There is definitely something to be said about photographing birds in the rain and you have captured some amazing rain bird shots. A great way of becoming more creative in ones images. As always Thank you for taking us on your wildlife adventures.
Thank you for making this video. It's nice to experience a bird photographer on a frustrating day. Most of my days are that way. To know you get out there and try, and have good days too along the way, it tells a better story of what birding is like. I always love your videos.
Beautiful image of the peregrine. I do miss rain here in the South and you know how tough summer is here. You experienced it a year ago. Keep well mate!
I'll trade you some of that rain and lush green goodness for 100 degree weather, 330 days of sunshine, no humidity, tons of sand, and cacti, lol. I think it's rained here in sw New Mexico maybe twice in the last 4 months, and both times for only 5 mins. Great episode!
Wow Espen If anything have to be impressed with your dedication to be out in the rain. Four hours is a good innings. The stoat would have been the highlight for me, how amazing to see it, no matter how brief. I go out in the dark, in the rain to record frogs and just love it. You must be pleased just to have been out in nature to see so many wonderful things. As usual look forward to the next.
Thank you Euge :) One day I'll get that stoat! Going out in the dark for frogs? That's commitment! I'd like to do something like that in a rain forest one day :)
hey Espen, I appreciate your production value in this. really made me feel like I was there with you. I'm recently getting into wildlife videography & your content seems like it'll have lots of useful information.
Really Lovely Video, Beautiful photos, I must agree I love sitting in my hide waiting for the birds when it's raining, we don't get as much rain like Scotland, here in Norfolk, but Norfolk is great for wildlife. Enjoying Your Videos Many Thanks For sharing.
Beautiful images. I much admire your calm, clear and informative approach to your work. Tremendous patience and the rare ability to capture images, which say so much about your unique skill and the enormous potential Olympus cameras and lenses allow the wildlife photographer. I
Well done Espen. I too like photographing in rain (and snow). The images that you did create are very nice especially the Peregrine. Although we all want to getting closer at times, I believe that habitat shots really have their place as well.
Great video once again, I really like those shots where you can really see the environment the bird is living. And as far as I know there isn't big difference between mk2 and mk3 what comes to weather protection, they are both one the best ones out there in that rating.
I like the drone footage additions lately. Nice touches to better show locations. I too like going out in inclement weather - feel it always adds something and water really is great to accentuate color, texture, reflections. I also appreciate you showing the process and that some days, probably like most you don’t get a lot, but it’s but what it’s about is going through the process. Thanks again. I recently rented an EM1 iii and the 300mm and the 12-100mm while on a trip. It was great. Despite all the Olympus questions, I still am planning on a switch to their system as it really suits what I like to do in terms of portability, durability and quality. I really only felt that I touched the surface as to it’s capabilities though. Have you done much with creating your own custom AF areas? Be Well.
Thank you very much for that David! Same for me regarding the portability of the system, I just got my favourite image of a red deer the other day when climbing a mountain. Taking my gear with me on such a hike is almost a no brainer when it's as light as it is :) Not really explored the custom AF areas no, I tend to just use one in the middle. I still have lots of exploring to do when it comes to the customisation of it.
Wow.. sir.. once again love your dedication with the Photography even in rain.. those are awesome clicks. However missing your birds closeup shots with Canon gear
Hi Espen, another very nice episode well produced. i have only recently 'discovered ' your channel and am still catching up. I find your style very relaxed and enjoyable to watch. Its also encouraging to others to see the efforts you put in and still share your enthusiasm. One question if I may however and and at the risk of repeating previous viewers , can I assume you were still using the M50 for the video and if so what weather protection did you need to use for it in the good Scottish weather today. Cheers
Thank you very much John! Yes, I'm still using the M50 for the vlog. I didn't use anything to protect it. I just used it in short bursts. It's stopped on me before when getting wet, I should probably try to cover it up more.
Thanks Ben :) Just financial, I spent more money on the 300mm f4. I'll hopefully be able to upgrade soon and use the em1ii for vlogging and as a backup. Not sure if I'll go for em1x or em1iii though. Hopefully, the bird tracking that's announced for the em1x will come out for both eventually.
Good stuff Espen, whatever you are filming on looks great from your previous videos, what camera for your videos? I just added a bird feeder to my backyard and am waiting for the birds to find it. Waiting on my patio with my EM1X and 300mm f4 pro :)
May I know sir, which camera you have used to shoot the video? It is super sharp and quality is just amazing. Thanks for sharing the video. Just made my day...
Trouble with little birds is that they warn each other of possible predators and walking about can easily scare them away. As long as you enjoy what you do, even in the rain, why stop?
Hi Espen, I enjoy your video’s, you share the same problems and challenges as many of us do. You seem to clip pictures from your video’s, if this is so would you show us how you do it, that would be a great help. I do hope you get the opportunity to review the 150 400 before they come on for sale. I have my order in but am aware I will almost have to buy blind. My supplier will let me use it just outside his shop in Harrogate, however that’s not too good when deciding whether or buy one there and then. I can’t blame him, I wouldn’t let a customer use an expensive item in the field either. Regards Roger
I’m sure you’ve made a good buy, from what I hear it’s amazing! I switch from taking video to taking photos, don’t think they’d be very good quality photos if I tried to clip them.
Hello Espen, Thank you "for taking one for the community".😹 you reign over other birding photographers! (too much? I suggest viewing the resultant photography...) "Stupendous!" comes to mind. Well done, Espen...👏! I do have one question... DOF, ... Did you measure it with a micrometer? No f's, ISO, mms. Ps: I suppose a photo of the birds wiping their faces with a handkerchief was too much of an ask? 😹 Be well, Espen!
