I would not hesitate to say that dumb luck is responsible for the existence of 100% of amateur photographers. I fell in love with photography because of a few dumb luck photos I took early on in life. I’ve only recently started to understand how to position myself to take advantage of that dumb luck. I’m thankful that such precious moments are so rare that they need to be described with the word luck, because that’s what makes them so special in the first place. Fortune favors the prepared.
A great series by Simon. I've enjoyed the insights and journeys of the guest photographers. With Adam's sharing of his work and thoughts, I'm beginning to see the light anew. Thanks
On my walk this morning I was watching the rising sun interacting with the trees. Until recently, I’m next sure I noticed them. Now, I’ve come to appreciate any variety of tree as a possible subject and figuring out when is the best time to capture the light. Love what you each provide.
Excellent! I’m a big fan of Adam’s work and yours as well and it’s always good to hear his thoughts on light, composition and techniques. Thanks for sharing Simon and Adam!
Excellent series Simon. I’m a huge fan of Adams channel so it was nice to see he was included with the other great photographers in your series. Looking forward to seeing more of your work when the world opens up again. Thanks so much.
I'm enjoying this series. Just hearing their thought process and what inspires them to be a photographer. Adam is as talented a photographer as you would want and he has a wonderful sense of humor, that he show cases on that "other channel". I hope Meg is still doing well.
Thanks for sharing another episode Simon. And thanks to Adam Gibbs for sharing his story. I have to agree - The Enchantments are amazing and I really liked your photo of what I think was Prusik Peak. :)
Thanks, Simon and Adam to share that kind of story, that open my mind a little bit more. I feel that is like a natural conversation not actually teach or tell important tips or manipulation to buy something. Big thanks!
Thanks for engaging with Adam, an informative video with lots of insight and splendid examples. I am an avid bird photographer and many of the ideas and techniques cross over. Cheers, Duade
Great video Simon, always interesting to hear Adam speak! A very good take-away from this for all of us is that incredible light can happy anytime of the day I'm always surprised when some folk dismiss certain times because of what they may have been told or read.
Tonight was the first time I became aware of your channel...fantastic...love the format. I watched the Hans Strand and Adam Gibbs vids and will watch more as I am now subscribed. Honestly, as an older photographer, I don't pay much attention to others' work anymore. I could watch these all day though, C.
More envious of great woodland photographers than any other, I really struggle with anything tree related. I follow Adam's Channel but interesting to get this perspective.
I have always enjoyed your videos. At first I thought this series would be ho hum. How wrong was I. I have become spell bound by these journeys and peoples insights. Thank you for putting together this series together
Your videos always have much to offer in terms of the emotional component of photography. The emphasis on that over gear is, I think, quite important. Your lockdown series showcasing other photographers is excellent... as is all your work. Be well!
I really enjoy the series. To make it official you need to show Meg. I so miss her! Instead of just selling prints have you thought about creating a book? I so would enjoy owning a book of your prints. Now is the time to put one together since we can’t go anywhere. Let your audience know what you think of the idea.
Excellent - Good to see that sometimes brilliance comes by accident instead of careful planning. Thank you both for this and your many contributions to YT photography. Cheers!
Simon, I sure enjoyed this. I love the photography that you both do and it is always interesting to hear thoughts from you both. I have followed Adam for many years now going back to the early years of NPN. Thanks, Nick
Simon, I've followed you and Adam for some time and for some reason, Adam's description of his goal about looking for certain characteristics of light really resonated with me. Finding a warm backlit subject against a cool background is something I will seek when I begin shooting again. Another situation inspired by Thomas Heaton was a shot across a pond as the sun rose. Mist rising over the pond as the wind shifted due to the warming air made for beautiful conditions for an image. The temperature and dew point were just right. I will consider microclimate, reflected light, and other "2nd order" factors when shooting resumes. I envision a video "Adventures with reflected light" with Ben Horne, Adam, and maybe others discussing a favorite image and the conditions that led to the image. Thanks for the great video, made stronger by insightful collaboration!
Lovely walkthrough on the images and their impact. I'd seen Adam discuss them previously on his channel, but the added context and reflection was a lovely insight. Thanks both!
Hi Simon - I have watched several of your videos during the last few weeks and have found them very inspiring - I can't wait to get out again. One question if I may, in several of your editing sections you crop to specific proportions - 5x4 16x9 etc. Why do you do this rather than to specific elements in the picture?
Thanks for that simon .. Adam who i have just recently found on youtube,, love his videos on youtube about light, ( recommend amyone to watch ) great images,.love the orange tree and blue background one esp cheers again simon
We tend to see what we are looking for. My wife and I call it the Search Image (typically used for things like Redwing Black Bird nests, snakes etc.). Modify your search image for what you want to find (the trick is to be open minded enough to grab something worthwhile not in the search image!) - like contrasting light, macro compositions etc. Sounds like what you two have done.
I don't think I've noticed your logo before . . . very, very nice. I also quite like your opening . . . logo on a black background. I'd extended it to 4 or 5 seconds instead of three. I wasn't paying attention when the video started playing and had to restart so I could catch the opening. LOL . . . not that you need my suggestions. :D Cheers.
I am with Adam on this one. Light is everything. Even the definition of photography from the Greek word is “writing with light”. Good light can make even the most boring scene look very interesting . However, the best vista without good light can look boring and uninspiring.
Good light makes a huge difference but the trick is knowing what type of light suits the scene. Also consider that fantastic light won't save a poor composition ;)
In spite of a varied approach to the scene, I always thought you two were two peas from the same pod, especially in current styles. Someday, you should plan a trip to visit Adam in his element and then visit Nick Page in his. Plenty of moss. Rock on!
I am a little envious of people having their own profound or light bulb moments. I had a ‘moment’ but it wasn’t mine per se. In 2005 ish I saw Ansel Adams’ El Capitan for the first time, and it changed my attitude towards the world and I connected much more with the natural world. A few months later I bought my first DSLR, life was bliss for a bit, then life happens, and I went nearly 9 years without holding a camera but my appreciation for the natural world was still present and I was a still a regular visitor to national parks. Two years ago, after going through some rough times, I picked up a camera again and it (with my daughter) saved my life.
i like your photographs but you should not give them for 40% off away. I fear after the lockdown there will be an avalanche of price deductions and a lot of desperate photographers and artists will sell their pictures too cheaply to make any money at all. But in the long term, price dumping will impoverish all artists.
Thank you. I think you're right but I'm afraid it was necessary. I hate reducing them but it's a one-off to help in such a turbulent time. I've no intention of reducing them again.
@@SimonBaxterPhotography i wish you good success. I know it are hard times. I am a retoucher and make a living with freelance post-production. So many shooting were cancelled and productions are stopped... I do not know when or if a kind of normality returns....
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Brilliant, thanks ever so much Simon for the opportunity to talk about my photography.
My pleasure, Adam! Many thanks for contributing to the series :)
Another really interesting talk Simon, really enjoying the series. Thanks to both of you for taking the time and effort. Much appreciated 👏👏
Thanks Adam!
Adam was great to listen to your story about the images.
Velvia! I'm getting all weepy and nostalgic, Thanks Adam.
I love these "The Photographer's Story" videos. Great insights and I love to see what motivates different photographers :)
Glad you like them! Cheers, Mads :)
Two of my favorite photographers...thanks!
Glorious 😊 Adam Gibbs is one heck of a photographer! He inspires me so much - like you, Simon!
I would not hesitate to say that dumb luck is responsible for the existence of 100% of amateur photographers. I fell in love with photography because of a few dumb luck photos I took early on in life. I’ve only recently started to understand how to position myself to take advantage of that dumb luck. I’m thankful that such precious moments are so rare that they need to be described with the word luck, because that’s what makes them so special in the first place. Fortune favors the prepared.
And, ironically, one of Adam's best videos. Thank you, Simon.
A great series by Simon. I've enjoyed the insights and journeys of the guest photographers.
With Adam's sharing of his work and thoughts, I'm beginning to see the light anew.
Thanks
On my walk this morning I was watching the rising sun interacting with the trees. Until recently, I’m next sure I noticed them. Now, I’ve come to appreciate any variety of tree as a possible subject and figuring out when is the best time to capture the light. Love what you each provide.
Excellent! I’m a big fan of Adam’s work and yours as well and it’s always good to hear his thoughts on light, composition and techniques. Thanks for sharing Simon and Adam!
Thank you very much!
Excellent series Simon. I’m a huge fan of Adams channel so it was nice to see he was included with the other great photographers in your series. Looking forward to seeing more of your work when the world opens up again. Thanks so much.
I'm enjoying this series. Just hearing their thought process and what inspires them to be a photographer. Adam is as talented a photographer as you would want and he has a wonderful sense of humor, that he show cases on that "other channel". I hope Meg is still doing well.
Adams a true zen master! Thanks for having him and a great series!
I love how he took the lucky shot and studied it then used what he learned to improve his photography for years to come!
Adam is defo one of the greats who's name will last a lifetime
Dream team! Loving this series Simon. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing another episode Simon. And thanks to Adam Gibbs for sharing his story. I have to agree - The Enchantments are amazing and I really liked your photo of what I think was Prusik Peak. :)
Great series. Thanks Simon.
dig’n these series with other photogs stories/images 💪🏼💪🏼 good stuff!
Thank you Simon and Adam. I have learned much from both of you and I always enjoy hearing about the thought processes of landscape photographers.
A lovely insight into how to use light in your photos.
Thanks, Simon and Adam to share that kind of story, that open my mind a little bit more. I feel that is like a natural conversation not actually teach or tell important tips or manipulation to buy something. Big thanks!
Simon great series. Adam is an amazing photographer, and also his drone footage in mind blowing. Hope Meg is doing ok. Hope your safe and well
Thanks for engaging with Adam, an informative video with lots of insight and splendid examples. I am an avid bird photographer and many of the ideas and techniques cross over. Cheers, Duade
One of my favourite photographers - thanks for hosting these stories.
It's all about the light, explained and displayed perfectly.
stunning photographs by @Adam Gibbs and thank you both
Awesome, my 2 favourite photographers in one video. And I think finally the penny is dropping, with my new mantra Shape, Colour, & Light...
Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Gibbs’ photography. A stunning and transformative revelation. Thanks tor generously sharing!
It's nice to have Adam on the series and hear his story! Great episode!
Thanks for a great series. Love to watch these stories from all you briliant photographers. It gives loads of inspiration.
Another great episode in an inspirational and informative series
I admire Adms photography as much as yours, so thanks for featuring him here. A great look into his thinking process.
Thanks for putting this together Simon.
Great video Simon, always interesting to hear Adam speak! A very good take-away from this for all of us is that incredible light can happy anytime of the day I'm always surprised when some folk dismiss certain times because of what they may have been told or read.
Tonight was the first time I became aware of your channel...fantastic...love the format. I watched the Hans Strand and Adam Gibbs vids and will watch more as I am now subscribed. Honestly, as an older photographer, I don't pay much attention to others' work anymore. I could watch these all day though, C.
More envious of great woodland photographers than any other, I really struggle with anything tree related. I follow Adam's Channel but interesting to get this perspective.
I get quite emotional listening to these stories, they are really inspiring. Keep them coming Simon!
And it turns out that more than contrast on these great photos, these are complementary colors.
another enjoyable video. Thanks both
Enjoying this series very much Simon. You and Adam are two of my favorite photography bloggers!
Great to hear, thank you :)
I have always enjoyed your videos. At first I thought this series would be ho hum. How wrong was I. I have become spell bound by these journeys and peoples insights. Thank you for putting together this series together
My pleasure :)
Your videos always have much to offer in terms of the emotional component of photography. The emphasis on that over gear is, I think, quite important. Your lockdown series showcasing other photographers is excellent... as is all your work. Be well!
Amazing combination of light and really an informative video for me thanks both of you
Great series Simon! Please continue .... 😊👍🏻
A wonderful series, Simon. Thank you.
I really enjoy the series. To make it official you need to show Meg. I so miss her! Instead of just selling prints have you thought about creating a book? I so would enjoy owning a book of your prints. Now is the time to put one together since we can’t go anywhere. Let your audience know what you think of the idea.
Great series and idea Simon. - Ian
Great videos, Simon! Always love watching Adam Gibbs' videos as well!
excellent series! love Adam's "quiet light"
Excellent series, Simon. I really appreciated Adam's ability to express his evolution of seeing. What a wonderful idea to do this!
I love these videos. It’s great to get other photographers perspective on their work and what they have thought when they capture the shots.
Excellent - Good to see that sometimes brilliance comes by accident instead of careful planning. Thank you both for this and your many contributions to YT photography. Cheers!
Yet another outstanding video/lesson, Simon! Thank you.
Simon, I sure enjoyed this. I love the photography that you both do and it is always interesting to hear thoughts from you both. I have followed Adam for many years now going back to the early years of NPN. Thanks, Nick
Glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks, Nick!
I used to shoot Kodachrome 25 and 64, then have 4"x5" internegatives made, and then C-prints from them; A very good exposition on color.
Simon, I've followed you and Adam for some time and for some reason, Adam's description of his goal about looking for certain characteristics of light really resonated with me. Finding a warm backlit subject against a cool background is something I will seek when I begin shooting again. Another situation inspired by Thomas Heaton was a shot across a pond as the sun rose. Mist rising over the pond as the wind shifted due to the warming air made for beautiful conditions for an image. The temperature and dew point were just right. I will consider microclimate, reflected light, and other "2nd order" factors when shooting resumes.
I envision a video "Adventures with reflected light" with Ben Horne, Adam, and maybe others discussing a favorite image and the conditions that led to the image.
Thanks for the great video, made stronger by insightful collaboration!
I enjoy watching both of your channels. 👍
Excellent.
This is such a good series loving hearing the stories. Thank you both of you !
Great story!
Lovely walkthrough on the images and their impact. I'd seen Adam discuss them previously on his channel, but the added context and reflection was a lovely insight. Thanks both!
Great series! And thank you for filling this time of self-isolation with thoughtful and inspiring content!
Hi Simon - I have watched several of your videos during the last few weeks and have found them very inspiring - I can't wait to get out again. One question if I may, in several of your editing sections you crop to specific proportions - 5x4 16x9 etc. Why do you do this rather than to specific elements in the picture?
Thanks for that simon .. Adam who i have just recently found on youtube,, love his videos on youtube about light, ( recommend amyone to watch ) great images,.love the orange tree and blue background one esp cheers again simon
Thanks a lot Simon I really appreciate these series they are really inspirational and get me thinking about my photography!
Very informative video. I like such kind of talks. Thanks to both of you!
Hello from México!.✋🙋♂️
Great video!
We tend to see what we are looking for. My wife and I call it the Search Image (typically used for things like Redwing Black Bird nests, snakes etc.). Modify your search image for what you want to find (the trick is to be open minded enough to grab something worthwhile not in the search image!) - like contrasting light, macro compositions etc. Sounds like what you two have done.
Adam is Master
Really enjoyed this.
I don't think I've noticed your logo before . . . very, very nice. I also quite like your opening . . . logo on a black background. I'd extended it to 4 or 5 seconds instead of three. I wasn't paying attention when the video started playing and had to restart so I could catch the opening. LOL . . . not that you need my suggestions. :D Cheers.
I am with Adam on this one. Light is everything. Even the definition of photography from the Greek word is “writing with light”. Good light can make even the most boring scene look very interesting . However, the best vista without good light can look boring and uninspiring.
Good light makes a huge difference but the trick is knowing what type of light suits the scene. Also consider that fantastic light won't save a poor composition ;)
In spite of a varied approach to the scene, I always thought you two were two peas from the same pod, especially in current styles. Someday, you should plan a trip to visit Adam in his element and then visit Nick Page in his. Plenty of moss. Rock on!
Very interesting episode! Great series Simon! Do you ever plan to do interviews as well? I really liked that interview episode with Chris Eyre Walker!
Great idea for a series Simon. BUT how is Meg doing?
Thank you! She's great now :-D
I am a little envious of people having their own profound or light bulb moments. I had a ‘moment’ but it wasn’t mine per se. In 2005 ish I saw Ansel Adams’ El Capitan for the first time, and it changed my attitude towards the world and I connected much more with the natural world. A few months later I bought my first DSLR, life was bliss for a bit, then life happens, and I went nearly 9 years without holding a camera but my appreciation for the natural world was still present and I was a still a regular visitor to national parks. Two years ago, after going through some rough times, I picked up a camera again and it (with my daughter) saved my life.
i like your photographs but you should not give them for 40% off away.
I fear after the lockdown there will be an avalanche of price deductions and a lot of desperate photographers and artists will sell their pictures too cheaply to make any money at all. But in the long term, price dumping will impoverish all artists.
Thank you. I think you're right but I'm afraid it was necessary. I hate reducing them but it's a one-off to help in such a turbulent time. I've no intention of reducing them again.
@@SimonBaxterPhotography i wish you good success. I know it are hard times. I am a retoucher and make a living with freelance post-production.
So many shooting were cancelled and productions are stopped...
I do not know when or if a kind of normality returns....