A Bear Snuck Up On Me While I Was Photographing A Great Gray Owl - Wildlife Photography Rulez!

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[@divingbeancounter]

Sick of GGO vlogs? Absolutely not Steve. I'm in the UK and love to see you trudging through the Teton woods. I am becoming obsessive about that beautiful bird now. We have been lucky enough to visit the Tetons and Yellowstone twice, in 2017 and 2019. We travelled with a long mental list of wildlife and have seen it all EXCEPT the GGO. We so need to get back! Keep up the good work.

[@foto-spective]

The owl looked so cool walking along the fallen log. What a great encounter. Absolutely love your videos.

[@lindahenderson2113]

Thank you, Steve. I appreciate the videos where you take us on your hikes in the woods to look for owls! Beautiful pictures. I look forward to seeing more!

[@marilyngiannuzzi9867]

OMG loved this video.I want to be you!💕

[@MrMarkx7]

It's good to have friends in high places thanks Mr owl lol

[@GregSheard]

Absolutely beautiful footage and shots of the Great Grey Owl 🦉 I especially loved the ones along the log it was walking down 🙂

[@JenRitchiePhotography]

So good - love his feet and legs as he steps down the log 😍

[@SteveMattheis]

Cutest ever!

[@kirstymcleod6647]

Just love the video clip of him walking down the tree trunk….. slightly undermining the “majesty” of great grey owls 😂 Really enjoy these out in the woods videos - one day I will make it to your area! Thanks Steve.

[@macimages4215]

Loving the owl vids and your vids in general. Your enthusiasm for what you do comes through and is contagious

[@just_eirik]

Not at all sick of these! Love seeing the amazing shots you’re able to get. You’re doing something I would love to be able to do, but am no. So it’s very fun to watch! It’s the next best thing to doing it myself.

[@akountreegal]

Not EVER....I love the Great Gray...would love to see one someday. Keep posting your wonderful video's..

[@Kayahdog]

I love the ‘hunt’ for the owls almost as much as the images, it shows that you make your own luck through your knowledge and persistence. Curious though as you lose light and have to push your ISO up to 2800 on a couple of images, do you have to do any extra post processing work? They look so clean and sharp, great work as always. Keep up with the owls and taking us along on the hunt. Have a wonderful holiday with your family.

[@devin_starling]

2800 iso isn’t high….I’ve shot clean images at 12800 iso with my Sony A1. Topaz DeNoise helps.

[@SteveMattheis]

Imho, people make a big deal about noise when they don’t really need to.

[@antonoat]

Some beautiful images there Steve! Guess you're loving the Z9 and 400f2.8 ! Hope you have a fantastic Africa trip, take care. Cheers from the UK.

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

Great as always Steve! You keep making'em, i'll keep watching'em.... When I grow up I want to be like you.

[@jabonaelwuo9703]

Beautiful weather... It's not amazing, it's called global warming.

[@grega9220]

Yeah definitely sick of GGOW blogs... need more pygmies. ;-) OK, not really sick on the GGOW's keep them coming but find us some pygmies!

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I love your owl vlogs. My daughter recently recorded the call of a saw-whet owl outside her home in Brooklyn, of all places. I wish I'd been there to shoot it.

[@toddleech1055]

sick of great grey owls? NEVER, you keep posting them, i'll be watching, your work is absolutely amazing....i'd love the opportunity to shoot one of these

[@gunny2044]

Outstanding work Steve... I'd call that a very productive afternoon!

[@tomespinoza9809]

Awesome video, Steve! After waiting 9 months, I finally got my Z400 2.8 TC!

[@marciacooper4662]

WOW. And acrobatic GGO. Awesome video, photos, and time spent in nature. Thanks Steve!!

[@yanpermana8685]

I really enjoy this episode. Great stuff! I adore your extra juice ZV1 setup. Keeping it running the whole day.

[@VictorWeizer]

Love what you're doing with these outings. GGO's are amazing critters. Thanks for sharing.

[@DerSystematiker]

Beautiful creatures. Back in the 80s I lived in a small town of 5000. Everyday on my way to school I came by a private property. On that property there was a house and next to the house there was a tree. A spruce or pine tree only a few meters away from the street and the sidewalk. On that tree there were sitting 10 to 20 owls basically every day - I don't know for how long. Must have been years. Almost everyday I took a short break there and just watched those amazing creatures. That tree became well known as the home for owls. Long-eared owls if remember correctly. So beautiful. I've never seen anything like that again in my life. One day in the late 80s the tree was gone just like that. Never saw an owl again in and around town.

[@JACKnJESUS]

If that was a Grizzly...the video would have changed drastically. Good stuff!!

[@arthenry498]

You REALLY did that owl justice!! You made him a portfolio to sell any where!! GREAT shots, all!! I enjoyed how you followed him there. My only problem was the bear. Were I there, we would have answered that age old question of who poops in the woods!! ME!! You caught so many wonderful views of the owl and illustrated so many facets of him it is amazing GREAT photography. Love every shot!! Thank you SO much for your work here. I felt they joy you felt in doing this and I enjoyed it even more.

[@davidroberts5535]

Great video Steve. You said encountering owls doesn’t happen often, what would you say your success to failure ratio is? Just wondering, it seems as though you have much more success. Nice mix of music in there too. I love the owl creeping down that log! Epic stuff.

[@ianbachanek2538]

Love the GGO videos. Makes me want to get outside. It also makes me look forward to getting after the Snowy Owls that come South each winter. Thay should be arriving shortly (I hope).

[@lynnecliffe3056]

We won't call it the Jackson moonwalk but the Gray logstep. Thanks for the forest dance.

[@chrisjmiller6]

Tremendous GGO content, Steve. Keep it up, your images from this hike were beautiful

[@philipculbertson55]

Steve, I had a couple of questions. Is there some difference about Great Gray Owls that causes them to be diurnal? All the owls I'm familiar with in the Southeast woodlands are nocturnal so getting hours with one in the daytime is rare. The other question is how you have the head you use on that monopod set up. I have tried a gimbal head and a ball head on my monopod with Z9 and 200-500 lens but it is miserable to carry in any way I've tried it. I just can't find a comfortable position with either.

[@brucejacups369]

not sick of GGO! i do the same with birds of prey in my part of the world (Australia)... use the opp and immerse ... i bypassed the Tetons this summer i was there... will come do a tour with you sometime Steve..

[@mackie169]

What a beautiful day ! Thanks for sharing. A lovely series of images, and i love the picture of the owl prancing down the fallen tree best. It oozes character. Cheers.

[@rickleinen1881]

Hi Steve - Love your videos, not bored with the Great Gray Owls. I happened to notice you have another camera mounted above your Z9. I assume that is the Sony ZV-1 you have list on your gear list. Do you use this to take video as you are shooting stills with your Z9?

[@merkin22]

So, so beautiful; your images made me weepy such is the beauty! I thought it was a surprise to turn the other day and there's a coyote 30 metres from my tail end; you get snuck up on by a black bear! Thanks as always for inspiring, entertaining and most especially beautiful content. Cheers!

[@samanthakrom1546]

This video was awesome, thankyou for sharing! Beautiful work!

[@tylerhorton3976]

I always love the owl footage! The GGO walking down the log was my favorite bit. You got some wonderful light on the bird and what a treat to have so many hours with the bird. Keep up the great work, Cheers!

[@daveandrew4717]

Great video Steve. The great grey owl vlogs are terrific and I hope you keep doing them. In Minnesota we have them in the Saks-Zim Bog if you are lucky to find them. When you do it is a great experience.

[@gregbalvin]

outstanding job and content! Those vids must take mucho time to make!

[@SteveMattheis]

Mega mucho! And thank you sir 🙏

[@TimberGeek]

I had one do that when I was on my belly photographing a cardinal flower with my 100mm macro. He was a little guy and far too fearless for his own good, came right up to see what I was doing and hung out for at least a half hour. It's not often I have to backup to get a bear in the frame.

[@cpnock]

This time last year I had not heard of the GGO, living in the UK its not something you see v often. However I was given a birthday present of a Bird of Prey / Owl photography day, the first bird was a GGO, the rest had a lot to live up to. So more video are not a problem with me.

[@debbiewhatt7489]

Superb photos of that awesome owl, loved the one with sunlight through outstretched wings. What a wonderful afternoon for you and thank you for sharing it with us. Always love coming along on your adventures!

[@CraigNiesenPhotography]

Steve, spectacular photographs of the owl Thanks for taking so long. Peace and Safe Travels

[@richardbeasley9084]

Your vlogs are great. I think it shows you are dealing with something you enjoy. Keep it up. Now I need a winter Teton trip. Hook me up.

[@bquinn722]

Always enjoy these videos! Curious what your set up is. Obviously you have the big lens, go pro, and camera on top. I see you have two straps, one looks like a black rapid. What do you carry on those straps?

[@chipsrafferty8362]

No,keep on keepin on. The Grey walking the log was epic. Happy Thanksgiving Steve.

[@rerolley]

Are you crazy. No we are not sick of the GGO blogs (except for the guy a month or so ago). Great Gray Owls are among the coolest birds there are. I for one am happy to tag along in the woods with you as you chase the owls.

[@Eigil_Skovgaard]

Wow, are you not supposed to be scared, when you suddenly face a wild predator, Steve? I have never met a bear outside the zoo. I have been told that they randomly eat people? Wonderful photos of the Grey owl. I wish he would visit my photo field and stay for an hour.

[@gashead2]

Great photos and video, how do you choose your camera still settings? There was a great variety of aperture, speed and ISO which made me curious

[@donnakeeley4531]

Enthralled from beginning to end, great photos too. Thank you Steve for entertaining me this evening, from NZ

[@haroldbielstein3530]

Do we get tired of owl videos? You must be joking…right? When the owl was sitting on the pole at the beginning of you video and it was looking down and around, it reinforced the fact that their eyes are stationary in their heads. So, unlike us, they have no peripheral vision and must turn their heads to look.

[@barrystent3689]

I could never get tired of your GGO vlogs Steve. Infact all your adventures are great to watch. Thank you

[@Tipton_Wildlife]

Great video Steve! Grey Owls are the hardest animal for me to find in the Tetons. Way to not let the bears sneak up on ya!

[@stevenzilverberg6458]

I know how nice it is to be out in the forest enjoying the quiet solitude. All you hear is the sound of birds, wildlife and your own breath. Please be careful out there. If that were a grizzly it is likely we wouldn't be enjoying those beautiful videos of yours.

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

Steve, please keep shooting those beautiful great grey owls! We will never get tired of your enthusiasm while you are out tracking and shooting these majestic birds of prey! And seeing owls and bears at the same moments is just unreal!

[@VABrowneMDPhD]

Steve, what another amazing adventure! Keep bringing the awesome content! I never tire at seeing GGO’s!

[@johngubbins4752]

Brilliant love your video and wish l was there. Just a wonderful owl and very enjoyable to watch.😀👍

[@carstenpusch4480]

I love your foto-excursions and walks - and of course after the GGO 😀👍

[@neilalmond9354]

Steve don't even think about quitting on the Great Grey Owl photography, it's so great.

[@georgemason2472]

Looks like you've got the makings for book 2 on GGO's. Wonderful shots!

[@TheWalrus48]

I absolutely love the photo of the owl walking along the log - - cracked me up - - thank you so much for all of the information and the wonderful photos

[@paulacellaphotography4058]

Your work and fabulous narrative always keep me smiling!

[@c141charlie]

Nope. You could make 100 of these and they would not get boring.

[@miketramble1442]

I'm not sick of em. I love seein em. Thanks for the great content. I hear owls around where I live all the time but never see em. Really cool animal!

[@EdwardKilner]

Such a fine video! Very calming. That final video of the owl slowly turning to look at you was exceptional.

[@andrewinpompey]

Great video, great photos! I particularly liked the owl walking on a log video and photo.

[@rickschneiderphotography]

When the Owl walks it's feathers look like some giant cape. I've never seen one walking around in all the videos I've seen.

[@Ben_Stewart]

Oh you're shooting Nikon. Subscribed!

[@ArtoMikkola]

Thanks, definitely not tired of these great gray owl videos! Keep them coming 👍🏼🦉

[@randyschwager2515]

Awesome adventure! You are one LUCKY guy to live where you do! Thanks for taking us along!

[@justingates1122]

how far did u walk today awesome shots for sure happy Thanksgiving

[@gkny4045]

I LOVE when the owl walked down the log!

[@claudinesturdevant2948]

I adore the Great Gray Owl so please keep it up. Thanks for the great shots and vlogging.

[@tc6912]

Not at all sick of owl videos. Maybe a little jealous! Luv your work. You do the wildlife justice.

[@jeffcowan2667]

Defiantly not sick of seeing GGO vlogs. Really great stuff!

[@JackZievis]

So cool to catch the Great Gray walking. I've never had one do that. Awesome!

[@greghughes3965]

This was way fun! Thanks for taking us along - great gray fun! And great music tracks too!

[@dougkrupa2372]

To answer your question never get tired of your Great great owl videos. Excellent

[@randygoodsell1533]

Good timing on the bear. Watched your othe vid a few days ago about is it risky hiking in bear country.

[@rolybaker7770]

That last shot was epic, he turned around as much to say "what are you looking at" lol, great video great shots and a lesson on perseverance.

[@MichalOlender]

Just a man treading through the forest talking to himself, love it!

[@jimeiden9561]

Awesome video and photos as usual! You are the great Grey owl whisperer!

[@StevenKingMarch051961]

Wow Steve got some awesome shots be careful out there those bears will get yea keep up the great photos and videos thank you so much.

[@LisaSaffell]

Watching it walk on the log just made me laugh hysterically

[@bobcat6653]

Not tired at all of the owl vlogs, keep em coming! Thanks!

[@roninplaya1]

Cool video Steve. A future video of how you had your camera setup for some of those photos would be very helpful.

[@rm8679]

I am viewing this video a year after you made it but want you to know I love your music on all of your video.

[@idabustamante7081]

awesome video . . that owl 🦉 definitely was posing for you 👍

[@ianbrown704]

As always Steve, great vlog. Thank You

[@scottheppel8847]

Entire vlog was very entertaining, but the portion of the owl walking down the log was priceless. Keep the GREAT gray blogs coming.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks 👍

[@steveallen5738]

Really enjoyed the video content as always. You’re enthusiasm shines through . Only thing I didn’t like I’m afraid was the music used. Found it distracting. Personal taste thing I know but thought id mention anyway. Look forward to your next one . Steve - Nottingham UK

[@SteveMattheis]

I can’t win ‘em all

[@raysanders332]

Was hoping to see more of him on that sloped log when he was ruffled up, if that is a word. Great videos.

[@bens9599]

I came for beautiful wildlife photos, interesting story and unsurpassed photography tips and knowledge. But I stayed for the disco music.

[@SteveMattheis]

🪩

[@fredyt8318]

Awesome movie fantastic picture what a day you must have had

[@tomp.7908]

Great video, beautiful shots 👋👋

[@thomasbal5850]

Hi Steve, I love these videos and never get tired of this beautiful footage. Keep them comming!! I got a question about the 400 2.8. Do you have the vibration reduction on normal or sport when you use the monopod? Or do you always have it on the same setting? Greetings from The Netherlands

[@SteveMattheis]

I leave it on sport👍

[@cesarm8811]

Hey Steve, I never get tried of your Great Gray Owl videos and photos. I live in South Florida, so we don't get to see these beautiful owl's. We have plenty of beautiful Osprey's. Steve, I am curious, have you ever got a photos of a baby owl?

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks! And yes, lots of baby owl photos…

[@brianlemke6017]

Looks like maybe one of your best “owl outings” of the year - for the subject, the perches and backgrounds and the light. I imagine you got a bunch of wall hangers from it and look forward to seeing them in your 2022 “best of” vlog. We’re on the left coast right now but can’t wait to get back to Calgary to hunt Snowies in the wheatlands east of the city and great grays in the foothills west of us. I loved your instagram shot posted recently of our foggy bull. I got some very similar silhouette shots I’m really pleased with. Thanks again.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks! And good luck with those owls…

[@rogerirwin7293]

Some of the best lighting ever!! Thanks

[@randygoodsell1533]

Great vid and images. I have seen your review and Steve Perry’s on the Z7ii. How did it perform on your owl trips into the woods? I cannot afford the z9!

[@SteveMattheis]

I don’t recommend it for subjects that move…