For me it's the chase of those illusive shots where the I'm in the right place when the light and conditions come together. It's a bit of an addictive drug, but not in a bad way.
A good addiction, I like that! I agree - it would almost be a bit boring if everything was perfect every time. All those grey days and missed opportunities make the times when it comes together all the more worthwhile. Thanks for watching. 😊
Great video Robert, the point for me is the excitement of the days capture of the different scenes and sometimes capturing that unexpected great shot. This off course does not always happen but you live in hope with lots that can go wrong weather, place or maybe me not setting the camera correctly but that is the fun of it all. Sometimes even with nothing you still had a good day out. Nice to see Otis 🐕👍👌👏
I cant believe its your first video from the Lakes either, i love that area, especially around Derwent Water, that image looking out towards Catbells ( 4:40 ) was lovely with the light on the path. The point for me is it gets me to places i probably would never have gone at the times of day i do without photography. You tend to look at the landscape in more detail , take in all the sights and sounds and looking for those compositions that make a great image. It certainly makes me appreciate the world in which we live a little better.
Absolutely Lee. Another thing I should have mentioned in the video is AI. I could easily generate much more impressive scenes at the touch of a button, but it doesn't get you out in nature and appreciating it all, as you say. Thanks for watching mate and sharing your thoughts. 😊
Interesting discussion mate. Being a first and foremost 'pro' you're quite right to discount the need for a why....as you said, dead easy, I do it for the money. My Landscape work was always my 'creative break'. Being able to do something that was mine, creatively free to have things in focus, out of focus, wherever I wanted, however I wanted to present it, has been the guiding factor in me persuing it. Trust me, shooting 'pro' very very rarely allows for that type of creative freedom to happen, shooting to deliver the brief is the only thing anybody cares about.
Yeah, I can totally relate Dave, I have very much the same thing with graphic design. It's good that you're able to find that creative escape within photography. For me, I have to go completely outside of design and that's another of the reasons why I do photography. There has been some great discussion on this and it's really been food for thought. Good to get the pro angle on it too. Cheers. 😊
Interesting topic Robert. For me personally, I like to go on long hikes and take my camera to capture anything that captures my imagination or attention on the day. My favourite images are often those unexpected ones, particularly if they tell a bit of a story from my day out.
That's something I like to do too Anthony. I can only do it when I'm by myself though - I take way too much time and am really antisocial when hiking with friends! Thanks for watching. 😊
Oh my, what a coincidence!! A person I don't really know well asked what was the point and me taking pictures and making videos. Was actually taken aback for me it is all about capturing those moments and memories in time!! And look at that Otis!! Who wouldn't want to remember that boy!!
Absolutely - it can be a fantastic audio-visual diary. It's surprising what you forget unless you capture these things. And yes, just like you - got to include an Otis. The real star of the show! 😁
Looks like I'm 2nd person to view your video today bud, usually catch your video later on in the day. Guess I have the terrible weather we have today to thank for that, usually out doing wildlife photography till late (as you know), but always watch your content when it's uploaded.
Good morning Robert and that's a bloody good question ! One reason for me is to get outside, into nature, explore the landscape and the great outdoors, travel and explore new places. Another is to exercise both physically and mentally - improving mindfulness and well being. I've was never artistic when younger until I started going out with my father and his camera and getting the photography bug. Creating an image is so rewarding, the whole process from inception to printing and viewing your very own artwork hanging on the wall. For a short period of time I did get caught in the social media self affirmation trap but gladly thats in the distant past. Like I said, I'm just back from a van trip, took 1200 images with photography at the forefront and not YT or any other Social Media outlets. Very happy with my haul and some keepers in amongst that lot for sure which I will enjoy seeing on my wall - Amen!
The physical and mental well-being is a great point Andrew, I should have added that in the video. I'm probably guilty of concentrating too much on the video making than the photography itself and something I need to keep in mind. Sounds like you've got plenty of editing to do with the haul from your trip! Thanks for watching and joining the discussion. 😊
Photography is my hobby, for the most part I take the shots for my own personal enjoyment - youtube is just a vehicle to share them with others. The majority of my camera images rarely see the likes of Instagram. I tend not to be a serious planner of images - I realise if I did I'd get better results, but my life is too busy to be able to get up and go out to take serious landscape images. I don't supose I'm alone in that. Definitely some food for thought in this video, Robert and some great images too - I love the rowing boat monochrome photo particularly.
Cheers Andrew. I think you've got a good approach - it's got to fit around your life or it becomes a burden. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. 😊
I thought about this very question for a long long time b4 buying my gear. Am I going to set up a website n sell, almost not, that will turn it into a job. Will I bore people to death with endless snaps, nope. Will I put them on social media for likes, definitely not. So, what's the point. The only one I came up with is, it's a hugely creative outlet, which for me is an essential aspect of my happiness here on this insane planet.
It's a very wholesome reason to want to do it. I do think sharing the end result can be important too - but it's wise to be thoughtful about how you go about doing that. It has to work for you. Thanks for watching. 😊
Ah yes the question, Why? That's a lifetime wrestling match called the spiritual journey. Yes like others I too have to work for a living but that's all part of it. Helps you better relate to yourself and so therefore to others. Somehow it's worth it even if not how this life measures things. Turns out, it is in fact the good fight, to keep this human spirit of ours
Well said Tony. I think photography can be a very casual thing for some, but, as you point out, also go very deep for others. All part of the beauty of it. Thanks for watching. 😊
For me it's the chase of those illusive shots where the I'm in the right place when the light and conditions come together. It's a bit of an addictive drug, but not in a bad way.
A good addiction, I like that! I agree - it would almost be a bit boring if everything was perfect every time. All those grey days and missed opportunities make the times when it comes together all the more worthwhile. Thanks for watching. 😊
Great video Robert, the point for me is the excitement of the days capture of the different scenes and sometimes capturing that unexpected great shot. This off course does not always happen but you live in hope with lots that can go wrong weather, place or maybe me not setting the camera correctly but that is the fun of it all. Sometimes even with nothing you still had a good day out. Nice to see Otis 🐕👍👌👏
Totally agree John. Always fun, and if you come away with a good shot it's an added bonus. Thanks, as always. 😊
I cant believe its your first video from the Lakes either, i love that area, especially around Derwent Water, that image looking out towards Catbells ( 4:40 ) was lovely with the light on the path. The point for me is it gets me to places i probably would never have gone at the times of day i do without photography. You tend to look at the landscape in more detail , take in all the sights and sounds and looking for those compositions that make a great image. It certainly makes me appreciate the world in which we live a little better.
Absolutely Lee. Another thing I should have mentioned in the video is AI. I could easily generate much more impressive scenes at the touch of a button, but it doesn't get you out in nature and appreciating it all, as you say. Thanks for watching mate and sharing your thoughts. 😊
More and more, my photography gets me out of the house. If not I might sit at the computer, watching RUclips all the time 😊
Yes, you don't want to get too much RUclips. Once a week on Sunday morning is about enough! 😜 Thanks for watching. 😊
Interesting discussion mate. Being a first and foremost 'pro' you're quite right to discount the need for a why....as you said, dead easy, I do it for the money. My Landscape work was always my 'creative break'. Being able to do something that was mine, creatively free to have things in focus, out of focus, wherever I wanted, however I wanted to present it, has been the guiding factor in me persuing it. Trust me, shooting 'pro' very very rarely allows for that type of creative freedom to happen, shooting to deliver the brief is the only thing anybody cares about.
Yeah, I can totally relate Dave, I have very much the same thing with graphic design. It's good that you're able to find that creative escape within photography. For me, I have to go completely outside of design and that's another of the reasons why I do photography. There has been some great discussion on this and it's really been food for thought. Good to get the pro angle on it too. Cheers. 😊
Interesting topic Robert. For me personally, I like to go on long hikes and take my camera to capture anything that captures my imagination or attention on the day. My favourite images are often those unexpected ones, particularly if they tell a bit of a story from my day out.
That's something I like to do too Anthony. I can only do it when I'm by myself though - I take way too much time and am really antisocial when hiking with friends! Thanks for watching. 😊
I think for me it's about capturing serendipitous moments and exercising my creativity.
Excellent reasons. Thanks for watching. 😊
Oh my, what a coincidence!! A person I don't really know well asked what was the point and me taking pictures and making videos. Was actually taken aback for me it is all about capturing those moments and memories in time!! And look at that Otis!! Who wouldn't want to remember that boy!!
Absolutely - it can be a fantastic audio-visual diary. It's surprising what you forget unless you capture these things. And yes, just like you - got to include an Otis. The real star of the show! 😁
Looks like I'm 2nd person to view your video today bud, usually catch your video later on in the day. Guess I have the terrible weather we have today to thank for that, usually out doing wildlife photography till late (as you know), but always watch your content when it's uploaded.
Much appreciated mate. Looks like this week is looking pretty good weather wise though. Hope you get some good shots. 😊
Good morning Robert and that's a bloody good question ! One reason for me is to get outside, into nature, explore the landscape and the great outdoors, travel and explore new places. Another is to exercise both physically and mentally - improving mindfulness and well being. I've was never artistic when younger until I started going out with my father and his camera and getting the photography bug. Creating an image is so rewarding, the whole process from inception to printing and viewing your very own artwork hanging on the wall. For a short period of time I did get caught in the social media self affirmation trap but gladly thats in the distant past. Like I said, I'm just back from a van trip, took 1200 images with photography at the forefront and not YT or any other Social Media outlets. Very happy with my haul and some keepers in amongst that lot for sure which I will enjoy seeing on my wall - Amen!
The physical and mental well-being is a great point Andrew, I should have added that in the video. I'm probably guilty of concentrating too much on the video making than the photography itself and something I need to keep in mind. Sounds like you've got plenty of editing to do with the haul from your trip! Thanks for watching and joining the discussion. 😊
Photography is my hobby, for the most part I take the shots for my own personal enjoyment - youtube is just a vehicle to share them with others. The majority of my camera images rarely see the likes of Instagram. I tend not to be a serious planner of images - I realise if I did I'd get better results, but my life is too busy to be able to get up and go out to take serious landscape images. I don't supose I'm alone in that. Definitely some food for thought in this video, Robert and some great images too - I love the rowing boat monochrome photo particularly.
Cheers Andrew. I think you've got a good approach - it's got to fit around your life or it becomes a burden. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. 😊
Cape Town South Africa.I completely agree. However it is vital that we need to share with better photographers to learn
Yeah, that's a good point. There are exceptions - Vivian Maier comes to mind, but generally I think this is true. Thanks for watching. 😊
Creating cool wallpapers? I guess that something, what about the rest of the photos you take?
I thought about this very question for a long long time b4 buying my gear. Am I going to set up a website n sell, almost not, that will turn it into a job. Will I bore people to death with endless snaps, nope. Will I put them on social media for likes, definitely not. So, what's the point. The only one I came up with is, it's a hugely creative outlet, which for me is an essential aspect of my happiness here on this insane planet.
It's a very wholesome reason to want to do it. I do think sharing the end result can be important too - but it's wise to be thoughtful about how you go about doing that. It has to work for you. Thanks for watching. 😊
Ah yes the question, Why? That's a lifetime wrestling match called the spiritual journey. Yes like others I too have to work for a living but that's all part of it. Helps you better relate to yourself and so therefore to others. Somehow it's worth it even if not how this life measures things. Turns out, it is in fact the good fight, to keep this human spirit of ours
Well said Tony. I think photography can be a very casual thing for some, but, as you point out, also go very deep for others. All part of the beauty of it. Thanks for watching. 😊
Don't read On Photography by Sontag. You'll never pick up a camera again :)
Haha, you've piqued my interest now though! 😁