OM1 - Bird Photography at Welney Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Reserve using the 150-400mm lens

This is a short video taken over two days at the Welney Wildlife and Wetland Trust Reserve in Cambridgeshire. The two days showed markedly different lighting, - the first day in bright sunlight ,and the second day in thick fog. All images, as well as the slow motion video, were taken with the Om1 and the 150-400mm lens.
Music in the video : Track 1 -
Royaly Free Music : Bensound.com
Track Title - Relaxing
Artist - Benjamin Tisscot
Track 2 -
Music - KZbin Library
Artist - Brian Bolger
Song - Earth Appears

[@morlepeter3973]

Sehr, sehr schön. 👍 👍 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Vielen Dank. Schön, dass es Ihnen gefallen hat.

[@stevevickers2844]

Excellent video Roger.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Steve. Glad you liked it.

[@jeremiahmontana]

It's amazing how many keepers you got on that first day. It's indicative of how far things have come. You managed to show in one day what a few decades ago would be considered a career portfolio for a dedicated nature photographer. Also fun to see how good Olympus gear really has become. And of course more than anything it shows how wonderful of a photographer you are Roger! Thank you for the video and looking forward to watching more and more content from you.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you for the very kind comment Jeremiah. It really is appreciated. Its amazing how much camera gear has improved over the last decade, and Olympus (now OM Systems) gear in particular is second to none. Once again, thanks for the kind words.

[@balthanki]

Excellent video, Roger. Really enjoyed. Thanks for sharing

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@dawnhallier9172]

Beautiful shots of the swans. Thank you for the video.

[@Chorok-TV]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks. Much appreciated

[@davidosborn3356]

Once again a really lovely video. I promise myself every year to go to Welney, yet haven’t managed it in donkeys! A super juxtaposition in contrasting weather, some lovely full light shots but also some very atmospheric images from the foggy Sunday and the last image of the Whoopers is super.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks David. I like that shot and it looks lovely printed. Quite an `arty` one for me ! 😂

[@BarryBeckhamVideos]

As soon as I get some ice on the lagoons here on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, I’m definitely going to give this a go.😇👍

[@rogerhance5883]

I dont suppose you get much ice out there do you ? I thought Austrailia is all sunshine and Bar b Q`s Barry ? 😂

[@BarryBeckhamVideos]

None whatsoever, no frost either., but someone has to suffer this sunny and warm weather. I’m doing my best, but just turned on the air-con 🥶👍

[@rogerhance5883]

@@BarryBeckhamVideos Your a martyr to it Barry ! I really sympathise with how on you must be suffering in that warm sunsine ! 😂 Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year.

[@thomasreed49]

Excellent footage as always Roger. I was a member of the wetlands trust for over 20 years. In the end I withdrew my membership the start at 10 o’clock in the morning for birdwatchers especially in the summer spring is less than enjoyable. The glare on the water makes it a waste of time.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank for the kind comment about the video Thomas. I agree it would be nice if they could open it up earlier. I was just lucky on the Sunday to get let in.

[@dimchokerchev870]

Great photos even in the fog!!!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you. Very much appreciated.

[@brianchandler1365]

Great shots especially the barn owl. I live about 30 mins from Welney, visit often but never seen the barn owl. I use the 300mm plus 1.4 converter, OM fantastic camera

[@rogerhance5883]

I think I was just lucky with the Barn Owl. We were just putting the camera bags in the back of the car and it showed up. The warden tells me that it is fairly frequent, but as with a lot of nature photography, its just a case of luck being in the right place at the right time.

[@alanryder]

Another interesting and helpful video Roger ..... and another place to put on my "must visit" list. You have definitely proved that it is possible to take interesting pictures no matter what lighting conditions are about provided you have a good think about it and have a go. Great stuff!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment Alan. Much appreciated.

[@AkaiMiso]

Nice video.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks. Much appreciated.

[@robertmaier7519]

Admirable!!!!! .... and a happy Christmas to you.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you Robert . A happy Christmas to you as well.

[@stephenyoung2616]

Nice video Roger. I've recently joined the WWT as we have Slimbridge not too far from us. Been a few times and always something to see

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you Stephen. Slimbridge is a great location, but a bit too far for me to travel for just one day. A freind of mine who lives about 20mins away goes regularly, and he gets some fantastic shots there.

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Very nicely done Roger.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Mike. I think I am getting a bit better at them now.

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

@@rogerhance5883 I agree. Already good and getting better.

[@klackon1]

Another great video Roger.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you very much. Very much appreciated.

[@philiphadley2280]

Excellent video as usual Roger and i must get there again with the same gear you have and hopefully be lucky.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks phil. Its a great location in the winter.

[@philiphadley2280]

@@rogerhance5883 Thanks again Roger i will give it a go ahead.

[@TheGazzadj]

The images/footage is great in the sunlight but the foggy conditions do make for some atmospheric images too. Never been to Welney but it is now on my list as I often holiday in Norfolk so it shouldn't be too far away.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment. Welney is best in the winter.

[@TheGazzadj]

@@rogerhance5883 Ok, I will bear that in mind, thanks Roger.

[@TatraScrambler]

Excellent material, as per usual.👌

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks. Very much appreciated.

[@macg33zr]

A very nice video Roger. I was there a few weeks ago and the basement hide was flooded, I had my wellies on and my shoulder bag was nearly dipping in the water using the lower view port! The close views of the ducks from there are great. Did you see the Short Eared owls that have been around on Lady Fen? Thanks for the heads up on the early opening with breakfast I might give that a go. I think at Slimbridge they allow WWT members in earlier but Welney don’t seem to do so.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment Bill . I have been before when the basement hide is flooded but this time it was O.K. The `Swans Awake` early opening is definately worth a look. If I go again I will make sure I go then. Its only at weekend. Someone who had booked didnt turn up and because of that they offered me a free fried breakfast. 😀What`s not to like !

[@hedleywrightphotography]

Another great video Roger, thank you. Do they still charge and require advance booking for access to the basement hide?

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Hedley. They do not charge for use of the basemant hide. You no longer accesss it from inside the main hide. There is a passage at a lower level at the back. This is were I am walking in the video. When I went with my friends there was fortunately plenty of space in the hide, but I guess at times it could get busy.

[@hedleywrightphotography]

@@rogerhance5883 Thanks for the info Roger. The charge was, imho, somewhat excessive so I guess they weren’t getting enough takers to make the admin worthwhile. Kind regards, Hedley.

[@johntebbet673]

Good video Roger. Given the poor quality of light on one visit do you use Auto ISO on the OM1? If so do you set a maximum limit?

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment John. I hardly ever use Auto ISO, unless I am shooting video. I much prefer to set the ISO myself. Its just something I have got used to over the years. Although the light on the second day was poor. I did limit the ISO to ISO1600. I think above that it does get a bit noisy in poor lighting conditions. Apart from the Swans taking off, I was mainly taking static shots on that day.

[@davidhall8076]

Cracking stuff as usual Roger, must make more of an effort to get out. I like the covering that you had on your 150-400mm, It looks like if makes it warmer to the touch, is that correct?

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment David. Yes it warmer to the touch, but I am going to take it off the focusing and zoom rings. Its easier to use without them on.

[@davidhall8076]

@@rogerhance5883 I cannot remember if I asked you this before, but where did you get the lens cover from? It looks thicker and so warmer than some others I have seen.

[@rogerhance5883]

@@davidhall8076 I got it from here David. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125395688039?var=426409447699&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338365712&toolid=20006&customid=EB77333145&amdata=enc%3A1f_U_T874R5CvR_H-jXG6PA23&_trkparms=ispr%3D1

[@wansonicful]

Great shots Roger. Are you using the latest firmware version 1.3 for these shots? Thank you.

[@rogerhance5883]

To be honest, I have not undated to 1.3 yet. I really must get around to doing it.

[@stevepersighetti3400]

Great video, Welney is now on my list too. How long did you have to wait for the lens?

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Steve. I did have quite a few months to wait for the lens, but it was worth the wait. I have no idea how long the waiting list is if you were to order one now.

[@colinhothersall8343]

Great video and photos but I wish you would look at me when you are talking to the camera. Thanks😊

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Colin. The reason I am look away from the camera is because I am watching to see if there is anything happening to photograph. I particularly wanted to get some Swans taking off in the mist and I would often look to see if it was happening.

[@phillongshaw8334]

Roger I have Om1 came ra and I had some good from the 100 400 lens to get the big lens of think I'm going to have to win lottery lol

[@rogerhance5883]

I know where your coming from . It took me a year to persuade my wife to let me buy it ! 😀

[@phillongshaw8334]

I so much want that lens, but it’s way too expensive for me

[@rogerhance5883]

It is a great lens but as you say Phil, its very expensive. I have been in the past and used the 300mm F4 lens, and had very good results. The 300mm F4 is only a third of the price of the 150-400mm, and its just as sharp.