Sony A9 and Nikon D850 Capture Incredible Detail & High Speed Hummingbird In Flight Photography

[@MarkSmithphotography]

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[@dongeorge3283]

Mark , There are photographers and then there are PHOTOGRAPHERS you certainly fall into the latter category. Outstanding work with an interesting narrative.

[@kolapyellow7631]

Woooowwww what a beautiful place, awesome birds, love the hummmers.

[@elgortho]

New bird photographer. Just blown away by the crystal clear sharpness of your photographs. I also appreciate the narration you do to accompany your presentations.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks!

[@FlyersNation98]

These 1/100000 of a sec shots are just out of this world......O_o the bokeh is as sweet as sweet can be!

[@daveba1999]

Mark, awesome photography, plus excellent editing to tell a remarkable story! I saw sphynx moths as a very young child, while playing during those forever-long summers, and wondered what they could be, looking so much like a hummingbird yet obviously different. Working with my Mom in the garden, one came by, so I asked her what it was. She peered at it and said "That? Oh, that's a humbug." with great authority, and resumed her gardening. From that day forward, this fascinating creature shall be forever known in my family as a 'humbug'. To this day, at our annual summer gatherings of friends and family, we all get confused looks when we point out the 'humbugs' in my wife's garden. Thanks for bringing back these memories.Dave

[@rajanrao]

I live in California but I can answer your question, the two hummers at the beginning were indeed BCHU. Habitat rules out BTHU, range rules out ANHU and rather plain colored and elongated body rules out RUHU.

[@kian8382]

I just saw a humming bird for the first time in real life last weekend, lovely creatures.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

So cool!

[@stephenelderphoto]

Your commentary evokes so much imagery and wonder Mark, and your images are beautiful. This video really lifted my spirits. Thank you!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Wow, thank you!

[@rmonsipapa]

Got shots, very diverse group of animals and I love the hummingbirds, my favorite to photograph.... great story telling! Thanks. Rob M

[@slimphotog]

That pic at 1:35 made me say OMG, followed by another and another photo.

[@mugzy7105]

Mark I loved this video and your narration. Thanks!

[@davidbee8648]

Thanks Mark for the great story and even better photos. I remember those birds from last year's trip with you. :) You've given us some needed relief from this mess. As for birds, I was out shooting yesterday in a nearby park (social distancing) and came across a hummingbird sitting her nest. Got some great images. From what I've read, the female does all the work...builds the nest, sits the eggs, feeds the chicks. Be safe. I look forward to shooting with you again.

[@rianjohnsonruinedstarwars3806]

You are an amazing wildlife photographer. I am loving and binging your channel, and absolutely stunned at the photos you produce. Thank you for sharing

[@marshal247]

Magical photography! Thanks for sharing your artistic and story-telling gifts with us, Mark, bringing us song and light at a dark time in the world.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

My pleasure!

[@colinjones7635]

Brilliant as always Mark,and the colour of the birds the flowers and the scenery was indeed beautiful.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks

[@johnd746]

Awesome! One great shot after another. I have seen a lot of your videos, and this one blew me away.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Beautiful captures of all the wildlife i really enjoyed the Hummingbirds :) Thank you for sharing them with us!🐤💖👍👌😎JP

[@danthemann6565]

Beautiful pictures, luscious landscape an incredible narration. I enjoy your videos very much, keep up the great work.

[@Adam_Birch]

Great captures. So fortunate to have them near you. Who knew they ate insects too..!

[@starwf07]

This is all fantastic. Such incredible photos, and I love the balance of your commentary and technical tidbits.

[@Bikash_Jana]

Very beautiful shots..

[@Gold-Horse]

OMG ... A9 is taking amazing shots with unbelievable details beautiful colours... Excellent job Mark .. Keep it up , your followers adore your outstanding art-pieces...

[@debbutz1452]

Great video, Mark! The bear story added to my fun memories of this trip!

[@andybone]

simply stunning Mark just love your pictures and videos

[@martymace9139]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you Mark.

[@caroltankersley5214]

Really enjoyed this video. Those are some of the best Hummingbird photos I’ve ever seen!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@landrews7280]

Thanks for another beautiful and very well produced video, Mark!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

My pleasure!

[@TheAVJedi]

Incredible shots Mark!

[@gertjanvanderkooij9242]

stunning video mark

[@desertoo23]

How can anyone dislike this? That's a wonderful wonderful video!!!!!

[@zih5903]

Inspirational work Mark. Thank you for sharing. Cheers Z

[@findus605]

Fantastic vlog Mark, thanks for sharing some of your wonderful images👏👏👏👍

[@bruceterrill8730]

Thanks for taking us along Mark, a wonderful experience. . .

[@SocalBackyardNature]

Another great video Mark. The picture of the male hummingbird catching bugs in the air was incredible. I know from experience just how hard it was to capture those images. Well done!

[@matthewbell1968]

Brilliant photos and story telling as always Mark thanks for bringing us some cheer in these sad and difficult times.

[@USFreedom]

Excellent work Mark. Your skill never ceases to amaze.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks!

[@herdingdog1]

Wonderful video, Mark. One of your best!

[@janinebognuda3264]

Absolutely fabulous video and narration! I thank you for bringing these little beauties to us during this trying time. I hope to join you for a workshop there in the future. Always enjoy your stunning work. Thank you!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Another excellent video, Mark. Amazing Hummingbird shots! Well done.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you like them!

[@RichardBO9]

OMG - what gorgeous photos. Great video! 😍

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you like them!

[@penorvoll]

Great video and awesome pictures again Mark! :)

[@pauldowney7130]

I totally love your storytelling and knack for sharing eye candy. You’re my fave, for sure! ❤️

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Oh thank you!

[@awwjeez4094]

So lovely!

[@BluebirdR]

9:00 Awesome momento Mark !

[@ilesmic]

Your pictures are amazing but I love your descriptions as well- Great Job

[@AndyGustavsson]

amazing slowmo footage and really beautiful photos!

[@pamelaproffitt8484]

Another awesome off the charts video.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks again!

[@benbolton625]

Truly heavenly Mark and so well captured and described. Marvellous.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks!

[@dinsdalephotography]

Incredible shots Mark! Beautiful work!

[@swaroopsankarsivadasan]

Stunning. A great feast for the eyes and mind amidst the current situation. Awesome as always Mark 🤩

[@judyboyd9530]

Love your videos Mark, keep them coming.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks, will do!

[@touchedbynature5445]

Beautiful Video. Thanks For Sharing, Just Amazing.

[@bassangler73]

Awesome shots Mark 👍

[@andrewdowis110]

EXCELENT!

[@Mr09260]

Great Photography Mark ..may you and your Kids stay safe at this time

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks, you too!

[@joepalmer75]

Glad to see you still like the D850. Great video and hope hummingbirds get out to the Midwest soon.

[@malgosiak123]

You are an amazing poet , painting a picture vocally. Simply amazing:)!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you so much!

[@SubiTrekker]

Great video as always Mark! I really enjoy your story telling.

[@photogl]

Fantastic work, as usual Mark !

[@Kendye6]

Always look forward to these videos. Great photography and storytelling.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Much appreciated!

[@sandracashes4255]

Wonderful story telling and images as always!! Thank you so much for putting these videos together! Stay safe!

[@dylanwang8613]

Nice video. I take photos of hummingbird in my backyard in California. Hope someday I will go to Colorado to take photos.

[@rodneyclawson9586]

Mark I loved your video. On hummingbird. 🙂

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Abhi-ul5nv]

Duuude! This is next level...i can't believe that you're giving out these video for free! These need to be distributed on a much wider scale...keep up the good work. I'm sharing these with all my friends and family

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Wow, thank you!

[@martharetallick204]

Thanks for helping me improve two things. Photography and storytelling.

[@macmcmillen6282]

Fantastic images as usual, Mark. Well done.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks!

[@donaldklopper]

Thanks once again Mark! Your raspy narration is honey to my ears... hehe or something like that. Nevermind those incredible photos! Please know you and your family are still in my thoughts and my prayers. Keep up the good work.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks again!

[@carlosguevara5725]

excellent greats photos thank you for show yours videos

[@JH-qv3xv]

As always a treat. Thanks

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sairama9248]

Excellent photography

[@DalsPhotography]

Beautiful , being in lockdown, these photos are so amazing!

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Another EXCELLENT video... thanks Mark! Very entertaining....

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

@@MarkSmithphotography I always do! 🙂👍

[@RobJorg]

nice beaver Mark,.

[@klackon1]

Another cracking video Mark.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks 👍

[@davebailey2584]

Absolutely fantastic...

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks!

[@mikecrowley6485]

Brilliant video as usual Mark, the photos are outstanding. 👍🏻

[@hramakrishnaiah413]

Fantastic work mark, I was so bored of seeing the Hummingbird images shot in the setups. You have done it credibly in the wild. Brilliant work and loved all the images.

[@rolandrickphotography]

6:35, that’s why it’s my favourite lens over all systems. FYC, I am like you originally a Nikon shooter, but that 9m2 with it’s stacked sensor and for landscape the 7RM4 having this 15.5 stops 61 megapixel sensor in combination with that awesome 24-105 f4 (only a G, but man, I love that lens, it’s so sharp it perfectly suits that 61 megapixel resolution), just wow. One thing I must confess: the brilliance/look/quality/colours created by the D500 and D850 are still way above the Sony output. A camera is an image processor as whole system, not only the sensor... Just my humble opinion. I wished a lens like the 100-400 GM would be available for Nikon having 89 cm min focus distance over all zoom range.

[@FouzulKareem]

That one was a good feedback. In case if you were given a choice to choose from either d850 500mm pf and sony a9 200-600mm which one would you prefer and why. And this is for bird photography that yu may have to crop occasionally

[@albievaughan]

Thank you Mark your a special kind of person one who can include me in your photoshoot with your stories and brilliant pictures during this time of lockdown I really appreciate your videos. Stay safe best wishes from the UK.

[@phooesnax]

Fantastic Mark! Jim

[@abelfernandez5648]

Un vídeo increíble Mark, me gustan esas texturas en el plumaje de los colibrís. La A9 va de maravilla.

[@davidburton2294]

totally awesome

[@WhittyPics]

Great stuff Mark

[@cii1072]

This has to be one of the best videos I've ever seen. The detail, colors, narration, etc. are fantastic. Those still images are just beyond incredible. If there is any negative here, it's against me, because I could only give you one thumbs up. Keep up the great work.

[@TheGeocampbell]

You never disappoint Mark, beautiful images. I love it when you put the information below the image. Until next time stay safe.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cameronm2203]

your work is unbelievable, wow

[@warrenlange9160]

You take the best pictures ever thank you. Amazing11111

[@JPRobertsCreative]

Amazing images! Enjoyed the video!

[@CharlieD954]

Mark, thank you for sharing such wonderful photography, it is very inspiring. The narration along with your casual sense of humor makes for a great overall video experience. Keep up the good work !!!

[@vaibhavpailwan5194]

Very nicely presented... Like the way you add story and rope all links in one

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@lukes5533]

Awesome stuff Mark👍😁

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks 👍

[@mikkelroulund8968]

I’m from Denmark, here spring is comming too with lost of small flovers too and the Bech is just about to put out the fresh green leaves. Our birds are busy looking for nesting material now. There is a hustle and a bustle all around 😊. Still it’s so good to see how things are in Colorado. I dream of going there one day 😊

[@suhangyin8872]

Gorgeous

[@JasonEdelman66]

Another GREAT Video. Thanks Mark.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Theforth09]

Awesome video of photos, it was worth the wait. Also thanks for letting capture one use your osprey photo, I learned a lot. 👍

[@bigjer3863]

You never disappoint! Thanks Mark for another great video!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks again!

[@lonesomedovecall822]

Mark, what can I say? Another stellar video! From time-stamp 0:22 to 0:50 your voice-over narration, combined with the breathtaking images, has a wonderful Robert Frost-esque quality. Reminds me very much of Frost's poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay." Superb work! Your videos are always such a treat to watch. A+++!!! Take care... and stay healthy! Valerie.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I looked up the poem and it is beautiful. Thanks for comparing what I've done to it. I really appreciate it.

[@aussie8114]

Thanks so much for such incredibly beautiful videos Mark 🥇

[@laureenignarro8030]

Love your videos and knowledge. I’m a nature nut also. Loved the bees !!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you like them!