Photographing deer part 2 - Wildlife photography

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

You lot are buggers. Last week I was Frank spencer and this week I’m a cross between a garden gnome and the “Knight of Ni” Buggers! 😂

[@ianspicer1529]

With a path.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Just a flesh wound...

[@AndrewJulianPhotography]

Geez that sunrise was a absolute stunner!

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Thanks Andrew 👍

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Ni My goodness!! What a morning. Lovely Dazzler, aaah just what I needed. Cracking watch. Loved all the shots sausage 😍👍

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

The Pubcast say Ni’ 😉

[@DGriffGallery]

Your patience overwhelmes me! 🙂👍

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Nah, I’m just a lazy cun

[@CamillaI]

Wonderful video footage of such a small deer perfect environment capture!👌👍😀😍

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning I, I’ve seen them on many occasions but only fleeting glimpses as they dash through the woods on in the long grass and so I was extremely pleased to have photographed one. Take care bud and I hope you have a great week 👍

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

What a sunrise !! And the shot at the end .. BOOM !! Loved it

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning bud, I’ve listened to you and Mali 3 bloody times over the weekend but only got as far as 20 mins on all 3 attempts. You’re top of my listen list when I’m at work today. Stay well brother 🍺

[@martinbootneck6535]

Absolutely cracking sunrise. I loved the Robin Hood outfit 🏹, no wonder the deer were laying low 😂

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

In next weeks instalment I’ll be wearing the tights. I won’t be wearing the tights, what a hideous thought. See ya Martin 👋

[@martinbootneck6535]

The mind certainly boggles 😂🍺

[@johnchallis1039]

NIce mix of landscape and wildlife photography Darren and, as usual, a pleasure to watch. Love the results with that little Muntjac 👍🙂

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning John, What another enjoyable comment to wake up to. Thanks bud and take care 👍

[@simoneardley]

Nice one Darren , that sunset was a belter. Hard not to take advantage of that mate. Great little encounter with the Muntjac, only ever had a fleeting glimpse of one in The New Forest. Couldn't help but remind me of Monty Python and the Holy Grail when you donned the green headgear!!😆 Great work, keep it up 👍🏼📷

[@jefffiles9209]

Haha the Knight that goes Nih

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Simon, As I’m predominantly a landscape photographer, it was impossible for me to resist a burning sky. However, once a donned my battle head gear, the wildlife quest was back on 😉 Take care bud and have a great week 👍

[@neilthacker2069]

Some fine landscape images in this deer video...another enjoyable video !

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Cheers Neil 👍 Have a great day bud 👋

[@kathleenhickey7793]

I am so NOT a sunrise person! I do love that beautiful morning sky you showed us, particularly since I am unlikely to photograph anything similar myself. Wonderful shots of the deer - great luck that he was curious about this strange encounter and came over to pose for you. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Kathleen you disappoint me. You SHOULD be a sunrise person. It’s the best time of the day. Next time we speak I expect you to have set the alarm for 3am and to have driven to a good sunrise location............for 7-8 minutes.........then driven home again 😉 Take care and have a lovely day 👋

[@kathleenhickey7793]

I’ve heard that about sunrise, and I’ve seen a few. Not usually by choice. I’d be more likely to be up at 3:00 AM because I haven’t gone to bed yet. Can’t I just enjoy yours? I’ll think about it. You have a lovely day too!

[@johnsparkes8963]

Cracking sunrise shot Darren. Also so pleased you captured those Deer images, very nice.Take care.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Cheers John, Have a good week bud 👍

[@kenpowell3558]

Great vlog again Darren I just burst out laughing when I saw the balaclava all I could see was a garden gnome

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

I’m available to hire at weekends to sit by garden ponds 😂 Take care Ken 🍺

[@kenpowell3558]

@@DarrenKnightPhoto ok but you'll have to catch your own lunch 🍤

[@ianspicer1529]

Wow, I'm so enjoying your deer odyssey Darren. The landscape shots in this video were though absolutely beautiful, what a treat of a dawn; mother Nature's reward for the early riser! Muntjac - from the front: a black 'V' on the face is a buck (antler or no antler) and a 'diamond' is a doe. (Invariably). Also, to move or not to move....hmmm?...9/10 times, don't. They'll sense you long before you see them; a muntjac's eyes are what, 4 maybe 6 inches off the ground, next time you're out get down to that level and see how far you can see, you'll be surprised. As stealthy as you think you are, they'll see the movement of you feet long before they see you. A lot of folk like the image of a deer/other beast standing out and fully exposed; I absolutely love images of deer (especially) only partially seen, standing in their natural surroundings - hence I really like the shots at 11:34 & 11:40. Wonderful, wonderful stuff.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Good morning Ian, Thank you for the lovey comment. A comment that’s very complimentary and informative at the same time. I’m pleased you enjoyed the video and the stills. Best wishes and I hope you enjoy your week 👍

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Great job Darren, you really seem to be enjoying this wildlife stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning John, I was shooting woodland this weekend but it’s certainly nice to switch between genres at the moment. With all of the UK virtually under lockdown again it’s nice to have a few different strings to the bow and stay inspired and motivated. Take care bud and stay well 👍

[@kenrees8726]

With the heather and the dear the images are stunning

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Ken, The Heather is fading fast now but still looks good. I’m just heading out to the woods for sunrise and so thanks for watching and bye for now 👋

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Beautiful video Darren and stunning images mate. That sky was on fire 🔥 👌 thanks for sharing and great work 👍🙏

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Adrian, It was burning! I do love a good colourful sunrise, not necessarily for photography but just to witness. You can’t beat it. Take care bud and have a great day 👋

[@burtjake4137]

Loved the images the early morning mist is great nice the deer put in an appearance keep safe burt

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Burt, I agree, the early morning mist really is a real bonus, especially when you have a camera at hand. Take care bud and stay well 👍

[@andysargent5821]

Great vlog Darren. Love both the landscape and wildlife captures. I know high ISO isn't ideal but a friend recently introduced me to Topaz DeNoise AI. I downloaded the 30 day trial version and it did an amazing job of denoising and sharpening some of my old noisy wildlife images. Ni! Ni! Ni!

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Andy, I use Topaz de-noise a lot and you’re right it does a fantastic job. I also have Topaz sharpen but I don’t use that very often as It can be a little aggressive. Take care bud and I hope you have a great week 👋

[@pauldlewis3138]

I thought @ 6:11 you had invited King Richard the Lionheart in for a chat ..... great vlog Darren

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

A cross between Richard the Lionheart and a 1960’ bank robber. Everyone will be wearing the “Darren Hood” in 2021 😉

[@stephencopland1053]

Great video Darren. Love the muntjac.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Thanks Stephen that’s very kind 👍

[@ilesmic]

Wow what a sunrise--Fun video - Have you tried the Topaz DeNoise program-- think it works wonders for the removal of noise.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Michael, I use Topaz and it’s a great product 👍 Take care bud and thanks for watching 👋

[@malcolmfowler2891]

That opening sunset was superb. I’m jealous, I’ve seen the horses and cattle there obviously and a variety of birds and insects but never a deer. Great vlog and images as always. TIL next time take care

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Malcolm, Stick close to the tree line, especially at the bottom of the heathland and you’ll have a greater chance bud. Having said that, they do blend in so well with their surroundings Take care bud 🍺

[@mikesphotography7185]

Here in Norfolk we have some of the best sunrise and sunsets its a job when you are setup for wildlife and then get a sunrise that you can not miss and we have lots of Muntjac, nice video Darren

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Hi Mike, I’m pretty much in the Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk boarder and so I visit Norfolk more than any other county. Unless I can convince my wife to live in the Lake District, I think we’ll end up moving to Norfolk within the next 5-10 years. Take care bud and have a good week 👍

[@garystone6583]

Wow, that sunrise was amazing Darren, then you got the deer image and what a great place you have there, Great vlog mate, 👌

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Gary, Yeah that sunrise was pretty special and the heathland is so cool for wildlife and landscape at times. Very lucky bud. I hope you’re well mate 🍺

[@garystone6583]

@@DarrenKnightPhoto I'm good, Where I live we have the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey and on quite weekends in the summers you can get within a hundred feet af the Deer there, Might have to go back for a visit next year 👍

[@jefffiles9209]

Another Great video from 'Sir Darren of Cambridge' and his trusty companion So Nih.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

I’ve now swapped the van for a trusty white stallion. Traffic on the A10 will look different from now on, I can tell you. Take care Jeff 👋

[@KGsPhotography]

Great video again Darren and good to see you keep dry this time.

[@markzphotoscom]

Epic sunrise Darren. Good idea to move getting the Muntjac.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

It was stunning Mark but over the last few weeks it’s been constant rain. It’s 4am as I type this and I’m just having a coffee before heading out to shoot some woodland Take care bud 👍

[@iainmc9859]

What a stunning sunrise, you're so lucky you live in such a photogenic area. Believe me, they're not midges, we've got midges that can bite your arm off. Venison, yum yum, any idea what muntjac tastes like ;-)

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Iain, I’ve encountered your midges and they are the SAS of midges. Nasty little buggers that’s for sure I’m off over the woods now and so take care bud 👋

[@edwardlee4032]

Very nice.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Thanks Edward 👍

[@thevalleywalker]

Lovely calming intro Darren . Loved the images. I think I have found your special guest fo the pubcast.... Lord Balaclava, Knight of the Forest , he appears in your vlog about 6:18 - he would be class on the show with his wildlife knowledge, lol. The Muntjac was beautiful and the footage is so enchanting as he comes towards the camera, then as he is laying down and looking towards you - well aware you are there for sure.. magic stuff. Atb Al

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Alan, Lord balaclava is the cousin of Lord bucket head who is the uncle of lord Vader 😉 The muntjac was really lovely to see and to photograph one under the canopy of the trees was really nice. Take care and stay safe bud 🍺

[@johnflanagan44]

What a fantastic sunset, love the pictures of the wildlife. And i have a question for you. If the uk gone’s in to lockdown would you do more garden wildlife photography. Stay safe 🍺🥃🍺

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning John, Yeah I’m planning some more garden wildlife as we speak. I’m hoping it will be a nice winter project. It’s 4.30am as I type this and my CCTV is going off because of the foxes that are in the garden 😀 Take care bud 👋

[@trudiedavidson2955]

Great videos, just spent a little while watching a few, such a soothing voice you have too! I'm fairly local to you so recognise a few places. Great to see the wildlife in their habitats also rather than just the 'bird on a twig' type images - the benefit of being a landscape photographer first I guess. (I did watch the 'falling in' video too!!! LOL!)

[@heathernewman7930]

What an amazing sunrise. I think you might be able to improve your chances of a shot of deer by scattering some birdseed in the grass where you would like to photograph them. They appreciate the high energy snacks this time of year.

[@sashaneemoht8764]

For a wildlife study, it was an amazing landscape study: for a landscape study, it was an amazing wildlife study; therefore, objective achieved! Well done, Darren! Bonus images of midges too. 😹Good one👍Be well! P.s. I wouldn't care if you wore a Knight's helmet. The images are worthy of the patience.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Alex, Yeah I did mix the genres up a little, but the conditions on the landscape was to good to pass up. My names not Knight for nothing 😉 Take care bud 👋

[@roydassen]

Nice film and picture, unfortunately we don't have that specie in Holland .

[@JamieOverland]

Ooh yes I remember you sharing that sunrise shot...thats a beauty. Loving the lookalike suggestions below. I was going to go for Friar Tuck, but you're not fat enough so Little John maybe 😂.....enjoyed this morning mate, see ya Thurs 👍

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning mate, Helens exhausted from a busy week and so she wants a PJ day, which means I’m back over there this morning for a few hours 😉🍺 Good to catch up in real life yesterday 😂

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

Can you let Mali know if them waterproof pants work, cause he says they all leak water. I am not sure if it was an Elf of a garden Gnome in disguise.

[@manuelsjr]

Dear Mr D. Attenborough, sorry, D. Knight... 😜. You did it again because the time lockdown you “haunted” a lot of birds, now beers. Like specialy the golden imagen of sun rise, and of course many of the beer. It’s nice can see the people enjoy the nature only shooting with cameras 📷. Only one more Darren, you have ever seen Robin Hood? At 6th minute can you see him 😜😂. Good video Darren thanks for sharing these wonderful moments.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Unfortunately people don’t realise I’m a fashion icon. You just wait Manuel, in 2021 everyone will be wearing the “Darren hood”. It’s going to be a big hit it New York, Paris and Milan I am the next super model 🕺