PRO SECRETS FOR TACK SHARP BIRD IN FLIGHT PHOTOS: Top tips and settings to get the shots!

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  • Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
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    Join me as I take you through my top tips, settings and techniques to get tack-sharp fast action and bird in flight shots. As a professional wildlife photographer, I've learned many lessons along the way and will share them with you: how to set up your camera and lenses, tricks to use in the field, and how to track fast action and birds accurately. I'm joined late in the video by Gavin Hardcastle, a professional landscape photography RUclipsr who goes by the name @Fototripper as we go looking to photograph Puffins in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Комментарии • 651

  • @Zabarotropitili
    @Zabarotropitili 10 месяцев назад +38

    Birds shooting is an extremely decent hobby! It is about hunting techniques without killing, love for nature and overall good and memorable times.

  • @cguerrieri4866
    @cguerrieri4866 8 месяцев назад +2

    A special congratulations on the Black Bird video that was selected as a top 15 National Audubon video. Well deserved recognition for all that you give back to us

  • @lskrishnan178
    @lskrishnan178 22 дня назад +1

    Very helpful and well articulated👍🏻

  • @ChrisRenePlaylist
    @ChrisRenePlaylist 2 месяца назад +3

    You are my favorite teacher for bird photography. thank you for taking your time to create these videos and share all this amazing knowledge with us.

  • @KevinLing
    @KevinLing 23 дня назад +1

    This was incredibly helpful!

  • @brightpage1020
    @brightpage1020 11 месяцев назад +3

    We live in MI, just below the Upoer Peninsula, on the lake.
    The farm land we moved to has a pond that attracts herons, ducks, occasional geese, and frogs galore! An owl or 3, tons of deer herds, coyotes... So far.
    There are chickens, laying hens. We are from the desert of southern CA so you can imagine the delight and inspiration with all the growth available to capture here!
    My 9 y/o took the most beautiful picture this spring of the sun beaming down on a hiking path in our backyard by the playground. She's a real artist and has an eye for design already.
    I'm so thrilled to be here and be learning about how to maximize the potential value of pics of this amazing ecosystem.
    Loving your informative, clear, focused video tutorials. The shots you got are the best part!
    This one - the shutter speeds, though! Blew my mind! My old Pentax never did anything that fancy. Impressive!

  • @adrikrotten880
    @adrikrotten880 Год назад +111

    This has been by far my favorite and most helpful wildlife photography youtube channel! Thank you so much for these great tutorials!

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад +4

      Wow, thanks!

    • @kennetht66
      @kennetht66 Год назад +1

      I couldn't agree more!

    • @kjn903
      @kjn903 Год назад +1

      I just found this channel and I totally agree. Thank you for the great videos!!

    • @Doggo.Studio1
      @Doggo.Studio1 Год назад

      Il totally agree! Good content, well explained. Thanks for your generosity!

    • @jpmv6647
      @jpmv6647 Год назад

      Agree!

  • @johnsousa6708
    @johnsousa6708 Год назад +1

    I don’t care what anyone said you’re The Man

  • @StevenDavisPhoto
    @StevenDavisPhoto 3 месяца назад +1

    Puffins are the ultimate challenge. I'm glad I perfected my technique on them.

  • @RogerTorres-lp7fp
    @RogerTorres-lp7fp Год назад +1

    Bro! You're my hero.

  • @andrevankoningsbruggen7421
    @andrevankoningsbruggen7421 24 дня назад +1

    Thank you Simon for this great video (and all the other great videos !)

  • @buddha417
    @buddha417 Год назад +7

    This gentleman has a FANTASTIC talent ! He is a wonderful educator and has an uncanny ability to anticipate and answer clearly all the questions that the viewer might have.
    Thank you very much Simon . You are helping SO MANY PEOPLE to improve and enjoy their photography.

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад

      David I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

  • @SuperMacGyver1
    @SuperMacGyver1 2 месяца назад +1

    Cool that you hang out with Gavin. I absolutely love him. He is so funny. I follow him since 3 years now. Many thanks for your really useful hints in this video.

  • @NikonBirder
    @NikonBirder Год назад +1

    Discovered your channel rather late, but very pleasantly surprised. Many thanks for sharing!

  • @user-qk3ks9ri7f
    @user-qk3ks9ri7f 3 месяца назад +1

    I love all your videos, Simon! Very helpful! The new collaboration with Fototripper was fun to watch!

  • @K03021817
    @K03021817 3 месяца назад +1

    These are good tips for shooting airplanes, and motorsports too.
    Bigger objects require being more stopped down but a lot of overlap

  • @simmo303
    @simmo303 Год назад +1

    A Sports Viewfinder is a great help.

  • @YO3A007
    @YO3A007 6 месяцев назад +2

    I have been struggling and trying to reinvent the wheel. This is a gold mine of information!

  • @__-bk6mm
    @__-bk6mm 8 месяцев назад +2

    I had no idea puffins were that fast! Thank you for your videos Simon I’m learning a lot and your calm and instructional tone is really nice to listen to.

  • @barthermsen4453
    @barthermsen4453 Месяц назад +1

    Great tips!

  • @nds-rw7ur
    @nds-rw7ur 2 месяца назад +1

    Awesome tips!

  • @ksnmurthy4476
    @ksnmurthy4476 5 месяцев назад

    Full of content Simon. Amazing video. Totally mind blowing and illuminating 😍👍

  • @peakadventures_
    @peakadventures_ Месяц назад +1

    The best and most helpful photographer ever! Thank you simon!

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Месяц назад +1

      Glad you think so!

    • @peakadventures_
      @peakadventures_ Месяц назад +1

      @@simon_dentremont you certainly are bud, if I could leave multiple like per video I would my friend

  • @p382742937423y4
    @p382742937423y4 Месяц назад

    You have the best shots of all the wildlife photographers i have foundation on RUclips

  • @rifaathanver1221
    @rifaathanver1221 Год назад +1

    Best contribution to birds phorographers.

  • @99jCrew
    @99jCrew 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you I got a lot out of this video.

  • @DerZiip
    @DerZiip Месяц назад

    Top information every time. And your presentation has improved so much in your newer videos!

  • @QVL75
    @QVL75 11 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent video with great tips. Watched the second time from beginning to the end but still found it very interesting.

  • @edselharrison
    @edselharrison 6 месяцев назад +3

    What a fantastic video with practical, hands on advice from a *working* photographer. Your tutorials truly are the best. I like to go back and view these older videos. The only thing that I see has changed is the production quality of your later videos. But same great content. Kudos for continuing to improve your video productions. The evolution is inspiring.

  • @johannestan6878
    @johannestan6878 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise!

  • @brendanforward7322
    @brendanforward7322 Год назад +1

    This video is fantastic

  • @CarstenBruhn
    @CarstenBruhn Год назад +1

    Best bird photography guide video i have seen in here. Congrats Simon.

  • @selkiid8258
    @selkiid8258 Год назад +14

    Have been photographing birds for quite a few years. Yours are the best instructional videos I've ever come across. When a new birder asks me questions, I refer them to your channel.

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад

      Wow, thank you! That’s so kind of you.

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад

      Selkii I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

    • @selkiid8258
      @selkiid8258 Год назад

      @@simon_dentremont Absolutely! My husband and I are far from beginner bird photogs, but continue to learn… or re-learn… from you.

    • @rkoe5430
      @rkoe5430 Год назад

      I found your videos a few months ago and they have improved my images tremendously. Your ability to convey the techniques required are on point and easy to follow. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.

  • @monikamonika5691
    @monikamonika5691 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for the video , every detail was most needed❤

  • @hughchisholm-ns
    @hughchisholm-ns Год назад +1

    It's always a treat when a new Simon d'Entremont video comes out! You're a great teacher.

  • @funknick
    @funknick Год назад +24

    Once again, Simon delivers everything you wanted and needed to know. No flitting about, just a super dense and extremely organized explanation of how, why, and when to use all these settings, techniques, and tips. Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel more confident to get back out there and take more amazing shots.
    The biggest factor for me is that you explain why you're using these techniques and how they help you. Even for someone with budget gear, this gives me the theory for why you're doing what you do and it has helped my photography immensely even though I only have a Panasonic G85 with an adapted Sigma 150-600 lens.
    Also, as usual, you thoroughly delivered at the end with your shots. Clearly, your techniques work and the results speak for themselves.
    Listen to Simon folks, if you do, your photography will improve no matter what you're shooting on!

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад

      This is so kind Nick! Thanks very much!

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад +1

      Nick I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

    • @funknick
      @funknick Год назад +1

      @@simon_dentremont Yup, sounds alright by me!

  • @jayrobertson232
    @jayrobertson232 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you Sir! Wonderful insights and advice.

  • @dieseldavey
    @dieseldavey Год назад +1

    Another excellent video. Thank you 😊

  • @Dartheomus
    @Dartheomus Год назад +2

    Your videos are so comprehensive. I've had my R5 and 100-500 for about a year now. I think I've learned a lot since I started, but I always get a few extra tips from these videos. Also, I very much appreciate your thought process. It's extremely logical. I don't find many people who can dissect and optimize literally every step of the photography process.

  • @210caulfield
    @210caulfield 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow. Thanks for an informative and interesting video that didn't shout at me. Great information and well presented.

  • @OwenEDell
    @OwenEDell Год назад +4

    As always, thank you for making a fully useful, no-filler video with plenty of solid information. I prefer it when a presenter gets to the point and doesn't waste time with silly intros or irrelevant material. You are a master at that and it's what keeps me coming back for more. And of course your beautiful images show that you really know your stuff. Keep the great work coming our way!

  • @szehenry
    @szehenry Год назад +1

    Just wanna to say big thanks for the great teaching in yr video.

  • @nickglenn7702
    @nickglenn7702 9 месяцев назад +2

    Every time I watch a new video you seem to answer a question I been longing to ask like your in my head. Thank you

  • @alanfurtado4487
    @alanfurtado4487 3 месяца назад

    Loved this Vid Simon. Keep posting.

  • @RichardCookphotography
    @RichardCookphotography Год назад +1

    Great video Simon. Well done

  • @gailbisson7565
    @gailbisson7565 Год назад +1

    Excellent video Simon!

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад

      Many thanks Gail! You don’t need tips from me! You’ve got this!

  • @Halavidge
    @Halavidge Год назад +17

    As someone who got into photography last year Simon these videos have been fantastic, thank you for providing such helpful resources!

  • @desconrad
    @desconrad Год назад +1

    Great seeing you connect with Fototripper (Gavin). I have coincidentally just recently started watching both of your channels independently of one another. Great channels!

  • @naguib2000
    @naguib2000 Год назад +1

    What I like about your videos is that you make it simple in short, but accurate and so useful tips all the time

  • @Shashidharms999
    @Shashidharms999 Год назад +1

    Excellent narration without any deviation from the topic. Kudos.

  • @biotheif1
    @biotheif1 4 месяца назад +1

    Simon i have just started wildlife photography and especially birds in flight. I have a 100-400l series v2 lens as its all i can afford atm, however that said i have some very pleasing pictures, including some great shots of leucistic kites, i have never really known what settings to use but i have set up pretty much h ow you have said in the video thanks again for an amazing video and some great explanations why

  • @rpurdum
    @rpurdum Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for taking the time and effort to provide such excellent guidance.

  • @LynActon-iw2nq
    @LynActon-iw2nq Год назад +1

    Inspirational, love the videos.

  • @tomaswilde5481
    @tomaswilde5481 Год назад +1

    Congratulations!! And thank you so much!! I have learned a lot.

  • @juandonis2706
    @juandonis2706 4 месяца назад +2

    I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and practical expertise. Thank you!!

  • @jimwilliams4170
    @jimwilliams4170 Год назад +1

    I really like your presentations and explanations.

  • @nickglenn7702
    @nickglenn7702 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi just want you to know I was out today taking pictures of owls and your setting really work. Thank you so much

  • @therigobertodelgado1275
    @therigobertodelgado1275 Год назад +5

    I normally don’t shoot landscape, but after watching your videos, I picked a 200-600g than traded my 85 for a 70-200 2.8. Since I live in Florida, I tend to drive to the Everglades and patiently wait for something to happen with the wild life. It’s actually pretty therapeutic.

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад

      Excellent! Many bird species are pretty tame in Florida, so you have plenty of focal length with those lenses.

  • @stumpbumpers
    @stumpbumpers Год назад +1

    I hope you make millions on the this priceless information. You have saved me so much time and frustration. I finally feel like I have a good grasp of this animal. You’ve tamed it from the likes of a wild hyena to a German Shepherd puppy...which can be a very difficult puppy😂

  • @zr2jake
    @zr2jake 6 месяцев назад +1

    Simon, you have an excellent channel. You clearly illuminate the subjects wildlife photographers crave! Keep on going. Thanks from Wisconsin!

  • @philyoung4804
    @philyoung4804 Год назад +1

    Brilliant video and fantastic tips. Thank you. Phil

  • @ArcanePath360
    @ArcanePath360 Год назад +1

    I've seen many a great photo of wildlife, but your photos really inspire me to want to travel to better places and up my game.

  • @migflowers
    @migflowers Год назад +1

    Excellent tips, Simon! Thank you for producing such a useful tutorial.

  • @johnbrunedigital1
    @johnbrunedigital1 Год назад +3

    I have watched many of your videos now and find them extremely helpful. Several of your tips have really helped me become more comfortable with my camera and Sigma 150-600 zoom. Thank you for the settings tips and for repeating a lot of what you say so I can take notes or have it reinforced into my brain. Can't wait to get out there and shoot some more!

  • @JeffreyHauser
    @JeffreyHauser Год назад +2

    I always enjoy your teaching style & informative videos, Simon. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the photographic community! Best wishes. 😊🙏

  • @TIvesmusic
    @TIvesmusic Год назад +1

    Excellent video, thank you 😊

  • @returntoharmony2727
    @returntoharmony2727 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much. So easy to follow. You are a great teacher. Cannot wait for your classes. What I love about your channel is that you genuinely love being in nature, observing and photographing the beauty of the birds, and you love teaching others to become their best photographers. I appreciate your time and all the knowledge you are sharing.

  • @seanmarah6886
    @seanmarah6886 Год назад +1

    Fantastic and very helpful.

  • @SameerOza
    @SameerOza Год назад +2

    Thank you for your efforts Simon! It helps beginners like me

  • @KevinNordstrom
    @KevinNordstrom Год назад +1

    17:11 i thought you dropped that f4 lol. i about spit my coffee out lol. Great tips Simon

  • @thedailyartisan2336
    @thedailyartisan2336 8 месяцев назад +1

    Today I stumbled on your RUclips videos and just had to say they are exceptional. You are an outstanding teacher. Thank you! Susan/The Daily Artisan

  • @luisferreira8939
    @luisferreira8939 Год назад +1

    Trying to find all your videos that I previously missed, and enjoying every single one!

  • @howardeurovine127
    @howardeurovine127 11 месяцев назад +3

    Really appreciate all the hard work you put in to making outstanding RUclips wildlife content, you truly are a very inspirational professional and greatly appreciated by all of us amature photographs trying to up our game. Eddie

  • @cguerrieri4866
    @cguerrieri4866 8 месяцев назад +1

    As always, excellent content explained simply. Thanks

  • @susancharlton9368
    @susancharlton9368 Год назад +1

    holy hannah how can you so easily lift that lens with one hand ?!! This is such a joy to watch and hear your tips and tricks

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад +1

      haha thx! it’s an 8lb lens, but I’ve leaned how to balance it after 5 years of use.

  • @edithst-martin5626
    @edithst-martin5626 Год назад +1

    one of my best viewing so far! excellent advice thanks a bunch!

  • @convictbulliesnewgen6751
    @convictbulliesnewgen6751 Год назад +2

    I am an amateur wildlife photographer. I've been taking pictures for about 8 years. Just started getting into wildlife photography I am in Cincinnati Ohio, I like your work. And I am just now starting to understand everything you're telling me. I just started watching your RUclips videos, you have taught me more in a few minutes then I have learned in a few years. I just wanted to thank you keep up the good work brother.
    Dan Walker convict bullies kennel

  • @Monk11th
    @Monk11th Год назад +1

    Really close to hunting techniques :)) thanks for this video!

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад +1

      It is. My archery experience helps me get sharp pics.

  • @paulmarbach6447
    @paulmarbach6447 Год назад +1

    Cette vidéo m'a été d'une aide très précieuse ! Merci beaucoup !!

  • @realpain84
    @realpain84 4 месяца назад +1

    amazing content, every video is packed with tons of useful information! i finished movie school 20 years ago but then switched to IT and now coming slowly back to the "roots". your channel is helping me to learn new things and update this what, kind of, inside my head already :) greetings from Europe

  • @jlozano281
    @jlozano281 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Simon. I've been shooting wildlife for 4 years and find your advice very helpful. Thank you.

  • @philipkoenig9197
    @philipkoenig9197 Год назад +1

    Excellent video thanks so much!

  • @Jorjito1989GDios
    @Jorjito1989GDios 4 месяца назад +1

    All my focus point it was in your white bracelet!!😅

  • @BURTBROWN
    @BURTBROWN Год назад +1

    The best series of birding tips!!!! e\Extremely complete and those shots at the end are just killers!!!! Many thanks!!!

  • @irisotte83
    @irisotte83 Год назад +1

    Great video Simon. Thank you for sharing all the very nice tips and tricks.

  • @4vedas
    @4vedas Год назад +7

    I love all your videos! Learn something new every single time. Thanks, now I have to go out and practice what I just learnt.

  • @86oldcold
    @86oldcold 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! I'm planning on photographing eagles inba couple of weeks.

  • @emiliehuysman6410
    @emiliehuysman6410 Год назад +1

    Thanks a lot your video's and explanation are amazing and yours pictures too ! Very good and helpful work , thanks a lot, Emilie from Belgium

  • @brendaasby9776
    @brendaasby9776 Год назад +1

    Simon, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. I find your videos to be among the best.

  • @geo1733
    @geo1733 Год назад +3

    Another great video. Having recently done a puffin cruise in New Harbor, ME, I'm in awe of your puffin and razor beak photos. Simply stunning. I found it incredibly difficult to focus on our rocky boat.

  • @Aviator168
    @Aviator168 Год назад +1

    For panning, a neck strap can help. I aim the camera like aiming a rifle.

  • @tonyw3250
    @tonyw3250 Год назад +1

    First visit to your channel, really enjoyed your knowledge and content

  • @RetrieverTrainingAlone
    @RetrieverTrainingAlone 3 месяца назад +1

    EXCELLENT! I live in Montana in winter, Alaska in summer and just starting this amazing hobby.

  • @shapshot1
    @shapshot1 Год назад +1

    So enjoy you RUclips videos...Simon you are a wealth of information and make the material covered easy to understand. You are knowledable and kind to help us trying to get "some" images in focus!

  • @john2000l
    @john2000l Год назад +2

    I need to get a new passport. After getting them for the last 50+ years, I never thought I would want to travel outside the US. Nova Scotia looks absolutely dynamic for wildlife photography. Thanks for the tips, thanks for the view of the local wildlife, and thanks for the guidance you offered recently. Travel safely and give Gavin a hearty handshake. He helped me with a problem with a company making and distributing very poorly made CPL and IR Filters. I am using Breakthrough Photography Filters out of San Francisco now, and everything is absolutely perfect.

  • @datamandy8975
    @datamandy8975 Год назад +1

    I loved watching your video! Thank you sharing deeper insights!

  • @_Creaux
    @_Creaux Год назад +1

    Merci, Simon! Great content as always. I learned a lot.

  • @colmranger
    @colmranger Год назад +1

    Absolutely love your videos, so clear and easy to understand

  • @jpprovost64
    @jpprovost64 Год назад +1

    Wow you are the best ! Thanks a lot M Simon ! if Simon Said ! its right !

  • @sstokoe2301
    @sstokoe2301 Год назад +1

    You are absolutely awesome….so happy to have found your RUclips channel!!