What Happens When You Try Wildlife Photography for the First Time?

📸 My First Time Photographing a Kingfisher 🐦✨ In this video, I take on an exciting new challenge: photographing a kingfisher for the very first time! Using the incredible OM System OM-1 Mark II and the powerful M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO Lens, I dive into the world of wildlife photography to capture this vibrant bird. This lens, with its built-in 1.25x teleconverter, offered exceptional reach and stunning image stabilization, giving me the confidence to tackle this fast-moving subject. Paired with the OM-1’s advanced autofocus and image quality, I was able to push my creative limits and explore the beauty of this incredible species. Whether you’re a wildlife photography enthusiast or just curious about how I approached this new adventure, join me for a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of photographing a kingfisher for the first time. 🎥 Gear I Used in This Video: • Camera: OM System OM-1 Mark II : https://bit.ly/40FfoHg • Lens: M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO: https://bit.ly/45oR4Mq 🔗 Follow My Photography Adventures: Subscribe for more macro and wildlife photography content! ------------------------------------------------- // MY GEAR \ For an updated list of the gear I use, visit: https://www.stewartwood.com/the-gear-i-use My Macro Gear from OM System: 📷 OM System OM1 MK2 https://bit.ly/3Z78XuW (US) https://bit.ly/40FfoHg (Europe) 🔎 OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO https://bit.ly/3CGmPFb (US) https://bit.ly/4lQTBVF (Europe) 💥 Godox V860IIIo (Owned) Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BKL6F4VX Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKL6F4VX ⚪️ Cygnustech Diffuser (Owned) https://www.cygnustechdiffuser.com/?ref=STEWARTWOOD (Save $5 with code “STEWARTWOOD5”) ------------------------------------------------- Software for Editing Macro Images: Adobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.htmlAdobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.htmlHelicon Focus: https://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconsoft-products/helicon-focus/AI-Powered Macro Presets V3: https://www.stewartwood.com/product/macro-presets-v3 ------------------------------------------------- // HOW I MAKE MY VIDEOS \ 📷 Sony ZVE1 MPB: https://www.mpb.com/en-us/ Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BYL5TYWC 🔭 Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 MPB: https://www.mpb.com/en-us/ Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V8DJ81F 📷 iPhone 15 Pro Max (Overhead & Fieldwork) Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C6CZ8L5T 🎤 Rode VideoMic NTG (Studio Work) Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Z7ZGBKZ Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z7ZGBKZ 🎤 Zoom F2 Field Recorder (Outdoor lav mic) Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08J4Y42XD Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J4Y42XD 💡 Weeylite Ninja 400 II https://weeylite.com/products/weeylite-ninja-400-ii 💻 Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09JZDWFX6 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JZDWFX6 🖥️ LG 39.7” Curved UltraWide 5K2K Nano IPS Display Monitor Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08SJDMT5M Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SJDMT5M 🎶 EpidemicSound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/3wgbi8 ------------------------------------------------- // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL \ 🌐 Website: https://www.stewartwood.com/ 🎬 YouTube Membership: https://www.stewartwood.com/membership 🖼️ Lightroom Presets & Background Textures: https://www.stewartwood.com/shop ------------------------------------------------- For Business Inquiries: Contact: https://www.stewartwood.com/contact-me/ ------------------------------------------------- Follow Me on Social Media: 🌐 Website: https://www.stewartwood.com/ 🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@StewartWoodArt 🔖 Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwoodart 👀 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewartwoodart/ ------------------------------------------------- Affiliate Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel and the content I create! ------------------------------------------------- #Photography #Macro #wildlifephotography