TIPS AND TRICKS | Bird photography - techniques

[@ashstubbings2603]

Ta Ching!! lol Another fantastic video! I love the Dipper! Lovely little bird.

[@headfornature4825]

Very nicely done Trond. It’s nice to remind people how much effort goes into a single image. I’ve just made my first video with a handful of shots from an entire day out - and that was a good day!

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Third video in a row! Just great pictures and videos! Keep it up!

[@cardiacade]

Superb video. Awesome stuff.

[@PierreAlainMaire]

Wow you nailed it ! Dippers are amazing. Nice catch with the sandpiper, too !

[@benwilde4337]

Great advice and stunning images - as always. Thanks!

[@patkeen8668]

Watching your videos and wonderful photos is such a great Sunday a.m. treat! Your posts are inspirational for me. Thanks!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for the compliment.

[@heinihefti8969]

👍beautiful pictures of your national bird! It is common in Switzerland too. But rather rare.

[@hauer54]

Superb video, Trond!

[@martneervoort1442]

Hi Trond, great video again with beautiful pictures from a very nice bird 👍

[@Rudy60426]

Great video

[@teamluckyhat2780]

Just Awesome

[@alexavramescu]

All done , and ring the bell, I like your videos, very relaxing , keep up with the good work!

[@adrianmoore8200]

Great video Trond and nice photos

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Adrian! :)

[@MoreThanASnapShot]

Great video, I bought a pad and camouflage sheet and I can't wait to try your technique.

[@bbsphotography2187]

Definitely one of your best videos and rewarded for your patience and technique with some gorgeous shots! As a side note, its always worth trying to report any ring numbers off the birds leg to help with tracking so people can learn why a species sometimes "disappears" from an area and where they've been. For example, they may find that a songbird disappears from Denmark because a storm destroyed its breeding grounds in kuala Lumpur and not due to any change of environment in Denmark. (Very random example!).

[@darkpixin]

This shots are so so so beautiful. The blurred background and this wonderful fragile creatures are gorgeous

[@birdsworldbyseanasasley409]

Hi, greetings from Shetland. I'm not alone :) Dipper is perfect. Great job. Thank you !!!

[@j30roth]

Top job Trond, great pictures as always. I still have not found a dipper local to me yet but I'll keep looking. I have used some of your hints, tips and suggestions and suggestions from Morten's page, they have help quite a bit. Now finding my own style and I happy with the results so far.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot! So great you found your own style. Thats so good. Keep going!

[@keithbromell2269]

Some great shots Of a beautiful bird,thanks for the tips. Keep them coming Trond👍

[@smkunder1]

Wow, really enjoy your passion for shooting!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Steve! Really appreciate it

[@adamaj74]

Great video my friend. That shot at 1/25th was fantastic! And I agree that just being in nature and listening is very therapeutic.

[@lars-goranabrahamsson9337]

Inspirerande video och härliga bilder.

[@kevinmurray781]

Fantastic images Trond,really beautiful set.

[@JohnFormstone]

Another great upload Trond! To get sharp images at 1/25 sec is impressive. 👍

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback :)

[@njs12706]

You always inspire me by the way you deliver your message. Your images of the Dipper are superb. Thank you

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Nigel!

[@stephenmclean4127]

Lovely vlog I adore dippers thanks for making the vlog

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Stephen!

[@lyndons.grondiano6654]

Watching here from Cebu, Philippines 👍

[@perjensen6396]

What can I say, you did it again. Great video and pictures. I am enjoying to seeing you videos and gets inspired by them.

[@kimmadsen8175]

Hi Trond, ya, what can I say, I mean you know it already, you are awesome! 👍🏻 The work you are producing is of high quality/standards, your thoughts, actions, feelings, 😎 and you speak clear to the viewer. I find that you have come to terms with yourself, and what you are doing, dude, “what you have dreamt of, is now a reality” Well done my friend, well done. Give the wife and kids a big hug, for their support and true belief, in you.

[@trondwestby]

wow...what can I say Kim. This compliment is really encouraging and so nice to read. My eyes actually got a little wet ...hrmmf..Thanks for always supporting me.

[@photobrit5660]

Great video Trond, some great video and stills!! You inspire me to try harder!!🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@stevestinnett6777]

You are a very talented photographer.

[@nigelpilsbury7328]

Another great video Trond

[@sarawoodward6772]

I truly love your videos. Your images are beautiful. You respect wildlife and you choose delightful music. Thank you.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Great advice and beautiful video! Your videos keep getting better, Trond!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! So great to read your kind compliment.

[@findus605]

Hi Trond, i have been away for a couple of months without wi if access and yours is one of the channels i was looking forward to catching up with, needless to say you did not disappoint, excellent video and stills as is becoming the norm with you, well done 👍

[@trondwestby]

This is so nice to hear! Such a great compliment. Hope you had a great trip.

[@marcelzwart3527]

Hi Trond, again another great vlog. What you said is so true. Being in nature can be very therapeutic. Just enjoy nature as it is. There is so much to see and hear.

[@touchedbynature5445]

Brilliant, Beautiful Photos, a great photograph. Inspiring.

[@davidadams6560]

Another awesome video Trond, you inspired me and Ive just been able to capture my first Reed Bunting.Thanks.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for your kind compliment :) Reed buntings are cool birds.

[@riocorbones]

El mirlo acuático es una de mis aves favoritas. Enhorabuena por las fantásticas imágenes que has conseguido.

[@trondwestby]

Muchas gracias por las bonitas palabras.

[@thegrantclan]

Just subscribed, brilliant video and photography some cracking skills you have there, I am just a novice at wild life photography myself but learning fast from you guys who post these fantastic videos on KZbin 👍

[@trondwestby]

Welcome to my channel! So glad you liked it. Thanks for writing to me.

[@alessandrocastagnaro6168]

Approvo, il fascino del merlo acquaiolo e' unico! Bel video e stupende foto!! 👏👏👏

[@arindam053]

Awesome one Sir

[@NomadOutdoorAdventures]

That was an awesome shot

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much :)

[@montanaphoto]

As always, I enjoyed your video very much.

[@clivewelch1025]

HI Trond another fantastic video wow you are so good, I hope one day to get some shots like yours so thanks for your tips.Until next time take care my friend.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for the compliment. Take care Clive. So glad to have you on board my channel.

[@mikecrowley6485]

Brilliant Trond, this is one of my favourite videos you've done. 👍🏻

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much. Such an awesome compliment. So glad you enjoyed it

[@koolkutz7]

The Dipper is a cool little bird. Hard to expose for due to it's contrasting dark and lighter tones. I use highlight priority metering on my D7500 and underexpose a bit if needed; I hate to fry the highlights on the birds white feathers.

[@trondwestby]

Yes it is. Its very easy to blow the highlights

[@gurunath1710]

Cracking shots as always. Loved how low you got there - just a thin line of sharp water, everything else is beautifully blurred.

[@GingerPhotographer]

Wonderful video / images! Kudos

[@brianmead1952]

Inspirational. Thank you Trond. :-)

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot! Appreciate it.

[@MadDonJuan]

Another Awesome video..love you Brother May God Bless you in all you do..

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Don! All good and blessings to you my friend.

[@bearnnature3291]

Once again beautiful video and photo 1 / 25S beautiful technique. I am currently on the fishing martin and soon the video.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot! Thats awesome :)

[@clivejepsen4078]

Super video. It`s great again. Thanks you. Greetings from germany.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Clive! :)

[@jeremyedwards9702]

Great skill to get sharp photos at such a low shutter speed, 1\25sec!

[@koolkutz7]

I know! I was amazed at that shutter speed!

[@puszczysyny6226]

Niesamowite filmiki. Pozdrowienia z Polski :)

[@jeancharleshubert]

Great work, just discovered and subscribed to your channel ! What is the camouflage blanket in your video ? It is not listed in your gear recommendations. Thank you.

[@CJamesPhoto]

The man in action! always a joy to see :) great video man and excellent info, loved the shots.... think its time for me to get one of those camo blankets

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Cliff. Always such kind compliment from you :)

[@CJamesPhoto]

Trond Westby No problem, just saying what I feel ☺️

[@JuneMolloy]

Another gorgeous video, Trond! Can I ask - do you use your Nikon for videoing the wildlife? The clarity and depth of field are always spot-on. Also to let you know I ordered the hide via your link today, so hopefully you get a few euro out of it. Shame you don't get anything on the postage and tax, which are considerably more than the price of the hide! Anyway, every little helps! Really enjoying your videos, so please don't stop making them! June.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for your really kind compliment, an your support. Really appreciate it. Glad to have you on board. I will keep taking you guyes with me behind the scenes :)

[@KGsPhotography]

Stunning images as usual Trond!!

[@rogersmith4308]

Great video Trond! Love your work. Apologies if I missed a reply to this question, but could you share what camo blanket you use? Its a good looking piece of kit, and very versatile.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot! I cannot find the blanket anymore. It was a Norwegian web-shop. But it looks like they dont have it anymore.

[@rogersmith4308]

@@trondwestby Thanks for checking Trond, appreciate it. Hold onto it, perfect camo blanket!

[@jakubprzyrodnik]

Hi! I've just found your channel and it's superb! Awesome video with beautiful images and nice footage! :) I'm a beginner photographer and hope to learn from you a lot! Greetings from Poland.

[@trondwestby]

Hi Jakub! So glad you found my channel. And thanks for the great compliment. Wish you all the best for your photography :)

[@nicolascoorens2029]

Vert Nice vidéo. I love it! Question..Where can I find this kind of camo net?

[@srajasekar3747]

Really so good

[@kennylim136]

Hi, forget the birds...can you tell me just how to get to where you were? I can just listen to the water sound all day. Oh and the birds are just icing on the cake thank you sir!

[@samaresh93]

Beautiful

[@dufferuk]

Beautiful production and cinematography, very captivating! I'm a big fan of your work and photography. One question, do you Photoshop out the dippers rings on its leg, its just the video has a ringed bird and the images had an unringed bird? Thank you.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for the nice compliment. So great you like it. No not PS, its two different birds. Male and female. The female has the rings.And since I dont like the rings in the pictures I normally filmed when the female was there. And photographed the male :) If that makes sense

[@dufferuk]

Trond Westby thank you for taking the time out to respond, you’re a good man, makes sense now I’ve rewatched it! Keep up the tremendous work!

[@vijaymanoharan4374]

Wooow such fantastic frame selection for video, and last few seconds pictures awasome.. 😀 When u was showing bird video 📹 I ll think u missed awasome moment, but I see the last few second I am real happy.. I am waiting for that picture only. Keep Rocking 😍😍😍👌📸📸📸 C u next video Keep going

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Vijay, for your awesome comment :) C u in the next one

[@vijaymanoharan4374]

@@trondwestby I am waiting😍😍😍

[@jurgenlange9024]

Top Video. Thank you Trond

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Jurgen! :)

[@armandoarmando6057]

Awesome video! I totally understand the hours of wait to get close to the birds, Im a nature photographer too, the birds are very smart, they have extraordinary hearing and sight. Yup, camo helps a lot to get closer to them , sometimes to close, they only hear the click, click, click sounds of the camera, and they look around and around trying to figure it out what's that sound.:)) I like your video. It show passion and love for nature and Photography. Great work.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot for the compliment.

[@Derbyshire_bird_tours]

Great video Trond, and some top tips too. I've just purchased some cammo netting and I'm really looking forward to trying it out soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for the compliment. Sound great, hope you enjoy your netting.

[@tea4one1]

beautiful

[@AnimationDunk]

Daamn beautiful, educating and inspiring content and clean sponsor at the end without annoying cuts, keep on going like this trond you got this! And of course the bird is so beautiful wow, I'm in Canada now it's full of wildlife, I'm gonna scout for northern cardinal bird tomorrow morning :D

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for this awesome compliment. So glad you enjoyed it. Cardinal is such an awesome looking bird. All the best!

[@reinholdmaximilian214]

Good job🇩🇪

[@etienneswart8700]

I have started framing my photos of wild life . Not always possible. How can I send you some samples? Great channel ♥️🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇦

[@SanoyNimbus]

Thanks again for a interesting video! Nice photos!!! But even this time, I was worried about you getting cold and wet! What kind of clothes do you have? The clothes I have would soak completely after that time in (so close to) the water.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! I must admit I sometimes forget about being cold when the action is happend. :)

[@dragog5570]

Great video! Is it possible to find for online purchase the camo net/blanket you are using? Thanks for the inspiration you are!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much :) I cannot find it again. It was a Norwegian web-shop. But it looks like they dont have it anymore.

[@dragog5570]

Thanks, Trond. I found similar net (without leafs) and hope it will "work" well :)

[@sbrenden]

Fantastiske bilda 👏🤩

[@trondwestby]

Tusen takk :)

[@manukadakkodamphotography2599]

Hello Super. I am Manu Kadakodam Frm : India

[@Veganiel]

Great video ! Can you tell me why the bird has a ring around his leg? Maybe some wildlife protection measures?

[@xpqr12345]

Some time during its life, the bird has been caught (most likely with a net) and had the ring put on. The information about this particular individual is recorded, along with the ID-markings of the ring put on the bird. If it is ever caught again, biologists can use the ring to identify the bird, and the information collected so far to draw conclusions. Obviously it takes more than one bird to draw broad conclusions, but if you ring several hundred (thousand?) birds every year, for several decades, eventualy you get enough information to know how each species behaves. Edit: there's a Wikipedia article about this en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_ringing

[@Veganiel]

@@xpqr12345 Thank you for the answer.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you for the compliment. I see you got a good answer :)

[@stoffa2543]

En av dine beste videoer dette Trond. Hvor har du kjøpt det nettet du har der?

[@trondwestby]

Tusen takk :) Det er flere som har spurt om det, men jeg finner det ikke igjen. Tror det var magasinet.no. Men finner det ikke der nå.

[@grzegorzdlugosz8865]

Great video as always Man ;) love your dipper shots. But am I the only person who really hates to shoot banded/ringed birds? I find it really disturbing when a bird on my pic has sth on his leg...

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot buddy! I agree...not pretty. And it seems like it bother it. hence the last picture ;)

[@rbr6852]

Great video-again 😊... I see alot of wildlife photografers in camo and blinds, but they seldom think about their white hands moving as "semaphors" when shooting. What is your take on that? I sometimes use black thin gloves.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for the compliment. It all depends on the wildlife and how afraid they are. Sometimes I use gloves. And sometimes I just twirl the camo blanket around my hands.

[@Hovi85]

Hi! Looking for such a dream mesh for a long time, where did you want it to be? Thank you and much success for the more videos!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for the compliment.

[@Hovi85]

Trond Westby Where can this type of disguate be obtained?

[@AdolfoUsierPhotographer]

📸

[@tsebigeyeschoi9735]

👍

[@riyazahamed1141]

Hi Trond, I am very much inspired by your pictures and the detailed videos you upload, I have a question here. Do you use teleconvertors or get as close as possible to the birds?

[@trondwestby]

Hi! Thank you so much for your great compliment. Sometimes I use teleconverters if necessary.

[@tvbseb]

Don’t hold your breath. Take in a deep breath and slowly exhale as you shoot.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks! I will :)

[@ashok5591]

Really late.

[@walterh.schreiber7670]

Great shooting. But I think a serious lover of birds should not fly a drone.