Dippers in the Peak District part 2
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- čas přidán 13. 04. 2024
- Welcome back to the stunning landscapes of the Peak District National Park! In this highly anticipated sequel, join me once again as I delve into the mesmerising world of photographing dippers, accompanied by Marc Humphrey. Armed with my trusty Nikon Z9 and the powerful 180-600mm lens, I embark on an exhilarating journey to capture these magnificent birds in their natural habitat.
Get ready to witness some truly remarkable behavior as these agile dippers dart and dive through the crystal-clear waters of the Peak District streams. From graceful dives to playful interactions, every moment presents a unique opportunity to capture the beauty and essence of these fascinating creatures.
Throughout this video, I'll share valuable tips and techniques to help you elevate your wildlife photography skills. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's something here for everyone to learn and enjoy.
Prepare to be mesmerised as I unveil a series of breathtaking shots, each one a testament to the raw beauty and untamed spirit of nature. Join me on this epic adventure and experience the magic of photographing dippers in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
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Kit used for this trip:
Nikon Z9
Nikon Z180-600mm
Peak Design Slider
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
GoPro Hero 11
Best video I've seen for dippers.
I hope Pops is well on the road to recovery.
We called at Warton Craggs on the 14th of April, no sign of the peregrines, the local ranger said there had been no sightings. Hopefully, they will return.
Thanks very much Sheila that’s high praise indeed.
Shame that the Warton Cragg pair haven’t returned they were a stunning pair of Falcons.
Thanks for asking about Pops, his recovery is going really well 👍🏻
Absolutely fantastic pictures, especially because they were taken in a gloomy gorge on a dull wet day, the best Dipper video out there that I have seen. Well done and and who said men can't multitask, balancing and filming, impressive.
Hahaha cheers Andy, we men certainly can multitask 😂
Thanks very much for your comment mate I really appreciate it.
All the best 👍🏻
Great video Dan. Lovely video and pictures of the dipper. You can never have enough of those!
Thanks very much for your comment, I totally agree and never tire of watching them ☺️
Superb Dan, well worth the second trip, my favourite shot was the in flight shot 'incoming' Brilliant!!!👌
Cheers Jon, I really appreciate that mate 👍🏻
Hi Dan
What a cracking video, one of your best, great little birds are Dippers and they tend to live in the most wonderful locations. Although I get out very regularly, its been a while since I saw a dipper, you have inspired me to get back out there again tomorrow looking for dippers of my own 👍 Chris
Cheers Chris, that’s high praise indeed and I really appreciate it mate.
Glad my video inspired you to get out and I hope it was a successful trip 👍🏻
A fantastic range of images and tips in there Dan.
Cheers Paul, I really appreciate your comment and support mate 👍🏻
Lovely video, Dan. Nice to see you not taking any risks with Pop's gear while yours is being mended! 😂
😂😂😂😂 hehehehe that made me giggle. “Who me?”
Cheers Geoff, appreciate it 👍🏻
Absolutely beautiful images and video. Another wonderful if not soggy adventure! I hope that your Pops is recovering well after surgery.
Recovering very well from surgery, chaffing at the bit to get out with the camera especially with Daniel again. Many thanks for asking.
Thanks very much I really appreciate it. Sometimes the soggy adventures produce the best pictures, even if it does mean getting wet through 😂
All the very best mate 👍🏻
Enjoyed this Dan, love that slow shutter speed shot. Nice video as always, thanks for your time. My regards to your Father
Thanks very much Frank, always appreciate your comments and support 👍🏻
Superb photography Dan given the conditions 👍👍
Thanks very much Owen I really appreciate it 👍🏻
Quite wonderful there, Dan! That looks like great fun! I am currently in search of wildlife to capture images of. All of my usual suspects have moved on until the food comes back. Thanks for bringing us along!
Thanks very much Jon, I really appreciate it.
All the very best mate 👍🏻
Was really looking forward to this video Dan after watching Marc’s. What a great session, great location and some stunning images! Inspired me to get down there again next week. Definitely right about the flip out screen as hardly ever use it but that’s about to change. 👍
Thanks very much Ian, I really appreciated reading your kind words.
I’m glad you found the flip out screen tip useful, let me know if it makes a difference to your shots 👍🏻
Fantastic foties Dan! I bet Pops can't wait to grab the z9 back off you and take some fantastic foties himself. ❤
I was typing in the above message and I forgot to pause your vlog and it inadvertently went to fototripper instead. He sent me a ❤. I've got fibromyalgia and the fibro fog must have kicked in😂.
Thanks very much Andrew. I’m an avid watcher of fototripper too, he’s very entertaining.
Take care and all the very best mate 👍🏻
Another brilliant video Is Dan. It was nice to meet you at Ham Wall last week. Rob Arundell.
Pleasure was mine Rob, it was great to meet and talk to you and your family.
All the very best mate 👍🏻
Hello Dan, These are still some of my favourite birds. Very nicely captured. Funny I was out take long exposures image in Whitby 34mins each, only took three image that morning... Thanks for sharing. Good to her from Popps hope all going well.
Thanks very much John, 34 minute exposures are certainly long exposure! Hope you got some great shots.
Pops is doing great thank you and recovering well 👍🏻
Even better than Part 1!!! I like your tip about the metering. After watching Part 1 earlier today I set my Z9 up with the Highlight Weighted metering and look forward to an opportunity to give it a proper try. Not something I have used before so will be interested to see how it goes.
Thanks very much Brian, I’m really glad you enjoyed part 2. It’s worth experimenting with all the metering modes, they really can produce some interesting results and quite different photographs.
Take care mate 👍🏻
Well what a day that was! An absolute pleasure to spend that time with you mate - and what a brilliant video to come out of it 😀
Cheers mate, a fantastic day that’s for sure.
Look forward to future adventures mate 👍🏻
Man, I love your video, I realy love the wood in the rain. Thanks for your tips. Keep goiing
New subscriber from Canada
Thanks very much I really appreciate that. Always great to read comments from overseas watchers.
All the very best 👍🏻
Cracking video Dan 👌🏾
Cheers Lee, appreciate it 👍🏻
Cracking Video Dan
Thanks very much 👍🏻
Grey Wagtails down there too.
Thank you, I did see a couple of them about but no close enough for a photo 👍🏻
Thoroughly impressed Dan. Where I would have sat back and said "Not Today"! you were out there in the mud and the rain, capturing some superb images. I feel ashamed :)
Cheers Andy I appreciate it. Sometimes the worst weather can throw up some great photos so I always try to push myself to get out.
Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍🏻
Great video Dan. The dippers are not easy to find where I am based. Hope Pops is recovering well.
Thanks very much Sean. Pops is doing great thanks for asking.
All the best 👍🏻
Recovering very well from surgery, chaffing at the bit to get out with the camera especially with Daniel again. Many thanks for asking.
Brilliant big fella loved it some of the best photos I have seen of dippers and some great tips again 👍
Cheers mate, really appreciate your comment and continued support.
All the best 👍🏻
Had to comment straight away - absolutely loved this video! Some great footage and shots of these birds. Think I enjoyed it as much as you obviously did. Hoping to photograph dippers myself next month when in the West Country. Sending best wishes to Pops!
Thanks very much Debbie, what a wonderful comment to read. Thank you for taking the time to send it to me.
Good luck with the Dippers 🤞🏻
Best Dipper pics ever! Interesting location too.
Thanks very much Keith for your kind words, I appreciate it 👍🏻
Fabulous video Dan, worth a coffee. The dipper has been a favourite bird of mine for many years, great to watch them doing their eponymous thing. You have captured some superb stills. I often struggle with the exposure of its white breast in sunlight, the lighting you had I guess helped with this isuue, without the need for exposure compenstaion?
Thanks very much Rob I appreciate it. The conditions definitely helped with the exposure as I know exactly what you mean about their white chest it can be very tricky without exposure compensation. I do find that the metering mode you use can help with this as well 👍🏻
Hiya Dan, have to say that this is one of the best videos you’ve ever put out, not only that but some top quality photos alongside it, who says that on dull wet days it’s best to stay at home! I personally feel that sometimes on those sort of days that you get a richness to the colours that you don’t get on bright sunny days, I look forward to the next video 👍 cheers Terry
Thanks so much Terry that’s a fantastic compliment and comment to read, I really appreciate it.
I completely agree with you, the colours certainly seem much richer and saturated in the wet than on a bright sunny day.
Thanks again mate 👍🏻
Fantastic video on such a poor weather day , just goes to show what can be achieved. Super little birds are dippers and these are some of the best pictures I’ve seen of them 👏👏
Thanks very much Stephen, that’s a fantastic compliment and I really appreciate it 👍🏻
Outdone yourself again Dan. Great video and superb shots to boot. Another Sunday treat!!
Cheers Sean m, really appreciate that mate.
All the very best 👍🏻
Fantastic photos especially those where the bird was carrying nesting material.
Thanks very much Kathryn ☺️
Yet another fantastic vlog. The dipper is a cracking little bird.
Cheers John, always appreciated. I totally agree with you, I always enjoy photographing Dippers 👍🏻
Just absolutely awesome Dan! Loved your enthusiasm & excitement over watching these amazing little birds.Hope Pops is doing well after his surgery & is looking forward to getting back out with you to have more photography adventures together💙
Recovering very well from surgery, chaffing at the bit to get out with the camera especially with Daniel again. Many thanks for asking.
Thanks very much Anne I really appreciate your comment.
Pops is doing great thanks for asking.
All the best 👍🏻
Another brilliant video Dan how much longer have you got to wait to get your camera back 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks very much Dave, I should be getting it back this week.
All the best mate 👍🏻
Great video Dan, I really should go and shoot some Dipper along the local rivers of Exmoor, always plenty about when I'm out hiking, what focus modes are you using for them?
Hope Pops is doing OK
Thanks very much Andy.
I use a combination of 3 focus modes. I use wide area small on the shutter button, 3D tracking on the back button and single point focus on the top front programmable button. I’ve done a video on this in the past if you are interested 👍🏻
INCOMING......Great Shot, love the blog mate, 😊
Thanks very much Keith, really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Another great video, really love the long exposure shots
Thanks very much Charles 👍🏻
Brilliant vlog. Dippers are amazing some fantastic images Dan.
Thanks very much Craig 👍🏻
Another great video Dan. Some really wonderful images of the dipper. I’m well jealous. Hope pops is doing well, and once again a great video
Recovering very well from surgery, chaffing at the bit to get out with the camera especially with Daniel again. Many thanks for asking.
Thanks very much David, I appreciate it.
Pops is doing great and recovering well 👍🏻
loved the diving Bell dipper shot , but my heart was in my mouth watching you negotiate that steep slope with your dad's camera, great couple of videos, some amazing pics and footage, brilliant 👏
Nearly had a heart attack watching Daniel negotiating those steps, especially since he never mentioned it when recounting the adventure on his return!
@@stuartwillis Yes it would have been dire having 2 nikons at the menders , thankfully it all ended well with some great images and footage. Hope you're well and on the mend and see you back on the vlogs with Dan, all the best from a fellow aging birder 👍
@@derekclark4762 Recovery is going great thank you, it wont be long before I'm back out with Daniel again.
Thanks very much Derek. Well the cats out of the bag now regards those tricky steps 🫣, thankfully it all turned out great.
All the best mate 👍🏻
Cracking Dan, recognise that place from when I lived up there! It gets really busy in summer!
Cheers Andy, it’s certainly a fantastic part of the Peak District.
All the best mate 👍🏻
Whoa! Great spot and some stunning photographs. I couldn't agree more about your comments on the flip out screen. My current cameras don't have this option but I will make sure my next camera (Canon R5) will have. I can't believe the amount of green moss everywhere and that mud! I'm going to head over to Marc Humphrey's website and have a look at his photographs. 👍
Thanks very much John, it was certainly heavy going through all that mud but very rewarding.
All the best 👍🏻
Excellent video Dan some beautiful video footage of the Dippers and some great individual images, those long exposure shots worked a treat. Hope you didn't get a telling off from Pop's when he seen you on that slippery slope with his gear😂. Are you able to divulge the location of the river ?.
I keep telling him he's not to big to go across my knee but he keeps saying he is! so I guess it will have to be just a telling off.
Thanks very much Kevin I really appreciate it.
No telling off from Pops, as of yet 😂😂
It’s the River Wye in the Peak District. I can’t share anymore than that as it’s a location used by some of my colleagues for their workshops, however you can find Dippers all over this river as it winds its way through the Peaks 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography Thanks very much Dan yes I only wanted to know what river as I know giving out exact locations of some shoots is not ideal.👍
Great Dipper pictures. Love photographing them. How's your Dad?
Recovering very well from surgery, chaffing at the bit to get out with the camera especially with Daniel again. Many thanks for asking.
Thanks very much Mark, Pops is doing great thank you 👍🏻
Another great video Dan, you won’t have done Pop’s ticker any good sitting over water with his camera and lens, his heart was probably in his mouth watching this 😂😂😂
Your not kidding my heart was in my mouth although I should't be surprised at what he gets up to when I'm not there to keep an eye on him!
Hahaha 🤣 I hadn’t mentioned it until he watched the video and I know his heart was definitely in his mouth.
All the best mate 👍🏻
Dippers are amongst my favourite birds and I love photographing them. Went to usual place at milldale Tuesday, but alas the river was very high and very fast flowing, so not productive. Am keeping an eye on water levels, nearest data is at dovedale. Levels are high still but reducing. I see you are using the 180-600 on this video, thinking about getting it. How would you rate image quality?
Dippers are also amongst my favourite birds. Dovedale is a favourite haunt of Pops and mine when the conditions are right.
The 180-600 is a fantastic lens, so incredibly versatile and the image quality is amazing. The focusing speeds are really good and this was one of the areas people have negatively commented on, I had no problems with it tbh!
The only downside is the lowlight capability, with a maximum aperture of 6.3 you can expect working in high ISO 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography my Z8 and Z9 handle high ISO so that doesn't concern me, and using DXO pure raw 4 or topaz denoise makes processing more easy with a pleasing result. I have the 800 which is 6.3, also have the 500 and 300 pf f mount lenses along with a ftz and f mount 1.4 tc and am thinking of selling my f mounts stuff to save clutter and some spare cash. Everyone I ask seem to rate image quality highly, even online reviews etc. So its seeming to be a good move.
Some incredible shots Dan. How is Pops getting on?
Recovering very well from surgery, chaffing at the bit to get out with the camera especially with Daniel again. Many thanks for asking.
Thanks very much John, Pops is doing great thanks for asking 👍🏻
Lovely well made video Dan...hope Pops is well on the mend. I did think for a brief moment that Part 3 may become "Disaster..I smash Pops's Z9 and 180-600mm on the rocks!"....re that lens, how did you find the 180-600mm? I'bought one on Saturday as although I've got the 800mm (perfect for my Barn Owls etc) and the 100-400 (landscapes, macro, perfect travel lens) the 180-600 seemed perfect for the bigger mammals (Foxes, deer, otters etc) and great reviews and a great (relative ) price so interested to hear how you found it for flexibility, low light handheld etc......Maybe an idea for a future video when Pop is back you could compare your views on the gear you use ?...Also if you don't mind me asking is that a Blackrapid strap you're using and how do you find it ? Keep up the great content as I know how tough these videos are to make and only found your channel a couple of months ago and all very entertaining
Recovering very well from surgery, chaffing at the bit to get out with the camera especially with Daniel again. Many thanks for asking.
Thanks very much Nigel I really appreciate it.
I have to say the thoughts of the video title certainly crossed my mind as well as I descended that very slippery steep path 😱
I am definitely going to do a video on the 180-600 lens. Personally I think it’s a truly amazing piece of kit with its only Achilles being its ability to handle low light but tbh even that is negligible.
Between Pops and me we have a good spread of wildlife focused lenses and so a comparison video is definitely on the cards 👍🏻
As for the strap, it’s not a black rapid (although I do own one of those). It’s a Peak Design, Slider. I love the way you can attach and detach the strap through the anchor points on lens and body which is so useful.
Hope that answers your questions mate, all the best 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography Many thanks for the feedback Dan. Agree entirely re the low light but always a compromise ! PD Slide strap was my first choice so nice to hear. Looking forward to seeing you (and Pops) out there soon (you may even have have helped motivatedme to restart my channel !!)
@@nigelmorley8092 I hope so Nigel, I did enjoy your barn owl videos 👍🏻
Awesome video Dan hope Pops is doing well.
Recovering very well from surgery, chaffing at the bit to get out with the camera especially with Daniel again. Many thanks for asking.
Thanks very much Carl, he’s doing great and recovering well 👍🏻
I was really enjoying this video until you mentioned the "J" word (Judges at Club Comps)!!!. Seriously another great video and hope pops is on the mend
Recovering very well from surgery, chaffing at the bit to get out with the camera especially with Daniel again. Many thanks for asking.
Thanks very much Jason, the J word certainly strikes fear into many a photographer 😂😂😂