I can’t believe this video Tom has only 25 watches!! Very informative for the likes of me who put out a few videos now and again, but still haven’t picked up the courage to appear on screen. Thank you.

loved it thanks i have platypod and gimbal never thought of using them together , great idea

Glad you mentioned Cuba. Thanks!

I’m too clumsy to get the camera on a tripod without a lot of fuss. Been avoiding taking one out.

Fabulous work

I can honestly say we have so much in common when it comes to photographing. I am into wildlife, and nature as well. That is where I feel more comfortable at myself. When photographing people that is where I shy up at. I can't find the courage in doing that. So I do hope if you haven't already find the comfort in doing that. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, that was helpful and interesting. I always hesitate to crop where it removes part of an animal even if not the main part of the image. Looks like you don’t pay much attention to that?

But where are all the subtractors ?

Why is it called the New Forest ? There's hardly any forest left .

I caught a rear fanged night snake two nights ago. I went out last night and saw nothing. Usually I see a couple rattlesnakes on the hwy. Do you go road cruising in the UK. In Tucson, Arizona were I live we just drive down desert roads at night. I pic up baby rattlers all the time with mulehide gloves. It doesn't hurt them at all. I free handle AZ Coral snakes all the time. I would not handle a Texas or Florida Coral snake that way. I would love to have a pair of European Adders. I would breed them and when the young got big enough say 14 inches. I would release them in good habitat areas. Right now I breed Ackies in Tucson AZ USA.

More snakes less talking. I know more about reptiles than you Cary in Tucson

What a total fucking waste of time this video was. Thanks for nothing asshole.

Excellent Vlog and advice Tom. and recorded on my birthday too ...Im more than happy to subscribe...

Thank you for the list; sounds awesome

What is pro photography? Who can verify am I pro or not?

Do ya know what, I loved this video. No adders on this occasion but they are out there in the New Forest, trust me Ive seen them, and all the advice was spot on. Nice one Tom

Dude. You have to come to South Africa

Johny Baba 😂😂😂😂😘😘

But Tom is it mirror lens ?

Thank you Tom, Gambia is now on my list.

Sound was particularly poor. Glad to have you back.

Good to see you back Tom. Been a while mate. Certainly has been a lot happen since you last posted a video. I still (painfully) remember when the pandemic just started and I lost $10K worth of work literally overnight because of cancellations. Thanks for sharing what's been happening with you and your part of the world 🙏

Great topic, worth discussing. My two cents: a successful commercial photographer has always been the guy who is good at marketing and selling themselves. Platforms like KZfaq make that easier today, if you happen to have an entertaining style and compelling personality.

If they eat rats they are good animals

Loved the video! I'm in a similar situation now, have been out on 6 different occasions at different locations when they are 'everywhere' and still haven't found any yet! It's a frustrating yet enjoyable experience though, will try with some binoculars. Thanks for the info

Nice one Tom always trying to avoid them personally ! Subscribed though !

Hi there , really enjoyed watching your video. Was curious to see the final compositions and once you popped them on screen was a good surprise - I specially liked the first one. The New Forest is really a special place and with endless photo opportunities. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome, I made a video of me seeing a golden eagle in Leicestershire, England. And where I saw it, there hasn't been a sighting since the 1850s🇬🇧🥰

I really loved this. I was bitten by an Adder in the New Forest when I was 12 (I am 51 now - see, I am alive lol) after I accidentally crouched down too close beside one, having not seen it. I have been fascinated with them in later years. I used to go out looking for them where I used to live in Fleet, Hampshire. I never saw a thing. But Sod's law - I saw two but on both occasions had my dog with me and nothing more than an iPhone 3! I have subscribed and look forward to putting your great advice into practice. Thank you for sharing your 'failure' with us :-)

Do I miss something? The title is: telephoto landscape photography with the Nikon 70-200 f2.8. And what is the vlog about???? How good am I and nice photographs taken everywhere. Where does the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 comes into the vlog????

You had a good day out in a beautiful place at least!

Is this a good lens nowadays? It's more affordable in my country

Hi Sir,.... Can you please advise that At 500mm, who has the better image sharpness, Tamron G2 or Nikon 200 to 500 mm F5.6

Does all the same advice apply later on In the summer?, I was also told they only really bask until midday then they move on to hunt?

I appreciate that you made an older lens the focus of this video. The VR1 is a very affordable option on ebay these days.

Excellent

Fantastic video, I loved the fact you failed I've been out in a location where they are supposed to be in abundance everyday for the last two weeks and havent seen any so dont feel that bad now. Thanks for all the information

Great vlog that, beautiful birds Barn Owls great footage reall enjoyed it, have a new sub 😊🤙

Focus accuracy seems to be a concern with all third party lenses.

nice suggestion, and finally someone else who doesn't like tripods!! I consider them quite a necessary evil, but I didn't know platypods, I think they can be a good solution sometimes!

Enjoyed watching some of your videos Tom. Subscribed. And, thanks for the product placement on the bookshelf! 😁

sorry Tom but at 9 mins in you are still waffling about carrying the lens.

Yeah I'm with you Tom. People are hiring pro photographers more than ever now, especially for portraits, weddings, even pets. Thanks for posting the video.

Let me know your thoughts on the future of photography as a career!

Great Video Tom. Subscribed.

Hey Tom good to have you back! Awesome to see the owl and the beautiful environment there.

awesome barn owl you will adore my channel all about photography so make sure to come on over you will really love it!!

Let me know if you have any questions about Barn Owls or anything else I mentioned in this video!

Great video Tom. Really enjoyed the intro to over and under and the drive along the coast. Great scenery!

Nicely done Tom.