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This week me and my camera head out into the local hills in Wales to practice one of my favourite photography exercises for better photos. All you need is a camera, some imagination, some patience, and a horse. Thanks for watching :)
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Mate, this is the most you've used a tripod in any video EVER 😂
haha, I know! Killed me :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto You know we will beat you up over it EVERY time you use a tripod. Ya' did it to yourself!
14:24 That camera light is TOO COOL! 😱
Awesome isn't it! I'm too pumped :)
I have an old Nikon that I will think about doing that with. Great idea!
Me takes photo: mmmm looks like shit....ohh PROCESS YES!
It's the perfect excuse :)
I'll definitely try this next time. Too often I'm going with the first shot I'm satisfied with or I too quickly give up on a subject that might become more interesting from a different angle 👍
Awesome to hear mate :)
Absolutely great seeing your thought process in getting different types and angles. Thanks for making this video!
Thanks for watching mate :)
James: I will pretend to blow into my hands to warm them up
Also James: actually blows into his hands to warm them up
😂😂
"no skill involved in this shots" proceeds to take an amazing shot of a poni. Damn, I need to get better at taking photos :(
"Process, not outcome"... a great philosophy! I enjoy giving myself different photo exercises as well, I find that it really helps engage my creativity and kick starts my imagination. Practice makes perfect, but be careful not to perfect bad habits. :) I love the camera lamps as well! Makes me wish I had kept my old 35mm camera bodies!
I’ve got to say, the GoPro looks beautiful and sounds pretty darn good for what it is! Enjoyable video as always. I’ve recently received my book I ordered, great add to the collection, love how you organize it.
Thanks Sam, I really appreciate the support :)
Cue wife on other side of room "Good grief, he's photographing his bags now!" :)
haha! Desperate times...
I've only just found your channel this last week. I've been binge watching your videos for ever since. At the moment I editing some photos and listening to this video. Really appreciate your work. It's been really inspiring.
If you're ever looking for new places to photograph you should come to Romania. We have a lot of beautiful places.
This is such a good exercise. I definitely struggle with the "nothing fun to photograph" lately!
Saturday just got a bit better 👍🏻
Third week of the new year I still haven’t used my camera, you inspired me ( or made me feel guilty) to go out tomorrow.
Just wanted to say your videos/photos have really inspired me over the years and have made me want to get way more into outdoor photography. Love your photos tons and you are genuinely my favorite photographer. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much Thomas!! 😃
@@JamesPopsysPhoto thank you for putting out great stuff!
If anybody had been wondering what a James Popsys RPG video game would look like, this video provides the answer. Also: The pony shots are sweet.
James, funny thing. I remember you making a video about switching away from full frame because of the size. I just got a Z 6II which is a full frame camera and it's smaller than my previous APS-C body. Most of the lenses are smaller too. It's incredible.
Yep, big steps made in the last few years 😀
Thank you. So great to follow your thoughts while searching for compositions!! I'ld love to see more of that
The photos of the side lit ponies were amazing. I must admit though that my first instinct in that situation would have been to take a wider shot of them, sort of silhouetted in front of that beautiful sky
Nice :)
As always, very entertaining to watch. Cheers James
Thanks Paul :)
I remember this scene from Nigel Danson's shots
Actually I tried a bit of this exercise last sunday but looking at the photographs in LR yesterday they all turned out like crap but it made me think out of the box and I had some fresh air and some exercise at least. 😊
" I do question what I do for a living sometimes" LOL
Great vid! Great way to overcome the “I can’t see anything worth shooting today.” mindset.
I just like this trip location and your way of moving around and experimenting with this space. Second time watching! Thanks!
TLDR: take more pics of stuff to increase chances of having better pics of stuff :). Or to phrase it more process like : Creativity often means avoiding the trap of investing too much in one idea and moving on. Force variation on a theme and you might surprise yourself with what comes out of it. Also a reason I avoid using a tripod (unless last resort, Astro work etc) is the tripod setup and tear down forces me into a mindset of investing too much in one idea.
great video James so much so as I finish this sentence I'm heading out to take photos. Lockdown and a busted ankle has killed any motivation I have but this is the boost I needed!!
Awesome to hear Tony! Have fun 😃
Your sense of humour and tongue in cheek approach in this video was fun to hear and watch. You made valid points while entertaining. Stay safe and sane.
Thank you :)
I tried doing that this week after a long time and it worked! I often think like, if there is nothing obviously interesting, it's probably nothing there, maybe take a snapshot and move on. But the more "active" time you spend there with more trial and errors, more likely you'll end up with great shot :) although it still doesn't work every time 😅
I think the shelter ones look rather good. I liked them.
Nice reminder to explore and area thoroughly instead of settling for the obvious shot. This is what drives my wife (who is quite patient most of the time) nuts. Definitely a process for when you are all alone and in the moment. Thanks for sharing.
Mine too :)
Definitely need to wildcamp in that little shelter! Great Vids need to get my camera our more!
Soooooo good. Loved the shots of the ponies and fences hahaha.
Cheers Robert :)
The pony’s ‘were’ awesome and that camera lamp is extremely cool!
If the equines come and say "hello", I think that you had more than a little Penderyn before you started up the hill, James. I've never heard of a person being drunk-in-charge of a tripod...🤔...😂
Great video. Going through a state of emergency/stay at home order here, so thanks for all that. Living vicariously trough your lens!
Man, your are FANTASTIC James! I enjoy your videos a lot!
Very good video. Very worthwhile. Good tips. Thanks.
Good outing to improve your composition techniques I’d say. Office is shaping up nicely. Maybe an office tour with thoughts and decisions are in the future?
Welsh mountain ponies and snow. Awesome!
I love POV style videos... and that is also what I do...
Awesome video I could watch it for hours
Hahaha i think it looked hilariously dramatic when you peeked from the little hole
Simple but nice images there James, also great use of the tripod..
Cheers Andy! 😃
When the tripod came out again I thought to myself, good job his Missus is into mind work, 'cos he's gonna need some help after this trip out.
Inspired me to take my camera out today... And Wales is looking stunning as usual. Have a great weekend James 👍🏼
Cheers Tim! You too :)
Interesting exercise.
Also, I know what to do with my old film camera if it stops working.
haha! If I tried to make one of these myself it wouldn't go too well I don't think...
I also do this. I call is dissecting my subject and completely exhaust every possible POV.
Love this exercise! Now just gotta remember to use it while on location.
Thanks James. I’ll think of you when I’m out tomorrow. Just got your photo book from my wife for my birthday too, thank you for the signed copy, really made my day 😁
So great to hear Richard, thanks for the support :)
Love the "camera light".
I thought the picture where you were looking out of the hole in the shelter was pretty funny 😁 Love the pony pictures! That camera light is great, didn't know there was such a thing!
Me neither! So pleased to find it!
I'll work a good subject for about 20 or 30 minutes before I get burned out and move on. I did that this afternoon with a bridge while out cycling. (Glad I grabbed the G7x on the way out) The killer shot turned out to be one that I had expected to be way too backlit. Can never tell for sure which are the keepers until I see them on something bigger than 3" (excuse me... 7.5cm). I appreciate that you often show us your junk shots as examples.
just go to 7:12 Could be my fav photo of James ever! BTW, what or who was that built for? serious question...
As always, very entertaining & highly informative. A difficult combo to pull off but you do it consistently well (IMHO). Must have been a long walk home in the disappearing light. Thanks for another well spent 15 minutes 👍😀.
Thank you! Really was a bit of a slog :)
This exercise is part of why I take the same route about 90% of the time I go out, why I'm glad I live in a city, and I'm glad some vintage lenses are so inexpensive. Plenty of small things around a city to get multiple angles of, taking the same route gives more chances to notice something new on it, and with the right lenses, even the big things or your usual things can be made to look different. I have 35mm for general purpose, a Samyang 18-28 f/4-4.5 for super wides (it's useless past 24mm except for lomography), and a Nikon 80-200 for telephoto shots out past 85mm. And those last two lenses cost me a total $122 combined. Good options for cheap makes this so much easier to get into (especially if you can't "zoom with your feet"), and using something older than you to do it adds a bit of fun.
Cities are so great for that! 😄
@@JamesPopsysPhoto And good for making you learn to make use of hard light. So much so that I prefer it for anything outside that isn't portraits or snow.
Would definitely watch another editing video :D
Thank you for the content!
Nice idea there, using the time lapse mode. I have not tried that with my G9, maybe tomorrow I will. Thanks
awesome video! really great tips and advice! also really funny as usual!
Thanks Adam :)
I need to stop watching your videos on days I have to work ( yes we are still working in Canada ). I get inspired to get out with my camera but then can’t. Thanks for continuing to inspire and provide great down to earth content. 😁
Thanks so much Lisa!! :)
thanks James, always look forward to your videos!
Thanks for watching Lisa :)
OMG! Such AMAZING ideas! Thank you! I can't wait to go out tomorrow and give it a go! Where did you get that camera light? I WANT ONE!! LOL! But seriously, where can i buy it?
Try taking plant close ups... a few mm in any direction can make a huge difference. Fun times. Fun challenges. - Elaine
Love the horses! Such beautiful art. Thank you for sharing. 😃
Thanks so much for watching 😃
Please do a video on using only telephoto lenses for landscape photography. (If you’ve not already done one). Feel like i struggle with wide lenses to get separation and simplify my pictures, but telephoto seem to make things easier. Would really value your views on that if you ever decide to make a video on it.
Sounds good Andrew - I'll definitely do that :)
Great video James. I learn a lot through your treks. Did the ponies say hello?
The "face in the hole" turned out awesome.
Great video, lots of inspiration. Loved the puddle reflection shot by the way.
Thanks! :)
Which do you prefer? Photos that immediately produces a "Wow!" sensation, or ones that require some thought to appreciate?
Another entertaining video. What have I taken from it? I must go and find a puddle! Loved those shots! Should I be worried?
Normal people : today I was working at my Normal job doing usual things
You: I was in a random stone house on a walk blowing into my hands for a photo. And jumping in puddles
😂 I’ll grow up at some point!
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Don't, James. You're fine as you are.
Hi James, I have noticed that you often take photos at arms length. Is this just for the video or do you usually do this? I was told that you should hold the camera close to your body for stability. What is your take on this?
Great video James!
Thanks mate!
With an ultra wide, could’ve used the direction the snow is pointing and the cloud direction as a leading line to the ladder! Good one for ultra wide development you mentioned a few weeks back 🙂
Nice thinking :)
Great vid boss, and an exercise I shall try tomorrow. Thanks for posting.
Awesome Chris! Enjoy :)
Enjoyed this video. Definitely going to give this exercise a shot.
Highlight of the video was "this hill goes up" 😅
Thanks again James. I meant to ask, how is your knee now? We see you climbing up enormous rocky mountains and all over the place, and Iv'e often wondered, why not change your gear? I know, there is nothing wrong with the classic shots you take, but what if I said that the same results could be got by lugging half the weight up the mountain. And no tripod required. Get yourself an OM-1 mate. 50 megapixels on a 20 mil censer, hand held with bird eye focus tracking. I'm just saying...
A gate is just a fence on a hinge.
Hello James. I love what you do. Glad that you could get outdoors. The ponies were nice. I like the puddle photos. The self-portrait shelter photo 7:10 is terrific because without other context it would make me pause to wonder what came before and after it.
Thanks so much Greg :)
James
I see you finally got a Pentax camera welcome to the Pentax owners group.
I'm getting Spaceballs vibes fro that camera light.
Is James using the schwartz in his photography now.
Perfect Saturday morning viewing James. Thanks mate 👍
Thanks for watching Glen!
Good exercise
Can't wait to get back to the mountains. I'm in the middle of the flattest part of North Wales,near Rhyl 🤣 I'm bored of the beach!!
I know mate! This is killing me now 😩
Even the camera light has a tripod! Highest tripod per video count? That's awesome by the way. Poor Pentax though 🤪
This is great advice. I've taken some of my favourite images just by moving a bit or looking at different ways of composing the photo! I think this will help to find the right composition quicker when it really matters.
haha! Cheers David :)
Was that Llandudno and the Great Orme in the background?
please include what you film on, the sony, the panasonic, gopro ?
Curious to know why you didn't take the S5. As a G9 owner, I would love a video about the cons and pros of both
I've been watching your channel from the beginning and it must be really difficult for you to get your tripod out! 🤣 lol. What type of glass have you used in your photo frames? As someone mentioned that certain types of glass are awful for photos because of reflecting light! Keep up the good work James.
Hey Lisa, threw the glass away immediately. They're my shots and I have a printer, so if they don't last forever I can always reprint :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto That's a great idea! Never thought to remove the glass 🤣 will you you be showing us a close up of your photo wall when it's finished?
love the camera lamp...and I think I'll try your tip
Thanks Barbara, I love it too! Have fun :)
I think I’d go live in that rock house for a bit :) great vid as always. Cheers 💪🏽
It was surprisingly warm 😃
Great idea! I'll be trying this!
Awesome! :)
I would be concerned about going into that shelter miles from anywhere and on my own! Great photos though.
Very entertaining as usual. Great way to improve. 👍 I ll give it a go.
Thanks - great to hear :)
I'm curious about the rules there in terms of all the fields you shoot in. They look like private propriety, but apparently you can walk around without issue. What are the laws/rules? Here in Portugal I would only be able to walk around if they weren't fenced/walled, and even then if they're private, one has to be careful. Thanks. And as always great video, you make photography seem much more simple and personal, while other photography youtubers just seem to make it fancy, but more complicated.
ps: Still hope you can make a video editing photos on Pixelmator Photo for iPad, and Affinity Photo for PC/Mac and iPad.
pps: Do you recommend any second hand photography gear/shop? I always tend to be on the fence about getting second hand gear, but when the budget is low, one has to look at all the options.
The beauty of public footpaths here in the UK Pedro :) Also I've bought plenty from ebay in the past, never had any problems :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto General ebay, or any particular ebay stores/sellers? And thanks for the reply :)
If you are reading this, keep going, keep believing in yourself. You are exactly where you need to be😊
Stunning landscape! If I would be there it would take hour at least to normalize my breath :)
Ah! Pentax. Ok, ok - as second life, Lamp definitely is way better compare to paper weight :)
Thanks for video!
Thanks Mike :)
You don’ use the viewfinder?
Another great video, James!
Thanks!