Richmond Park Wildlife Photography with the Nikon Z9

[@jonathanscannell4552]

what have you done it was incredible stunning views well done

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Jonathan 👍🏻

[@MrCopper4]

Yes the birds around the deer is perfect

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@roybixby6135]

Love the shot of the deer and the three jackdaws ... 🦘

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Roy, I really appreciate that 👍🏻

[@Trish12303]

Your favorite shot of the day is just stunning. Truly. Thanks for showing us this amazing place!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Patty, I really appreciate your comment 😊

[@Sophie-jk4vf]

I just love the way the deer’s breath looks on camera! Literally breath taking🤍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Sophie I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@kathrynhall9920]

Thanks for posting Dan I really enjoyed this.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Kathryn, I really appreciate it. All the best 😊

[@terricarpenter1798]

Awesome.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Terri 👍🏻

[@martynsmithson6908]

Best one yet Dan, thankyou.

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Martyn, I really appreciate your comment and support 👍🏻

[@johnhjic2]

Super video

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much 👍🏻

[@DaveSandell-w6r]

Dan best time middle October for the deer rut had a good photo time

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Dave, really appreciate it mate 👍🏻

[@daleroyal6449]

Another cracking video@photos Dan,Thanks for sharing,I noticed EV was 0.3 must of been bursting sunlight,

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Dale, appreciate it. I think the EV should have stated -0.3 as I tend to underexpose to protect highlights. Cheers 👍🏻

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Great Video Mate! You have now almost hit 4K subs!... Congrats!

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Jon, so tantalising close to 4K now. Appreciate all your support 👍🏻

[@jeanlouis83]

Bonjour Dan une très belle vidéo, j'espère venir en GB en 2024 et te rencontrer avec pap

[@danwillis_photography]

merci beaucoup, je vous souhaite un merveilleux voyage en 2024 👍🏻

[@csayban]

Love the content. Some greats shots today. Keep up the good work!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Another great vlog Dan. I love both Richmond & Bushy Park, they’re amazing places for wildlife. In fact I had a couple of hours in Bushy Park after work yesterday afternoon, never fails to please & there’s always something to see. I 100% agree that first light (& before) is definitely the way to go, but you do need to check the website for both vehicle & pedestrian gate opening times; as these do vary throughout the season (including some closures) - just s tip for others that haven’t been & not a criticism mate. Some great footage & stills as always bud. Keep on keeping on! Best, Nick

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Nick and thank you for your tip. Never taken as a criticism, local knowledge is always important and appreciated 👍🏻

[@relichunter7984]

Great video Dan. If you haven't been already try Bradgate Park in the rutting season.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks for the comment mate, I haven’t been to Bradgate Park thanks for the tip-off 👍🏻

[@derekclark4762]

Another one in the bag, took me right back to the 60s when we had family picnics in Richmond Park when I was a lad, we would see the deer every time. I wasn't allowed to cycle in October because of the rut, wonderful to see the park again, loved your video Dan thanks, Derek 😊

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Derek and I’m glad the video brought back some memories 👍🏻

[@user-markparker]

It is an amazing place especially during the rut, but as you say after a certain time especially during the weekends or bank holidays can get really busy & almost impossible to get a shot without getting a dog Walker in it! 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Definitely one for the early mornings. Any ideas what it is like in the evening?

[@user-markparker]

@@danwillis_photography It can sometimes be worse as you get the people that want to enjoy a nice evening stroll before heading into town, plus there are a couple of eateries in the park but I don’t know what time they close? Mornings are definitely the best bet especially before sunrise as if there is anyone in the park it’s usually a photographer.

[@paulmiller3071]

Hi Dan and of course not forgetting pops on Wednesday I went out with my camera which is a nikon 7100 and my sigma 150/600 lens where I was able to photograph tawny owls and there babies at a place called forest farm which is not too far from Cardiff I had a fantastic time I've got some fantastic photos as well

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Paul, sounds like you’ve had a fantastic photography adventure. I would love to see and photograph Tawny owls and chicks 👍🏻

[@paulmiller3071]

@@danwillis_photography as soon as I can work out how to send photos on my tablet I will you some

[@paulmiller3071]

@@danwillis_photography I missed out send lol

[@SwanSycorax]

Very nice Dan. I got my best ever deer shot at Bushy Park which is very close to Richmond Park - two stags with their antlers locked during the rutting season. A great area for photography.

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers mate I really appreciate your continued support. I will definitely check out Bushy Park next time I’m down in London 👍🏻

[@mk_wildlifephotography]

Great video Dan and nice to see your subscriber count going up you derserve so much more with the quality content you keep putting out.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much for your kind words mate, very much appreciated 👍🏻

[@ianjackson1670]

Great video Dan you need to come back for the Rutting DM me if you fancy it 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Ian I most definitely do fancy that mate 👍🏻

[@andrewcrisp9700]

Nice video.. where did you park your car, for access?

[@danwillis_photography]

We parked on a side street just near the entrance next to a pub. There were no yellow lines so it was all good 👍🏻

[@MrRobovision]

Did you spot any Adders in Richmond Park?

[@danwillis_photography]

We didn’t unfortunately ☹️

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

Another great video Dan. The deer and Jackdaw image was stunning. Noticed your deer shots were underexposed slightly, is that personal choice or purely down to the light as they didn’t seem too much contrast with them and the background. Hope you don’t mind me asking. 😃

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Ian, I don’t mind any critique at all. I had thought about the exposure and will be going back through them to check exposure and contrast. Appreciate your thoughts mate 👍🏻

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

@@danwillis_photography thanks Dan, the images looked fine on the video. I know some wildlife photographers do underexpose their images slightly on purpose so was just interested as just looking to learn new techniques to improve my wildlife photography 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

I always shoot with a minus exposure compensation in camera and then increase exposure when editing. I do this to protect my highlights from burning out. I think most of the shots of the deer were around -0.3 👍🏻

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

@@danwillis_photography yes think they were Dan. Thanks for the tip and something to think about. 👍

[@malcolmnicholson864]

Nice one Dan, just one question how did you get your wife to carry your rucksack ?

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Malcom, great question and I’m still scratching my head how I got away with that 😂😂😂

[@raysanders332]

Need to normalize the audio, have to turn volume down then up when you speak. Putting it simply, the music is too loud.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks for your feedback Ray, I had to research how to do that but I think I’ve got it figured out for future videos 👍🏻