I just want to thank you for being down to earth and not being a person that causes people FOMO on camera gear. You simply explain and show results and it’s refreshing.
Remember when you were in school where you studied under so many teachers and that teacher that you learned from the most was the one who taught in a way that was in line with how your brain understands things? Simon is that teacher for me in my photography education! Thank you so much for the free education!
Simon, I just wanna say thank you for making all of these videos. I'm just beginning my photography journey so these tips are invaluable. Discovering your channel was an absolute blessing and game changer. Looking forward to many more instructional videos. Lets get Simon to 1 million subscribers!!
Elephants rarely mess with photographers seated inside the tour trucks, if the trucks are sideways to the animals. But they’ll be aggressive with vehicles front-on, perceived as a challenge. And don’t stand in the truck. That’s an aggressive profile. Things pique with concern with wild cats hopping onto the trucks, such as curious cheetahs, but veterans take cheetahs in stride. I know someone who’s been on several photo safaris with highland gorillas. She says the worst part is the often 2 hours or longer hikes through dense forest, climbing to as high as ~9100 feet/2800 m altitude, making much harder to climb to the moving gorilla families. It’s something to have a silverback brush up against you with females and babies around you. They constantly fart from the rough vegetation they eat, and it’s hard not to laugh. Lighting is tough under forest canopy too, with nearly black subjects. Fast lenses and high ISO are critical.
@@Arcticfox7 I’m not here to undermine anyone. Photo safaris are quite safe if tourists follow simple rules. But there will still be some surprises. The important thing is not to lose your cool. A close friend’s family had to evacuate his Tsavo East (Kenya) park bungalow in a private subdivision, because elephants will raid the camps for marula fruit that grows widely around there. If your camp has a bar, they’ll remarkably look for fruit there too. Simply remain still and silent, let them go about their forage, and the elephants won’t attack. They’re only trying to survive as wild animals.
@@Arcticfox7Ah, the typical keyboard warrior presents itself once again. A tourist was just killed yesterday by an elephant in Zambia. My father once came across a tourist jeep in Kenya which had been flattened by an elephant the day before: it was just a foot tall after that.
"Wow! Your mastery of lighting technique truly shines through in your photography work. How you play with light and shadow adds depth and dimension to your images, creating captivating visual narratives that draw the viewer in. Whether it's the soft, ethereal glow in your portraits or the dramatic interplay of light in your still lifes, each photograph is a testament to your keen eye and skillful execution. Your understanding of how light can transform a scene is evident in every frame, showcasing your ability to precisely evoke mood and atmosphere. Keep illuminating the world with your incredible talent!" 📷
There's real confidence in the transparency of these tips. It's not defensive regarding his experience, but enthusiastic. Highly appreciated for someone like me just starting out. I've been interested in photography for a while, as my sister has done it professionally and i love nature in general. I'm currently in Japan and really appreciate the advice that helps me take nice photos to remember my time here :D Even on starter equipment (Canon R100 with the RF18-150mm lens for me) the tips are applicable. Then i just work the conditions the best i can! Thank you so much from one Simon to the next ;)
In sounding redundant, amazing video one again! Thanks Simon!!! I’ve learned more from you than any other course or photographer! What a blessing you are to this 70-something photographer!
You are a master of making the most of every possible option. It just goes to prove a good photographer's best tool is not the camera, it's his or her brain. Excellent video. Thank you.
Bonjour Monsieur d'Entremont. Your tutorials are the best. Presented in a no nonsense format and never condescending. I have learned so much from you. As a beginner, I really appreciate your lessons. Merci beaucoup.
Simon, while watching you edit the elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background, I found myself thinking along the same lines as you. It felt as though I was right there with you. Your videos have been beneficial to me, especially when navigating Lightroom. This particular video was especially beneficial, given that I live in Florida where we get plenty of sunshine. Thanks for sharing such great tips!
Thank you Simon, I really appreciated that you made this video. I live in Australia and you just described my afternoon shoot in summer! I don't get the opportunity to shoot in golden hour or blue light, so I have to teach myself to how to shoot in the middle of the day. I really appreciate your tips. Many thanks. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Simon, your tips for optimizing those radiant safari days in Africa are spot on. We're right there with you on the merits of the versatile Canon RF 200-800mm. It's indeed a game-changer, much like the RF 100-500mm, offering practicality that we find essential for both the keen amateur and the more seasoned wildlife photographer embarking on an African safari. Paired with a knowledgeable photo guide capable of expertly positioning photographers, lenses like these can truly shine, capturing stunning results. And let's not overlook your Yellow-billed hornbill photograph - absolutely superb!
this old dog has still many tricks in his sleeves! another great video like always! i love all your vids they are pure, straight to the point and no BS! you are a truly great photographer and teachter! thank you sir!
Great advice! Just met a lovely guy at Pancake Bay,Lake Superior today while I was taking photos.Turns out he follows you on RUclips as well and also graduated school with you! Didn’t get his name but he was saying what a great teacher you are with your photography knowledge.Small world eh! 💙
Another brilliant tutorial Simon, well presented and illustrated, it is like a wakeup call to a light snob like me. What you do in LR is like voodo magic! Thank you and warmest regards!
I'll be watching this one over and over. I want to get the techniques it offers drilled into my head. You're getting a lot of positive attention. Very well deserved.
Often time I hear advise from people and even sometime pros, to avoid harsh light. But Simon, trust me you just gave another dimension of harsh light conditions and the pictures that can me more dramatic when taken in these conditions. I just loved the desaturate looks of lion a print perfect picture. Would love to hear more from you about the post-processing for various scenarios like for Social media, Portfolios and Prints.
Great, practical tips, Simon. You could have been disappointed by setting up high expectations for your dream shot, but you made it happen and it was really interesting seeing how you pulled it off and yet still kept things 'real'.
Surprised how much work is done at the time with the pc instead of the camera 😮, but thanks for the tips for shooting and playing in or with the shadows. 🔆
I had been struggling with harsh sunlight in my photos. I usually don’t have time in the mornings to go shoot so it’s hard for me to get good lighting sometimes. I learn so much from this video so I’ll definitely put this tips to use next time I am out shooting. You’re a great teacher Simon I enjoy all your videos!
That 200-800mm lens was *almost* enough to make me consider moving to a Canon RF system. But then Panasonic released the G9ii. The great autofocus and video features of the G9ii combined with the 100-400mm I already own (and a bunch of other M4/3 lenses) let me stay where I am. Great to see Canon putting out a new and innovative full frame lens though.
Thanks Simon. You are definitely the No 1 photography teacher on RUclips - some great tips there. And, these two videos bring back many happy memories of long ago photography in Kenya when sadly we didn't have digital images to work with.
Sir, I Inspired by your videos and bought nikon d5300 last week .....My photography journey starts only because of you....Thans Sir .....lots of love from India❤
I love shooting in the bright sun! Sharp shadows and lots of contrast is the style i'm starting to fall into, but I agree about the colors washing out, Great video as always!
Man, that trip sure was amazing! I still got the chills about that pic of the praying mantis' last second of life. I would love to see a Behind the Scenes video of how you manage your gear during this kind of trip. As always, thanks for the amazing work!
Thank you. This is one of the BEST informative videos on photography. I have watched so many instructional photography videos, and this information about shooting in bright, direct sun is so helpful for everyone, especially people just starting out with photography. Most beginners will be shooting in conditions like this in their cities, or towns and can easily give up when they get home and not understand HOW to take these photos well. I will tell everyone starting out to watch this, and perhaps more budding photographers will continue on rather then be discouraged by their early photo results. Thanks for all your kind thoughtful videos.
Simon you’re truly a blessing a lot of people who I’ve loved in life like mom grandmother and my aunt I was really close with were the camera users grandmother then old vhs video recorders and mother and aunt point and shoot camera like cool pix and those types of cameras.. about 8 months ago I bought my first real camera the m50 mark ii 😂😂😂 at full retail price mind you… since then I’ve got a t7 and m50 (t7 2 lens kit 18-55mm and 75-300mm for $100 and my m50 mark I was $250 with battery charger rode mic go and 15-45mm kit and the 55-200mm ef-m lens… also bought the nifty ef 50 and the ef-s 24mm) looking to move over to rf eventually but during this time I’m glad God lead me to continue the legacy of those before me and put a great teacher that only asks you for the time to sit and learn… you literally teach a photography class it feels like in every video I’ve watched hours upon hours of your content and love it… God speed in your journey my guy truly impacting people in ways that you’d never know and I just really appreciate it
Great video Simon. Love your processing technique. Very interesting. How about an " editing special" ?.I'm from Scotland so if I want to see any sun in my pictures I also have to go to Kenya...
Really appreciate your videos Simon! Thank you! Enjoyed your videos on sharpening your focus and depth of field. Would love to see some version of these that tackles live music photography. Both with a wide lens but also a long lens 70/400 etc as sometimes live shows can only be shot from the soundboard. Keep up the great work sir!
You're easily the most helpful photography RUclipsr I've discovered since picking up my camera again late last year. Your stuff is just advanced enough where I feel like I can build upon the basics. Do you have any Lightroom tutorials on things like gradients and masks or could you recommend any?
This is one of several of your videos I am saving for future reference. I'm shortly headed to Namibia for a bucket list photo safari, and I'm feeling the pressure to get those special shots! Thanks again for the great tips. I'm so glad I discovered your channel. You offer excellent, informative content and present it in an interesting and engaging way.
Great photos and great tips. Really enjoyed you sharing how your processing helped recover photos to their potential. I think we all agree you’re a great photographer but often don’t mention that you have a great eye - how you position yourself and compose in the field and also how you process and are selective at the computer. So good! Thanks again.
This was excellent. The exact tips I'm looking for as I'm going to Kenya and Tanzania in 2 months. The Kilimanjaro tips will be most useful. Thanks for sharing.
We covered the same reserves in Kenya this past January - many of the same critters captured. It is a magical place. Wish I had some of these tips before we went, but still came away with some stunning images. We were fortunate to have somewhat clear views of Kilimanjaro and the elephants.
@@simon_dentremont aye I remember you saying in one of your videos mate, unfortunately I don't travel much. Wish I did though and want to at some point. Any thoughts in coming to uk?
Thanks for sharing these great tips. Haze for me can be difficult and I found this very interesting! Excellent R5 too.
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After years and year of sports shooting i learn maybe most important things in just this one video... Simon, can you please make more develop videos? Those tricks you showed here were amazing!
That's really great thanks. For me the useful was the editing tips, I can't believe what a difference you made to the Kilimanjaro photo with just a few simple edits.
Great video and tips. I have a trip planned where i'm renting a 200-800. Can't wait after seeing your results. And the sun and haze tips will be useful on my trip to Madeira!
Another great video, with clear, concise information and backed up by such great photo examples, which are easily as interesting as the information. And, as usual, delivered with infectious enthusiasm. Man you have the touch Simon. Thank you!
I am finding these videos very helpful as I am due to go to South Africa next year for a short safari. Thanks! One thought that came to me was that (I assume) you use the subscription model for Lightroom with the latest versions, as do most professional photographers on RUclips. However I wonder how many of your viewers are senior amateurs like me who don’t want to pay the subscription and so use older versions of Lightroom without the ability to, for example, mask out backgrounds or use a de-haze tool. It would help me if you showed processing methods that could be used on older or other programs. A bit of an ‘ask’ I know but something to think about. I just zone out when the newer processing methods are shown. Anyway assuming I don’t upgrade my software I’ll still keep subscribing and enjoying your work.
"If the colour aint right, go black and white"... not sure who said that. Another interesting thing ive heard before is; when in the field you are capturing data not a final image. The raw file doesnt have to look good. Its all about capturing the data you need to manipulate and accentuate in post. I always remind myself this before getting bummed out that the image doesnt look right in the back of the camera. Trust your histogram! Another good one Simon! Gives me goosebumps thinking about how close to those elephants you were 😲
I've been following you Simon since before you started your RUclips channel when I discovered you in a Facebook group. I'm glad to see your channel is doing so well. You deserve it. Great tips.
Great video! Too many photography channels just ignore the reality that most of us are going to be out shooting in the middle of the day because, well, that's how vacations and trips often work out. I kinda feel better in that I have been using some of those processing techniques for awhile now! All those 11 am landscape shots have paid off! That 200-800mm lens looks so tempting.
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I just want to thank you for being down to earth and not being a person that causes people FOMO on camera gear. You simply explain and show results and it’s refreshing.
Remember when you were in school where you studied under so many teachers and that teacher that you learned from the most was the one who taught in a way that was in line with how your brain understands things? Simon is that teacher for me in my photography education! Thank you so much for the free education!
too kimd.
Simon, I just wanna say thank you for making all of these videos. I'm just beginning my photography journey so these tips are invaluable. Discovering your channel was an absolute blessing and game changer. Looking forward to many more instructional videos.
Lets get Simon to 1 million subscribers!!
Great to hear!
Well said. Simon speaks so well, technical enough but easy to understand. His love for the craft is so evident.
I couldnt agee more with this....
He helped me when I started two years ago. We are so blessed to have him!
@Simon d'Entremont I hope you are seeing these. Too many folks here get burnt out without realizing how much they are appreciated.
That elephant at 40mm: you're a braver man than me. 😁
Elephants rarely mess with photographers seated inside the tour trucks, if the trucks are sideways to the animals. But they’ll be aggressive with vehicles front-on, perceived as a challenge.
And don’t stand in the truck. That’s an aggressive profile.
Things pique with concern with wild cats hopping onto the trucks, such as curious cheetahs, but veterans take cheetahs in stride.
I know someone who’s been on several photo safaris with highland gorillas.
She says the worst part is the often 2 hours or longer hikes through dense forest, climbing to as high as ~9100 feet/2800 m altitude, making much harder to climb to the moving gorilla families.
It’s something to have a silverback brush up against you with females and babies around you. They constantly fart from the rough vegetation they eat, and it’s hard not to laugh.
Lighting is tough under forest canopy too, with nearly black subjects. Fast lenses and high ISO are critical.
Apparently it’s not difficult to be braver than you
@@Arcticfox7 I’m not here to undermine anyone.
Photo safaris are quite safe if tourists follow simple rules.
But there will still be some surprises.
The important thing is not to lose your cool.
A close friend’s family had to evacuate his Tsavo East (Kenya) park bungalow in a private subdivision, because elephants will raid the camps for marula fruit that grows widely around there.
If your camp has a bar, they’ll remarkably look for fruit there too.
Simply remain still and silent, let them go about their forage, and the elephants won’t attack.
They’re only trying to survive as wild animals.
@@Arcticfox7Ah, the typical keyboard warrior presents itself once again. A tourist was just killed yesterday by an elephant in Zambia.
My father once came across a tourist jeep in Kenya which had been flattened by an elephant the day before: it was just a foot tall after that.
@@EK14MeVagreed. They dont mess with people often. But when they decide to do that you’ll wish it was a tiger instead 😅
4:00 I didnt know elephants moonwalked 😅
Really the best no-bs/no click bait photo channel right now. Also, pretty cool how in this video he addressed... the elephant in the room
"Wow! Your mastery of lighting technique truly shines through in your photography work. How you play with light and shadow adds depth and dimension to your images, creating captivating visual narratives that draw the viewer in. Whether it's the soft, ethereal glow in your portraits or the dramatic interplay of light in your still lifes, each photograph is a testament to your keen eye and skillful execution. Your understanding of how light can transform a scene is evident in every frame, showcasing your ability to precisely evoke mood and atmosphere. Keep illuminating the world with your incredible talent!" 📷
There's real confidence in the transparency of these tips. It's not defensive regarding his experience, but enthusiastic.
Highly appreciated for someone like me just starting out. I've been interested in photography for a while, as my sister has done it professionally and i love nature in general.
I'm currently in Japan and really appreciate the advice that helps me take nice photos to remember my time here :D
Even on starter equipment (Canon R100 with the RF18-150mm lens for me) the tips are applicable. Then i just work the conditions the best i can!
Thank you so much from one Simon to the next ;)
I enjoy the desaturated look but i always struggled to know when to use it but this helps a lot
I like how you brought Kilimanjaro out of the haze - new trick learned, thanks, Simon.
big fan Mr. d'Entremont!
I do have to point out that it's 'Zazu' from the Lion King (9:44) as 'zaza' is slang for weed
You are a magician with a camera! Thanks for taking me along!
My pleasure!
In sounding redundant, amazing video one again! Thanks Simon!!! I’ve learned more from you than any other course or photographer! What a blessing you are to this 70-something photographer!
You are a master of making the most of every possible option. It just goes to prove a good photographer's best tool is not the camera, it's his or her brain. Excellent video. Thank you.
That last photo edit was amazing
Amazing to watch you turn a photo into art.
That photo with elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro was spectacular!
Great advice. Now I just have to remember it.
You are a legend sir. Your passion is contagious. Thank you for your tips. Seems like a trip of a life time.
Bonjour Monsieur d'Entremont. Your tutorials are the best. Presented in a no nonsense format and never condescending. I have learned so much from you. As a beginner, I really appreciate your lessons. Merci beaucoup.
Wow, thanks!
Literally the video I need. The trip away I just had was a hell of a challenge in the midday
It is a very difficult condition for a novice like me, brilliantly explained. Love you Simon for these pearls of wisdom.
Simon, while watching you edit the elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background, I found myself thinking along the same lines as you. It felt as though I was right there with you. Your videos have been beneficial to me, especially when navigating Lightroom. This particular video was especially beneficial, given that I live in Florida where we get plenty of sunshine. Thanks for sharing such great tips!
Love those tips Simon!👏👏
Burst shooting. Filters . Under-expose. I am in Florida so sunlight gets very bright here. Shade and clouds are helpful.
Thank you Simon, I really appreciated that you made this video. I live in Australia and you just described my afternoon shoot in summer! I don't get the opportunity to shoot in golden hour or blue light, so I have to teach myself to how to shoot in the middle of the day. I really appreciate your tips. Many thanks. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
What’s your favorite harsh sunlight tip? Let me know!
Really insightful, and great tips! I often only get time in LA during harsh mid day light and these are nice to keep in mind!
Glad it was helpful!
Simon, your tips for optimizing those radiant safari days in Africa are spot on. We're right there with you on the merits of the versatile Canon RF 200-800mm. It's indeed a game-changer, much like the RF 100-500mm, offering practicality that we find essential for both the keen amateur and the more seasoned wildlife photographer embarking on an African safari. Paired with a knowledgeable photo guide capable of expertly positioning photographers, lenses like these can truly shine, capturing stunning results. And let's not overlook your Yellow-billed hornbill photograph - absolutely superb!
Thanks very much!
this old dog has still many tricks in his sleeves! another great video like always! i love all your vids they are pure, straight to the point and no BS! you are a truly great photographer and teachter! thank you sir!
Great advice! Just met a lovely guy at Pancake Bay,Lake Superior today while I was taking photos.Turns out he follows you on RUclips as well and also graduated school with you! Didn’t get his name but he was saying what a great teacher you are with your photography knowledge.Small world eh! 💙
Another brilliant tutorial Simon, well presented and illustrated, it is like a wakeup call to a light snob like me. What you do in LR is like voodo magic! Thank you and warmest regards!
Many thanks!
Could you do one about lens and distance? When to use a certain lens? Something like that. Your videos have taught me so much.
I'll be watching this one over and over. I want to get the techniques it offers drilled into my head.
You're getting a lot of positive attention. Very well deserved.
Often time I hear advise from people and even sometime pros, to avoid harsh light. But Simon, trust me you just gave another dimension of harsh light conditions and the pictures that can me more dramatic when taken in these conditions. I just loved the desaturate looks of lion a print perfect picture. Would love to hear more from you about the post-processing for various scenarios like for Social media, Portfolios and Prints.
Great, practical tips, Simon. You could have been disappointed by setting up high expectations for your dream shot, but you made it happen and it was really interesting seeing how you pulled it off and yet still kept things 'real'.
Excellent video. Reminds me that I didn't dare to underexpose some family pics last weekend and ended up with white sky.
You inspire us beginners and truly illustrate just how wonderful photography is. Thank you so much Simon
My pleasure!
12:50 that shot is absolutely beautiful.
I wouldn't have thought about desaturating it, but it looks great.
You have the most valuable and helpful videos on the YT in my opinion. Such an amazing thing for me to learn from them. Wish you all the best :)
Wow, thank you!
Always a great investment of time watching your tutorials. Thank you.
Surprised how much work is done at the time with the pc instead of the camera 😮, but thanks for the tips for shooting and playing in or with the shadows. 🔆
I had been struggling with harsh sunlight in my photos. I usually don’t have time in the mornings to go shoot so it’s hard for me to get good lighting sometimes. I learn so much from this video so I’ll definitely put this tips to use next time I am out shooting. You’re a great teacher Simon I enjoy all your videos!
Thanks for another invaluable video! I live in northern Utah with big valleys, dense canyons, and dramatic mountains, but the haze is relentless.
That 200-800mm lens was *almost* enough to make me consider moving to a Canon RF system. But then Panasonic released the G9ii. The great autofocus and video features of the G9ii combined with the 100-400mm I already own (and a bunch of other M4/3 lenses) let me stay where I am. Great to see Canon putting out a new and innovative full frame lens though.
Thanks Simon. You are definitely the No 1 photography teacher on RUclips - some great tips there. And, these two videos bring back many happy memories of long ago photography in Kenya when sadly we didn't have digital images to work with.
Wow, thanks!
Sir, I Inspired by your videos and bought nikon d5300 last week .....My photography journey starts only because of you....Thans Sir .....lots of love from India❤
Love how you explain every detail🫶🏽
These are situations I encounter very often. I never thought using the dehaze slider. Thanks a lot !
I love shooting in the bright sun! Sharp shadows and lots of contrast is the style i'm starting to fall into, but I agree about the colors washing out, Great video as always!
The sharp shadow look can work for portraits, and is good for architecture and street photography.
Man, that trip sure was amazing! I still got the chills about that pic of the praying mantis' last second of life.
I would love to see a Behind the Scenes video of how you manage your gear during this kind of trip.
As always, thanks for the amazing work!
Thank you. This is one of the BEST informative videos on photography. I have watched so many instructional photography videos, and this information about shooting in bright, direct sun is so helpful for everyone, especially people just starting out with photography. Most beginners will be shooting in conditions like this in their cities, or towns and can easily give up when they get home and not understand HOW to take these photos well. I will tell everyone starting out to watch this, and perhaps more budding photographers will continue on rather then be discouraged by their early photo results. Thanks for all your kind thoughtful videos.
What a beautiful trip, Simon! What wonderful photos, as always! Great tips, thank you very much!
Simon you’re truly a blessing a lot of people who I’ve loved in life like mom grandmother and my aunt I was really close with were the camera users grandmother then old vhs video recorders and mother and aunt point and shoot camera like cool pix and those types of cameras.. about 8 months ago I bought my first real camera the m50 mark ii 😂😂😂 at full retail price mind you… since then I’ve got a t7 and m50 (t7 2 lens kit 18-55mm and 75-300mm for $100 and my m50 mark I was $250 with battery charger rode mic go and 15-45mm kit and the 55-200mm ef-m lens… also bought the nifty ef 50 and the ef-s 24mm) looking to move over to rf eventually but during this time I’m glad God lead me to continue the legacy of those before me and put a great teacher that only asks you for the time to sit and learn… you literally teach a photography class it feels like in every video I’ve watched hours upon hours of your content and love it… God speed in your journey my guy truly impacting people in ways that you’d never know and I just really appreciate it
As always a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ video many thanks Simon 🙏
Very welcome
Great video Simon. Love your processing technique. Very interesting. How about an " editing special" ?.I'm from Scotland so if I want to see any sun in my pictures I also have to go to Kenya...
Great tips and great photos
Really appreciate your videos Simon! Thank you! Enjoyed your videos on sharpening your focus and depth of field. Would love to see some version of these that tackles live music photography. Both with a wide lens but also a long lens 70/400 etc as sometimes live shows can only be shot from the soundboard. Keep up the great work sir!
Fantastic photos, wow!
Nice video with a few good tips....sometimes us photographers have no choice but to shoot at very bright times of the day. Thank you.
A master at work 🙏🏽
2 thumbs up Simon. These tips are most welcome.
You're easily the most helpful photography RUclipsr I've discovered since picking up my camera again late last year. Your stuff is just advanced enough where I feel like I can build upon the basics. Do you have any Lightroom tutorials on things like gradients and masks or could you recommend any?
Thank you Simon. Another excellent bus load of great info.
Super cool ideas for harsh light shooting! Loved it
This is one of several of your videos I am saving for future reference. I'm shortly headed to Namibia for a bucket list photo safari, and I'm feeling the pressure to get those special shots! Thanks again for the great tips. I'm so glad I discovered your channel. You offer excellent, informative content and present it in an interesting and engaging way.
Have fun!
Learning so much from your videos, thank you for putting the content out there.
Great photos and great tips. Really enjoyed you sharing how your processing helped recover photos to their potential. I think we all agree you’re a great photographer but often don’t mention that you have a great eye - how you position yourself and compose in the field and also how you process and are selective at the computer. So good! Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful!
i just have to say Thank you for your time and information. it is helping me quit a bit in my new hobby pursuit.
I live in central California and bright hazy days are abundant here! I'm definitely going to try these tips.
That must be awful.
You got this!
Your expertise is next level!! 🤩
This was excellent. The exact tips I'm looking for as I'm going to Kenya and Tanzania in 2 months. The Kilimanjaro tips will be most useful. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
We covered the same reserves in Kenya this past January - many of the same critters captured. It is a magical place. Wish I had some of these tips before we went, but still came away with some stunning images. We were fortunate to have somewhat clear views of Kilimanjaro and the elephants.
As always Simon you give such great advice that makes me a better photographer (and videographer 😉) Thanks!!
Great to hear!
Another great video tutorial that touches on real problems and practical,usable solutions!
Glad you liked it!
More incredible tips! Thanks Simon, you might've solved one of the wildlife photographer's greatest foes. Great video 😀
Thanks for all your advice. I enjoy your videos
Glad you like them!
9:34 Wow, what a shot!
12:50 WOOOOOWWW, what a shot! lol I can't stop watching these are great.
Would love to meet this guy, my photography hero. I'm from UK though
I got recognized by a dozen people in Kenya…restaurants, airports, and even on game drives! Say hello if you see me!
@@simon_dentremont aye I remember you saying in one of your videos mate, unfortunately I don't travel much. Wish I did though and want to at some point. Any thoughts in coming to uk?
Thanks for sharing these great tips. Haze for me can be difficult and I found this very interesting! Excellent R5 too.
After years and year of sports shooting i learn maybe most important things in just this one video... Simon, can you please make more develop videos? Those tricks you showed here were amazing!
noted!
That's really great thanks. For me the useful was the editing tips, I can't believe what a difference you made to the Kilimanjaro photo with just a few simple edits.
Glad it was helpful!
That was indeed extremely helpful, thanks!
Glad it helped!
Great video and tips. I have a trip planned where i'm renting a 200-800. Can't wait after seeing your results. And the sun and haze tips will be useful on my trip to Madeira!
Another great video Simon. Even your cast-off shots would be my keepers, at least thats the way this sailor sees it ⛵️
Thanks 👍
Pretty frigging amazing video … so much knowledge and top story telling skills
Love these videos series, I learn so much. Thank you 🫶🏻
Another great video, with clear, concise information and backed up by such great photo examples, which are easily as interesting as the information. And, as usual, delivered with infectious enthusiasm. Man you have the touch Simon. Thank you!
Great explanations aligning with my experience and frustrations too with wildlife and bright sun dark shadows
Love you, Mr. Simon. Amazing content!
Great technique,and great toturial.
Glad you liked it!
I am finding these videos very helpful as I am due to go to South Africa next year for a short safari. Thanks! One thought that came to me was that (I assume) you use the subscription model for Lightroom with the latest versions, as do most professional photographers on RUclips. However I wonder how many of your viewers are senior amateurs like me who don’t want to pay the subscription and so use older versions of Lightroom without the ability to, for example, mask out backgrounds or use a de-haze tool. It would help me if you showed processing methods that could be used on older or other programs. A bit of an ‘ask’ I know but something to think about. I just zone out when the newer processing methods are shown. Anyway assuming I don’t upgrade my software I’ll still keep subscribing and enjoying your work.
God, you are SOOOO GOOD!
"If the colour aint right, go black and white"... not sure who said that. Another interesting thing ive heard before is; when in the field you are capturing data not a final image. The raw file doesnt have to look good. Its all about capturing the data you need to manipulate and accentuate in post. I always remind myself this before getting bummed out that the image doesnt look right in the back of the camera. Trust your histogram! Another good one Simon! Gives me goosebumps thinking about how close to those elephants you were 😲
Great video Simon, you don’t have to get disappointed if it’s not perfect. Just more practice with editing. Thank you
Bright tips!
Beautiful shots. Great video
I've been following you Simon since before you started your RUclips channel when I discovered you in a Facebook group. I'm glad to see your channel is doing so well. You deserve it. Great tips.
Awesome, thank you!
Great video! Thanks Simon! Your photography tips and info are helping me a lot!
Glad you like them!
Great video! Too many photography channels just ignore the reality that most of us are going to be out shooting in the middle of the day because, well, that's how vacations and trips often work out. I kinda feel better in that I have been using some of those processing techniques for awhile now! All those 11 am landscape shots have paid off!
That 200-800mm lens looks so tempting.