Bird Photography Ideas - How Planning Leads to Better Photos

[@DennisJacobsenWildlife]

As usual great video with useful thoughts and tips about how you do it :) have a great weekend!

[@jettles1]

Thanks Paul, great video!

[@TranquiloBayPanama]

Very nice, the geese and spoonbills reminded me of the waterfowl of Texas, well done.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank you. Texas looks pretty amazing for bird photography.

[@TranquiloBayPanama]

@@PaulMiguelPhotography I grew up in Texas and the birding is amazing, I now live in Panama and the birding is even better. I love your videos and birding in the UK, thank you.

[@ConsumerFanatics]

As a full-time working married father of two young children, I am forced to go with the flow 99% of the time. I long for the day where things will slow down so I can set such goals. Beautiful images, Paul!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Totally get that. I hope you get more time in the future for your photography.

[@malaustwick5364]

Another great tutorial Paul, cheers.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Cheers mate. I'm sure you've figured some of this info. out yourself!

[@Abangsaury]

Nice.. Pemandangan yang inda

[@roxammon5858]

another great video

[@paulbaldwin2290]

Excellent photos Paul 👌and another great watch love your enthusiasm! Love the geese myself 👍

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank you my friend. Might not get many more opportunities now - September is probably best month for it. God knows when I'll next get mist..

[@clivewelch1025]

Hi Paul another good watch , I don't get out as much as I used to but when I do I don't go with any preplanned idea I now prefer to enjoy the environment I'm in and if I get a couple of images then it's a bonus if I don't I still had a nice walk but I do respect people like yourself who go out with a specific plan in mind. Until next time take care and stay safe my friend.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Hi Clive. That's the most important thing really - to appreciate Nature in every way.

[@CamillaI]

I love Canada geese particularly as a large flock gather at Langford Lakes my local nature reserve ! Love panning around the 125th second mark with mist awesome ! 👍😍

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Panning at 125th - yep, I'm for that!

[@paulinefollett3099]

Well you should come to Australia for the sun and clear skies.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Ah, but do you get any mist??

[@gerritvanessen5832]

Hi Paul, I just recently discovered your you-tube channel and I love it. Seen already many of the earlier video's and looking forward to your future one's. Digital greetings from Holland

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank you Gerrit. I always appreciate new viewers. I'm always open to suggestions for future videos.

[@RODCHARAY1]

Another great video Paul ,thank you ,absolutely love the spoonbills.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Cheers Rod. I've really enjoyed those spoonbills this year.

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

Good luck with your challenge, I think you already have some lovely shots of the geese. I have been trying for the last few years to get one shot of birds in flight that I am happy with. Today at S.R I managed it unexpectedly !!!! I went for the deer and got a bonus of geese ; ) PS it was nice to see you this morning . Take care and please keep on making these inspirational videos Teddy

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Was lovely to meet you too (and Teddy.), I know you've commented on lots of my videos. Glad you had a good day.! Watch my latest video and you'll see... Penguin Wanderer.

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

@@PaulMiguelPhotography Love the penguin . He made a good model ; )

[@laku4412]

For me, it really depends on how much time I have if I set goals or not. When I don't have much time, I usually just enjoy going with the flow and the chance of not getting a shot at all can be too frustrating. But when I do have time, I absolutely enjoy the challenge! Loved the video, good luck with the mist!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

That's a good way to approach it. Thank you for watching.

[@tonyturner7676]

Loved this video, Paul, as the subject covered is something I have been trying to come to grips with. Lovely images, I was intrigued by your use of lower shutter speeds and my favourite image was of the Graylag geese at 8:37. Thank you.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

I have been really enjoying the slower shutter speeds lately. That image was one of the better ones - if I can get enough mist at sunrise it's possible, but you just need so many things to come together.

[@jefflyons2026]

Hi Paul! Great video! I can relate to your perfect situation experience in this video. I was out waiting for the sun, for a scenery shot for my screensaver. I herd a Canada goose hoking, when I turned to see what the commotion was all about! I wasn't ready for what I saw! Can you comment on how to get "more" ready

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thanks Jeff. I will think about that.

[@jamesclifford3401]

Another useful vlog, Q in the mist, what white balance would you use, if weren't using K for white balance?

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Hi James. I always have it set on 5300K apart from night photography. I would probably use sunny white balance otherwise. I guess tungsten would be worth a try too, when it's very low light.

[@terryroth2855]

Good video Paul. I do this very same thing a lot. It’s always exciting as the geese and ducks are very vocal. Can’t wait to get out again.👍👍

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Brilliant! I never get bored of it. Yes, the noise is amazing..

[@narutodayo]

Another inspiring and helpful video, as usual!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thanks so much!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Do you set yourself a specific picture goal? Or do you go with the flow and see how things unfold? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for watching everyone.

[@MW-ty1dv]

No specific plan, just walk the same beach in North Carolina every day and it's amazing that no two days are alike. At the moment we are getting migratory birds stopping for a breather on their way further south.

[@malaustwick5364]

Hey Paul, I generally go out with a plan to photograph a particular species in a particular scenario. But I end up photographing a lot more!! Especially at St.A's, lol. As you say you need to make the most of the momenst of good light here in the UK and that for me does have an effect on my plans!

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

For me I go out with no specific plan . I go to different locations knowing what might be there... but I enjoy the surprise of what nature will have waiting.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

I understand that. I enjoy the creative process of visualising a specific image.. but I enjoy the surprises too.

[@williambell3036]

Thanks Paul loved your video. Could you tell me what AF Mode do you use for shooting flocks of birds ?

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Cheers. I would use Servo. Focus points I would use either single focus point or expanded. I would still aim to focus on one bird / one area in the flock if possible.

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Ooooh avin a watch!!! Saved me from cooking dinner lol 😂

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Ahhhh I love a moan as you know by my vids lol ewwwwww people!!!! Ewwwwwwwwww weather!!!!!!!! 😡 great stuff buddy great tips and vid as always x JP

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

@@JPLamoureuxsTravels Indeed! Shame these outside places can be inhabited by people...

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

@@PaulMiguelPhotography totally bro lol 😂

[@stercorarius]

great video. I normally go with the flow but there's a local kingfisher spot I'm thinking of making a project out of

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Give it a go!

[@Wessexphotography]

Great informative video Paul. I shoot Av with auto iso also for flight birds with a minimum S/s of 1/500 . I shoot nikon so my rear dial is to adjust the aperture and I've set the front dial to do the E.V comp works well for me . Enjoy you great enthusiasm though. Atb . Joe

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Cheers Joe. Sounds perfect to me.

[@JanicevD]

Except for a long dry spell in summer.

[@JanicevD]

wait two weeks for sun... Western Washington in the US - oh yeah, two weeks, two months...... ;)

[@ashstubbings2603]

"It' getting busier now.. loads of people" Smirks...Love it! I'm guessing you're not too keen on people then Paul? LOL By the way, just as a matter of interest, what do you think the shutter count is up to on your camera? Must run into millions surely?

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Some people are ok... Yeah, I don't know the shutter count but it's quite a lot. The camera won't last for ever but I'll probably use it until it dies.

[@ashstubbings2603]

@@PaulMiguelPhotography My Lumix is on it's last legs. I'm a bit concerned to be honest because I can't really afford to replace it yet, so I just hope it lasts long enough for me to be able to! Shutter count must be over 100,000.