Andy, Andy, Andy! This may be the best video you have put up so far. As for your hesitation concerning the pictures at the end, I think the second picture of the two hyenas at the carcass together is utterly mind blowing. I’m so looking forward to your next video, as it’s going to take me at least a week to process everything you’ve discussed here.
I have been enjoying your videos Andy and the wealth of information you share. I know they take time to do and produce but chop chop! Can’t wait for the next one.
Another Sunday Funday! I have never realised how Aperture is affected SO much the closer you are to the subject. The Hare image taken at F13 is just crazy how fast it goes blurry. Thanks for another great video Andy! Looking forward to the next one!
@@andyparkinsonphotography They are enjoyable only on photos! Though in my native Altay mountains bears are an ordinary species, I have not met one yet. And hope will not!)))
Totally engrossed in both these videos Andy. So inspiring. The lion with zebra kill was mesmerising with even the tick on his right eye adding to the wildness of the image.
EXCELLENT! As a newbie, I found it inspiring that your examples were diverse in terms of camera settings: F 2.8 to F32, ISO 50 TO ISO 3200, 1/1000sec to 0.8 sec and WHY you chose these settings which makes sense!
I have just sat and watched both parts of this and was totally engrossed by your narrative and truly wonderful images, and I enjoyed the stories behind them and the technical tips too. I favour the big cats and love your images of those. Also the bear's paws and claws - spectacular!
Cool! Thanks for sharing. No common animals this time but I like your message to look past the typical canons of wildlife photography beauty. They seem to so deeply ingrained that if it didn't come from you the message would be ignored.
In the UK then fox, badger, brown hare, mountain hare, and rabbit would be considered common subjects. Nevertheless, I'm acutely aware of the privilege of leading photographic trips all over the world and that species that I'm able to encounter! Thank you for your support.
Hello Andy, lovely advice and wonderful presentation of the concepts, when it comes to focus, my feeling is that the eyes be they human or animal must always be crisply in focus the rest can be "overlooked" unless it's pointedly obvious
I very largely agree, though I have taken some images recently in Brazil where I focused primarily on the nose of the caiman and let the eyes drift out of focus. I will share in due course!
I just love your videos, as a photographer I have reached a stage, where clicking a portrait with blurry background, just doesn't do it for me....your videos have encouraged me to go out and experiment more....I am certain you will reach so many followers, that later, my message will be lost in the sea of messages.....hence I thought I should let you know now, how appreciative I am, for sharing your knowledge
Another excellent video, stunning and thought provoking photographs. I like the addition of shutter speed, aperture & ios, but could you also add the focal length of the lens you use please?
This was an eye opener for me for one particular reason: the use of a smaller aperture. For a long time I have been using the widest I had on my 200-500 f5.6 and although the background is many times soft, I always felt something was missing but couldn’t put my finger on it. What I need to do is to start closing the aperture more and add the surroundings as an actor in the scene as well, as likely that will be the missing ingredient. That might be a hard exercise at first, but now that I have the 180-600 6.3, it should help. Thanks for that, Andy!
Many thanks, Razvan. It's certainly something worth thinking about, in specific situations, thereby giving the image a more painterly feeling by bringing more of the scene into sharp focus!
Fantastic video Andy your way of thinking outside the box to create an image is outstanding something I am trying to achieve with my photography many thanks this was so helpful and informative
Absolutely great video and helpful, just really got inspired to dry different focus of detailing parts of the objects and not always focus on the eyes to get a headshot. Last days I had a situation when the bird run anyway but I'm not even dried to take a picture, next time for sure I will... Love you videos because you go really into the details with great explication 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@andyparkinsonphotography thank you Andy, for me the best wildlife photography videos of RUclips right now. Just shared you profile in some chats with 300 Spanish photographers😉 looking forward of the next video from you
Great insight into thinking out the box, and how we can all take this to our next image, thank you for your expertise and knowledge, and hopefully I can pull off work like your own. 👊👌👍
Great images. Thanks for the knowledgeable details. I wish that you would include the lense information with the shutter speed and ISO. When looking at bokeh, knowing that the lens is at 380mm, 600mm or 800mm matters.
I think with the tightly cropped Mountain Hare, the shallow DOF would be less prominent / noticeable around the nose had it been less tightly cropped, and more environment included, nonetheless I didn't really notice it until you mentioned it, and doesn't majorly detract from the image overall in my opinion. Some good tips here Andy..
Thank you so much for your feedback and your thoughts on the mountain hare. Back in those days, I photographed with an old 500mm F4, much less versatile than the 200-400mm that I used exclusively in recent years!
It would be great to have such opportunities as you get. Again I value your tips greatly as I always strive for that shot of a lifetime here in the US with limited travel. My use of Nikon Z6iii is a move up from my former Z6ii. I can’t afford the 800mm so resort to 1.4 or 2.0 teleconverter with my Z100-400 S .
@@nathanfrisby3133 that combination will work perfectly well in almost all situations. Only those situations with very marginal light will be more of a struggle! 👊
amazing video many thanks for sharing all the details, experiences and beautiful memories! I would wonder how this may be applied for underwater photography - I was struggling in arctic Norway photographing orcas with so many particles in the sea in January= with not much light above and under the surface. Many thanks and cannot wait for another video! BR
Thank you, Matej. I really appreciate the kind words. Alas, I have zero experience with underwater/backscatter, so I would 100% look up the brilliant underwater photographer, Alex Mustard!
@grahamfield1570 'Don't be a slave to the rules, dare to be different!' And therein lies the beautiful subjectivity of photography. I routinely focus on other facial elements, forcing the eyes dramatically out-of-focus, and I think that the resulting images can be compelling!
Hi there What Cameras and lenses you use , always wanted to become a Nat Geo photographer and to document the world for others, thanks so much for what you do and for the fact that you share it with us.
Hi, should I get a full frame or a crop sensor camera like nikon d7200 or d700? because I think I need more reach with the nikon 200-500mm. Love your work!!! ❤
As you say, you know your work, your objectives, and your preferred style better than anyone. If you feel that you need more reach, and more creative doorways will open with that extra reach, then yes, absolutely go crop sensor! Ignore those who bang on about differences in quality. The differences are always imperceptible! What matters is that the system enables you to take the kinds of images that you strive to take. Thank you for the kind words!
i don't have any gear anymore, and i have no brand loyalty, i consider that all the systems have strengths and weaknesses, on that note i was thinking since depth of field is important if possible maybe i go MFT system since is lighter and cheaper then the FF system, i lose the low/high ISO but i gain the DOF since the MFT is a X2 DOF if you compare it with FF cameras, and therefore f 8 on Olympus or Panasonic MFT cameras would be equivalent to f 16 on a d4s or a D850, what do you think? as i've said i need to start building my kit and i can't afford the Z Line , the R line , or the A sony line, so probably mft or old FF or apsc dslr cameras, thanks in advance, loved the video Andy.
Depth of field is important, depending on what type of image you're trying to produce. As a rule, lenses with the widest apertures are the most flexible, expensive, and heaviest. I'm not massively familiar with MFT systems, but if weight and cost are major considerations, then it could be an idea. Consider, though, the absolute bargains that you could get in the secondhand DSLR market as more and more people go mirrorless.
@BobLee333 if you haven't already bought the D300s, then I'd hold fire for now. A 70-200mm F2.8 is a great lens great choice. I'd wait, save up a little bit more, and get a secondhand D5 or D6. It'll give you loads more flexibility with ISO. Dream scenario would be to save a little longer and get a secondhand Z9. I promise you, it will revolutionise your photography, your flexibility, and your learning! 👊
@owenpeller6471 we have all been there, Owen, and this is why I built my career and my knowledge working with local, accessible subjects like swans, coots, mallards, grebes, foxes, badgers, hares and rabbits. It's taken me 24 years to arrive at this point, so enjoy the journey, the process, and work on improving one thing at a time. You've got this! 👊
I tried taking a picture of some geese 🪿 today, they swam off to the other side of pond, I snuck over to that side, and they swam to the other side😂😂😂😂 I need a 2000mm f 2.8 prime😂😂😂😂😂
You are an excellent teacher with the ability to educate with knowledge and experience. I look forward to your future productions!
@Kentsj Thank you, Kent. I really appreciate your support.
I am very happy to find you. Thank you for sharing you knowledge
@alexkhashaki5788 I very much appreciate your support, Alex.
Andy, Andy, Andy! This may be the best video you have put up so far. As for your hesitation concerning the pictures at the end, I think the second picture of the two hyenas at the carcass together is utterly mind blowing. I’m so looking forward to your next video, as it’s going to take me at least a week to process everything you’ve discussed here.
What an incredibly kind and generous comment Rik, thank you so much!
One day I wanna meet you in person Andy
I have been enjoying your videos Andy and the wealth of information you share. I know they take time to do and produce but chop chop! Can’t wait for the next one.
😁 Thanks, Martha. I'm working on it now, but they are taking so much longer than anticipated! Will hopefully be posting it next week! 👍
Looking forward to it. What will it be about?
yet again stunning images and beautifully narrated. Thank you, Andy
Thank you so much, Nigel. I really appreciate the positive feedback!
Another Sunday Funday! I have never realised how Aperture is affected SO much the closer you are to the subject. The Hare image taken at F13 is just crazy how fast it goes blurry. Thanks for another great video Andy! Looking forward to the next one!
Thank you so much. It is crazy isn't it, about the DOF, especially when you're just a few feet away from the hare, as I was!
Another great video Andy. I just love seeing your images and learning from you! Thank you
Thanks so much, Adriane, as always. I'm really looking forward to sharing some images from our recent adventures!
So useful! amazing content. I can't stop saying wow. Thank you so much
@juliodumbobk Thank you, Julio, for your kindness and support!
Greetings from Russia, Andy! Thank you for these tips, your experience and masterpiece photos are the source of my inspiration. Cheers, Alex
Thank you so much, Alex. I hope that you enjoyed the Kamchatka brown bears!
@@andyparkinsonphotography They are enjoyable only on photos! Though in my native Altay mountains bears are an ordinary species, I have not met one yet. And hope will not!)))
Just finished watching all the 5 videos and have to say it's exceptionally insightful. Eagerly waiting for more.
@@chathuradsilva thank you so much for the kind words Chathura, they are greatly appreciated!
@@andyparkinsonphotography Waiting for your next video....😁
@chathuradsilva I'm very sorry for the long wait. It will be posted next week! 👍
great video , wonderful tips. stunning pics of a real master
@venkatalgramam4461 that is so incredibly kind, Venkat. Thank you!
I love your video and picture so much. Thanks and look forward your next videos
@TTWildlife thank you so much. I really appreciate your support!
Totally engrossed in both these videos Andy. So inspiring. The lion with zebra kill was mesmerising with even the tick on his right eye adding to the wildness of the image.
Thanks, Kathy. It's really nice to get such positive feedback!
Absolutely brilliant Andy.
Stunning images 👌
Thank you so so much, Craig. I'm really glad that you're enjoying my videos!
EXCELLENT! As a newbie, I found it inspiring that your examples were diverse in terms of camera settings: F 2.8 to F32, ISO 50 TO ISO 3200, 1/1000sec to 0.8 sec and WHY you chose these settings which makes sense!
This is my goal, to share the data so that viewers can see what I did and why I did it! Thank you!
I have just sat and watched both parts of this and was totally engrossed by your narrative and truly wonderful images, and I enjoyed the stories behind them and the technical tips too. I favour the big cats and love your images of those. Also the bear's paws and claws - spectacular!
@SkylarkFields thank you, I'm thrilled that you also watched Part 1. Your support is so appreciated!
This is brilliant Andy - thank you x
Thank you always, Rob. My best to you, Rosy, and your family x
Absolutely loving the series 👏👏
Thank you so much, Stephen. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!
Fantastic video and images Andy! Thanks for all of the very valuable information you shared with us! The lesson on f stops is much appreciated!
My pleasure, Susan. I look forward to sharing more of my experiences over the coming months and years!
Another great video Andy 👏🤝
Thanks so much, Chris. Greatly appreciated!
Fantastic! So much information and amazing images. Loved the bear's feet on the rocks with the water movement.
Thanks so much, Jon. The bears feet images are definitely some of my favourite images! I have a lot!
Very informative again, so helpful showing and explaining your settings. The bear photo without the head showing is superb Andy. Thanks
It's great to know that my videos are being appreciated. Thank you! Also, for the kind words about my bear image!
Cool! Thanks for sharing. No common animals this time but I like your message to look past the typical canons of wildlife photography beauty. They seem to so deeply ingrained that if it didn't come from you the message would be ignored.
In the UK then fox, badger, brown hare, mountain hare, and rabbit would be considered common subjects. Nevertheless, I'm acutely aware of the privilege of leading photographic trips all over the world and that species that I'm able to encounter! Thank you for your support.
Another great tutorial Andy, thank you!
Thank you so much for the support Csaba!
Excellent video - thank you very much for taking the time to make it!
Thank you for taking the time to watch it and comment. It is massively appreciated!
Great work Andy loving the channel 👍
Thank you, Camilla. Though extremely time-consuming, I do really enjoy creating these videos!
@@andyparkinsonphotography Yes I feel the pain. If it is any consolation it does get easier the more you do 👍
Great videos, I am learning a ton. Thank you so much!
@GeorgetownThunder that is so fantastic to hear. Thank you so much!
Wonderful video. Thank you!
@@kerrybrookCA thank you, Kerry!
Thanks Andy, very educational video!
@@Rideorhide thank you. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it!
Hello Andy, lovely advice and wonderful presentation of the concepts, when it comes to focus, my feeling is that the eyes be they human or animal must always be crisply in focus the rest can be "overlooked" unless it's pointedly obvious
I very largely agree, though I have taken some images recently in Brazil where I focused primarily on the nose of the caiman and let the eyes drift out of focus. I will share in due course!
keep up the great info and advice
@hbarwick1 thanks Hal, will do!
Just watched all your videos back to back. Loving and learning from the content. Hope you do many more!
Brilliant, thank you so much for the support. The next video is being posted next week! 👊
I just love your videos, as a photographer I have reached a stage, where clicking a portrait with blurry background, just doesn't do it for me....your videos have encouraged me to go out and experiment more....I am certain you will reach so many followers, that later, my message will be lost in the sea of messages.....hence I thought I should let you know now, how appreciative I am, for sharing your knowledge
@@amitahlawat6717ppppp I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind comment. Thank you, and I hope that you're right! 😊
Brilliant once again!
Thank you so much!
Another excellent video, stunning and thought provoking photographs.
I like the addition of shutter speed, aperture & ios, but could you also add the focal length of the lens you use please?
Will do Bob, thanks for the kind words!
Great video, your advice is always super helpful!
That means a great deal. Thank you for the support!
Another amazing video!
Thank you so much, Tabish.The wonderful kindness of people such as yourself means a great deal!
A great video Andy & that first image of hyenas is riveting love your style & always trying to emulate yourself & others high quality work. Cheers
Thank you so much. That is so very appreciated!
This was an eye opener for me for one particular reason: the use of a smaller aperture. For a long time I have been using the widest I had on my 200-500 f5.6 and although the background is many times soft, I always felt something was missing but couldn’t put my finger on it. What I need to do is to start closing the aperture more and add the surroundings as an actor in the scene as well, as likely that will be the missing ingredient. That might be a hard exercise at first, but now that I have the 180-600 6.3, it should help. Thanks for that, Andy!
Many thanks, Razvan. It's certainly something worth thinking about, in specific situations, thereby giving the image a more painterly feeling by bringing more of the scene into sharp focus!
I’m really enjoying your videos, thanks!
That's wonderful to know, thank you!
Fantastic video Andy your way of thinking outside the box to create an image is outstanding something I am trying to achieve with my photography many thanks this was so helpful and informative
That's brilliant to know. Thank you so much, and good luck with your endeavours!
Wow, what amazing images thank you for sharing Andy.👍
Thanks, Michael. I really appreciate that!
Very informative and interesting video Andy, thanks!
Thanks, Chris. I really appreciate that!
Absolutely great video and helpful, just really got inspired to dry different focus of detailing parts of the objects and not always focus on the eyes to get a headshot. Last days I had a situation when the bird run anyway but I'm not even dried to take a picture, next time for sure I will... Love you videos because you go really into the details with great explication 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much. My hope is that my advice will encourage people to stretch themselves photographically and to explore their creativity!
@@andyparkinsonphotography thank you Andy, for me the best wildlife photography videos of RUclips right now. Just shared you profile in some chats with 300 Spanish photographers😉 looking forward of the next video from you
@@nature-fineart thank you so much for your incredibly kind feedback, and thank you for the share! 👊
Wow, very thought provoking and inspirational as always!
Thanks, Jane. I'm always so grateful for your support! xx
Great insight into thinking out the box, and how we can all take this to our next image, thank you for your expertise and knowledge, and hopefully I can pull off work like your own. 👊👌👍
This is certainly my hope, Keith. I genuinely hope that sharing my knowledge and experience will help others to improve their own photography!
Massive thanks for the inspiration. New subscriber here. God bless you.
@almanthor4696 Blessings received and appreciated, thank you so much!
wonderful photos and amazing attention to detail in your presentation - thoroughly enjoyable :)
@helena9133 Thank you so much, Helena!
wow fantasic ..pictures and ideas
Thanks, Sandra. I really appreciate your support!
Great video. It would be amazing if you could do a tutorial on habitat/environmental photo tips
@deepaksasikumar8580 Hey Deepak. A video, as you described, is definitely coming! 👊
As always, I enjoy your insight.
Thanks, Tony. As always, I appreciate your support!
Superb videos and awesome pictures, thank you very much
Thank you. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it!
Great images. Thanks for the knowledgeable details. I wish that you would include the lense information with the shutter speed and ISO. When looking at bokeh, knowing that the lens is at 380mm, 600mm or 800mm matters.
@@alrobinson9183 all videos going forward with have the lens information included! Many thanks!
I think with the tightly cropped Mountain Hare, the shallow DOF would be less prominent / noticeable around the nose had it been less tightly cropped, and more environment included, nonetheless I didn't really notice it until you mentioned it, and doesn't majorly detract from the image overall in my opinion. Some good tips here Andy..
Thank you so much for your feedback and your thoughts on the mountain hare. Back in those days, I photographed with an old 500mm F4, much less versatile than the 200-400mm that I used exclusively in recent years!
It would be great to have such opportunities as you get. Again I value your tips greatly as I always strive for that shot of a lifetime here in the US with limited travel. My use of Nikon Z6iii is a move up from my former Z6ii. I can’t afford the 800mm so resort to 1.4 or 2.0 teleconverter with my Z100-400 S .
@@nathanfrisby3133 that combination will work perfectly well in almost all situations. Only those situations with very marginal light will be more of a struggle! 👊
amazing video many thanks for sharing all the details, experiences and beautiful memories! I would wonder how this may be applied for underwater photography - I was struggling in arctic Norway photographing orcas with so many particles in the sea in January= with not much light above and under the surface. Many thanks and cannot wait for another video! BR
Thank you, Matej. I really appreciate the kind words. Alas, I have zero experience with underwater/backscatter, so I would 100% look up the brilliant underwater photographer, Alex Mustard!
Top notch.
Thank you, my friend, my best to you and Dilys.
Hello Andy
Loves from India
Pls make more such informative videos so I can learn wildlife photography more from you.
Stay blessed
Thank you, Gautam. More videos are definitely on their way! 👍
In focus eyes are key. Anthing that is then not in focus has to be accepted as a limitation of the equipment.
@grahamfield1570 'Don't be a slave to the rules, dare to be different!' And therein lies the beautiful subjectivity of photography. I routinely focus on other facial elements, forcing the eyes dramatically out-of-focus, and I think that the resulting images can be compelling!
WOW, "I'm just a jealous guy". Thank you!
@BelaAcs-m6r thank you so much. Your enthusiasm is so appreciated!
Great video as usual. Are you ever considering doing a video on ‘environmental wildlife portraits’ or ‘wide angle wildlife’ photography? Cheers!
Yes, indeed, you name it, I have the images to illustrate it! Thanks for the positive feedback!
@@andyparkinsonphotography thank you. Will look forward to whenever you decide to do it.
more videos PLEASE you are very good
@kennethmills5470 Thank you so much!
Hi there What Cameras and lenses you use , always wanted to become a Nat Geo photographer and to document the world for others, thanks so much for what you do and for the fact that you share it with us.
I use Nikon exclusively, two Z9's with Z70-200mm F2.8, Z400mm F2.8, and Z800mm F6.3, my pleasure!
Hi, should I get a full frame or a crop sensor camera like nikon d7200 or d700? because I think I need more reach with the nikon 200-500mm. Love your work!!! ❤
As you say, you know your work, your objectives, and your preferred style better than anyone. If you feel that you need more reach, and more creative doorways will open with that extra reach, then yes, absolutely go crop sensor! Ignore those who bang on about differences in quality. The differences are always imperceptible! What matters is that the system enables you to take the kinds of images that you strive to take. Thank you for the kind words!
Thank you sooooo much Andy. Again love your work so good!
But Does nikon d7200 really that chrash? Or I really like really need to wait for money and go woth d500?
@@Martynas_R I'd always encourage people to get the very best camera that they can safely afford.
i don't have any gear anymore, and i have no brand loyalty, i consider that all the systems have strengths and weaknesses, on that note i was thinking since depth of field is important if possible maybe i go MFT system since is lighter and cheaper then the FF system, i lose the low/high ISO but i gain the DOF since the MFT is a X2 DOF if you compare it with FF cameras, and therefore f 8 on Olympus or Panasonic MFT cameras would be equivalent to f 16 on a d4s or a D850, what do you think? as i've said i need to start building my kit and i can't afford the Z Line , the R line , or the A sony line, so probably mft or old FF or apsc dslr cameras, thanks in advance, loved the video Andy.
Depth of field is important, depending on what type of image you're trying to produce. As a rule, lenses with the widest apertures are the most flexible, expensive, and heaviest. I'm not massively familiar with MFT systems, but if weight and cost are major considerations, then it could be an idea. Consider, though, the absolute bargains that you could get in the secondhand DSLR market as more and more people go mirrorless.
@@andyparkinsonphotography I decided upon a D300s with a 70-200 f2.8 VR
@BobLee333 if you haven't already bought the D300s, then I'd hold fire for now. A 70-200mm F2.8 is a great lens great choice. I'd wait, save up a little bit more, and get a secondhand D5 or D6. It'll give you loads more flexibility with ISO. Dream scenario would be to save a little longer and get a secondhand Z9. I promise you, it will revolutionise your photography, your flexibility, and your learning! 👊
@@andyparkinsonphotography I'll wait a bit then, maybe a D5 in good condition
@@BobLee333 it's a great camera!
Don"t be a slave to the rules. Dare to be different.
@@grahamfield1570 Exactly!
Looking at your images and listening to you makes me feel that I can’t come close to your quality. It makes me want to quit.
@owenpeller6471 we have all been there, Owen, and this is why I built my career and my knowledge working with local, accessible subjects like swans, coots, mallards, grebes, foxes, badgers, hares and rabbits. It's taken me 24 years to arrive at this point, so enjoy the journey, the process, and work on improving one thing at a time. You've got this! 👊
Hello Andy
Can you please make a video on metering?
It's certainly something that I will get covering in future videos 👍
I tried taking a picture of some geese 🪿 today, they swam off to the other side of pond, I snuck over to that side, and they swam to the other side😂😂😂😂 I need a 2000mm f 2.8 prime😂😂😂😂😂
@@thedirtygot9570 🤣🤣 Never work with children or animals! 🤣
Another great video Andy👍
Thanks, Dale. It is very much appreciated! 👍