Great video Courtney. I love your macro work and I find this series of fungi very interesting. You're a great presenter, with so much humour and a cracking pair of wellies 😂. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along. T
The Nikon Wireless Mobile App on your phone is solution for portrait shooting low to the ground! I use it on my D750, either on my phone or iPad. So convenient, and back-saving. It is a great way to get around the non rotating back on the 750!
Focus shift is incredibly useful! Massive time saver and really handy to make sure you have fully covered the subject. Loved the 'Three's A Crowd' with your 750 though
Courtney - Your ability to cheerfully deal with the adversities of light, weather and wind which photographers must face from time to time has inspired me to get out for a shoot when conditions are less than optimal. Watching you for over a year now, I've learned the value of returning to the same spot repeatedly during different conditions or times of day, sometimes getting the shot that didn't exist on my first visit. Thank you so much. Ron
Welcome to the MFT club, Emily will be thrilled. Menu system can be overly complex relative to the Nikon; coming from both systems myself, if you have any questions I will always answer. Here are some tidbit tips: You would benefit from the Olympus 7-14 f/2.8, fabulous optic but cannot take front filters, alternatively this one can 8-25mm f/4. Both available at MPB. Expected depth of field is greater than the F/number would suggest, so a f/2.8 behaves like f/5.6, f/4 like f/8 etc.... Be mindful exceeding f/8, you are well within the realm of diffraction stopped down beyond this aperture. As a tripod photographer dont be afraid of pixel shift mode, doesn't work well for moving subjects or if its too windy, but image quality can exceed your D850. I have no experience with a dedicated macro lens yet, I currently use the very close focusing Leica 12-60 and if need to get closer I use an extension tube with it.
@@JerryWilliam63 Ah I wish I had seen this before I used the kit and sent it back haha! I did find the menu system a bit of a pain to navigate but I put it down to just not being used to it. I do wish I borrowed a wider lens as well like the 7-14, but I'll keep that in mind for next time. I'll remember to come to you with any questions too, there always is a little bit of an adjustment/learning curve when using new gear.
Wow I really like that Beneath the Ferns shot! I just might have to get into macro mushroom hunting🤔 It's very nice to see the woodland area and the photo opportunities you discover over there!
As a non-morning person I was all set on Saturday to get up early and take some photos of a very sunny sunrise. Instead I woke up with a cold and fever which has kept me sulking under the duvet for 3 days. Luckily it has led me to finding your channel on RUclips and binge watching it. Thanks for giving this very new photographer much inspiration and new ideas.
Recently went through a “restart” in my photography in going from DSLR and going to Mirrorless after a number of years as a hobby. Since then I have been in a slump in wanting to perfect the technical details and watching Courtney’s videos the past couple of days has helped me to remember to just enjoy the experience of photography more than the technical side and perfecting my photos.
We enjoy watching your adventures, though your forests are much different than we have in Texas. Your favorite image at the end is also ours. The background colors fit perfectly.
Hi Courtney!! I loved discovering this video since I am a fan of mushroom photography, beautiful photos and elegant humor, interesting mix!! Congratulations
Hello Forest Dancer, I appreciate all your hard work in putting together these wonderful videos... Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the process on how you approach your subjects to be photographed. I own a Nikon 105 f2.8 micro, I find it's a joy to shoot with. Winter time can be both challenging and delightful to photograph the world around us. I hope you and your family are safe and in good health... Looking forward to another great year of watching your videos and especially seeing your awesome photos. Wishing you Happiness this New Year. Mark R from San Diego, California.
I’ve just found your channel. Have watched, maybe 3 episodes and I’m falling in love (with your photography and channel, not you). I like your approach and how you cover topics. I also watch James Popsys, and although he’s great, I’m not that into landscapes. But close up shrooms are beautiful! Also, love Nikon so nice to see a channel using Nikon (at least what I’ve seen so far). My frustration is when I go out to shoot, and look around me and see beauty, or whatever, I can never figure out what to shoot. Can’t find my niche. But you’re giving me inspiration in the things around me. Love it!
What an entertaining video it made me smile, teleportation, exercise & dance wow!! Macro photography tick, & a large variety of fungi tick. My favourite image 'Tucked away' (False Chanterelle) the rest of the images are brilliant, thank you for sharing your macro journey & I'm looking forward to the next video :)❤
Instant subscribe! I think my favorite part was how you demonstrated just how much of a difference a reflector makes. Too perfect. Also it may have just convinced me to bring one on my next roadtrip, as I hadn't planned on it but now I will.
Very hard to pick a favorite. They all show so much and different characters. I too really like to crawl around and take macros. I also use a Laowa (65 mm in my case), together with a focus rail. It makes the focus stacking easier. I could really recommend Nisi focus rail, which are very high quality (I prefer focus shift though, but sometimes you want 2x…). Thank you for all your fantastic videos and photos. The are an inspiration.
I have started to pay more attention to mushrooms after watching these videos. I have used the older version of this Nikon lens on a D7000 mainly for insects, and the results, have been fantastic. And by the way, nice dance moves.😃
Your storytelling and personality is infectious. Your photography is merely a vehicle that allows you to pursue your passion. I found that I became captivated in your world. Your whimsical photos are truly inspiring. I can’t wait until the weather changes to allow me to participate in such a journey. Truly beautiful photos.
Courtney, excellent work though, I feel I should caution you about leaving cameras out in the wild. They can escape and become feral quite rapidly, especially with a tripod which can put the entire forest in easy reach. Introducing new species to a forest is never a good idea and, even though there are no reports of cameras breeding, the idea there could be a small army of 850s wandering around and stealing all the shots is frightening. :)
Thank you for sharing yourself in your videos. A sense of humor coupled with your knowledge and experience makes a video that is enjoyable to watch, no matter if it's 5 minutes, or 5 hours long. I really do look forward to seeing your "next" videos. Ta, Love! Keep up the good work!
Love your ethics... not many have this responsible outlook. Lovely vid But I am concerned that those wellies are a tad big! LOL... but also so happy to see the lens-hood in use halfway through. Not many realise how important a lens hood is in contrast control! I also agree with your last 'favourite' image choice.
Courtney, I enjoy your compositions, your explanation of your thought process, your videography and your story telling. Of course your dancing and whimsy is top notch. If only you had released your previous video a couple days earlier. It was time to upgrade my APSC camera and it came down to the D-750 or current technology. I chose wrong and now can’t be part of your D-750 club. Keep up the whimsy and I look forward to your next video.
As always, stunning images and an awesome video - with your trademark brilliant sense of humour. You're definitely one of the best presenters out there IMHO.
Lovely photo (your favourite of the day) . As always , your spirit , enthusiasm , willingness to experiment and the overall quality and joy of your very well put together videos , capture the day.
I'm a recent addition to your subscribers, having watched a few of your vids (which I've really enjoyed). Just a suggestion but I think I noticed that the 'VR' was switched 'ON' when the camera was on your tripod. I've never tested it fully but I've been told several times and seen other YT videos which say that VR should only be on when the camera is hand-held. Apparently, if it's on when tripod-mounted, it's still 'hunting' and that this can cause slight blurring. I don't do macro photography but, given the minute tolerances you work to in that style of photography, maybe that's why a non VR lens looks sharper. Anyway, keep up the great work. Love your sense of humour....
So many great images to choose from, but "Three's a crowd" and "The Watchmen" just edged it for me. So much useful advice on techniques as well. Thanks, Courtney.
Love your work. I do not have a macro lens yet, but that Nikkor 105 is one I want. I do have the D850, as well as the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G and Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 VR. Will be getting a tripod in 2 days.
I almost skipped viewing this video today when I saw it was another mushroom shoot…but I clicked PLAY because it was you! I’m so glad I did! Fantastic production and awesome images! You always make me smile! Thanks for taking me along!😮
Wonderful video Courtney. I love your mushroom images! What a fabulous treat to find so many, from super small to that really big one. You’re so much fun to watch. Thank you!
Just wanted to say, be careful with when teleporting your camera kit as I'm not sure the insurance covers loss or damage by that method. Also, have you looked into an upgrade? The new teleporters come with weather avoidance built in. Seriously, I know I've said it before, your ability to 'see' a composition, and 'imagine' a story, makes for some great images.
Oh boy, now that's something I didn't consider when choosing my insurance haha! The teleporter definitely needs some tweaking, it goes wrong far too often. Thanks!
I always look forward to your videos, great tips, and you are such a wonderful fun person. I really love your macro photography of fungi, and before you put it on screen thought the Beneath the ferns image was my favourite.
Really enjoyed your stroll thru the woods! You got some excellent shots! In my back yard at home Alot of different types of mushrooms grow. A few years ago I found an old vivitar f2.8 100mm 1:1 macro lens at an estate sale and use it on my canon R5 & previously my 5DmarkIV. The lens is very sharp and I get very good results with it! Anyway great video!
Very nice photos. Back when I used to shoot Nikon I had the 105mm macro and it was one of my favorite lenses. Although the Laowa might be a bit sharper I think there's something special about the pictures from the Nikon. Also the Nikon is compatible with teleconverters so you can extend it up to a 210mm f5.6.
Yet another brilliant video. Thank you for posting. Your presenting and delivery style is spot on. You should be hosting your own woodland/nature photography TV show. On top of this, you are an outstanding photographer. Your images are something remarkable. 😉👌👍
They are all exquisite photos. I admire your dedication and tenacity in pursuing your passion in photography. It really shows. Thank you so much for sharing.
These are wonderful images, and I'm amazed at the variety of mushrooms in your area. One of my own favorite fungi photos of this autumn is of a semi-translucent capped mushroom, but I've never seen ones that were almost transparent before. Those are just fascinating. (P.S.: I agree with your choice of best image at the end.)
This was great! I enjoy watching you work, and it's a reminder to me that the biggest thing I need to work on is my own tendency (engrained by years of point-and-shoot stuff) to work too fast and then only realize that I didn't get the shot when I'm at home. I've started realizing recently, also, that mushrooms/fungus are a world unto themselves! (I liked the "Three's a crowd" photo the best, but I didn't see it as a crowd...more like a trio that belong together, like the Fates....)
I have a suggestion. When you go into the forest, spend some time and just look, see, feel, and breath Walk into the forest observe the towering trees | let the wonders of nature fill your soul and smell the breeze. Then and only then, switch on your camera.
Great video Courtney with some great results of the fungi.... magnificent location showing so many possible compositions.... love your presentations... thanks for sharing... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
I tend to use my Tampon 90mm F/2.8 for macro work, which also works well for portraiture. My favourite lens is a telephoto non Pro. 28-300mm F/4 which rarely leaves my D750 camera generally, as I just find it so versatile, without the need to carry several lenses within it's range. Most often I'm looking for Landscape compositions, albeit I have on many occasions walked forested trails, looking for possibilities. I also enjoy taking photo's of wildlife where I will pull out my 150-600mm Tamron G2 lens, but that is only occasionally. As you do, I have the Nikon 70-200 F/2.8 lens, but with the lens mentioned above, it doesn't get the use it should really, but is a good portraiture lens as well. Thank you Courtney, always look forward to the video's, and appreciate the time it takes to edit them, as I know it can be quite the task at times.
Fantastic video as always Courtney. I’ve had my D850 and sigma 105mm macro lens for a couple of weeks now and, whilst I’m still learning is nuances, I love it! Haven’t tried focus shifting yet but will do soon! 😊
HI Courtney, I just want to tell you that I love your videos they make my day, so please keep making them they inspire me and motivate me as a photographer from Hamilton ON Canada.
Hello Cournei! I see you from Spain. I just wanted to tell you that that big mushroom you picked at the end is a "macrolepiota", an exquisite mushroom that makes a breading, one of the best. ¡Hola Cournei! Te veo desde España. Solo quería decirte que esa seta tan grande que has cojido al final, es una "macrolepiota", una seta esquisita haciendola empanada, una de las mejores.
Enjoyed the video as usual Courtney. That is a fantastic woodland with so many compositions. I love your macro photography image's, they are really good.
My first video from your channel and I enjoyed it so much. Your images were beautiful and the I loved your presentation skills. It was great to watch someone with a sense of humour and a lack of hyperbole and ego. I subscribed before the video even ended 😃
I love the images you captured, love your approach to composition and storytelling, your quirky and fun personality, and I love your beautiful face. I just found you this morning on the photographic connections podcast with Kim Grant (who I also enjoy immensely). Liked and subscribed and I look forward to seeing more of you. New admirer from Texas USA.
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Great video Courtney. I love your macro work and I find this series of fungi very interesting. You're a great presenter, with so much humour and a cracking pair of wellies 😂. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along. T
The Nikon Wireless Mobile App on your phone is solution for portrait shooting low to the ground! I use it on my D750, either on my phone or iPad. So convenient, and back-saving. It is a great way to get around the non rotating back on the 750!
Focus shift is incredibly useful! Massive time saver and really handy to make sure you have fully covered the subject. Loved the 'Three's A Crowd' with your 750 though
I learn so much from your videos. You really are a great teacher even if you are not trying to be one. Love you.
Courtney - Your ability to cheerfully deal with the adversities of light, weather and wind which photographers must face from time to time has inspired me to get out for a shoot when conditions are less than optimal. Watching you for over a year now, I've learned the value of returning to the same spot repeatedly during different conditions or times of day, sometimes getting the shot that didn't exist on my first visit. Thank you so much. Ron
You didn't want anything for Christmas, fortunately there are other ways to spread the cheer. Congratulations on 30000+; you certainly deserve it!
Welcome to the MFT club, Emily will be thrilled. Menu system can be overly complex relative to the Nikon; coming from both systems myself, if you have any questions I will always answer. Here are some tidbit tips:
You would benefit from the Olympus 7-14 f/2.8, fabulous optic but cannot take front filters, alternatively this one can 8-25mm f/4. Both available at MPB.
Expected depth of field is greater than the F/number would suggest, so a f/2.8 behaves like f/5.6, f/4 like f/8 etc....
Be mindful exceeding f/8, you are well within the realm of diffraction stopped down beyond this aperture.
As a tripod photographer dont be afraid of pixel shift mode, doesn't work well for moving subjects or if its too windy, but image quality can exceed your D850.
I have no experience with a dedicated macro lens yet, I currently use the very close focusing Leica 12-60 and if need to get closer I use an extension tube with it.
This is very kind of you Jerry! Thank you very much!
@@JerryWilliam63 Ah I wish I had seen this before I used the kit and sent it back haha! I did find the menu system a bit of a pain to navigate but I put it down to just not being used to it. I do wish I borrowed a wider lens as well like the 7-14, but I'll keep that in mind for next time. I'll remember to come to you with any questions too, there always is a little bit of an adjustment/learning curve when using new gear.
This is where focus peaking comes into its own. The photo "Beneath the ferns" is a great shot!
Can't decide which is cuter: the fungi, the photos or your quirky mannerisms 😊😊
Beneath the ferns is a seriously gorgeous photograph ❤❤❤Heart
Wow I really like that Beneath the Ferns shot! I just might have to get into macro mushroom hunting🤔 It's very nice to see the woodland area and the photo opportunities you discover over there!
As a non-morning person I was all set on Saturday to get up early and take some photos of a very sunny sunrise. Instead I woke up with a cold and fever which has kept me sulking under the duvet for 3 days. Luckily it has led me to finding your channel on RUclips and binge watching it. Thanks for giving this very new photographer much inspiration and new ideas.
Beneath the ferns
Is a beautiful image.
My favourite " Beneath the Ferms " 🤗
That last image is our favorite shot, too!
My favorite photo of yours this video was the same as what you picked. It really stood out as soon as I saw it. Great job.
Recently went through a “restart” in my photography in going from DSLR and going to Mirrorless after a number of years as a hobby. Since then I have been in a slump in wanting to perfect the technical details and watching Courtney’s videos the past couple of days has helped me to remember to just enjoy the experience of photography more than the technical side and perfecting my photos.
We enjoy watching your adventures, though your forests are much different than we have in Texas. Your favorite image at the end is also ours. The background colors fit perfectly.
Hi Courtney!! I loved discovering this video since I am a fan of mushroom photography, beautiful photos and elegant humor, interesting mix!!
Congratulations
Thank you for the so nice pictures and to you as you are so nice and sweet.
Hello Forest Dancer, I appreciate all your hard work in putting together these wonderful videos... Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the process on how you approach your subjects to be photographed. I own a Nikon 105 f2.8 micro, I find it's a joy to shoot with. Winter time can be both challenging and delightful to photograph the world around us. I hope you and your family are safe and in good health... Looking forward to another great year of watching your videos and especially seeing your awesome photos.
Wishing you Happiness this New Year.
Mark R from San Diego, California.
I’ve just found your channel. Have watched, maybe 3 episodes and I’m falling in love (with your photography and channel, not you). I like your approach and how you cover topics. I also watch James Popsys, and although he’s great, I’m not that into landscapes. But close up shrooms are beautiful! Also, love Nikon so nice to see a channel using Nikon (at least what I’ve seen so far). My frustration is when I go out to shoot, and look around me and see beauty, or whatever, I can never figure out what to shoot. Can’t find my niche. But you’re giving me inspiration in the things around me. Love it!
What an entertaining video it made me smile, teleportation, exercise & dance wow!! Macro photography tick, & a large variety of fungi tick. My favourite image 'Tucked away' (False Chanterelle) the rest of the images are brilliant, thank you for sharing your macro journey & I'm looking forward to the next video :)❤
Instant subscribe! I think my favorite part was how you demonstrated just how much of a difference a reflector makes. Too perfect. Also it may have just convinced me to bring one on my next roadtrip, as I hadn't planned on it but now I will.
Very hard to pick a favorite. They all show so much and different characters. I too really like to crawl around and take macros. I also use a Laowa (65 mm in my case), together with a focus rail. It makes the focus stacking easier. I could really recommend Nisi focus rail, which are very high quality (I prefer focus shift though, but sometimes you want 2x…). Thank you for all your fantastic videos and photos. The are an inspiration.
The 'voyage' shot is my favorite of this video. Love the dance moves too. 😊
I have started to pay more attention to mushrooms after watching these videos. I have used the older version of this Nikon lens on a D7000 mainly for insects, and the results, have been fantastic. And by the way, nice dance moves.😃
Your storytelling and personality is infectious. Your photography is merely a vehicle that allows you to pursue your passion. I found that I became captivated in your world. Your whimsical photos are truly inspiring. I can’t wait until the weather changes to allow me to participate in such a journey. Truly beautiful photos.
Courtney, excellent work though, I feel I should caution you about leaving cameras out in the wild. They can escape and become feral quite rapidly, especially with a tripod which can put the entire forest in easy reach. Introducing new species to a forest is never a good idea and, even though there are no reports of cameras breeding, the idea there could be a small army of 850s wandering around and stealing all the shots is frightening. :)
Thank you for sharing yourself in your videos. A sense of humor coupled with your knowledge and experience makes a video that is enjoyable to watch, no matter if it's 5 minutes, or 5 hours long. I really do look forward to seeing your "next" videos.
Ta, Love! Keep up the good work!
Another great video! I'm looking forward to giving Fungi photography a try after our world cruise.
Love your ethics... not many have this responsible outlook. Lovely vid But I am concerned that those wellies are a tad big! LOL... but also so happy to see the lens-hood in use halfway through. Not many realise how important a lens hood is in contrast control! I also agree with your last 'favourite' image choice.
Courtney, I enjoy your compositions, your explanation of your thought process, your videography and your story telling. Of course your dancing and whimsy is top notch. If only you had released your previous video a couple days earlier. It was time to upgrade my APSC camera and it came down to the D-750 or current technology. I chose wrong and now can’t be part of your D-750 club. Keep up the whimsy and I look forward to your next video.
It's just so difficult to pick a favourite, they're ALL so beautiful... Fungi rocks! 👍❤️🍄🟫
Great video as always, especially like the photo of the mushrooms hidden away like they needed to find shelter from the storm.
As always, stunning images and an awesome video - with your trademark brilliant sense of humour. You're definitely one of the best presenters out there IMHO.
Lots of wonderful, little fungi worlds. 😊 I’ve very much enjoyed this video.
The joy you share in your videos is infectious. Thank you and have a great week.
Lovely photo (your favourite of the day) . As always , your spirit , enthusiasm , willingness to experiment and the overall quality and joy of your very well put together videos , capture the day.
I like your favorite that you showed at the end too. It’s like a little world and I was expecting a fairy or two to show up
I'm a recent addition to your subscribers, having watched a few of your vids (which I've really enjoyed). Just a suggestion but I think I noticed that the 'VR' was switched 'ON' when the camera was on your tripod. I've never tested it fully but I've been told several times and seen other YT videos which say that VR should only be on when the camera is hand-held. Apparently, if it's on when tripod-mounted, it's still 'hunting' and that this can cause slight blurring. I don't do macro photography but, given the minute tolerances you work to in that style of photography, maybe that's why a non VR lens looks sharper. Anyway, keep up the great work. Love your sense of humour....
So many great images to choose from, but "Three's a crowd" and "The Watchmen" just edged it for me. So much useful advice on techniques as well. Thanks, Courtney.
Love your work. I do not have a macro lens yet, but that Nikkor 105 is one I want. I do have the D850, as well as the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G and Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 VR. Will be getting a tripod in 2 days.
Another educational and fun video. Glad to see you got the transporter fixed!
I love when you dance! Also!
Great shots. You can add a bit of extra flair by simply spraying the subjects with water. :) Keep the great work up. The videos are fantastic.
Love the "Under the Fern" picture...and the wellies!
It's always a treat when I see you have posted a new video. You captured some wonderful images, and entertained us at the same time.
I almost skipped viewing this video today when I saw it was another mushroom shoot…but I clicked PLAY because it was you! I’m so glad I did! Fantastic production and awesome images! You always make me smile! Thanks for taking me along!😮
Well thank you for clicking play haha! I appreciate it :)
Wonderful video Courtney. I love your mushroom images! What a fabulous treat to find so many, from super small to that really big one. You’re so much fun to watch. Thank you!
Like i Many times Said, Courtney are soo perfekt with what she are doing when it comes to Mushroom photography.
Just wanted to say, be careful with when teleporting your camera kit as I'm not sure the insurance covers loss or damage by that method. Also, have you looked into an upgrade? The new teleporters come with weather avoidance built in. Seriously, I know I've said it before, your ability to 'see' a composition, and 'imagine' a story, makes for some great images.
Oh boy, now that's something I didn't consider when choosing my insurance haha! The teleporter definitely needs some tweaking, it goes wrong far too often. Thanks!
Great video Courtney.
Subtle beauty. Well done. I love the purple "meercats."
I agree, your favourite image is superb on every level.
In watching this scenario, you certainly fit the part of a forest fairy. The video was pure fun to watch.
your video is so calming and inspiring at the same time.. i missed my d750..
I always look forward to your videos, great tips, and you are such a wonderful fun person. I really love your macro photography of fungi, and before you put it on screen thought the Beneath the ferns image was my favourite.
Really enjoyed your stroll thru the woods! You got some excellent shots! In my back yard at home Alot of different types of mushrooms grow. A few years ago I found an old vivitar f2.8 100mm 1:1 macro lens at an estate sale and use it on my canon R5 & previously my 5DmarkIV. The lens is very sharp and I get very good results with it! Anyway great video!
Very nice photos. Back when I used to shoot Nikon I had the 105mm macro and it was one of my favorite lenses. Although the Laowa might be a bit sharper I think there's something special about the pictures from the Nikon. Also the Nikon is compatible with teleconverters so you can extend it up to a 210mm f5.6.
Yet another brilliant video. Thank you for posting.
Your presenting and delivery style is spot on. You should be hosting your own woodland/nature photography TV show. On top of this, you are an outstanding photographer. Your images are something remarkable. 😉👌👍
All of your mushroom photos are amazing! Thank you for sharing them with us.
They are all exquisite photos. I admire your dedication and tenacity in pursuing your passion in photography. It really shows. Thank you so much for sharing.
A really great video Courtney! We are so happy to see you dry out of the storms again!
Finally a new Video by you. Missed you 😊
With the reflector looked like you have green eyes 👍🤩👍
A really nice video, Courtney. Many wonderful mushroom images this outing and my favorite was the same as yours. Just beautiful!
These are wonderful images, and I'm amazed at the variety of mushrooms in your area. One of my own favorite fungi photos of this autumn is of a semi-translucent capped mushroom, but I've never seen ones that were almost transparent before. Those are just fascinating. (P.S.: I agree with your choice of best image at the end.)
Loving these macro videos- they're so relaxing - you're like the Bob Ross of macro
Thank you from Germany. I learned a lot for my mushroom photography.
Nice video! I love my Micro-Nikkor 4.0/105mm manual focus mounted on analogue F2/EL/F801s and digital D300 as well - with stunning results;-))
Wonderful watch following your fungi capturing experience. You're really enjoying it and creating some amazing images. Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic
Nice work!
Oh my gosh, I love your videos. You have such a beautiful personality. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
This was great! I enjoy watching you work, and it's a reminder to me that the biggest thing I need to work on is my own tendency (engrained by years of point-and-shoot stuff) to work too fast and then only realize that I didn't get the shot when I'm at home. I've started realizing recently, also, that mushrooms/fungus are a world unto themselves! (I liked the "Three's a crowd" photo the best, but I didn't see it as a crowd...more like a trio that belong together, like the Fates....)
I have a suggestion. When you go into the forest, spend some time and just look, see, feel, and breath Walk into the forest observe the towering trees | let the wonders of nature fill your soul and smell the breeze. Then and only then, switch on your camera.
really good shots I would have been pleased just to capture one of them, thanks.
Great video Courtney with some great results of the fungi.... magnificent location showing so many possible compositions.... love your presentations... thanks for sharing... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
wonderful work my friend,nice video!
I tend to use my Tampon 90mm F/2.8 for macro work, which also works well for portraiture. My favourite lens is a telephoto non Pro. 28-300mm F/4 which rarely leaves my D750 camera generally, as I just find it so versatile, without the need to carry several lenses within it's range. Most often I'm looking for Landscape compositions, albeit I have on many occasions walked forested trails, looking for possibilities. I also enjoy taking photo's of wildlife where I will pull out my 150-600mm Tamron G2 lens, but that is only occasionally. As you do, I have the Nikon 70-200 F/2.8 lens, but with the lens mentioned above, it doesn't get the use it should really, but is a good portraiture lens as well. Thank you Courtney, always look forward to the video's, and appreciate the time it takes to edit them, as I know it can be quite the task at times.
Might want to check your spelling. 🤦♂
Beautiful shots. It's so peaceful in the forest.
I liked the watchmen and 3's a crowd pics CV! great work per usual.
I find your videos cathartic ….keep going
Brilliant love your sense of humour in the way you portray images great work! 😊👍
Fantastic video as always Courtney. I’ve had my D850 and sigma 105mm macro lens for a couple of weeks now and, whilst I’m still learning is nuances, I love it! Haven’t tried focus shifting yet but will do soon! 😊
I'd love to know how that goes! :)
HI Courtney, I just want to tell you that I love your videos they make my day, so please keep making them they inspire me and motivate me as a photographer from Hamilton ON Canada.
Thank you Courtney. I have never done mushroom photography. It is interesting to see your work.
Hello Cournei! I see you from Spain. I just wanted to tell you that that big mushroom you picked at the end is a "macrolepiota", an exquisite mushroom that makes a breading, one of the best. ¡Hola Cournei! Te veo desde España. Solo quería decirte que esa seta tan grande que has cojido al final, es una "macrolepiota", una seta esquisita haciendola empanada, una de las mejores.
Inspires an interest to track down fungi
Enjoyed the video as usual Courtney.
That is a fantastic woodland with so many compositions.
I love your macro photography image's, they are really good.
Great video Courtney!All of your images turned out beautifully!! Thanks a for taking us along. 🙂
Just found your channel today, your videos are great and photos are beautiful. Happy Fungi Hunting!!
Great video!
Love your photography, regards from Canada.
Great job! Great results! Great fun! Keep being awesome.
Your can tilt the ballhead to the Side, and use the side L-Plate on your camera. So the camera isn't upside down. It's more komfortabel to use.
Thanks for sharing.Amazing images. Love the subtle comedic interpretation here and there :)
Absolutely beautiful macro images , thank you.
My first video from your channel and I enjoyed it so much. Your images were beautiful and the I loved your presentation skills. It was great to watch someone with a sense of humour and a lack of hyperbole and ego. I subscribed before the video even ended 😃
Welcome to the channel and thank you for watching! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video :)
This was an incredible video learned lots
I love the images you captured, love your approach to composition and storytelling, your quirky and fun personality, and I love your beautiful face. I just found you this morning on the photographic connections podcast with Kim Grant (who I also enjoy immensely). Liked and subscribed and I look forward to seeing more of you. New admirer from Texas USA.
Very good. love your file naming.