THE TOP 5 BEGINNER BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY MISTAKES (And How To Fix Them)

[@NancyB-h9i]

Really helpful suggestions. Thanks, Trav!!!!

[@Kmo1970]

Nice video - short and to the point 🙏👍

[@HawkInTheLens]

Thanks for a great video and welcome to KZbin! I was a victim of the midday heat haze in my last outing. Never fails to get me

[@WanderingMonkHikes]

Fun video. Good points and I look forward for more.

[@davepastern]

#3 - not always the case. Sometimes, it is nice to show the bird in its environment - for example, a Golden headed Cisticola in reeds alongside a riverbed.

[@seema861]

I almost always see the heat haze ! I didn't knew that it is called this until today!

[@travinthebush]

That’s awesome! Heat haze is the worst and for the longest time Ihad no idea what it was. I would always think that there was something wrong with my cameras autofocus 😅.

[@michaelahochmayer]

Delightfully different to all the other videos we see on YT :) Love it!

[@travinthebush]

Thank you 😊

[@lorrainemain2530]

Congrats on the channel and good luck! Thanks for the tips. I have just started learning about bird photography and purchased a 150-600mm lens. Looking forward to seeing more videos. 😊

[@travinthebush]

Thank you!! That’s awesome, congrats on the new lens. Is there anything you are struggling with or want to know? I can answer in the next video. 🫡

[@ElishebaSails]

Didnt know it was possible but this is really helpful, thanks!

[@travinthebush]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@JeremyHowlett]

Nice work for the first go round on this. Some really good info here.

[@travinthebush]

Thanks Jeremy! Knew I had to just get the first one done, press post, and move on to the next one. First video is never gonna be perfect, but I’m excited to learn and keep going.

[@JeremyHowlett]

@ the first one is always the hardest but certainly the most important!

[@conniesmith3828]

Great advice. Thanks 😊

[@travinthebush]

Thank you Connie! 😊

[@jeffb1115]

Thank you so much!! You are very inspiring, and I can't wait to try all the tips and tricks you've shared. Please make more videos for us to learn and be inspired. Thank youuuu!!!

[@travinthebush]

Thank you Jeff ☺️! I’ll make sure to make more videos

[@chrisahern21]

Congrats, mate. Love the insta channel and great to see you over here on KZbin. Awesome first vid 👏

[@travinthebush]

Thank you! 😊

[@joshbazinga5610]

Great vid trav🤙🏻

[@travinthebush]

Thank you!! 😊

[@thedougmichaels]

Great tips Trav!

[@travinthebush]

Thanks Doug! 👊

[@BugBobsWildWorld]

Nicely done. Thank you.

[@travinthebush]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@OutOfTownPhotography]

Keep it up buddy👍🏻👍🏻

[@travinthebush]

Thank you! Already filmed and currently editing the 2nd video and planning out the third 🫡

[@mskay11]

Thanks! That was super helpful :)

[@travinthebush]

I’m glad you found it helpful! ☺️

[@pepegaivanovna3774]

Thanks for advice!

[@travinthebush]

You’re welcome! ☺

[@rachelpayne1995]

Great tips Travis. I agree with the high ISO. I was afraid at first, but it is such an easy fix in LrC. When using single point on a perched bird., and it decides to fly away, do you still attempt the shot? Or do you knowingly head out to only capture birds in flight with it already set to a wider point? That is one of my biggest struggles, birds in flight. Looking forward to more tips!

[@travinthebush]

That’s a great questions ! When shooting perched birds I will still use single point but I try and keep my shutter speed high enough that, incase that bird does fly away, I’m ready for it. I know thats not always realistic given the lighting conditions but I try and keep my shutter speed as high as the conditions will let me. I can do a video on birds in flight next!

[@datvimgeladze376]

welcome

[@travinthebush]

Thank you 😊

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Excellent! For birds in flight, would turning eye detection off help the camera autofocus lock on quicker? The youtube Whistling Wings Photography recommends turning eye detection off for birds in flight.

[@evemitchellanderson]

Yes that's right buy that 15k lens

[@travinthebush]

$15k? That’s like….. a whole week’s worth of avocados here in Canada! 😅 Seriously though, you don’t need to spend that much to get closer to the action. A used Sigma 150-600mm lens can be found on Facebook Marketplace or other platforms for a decent cost and it’s a solid option for bird photography.

[@seema861]

Meanwhile I have to crop because I don't have a 600 mm lens. Meanwhile I cannot afford it. I have absorbed around 20+ variety local birds just in my neighborhood but haven't successfully captured all of them in my cam! yet. Thank You Sir for uploading the detailed video about Bird Photography.

[@travinthebush]

It’s definitely more difficult using a short focal length, not impossible, but definitely more of a challenge. It can be argued though that you learn more using a shorter focal length because you have to get more creative in how you get your shots. I hope you are able to catch all 20+ of your birds!

[@JK-cr3qx]

Oh Boy i did all of that 😵‍💫😂

[@travinthebush]

We all gotta start somewhere!

[@Badger220455]

Enjoy your Insta and just found you here!

[@Kakkoii_otoko]

Sir. What about shooting birds from a safari jeep? Any tips? I have a Nikon Z8. Do I use a tripod? Image stabilizer? Etc. I hope you answer or make a video. Just wondering because Ill be going in a month. I have seen people use one of those pillow looking things and set their camera on it to reduce vibration. If so, should I still use Image Stabilizing?

[@GlenD-xp6eu]

Im in bc too cool

[@seema861]

Sir Can You please guide me on my Photos. I love photographing Birds but don't have anyone to guide. Is their any mail ID I can share you my Photos to review them?

[@travinthebush]

Sure! Press the link and sign up for my email list and then send me an email. We can go from there 👍

[@TheFernandezlu]

"Glad I finally found some serious content," I thought... ummmmmm (Forestgrooves)😁

[@travinthebush]

😂!! It’s serious….er 😅

[@seema861]

Sir Do you have WhatsApp Group/Channel for Bird Photography?

[@travinthebush]

I don’t have a whatsapp but I have an email list. If you press the first link in the video description, you can get my free ebook and be apart of the list. I share extra tips in my newsletter.

[@fmgypsy333]

Awesome Travis ! Good to see you over here! Fmgypsy333 / Kathy!!

[@travinthebush]

Thank you Kathy! Looking forward to making more videos

[@reclaimyoursecurities]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@travinthebush]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😊