Thanks Keith, fantastic shot of the bittern . I’ve never seen one before , don’t think they get this far north. Not seen a green woodpecker for years. Brilliant. Stay well, all the best. 👍📷😎
Great Assortment of Birds. Love the Bittern and woodpecker shot's and good to see the quality now of the Pictures as you are getting to know the new Camera. Been back to Lackford Lake now a few time thank you for letting us now about that place lot's of Golden eye are about at the moment if your interested.
Thanks Paul, the Woodpecker behaviour was very strange. Really love the R5 especially now paired with the RF 100-500. Good to hear you are getting stuff at Lackford, not had the chance to get back there again. Cheers Keith
A nice bit of variety there Keith. The curlew, GWE & obviously Bittern are great birds to see up close, & as you know Kingfishers will either put on a real show or you'll bet fleeting glimpses of them. Looks like you managed to dodge the heavy showers between hide visits too, which is a bonus. Another enjoyable watch mate, thanks for sharing. Keep on keeping on! Best Nick
Thanks Nick, enjoyed the day and some great birds to show for it so I was happy. I really enjoy been out in a hide when the rain is coming down as it adds to the atmosphere. Cheers Keith
Yes, I did enjoy your video. The shot of the bittern was excellent, but the big surprise was how beautifully the little grebe photographed. I liked the aspect ratio you used for your crops, especially the ones that looked like they were about 9x16. I've had some good success with that size when I find an image that fits. Looking forward to your next post.
Thanks Clifton. Yes great to get close up with the Little Grebe. The aspect ratio thing is interesting. I tend to like 16 x 9 as it fits well with CZcams but also I find a lot of images fit it well anyway. I think I read somewhere that as humans we see things in a 16 x 9 ratio generally but would have to look to confirm that. Cheers Keith
Fantastic video Keith. And just to prove my video wrong you take a shot I would definitely stick on my wall! I think you'll struggle to get a better bittern in flight shot than that mate. Cracking shots mate, I suppose my only consolation is you hadn't gone there to photograph Bittern!!👍👍👍👍
Thanks Scott, yes there is something to be said for hides sometimes 😂. Your right I was not there specifically for the Bittern I just arrived in that hide at the right 10 seconds.
Hello,thanks for showing your adventures and really great shots of the bittern in flight!!! I enjoyed watching your movie/vlog and presentation of birds!! Greetings from the Netherlands and just subscribed.Lots of film pleasure!!
Hi Keith wow you got some awesome images in this one and although the Bittern images were fantastic that kingfisher shot skimming the water with its reflection was outstanding for me and there you was thinking you might not get anything in that sequence ( I think you better check your footwear lol ). Until next time take care and stay safe my friend.
Thanks Clive, two great birds the Bittern and the Kingfisher. I was surprised to manage to get an image out of the flying Kingfisher but I did throw a lot out... lol. Take care mate, cheers Keith
Hi Keith, Great Video, looks like you had a really good day. Plenty of variety and I do like your Kingfisher shots, (anything to do with a Kingfisher I love). Rutland, it's just up the road from me. I've visited a few times many years ago, but never done any photography there. That was before the Osprey program started, which many go to when it's breeding season. It's a long way round the reservoir, some 23 miles I think. Anyway, some great shots Keith...🙂👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Eddie, I know what you mean about Kingfishers. It is a huge place and that can make it difficult sometimes but I think it is about picking the correct hides. Cheers Keith
Hi, really good video you really did have a good day. Nice to watch I had the same experience with a Bittern, but was not quick enough with the camera.Good stuff.
Nice one Keith. Always a lot to see at Rutland but I know what you mean about everything being a way away. Such great shots of that Curlew! And the Kestrel and Red Kite - super! Brilliant shots of the Bittern mate - never ever seen one!! Ha that Kingfisher - always see them when it’s too late as they flash across in front of you! 😃 And lovely shots and film of the Dabchicks and Egrets too👍 And not seen that Woodpecker behaviour before. All in all a top trip out there mate 👍👍👍
Thanks Dave, yes I have to say that was a good day. Like you I have never seen that behaviour from the Green Woodpeckers, I can only assume is was some sort of territory dispute. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, cheers Keith
Very enjoyable video (sub’d). You didn’t mention them but my favourite bit was the green woodpeckers. That was really cool. Congrats on the bittern, lovely shots of it.
Thanks appreciate the sub. Yea the Woodpeckers were interesting I can only think it was a territory battle. Glad you like the Bittern got lucky with that. Cheers Keith
You got some super photos, well done looked very chilly out there, you always come up with the unusual photos, look forward to your next adventure, take care Pauline.
Getting those in flight shots of the Bittern Keith shows that every now and again it all comes together ! Super images one photographic session I think you'll remember for a long time. 👍
Hi Peter. Was great to chat to you and hopefully you find the camera that suits your needs. Didn’t find anything else interesting today after we met. Cheers Keith
I've just upgraded to the R7 from the 7D Mark ii and the new focusing that both the R5 and R7 have for birds in flight is great! Really great shots here
Some great shots and another enjoyable video, it's always pleasing when you pop up on subscriptions 🙂
Thanks Rob really appreciate your support and enjoyed doing this one. Cheers Keith
Some of the best Bittern images I’ve seen 👌. You had a great day.
Thanks Sue, very lucky timing to see the Bittern.
Thanks Keith, fantastic shot of the bittern . I’ve never seen one before , don’t think they get this far north. Not seen a green woodpecker for years. Brilliant. Stay well, all the best. 👍📷😎
Thanks Rob. Very interesting birds the Bittern, quite prehistoric looking. Plenty of Green Woodpeckers around here. Stay safe mate.
Great Assortment of Birds. Love the Bittern and woodpecker shot's and good to see the quality now of the Pictures as you are getting to know the new Camera. Been back to Lackford Lake now a few time thank you for letting us now about that place lot's of Golden eye are about at the moment if your interested.
Thanks Paul, the Woodpecker behaviour was very strange. Really love the R5 especially now paired with the RF 100-500. Good to hear you are getting stuff at Lackford, not had the chance to get back there again. Cheers Keith
A nice bit of variety there Keith.
The curlew, GWE & obviously Bittern are great birds to see up close, & as you know Kingfishers will either put on a real show or you'll bet fleeting glimpses of them.
Looks like you managed to dodge the heavy showers between hide visits too, which is a bonus.
Another enjoyable watch mate, thanks for sharing.
Keep on keeping on!
Best
Nick
Thanks Nick, enjoyed the day and some great birds to show for it so I was happy. I really enjoy been out in a hide when the rain is coming down as it adds to the atmosphere. Cheers Keith
Some nice shots of the Bittern there Keith 👏👏
Thanks Paul, I struck lucky.
Wonderful-marvellous Bittern shots and I loved the Green Woodpecker clips. You'll have to go back in the summer and try for the Ospreys!
Thanks Malcolm I will definitely be going back for the Ospreys
Yes, I did enjoy your video. The shot of the bittern was excellent, but the big surprise was how beautifully the little grebe photographed. I liked the aspect ratio you used for your crops, especially the ones that looked like they were about 9x16. I've had some good success with that size when I find an image that fits. Looking forward to your next post.
Thanks Clifton. Yes great to get close up with the Little Grebe. The aspect ratio thing is interesting. I tend to like 16 x 9 as it fits well with CZcams but also I find a lot of images fit it well anyway. I think I read somewhere that as humans we see things in a 16 x 9 ratio generally but would have to look to confirm that. Cheers Keith
Great video Keith, love the bitten images and the green woodpecker footage was lovely to see. What a cracking day you had. All the best, Steve.
Thanks mate, really happy to get some decent Bittern images at last. Never seen the woodpeckers like that before. Cheers Keith
Great images mate , love the Bittern shots
Thanks Richard, I have to say I was happy with the Bittern images. Cheers Keith
Fantastic video Keith. And just to prove my video wrong you take a shot I would definitely stick on my wall! I think you'll struggle to get a better bittern in flight shot than that mate. Cracking shots mate, I suppose my only consolation is you hadn't gone there to photograph Bittern!!👍👍👍👍
Thanks Scott, yes there is something to be said for hides sometimes 😂. Your right I was not there specifically for the Bittern I just arrived in that hide at the right 10 seconds.
Well Keith what a brilliant day you had Great pictures and video, thanks for sharing. 👍
Thanks Martin, yes it was definitely worth the visit.
Hello,thanks for showing your adventures and really great shots of the bittern in flight!!! I enjoyed watching your movie/vlog and presentation of birds!! Greetings from the Netherlands
and just subscribed.Lots of film pleasure!!
Thanks you Gijs for your kind comment. I am really pleased you like the vlog. Great to have you join the channel. Cheers Keith
Looks like you had a wonderful day. Congrats.
Thanks Ronald, yes was a good day definitely.
🦌Hello 🐿Thank you for these very beautiful sequences, photos ... 🦫 Friendships from banks of the Loire 🦊
Many thanks appreciate your support.
That was a cracking day!
Thanks Julian, yes have to say enjoyed that one.
Hi Keith wow you got some awesome images in this one and although the Bittern images were fantastic that kingfisher shot skimming the water with its reflection was outstanding for me and there you was thinking you might not get anything in that sequence ( I think you better check your footwear lol ). Until next time take care and stay safe my friend.
Thanks Clive, two great birds the Bittern and the Kingfisher. I was surprised to manage to get an image out of the flying Kingfisher but I did throw a lot out... lol. Take care mate, cheers Keith
Hi Keith,
Great Video, looks like you had a really good day. Plenty of variety and I do like your Kingfisher shots, (anything to do with a Kingfisher I love).
Rutland, it's just up the road from me. I've visited a few times many years ago, but never done any photography there. That was before the Osprey program started, which many go to when it's breeding season. It's a long way round the reservoir, some 23 miles I think. Anyway, some great shots Keith...🙂👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Eddie, I know what you mean about Kingfishers. It is a huge place and that can make it difficult sometimes but I think it is about picking the correct hides. Cheers Keith
Awesome Bittern shot Keith! Not an easy one :)
Thanks Jeremy, right place at the right time 😉
HI Keith great video again love the slow-motion Kestral, nice images there too 👍📸
Thanks mate, never can resist a Kestrel.
Great video and some lovely pictures always seems to be lots to see at Rutland just got to find them it’s such a big place
Thanks David. You are spot on with your comment there is so much space and choice of hides but as you say lots to see.
Great video Keith. Lovely photos and what a cool bird. Next time I'm in the U.K might have to try an visit Rutland water nature reserve!😀👍
Thanks Richard. Definitely a place to visit if you are over here.
Hi, really good video you really did have a good day. Nice to watch I had the same experience with a Bittern, but was not quick enough with the camera.Good stuff.
Thanks Malcolm. Yes I nearly missed it, shoot first ask questions later. Cheers Keith
Another great video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jake appreciated
Another great video Keith, most enjoyable, another Reserve to put on the list! What a great day you had and some truly fab images, well done! 👌👍👍
Thanks Tim. Definitely lucky to be right place right time for the Bittern. Worth a trip.
Nice one Keith. Always a lot to see at Rutland but I know what you mean about everything being a way away.
Such great shots of that Curlew! And the Kestrel and Red Kite - super!
Brilliant shots of the Bittern mate - never ever seen one!!
Ha that Kingfisher - always see them when it’s too late as they flash across in front of you! 😃
And lovely shots and film of the Dabchicks and Egrets too👍
And not seen that Woodpecker behaviour before.
All in all a top trip out there mate 👍👍👍
Thanks Dave, yes I have to say that was a good day. Like you I have never seen that behaviour from the Green Woodpeckers, I can only assume is was some sort of territory dispute. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, cheers Keith
@@KGsPhotography you too mate 👍👍👍
@@NBNatureTrailvan Thanks Dave
A great collection of bird species and incredible images of the bittern! Very lucky indeed!
Thanks Lydia and yes you are right I was very lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Thanks Keith
Very enjoyable video (sub’d). You didn’t mention them but my favourite bit was the green woodpeckers. That was really cool. Congrats on the bittern, lovely shots of it.
Thanks appreciate the sub. Yea the Woodpeckers were interesting I can only think it was a territory battle. Glad you like the Bittern got lucky with that. Cheers Keith
You got some super photos, well done looked very chilly out there, you always come up with the unusual photos, look forward to your next adventure, take care Pauline.
Thanks Pauline. It was not too cold just very wet and windy! The Bittern is definitely an unusual bird. Best wishes, Keith
Getting those in flight shots of the Bittern Keith shows that every now and again it all comes together ! Super images one photographic session I think you'll remember for a long time. 👍
Thanks Glenn, those are definitely the moments we wait for and you just never know when they will happen. Cheers Keith
Wow great flight shots of the Bittern certainly pays to shoot first ask questions later ! 😍
Thanks Mark and yes must learn to shoot first 😂
we met today at Rutland water
Hi Peter. Was great to chat to you and hopefully you find the camera that suits your needs. Didn’t find anything else interesting today after we met. Cheers Keith
I think you can call that a succesful day Kieth. Some lovely shots.
Thanks Stewart, yes chalked up as a success 😊
Excellent images of the Bittern! Congrats! Is this from December?
Thanks. Was taken in November.
I've just upgraded to the R7 from the 7D Mark ii and the new focusing that both the R5 and R7 have for birds in flight is great! Really great shots here
Thanks. Yes I hear great things about the R7 and agree the focusing systems are amazing.