Wildlife Photography Tips. How to photograph ELEPHANTS.

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Wildlife photography tips - EPISODE 1: ELEPHANTS with Pangolin Photo Hosts Sabine Stols and Janine Krayer. Being based in The Chobe, Botswana we have plenty of opportunities to photograph these amazing creatures. In this film, the hosts share some creative options and techniques as well as imparting some lesser-known facts about these magnificent creatures.
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Welcome to our channel which is dedicated to the wonderful world of wildlife photography. We endeavour to load one new video every week featuring beginner to advanced photo skills, editing tutorials, hacks and gear reviews. We are based in Northern Botswana in The Chobe National Park and we invite you to travel here, either virtually or physically, and we will do our very best to make you a better wildlife and nature photographer. Enjoy the channel.
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@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Tell us what you think of this new video format? All constructive praise and/or criticism welcome. Thanks.

@wakeupcaller6648 3 года назад

That was the sexiest wildlife photography video ever made. Thank you @SabineStolz ... and the other one

@benwiles7433 3 года назад

In some respects I prefer the other videos as they have more transferable information. Having said that, this still had lots of useful info and wasn't just an advertising video.

@jimowens8105 3 года назад

The concept is great. I enjoyed the conversation between 2 photographers with first hand experience. It would be nice to incorporate some in process tips as you are taking the photos or instructing guests ( I volunteer to be that guest if you will fly me to Chobe). More information on the animal behavior, where to be, when to be there , what to look for and be prepared to photograph. If you could expend this to other species it would be nice.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

@@wakeupcaller6648 Thanks - I guess! 😂

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

@@jimowens8105 Thanks so much Jim - for more tips on technical exposures and settings, check out our other videos on the Pangolin channel.... we thought about it and felt it would become too long if we cover exposure, shutter and aperture settings for every potential light situation and species that we will cover (there will be more to come 🙂🙃🙂). With regards to times, locations, etc. it is so specific to each region, park, and season that it is impossible to summarise - that is why we come with you on our trips to set you up - predict the behaviour for you so that you get mentally prepared - and help you understand the technical challenges about each light scenario and opportunity. Let me know if you find the right tutorials or if you have specific questions for a certain picture within the video!

@Radiohutch1 3 года назад

Whatever you do, I will watch. I just love your take, expertise and feedback on photographing Africa. Both formats are great. Mixing them up is good I think. I always look forward to what you are going to do next. Just don't stop! Your videos are the best marketing tool that I have seen from any safari operator. I am a former Nikon shooter, now shooting Olympus, but I have enjoyed your unbiased reviews of Nikon, Canon and other systems as well.

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Hi David, thanks so much for the encouragement - have a great day - cheers Janine

@richardruda267 3 года назад

Nothing screams Africa louder than these wonderful creatures. Enjoyed your presentation immensely and the videos and stills were beautiful.

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Thanks, Richard. Hope you are well.

@Jonathantuba 6 месяцев назад

I will be with you in Chobe this November - can't wait!

@ProfMary 3 года назад

What a great format to have Janine and Sabine sitting on a log talking about photographing elephants. There were some incredible photos and videos of these beautiful creatures. They also gave some good tips. Thanks, ladies.

@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! We thought its something different ;)

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@cherylcranfield 3 года назад

I am yearning for the Ellies. This tutorial was brilliant. Full of great tips and visuals. Missing you all already. Till next time. Keep the tutorials going.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

We miss you so much Cheryl, the Ellie's say hi to you!

@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 3 года назад

Going to miss you too Cheryl. Enjoy your time away!!!

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

More to come to keep you distracted Cheryl!

@subitkobiraj2402 3 года назад

It was great listening you two on Elephant photography. 🐘 Thanks

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Thank you, we are glad to hear that ;) -Sabine

@sabyasachidas9149 3 года назад

It's quite knowledgeable staff ,that you have discusse with us...thank you.

@walterlaumeister3224 Год назад

Really lovely, informative Video, Thanks a lot. I Will be in Tanzania in Feb.

@55whitest 3 года назад

Greetings from NYC. I could listen to Janine and Sabine talk about elephants all day. As soon as I know that it’s safe to travel again I’ll start packing my bags. In the mean time keep up the good work with these videos

@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 3 года назад

Thanks Eric. Let's hope you can pack your bags soon ;)

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

See you soon Eric!

@jonbanks653 Год назад

Thanks esp for the focus point to make the silhouette.

@marleenlagrange648 3 года назад

Just love your tutorial and videos.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Thanks so much Marleen, we would love to teach you in person some day

@reneholtslag2297 3 года назад

I just discovered your videos and I like them very much. Great photo's and great tips. Not too long. greetings from Holland and maybe I visite you one time.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Rene, thanks so much for following us. We try and share us much information as possible ... basically what you would usually get on our photographic Safaris. We would love to welcome you here soon!

@barbaraeidel6344 3 года назад

Fantastic tips!! I always think of you, Sabine, when I walk past the elephant silhouette hanging on my wall! I love it, and can't thank you enough for helping me capture that moment!!

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Hi Barbara, sorry for the late reply. I am happy to hear that I could help with that and you think of Chobe when you walk passed the image ;) -Sabine

@bonitaread4747 Год назад

Excellent thank you!

@cesarm8811 3 года назад

Hopefully once this pandemic is over (or distribution of vaccines); I will have a chance to travel to your part of the World and take part of wildlife photography. Really enjoy this channel.

@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 3 года назад

Hopefully that will be soon. You will love it! Africa and all its animals is very special ;)

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Not too long now hopefully.

@CamillaI 3 года назад

Blimey not many videos on photographing elephants well done 👌👍😍

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Very true, this is quite a specific video - we hope to cover a wide range of wildlife for you guys

@rosemills2172 3 года назад

Thank you so much..enjoyed this very much.

@Mymi9876 3 года назад

Thank you for all those tips! We had to cancel our 2020 safari with you, but we will be there as soon as we can!!

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

I am so sorry for that and really hope that we can welcome you here soon!

@telkirton 3 года назад

Excellent video ladies look forward to the next....

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Thanks so much Tel, there will sure be more from the Pangolin Team!

@pattydower4078 3 года назад

The last tip was great. Thanks

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Patty, I am glad you could pic some personal tips and tricks out for yourself....

@haroldmassey5966 3 года назад

Fantastic pics of the elephants. Thanks for the tips and video.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Harold, thanks so much - love to see you on our channel

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Many thanks

@joncothranphotography9375 3 года назад

I thank you for sharing your tips and I dream of visiting your wonderful world. This would be so awesome!

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@snapsnap1 3 года назад

On my bucket list for sure

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

See you soon then ;) -Sabine

@joerghummerjohann4854 3 года назад

😃 Such a beautiful movie 😃 You are really enthusiastic about elephants 🐘❤ me too: Fantastic memories on elephants swimming and playing in the Chobe river😃 I have to come back!

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Thank you, so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Hopefully we'll see you soon in Chobe ;) -Sabine

@sarshar3364 3 года назад

Awesome video, thanks guys

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Thanks so much Sarsha

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Our pleasure!

@parthasaradhiallam8810 3 года назад

Very informative video, love ur work guys👍

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Thanks so much Partha

@annettelane659 3 года назад

Absolutely stunning images. 👍👍

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Annette, thanks so much - Sabine has some excellent video material!!! It also helps that we get so much opportunity on the Chobe on a daily basis!

@theweekendman7156 3 года назад

Pangolin photo safari...awesome moments I had exactly a year ago in Kasane...

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Michael, I hope we can repeat it. Until then we try and keep your photo mojo flowing.

@joycebenham3846 3 года назад

I wish you had a 3-5 day workshop called "All About Elephants"...photographing on the water, land, sunrise, sunset, back lite, portraits, etc....lots of time to put something together for 2022.Thank you

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Joyce, it seems like you love elephants just as much as we do 😍- Our workshops basically entail just that .... we don't want to sell specific animals as nature is always unpredictable. While Chobe has massive herds and great potential you can be unlucky with a particularly windy week. Or there might be other factors such as certain bloomage, water running into the Delta, etc. etc. that will cause us to find less elephants than other times. So when guest ask me in the mornings what we will do and cover that day (technically and animal wise) I will tell them: "what ever nature offers us - any animal can look great in the right light and background". If the elephants are remotely in the right position, light condition, or background I will make 100% sure you get that shot... I will never miss out on an Ellie - that I promise 🙂🙃🙂

@davidsherman3462 3 года назад

Great video with great shots.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi David, thanks so much - Sabine has some excellent video material!!! It also helps that we get so much opportunity on the Chobe on a daily basis!

@guyjackson4143 3 года назад

About as close as I will ever come to photographing elephants is at our city zoo. The video was beautiful from beginning to finish and the narrator's accent only enhances it. Looking forward to your next video.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Guy, thanks so much 🙂🙃🙂 The two Germans are really trying to hide it but not always possible 😂Always look out for great specials that we offer on our homepage and newsletter.

@mywildlifestories3793 3 года назад

Understanding subject behavior and photographing them, will definitely makes the pictures stand out. Nice move, looking forward for these kinda videos

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi, thanks so much for the feedback - We are looking forward to covering more wildlife for you guys!

@rickloveland8844 3 года назад

Janine and Sabine a lovely presentation and what stunning and awesome pictures and videos. Maybe one day I will be back in the Chobe area.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Rick, thanks so much ... Sabine has some fantastic video material! And discussing your favourite animal with your best friend is an easy one 🙂🙃🙂

@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 3 года назад

Thank you very much Rick. We would love to meet you here ;)

@garylevy6756 3 года назад

Thanks for the video .. Makes me long to return. Will have to wait until Sept 2021 so keep making more videos please.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Gary, we would love to have you back as soon as possible... we will try to keep them coming until then!

@patrickcloutier3305 3 года назад

Thanks for this beautiful video on Chobe elephants behavior and tips on how to take great photos ! You are very inspiring and indeed make us crave to be with you on Safari ! My wife and I were supposed to be with you this fall... But hopefully that will become possible soon !

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Patrick, I really hope we can make up for that soon and welcome you in the Chobe!

@DACnew 3 года назад

Excellent as always .......... wish I’d seen this before the last time I attempted the ellie shots!

@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 3 года назад

Hi David. Glad you liked it and hope you get a chance to use the tips on another trip photographing elephants ;)

@DACnew 3 года назад

Thanks Sabine, your point about getting closer with a wide angle particularly resonated ... I have a tendency to move further out.

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Next time!

@jeremymalley-smith7241 3 года назад

I like the relaxed approach - it works well - just wish I was out there 😃

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Thanks so much - that comes from discussing your favourite animal with your best friend 🙂🙃🙂

@fbagbey 3 года назад

Excellent presentation, format, information, vibe. Did they have a script or just knew the topic so well, they just started talking?

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Francis, thanks so much.... discussing your favourite animal with your best friend really helps you to relax in front of the camera. Being out with guest and elephants nearly on a daily basis makes it easy for us to talk about it... that's what we try and do on Safari as well: We give you a heads up about what we predict will happen to mentally prepare you and then help you get technically ready for it. But I would cheat if I said we wouldn't have had a script that we wrote prior - the conversation would have been a lot more chaotic. We needed a red line to help us bring it to the point as we are imagining all the potential opportunities....

@fbagbey 3 года назад

Thanks for this feedback, Janine. A friend and I won a trip to your camps in that pangolin fundraiser so perhaps we will meet you whenever our Covid delayed trip can be safely scheduled. Keep up the great photography and photo art education!

@yvonnehunter5980 3 года назад

Great new concept. A bit more technical advice on how to get the right exposure for difficult lighting situations might be good. But, overall, it was great. I especially liked the suggestions about close-ups and post-processing into black and white. Thanks!!!

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Yvonne, thanks so much - for more tips on technical exposures and settings check out our other videos on the Pangolin channel.... we thought about it and felt it would become too long if we cover exposure, shutter and aperture settings for every potential light situation and species that we will cover. Let me know if you find the right tutorials...!

@sarelalberts994 3 года назад

Thanks for a good and informative video.You missed one thing ,one has to be WHERE YOU CAN SEE THEM.......

@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 3 года назад

Very true Sarel ;)

@EdwardKilner 3 года назад

Once again, a superb video. At one point, there is the call of a loud bird, what kind of bird? It reminds me so much of Africa. Thanks for the video. Dull and rainy here near Toronto, but you made the day brighter.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Edward, thanks so much. Let me know at what minute and I will have a look into it!

@EdwardKilner 3 года назад

At 5:56.

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

@@EdwardKilner that was just a Ring-necked dove... very common here

@Betterworldforyou. 4 месяца назад

You to are great buddies . Please do script do more natural. Thank you

@jaimohan9341 3 года назад

Beautiful and informative. Hope to shoot at Chobe someday.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Jai, we would love to welcome you here as soon as possible!

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

You know where we are Jai!

@lisaschwerdt6447 3 года назад

I’m all for any info that will assist my shooting, and this was interesting. I guess I’d come down strongest tho on technique/mechanics as I have found little on safari photography (it’s much easier to find info on animal behavior)

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Lisa, that is so true. That is why we try a good combination of both on our Safaris - we make you aware of the animal behaviour in advance so that you are mentally prepared and then set you up for the shot on a technical basis within a few days it will feel like second nature to you!

@MK-bg9bj 3 года назад

9:33 great tip 👌

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Thought that might resonate with a few people.

@adedotunajibade 3 года назад

Love the new video format. However, I miss your theme music :-) As always, thanks for the inspiring content!

@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 3 года назад

Thank you very much! The intro music will be back in our other tutorials ;)

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Noted!

@karissalewes6392 3 года назад

I love Botswanna, especially the Elephants. What about light metering when photographing elephants which one would you choose? Hey Gus!!!

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

I usually choose evaluative metering unless you have a camera where the focus and metering point can move together - cheers Janine

@dimitristsagdis7340 3 года назад

Very nice Tnx ; esp. the silhouette with the giraffes in the background I like a lot. Is it a composite ? Stay safe n healthy.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Dimitris, thanks so much. No it was actually one of my most magic nights ever with everything coming together in one single shot. Breath taking goosebump moments that I will always cherish and never forget.... Africa is like no other place on earth!

@dimitristsagdis7340 3 года назад

@@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 Amazing indeed; well done !!! cherish it, cause unlikely to repeat :-)

@iscoguy 3 года назад

Loved it. I could have watched more. I appreciate the focus on the types of images you can get, but I would be interested in even more depth on the behavior side. It would be tougher to do, but almost videoing you going out and photographing the elephants yourselves, but with a video so you "bring us with you." I would love to hear your thoughts and descriptions while watching video of what you were seeing. Essentially a photography adventure.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Basically a life Safari?!? That is a great idea... but as you said not always easy. You wouldn't cover as much detail and behaviour as you think as you usually are not able to catch everything in only one or two trips.

@iscoguy 3 года назад

@@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 Understood and agreed. Instead it would be more of an in the moment experience. There are several comparisons on RU-vid, Morton Hilmer, and then landscape photographers like Thomas Heaton. But, it is just a thought and I again want to emphasize how much I am enjoying the work you and everyone else at Pangolin are doing. Great content. So, overall, thank you.

@davearchbell9921 3 года назад

You are really making want to visit. What are the best months to come?

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Hi Dave. It all depends on what you want to see and photograph. Please send us an email to info@pangolinphoto.com and I can send you some detailed info to help you chose.

@Mymi9876 3 года назад

Is there a « baby elephant season » in Botswana, or are they born all year long?

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi, they are born all year along. So you can always have a chance!

@f2.8- 3 года назад

Interesting video, as always. Thanks for sharing👌 How does someone become a photo host at a place like Pangolin Safaris? What are the required qualifications for someone to be considered? It seems like such a wonderful job for someone who has a passion for both photography and nature.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi, Thanks so much! We all became Pangolin Photo Hosts more by chance.... as life plays its cards out to you. We are very very lucky to be in the position we are in. At the end we are looking for nature enthusiast that are great photographers and good with people - maybe with some history in the tourism industry.... we are promoting local photographers heavily as well as nature photography is a field with huge potential in Botswana

@f2.8- 3 года назад

@@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 Okay thanks for the reply. I have sent you a message on Facebook about this if you don't mind. Thank you👍

@AjaySingh-228 3 года назад

nice mam

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Ajay

@AjaySingh-228 3 года назад

@@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 you are welcome

@pruimj 3 года назад

Thanks for this informative video in dialogue setting. On the upside I was astonished by the footage and the photographs. And the quality of the information given. (Nice detail in your earrings Janine!). In the beginning the dialogue felt somewhat forced and not natural, but that is probably a matter of experience. And the sound was not always optimal. But then again: my wife and I really want to visit your hotel. Hopefully our booking for next year will stand, SARS-CoV-2 permitting...

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Jan. We are learning with every film.

@shafiqsha5984 Год назад

Your photos an videos l like it you talk an exbilination i am more interesting photography that's you now my interesting photography i no camera

@robcourt9727 3 года назад

I am in Salt Lake City, Utah. I looked eeeeeeeeverywhere and can not find any elephants. Grrrrrrrrrr.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

😂😂😂 I am sorry Rob. That is tragic! Easy solution though - it sounds like you must come and visit us this side!

@tkermi 3 года назад

😂 Same here in Finland ❄️⛄ - no luck finding elephants 😟😅.

@PangolinWildlife 3 года назад

That can be a problem! ;-)

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

@@tkermi 🙃🙂🙃

@RobJorg 3 года назад

the long nose animal at 0:40 has a hole in its nose. sad.

@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 3 года назад

Hi Rob, yes it happens in the wild. But she is coping really well with that! It doesn't influence her much - she has learned to live with it. Sometimes you find them with bit of trunks... usually it happens from hyena attacks when they are young. Some learn to cope with that as well...

@RobJorg 3 года назад

@@janine-pangolinphotohost9722 my fav animal are elephants. i have seen them in thailand with a leg missing or other damages. they are gentle giants and very smart. when they look at you with 1 eye from 2 meters away with those big lashes its like they know what you are thinking. would love to photograph elephants in the wild in david yarrow style, maybe one day.