A Beautiful Moose Dance | Wildlife Photography in the Tetons

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[@michaelsurratt9593]

“Don’t be jerk”. I wish I could say I can’t believe anyone would be doing that but, people are. Shake them off. Beautiful work and I love watching your videos.

[@roberth9672]

I've really enjoyed watching your progression as a KZbinr/Vlogger. It's obvious how much thought you put into each video. I think it's one thing to be a great photographer, which your Smithsonian awards prove. I think it's altogether something else to incorporate that level of photography into a video as well. Balancing information about the area your photographing in, info on the wildlife and their habits. Along with helpful tips on equipment and technique. It's something that I believe you've grown into. Well done and thanks for sharing all of that with us Steve. Here's to your continued success.

[@SteveMattheis]

Very kind words, thank you🙏👍

[@andrasiboti]

At 6:06, the music goes so well with what the Moose are doing!

[@davidburton2294]

Had a shitty day then watched this with a cup of tea just the antidote thanks Steve!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks man glad to add some joy to the world👍👍

[@montanaphoto]

Hi, Sure enjoy your videos. Really liked the moose dance!

[@billschaefer2051]

Great Video! The moose behavior was amazing! I am catching up on your videos as I am working. Thanks!

[@stuartschaffner9744]

Wonderful stuff, Steve. Watching the complex dance between the three bull moose was spectacular! Talk about street smarts; one tiny head twitch at the wrong time could get an aspiring male moose seriously hurt!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks, it was really fun to watch, glad I was able to shoot some video of it...👍

[@old4004]

Thanks for this wonderful winter tour, Steve. Like Garth Brooks sang, without you, "....I'd have missed the dance". Thanks also for addressing "Jerks".

[@SteveMattheis]

👍

[@TJackSurvival]

I'm ready for the snow

[@catherinenhesselbacher8743]

I love this. We traveled through Jackson on our way home from Christmas in Idaho and took a detour to see the Moose. Unfortunately the time of day was good, the light was good, about 2pm, but had horrible heat waves even though it was -1 and the Bulls were at least 100 yards away. Well, you guessed it, I didn't get any keepers so I was bummed. Beautiful work on your part as usual Steve, I hope to take one of your clinics someday

[@SteveMattheis]

Yep, those heat waves are a bummer and there's no antidote

[@donanderson7326]

Always enjoy your videos and I always learn something keep up the good work!

[@JeffandLeslie]

nice video. Loved the opening scene of Jackson Hole. Never been there in the winter but just seeing the town does bring back some fond memories.

[@SteveMattheis]

👍

[@jonsi41]

Love the moose dance, your commentary and the music!! Thank you for bringing us along with you.

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@travisb.8005]

Mr. M sneaking in a new bean bag along with the Z7. ;-) Nice Video!

[@SteveMattheis]

True. I have two in the car for workshop guests to use...

[@janm2473]

Real nice, Steve. Thank you.

[@bobc2631]

Very cool to see moose out and about. When I'm there in June they're pretty hard to find. Good job.

[@SteveMattheis]

Yep they're much easier to find this time of year...

[@DerekKite]

Great video footage of the moose. That was neat to see.

[@SteveMattheis]

It was really cool to see for sure

[@dharper6252]

Fantastic work Steve! Your work is inspirational, laid the camera down 35 years ago after getting caught up in the corporate world/raising a family. Your work inspired me to get back behind the lens. Fourtunate to be able to spend a month out in your neck of the woods each summer. Keep up the great work. Has technology ever changed, going from the old Canon A1, AE1 to Nikon D500 has been an eye opening experience.lol

[@SteveMattheis]

This makes me happy to hear!

[@FotoHysteria]

That doesnt look like Hawaii..hahaha...hey, that Ram portrait was superb!!

[@SteveMattheis]

More Hawaii to come...

[@MrSpeedshot6]

Awesome video! Loved the moose dance!

[@paul-webster]

Awesome video and even including the ram shots with the 500mm pf lens! Gives me more confidence in my choice of buying this lens. Now if we can ever get it from being on back order. Keep up the good work Steve!

[@SteveMattheis]

Yep it's a sweet lens...👍

[@ValerieHollifield]

Great to see you vacationing in Maui but even better to see moose in Wy.

[@SteveMattheis]

Both were pretty nice... 👍

[@halteske6475]

Great video, I can’t wait to get back to the Tetons to photograph again. Also can’t wait to read your book.

[@SteveMattheis]

Cool, thanks!👍

[@AussieWildPhotography]

The moose scene blew me away! Spot on mate. The video af looks good on that camera. Be nice to have that on the D850 or vice versa. BTW your show just gets better and better. Thanks for making them!

[@SteveMattheis]

Excellent thanks for watching👍

[@ChrisSmith-wz4cc]

Hey Howdy Steve, Just want to congratulate you on the success of the book and I'm so looking forward to my autographed copy... Thanks for keeping your channel rolling...

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks Chris! Hope you're having a great holiday season.

[@ChrisSmith-wz4cc]

@@SteveMattheis Yes not to shabby.. I hope you are as well and that get some time with those beautiful kids of yours...

[@megahannahrobinson]

LOVEEEE all of your videos, I am currently binging them right now >=] it's awesome to see how you go about wildlife photography

[@SteveMattheis]

Haha binge away!

[@dinsdalephotography]

Beautiful work Steve! Loved the bull moose video - incredible to see up close - Cheers from Canada.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks 🙏

[@MarkTeeuwen]

Awesome video again!!! Loved the sheep/goats :) enjoyed the photos during the video :) keep it up!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!👍

[@georgefrench1907]

Another great one, Steve. Makes me feel better about the days I come home without the stellar shot I was hoping for. Keep up the good work.

[@SteveMattheis]

Enjoy the ride... It's not always about the photos...

[@SanJuanMountainBob]

Another good video - even if the moose didn't totally cooperate. It was still better than staying in I would assume. Always is for me anyways. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Steve and thanks for sharing your outings with us. Very enjoyable!

[@SteveMattheis]

Merry Christmas to you too👍

[@crowthercustomsol]

Another awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to put these together. Your videos are a great reminder of the time it takes to make wonderful photographs.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks for watching👍

[@Daverazzi]

Entertaining video as always Steve. Thank you for putting the time in to shows us a look into WY, and the beautiful scenery. Wish you best of luck with this coming year and happy holidays.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thank you very much! And ditto👍

[@billrogers2204]

Great video! Really enjoyed that moose dance. I think you deserve a TV show on Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet,etc!! 🤔😁 Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you and your family !!

[@SteveMattheis]

Sounds good to me, know anyone at Nat Geo? 😉

[@johnnelson2618]

Always enjoy your videos Steve.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks for watching👍

[@wendybee9160]

i enjoy watching you. I learn a lot. makes me want to drive up there and take photos.

[@SteveMattheis]

Cool, get out there!

[@paulbivins6483]

Great work as always. Thanks

[@SteveMattheis]

Thank you👍

[@BillyVerden]

Great Video as Always! I especially loved your new intro. The seamless opening is Very Cool! Not sure I have ever seen one like it. Great Job!

[@SteveMattheis]

👍

[@brianaikens7282]

Loved the dance.....!

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@jw0001]

Enjoy your photography. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks, you too 👍

[@photografiaaustralis2131]

Loved the tranquility of this vlog. Makes you go ahhh..Anyways...Have a great Xmas to you and yours Steve. Greg

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks, you too 👍

[@jackmarkham1516]

I've had my Z 7 for three weeks and am happy to have Nikon's first FF mirrorless camera. I'm especially pleased with the wonderful Nikon ergonomics and apparently vey good weather sealing. The implementation of AF Tracking is disappointing, but I don't plan to get rid of my D850 any time soon.

[@SteveMattheis]

Me too...

[@daveandrew4717]

The moose are such incredible animals. Thanks Steve for such a beautiful video. Matching the music to the moose interaction was really nice. Who is the musical artist you used?

[@SteveMattheis]

The song is "It Really Makes Me Wonder" by Loving Caliber

[@Nature_Wild_And_Free]

Hi Steve. Nice tack sharp Ram shots! Hope you get some good head butting shots!

[@SteveMattheis]

I'm working on it...👍

[@karstenlauridsen3494]

Hi Steve, I always enjoy your videos and specially your stils. I am using the D850 for landscape photography and its a great camera! Whising you and your family Merry CHristmas and a Happy New Year from Karsten in Sweden.

[@SteveMattheis]

Cool thanks! You too 👍

[@fmrc69]

Kudos on this video Steve! I really loved the musical video footage interludes and great song choice. Keep up the great work.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thank you🙏👍

[@bradaskew6704]

Hello from Ontario, Canada! Awesome video! The footage of two “smaller” bull moose fighting then the larger one getting in it and them both backing down was incredible! If you’re testing full frame mirrorless cameras I highly encourage you to check out the Sony A9, the autofocus is incredible and 20 FPS is definitely nice. I haven’t tried the new Nikon’s but if you like the video AF in those I think you’ll love it on the Sony. Sony also has patented a 20 FPS APS-C camera as well, probably coming out the Early 2019 release cycle.

[@stuartschaffner9744]

Brad, I also have an A9 and absolutely love it for nature photography. I do wonder at its cost compared to some of the other nice cameras out there, but it's really a joy to use. I know that I was skeptical about a full-frame sensor that was "only" 24 megapixels in resolution. I do want to let people know that I believe the diffraction blur in any lens smaller than (f/number larger than) about f/5 is blurry enough to give you an effective megapixel reading of less than 24 megapixels for a full-frame sensor. If any of you can afford a 500mm f/2.8 then, fine, get a higher-resolution sensor or go to medium-format. However, if you subdivide a full-frame format sensor into more pixel bins, each bin will have more noise so the entire sensor will have a lower dynamic range. A higher dynamic range is strongly related to high ISO capability, so it seems to me that 24 megabytes is actually a sweet spot for full-frame sensors right now. Again, if you can afford lenses that cost over 10 grand, your sweet spot is a bit higher.

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@zih5903]

Hi Steve. Really enjoyed this video. My wife and I are hoping to visit your neck of the woods next year. Long trip from Australia :). Cheers Zsolt

[@SteveMattheis]

That is a long trip! But might be worth it... 👍

[@FabrizioGiammatteo]

Great video Steve, I've been in the Teton a couple of times but never in the winter, it looks so awesome and I am honestly really envious of you living there... just kidding of course ;-)

[@SteveMattheis]

Winter is great as long as you bundle up...

[@josephcooper5145]

Hello Steve! Hope you have a merry Christmas!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks, you too👍

[@kimmadsen8175]

Hi Steve, I do enjoy all of your videos, good stuff ya.Thanks for sharing your days afield, I always feel more inspired after watch one of your videos, and that’s “Way cool”

[@SteveMattheis]

Definitely way cool 👍

[@ianbrown704]

Great vlog as always, thanks for all the vlogs this year Steve. I live in the UK but will certainly be making a visit out to your area in the next couple of years. Merry Xmas and all the best in 2019.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks, you too!

[@johnsholian4318]

I haven't heard anyone really raving about the Z7 yet. It will be interesting to see how the mirrorless competition will drive the innovations and hopefully the quality upwards. I can certainly be content with the D810 in the meantime. That 500mm PF looks like a sweet lens. Nice video Steve!

[@SteveMattheis]

Yep.

[@camofirefly]

Fantastic work again Steve!!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!

[@WildlifePatrol]

Nice video! I must say, the more I think about it I think I’m gonna end up relocating to this area perhaps! Would really like to have you show me around the next time I’m up here. My first visit to Yellowstone has been nice. Do you own any spotting scopes?

[@stephenhunter2853]

Hi Steve always luv your vlogs always interesting and entertaining. Coming into JH Saturday maybe I'll see you out and about. Happy holidays

[@SteveMattheis]

Nice! Say hello if you see me...

[@findus605]

Hi Steve enjoyed the video as always. Signed up for your book which I am really looking forward to receiving 👍

[@SteveMattheis]

Sweet! I can't wait to ship the books out...

[@keithmacdonald4805]

Another excellent video Steve!! Thanks so much for all you do and have a Wonderful Christmas with your family and a Very Happy New Year. I am looking forward to your 2019 videos, especially more Great Grey Owls.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks, you too!

[@robryanphotography5253]

Great Video as usual Steve, I have been over there in your neck of the woods for the last 3 or 4 weekends in a row now shooting photos of those same guys before they lose the antlers and the Bighorns while they are around. I keep hoping to run into you as it would be a pleasure to meet you, even have considered shooting you an email before hand a few times. But seems weird to be a nobody reaching out to a somebody like that. Anyway, I am planning on heading over there Sunday again. Hope to possibly see you around!

[@SteveMattheis]

Cool, say hi if you see me. We are all somebody. And nobody.

[@mariacyou9265]

Wonderful video and amazing photography. I am always sad about hunting... Wishing you and your family Merry Christmas and happy New Year. All the best Steve from 🇨🇦

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks, you too 👍

[@bruceflyr7359]

Another great video Steve. Thank you. We were just there this past weekend, had some beautiful days. It was like you say the moose are just too far out in the brush for a good photo. Found a few bull's on the north end of the Moose Wilson road, but nothing in a great position wise for a great photo. I like when you talk about your equipment. We are Nikon shooters so I pay attention to what lenses you are using. Interested in the 500mm pf. Keep up the good work and looking forward to the book.

[@SteveMattheis]

Cool, thanks for buying the book 👍

[@kevinhinesphoto]

Great video Steve. I may be the minority, but I love my Z7.

[@SteveMattheis]

That's great! It's an excellent camera for sure, it just doesn't suit my needs as well as the D850...

[@raymondhuddleston3879]

Great video as always. Going to the Tetons to photograph moose bear and big horn is on my bucket list. Question is where did you get your beanbags that work on the window when shooting from the vehicle. I photograph a lot of bald eagles from my car and I could really use one. Thanks in advance. Keep those videos coming

[@SteveMattheis]

Here you go amzn.to/3qd4d3R

[@serkanister3620]

Great video, well done!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks👍

[@gate2soumyajit]

Steve! another great video. I guess all the animals looks tons better in snow. Is it me or the landscape was amazing as you were driving. We don't see that in the east coast... By the way, do you see Grouse these days in the snow?

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks! I saw some grouse today but they are usually quite difficult to find...

[@gate2soumyajit]

@@SteveMattheis thanks for the reply. I'm interested in your workshop.i sent you an email. Not sure if you received.so I wanted to follow-up here. Cheers!

[@markattardo]

Mr Bobblehead was certainly interesting to watch. You caught me off guard when you said you were using the Z7 for video.😂 Was the auto focus solid the whole time you used it? What you showed sure looked good! Awesome images as always, thanks for taking us along.

[@SteveMattheis]

Video AF is pretty darn good. Continuous AF for stills isn't... Unfortunately.

[@markattardo]

@@SteveMattheis Bummer! I'd think if they can get the video right they could get it all right...maybe firmware can fix it. Appreciate the response!

[@davidmurphy7847]

Would be great to know the date you filmed each episode so we learn about the animals “seasons” such as rut, birthing etc.

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@matthewhenry8613]

Great video as usual Steve! Love the moose footage. Are you planning on doing a follow up review on the 500 PF? Merry Christmas from Canada! Can’t wait to get your book!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks! Follow up review: it rocks!

[@matthewhenry8613]

Really glad to hear that! How’s the bokeh? Is it noticeably less appealing than an f/4, or not that big of a deal?

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

Using the Z6 for vlogging? The POV has gotten much wider in the car.

[@SteveMattheis]

I use a Sony action camera for the windshield shots. It can shoot wide, medium, or narrow. It's currently shooting wide.

[@ChrisMosner]

Lovely.

[@phooesnax]

Love your work and approach. Been catching up to the library.... wonder where the sand bag comes from? It appears to a great job from vehicle.’’keep up the great work. Jim in Delaware

[@SteveMattheis]

Hi Jim. Please visit the ’gear’ section on my website to see where to get the beanbag...

[@phooesnax]

Great....Thank You

[@US50s]

Your videos are awesome. Thank you for sharing them. If you don’t mind my asking, how do you process your videos for KZbin? I’m watching on my iPad at 360 over my phone link and your videos are nice and sharp with no delays.

[@SteveMattheis]

Cool, thanks for watching! I use final cut pro.

[@RogerZoul]

Hey Steve! Congrats again on the recent award. I love your videos and look forward to them each week. One quick question: I thought I saw, in this vid, where you were shooting some video through your front windshield. I find I can't get my rigs to focus through my front windshield and that frustrates me mightily. Any idea why it works for and not for me? I must be something about the windshield, but I don't know what. I'd like to try to avoid the issue on the next vehicle I buy 10+ years from now. :( Thanks.

[@SteveMattheis]

I use a Sony action camera for those windshield shots. Small sensor plus wide angle lens means everything is in focus all the time...

[@richcower]

Very nice Steve. Curious, do you have a self steering car? Hoping you have a great Christmas and a fantastic New Year.

[@SteveMattheis]

I just think and the car goes where I want it to 😬

[@larryrudnick1519]

Interesting video of the moose! That head movement was something I had never seen before. I liked the head shots of the sheep too. Are you thinking of switching to the Z7 and dumping the D850?

[@SteveMattheis]

Not dumping the D850, the Z7 is no match for AF performance which is so important in my type of photography.

[@michellemcgugan8624]

Steve - question on shooting moose in the snow. When you are driving around what is your camera set at sitting on the passenger seat? A Priority, S priority.. +/- 1-2 (You mentioned) F4? F8 etc.. all the best, looking forward to getting your Owl book.. All the best.

[@SteveMattheis]

Always aperture priority. Then actual aperture and iso will depend on the light. Same with exposure compensation, depends on the light... But almost always at least +1 during snowy weather

[@savagefrieze4675]

So do anmals stick their young’s out at you often? 😂 another terrific video!

[@SteveMattheis]

Yep its pretty normal for me😬

[@ianbachanek2538]

Great video! Watching on vacation in the Caribbean but returning to Ontario Canada shortly. Itching to get out and shoot. How's the recovery from your surgery if you don't mind me asking?

[@SteveMattheis]

The ear is doing great, thank you👍

[@carmas54]

I don’t have any first have experience with the D7, but a lot of people have said that the z7 does a good job with video but most D850 users aren’t ready to get rid of their D850 and prefer it over the z7

[@SteveMattheis]

Definitely not a D850 replacement...

[@loopine2942]

thank you

[@SteveMattheis]

👍

[@ryanbiscobarnes]

Wow...the bull moose video was cool. I live in Northeastern Ontario, Canada and never see that many moose together like that. What window camera bag do you use?

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks for watching! Check out my gear list, link in the description.

[@buc71x24]

Are the hunters using high power rifles, that close to roads and people, if so scary! No moose season tho, is that correct?

[@SteveMattheis]

Yes. And it is scary. No moose hunting in the park, only elk...

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

The moose dance was cool. I knew who was going to win before they even started, although I was surprised that the bull with the 2nd-biggest rack quit first. Re the hunting of elk in national parks: is it for population control, given that their natural predators have been largely reduced in number? Thanks, and Merry Christmas.

[@SteveMattheis]

Yes it's supposedly for population control

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Steve Mattheis you sound dubious. Think it's just a permit fee grab for NPS? Is this a new policy?

[@SidBonkers51]

Great video Steve, like the music to the dance sequence, can you tell me the tittle and artist, Shazam didnt recognise it?!

[@SteveMattheis]

It Really Makes Me Wonder by Loving Caliber (from epidemic sound)

[@SidBonkers51]

@@SteveMattheis Cheers Steve

[@madshagen5570]

Hi steve, huge fan here from europe. Was wondering how grand teton national park stands in relation to bird migration? Is it a hotspot?

[@SteveMattheis]

I wouldn't call it a hotspot for bird migration but we'd get some decent action

[@brandigonwa7848]

it translated beatifully

[@BrentCizekPhoto]

No more BLUBB? What do you like to fill your bean bags with?

[@SteveMattheis]

Still have it too but I keep two in the car for my workshop guests. I fill it with buckwheat hulls, check my gear link in the description for a link...

[@michastoch3629]

Hello Steve ;)

[@SteveMattheis]

Yo!

[@carmas54]

How’s that 500mm f5.6 Pf review coming along :-)

[@SteveMattheis]

Here's the review: it rocks!

[@carmas54]

@@SteveMattheis OK then, does it rock better with the D500 or the D850

[@siddhartharoy2773]

Good morning

[@SteveMattheis]

Hello

[@dave2400plus]

What do you drive ?

[@SteveMattheis]

Jeeeeeeep

[@mlevesque33]

Hello. :)

[@SteveMattheis]

Good day sir.

[@spacemanspiff01]

Leaving a comment because you asked. Lol.

[@SteveMattheis]

Well done 👍

[@SuperFucdat]

Hi Steve. Would it be possible for you to do a video blog of one of your workshops? I’m thinking about travelling over from England to take part in probably the sunrise & sunset package. Mark.

[@SteveMattheis]

Hmmmm I think shooting video would be too distracting for me and my client(s) during a workshop... Email me with any questions you have though, I'd be happy to discuss!

[@lcador9]

Think you might be missing an excellent marketing opportunity. Offer Mark and Sue or other a discount to participate in said distracting production. Have "other" do actual filming.