Building a reflection pool to photograph birds

[@jasmine4347]

That see through Perspex is not a good idea your making the birds come for a drink and then subjecting them to a hazard to fly into They will see the water and fly right into it . Very bad idea and dare i say a bit cruel. Reflection pool is excellent but the sides NOOO. If your going to encourage birds to come to a reflection pool make it safe for them to do it not put hazards in the way just for a sake of a photo that isn't really how ethical photographers do things . No photo is ever worth harming birds

[@Harmonrok]

Hi Darrell, where did you purchase your purspect sides from please, hope you don't mind me asking. Thanks shaun

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

I can't remember where I got it other than I did a google search abought it from a company I found on the internet.

[@derricksalisbury7631]

Hi Darren in one of your videos you used a black dye I asked before and you replied what it was but I've lost your reply if you could forward again would be very much appreciated

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

it came from amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BQVG7DM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@derricksalisbury7631]

@DarrellOakdenPhotography thanks Darren

[@frugeon9318]

Great video! First time viewer and I just subscribed. I have a Nikon Z6II as well and have been getting into Bird Photography. I love the reflection pool Idea. I am looking forward to the next video where you show it in action. Any good tips on getting a pop bird blind?

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Welcome aboard! There are lots of types of pop up hides. I've had two now which have both been the same. I like the combined chair and hide set up. I left my first permanently set up outside for about a year until I got my shed. (I would suggest doing this)

[@MartinJSmithPhotographyUK]

Thanks for sharing Darrell. some nice tips look forward to next week's video.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Thanks for watching!

[@pamsar]

This is fabulous, thank you for sharing. I don't really have room in may garden but maybe I could squeeze in a smaller one.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

I would think carefully a out making it any smaller. Without the length you may have to take photos at a steeper angle to avoid the front and this will mean the reflection won't be as good and you might see the bottom.

[@ggwildlife]

excellent video Darrell I'm really looking forward to seeing the images. good luck.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Thanks 👍

[@jonblackburn5896]

Hi Darrell. You did a great job on the reflection pool. The black dye looks very effective. We’re looking forward to seeing your photos next week. Thanks Jon and Sandra.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Thanks. It is much better in this location and I did get some pleasing photos.

[@malcolmriley6897]

You did a fantastic job there, Darren. The pool looks great. I'm looking forward to seeing the images you get.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Thanks 👍

[@gingerspoons6078]

Nice one thanks for sharing and creating plus a top tip with the black dye ✌️🙏👍

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

The black dye is very effective.

[@paulrobertson7580]

Some great tips as I’m thinking of building one of my own.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

You should!

[@adrianmoore4690]

great video a fantastic job there, Darren

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garywebster8355]

Fantastic as always

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Thank you! Cheers!