Bird Photography Tips || 5 days in the blind finally produced the image I was waiting for.

[@terryroth2855]

Love the Ruffs. Great job getting him on video and capturing some great images. Not an easy task. Look forward to more of your videos.👍👍

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Thanks Terry, to be honest I thought it would be easier than it was.

[@brucehutson1050]

Well done and happy to see you were rewarded. I've just added another subject to my bucket list!!

[@frantisekhromada2038]

AMAZING!!!

[@FeathersinWild]

Amazing... Your patience paid you pretty well... Amazing work my friend. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Thank you so much 😀

[@marshal247]

Epitome of great photography explained and illustrated. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and this experience!

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Many thanks Marsha.

[@carldowningphoto]

Unbelievable footage. Great video.

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Thank you so much Karl. It’s people like you that makes me want to go out and do more of this.

[@barbarad4985]

I love how you explain in detail the tracking, the set-up and the behavior. As usual, there's a lot we can learn from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Thanks Barb!

[@AndrewJulianPhotography]

Always a great feeling when you get the bird your after

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

So true Andrew !

[@deborahlevett1314]

Beautiful video well done . Would love to see more .

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Many thanks Deborah for the kind words, stay tuned.......more to come!

[@danielparent5512]

Great work Mike; and in came two deer !!

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Thank you Daniel . You never know what you are going to see . That is also what makes it so enjoyable .

[@danielparent5512]

@@michaelbertelsenphotography You are so right; I always thought that photography like this would make for a good reality TV show....

[@barbdarpino1498]

Really cool Michael :) I really enjoyed your video!!

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericknepper2882]

Another wonderful video - thank you for sharing the full story of scouting, finding, setup, duration of waiting too! Good to know what some quality photos (and video) really takes.

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Thank you Eric. I know you speak from experience. Even though it took time, it is always so wonderful to be out in nature.

[@shutterbug7017]

Amazing Michael, your property is perfect for your nature photography.

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Yes we have been enjoying it so much this spring , and have finally had the time to shoot and create some videos !

[@marilynvardy1265]

Amazing footage!! It's incredible to see how fast the wings moved when he was drumming!! Congratulations on another outstanding video and find!! Thanks for sharing the background as to how you found the location and also the settings and set up of the blind. Looking forward to more.

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Thank you for watching and for your kind comments Marilyn

[@robsanderson5817]

Beautiful bird! Great work Mike.

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Many thanks!

[@StephenJStephen_Photography]

Great video and images Mike! I've tried to photograph the same fascinating behavioural but have been unsuccessful so far. Stay safe!

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Hi Stephen, Thank you very much. I’ve had more time than usual this year to photograph and witness these behaviors. You stay safe as well.

[@fallofmanbrand]

Loved It!

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Many thanks!

[@bolleolympus]

👍👍❤❤👌👌

[@ryanbiscobarnes]

Patience

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Ryan, your one word explains it. Wait till you see my otter video. I thought the roughed grouse was tough.

[@robsanderson5817]

Beautiful bird! Great work Mike.

[@michaelbertelsenphotography]

Thanks Rob!