“In terms of a still image, the bees just looked like a brown splotch on a brown background — not interesting at all — but the video that I captured was truly amazing.” This is what Rob Sheppard told me about an image-making experience he had a few months back while exploring the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. He shared this as an example the value of using HD-DSLR video to better share nature.
At the time we talked, I had to trust Sheppard that his video captures were amazing. Now, thanks to his new “Buzz” video, we can all enjoy Sheppard’s great hi-def video of digger bees in action. Amazing, indeed — especially the fantastic close-ups!
This is wonderful natural history storytelling, well conceived, excellently executed. It fits in perfectly with Sheppard’s expanding goals as an image maker. As he said: “I want to focus more on creating natural history pieces.”
Sheppard, the editor-at-large of Outdoor Photographer, told me that technology is only a means to an end. He explained that the reason he is so excited about HD-DSLR technology is that it will help him with his greatest passion: exploring, sharing and helping conserve the natural environment.