A couple of months ago I made the decision to exchange one of my Sony A6400's for a Sony A7r3 . In this video I explain my reason for that decision, after all I have been a great fan of the Sony A6400. How does the Sony A7r3 compare to higher and newer models and is it more versatile for other forms of photography? I also give my thoughts on this new/old camera (it came out in 2017) and decide if I made the right decision and why!
Photographing the Common Buzzard (with Luck!)
In this weeks video I explain my buzzard hide setup. This is a project I have attempted many times over the years but for me buzzards seem to be the one animal that just does not want to appear in front of my lens. Hopefully this year will be different as I go all in to photograph this amazing bird of prey.
Challenge: Can I Photograph Egrets and Herons in One Day?
This week a change from what I expected to be doing. We should have been off to the borders of Scotland for a week but when we got snowed out of the holiday cottages and then high winds hit the UK our weeks holiday didn't happen. To cap things off the river Trent burst it's banks. Never one to miss an opportunity I set off to see if I could photograph Great White Egret, Little Egret and Grey Heron on one day. Join me on the challenge to see if I managed it.
Vanguard Endeavor ED 10x42 Binoculars A great choice for Wildlife Watching
After my stalking video last week and having ditched my old massive binoculars a while ago due to carrying cameras, lenses and tripods I decided that it was time to go back to carrying binoculars as I was sure I was missing opportunities by using the camera lens to scan ahead. In this video I give my real world review of these vanguard binoculars. If you are in the market for some high quality binoculars at a reasonable price point these could be right for you.
My stalking techniques to get close to animals
Perhaps my favourite method for getting images of wildlife is stalking. In this video I explain the techniques i use to not only get close to wildlife but also to take images. The satisfaction of getting close to a wild animal without it knowing you are there, taking images and then slipping away is the ultimate wildlife photography high.
Spot The Owl
This week I move away from my home patch to get away from my buzzard project which is currently at a state of standstill due to a lack of buzzards! After trawling the internet I find a potentially interesting site in south Lincolnshire, Deeping Lakes. Just looking for a day away and you never know a decent image, or any image I get a fantastic surprise with first images and film of the elusive Long-eared owl. Now don't get too excited these owls are notoriously difficult to get images of, being nocturnal and with a habit of roosting in dense undergrowth. Oh and to cap things off a couple of buzzards make an appearance, do you see the irony in that!😂