Nothing beats getting down low on the ground or across the water surface for bird photography Scott. Good information, I must make myself a ground pod or get a bean bag.
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
thanks Mick!
@mickbear413 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. The only thing is, is if I was to get down that low, at my age, I would never get up 😊
@WildlifeInspired Жыл бұрын
lol
@michellestewart7494Ай бұрын
I didn't have the gear but explored low angle shore birds with my camera on a floatable flutter bord. I have a couple that I can stack as well 😂
@WildlifeInspiredАй бұрын
That works!
@jeannetteburch9352 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I need to be reminded of tips like this. Thank you so much! Love your content
@anaphylaxis2548 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I always know that I'm going to get some useful information from you. Currently making my own DIY ground pod.
@carlhouck43872 жыл бұрын
Arguably the most informative channel pertaining to wildlife photography out there. Awesome presentation style and approach!
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
wow thanks..... i try to be a little more practical glad you like it.
@garrettyarter93242 жыл бұрын
There’s great stuff that I had to learn on my own over the course of about 6 months. This video could give a lot of beginners a leg up from the get go.
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Garrett
@guyjackson41432 жыл бұрын
The problem I've had with ground level is the fore ground. To get the subject in focus the fore ground blurs. With water and reflection that's what I want but with grass or other debris I want as much as possible out of the frame. Most places I do low level is thick swamp type areas. I use a homemade ground pod out of a 10 inch skillet. 5$ and change for all the parts vs 100$ for a plastic bowl type.
@MorningCoffeeDaily2 жыл бұрын
Seriously that you bought a Barcelos Rooster 3:38 from Portugal!!??? ahahaha omg that's priceless!!!
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
damn right I did and proud of it!
@MorningCoffeeDaily2 жыл бұрын
@@WildlifeInspired roots in Portugal?? That's super man! Im from Porto, in the north.
@luciegagnon1238 Жыл бұрын
A very informative video, Scott. The examples and graphics were very useful. I also really like your laidback attitude. Thank you!
@WildlifeInspired Жыл бұрын
I got laid back covered lol
@luciegagnon1238 Жыл бұрын
@@WildlifeInspired :-))
@jonraddon5379 Жыл бұрын
I took your advice and really got down low. It's really quite painful lol, but you're right, the result is amazing!
@WildlifeInspired Жыл бұрын
as long as you got back UP! lol glad you got good results!
@jmorgado41262 жыл бұрын
Great Video! The Portuguese Barcelos Rooster caught me off guard! I hope you enjoyed Portugal when you were here!
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Glad you caught it!! My sons were high level soccer players and we travelled to Portugal a couple times for a huge international tournament. They got to play against some top youth clubs (Sporting, AC Milan) and ill proudly say, they held their own!
@kcballantyne2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Scott. I really liked the graph!
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
simple yet effective i think.... i hope lol thanks!
@bobdalton20622 жыл бұрын
I found this very helpful and informative. I stumbled upon the concept on my own but will do much better with it now that you’ve pointed out what can be done and how to do it. Thank you!
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sanjaypandey0012 жыл бұрын
Awesome👏
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@kiranpanchal17742 жыл бұрын
Great video. Got a completely new perspective on bird photography!
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@keithdraycott Жыл бұрын
Getting down low certainly brings a fresh perspective to bird photography and does ensure that your subject really "pops" in front of the out-of-focus background. Speaking as a Floridian however, please ensure your own safety and wellbeing are the top priorities when getting low to the waters edge. There are plenty of things down there that could just ruin your whole day 🐊🐊🐊. Probably not something to worry about for more northerly locations, but if you find yourself down south....... just something to be aware of.
@PhillipJ2 жыл бұрын
Great video, many useful tip s that you recommended and that I have been thinking about in some form. 👍 My main issue is finding subject matter!!
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lisabirdluvr97422 жыл бұрын
Awesome episode Scott😄😄
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lisa
@pedromartins84112 жыл бұрын
I loved the Barcelos rooster ;)
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
From Portugal!
@denischasse35672 жыл бұрын
50% wild life photo success! Merci mon ami 🎥🎥🎥
@Tirelirelou2 жыл бұрын
oui ça aide mais ça ne fait pas toujours naturel !😉
@chrisjohn24152 жыл бұрын
Great explanation and graphs.
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@timseward192 жыл бұрын
Excellent, well presented and thought out, as usual. Alas, due to physical problems, I can no longer get down low and get those great shots. ever thought of a short vlog for physically challenged old farts like myself? lol, "how to achieve a good shot when your physically challenged". Keep up the great job, as I have said in the past, effort shows!!!
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
thats a good topic. ill have to give it some thought....
@frank260801152 жыл бұрын
Hey it's my first time viewing your channel, and I immediately noticed that your photo is on the intro screen to Topaz. Great photo!
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@GiuseppeGessa2 жыл бұрын
Good and interesting video. In general I tend to stay at the same level of animals' eyes, when it's possible. About the mini tripod I'm absolutely agree with you, it's really useful.
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
I love that little mini tripod, I actually got a little arca phone holder so when I need to record iphone video (i do a lot on IG) I find it super helpful!
@AndyMillerPhotoUK2 жыл бұрын
While I like the use of a frying pan -- try a putting a small head/gimbal on a panning plate (my most useful tool sourced from B+H decades ago) or Ground Pod - a frisbee with a 3/8th bolt in the middle. Or bean bags or cushion-- which are by far the best of all. Note that there are "surface" effects and more to block/distract as you get and shoot too closer to the surface of water, sand, ice, grass etc.. Just note the vast no of insects at ground level - vs- up a few feet.
@rinohals2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Lots of useful tips!
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that
@seanrooney64862 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and channel 👌
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 👍
@ashfield0012 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott for sharing the info on this video. Very practical and helpful. I learnt I could go lower still. Cheers 🙏🏻
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
you know you are low enough when you are scooping water out of the hood
@ashfield0012 жыл бұрын
@@WildlifeInspired 😆😆😆
@fasuego2 жыл бұрын
wonderful video
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks
@roberthana88006 ай бұрын
In Florida you have to be careful laying down near the water lol
@WildlifeInspired6 ай бұрын
No doubt! Made that mistake!
@TGP20332 жыл бұрын
Do you have another side mount gimbal recommendation? Also, do you have a recommended tutorial on cleaning up the water reflection? Thanks for a great informative presentation on this. Time to suck it up and get dirty.....
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
I did a video on gimbal heads and that might help a little? as for editing videos, the vast majority of that i do on my patreon site. Its a subscription but I am confident that it is the best 8 dollars a month you will spend on improving wildlife photography. I condense it all down to one spot and focus a lot of editing specifically for wildlife www.patreon.com/wildlifeinspired
@CraigPifer2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I find myself shooting at the local wildlife refuges and there is no flat area level with the water, at least not that is currently accessible. I can still try to get as low as possible, but I can't get the nice background. I suppose I need to find somewhere else to shoot, but seems that the refuges are where the variety is.
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Refuges are enticing because they are often posted regularly on Ebird with large numbers and even rarities (due to massive amounts of people being there to report them) I used to go regularly when I started but have pretty much abandoned them over the years for the reasons you mentioned. Im not against going, but I find it more of a "birding" destination.
@brianmurphy29322 жыл бұрын
Great video, I learned some new things. What do use when the ground is muddy and you want to lay low but keep dry?
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Neoprene yoga mat
@tucompaivan2 жыл бұрын
Suscribed
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@luciegagnon1238 Жыл бұрын
Scott, i live in Canada. Would you have a link I could use for Amazon Canada so that you get that small commission?
@WildlifeInspired Жыл бұрын
Ill look into that, I had not considered that before
@luciegagnon1238 Жыл бұрын
@@WildlifeInspired it could be good for you, a way to make LOTS of Cdn pennies!!! ; -) there are certainly quite e few Canadians who subscribe to your channel.
@christineeagleson44472 жыл бұрын
If you're on a hillside and using low angle photography, is it better to shoot up or down the hill?
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
flat is always better lol it really depends shooting "uphill" will have you including the sky, if there is beauty in that sky, it can work but often exposure can be really tough!
@19Photographer762 жыл бұрын
What's your water (in the water) set-up?
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
wet or dry suit and depends on place... Tripod, mini float, or full float blind. these are DYI and I have more details on these set up for my patrons, www.patreon.com/wildlifeinspired
@dennisharris144 Жыл бұрын
Great video but I am getting old and my shoulders will need a break after awhile.
@daviddowling98302 жыл бұрын
If your not uncomfortable taking the shot your doing it wrong.
@WildlifeInspired2 жыл бұрын
some truth in that
@maldeep2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and very well explained concepts. Putting those links to purchase is super helpful Scott. I think your Movo Sidemount and Mini tripod links are same.