Wildlife Photography - On a remote Island

[@adamsmith6594]

Am I watching Matt Gould or am I watching a BBC wildlife documentary. Pffff the lines no longer exist between the two 😳. Amazing filming and interactions with like minded people and artists .... itbwas like an episode of Coast ... without the jarring commentary. Real credit to you Matt its about time some channel picked this up. Thank you for sharing.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Hahahhaha Very kind Adam! I have a fair way to go yet though. Though maybe in time ;). Thank you so so much for the kind words though, really chuffed you enjoyed it! And thank you for watching as always!

[@Derbyshire_bird_tours]

Didn't disappoint Matt, that's wildlife film making. You don't always get what you set out for but the journey is the stuff of dreams.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Glad it didn't disappoint Stewart! Couldn't have put that better myself 😁👍

[@SimonWattsWILDPresentationsUK]

Super duper Matt. Loads on the box right now reporting of our 'craving' for long haul escapes out of this lockdown/pandemic - leaves me a little cold. Not much of me craves the long haul at times like this, I have a fair few exotic memories to call upon - though South America and Harpy Eagle doesn't sound too bad (utterly jealous of Dan). No, it's the islands and coastline of Pembrokeshire, the fens and salt marshes of East Anglia and the the lochs and inlets of Scotlands craggy west coast that sit like an immovable lump in my chest. I'll have friends in these places face time me and flash their phones across their vistas which makes me smile but that just now, this wonderful pair of film shorts, has me smelling the damp dewy earth and tasting the salt on my lips from the updrafts. Thank you - no, thank you. Si.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Aw thank you for all those kind words Simon, that is really appreciated. I am so glad you got so much out of the films! Hopefully we all get back out enjoying the sights and sounds of the true wild before long. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts as always :).

[@WILDFL]

Great stuff Matt. Both the photography and your ability as a film maker really shine. I love your story telling.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you!!!! The storytelling compliment is very much appreciated!!! :D. Something I am working hard on and its admittedly a slow progress of learning the hard way sort of thing :D. Thank you for watching!

[@paulm8157]

Sterling wrap to the series, Matt! Very well done, w/gentle conservation theme underscored. Impressive images - love the yawning rabbit (unique shot, that one) and, most impressively, the sunrise/sunset rabbit as vid thumbnail. Romantic rabbit - potential gull-chow😁. Rabbid dunking a great catch - perhaps gull adding a touch of salt to the meal? Would the bird do likewise to a donut? Didn’t know gulls can turn disgruntled. Has predation begun to affect balance of other life forms on the island - akin to how wolf culling in Yellowstone National Park had unintended consequences for other animals and plants in the area? Your posts never disappoint. Cheers!

[@MattGouldphotography]

Hiya Paul! Thank you for the positive feedback, especially about the sunset potential gull-chow :D. Hmmm yes, I hadnt considered the potential of the gull attempting to season said chow, this perhaps need more research :D. I don't think so. I am no expert, but my guess would be this is more akin to the coastal wolves in Vancouver at the very begining of changing as they are adding to the ecosystem or changing it very slowly. Rather than in the case of the Yellowstone where one species was quickly and completely removed. Thanks for watching!

[@susangould2871]

Good standard of filming as usual, and your commentary is getting better and better. Keep them coming.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Susan :D. Glad you enjoyed the commentary! Thank you for watching!

[@raymondpenalver7095]

When it comes to wildlife and photography your channel is one of the best Matt, said it once before and will say it again you should have your own program on the telly. Have a great weekend 😀

[@MattGouldphotography]

Aw thank you Raymond that's really appreciated 😁. Maybe one day 😅. Thanks for watching!

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Brilliant stuff buddy!!! Superb vlog, great shots and film work, oh and well presented as always 😉👍🏼👌

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you so much, chuffed you enjoyed it! Very kind words :)

[@jefffiles9209]

As always, absorbing, educational and very entertaining. We are incredibly lucky to have such rich variety of wildlife on and around our shores, and also very fortunate that the likes of yourself can capture so well for the rest of us to wow over. Been a great little series Matt, cheers.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Jeff, complete agree about our rich wildlife. Thanks for the kind words and for watching 😊

[@jefffiles9209]

@@MattGouldphotography topically unfortunately there is 1 less Muntjac dear in North Wiltshire. This afternoon I rescued an injured adult from the brook near my house, was chased and fatally injured by a loose dog that ran off. The fantastic rescue centre that came took it to the vets. It was a beautiful animal. Keep up the good work Matt.

[@fenraven]

It's hard to return to work and real life after an experience like that. Love your wrap-up narrative.

[@phileverett5877]

Those rabbit images were beautiful. Love the B&W and sunset shot. Sorry you didn't get the hunting behaviour footage you were after. You will just have to go back again when you can! Beautiful art too.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Phil, glad you liked them! No I didn't but if I got what I was after every time I don't think wildlife would seem quite so special to be honest :). Thanks for watching

[@michaelwallwork7482]

Top vlog again Matt. Lovely words at the end. Nature is a wonderful thing. Disappointing you didn't get your shot, good excuse to go back again. 👍

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Michael! Glad you enjoyed it! Exactly how I am looking at it, just an excuse to go there again. Thanks for watching! :)

[@debbiepierce3045]

Beautifully put together Matt, very enjoyable n informative. 👌

[@MattGouldphotography]

So glad you think that Debbie thats really kind. Thank you for watching! :)

[@stevesvids]

Exceptional work young fella 👏 👍 and I didn't have to hide behind the sofa either 👍 😀 Thanks for all your great work you put out to us all here on KZbin. It is always a joy to watch. 🙂👍 Take care.... regards... Steve

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Steve, glad you decided it was worth the risk watching in the end 😁. And thank you for the kind words it's really nice of you to say. Thank you for watching as always 😊

[@AndyGustavsson]

Great video Matt and such great seriers of movies! Looking forward to seeing so much more of you and your adventures! Cheers!

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Andy! Hopefully there will be plenty more to come 😁

[@KGsPhotography]

Nothing less than amazing Matt! Keep the fantastic videos coming. Cheers Keith

[@MattGouldphotography]

Wow thanks for the high praise Keith! Glad you like it!

[@roblunnen1653]

Dang, Matt you just keeps getting better and better. I know how hard it is to do that. some of my shots are I feel well done but I sadly lack in the telling of the stories, which you excel at. It is not enough to have good or great pictures but you must have compelling stories to tell. I love watching you tell the stories . It is indeed BBC wildlife documentary worthy. I look forward to how your stories come forth

[@MattGouldphotography]

Wow thanks for the lovely words Rob! Massive thanks for the storytelling praise! Its something I actually find really tricky so I understand your struggles. I hope future videos will continue to provide enjoyment :). Thank you for watching!

[@johnathanquinn9143]

Fantastic Matt. As per the previous comment, your ability as a story teller along with your images are really up there. I for one will seek out places such as Skokholm to be totally immersed in nature and the opportunities they hold. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MattGouldphotography]

Aw thanks Johnathan! Thats so nice of you to say! And thats awesome to hear! Places like Skokholm are incredibly special! Thank you for watching!

[@VideoNatur]

Wonderfull video! It´s such a beautifull place for bird watching!

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, it definitely is :)

[@francoleoni844]

Bravissimo Matt,un video toccante per chi ama la natura

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Franco! Really appreciated 😊

[@giemz0]

Awesome trip and great sum-up. I really enjoyed it and felt a bit like I was there. Thanks:)

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Lukas! Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching :)

[@faerphoto]

Great video and series, Matt. Thank you for sharing and including the lovely artwork at the very end. It was great to see some of what she'd created from her time on the island, too. You may not have gotten exactly what you wanted from your trip, but you did get a lot of amazing images and footage, and it seems like a great experience to boot. Look forward to the next adventure. Cheers from Maine, USA. :) Paula

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Paula! It really was a great experience that I got a lot out of for sure! Thank you for watching! 😊

Great video Matt ;) Your vids never dissapoint. Great job!

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you so much Grzegorz! Very much appreciated 😊

[@SomeonewithaSony]

So badly want to get back over to the UK. Looks like a great spot. (You two guys, like, have the exact same voice)

[@MattGouldphotography]

Aw that's nice to hear! I love the UK I have to say. Ha, me and Dan? Well we are both southern so have the same accent I suppose 😁

[@FollowThomas]

This is amazing place to bird I enjoyed watching your video. Great birding channel, following now 👌👍

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Thomas! That's very kind of you to say! I hope future uploads go down just as well 😊

[@michellestewart7494]

Love all you share!. Thank you 🇨🇦❣

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Michelle thats really lovely of you to say :)

[@karenbusby9906]

Soooo good!!! I loved the rabbit photos, and the look inside the artist's studio was fab! Great music too - as always. Well done Matt :)

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Karen! Glad you enjoyed the sequence with Julia, it was very kind of her to invite us back :).

[@ChrisHunt4497]

Beautiful film Matt. I loved the bunny images. 🥰🥰🥰 You just get better and better. ❤️ so glad I found you.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you so much, glad you liked the photos. Thank you for the kind words and for watching 😊

[@MiguelJuanez]

Great work brotha!!!! Saludos from Cincinnati, Ohio!

[@lisamarie7527]

This series has been fantastic Matt!! Great stuff! Cheers

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you so much Lisa! Glad you enjoyed the series! :D

[@hannahwilkins9882]

Brilliant videos, thank you!

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you so much, very kind :) Glad you enjoy them!

[@keithhumphrey7529]

Loved it. I’ve been to Skomer but this is now on my list. Inspiring! Thanks Matt.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Keith, yes it should definitely be on your list 😁

[@60secondmediauk]

amazing as usual Matt, my only complaint is your video's are too short!

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Leon! And I will take the complaint as a compliment 😂. I aim to make them a touch longer as I start to earn more from this and can put more time into them 😊

[@anguscoull2455]

Superb sequence!

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Angus! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IanSmithFotografi]

Another good video Matt.. thanks bud

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Ian! Glad you enjoyed it :D

[@JohnFormstone]

A great watch Matt. I can't wait until this pandemic is over so we can start getting out too places again. I've never visited Skokholm or Skomer, but they are high on my list. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you John! They really should be high on your list when this is all over for sure. They are magical places. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@Rudy60426]

a awesome video Matt , you are fantastic .

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you so much Rudy! Thats so kind of you to say, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@camperteagolfer2386]

Great video, a shame you did not get the photo you wanted, but I think you will be going again in the future.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Yeah exactly, though if we got the shot every time it wouldn't be as much fun pursuing 😉. Thanks for watching!

[@camperteagolfer2386]

@@MattGouldphotography Can't wait for the next video, a nice little teaser on Patreon today.

[@angelaknight903]

Thank you matt absolutely marvellous thank you again

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Angela! Chuffed you liked it 😊

[@AlyssaBueno]

Great job Matt! I wonder if that other gull learned its behavior from 74?

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Alyssa! Yeah I thought about this. I know learnt predatory behavior exists in several species like chimps and killer whales. Though after the last video I got a lot of anecdotal evidence to suggest this is more instinctual as they do similar things all over the world it seems. :)

[@muhamadhilal7206]

Its amazing matt 👏👏👏

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Muhamad! Cheers for watching! :)

[@muhamadhilal7206]

Yeah, thanks for the video matt ✊

[@samuelhornemedia]

Loved the Rabbit Portrait! Shame you did get the shot you were after but still, at least you didn't go home empty handed. Love the Razorbill!

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Sam! Yeah true, though if we got it every time then it wouldn't be worth perusing ;). Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! :)

[@colinfieldgate4719]

Loved this video series. I was lucky enough to capture a Great black-backed gull eating a rabbit on Skokholm in 2018.

[@colinfieldgate4719]

I can't seem to post a link to my flickr image, sorry.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you for the kind words Colin! Great to hear you got to witness this incredible behavior and congrats on capturing it on camera! Shame you can't get the link across but thank you for trying! :)

[@sferguk1]

Love it well done.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Shaun! Glad to hear it :)

[@prestons3400]

Great video

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you Preston :D

[@sarahtaylor8503]

May I ask when this was filmed?

[@MattGouldphotography]

Puffins are most active during spring :). It varies slightly though each year so best to keep an eye on their social media accounts. Its wildlife trust owned so there is plenty of information on their website.

[@samleslie4110]

amazing great

[@MattGouldphotography]

Cheers Sam! Thanks for watching!

[@shebinbiju7238]

Your Gear Details???

[@MattGouldphotography]

Canon 5DIV, 500mm f4IS, Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 :)

[@Andy_Thomas]

Great effort again. You deserve a bit better luck sometimes, I think. If this was easy, then anyone could do it.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Ha, I think we all believe we deserve a bit more luck from time to time, but I won't disagree... Thank you for the kind words and for watching Andy! :D

Nice video, Like n.170 and Greetings from Italy :)

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thanks Peri! :)

[@CamillaI]

Love the Razor bill shots a great adventure, next time hey ! 👃😍

[@MattGouldphotography]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed that! They are cracking looking birds! Yeah there is always next time :)

[@terricarpenter1798]

I enjoy your videos but, the music is to load and I can't hear what you are saying. Sadly the information you are giving goes unheard.

[@MattGouldphotography]

Hiya Terri, yeah audio is a tricky one, lots to improve on still but it will get the right balance soon I'm sure 😊

[@prestons3400]

First

[@MattGouldphotography]

Hahahahh :D