The Autumn Fungi Collection (With a Nikon 105mm Micro Lens)

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In this video I get out as much as possible in between the terrible Autumn weather to forage for Fungi! Overwhelmed by the sheer volume and variety of mushrooms, I try out the Nikon AF-S Micro 105mm f/2.8 IF-ED VR while attempting to add to my fungi portfolio. There's nothing quite like relaxed explorations in the forest and I hope you enjoy following my rainy adventures.
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Cameras: Nikon D750 + D850
Filming Camera: Nikon Z30 + 16-50mm
L-Bracket: 3 Legged Thing Universal Ellie Bracket
Lenses used: Nikon AF-S Micro 105mm f/2.8 IF-ED VR /Loawa 100mm Macro
Tripods: Vanguard VEO 3T+ CF / VEO 3 GO Tall Travel
Filters: Formatt Hitech Firecrest Magnetic Holder Kit, CPL and ND Filters.
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@stanleysteamcar 8 месяцев назад

Great video Courtney. I love your macro work and I find this series of fungi very interesting. You're a great presenter, with so much humour and a cracking pair of wellies 😂. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along. T

@Revup1 8 месяцев назад

Just wanted to say, be careful with when teleporting your camera kit as I'm not sure the insurance covers loss or damage by that method. Also, have you looked into an upgrade? The new teleporters come with weather avoidance built in. Seriously, I know I've said it before, your ability to 'see' a composition, and 'imagine' a story, makes for some great images.

@CourtneyVictoria 8 месяцев назад

Oh boy, now that's something I didn't consider when choosing my insurance haha! The teleporter definitely needs some tweaking, it goes wrong far too often. Thanks!

@ronswenson7945 8 месяцев назад

Courtney - Your ability to cheerfully deal with the adversities of light, weather and wind which photographers must face from time to time has inspired me to get out for a shoot when conditions are less than optimal. Watching you for over a year now, I've learned the value of returning to the same spot repeatedly during different conditions or times of day, sometimes getting the shot that didn't exist on my first visit. Thank you so much. Ron

@genegustafson715 8 месяцев назад

The Nikon Wireless Mobile App on your phone is solution for portrait shooting low to the ground! I use it on my D750, either on my phone or iPad. So convenient, and back-saving. It is a great way to get around the non rotating back on the 750!

@janblid3419 8 месяцев назад

Very hard to pick a favorite. They all show so much and different characters. I too really like to crawl around and take macros. I also use a Laowa (65 mm in my case), together with a focus rail. It makes the focus stacking easier. I could really recommend Nisi focus rail, which are very high quality (I prefer focus shift though, but sometimes you want 2x…). Thank you for all your fantastic videos and photos. The are an inspiration.

@FriedLizardToGo 2 месяца назад

Oh my gosh, I love your videos. You have such a beautiful personality. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

@reallyoldsubdude387 3 месяца назад

In watching this scenario, you certainly fit the part of a forest fairy. The video was pure fun to watch.

@KPAki1Ler 8 месяцев назад

This is where focus peaking comes into its own. The photo "Beneath the ferns" is a great shot!

@kieranpicken3696 8 месяцев назад

Focus shift is incredibly useful! Massive time saver and really handy to make sure you have fully covered the subject. Loved the 'Three's A Crowd' with your 750 though

@Algorythmfpv 2 месяца назад

I think I've found my new favorite youtuber and photography inspiration/teacher.

@jimpack9622 7 месяцев назад

Beneath the ferns is a seriously gorgeous photograph ❤❤❤Heart

@alanthornton3530 8 месяцев назад

What an entertaining video it made me smile, teleportation, exercise & dance wow!! Macro photography tick, & a large variety of fungi tick. My favourite image 'Tucked away' (False Chanterelle) the rest of the images are brilliant, thank you for sharing your macro journey & I'm looking forward to the next video :)❤

@selianboy8508 8 месяцев назад

Love your ethics... not many have this responsible outlook. Lovely vid But I am concerned that those wellies are a tad big! LOL... but also so happy to see the lens-hood in use halfway through. Not many realise how important a lens hood is in contrast control! I also agree with your last 'favourite' image choice.

@glassthehorizon 8 месяцев назад

Wow I really like that Beneath the Ferns shot! I just might have to get into macro mushroom hunting🤔 It's very nice to see the woodland area and the photo opportunities you discover over there!

@Rudhidayat64 Месяц назад

Nice your macro and video...I love it your activity. Best regard from Bogor Indonesia

@patford9943 8 месяцев назад

Courtney, I enjoy your compositions, your explanation of your thought process, your videography and your story telling. Of course your dancing and whimsy is top notch. If only you had released your previous video a couple days earlier. It was time to upgrade my APSC camera and it came down to the D-750 or current technology. I chose wrong and now can’t be part of your D-750 club. Keep up the whimsy and I look forward to your next video.

@DaytonPruet 8 месяцев назад

Love your work. I do not have a macro lens yet, but that Nikkor 105 is one I want. I do have the D850, as well as the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G and Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 VR. Will be getting a tripod in 2 days.

@marvinburbach 8 месяцев назад

Lots of wonderful, little fungi worlds. 😊 I’ve very much enjoyed this video.

@raleighmeade9104 8 месяцев назад

We enjoy watching your adventures, though your forests are much different than we have in Texas. Your favorite image at the end is also ours. The background colors fit perfectly.

@Penwiggle 7 месяцев назад

I’ve just found your channel. Have watched, maybe 3 episodes and I’m falling in love (with your photography and channel, not you). I like your approach and how you cover topics. I also watch James Popsys, and although he’s great, I’m not that into landscapes. But close up shrooms are beautiful! Also, love Nikon so nice to see a channel using Nikon (at least what I’ve seen so far). My frustration is when I go out to shoot, and look around me and see beauty, or whatever, I can never figure out what to shoot. Can’t find my niche. But you’re giving me inspiration in the things around me. Love it!

@paullavin5449 8 месяцев назад

Beneath the ferns Is a beautiful image.

@user-mv1pk7yi2r 6 месяцев назад

Hello Forest Dancer, I appreciate all your hard work in putting together these wonderful videos... Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the process on how you approach your subjects to be photographed. I own a Nikon 105 f2.8 micro, I find it's a joy to shoot with. Winter time can be both challenging and delightful to photograph the world around us. I hope you and your family are safe and in good health... Looking forward to another great year of watching your videos and especially seeing your awesome photos. Wishing you Happiness this New Year. Mark R from San Diego, California.

@barclayjb 8 месяцев назад

My favorite photo of yours this video was the same as what you picked. It really stood out as soon as I saw it. Great job.

@tomwild2214 5 месяцев назад

Hey ! Great Videos and really good Information...thank you very much 🙂👍🍀

@anesa65 8 месяцев назад

Hello Cournei! I see you from Spain. I just wanted to tell you that that big mushroom you picked at the end is a "macrolepiota", an exquisite mushroom that makes a breading, one of the best. ¡Hola Cournei! Te veo desde España. Solo quería decirte que esa seta tan grande que has cojido al final, es una "macrolepiota", una seta esquisita haciendola empanada, una de las mejores.

@robertdavenport6705 8 месяцев назад

Lovely photo (your favourite of the day) . As always , your spirit , enthusiasm , willingness to experiment and the overall quality and joy of your very well put together videos , capture the day.

@IanHanson1986 6 месяцев назад

Instant subscribe! I think my favorite part was how you demonstrated just how much of a difference a reflector makes. Too perfect. Also it may have just convinced me to bring one on my next roadtrip, as I hadn't planned on it but now I will.

@johnanthonycolley3803 8 месяцев назад

My favourite " Beneath the Ferms " 🤗

@levunit2265 8 месяцев назад

Yet another brilliant video. Thank you for posting. Your presenting and delivery style is spot on. You should be hosting your own woodland/nature photography TV show. On top of this, you are an outstanding photographer. Your images are something remarkable. 😉👌👍

@atiganmires5662 8 месяцев назад

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing.👍

@andymcgarty3099 8 месяцев назад

Glorious images. Fab video.

@steverolfe8742 8 месяцев назад

Love your work and your so inspiring

@robertwhitemoto 8 месяцев назад

Very good. love your file naming.

@lonewolfphotography01 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful macro images , thank you.

@fotosfcamacho 7 месяцев назад

Hi Courtney!! I loved discovering this video since I am a fan of mushroom photography, beautiful photos and elegant humor, interesting mix!! Congratulations

@Ed-davies 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful shots! I miss my 105mm micro Nikkor very much! It’s such a good lens

@daveinportland 8 месяцев назад

The joy you share in your videos is infectious. Thank you and have a great week.

@davidpalermo4695 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful work Courtney!

@rexgigout1472 7 месяцев назад

Liked, and shared with my wife, who uses a MICRO-NIKKOR 105MM F/2.8 IF-ED VR on her D850. Thanks for this presentation! (I tend to use the Mincro-Nikkor 60mm AF and AF-S lenses, and the Micro-Nikkor AF 200mm f/4D. We both use the Micro-Nikkor AF 70-180mm zoom.) Our fungi, in Southeast Texas, are, of course, a bit different from yours, which add to the interest.

@liftpitcher 8 месяцев назад

What a charming video … Great job.

@DarkFire515 8 месяцев назад

Amazing photography! Thanks so much for sharing this with us all.

@michaelt7320 8 месяцев назад

So many great images to choose from, but "Three's a crowd" and "The Watchmen" just edged it for me. So much useful advice on techniques as well. Thanks, Courtney.

@Zap652 8 месяцев назад

All of your mushroom photos are amazing! Thank you for sharing them with us.

@Mitch.Wasserman 3 месяца назад

Awesome images! Thank you for the great ideas.

@hikingsteven7665 8 месяцев назад

beautiful film top notch

@icantfindtheremote 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing yourself in your videos. A sense of humor coupled with your knowledge and experience makes a video that is enjoyable to watch, no matter if it's 5 minutes, or 5 hours long. I really do look forward to seeing your "next" videos. Ta, Love! Keep up the good work!

@KellySedinger 8 месяцев назад

This was great! I enjoy watching you work, and it's a reminder to me that the biggest thing I need to work on is my own tendency (engrained by years of point-and-shoot stuff) to work too fast and then only realize that I didn't get the shot when I'm at home. I've started realizing recently, also, that mushrooms/fungus are a world unto themselves! (I liked the "Three's a crowd" photo the best, but I didn't see it as a crowd...more like a trio that belong together, like the Fates....)

@JerryWilliam63 8 месяцев назад

I have a suggestion. When you go into the forest, spend some time and just look, see, feel, and breath Walk into the forest observe the towering trees | let the wonders of nature fill your soul and smell the breeze. Then and only then, switch on your camera.

@digital-nature-uk 8 месяцев назад

As a non-morning person I was all set on Saturday to get up early and take some photos of a very sunny sunrise. Instead I woke up with a cold and fever which has kept me sulking under the duvet for 3 days. Luckily it has led me to finding your channel on RU-vid and binge watching it. Thanks for giving this very new photographer much inspiration and new ideas.

@user-mh7bz2lb7j 8 месяцев назад

Awesome pics and a lot of good tips to think about.

@shawndonnelly5317 8 месяцев назад

Outstanding video as always Courtney!

@georgemason2472 8 месяцев назад

Great titles on these beautiful shots!

@ravenfallsphotography6254 8 месяцев назад

These are wonderful images, and I'm amazed at the variety of mushrooms in your area. One of my own favorite fungi photos of this autumn is of a semi-translucent capped mushroom, but I've never seen ones that were almost transparent before. Those are just fascinating. (P.S.: I agree with your choice of best image at the end.)

@johnd5244 8 месяцев назад

Stunning images Courtney! 👏🏻❤️😍

@jimcross7002 8 месяцев назад

Thanks court’ British weather Can’t beat it! We maybe in for a white xmas!!.

@margot6041 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful shots. It's so peaceful in the forest.

@Techsavie 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant love your sense of humour in the way you portray images great work! 😊👍

@bryanashford5118 8 месяцев назад

enjoyed this great shots all good images cant wait for the next adventure tnx so much for sharing

@willbo2000 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful macro adventure, loved the shots 🍄👏👏👏

@34Media 8 месяцев назад

great video and shots mate that under the fern one looked fantastic amazing colour

@alanhall5648 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful shots it’s always a pleasure to watch your videos 🔥🔥🇬🇧

@danieldegennaro5606 8 месяцев назад

Subtle beauty. Well done. I love the purple "meercats."

@nealschneider6554 8 месяцев назад

Great images in this video. Thanks for sharing them, Courtney.

@markbaigent8373 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful images and loving the camouflage wellies 😎

@therightfoot81 8 месяцев назад

Great video Courtney.

@trevor9934 8 месяцев назад

As always, stunning images and an awesome video - with your trademark brilliant sense of humour. You're definitely one of the best presenters out there IMHO.

@RedmiNotepro-sm9si 8 месяцев назад

Great channel. High quality product.

@user-sd3ik9rt6d 8 месяцев назад

Thank you MPB

@joncothranphotography9375 8 месяцев назад

Too cool! Thanks Cortney!

@gordroberts53 3 месяца назад

Very much enjoy your style , great photos, technical insight presented in a lighthearted fashion.

@mactube72 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing.Amazing images. Love the subtle comedic interpretation here and there :)

@karenesson5360 8 месяцев назад

Great video and so many beautiful images to choose from! “Beneath the Ferns” is definitely my favourite too.

@WilliamAcevedo-ie6qt Месяц назад

Really enjoyed your video and fine details on the fungus. Thanks.

@JohnKeane-do7bw 7 месяцев назад

Another educational and fun video. Glad to see you got the transporter fixed!

@TheIrishGuyVlogs 8 месяцев назад

Just found your channel today, your videos are great and photos are beautiful. Happy Fungi Hunting!!

@Trish12303 8 месяцев назад

Great video Courtney!All of your images turned out beautifully!! Thanks a for taking us along. 🙂

@jimadams6159 8 месяцев назад

I always look forward to your videos, great tips, and you are such a wonderful fun person. I really love your macro photography of fungi, and before you put it on screen thought the Beneath the ferns image was my favourite.

@sparkysteele 8 месяцев назад

This was an incredible video learned lots

@ilpoheikkila4773 8 месяцев назад

Great video!

@witcheater 2 месяца назад

🌺🌺🌺 Nice way to present the information. Good job :)

@mattleccese 7 месяцев назад

Superb fungi macros, glad the fever took you 🙏

@genehilmu8189 8 месяцев назад

Nice work!

@formatthitech 8 месяцев назад

A really great video Courtney! We are so happy to see you dry out of the storms again!

@kevanesson6540 8 месяцев назад

Love the "Under the Fern" picture...and the wellies!

@martincomeaux6949 8 месяцев назад

The 'voyage' shot is my favorite of this video. Love the dance moves too. 😊

@dianneandres3770 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful video Courtney. I love your mushroom images! What a fabulous treat to find so many, from super small to that really big one. You’re so much fun to watch. Thank you!

@brianjames3734 8 месяцев назад

Great video Courtney. Very entertaining and informative. Keep it up. 👍👍👍

@alexgimagery 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful watch following your fungi capturing experience. You're really enjoying it and creating some amazing images. Thanks for sharing!

@jaybradley9083 8 месяцев назад

It's always a treat when I see you have posted a new video. You captured some wonderful images, and entertained us at the same time.

@Matt_Captures_Nature 8 месяцев назад

Fantastic video as always Courtney. I’ve had my D850 and sigma 105mm macro lens for a couple of weeks now and, whilst I’m still learning is nuances, I love it! Haven’t tried focus shifting yet but will do soon! 😊

@CourtneyVictoria 8 месяцев назад

I'd love to know how that goes! :)

@JerryWilliam63 8 месяцев назад

You didn't want anything for Christmas, fortunately there are other ways to spread the cheer. Congratulations on 30000+; you certainly deserve it!

@JerryWilliam63 8 месяцев назад

Welcome to the MFT club, Emily will be thrilled. Menu system can be overly complex relative to the Nikon; coming from both systems myself, if you have any questions I will always answer. Here are some tidbit tips: You would benefit from the Olympus 7-14 f/2.8, fabulous optic but cannot take front filters, alternatively this one can 8-25mm f/4. Both available at MPB. Expected depth of field is greater than the F/number would suggest, so a f/2.8 behaves like f/5.6, f/4 like f/8 etc.... Be mindful exceeding f/8, you are well within the realm of diffraction stopped down beyond this aperture. As a tripod photographer dont be afraid of pixel shift mode, doesn't work well for moving subjects or if its too windy, but image quality can exceed your D850. I have no experience with a dedicated macro lens yet, I currently use the very close focusing Leica 12-60 and if need to get closer I use an extension tube with it.

@CourtneyVictoria 8 месяцев назад

This is very kind of you Jerry! Thank you very much!

@CourtneyVictoria 8 месяцев назад

@@JerryWilliam63 Ah I wish I had seen this before I used the kit and sent it back haha! I did find the menu system a bit of a pain to navigate but I put it down to just not being used to it. I do wish I borrowed a wider lens as well like the 7-14, but I'll keep that in mind for next time. I'll remember to come to you with any questions too, there always is a little bit of an adjustment/learning curve when using new gear.

@adventurelifewithbob2960 8 месяцев назад

Another great video! I'm looking forward to giving Fungi photography a try after our world cruise.

@mattmccall8207 7 месяцев назад

Recently went through a “restart” in my photography in going from DSLR and going to Mirrorless after a number of years as a hobby. Since then I have been in a slump in wanting to perfect the technical details and watching Courtney’s videos the past couple of days has helped me to remember to just enjoy the experience of photography more than the technical side and perfecting my photos.

@KienVirak_ 8 месяцев назад

Wow! Very nice content ❤

@felicityrostron9406 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful fungi😊

@nickbristol3457 8 месяцев назад

A really nice video, Courtney. Many wonderful mushroom images this outing and my favorite was the same as yours. Just beautiful!

@paulsharkey4185 4 месяца назад

Your storytelling and personality is infectious. Your photography is merely a vehicle that allows you to pursue your passion. I found that I became captivated in your world. Your whimsical photos are truly inspiring. I can’t wait until the weather changes to allow me to participate in such a journey. Truly beautiful photos.

@alanbravofotografo 8 месяцев назад

wonderful work my friend,nice video!

@robertdavis1255 8 месяцев назад

Great video Courtney with some great results of the fungi.... magnificent location showing so many possible compositions.... love your presentations... thanks for sharing... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊

@projectaroid 2 месяца назад

Funny video and great work! I really enjoyed this video.

@Macjohn1419 8 месяцев назад

They are all exquisite photos. I admire your dedication and tenacity in pursuing your passion in photography. It really shows. Thank you so much for sharing.