Nikon D850 Nikon 500mm F4 Grand Teton Moose, Bear Awesome Wildlife Photography Adventure

[@MarkSmithphotography]

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[@drewturnbull1234]

Hi Mark, you should sometime hook up with another KZbin Nikon guy - Steve Mattheis. He lives near the Tetons and like you is passionate about his subjects.

[@tamiboelter2833]

yes, I follow him as well. I am planning a trip to Teton in 2020. I think I will call Steve Mattheis before I go.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Would love to. I'll be back in that area next May. Perhaps we could do a video together.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Good idea. Have fun. It is a grand place!

[@bassangler73]

Steve Perry is another good one to follow. Plus he is a Nikon guy :)

[@64BBernard]

Mark, that moment when you and daughter are sitting together and taking photos is something the both of you will treasure for the rest of your lives. What a wonderful experience. Your daughter has a wonderful teacher and your D500 is in good hands. I so want to go to the Grand Tetons... reminds me a lot of Switzerland - a place my late father was so in love with.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

You are correct. It was a great moment and I think she is really enjoying the D500. The Tetons are an amazing place. You should go!

[@martymace9139]

Congratulations on reaching 20k. You are my favorite photographer and storyteller.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@gordroberts53]

Another special moment with Mark. The wildlife photos were excellent but my two favourites were the blue hour and father/daughter. Thanks for sharing and peace to you and your family. Cheers from BC.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you! Those are my favorites as well.

[@shekatagani]

Mark great video as usual...I think your hawk was a Ferruginous Hawk not a Red Tailed Hawk

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. That was my second guess and you are the third person to suggest that. Thanks so much.

[@Charmedbyashley]

looks like a Boss Ross painting lol

[@hakamsoufan]

10/10 Fantastic wonderful work .. I’m overseas I’m still watching your great work. .. thank you

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching!

[@stanleywall9196]

Another Beautiful Video ,, Outstanding work,, thank you so much for sharing ... I LOVE IT ....

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@rockapejv]

Another truly wonderful video Mark. My 21 year old daughter is also into wildlife photography (macro more so). On a recent trip to our local nature reserve I had my D850 and 200-500 with me and my D800e as backup. While I was firing away, my daughter, Sarah, was having some problems with her failing Canon SX50. While she was almost in tears with frustration, I fitted my Tamron 90mm G2 Macro lens to the D800e and handed it to her with the words "here, this is your new macro outfit" .... She was open mouthed in disbelief; now we both sit side by side as you did, sharing our passion for photography (made me smile to see that in your video). Just got to get myself a replacement macro lens now....lol! Though (as you demonstrated some time back) the Nikon 200-500 does a stellar job of close up photography. Cheers! From the UK.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Great story about your daughter! I have that macro lens as well. It works quite well and you are right, the 200-500 is great at close-ups.

[@robertjacobson5314]

Another great video and great still photography. Your storytelling enhances the story behind each photo. Also, nice to see young ones taking an interest in photography. She has a great mentor. She is lucky, most don’t. Thanks for your work.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@brucegallagher4904]

Hi Mark, I enjoy your videos & stills. I use a D5 with the 600mm f4 for sports & attach to a D500 for wildlife. Just wondering if you will be considering the Nikon 500mm f5.6 pf when it is finally released. Cheers from Australia.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I would love to try the 500mm 5.6. I am working on that now.

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

Will u be checking out the 500 f5.6 PF for $4300 or did u buy the 500 f4 for that price already.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I did buy my 500 f4 but plan on checking out the newer 500 5.6.

[@82mrmatt]

Great Video Mark. I've also just got this version of 500 f4 used, not really got to grips with it yet. Do you find it way better than 200-500 at 500mm?

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Of course and thanks.

[@jeffkatzer]

What a joy it has been for me to share my love of photography and the natural world with my children, and now days, my grandsons. I'm sure you feel the same way. Tell your daughter that is she has a youtube or Instagram photo page I'll subscribe right away. Thanks for all the fun.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

It was awesome to see her having fun taking photos of the wildlife. She does have an Instagram page for her art. She is quite good at drawing so I think photography will be really good for her.

[@pawankumar-dv1ox]

PURE PHOTOGRAPHY Folks if you want to enjoy art of photography see work of Mark

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@BRoyce69]

honestly man the holidays are coming up if she wants something very similar but a little more beginner friendly and lighter (by weight and on your wallet) for near the same experience, and lens compatability, look into a d7500, it mirrors the d500's specs except for af points and sensor size :P you and your wife could look at getting one for her for christmas

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I would prefer her just use my D500.

[@tedk2814]

Yes, another great photo / nature video !! A favorite of mine is also seeing you and your daughter enjoying nature and each other's company. Ted from Sebastian

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@acidsnow5915]

that is some amazing wildlife photography what a beautiful place thanks for sharing this great content with us really enjoyed watching this

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@flpanhandler7749]

I started following you to learn about nature and bird photography. However, your “short stories” with great narration and footage have turned into regular evening entertainment. There is nothing good on television anymore anyway. Thank you for sharing your time.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@macmcmillen6282]

You must be an animal magnet. I've been to the Tetons numerous times and haven't seen the amount of wildlife you have during a single trip. Crazy!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I get lucky

[@rdcv]

Pretty sure the Hawk at 2:47 is a Ferruginous Hawk

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

I photographed the 3rd moose in winter. Awesome

[@andylaurel]

You're very lucky to live in an area of the world with such amazing big fauna. Great video as always.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@judyboyd9530]

Another great video, I like the way you include your shooting into up in the corner. I was so ecited learn this morning that no Yellowstone bears will be killed, they are now protected.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for the compliments. That is very exciting to hear.

[@redauwg911]

Hey Mark Great video thank you. That photo of the cub in the tree, Definite wall hanger.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for the compliments and for watching. I agree with you on that one. I'm running out of wall space!

[@MotasemIssa]

Each time I watch your videos I realize how talented you are and this one is no exception, you deserve way more than 20k subscribers at this point, the bird of prey of question by the way is a Ferruginous hawk (light-morph) I guess, not so sure.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much for the compliments and for the ID.

[@atrueamerican648]

thank for a new videos but person I could watch 3-4 more a week ha ha but thank you . i truly injoy your show thank you.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@0123nikon]

what a wonderful video as always and even special to you see with your daughter ,enjoy those special moments take care

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@joshmandeville3835]

Okay. I really need Christopher Judge to read me narratives of yours as bed time stories.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Lol again

[@RichardBO9]

I love your videos! They are always very entertaining. Love the beary bush pun. 🤠

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks! Not many people enjoy puns! Glad someone liked it!

[@raymondeichelberger7134]

Awesome as usual. Thank you for sharing those special moments.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching

[@joshmandeville3835]

Legend has it that if you close your eyes you can still watch the video clearly because mark narrates that good.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Lol

[@tomlee812]

What a delightful video. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to compile it.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching

[@TG-ke9ve]

What's up with the dislikes?? Anyway, Great video!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@alexslomin]

Hey Mark, I am a 14 year old wildlife photographer and I have saved up for a second Nikon body. I currently have the aps-c D7500 but am trying to decide between a used d4 or a D500. Any advice? Thanks!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

That's a really tough choice. I really like the d500 but have only shot the d4 for a few frames. I would get whichever is the best price and then save for glass.

[@alexslomin]

Thanks!!

[@robertirwin1377]

Great photos/video! You have a gift! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching.

[@MDMiller60]

Mark, how many new walls have you built in your house now????

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I need more houses, lol.

[@jamidavis8043]

Thanks for sharing your epic adventure. ☺

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching

[@milanmathis3142]

Amazing video. Enjoyed it very much.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@jonnyfez]

Another great video. Really enjoy watching.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching.

[@rickhargett2803]

That Iconic opening image, has got to be the most photographed and reproduced EVER and you did it justice.

[@skydiver1x940]

Mark, I think your writing is as good as your photography.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@deankay76]

Awesome moment with your daughter dude 👍👍

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@carolelabrecque2799]

Again, such an interesting and funny video along with wonderful pictures of wildlife. Lucky you that ended the day with your daughter nearby .... mine doesn’t understand a word about photography 😂 ! I would gladly take the D500 and the lens on it to learn with the best I heard talking about photography! My hero! 👍

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much! My daughter is enjoying the d500.

[@carolelabrecque2799]

So ... if she enjoys it so much .... there is no way I might use it then ?! 🤔😂

[@MarkSmithphotography]

@@carolelabrecque2799 lol

[@easy56wedge]

The Grand Tetons are THE BEST! Period. I saw and photographed a grizzly mama and her cub frolic in the snow for almost an hour in early October 2019. Then just after that, we saw and photographed bull moose, and bison. Amazing place and we hadn’t even begun our stay! Can’t wait to get back.

[@beaupfeifferrecordings]

your long shutter speeds @ the start had me pretty excited Ive bein trying it at night with my F4 using the electronic shutter release cable Im yet to try it with color film but the sky is a awesome motion blur which creates that perfect slow shutter speed effect not mattering on the asa in my terms lol ISO too mutch good watch mark watch out for those bull horns

[@chadroberts44]

Nice shots. This is my backyard. That mother bear is called 399 and is the most famous bear in the area. Most years it seems to have 3 cubs. Those are some of the best shots I've seen of it.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for the compliments. This bear was a black bear. I was lucky enough to see 399 earlier this year with two of her cubs. I made a video of that experience as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZaVnKZ9jah9f7s

[@chadroberts44]

Ahh ok.

[@MDMiller60]

Nice spotting Mark. Fun video.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@daviddavis6819]

My dream is to join you on a work shop in Alaska!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Now that sounds like a dream I keep having ;)

[@IanWilkinson]

451 thumbs up and *Zero* thumbs down, as I write - just as it should be :)

[@williamreeder4902]

Great Video...thank you for sharing

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching!

[@FabrizioGiammatteo]

What a fantastic day! Great shots Mark :)

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@douglasnewman6438]

Awesome Video,, thank you for posting that adventure,, appreciated it,, djn

[@isaacspotts107]

great video man. And congrats on 20k!!

[@tomhughes5123]

haha women , i bought a spare d850 body for the three main lenses , i leave the 14-24 permanently on my older body ..its my all weather body .. the 70-200 or 200-400 f4 is usually fastened on to the newer body ,, enter 17 year old daughter with plans of her own , its hard to say no , it just becomes stuff , its harder to say no when theyre more respectfull of your gear than you are , kids awesome little buggers

[@davidrobinson4118]

Wonderful stuff Mark, you thoroughly deserve reaching the 20k mark, no pun intended! I'm on a trip myself next week from the North West of England to the Isle Of Mull in Scotland. Taking my D500 and 200-500 White -tailed Sea Eagle hunting among other things, so fingers crossed. Best wishes.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much and good luck on your adventure!

[@lonesomedovecall822]

Wow... I don't even have words. I am speechless. And that's a first, I think! OK, I just thought of one.... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you. That is very nice of you to say!

[@kerder8660]

BTW now I'm convinced d850 is next

[@MarkSmithphotography]

It is a great camera.

[@ohrah2003]

Thanks Mark for another fun filled and informative video. And yes you've lost your camera to your daughter(am sure she's an accomplished photographer in her own right). Congratulations on the 20K🎉🎉🎉

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@atrueamerican648]

way to go 20000 nice but you get a lot more great job.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@tomdullage1531]

What a fabulous day! Great video and pictures, as always, thanks Mark. Congratulations on hitting 20k, well deserved and many more to come, I'm sure.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Great video. Love your story telling.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@Ameliatherobloxfairy]

Absolutely incredible Mark. What a beautiful experience it is watching ur pics with such a precision n clarity. These r all ur epic shoots. Love ur work n am a great admirer. By the way, in ur opinion what would be a better camera D850 or Z7. Just for knowledge-can’t but either. Thanks

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much. The Z7 hasn't been proven yet. I know the D850 is outstanding.

[@Dashbshots]

The D500 was the cost of keeping your daughter close.

[@chinmay52]

Another awesome video from you. Loved the part where you wait just for a few minutes for the clouds to come in the Hawk's background and the difference is truly mind blowing. As a bird photographer that was quite relatable.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. I was glad I waited for that little portion of blue sky!

[@scottdublin4164]

Dude! I saw you on one of the trails out there! I thought it was you and started to speak, but hesitated. You actually spoke to my grandson! Awesome photos. Grand Teton is my favorite place on earth. Thanks for sharing!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I love the tetons! Next time say hi! I always love hearing from others.

[@luifalcon]

Dude Mark!! Love the Bob Ross T-Shirt, you r so cool!!! The picture with your daughter beside you was a very endearing and a beautiful picture, you should put it up in your place, she will love that gesture. I am so jealous of you, your starting to travel all over the place... SOooo jealous, you deserve much more, congratulations and looking forward to more videos... Lou

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks very much. That is very nice of you to say.

[@ashstubbings2603]

Mark, that was absolutely wonderful! Through your amazing photography you show me places and wildlife I would never be able to photograph in person. Many thanks, and congratulations on reaching 20,000 subscribers! Makes my channel look silly! But you have to start somewhere I guess!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

You are very welcome! Glad to take you along and good luck on your channel. Have fun with it.

[@carmas54]

100% sure it’s a Sharp-shinned hawk look it up

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I looked it up. I don't think that is it. This one had feathers on its legs and the inside of its wings were mostly white.

[@carmas54]

yep you're right...after reading and looking at what others suggested i think they are right it's a Ferruginous Hawk (beautiful) I was going to suggest a rough legged hawk and would have been wrong. :-)

[@kenpeterson3414]

As usual Mark your video is awesome..Your pics of the Moulton Barn is great..Did you happen to visit the other barn to the South on the same road? Same type of barn with no split rail around it.? Colors will be changing if you hang around long enough..Great Job, Ken

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much. I didn't visit the other barn. I was so eager to get to this one that I overlooked the other but I won't complain. I had a great time watching the sunrise on this one. This just gives me yet another reason to go back. I have a feeling I will be spending more time at the Grand Tetons.

[@lorrainemorecraft1969]

Thanks for sharing. I wish my Dad was alive so we could share the wonders of digital photography today. Congrats on 20K!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching!

[@luizguilhermemoreirasales3262]

Hello i am Brasil beautiful animal print

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@kartickgrover]

Hey Mark, stunning landscape shot in the ‘Blue Hour’ there!! However, oddly I found most of the wildlife shots this time to be soft. Did you feel the same? Not sure if it’s my screen .....

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much. It could be the lack of light for all of the wildlife shots except the bird and the pronghorn. The moose were in thick cover as were the bear. Either that or there was thick cloud cover.

[@kerder8660]

When coming to Canada Indians checking ur passport & mooses ur breaks... Hehehe not kidding after 7pm roads belong to mooses

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I'll remember that. No driving after 7:00 pm!

[@Chuck_Burke]

Thank you for the shout out....you rock.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

You are welcome!

[@woodygreen6826]

Another great one, Mark. Thanks.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@PossMcLeod]

I Always get excited when I see one of your notifications in my feed. Love your work and your story telling bro! Thanks again, all those critters were awesome! See ya in the next one!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@RaySweeting]

Nice touch with your daughter at the end

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@hawg427]

That Nikon 500mm F4 is the new lighter weight model that was just released correct? If so how do you like it?

[@MarkSmithphotography]

The new Nikon 500mm is a 5.6. Mine is an older heavy model and I love it.

[@keithmacdonald4805]

Great Video Mark, you've had a wonderful summer. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your next outing.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks! I have had a great time and I still have more videos to make from my trip.

[@whiplash1938]

Outstanding Mark! As usual, great photography and great explanations. When are we going to see your daughter's work. Is she going to outshine Dad? Thanks for this Teton experience.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks! I'm not sure she wants to share just yet but I looked over her shots and they were all great! She has a better eye than me and a great sense of color coordination.

[@Higgins_Nature_Photographer]

It looks like a Ferruginous Hawk not a Red-tailed Hawk

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for that info. That would be my second guess.

[@TimberGeek]

I don't know the Ferruginous, I was thinking a young Red-Shouldered (Elegans). But I've got the local RSHs on the brain, they like to taunt me from high in the foliage. ;-D

[@tammy_288]

Another awesome adventure! The moose crossing at 5:17 is my fave. Must’ve been special sharing the experience with your daughter.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. I have some good video of that shot when he crossed the river but I wasn't sure it would work too well because there was some very obvious anatomy swinging away. It was great turning and seeing my daughter sitting there. She had a great time.

[@jamesraymer9759]

I think you’ll find the hawk in this video to be a Ferruginous Hawk. Nice shoot! Nice video!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much for the info on the bird and the compliments.

[@DebojitDatta]

The Landscape pics are just amazing, specially the first one before sunrise. 😍

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@richardgrudzien2798]

Love your videos. Such fantastic imagery, Mark. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnlondon7620]

Another excellent job! Watch out for the moose as they can be more dangerous than bears. Good to have competition in the family, will keep you on your toes!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. I know, the moose are not to be trusted. It is good to have competition. Plus it will be fun seeing things through my daughters eyes.

[@sasankajayasekara2051]

great video Mark. You are encouraging me to put my hobby-photography stuff out...

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks and go for it!

[@ron3117]

Another great video Mark!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@phooesnax]

20k! On to 100k. Be there in no time. Awesome trip and shots. Always look forward to your videos. Jim

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@matthewbell1968]

AWESOME Mark what a trip you had up there. Great video!

[@denault3985]

Great and stunning as always. You may lose a D500 but you gain the ordered Z6 and a happy daughter.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks and you are correct. I'm very excited that my daughter is getting into photography although my wife now says she wants a camera. She might end up with the Z6!

[@safeharbor7]

That was a beautiful and fun video to watch Mark, big thumbs up as always.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@findus605]

Another well narrated video Mark really enjoyed the images 👍

[@feraudyh]

That was not a chocolate moose.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

lol

[@cameronm2203]

you do a wonderful job!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

Loves your videos.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@isaacspotts107]

great video man. And congrats on 20k!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks man. All because of you dude! Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate it. Hope you come down to Florida one day so we can go out chasing birds.

[@smkunder1]

Another great one, love going on these adventures with you. Congrats on 20k!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!