Next level BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY // Photographing dippers from floating blind

[@BullitTom]

The best dipper photos I’ve seen, well done Trond

[@trondwestby]

Wow....that was a great compliment. Your too kind 😊

[@BullitTom]

@@trondwestby amazing Trond. Your an inspiration to us all

[@michellestewart7494]

Awesome adventure and beautiful images! All worth getting wet..not so much! Lol Love everything you share

[@lisabirdluvr9742]

This was such a wonderful video. I felt like I was laying in the water with you. What an adorable bird. Thank you so very much for sharing your adventure!

[@johnhjic2]

Hello Trond, You have done it once more with some just stunning images of the Dippers, great work.

[@peterebel7899]

Perfect dipper shots!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Peter!

[@peterebel7899]

@@trondwestby When passion meets skills :-)

[@VideoNatur]

Great job! Cold job! Fantastic footage! Kind regards, Rolf

[@laurencearnold5822]

Absolutely stunning shots and slo mo footage👍

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Laurence! :)

[@jeffolson4731]

Beautiful images of the dippers, stunningly beautiful. Great video. I hope you gave yourself a nice treat to help warm up.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your kind compliment! I did, a hot shower did good ;)

[@clivewelch1025]

Hi Trond the things you put yourself through to get the images that you want is nothing short off awe-inspiring for a lot of people. Thanks for sharing your beautiful images and until next time take care and stay safe my friend

[@AvanteAvenue]

Trond, I’ve been watching your videos for quite sometime now and I just want to say how much I enjoy your style of videos and your happy attitude no matter the conditions. I find your videos so enjoyable and peaceful. Thank you for that. 🙂❤️👍

[@trondwestby]

Wow.....what a great compliment! Really appreciate your compliment and support!

[@ollenilssonen]

Awesome video Trond! Such a cool way of photography with a floating hide. Never tried it but I sure will!

[@EspenHelland]

Love the dedication Trond 🙌 new way to use the floating hide for sure 😃

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Espen! It was great way to use the blind 😅

[@xiao.Ling.J]

Trond I am very touched by your video, the experience that only those who have taken it can feel, watching your video makes me very happy, thank you ☺

[@drferry]

A dipper actually dipping! You should come with me in September to Colombia when I visit the Rio Sinu Estuary on the Caribbean coast to take photos of nesting Agami and Boat-billed Herons with my Z9. You might finally get warm!

[@trondwestby]

Haha....yup! Ooh....that sound nice. 🙌

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

And you have brought us another fine adventure with the dipper. Well done, Trond, and many more happy adventures to you. :)

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for the compliment. 😊

[@norskattforfun8575]

Beautiful shots. Flight shots of bigger birds I really struggle with so you getting such a quick bird looks great to me

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! It is not easy for sure :)

[@simonlawphotography]

When I saw the floating hide and camo I thought, I've taken photos of Dippers without that much effort. But I was definitely wrong. Your film and photos are on another level. Beautiful images. Thank you for sharing them. I'll now shut up and try harder :)

[@GiuseppeGessa]

Great video and pictures as well. Good job Trond, thanks for sharing!!

[@allanternent8862]

Great as always tron. Beautiful pictures, am not supprise ur cold lying in the water that length of time

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Allan! Always so nice to get comments from you!

[@terilapetino6337]

Makes me smile!!! Love it!

[@trondwestby]

I am glad Teri! Thank you

[@mikecrowley6485]

Great work Trond, beautiful video and images of the beautiful Dipper 👍🏻

[@trondwestby]

Thanks Mike! Your support is much appreciated 🙌

[@njs12706]

great work as usual Trond. I love the atmospheric music as well.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Nigel! Really great you liked it.

[@agcamp]

what a beautiful shot!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you!

[@LouisaLee63]

Lovely video and great photos!

[@trondwestby]

Thanks for your kind compliment!

[@hectorvillalon-moreno5597]

Spectacular and amaizing wow

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Hector!

[@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272]

Wow man. What a great idea.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! :)

[@angelaknight903]

Thank you Trond Got me in tears again Your dipper is very obliging he looks a bit cheeky 😜 absolutely brilliant thanks 😊

[@trondwestby]

Wow Angela! The best compliment I can get. Always so glad when I read your comments. Thank you! 😊

[@garrydelday5816]

Talk about “going the extra mile” to get the shots and incredible shots they are too 👌

[@trondwestby]

Thank you for the kind compliment!

[@JoeMaranophotography]

That's some major dedication! Won't find me anywhere near water! Haha 🤣

[@trondwestby]

Hi Joe! So great to hear from you again. Thanks for the comment, and hope you are doing well?

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@@trondwestby Yes all good thanks. I haven't watched many wildlife videos for a while. Long story but things are good now :) Take care :)

[@paulfenton9131]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, great job in presenting an ethical approach to wildlife photography. Awesome footage and fantastic images. Worth getting cold for

[@rakeshnambiar1897]

As always Top class 👍👍👍👍👍

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Rakesh! Much appreciated

[@malcolmross3782]

Hello Trond, another great video with awesome photographs taken by a photographer at the very top of the profession, with dedication, passion and lots of stamina to stay in a flowing river for photography. Thanks for sharing and continue to stay safe 😷

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Malcom! So nice to read your comments. Really appreciate them :)

[@PepAviario]

Muy bueno Un saludo

[@ramidos007]

Beautiful. An effort worthwhile

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@gotophotoarchive9131]

Almost, but as always great shots 🤌

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Vahagraphy]

This is awesome

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@malcolmriley6897]

Wonderful shots of one of my favourite birds. Your dedication to your craft is incredible.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Malcom! 😅

[@mariomarin6232]

Wow! That is actually “Next Level Approved” A joy to watch, thanks, is all I can say. That final transition from your mind to your eyes to the camera to the video, to us, just amazing videography

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Mario! So so glad you liked it. And thanks for your kind support and compliment. Really means a lot !

[@irisotte83]

Thank you for sharing Trond, great video and lovely pictures of the dipper. As always! But brrrrr, had to be so cold waiting there for hours. Respect for your perseverance.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you for watching and your kind compliment. It was a bit cold, but I thought of a warm shower, and then I forgot 😅

[@TBuanes_Photography]

Absolutly stunning shots Ttond. I just love this bird. 🥰 That hide looks amazing 😀

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Trond! :)

[@polskaeuropa7668]

Bravo !!!

[@haroldhobbs1184]

Great video love it

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Harold!

[@StavangerFoto]

Amazing content!

[@PapaVeedy]

Your dedication is awesome and the results show that! Super good video and photos so many thanks for that! I’m mezmorized!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Dusty! Always so nice to read your comments. Thanks again for your support.

[@KevinNordstrom]

Persistence and patience paid off, Trond. Fabulous shots brother. Ive lost some motivation to get out lately with alot of heath issues and recent diagnosis .....your vids help.

[@trondwestby]

It does :) Really glad my vids could help. And all the best for your channel and your health! Keep them vids coming!

[@dmitry.sh.8946]

Z9 Great!!

[@trondwestby]

It is :)

[@markk1873]

amazing

[@alanmacleay6213]

Ooo that floater could do with some more buoyancy on the bow! Looks like the lens was nearly swimming a couple of times. Great effort though!

[@trondwestby]

Its a bit risky, I agree. Thanks for the comment Alan!

[@CamillaI]

Wow next level Dipper photography awesome work Trond ! I will try that technique next time I am with the Dippers ! The autofocus on the Sony A1 is fast but not perfect with these little devils ! Great work !

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! You shoud try....best of luck to you! 😊

[@ValkoBranislav]

Super zábery!!!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you!

[@johnmagneeilertsen9566]

Hærlig .Nok en fantastisk film og fine bilder fra deg.

[@trondwestby]

Tusen takk for hyggelig kommentar. 😀

[@AlKulla]

Good stuff brother!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! Great to hear from you Al! :)

[@CookedLight]

Epic

[@trondwestby]

Wow.....thanks for the compliment.

[@agusPhotographer]

Best bro

[@colpage4030]

Great video Trond, where did you purchase your face mask from

[@trondwestby]

Thanks! From a local store called XXL.

[@edbritelight7683]

Hey Trond! This is sooo expiring! I just love your dedication! You never give up even if it get much uncomfortable! Sitting in the cold water for a long time and still being so focused on that one goal! Flight shot! FANTASTIC 🥰 What is your favorite focus mode on the Z9 for birds? Wide area small?

[@trondwestby]

Hey Ed! Thank you so much for this great and kind compliment. I am switching between wide area and 3D tracking. I like wide best 😊

[@debbiewitt7028]

Awesome video and photos Trond, we’re you using wide area L?

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Nice, I got the feeling you were rather close though.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks! It came close

[@Namaste..]

Really wonderful images and superb video! I’m curious why you didn’t try the pre-release capture for dippers in flight with your Z9. Was the video filmed before update 2.0? Whatever, great video!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! I will try that some day, but I was a bit disapointed that its is only possible with jpeg. 😅

[@richardfink7666]

Beautiful but very brave.....16000Euro on a small, wobbly piece of plastic.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Richard! I know 😅