Bird Photography Chat With Jan Wegener The Bird Whisperer and Duade Paton The Bald Dude

[@canadianmohawk]

Wonderful!

[@Duade]

Thanks Bradd, Cheers, Duade

[@kathleeneveritt5340]

One of the best videos on bird photography I have watched , so refreshing to find 2 guys who are willing to share their “secrets” with us lesser mortals lol

[@Duade]

Thanks Kathleen, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade

[@Stalled-wm3qd]

Almost every time a photo came up I automatically shook my head in wonderment at the perfection and beauty of the shot!

[@Duade]

Thanks, yes, many wonderful shots, Cheers, Duade

[@yogeshwaikul6823]

Nice to see two of my fav. Photographers / tutorial makers together in a video. 👍

[@Duade]

Thanks Yogesh, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade

[@raylander6329]

What wonderful video, two great photographers! A pleasure to watch and learn.

[@Duade]

Thanks Ray, we hope to do some videos together once lockdown is over. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@adaminsanoff]

Two honest guys discussing my favorite photography topic. I'm a big fan of Jan's. By the way Duade, you are doing great work. Keep inspiring us.

[@Duade]

Thanks Adam, I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Duade

[@balasport5940]

So good to hear two inspiring photographers in conversation. Great to see the comparisons between Jan's version of your image and your own.

[@Duade]

Thank you, yes I think everyone edits slightly different which is good, makes it interesting. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@Jo-c-jo]

Thanks Duade for sharing this wonderful video and introducing Jan. Rare to find such honest conten. this is packed with some great eye opener information that is so inspiring. Raw file and importance of post processing was really good. I shoot raw but lazy to put in that extra effort to learn and process. Always felt people won't appreciate when they know it's edited. Now I have the confidence to go and put in that extra effort to bring life to photos because digital processing indeed brings out the real artist in you.

[@Duade]

It is my pleasure, good pluck with the processing. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@sic04250f]

This is excellent. Thankyou both for putting this together, admire both of your work.

[@Duade]

G'day, my pleasure, it was fun to talk to Jan. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@gayansenarathne1449]

Most of the things; almost all the things I have learnt from duade and jan. Thank you both. Cheers

[@Duade]

G'day Gayan, that is great to hear. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@flatdog1951]

Very informative video. With regard to bird photography, remember that if it were easy everyone would do it! Thanks for the wonderful images.

[@Duade]

Thanks Simon, isn't that the truth. Cheers, Duade

[@canadianmohawk]

Duade. Pressing the button is taking the picture. Editing creating a Photograph That YOU like and hope others will like too!

[@Duade]

Bradd, very true, Cheers, Duade

[@fgb3126]

Duade this is my second viewing of this video. There is so much info in it that I recognized I needed to "digest" what I learned the first time around, and then, and only then, watch it again. I must say that you are an excellent interviewer. It's not easy to do and you have a very facile, natural style. And yet you get the information as well. Well done!

[@Duade]

Breck, thank you for your feedback I appreciate it, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade

[@adamsnow138]

Many Thanks to Jan for the FastStone Image Viewer tip. I am a beginner photographer and this software is a perfect accompaniment. Also a very interesting chat with Duade and Jan! Great work gents! A new follower to both of you!

[@Duade]

Thanks Adam, I am happy to hear it is helping and thanks for the comment. Cheers, Duade

[@Vacublaster1]

Nice to see experts talking about birds that I can photograph....

[@Duade]

Thanks mate, it was fun to chat with Jan. Cheers, Duade

[@RogerJones-mountfield]

Many thanks for introducing Jan, I’ve now watched a few of his KZbin films and got some useful ideas, the two of you are inspiring 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Duade]

Roger, I have learnt a lot from Jan so I am glad you found his channel. Cheers, Duade

[@stephaniebarden8926]

Your images have been both a catalyst and an inspiration for me, so thank you for that. I’m off to look at Jan’s website.

[@Duade]

Thanks Stephanie, I appreciate the feedback, good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade

[@kristianpersson7127]

Awesome video, thanks a lot to both of you 👍

[@Duade]

Kristian, it is our pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@kathyteague829]

You are both amazing photographers! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@Duade]

Thank you Kathy, you are too kind. Cheers, Duade

[@generhodes7796]

Thanks for another great video. You guys have reinforced my comments to friends. When editing photos of birds, do what makes you happy. Again, great advice.

[@Duade]

Gene, I feel this is the best way to enjoy photography, don't worry what others think, just do what brings you joy. Cheers, Duade

[@mykelphotography]

A great video Duade, Jan and yourself are inspirational in how to make an exquisite bird image, I bow my hat to you both, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Duade]

Thanks Mick, thanks for your kind comment, I'm happy share what I know. Cheers, Duade

[@Jo-c-jo]

Thanks

[@Duade]

My pleasure John, thanks for the support. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@chathurangachandana3306]

Thank you very much paton 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Duade]

G'day Chathuranga, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@andrewbalcombe1338]

Inspirational Duade, and thanks for the generosity of your giving of information with your friend Jan. Aussie birds never seemed so amazing when I lived in Tas. But now I know I just wasn't visualizing them the same way you guys are doing.

[@Duade]

Thanks Andrew, I appreciate the comment. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@WernerBirdNature]

G'day Duade. Nice going back to the past and seeing how both you and Jan were dealing with DSLR's and not yet knowing about eye-AF, heheh. Even when you already clearly had the basics right, you still matured further afterwards. What surprised me most is how often extenders were used in the examples. I assume the higher mp count of the R5 now allows you to get the same amount of pixels on the bird with better IQ using shorter focal lengths. On the other hand, I believe the new camera's are better in low light and handle extenders better than DSLR's used to do. So for people like me who can "only" afford an R6, the extenders still make a lot of sense ..

[@Duade]

Werner, I use my 1.4 extender on my 500 95% of the time as it doesn't really impact the quality all that much and I prefer 700mm to 500mm. Yes its crazy how quickly things have changed that is for sure, Cheers, Duade

[@WernerBirdNature]

@@Duade Indeed, when having enough mp, 700mm could be the sweet spot. But I was more referring to Jan using the 1.4x and even 2x on his 600/4, while he now no longer seems to use an extender often of that lens. Recently he said the new 800 and 1200 lenses would be too long for his liking. However, now that he's starting to play with the R3, he may use extenders more often again 😛 Me two years ago would never have believed I would ever ditch the OVF for an EVF, heheh

[@ashpowell9451]

Great! I have to admit I found Jan's channel before yours, really been enjoying his videos too. Ill really have to check out his courses.

[@Duade]

G'day Ash, yes, we have known each other for a long time. We hope to do some videos together in the future. His attracting birds ebook is a must get IMO. Cheers, Duade

[@BuscandoFauna]

Great video with lots of advice. I deeply appreciate it. Cheers

[@Duade]

Thanks Buscando, glad you enjoyed it.👍

[@colinhutchison7834]

Thanks for an entertaining and informative video. I was pleased to hear that your beautiful images were hard work, thought maybe it was just me!

[@Duade]

G'day Colin, thanks for the comment, yes we often don't get the species we were after. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@gerards5858]

A really enjoyable and informative video. You are both doing great work.

[@Duade]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

How did i miss this guys!!! Great stuff really enjoyed your chat, shots and tips.... Top blokes 😎😉👍🏼

[@Duade]

Thanks JP, yes, that was a fun chat, Cheers, Duade

[@vinikrish]

Great to see how you both edited the same image... I absolutely loved how Jan explained the cropping/ composition... I too just go by how I feel, without checking all the composition rules... Thanks a lot for the video!

[@Duade]

G'day Vineeth, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes cropping is an interesting topic for sure. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@asifalam223]

Wowww what a incredible shot experience shared with us including details of each one of the Shot.. I got a some knowledge and learn from you little bit... congrats to both of you..💐💐

[@Duade]

G'day Asif, thanks for the comment, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Really interesting Chat Duade. Glad I found your channel and I will check out Jan's channel as well. I take inspiration from you both for my own channel.

[@Duade]

G'day Darrell, thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed our chat. Looks like you have a great backyard for birds. Good luck with the channel. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@GRAYnomad]

Digital is a bit like the old B&W sheet film days (that I miss a lot). The goal it to get as much information on the negative as possible, then in the darkroom you create the image you want from that information.

[@Duade]

Great way to put it, yes RAW works the same in that it is capturing as much information as possible so you can create the best photo in post. Cheers, Duade

[@redzone8618]

how did jan manage to get such sharp image of the mitchell's cockatoo with a really slower shutter speed ?

[@Duade]

Shooting in bursts, using IS and on a stable tripod will allow you to get sharp shots at low shutter speeds. However I am sure he got plenty of soft ones in that burst as well. 1/160th is very slow however sometimes to keep the ISO down you have to use slow SS. So not advisable but is an option. Cheers, Duade

[@RogerJones-mountfield]

I really struggle with Photoshop’s cataloging of pictures, my brain struggles, so I keep reverting back to using ACDSee software as that works, however I do like PS’s editing.

[@Duade]

Hi Roger, I use Lightroom for my catalogue but yes it can be overwhelming. PS has a steep learning curve however is very powerful. Cheers, Duade

[@outdoorztime2923]

Mr. Paton, I noticed your friend went with a 1.4x converter. Is there a reason he didn't go with the 2x converter? Wasn't sure if the 2x converter is less sharp, or perhaps he just didn't want to spend the extra money. Thanks!

[@Duade]

Terry, the 2x is a bit hit and miss when it comes to IQ, the 1.4 has far less impact on the images and I use the 1.4 the majority of the time. Cheers, Duade

[@karlmeyer3899]

Fantastic

[@Duade]

Thanks Karl, Cheers, Duade 👍

[@alanalain4884]

Step 1: Watch Jan and Duade videos till dawn Step 2: Call in sick Step 3: Grab your camera Step 4: Follow the birds Step 5: Go sleep till golden hour Step 6: Don't call anyone Step 7: Grab your camera Step 8: Follow the birds Step 9: Repeat from step one

[@Duade]

Lol thanks Alan, I just spent two long days with Jan in the field and I'm knackered, I'm not sure how sustainable it is. 👍

[@timburgess2417]

Hehe, stole my vid idea 😆, na all good I might do one some time in the coming months or years. Great vid mate.

[@Duade]

G'day Tim, took awhile to finally get it together, a little harder than I thought but fun to do. I look forward to seeing yours in the future. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@lastnovicewins]

where do you get these nice looking sticks?

[@Duade]

Australia has a diverse range of native plants and most backyard gardens have these flowering plants. There are also often plenty of interesting sticks on the ground. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@phuongbang8031]

like160...!

[@Duade]

Thanks.

[@alanalain4884]

Thank you guys. Both of you are so good and dedicated. Sure, you have nice surroundings and amazing birds variety, so it's enticing, but it's nice to see your dedication and sharing with us your passion, techniques and results. I don't remember which one of you is guilty to make me purchase my 1st 400 f5.6 yesterday. Probably both... (if any interest, my feeble attempts for the time being with an old 7D and 100-400 usm on a couple of mornings in my city (so much for background separation), all handheld. For sure not as easy as it seems (where did I get I would come back with an image like you, or crop to infinity keeping sharpness ?..), but who wouldn't want to try after seeing your images...): www.photocrowd.com/photographer-community/201054/

[@Duade]

G'day Alan, great to hear you have the bug and plenty of lovely images there. Cheers, Duade 👍

[@meneerhalfwerk7096]

So you edit photo's as long as enough until the birds will become a whole different new species with unnatural colours and stripping away the environment, great!

[@Duade]

G'day Meneer, I am very happy with how I edit my photos, I am very transparent and readily show my Raw photos to show what processing I have done. I am not hiding anything and will tell anyone what I have done. Processing is an important part of the digital workflow and how people do this is entirely up to them, it is their photo after all and photography can be a very creative process. Good luck with your own Photography and editing. Cheers, Duade 👍