An essential piece of bird photography gear is a ground pod. In this video I demonstrate how I use a skimmer ground pod to take photos of waterbirds and shorebirds.

Getting a low shooting angle is imperative to capturing engaging and beautiful bird photos. This video showcases numerous photos taken using the ground pod and shows what sort of shots are possible.

I hope you found this video helpful and I would love to hear in the comments what you use to get down low. Do you think the skimmer is worth the hefty price tag?

Cheers, Duade

Link to Skimmer Ground Pod (Non affiliate)
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Gear Used In Video - Amazon Affiliate Links
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Cameras
Canon 5D MK IV https://geni.us/EP0OP

Lenses
Canon 500mm f/4L IS II https://geni.us/vAsr
Canon 1.4 extender https://geni.us/Vplo6
Sigma 50mm 1.4art https://geni.us/B9KqtC

Tripod
Benro CF Tripod (C373T) https://geni.us/c0RMABZ
Induro GHB2 Gimbal Head https://geni.us/qvydGBt

Bag
Think Tank Photo Airport Commuter Backpack https://geni.us/5cu7NQ

Audio
Rode VideoMicro https://geni.us/HTJXi9L
BOYA BY-M1 Lav Mic https://geni.us/UUxCBS1

Accessories
Lexar Professional 1066x 128GB CF Card https://geni.us/eT0dAO
SMALLRIG Articulating Rosette Arm Max 11" https://geni.us/hGl2DLa

Mobile Phone
Oppo A9 2020 https://geni.us/qresQBq

Photo Gallery From Video
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http://www.photos.duadepaton.com/Yout...
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Website: https://www.duadepaton.com
Gallery of my photos: http://www.photos.duadepaton.com
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Music
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Songs: Julian Avila - Solo & Promnesia (Vlog Music No Copyright)