Thank you ever so much for this one, Alister. I have been to my home region last week. I went there to photograph the autumn colours, the forecast was sunny periods with slightly cloudy periods. That was what I expected… Reality: I went there 2 weeks to early, nature wasn’t ready for me and the weather was overcasted sky. So I thought „What a nice invitation to be open for what there really is“ and photographed water surfaces and rapids, foggy woodland, mushrooms and other beautiful things. I had lots of fun, indeed. Thank you for teaching this attitude.
Very interesting again. I don't know how many times I have heard "don't crop - you lose pixels" ! But in reality, unless you are planning on a massive print, with today's cameras, does it really matter ?? Another is "always get it right in camera ". You have shown again that "rules' are made to be broken.
Another great video Alister. My disappointment is usually not getting out my tripod or filters because I don't think the conditions are great. So I'll just hand hold and make the best of it because the photos don't matter. Or I'll say "I'm just exploring - doing a rekkie". Then when I return to my computer and look at the photos and realize the conditions weren't that bad, and photos really weren't crap, actually, some were pretty nice! But then I zoom in 100% and yes, they are crap now because of camera shake or high ISO noise. I just shake my head and say to myself, "why why why didn't I get out my tripod!!!" LOL Still, its all about the experience for me. Just happy to be out there. Thanks Alister!!
Thank you Alister. I always get inspired and learn something useful about the art of photography that I can carry with me into the field. Thanks for another interesting and inspiring video!
It was an excellent week, Alister! Thanks for all your guidance, considerations about the weather, great sense of humor, and, thoughtful advice! Post processing to follow ....
Good morning from Australia. Alister I don't know if its a compliment (backhanded or otherwise) and I'm insulting you but after haphazardly watching your videos' for a few years now I'm finally getting it. Your commentary on your composition is registering with me at level deeper than just on the surface and is now quite helpful. Your older videos are or were probably just as helpful and informative but now I can draw a direct line from one to the other. Thanks bloke, your work and thoughts are greatly appreciated
Thanks, Alister, that was a really helpful perspective - the stories we tell ourselves really are the reason for not using every opportunity. Quite some „I guess he‘s right!“ moments while watching this video. Much appreciated!
Thank you and good timing as I head to Lewis on Saturday for 2 weeks at Uig Sands and am sure that I will face all the range of weather that you describe. Lot of food for thought in this episode.
Hi Alister, thank you for a very insightful video, the ability to see an image once home on the desktop is a real gift. You give so many nuggets of excellent information.
There is a saying: “ Give a man a fish and he will eat once. Learn a man to fish and he will have food all the time.” You definitely learn us to fish!! Thank you once again!
Alister, another brilliant video, really pleased that you champion cropping when so many so called purists say all must be done in camera! Read part of a book on street photography recently wherein cropping was frowned upon, ridiculous in my opinion!😀
I would say that either approach is fine. I was doing street photo long time ago and yes, the most satisfying frames were without any croping applied, when you could make a print in a darkroom with perforation at the edges. It is a very specific genre with some key concepts developed like decisive moment and being close to the subject. Going back to cropping , I still try to make my composition work in the camera when doing lanscapes. But it is not always possible. There are limitations that come from the equipment like focal length of the lens which you may not have or your camera does not support different crop preview etc.
as I always say, Alister is a true educator not a content creator. wow. thank you very much
I appreciate that! Thank you so much
Thank you ever so much for this one, Alister. I have been to my home region last week. I went there to photograph the autumn colours, the forecast was sunny periods with slightly cloudy periods. That was what I expected… Reality: I went there 2 weeks to early, nature wasn’t ready for me and the weather was overcasted sky. So I thought „What a nice invitation to be open for what there really is“ and photographed water surfaces and rapids, foggy woodland, mushrooms and other beautiful things. I had lots of fun, indeed. Thank you for teaching this attitude.
Very interesting again. I don't know how many times I have heard "don't crop - you lose pixels" ! But in reality, unless you are planning on a massive print, with today's cameras, does it really matter ?? Another is "always get it right in camera ". You have shown again that "rules' are made to be broken.
Wow! A wonderful set of tools to breaking barriers. A lot to remember in the heat of battle.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks mate.
I call this “Excuse Du Jour”! Excuse of the day! As I get older, I fight this everyday. Great Video Sir!
Another great video Alister.
My disappointment is usually not getting out my tripod or filters because I don't think the conditions are great. So I'll just hand hold and make the best of it because the photos don't matter. Or I'll say "I'm just exploring - doing a rekkie". Then when I return to my computer and look at the photos and realize the conditions weren't that bad, and photos really weren't crap, actually, some were pretty nice! But then I zoom in 100% and yes, they are crap now because of camera shake or high ISO noise. I just shake my head and say to myself, "why why why didn't I get out my tripod!!!" LOL
Still, its all about the experience for me. Just happy to be out there. Thanks Alister!!
High ISO noise isn't really a problem anymore these day, unless you're going extremely high: DeepPRIME XD2 removes it without any problems.
We’re all on a learning trajectory forever, it’s how we deal with mistakes that count. Thank you so much for the kind words
Thank you Alister. I always get inspired and learn something useful about the art of photography that I can carry with me into the field. Thanks for another interesting and inspiring video!
Learning about the X-pan in-camera crop on my GFX50Sii has been one of my biggest inspirations this summer 👍
These were really good points Alister …. Great video ….. our camera kits are flexible, just need our minds to be as flexible!
"The colour in the rocks is my sunrise" ... Thank you for unlocking a whole new way of thinking for me, that statement really resonated with me.
My pleasure!
love that picture at 11:05
I have always called that process, 'finding the unseen scene'. Great explanation.
It was an excellent week, Alister! Thanks for all your guidance, considerations about the weather, great sense of humor, and, thoughtful advice! Post processing to follow ....
Good morning from Australia. Alister I don't know if its a compliment (backhanded or otherwise) and I'm insulting you but after haphazardly watching your videos' for a few years now I'm finally getting it. Your commentary on your composition is registering with me at level deeper than just on the surface and is now quite helpful. Your older videos are or were probably just as helpful and informative but now I can draw a direct line from one to the other. Thanks bloke, your work and thoughts are greatly appreciated
Thanks, Alister, that was a really helpful perspective - the stories we tell ourselves really are the reason for not using every opportunity. Quite some „I guess he‘s right!“ moments while watching this video. Much appreciated!
Thank you and good timing as I head to Lewis on Saturday for 2 weeks at Uig Sands and am sure that I will face all the range of weather that you describe. Lot of food for thought in this episode.
Thanks for another excellent and helpful video.
Hi Alister, thank you for a very insightful video, the ability to see an image once home on the desktop is a real gift. You give so many nuggets of excellent information.
Great advice Alister, thank you for sharing your insights into the "HUMAN" behaviour aspect of the craft.👍
Thanks for posting! Always enjoy your photos and the thoughts behind them.
Appreciate that, thanks
There is a saying: “ Give a man a fish and he will eat once. Learn a man to fish and he will have food all the time.” You definitely learn us to fish!! Thank you once again!
My state of mind is what prevents me from accessing the creativity within when it feels lost… I am my own barrier
That is very often the case - thanks for your honesty.
Quite the guitar collection
Yes, I miss it. I’m off island just now
Excellent video Alister
Alister, another brilliant video, really pleased that you champion cropping when so many so called purists say all must be done in camera! Read part of a book on street photography recently wherein cropping was frowned upon, ridiculous in my opinion!😀
Glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate the comment
I would say that either approach is fine. I was doing street photo long time ago and yes, the most satisfying frames were without any croping applied, when you could make a print in a darkroom with perforation at the edges. It is a very specific genre with some key concepts developed like decisive moment and being close to the subject.
Going back to cropping , I still try to make my composition work in the camera when doing lanscapes. But it is not always possible. There are limitations that come from the equipment like focal length of the lens which you may not have or your camera does not support different crop preview etc.
@@anja5758 I think what we are all saying is keep an open mind, and there is no definitive right or wrong!😀
Hi Alistair, FYI, clicking the DxO link in your video description throws an error for me, maybe you can fix it
Apologies for that, I’ve fixed it
@@Alister_Benn Thanks and sorry I just realize I misspelled your name!
Personally, I have to force myself to make wide landscape.
Me too ❤️
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You had SUNSHINE in Scotland??? In October? WTF :) of course the weather ruined your photos ;)