How To Nail The Shot - Tanzania Edition

And now for something a little different 🙂
Sometimes I think one of the best ways to get better at wildlife photography is to study how other photographers approach their shots. You know, what settings they use, why they use them, what they are thinking in the field - that sort of thing.
So, I decided to try to do that with this video.
In this video, we’ll look at eight of my images from my recent trip to Tanzania and I’ll share my settings along with why I used them. Not only that, I’ll also share the challenges of each shot and how I handled them in the field. This is a little different; let me know if you want me to do more of these kinds of videos in addition to my regular fare. Enjoy!
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[@leniehulse1621]

Yes please do more of these! This was really informative and educational as to what to expect in the wild! Thank you Steve!

[@Sashman077]

These “how to nail the shot” videos are fantastic. This is the best way to teach and share real - in the field - tips and tricks. I really like what you do with your channel.

[@brianlemke6017]

The roller and the termite. No words. Simply a fantastic image.

[@janesprules3846]

Mr Perry, I find your videos extremely helpful as well as inspiring, thank you. Your images of the lion in black and white and of the leopardess are beautiful. One tip I would like to share is that cats, all sizes, not just the big ones, always yawn twice. Thank you again.

[@russellmurphy7109]

The great hints with your sharing of your knowledge, skill’s & experience (especially taking longer bursts when bringing down the shutter to get more keepers) will help us all to mail more shots! Thanks for these types of postings. 👏

[@davidb9547]

Absolutely do more videos like this. Sharing the stories of how and why and showing the results was wonderful.

[@jeffbrown4743]

I wasn’t altogether sure that this format would work but I have to say it really does work. The thought process behind the shot is both informative and educational. Thanks for posting and trying something different.

[@jalilhosseini621]

You're the best Steve! Just what I needed to fully understand why and how you do what you do. So educational and informativ. Thanks for doing this.

[@umajps]

Excellent and educative video with lots of tips especially dealing with distractions like blades of grass etc. I loved the flamingo and European Roller. Fabulous. Keep them coming.

[@donniemarcum4504]

Please do more of these. I always learn so much from your videos.

[@billdavis6195]

Yes. More videos like this! Stunning shots and excellent information (as usual). I continue to learn from you. Thank you.

[@edwardbooth5624]

Awesome, just what I was hoping the video would be. Yes, do more of these!

[@gailpalmer6036]

Yes, more please. Love to hear how you deal with difficult situations.

[@gareth0408]

Stunning photos. Great descriptions of the scenes and decisions you made. Great work as always Steve.

[@pamelamcintyre1840]

Steve - I really enjoyed this video - it complements your educational material by giving some real life examples and I appreciate understanding the way you approached various shots. I would appreciate more of these types of videos.

[@mickmckean7378]

Lots of great practical tips for taking better wildlife shots there Steve, definitely worth doing more in my opinion. Thanks, beautiful images.

[@andrewmcarthur3843]

I don't shoot wildlife, but love this channel. Great info with no ego. Thx Steve

[@markachivers]

Really worthwhile Steve, yes please for more of these types of video.

[@alecstewart9099]

Excellent Great to be talking about the pictures and the picture making process rather than the equipment. Very enjoyable and informative.

[@timnightingale4325]

Enjoyed that Steve. Moved at pace and lots of good, practical and sensible tips. Top job.

[@eddiegahlin3748]

even if some of the advices are a reminder for me, it´s good to hear them again. when your are out there it´s easy to forget even the simpliest rules ;-) Thanks

[@Truck-it150]

Steve, Tanzania is the place for game picture. Thanks for sharing your great hints and the beautiful shoots you have made. Safari kabisa.

[@michelebullock9867]

All your videos are winners and I would like more of this style also. Thanks.

[@johnredrup1036]

Loved it Steve, lots of good tips I can use. I vote for more videos like this!

[@jstephens62]

I appreciate how you talked about technique rather than gear. We get so hung up on this camera or that lens that we fail to give enough thought on how to use the equipment we have. I had never thought about reducing shutter speed and ISO with the same subject over multiple shots. That is a simple thing to do instead of guessing on the proper settings which is what I normally do. Well done.

[@keithreid4032]

Being a South African wild life fanatic I thought it was a great idea. I got some good tips. More please.Thanks

[@lisaa7991]

Yes, please......more wildlife photos!

[@jubairhasan852]

More please. Absolutely loved this video.

[@brucea.kenney7957]

i know this may be older but this type of video and frankly all of your videos are just awesome!!

[@chaimross8477]

I love this type of instruction. Please do more.

[@jackpinoh]

Please do more of these. And in addition to the exposure settings and frame rate, please discuss your focus point and settings (area vs pt, continuous vs single, tracking, etc.).

[@driliagor]

The flamingo shot is a masterpiece!

[@backcountrygallery]

Thanks so much! There wasn't much flight activity that morning and this was one of only three landings in our area! I was very fortunate to capture it.

[@onairpic12345]

Very nice. Please do more of these. I always learn something from you. Thanks

[@williamspadie3106]

I very much enjoyed this video Steve. I appreciate and enjoy most all of your videos, but I especially liked this style. Please do more as you see fit.

[@juliawilson3252]

Brilliant. Please continue with this series.

[@jeffalter8806]

That was terrific. Thank you. Do more of these. Also makes me want to go back to Africa.

[@piedmontwildlifeandoutdoors]

Yes more please. Thank you for the informative video.

[@peterbrackenbury]

Thanks Steve, a great video with lots of thought provoking tips and ideas. Looking forward to many more videos like this.

[@jimnealephoto]

Fabulous. Would absolutely like to see more videos of this type.

[@thunderpeakmedia6830]

This was fantastic. Thank you so much! I'd love to see more of these.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Really great format Steve....super informative and entertaining.

[@vincentfouchi1112]

Definitely enjoyed the format. Please do more like this

[@lindakarlin2980]

This was a super video. I hope you do more of these. Outstanding photography.

[@camillesematiski7256]

Going to Tanzania this summer !!! I can't wait! I have the Sony a 7RIII and the 200-600mm ! I can not wait ! Also beautiful shots and I love your videos ! Thanks!

[@heguiluz]

Love this kind of video, greatly informative and packed with great tips and info. Thanks Steve!

[@agrathnam]

Enjoyed this video. Really useful. Please more more of these. Thank you!

[@markrigg6623]

This style of video is extremely information rich, as well as Inspirational.

[@PhotoTrekr]

Great tips. The shot of the bird and the termite in mid flight is outstanding. Great sharp shots with such high ISOs.

[@jctedsap]

More videos like this one. I enjoy all of your videos but I think I learned more in this one. It was like you were handing out secret weapons.Great information and interesting all the way through. Keep up the good work inspiring others.

[@mikeyb9819]

Very interesting Steve. More of the same? Yes please. Also, you mentioned you had to do some layering in Photoshop following the use of a couple of Topaz’s products to make the best of a very high ISO image - would really appreciate seeing your workflow on that. I’ve recovered some lovely BIF images from very noisy RAW files using Topaz DeNoise RAW and Sharpen AI but, they always seem to lose too much feather detail.

[@PeggyBaker0815]

+1 to this comment. Time to update your video on noise reduction with these new tools, Steve!

[@ranjankmsphotography]

I too would like to see Steve's workflow on high ISO images.

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

+10 to this comment! High ISO has become synonymous with wildlife photography and reducing or eliminating the noise is super important. I would love to see Steve's workflow in this regard.

[@internationalbirdingadvent3163]

Thanks Steve, this video with all the details about the why and how for each shot was extremely beneficial. Will incorporate these ideas into my photography.

[@barbarachamberlain6918]

I really enjoyed learning about your thought processes behind these beautiful photos. Do some more please.

[@BobG-eh5fc]

Please do more, really learned a lot with you discussing how you did thing. Thanks

[@robinbregman]

I purchased “secrets to stunning wildlife photography”. Your prices are super reasonable, and the content is excellent.

[@forkintherode8236]

Good stuff Steve, I’m always glad to see your images. Thanks

[@jimreimer6140]

Awesome photos! The best I've seen in a long time.

[@tokyoshottokyoshot9545]

Definitely more, Steve! Great educational value.

[@juantolentino4963]

Hello Steve, I love the video and the great pictures! Please do more like this one.

[@philipculbertson55]

Liked this one a lot and it was very helpful to those of us who lack experience to figure out these techniques.

[@malcolmdillaway8274]

Excellent video Steve and yes please more like this adding some additional tips and settings to consider

[@amitsarma1]

Terrific video. You are both a gifted photographer and a gifted educator.

[@degrootl]

An excellent approach to your photos. Please send us more!

[@robgrayson]

Really informative video, Steve. I would certainly value more in this type of format.

[@raleighmeade9104]

Outstanding!! Very informative and interesting style. Old film shooters are so often reluctant to get into the high ISOs, and this was so impressive. Thanks!

[@pepijnvandiggelen2516]

Amazing video! Super educational and definitely worth repeating!

[@justindutcher89]

Yes, more of these Steve!

[@khfishn]

This was fantastic Steve! Please add this to your series. Thanks

[@R0cKSteDee]

Thanks for the great tips and video Steve! I really like this series. Please do more :)

[@petergordon4666]

yes, please do more like this. Liked the progressive iso concept.

[@gregsilver]

Great to hear you use Topaz too. I find it does wonders with noise and sharpness. Really makes high iSO a moot point.

[@kjb_tennessee]

Steve, I really enjoyed this style of video, very informative and interesting. Thanks!

[@patkeen8668]

So many wonderful ideas and tips. Thank you Steve. Hope to see another similar video.

[@kathleensmith2447]

This is so helpful, absolutely more please!

[@adamvanderpool]

Big fan of the format here and would love to see more.

[@orlinliberman9207]

Really enjoyed this format ! Wonderful photos 😊

[@stevewurz5856]

I agree with all the positive comments, please do more of these types of videos. I often wonder why the photographer composed as they did as well as what setting were used. Really good teaching video so big thumbs up!

[@tremaincheerful4189]

Really valuable tips and information Steve. Thank you so much. Very helpful ideas in so many areas. Just excellent!

[@evernight5084]

More of this would be fantastic!

[@tommvf]

Great video Steve. The look into your head and your composition is so helpful for me…

[@bradleywinters5825]

Good format. Nice to hear your thought process when it is fresh in your mind.

[@marycampbell9030]

Please do more of this kind of video. Learned do much.

[@maryflanders8360]

Yes, more please. Great stuff.

[@chirsd666]

Amazing captures Steve. Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@anthonyvenuto1112]

Love this video format, Steve. Very informative and educational. Please continue. Just purchased two of you books as well.

[@crishamilton6893]

Super informative and fun video. Please do more. I definitely picked up some good tips! Thanks!

[@clivecollins1908]

Excellent video Steve. This is a great idea because for me I can identify with the situations you describe. The way to approach these situations takes thought and your ideas are exactly how I see it too. Many thanks, Clive.

[@Jonathantuba]

Fascinating - very enjoyed this video! Please do more like this

[@JanieP53]

I enjoyed this video. Looks like you had a successful adventure! Yes, please consider doing more like this one!

[@vivienbird3622]

Great picture, great format, cant wait to see more ! !

[@SKgeostrat]

Steve, this is really good. I'd love more of this kind of content! I'm going this fall and this is really helpfull!

[@Wildlife__shorts]

Hi Steve, this video is amazing. Please include more of these videos

[@larrygladue3879]

Really like this type of format. Great job. Thanks.

[@davewomack2216]

Very good Steve! I'm ordering more notebooks for my notes on your tips! Keep up the great work, it really helps my learning curve.

[@tmg8284]

Yes, I enjoyed this vid. Please keep them coming!!

[@victorfeinstein1815]

Very nice,thanks a lot and continue to share with us your wonderful photos.

[@pedrorestrepo1455]

Great video, Steve. Looking forward to more videos like this.

[@V8AM]

Great format Steve - love the explanations and really helpful

[@K0ga64]

That flamingo is a beautiful shot.

[@bmwohl]

This video is one of my very favorites on shooting wildlife. Each image is inspiring. To get eight great shots, I am guessing you had to deal with thousands of frames, hours of preparation and post production, and mountains of experience. Thank you for sharing, Steve. In my decades of photography hobby, I don't think I have a single image that would feel comfortable in this group.

[@backcountrygallery]

Thank you so much - those were just a few of my favs from that trip, but I didn't want to put in too many for fear people might get bored with it. I'll be posting more to instagram in the near future - I have to get back on it LOL!!

[@bmwohl]

@@backcountrygallery Great. I will keep looking there.

[@abe3802]

More like this! Very interesting and educating!