When us photographers can’t find something interesting to photograph it’s not the location that’s boring – it’s our imagination letting us down. I find it hard to get excited about where I live because I’ve seen it all thousands of times before. But in truth it’s a beautiful place and I’m lucky to live here. So I forced myself to go out shooting and film it so you can see how I got on.
The trick is to get out there and start taking photos instead of complaining how dull the place is. Really look around you, look at the light and imagine what someone else would think of the place. As you begin shooting you’ll start to see more images and the whole creative process snowballs.
Just because somewhere is ‘boring’ to us, doesn’t mean it’s a boring place to photograph.
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Love the British country side! Wish I could go back!
Wish I would meet you if God permits
Hi,
Try to compare master paintings of landscape and portraits of masters with photography. That would be a nice tutorial and I would like to see your views about that.
Hi Mike,
Very nice tutorials you're making. Actually I'm a professional photographer, but I believe that everyday we should learn many things, no matter whatever our level or expertise in our profession is. In that context, I have been watching your videos for a while, and found it to be very interesting. So, keep up the good work. I look forward for many more videos like this from you.
I really like the video, the whole thought out loud process of it. It was very relaxing and the photos you captured were brilliant
Thanks
Your awesome I live in a forest its hard to get inspired. But you sir have inspired me. Thank YOU
Hi thanks for this video, I enjoyed it a lot. I have a strange question, but I am wondering if it is just me or if others experience it too. When you close one eye when looking in the view finder, does your other eye feel heavy and strained after spending a while taking photos? I have had to stop closing one eye because I think it might damage my sight in the long term. It feels like one eye has had a work out and the other hasn't. Do you find this or am I just weird?
Awesome video! I recently took some photos of identical looking berries too!
Very interesting video and inspirational, very helpful as much of that I often overlook, will need to try scouting around the small things myself at some point, great video and love the overhead view of the mushroom, so effective and reminds me of good stock images.
I'm really liking your vids and the way you teach is wonderful, really grabs my attention.
really helpful and inspiring videos you do, thanks mate!! One of the best channel I found to teach me as a newcomer into the world of photos
I live almost in the dead centre of Sherwood Forest, so i know what you mean!
I have found it the best feeling in the world when you nail a great shot in these places that bore you to death!
Fantastic place!
I would love to have you as my teacher 👨🏫
You are amazing.
Colours opposite each other on a spectrum circle always good together.
we search the exif tags for a photos location on the google search map
Mike the bushman who lived in the forest for many many years.
Good video.
Thanks for this brilliant video. The problem is when someone who is not talented do the same things and still get shitty results. 🤪
This is such a helpful video, thank you. I find when I'm lacking creativity, I try to fill up my viewfinder with the subject, tends to help =)
Í 'll try this weekend . Thanks for the tip
Thank you for the video! I was inspired to visit my local park with a new perspective – and took only my macro lens. I saw it in new ways, and have a few wonderful images to show for it!
You know what's the worst?… Having bad light. And by bad light I mean very flat light. – I live in The Netherlands and this winter we basically have English weather, just thick overcast and dull and even light, making for low contrast and making everything look boring as well. – That's especially apparent when you're a photographer. – I have no problem being creative and to improvise, but when the lighting is just so dull, I'm so uninspired and unstimulated visually.
Hey Mike, popped by for some inspiration and ideas (again), and notice some of your vids, this one especially, has subtitles added. Now not being pernickety, but I haven't laughed so much at some of the translations, absolute classics… 🙂
Great channel! You're really creative!
Thanks alot Mike! I learned so much stuff from you especialy the part with the lighting of the berries was so cool.
Well done!
if u think that forest is underwhelming, how am i supposed to take photos in the boring surroundings of the playground at the end of my street???!
i dont, meen to be rude tho, ur so talejted Mike!mkeep it up!
Another good video Mr Mike🌹👍🤓
Nice one !
Alright, I know you've been to the U.S. How hard is it to adjust to driving on the other side of the road and on the other side of the car?
I love all your videos. You have really helped my photography. I have noticed that you have been using a mirrorless camera. Do you think they are the future of photography? I recently purchased one and am loving it. But there are times I still like using my full sized DSLR.
thanks this was really helpful, i get into shooting slumps all the time.
"Exciting" scenes seldom excite depth… less immediately striking scenes get you looking.
inspirational as usual mike 🙂 many thanks
ur cute 🙂
Thanks Mike, I'm handicapped with arthritis and use a walker therefore find it difficult to move about yet you showed that you don't need to travel about to get great shots. I truly take your lessons to heart.
Another awesome video from one of youtube's greatest stars. Thanks, Mike.
I love your videos. So practical and easy to understand!
I also appreciate your not trying to sell a product. However, I have noticed that you have been using mirrorless cameras. Are you just experimenting, made the switch for practical reasons, or resigned to the direction the manufacturers are moving us?
I am 41 yo and i still cant understand the right seat car driving… Instead i can perfectlly understand and enjoy your lessons. Thank you so much…