Bird Photography Tips and Tricks: In this video I show you how I set up perches to capture top portraits of small birds. Please like and share the video. Feel free to ask me a question or add a comment in the comments below!
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Filmed in Yorkshire with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. Camera used: Canon 1DX Mark i. Lens; Canon 500mm f4 IS Mark i. Induro CT404 tripod with Movo Gimbal head.
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Hi Paul. I've just discovered your channel and have subscribed. Looking forward to viewing all the videos you've posted – looks like I'm in for a real treat judging by this one!! I'm relatively new to bird photography (mainly a landscape photographer) but I invested in the Sigma 150-600 Sport earlier this year so I'm keen to put it to good use. Loads to learn but it looks like I've found the perfect place to help me ! Thanks for sharing Paul.
500mm lens $6k gimbal $600 tripod $2k canon $2500
Priceless!!! Taking pictures on a park bench! Lol
That perch tip is fabulous!
Great video, if not secret please can you tell me what is the location?
Hi, just discovered your channel. Love what I see. I’ve a Nikon cropped sensor camera what sort of lens would be good for trying to capture bird shots please?
I saw my brother in the thumbnail, so I was interested
Great tips, all I need now is a better lens….. and patience
A professional photographer does not use artificial perch 😒😒
Just got a Canon camera for Christmas and subscribed To your channel. Very helpful Paul. Keep it up and thank you
Thanks for the inspiration.
Greetings from Germany
Why are there so many tits
good studio work! there are wooden bird available too..
Thank you I'm new to nature photography 🙂
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This is desperate photography
Great video! Makes me want to get back to Old Blighty just to see a blue tit! They are gorgeous! Great photos, videos and tips! We get those pesky grey squirrels here in New York/New Jersey. Wondering what your thoughts are on full-frame Canon DSLRs versus cropped frame. I once owned a Canon 5D MII but the depth of field was so shallow, I can't imagine capturing bird photos easily that way. However, their performance in ISO probably makes up for it. If you can make a living as a wildlife photographer, please make a video on how! Cheers. Ooh, and screw those baited photography moaners!
Why iso so high at this shutter speed and aperture when shooting in sunlight..
Sir, How to start with wildlife photography.Does it require a proper course to go through before starting.
I never thought of placing a perch. That's a great idea. Nice video, thank you!
Fabulous images. The birds and yourself get something out of using this method. Certainly my preferred method to shoot Nuthatch too ; – )
Hey Paul, good vid. I want to comment re the lichen covered branch. Please tell people to replace the branch exactly how they find it, once you have finished. I do mean exactly, as if it is out of alignment, then probably the lichen will die as it could be in too much sun or shade. This applies to everything, even a rock, as it could be home to tiny animals hiding below it. We need to keep the environment as pristine as possible. Thank you.
Hi Paul firstly great video and photos specially of the Red Kite 1 question for you. I use a Canon 5 D Mk 1v and just starting to learn how to take birds in flight. I get confused when usin the Auto focus points. Do I need to use Expand AF area or area surround or manual select zone or Large Zone. My photos aren’t bad but getting the hang of knowing my focus points will vastly imrove them hope you can help
Paul great video. What you eat!
brilliant tips..
nice work
Great video. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! Congrats from Campinas, Southeast Brazil!
I'm shooting with a 7d canon 70-200mm first version and a canon 2x extender. Even at f8 if I can get it on the eye the beak will be out of focus. One point focus if I hit the body the eye is out of focus. Shutter speed at 1000. What am I doing wrong?
Hi sir can u please say what you were giving to those birds for eating, and from where i can purchase the!
You are doing a great job man!! ❤️
what f/stop do you usually use as you focus in on the perch? Sometimes focusing on the perch (and bird) one can even have the background focused too which we want blurred. Thanks for your reply in advance. 🙂
So amazing….
OMG man the squirrels were coming up behind you. I think maybe they were going to try and jump you for some of that seed you have. Great video
Your advices are bloody useful 🔥🔥🔥👌