WHY I SPEND SO MUCH TIME PHOTOGRAPHING ONE SPECIES | Bird photography

[@mikecrowley6485]

A nice Relaxing video Trond. Great Footage and Photos. The only fault I have, is that it's not an hour longer. 👍🏻

[@trondwestby]

Really awesome comment! Thank you so much!

[@mikecrowley6485]

@@trondwestbyYour Very Welcome Trond. When you start hitting the 80,000 ++++ subscribers. Just keep making your videos in the same manner that you have done, for all of your previous videos to date. And there is no limit to where your channel can go. 👍🏼

[@bennybarkataki1857]

Absolutely amazing Trond. Grebes have always intrigued me. And, you have beautifully demonstrated what it takes- resilience, patience and time to photograph great images of birds. Thank you

[@erikwestby9347]

Magic

[@anniecrooney9640]

The birds are gorgeous;your photos of them are stunning,and your enthusiasm is very contagious. Thank you!

[@bryanthornton6787]

I'm jealous... You're photos are always so clean and sharp!!! Great video.

[@brianchandler1365]

Wonderful video Trond, I always look forward to your films. Thanks for sharing

[@EspenHelland]

Stunning photos and footage Trond! Love to hear that dedication to spending more time with one species to photograph it in depth. Definitely, something I want to do more of over the coming years :)

[@fusion-music]

Fantastic and calming too.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot!

[@minisla]

Beautiful birds

[@PedroPerez80927]

Great pictures 👌👌👌

[@clivewelch1025]

Hi Trond wow what a beautiful video what can I say your videos and image's are second to none just awesome I am mesmerized when looking at your images.Until next time take care my friend.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you a thousand times Clive! I so appreciate your support!

[@Gillesgip]

Grebes are my favorite. Seen Horned and Pied Billed up Northern Ontario, Canada. Thank you for sharing

[@pierrelouisalexandrebourge5009]

J'aime beaucoup ta vidéo sur les grèbes et ton enthousiasme pour en parler! Merci

[@tobiasyoder]

every shot is so pristine and clean. Really excellent.

[@kimmadsen8175]

Hi Trond, ya, I believe at this moment, you are up there with the best/finest of wildlife photographers. I say this simply because “you are ” ,

[@trondwestby]

wow...I feel really humble by your kind feedback. Thank you so much Kim!

[@jamesorr7706]

Crested grebes are fantastic, but those horned grebes are something else. Great photos and videos Trond!

[@trondwestby]

It was so great to get the chance to photograph the horned grebe. Thank you so much James!

[@philipwatson2443]

Some beautiful shots there Trond.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Philip!

[@HelenaMikas]

Thank you for sharing .I do the same with various birds because knowing how they socialise is an eye opener .Someone said why did I not go to hot countries where there are exotic species .All birds are exotic and there is so much here in Europe ...The Grebe is fabulous to watch and what parenting skills .Thanks Trond :) 👍

[@stevemartin2953]

Wow! Unbelievable captures 😮🙌🙌🙌

[@michaellyons5208]

Your captures and video are exceptional. And it is good to see how much you truly love what you do. Here's to many more years of it for you.

[@ThePepperdawg]

Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and patience. Your videos are extremely enjoyable and your photography is excellent.

[@anderolaizola1069]

Congratulations Trond! fantastic pictures!

[@koolkutz7]

Nice work Trond. I managed to film the GC Grebes with their 'humbugs' (babies) this year which was pleasing. I have seen Little Grebes but not the horned variety, very vivid colours!

[@pulletikurtikrishnamohan1531]

Trond you are one of the best wildlife photographer

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Great story and even greater pictures. So nice to see your videos. These birds are so beautiful!

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot!

[@andrewwilson3145]

quality video as always Trond one of the finest channels on youtube keep them coming

[@debbiewitt7028]

Thank You so much Trond I always find your videos so calming, your photos are outstanding thanks for sharing.

[@stevenhoward3238]

Wow, love the video and your photos, your enthusiasm and your commitment, you deserve your success,

[@seantomlinson3320]

Great photos of spectacular birds. Nicely done Trond.

[@robertlawrence7958]

An excellent set of images again Trond. I particularly liked the two "warm" shots of the pair of GCGrebes, beautiful light on those combined with great poses.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Robert!

[@trentru]

Merci pour ce beau partage

[@VABrowneMDPhD]

Fantastic images! thank you for emphasizing how important patience is in wildlife photography.

[@jfphotography69]

Great work Trond, for me being out in nature is what it's all about.

[@photobrit5660]

Great Video Trond!!I could have watched this all day long but then I don't get out shooting! thanks for all your hard work and patience, you inspire me to work harder..Cheers......Chris 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@trondwestby]

wow....so encouraging to read. Thank you so much Chris!

[@hayfield43]

Your great passion for what you do is what makes your videos so special. Amazing stuff, Trond.

[@j30roth]

Were always looking for the perfect shot Trond, I spend hours with little owls, not just for photos but because it's out in the middle of nowhere and very peaceful.

[@trondwestby]

Yes indeed. Nothing is better than enjoying the peace in the middle of nowhere :)

[@johnnelson2618]

Trond thank you so much for sharing your passion for birds. I love Grebes and here in New Zealand they can be found in South Island lakes also the Dabchick a much smaller Grebe . My great grandfather comes from the Stavanger area which gives me an xtra interest in following your vlog. Looking forward to your next.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! Thats so cool with your grandfather :)

[@UweMendetzkiFotografie]

Fantastic Video, great Pictures. BR Uwe

[@stevstephan]

your videos/content are really good thanks for putting all the time and effort into making these, Love watching these

[@wesdonze2014]

great to see the Horned Grebe which I know as the Slavonian Grebe as well. They do not visit where i live fery often just sometimes in winter and not then in breeding plumage

[@greggorter]

I’m really enjoying your videos Trond, these are wonderful. Always look forward to watching them. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺!!!

[@janm2473]

Exquisite photographs, Trond. Thank you.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for your kind compliment.

[@debzyjg]

Really enjoyed watching that video! Some fantastic shots you’ve captured!

[@trondwestby]

I am so so glad you did enjoy it. Thank you so much for your support and kind compliment.

[@debzyjg]

Trond Westby I always enjoy your videos! I find them really inspiring and I really love your photography style. I’ve picked up some great tips from watching your videos!

[@paullee2561]

I am lucky to have stumbled upon your beautiful video Trond. It is inspiring to see such good work but it is more inspiring to see someones enthusiasm and dedication such as yours. I wish I had taken up wildlife photography 40 years ago. I have subscribed to your channel and intend to find everything you have uploaded and certainly your future work. Keep it up! And as Mike Crowley stated, it should have been an hour longer! Cheers!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for your kind compliment. Really encouraging to read. Good to have you on board

[@karleveratt4988]

Your content just gets better and better Trond, so inspiring. I will be up myself at 4am tomorrow to, hopefully capture Kingfishers. If they are half as good as your pictures I will be a happy man. Keep up the good work.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Karl! Best of luck with the kingfisher :)

[@JeffandLeslie]

Trond, I learned something new in your video today. I had no idea horned grebes also lived in Norway. We have them here in the US. They migrate through my area every spring and fall. Beautiful birds and great video.

[@marcelzwart3527]

What a very nice video, it's so relaxing to watch. The photo's are, as always, beautiful. They show that you have spent a lot of time and attention for it.

[@jurgenlange9024]

Wonderful photos/videos Trond. Very best. (Einfach genial)

[@jameshopkinson4056]

Superb

[@lortopalt]

Mycket trivsam video, och fantastiskt härliga bilder, bra jobbat! 👏

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Wonderful photo's and video Trond! Thanks!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@quarkyman1]

Wonderful Trond, seriously good I could watch this for hours. 👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for your awesome compliment! :) 🙏

[@stans6582]

Nice work..........Well done.....thanks Trond

[@sathyavaradharajan100]

Hi sir its really so nice and you got a good photos for the dedicated time really great

[@johngunning2123]

Inspiring video Trond! Keep them coming.

[@juanarroyo5324]

stunning work n well worth the wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gadgetgazphoto]

Fantastic video again Trond, love your grebe photos, thank you.

[@MarkKellyPhotographyUK]

Beautiful images, thank you for sharing 👍👏👏

[@lamant77]

What an amazing video, really inspiring. Thanks for sharing your experience ;)

[@sbphotography3751]

Lovely images - great vid - good music selection - thanks for sharing.

[@MrCopper4]

Nice shots indeed.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Scott!

[@ivanlikar5146]

Trond greetings from Slovenija. I admire your passion and that kindnes and simplicity that you have. Your photos are inspiring to me. Thank you! This kind of work take a lot of time and dedication.

[@trondwestby]

Hi Ivan! Thank you so much for your kind compliment and great support! Means a lot!

[@PapaVeedy]

This is such a great presentation that it brought tears to my eye. Fantastic work Trond!

[@trondwestby]

wow....what an awesome feedback. So encouraging. Thank you so much!

[@adrianmoore8200]

a nice video

[@MannyG32968]

Amazing work and photos!

[@GingerPhotographer]

Wonderful footage / images! Patience is key!!

[@ozmid40scouple]

I also use a D500 and have used a 200-500 and now the 500PF, shooting in 4K with a Nikon 2x TC (version2) and that gives me a total of 1950mm (35mm equivalent) I then down sample to 1080P, takes beautiful video.......Lots of bird photography is very long range here in Australia, especially nesting Birds of Prey.....

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! Wish your photography the best!

[@DaniTurPhoto]

What a great stuff 😜 And as i told you many times before, very inspiring and fun to watch...photos are great 😎

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Dani!

[@petrvokurek2286]

Trond, I haven´t even seen the video and I must say you´re so good at this! You always manage to produce excellent photos and a footage to go along. Really good stuff!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! :)

[@clivejepsen4078]

Respect, you have a great attitude to wildlife. Wonderful video . Thank you.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Clive!

[@martneervoort1442]

Hi Trond, again a very nice video and very beautiful photo`s of de FUUT. Is dutch name of the grebe. Wonderful.

[@trondwestby]

Hi Mart! Thank you so much! What a cool name you have for the grebe :)

[@juhanyman1802]

Beautiful work Trond! Loved every minute of this video. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. Please, keep up the good work - looking forward to your future videos!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Juha! Very encouraging compliment.

[@uaebifvideo5472]

Superb work!!one of the best clips and images!!👍👍👍

[@mengjur4639]

Wow, this is stunning!

[@kevins8575]

Great video. I like your enthusiasm

[@lars-goranabrahamsson9337]

Jorå awsome hörudu ☺

[@CJamesPhoto]

What a magnificent journey, love how much work you put into it. And i like the fact that you dont make it flattering but show us what is real, there are so many who think they can go once and get it. Loved the footage and photos, thanks for sharing man 😀🙌

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Cliff! Its really good to together with a species over time. You learn so much :)

[@StephenJStephen_Photography]

Wonderful work Trond. I can relate to your patience and persistence in getting these videos and lovely photos. It took me many hours over two cold winters until I finally photographed a beautiful pair of red foxes together.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot! Its always nice when you finally got your opertunity to photograph a species that you have spend a lot of time with.

[@JohnFormstone]

Superb, as always beautifully done. Your images are wonderful, as well as your camerawork. 👍

[@PUTDEVICE]

Think Horndykker / Svarthakedopping is one of the finest. Live in a small town on the shores of the Baltic Sea, and it takes me 5-10 min by car to the nesting site. 5-6 pairs of Horndykker and 8-10 pairs of Toppdykker / skäggdopping.

[@DrSri-rv3qx]

Hey, Amazing!!!!! I am very inspired by your patience!!!!!

[@perjensen6396]

Thanks for a great video and beautiful photos, it is so inspired to see your videos for me because I am still new in wild live photography and I haven't found out yet what I am going for, but right now I am using time on macro, e.g. butterflies, insects etc. And as always, keep up the good work 🙂

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Per! Macro is really fun too. Hope to do it again myself soon.

[@markharris5771]

I must admit I much prefer bird watching to bird spotting, I find it far more rewarding. I’m determined that next year I'll a get a GCG, the courting display is so gorgeous. Gosh the horned grebe is a stunning bird it definitely has the 'Wow!' Factor. A few years there was a pied billed grebe at Leighton Moss, I got a shot but it’s definitely filed under memory rather than print. As always thank you for a fantastic video, your images are absolutely gorgeous.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Mark! I love the grebes. They are so beautiful birds. :)

[@patrykmarciniak8451]

Another great video. Greetings from Poland Trond ! :) In Poland we call these birds: perkoz dwuczuby, zausznik and perkozek :).

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Patryk!

[@stevestinnett6777]

Excellent photos/videos. An amateur photographer like me could learn a lot from you. Thank you for your effort.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Steve!

[@sbrenden]

Fantastisk video :) Nydelige bilda, og skikkelig artig å se at hardt arbeid og mye tålmodighet gir så vanvittige bra resultat! Glede me allerede til neste video.

[@trondwestby]

Tusen hjertelig takk! Så kjekt at du likte den.

[@thisisme1999]

I enjoyed your video and I respect your birding philosophy, it makes a lot of sense to me and perhaps that is a path I will consider also.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@costiniucmircea]

Beautiful images !!!

[@ВиталийКаленик-б2у]

Great job

[@vladepast4936]

good job buddy! I know the feeling when you get a shot you want....

[@emilpoulsennatur]

What a lovely video. I love those beautiful birds. In danish they are called Lappedykkere

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! Yes they are indeed beautiful and so awesome to photograph. Thank you so much for the support Emil :)

[@gremlins71]

hi Trond, excellent video. thanks for sharing. I would like to know where did you purchase your hide tentcamouflage (lying on your stomach) with the leg extenssion.?? let me know if you don't mind. More videos to come. Ward regards from your fan here in france!!!

[@thomasmuller2339]

Trond... very nice!!! Greetings from Germany

[@RylansAmazingPhotography]

I bet this will be great trond keep up the great work!!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! :)

[@manukadakkodamphotography2599]

Hai Bro super....

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much :)

[@MartinJSmithPhotographyUK]

Hi Trond it took me three years to get them with the weed thank you for sharing.

[@raynaeyaert]

Can you tell me which of your cameras tou are using to film your video? Thanks so much! Love your work!

[@lisamarie7527]

Loved the video Trond! Beautifully done! Hello from 🇨🇦

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Lisa!

[@danielnestorio]

Fenomenal! I’m more underwater and aquarium, when the see is rough Ill do birds specially here in Florida. If you ever come to Florida let me know! I also have a D500 I was looking at a NIKKOR vr 200-500 what you think of this lens?

[@nickreid5939]

A Prime lens is always sharper..better....

[@noorgameplay7907]

I live in bangladesh.I love you so much brother.Which model of Nikon camera do you use?