Thank you for explaining your thoughts about composition. I really like the simple ones of shells. Of course the beach and waves were also great. The painterly version is very interesting and striking. You have given me some ideas and inspiration.
At 50mm it's almost a case of capturing what the eye (or camera) cannot see... I guess a lot of it is down to what kind of landscape you have - flat horizons like here at the coast and you have to be damn good to make a decent image.
The images are top, again. I think you're underselling with that print, that's worth more than seventy quids. Looking forward to your next video already
@AndyBanner isn't that the truth about never happy lol 😊. Mushroom season has started here. They're everywhere. Well boring ones. I want to find a Mario Brothers looking one (and no, not for the psychedelics lol )
Fly Agaric is what I think you mean. Look around silver birch.... Bit early for them here yet, but I will go out to the woods for a scout soon. I know where I have seen them over the years.
I'm fairly lucky, i live near a huge beach, and have woods behind my house. Theres usually shots on a beach. I notice many of your shots are square format. Are you cropping in camera or post? Just courious. Enjoy your videos mate. If your ever in south Wales give me a shout, got lots of suggestions for locations for you.
Nice being near the coast. I live on the cliffs and have a sea squint though the hedge but like so many of us in wonderful places, we don't always visit as often as we should. A 5 minute walk and I am on the beach, yet I rarely go. As for ratio - sometimes I set the camera to a different ratio, sometimes not. I don't always pre-visualise properly and end up with too much empty space and crop in post. If I ever head back to South Wales, I will be sure to let you know. Thanks.
@AndyBanner On the cliffs. Nice. There's a house I've fancied for years on the cliffs near a beach called Rhossili not too far from me. Maybe one day .
Andy, I am considering changing systems. I would like to get started with a good lens for landscape first vice getting a kit lens then adding extras lens to do what I really would like. Which is the lens you use to get your shots that also do macro in addition to telephoto? I love you pictures that you get without seeming to be changing lens all the time. Maybe when you show you pictures you could put the zoom, aperture and speed and ISO. to a beginner like myself that would be helpful. Thank you.
Micheal, the image stats won't help you as much as you think. For instance, distance to subject is as much a determining factor for depth of field as lens and aperture. I stopped putting this data on videos long ago as it isn't very useful and adds a huge additional burden on video production for me. If you're a beginner, my advise on changing gear is simple. Unless yours is broken, don't spend money until you're more proficient in your photography because I can guarantee that different gear will not improve your photography - it will just empty your bank account.
@@AndyBanner maybe instead I’ll invest in a better tripod. The one I have is for a point and shoot camera and I’m not sure it’s safe for that. Yours looks useful and is not outrageous expensive (I looked it up).
The K&F one I have is pretty good. Review here: ruclips.net/video/N-IiwqOz7FA/видео.html affiliate links in the description of the video. I also have the new Freewell Carbon Fibre tripod that's so light you barely know you have it. Review in a few weeks. It's very good. I probably have a code and affiliate links for that too if you're interested. BUT, before you spend any money, think carefully. A tripod will potentially help you take better photos for a number of reasons, but it can also be a real hindrance too. Happy to discuss this more with you if you wish. Send me an email.
I will buy this print if some are available on Oct 17th . Seems oddly specific date, and it is, lol, have some finical drains until that date. But a print i really want, Is that hat lol. But seriously, i want this beach print in oct. Im sure shipping across the pond is expensive but no biggie.
Nice cockles. Edible? The comet looks better in color, IMHO. The pano looks great in color too. I do like the simplicity of all the sand still life shots you have shown. They are really pleasant and pleasing.
Yes, Stewkey Blues are wonderfully edible cockles - they are mostly found in the sands and mud around Stifkey where they take on the blue colour from the muds and clays of the area. A local delight. The comet was one of those images that I edited to Mono one day and then revisited the next asking "what the bloody hell were you thinking?" I included it to get some clarity of mind I think! Thanks for your time and support.
@@AndyBannerI like it better in color as well, but I think the mono has something to it worth exploring. I wonder if you exposed it higher (specifically the mono version) to get more silvers and fewer dark greys if that version would look nicer?
I mostly don't revisit the images from videos - too few of them are worth the additional time vs any beneficial outcome. Occasionally, there's a standout image, but it's not too common.
I was not at all prepared for getting wet that day. We were actually heading somewhere else but decided to go here instead. The weather forecast was not for the blistering sun that we ended up with.
@@AndyBanner Okay, a haploid is a gamete, only one half of the chromosomes of organism X . Two gametes combine to form a zygote- the proto-creature which becomes an embryo. The rock and rivulet in your image looked like a sperm cell, or a flagellated organism-reminiscent of our primordial past. You being there and witnessing it, giving it existence...more or less, completes the creative union. Yup, I'm a biologist.
For myriad reasons. Stripping away colour helps simplify images. Black and white photography is a distinct skill that helps you see things differently. It forces you to look at light and shade and consider the complexity of a image, it has the power of nostalgia, the strength of simplification, the addition of drama, of feeling. It is wonderful. You should embrace it.
Love the sailing boat with red chevrons pic, near the end
Thanks Andrew, I always enjoy your relaxed, conversational tone. All the best from springtime in New Zealand
Wow, such simple images but you make them so beautiful, Andrew. Thank you
Many thanks!
Another cracking video/images Andrew, yours always go to the top of my watch later list as soon as i see you posted, look forward to the next one.
Thanks 👍
Thank you for explaining your thoughts about composition. I really like the simple ones of shells. Of course the beach and waves were also great. The painterly version is very interesting and striking. You have given me some ideas and inspiration.
I've always enjoyed your videos. Especially the ones that show how you find images that most people would miss.
Keep it up!😊
Thanks, Chris.
Awesome art again Andrew, thank you for explaining your composition choices. Have a great day.
Hi Andy, loved the shots and the painterly image was outstanding.
Love the shell photos but the beach painting style photo is amazing.
Thanks so much 😊
sage advice on the wide-angle lens front 🙂
I like shooting vistas at 50mm, seeing what the eye sees or thereabouts.
At 50mm it's almost a case of capturing what the eye (or camera) cannot see... I guess a lot of it is down to what kind of landscape you have - flat horizons like here at the coast and you have to be damn good to make a decent image.
I like the color better, thanks for sharing
I haven't had anyone favour the mono one.
I loved the colour photo and the one that looks like a painting. Nice to see Nicky back on again Sending love to you both 🥰
Thanks so much 😊
Wonderful. First time watching your channel. Color pic so much better
Welcome aboard!
Yes, I agree. This was one of those images that I slept on and wondered what the hell I was thinking the next morning.....
Thanks Andy, colour for me re shells. Your video has Made me want to visit the island.
It's certainly worth visiting
Like you, I enjoy the challenge of creating something different with common, even mundane, elements. Bravo!
Thanks.
Beautiful images as always!!!💯💯📸📸
Thank you so much 👍
The images are top, again. I think you're underselling with that print, that's worth more than seventy quids. Looking forward to your next video already
Thanks, Ron. We'll see if I sell any. I have serious doubts.
Great video, Andrew. I am looking forward to my beach trip on Sept 23rd. Fall as returned =). F summer. Then again, full-blown winter sucks too
Sometimes, we are never happy! Hoping for a bumper autumn and lots of mushrooms here.
@AndyBanner isn't that the truth about never happy lol 😊. Mushroom season has started here. They're everywhere. Well boring ones. I want to find a Mario Brothers looking one (and no, not for the psychedelics lol )
Fly Agaric is what I think you mean. Look around silver birch.... Bit early for them here yet, but I will go out to the woods for a scout soon. I know where I have seen them over the years.
@@AndyBanner that's exactly what I'm looking for. I'll search the pines and birch
@@AndyBanner en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanita_muscaria
I'm fairly lucky, i live near a huge beach, and have woods behind my house.
Theres usually shots on a beach.
I notice many of your shots are square format. Are you cropping in camera or post? Just courious.
Enjoy your videos mate.
If your ever in south Wales give me a shout, got lots of suggestions for locations for you.
Nice being near the coast. I live on the cliffs and have a sea squint though the hedge but like so many of us in wonderful places, we don't always visit as often as we should. A 5 minute walk and I am on the beach, yet I rarely go. As for ratio - sometimes I set the camera to a different ratio, sometimes not. I don't always pre-visualise properly and end up with too much empty space and crop in post.
If I ever head back to South Wales, I will be sure to let you know. Thanks.
@AndyBanner On the cliffs. Nice. There's a house I've fancied for years on the cliffs near a beach called Rhossili not too far from me. Maybe one day .
Andy, I am considering changing systems. I would like to get started with a good lens for landscape first vice getting a kit lens then adding extras lens to do what I really would like. Which is the lens you use to get your shots that also do macro in addition to telephoto? I love you pictures that you get without seeming to be changing lens all the time. Maybe when you show you pictures you could put the zoom, aperture and speed and ISO. to a beginner like myself that would be helpful. Thank you.
Micheal, the image stats won't help you as much as you think. For instance, distance to subject is as much a determining factor for depth of field as lens and aperture. I stopped putting this data on videos long ago as it isn't very useful and adds a huge additional burden on video production for me.
If you're a beginner, my advise on changing gear is simple. Unless yours is broken, don't spend money until you're more proficient in your photography because I can guarantee that different gear will not improve your photography - it will just empty your bank account.
@@AndyBanner maybe instead I’ll invest in a better tripod. The one I have is for a point and shoot camera and I’m not sure it’s safe for that. Yours looks useful and is not outrageous expensive (I looked it up).
The K&F one I have is pretty good. Review here: ruclips.net/video/N-IiwqOz7FA/видео.html affiliate links in the description of the video.
I also have the new Freewell Carbon Fibre tripod that's so light you barely know you have it. Review in a few weeks. It's very good. I probably have a code and affiliate links for that too if you're interested.
BUT, before you spend any money, think carefully. A tripod will potentially help you take better photos for a number of reasons, but it can also be a real hindrance too. Happy to discuss this more with you if you wish. Send me an email.
I will buy this print if some are available on Oct 17th . Seems oddly specific date, and it is, lol, have some finical drains until that date. But a print i really want, Is that hat lol. But seriously, i want this beach print in oct. Im sure shipping across the pond is expensive but no biggie.
Thank you, Eric. I am so pleased you like it. I will look into shipping costs. Will have to be rolled in a tube I guess.
Nice cockles. Edible? The comet looks better in color, IMHO. The pano looks great in color too. I do like the simplicity of all the sand still life shots you have shown. They are really pleasant and pleasing.
Yes, Stewkey Blues are wonderfully edible cockles - they are mostly found in the sands and mud around Stifkey where they take on the blue colour from the muds and clays of the area. A local delight.
The comet was one of those images that I edited to Mono one day and then revisited the next asking "what the bloody hell were you thinking?" I included it to get some clarity of mind I think!
Thanks for your time and support.
@@AndyBannerI like it better in color as well, but I think the mono has something to it worth exploring. I wonder if you exposed it higher (specifically the mono version) to get more silvers and fewer dark greys if that version would look nicer?
@@AndyBanner The yacht picture is nice too. I think you can be quite happy with the yield of your outing. And then the video is good as well.
I mostly don't revisit the images from videos - too few of them are worth the additional time vs any beneficial outcome. Occasionally, there's a standout image, but it's not too common.
@@AndyBanner That makes sense. Cheers! I love your videos and your photography. Thanks for doing what you do!
Thank you Andrew. Did you get into the water ? 💦
I was not at all prepared for getting wet that day. We were actually heading somewhere else but decided to go here instead. The weather forecast was not for the blistering sun that we ended up with.
@@AndyBanner Oh, well another time. Maybe the water was anyway too 🥶 cold !
Nice. I imagine it reminds you of a haploid? edit: I use my 70-350 G for landscape frequently.
Hmm. You've lost me. Perhaps you're confusing me with someone intelligent?
@@AndyBanner Oops. my biology was showing. A giant spermatozoa! and you're smarter than most of us.
Dunno about that. You see, I even looked it up and didn't get it....
@@AndyBanner Okay, a haploid is a gamete, only one half of the chromosomes of organism X . Two gametes combine to form a zygote- the proto-creature which becomes an embryo. The rock and rivulet in your image looked like a sperm cell, or a flagellated organism-reminiscent of our primordial past. You being there and witnessing it, giving it existence...more or less, completes the creative union. Yup, I'm a biologist.
Definitely the comet looks better in colour, hell no wouldn't get me on any boat, I would be hanging over the side lol.
I was hanging over the side with the camera.... :-)
@@AndyBanner 😂😂😂
Monochrome? God gave me the gift of colour vision; why would I discard it?
For myriad reasons. Stripping away colour helps simplify images. Black and white photography is a distinct skill that helps you see things differently. It forces you to look at light and shade and consider the complexity of a image, it has the power of nostalgia, the strength of simplification, the addition of drama, of feeling. It is wonderful. You should embrace it.
Lots shoot in mono, it's an artistic choice.
@@AndyBannerabsolutely agree!!