THIS is my favorite BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY technique || GET DOWN LOW

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This is my favorite bird photography technique. Getting down low. To get that eye level perspective.
It really creates an impact to the image of the bird or the wildlife. I alway strive to do that.
This time I photograph waterfowls. And I have some great close encounters with the common eider.
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[@trondwestby5264]

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[@VideoNatur]

Not a comfortable position on the rocks for you, but the perfect position for perfect stills! A pleasure to watch. Kind regards, Rolf

[@jortpeters6419]

Bird photographers and wood carvers somehow seem like the friendliest people on youtube. So calming to watch those video's

[@sverreedin4229]

Fantastic! And your under water filming really added an extra dimension - well done!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much Sverre! :)

[@CamillaI]

Certainly one of my favourite techniques photographing shore birds, its getting back up now that's the difficult bit, not getting any younger !

[@h3h3eot]

Yes, I know what you mean........

[@trondwestby5264]

Its not the best position for my body either :)

[@daniellmiller]

I always thought you could tell how old someone is by how much groaning they make when getting back up.

[@CamillaI]

@@daniellmiller Yes. I had to get some bubble wrap to lie on in my last video getting old !

[@jamesmonte3165]

Absolutely gorgeous images Trond ❤️

[@julianj7d374]

Great photos. Thank for sharing your day out down low.

[@SomeonewithaSony]

Love the underwater footage, Trond 👌🏻

[@mickelindholm6843]

Beautiful eider picture

[@trondwestby5264]

🙏🙏

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Great video, totally agree getting low is the best for wildlife photography. Lovely stills and the underwater footage is a really nice extra touch.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot Steve!

[@JeremyNeipp]

Amazing Trond!! It seems like you just always make better and better videos!!

[@trondwestby5264]

Wow...thanks a lot Jeremy! :)

[@keithdickson8364]

Beautiful images Trond. Thanks for sharing.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much Keith!

[@MichaelMichael-em3gx]

Beautifull! Thank you for sharing!

[@trevorridgers6816]

Fabulous video Trond. I just loved your images. OMG I nearly fell of my sofa when I saw the water running off your lens, that lens is certainly a workhorse. Nice use of B roll which was of great quality.........

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much Trevor for your awesome compliment and support.

[@rakeshnambiar1897]

Awosome as always👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👍👍

[@ammadoux]

fabulous shot and lovely video. thanks.

[@lizcoakley4730]

Wow just beautiful Birds Trond

[@reflectedlightimages]

Your work is amazing! Most people don’t understand the determination and skill required to capture images like yours.

[@chrismartin7594]

WoW! Beautiful photos and a great vid. I do enjoy watching your vlogs.

[@HappyBoyProductions]

Outstanding. Well done!

[@yannickhayart6053]

Hi Trond, once again you make me dream ! Beautifull captures - Congrats !

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot for the kind compliment.

[@KGsPhotography]

Fantastic video Trond. This was the type of stuff that got me hooked on your channel when I first watched it. I was amazed at what stunning images you got from that low angle with the waterfowl. Great to see you back doing that again. Cheers Keith

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot Keith! Means a lot 😀🙏

[@lisabirdluvr9742]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I enjoy all your videos but this 1 was so special. The Excitement and emotion Was awesome! Thank you for taking me on your journey!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much for your lovely compliment.

[@littlemike50]

I am glad you didn't go home aswell, loved the wingbeat shots, Stunning work as always, all the best...

[@vinaykumark8896]

Those images are awesome Trond!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much!

[@norskattforfun8575]

Beautiful 🤩

[@trondwestby5264]

🙏🙏

[@ekariyono]

Thanks for your info of techniques

[@dougrich675]

Hi Trond! I must tell you that your enthusiasm and excitability is absolutely infectious. You’re spot-on about the surface level POV.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot Doug!

[@einarlandre5386]

Nice work and made almost on my own doorstep.

[@otavioleitefotografia]

Great video! Congrats!

[@adrianmoore4690]

great video and nice shots

[@pete-r51]

Great photos

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot!

[@malcolmriley6897]

Some of the best photographs of common eider that I've ever seen.

[@sbrenden]

Beautifully made with lots of fantastic photographs, once again, Trond :) When the "Westby music" starts you know you're in for a good treat.

[@trondwestby5264]

Wow......thanks a lot for your kind compliment and support! Really appreciate it.

[@johnmunro5983]

Thanks Trond , some very nice images there. i was also impressed with the inclusion of the underwater sequences. I was however a little concerned when it seemed there was water running out of the lens hood of your large prime 😊😁. Stay safe

[@merkin22]

Wonderful shots to end a drought! I had a terrible March for image captures, as well; spent easily 30 plus hours in Feb/March looking for snowy owls and not a one and too early for much else on the (still frozen fresh) waterways here. I 'love' how you scoop up a bit of the ocean with the lens hood at the end of the video!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot for the compliment. 😀🙏

Amazing video! Great shots but the new angles You were able to get in this video are outstanding! Great job Trond. I've been folling this channel since the second video and I'm impressed by Your growth. I even started my own yt thing inspired by You so now I appreciate what You do even more. great stills also! Happy easter!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much Grzegorz. It has been awesome to have you on board this channel for so long. Great channel by the way....keep the videos coming

[@clivewelch1025]

Hi Trond man you take wildlife photography to another level your images are not just fantastic photographs they are works of art. Until next time take care and stay safe my friend.

[@trondwestby5264]

WOW......this is an awesome compliment. Feeling lucky to have your great support on my channel .

[@lukassinger_photo]

Just found your channel and I´m really loving it! Great Job! After watching about 5 minutes of this video I directly subscribed... I think that says everything ;)

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot for the compliment. And welcome to the channel 😀👍

[@jeroenvkr7503]

Wow, that are some worldclass pictures you got there!

[@AstroNature_31]

Sublimes photos !

[@assaf987654321]

You keep making wonderful movies, well done

[@EddyHerreraCC]

DOPE VIDEO! And Jesus your voice is relaxing! Once I start doing wildlife all I'm gonna hear is you in my head 😆

[@trondwestby5264]

What a lovely compliment. Thanks a lot 😀🙏

[@ruijorgemilitaomilitao3303]

Hey Trond,you are a Fantastic photographer.Congrats.

[@trondwestby5264]

Wow....thanks a lot! 🙏

[@filmowiec_tv]

Cool! came close! you were very lucky my friend👍📷👏

[@paulinefollett3099]

You made some magical photos. I am so glad you stayed for a bit longer. It was well worth it.

[@StephenJStephen_Photography]

Beautiful video and images Trond. I miss living on the Bay of Fundy where we always saw Common Eiders.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much Stephen! 😀👍

[@PeterLariviere1]

Those white and black ducks are really beautiful. And your images are stunning. Wonderful video..One of your best!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot for the compliment. :)

[@amandeepsingh5129]

OSM VLOGS AND NICE PICTURES 📷👌

[@joeycruz3304]

You've never failed to amazed me Trond. Great shots. Your shots gave me inspiration to continue on shooting wildlife (especially birds). Thank you.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much Joey! What an awesome compliment.

[@gladysklip6984]

Outstanding images of the birds Trond! One of the best you've made :-)!

[@chewmintzer5598]

Amazing low angle that threw the background and foreground out of focus. And the underwater shots that show the clean water is very relieving, the wildlife need that environment. Thanks Trond for bringing the audience to the scene. By the way I see your lens was front wet when you pack home. Do you store it in a dry cabinet to prevent fungus ?

[@mitzimckay7934]

Glad you stayed! Those last shots were so stunning!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot!

[@mitzimckay7934]

I forgot to tell you how much I also loved the moving snails underwater! So cool!

[@oastorga]

This happens so often as you think you are done and things get very exciting. Is as if the birds plan it just to taunt you. My best images have occurred just as I was ready to leave. Fantastic experience!

[@davet3530]

As always Trond, your tenacity paid off big style. I was freezing thinking of you lying down in the cold and with no gloves. You must have anti freeze in your veins. Love the images.

[@janfrosty3392]

Once again Trond fantastic production and even greater photographs - well done.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much Jan!

[@stcroixoutdoors]

Absolutely spectacular!!!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot Brian!

[@hauer54]

Really nice, Eider images... well done, Trond!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot Herman!

[@JohnFormstone]

Such stunning ducks. Images were amazing too. Take care Trond.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot John! Take care!

[@MarkKellyPhotographyUK]

Beautiful images, absolutely stunning

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much!

[@Cold417]

Beautiful birds! Great shots, Trond!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot!

[@jplimages]

Wonderful video, amazing pictures as usual! Thank you.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot!

[@JwelshPhotography]

Yay new vid 😁😍 love eider 🤗 never seen one before watching your videos.. Stunning ❤️

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much for your lovely compliment. 🙏😀

[@abelfernandez5648]

La fotografía requiere paciencia, pero es agradecida, si le dedicas algo de tiempo poco a poco vas viendo mejores resultados. En este caso la paciencia y el saber esperar tiene como premio estas hermosas imágenes. Enhorabuena Trond.

[@premierpropertyinspectionc8500]

Love your shots, Do you prefer cloudy mornings ?

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot! Both I think....but I love cloudy days.

[@eltango1000]

Really inspiring Trond! Thank u so much.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much Terry!

[@mikecrowley6485]

Beautiful Photos as usual Trond, It definitely pays to get low to the ground when you can. 👍🏻

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot Mike! I love the low angle photos :)

[@BullitTom]

As always, superb images Trond. Never fails to make me want to go out with my camera too. But I do worry bout that 500 mm that close to the water lol 😂

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much for always supporting me, and giving me kind compliments

[@BullitTom]

@@trondwestby5264 hey Trond, always will. You really should come visit Northern Scotland one day 😁

[@ThamdrupWildlife]

Very nice video Trond. Great images too 👌

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much buddy! Much appreciated

[@marcobridsphotograhpy]

What super beautiful colors have this ducks. And again a nice video from you. Regards from Marco

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot Marco! It does....I love this duck.

[@peterebel7899]

Trond The split footage underwater/low perspective is superior b-roll! Will we watch you doing this technique with the large telephoto lens as well? ;-)

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

Hey Trond, fantastic shots of the Eiders! I also like how you used multiple cameras! A lot of planning and editing... the gopro footage was an excellent choice to add so much fun and interactive to the video. And the low perspective just awesome, I could see water run out of the lens hood! You really get into the love of photography. Say'in hey.... Greg

[@trondwestby5264]

Hey Greg! Thank you so much for your kind words and support. :)

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Bro, you have excelled yourself on this vlog one of the best bird photo vlogs ive seen flippin awesome mate, its all coming together eh 😉❤️👌oh and im doing that course too lol 😝

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot 😀🙏

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

@@trondwestby5264 you’re welcome buddy!!!

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Very nice work by the way.

[@JensErikThyholdt]

Hi Trond. As always great photos. I see you change camera due to crop factor. I understand you use 4S due to better light performance, but have you considered for example D850 which gives you the same result as D500 when you crop? Then you would not have to change houses as you do in this video.

[@JimmyBreitenstein]

Very nice! You came away with some amazing images, I'm glad you didn't go home too 😁

[@leonardscotto2870]

Another wonderful video Trond, it sure helps to be patient. I was wondering what your workflow is when using Topaz. Do you remove the noise first or sharpen first as I have both products? Thanks in advance!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thank you so much Leonard! I remove noise first, and then add sharpness. :)

[@leonardscotto2870]

@@trondwestby5264 Thanks, good to know!

[@kevins8575]

Beautiful images. I'm getting too old to lie on the rocks: I would be sore for days!

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot! Its not good for my body either 🙈

[@goerillsomby]

Flott video, Trond! Entusiasmen din er smittende! Man kan ikke annet enn å bli inspirert og glad av å se på. :) Er kameraet ditt (GoPro eller Nikon?) vanntett, eller har du noe slags cover utenpå for å få til timelaps under vann, i Taremare by? Fantastisk!

[@trondwestby5264]

Tusen takk Gørill! Veldig hyggelig at du likte den. Det er gopro jeg bruker under vann. Timelapsen laget jeg ved et lengre opptak i 60fps, som jeg speedet opp i final cut x .

[@raghunathapte2876]

Hi! can you share your techniques of using Ball head Tripod for birding? Your channel is awesome! I could learn so much following the same.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot! And thanks for the suggestion.

[@ReinhardBiller]

Maybe you should update your date on the D4s. 😉

[@trondwestby5264]

🙈😂 yup

[@christianbock4077]

Dear Trond, fantastic pictures. How did. you manage to flatten the water surface without a filter? What lenses did you use? Thank you. Greetings from Düsseldorf.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot! Its the calm water, long lense and f4 thats doing all the job with the look of the water

[@TheTubularman]

Jeg skulle gjerne get low men det er så mye flått. Har du noen tips eller kanskje det ikke er så mange av de der du oppholder deg. Fantastisk video uansett! Nydelig å se på og følge med. Jeg driver å følger et havørn par her i Sandefjord om dagen. Kjempe gøy.

[@trondwestby5264]

Tusen takk! Ikke mye flott ved vannet, men verre i skogen :)

[@allanforsyth1933]

Great video. You always seem to hand hold the big lens, is there a reason you don’t use a bean bag or something to offer support?

[@trondwestby5264]

Just because I like to be mobile :) Thanks for the compliment.

[@JeffWeymier]

Amazing work Trond. How do you get the water to look so surreal. I shoot low to the water as well but my results look nothing like yours.

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot Jeff! What lense do you use?

[@JeffWeymier]

@@trondwestby5264 I shoot Sony and have the 200-600G lens

[@writenow6948]

Great video. What do you do to protect your camera/lens from the water?

[@trondwestby5264]

I use lense coat. Thanks for the kind compliment.

[@writenow6948]

@@trondwestby5264 What is a lens coat? Do you have a link to a good one?

[@gejohn2]

Hei Trond. Det hadde vært fint om du laget en video der du jakter etter bilder av gjess på jæren. Takk for en fin video. Hafrsfjord?

[@johnmagneeilertsen9566]

Nydelige bilder du tar. Blir like begeistra hver gang æ ser på vidoan dine. Savne at du skriver navn på di fuglene du tar bilde av. Men nok en fantastisk video fra deg. Ser fram til neste video.

[@trondwestby5264]

Tusen takk John Magne! Hyggelig at du liker videoene. :)

[@joxean4]

No se activan los subtitulos

[@KarolWalas]

Great vid. Best photo. What is the song title?

[@trondwestby5264]

Thanks a lot. Epedemic sound, and song name is" The sun might rise in the west"

[@KarolWalas]

@@trondwestby5264 thanks a lot. A song from 8:00? Its awesome combo with your story

[@KarolWalas]

I would be grateful for the song title from the end of the movie. Is it also available in epidemic sound?

[@mturunen]

Just out of curiosity, what is the shutter count in your cameras? I have had my D500 for nearly two years and broke the 30k mark just recently. You seem to take a lot more pictures so it would be interesting to know.

[@trondwestby5264]

I am not sure. That sounds bad. I think it should be working way more than that. I would have contacted your photo store.

[@lukassinger_photo]

What cam are you filming with?

[@trondwestby5264]

Panasonic GH4 for vlogging and D500 and D4s for wildlife

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

How low? Water pouring out of the lens hood at the last clips :-)) that's way too low

[@trondwestby5264]

🙈True that :) Haha...

[@w-james9277]

Do you ever get funny looks from other people walking by?

[@trondwestby5264]

Haha.....sometimes :)