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[@JuanRojas956]

Story telling and photography are two different skills very difficult to master. But you have done a great job showcasing both! You’re definitely a master of the art

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@pquach00]

it amazes me how these photographers are able to capture these stunning photo with impeccable sharpness! Amazing skills!

[@tarlagernert4845]

This is riveting! Your storytelling builds the anticipation, and your photography exceeds expectations!! The photo of the three balds eagles, one adult and two juveniles, with the fish hanging in mid-air, is spectacular! Thank you for sharing your incredible art with us!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@Antolalto]

Your pictures are simply breathtaking.

[@robertgaylord8263]

Good observation about the dropping of the fish by a mature eagle and being picked up by an immature eagle - could well be a training exercise. When I saw the mature eagle dropping the fish, I thought what's that about? Didn't seem to be a good reason for the mature eagle to be dropping the fish. Then you suggest training for the younger eagle...makes a lot of sense. Your eagle shots are worthy of National Geographic, Great work. Thanks so much.

[@NickYack]

The narration was as magical as the photography. There is really a beautiful story unfolding underneath the dam.

[@me4jas]

Forget photography, I learn English vocabulary from your videos

[@martinguitarish]

I never get tired of watching your nature photography. Absolutely incredible talent and appreciation of your subjects. Thank you !

[@papanpal3208]

Each of your photograph is really insane. Sir You are really awesome

[@gloriacuajao7497]

Highest compliments to you, Mark, for the excellence in your photography, and narrative abilities . Your knowledge and experience with these magnificent birds is truly remarkable and appreciated. One thing that stood out to me , was the adult eagle dropping it’s catch while being pursued by the juveniles. Parent eagles are wise, and I’d like to think it released the fish , to have them “scramble” and learn to work for it themselves. Lots of fun to watch! 🦅🙌

[@Jimmer-g8d]

That is some of the most beautiful. stunning bird photography I've ever, ever, seen and great narrating! Thanks Mark!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@arildhagen3820]

Again I'm stunned from all the dramatic pictures and scenes. The cinematic filming of eagles was drop dead gorgeous. This could be a BBC nature production in terms of quality and storytelling. You Sir are a menthor for my work

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@Check-it-out]

Truly breathtaking stories and photos. An oasis of joy between all these channels about specs and pixel peeping !

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@emattv524]

Watching these birds flying free would be an amazing feeling. I wish i could experience this

[@Wildicon19]

You have an amazing story telling skill that matches your photography skills! Amazing story Mark thank you for sharing your beautiful experience!

[@Sashman077]

I am speechless about the incredible pictures you’ve taken. How can they be so sharp at F5.6? Just surprised to see all the details in tack focus of such large birds at this aperture. You’re a magician!!!

[@paulthomas8986]

Stunning work again Mark. Your videos never grow old. Thanks for sharing.

[@IndigenousPeacemaker]

Stellar oral and visual storytelling! Breathtaking work. Thank you so much.

[@nadineF]

My favourite part of the video was the eagles locking their talons. Amazing

[@PhotographerSen]

Wow! What an experience with some of the best bird shots I've seen this year! No less than a thriller!

[@huntingtonnow1835]

Incredible photo, great voiceover, too. Thank you.

[@curtiswrigley]

I am 40 min away. Love going down there to see the Eagles. If you park near the vultures they will eat your windshield wipers . Great images

[@matthewbell1968]

Epic video Mark and superb narrative as ever 👍 As a Brit it was some visit to Conowingo 2 years ago I loved it. I'll always remember the customs/immigration desk at DC when they asked the reason for my visit to the US. I replied 'I've come to visit the Conowingo dam', the guys expression was priceless!

[@guadalupehicks283]

M Smith, breathe taking in seeing their hard work on survival. Beautiful work, thank you.

[@hadassah2998]

That was so well narrated! I was eating popcorn while watching this beautiful video! Thank you for those amazing pictures! WOW!

[@patchdavis35]

"Cartwheeling", as you captured at the end, can express either bonding or agressive behavior. Watching it happen in the wild is a "once in a lifetime" experience! When eagles fish, aren't you often led to wonder just what the poor prey, still alive, is thinking, suddenly finding himself in the air high above the only home he's ever known?

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Yes I often think that with the Osprey

[@jkmnopgmail]

I often try to imagine the fish's reaction. ("Why does everyone say air travel is so great?")

[@lonesomedovecall822]

Absolutely amazing shots!!!! And the narrating was superb!!! Valerie.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@rrrosecarbinela]

Great storytelling. I've spent many hours there, watching the action. You had a LOT of action for one day!

[@tamarawilliams3699]

Just WOW!!! That is what always comes to my mind when I see your work. This is remarkable. My grand-nephew is homeschooling due to Covid. I have been sending him links to your videos over the last 6 weeks for him to watch, kind of like the nature films I watched in grade school in the 70s. He loves them. I can’t wait to find out what he thinks of the Eagle video. Thank you for sharing this and for sharing your passion.

[@juliebirb7162]

Absolutely wonderful and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for bringing this to us.

[@MrBob6425]

Bravo, bravo!!! The pictures and story telling was worth the wait, Mark! Thank you for sharing those moments that most of us can only dream of!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks and you are welcome

[@Michael-fw5ef]

You are the best photographer I have ever seen posting on YT. You could shoot for National Geographic or Hustler.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks and lol on hustler.

[@sparkelius]

Wow is an understatement. Great story telling and impeccable photos. Thanks Mark, this has been a great education.

[@shaunbaileyuk]

Great video, I love the way you told the stories of the day thank you. London is listening!

[@chrislj2890]

Nice work Mark. It's great to see the number of bald eagles in the U.S., and I still remember the days when it was thought that the species was a goner due to DDT.

[@BriangjohnsonTv]

You create the most amazing videos Mark.

[@seanmisael8769]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anybody know a trick to log back into an Instagram account? I was stupid lost my account password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.

[@reybenedict5898]

@Sean Misael instablaster :)

[@yajnanahd1]

Extraordinary shooting , superb shots, narration.... Just awesome

[@dalerobinson8456]

Fantastic photographs, and great narrative too! Thanks for sharing your work.

[@ritaross7464]

One of the BEST and most exciting videos. Love the way you took time to explain what was happening. I agree that maybe the adult Eagle was teaching the juveniles how to hunt for and catch their prey, as well as how to keep other eagles from stealing it after the catch. Thanks for sharing. Amazing Majestic birds!

[@devendranagpal8972]

Thanks fr sharing, the 2 moments were simply awesome, the juvenile catching the fish dropped by adult mid air and the fight betn the two adults 👍👍

[@namriderone3538]

Simply an amazing show by a most talented photographer, super job!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you so much 😀

[@aniquewaseem6259]

Mark, I started following you for your photography but now I'm not even sure man. Whether I like you photography or your commentary moe. Your photos, videos are the best but your commentary is super best. It keeps you engaged, not only watchin your videos but listening makes it double the fun. Well done man. 💐

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I appreciate that! Thanks.

[@russellgentile4719]

Yes, I totally agree with all you said. I know it must be a tremendous amount of work and time to do all this. Mark must go through and edit so much source material and then prepare it in this way for our consumption. He makes it look so easy though. What an artist of his craft!

[@djsieger7235]

As I watched that adult eagle drop the fish so suddenly and the juvenile catch it I immediately wondered if it was dropping it purposely for its young. So yes, I do think it was a training exercise 😊. Thanks for all the beautiful work you do to bring us all closer to the wonder of God’s creation.

[@lisalisagraven]

I was thinking that very same thing!

[@pamdoyle5950]

I like to think that you are correct in thinking that the older eagles were training their young on how to EARN their meal. You do an AMAZING JOB, Mark. I enjoy your work and share it often. Maybe one day, I'll meet you on the Snake for some photos of our wild turkeys and eagles!??!

[@shadowrslayer]

just discovered your channel and it did not disappoint. Binge watching all your great documentaries, you got some amazing shots in that one

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@justingates1122]

Hope your doing allright keep on keep on ,Mark your an awesome story teller and photographer.

[@peterw7547]

Incredible Mark! What a beautiful video and pictures !!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks!

[@fofolara]

Excellent video Mark, like all the ones you've done and that I watch with great enthusiasm. Congratulations on making such great videos that contain spectacular images.

[@philyoung4804]

Fantastic show well caught. Awesome photographs, congratulations.

[@nimphapascuaburns5386]

That was amazing exercise for Children's juvenile, the bald eagle adult look stunning genius handsome/beautiful while in motion flying as a human

[@Missbagpipernorthwest]

We’re experiencing an exhilarating bald eagle show on Lake Coeur d’Alene Idaho. The salmon come in to spawn and the Eagles migrate to feed for about four weeks this time every year. The excitement is just exhilarating above water as it is below water as I was able to experience it as a scuba diver for many years!! Thanks for the camera settings, they’re very valuable and saves a lot of frustration! Excellent video-Happy Holidays!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I would love to see that!

[@kathyberger6650]

Beautiful shots!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!❤️🦅

[@tomlee812]

What a fabulous show. Thanks, Mark, for bringing it to us.

[@futbolera427]

Absolutely Brilliant! I live on a lake in FL and we have a nesting pair of baldies that have come back every year for at least the last 20 years! They are amazing to just sit back and watch. I look forward to seeing them every year. It seems like they are having more years than not with having twins.

[@지심-o8q]

You live in a wonderful place! envious!

[@grahamallen3941]

Brilliant seeing nature in full flight. Love Bald Eagles and those talons, wouldn’t want to be caught on the end of those. Great photos thank you. Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧🐟🐟🦅🦅🦅🏜📷📷📷

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks 👍

[@parind-e-hind7311]

You should get your own show on netflix.

[@dmarque]

Always fantastic Mark. Thanks for the nicely prepared video. So many fantastic images but the one with the 3 eagles and the dropped fish is simply amazing~!

[@tamsacne6915]

Beyond perfection - thank you

[@cristianandreica5665]

5:11 That looks like a bird heaven!

[@russellgentile4719]

Mark you're a great artist in all ways. Thank you for sharing these incredible videos and photos. Your narration is phenomenal too!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@quinny525]

Another informative and beautiful presentation...Thanks Mark!

[@ernstfischer8415]

These are sensational pictures Mr. Smith

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@EdwardGrayTheEdge]

Amazing shots! The A7SIII is excellent

[@FollowThomas]

Amazing story telling 😊

[@markmay8942]

Prepping for the Conowingo premiere. Bullwinkle coffee mug, check. Organic free trade coffee, check. Plate of donuts, check. Yep, I am ready for the release in 25 minutes.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Awesome

[@tontastoner9141]

Spectacular video!! They do put on a great show when migrating.

[@PerrynBecky]

Wonderful presentation and narration.

[@valerieclayton9256]

Wonderful video. You always explain what is happening with accuracy and expressive adjectives, not be mention amazing photography/videoography. I think we would like to believe the adult was teaching, but juvies are on their own by that age. He was hungry!

[@edshulman1677]

Great video. The verbal portion fit so nicely with the video portion.

[@ryandury]

Holy smokes, that clip of the juvenile grabbing the fish in midair is unbelievable!

[@user-gl2eq2ly4g]

The eagle ...... What a BOSS! Thank you.

[@angelabonner1785]

Outstanding, as usual and your narrative makes it complete!!!

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Absolutely stunning photography and video Mark! Very well captured and highly entertaining! Cheers

[@parmanduke]

Astounding the razor sharp images you're getting from that distance. AMazing images amazing video amazing photographer.

[@chrnaf]

This video alone just earned you a subscription. Exceedingly well done sir

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@Third13]

Amazing! The images and captures were awesome!

[@luciegagnon1238]

I loved watching the video. You had some amazing shots. I also take great pleasure in listening to your story telling. You are so poetic and have a wonderful way with words.

[@ruthmeyer5415]

Amazing photos!! Was great to see the eagles eating the fish in flight, and all the adult/immature interactions. Thank you!

[@zee070031]

Omg! This was amazing! The narration was perfect!!!

[@angelkelleyy]

Absolutely incredible Mark!! 😯

[@liv4swells]

Thanks for bringing us along! Great photos and storytelling as usual 👍🏼

[@florincalinescuSB]

Unbelievable! So many cool shots and details. Thank you so much for your incredible work!

[@robertbohnaker9898]

Never seen the level of detail and quality as this. Those Sony bodies and that 600 mm/1.4 tele ( and undoubtedly your experience and skill level ) produce detail and quality the Canon system still can’t match. My humble opinion. Well Done! You Da Man . I tip my Hat to You !👍🦅👏🏻🍾

[@amlanmohapatra8751]

OMG this video felt like a movie man!!!

[@DixonLu]

Great video as always. A bit concerned about some photographers not wearing face coverings when they are so close to each other.

[@TexasPelican]

I'm from Maryland originally so I really enjoyed this video. Loved it!

[@madtoffelpremium8324]

Wow, that was amazing light, I wish I would live near such a beautiful location and your images and storytelling is unbelivable as ever. But please start uploading in 4K, so that we can see these amazing birds in all thier glory.

[@amynelson9499]

Excellent video, the images you captured are remarkable....thanks for sharing.

[@mikeyb9819]

Wow, just amazing pics Mark. Thanks.

[@enriqueolivares3959]

I love to watch and draw/ paint eagles, great video!

[@kmacfly59]

One of your best Mark!! Some of the best photography I have ever seen, your skill as a photographer is so enhanced by your excellent narration. Thanks so much for sharing this great experience.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@shannonsnow8298]

Super vlog! Love the inflight fight the most!

[@RobertsonDMcI]

Great job ... fine example of film-making.

[@swaroopsankarsivadasan]

During the end notes, I was typing my two favourites from the bunch, the juvie catching the dropped fish from mid air and brilliant dancing pair at the end of the video and you said they’re yours too at the end. What an amazing video 🤩

[@carolynjanesharpe1344]

You are awesome! YAH bless you. I come here to get away from things. I used to live in a nice suburban area in NH with eagles right on the property pond. Boy do i miss that. Your narration on enthusiasm is great and I dont feel so alone anymore. Well, I always have the Father but you know what I mean. Thank you for sharing. 💕

[@psoon04286]

Hello Mark. Your videos and narration are always full of excitement and drama, with beautifully captured photos. Love following your exploits👍😊

[@offbrandjake5837]

Aye I go over the coniwingo dam almost every day

[@randyschwager2515]

Most amazing video I have ever seen! Thanks for creating! You made my day!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@tomvana4270]

Your photos are so so. So freaking awesome! Some really beautiful shots there.

[@helensertorini6834]

Just amazing Mark !! Thank-you