I love having the convenience of local photography so that I can pop out for a quick shoot at short notice. I’ve spent a long time searching for small and quiet nearby locations where the photography is usually challenging but ultimately rewarding. In this episode I go for a walk to a new spot only 5 minutes from my own front door. It was a huge surprise to find this lush green area so close to home and I’m sure that in time it will start to produce some very nice images. I restricted myself to a 55mm prime lens as I had no plans of capturing portfolio level work – it was about enjoyment, relaxation and slowing the process down in order encourage greater consideration for composition and familiarisation with the new location.
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Hello Simon. I've just discovered your channel through Thomas Heaton and Nigel Danson. The plus side of being down with the flu. All of your work is a feast for the eyes and soul.
I'm on the far west coast of Canada and there is a reason we're called the Wet Coast. It is highly encouraging to see you and the others out in some nasty weather. The weather you experience there is very similar to the weather we have here – showers, rain, heavy rain, firehoses rain, and torrential rain. Has anyone enlightened you to the wonders of shower caps? They are a wonder to pop over and help keep your gear and lens dry between shots. Small and light. There usually is one in my pocket; at least one in every camera bag and 2 or 3 in the camera bag in use. I don't mind me getting wet, but save the camera gear!
Thank you for the care you take in creating your videos and your images. I'm hooked!
Maybe include a small shoulder bag, I consider that still keeping it lightweight.
Some great shots. I think the photo with the waterfall and the foliage was great. I believe the cotton candy look of the water worked best in that one. But, generally I like the composition you found by scrambling around. Thanks.
Brilliant production as always Simon, and as Ernst said 'The best zoom lens is your legs.' 😉
Wonderful to have found your stream…the woods and meadows were my refuge growing up as a child in rural Bavaria …these videos take me back…I was blessed to be able to grow in that way…thanks for taking me back to a calmer more gentle time…
Great video, lots of food for thought about travelling light and giving yourself a creative challenge. This might seem like a silly question but without any filters how did you manage the dreamy effect at the waterfall? Did you have a polariser on your camera?
Great video Simon; as a Scot I have great knowledge of the midge nuisance. I have found that the branded midge repellents are nowhere near as effective as this stuff. Try it, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
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Great production. I love primes – currently considering the 55mm. Had to chuckle when the rain came down and you had no bag!
I Love your work, i need to try some of this
It does proof, the A7II seems somehow "water-resistant", eh? Well done Video and nice, contrasty Location.
That’s why I always have a plastic bag from the grocery store… works perfect for times like this when traveling light
That dog is just having the best time in the world!
Anything about an hour from here is local to me too 🙂 Living in a small village in the mountains gives me many things to shoot at home though 🙂
I'm also a photographer based in Yorkshire, and I couldn't agree more, there are loads of hidden gems to discover! Just discovered your channel this morning, excellent! 🙂
this is local to you? where do you live? heaven?
Great video. Lots of good ideas to try. Thank you so much for sharing.
I really agree with practicing with only a single prime lens at a time. Before I began to flesh out my full landscape kit (35, 50mm and 90mm), I only actually shot with a 35mm lens for about 2-3 years across many genres. It really helped me "see" that focal length with my eyes. I'm learning the same with 50mm and 90mm.
Lovely photographs. The standard focal length is a particularly nice compromise.
Lol, at 2:24 your dog can continue on the path, but he choose to go like you Simon! It's funny and cute. Show a symbiosis between Meg and you. The dog seem be too happy! Thanks you for video!
you are truly one of the best landscape / woodland photographers on Youtube well done Simon
Awesome video! Discovered you through Thomas Heaton’s channel and just had to subscribe. Mate if you live 5 minutes from those streams and falls, you’re one lucky dude!
this is a brilliant video, I love photography I do a lot of water and falls, long shutter speeds, could you please tell me this location you are with the falls as would be great to visit here when I come to north Yorkshire in 2018 many thanks, keep up the good work
fantastic and insightful video simon
Hi Simon, I only discovered your YouTube channel and photography last week in one of Thomas Heaton's videos. I have enjoyed watching your videos so far, your drone footage is excellent and your woodland photography is exceptional.
Great video, very informative, I learned allot, thank you.
Great just what i like, spent a day at the Dolby forest in heavy rain .
love it, great video. Thank you! Simon….,
I find your videos inspiring because of your emphasis on finding local beauty. I may not be able to get to epic places, but I can explore my local parks and learn to capture scenes of beauty. Thank you for demonstrating that time and time again. Beautiful video, and I loved the photos you shot here. As always ,Meg added just a little extra something to your video.
Hi Simon. Your movie mobilizing to go out. In Poland, it has been raining for 2 weeks and it does not go out anywhere. Or maybe I should? Hahaha. Thank you Simon, Meg as usual unusual ….
Just found your blog and wanted to say I really enjoyed that. Fantastically made and very well presented. Made me dig out my fuji 35mm and plan some time out tomorrow to explore a local wood. Thanks and look forward to you future vids
I agree about the quality of production, something that I commented on when I saw the first of Simon's videos. I also agree that shooting locally can be very rewarding, more so because you can revisit a shot on many occasions, and therefore get to know the scene, and how it appears at different times. And always appreciate what you have near you rather than envying what others have.