Floating Blind Photography UNEXPECTED FINDS! Earth Day Floating Hide

[@johnwelchphotography]

You got some really nice photos with those water and reflections. Always appreciate your enthusiasm and humor!

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thank you so much, John!

[@terryroth2855]

Great outing, Sparky. The Kingfisher footage was awesome. Yep, I heard the dove also. Thanks for sharing.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks for watching Terry! Certainly my best kingfisher footage ever.

[@paulcherry366]

Looks like fun. Love the snipe winnowing in the background. Kingfisher pics were fantastic.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks Paul! They were snipe everywhere!

[@withvinayak]

This is real wildlife photography, being in the nature among them! Great job!!

[@SparkyStensaas]

Absolutely nothing like being “invisible” inside of a floating blind, and watching all the critters do what they naturally do.

[@ryanmarshik8971]

A lot more ducks on that side. High key for the win 👍

[@SparkyStensaas]

Now I know your secret kingfisher spot!

[@stcroixoutdoors]

Really outstanding! A great "being there" experience with some of the most beautiful bird photography imaginable! Thanks for all you are doing!

[@SparkyStensaas]

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@mason6883]

I like the silhouette!

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks Mason! Appreciate the specific image comment. I really do like that one as well. Even though I messed with the white balance :-)

[@nemadjihermit]

Nicely done, some awesome shots and footage. I like the low perspective right on the water from the floating blind.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks Gene!

[@scarface1961]

An awesome video and some exceptional images.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks so much! More videos coming…

[@zephalu]

Yup, the Kingfisher was the winner, but they were all really great.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback

[@Karkawry1970]

Exceptional morning I would say Sparky. Hi from the UK!

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks for watching in the UK! Hope you’re having a nice spring.

[@garyives1218]

Thanks again. Amazing, and really entertaining vid. Another going in my "Photog" playlist.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks for adding me to your playlist Gary! Over 150 other videos in the back catalog for you to enjoy. Take care and happy clicking!

[@steveking6204]

Awesome work with the kingfisher. Congratulations! Question: Where do the floats on your blind come from?

[@SparkyStensaas]

Hi Steve, thanks for watching! The floats are actually boat bumpers and they are available from marine supply stores. This kind with the one-way valve are about $125 each… Something like that. I can’t remember the exact store I got them from but most Marine supply store should have them.

[@wendychampness1901]

Thanks so much!

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks for watching Wendy!

[@rerolley]

Great images of the Kingfisher. They tend to not sit still for me.

[@SparkyStensaas]

That is the magic of the blind! Yes… They usually fly the minute they see a human.

[@rerolley]

@@SparkyStensaas Kingfishers in Africa are much more tolerant of photographers for some reason.

[@augiebertrand]

Great video! I love those shots of the hooded merganser.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks Augie. That was a treat to have her come so close to the blind!

[@RichardHoeg]

MacQuarrie!

[@SparkyStensaas]

You bet Rich! I’ve been going there for 20 some years and I still call it Tobin-Kimmes since that was it is what it was back then. Only 4 miles from my house!