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Illuminating Photography Adventures
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Welcome to my photography hub.
Here you can watch my nature, landscape and occasional urban photo adventures.
Here you can watch my nature, landscape and occasional urban photo adventures.
Colorful Leaves Whirling in the Wind - Capturing the Motion Blur
Long exposure photography allowed me to take a pause and appreciate the freshness of the breeze, the incredible beauty of the fluttering leaves, and the ever-changing motion of water.
Being among mother nature is a completely therapeutic experience. For that I am immensely grateful and mindful that we all owe it to her to be respectful and keep the land clean.
Being among mother nature is a completely therapeutic experience. For that I am immensely grateful and mindful that we all owe it to her to be respectful and keep the land clean.
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Photography Influencers can Unintentionally Stifle You
Просмотров 12214 дней назад
Join me on a peaceful afternoon hike where I pause at a serene pond to capture its beautiful reflections. Then dive into a discussion about the current photography trends and the influence of social media on our creative journeys. I’ll share my thoughts on the pitfalls of following trends too closely, how influencers can unintentionally stifle your originality, and offer you some tips on how to...
Wave Photography at the Scenic Sonoma Coast
Просмотров 1802 месяца назад
In this episode from the end of 2023, I am on the northern California coast during a storm, photographing the big ocean waves. I use different shutter speeds for different results, and try different perspectives from high above and down at sea level. If you do like the video, I'd be very delighted that you let me know with a fave or a comment. =) I wish you all well.
A Second Chance to Improve my Composition
Просмотров 2022 месяца назад
I made a terrible beginner's mistake. I returned to the same place to redo correctly a panorama that I had screwed up a few days earlier. Being meticulous and patient with the multiple compositions are key factors to stitching a panoramic image properly, and this time I got it right. This video is from a hike I did in spring 2023 in a local nature park in Sonoma County, northern California.
Unusual Long Exposure Self-Portraits in a Lake
Просмотров 1023 месяца назад
Long exposure photography can be used to smooth out moving water or for light trails of moving cars and star trails in night photography. But it can also be used with people and animals effectively and creatively. Here, I wanted to create surreal and ghostly images by going into a lake and moving around during the long exposure. The audio is not great due to some wind noise. But I am happy with...
Steep Hood Mountain Hike on a Rainy Day in Sonoma County
Просмотров 1393 месяца назад
In this video, I embark on a steep and intense hike through some of Sonoma County's picturesque mountains. Although part of the area was devastated by a wildfire, nature is coming back in full force. The passing storm with clouds and rain chasing me created moody conditions great for photography.
Blown Away by the Incredible Anza-Borrego SUPERBLOOM 2024
Просмотров 3374 месяца назад
Join me on my mad rush to see and photograph the 2024 desert superbloom in California. A late March weekend was my best opportunity to see the super bloom in the California desert before it was gone. It was tiresome as I spent much of the time driving. I tried to fit in both Carrizo Plain which is midway between San Francisco and LA, and Anza-Borrego farther south and east of San Diego. But it ...
Stormy Day and Wild Waves at the Sonoma Coast
Просмотров 545 месяцев назад
Enjoy the silent footage, save for the sounds of the elements, and some of my favorite photos of this power storm on the California coast. I did not do a video log nor use the tripod due to the severe conditions.
Armstrong Redwoods walk in the Rain - Incredible Colorful Pools
Просмотров 786 месяцев назад
Seeking to catch the mineral puddles that form after prolonged heavy rains in the redwoods, I managed to get some nice photos with stunning colors and even neat reflections. Primary photography camera: Sony a7Riii. Lens used here: Tamron 28-200mm.
Very powerful conditions and you captured som nice photos too
Thank you! It was a fantastic outing for sure.
I will check out your channel as well later.
What a wonderful and exciting video, Alex! I really enjoyed not only your explanations and thoughts about nature and respecting her, but especially the beautiful pictures you created! Thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I don't have music often in the hope that viewers indeed focus on the photos and content. Cheers, Monika!
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on photography, Alex! I totally agree with you; especially as a beginner one tends to be influenced by others. For me the hard work is to find out about my own style, and that takes time, patience and learning to think “outside the box”. Just as you suggest - great!!
And it's okay to be influenced and inspired. We just need to be aware of our situation and style. Thank you so much for watching, Monika. Hopefully, the next video will be a lighter topic.
Great topics discussed Alex. I agree with you that there's way too much gear obsession on YT these days. I really try to limit any discussions of it when I make a video anymore, even though they're by far the highest-traffic ones. And the more someone progresses in their experience, the less rules matter :)
True words about following the rules less with experience growth. Thanks for watching, Brian. I'm looking forward to your next video. Colorado is so spectacular.
Uff, did I really miss this exciting video!? Your work is terrific and I like all the different pics with those various shutter speeds. All are unique!!! Thanks for sharing, Alex!
Wow, thank you, Monika!
Wow! Cool location. I like long exposure seascape but those fast shutter speeds on big waves can really bring out the power. All are different. All are awesome for different reasons! That shot at 6:47 is awesome!
Thank you very much, I gratefully appreciate your feedback and compliment.
Hello again. The Sony photo of that twisted oak is really nice. God composition with nice layers trough the frame :) the color palette is also very soothing :)
Thanks! It was an overcast day with soft light which helped.
Nicely done, Alex! (I’m intrigued by that flashbulb). . .I like the first panorama best and also appreciated your ‘think alouds’ as you set up for the next shot. Such a beautiful area.❤
I still have the little bubble level, and use it seldom because I've started using the camera's leveling more frequently. Thanks so much for watching, Sydney!
A wonderful video and slide show. Your patience definitely payed off, dear friend!
Thanks for watching! It's not always possible to go back and find similar conditions too. It worked out that time.
Wonderful video!! It’s a pleasure to see how passionate you are about photography! You went to that same place for a better result and you achieved it, my friend! 👏👏👏I like the second panorama - I think the foreground made the difference between those two photos. And of course that twisted tree - just awesome!! 🙌
Thanks so much! I'm happy the video resonates with you.
I like the end results in black & white!
Thank you, delighted to read that.
I LOVED the images with the newly flower covered ground. That was amazing to see. Regarding the "pigmy forest" , a huge area of Hood Mtn. was covered naturally with Manzanita trees (which are small). Manzanita wood burns hot and fast, so when the 2017 fire hit, the mountain was one big kindling patch a blaze.
It sounds terrifying, I can't even imagine what inferno it must have been up close. And wasn't there a 2020 fire that overlapped the area, maybe the Glass Fire? Thanks for the info, Mark!
@@alexgimagery 2019 again, that one jumped into Oakmont and allot more along Hwy 12/Kenwood etc…
Absolutely gorgeous work man, shots are amazing!
Glad you like them! I appreciate your time, thank you.
It is amazing - even in devastated regions you discover photogenic places to take beautiful pictures of. Thanks for taking us with you on your exciting hike!
I'm happy to see you enjoyed it. There is certainly a little bit of a superbloom going on of those white flowers there now (I hiked there last weekend). Thank you so much!
Beautifully cold day! Love your commentary about the pigmy forest (and the resulting flower-covered images)!
I think they are fire-following flowers, a native and unique subspecies of morning glory, Mt. Saint Helena morning glory. It was a surprise to see such a superbloom on my recent hike there in May (which I did not tape). Thanks so much, Sydney!
Really great to see you, here! I like your photographic ‘teaching points’.
Hey Sydney, thanks so much for watching. I'm happy to hear the teaching tips are helpful.
Yes, it was worth it! All the hard work and patience paid off on those breathtakingly beautiful views that you have seen and got from different places. What a beautiful video that you made! Just amazing, my friend!🙌
I appreciate the time you took to watch it, and for your feedback, my friend.
Thanks for sharing this awesome video! I admire your patience to find those perfect compositions!
I'm delighted that you watched, my friend. Thank you!
Very nice shots 🎉
Thanks, Miles! They are great memories too.
Thank you for posting. It inspirited me to drive the 5 hours next Spring--- Mark
That's awesome! Definitely do it. 👍
Wind and rain, two of the photographer’s great adversaries.Great capture of the power of the ocean.
It was very dynamic, makes for moody photos for sure. Thanks a lot, man!
Quite the adventure, man. Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it, buddy!
its dangerous beautiful...!!
Thank you for watching!
Wow, that looks quite scary and I’m wondering how the seagulls could withstand the storm. I also love your find of the seagull and the seal in midst the waves. The whole drama is very well captured, Alex!
The seagulls were soaring and circling and repeatedly flying over the waves. I guess it was enjoyable for them. It was a great adventure, somewhat risky and at times not very comfortable. Thank you, Monika!
wow crazy weather!
Oh yes it definitely was! 😁