I Had Surgery, So Let's Answer Some Questions!

Creative thumbnails may attract views but it's the quality of the content which retains the viewer. You have a natural talent that transcends the mechanics of video production. You speak to me as if I were a good friend sitting across the table. This is an attribute that many aspiring YouTubers lack.

I have so much respect for you. Yes for your photography, but also for your obvious character. Thank you for sharing your story.

Love your openness and ability to share advice Duade. All the very best with your health 👍🏼

What a relief to see your happy smiling face again, Duade. It's so good to hear your op was successful and how well you were looked after. Get lots of rest, lovely man.

Hope you will be better soon. I like your vlogs, you are a good man. I learned alot about wildlife, from you!

Great to see you back! Your clear emotional intelligence, what I see as a caring and unassuming nature, attention to detail, openness and honesty is so refreshing to see in a YT presenter. May you continue to have great experiences and love life for many years to come!

Hi Duade … so glad to hear your recovery is progressing. We are praying for your speedy recovery… 🙏🏾

Excellent video, Duade. Speedy and full recovery. Cheers.

Recover soon, Duade. You are my favorite YouTube bird photographer, by far. You give off the "best birder mate" vibe. Always honest and informative. Never pretentious. And a few of your "how to" videos have revolutionized my bird photography. Thank you for your work!

Wish you a Speedy Recovery Duade ❤ We all love your energetic personality and amazing content. Wish you wonderful years ahead ❤️

Get well Duade! Thank you for helping photographers learn new gear and new skills! Cheers!

Duade, so glad that the surgery went well. You are so warm and honest, it makes us feel like we know you. I’ve learned so much watching you channel, and I’ve got to see places I will never travel to! For me, I don’t want to monetize my photography. Well meaning friends tell me to sell my work. I enjoy what I do, but I’m not pro level. Frankly I’ve monetized everything possible in my 62 year old life. Nature photography is mine. It brings me peace to hike with my camera and recharge my soul! I mean where else would you want to be! You really need to sell that on a shirt. Cheers!

Like everyone else who has commented, I'm glad the surgery went well. Like others I also really appreciate your honesty in opening up to us about the things shaping your life. You did not have to do that, but it is a mark of your honesty and integrity, which is something that sets your channel apart from many others. Wishing you nothing but the best Duade, keep being you.

I thoroughly enjoyed this segment. Those are great questions from your readers and subscribers! I love your ending Duade... your loved ones comes first. My soulmate wanted me to get back into photography and it took me a year and a half after her passing to even want to pick up a camera again. I chose birding and knew I had to start out with the right equipment - that turned out to be my R5, 100-500 and later on the R7. Bird photography gave me a sense of purpose and a wonderful journey experiencing the beauty of creation.... I am so glad to hear your life saving surgery went well... Thank you for your amazing work and inspiration.

Heal up soon. God bless

I hope you have a quick recovery Duade and thank you for all the awesome videos, I always look forward to them. Take care. Marco.

Duade – get well soon! Your down-to-earth, genuine personality and consideration for others are obvious. I always watch, enjoy, and learn so much from your videos – Thank You!

Wow Daude, what a wonderful video and wonderful messages. So very glad you're on the mend. Prayers and greetings from Ottawa, Canada. ❤

I have no interest in making money just want to share what I see and bring awareness of what's out there. I love your hard work on these videos.

What a wonderful video Duade. Best Wishes for your recovery so you can keep enjoying your passion.