Bird Photography in the Field - Photographing Seabirds

Bird Photography in the Field - Photographing Seabirds. I'm at Flamborough Cliffs, East Yorkshire showing you I capture seabirds on camera. Filmed with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500.
Equipment: Canon 1DX Mark i, Induro CT404 tripod, Movo GH700 Gimbal head
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[@akaratpansanit4555]

I learn much about your videos...!

[@prevalain]

What a woundrous place! Thank you so much!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank you.!

[@tarjeijensen7237]

Nice video. The birds are building in the cliff in order to deter attacks from predatory birds.

[@johnstones7484]

Been there lots, great video👍🏻

[@Derbyshire_bird_tours]

Another great film Paul, hoping to visit that coastline soon.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

A Wild Life Thanks for that. I do hope you enjoy it!

[@samaresh93]

Very nice

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thanks for watching Samaresh.

[@debbieross5836]

Love your videos Paul , keep them coming .

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Black Star thank you very much indeed. that's very kind of you.

[@paulinefollett3099]

Great video Paul. I really enjoyed it. My only complaint is that it was too short. I could watch them for hours.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Pauline Follett thanks Pauline. most of my videos are around 7 minutes long, but I agree this one was a bit too short. I'm hoping to make some longer videos moving forward. This one was a bit rushed to be honest!

[@dougjarvis3824]

great video paul , i will be over to bempton soon.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

doug jarvis great Doug. Enjoy!

[@petefairs1439]

Exellent shots, always enjoy and look forward to your videos,roll on the next one.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

pete fairs cheers Pete. glad you're enjoying them.

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

Amazing shot, love birds more lovely photography.Thank! Paul.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

yujin landscape photography. Thank you!

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

Paul Miguel Photography Good morning! Thank! Paul.

[@elaineturpin1064]

Very enjoyable video. We have a great Guillemot colony near us at Stack rocks, Castlemartin. Only trouble is its on a military firing range so is not always open- Sunday mornings are usually ok though.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Elaine Turpin sounds good Elaine. have you managed some nice images there?

[@elaineturpin1064]

Yes got some quite nice ones of Guillemots and some Razorbills. First time I went I arrived to find my camera battery was almost flat and (stupid me!) no spare in my backpack. Needless to say there were loads of photo opportunities that day :-((

[@emilydixon6145]

Amazing shots! Gannets are beautiful birds, have yet to see one!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

WildlifEmily thank you! I'm sure you'll see one some day.!

[@klackon1]

Good video Paul. Love the first Gannet image: had to go back and look again.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

pete draper Nice to know. I very much like the one landing above the group.

[@timscanlanphotography]

Hi Paul. I'd love to get to Flamborough one day soon (bit of a trek from South Wales !!) as I've always wanted to get images of Gannets. Always looks a great location and seeing your images makes me want to go even more now. Your shot at 2.17 is an absolute stunner - the framing and light are outstanding ! Also impressed with the unique way you carry your tripod with the gimbal head and long lens on - cracking idea. Really enjoyed the video Paul. Many thanks for sharing.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Tim Scanlan Hi Tim. Thanks very much. I wouldn't say any of these images are stunners but I do like the portrait with the foreground. I'm thinking I might do a video on tripod tips, that would include how to carry it comfortably. Truth be told, with a 500mm on, there's no reall comfortable way to carry it!

[@markharris5771]

I love that east coast, I’ll be heading to RSPB Bempton Cliffs (which now has amazing access for the disabled) in a few weeks if I’m well enough. The gannet is a stunning bird, I personally think they are the bonniest of all our birds. A brilliant "British summertime" video that I really enjoyed, thanks Paul.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Mark Harris I hope you can get there Mark. week days are much quieter if you can manage it. thanks for your positive comments, as always.

[@gojoe36]

Let me recommend a Hoodman HoodLoupe Outdoor LCD Viewfinder so you can see your screen. In bird photography a lot of us have them. They are one the best things you will ever buy and wonder how you lived with out.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Bill Joel hi Bill. thanks for that suggestion. I will try to check it out!

[@steveverity1398]

Nice video Paul but I think that you was at RSPB Bempton Cliffs as I recognise a couple of the spots, Because I live just 5 minuets away and go there a lot.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Hi Steve. Part was YWT flamborough, part was RSPB Bempton. I used to call the whole stretch Flamborough but I guess that’s not technically true.

[@steveverity1398]

@@PaulMiguelPhotography Hi Paul thank you for the quick reply, love your work and wish I had part of your skill just started in bird photography and wish I had the time to do a couple of workshops but I am only available on weekends. If you ever want company at Bridlington/Bempton area look me up.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Cheers Steve. And thanks for the support.

[@carlagouveia3311]

I liked to go and shot in Flamborough Head. I saw in your video that the escarpment is far from the fence, how can we shoot on the spot and see the sea birds? I love your photos. Thanks for sharing. Thank you very much

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thanks Carla. Some of the video was also nearby at Bempton Cliffs. At both Bempton and Flamborough there is usually a fence. There are many places at Bempton where Gannets nest closer to the fence - you might not be able to see the nest, but they will fly in very close so there is no worries about getting close enough!

[@carlagouveia3311]

@@PaulMiguelPhotography, thank you very much, Paul.

[@BadgerBotherer1]

You got some great shots and lovely footage, Paul. I went there back in 1998, shooting on slide film (remember film?!). Would love to go back sometime. Your video brought back memories of a wonderful place for me.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

BadgerBotherer1 I'm so glad this video brought back fond memories for you. yes i remember film,... sometimes I think it would be better going back to it!

[@BadgerBotherer1]

Paul Miguel Photography Last time I went to the Farmers Islands was just before I switched to digital. Made an exposure error on my Sandwich Tern shots and all were ruined. Wish I'd had digital then to check the images on the screen!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

BadgerBotherer1 we've all been there! Digital is great for checking, but sometimes you just don't have time. A good understanding of your camera is still so important when shooting wildlife.!

[@BadgerBotherer1]

Paul Miguel Photography Yep. User error on my part. By the way, meant to say Farne Islands, not Farmers - bloody autocorrect. Keep up the great videos! J.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Nice video Paul. It hadn't occurred to me that the razorbill had yellow inside its beak! I once went to this site many years ago and did really poorly, so I was very impressed by your images and it did make me wonder if I went to the right place? :-D

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Those razorbills are great - and the guilemots too. You'd never know until they open their mouth and you're shocked by the bright yellow colour!! Bempton isn't the easiest place for the best shots. I try to stick to one or two spots and make the most of it. It really depends from year to year where most of the action is.

[@onnirantanen7599]

Could you do video how you edit your photos. Greetings from Finland.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Onni Rantanen greetings Onni. I prefer to do in the field videos, but I will take your suggestion on board.

[@lokatpic]

That is a huge lens, 500 mm. Great shots of the birds. Colors just jumped out . Is your histogram always on? I see the problem with the sky and brightness. I have a large hat that covers the back of the camera so I can see the screen. I have to try the historgram.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Don Jones Hi there. yes, I use the histogram all the time. nice idea with the hat!

[@dfg297lpopdirk]

i see these high iso and think does noise only happen at night newbie

[@hooshangmaster]

my back hurts just thinking about what you're hauling lol

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Mine does too sometimes...

[@ozmid40scouple]

Great upload, I have to ask tho, I have just purchased a Benro GH2 gimbal head and there seems to be a split of people that use their gimbal at either the left or the right of the lens/camera. It would seem that having it to the left would allow any adjustment to tension/drag easier?? is there a "correct" orientation" or is it just operator preference?

[@markharris5771]

ozmid40scouple I have the original GH1 sidekicker, and I hope yours gives you all the joy and service mine has given me. It’s been a phenomenal gimbal head and is still as good as new and because of disabilities, which is why I use a sidekicker, I’m a lot tougher with my kit. I have mine to the left of the lens as cameras are right handed.

[@ozmid40scouple]

Thanks Mark, I did a lot of research before settling on the GH2 as my longer term plan is to get a large prime (currently suing the Nikkor 200-500)….yes using it to the left seems to be more practical as it allows you to "adjust" the knobs without letting go of the camera grip?? I only ask as there seems to be a fairly 50/50 split on how people use them....

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

ozmid40scouple this is a great question, something I thought about myself. I would agree that it seems easier to adjust on the left side, however, it's good technique to drape a hand (left) over a long lens when shooting (reducing vibration) so this can be a little more awkward. that said I still prefer it on the left, so I stick to that now. it really doesn't matter so long as it's comfortable for you.