One of my Best Wildlife Photography Experiences YET! | Nikon Z9

Today I headed out to hike up a small hill located along the edge of the Western Connecticut Highlands. My plan was to head up to summit to end up capturing some drone footage for a client, and while I was headed up to the summit I was going to be on the look out for any wildlife. It was mid summer so the forest was still alive with the sounds of birds calling. As I was hiking up the hill, I found a white-tailed deer resting behind a fallen tree, so I crept over to get some footage. While I was doing that I ended up having aa very surprising encounter with a bobcat! The bobcat had been walking down the trail towards me and ended up about 20 feet away before we saw each other. I was able to get a few photos of this amazing cat before he disappeared back into the forest. It is surprise wildlife encounters like this that really make wildlife photography exciting. Through the hike I also managed to find a photograph a variety of birds that were foraging along the hillside. Thanks for watching! ———————————————————————————————————— Join me for a day of wildlife photography! https://www.todddewaldphotography.com/private-guiding-instruction If you’re local to Connecticut, and interested in learning more tips and techniques I use for my wildlife photography, check out my guided photography sessions where we can spend a few hours or a day together talking all things wildlife photography. Check out my website for more information. https://www.todddewaldphotography.com/private-guiding-instruction ————————————————————————————————————— Please subscribe using the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-D1Wy1HYCeqqEVn_JMj2EA?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Music: epidemic Sounds Referral Link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/vrn2oy Website: https://www.todddewaldphotography.com Instagram @todddewaldphotography Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://www.todddewaldphotography.com/contact Gear: https://www.todddewaldphotography.com/gear --------------------------------------------------------------------- Using the links below will direct you to Amazon or other companies websites to purchase the items I use. Using these links are free to use and will send a little money my way with participating purchases and support me in bringing you the best content I can. Main Cameras: Nikon Z9: https://amzn.to/46mJhMW Nikon 600mm F/4 FL ED VR: https://amzn.to/3ETgBzC Nikon Z6 II: https://amzn.to/3t5kEpI Vlogging Setup: Nikon Z30: https://amzn.to/3ScFP2b Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm PZ VR https://amzn.to/3Hd8YVH Hohem iSteady MT2 Kit Camera Stabilizer with AI Tracker https://amzn.to/3qqY360 Microphone: RODE shotgun videomic https://amzn.to/3UiuRYb Other Lenses: Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400 F4.5-5.6 VR S https://amzn.to/3PuR4Bx Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 F/4 S https://amzn.to/48uy5j3 GoPro Hero 10 https://amzn.to/3WivsuP Tripod: Benro Mach3 2 Series Aluminum tripod https://amzn.to/3Wi0C5s Manfrotto Video Head MVH502AH https://amzn.to/3SUFwXO K&F Concept Aluminum Tripod: https://amzn.to/3N7hlWC Camera Bag: f-stop Anja 37L https://bit.ly/3JmJmYw f-stop ICU (Internal Camera Unit) - Pro Large Camera Bag Insert and Cube https://bit.ly/3SSZXGr f-stop ICU (Internal Camera Unit) - Slope Medium Camera Bag Insert and Cube https://bit.ly/3KYaz4S Gatekeeper Straps https://bit.ly/41SoyyX Blind and Camouflage: Tragopan V6 Photo Blind https://amzn.to/3gODhYL Tragopan ghille blanket 3D came clothing https://amzn.to/3EUvh1N Accessories: Exascend 1TB CFExpress Vigor card https://cinema.exascend.com/product-overview/?filters=product_cat%5B64%5D%7Cform-factor%5B52%5D&utm_source=kol_youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Todd_vigor%20b FREEWELL V2 VND/CPL Filter Kit https://www.freewellgear.com/en/v2-hybrid-vndcpl/1146-v2-magnetic-hybrid-vndcpl-pro-kit.html?affp=48450 11.5” Camping Stool https://amzn.to/3Nm7CKF Lexar Professional CFexpress 128 GB Card https://amzn.to/3NrbBFD Lexar Professional CFexpress 64 GB Card https://amzn.to/3Wj4sex Lexar Professional 64 GB SDXC Card https://amzn.to/3WmboHJ Lexar Professional 128 GB SDXC Card https://amzn.to/3DobOVz Watson EN-EL15c batteries https://amzn.to/3ZxGRZv LensCoat Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3uyOEHV LensCoat lens cover https://amzn.to/3VGprHn About Me: I am a full time wildlife and nature photographer in New England. I hope to use my experience and education in wildlife sciences and ecology to help share the beauty of the natural world around us. It is my goal to use my videos and photos to share my experiences and inspire others to appreciate and feel a connection to nature.