Birds of prey, flight photography technique // BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY from hide - Nikon Z9

To photograph birds of prey in flight is so much fun. But not easy. But the nikon z9 holds up really good with the auto focus on birds in flight. I use my atomos ninja V+ to show a little of my birds of prey flight photography technique. Hope you enjoy this day from my photography hide.
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[@davidbarr9475]

Great shots. I think the Goshawk is one of the most beautiful raptors there is. Was actually watching video cause I thought you were showing flight photography Techniques??

[@trondwestby]

Thank you! I agree :) I thought it could be a lot more helpful to watch my screen with settings than me talking about what I did....maybe I was wrong.

[@thekalpakstudio]

Hello Trond Sir. This is Kalpak Wonderful and Amazing pictures. Do you have 2 hides??

[@trondwestby]

Hello Kalpak! Thank you so much for the support. I have one low hide and one larger.

[@GeneNoreen-hh8fz]

Thank you trond this was the most peaceful video you have done

[@alanmacleay6213]

Nice hide! Lovely images as always.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@andrewmcfarlane8271]

Greetings from Scotland. Enjoyable post!

[@trondwestby]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@888rrr8]

👏👏👏😀

[@Rob.1340]

Fantastic. Thank you. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Rob!

[@ernstfischer7372]

Wow, this is a dream of a bird

[@jeffolson4731]

Amazing video and pictures.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Jeff!

[@marcobridsphotograhpy]

Hello Trond, thank you for your very nice video Top regards from Marco.

[@trondwestby]

Hello Marco! Thanks for the compliment and support.

[@panracer]

Love this one Trond, nice balance of beautiful imagery with soothing background music. My day off tomorrow, now I can’t wait to get out there 📷❤ regards, tom

[@angelaknight903]

Ah absolutely wonderful you deserve results we'll done

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Angela! :)

[@riansboits8510]

❤

[@norskattforfun8575]

Great video and wonderful shots Trond xx

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@LouisaLee63]

Beautiful photos and video!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@debbiewitt7028]

Beautiful shots Trond ❤

[@trondwestby]

Thank you! :)

[@undeaddave]

Outstanding Images Trond. Your photography just blowes my mind. What version of the firmware are you using.

[@Henry30065]

Trond, your photography and background music is pure poetry in motion. Wonderful, pin sharp images, as ever. Well done👌 Alun

[@trondwestby]

Wow.....what a nice comment and support :) Thank you so much!

[@stevewaterhouse5360]

What is the music at 9.53 time slot please it's stunning. Your photography is superb.

[@johnmagneeilertsen9566]

Hærlig. Flott film fra deg. Drømmen e og få sitte i et fotoskjul og få ta bilder.

[@trondwestby]

Tusen takk for hyggelig kommentar.

[@philipculbertson55]

Trond, were you using primarily Auto AF with Subject Detection in this video? Im still figuring out the Z( and usually use Wide Area AF Small, sometimes large and I often struggle a bit locking on. I haven't really tried Auto AF. I know it uses nearly the entire frame and that appeared to be what you were using. Really nice shots. I enjoy your channel.

[@stefangoldensteinwildlife9929]

Hi Trond. Another amazing video. Is it your own hide or is it public? You found some really cool birds of prey. Thank you for taking us with you. Greets Stefan

[@trondwestby]

Hello! Thanks for this fantastic compliment. Much appreciated.

[@steenmogensen1220]

Great video and wonderful images as always Trond . I am a little surpriced by the 1/800 shutterspeed the video indicates. I would have expected a higher speed for the sharp flight images you show?

[@ospreywindsphotography6937]

Trend, very nice video, thank you for making it and sharing it. I noticed as I watched you used three different AF Area modes, Wide Area L, 3D and AF Full, can you comment on the situations that you use the various modes for? Thanks

[@grega9220]

Love the hawks. How are you getting so many raptors at a stationary hide? Are you feeding them? Never seen Rough-legged or Goshawks eat scraps. cheers

[@mattthomas1547]

I always enjoy your videos and images Trond, and I'm thankful that you have the patience to share it with us

[@allanternent8862]

Great as always tron

[@trondwestby]

🙌

[@bolleolympus]

❤❤

[@kevins8575]

Wonderful!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Kevin!

[@petragutsch]

Wow, great job! Thank you

[@kathyperkins7628]

Wow, amazing video and photos ❤ Fantastic!

[@robertoruggio407]

ciao complimenti davvero per le foto meravigliose , ambientate il un luogo incredibile , le strutture mobili che utilizzi sono davvero molto utili e davvero un'ottima idea , prendero' spunto come idea mobile !! grazie ancora e complimenti è sempre un piacere seguirti nelle tue avventure fotografiche . robby (Parma ) italy

[@mikecrowley6485]

Stunning photography Trond. And you are absolutely right, there isn’t many better ways to clear the stresses of life, than sitting in quietness taking in all of what Nature has to offer. 👍🏻

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Mike! It does indeed :)

[@erics6947]

I love that unique tree - makes a perfect perch to capture your subjects.

[@michellestewart7494]

♥️🇨🇦 Fantastic Trond!

[@juliangreaves4727]

Pure magic Trond. An evening to remember!

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

as always, you treat us to beautiful images again❤👍

[@michaelhochstetler8483]

Wow, your work is amazing! I think I have to say the Rough-legged Hawk is my favorite bird. Absolutely stunning!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for your lovely compliment.

[@sarabateman8088]

What lens are you using?

[@janvanholten7592]

Fantastic.

[@guven4723]

exc!!!!!

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always, I love the hide, I been taking awesome pictures of the Red tailed hawks and Bold eagles here in Long Island New York, keep up with the awesome content 🦅👍👌

[@trondwestby]

Thanks for your wonderful words. Cool with the hawks and eagle.

[@WildlifePhotographerUK]

wow, such a lovely set of images, and yes getting out with your camera is a great way to relax, even if you don't photograph anything just being out in the wild away from the noise where the silence defining is truly beautiful.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot for your kind compliment.

[@PapaVeedy]

Wow! Patience got you the jackpot! Well done! And Thank you!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@keithdickson8364]

Beautiful shots Trond. Love those birds of prey.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Keith!

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

Hey Trond, the Goshawk is beautiful and a very ferice raptor... it's great to see you in the hide again! It's been a long time since you were there. Amazing stills and footage! Where you using the Z6ll as the camera filming you? If so it looks great in low light. I am so far behind on making my own videos.... I gotta get out there! Greg

[@trondwestby]

Hi Greg! Thank you so much for the kind words. I use the Z6 II to film my self :) Get out there my friend :)

[@jonathansmithies]

Hi Trond, I have a couple of questions… did you build the hide yourself or it is a public one? And how do you know the birds of prey will visit the specific location? Do you bait them?

[@trondwestby]

Hi Jonathan! We are some friends who made the hide. And in the winter we have som road kill in the area. And this also is a great place for them to hunt mice. That was what the buzzard did.

[@clivewelch1025]

Hi Trond just another absolutely awesome video then lol seriously though the music the images and just watching you do what you do has the same effect of just feeling a totally relaxed state of mind . Until next time take care and stay safe my friend

[@trondwestby]

Hi Clive! Thank you again for your kind words and support.

[@gunachithiranc3834]

Excellent sir!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much :)

[@KGsPhotography]

Oh wow, what amazing images Trond. You’re so right there is nothing like it being out there alone with nature and your camera. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Keith

[@rodredhead2405]

Nice set Trond. Keep them coming. Rodders 👍

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for the kind compliment.

[@spectacularvideos1652]

👍👍❤️❤️

[@KevinNordstrom]

Glad we all share a common hobby here. You're right about what photography can do for our mental health in every day life. Another wonderful video, and awesome shots. Keep up the great work brother

[@trondwestby]

Indeed :) Its the best way to keep your mind calm. Thanks for your kind words and support Kevin! All the best brother.

[@richardfink7666]

You are so right!

[@paulwoodford4974]

Great film and fantastic images Trond, such a beautiful bird that F4 certainly makes all the difference when shooting is such poor light.

[@joecronin5017]

as usual your work is great to see, we are still in the freeze here in Canada ..

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much :)

[@lisabirdluvr9742]

Wildlife photography is medicine for the soul. What a wonderful video Trond. I truly love your photos and your work. Keep it up!

[@peterwilson3495]

Stunning photographs Trond 👌

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@garrydelday5816]

Stunning images once again as usual Trond. Fabulous birds of prey 👌🦅

[@littleoneadventures]

The final images were very beautiful!

[@TBuanes_Photography]

Nydelige bilder Trond :D Er enig med deg.. Det er ingen ting som er bedre enn natur og fuglefotografering :D Det er rett og slett næring for sjela :D

[@trondwestby]

Tusen hjertelig Trond! Absolutt, det er det :)

[@jfphotography69]

Sitting in a hide and photographing birds, really, LMAO. How hard can that be. Did you also bring your road kill.