrated 🌲 Don't forget to give a shout-out to the Alberta Rockies in the intro! 🏔️ Keep up the hard work! 📷

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate it! And yes, Manning park is epic. So much more to explore there.

@marccalvert6040 11 ай бұрын

I like the color version of that photo best😊

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Done! Another vote for the color. Thanks for watching and the feedback

@jun1004you 10 ай бұрын

굿!!good

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

@dwightsorensen7313 11 ай бұрын

Awesome shots Matt! Maybe see you around the Island someday …cheers.

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Dwight! And yes, I hope to see you around, that would be great!

@yevheniivernyhora5508 10 ай бұрын

Black&White is better as for me😊

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

Boom another for the B&W thank you :)

@NikCan66 11 ай бұрын

Superb video and greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I love Ireland!

@NikCan66 11 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto plenty of wildlife to cover here if you ever get over

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

@@NikCan66 where in Ireland are you? It’s been a while since I was there so I need to go back!

@NikCan66 11 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto I'm in the east coast but travel across Ireland on a regular basis.

@flying__goose24 7 ай бұрын

nice work man hope i can get as good as you

@MattShannonPhoto 7 ай бұрын

You are too kind, thank you! Cheers

@mohamadkhairullizhar1006 11 ай бұрын

Hi, new to your channel. I love it keep it coming 😁😁😁

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Epic, welcome to the channel! Thanks for saying hello and the compliments to my work, I appreciate it! See you on the next vid

@0123nikon 11 ай бұрын

LOVE THE VIDÉO ! ALSO PREFER THE BLACK & WHITE ,have a good day

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you! Black and white for the win, thanks!

@celeselopez7373 11 ай бұрын

New subcriber here. Loved this video. As far as choosing between the last 2 photos. Hmm they both appeal. The black and white one really shows the details of the fur. The one in color I like because of the browns in the arms contrast with the body. I'll b 👀 4 more content. Thanks 4 sharing

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! It is so great to have you and I appreciate your compliments and vote for the best image! Thanks again and have a lovely day! Cheers

@amandajackson668 5 ай бұрын

I believe the purple flowers at 6:50 are Phlox divaricata the wild blue phlox

@MattShannonPhoto 4 ай бұрын

oh awesome! Thanks for sharing, I'm sure others would like to know too. Cheers

@lover_boy2009 4 ай бұрын

They look like big ounce RIP buddy RIP 🕊️🕊️🕊️@urban rescue ranch

@fenomelle47 9 ай бұрын

çok güzel... bravooo

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@explorevanisle2924 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video Matt - really enjoyed the ground squirrels. Are you shooting with auto ISO in these light conditions?

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

I am glad you liked it! Yes, I set my camera to Manuel with auto ISO moving the exposure compensation in my favour if the scene is too bright or dark for my liking.

@daleroyal6449 11 ай бұрын

Another great video Matt,The way you document you content is brilliant,Small question have you tried the picture of the ground squirrel taken with 850 looking through the Z9 in B@W?,Iv always been a b@w lover,Keep up great work and cant wait for Bear content,Safe travels!

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and all the kind compliments to my work! I only tried the one image in black and white but after the feedback from everyone, I think I will have to try a few more in B&W. Storting with your suggestion I think 😃. Happy to hear everyones feedback including yours, thank you!

@tanphwrld 5 ай бұрын

officially I'm your new subscriber sir

@MattShannonPhoto 5 ай бұрын

Yes! Welcome to the channel, thanks for watching

@mikehogan2829 6 ай бұрын

Impressive 👍, I am wondering how do you protect your photo gear on the motor cycle. Do you have any advice? Thankś a lot in advance!

@MattShannonPhoto 5 ай бұрын

Do you mean from theft or from the bumps and vibration? For bumps and vibration, it's all about the padding 😃. I use ICU kits from f-stop. Their pro medium kits fit perfectly in my side boxes and they have dividers to nicely fit my camera gear snug if I decide to place them in the side boxes. Most of the time I keep the camera gear in my camera bag and strap it down on the back of the bike. You are not the first person who has asked this. I should do a short episode on this topic.

@dance2jam 11 ай бұрын

Very cute, Matt. First time seeing your videos. Fun stuff (and wonderful setting - sort of). Lucky some didn't jump in your pocket. So, let me pose a quick question - mainly about the Z9. I'm going to guess, with the D850 your in dynamic 9 for AF area mode and Auto-ISO? On the Z9, (I shoot mostly wildlife, but have ventured into hockey), something like the ground squirrels, I would likely start in custom Wide-Area starting above the grass line for initial subject detection (clearly, SD for animals turned on). Question to you is, do you stay there or hand off to 3D? 3D on moving subjects is too unpredictable for me. I've tried all kinds of setups when shooting ice hockey with human eye detect and Wide Area and 3D - and had to go back to DSLR dynamic because the camera will never stay focused on the player I want. This is a bit less demanding, but was wondering, in general, what your "work-flow" is for this. Stationary subjects, totally different thing. I don't know if you have any Nikon reps you can ask, but if you do, can you ask them when is Nikon going to add zebras to stills with an adjustment to approximate the RAW ceiling like the Sony A1? I rarely blow images out these days, but it would be nice. (just like a battery percentage instead of bars would be nice). VOTE: Color. ;-)

@MattShannonPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Hey there! Thanks for diving into my content and for the kind words. I'm thrilled you're enjoying the videos! Regarding your camera queries: For the D850: Spot on! I typically lean towards dynamic 9 for AF area mode coupled with Auto-ISO. For the Z9: Your approach with the ground squirrels sounds pretty spot-on. I've also experienced some unpredictability with 3D on moving subjects, so I tend to start in custom Wide-Area and make adjustments based on the scenario. Switching to 3D is case-dependent for me, though I do understand and share some of your frustrations when trying to maintain focus on a particular subject, especially in fast-paced environments like hockey. I sometimes rely on manual focus with peak focus highlighted in blue to make sure I was spot on with my focus. I've also tried programming my telephoto lens buttons with spot focus when pushed....but for moving animals it is a nightmare. Only works with stationary or slow moving wildlife that I need accuracy to pin-point. Nikon Features: I do have some contacts at Nikon, and I'll make it a point to relay your feedback about adding zebras for stills with adjustments for RAW ceiling. Just a simple firmware update will do ;) Lastly, noted your vote for color! Thanks for the input and happy shooting!

@dance2jam 9 ай бұрын

@@MattShannonPhoto Thanks so much for your responses. Nice to get validation with issues being faced. I did find that when shooting ice hockey a custom box that is taller than wider with human subject detection worked pretty well. I also completely understand using single point on moving animals - would be problematic - at least for me. Happy Shooting, thanks for your input, for your shout out to the Nikon Reps - FW 5.0 for Christmas would be nice - and look forward to seeing more of your work.

@CumminsDreamin 4 ай бұрын

Hey Matt... Love the video. I reviewed your gear list, and noticed you shoot a Z9 and D850. Are you using F-Format lenses with adapters or do you also have Z Mount lenses? I am working to build a similar kit, and am wanting to use my D500 as a backup, and get a mirrorless as my primary. Thanks in advance for any insight!!

@MattShannonPhoto 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, glad you liked the video! I mostly use F-mount lenses paired with the FTZ II adaptor. It will take some time and money to switch my lenses over to the Z lineup. I am in no rush since the quality of glass in the F-mount series is exceptional. The Z-series is a step up, but not enough at this moment to throw a much of money to switch over. Not to mention that I still use my D850 as a secondary camera. I hope that makes sense. Thank you for the question.

@jamesbarnes3063 11 ай бұрын

Sigma 50-500 on a Canon 6D camera, enjoyed the video

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

great combo! 50-500, wow, so versatile. Glad you like the video, thank you! Hope to see you on the next one. Cheers

@thomasmanson1119 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic stuff Matt, very well done! I’m going to have to try my 300 f2.8 (with 2.0 TC) foot on my fluid head like that. Thanks for the idea. Tom KC3QAC

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Have you had a chance to try it yet?

@zidnyknight3611 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@MattShannonPhoto 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching! Cheers

@thomasmanson1119 10 ай бұрын

Yes the macro 105 is indeed a 2.8.

@MattShannonPhoto 10 ай бұрын

I had to later go back and check lol. It is a stellar lens I must say

@davedufner6391 5 ай бұрын

How many lenses are being used here? How is your setup so long? IS that a hood at the end? Where does one find something like this online? I've been looking for 6 months and can't find anything anywhere near as big.