Amazing Resplendent Quetzal Bird Photography Costa Rica Cloud Forest - Sony A7RIV and SONY A9

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  • @MarkSmithphotography
    @MarkSmithphotography  Před 3 lety +4

    Help support me and what I do: ko-fi.com/marksmithphotography

    • @mauthemau6260
      @mauthemau6260 Před 3 lety +2

      Yay it’s Avery cool that you go birdwatching at my country Costa Rica.

  • @nortondefaria
    @nortondefaria Před 26 dny

    I'm a canon guy. Getting ready for my second CR trip. I checked most of the CZcams channels of photographers I follow who have CR trip videos and the most impressive in terms of sharpness and detail is by far Mike Smith. His Sony images were beyond WOW.

  • @kylearpke4945
    @kylearpke4945 Před 3 lety +3

    My wife is adopted from Guatemala where the Quetzal is the national bird. It's a bird that I hope to photograph someday and make an amazing print for her. Thanks for the great video content, Mark!

  • @daryllemans9473
    @daryllemans9473 Před 4 lety +31

    You sir are a master. Once again beauty you show the beauty of nature. Interesting how you point out flaws in a picture that looks perfect. Well, if something was wrong you would know, it looked like a great shot to me. I hope you do not tire of people telling you great job, because you really do the best work in your nature photography. I am learning so much seeing your work and it is important to me. I am very lucky to be able to see the works of a modern master.

  • @CarlosHernandez-kg8py
    @CarlosHernandez-kg8py Před 4 lety +18

    Love Savegre Mountain Lodge. Best Place for birding in Costa Rica. The Magnificent hummingbird is now the Talamanca hummingbird. Still a beautiful hummer. Before you pack to avoid this crisis, Costa Rica is closed now to tourism, although according to W.H.O. they have a very low case-fatality ratio of 0.88% health authorities are not opening the country yet. My thoughts and prayers are with those in eco-tourism affected by this world crisis.

    • @mauthemau6260
      @mauthemau6260 Před 3 lety

      Tomorrow I am going to monte verde another cloud forest in Costa Rica with similar bird species, like the quetzal the toucans and toucanets.

  • @amitdutta8768
    @amitdutta8768 Před 2 lety +1

    Mind-blowing shots of such beautiful birds. Love them.

  • @Cheryl407
    @Cheryl407 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful film, thank you. I was in Costa Rica in 1983, at that time we had to hike to the Cloud Forest. At a certain point we saw a rough wooden sign pointing up that said “Quetzal” . I looked up and there he was in all his glory. It’s engraved in my mind. So nice to see all these birds up close and personal and captured digitally.

  • @markdunsford4291
    @markdunsford4291 Před 4 lety +2

    Fantastic photos Mark. Costa Rica is my favourite place for birds and the country's eco-credentials are an example to all the other countries of the world.

  • @coreychappelle2543
    @coreychappelle2543 Před 3 lety

    Anyone else find these video relaxing?

  • @nstamer
    @nstamer Před 4 lety +4

    That was my favorite intro to a CZcams video ever

  • @auntiealias957
    @auntiealias957 Před 3 lety +1

    Gorgeous. Birds really are tiny works of art. Thanks for sharing.

  • @michellegervais5938
    @michellegervais5938 Před 4 lety +2

    sigh...I wanted to cry when you said "we should go to Costa Rica"...we returned to the US in late March and I am looking forward to heading back as soon as it is safe to do so...did a double take when the area where you saw the Quetzal came up in your video...we stood in the same spot...we were there in May of 2017 and I was lucky enough to get pics of two chicks...the mother and father were taking turns guarding the nest and bringing back food...thanks for bringing back such fond memories and for sharing your beautiful photos/videos...stay safe...

  • @cynthiajackson4029
    @cynthiajackson4029 Před 4 lety +3

    I was in Costa Rica approximately a year ago, but never was lucky enough to spot the Quetzal! Amazing photos, as per usual. You
    never disappoint!

  • @MsPernickety
    @MsPernickety Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful birds, beautiful photography.

  • @steveottavaino3804
    @steveottavaino3804 Před 4 lety +2

    With this you can fold up tent, pack the photographic equipment away, and be content your job is done. It just doesn’t get any better Mark. Superlative work, expertly presented, a true pleasure to watch. Huge thanks for sharing. Ciao.

  • @babujaimol2727
    @babujaimol2727 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing ! I love birds

  • @rundlerambler6150
    @rundlerambler6150 Před 4 lety +1

    I am just blown away from the sheer beauty of these birds and the awesome talent you pocess to capture them for us to view. Once again Mark, you have produced another magnificent video that I will watch over and over. Love it.

  • @Valadhiel76
    @Valadhiel76 Před 4 lety

    The color is absolutely mind-boggling!

  • @paulinefollett3099
    @paulinefollett3099 Před 4 lety

    Stunning birds in a magnificent habitat. I was in awe of these beauties.

  • @timdriman4253
    @timdriman4253 Před 4 lety +9

    OMG: Mark, what a place. And I thought we had some special birds here..... Great work Bud. As always. Greetings from total lock down in Ballito in South Africa. Warm regards Tim

  • @josephinedeberardinis343
    @josephinedeberardinis343 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks. Really amazing bird.

  • @margui6224
    @margui6224 Před rokem

    Beautiful bird photography.

  • @grahamleigh8398
    @grahamleigh8398 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey Tim from South Africa. Have to agree with you 100%. Mark is the best. That illusive Sony 200-600 is in my thoughts every day as well. I think the secret to You Mark is you have the love and kindness of nature and the birds see it in you. They seem to know and trust you. From Graham, Cape Town. South Africa.

  • @zetacon4
    @zetacon4 Před 4 lety +2

    Your equipment is awesome, and you do a great job using it. The birds were so awesome!!! Thank you.

  • @StephaanBOSS56
    @StephaanBOSS56 Před 4 lety +1

    I love you guys, love your love for nature and birds. You have a great family, stay strong, stay healthy and keep those vids coming.

  • @arunviswanath
    @arunviswanath Před 4 lety

    Definitely one of the best bird photography video I have ever seen. Breathtakingly beautiful shots .

  • @SamGorstein
    @SamGorstein Před 4 lety

    I love watching your videos.

  • @hramakrishnaiah413
    @hramakrishnaiah413 Před 4 lety

    Masterful, masterpiece, and plentiful for the eyes. Brilliant.

  • @fv6125
    @fv6125 Před 3 lety +1

    I love how passionate you are!

  • @aussie8114
    @aussie8114 Před 4 lety +1

    I really should not be on CZcams at 3am. But then again I got to go on a wonderful trip to Costa Rica with one of my favourite photographers in the world and saw all these amazing birds. Now to get some sleep and most likely dream about crazy looking green birds.

  • @bloneric
    @bloneric Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing video Mark, my wife and I just enjoyed it to the fullest not only for your magnificent photos but also for your impressive narrative skills that make your videos great.

  • @BURTBROWN
    @BURTBROWN Před 2 lety

    EXCELLENT!!!! Just stunning photos!!!!

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend1690 Před 4 lety +2

    Absolutely Gorgeous Mark! Impressive to say the least. Ive always wanted to go to Costa Rico to see its beauty. Thanks for taking us along for the view! ❤

  • @williamfriggle
    @williamfriggle Před 4 lety +1

    Only one word come to mind. WOW!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. God bless.

  • @MandalaHF
    @MandalaHF Před 4 lety

    Amazing place with beautiful birds... 👍👍

  • @yzmoto80
    @yzmoto80 Před 4 lety +3

    The two thumbs down are from people who don’t have a passport, and are just jealous because they can’t create the magic with their own cameras. Lol ! Your camera skills are just mesmerizing !! Thank you for bringing Costa Rica to my IPad !!! And thank you for showing the capabilities of the amazing camera equipment you own, and KNOW HOW TO USE !!! You sir, are sent from the photography Gods !!! And we all welcome your powers !!!

  • @lonesomedovecall822
    @lonesomedovecall822 Před 4 lety

    Mark, DUDE!!!, this entire video has blown my mind. The details, the colors, the beauty... absolutely unbelievable!!! A+++++++!!!

  • @GapBahnDirk
    @GapBahnDirk Před 4 lety

    The most wonderful bird photos.

  • @sdc9368
    @sdc9368 Před 4 lety

    Amazing birds...Amazing photography!!!

  • @invinoveritas6859
    @invinoveritas6859 Před 2 lety

    Those purple flowers of the Mexican sage always attracts humming birds..........😁

  • @niceprguy2
    @niceprguy2 Před 4 lety

    I was down there 30 years ago and saw many of these birds.. Amazing place!

  • @namriderone3538
    @namriderone3538 Před 4 lety

    Wow Mark, simply amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your talent!

  • @Natural_Histories
    @Natural_Histories Před 4 lety

    I have no questions but are already awesome both wildlife pictures and stories of those beautiful creatures. Love all your videos

  • @JohnPaul-ts8dq
    @JohnPaul-ts8dq Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome! 👍👍🦜

  • @Old_Smuggler
    @Old_Smuggler Před 4 lety

    Just amazing! Fantastic work as usual Mark. We have finally reached the point where ISO won’t scare us anymore.

  • @mikecrowley6485
    @mikecrowley6485 Před 4 lety

    That was just Brilliant Mark. Those photos, and birds of course are simply stunning.

  • @douglaswagner311
    @douglaswagner311 Před 3 lety +1

    I like Avocados too!....thanks for sharing and inspiring us to add these birds to our bucket list of sights and sounds to experience !

  • @gregorytortissier5518
    @gregorytortissier5518 Před 4 lety +1

    As usual Mark, superb shot of these amazing birds, I love your story telling as much as your pictures so I hope you can continue to do so. The more I watch your videos the more I wanna try bird photography, despite the huge challenge that it is for sure. Cheers

  • @donaldklopper
    @donaldklopper Před 4 lety

    Wow wow wow. Such beauty in one place! Captured and the story told like none other than uncle Mark.

  • @MsCuriousW
    @MsCuriousW Před 4 lety

    Again a wonderful video. Thank you so much. I watched with open mouth the whole time. Those birds seem from another world. Amazing.

  • @hewystudio7832
    @hewystudio7832 Před 3 lety +1

    I see made a trip to my favorite restaurant, Miriam’s Quetzals 😍

  • @lukes5533
    @lukes5533 Před 4 lety +1

    Stunning photos Mark and you present your work so well, lovely stuff.👌

  • @yjchowdary
    @yjchowdary Před 4 lety

    pleasant and beautiful with nice commentary

  • @esthershin9690
    @esthershin9690 Před 2 lety +1

    great job! beautiful video thank you so much.

  • @elderinmoi1571
    @elderinmoi1571 Před 4 lety

    These images... just wow. But the models did their best, too 👍

  • @michaelwallwork7482
    @michaelwallwork7482 Před 4 lety +1

    Simply stunning mark. Fantastic photo's.👍

  • @JB-nr8fu
    @JB-nr8fu Před 3 lety

    Love this! Was in Belize birding last January. So beautiful. West and northwestern. That beautiful and exotic Quetzal kind-of reminds me of the Gartered Trogans. What an amazing world. So glad I happened upon your videos.

  • @shriaingnama
    @shriaingnama Před 4 lety

    special quality in all ways in this youtube video.

  • @gordonthomas7103
    @gordonthomas7103 Před 4 lety +3

    I was really suprised to see the acorn woodpecker. I just got some nice shots of them in Az. Really liked the video!

  • @swaroopsankarsivadasan
    @swaroopsankarsivadasan Před 4 lety +1

    What a show 🤩. To give justice to such an amazing video, I watched second time in a TV. Incredible 😍

  • @paulthomas8986
    @paulthomas8986 Před 4 lety

    Omg, that is bird paradise. Thanks for the wonderful video, they are so enjoyable to watch.

  • @Bringisen
    @Bringisen Před 4 lety

    Wow🤩 So Beautiful pictures of those birds 🙏

  • @JericTamayo
    @JericTamayo Před 4 lety +1

    Omg beautiful birds!

  • @ItsPinecone_911
    @ItsPinecone_911 Před 4 lety

    Wow. Stunning photos!

  • @danthemann6565
    @danthemann6565 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent video. Inspires me to pack my bags and go to Costa Rica. Great job beautiful pictures great narration.

  • @ianporter1600
    @ianporter1600 Před 4 lety

    Once again Mark, you’ve done a stand-up job. There all beautiful images, and great storytelling, wishing you well. 😃👍

  • @PPYTAO
    @PPYTAO Před 4 lety

    Incredible animals! Beautiful shots 👌

  • @atomikmaster1
    @atomikmaster1 Před 4 lety

    Wow 🔥 absolutely fantastic 🔥 unreal
    Thanks Mark as soon as I see your upload I click sit back and watch in awe. Thank you 👍🏿

  • @kevinconville9258
    @kevinconville9258 Před 4 lety

    Great photography and your enthusiasm is infectious!

  • @EdgardoRosa
    @EdgardoRosa Před rokem

    Beautiful

  • @vishnukumarm1489
    @vishnukumarm1489 Před 2 lety

    Amazing shot's

  • @MikeJamesMedia
    @MikeJamesMedia Před 4 lety

    Beautiful images, Mark! I always enjoy hearing your narration too.

  • @tedbanana92
    @tedbanana92 Před 4 lety

    Yes! Happy Monday :D

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 Před 4 lety

    My Bucket List Mark

  • @benjaminmesa1089
    @benjaminmesa1089 Před 2 lety

    One thing I like about the R5 is that the de-noise is already built in, and works exceptionally well...
    Great shots though!

  • @massimoviti7728
    @massimoviti7728 Před 4 lety

    Fantastico viaggio e foto splendide complimenti Mark !!

  • @woodygreen6826
    @woodygreen6826 Před 4 lety +2

    Your videos are the best on You Tube, Mark. It was really cool to see some birds I had never seen before, and this gives me ideas for when we can all travel again after the pandemic. Meanwhile I'm happy trying to get some Western Tanager shots in my back yard. :)

  • @AlyssaBueno
    @AlyssaBueno Před 3 lety

    Your storytelling and photography are top notch! I’m so glad I found your channel ☺️

  • @SilatShooter
    @SilatShooter Před 2 lety +1

    I haven't seen any new videos from you Mark, came back here to share this one with a Costa Rican friend. You're absolutely one of my very favorites here. Hope you're well!

  • @MAX68ify
    @MAX68ify Před 4 lety

    Love the video and love to go to Costa Rica. Been there three times, never saw the bird , so beautiful.

  • @madmodesty
    @madmodesty Před 4 lety +1

    Your videos are really wonderful and inspiring too Mr. Mark

  • @theizza68
    @theizza68 Před 4 lety +2

    I'd love to see a budget-friendly Sony setup in action from you. Something like the a6400 + 200-600mm or 70-350mm.
    That was entertaining to watch, thanks for sharing!

  • @jirasivayathorn8522
    @jirasivayathorn8522 Před 4 lety

    Awesome shots.

  • @kawaiiplants
    @kawaiiplants Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing!! The birds are so pretty💕

  • @debrareither4682
    @debrareither4682 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing! I love every single shot & your video is totally awesome. 😃😍🤩👍

  • @Stefan1968ful
    @Stefan1968ful Před 4 lety

    Excellent video, Mark. Thanks a lot.

  • @allourpets
    @allourpets Před rokem

    Great video. I saw and photographed the resplendent Quetzal rather poorly in 2015. It's what got me excited about birds and photography. Must go back soon to Costa Rica
    . I use a Canon r5 with 100-500 lens now.

  • @chrischong8835
    @chrischong8835 Před 4 lety

    Amazing footage, keep it coming Mark 👍👍👍

  • @reydahamadou8737
    @reydahamadou8737 Před 4 lety

    A Master of bird photography indeed. I like you're videos and photos. Great job📸👍

  • @riodante3386
    @riodante3386 Před 4 lety

    Hey, Mark great video and fantastic shots as always! It's nice to see some shots of places I'm familiar with and of course no matter how many times one sees a Quetzal you never get tired of them. Next time you're down here when all of this current crazy stuff is over let me know!
    Saludos from Costa Rica !

  • @deanfleischman5706
    @deanfleischman5706 Před 4 lety

    Another superb video! You have really hit a stride!

  • @westcoastbaseballreviews6824

    🔥🔥🔥🙌👏👏😮 sorry i have no words. this is breathtaking !!! amazing work Mark ...cheers bro! 🍺

  • @michaelkrueger17
    @michaelkrueger17 Před 4 lety

    Another great video, thanks Mark.

  • @RichA7CV41
    @RichA7CV41 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic.....

  • @williamdesevo2089
    @williamdesevo2089 Před 4 lety

    I'm not much of a birder but man, your photos are just outstanding. Well done.

  • @randymyers8600
    @randymyers8600 Před 4 lety

    Great stuff, Mark. Look forward to the next video.

  • @PAULSWorld131
    @PAULSWorld131 Před 3 lety

    Stunning work Mark!

  • @mariaceciliamasiero
    @mariaceciliamasiero Před rokem

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤loved

  • @scottwestbrook7030
    @scottwestbrook7030 Před 4 lety

    Well done yet again, Sir!

  • @rakeshnambiar1897
    @rakeshnambiar1897 Před 4 lety

    Excellent Shots 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌