One of your best videos Julian. absolutely loved it. Nick's gallery looks great. Images and a cafe in one place, you can't ask for more. The fotoVUE books are such a fantastic idea. I've got the lot, and I've preordered the rest. More videos like this please Julian.
Wow! Cheers Paul! ☺ Yeah, I've got most of the fotoVue books and I've used them many times. Now that I've been to Snowdonian, I'll be using this more often. If you get a chance, don't miss the gallery. I'll hopefully be able to produce more videos like this over 2019. Thanks again for your support!
Hi Julian. What a fantastic video you've created here !! I'm a huge fan of Nick Livesey's work and love his FotoVue guidebook. W.A. Poucher's book is also in my collection and I bet there'll be a few more sales when folks watch this. It's great to see you in Snowdonia with Nick, especially up and around Crimpiau, an area that's very special to me. It's a photographer's paradise up there in North Wales and you certainly got some fantastic light on Moel Eilio. I've always enjoyed your "on my bookshelf" series but you've raised the bar to a whole new level with this edition, so a massive thank you for a tremendous watch Julian.
Cheers Tim, always great to read a comment from yourself. So glad you liked this one...though I'm not sure how I'll beat it now! lol You are right, NW is a photographers paradise. It's an area I've overlooked....not anymore though. 👍
Thanks very much, most kind of you to say. Be sure to check out Nick's My Mountain Healing video over on his channel....it's brilliant and well worth a watch...link at the end of this video. Thanks for your continued support, and nice to see a comment from you again. 😀😀😀
Nick is a top bloke, I’ve met him a few times in the cafe. The book is superb, amazing images and so well written, it even smells good! Nick needs to start his own channel, his passion and knowledge about Snowdonia would be a great inspiration to many people.
Yep, have to agree Paul, Nick is indeed a top bloke. He actually has his own channel - the link is at the end screen of this video, and in the video description - and here it is as well: ruclips.net/channel/UCg9jD3J6Xgmel2S8F0CKK5Q He's not super active on it at the moment, so head over there, leave a comment, and tell him I sent you. 👍
Only just had time to watch this one today--great video Julian. What a magical day in Snowdonia. I admire Nick's work and it was fun to see you spend a day together. Some beautiful scenery and images as well. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Jeff
A pretty special video for me Jules. Very exciting to see one of my best mates knocking about with one of my photography heros. Nick is hugely popular in the community and I think you did him justice in this video Jules. You should be proud of yourself buddy.
Mate, what more can I say! You said some awesome and very supportive things about this video. I'm over the moon and I'm sure Nick will be as well. Thanks buddy. :-)
Excellent video and glad you had such good conditions for walking and photography in my old stomping ground. Really is a fantastic book that everyone should have. Nick should make more videos.
Thanks Garry, yeah, we lucked out that day with the weather. I bet you miss the area? Now that I don't live in Scotland I miss it even more lol. I agree, Nick should make more videos...and maybe he will. He has so much knowledge and passion to share. 👍😀👍😀
@@jbairdexp I do miss the area very much especially the Rhinogydd area. I actually live in Scotland now and I'm going to focus on the Cairngorms rather than going here and there.
Spectacular Julian, very entertaining, with a great mix of scenery, chatting and photography. Really enjoyed getting a glimpse of Nick in his element, and to see his gallery etc.
Envious ..... both of the trip, weather and the company ..... and the great video .... I have to say that Nick's is the best of the Fotovue series to date ..... and I'm already planning some trips based on it for spring .....
Great video Julian as always! 😁👌I just got Nick's book in the post and it is really awesome. I particularly like the panoramic format and the mountain walking guidance.
Thanks so much Andrea, that's most kind of you to say! 👍👍 Great to hear you've got the book. It's a quality publication and as you said, the format and content of the book is excellent. Thanks for watching and your continued support. 👍👍
Superb Video Julian, the mountain scenery was epic and the photos too. What a top fella Nick is - so talented but humble. His gallery & prints are beautifully presented - just awesome. Nick's knowledge and appreciation of local poetry shows his interest in that art form too which made the video all the more interesting. Talk about turn a negative into a positive. The way he made a dramatic lifestyle change in such a successful way after his relationship broke down. Would you say the morale of his story is 'Ditch the Bitch & go for it'? 😉 Hey and what a fantastic place that cafe is - a full English in a photography studio - nice 👍
Thanks Andy!! 👍 If you ever get the chance the cafe & gallery is well worth a visit, as is the entire area! I can't wait to go back. Nick is a bit of a legend 😀
Great video Julian, Snowdonia looked spectacular in snow. I have got Nick's book and in my opinion it is one of the best mountain photography books available. 😊
Thanks Mark, I appreciate that. Yep, it's a proper good book, and as I said in the video,you don't even need to be planning on walking the Snowdonia mountains to enjoy it. Thanks for watching. :-)
congratulations Julian..superb video ,so well put together .You captured the spirit and mood (not to mention the cold) of Snowdonia brilliantly ...Nick came across really well , his book looks amazing. I will certainly be off to purchase one asap..
Thanks Martin, that's very kind of you to say. 😀 Nick is a top bloke, very genuine, and his passion for the hills is clear. Great to hear you'll be buying a copy of the book. 👍😀👍
Cheers Tony. Yeah, those views were something else...almost made you forget how cold it was up there! Even if I hadn't had the camera, I would have had a brilliant day. 👍👍
Had the book a couple of months now ... very inspiring ... You looked flippin cold ..In the book the section on clothing says carry a down fill jacket cos as soon as you stop walking and are hanging around waiting for the light you need to wrap up. Noticed Nick layered up and you didn't. So there is the first bit of valuable info straight from the pages of the book. Worth buying .
It's a great book isn't it! While I did look cold, and it was actually cold, it wasn't unbearable. I did have layers on. Had a base layer, a mid layer, a down jacket, and the orange waterproof you can see in the video. I've spent for too many mornings on Dartmoor or down at the coast not to have warm clothing! lol😀👍😀 The thing that really gets me is the fingers. Can never keep them warm....well, I've got very good gloves and they are brilliant, but they make using the camera tricky, so I often take them off, which I just as often regret.
You can tell the photographer knows his area by his ability to spell out the names of those cliffs. I would struggle much like anyone else :) Great video as always, thanks for sharing.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!! So good I said it 3 times! Julian your sacked, Nick your hired 😂 seriously, well done Julian. Well put together! Totally inspired and Nicks story and life grabs you and shakes you to wake up to the wonderful world of landscape photography. Thank you to you both. 🙏
Thanks so much...that's very kind of you to say! 3 times! lol Nick is an inspiring character. A really genuine person with a total passion for the hills. He truely is at home up there. Very glad to hear you liked the video so much. 👍😀👍
Awesome. Within 20 seconds of Nick mentioning W.A. Poucher's Wales book, I'd bought it from Amazon(plenty left :)). Enjoyed that, one of the better collaborations, nice and relaxed. Cheers.
Cheers Andy :-) Glad you liked the collaborations. Nick and I worked hard to try and make it a fun and interesting video, so your comment is properply appreciate mate. 👍
Come back for a 2nd viewing after the Premier. As I said at the time I anticipate this to be one of your most popular videos. Epic scenery, fabulous images and a joy to watch you both with great smiles on your face. Top work Julian, well done... that other chap wasn't bad either :)
Great video Julian, well put together and some spectacular scenery and images. It certainly looked a bit cold! I enjoyed watching, well done to you both 👍🏻
Really enjoyed that Julian. Having recently visited Snowdonia and Moel Siabod cafe myself, I can relate to the excitement of the place. Very well put together and Nick is quite a natural I see on the camera. Good work Julian 👍👍
Cheers James, thanks for watching. 👍 The cafe and gallery is a proper wee gem in Snowdonia. You're right, Nick is a bit of a natural, but most of that stems from his love of the hills. You only need to watch him on the hills for a few minutes to realise how much he loves it up there. 😀
Just got this book Julian , superb book. Full of details and information topped of with some great images. Sorry to comment on an old video just noticed the year of your video!
@@jbairdexp Yes it has had me making trip plans and scouring over maps all day for when we can travel again! Just to add it was your review/video that made me look the book up in the first place. All the best Rich
@@CameraCampTrek I think we are all making some plans for travel again! But brilliant to hear that my video was one of the reasons you looked at the book in the first place. Thanks :-)
Absolutely bloody brilliant Julian that has to be one of the best vlogs I've seen in recent weeks {no offence to others lol } the pictures in the gallery looks amazing really well done on a superb vlog
Absolutely brilliant video Julian, from start to finish a great watch! Nick seems a really nice guy and enjoyable company. I didn't realise he was from Peterborough - 7 miles down the road from me!! You captured some stunning images, but even if you hadn't just to experience that hike and the views must have been awesome. Fantastic work mate
Cheers Jamie, thanks so much. I've said it a lot in the comments, Nick is a top bloke and really genuine. And you're right, even if I hadn't taken the camera, I would have still really enjoyed my day in the hills.👍😀👍
Great video Julian and stunning locations, I met Nick last year and what a nice guy. I'm staying in capel carig for the weekend in march so i'm going to grab his book then.
Thanks Simon. Yeah, have to agree, Nick is a very nice guy. Really genuine about his love for the hills. Have fun in March and enjoy the book when you get it. 😀👍😀
Been to the Siabod cafe on many an occasion, great food and great service. Would definitely recommend a visit and a view around the gallery - stunning images. Hope to pick up a copy of the book on my next visit, and also to get out and explore the area further.
Thanks for watching Hugh. Yeah, the cafe has a real buzz about it. Great place to hang out and refuel. Great to hear you'll try and pick up a copy of the book on your next visit. Plenty of places to explore. 👍
This is my favourite video this year so far. I met Nick on my Snowdon meet up he is a top guy. I will be getting my copy of the book when I get in to Capel Curig to see nick. And I know others have met him and been out with home but you really did do the book and nick justice. Wow you really had the best guide in the best conditions so jealous haha.
Wow, thanks Paul! That's very kind of you to say! Yeah, I did luck out with this video...great guide, great conditions, great banter...as you know, it's rare that everything goes right. 👍👍👍
Time to invest in some decent gloves Julian! haha - Brilliant video mate, I know that area pretty well but as you know I don't get to visit home that often. Well done to you both - Ordered the book!
I've got plenty of decent gloves, it's just none of them work well when using a camera! Still looking for the perfect pair so any suggestions will be gratefully received! Great news that you ordered the book. Cheers! 😀👍😀
@@jbairdexp I use gortext mit's with woollen inner's. I use heat hand warmers from a company called "Heat Company" find them on amazon, last weekend down southern Germany it was -10 and no problems!
Great video Julian, highly entertaining, Nick's book is one of the best guides I've read to the area, nice tribute to Walter Poucher, his books also inspired me to take up hillwalking. I've done part or all of around half the walks featured and this year I hope to complete them, I always carry a camera, just a basic Fujifilm compact, I'm now at the stage where I want to improve my photography and maybe progress to a DSLR but haven't the foggiest on where to begin, the choices of camera options is a bit bewildering for a novice...
Thanks Mark, really great to hear you enjoyed the video.👍😀 I can appreciate how difficult it must be to pick your next camera. There are so many choices to suit so many budgets! Perhaps something from Fuji might be a good start. They are small enough to take hillwalking, but don't lack for image quality and range of lenses. If you don't already have a DSLR, I would be tempted to go down the mirrorless route - all the major players, including Fuji, Sony, Canon, and Nikon have mirrorless cameras now. Also, consider going to The Photography Show in Birmingham next month. It's a great way to look at and touch all the cameras. You might find it an easier way to find something that suits. Plus, you might even pick up a "show bargain".
@@jbairdexp Great, cheers for the advice, there's no point in rushing into things and Birmingham is just a short train journey away, so I'll have a look. My neighbour recently bought a Nikon DSLR and he's also a keen walker, so I'll try to arrange a photography based walk on the local hills with him, as well. I've seen some great looking deals via SLR Hut but am very dubious, if something seems too good to be true, it probably isn't...?
Hi Mark, though I haven't used SLR Hut personally, if they are offering really cheap prices it normally means it's a grey import. While the price is cheap, you won't benefit from the manufacturers UK / EU warranty. Some of these grey importers will offer their own warranty, but this is unlikely to be as good / robust as the manufacturers warranty. Though I would always buy a UK model from an authourised seller like WEX, I do know of at least one person who buys grey imports and hasn't had any problems. The best way to save money though, IMHO, is to go something like the Photography Show and pick up camera from one of the retailers there as all but the very very latest models will have some sort of discount, cash back or some sort of other incentive.😀
Great video. It's inspired me to get out around Snowdonia again this year. I didn't get out as much as I wanted to last year due to a foot and hip injury. But bugger the pain. I'm gonna get back out there again soon! :D
Great film Julian and very well presented. Nicks gallery looked amazing as it's something I have long wanted for myself. I used to walk the mountains of that region in winter myself when I was younger, so it was nice to see them again. I doubt I could get anywhere near the summits nowadays with my medium format kit! Is the f-stopper bag that you have designed for hiking fist and foremost? My Lowepro 450aw is an absolute dead weight when it's empty!
Thanks Simon, that's most kind of you to say. That walk we did only had a few steep bits, so you never know, you might be able to make it even with all your MF kit! Just don't take a drone, vlogging gear, and a FF camera and lenses like I did lol! The F-Stop bag is definately a camera bag, but it's a camera bag designed for the outdoors, so it's really rugged. However, probably like you Lowepro bag, it still has a bit of weight about it when empty. I love the bag though because it allows me to carry heavy loads in comfort (thanks to all the straps), but not sure if it would be any better than the Lowepro in terms of weight. 😀
I’m visiting Snowdonia this month with blind veterans uk. When myself and One more member plus staff will run the charities Photography week. Me being a landscape photographer it’s all about the landscape for me but we do much more than that. I am also slowly going through the book. Hopefully I’ll even take the members to the Gallery. Your video is fantastic for some info into this so thanks Great images also
Hi Chris, I remember you from David's video. I really enjoyed watching your story and it's great to hear you are sharing your passion and knowledge to others. I hope you all have a fantastic time. The gallery / cafe is well worth a visit. The place has a real buzz about it. Thanks so much for watching. 😀
I was up Moel Eilio photographing sunset myself last Saturday, and heard someone (Nick) doing his very enthusiastic piece to camera. Had no idea who it was at the time and have been checking RUclips out all week to see who was posting on Moel Eilio. Hope you enjoyed, remember to take your sledge next time for a quicker decent!!
Hey Carl, I did spot another photographer...was that you on the west side of the fence, shooting west / south-west? Anyway, yes, had a totally amazing day. Loved ever minute of it. I like the idea of a sledge and fast descent! 😀👍😀
@@jbairdexp yes that was me Julian. I shot down the valley towards Moel Hebog and the village of Beddgelert. Did take a couple of shots in the same direction as you, only including the fence and crossing ladder in my composition. Didn't quite get the Alpine glow I was hoping for, but the low sun did give a nice spotlight effect on Snowdon and surrounding mountains. The cloud seemed to lift off the summit just after sunset, it looked pretty claggy all day. Brutal ascent of Moel Eilio with all that camera gear, but next time I think I'll fix it to a sledge and tow it, artic expedition style!! Then descend in double time!! Glad you enjoyed my back yard! 😀 Enjoyable vlog btw, keep up the good work!
Agree re gloves. I cant get on with the finger tip gloves for photography. When i was younger i did a lot of cycling and use cycle gloves when filming but invariably take them off. I also carry my skiing sallopetes to stick on when I'm stationery . Difficult to balance everything out with what you can reasonably carry . Would really like to find just 1 lens to carry. Enjoyed your video and subscibed.
Yeah, that's the challenge isn't it. What to take and what not to take. As for one lens, if I'm going to be in the mountains, I'll take just the 24-70 mm....at a push, I'll also take a 70-200, but unless I know that I need one of my other lenses for a specific shot, I like the 24-70. It doesn't fit all scenerios, but has a good all round focal length. Very happy to hear you have subscribed. Much appreciated! 👍👍👍
Don't know how well you know Nick but i have heard him tell the story of how he ended up in Snowdonia before but what i would love to know is how he did it. Its no mean feat to just up sticks no job no house and make a success of things.
Probably a story best told by Nick himself. He would tell it so much better than I could by typing it out here. Maybe he'll make a video about himself one day. He as a way of telling a good story. 😃
Given that this fella (Nick) purports to be a mountain leader I don't get that he has his down jacket over his waterproof jacket (min 16.30 ish) surely the layer principle tells us that the outer layer should be the water/wind proof garment??
Hello there, thanks for the comment. I do not purport to be anything, I AM a mountain leader with with 20 years experience and over 1000 days on the hill. In this scenario, where there is no threat of precipitation, I find that chucking on an insulated jacket over my wind/waterproof when I stop for a bit of photography is ideal. I could, however, have taken off my Paramo jacket in order to conform to your ideals but that would have meant losing all the heat I had already built up in my layering system for no logical reason other than someone said I should. That my insulated jacket has gone on top of my windproof doesn't make my windproof any less windproof. There is absolutely nothing to see here but thanks for your advice.
Watch my film "The Nick Livesey Experience - The Definitive Documentary" at ruclips.net/video/On4BCi1egBs/видео.html
One of your best videos Julian. absolutely loved it.
Nick's gallery looks great. Images and a cafe in one place, you can't ask for more. The fotoVUE books are such a fantastic idea. I've got the lot, and I've preordered the rest.
More videos like this please Julian.
Wow! Cheers Paul! ☺ Yeah, I've got most of the fotoVue books and I've used them many times. Now that I've been to Snowdonian, I'll be using this more often. If you get a chance, don't miss the gallery. I'll hopefully be able to produce more videos like this over 2019. Thanks again for your support!
Hi Julian. What a fantastic video you've created here !! I'm a huge fan of Nick Livesey's work and love his FotoVue guidebook. W.A. Poucher's book is also in my collection and I bet there'll be a few more sales when folks watch this. It's great to see you in Snowdonia with Nick, especially up and around Crimpiau, an area that's very special to me. It's a photographer's paradise up there in North Wales and you certainly got some fantastic light on Moel Eilio. I've always enjoyed your "on my bookshelf" series but you've raised the bar to a whole new level with this edition, so a massive thank you for a tremendous watch Julian.
Cheers Tim, always great to read a comment from yourself. So glad you liked this one...though I'm not sure how I'll beat it now! lol You are right, NW is a photographers paradise. It's an area I've overlooked....not anymore though. 👍
Great video! That breakfast looked special. Loved the way you had him say all the place names. LOL
Fantastic images too.
Thanks Simon. It would have just embarrassing if I'd said the place names! lol
What a brilliant vlog Julian. Really enjoyed hearing Nick’s story and such brilliant images too.
Thanks very much, most kind of you to say. Be sure to check out Nick's My Mountain Healing video over on his channel....it's brilliant and well worth a watch...link at the end of this video. Thanks for your continued support, and nice to see a comment from you again. 😀😀😀
Nick is a top bloke, I’ve met him a few times in the cafe. The book is superb, amazing images and so well written, it even smells good! Nick needs to start his own channel, his passion and knowledge about Snowdonia would be a great inspiration to many people.
Yep, have to agree Paul, Nick is indeed a top bloke. He actually has his own channel - the link is at the end screen of this video, and in the video description - and here it is as well: ruclips.net/channel/UCg9jD3J6Xgmel2S8F0CKK5Q He's not super active on it at the moment, so head over there, leave a comment, and tell him I sent you. 👍
Only just had time to watch this one today--great video Julian. What a magical day in Snowdonia. I admire Nick's work and it was fun to see you spend a day together. Some beautiful scenery and images as well. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Jeff
Thanks Jeff, it was an awesome day of photography and walking, and Nick was great company. Thanks for watching mate. 👍👍👍
A pretty special video for me Jules. Very exciting to see one of my best mates knocking about with one of my photography heros. Nick is hugely popular in the community and I think you did him justice in this video Jules. You should be proud of yourself buddy.
Mate, what more can I say! You said some awesome and very supportive things about this video. I'm over the moon and I'm sure Nick will be as well. Thanks buddy. :-)
Excellent video and glad you had such good conditions for walking and photography in my old stomping ground. Really is a fantastic book that everyone should have. Nick should make more videos.
Thanks Garry, yeah, we lucked out that day with the weather. I bet you miss the area? Now that I don't live in Scotland I miss it even more lol. I agree, Nick should make more videos...and maybe he will. He has so much knowledge and passion to share. 👍😀👍😀
@@jbairdexp I do miss the area very much especially the Rhinogydd area. I actually live in Scotland now and I'm going to focus on the Cairngorms rather than going here and there.
What a special trip that was, meeting and working with Nick.
It sure was Glen, thanks for watching!😀
Brilliant! Watch 👍👍
Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it. 👍😀😀
Spectacular Julian, very entertaining, with a great mix of scenery, chatting and photography. Really enjoyed getting a glimpse of Nick in his element, and to see his gallery etc.
Thanks Simon, glad you liked it so much. 👍 When you are with Nick, you gotta have a bit of a chat! 😀
Envious ..... both of the trip, weather and the company ..... and the great video .... I have to say that Nick's is the best of the Fotovue series to date ..... and I'm already planning some trips based on it for spring .....
Cheers Steve. Glad you liked it and great to hear you'll be heading off there soon yourself. Have an awesome time!😀👍😀
Great video Julian as always! 😁👌I just got Nick's book in the post and it is really awesome. I particularly like the panoramic format and the mountain walking guidance.
Thanks so much Andrea, that's most kind of you to say! 👍👍 Great to hear you've got the book. It's a quality publication and as you said, the format and content of the book is excellent. Thanks for watching and your continued support. 👍👍
What a legend. Brilliantly done Julian
Thanks Alyn, glad you liked it. :-) And yes, he is a bit of a legend isn't he.
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Superb Video Julian, the mountain scenery was epic and the photos too. What a top fella Nick is - so talented but humble. His gallery & prints are beautifully presented - just awesome. Nick's knowledge and appreciation of local poetry shows his interest in that art form too which made the video all the more interesting. Talk about turn a negative into a positive. The way he made a dramatic lifestyle change in such a successful way after his relationship broke down. Would you say the morale of his story is 'Ditch the Bitch & go for it'? 😉 Hey and what a fantastic place that cafe is - a full English in a photography studio - nice 👍
Thanks Andy!! 👍 If you ever get the chance the cafe & gallery is well worth a visit, as is the entire area! I can't wait to go back. Nick is a bit of a legend 😀
What a fantastic video and your images are
simply stunning
Thanks Ken, that's most kind of you to say!😀👍😀
Great video Julian, nicely done.
Cheers Andi!👍
Brilliant!
Thanks Andy! 👍
Great video Julian, Snowdonia looked spectacular in snow. I have got Nick's book and in my opinion it is one of the best mountain photography books available. 😊
Thanks Mark, I appreciate that. Yep, it's a proper good book, and as I said in the video,you don't even need to be planning on walking the Snowdonia mountains to enjoy it. Thanks for watching. :-)
congratulations Julian..superb video ,so well put together .You captured the spirit and mood (not to mention the cold) of Snowdonia brilliantly ...Nick came across really well , his book looks amazing. I will certainly be off to purchase one asap..
Thanks Martin, that's very kind of you to say. 😀 Nick is a top bloke, very genuine, and his passion for the hills is clear. Great to hear you'll be buying a copy of the book. 👍😀👍
Cracking vlog. Really enjoyed those big vistas with the wonderful light. Looks like you had a brilliant day!
Cheers Tony. Yeah, those views were something else...almost made you forget how cold it was up there! Even if I hadn't had the camera, I would have had a brilliant day. 👍👍
Hi Julian: This was a really enjoyable video. Time to start building my photography library books. Keep safe and cheers, Keith Pinn (Ontario, Canada)
Hello again Keith! Thanks for watching another episode, though I accept no responsibility for any reduction in your bank balance! lol
Covid-19 has done that already! L.O.L.
Had the book a couple of months now ... very inspiring ... You looked flippin cold ..In the book the section on clothing says carry a down fill jacket cos as soon as you stop walking and are hanging around waiting for the light you need to wrap up. Noticed Nick layered up and you didn't. So there is the first bit of valuable info straight from the pages of the book. Worth buying .
It's a great book isn't it! While I did look cold, and it was actually cold, it wasn't unbearable. I did have layers on. Had a base layer, a mid layer, a down jacket, and the orange waterproof you can see in the video. I've spent for too many mornings on Dartmoor or down at the coast not to have warm clothing! lol😀👍😀 The thing that really gets me is the fingers. Can never keep them warm....well, I've got very good gloves and they are brilliant, but they make using the camera tricky, so I often take them off, which I just as often regret.
You can tell the photographer knows his area by his ability to spell out the names of those cliffs. I would struggle much like anyone else :) Great video as always, thanks for sharing.
Hey mate, yeah, Nick seemed to have those Welsh names nailed. I didn't even try!! Thanks for watching :-)
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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!! So good I said it 3 times! Julian your sacked, Nick your hired 😂 seriously, well done Julian. Well put together! Totally inspired and Nicks story and life grabs you and shakes you to wake up to the wonderful world of landscape photography. Thank you to you both. 🙏
Thanks so much...that's very kind of you to say! 3 times! lol Nick is an inspiring character. A really genuine person with a total passion for the hills. He truely is at home up there. Very glad to hear you liked the video so much. 👍😀👍
Julian Baird Photography belting, Hope to say hello at the show 😊👍😂
Yes mate, that would be good. I would really like to say hello to a few people. I'm actually hoping to sort something out so stay tuned!👍
Awesome. Within 20 seconds of Nick mentioning W.A. Poucher's Wales book, I'd bought it from Amazon(plenty left :)). Enjoyed that, one of the better collaborations, nice and relaxed. Cheers.
Cheers Andy :-) Glad you liked the collaborations. Nick and I worked hard to try and make it a fun and interesting video, so your comment is properply appreciate mate.
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Come back for a 2nd viewing after the Premier. As I said at the time I anticipate this to be one of your most popular videos. Epic scenery, fabulous images and a joy to watch you both with great smiles on your face. Top work Julian, well done... that other chap wasn't bad either :)
A 2nd viewing?! Wow! Thanks Alan. 👍😀👍 Yeah, Nick's OK isn't he!! lol
Great video Julian, well put together and some spectacular scenery and images. It certainly looked a bit cold! I enjoyed watching, well done to you both 👍🏻
Thanks Wayne, really appreciate that. Yes it was cold, but oh so worth it. 👍
Really enjoyed this video. Thank you.
Thanks Grant. :-)
Really enjoyed that Julian. Having recently visited Snowdonia and Moel Siabod cafe myself, I can relate to the excitement of the place. Very well put together and Nick is quite a natural I see on the camera. Good work Julian 👍👍
Cheers James, thanks for watching. 👍 The cafe and gallery is a proper wee gem in Snowdonia. You're right, Nick is a bit of a natural, but most of that stems from his love of the hills. You only need to watch him on the hills for a few minutes to realise how much he loves it up there. 😀
really nice job mate.......fantastic edit and images! love Nicks stuff
Cheers mate, thanks so much! 👍👍👍
Just got this book Julian , superb book. Full of details and information topped of with some great images. Sorry to comment on an old video just noticed the year of your video!
It's a cracking book isn't it. I'm happy to read comments on new or old videos. No difference to me, it's always nice to people are watching! :-)
@@jbairdexp Yes it has had me making trip plans and scouring over maps all day for when we can travel again! Just to add it was your review/video that made me look the book up in the first place. All the best Rich
@@CameraCampTrek I think we are all making some plans for travel again! But brilliant to hear that my video was one of the reasons you looked at the book in the first place. Thanks :-)
Absolutely bloody brilliant Julian that has to be one of the best vlogs I've seen in recent weeks {no offence to others lol } the pictures in the gallery looks amazing really well done on a superb vlog
Cheers Andy, that is a most welcome comment. So glad you liked it so much! 👍
Great vid, very well done. I've never heard a Peterborough accent with strong hints of Gog (north Walian) before , made me smile. Cheers.
Thanks Medwyn! I'm glad Nick was able to prononce the places names....I would have had no chance! I can't even do my own Scottish ones! lol 😀
Absolutely brilliant video Julian, from start to finish a great watch! Nick seems a really nice guy and enjoyable company. I didn't realise he was from Peterborough - 7 miles down the road from me!! You captured some stunning images, but even if you hadn't just to experience that hike and the views must have been awesome. Fantastic work mate
Cheers Jamie, thanks so much. I've said it a lot in the comments, Nick is a top bloke and really genuine. And you're right, even if I hadn't taken the camera, I would have still really enjoyed my day in the hills.👍😀👍
Great video Julian and stunning locations, I met Nick last year and what a nice guy. I'm staying in capel carig for the weekend in march so i'm going to grab his book then.
Thanks Simon. Yeah, have to agree, Nick is a very nice guy. Really genuine about his love for the hills. Have fun in March and enjoy the book when you get it. 😀👍😀
Been to the Siabod cafe on many an occasion, great food and great service. Would definitely recommend a visit and a view around the gallery - stunning images. Hope to pick up a copy of the book on my next visit, and also to get out and explore the area further.
Thanks for watching Hugh. Yeah, the cafe has a real buzz about it. Great place to hang out and refuel. Great to hear you'll try and pick up a copy of the book on your next visit. Plenty of places to explore. 👍
This is my favourite video this year so far. I met Nick on my Snowdon meet up he is a top guy. I will be getting my copy of the book when I get in to Capel Curig to see nick. And I know others have met him and been out with home but you really did do the book and nick justice. Wow you really had the best guide in the best conditions so jealous haha.
Wow, thanks Paul! That's very kind of you to say! Yeah, I did luck out with this video...great guide, great conditions, great banter...as you know, it's rare that everything goes right. 👍👍👍
Time to invest in some decent gloves Julian! haha - Brilliant video mate, I know that area pretty well but as you know I don't get to visit home that often. Well done to you both - Ordered the book!
I've got plenty of decent gloves, it's just none of them work well when using a camera! Still looking for the perfect pair so any suggestions will be gratefully received! Great news that you ordered the book. Cheers! 😀👍😀
@@jbairdexp I use gortext mit's with woollen inner's. I use heat hand warmers from a company called "Heat Company" find them on amazon, last weekend down southern Germany it was -10 and no problems!
Great video Julian, highly entertaining, Nick's book is one of the best guides I've read to the area, nice tribute to Walter Poucher, his books also inspired me to take up hillwalking. I've done part or all of around half the walks featured and this year I hope to complete them, I always carry a camera, just a basic Fujifilm compact, I'm now at the stage where I want to improve my photography and maybe progress to a DSLR but haven't the foggiest on where to begin, the choices of camera options is a bit bewildering for a novice...
Thanks Mark, really great to hear you enjoyed the video.👍😀 I can appreciate how difficult it must be to pick your next camera. There are so many choices to suit so many budgets! Perhaps something from Fuji might be a good start. They are small enough to take hillwalking, but don't lack for image quality and range of lenses. If you don't already have a DSLR, I would be tempted to go down the mirrorless route - all the major players, including Fuji, Sony, Canon, and Nikon have mirrorless cameras now. Also, consider going to The Photography Show in Birmingham next month. It's a great way to look at and touch all the cameras. You might find it an easier way to find something that suits. Plus, you might even pick up a "show bargain".
@@jbairdexp Great, cheers for the advice, there's no point in rushing into things and Birmingham is just a short train journey away, so I'll have a look. My neighbour recently bought a Nikon DSLR and he's also a keen walker, so I'll try to arrange a photography based walk on the local hills with him, as well. I've seen some great looking deals via SLR Hut but am very dubious, if something seems too good to be true, it probably isn't...?
Hi Mark, though I haven't used SLR Hut personally, if they are offering really cheap prices it normally means it's a grey import. While the price is cheap, you won't benefit from the manufacturers UK / EU warranty. Some of these grey importers will offer their own warranty, but this is unlikely to be as good / robust as the manufacturers warranty. Though I would always buy a UK model from an authourised seller like WEX, I do know of at least one person who buys grey imports and hasn't had any problems. The best way to save money though, IMHO, is to go something like the Photography Show and pick up camera from one of the retailers there as all but the very very latest models will have some sort of discount, cash back or some sort of other incentive.😀
Great can't wait to see this!
Great, hope you enjoy it Rob! 😀
Great video. It's inspired me to get out around Snowdonia again this year. I didn't get out as much as I wanted to last year due to a foot and hip injury. But bugger the pain. I'm gonna get back out there again soon! :D
Thanks for watching! Sorry to hear about your injury, but delighted to hear that you'll be visiting the area again soon. Have fun! 👍😀
Great film Julian and very well presented. Nicks gallery looked amazing as it's something I have long wanted for myself. I used to walk the mountains of that region in winter myself when I was younger, so it was nice to see them again. I doubt I could get anywhere near the summits nowadays with my medium format kit! Is the f-stopper bag that you have designed for hiking fist and foremost? My Lowepro 450aw is an absolute dead weight when it's empty!
Thanks Simon, that's most kind of you to say. That walk we did only had a few steep bits, so you never know, you might be able to make it even with all your MF kit! Just don't take a drone, vlogging gear, and a FF camera and lenses like I did lol! The F-Stop bag is definately a camera bag, but it's a camera bag designed for the outdoors, so it's really rugged. However, probably like you Lowepro bag, it still has a bit of weight about it when empty. I love the bag though because it allows me to carry heavy loads in comfort (thanks to all the straps), but not sure if it would be any better than the Lowepro in terms of weight. 😀
Exciting!!
Cheers mate. Hope you like it!
I’m visiting Snowdonia this month with blind veterans uk. When myself and One more member plus staff will run the charities Photography week.
Me being a landscape photographer it’s all about the landscape for me but we do much more than that. I am also slowly going through the book. Hopefully I’ll even take the members to the Gallery.
Your video is fantastic for some info into this so thanks
Great images also
Hi Chris, I remember you from David's video. I really enjoyed watching your story and it's great to hear you are sharing your passion and knowledge to others. I hope you all have a fantastic time. The gallery / cafe is well worth a visit. The place has a real buzz about it. Thanks so much for watching. 😀
I was up Moel Eilio photographing sunset myself last Saturday, and heard someone (Nick) doing his very enthusiastic piece to camera. Had no idea who it was at the time and have been checking RUclips out all week to see who was posting on Moel Eilio. Hope you enjoyed, remember to take your sledge next time for a quicker decent!!
Hey Carl, I did spot another photographer...was that you on the west side of the fence, shooting west / south-west? Anyway, yes, had a totally amazing day. Loved ever minute of it. I like the idea of a sledge and fast descent! 😀👍😀
@@jbairdexp yes that was me Julian. I shot down the valley towards Moel Hebog and the village of Beddgelert. Did take a couple of shots in the same direction as you, only including the fence and crossing ladder in my composition. Didn't quite get the Alpine glow I was hoping for, but the low sun did give a nice spotlight effect on Snowdon and surrounding mountains. The cloud seemed to lift off the summit just after sunset, it looked pretty claggy all day. Brutal ascent of Moel Eilio with all that camera gear, but next time I think I'll fix it to a sledge and tow it, artic expedition style!! Then descend in double time!! Glad you enjoyed my back yard! 😀
Enjoyable vlog btw, keep up the good work!
The more you talk about it, the more I like that idea of the sledge, artic expedition style! :-)
Your Canon Pro 10 does it work with Windows 10 do you know? thanks!
Yes it does. I've used it with all builds up to and including 1809.👍
Jeepers! it must be very very cold there! It's cold enough in carmarthen!!
lol, even with all my layers, hoods, hats, and gloves, it was still cold. But so worth it! Thanks for watching. 👍😀
Just ordered the book, it looks great!!
Thanks so much! :-) We both really appreciate the support.👍👍👍
Sander +1
Agree re gloves. I cant get on with the finger tip gloves for photography. When i was younger i did a lot of cycling and use cycle gloves when filming but invariably take them off. I also carry my skiing sallopetes to stick on when I'm stationery . Difficult to balance everything out with what you can reasonably carry . Would really like to find just 1 lens to carry. Enjoyed your video and subscibed.
Yeah, that's the challenge isn't it. What to take and what not to take. As for one lens, if I'm going to be in the mountains, I'll take just the 24-70 mm....at a push, I'll also take a 70-200, but unless I know that I need one of my other lenses for a specific shot, I like the 24-70. It doesn't fit all scenerios, but has a good all round focal length. Very happy to hear you have subscribed. Much appreciated! 👍👍👍
Snowdonia ~ the love of my life.
Well, no pressure of me to show it in a good light then! lol 👍
very cool my friend
Thanks mate!
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Don't know how well you know Nick but i have heard him tell the story of how he ended up in Snowdonia before but what i would love to know is how he did it. Its no mean feat to just up sticks no job no house and make a success of things.
Probably a story best told by Nick himself. He would tell it so much better than I could by typing it out here. Maybe he'll make a video about himself one day. He as a way of telling a good story. 😃
Given that this fella (Nick) purports to be a mountain leader I don't get that he has his down jacket over his waterproof jacket (min 16.30 ish) surely the layer principle tells us that the outer layer should be the water/wind proof garment??
That's probably a question you need to raise with Nick. :-) Hope you still enjoyed the video.
Hello there, thanks for the comment. I do not purport to be anything, I AM a mountain leader with with 20 years experience and over 1000 days on the hill. In this scenario, where there is no threat of precipitation, I find that chucking on an insulated jacket over my wind/waterproof when I stop for a bit of photography is ideal. I could, however, have taken off my Paramo jacket in order to conform to your ideals but that would have meant losing all the heat I had already built up in my layering system for no logical reason other than someone said I should. That my insulated jacket has gone on top of my windproof doesn't make my windproof any less windproof. There is absolutely nothing to see here but thanks for your advice.