Sony A7RIV & Sony A9 Incredible Bird in Flight Photography - Snail Kites - Swamp Hens - 600F4 GM

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  • @MarkSmithphotography
    @MarkSmithphotography  Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @BeckVMH
    @BeckVMH Před 2 lety +2

    Your channel is a great example of the wonderful world of CZcams. Thank you for your work and sharing.

  • @sueferreira9711
    @sueferreira9711 Před 4 lety +22

    You are one amazing photographer, videographer, ornithologist and story-teller - thanks for your work.

  • @souravde9737
    @souravde9737 Před 3 lety +1

    Mr. Smith is a photography god !!

  • @JasonEdelman66
    @JasonEdelman66 Před 4 lety

    your narration is second to none, along with your photos

  • @pano-rific8838
    @pano-rific8838 Před 2 lety +1

    Mark, you never fail to deliver. The winter owls and the lightly falling snow were exquisite. This banquet of colorful birds expands your pallet. ~ your neighbor

  • @ianbrown704
    @ianbrown704 Před 4 lety +4

    I can never understand why you don't have 200k subs. Best BIF photographer on you tube, period!

  • @JB-nr8fu
    @JB-nr8fu Před 3 lety +1

    Wow!! Amazing and I can’t stop watching your videos- going to Corkscrew later this week when I go visit my folks in FL. I have tickets arranged and cannot wait!! Thx!!

  • @alanross3661
    @alanross3661 Před 4 lety +14

    Question for your next Q&A: if you have your a9 and a7r4 on these trips near your home, which lens is on which camera and how do you decide which camera/lens setup is best for birds in flight or portraits?

  • @JaraKada
    @JaraKada Před 4 lety

    No! National geographic is too boring beyond compared to your narrative story a long this video. Love how you deliver both pics / video and story. Really enjoy it.

  • @rondunlap510
    @rondunlap510 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful video Mark. Your narrative is every bit as interesting as your photos are beautiful.

  • @MsPernickety
    @MsPernickety Před 4 lety +4

    Your videos always cease to amaze me. Beautiful. Love the Spoon Bill family crossing the road.

  • @seandavis6458
    @seandavis6458 Před 4 lety

    Awesome birds photos and you are so fortunate to live so close to an amazing area

  • @sameerbhalekar5457
    @sameerbhalekar5457 Před 4 lety

    INCREDIBLE AS USUAL!!!!!!

  • @michelrochon-ti4817
    @michelrochon-ti4817 Před 4 lety +1

    The snail kites are amazing, having the opportunity to shoot them in a kayak is a blessing. I'd spend all my mornings in my kayak!

  • @adidasaddict
    @adidasaddict Před 4 lety +6

    The Stilt fight was fantastic, thanks for sharing.

  • @jeffluo9591
    @jeffluo9591 Před 4 lety

    The fighting shots of the two birds are truly epic.

  • @T-Slider
    @T-Slider Před 4 lety +1

    The babies and the wild position mid-air fight!

  • @Noriuslephotographe
    @Noriuslephotographe Před 4 lety

    the 3 birds...lol what a funny bunch!

  • @randolphcroft4212
    @randolphcroft4212 Před 4 lety +2

    Mark, you are the finest and best 'salesman' for a trip to Florida. If not for your images and videos, I'd only know it for Carl Hiaasen novels, my in-laws boring stories about bugs, and Walt Disney World (no thanks to the latter two!). I have an a9 and the 200-600G and literally, your back yard is pretty much the best thing for me to do with them.

  • @annemarievangyn6810
    @annemarievangyn6810 Před 4 lety

    Loved seeing all the fluff balls and the stilts fighting. The kites were wonderful. Great shots all around.

  • @PatriciaDavidsonPhotography

    Thank you, so helpful to a new Sony user.

  • @martinsepion
    @martinsepion Před 3 lety +1

    I liked all your pictures but the images of the spoonbill flying straight toward the camera were my favorites. You take wonderful photographs.

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat Před 4 lety +7

    This will be awesome, you’re very brave taking your 600 f4 and camera out in your kayak! Excellent film Mark, thanks for sharing it! Cheers

  • @robertdouglas9345
    @robertdouglas9345 Před 3 lety +2

    Your love for the birds is fantastic my friend! Keep up the inspiring good work!

  • @tarinidas7248
    @tarinidas7248 Před 3 lety +2

    Love it how you narrate every single video, you are doing fantastic 👏🏻 The videos are are very addictive 😀

  • @photographymaniac781
    @photographymaniac781 Před 4 lety

    Each Photograph is a State of an Art .Loke your Shots

  • @heathwirt8919
    @heathwirt8919 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! Great photography.

  • @Digiloog
    @Digiloog Před 4 lety

    How can persons dislike this video? Nature in all his beauty, told with a pleasant story. Thx Mark.

  • @garykuiken6191
    @garykuiken6191 Před 4 lety +1

    Superb work and images as always. The are truly some of the best out there.

  • @angelabonner1785
    @angelabonner1785 Před 4 lety

    Another great video. So jealous!!! Many thanks and keep them coming!!!!

  • @trevorgarmey3078
    @trevorgarmey3078 Před 4 lety +1

    Magical moments with the Stilts!

  • @rinku533
    @rinku533 Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding images 👌 👏 👍

  • @TGP2033
    @TGP2033 Před 3 lety +1

    Time for a new comment! OMG... So entertaining. Thanks for sharing all your amazing shots and bonus commentary. LOVED IT.

  • @EdgardoRosa
    @EdgardoRosa Před rokem +1

    That was amazing Mark!

  • @claudiatapia8310
    @claudiatapia8310 Před 4 lety

    I enjoyed the entire video and the way you described what you are doing lol feels therapeutic and relaxing, thank you so much and God bless !! :)))

  • @seantheo
    @seantheo Před 2 lety +1

    Mark, I have to say your channel is one of my favorites right now! I shoot on canon (r5, r6, r7) with the 100-500mm but I am wanting to get some Sony gear now lol I am definitely doing a workshop as soon as I graduate from my masters program next summer and have the time. I visit Florida to see family so it would be a cool experience.

  • @rianjohnsonruinedstarwars3806

    You have the best bird photography on CZcams, bar none.

  • @johnhjic2
    @johnhjic2 Před 4 lety

    What a super video. Thank you for all your work.

  • @conan62
    @conan62 Před 4 lety +1

    Super awesome shots!

  • @susanliddle24
    @susanliddle24 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for taking us on yet another fabulous adventure! My favorite image was of the Black-necked Stilt interaction at 11:48. The shadow of the bill really makes that image special, in my opinion!

  • @ZaberAnsaryOfficial
    @ZaberAnsaryOfficial Před 4 lety

    Incredible photos

  • @charlesnichson260
    @charlesnichson260 Před 3 lety +1

    Just came across your video was really good, thank you and yes I did subscribe.

  • @philipgowdy
    @philipgowdy Před 4 lety

    As ever Mark brilliant Images combined with your wildlife stories. Its great to see your personal favourites when watching combined with the camera and settings..Truly Inspirational.

  • @victorguardia8272
    @victorguardia8272 Před 4 lety

    Love your photos and videos! Greetings from Costa Rica! Keep safe!

  • @robinbrandewie590
    @robinbrandewie590 Před 4 lety +1

    Mark, I am always blown away with your photos and videos. Not only are they great photography shots but the videos and commentary are so engaging and informative. Keep up the great work. One of these days I'll get down there for a workshop.

  • @paulcachia6711
    @paulcachia6711 Před 4 lety +1

    I can’t understand how someone would give a thumb down to a video like this!! Cheers for your beautiful video’s Mark I really enjoy them

  • @curtiskhan7657
    @curtiskhan7657 Před 4 lety

    I find it crazy impressive that you can read the information on the bands placed on the birds' legs!

  • @JanLightfoot
    @JanLightfoot Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing shots as usual, but the stilts were just incredible!

  • @sandrastone5847
    @sandrastone5847 Před 4 lety +2

    You are such an amazing artist! Beautiful pictures and wonderful stories. I appreciate your sharing all your work. It's the highlight of my day. I love owls so if you could capture one with your wizardry skills I’d be very grateful

  • @amlanmohapatra8751
    @amlanmohapatra8751 Před 4 lety +1

    i think these the best shots that you have taken till date, man what such amazing moments they are and to compliment them your fantastic poetic presentation, i dont know how many times i paused or rewinded to back to see those mesmerising shots, thank you for making such an incredible video

  • @tanmay110
    @tanmay110 Před 4 lety

    Another spectacular video.

  • @jackpinoh
    @jackpinoh Před 4 lety

    Another fantastic video. Please don't stop. Baby Stilts and Stilt fight was really unique.

  • @SS-sh6ww
    @SS-sh6ww Před 4 lety

    This video was DOPE !

  • @karynhonor5046
    @karynhonor5046 Před 3 lety

    the baby spoonbills and the kite snails :) love your videos. I look forward to every video you post. Thank you for all the work you do for everyone.

  • @aniquewaseem6259
    @aniquewaseem6259 Před 4 lety +1

    An excellent presentation. Its sooooo difficult to judge whether the photos were a treat or your commentary? YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THESE BIRDS AND SPECIES IS COMMENDABLE ☺

  • @SamGorstein
    @SamGorstein Před 4 lety

    Watching your videos always makes my day you are so talented

  • @markmeth-cohn1136
    @markmeth-cohn1136 Před 4 lety

    Mind blowing shots Mark!

  • @zalllon
    @zalllon Před 3 lety

    Great shots in this video (as well as some of your other vids). Helped convince me to try Sony as my next body.

  • @milanmathis3142
    @milanmathis3142 Před 4 lety

    Mark your videos are a joy to watch.

  • @thayerbigelow6436
    @thayerbigelow6436 Před 4 lety

    And yes, another great video

  • @kevincarolan4539
    @kevincarolan4539 Před 4 lety

    Great video Mark and a fantastic location is it mainly down to habitat why these Snail Kites are struggling.

  • @michaelkrueger17
    @michaelkrueger17 Před 4 lety

    Mark great work. You have enormous patience to capture those great shots. My favorite and the baby stilts.

  • @etienneswart8700
    @etienneswart8700 Před 4 lety

    I do the same in the Kruger National Park. South Africa 🇿🇦. Breeding season brings plenty baby tortoise 🐢❤️

  • @enigmabletchley6936
    @enigmabletchley6936 Před 4 lety

    Awesome. Never even knew such a bird as the Snail Kite existed. Amazing captures!

  • @patchdavis35
    @patchdavis35 Před 4 lety +2

    In 1928 Henry Beston wrote, "creation is here and now". With respect to John Ortmann (below), for the Kites to evolve differently-shaped beaks and talons within a few generations is just about unprecedented in nature. We are seeing evolution happening within our lifetimes.

  • @santoshmahalik
    @santoshmahalik Před 4 lety

    And Mark Smith is back with a beautiful story to tell with awesome images as usual. I love the stilt fighting scenes... thank you for the awesome video 🙏

  • @MDMiller60
    @MDMiller60 Před 4 lety

    Amazing shoot.

  • @user-wv8ub4co8d
    @user-wv8ub4co8d Před 4 lety

    Подобається мені !!!!!! Дуже гарно!!!!!

  • @patrickhudgell
    @patrickhudgell Před 4 lety

    Another great video. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful wildlife on your doorstep. Your work is appreciated even more now that we cannot travel to see these things ourselves.

  • @ivankiefer3886
    @ivankiefer3886 Před 4 lety +2

    I fell like I'm watching some kind of national geographic show. Good job

  • @alexcruz9442
    @alexcruz9442 Před 4 lety

    Paradise 10 minutes away from where you live. Man I want to live there.

  • @markusstiller9882
    @markusstiller9882 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic video, well done. The bird fight is amazing.

  • @judyboyd9530
    @judyboyd9530 Před 4 lety +2

    Loved this video! My favorite is the stilts, one of my favorite birds and they are pretty territorial & fiesty. Keep those videos coming 😊.

  • @alanvphotography4452
    @alanvphotography4452 Před 4 lety

    Hi Mark
    Loved the photos and your entertaining commentary of your outing.
    Bird defending their territory always entertaining.

  • @markschocken2300
    @markschocken2300 Před 4 lety

    Terrific photography, Mark. The spoonbill shots are out of this world as my dad used to say.

  • @JessDemant
    @JessDemant Před 4 lety

    I love to see the incredible pictures you always have in your videos, thanks again!

  • @lawaynekimbro8179
    @lawaynekimbro8179 Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic video... every image is amazing but 6:49 is like you said..a piece of Art in real life. The fight sequence capture was brilliant. Always love your work & narration.. a Master at work

  • @antoniocastagna99
    @antoniocastagna99 Před 2 lety +1

    TOP !

  • @deanfleischman5706
    @deanfleischman5706 Před 4 lety

    Another superb video! It was all good, but the Stilt battle was off the hook!

  • @BlingBlingTheBSOFTHEISS
    @BlingBlingTheBSOFTHEISS Před 4 lety +1

    The unison crying out for the loss of the Swamp Hen was sad, but was the circle of life.

  • @JB-nr8fu
    @JB-nr8fu Před 3 lety +1

    🥰 amazing, your narration and shots!! I love the Rookery in Venice FL and can’t wait to go there this week too! This past spring we had a Spoonbill lost here in south central Indiana for quite some time that I was fortunate enough to see on our reservoir.

  • @michaelcohen6177
    @michaelcohen6177 Před 4 lety

    Great stuff Mark. The stilt shots were out of this world. Bravo!

  • @bio7021
    @bio7021 Před 4 lety

    Everything was my favorite !

  • @erwanmartin
    @erwanmartin Před 4 lety

    That stilt fight was so intense!

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve Před 4 lety

    Yet another awesome photo shoot Mark! Those Snail Kites are new to me. Totally incredible birds! Really enjoy watching your videos & always learn something about birds...Thanks much...📷📷👍👍😉😉

  • @Noriuslephotographe
    @Noriuslephotographe Před 4 lety

    wow i am jealous , you guy's down in florida have the nice birds ... I live in canada...we have some but not as colourful as yours ! wow...hope you and your children's are doing ok ! have a great day and thanks for those beautiful pictures mark

  • @yashwantgehlot8853
    @yashwantgehlot8853 Před 4 lety

    Amazing video as always.

  • @sandracashes4255
    @sandracashes4255 Před 4 lety

    Awesome show!!

  • @keithmacdonald4805
    @keithmacdonald4805 Před 4 lety

    Another super video Mark, you never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing.

  • @browardperson
    @browardperson Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing work and thanks for picking up the turtle. I live a bit south of you and when I go out to the Glades or other places in the daytime, there is no Wildlife around in this heat. I guess from your video the key is to do it very early when the sun is coming up and the heat does bearable for the birds.

  • @andybone
    @andybone Před 4 lety

    look forward to your videos and this one did not disappoint. loved the images of the spoonbills in flight

  • @davidbee8648
    @davidbee8648 Před 4 lety

    Once again you amaze us with your photographs and entertain us with your commentary. I really love your work. (Side note: don't give up your day job for a singing career. LOL) Looks like getting into the water really helps get the shots. Thanks for inviting us along.

  • @josemhernandez8733
    @josemhernandez8733 Před 4 lety

    Excellent!!

  • @edwinmaldonado8761
    @edwinmaldonado8761 Před 4 lety

    Another awesome video Mark. Snail Kites so amazing but nothing like the Kung fu fighting birds. Great photos and a well educated video thank you for sharing.

  • @albievaughan
    @albievaughan Před 4 lety

    Hi Mark once again thank you for making my time in the UK lockdown bearable fantastic images, ah well at least I photographed a Jay and a robin in my garden this afternoon, love your videos, take care my friend.

  • @geographerix7104
    @geographerix7104 Před 4 lety

    These stilt shots are unique. The whole video is extremely interesting and entertaining. You could do professional documentary.

  • @j.aguiar1383
    @j.aguiar1383 Před 4 lety

    Very nice Mark... as always, you live on the best piece of real estate in the country... Bravo.... also, greatest Heavy Metal band is Iron Maiden... Hands Down!!!!

  • @roytarbox7733
    @roytarbox7733 Před 4 lety

    Brilliant

  • @phooesnax
    @phooesnax Před 4 lety +8

    Incredible photos!
    Love when you post....every time you do the used market explodes:-0). You know....when everybody sells out of frustration.