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@keithdickson83644 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with practicing. I’m out twice a day doing bird photos and I can really tell it has helped my photography.
@stans65823 жыл бұрын
Steve.......all good advice.......and important to hear over and over..............thanks
@kennetht66 Жыл бұрын
Loved it and yes birds can be a challenge. I need lot's of practice!
@mountaintopbob2 жыл бұрын
Do you realize you are training a new photographer videographer and becoming a mentor for an old retired guy living the dream in north west new Mexico. Thanks for all you do.
@ExplorerMelanie4 жыл бұрын
That's some simple and honest advice, thank you for sharing!
@ghlocal14 жыл бұрын
Great video! I use the back button for group as well, but I use the PV button in the front as my single point!
@JustinLambdin4 жыл бұрын
Same here
@QVL754 жыл бұрын
I love your video. Feel like I'm there.
@juddr20014 жыл бұрын
I also practice at Camas, lots of birds and porquipines and stuff!!!!
@garethkelley30934 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the Steve. I love harriers. Your Northern Harrier looks very similar to what we can a Hen Harrier here in the UK. I've recently started vlogging my wildlife adventures, partly through watching your videos and wanting to document my own work here in the UK. But if wildlife photography isn't sometimes difficult enough I thought I'd try and vlog it too :) Keep up the great work Steve, certainly not easy in these difficult times. All the best, Gareth.
@justincammidge4 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing video Steve, I agree, practice, practice, practice, is key to becoming a better photographer. And very good images, my favorite is the one where both female and male are flying on top of each other.
@ChrisMosner4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous! Loved the yellow-headed blackbirds. Thanks for the reminder about practice: the foundation for developing all skill. I actually struggle switching between D500 and Z6 due to muscle memory issues. I'm sure I've missed plenty of shots due to fumbling around.
@timelapseadventure52534 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Wish you all the best!!! I remember as a kid i loved reading National Geographic magazine, and i was fascinated, when it had close shots of animals. THat definately gives a lot of elevated vibes and feelings. Thank you for your hard work and your time! Its Time. Its Adventure.
@clanelliott03054 жыл бұрын
second last photo is fantastic. Thanks for the education
@naturallyadriftphotoadvent1234 жыл бұрын
We've been spending quite a few weekends at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge! Here there is an abundance of Red wing Blackbirds We had more luck last Saturday with the carp jumping out of the water than we did birds. I couldn't help noticing the similarities and differences in your video in how things are here east versus you out west!
@weylintracking-worldwide4 жыл бұрын
It is happening outside! Thanks for another great video Steve!
@phooesnax4 жыл бұрын
It is the barn swallows that drive me nuts!
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Yep they are super difficult...
@phooesnax4 жыл бұрын
Steve Mattheis I think I could wear a body out chasing them. I almost get them in wind when they turn into wind they slow. Thanks again Steve. Love the approach of your vlogs
@dji.drone.guy743 жыл бұрын
Just brilliant as allways Steve
@SteveMattheis3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!🙏
@bobrooney57024 жыл бұрын
Great video Steve. Love the shots of the gray ghost. I actually got out and practiced on some Bald Eagles today....need more practice lol
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
👍 we can all use some more practice...
@Data_Pedia4 жыл бұрын
thank you very much
@idahomountainlover7544 жыл бұрын
I was out doing the same thing today! Thanks for another great video Steve
@stevecolwill97614 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, Steve. In the UK we have the Hen Harrier, which is your Northern Harrier, and they have been having a tough time through persecution. Lovely to see them here and the yellow-headed blackbird 👍🏻
@PhotographybyTimWMoore4 жыл бұрын
You read my mind. I went to my favorite birding refuge today just to keep in tune with the D850 while shooting birds. It certainly keeps you one with the bird!
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Truth👍
@STATTS014 жыл бұрын
Love these videos!!! 😍
@seantomlinson33204 жыл бұрын
I enjoy this. It's nice to be reassured that even professionals need to practice their craft as I continue to bumble through inadequate shots of BIF or even my sons. Interesting suggestions about the custom buttons for changing AF mode with one button. I like PV for Group and I use the joystick press as an AF point reset to middle. I'm going to have to try to use that as an AF mode selection too. Do you use the lens button for anything?
@markmozley56044 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. I was trying to photograph 4 hawks going at it with a group of crows and your right. Gotta practice.
@phooesnax4 жыл бұрын
Doing same out back. Use front preview for single and group on AFOn. Need to add specific third mode to joy though. Thank You for sharing.
@phooesnax4 жыл бұрын
We have red wing Black Bird out east. Hard to shoot. Jim
@philipculbertson554 жыл бұрын
Groovy Steve.
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Way groovy👍
@AndyGustavsson4 жыл бұрын
Feels good to see you out of that darn chair again! 😂 Lovely video and great message!
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
But I do love that chair...
@johnhennigar37694 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Steve. I use Grp auto focus on the D850 and the PV button for single point.
@SubiTrekker4 жыл бұрын
The first thing that popped into my head while watching the opening scene with you taking that ginormous lens out your vehicle was a scene from "Blazing Saddles" when the sheriff says, "Excuse me while I whip this out."
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
hahaha👍
@tonymorrison68754 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid, ive been practicing on cardinals, jays, cat birds and a northern harrier that are living in the fields behind my house.
@DISCOVERSASQUATCH4 жыл бұрын
New to channel...awesome awesome..just curious what camera you use for vloging ...love the owl photos!! Thanks for all the info!! GITW
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Canon M50 or a GoPro...
@jesuisdenis57394 жыл бұрын
Really helpful info on the back button programming. I just have to figure it out. Thanks.
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
I made a video about how to set it up on the D850
@ozmid40scouple4 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you are saying about loss of "fine motor movement" due to the "lockdown" here in Australia....I'm itching to get back at all the birds. Our Swamp Harriers (very similar to your Northern Harriers) here in Australia are fairly prevalent but are quite skittish at letting you get very close to them. We are fairly spoilt for choice in "Birds of Prey" here.......just need to get back out there as soon as it is safe to do so.......
@kccrump15044 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! There are some burrowing owls near by also! Woulda been cool to meet you.
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Hmmm I'll have to try to find them! Burrowing owls are so much fun to photograph👍
@kccrump15044 жыл бұрын
Steve Mattheis Hit me up next time and I’ll show you.
@J4Photo4 жыл бұрын
I love me some grey ghost! And what are some tips for Grebe Eyes? I can get perfectly in focus bird, but the eyes look off. That third to last image of the blackbird was awesome!
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, hard to say but I would say faster shutter speed, and make sure you're not blowing out the reds (check your red channel on the rgb histogram)
@joeyb8334 жыл бұрын
It's cool to see you on the other side of the tetons at Camas. It's an amazing place to go especially for birds, but also for moose and elk out in the sage brush.
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
👍 I didn't see any mammals except for a lone skittish coyote. But it was superfun!
@joeyb8334 жыл бұрын
@@SteveMattheis I'm surprised haha I'm out there once or twice a week and always see about 8 or so elk and the same 4 deer every night before heading out. Glad you had a fun time though!
@jeffmiller89504 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your “down to earth” video, plus I learn a little something from each as well, so thanks for doing them. A question for you and that is, who is the mfg of the beanbag you were using and do you have an affiliate link for it? Thanks
@jeffmiller89504 жыл бұрын
Just saw it in your gear link.
@geminiasalon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve!!!
@daviddowling98304 жыл бұрын
Nice very nice,always something to learn.My Flexshooter pro arrived today,can’t wait to use it on an Osprey shoot.
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Nice, make sure to practice with it a little bit before you go out in the field... 😬
@daviddowling98304 жыл бұрын
Steve Mattheis thanks for the introduction to this product.My gimbals are on the chopping block.
@JohnDrummondPhoto4 жыл бұрын
I've struggled with BIF because I'm probably using too big a group (whole center section on my 5D Mark IV). Next time I'll use 5-point group focus and hopefully get more accurate results.
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Only one way to find out... Practice👍
@markattardo4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Steve..the info and photos!
@twiztedzero16854 жыл бұрын
Oi , missing captions ... I'll have to try again later and see if they're up then. There's only so much I can figure out just by observation.
@rodneybeck42274 жыл бұрын
Love this...the blackbirds rock! Steve...which refuge is this?
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Camas
@rundlerambler61504 жыл бұрын
I love your window beanbag. Is that homemade or can you purchase it, from where? Love your vlog and photos.
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Google BLUBB and you will find it
@boscomac24344 жыл бұрын
Good suggestion to knock off the cobwebs! 👍📸
@smkunder14 жыл бұрын
Fun video, love that bean bag, which one is it?
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
Google BLUBB and you'll find it
@MrSammie814 жыл бұрын
Good stuff as always
@joefrat4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a lot of free time lately and found photographing wildlife a good way to stay away from people. I’ve gotten more practice than usual.
@brandt_bennett4 жыл бұрын
What head do you use for your cinema work? I checked your website, but I didn’t see it listed. Thank you.
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
I have two manfrotto fluid heads. One small one and one that is ridiculously big for the 600mm...
@rogerapplegatephotography55004 жыл бұрын
Steve - great info and video. Question: nikon shooter - 600 f4 FL or 400 f2.8 FL? I know that is a broad question. Asking in terms of performance and versatility. Thanks and keep up the great work.
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
I chose the 600 but we all have different needs. If I could afford it, I'd choose choose both😬
@rogerapplegatephotography55004 жыл бұрын
Steve Mattheis - I would take both too. Unfortunately, I will have to make a choice.... decisions... Thanks. PS - I love watching you stuff - very down to earth and grounded. If I ever make it out your way, hope to do a workshop or something. Take care.
@peterhewlett15314 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, another wonderful video. You have the masters touch. Question, please. How long do you use an SD Card ??? Do you change them out after a finite time? ?? You would not use them till they fail, would you as you would lose all your shots. Regards Peter from Tasmania
@SteveMattheis4 жыл бұрын
I use it till I lose it...
@ianbachanek25384 жыл бұрын
Been after a mated pair of coyotes for the last week. The male is interesting because he is 100% beige (looks more like a giant fox). As for birds the pond near me has its annual visit from a flock of cormorants.