Wildlife Photography Vlog | Photographing Seabirds at RSPB Fowlsheugh, Scotland

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Wildlife Photography Vlog | Photographing Seabirds at Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve Scotland. An amazing morning of photographing species like guillemot, razorbill, puffin, kittiwake and herring gull.
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@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Check out the photos and setting from the day: espenhelland.com/photographing-seabirds-in-scotland/

@gabijones2445 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful morning. Beautiful pics. Stay well.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you! You too!

@clivewelch1025 4 года назад

Hi Espen wow indeed what a place even a numpty like me could get a image or two. My favourite image has to be the puffin you know I've never really took notice of how sad their eyes make them look. This video was absolutely awesome to watch definitely one of my favourites, until next time take care and stay safe my friend.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Clive, they are amazing looking birds. I'd like to find a better place to photograph them :)

@Pat-1000 4 года назад

A fantastic experience , nice share Espen.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Many thanks :)

@gladysklip6984 4 года назад

Stunning place Espen, beautiful video and photos!

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Many thanks!

@simoneardley 4 года назад

Great film Espen, looks like a fantastic location. Must be tempting to get a liitle bit closer to the edge though!!! Bet its nice having so many subjects to go at. I know the vast majority of my work is sat waiting, fingers crossed for hours on end just to fire a couple of frames off!!👍📷🎥

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you very much Simon :) Yeah it's good to be spoiled for choice sometimes!

@JPLamoureuxsTravels 4 года назад

Great vlog buddy some cracking images from a stunning spot!

@karlielarson7430 4 года назад

Absolutely breathtaking! I am in awe. Those are some incredible birds! So cool you found a puffin! I love the music you put in it, it just makes me appreciate those little birds.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you so much Karlie! Glad you enjoyed it

@tylerirwin4951 4 года назад

Wow, this is my favourite video you've made so far. The photos were stunning. The teal-blue background of the water looks awesome in the images.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Really appreciate that :)

@AikoSukdolak 3 года назад

Wonderful video, amazing footage and pictures and great to see you enjoy your work :)

@EspenHelland 3 года назад

Thanks very much 🙂

@juliangreaves4727 4 года назад

They were some stunning images right there Espen. Cracking video 👍👍👍

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Julian :)

@juliangreaves7314 4 года назад

Espen, I usually only give short, rather glib comments on your vids, as I'm typically just about to nod off in a dark room. So, I'd just like to add just how much I enjoy your videos. I think I may have said before that landscape and architecture photography are more my bag, although I sometimes post up the odd bird shot. However, I love watching your videos. I think you have a very accessible style of presenting and the quality of photographs is great and getting better. I was interested in following your switch to m4/3, which you seem to be really happy with. I use your old set up. It works well but the 7Dii sensor is getting on now and the low light performance is not great. No need to respond to any of this, I'm just waffling. I just wanted to say, well done with all of it and hope it continues growing. Best wishes, Julian.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you very much for that Julian, much appreciated 🙂 I’m really happy using the 4/3 system, but I don’t think you’d be happy with the ISO performance. It’s one of the drawbacks of the system, when I was comparing the em1x to the 7dii earlier in the year I found them to be very similar and the em1ii I have now is worse. However, I can live with it as it really complements how I like to shoot and I like to experiment with slow shutter speeds.

@juliangreaves7314 4 года назад

I was hoping that the R6 might fit the bill but at 20 MP, cropping in on small birds might be problematic. I'll wait and see how that pans out. Of course, many professional wildlife shooters use the 1Dx and get on fine with that and the R6 shares the sensor with the 1DxMkiii, so should be very good. It's quite possible that Canon might bring out an RF replacement for the 7DMkii, with all the animal tracking and fast frame rate of the R5 & 6. I might keep my fingers crossed for that. But,.....do I need a new camera? NO! :-) Best, J

@patthompson1253 3 года назад

Bravo!

@WillGoodlet 4 года назад

Good video enjoyed it and seeing that fabulous location too. The Olympus looks like it is working out great. Resigned to being stuck in the house til the end of the year over here so I'm enjoying seeing some outdoors from your neck of the woods.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks for that Will, it's working out great for me :) End of the year? that must be tough, is it really bad there?

@WillGoodlet 4 года назад

Espen Helland yep sadly. And getting worse.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

@@WillGoodlet Such a shame. Best to stay at home, hope you get through it ok.

@duratorque 3 года назад

Some great photos there. Good job.

@EspenHelland 3 года назад

Thank you 🙂

@adrianmoore8200 4 года назад

great video and nice shots

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@chrismartin7594 4 года назад

Thanks you for the vid. I do love going to Bempton cliffs shame about this year.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you Chris :)

@andyrob64 4 года назад

Great video, stunning birds!!

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Andy :)

@abelfernandez5648 4 года назад

Un lugar increíble para fotografiar Alcas, Araos y Gaviota tridáctila, también los Frailecillos, pero extremando las precauciones por el tipo de terreno, un descuido o exceso de confianza y la caída será terrible. Un saludo desde España Espen.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Yes, really great location! I'm on my hands and knees when I get close to the edge 😅

@rogersmith4308 4 года назад

wonderful video and lovely images!

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Many thanks Roger!

@karthickpalani9887 4 года назад

Excellent capture and love the portraits shots cir

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you :)

@Voodoo. 4 года назад

0:30 just before you say wow, something popped up in the water lol

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

WOW! 😅 Had to go back and check that, looks like porpoise or dolphin! Well spotted 👌

@maketzu5966 4 года назад

Love your videos. I think this is one of the most relaxing stuff on youtube(well maybe a million seabirds aren't the most relaxing thing to listen to 😁) My current photography setup is a Samsung Galaxy S7 hooked up to Nikon 10×42 binoculars with some lego technic peaces, hair bobbles and some creativity😂😂Saving up for a quality lens and body combo and your videos are a big inspiration to why I'm doing so. Love from Finland

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you Markus! Respect for the MacGyver setup!!

@Justin-rw9nw 4 года назад

Awesome video Espen. 4.21am absolute pro:) Respect for not disturbing the Puffin to 'get the shot'

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Got to do what it takes ☕️ 😅 Thanks!

@StephenJStephen_Photography 4 года назад

Excellent video Espen. Wonderful sights and sounds. You got some lovely portraits of the various species. I'm glad that you mentioned the smell as that, in my opinion, is part of the experience at a seabird colony. I've been to a number of colonies both here in Canada and in England and it is always a wonderful thing to witness . Thank you for sharing.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Stephen, the smell can be extreme! Did a boat trip around Bass Rock once, the smell and waves made for an interesting trip, luckily had photography to distract myself :)

@CamillaI 4 года назад

Amazing colony thought I had a good morning with the Common Tern, certainly puts my trip to Weymouth in the shade. But still what the hell still a great day at the Seaside! Tremendous!👍😀

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Nice, love to photograph terns! Thanks

@joetag5429 4 года назад

Thanks for bringing us along with you. Great shots. The new gear is working its magic.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, and yes it is :)

@wimsteensma8840 4 года назад

Again an amazing video!

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks!

@wildlifephotographicmag 3 года назад

Get the whole story behind the shoot in the latest issue (May-Jun) of Wildlife Photographic Magazine here: magsfast.com/Magazines/Wildlife-Photographic/Latest

@penorvoll 4 года назад

Absolutely great video! :)

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Takk for det :)

@touchedbynature5445 4 года назад

Brilliant video, Beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing. Greeting From Norfolk wildlife.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Many thanks Paul :)

@sbrenden 4 года назад

Beautiful episode, Espen :) Looks like a great place to take photos of seabirds, and what a wonderful scenery! Great pictures, and thanks for sharing them with us :) Been to Runde in Norway three times this summer to take pictures of the Puffin, and while i was there i saw some Razorbill's aswell, but we were not allowed to walk down the steep mountain cliffs were their nest was due to local restrictions.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you :) Norway has crazy good seabirds up north and I've still to go see them!

@bobscott8274 4 года назад

Always enjoy your adventures and never fail to pick up some new tips and ideas. I'm in a completely different locale but so much can be applied. Simple, thoughtful, and serene videos...thank you!

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Great to hear!

@VideoNatur 4 года назад

Very impressive footage and a very great landscape!!! Not to forgett the stills, they are wonderfull! Thanks for sharing this great video, I enjoyed it very much!!! Best regards, Rolf

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Many thanks Rolf!

@michaelsansom8416 4 года назад

Good morning....that is spectacular. Such a great variety and great opportunities. Looks like you had a fantastic day. Have a great week-stay well and stay safe.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you very much Michael 🙂

@ExplorationNature 4 года назад

Good vidéo ! Just perfect the Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I want shoot the Torda 😍

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Kevin!

@ExplorationNature 4 года назад

Espen Helland your welcom Espen 😉

@asifalam223 4 года назад

Absolutely fantastic video indeed nice to see you once again on another beautiful trips... Keep continue. Best regards! Asif

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you very much Asif :)

@bbqkid8 4 года назад

These birds are definitely on my bucket list. Had plans to see them this summer, but that virus ruined everything! Thanks for the video!

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Brian! Hopefully you'll make it over next year!

@ZaberAnsaryOfficial 4 года назад

Putting this in my bucket list. Looks amazing. plus great shots

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you Zaber :)

@Jay19876 4 года назад

What a day Espen! I have a feeling you will be back visiting Fowisheugh in the not so distant future.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

I'd say that's very likely :)

@larrydurkee5741 4 года назад

Absolutely fantastic photos! The sound was incredible.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Many thanks Larry!

@AndyGustavsson 4 года назад

excellent video Espen! really lovely photos, the ones with a bit orange in them are just so stunning and compliments the birds so good! well done!

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you very much Andy!

@leeaaron74 4 года назад

Superb place, superb photography. Enjoyed that. Thank you.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Many thanks!

@rajilk7362 4 года назад

5:03 amazing moments

@Rudy60426 4 года назад

Great Video

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Rudy!

@DaniConnorWild 4 года назад

Loved this Espen!! Makes me miss Skomer!

@photonomist6345 4 года назад

Skomer is wonderful too! Haven't been for a few years. Espen, this also reminded me of Handa Island up in the very North West of Scotland. Do you know it? Your video filled me with a wish to go there. Thanks for spreading the lurve!!!

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Dani! I almost made it to Skomer a few years ago, but unfortunately the sea was too rough!

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Yes, been there once - really want to go back, such an amazing island!

@dilanjayawickrama2469 4 года назад

Good job

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks

@markosullivan6444 4 года назад

The audio on this video was superb, I felt like I was almost there with you (for the complete experience, we'd need 'smellovision', of course...)

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Mark! Smellovision might have put a lot of people off 😅

@PamelaRuddyUKart 4 года назад

Fowlsheugh is already on my list, thanks so much for sharing what you found there. I went to Auchmithie yesterday, I didn't see any of the puffins (didn't know quite where to look for the small population of them and I couldn't walk too far as I have a sore knee) but I did see Fulmars and, briefly, dolphins though! 😁

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Pamela! Sent you location for the puffins at Fowlsheugh, hope you see them :)

@keri-di5122 4 года назад

Amazing+++

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you :)

@johnmunro5983 4 года назад

Definitely quite a morning, you got some really nice shots of some of some of my favourite birds. I spent a great afternoon on the isle of Noss in Shetland about this time year, lots of similar birds ,(also lots of Great Skuas). Good to see you have a strong stomach. The strong aroma of these colonies can put you off your sandwiches 😉

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks John! Really wanted to go to Shetland this year, oh well I'll hopefully get up there soon :)

@johnmunro5983 4 года назад

@@EspenHelland I'm sure you'll get there. I was wondering if you are familiar with the the Ythan estuary and Sands of Forvie which is probably not too far out of your home zone. Like the cliffs elsewhere the sand dunes at the entry to the sea here can leave you pretty impressed with the shear number of birds . I was last there about this time last year and the noise of hundreds (?thousands) of eiders and Common terns demands notice. It could get a little busy (people ) in the afternoon but was pretty quiet early. Its also has a seal colony . Just in case you were looking for an early morning walk 😊😊

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

@@johnmunro5983 Yes, heard of it. May have stopped by years ago, but not for photography. Would really like to go photograph the seals one day! Thanks for the tip :)

@kevins8575 4 года назад

I would love to see one of those vast colonies of seabirds! We have a few in Hawaii, but access to viewpoints is prohibited.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

It's an amazing sight - and smell 🤢

@birddude9822 4 года назад

Wow that place is amazing and the pictures are even better! I hope you didn't get plopped on because I got the jackpot in a nesting colony.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you :) Got away safely this time!

@oleggontar2942 4 года назад

Haha, did the same in Ireland, Saltees island yesterday :DDD

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Nice one!

@nsbhagwat 4 года назад

Espen, were you able to record video of gillemots with their not common shaped eggs? That shape prevents them from falling off of the ledges.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Good knowledge 👍 I was a bit late for that, think they'd all hatched

@annettepalm4892 4 года назад

So so nice to watch, were you metering for the highlights?

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thanks Anette! Yes, I use highlight alerts that I can see through the viewfinder.

@annettepalm4892 4 года назад

I usually check mine after the shot, i think I will have to change my settings. Thanks Espen.

@jasonnbuck 4 года назад

Looks great. I would have gone up to Bempton cliffs but due to lockdown not this year. Nice work. Ps what’s happened to you tragopan backpack not seen you use lately? I can’t find one to buy.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Still have it, but the Ajna f-stop has suited me better when I'm hiking and have a bit less gear. Unfortunately Tragopan will stop selling the bag as there are so many camera bags on the market.

@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272 3 года назад

I wonder if the birds are there before the grass starts to mature?

@michaelsansom8416 4 года назад

Question....do you use a protective filter? If so do you leave it on while shooting?

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

No don’t use any

@BrentHall 4 года назад

That was a little too good. . .

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

😅 Thanks Brent!

@theflyingdutchman7127 4 года назад

What a lot of noise make the birds

@sebastianpalmay 4 года назад

Nice one Espen, when travel will be better next year and if you really want to have amazing experience with them birds come to Ireland and go see the Saltee Island if you over lemme know. if you like see my IG just posted few I was there few weeks ago: instagram.com/sebs.pixels/ Love your content your an amazing photographer have a good day.

@EspenHelland 4 года назад

Thank you very much Sebastian! Still haven't managed a trip to Ireland, but have to go one day. Looks like a great place for seabirds, nice photos!