TIPS AND SECRETS TO AMAZING WILDLIFE PHOTOS!

[@ryanjmauchmar]

The wood duck is saying/thinking, "It's such an honor to be photographed by Simon!" :)

[@mameyerosdeverdad1771]

I finally found the real deal on photography tutorials. Tyvm, Sir!

[@simon_dentremont]

Happy to help!

[@clairehachey2189]

Incredible advice from a master photographer! Oh the time I've wasted looking for the sharpest photos while ignoring all the ones that seemed to express something, making them all the more interesting. Simon, you never fail to give the most amazing techniques and advice. Thank you so much!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simon_dentremont]

Claire, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

[@clairehachey2189]

@@simon_dentremont Yes of course!

[@simon_dentremont]

@@clairehachey2189 Thanks!

[@chrishuff823]

Thank you so much for this video. Especially the wind direction with birds and shooting in bad weather.

[@simon_dentremont]

Welcome Chris!

[@nancyross2897]

So true that most new wildlife enthusiasts like myself are hung up on the sharpest photo instead of the most interesting, I just loved this tutorial, thank you Simon

[@simon_dentremont]

I’ve been there! Welcome.

[@meshel-Alotaibi]

you wouldn’t know how much i respect this guy

[@LandonBurke-k7u]

Fantastic advice! The best tip you gave, for me, is, don't look for the sharpest, look for the interesting, expressive ones. My photos are never that sharp so I already have a head start on that, lol! I love backlit wildlife too and have done it by accident (just grabbing the shot because most are taken on the dog walk and I don't get chance to plan!) and always been really pleased with those shots. My challenge to myself, is to capture a bird's breath in the air.... I love your image of that.

[@michellewesson4409]

We have about 4 osprey families in the neighborhood. Has gotten to the point where I don’t pay attention as I havev1000’s of pics. Your advice to keep taking pictures made me think. I don’t have the Osprey fishing yet, and thinking about the lighting on them….well, you just made them exciting again. Thanks for all your tips.

[@simon_dentremont]

That is awesome!

[@capntimber7982]

Some of the best and most useful advice I think I’ve heard from a YT photography channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@simon_dentremont]

Wow, thanks!

[@benharmon2817]

Another great point about the “normal” species. If you are sharing your photos with an international or even national audience, just because it’s a common animal where you are doesn’t mean that it won’t be thoroughly enjoyed by a viewer where it is considered exotic.

[@glitchen]

i love wind to smell approach and the perspective from common and uncommon

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks very much!

[@monaburch9163]

One of my most fav birds to shoot in my backyard are the little Chickadees :). Even the Junco, which is my most frequent visitor right now are wonderful to shoot!!

[@simon_dentremont]

Agree!

[@SingularityEngine]

I think the "interesting expression > sharp photo" is a fantastic tip. Just today I took some photos of a squirrel, and the slightly softer one where the squirrel almost looks at the camera was way more appealing to me.

[@KellyPettit]

You're so talented and your teaching skills are bar none. Thanks for these amazing tips. I think I naturally know some of them but to naturally combine the fast movement of the birds and the settings of the camera clearly make bird (and wildlife) photography a wonderful challenge. Thank you Simon.

[@simon_dentremont]

You are so welcome!

[@simon_dentremont]

Kelly, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

[@KellyPettit]

@@simon_dentremont Thanks for asking but of course you can. Thanks so much, Simon. 😊

[@maximusprime8091]

The most amazing tips i have encountered for so many videos on KZbin. Thank you so much. I love your photos. Wonderful job. 💪

[@simon_dentremont]

You are so welcome!

[@dougbottrell4751]

You have a great knack of giving really helpful tips, as well as remind your viewer of how much they have forgot or ignored. One of the best platforms out there. Well done Simon.

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TwitchyClipsOfficial]

I think the duck would be saying “brrrr it’s chilly 🥶🦆”

[@escortturbo98]

Even if the background is not ideal your tips just allowed me to take my best photo to date of ducks in flight and really close, not even 20m away. Was really happy once at home reviewing them. Among a bunch of nearly on focus ones, there she was, gold, tack sharp and great pose. Made the two hours out in the cold worth every second.

[@simon_dentremont]

Awesome!

[@escortturbo98]

For someone who has a camera for only one month having someone sharing knowledge makes the learning process so much easier. The panning technique was what allowed me to get those shots due to low shutter speeds (F3.5 at 1/400 iso 100) with reduced lightning due to passing clouds. The best one which got me really happy was a bit early with better lighting at F2.8, 1/2000 iso 100. Was shooting in Aperture priority mode at the time.

[@Eigil_Skovgaard]

I like the tricks. You make it sound so easy, Simon. I wish I had the eastern Canada as my back yard. Seriously, it's not an excuse for taking average bird photos. Your birds look absolutely fantastic.

[@simon_dentremont]

So nice of you

[@brendanmaher8267]

These have been incredibly helpful. I’ve wanted to get a photo of a large white-tailed buck without distracting trees which is tough to do where I live given the deer stick to the woods. I finally had a chance to photograph a large buck in velvet last weekend. I nearly sprinted across a field to reposition myself to good side light and he eventually walked up and I got a beautiful pic that makes his antlers look like they’re glowing!

[@explorerdebasis159]

Another masterpiece by Simon sir. Emotion is not the sharpest moment to discover.

[@scotttilleyphotography]

Really interesting video Simon, also great to have a reminder about not neglecting the common species. Very easy to stay home thinking there's nothing to image with a garden full of birds outside👍

[@simon_dentremont]

Very true!

[@donhendricks3190]

The most reliable advice I've found. You never disappoint. Your images are a joy to behold and your level of excellence is something to which I aspire. Thank you so much. With love from Atlanta. Cheers!

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks again!

[@simon_dentremont]

Don, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

[@donhendricks3190]

@@simon_dentremont - such an honor. Of course you may! Thank you, my friend!

[@LouisaLee63]

Cull them for the best stories and best expressions - I always find some piece of advice in your videos that really resounds with me. Thank you!

[@simon_dentremont]

Wow, thank you!

[@evatrefethen2151]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Simon! You are a true gem. The wood duck says... come on spring!

[@simon_dentremont]

Can't wait!

[@hlmg1985]

I love backlit images and side. When the conditions permit it. Awesome video! Love that bald eagle shot! 🔥

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks very much!

[@davidpipeline]

Some great tips there, Simon, and some great images. Thank you for the sharing👍👍👍

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gabeatv]

Your content keeps getting better and better. Thank you for these amazing tips and tricks!

[@simon_dentremont]

Happy to hear that!

[@Mike-126]

I enjoy your training videos. They are short but comprehensive.

[@simon_dentremont]

I appreciate that!

[@pedzsan]

In my logical brain, I agree with you 100% if not more. Practice is the key. And great pictures have little to do with what the subject is. BUT emotionally, it is tough to get myself up and out “just for another picture of a sparrow”. Especially if its cold or rainy.

[@simon_dentremont]

So true!

[@saarveshjayakumar8692]

Hi Simon, happy to hear and learn from your videos

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad to hear that!

[@davet3530]

Excellent Simon. I really enjoy your presentation style. Lots of very good information, illustrated with fabulous images and the content is concise and to the point. The brevity in no way diminishes the content in fact it does the opposite, it stands out from the crowd.

[@simon_dentremont]

Many thanks!

[@simon_dentremont]

Dave, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

[@davet3530]

@@simon_dentremont Simon, my apologies for the late reply..Yes of course you can (if it’s not too late) . Best wishes, Dave

[@simon_dentremont]

@@davet3530 Thanks very much!

[@PhilThach]

Great video, Simon!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@guybob548]

Great Tips! Getting over the hunt for the sharpest picture of a set was and is still a hurdle for me!

[@simon_dentremont]

You and me both!

[@davidbarr9475]

Hello Simon I'm a recent subscriber. From North central Ohio. For the last 5 years I have been lucky enough to have a pair of nesting osprey about 200 yards off my front lawn. I live literally right along the river that runs past my house and down past their nest. My favorite predator bird for sure as I have studied them alot. I believe they are underrated as their skills and how they teach their young to fish is pretty incredible. Anyway just have had the r6mk2 for a couple weeks and just love it. I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that I'm completing confused on how the heck you don't have a couple million subscribers?? Your a big inspiration to me and you photos are just amazing brother. I'm 57 years old and pretty much strictly wildlife with occasional landscape or lightning photography. Keep up the amazing journey you have yourself on.

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks David! I’ve only been doing this for 7 months! But my channel is growing quickly and my KZbin family will be big soon enough. Go get those ospreys! Note that when they poop from a perch, theyre about to take off!

[@Duclosxrp]

Great tips. Always enjoy your information.

[@simon_dentremont]

Merci René!

[@CharlieAnderson-c8c]

This is a masterpiece.

[@SkylarkFields]

Fantastic advice! The best tip you gave, for me, is, don't look for the sharpest, look for the interesting, expressive ones. My photos are never that sharp so I already have a head start on that, lol! I love backlit wildlife too and have done it by accident (just grabbing the shot because most are taken on the dog walk and I don't get chance to plan!) and always been really pleased with those shots. My challenge to myself, is to capture a bird's breath in the air.... I love your image of that.

[@simon_dentremont]

You can do it! I have a whole video on how to get that shot…my first KZbin video ever

[@SkylarkFields]

@@simon_dentremont I remember watching that - but now you've mentioned it, I'll add it to my Watch Later list again and refresh my memory! Thanks for the reminder!

[@darenaubiephotography8570]

What a great video and great tips. Nice to see a fellow Maritimer. I'm an ex-New Brunswicker now living in Alberta. Subscribed!

[@simon_dentremont]

Welcome aboard!

[@deanpratley125]

Thank you so much for all the tips Simon. I definitely sent this on to my wife and son that are budding photographers. I have been following Gavin for a couple years and now you. Your wildlife shots are amazing. I recently went to Brazil and got some very cool shots of wildlife while I was there. Thank you so much again. Dean

[@simon_dentremont]

Fantastic!

[@IsabellaVanDenHeuvel]

Your content keeps getting better and better. Thank you for these amazing tips and tricks!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you think so!

[@AlainLafleche1]

Great tips Simon, thank you and have great christmas time.

[@simon_dentremont]

You too!

[@picklebird1261]

So many great tips in a compact review! Thanks.

[@simon_dentremont]

Hello!

[@natmurraybrisbane]

Educational and inspirational in the one package, is what you are. 🙂

[@danielhathaway8042]

That’s why I like playing with gulls they let you get close a work with your skill set. We are in rural Oregon about a mile from the coast, so we see a lot of different birds.

[@wangqianjun]

The adaptability of vision to brightness varies greatly among different races

[@mawavoy]

Simon , a great set of tips. Thanks

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mawavoy]

@@simon_dentremont ,PS Season’s Greetings.

[@frankstrommer6567]

Thank you for the education. Excellent info.

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimagran4071]

Really great information and thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge! Much appreciated!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ganeshrao9796]

Eye opener !! Thank You .

[@simon_dentremont]

Welcome!

[@ForceOfVader]

As always, great tips, advice and awesome shots!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you like them!

[@chrisroot7182]

Great set of tips Simon! Thank you!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidhuth5659]

So much to learn from your channel Simon! Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks, will do!

[@richardpesce5325]

AgAgain some really useful tips and information! Thanks Simon.

[@simon_dentremont]

My pleasure!

[@ML-gb7cn]

Another great video Simon.

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks 👍

[@davepastern]

another super video Simon.

[@simon_dentremont]

Many thanks!

[@LeahWatson-ub2jq]

Hi Simon, Thank you very much for your videos! They are very comprehensive and very helpful! I have thoroughly watched them and applied your tips and techniques when shooting and editing. This latest video is very practical and full of gems! You have inspired me and others, at the same time, motivated us to raise in the bar in our creative pursuit! Merry Christmas to you from the summer of Australia! Looking forward to your new videos in 2023!

[@marit4660]

Thank you! I've been learning great tips for wildlife photos from your videos. They're also reinspiring me to get back to photography after a long break.

[@simon_dentremont]

You can do it!

[@marit4660]

Thank you!

[@robertburleigh6787]

Good tips on my favourite bird the wood duck thanks.

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad to help

[@beckyholub7467]

Best information out there! Thanks for sharing.

[@simon_dentremont]

You bet!

[@mobileupload4374]

Ive dabbled with photography on and off over the years,,, ive just made the jump back in, starting with a very basic set up for wildlife photography...which is literally in the post as we speak. Just found your channel and i must say your explainations are fantastic... im a stroke survivour with brain damage and often find it hard to follow things and you do a brilliant straight to the point explaination...many thanks for your content. regard Jez scotland uk

[@annetivendale8616]

Absolutely gorgeous images Simon! 💙

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you like them!

[@cynthiaisenhoff8777]

More wonderful tips!

[@simon_dentremont]

More to come!

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thank you so much for sharing another wonderful video like always Simon, I love your photos and tips, I use your recommendations in my everyday Photography 🐦❤️🤗

[@simon_dentremont]

My pleasure!

[@relaxwithbirds]

Fantastic advice Simon!! I will try some of these tips especially the backlight tip to get the rim of light around subjects.

[@simon_dentremont]

Fantastic!

[@kamiltupatowicz5161]

Just started watching, but wanted to thank you for this material in advance anyway, you never disappoint. Great upload!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad to hear it!

[@prashobh26]

Amazing tips! Thank you Simon.

[@giangduong1737]

Hi Simon, Thank you very much for your videos! They are very comprehensive and very helpful! I have thoroughly watched them and applied your tips and techniques when shooting and editing. This latest video is very practical and full of gems! You have inspired me and others, at the same time, motivated us to raise in the bar in our creative pursuit! Merry Christmas to you from the summer of Australia! Looking forward to your new videos in 2023!

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks mate!

[@ChesterWalkingPhotoTours]

my go to photographer on the net

[@simon_dentremont]

Too kind!

[@cstevenett2779]

The photographers lament....... Always searching for the light!! 🙏👀 Love your short, to the point videos!! Thanks fellow Canadian! Craig from Alberta.

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks Craig.

[@AidenEvans-t8x]

I'm in love with this.

[@SteakOSaurier]

5:05 this Wood Duck actually looks like it's pouting! 😆

[@travismccabe781]

great tips! a couple in there that I had never even thought about!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad to hear it!

[@Whoanly9]

Great examples in this video! Thanks!!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JosVerelst]

Stunning Simon

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks very much!

[@Charlie_YS]

Great Tips, I always learn a lot with you and this excellent channel. 👏🙏👏

[@simon_dentremont]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@timothylee5824]

Love these videos, thanks!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you like them!

[@ChuckSeayII]

Great information and delivered very well! Thank you for sharing!

[@simon_dentremont]

My pleasure!

[@eze3572]

These tips are killer! Thanks.. I can’t wait for the holiday so I can ditch cube life for a little while and practice! I’ve been eyeing the canon 100-400 lens but I’m thinking I need to get really good using my cheap 70-250 first. I just get so frustrated I can’t get close enough.. you inspire me though to keep trying

[@simon_dentremont]

Go for it!

[@Gogogordy1]

such good advice. Thank You

[@simon_dentremont]

You are so welcome!

[@mohantygharachua8909]

Thanks a trillion formaking me better photographer Simon🙏 love from India 🇮🇳 ❤️

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks very much!

[@everfillarca8244]

I keep watching of your fantastic, interesting very helpful video Simon.❤❤❤

[@paulharding1621]

Really enjoying your tutorials. Thanks.

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you like them!

[@paulharding1621]

@@simon_dentremont I’m trying to improve my wildlife photography, current subject of interest are our British Kingfisher’s which we have on our local river. I’m limited to my Cannon 80-300 lens. EOS 700D body.

[@simon_dentremont]

@@paulharding1621 use what you have! Gotta start somewhere.

[@dennisplotzke467]

Excellent video 🎉. I'm going to try out some of these tips. Great stuff. Your photos are amazing by the way

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks so much!

[@marc5279]

you basically nail every each you're putting out :)

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks!

[@six66red14]

Merci Simon.

[@simon_dentremont]

De rien!

[@p_aulwhite]

Great advice as always Simon.

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@martijnbaas1999]

Great video again! Your content is really practical and helpfull 👌

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you think so!

[@Rickyleestjohn]

WOW!! Thank you for the nice tip about taking photos of the common wildlife, truthfully I had never considered that. All of your videos are just awesome, they are actually the best instructional videos about photography that I have seen on KZbin. Thank you.

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Swaggerlot]

Some great food for thought!

[@simon_dentremont]

Great!

[@BobSouthDakota]

Wonderful video Simon! I'm going to challenge myself to take more photos of our year round local birds. I'm just starting to try video, it's a whole new challenge. Your videos are just so beautiful. Thank you and Merry Christmas/Happy New Year

[@simon_dentremont]

You can do it Bob!

[@jeffolson4731]

Great advice.

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks very much!

[@tmewborn1]

Thank You Sir, awesome information, and Presentation there of.

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks!

[@LetsgowithMio]

Great video and tips!!! Love your videos 🙌🏻📸 keep it up🙌🏻 thanks 📸

[@simon_dentremont]

Thank you! Will do!

[@randyschwager84]

All great info! Thanks!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vimalneha]

Again I learned something new, to focus on taking interesting photos. I know taking sharp pictures with & without artificial light. But this is an excellent idea for me. Besides, I would be interested in knowing how you make video light set-up for your youtube. I have seen others, but want to see how you do that. From you, there is a lot to learn,

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Great set of tips, Simon! I'll take them to the field with me tomorrow.

[@simon_dentremont]

Go get ´em!

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

Gr8 shots! I’d love to show him around to animal spots near my place in goderich Ontario and see how good they r. It’d be fun for sure

[@simon_dentremont]

What’s good in around your place? Interesting!

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

@@simon_dentremont I’m right near the mainland river. Tons of amazing animals and bird species, including my favourite time of year for photography “spring”… this march and April many owl species come to this area to do their mating … last year our area was full of snow owls and the year before that they were all over the area 30 minutes south of us… During spring summer and fall it’s great for many migrating duck species. At the corner where Lake Huron and the mainland river meet up there are a few places where they go to do their dance! This past spring I got great shots of the hooded merganser doing the tilted head dance. Dozens of them in rows ,single file doing the head tilt. It was hilarious to watch and made for fun pictures. This is just the tip of the iceberg for this area. So many spots and so many other little places within an hour or two that have incredible animals and birds. Not to mention the beautiful scenery. Goderich is well know n for having beautiful sunsets. It’s a truly magnificent spot. I can’t wait till the snow owls arrive again soon! Hope this helps!… keep up the great work!

[@simon_dentremont]

@@outdoorsinontario3037 Awesome. We had a great year for Snowies last year, but that was an anomaly.

[@GeraldoKilmister]

Another great point about the “normal” species. If you are sharing your photos with an international or even national audience, just because it’s a common animal where you are doesn’t mean that it won’t be thoroughly enjoyed by a viewer where it is considered exotic.

[@kurtmanderbach8164]

More killer advice and inspiration. I’m so glad I found your channel. 👍🏻

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks!