PHOTOGRAPHING PUFFINS on SKOMER ISLAND - WILDLIFE VLOG with the CANON 1DXMKII

I wasn't going to release this video, due to bad audio. However when I mentioned it on a previous video, I received a lot of comments and messages saying you'd like to see it. So here it is...
In this one I visit the stunning island of Skomer, off the Pembrokeshire coast, to photograph Atlantic puffins.
This was probably the video I had most difficulty editing so far, due to wind and bad audio, but I love puffins and it was brilliant fun to try and capture some different images of them in golden light.
The wide angle images are some of my favourite puffin images to date.
I hope you enjoy the video and if you haven't already I'd really appreciate it if you could subscribe to my channel. I'm so grateful for the subscribers I've received so far and look forward to seeing how the channel can grow going forward.
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If you'd like to join me for some puffin workshops next year then please contact me through my website (link below).
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The camera equipment I used for this video;
Canon 1dxmkii
Canon 500mm f4
Canon 24-105mm ii
Canon 18-14mm
Canon M50
Edited in iMovie
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Website: www.richardcampionphotography...
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#puffins

[@mywildlifeimages]

You can support me and my channel by ordering my 2023 Wildlife Calendar here: www.richardcampionphotography.com/2023-calendar Thank you

[@jochenretter]

stunning images!

[@hanshut8124]

Thank you very much for sharing this with us.

[@isobelharper]

Always love puffins

[@mywildlifeimages]

Me too ☺️

[@jamesbowmanphotography]

Amazing photos - well done.

[@user-kk9cw]

Great video again, sound was fine so no need to worry.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks you! I really appreciate that

[@Rob.1340]

Thank you. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Great images Richard! I’m visiting Skomer this summer and looking forward to filming the puffins up close. Thanks for sharing your thoughts too on how being there amongst nature is so therapeutic too! 🎥📷👍👍👍

[@capturingnaturewithsandip]

Nice and beautiful video. Thanks for sharing so wonderful film.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you 😊

[@buckysadventures3983]

Thanks for sharing this video Rich! Beautiful Golden hour Puffin footage! Was really enjoyable to watch 😆

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you very much ☺️

[@trondwestby5264]

Loved those wide angle shots and the backlight shots. Well done! Keep up your good work!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Trond, I really appreciate that 😊

[@lorainefulton2459]

Looking forward to it. Thanks Rich 👏👏👏

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you ☺️

[@csabatoth3917]

Quality footage, well done 👍

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you 😊

[@Kjell_H]

Awesome video. Well made. A pleasure to watch. Beautiful surroundings as well. Thumbs up immediately and greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment too 👍😊

[@Karkawry1970]

Lovely VLOG. I went many moons ago with my school, but didn't really appreciate it fully. On my 'to go to' again list for sure. Thanks for sharing this..

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you! I’d definitely recommend going back, if you get a chance. Really appreciate you watching ☺️

[@jadejones236]

Really enjoyed this video Rich! The puffins are beautiful..thank you for sharing!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you ☺️

[@frederickmcdonald6636]

what another awesome video - thank you again for what you do. Take care and be safe out there....

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you! I really appreciate your support!

[@heatherwebber1576]

Great video!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you ☺️

[@wildlifeexpedition9720]

This birds are so unique

[@mywildlifeimages]

Amazing aren’t they. Thanks for watching 👍

[@markfisher1437]

Fantastic, a great place .

[@mywildlifeimages]

It really is! Thanks for watching 😊

[@irisotte83]

Great video Richard, thank so much for sharing! Must have been an amazing place to be with your camera... And great images as well, very inspiring.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you so much Iris! It was an incredible few days ☺️

[@raymondpenalver7095]

Beautiful video Richard and those images of yours were stunning, had no problem with the audio, still an enjoyable watch 😀

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks so much. Glad the audio wasn’t too bad! ☺️

[@waynearchibald3920]

My #1 place on my list! Great video and great images!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bradjones9281]

Cracking Video mate! The boys loved it 🙌🏻

[@mywildlifeimages]

Awesome!! Love that 😊

[@SkylarkFields]

That was great! I'm glad you decided to share that with us after all! I've never photographed a puffin but I know there are a couple of places fairly near to where I live, where the odd one can be seen, so who knows, maybe I'll be lucky enough to be there one day when one drops in!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I hope you get the chance to photograph them, as they’re such an incredible little bird! Really appreciate you watching 😊

[@willwalker2569]

I was hoping you'd share this one. I went to Skomer for the first time this year and I loved it! Can't wait to return next summer.

[@mywildlifeimages]

It’s a wonderful place isn’t it! Thanks for watching 👍

[@bradleyhamer4258]

Awesome vlog mate, so glad you decided to release it! Looking forward to next year and hopefully we get even better light!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Cheers dude! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@EcoWill]

So glad you decided to put this up in the end, I loved it!! Always looks forward to seeing your videos bud. Just got back from Scotland, the red squirrel hide you recommended was INSANELY amazing!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks so much mate, really appreciate it and chuffed to hear you enjoyed the squirrels ☺️

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Fantastic stuff Richard. I visited Skomer in 2019, in July on a blisteringly hot day. Got the 11am ferry across & picked up again at 4pm, very hot, very harsh light but WHAT a place! I vowed to go back & stay on the island for the sunrise & sunset golden hours, but covid ruined them plans. I will go back again sometime for sure. Some fantastic images & footage there, very nice. Now a subscriber 👍

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Nick. It’s an incredible place isn’t it! Hope you get back there soon and thanks for subscribing ☺️

[@davidcampion2433]

Brilliant Richard 👍

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@robinlee7531]

Did not manage to book for stayover this year, but will try next year. Great images and a nice spot there for sunset it's magical.

[@mywildlifeimages]

It’s a great place to be for sunset and sunrise, if you get the chance! Thanks for watching 😊

[@andywhiteside16]

stunning images Richard

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you Andy 👍

[@anniepritchard7920]

Thank you for releasing this one, the audio really wasn't that bad, i definitely didn't notice it with the subtitles. Such beautiful footage when the evening light came through!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you. I really appreciate that! Took me a while to write all the subtitles, so I’m glad it was helpful 😂

[@ellieharper177]

stunning!!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you 😊

[@rosieharper931]

Great stuff!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you ☺️

[@pitmanfilms3007]

Absolutely beautiful shots. I found this as I’m looking to book a trip soon. Any tips would be appreciated!! I’m working on my camera op portfolio for natural history

[@keithhumphrey7529]

Great video Rich. Glad you decided to publish it. Works well with the subtitles. Great to see and capture some images of these charismatic birds in wonderful light.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Keith! Really appreciate it 😊

[@kennethlui2268]

I am planning to go to UK this coming June 2023. Skomer Island is on my list. Where is the pier where you get off the boat? How long is the walk from the pier to The Wick? I guess Dales Sailing takes tourists to the island daily? By the way, great shots. Thanks.

[@nikitaconnan9256]

Gorgeous place! Puffins are so beautiful! Another great video, so glad you shared it! 💕

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you Nikita! Hope you’re well 😊

[@nancythompson6146]

Loved this one Richard. So happy you decided to release it 😀

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you ☺️

[@delilahhewlett8468]

Loved this, puffins really are such characters. I'll have to a trip to Skomer Island I think!

[@mywildlifeimages]

I can’t recommend it enough! Thanks for watching 👍

[@tedjames8658]

Another wonderful vlog Rich. I'm hoping to go to Skomer next year and this has got me very excited!

[@mywildlifeimages]

It’s an incredible place. Thanks for watching 😊

[@miken3292]

Great video as always Ritchie - would love to visit Skomer but I fear age may be against me.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Mike and not at all. If you fancy going next year, you can join me no problem! I’ll even carry your gear 😂

[@XxMooImADuckxX]

Love the videos Richard! Something about photographing seabirds is so peaceful. I could take 50 photos that I'm thrilled with, or 0 photos I'm thrilled with, and still be glowing for days afterwards.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Sean. I’m with you on that! Just being out in nature is what does it for me ☺️

[@PinfoldPhotographic]

Great video! I totally agree that it is not all just about getting the perfect image when photographing wildlife, just being in the environment and enjoying what you see around you is just as rewarding :) I'll be photographing the puffins off Mull next May but I'm hoping to visit Skomer Island too!

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you 🙏 I’ll be up there next May running tours, so maybe I’ll see you up there 😊

[@CNylundPhotography]

I really like the "volging" format of your videos mate. Your honest and don't pretend that you are perfect, in fact no one is. And doing nature photography is a never ending learning curve. How would we as photographers evolve if it wasn't. Best regards from Conny on the Åland Islands in the middle of the Baltic Sea👌

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Conny, that means a lot 🙏☺️

[@GeoffCooper]

Great video :) Audio was too bad in the end and I'm glad you managed to edit it together! Must be really awesome to be allowed to stay for the sunset - I've only really seen puffins on the Isle of May and there the time on the island is very limited and daytime only...

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thanks Geoff 👍

[@royparkes6182]

Just love those puffins, some great images Richard. I’ve heard about Skomer but never been, needless to say its now on my list👌 btw i noticed that your neoprene camera sleeves have stitched edges, what make are they please?

[@robertlawrence7958]

Hi Richard, I live about 10 minutes away from where the boat departs for Skomer and I have visited the island on numerous occasions. However, to my shame I have never had an overnight stay which is something that I intend to rectify next year. As you say, it really is a magical place and even better when the crowds of day visitors have left. Of course, being Wales you have to expect just a little bit of rain now and then. Beautiful lighting on those sunset images, obviously something that cannot be achieved on a day trip. All the best.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Hi Robert, Wow! What a wonderful area to live! The sunsets on that coastline are some of the best I’ve seen. I’d honestly recommend an overnight visit, if you get the chance. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment too 👍☺️

[@rosiecampion5425]

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[@bestpix100]

Thanks for this, some great images. Next time I am back in the UK I would love to capture some Puffin pic. I was thinking of going to Mull, do you think Skomer would be better as was the wide angle shot

[@mywildlifeimages]

Lunga (off Mull) and Skomer are both fantastic and offer some incredible photo opportunities. The wide angle lens can be used at both places too! You’d love either island I’m sure ☺️

[@richardfink7666]

Have you thought about a mirrorless camera? By the way your videos are a pleasure to watch.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you, I really appreciate you watching. Yes, I would love one, but with a baby due, I can’t justify the expenditure right now. Maybe if I sell enough of my calendars 😂

[@richardfink7666]

@@mywildlifeimages Not even than! A baby is expensive. I speak from experience.🤣

[@pawelfiedorczuk]

Can i ask if those puffins are there all year?

[@pawelfiedorczuk]

And it was worth to upload, audio wasnot that bad! I love this shot at sunset with flying burd. And wide shot at sunset.

[@mywildlifeimages]

Thank you. The puffins arrive around April and leave in July. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment ☺️