SIX FUNDAMENTAL steps to take HIGH QUALITY bird photographs.
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Published 2020-03-17
I use numerous example images from my collection and talk through each step in detail. Below are the timestamps to each step.
I really hope you found this video useful, if you have any questions please leave them below. Cheers, Duade
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:35 - Step 1: Location
2:56 - Step 2: Light
6:16 - Step 3: Exposure, Sharpness, Image Quality
9:55 - Step 4: Background & Composition
13:40 - Step 5: Eye Contact, Eye Level, Pose
16:55 - Step 6: Impact, Story, Appeal & Uniqueness
20:40 - Recap & Conclusion
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Music
Artist: Chris Haugen Fresh Fallen Snow
Title: Fresh Fallen Snow
All Comments (21)
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Duade is now my absolute favourite bird photography video creator. There’s too many others out there with huge egos and too much equipment for their own good lol. Duade is the real deal and an awesome humble dude .
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The birds feeding and walking towards each other is a wonderful picture, just perfectly explains what makes a bird picture stand out from just regular good quality pictures.
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Yep, that last one touches my heart! You are an amazing teacher and photographer! After 50 years of loving photography, 15 of which I spent photographing seniors, I had lost the joy. Now, after discovering you, the Joy is back, I love it again, and I can’t wait to get out there every day. I just bought a Canon R7 to get myself a little more updated and I’m beginning to follow your steps thanks Duane for a new lease on my photographic life.. at age 72!
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Without doubt one of the best videos I have seen on how to take quality images. Delivered in a relaxed manner and packed with good tips. Not just well explained but good visual examples to back up the theory. Brilliant!
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Using your grading system, this video is an "A" for certain. Outstanding.
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Could you leave your settings on the screen just for a little bit longer please.
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I've seen all of these tips many times over, but of all the videos I've seen, this one is probably my favorite. The way the information is delivered and the examples used to demonstrate the tips is spot on.
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This is great, thanks for taking the time, Duade. It's awesome to find a great Aussie channel too, I'm really just starting out in wildlife photography and based on the Northern Tablelands.
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Thank you for this excellent video. I have been watching a lot of bird photography videos during this time of lock down and social distancing and this is one of the very best. You cover not just the technical aspects to create a B photo, but the creative aspects that make an A photo. I also like that you shared your early F and D photos and explained the principle that improved your technique to get to B shots in just 7 months.
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Just came across this video though I've been following Duade for a while now. It's like going back in time in a time machine seeing a youthful Duade. As always, a great video to learn from :)
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GREAT image Birds reflecting in water and looking at each other.
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Great tutorial Duade! We live in Minnesota and spring is one of my favorite seasons for bird photography. Getting eye level is such a great tip! Keep up the great work!
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Fantastic video Duade, some great tips that I’m looking forward to trying out and beautiful photos
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One of the most intuitive and enjoyable bird videos I have watched. Thank you
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Duade Paton, Thank you very much for the wonderful, very helpful video and pictures. I will be waiting for even more A pictures of yours. Keep following your beautiful goal and keep safe!
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Wonderful video with wealth of informations
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Thank you! Great job on this video, well done!! Subscribed! And yes, that Black Winged Stilt image is fantastic.....
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As a “just starting to get a bit serious” landscape photographer frustrated by lockdown, I have enjoyed trying bird photography in my neighbourhood. This is not just the most informative birding video I’ve seen but one the best photography videos I have watched overall. Fantastic video! Thank you so much.
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Another great video Duade and your tips are so true.
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Excellent video with clear explanations and terrific visual examples. The joy you find in your photography permeates the communication you share with your viewers. I count myself very fortunate to have found your channel. Thanks so much!
