Photographing KINGFISHERS and DIPPERS on the RIVER OTTER - BEGINNER WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

[@DrewWebbWild]

Spot on with the reality when it comes to perceived failures. I spent almost a year trying to make a video I deemed "worthy of KZbin" also nice to hear tips that were less about "buy this camera" . Tips were all genuine and within reach of everyone.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you Drew, I appreciate that. I was the same and I put sooo much time into my first video and then they all went down hill 😂

[@DrewWebbWild]

@@mywildlifeimages haha they still have me hooked don't worry! have a lovely Christmas!

[@keithdraycott]

Love your videos - For me, being out in nature is equally as important as coming home with a killer shot or two. Never forget you miss every image you don't even try for. Good luck with the new arrival and if you and your new family ever find yourself in Florida, look me up and I'll show you around a few of my local wildlife hotspots. 👍👍👍

[@mywildlifeimages]

Absolutely and I love that “you miss every image you didn’t even try for” Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Keith. I appreciate your offer and I may well head that way, one day in the near future 👍

[@keithdraycott]

@@mywildlifeimages fantastic. It’s a genuine offer. We live in Palm Bay, near the coast, due east of Orlando. I’d love to show you around. Summer is so hot that wildlife tends to hunker down or go elsewhere, but from November through to May Florida is often like a zoo with no cages.

[@RichardBirchett]

Nice one Rich, great video with lots of good tips for beginners. And some of the best subjects, nice to see the buzzard too. All the best R👍

[@mywildlifeimages]

Cheers mate. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@pudd1964]

Great advice and video, its looking like you’re going to have a productive winter .

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you so much and yes, fingers crossed 🤞

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Another super watch Rich, with some great footage & stills of the dippers, buzzard & kingfisher. Nicely done bud! The tips are fantastic for newcomers too, & I for one can re-iteate the one about not being successful at getting images &/or video footage of your chosen subject(s). The success rate is probably less than 50% realistically, but it's all a part of the process & you need to accept it's 'wildlife' & there are no guarantees. You may have done your field craft, put the hours in, got up early & out the door for golden hour - none of this means the subject(s) will turn up. If you can accept this & just make the most of just being there, you will learn quicker & the red letter days when they come (& they will) will be all the more rewarding. Look forward to seeing your next vlog. Keep on keeping on! Best, Nick

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you Nick, much appreciated and I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@richardcoppins4093]

Cracking stuff. Really agree about the use of camera traps to scout out locations. Work smart not hard.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Absolutely and thank you so much 😊

[@ethanbakerphotography]

Just the video I’ve been looking for Richard. Not had the luck with Dippers & Kingfishers yet :). As always love the videos!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you Ethan. Hope you’re keeping well 😊

[@Ken_H_]

Lovely video, really enjoyed the dippers, great bird. Just got my first 'proper' camera so appreciated the tips. Good luck to you and your wife with the baby.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you very much! Really appreciate you watching and then taking the time to comment. All the best, Rich 😊

[@woodforthetr33s25]

Awesome as always mate! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you! Really appreciate the support 👍

[@TonySummerscales]

Thanks for the tips Rich. For me, as you know, it's all about enjoyment and just being out there. The images, well, they're just the icing on the cake.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Tony, much appreciated 😊

[@davidcampion2433]

Another wonderful video Rich 🙂

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you ☺️

[@lorainefulton2459]

Great video Rich. Thanks for sharing ..

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 😊

[@isobelharper]

Another lovely video😊

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you 😊

[@josephsermonphotography]

Great video, thanks a lot for the tips as well 👍📸

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@LouisaLee63]

Appreciate all the tips! Lovely video!!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@marchumphreyphotography]

Yet another lovely video Rich, great tips too!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you bud 👍

[@bradjones9281]

Fantastic mate! 👌🏻

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you 🙏

[@martynharris9603]

Cracking video mate keep up the good work 👍🙂

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks mate 👍

[@heatherwebber1576]

Great tips there, and what a treat to have all of that on your doorstep!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Absolutely and thank you for your continued support Heather 😊

[@rogercorominamarce968]

Great video Richard! And helpful tips, thanks! Have a great Christmas!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you Roger and you too 😊

[@relichunter7984]

Well presented video with some good advice👍

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you so much 😊

[@alexmontacute8455]

Great video Richard, some really helpful and humble suggestions for getting the most out of your local patch

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Alex, really appreciate you watching and leaving a comment 😊

[@wildlifewitholly]

Great video once again! Loved the buzzard even though it’s not what you went out for!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you bud, loved your latest video 😊

[@Rob.1340]

Thank you. Merry Xmas and happy New Year. All the best to you and yours. 👍📷😎

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you for watching and same back to you! Have a good one and thanks for the support 👍😊

[@EducatingDan]

This is great. Keep them coming!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you so much 😊

[@EducatingDan]

@@mywildlifeimages very welcome!!!

[@nancythompson6146]

Brilliant Rich. Merry Christmas to you and see you in the new year 😄

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Nancy. Hope you’re well 😊

[@meganboardman6091]

Great video Rich - I love the message about connecting with local places and wildlife.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you Megan. Hope you’re well 😊

[@SkylarkFields]

Love your Devon videos - such a lovely county and that river is beautiful. You got some great footage and your tips were brilliant for beginners and as a refresher for those who need it, (like me! lol!) Hope baby arrives in time for Christmas if he/she hasn't already! Happy Christmas and look forward to more great content in 2023! Thank you for all you do.

[@mywildlifeimages]

I love it down here, it has so much to offer. I’m so glad you liked the video and found it useful too and I also want to say thank you for your continued support. I really appreciate you watching the videos and leaving comments. Have a Merry Christmas 🎄😊

[@nicolathompson3632]

This video is great the way you explain this will be so helpful to anyone needing advice whatever stage there at with there photography really enjoyed this Thankyou 🙂👍🏻

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you so much. Hope you’re all good 😊

[@miken3292]

Nice video as always Ritchie and wise words. Have a great Christmas with Rosie and Callie and all the best for 2013. Hope to see you in the New Year.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you Mike. All the best to you guys too and thanks for your continued support on the videos 😊

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

Just come across your video on KZbin and thought it was superb. Great in footage and the tips you gave. Just become your latest subscriber I think and look forward to seeing some more of your videos. Thanks Ian 👍

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks for subscribing Ian, much appreciated 👍

[@sophiebestwickwildlife]

Amazing as always! 🎉

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks mate 😊

[@rosieharper861]

Lovely video ☺️

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you ☺️

[@stevenallcock7912]

Great video as always Richard keep the amazing content coming 😄

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Steve, means a lot 🙏

[@raymondpenalver7095]

Thanks for all the great useful tips and advice and a very big thanks for all your wonderful videos you have done this year, looking forward to another year of them. Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year and congratulations ahead for when you're little arrives 😀

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Raymond and merry Christmas to you too 🎄😊

[@melbowell5601]

Wonderful! Such wise words, it really is amazing what you can find locally by just going for a walk and keeping your eyes and ears open. Merry Christmas to you and your family 😊

[@mywildlifeimages]

Absolutely and thank you very much. Same to you, merry Christmas 🎄😊

[@Marleydia]

Greetings from the USA (OH), where it’s pretty cold and gray. I’m new to your channel, and love the videos. Great content! It’s nice to see your process. I love the fact we have kingfishers too. Not as colorful as yours, but still! They have migrated at this point, but will be back in the spring. Being out in nature is just a gift. Nice work and thank you!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Greetings to you and thank you so much for watching the video and then taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate it 👍😊

[@raypurkissukwildlifeandlan5361]

Top video and tips Richard..especially for those photographers just getting into it Keep up the great work. It's always so nice to watch your videos regardless of my own knowledge and experience. All the best to yourself and family for the coming festive period 👍🍰🍻

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Ray, I appreciate that. Enjoy the festive period yourself and take it easy 😊👍

[@jadejones236]

Great video as always Rich! Looking to see more content in the New Year!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you ☺️

[@rhiannepassam8618]

Great video Rich! Have a great Christmas and can’t wait to see what the new year has in-store for your photography

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@mattbutler4253]

Within your tips, you forgot to mention be prepared to spend a lot of money 😂 Another good watch, with a nice balance of talking and wildlife. Have a wonderful Christmas 😀

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Matt and you’re right 😂 All the best and thanks for your support 👍

[@WildlifePhotographerUK]

hahah your not going to believe this, but I have just been out today to create a new video, and what did I get to see and photograph, Dippers and Kingfishers, lol they must be friends the dippers and Kingfishers, although I was up north on Dean Beck doing more of a resonance trip which turned out a lot better than I hoped for. Love your video, by the way, great shot there mate. it almost looks like summer down there compared to the mud I had to go through today.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Ahh no way! You cannot beat a day out with dippers and kingfishers! Also really appreciate you watching the video. It was ok that particular day but very, very wet and muddy now 😂

[@tedjames8658]

Looks like you had a successful day. I'm looking forward to being back down in Devon this spring, for our beaver workshop 🦫

[@mywildlifeimages]

It was a lovely day. Looking forward to it 🦫👍