Some HARD TRUTHS about photographing an ICON like That Wanaka Tree - you can't plan for everything!
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Photographing a popular, honeypot location can be challenging - it's usually crowded with little room to move and taking a photo that’s different to the thousand others out there can be difficult! As if that wasn’t enough, it seemed like That Wanaka Tree just didn’t want me to capture it...each time I tried, something just managed to get in the way. But I wasn't easily deterred!
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Those shots were beautiful Val! Haha the tree was definitely testing your determination and you pushed on. Spectacular shots. I was surprised how good the mono looked especially against such beautiful colours. Well done Val! 😍
I am also very glad you listened to your gut that night. It's there to help us. Lucky cat hey, good little warning signal. 😻
Really appreciate the feedback Pia! 🙏🙏 It took me a while to listen to my gut! Cris was fuming I didn't leave straight away. I was fortunate to have the company of another photographer for a bit... But when he left, the weirdo freaked me out and I pretty much slung my tripod over my shoulder and bolted for the car! 😄 Yes, good perspective on the black cat...
A beautiful video Valerie. They say it comes in three's - the creepy guy at night, a nose bleed and damaged lens so you should be great for the rest of your trip !!! As a female photographer I always have eyes in the back of my head when anywhere in the wee' hours out in nature and alone.
Hi Judy, I think you're right - my bad run on my trip ended after that nose bleed! Spot on, we do need to think about safety more out there. It's great to hear from another female landscape photographer - not many of us out there! Many thanks for your comments 🙏🙏
@@ValerieMisaPhotography - I look forward to your next video, take care out there :)
@@judyblionphotography172 And you take care too Judy 👍
You certainly are a little trooper, well done, lovely images
😅 thanks Laurel 🙏🙏 I think as long as I have a camera and lens that works, I'll keep going!
Ah Valerie! So very dedicated!!! You're a hero. :D
Thank you Kelley 🙏🙏 Although far from a hero - I just have too much passion for photography 😅...which is probably not always a great thing!
@@ValerieMisaPhotography That passion is Always a great thing!!! ;)
Thanks for bringing us to another wonderful place.🧡💚💙🧡💚💙😉
Absolutely stunning nature photos❣❣
Many thanks Dear Mountains 🙏🙏 Hope all is well. Always appreciate your comments and am glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
That last blended shot was the winner Valerie.
Going out in the water was genius!
Sorry about your travails but you survived ✌️🌻🌹
I'm glad you liked that last one Markie. For me, it was probably one of the more challenging photos I had to edit as my Photoshop skills are not up to scratch at all! I did survive my bloody blood nose 😅 Appreciate your comments as always and hope you're having a good week 🙏🙂👍
@@ValerieMisaPhotography thanks to YT and its weird algorithms I’m catching up on your earlier endeavours, thank you for taking the trouble to respond.
As a long retired art director who has worked with quite a few photographers both in the studio and on location I can honestly say your work and the efforts you go to in order to achieve a result are up there. Keep on keeping on…✌️
Absolutely no trouble at all - I appreciate your time and trouble in not only watching my videos, but leaving thoughtful comments and feedback! Engaging with people in the photography community such as yourself is what I've really enjoyed doing through YT. Many thanks and yes ma'am, I'll keep at it! 😊👍📸
I really should say 'Oh dear!" but all I can say is "Wow! And well done!". I think you met and trounced the challenges set before you and the results are just spectacular. Someone once said (Teddy Roosevelt I believe) that 'comparison is the thief of joy" so don't do it 🙏 If you are pleased with your images then so will other people , I for one are in that number. Have a great (and blood nose) free week V 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Izz, those are some wise words from Teddy and sound advice from you 🙏🙏 I couldn't agree more and didn't mean to imply unhealthy comparisons... What I should have expressed more clearly was the desire to find my own creativity and make an image that's a little unique and different to all those others floating out there. I guess really popular locations are saturated with photos and it may seem that every photo is the same as the next... But maybe that's the answer: no two photos will really ever be the same? Oh, this is all quite philosophical and my brain is a bit of mush right now 😅 Have a great week ahead Izz!
Beautiful images and way to adapt and overcome! Great job!
Many thanks Jon 🙏 Gotta make lemonade from lemons, think on our feet or otherwise persevere like a madman 😄📸
My goodness you had some challenges! Love how you worked with them rather than against them. Stood you in good stead - and perhaps it was those challenges that the tree also used to help you gain some very beautiful images. Well done.
I did have to work for those photos! Just had to keep rolling with the punches! But it was lovely to be out there regardless. Appreciate your comments Denise, and hope you have a wonderful week ahead 😊🙏👍
Perserverance paid off. Your photographs are so beautiful! I hope you are okay and im glad you still got the great shots despite it all. Please take care of yourself.
Thank you Sharyl - really appreciate your comments 🙏🙏 I think as long as I have a working camera and lens, I'll keep going 😅 It's really great to see female comments here...I was starting to believe YT stats that my viewers are 100% male! You take care and stay safe too.
Wow Valerie good on you for persisting when so many things went against you. You poor thing , weirdo at night , nose bleeds and the lens damage. Great images from a stunning location.
One of my friends even made a cameo in the background at the tree 😂 😲
Many thanks Colin 🙏🙏 Being there was such a great opportunity, that I could only keep pushing on! Just got to keep turning 🍋🍋 into lemonade. 😅 What a small world it is - I was just about to ask who is your friend but he's just reached out!
Some wonderful images despite the hassles.
Thanks Mark 🙏 In a way, the hassles made the photos that little bit more special and memorable for me 😄 Hope you're having a good week 👍📸
@@ValerieMisaPhotography , indeed, having to work for something makes the prize better 😃
All good here on the sunny seaside of England thank you 😎
Couldn't agree more. Sounds like a lovely Spring day you've got over there! Beautiful time of year to get out and about. I'm sure you're enjoying it Mark 😊
Lady you left this detail out of your blood nose!! 😅 Great video and footage!
I had too much to tell you about and too little time to yak on about all my dramas 😆 Glad you enjoyed it darls, and thanks for your comments 🙏🙏
Valerie, very nice images ... sorry for all the bad odds you had to go through before. But you succeeded and images turned out to be great.
Appreciate for your comments 🙏🙏 I suppose it's all part of the adventure and stories behind the photos 🙂 I'm glad I can look back and have a bit of a chuckle about it!
You are so amazing Valerie!!! The shots are incredible and you definitely persevered😀👍🏻
Hi Barry, hope you've been well 😊 You're far too kind 🙏🙏 Definitely not amazing - just soldiering on and always hoping that my luck will turn for the better! 😅
@@ValerieMisaPhotography doing well here, taking lots of photos, mostly birds, which some are posted on the Earthsky site and more are posted on the Outdoorphotographer site in their wildlife gallery. Been running behind on my favorite photographers videos, so I’m playing catch-up. Hope all is well with you!
@@barrymedlin6587 glad to hear you're well and keeping busy Barry, and well done with bird photos! 🙌👍 I've got to drop by and have a squizz! Keep it up and keep having fun 🙂
@@ValerieMisaPhotography thank you Valerie, I appreciate your encouragement and support😀👍🏻📸!!! I was out this morning shooting foggy trees in a Pecan orchard. So much fun!!!
Hey Valerie. I’m in this video (the big guy). Lol I didn’t realise this was you. I have watched your vids for a bit. Hope this finds you well and love your content.
Hi there, thanks for reaching out and appreciate your comments 🙂 🙏🙏 It's a small world, isn't it? I hope you don't mind making a cameo in my video! Hopefully you enjoyed Wanaka and it'd be great to hear about your time in NZ generally 👍
It was a good time and I look forward to going back when it’s less windy. I’m sorry to hear about your nose. I loved your video and the images you captured were beautiful.
Hi, watching from wanaka. That Wanaka tree is really amazing. Everyday I walk there and take a video. Stunning everyday
Lucky you Flora! I love the town of Wanaka generally, it's beautiful and so peaceful. And the lake is gorgeous too. Thanks for your comment 🙂🙏
Hey Valerie, way to persevere with so much seemingly going wrong. I Watch out for the creeps. I saw someone else commented about carrying bear spray for the wildlife and the wild people. A small pepper spray may not be a bad idea when you’re out alone.
I would love to see on your return trip someday that composition at 12:46, the one you missed. Funny that I was just telling you how I realized I missed an opportunity for a shot when I was editing B-roll for my last episode. 😣 beautiful B-roll shot though Valerie! 😆
Thanks and agree with you Shaun - will need some sort of spray (I think pepper sprays are illegal here) or alarm going forward. I'd never thought creep issues were a concern... But better safe than sorry! Haha yes, just like you it was upon reviewing B rolls that made I realised missed opportunities! All the benefits of B rolls... And I have hubby to thank for most of them on this trip! Hope you're a good week 🙂👍
Challenging!! Blood noses are a pain in the ...nose! I LOVE that image at 09:00. I kept thinking, how would this tree look if shot from far away with a long lens, through an opening in the trees on the shoreline? Or from your drone? There's two excuses to return! 🙂
😄 Thanks Peter, nothing short of blood, sweat and tears to do what I love! I think a long lens would have worked if the place wasn't crawling with photographers and tourists, and more water? Revisits are definitely a must! Hope you're having a good week 🙂 👍
@@ValerieMisaPhotography Yeah, continuing to shoot stills is one thing, but video, too?! That’s next level!! It sure is a beautiful location. Every week above ground is a great week! 😄
Hear hear Peter - make the most of every day 😊👍👊🌞
My heart goes out to you for the unexpected presenting itself at the most inopportune time. You still did well on the images. I appreciate your tenacity...you never gave up. You must be a very special person. Keep up the good work.
Hi Robert, I hope you've been well. Thank you for your kind words 🙏🙏 I'm not special at all...just trying as best I can to make lemonade out of 🍋🍋🍋 and hopefully I can have a laugh and see the silver lining along the way!
I had experience to hold ND filter by hand due to no adaptor. Good to see in your video. I am not alone.😀
You're definitely not alone in doing that, Jack! Good to adapt to the circumstances 🙂👍🙏
Way to beat every shortcoming you faced. Most importantly safety is the first thing you always have be aware of. I carry beer spay not only for wildlife but for safety from strangers. Beautiful shots and upload keep bringing more memories and experiences Bless you always 💛 🙏
Hmm...I don't think we have bear spray here but maybe one of those stranger danger personal alarms might be a good idea 🤔 Thanks as always for your comments Why Who 🙏🙏 Take care
One to remember for sure! Hope you could still enjoyed the beauty of Wanaka🙂 I don't think I've ever seen the Wanaka Tree as part of astro photography, very unique, my favourite👌Haha when I visited Wanaka in my pre photography life, I don't think I knew about The One Tree.. Using my phone I got some nice early morning reflections on the lake of the trees on the bank though, from further back towards town. Yep always incentives to go back!
Many thanks Pieter 🙏🙏 I definitely do love Wanaka - it is a beautiful place. I'd really like to do astro there earlier in the season, when hopefully the Milky Way core is more front and centre, above Mt Aspiring. Yes, there's always a great reason to go back. But I suppose think about it this way: you didn't miss out on what you didn't know 😊 Your reflection photos made you happy then, and that's what matters 👍
Very true, the beauty of the place made up for a lot of imperfections in my phone pics. 🙂 Forgot to say the B&W is very nice. I'm doing more of those these days,want to get some nice architecture prints for my walls. Very good when conditions aren't great for colour pics. Yes I'd also like to experience NZ at different times of year👍☀️❄️🌈 maybe next year!
@@photonspark Amazing, I can imagine those B&W + architectural shots working beautifully. Would love to see them one day 🙂 I definitely need to do more mono too. Take it easy and enjoy the rest of your week! 👍
Thanks Valerie, I've just uploaded some images to Vero, I don't like Instagram anymore for my purposes of sharing with family and friends. Your website & Vero images are fantastic! Keep well.
Thanks Pieter - your photos are beautiful! I really enjoyed your mono of the Bridge and Brisbane CBD 👌👏 Keep sharing! 🙏
You are like those anime characters when they see something shocking and get nose bleeds squirting out! Beautiful video all the same though.
😄 If only I was blessed with other anime qualities and powers instead bleeding out my 👃! Thanks though, Zak 👍🙏
Been to NZ about 2 weeks ago and have to say that the Wanaka tree is the BIGGEST TOURIST TRAP in New Zealand. Naturally I was not expecting much as its just a tree on a lake - but whether its in the water or 4m away from the waters edge like we saw it doesnt matter. ITS A WASTE OF TIME..............................
I understand and respect your comments Craig. Our time is valuable and how we choose to spend it and whether we consider it to be time well spent is all very personal and subjective. That Wanaka Tree is iconic for a number of reasons, including its history and what it symbolises. So even if it may not be the most interesting of landscapes, there are other things to be appreciated. It's all about perspectives and for me, that wasn't a waste of time at all. Cheers 👍