Get Motivated: Wildlife Photography

Published 2023-11-28
Hey guys, I hope you're doing well! This past week I went out for a hike every day to appreciate all of the wildlife my area has to offer. From your everyday Mallard to the more elusive Barred owl. I started this challenge because I have found myself searching out less common species day after day, resulting in fewer photos and missed opportunities to practice my photography skills.
I hope this inspires you to pick up your camera and embrace the beauty of everyday moments, no matter how slow the season has been. Enjoy!


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All Comments (19)
  • @RJ-wy6cx
    Great idea great content thank you again😅
  • The thing about ducks is that they could act chill while on the water until they decide to take to the air and they can get from zero to 60 in a heartbeat. T one piece that I travel to from my house in the Hudson valley of New York State is Assateague National Seashore on the border of Maryland and Virginia on the eastern shores. You get a wide variety of birds and if you're lucky you can see the world famous wild horses of Assateague and Chinkatink island.
  • Awesome challenge Curtis. I was thinking I need to do the same thing, then I remembered that I work full time and it's already dark when I get off work. Definitely something to consider for the summer time.
  • @GiuseppeGessa
    Great video and challenge as well. The barred owl is one of my favourite subject, but I can't deny even the buzzard is fantastic. Have a nice day Curtis, see you.
  • great work, I make sure to go on a hike even if its a 15 min walk in the park behind my house, I get at least one nice photo each time, be it a bee pollinating or a hawk flying over.
  • @CreatedByGwen
    Loved watching this and the challenge idea, amazing shots. The owls get me every time and we now have proof you can make a common seagull in a ordinary pond look amazing.
  • @Tom-tz9hi
    Sick shots, cant wait till we get some sunlight again in Finland, its dark around the clock here atm.. been wanting to get my hands on the 200-600 lately...
  • @garymorrow9324
    Love your video...commentary and photos. As a biologist I share your excitement just looking for wildlife.
  • I found the teleconverter was difficult to use in the woods too. I really like my 70-200 for walking around dense wooded areas. Oh and that sound at the beginning of your video was a squirrel. Great video and great captures
  • @abebakker1525
    Brilliant! Awesome challenge idea, I am actually going to do this myself! Also, that pilated woodpecker shot looked really good
  • @SomeonewithaSony
    I think your red tailed hawk on day 6 may have been a juvenile Cooper’s hawk.
  • @geetarplayer19
    What focus settings are you using? I shoot sony as well and your seagull shots looked awesome!
  • @newmans_world
    Great video! It’s motivated me to go out too and shot in this grey november some photos!😊 Do you sharpen your photos with topaz or DxO?