As a senior (82) with limited mobility, my photography is confined to my back yard, winter and summer. Due to my living in Canada, (BC) it is wet and cold in winter. To overcome this I take pictures of birds through the open kitchen window, where I sit, watch and and have a cup of coffee. My set up that attracts as many as 18 different species of birds on a good day. I appreciate your tips very much and will try to emulate them as often as I can. Because my backyard is quite small, with a complete wall of trees and bushes I am working on Bokeh backgrounds. I admire the beautiful shots you have shown in this video.
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for leaving a comment Bob, I appreciate it, sounds like you have a wonderful back yard. Glad to hear the videos are helping. Cheers, Duade
@ronwilson98552 жыл бұрын
I've just seen this video, 2 years old, but spot on, this summer I did exactly this trick, using a large branch I picked up when walking the dog, put it into an old plant pot near our birth bath, sitting in the garden hand holding the camera I got some great shots, also setting up the camera on a tripod then sitting in the sun room and firing the camera remotely worked, starlings and blackbirds bathing. Love it. We do all have 120 acre gardens unfortunately, in the UK that's called a county..... with 300k people living in it.
@81wwwolf4 жыл бұрын
I am always impressed by how nicely you organise your content and how clearly you present it. The video was very informative as your other videos and it was just a delight to watch. At a time when many KZbinrs are about blowing themselves up and overselling a mediocre content, your humble attitude and useful content are refreshingly different. Thank you, Duade.
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
G'day Mansour, you are too kind, I really appreciate your lovely comment and I am happy to hear you are enjoying the videos. Cheers, Duade 👍
@sverreedin42294 жыл бұрын
Well formulated Mansour - I agree. Please do not copy others Duade and continue with your style and personality.
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
@@sverreedin4229 G'day Sverre, I'm too old to change😉
@kenthomas89702 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this video! I have always wondered how to make a staging area for the birds. I really enjoy your videos ad love listening to your presentations. Easy to follow and easy to understand your style of presentation. Thank you and keep up the quality videos.
@TheLileys3 жыл бұрын
Now hubby knows what I have been trying to explain what I want. Hopefully next week I'll have my perch.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Annette, good luck with it. Cheers, Duade 👍
@EastTennesseePhotographer Жыл бұрын
i'm from East Tennessee. my husband is outside right now making me a perch just like this. thank you so much! we're expecting snow Monday and i'm just trying to get ready. yay!
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Good luck Kellie, it works well if you have seed or water to attract the birds, Cheers, DUade
@EastTennesseePhotographer Жыл бұрын
@@Duade yes…huge birder here. Multiple feeders and a water feature. I just couldn’t think of how to set up my yard and your video really helped. He actually made 4 areas for photos. Some with pine branches that are nice and full, 1 with just the plain sticks, one with larger branches with lots of moss and that fluffy kind of lichen, plus he dug up an evergreen sapling that’s about 4ft tall from our woods and replanted it next to our water feature. Rootball and all. So ready! We used to get a lot of snow here when I was kid and even up to around 1998 but climate change put an end to that. I have to take advantage of snow and be efficient about it when it comes to photos.
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Great to hear Kellie, sounds like a birds paradise, have fun. Cheers, Duade@@EastTennesseePhotographer
@andrewgaffney48812 жыл бұрын
I love sitting in my yard taking pictures of birds, and wildlife in general. I also enjoy finding cool looking sticks I can use as perches.
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thats great Andrew, the perch is key and finding them can be difficult. Cheers, Duade
@Crusty_Camper Жыл бұрын
I copied this great idea when visiting a local nature reserve. With permission from the nature reserve, I temporarily set up this kind of perch but to keep weight down for my mobile setup, I used scraps of wood to stabilise the base of the upright 2x4 inside the bucket. At the end of the day it was easy to put in the car boot for future use. It works so well as it lets you offer the birds perches that give you a much improved angle on the subject and with a suitable background .
@seantheo2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! I live in the plains and there is not too many trees in my yard this may get the birds to stop passing our yard for the neighbors!
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Sean, good luck, Cheers, Duade
@arnabdas24162 жыл бұрын
You are a great photographer, presenter, helper. Take love
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Arnab, Cheers, Duade
@ani_jay23826 ай бұрын
This video only has 4K likes it deserves way more thx for the help
@robgerety3 жыл бұрын
I definitely like the environmental shots v. the portraits. Like both - but prefer shots in the natural habitat.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Robert, thanks for your feedback and support, I am trying to get more habitat type shots in the future. Cheers, Duade
@nettayaw22312 жыл бұрын
I will now learn how to use drilling machine 😀
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Good luck.
@richwoodham3296 Жыл бұрын
Excellent … The more I view the more I learn … it takes some time to view all your videos mate !!! Great work ❤
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Great to hear mate, it is my pleasure, have fun, Cheers, Duade
@romy45938 ай бұрын
Where I live there is a huge population of birds! They fly too high in my tall trees so this video will be very helpful. I have bird feeders but I can see where a water bath and this type of set up will really help me get them on nice branches. I have gorgeous flowers and I can get great photos using your techniques! I am going to try that out tomorrow. I have lots of buckets and scrap lumber. I will get this going and have such fun! My zoom lens is just a 70mm to 300mm lens so this will really help me. Its been very hard to get these small birds up two stories in my trees! I still managed to get some cool ones but this will be so much better! Thank you for simple suggestions to help us take things up a notch. Where I live I can go walking but the birds stay up in taller trees!!! This will help them come down to a closer range. The best birds I have gotten so far are the Bald Eagles below my home, Spotted Towhees and Ravens...some little birds as well. I am so looking forward to using your techniques!
@kb_customlures42622 жыл бұрын
Finally got my 100-400mm Panasonic Leica Lens with the Panasonic LUMIX g9 Yesterday and today i woke Up sick. But i'm so excited to finally do some bird photography that i Just can't wait. So i Just Set Up some branches and now i'm able to Photograph bird from my Windows 😂
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new gear, I hope the session went well, Cheers, Duade
@Hummingbirder13 жыл бұрын
Hi there, Duade! What a difference a season makes... this is the first video of yours I see with green background, full of flowers :-) When it comes to my preferences: I like horisontal photos best. And I do like photos of birds in their natural habitat, like yours Red-capped Robin in the Eucalyptus, but the reason might just be that those are the *only* photos I take. I saunter around, and when I see a bird I photograph it, willy-nilly. No dicipline or setups whatsoever ;-) When it is a special bird (when going on birding tours abroad) that's new to me, I take a photo whatever the distance. The results are, as you might guess, not exciting for anyone but myself. Sometimes the dratted bird is so far away anyone will have to take my word for what species it is, if it isn't of the nice category "Unmistakable". Once in a blue moon I get a nice shot, but not in yours or Jan's eyes, I suspect.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment, what you say is so important and one of the keys in photography. That is take photos that bring "you" joy, not somebody else. Once I stopped taking photos for likes on social media my enjoyment greatly improved. I take many shots that I don't share with anyone as I just enjoy being out with my camera. Great to hear you love being outdoors with our wonderful birds. Cheers, Duade
@gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife7 ай бұрын
So, I bought a Christmas tree stand before watching the video lol but this is an amazing setup!! I’m actually looking at a spot with Northern Bobwhite here in NC USA. I plan to use a larger log like perch for them to land on instead. I think since they are larger birds, they might look better on more of a thicker log or rock. But these perches you have here are excellent!! Great setup Duade, thanks sir!!
@4k4u993 жыл бұрын
What a Beautiful Environment
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I am lucky to live where I do, Cheers, Duade
@DalsPhotography-Daniela2 жыл бұрын
I just love the way you put this up, unfortunately at home they prefer the trees, and there are many of them !!! :) Best for you Duade!
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniela, yes, if there are many other trees they can be reluctant to come down. Cheers, Duade
@Pipistrelle074 жыл бұрын
I use a Christmas tree stand which has 4 bolts in it to clamp the post in place, instead of a bucket full of rocks, it is easier to move or change out. Also the four bolts screw in and out so it works for different size posts. I also like using real tree limbs for a post in case a woodpecker wants to visit it too.
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
That sounds like an excellent idea, I will have to keep an eye out for a christmas stand. Cheers, Duade
@raygiemza3690 Жыл бұрын
Terrific ideas, Duane. I'm fortunate to have a small urban backyard with some nice trees in close proximity to my house. With a couple of bird baths and feeding stations, I attract numerous birds throughout the year. And yes, the many of my bird photos are taken in that environment. Now it's time to confess: a good number of my photos are taken from inside the house - while laofing on my living room recliner. I make the supreme effort to keep the window spotlessly clean!
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Wow Ray, sounds like heaven, thanks for sharing, Cheers, Duade
@ianwaldren63522 жыл бұрын
Set up shots have their place and fun to create but I have a firm preference for in habitat shots especially when some behaviour is also captured.
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian, I agree, all styles have their place and the beauty is we can engage in whichever one we enjoy the most. My preference is for waterbirds and shorebirds but If they are not about I try some other styles. Cheers, Duade
@denisesavage23822 жыл бұрын
Ooh! Like those ideas - had never thought of setting up spots to assist with capturing birds.
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Denise, it is helpful for certain species for sure. Cheers, Duade
@benwilde43374 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the original Raw files - really helpful to see (along with including your settings). Great stuff!
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Gday Ben, my pleasure, a great way to learn and I am happy to share, Cheers, Duade
@davelock31663 жыл бұрын
Great video - Thanks. Dave in Scotland.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Dave, my pleasure, hope it's not too cold and wet up your way. Cheers, Duade
@AlbertD7114 ай бұрын
I’ve really been enjoying your videos and as a beginner learning quite a lot. I have become a member to contribute in a small way. Thank you
@Duade4 ай бұрын
Thanks Albert, again I really appreciate the support, Cheers, Duade
@tykwa1975 Жыл бұрын
Dziękujemy.
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support, I really appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
@tykwa1975 Жыл бұрын
@@Duade My pleasure! Greetings from Poland 🙋🏼
@James_66004 ай бұрын
I don’t have a water station as it’s just too cold in the winter it would freeze but the feeders work brilliantly, I need to try this perch
@robertbrown60602 жыл бұрын
Morning Duade, a great video which shows what can be achieved by constructing your own garden set up. I’ve been taking photos of garden birds in the UK on feeders but it’s not a good look. After all this time I’ve got a dose of covid which is pretty unpleasant. But this gives me something to look forward to doing after I’ve shaken the bugger off! As for equipment,I started a couple of years ago with a Canon 800D and a Tamron 150 to 600 mk 1. Once I’d got the bug I got a Canon 100 - 400 mk 2 lens with teleconverters. But the real game changer for me was buying the R6. I use it with the other lenses and a Canon RF 600 F11. Thank you for this video it’s given me a goal to achieve once I’m well.
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear Robert, great to hear the video was helpful and congrats on the gear, Cheers, Duade
@matches812 жыл бұрын
Great ideas on setups. Thank you for sharing
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Tim, Cheers, Duade
@Rooster0529 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad to see you got the habitat shot. My eye prefers those over the guidebook portraits. I also watched a more recent video in which you discuss both more in depth. Thank you.
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Thanks Todd, yes, it is fun to try these different things and find the styles that best suits you. Cheers, Duade
@JH-qv3xv4 жыл бұрын
This is one of those ideas, "why didn't I think of that?". Easy, portable, and gets the background exactly how you would like it. Thanks, off to find the drill.
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Thanks J H, its just one method you can try, star pickets, old tripod can all work as well. Cheers, Duade
@JFebrillet3 жыл бұрын
oh my gosh this video has so many good tips and information. i must give this a try.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Good luck Judith, Cheers, Duade
@iantolley69676 ай бұрын
Great Stuff. This has given me 'food for thought'. As I have only a small back yard, I may try taking a bucket and bird bath etc with me and setting something up out in the field as another option.
@Duade6 ай бұрын
Good luck Ian, any system should work as long as the perch is over the water they should land on it first. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
@billmartin16632 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! I'm coming to this a couple years later, but this video has been an inspiration. I built a couple of the bucket perches and placed them on opposite sides of a birdbath, near some trees. (My wife suspected I had lost my mind, I think.) Some of my best images have been made with birds taking the "stair steps" down those perches to the water. Much better images. Backgrounds selected ahead of time and suitably blurred. And another benefit -- the trees near the perches have become a favorite staging ground for birds as they work their way toward the perches. Many, many birds now use the trees and I have made a lot of images of them there -- perhaps a dozen species that have never made their way to the perches, but have come close enough for good pictures. Thank you, Mr. Paton.
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback Bill, that is great to hear. It is incredible how creating a ladder really does help and creates those opportunities. Have fun, Cheers, Duade 👍
@geekdomo3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Cheers, Duade
@nortondefaria7 ай бұрын
I keep coming back to this video. Love the instructional part of it. I like your idea of moving towards a more natural/habitat photography style. I recognize the beauty of bird portraiture but at the same time they can easily become unnatural and cheesy. Love your work and your easy going style.
@Duade7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@birdsownhouse87003 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the good idea 💡 really appreciate 😊
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@tchlin3 жыл бұрын
I have a bird feeder in my backyard but there are trees everywhere. Your backyard huge lol! I have the same female and male cardinals, one squirrel, one Robin, 1 pigeon, random finches, and some grackles that come to my feeder.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
G'day Tommy, sounds interesting, yes I do have a large yard that is for sure. Cheers, Duade 👍
@tchlin3 жыл бұрын
@@Duade never thought of making a nice perch so will use your advice and see what kind of shots I can get. Thanks!
@fernandafernandex3 жыл бұрын
Duade, thank you, very much. I apreciate the way you explain your ideas, very nice.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Fernanda, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@laxmanprasad62413 жыл бұрын
Very impressive. Learned a lot. Thank you
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad it helped, Cheers, Duade
@halfadecade47707 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff !
@MichaelGreen-dt8zh Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your openness in sharing all of these great tips for those of us trying to learn
@Duade Жыл бұрын
G'day Michael, it is my pleasure, I hope it helped, Cheers, Duade
@mikeslater15452 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work! I watched this a couple of years ago. Had built myself a blind out in the AZ desert, had a stroke, blind got destroyed by youngsters, etc. Got it built again and setting up the feeding stations and perches. Thanks!!
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Good luck Mike, I hope you health is improving. Cheers, Duade
@bruceterrill87304 жыл бұрын
Hey Duade, I saw your perch bucket in one of your previous videos and went out and bought the gear to make a couple of them up. They work beautifully, when the birds want to play of course. Thanks for finally making my buckets 'legit' and not 'borrowed' property. . . Bruce
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Bruce, thanks for the comment. Cheers, Duade 👍
@niilojauhola65003 жыл бұрын
Great and a very useful video Duade, once again!
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Niilo, Cheers, Duade
@markheatherington83672 жыл бұрын
Thanks Duade, very helpful video. I've had luck using an old christmas tree stand for supporting the perch post
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, great idea, thanks for sharing, Cheers, Duade
@ntclee50723 жыл бұрын
Well done! Ive grown tired of trying to catch photos of birds in my backyard at the feeders. I am going give this a go. Thanks a lot.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nancilee, good luck with it, Cheers, Duade
@catherinetremerryn4 жыл бұрын
Brill! Drill at the ready! Many thanks
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Catherine, good luck, Cheers, Duade 👍
@think15643 жыл бұрын
Very good, some great ideas and very good tips.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
I am glad you enjoyed them. Cheers, Duade
@OliverSalzburg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Your videos are really great instructional material
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Oliver, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@aaronlamb79923 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!!!
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Aaron, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@BevanBadcott3 жыл бұрын
I just want to say how much I am enjoying your videos. I find them to be clear and concise without a lot of waffle present in some KZbin content. I am semi retired and looking forward to improving my bird photography. I spend a fair bit of time in the bush down here on the south coast of NSW prospecting but will be carrying my camera for when the yellow stuff is playing hard to find. I was a Wedding videographer in a previous life so I appreciate the time and effort it takes to produce your videos. Thanks.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bevan, glad they are helping, what part of the South Coast are you on? I used to live and work in Nowra. Cheers, Duade
@BevanBadcott3 жыл бұрын
@@Duade We moved to the Batemans Bay area around ten years ago.
@debbieshriner13083 жыл бұрын
I just found your page your videos are great 👍 I don't have to back up the video all the time most talk so fast.. Thank you
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Hi Debbie, that is great to hear, I'm glad you are enjoying them. Cheers, Duade
@IanJames562 жыл бұрын
Way to go Duade
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian, Cheers, Duade
@robertbernard95462 жыл бұрын
Simple, but brilliant. Love it!
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Robert, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
@buddahbud12 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wayne, I appreciate the support, Cheers, Duade
@Mr_Coli2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video!
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pascal, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@mosheovadya3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Moshe, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
@lindawilson4625 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this out there and I appreciate that you shared your settings.
@QVL75 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful ideas Duade. I’ll try to set this up in my backyard one of these days. I need to find a hide though because there is no place in the backyard to hide.
@pauldann71042 жыл бұрын
Another great video Duade, I’m really enjoying them. Thank you
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@RVNmedic2 жыл бұрын
Fun video. I never thought about setting up in the backyard. I always just wait for birds to land somewhere. I will definately try this. Thank you.
@davidblackwell68424 жыл бұрын
just found your site great ideas many thanks Dave ,Essex uk
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Dave, glad you found the channel. Cheers, Duade 👍
@gotophotoarchive91313 жыл бұрын
Very useful content, I'll stick around for more ;).
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
and welcome to the channel, I hope you find the videos helpful. Cheers, Duade
@thomaseriksson62562 жыл бұрын
Interesting video even for a landscape photographer as me, I appreciate all information
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas, glad you found it helpful, Cheers, Duade 👍
@thomaseriksson62562 жыл бұрын
@@Duade I like your work and I'm not a bird photographer
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
@@thomaseriksson6256 Once you try you will never go back ;-) But in all seriousness it is interesting how we find a niche in photography and usually stick with it. Cheers, Duade
@thomaseriksson62562 жыл бұрын
I think this is an important topic. When we start at young age we cannot afford allot of equipment but build it up during the years. Then we start working and can afford allot of lenses and often trying to cover all aspects of photography. Some are stuck at this level and always hunting for the latest equipment. Others are slowly building up the art knowledge and start reducing the equipment to a minimum and concentrate on a smaller aria on photography. It takes time to know your equipment and that time you can better use out in the field taking pictures
@lukasmaurer57024 жыл бұрын
Try using copper wire insted of cable ties You can reuse them and it can be easily adjusted if you want to move the branch a bit. Works best for me. Greetings from Germany
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lukas, great advice, I will have a go, Cheers, Duade
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
G'day Lukas, used thin wire this morning and worked well, thanks for that.
@MoreliaAustralia3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so interesting and they all have so much useful info. I have put an old timber fence post in each cattle water trough on the farm and most birds use these perches instead of the side of the trough.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear, what part of Australia are you in?
@MoreliaAustralia3 жыл бұрын
@@Duade Halfway between Lismore and Ballina. Usually pretty green here. I like your Regent Honeyeater cap. My nephew photographed a Regent Honeyeater in his front yard in town in Dubbo and got a lot of bird people excited.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
@@MoreliaAustralia That is great to hear, what a highlight for your nephew, I have only photographed them once. Cheers, Duade
@tanukumanohar26213 жыл бұрын
subscribed and liked your video.. more than anything i like the way you explain.. simple and very honest.. keep going.. All the best..
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Tanuku, thanks for the feedback, I am glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
@gogeedada85033 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video Thanks so much
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@FrankH-sz1ln2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this. Very pleasant video and some great tips
@jadie1234a3 жыл бұрын
This is such a great idea!
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vicki, Cheers, Duade
@nettayaw22312 жыл бұрын
Great ideas. Thanks
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Nettaya, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@nclarke1102 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
G'day, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍
@outdoorztime29233 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and joined, Mr. Paton. Great job on this video. These are neat techniques with setting up your bird studios. I plan to set one up tomorrow. :)
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Terry, thanks for the follow, good luck with the setup, Cheers, Duade
@keithdavis97843 жыл бұрын
The habitat shot is extraordinary. I have started doing more of these myself.:)
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Keith, yes, habitat shots are on my to improve list, I am hoping to pick up the 100-500 which should allow for many more habitat shots in the future. Cheers, Duade
@keithdavis97843 жыл бұрын
@@Duade I am fortunate to have the 100-500 for a few months now, and use it every day. In fact, I traded in my 600 f4, and very seldom miss it:) Some closeups and environmental shots if you are interested in seeing the lens in action, paired with either the R-6 or R-5 at different times. instagram.com/dotsson92/
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
@@keithdavis9784 Great to hear Keith, yes, the weight is amazing, lovely shots you are getting. Cheers, Duade
@srpearlful Жыл бұрын
Great idea. I’ll set one up.
@sashaneemoht87644 жыл бұрын
Oh dear! 😹 There I was thinking you were the 'King of Stealth', with muscles like Schwarzenegger toting a mighty lens through 'the Bush' to bring us amazing photos! P.s., e.g. the Robin... 700mms, Strewth!
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
G'day Alex, sorry to disappoint 😀, I use a range of methods to obtain photos, I have done plenty of stalking and sliding around in the mud. The key is to be adaptable to a range of situations. Cheers, Duade 👍
@sashaneemoht87644 жыл бұрын
So, No Duade 'Raptorman' Paton fighting off eagles etc. to get that 'killer' Honeyeater photo. I'm crestfallen! 😹
@sverreedin42294 жыл бұрын
Thank you - very useful.
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sverre, I really appreciate the support. That little Red-cap looks great. Cheers, Duade 👍
@tatesue4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed!
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tate, Cheers, Duade 👍
@EvigPoesi Жыл бұрын
Doing this tomorrow.
@trystwithlight2 жыл бұрын
Loved the content. I have a west facing backyard. I need to come up with something. Good ideas.
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good luck with the setup, Cheers, Duade
@mehmetozturk33194 жыл бұрын
Spectacular.
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mehmet, Cheers, Duade
@suecollins32463 жыл бұрын
That was _useful_ !
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sue, glad it helped, Cheers, Duade
@timcollingwood61584 жыл бұрын
Hi excellent thanks for sharing Best Regards Tim
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
G'day Tim, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍
@calebrobins82064 жыл бұрын
awesome Duade! and I agree, birds often ignore the nice flowering shrub perches i set up and they go for fallen trees or thick branches etc.
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Caleb, yeah I often use wooden perches for that reason. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Duade 👍
@joet94513 жыл бұрын
As a beginning birding nut and wildlife, this by far is my favorite channel to learn from. You sir are top notch! Thank you for sharing your experience. Look forward to binge watching your channel.
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Joe, thanks for the kind comment, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
@davewall49314 жыл бұрын
Such a simple but excellent idea, not a bird photographer myself but have passed on you link to a friend who is.
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, I hope he finds it useful, Cheers, Duade 👍
@vinikrish4 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful... Hopefully you will get more birds to land on the perch in the future... About the red robin habitat shot - I am not sure if you had room, but maybe if you could move 2 steps to the right, you would have had a cleaner BG without that branch right behind the bird, I guess!
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Gday Vineeth, thanks for your comment and great advice, I should have moved slightly to improve the composition. Also thank you very much for becoming a member, I really appreciate it. Cheers, Duade
@soniad32418 ай бұрын
This video was very helpful. Thank you.
@Duade8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@martinbyrne66434 жыл бұрын
Good video duade ‘ some good ideas there ‘ them little birds down there are lovely with beautiful colors
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin, yes we are very lucky to have such beautiful birds, Cheers, Duade
@mituldesai6664 жыл бұрын
Yes really I learn many good things and Creative ideas....Liked .. Thanks..
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
G'day Mitul, great to hear. Cheers, Duade
@brucegreaves3204 Жыл бұрын
Very useful and informative video thank you very much indeed😊
@BrettOssman4 жыл бұрын
I've gotten some awesome action shots from my feeder. Some of my favorites.
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Brett, Cheers, Duade 👍
@patahern1894 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that video! Well done !!!! Good idea with the plank !
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pat, Cheers, Duade 👍
@kylearpke49452 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I just bought my first house and want to photograph birds that come into my backyard, so this gave me a ton of great information on how to successfully create a setup!
@Duade2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Kyle and congrats on the house, have fun with the birds that visit. Cheers, Duade
@aprillesoonspalmer79873 жыл бұрын
Fantastic videos! These are helping me out so much as a newbie!
@Duade3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aprille, I am glad you are enjoying it. Cheers, Duade
@SilverRescue10 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you for doing this video!
@Duade10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jababnamgay63664 жыл бұрын
thank you so much sir for the simple ways to great bird photography. I am your regular follower from Bhutan
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
G'day Jabab, thank you for your feedback and comment. Cheers, Duade
@photographerswithoutborder73024 жыл бұрын
so amazing man that's same my idea, thanks so much mr Duade Paton
@Duade4 жыл бұрын
yes, it is very simple but effective. Cheers, Duade