Great to see you up and about and I wish you well for a continued recovery. The best camera is always the one you have with you and you have certainly proved that point admirably . Thanks for today's video. Best wishes etc.
Welcome back Simon; as good as ever without the bag. I have recently changed my phone & am amazed at the quality particularly in low light. A speedy recovery; we need you.
I enjoyed this one, but I'm biased, as I use a phone camera myself. I watch your channel for the composition lessons, not for the gear. I do wish I could find a good channel with someone doing wilderness photos through a phone camera on the daily. Take care of yourself and godspeed.
Good to see you out and about. I find that having my phone as an alternative on those days when carrying all the gear is a challenge helps me to still get out and discover photographic opportunities. And there is always the possibility to return to a particularly intriuging spot with regular gear.
Great to see you getting around following some more surgery. And the freedom of less weight! I find some of my best images are created with the phone sometimes. People are always surprised when I tell them the tool. I love seeing what you find - the world is a beautiful place!
Brilliant video Simon and beautiful photos the one with the Holly leaves worked better. It just goes to show that you don't need expensive gear to get good photos. Thank you for sharing your video
Hello Simon - so nice to see you again. I completely understand about not being able to carry your gear. I am in that boat with you. My favorite image was the last one. The contrast of the two colors is stunning, also the texture of the green juxtaposed against the dark fern. Lovely. Thanks.
Great to see you out and about even if it's without your usual kit. It's nice to know I'm not the only one that struggles with phone photography. Having said that you managed to capture some really good images. Not fussed on the second the rest were your usual standard especially the rhododendron and holly. Welcome back
I been using phone more and more! Done a test of 6x6 Rolleiflex, Compact digital, phone! I liked what you done! Get better. I find heavy gear now impossible! I'm 80. Bravo!
Nice to see you out again Simon, I could see how liberal it was for you walking without all the camera equipment... personally I Ioved the rhododendron leaves image.....
Wow! I think this is best video on RUclips. It blow my mind. It describes it is not the camera, it is the person behind the camera that matters. 😀 It is so educational. I really really love this one. Sometimes when I been out with non photographers they say "take a picture of that!". I ask of what? They explain and I explain my thought. They don't understand. This video explain all that. 😀 Thank you for this educational video. It is amazing. 😀
Beautiful images Simon, interestingly, I have tried often to shoot fallen leaves, green against brown, and it really is about trying to find just the right mix of leaf size, density and above all, arrangement in frame; coherence, as you say. And mine too are still work in progress, still haven't got it just right. Yet!. I love the softness of the light you achieve (presumably in Photoshop?) despite the more contrasty conditions when shot. Can you do a tutorial on how you achieve it? Please?
Good to see you going around having a nice time! You continue to inspire! phone cameras can be great for certain types of photos especially now with ability to shoot in RAW.
A very good demonstration of your skill as a photographer, Simon. I am always impressed with your ability to find beautiful compositions in those little scenes. And more so, I enjoy your frankness about the shot that doesn’t work, chalking it up to a work in progress. A great mindset to have when it comes to creative endeavors.
Thanks for watching again Shaun. i’m grateful that all those years of practising has put me in good stead, although I still feel this work to do on the big scenes which is a little bit of a weak area for me. I said that, but it may well be just that I don’t get the conditions for the biggest scenes when I need them, thanks again.
@@SimonBoothPhotography I’m the opposite. I find photographing the smaller details more challenging for me. Although, I do find that going into the forest automatically has me looking down more. Wishing you a speedy recovery, and I’m looking forward to some broader landscapes from you when you are able.
It is so nice to see you getting around so nicely. I hope you heal totally very soon. Thank you for going out and showing us what an iPhone can do. Take care my friend.
Glad to see you back out and about! Awesome photos and further inspires to try the camera in the phone more often! Looking forward to your complete recovery and as always, keep snapping!
Proof yet again with your 3 very good images that creative composition is what makes the image. It’s a gift and a skill that you have and is an inspiration to others.
Simon, you are so inspring! Thank you for showing us what is possible with a phone camera. I have to say that it was during COVID - and my walks in my neighborhood with my camera phone - that got me interested in Macro photography. I think the phone cameras are amazing when it comes to macro photography! And your ability to pick out a tiny scene really inspires me. Thank you so much and wishing you well on your jounery to health.
Thank you so much once again for watching the videos. I think with the small little scenes it’s a case of just trying to keep everything as clean as possible and by clean I mean nothing in the scene that doesn’t have a place there.
Hi Simon, a fantastic video, mate, and you got some amazing photos! Quite funny, by the way, I had a similar topic recently on my channel that pointed out that it is not the gear that makes the photo. I remembered it when I saw your video popping up, as I also showed some phone shots, which were able to compete with normal camera shots. I think, we should maybe also consider the advantages of the small sensor size, which results in a much higher depth of field and allows to get photographs that are not easy to get with a "normal" camera, especially when there are moving elements so that focus stacking gets hard. I'm really in love with the photos you. Just awesome! Who needs a fancy camera 😉 Thank you for the video and nice greetings, Christian
Glad to see you are on the road to recovery. Fantastic video. I carry my phone with me everywhere and I am now more inspired to look at how I can get different photos other than the obligatory travel snaps. All the best.
I believe that if I were in an area with all those moss covered trees , I would want to get some really close up detail shots of the moss. In fact I have done so here in Texas, USA. Moss, lichens, mushrooms and other fungal growth on rocks and deadfall trees. Also intricate patterns in wood grain on fallen trees or stumps where the bark has fallen off and even details in the bark of various species of trees with different textures. And Thank you for sharing these inspiring videos.
-You captured three beautiful shots, Simon. Proves gear alone doesn't make a good photograph. I really enjoyed this video. Wish you the best as you continue to mend.
Inspiring, as always, Simon. The trick with the exposure adjustment is (on my phone at least), a “long press” which then effects an AE lock (possibly AF too), and then you can tweak the ‘exposure slider’ without it flicking back to overall scene auto. Well, something like that! Love #1 - that’ll do for me.
Just what I needed Simon, thank you, it’s great to see you out again. I’m a little behind you after some complications following an op, but what better motivation to get well 😊
Hey Simon, glad you're feeling better, it's funny as I'm still recovering from a life changing operation from December last year and have been told not to carry anything heavy, so I've been out and about with my phone taking pics, put it into pro mode and I still control the settings, have you tried walker fold, near rivington, that's my usual haunt, and I've managed to capture some real beauties, actually thinking of buying Nd filters for the phone as it's a lot easier that lugging a backpack around.
I’m familiar with Rivington but not that particular area. I’m back to using the big camera on my next video that being said I’ve been told I need another operation to correct. The last one that hasn’t worked as well as it should’ve done.
Three very good shots indeed Simon, I don't mind using my phone camera and printing A3 is not a problem. If you have the old style ear phones you'll that the volume switch on them operates as a shutter release, easier to keep the phone still! Did you not use RAW at all?
Greetings Simon, Thank you this presentation. I do like using the cellphone for image capture. But it seems I primarily use it for a general reference location shooting. I have had issues where the image looks ok on the screen. However once on the big screen they become throw aways.
@@jeffreyhofmeister3103 yes that can happen. I pretty much only use it for reference. Nothing beats a real camera does it. I’d had an operation round about the time that video came out and I wasn’t allowed to carry any weight.
Simon.. Knowing you are relatively local to me, I wonder if you've ever visited Redisher Woods near Holcombe Hill? It's an ancient woodland, untouched since the mid 19th century and it has an impressive waterfall. Also, I was there today and there are absolutely rafts of bluebells that should be blooming in the next couple of weeks.
Hello Simon This video is the proof. Not the camera take the images, it is the person behind. Realy nice images and that with a phone camera. You are realy a wizard :-). Will see you in your next video. Grt Ernesto
I had such bad back pain on a trip to Italy many years ago that even the iPhone was almost too heavy for me. Nevertheless, I shot a dense and consistent series of street photography on this trip. In my case, a story of being crooked, in your case Uts gladly more a story of feeling free. A photo always tells about the photographer. Get well soon!
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Great to see you up and about and I wish you well for a continued recovery. The best camera is always the one you have with you and you have certainly proved that point admirably . Thanks for today's video. Best wishes etc.
Welcome back Simon; as good as ever without the bag. I have recently changed my phone & am amazed at the quality particularly in low light. A speedy recovery; we need you.
I enjoyed this one, but I'm biased, as I use a phone camera myself. I watch your channel for the composition lessons, not for the gear. I do wish I could find a good channel with someone doing wilderness photos through a phone camera on the daily. Take care of yourself and godspeed.
Good to see you out and about. I find that having my phone as an alternative on those days when carrying all the gear is a challenge helps me to still get out and discover photographic opportunities. And there is always the possibility to return to a particularly intriuging spot with regular gear.
Great to see you getting around following some more surgery. And the freedom of less weight! I find some of my best images are created with the phone sometimes. People are always surprised when I tell them the tool. I love seeing what you find - the world is a beautiful place!
Good to hear you so happy to be back in the woods :)
And I know we're happy to have you back.
Thanks Thomas
Good to see you back and feeling better
Glad you’re back and feeling better. I do miss when you say ‘film’ instead of video…
It was the pressure that got to me.
@@SimonBoothPhotographyI also like it when you use «film » and even when you wore your red pants!
Brilliant video Simon and beautiful photos the one with the Holly leaves worked better. It just goes to show that you don't need expensive gear to get good photos. Thank you for sharing your video
Speedy recovery, Simon. Cracking macros today - thank-you :)
Thank you, Andy.
Thanks for taking the time to make another inspiring video. Just shows it's not always about the gear. That last image was beautiful!
Thanks, Steve
Hello Simon - so nice to see you again. I completely understand about not being able to carry your gear. I am in that boat with you. My favorite image was the last one. The contrast of the two colors is stunning, also the texture of the green juxtaposed against the dark fern. Lovely. Thanks.
Thank you Carla. It was a pretty good return for the little effort I had to put in.
Great to see you out and about even if it's without your usual kit. It's nice to know I'm not the only one that struggles with phone photography. Having said that you managed to capture some really good images. Not fussed on the second the rest were your usual standard especially the rhododendron and holly. Welcome back
I been using phone more and more! Done a test of 6x6 Rolleiflex, Compact digital, phone! I liked what you done! Get better. I find heavy gear now impossible! I'm 80. Bravo!
Very nice work with the phone and making the best of it.
Sometimes a phone is all you need , l like to take a small cheap and very light tripod too! Thanks for demonstrating the beauty of the phone Simon.
Get well soon Simon!
Nice to see you out again Simon, I could see how liberal it was for you walking without all the camera equipment... personally I Ioved the rhododendron leaves image.....
Wow! I think this is best video on RUclips. It blow my mind. It describes it is not the camera, it is the person behind the camera that matters. 😀 It is so educational. I really really love this one. Sometimes when I been out with non photographers they say "take a picture of that!". I ask of what? They explain and I explain my thought. They don't understand. This video explain all that. 😀 Thank you for this educational video. It is amazing. 😀
Thank you so much
Beautiful images Simon, interestingly, I have tried often to shoot fallen leaves, green against brown, and it really is about trying to find just the right mix of leaf size, density and above all, arrangement in frame; coherence, as you say. And mine too are still work in progress, still haven't got it just right. Yet!. I love the softness of the light you achieve (presumably in Photoshop?) despite the more contrasty conditions when shot. Can you do a tutorial on how you achieve it? Please?
Good to see you are getting better. This goes to show that the best camera is the one you have with you. Take care.
Good to see you going around having a nice time! You continue to inspire! phone cameras can be great for certain types of photos especially now with ability to shoot in RAW.
Really lovely shots! Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery Simon!
Great stuff Simon. I found the composition in last shot really pleasing
Thank you, David
A very good demonstration of your skill as a photographer, Simon. I am always impressed with your ability to find beautiful compositions in those little scenes. And more so, I enjoy your frankness about the shot that doesn’t work, chalking it up to a work in progress. A great mindset to have when it comes to creative endeavors.
Thanks for watching again Shaun. i’m grateful that all those years of practising has put me in good stead, although I still feel this work to do on the big scenes which is a little bit of a weak area for me. I said that, but it may well be just that I don’t get the conditions for the biggest scenes when I need them, thanks again.
@@SimonBoothPhotography I’m the opposite. I find photographing the smaller details more challenging for me. Although, I do find that going into the forest automatically has me looking down more.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, and I’m looking forward to some broader landscapes from you when you are able.
Very creative Simon. Really like the last image.
It is so nice to see you getting around so nicely. I hope you heal totally very soon. Thank you for going out and showing us what an iPhone can do. Take care my friend.
Welcome back. Nice to see you in action!
Lovely job matey, great to see you keeping your hand in! Some nice spots
Cheers Tom
Great shots with the phone, glad to see you're back out and about.
Glad to see you back out and about! Awesome photos and further inspires to try the camera in the phone more often! Looking forward to your complete recovery and as always, keep snapping!
Fantastic as always. Just shows you the best camera you have is the one that it with you. Speedy recovery to yourself.
Proof yet again with your 3 very good images that creative composition is what makes the image. It’s a gift and a skill that you have and is an inspiration to others.
Thank you Val, that’s very kind of you to say.
Simon, you are so inspring! Thank you for showing us what is possible with a phone camera. I have to say that it was during COVID - and my walks in my neighborhood with my camera phone - that got me interested in Macro photography. I think the phone cameras are amazing when it comes to macro photography! And your ability to pick out a tiny scene really inspires me. Thank you so much and wishing you well on your jounery to health.
Thank you so much once again for watching the videos. I think with the small little scenes it’s a case of just trying to keep everything as clean as possible and by clean I mean nothing in the scene that doesn’t have a place there.
Really pleasing Simon. Thank you
Thanks Chris
I really enjoyed that video. I was amazed at what you find. Keep up the good ork
Hi Simon, a fantastic video, mate, and you got some amazing photos! Quite funny, by the way, I had a similar topic recently on my channel that pointed out that it is not the gear that makes the photo. I remembered it when I saw your video popping up, as I also showed some phone shots, which were able to compete with normal camera shots.
I think, we should maybe also consider the advantages of the small sensor size, which results in a much higher depth of field and allows to get photographs that are not easy to get with a "normal" camera, especially when there are moving elements so that focus stacking gets hard.
I'm really in love with the photos you. Just awesome! Who needs a fancy camera 😉
Thank you for the video and nice greetings,
Christian
I’ll be sure to check that out Christian thank you.
Glad to see you are on the road to recovery. Fantastic video. I carry my phone with me everywhere and I am now more inspired to look at how I can get different photos other than the obligatory travel snaps. All the best.
I believe that if I were in an area with all those moss covered trees , I would want to get some really close up detail shots of the moss. In fact I have done so here in Texas, USA. Moss, lichens, mushrooms and other fungal growth on rocks and deadfall trees. Also intricate patterns in wood grain on fallen trees or stumps where the bark has fallen off and even details in the bark of various species of trees with different textures. And Thank you for sharing these inspiring videos.
-You captured three beautiful shots, Simon. Proves gear alone doesn't make a good photograph. I really enjoyed this video. Wish you the best as you continue to mend.
Thank you so much Jim.
Great vid and proves you don’t need anything big to create great work
Inspiring, as always, Simon. The trick with the exposure adjustment is (on my phone at least), a “long press” which then effects an AE lock (possibly AF too), and then you can tweak the ‘exposure slider’ without it flicking back to overall scene auto. Well, something like that! Love #1 - that’ll do for me.
Thanks for the information Barry.
Thank you. Excellent images without the fancy kit. First one is my favouite.
Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell and glad your back. Loved the grey leaf especially. What is the white lead for attached to your camera?
Thank you Deborah.
The lead was for my battery pack, nothing fancy. My phone battery needed replacing.
The last one, Simon, very nice
Just what I needed Simon, thank you, it’s great to see you out again. I’m a little behind you after some complications following an op, but what better motivation to get well 😊
I'm back in again shortly Andy.
Sorry to hear that Simon, all the best and I hope it solves things for you.
They were quite good for mobile shots, nice to hear birdsong in the background ❤️
Good to see you again! Excellent video.
Thanks!
Thanks ever so much Chuck. Your kindness means a lot.
Hey Simon, glad you're feeling better, it's funny as I'm still recovering from a life changing operation from December last year and have been told not to carry anything heavy, so I've been out and about with my phone taking pics, put it into pro mode and I still control the settings, have you tried walker fold, near rivington, that's my usual haunt, and I've managed to capture some real beauties, actually thinking of buying Nd filters for the phone as it's a lot easier that lugging a backpack around.
I’m familiar with Rivington but not that particular area. I’m back to using the big camera on my next video that being said I’ve been told I need another operation to correct. The last one that hasn’t worked as well as it should’ve done.
Nice triptych too!
Three very good shots indeed Simon, I don't mind using my phone camera and printing A3 is not a problem. If you have the old style ear phones you'll that the volume switch on them operates as a shutter release, easier to keep the phone still! Did you not use RAW at all?
Thanks for that information I didn’t know that. Cheers
Greetings Simon, Thank you this presentation. I do like using the cellphone for image capture. But it seems I primarily use it for a general reference location shooting. I have had issues where the image looks ok on the screen. However once on the big screen they become throw aways.
@@jeffreyhofmeister3103 yes that can happen. I pretty much only use it for reference. Nothing beats a real camera does it. I’d had an operation round about the time that video came out and I wasn’t allowed to carry any weight.
Simon.. Knowing you are relatively local to me, I wonder if you've ever visited Redisher Woods near Holcombe Hill? It's an ancient woodland, untouched since the mid 19th century and it has an impressive waterfall. Also, I was there today and there are absolutely rafts of bluebells that should be blooming in the next couple of weeks.
Hi Andrew. Yes I’ve been a couple of times but only in winter. I’m unlikely to get there this spring but thanks for the tip off.
never really had a half decent image from my phone camera so I have neglected it, must try harder 🙂
Hello Simon
This video is the proof. Not the camera take the images, it is the person behind. Realy nice images and that with a phone camera. You are realy a wizard :-). Will see you in your next video.
Grt Ernesto
Thank you so much for your kind words.
It goes to show it is more about the photographer than the camera.
I had such bad back pain on a trip to Italy many years ago that even the iPhone was almost too heavy for me. Nevertheless, I shot a dense and consistent series of street photography on this trip. In my case, a story of being crooked, in your case Uts gladly more a story of feeling free. A photo always tells about the photographer. Get well soon!
Thank you for the good wishes
I wish the the middle of my winter had no snow. Eastern Canada.
The opposite for me Eric
You could always consider a lighter camera setup? Hope all is well 👍
Wash your mouth out sir 😄
@@SimonBoothPhotography hah yea I meant like Nikon z8 or something! I'm sure the Pentax is still going strong!
Top Drawer
a phone really is all the camera that 99% of us need!!
hope the recovery is going well 🙂
I’m sure you are right, but I for one certainly wouldn’t be without my main camera, however heavy the damn thing is LOL