Nikon D850 Captures Incredible Detail - D500 Captures Insane Action - Wildlife Bird Photography

[@linbat6148]

That closeup of the Crane’s eye is simply incredible!

[@patchdavis35]

Hey Mark. Quite a lot of fun, as always. I love that one can look through the crane's nostrils and see the sky on the other side. Sorta like looking through my ears!

[@crustydog1666]

Other bird species are like that. If you look at a turkey vulture from the side, you can see out of the other nostril.

[@findus605]

mind blowing detail in your shots Mark, your videos are narrated so well it makes them a joy to watch. thanks so much for sharing “Fantastic”👍👍

[@carlagouveia3311]

Beautiful pictures and very good coments. Thank you!

[@roybixby6135]

Great images - More please...

[@ginafriend1690]

Fabulous shots and what a Great Eye, beyond your Lenses!! Incredible

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@HappyGrl41]

Your photos are fantastic as always. I love the D850, talk about detail.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@souvikroy4823]

d850 pics are stunning

[@RomanCanas]

This is by far the best photography channel on KZbin... this is why we take photos!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

+Roman Canas That is very nice of you to say. Thank you.

[@RomanCanas]

Mark Smith I enjoy your videos, thank you!

[@suezylproctor]

Love these small birds...all so beautiful and so very different - from the blue-grey gnatcatcher to the male painted bunting...WOW! But yes, it is hard not to gawk at the sandhill crane photos you took, especially that close up of the eye with spokes. SO COOL!!!!

[@markfisher299]

Great work.Pleasure to watch 😉

[@johnd746]

Amazing photos of the birds in flight. Your skill in doing that is amazing to me.

[@knightryderbelow]

4:51 its like taking a nap!!! 😂😂😂 You sounded so surprised.

[@sovandhal3417]

The amount of detail and sharpness in the shots is mind-blowing. Also the narration was amazing. Thanks!

[@ramkumar-dg3iw]

Your captures are great Mark

[@garrettsheets4126]

Great video! Always love your narration and images. The mystery bird is an American Goldfinch transitioning from winter plumage. The second Pine Warbler is an Orange-crowned Warbler. Great images!

[@alvinbroadcasts]

Lil birds are such gems when you can get em photographed! Living vicariously thru your shots!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I agree! I really like trying to capture those little birds.

[@waynearchibald3920]

Ahhh, great video Mark!

[@SINGONTIKO]

I love it, great video and photos. Thank you for sharing.

[@luciorlc]

Congratulations for your job. The success of the internet is mostly because the guys like you

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@andrewn7329]

Fantastic shots. I especially love the shot of all the birds taking flight. That is a proper Nat Geo photograph. Great narration too.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. Those pics of them taking flight are really interesting. I'm about to order one printed on canvas for my wall ;)

[@andrewn7329]

Awesome Mark. Don't forget to show us in your next video after hanging it. Cheers

[@edkelly145]

who do you use for canvas prints? Thanks. What city is that park in?

[@MayurGogoipics]

Birds in flight--the jet!Speechless!

[@philparker97]

Stunning photos - inspirational photography!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@DeeDeeDIY]

That detailed eye! 👌

[@williamfriggle]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing. The birds were beautiful. And the detail the D850 takes incredible detail. Just amazing.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@aussie8114]

Your videos are truly a photographic delight Mark 🤩

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@frankabarca9189]

Your pictures are amazing unbelievable that is great

[@victorcostaferreiragomes4722]

Awesome pictures! Great content! The flycatcher seems like the Great crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus)

[@KenTheoriaApophasis]

the bird, the bird, the bird is the word

[@markialright8302]

Theoria Apophasis what can you say sir about the shots sir? hehe

[@MarkSmithphotography]

The bird is always the word ;)

[@crazyrekrul]

Mark, what tripod / monopod do you use on your trips? Were you using a gimbal for video?

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I use a manfrotto heavy duty lens support for when I use a tripod and a manfrotto carbon fiber tripod. I shoot handheld 98% of the time. Any slow motion video was shot handheld. The walking shots are with a cell phone on a gimbal. Anything that has a wide angle look to it was shot on the phone. The intro with the Heron was the only shot on the tripod.

[@CameraMystique]

free bird!

[@bradgingerich6814]

Loved the video Mark! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Brad Gingerich Thanks for watching!

[@martintanaka2118]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO MARK ! Nikon D850 video & pics are awesome.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.

[@torstenlange2418]

Very impressing shots!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@paultokeley]

Love the Sandhill Crane photos, awesome detail on the eyes.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks! Glad you liked them!

[@louisprice5077]

Just fantastic as always

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Louis Price Thanks so much!

[@Yewbzee]

Stunning photos. Almost Johnny Morris like the way you are talking to the birds. Great video.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@asadraja377]

Incredible, informative and your infectious narrative only adds to the video. Big thumbs up.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video on all those levels.

[@anthonymorales4368]

OMG what great images and variety of birds!!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@jyothis.n3319]

Mark Smith ur reviews are the best and my favourite photography reviews. Ur the best

[@mnadeemasi]

You are a magician man!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks, I think.

[@Sfaunce]

I love the fact that you give your camera settings and context to each photo. Very cool! Looking to upgrade my D800 to a D850 and these shots are making a good case for an upgrade.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

The D850 is an awesome machine. You will love it. Thanks for watching!

[@g8erhater1]

Wow Mark you really put on a show!

[@erichramone7812]

Man you are so lucky and talented. I would give anything too be able to do what you do. Thanks

[@charleshoward1475]

Amazing work. With the exception of the Swallows pictured, I do not believe I have ever seen pictures of any of the species you show us here. A real privilege it was too. The duration of your film. felt like may be three minutes, not 13. I cannot thank you enough. Simply fantastic stuff.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@edwinmaldonado8761]

Your videos are inspirational and makes me just go through the screen and see what is going on in the animal world. From otters to amazing birds thank you so much for sharing.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@vy4648]

Nice work, fun to watch. Excellent shots.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

+Vincent Yu Thanks!

[@smkunder1]

Awesome again Mark, you sure find a bunch of great shooting locations.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks! I am lucky to be able to go out every morning. Exploring and finding locations is half the fun.

[@hilarywhite0]

Loved this video Mark and the stills are Awesome!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

+Hilary White Thank you!

[@tkulbaco]

Amazing photos! thank you for video.

[@btwredcal61]

Awesome detail in the sandhill crane! Wow! Great job overall with the video! I'm really enjoying these!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@luttekikker]

Amazing video! Ur an amazing photographer as well I think, you catch the right moment everytime, loved the shot of the birds taking off in the water!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@chuckself5671]

I love the pictures and the descriptions of the wildlife. The otters were awesome and the birds were fantastic - particularly the Herrings. The detail provided at 500mm is amazing with good light (the long walk was worth it) and that d850. You also must be a "bird whisperer" as no bird would ever let me get a close as you can. Thanks for the video!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

+Chuck Self Thanks for all the great compliments. I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video and the images. Thanks for watching.

[@derekmidgley]

Yip I can see myself reaching for D850 when one is able to fill the frame with the bird. What brilliant images. So well done, Mark!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much. The D850 is a great camera with lots of power!

[@stanleywall9196]

I enjoy watching every second of your videos ,, amazing .... thank you so much for sharing your great work .. I really appreciate it .

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching!

[@tubmanforprez]

Otters are some of my favorite animals, so I loved your shots of the otters. And I once tried to get some swallow shots, but got nothin', so I really liked those as well. Keep making videos and I will keep watching them.

[@user-em4rk4qo1f]

Amazing nature. I love Florida.

[@viewfinder-ianjhicks4039]

Awesome video Mark.... Totally absorbed fro beginning to end...... Fabulous photography and beautiful wildlife..... Love the commentary..... Thumbs up from me.....

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Pedrohramirez]

the pictures are fantastic thanks.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@bigokie50]

Great Video Mark. The swallow shots were incredible. I always enjoy your work.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@JordanBroadhead]

The first mystery bird is a winter plumage American Goldfinch and the Pine Warbler right after it is actually an Orange-crowned Warbler! The flycatcher looks like a Great-crested Flycatcher based on how yellow the belly is. I love the Sandhill Crane photos!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks! You are the second person to ID that as a Goldfinch. I think you are both right. For the Golden Puff ball, is that the Orange-Crowned Warbler? Thanks for the info!

[@JordanBroadhead]

Yep! The golden puff ball is the Orange-crowned Warbler.

[@dimasbka]

Funny we have exactly such a bird and all year round in such a plumage en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_greenfinch we call simply "greenfinch" :)

[@anita.s6332]

WOW those Sandhill Cranes!!! Amazing Mark.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@AcidicDelusion]

Fantastic. And to think I nearly bought a sony. The D850 is a beast.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Yes, the d850 is an amazing camera!

[@tomlee812]

I always enjoy your videos, but I think this may be your best yet. Thanks so much for posting. Best wishes from South East England.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much. I had a great time making the video. Thanks for watching.

[@joaquimsantos4384]

Great job with photos and videos ,you are an inspiring person! Keep up your good taste for nature images and humor!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for the great compliments. I really appreciate them.

[@VladimirNaumoff]

Great show Mark. I really like your tube. Excellent work!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@techassyst]

Hi Mark another fantastic video, I loved the birds taking off that will look great as a large print

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. I agree. It is an interesting view of total panic.

[@pokeyjoe1303]

Hi Mark, I absolutely love your videos! I am a beginner photographer and I learn a lot from you. I believe the flycatcher is a Great-Crested Flycatcher. The yellow in the breast is really bright compared to the other possible birds. Also it is the most likely bird of all. Hope this helps and thank you for all of your awesome content!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@williamfriggle]

Great video. Love that you show the birds. Keep

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@pianoman6639]

Amazing video thank you

[@MrThor49]

Another great video. Your passion certainly shines through. Well done Mark.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@stargazingicarus]

Pure talent!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. That is very nice of you to say.

[@The_SemperFiGuy]

Always fun watching your videos Mark. I always come away knowing more about birds than I did when I started. Thanks for your time and devotion. Keep up the great work ! All the best. Gil from Largo, FL aka SemperFiGuy

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you are getting something from the videos!

[@lurechunkertoo4631]

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@ianbrown704]

Amazing photography and great commentary, thank you

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@alienm2554]

Your videos are great, thanks for including your settings I learn from them. Thank you for posting.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the compliments.

[@refillingthecup6750]

I love birds and bird watching, but I have no equipment. So I really enjoy your videos and the opportunity to see them up close and personal! 👍🏼

[@karolinafonsecamoreira7913]

Just incredible, is amazing video, Congrats..

[@arindamdasgupta1710]

Mark you have an eye and the gift and sense of timing. There are people living in Florida and may also own both D500 and D850. But to use them the way you are doing is awesome. Loving your videos.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

+Arindam Dasgupta Thanks so much. That is very nice of you to say. I really appreciate it!

[@ricktelesrp]

great video Mark! I like it the narrative! The D850 is really a beast! Awesome shots!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

+Henrique Teles Thanks. The d850 is a beast of a camera for sure!

[@reoflex]

Great video Mark with excellent narration. You're getting good at this guy and in the not too distant future I think you're going to be one of the top names in the bird/wildlife photography biz. Stick with Nikon and you may even get to be one of their ambassadors.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I like what you are saying! Thanks so much for all the great compliments!

[@richardgrudzien2798]

Superb images and a great video, like all the others, Mark !

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@koolkutz7]

Those Sandhill Cranes look stunning, great work Mark.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you! They are awesome birds.

[@shaon_rahman_khan]

Man I am so jealous of you. This is a great place and with you talent, these are fantastic shots!!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@JeffSelf]

More incredible shots Mark! These help in my down time for the winter, especially since this is the week I should be in Captiva.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the shots.

[@terryoakes9294]

Another wonder video Mark. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching.

[@Jepysauce]

Havent subscribed to a channel in a while Love this channel so far!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@NicholasLeicht]

The Fly catcher is a Great Crested Flycatcher. Awesome video (as usual), thank you!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for the ID and the compliments!

[@NicholasLeicht]

You're welcome! Thank you for the awesome videos, keep it up :D

[@davebrewer5160]

Outstanding Mark !

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@TheStormpeak]

Terrific video...incredible photographs, great clips...so much wildlife there...did I just miss the location in your video? Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

You are welcome. No, you didn't miss the location. I forgot to say where it was. This was the Vero Beach Waste Water Treatment Plant. Thanks for all the compliments!

[@TheStormpeak]

Thanks for the info!

[@kenmay1305]

Hi Mark, yet another excellent video, really look forward to each one that you do!.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@zafotbeeb]

Really enjoy your efforts. Very impressive images.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@PratikKamu]

Amazing shots.. especially of Sandhill cranes and painted buntings. The flycatcher you sighted looks like "Great crested flycatcher"

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much for the compliments and the identification.

[@rogerashley8616]

Pretty sure that last bird is a Great Crested fly catcher. Great video Mark !

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for that. That is a first for me.

[@rogerashley8616]

Welcome and congrats on new bird !

[@barnaclewatcher4060]

Supper awesome Mark!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@hakamsoufan]

Amazing photos ,A mazing camera , A mazing work .. thank you

[@MarkSmithphotography]

+hakam soufan Thanks for the great compliments.

[@judymusgrove7264]

Totally amazing! I wish I was there too .

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. It was a lot of fun!

[@rtrjmk5]

Wonderful shots. Waiting for my 850 to arrive this Wednesday. Will have to wait a bit for a 500 lens.

[@paulhills1967]

Beautiful and skillful photography.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you very much!

[@EdgardoRosa]

Amazing!

[@WhittyPics]

Awesome stuff Mark. I always look forward to seeing your videos.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@pracquet]

Another great video Mark combining two of my passions, wildlife and photography. I just wish that I lived in the kind of place where you do these videos. The light is sumptuous. And the photos you've taken are just so good. Those Nikons rock (says confirmed Sony user). Well done!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much! I am lucky to have so many great wildlife opportunities and good light! Glad you are enjoying the videos and the images!

[@quah1220]

Great video !!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks