I almost failed to make any images
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- #Iona #Landscapephotography #Capturewithconfidence
I almost never fail to come home with an image, but sometimes ...just sometimes, I make a call that was clearly not my best. Images should never come too easly and I do believe that because it would spoil the persuit if they did. I've failed many times over the years and it just doesn't really worry me on the whole but when it comes to making a film, I do feel the pressure when I am not getting any images at all. In this video I go out once again to the Northern part of the Island of Iona at sunset to shoot the beach one last time. My images are hard won I feel and possibly not my best but let's not focus on that. After all, who could be down in such a joyful location and do I really care if I don't make any images?
This and my last film is decicated to my partner's dad, the Rev Donald Moxon who passed away in October 2019. Due to COVID travel restrictions we were unable to scatter his ashes until June this year 2021 when we finally made this trip. Don was an extremely kind, forgiving and inspirational man who gave a lot in his life and asked for very little in return. To me he was like my second father and had it not been for his love of Iona and all that it represents, I would almost certainly have never had the chance to fall in love with the place myself, albeit for very different reasons. Don was a member of the Iona community and visited Iona most years throughout his life. Some of his younger years were even spent helping to renovate the abbey.
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The life of a photographer is so much harder than a videographer. Elements have to come together at just the right time for your photos whereas the videographer can tell a story in any light or conditions 👍😁
Absolutely Ken. It's sort of the opposite of how you are able to film yours. There's much less emphasis on the video but I still have to try and tell the story and quite honestly, it can be stressful and a balancing act all the time! I covered a lot of ground on this film, frantically walking up and down the beach looking for a decent shot because at the time, I wasn't convinced by the fist location. I do envy the Little Red Camper!
Great video Simon. I really like how you show the reality of photography, it's not all glory. But the images you captured are spectacular. Thank you.
I didn't realise how much effort was required for one shot, but so worth it when I saw the results 👍
It must be great to have the luxury of film making whatever the weather and not be racing around like a hooligan at my age!. I envy you 😄
Like always simply fantastic video!!....thanks Simon
Really appreciate the realism in the video. You adapted well to the situation.
Not every trip or photo can be an award winner Simon, but you did get some nice shots, and, you were ahead of all of those who didn’t go out. Thanks for sharing that with us.
Dead right Andrew. I often think that when I stay in!
'Panic Mode'.... :-) that's my standard photo shoot mode...! great to see a real-life trying to find the composition vlog - thoroughly enjoyable once again - thks. PS makes me want to go to Iona.....
What a beautiful place. Very enjoyable video.
Beautifull pictures - no complaining needed 🙂
Stunning images Simon lovely video….
What a beautiful place to Rest. ⚘🙏
It is so peaceful and a joy to stay for a few days
The first image was my favorite. Very enjoyable video... Thanks
Mine too Wayne
That’s photography for you. Make do with what your given. Good effort Simon but always a good message to just go out and make the most of it
Lovely place to rest
Gorgeous and serene Iona gallery 🙏🏼✨🤗!
It really is a wonderful location. Very calming on the mind but you have to stay a few days.
Thank you Simon. Really liked the first image. See you soon 🙏😊
Thanks Glyn
Another great video. Fantastic images all of them 📷👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful photos - as usual
Enjoyed the first shot.
It would be really nice to see how you post process your images, I'd love to see how you did the exposure blend on the risks, sea and sunlight shot? I know you weren't pleased with it, but it's fabulous Simon 👍😊
It was a tough process this one I seem to remember. Not my usual level of effort.
Wow Simon, I was not expecting the first image to be so good! You seemed unsure and down rated it, but when it came on the screen I was literally like WOW! 😮🤩 Absolutely gorgeous photo, the light is so beautiful on the rocks, the water and sky, stunning! 🙌 Fantastic work as always Simon 😊
It's amazing what is buried in the depths of these RAW files! The quality of light on Iona is wonderful and I'm sure it aids the colours in the images.
I liked the first sunset image. But as you said the last one was not that fantastic but you had a nice beach to yourself in the sunset. That is always a great experience.
Realy like you videos. 👍
There's aren't enough places in the UK where that can happen, but I did embrace that on the evening. Especially the quiet walk back in the twilight!
I so appreciate the peaceful places your photos lead. Loved this series.
It's possibly my favourite place in Scotland!
Your images make me speechless, just awesome.
Thank you so much!
Nice work Simon, not sure why you were not so confident of the boulder shot, personally I think it works well, fabulous details.
I think it's one of those things where everyone has a different idea of beauty. I was pleased with the processed version but I think with more time, I could have done better for me personally.
Great insight into your photography. I liked the two example shots. TY
It was a bit of a hard evening Jennifer but I don't think I did too badly in the end!
God bless you Simon
Same to you Paul. Thank you
love seeing the realistic situations that we will all face in the outdoors!!
I learn to see another time Thanks
Beautiful images 😍😍😍
Thank you
Thanks again for a great video Simon.
Thanks for staying with the channel John
Your blend pix is very nice.
Great video. Love the results. Thanks
Thank you Trevor
These films give so much pleasure and enjoyment with the added benefit of some stunning photographs; many thanks Simon! I am looking forward to Suffolk already!
Suffolk film out on Sunday morning Simon. It's a premier so I will be available on chat
Really enjoyed this Sime, you seem very happy down at the beach
It's such a calming place to be at dawn in the summer! The more remote the better!
@@SimonBoothPhotography yeah I know what you mean. Spent a few times down the west coast in Tassie before dawn and only me and wallabies
Lovely work Simon and you've captured some beautiful images of Iona (I really liked the colours and mood of 17:19). Pleased that you finally got the scatter the ashes of Donald. What a wonderful place to rest.
Thanks Julian. Yes that blue view of the island is lovely but i do wish I had it as a Pentax file. Donald was my partner Ruth's father. He has been taking his family there all their lives and I will be eternally grateful for having been part of that at the end!
Janette says fabulous ❤️ xx
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Excellent!
Thanks
Oh we can sympathise with you Simon, some beautiful shots no doubt! What a lovely location
It happens to the best of us Tom!
Also love the 2nd and third shots
Your last photo was lovely and enjoy your next holiday Simon.
It all seems like a lifetime ago Kathryn!
I always enjoy your videos. They are both educational and calming. Thank you for your time, your expertise and showing us both the successes and those photo opportunities that aren’t so successful.
Thanks for watching Ann and I am always happy to pass on a bit of nature info!
Wonderful images, like the intimate scenes.
I do love the intimate type of shots.
Absolutely stunning ❤️ xx
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Coming from the Canadian Prairie, your photos are divinely beautiful!!
Wow, your location sounds equally beautiful!
Great explanations on how snd why you take those shots. I only wish I knew PS to be able to blend like you and many others know. I shoot RAM and jpg. But I only work jpgs. As my version of PS (6)does not understand my cameras RAW files. I know there is a work around but I guess don’t have the patience to do it. TFS
Perhaps look at some videos and update your PS. It will transform your photography. The way you are working is similar to taking a print film to the high street. There's little reward at the end for your efforts and when you consider the cost of cameras, not making the best out of the files is an injustice! The learning curve is not as steep as you might think for basic adjustments and it's always better to work on the RAW file.
Hi Simon, lovely video mate. It’s awesome to see you but do in these full on landscape shots, particularly in the Scottish islands. I know how hard it is sometimes to try and do a vlog take photographs and do video all at the same time. I’ve often find myself as well, that busy running around chasing late that I do forget to take photographs sometimes.
Looking at that unique light that you do get on the West Coast, We really do need to get to Orkney together one time. All the best buddy look forward to your next one
Cheers Ewan. I would love that Orkney trip. I'm sure it would be the icing on the cake of all the Scottish islands that I have been to. I often think what it would be like to have the luxury again to take photos without video, but i'm not sure i wouldn't be bored now!
Realy nice images Simon. There is nothing more to say :-).
A short line is plenty for me thank you. Comment are always nice to read, however short!
Never a failed moment when you get out into such beautiful places Simon.
Absolutely Robert
It's always enjoyable watching what you are up to and though not "bangers" still fine photos.
I particularly like the 2 small scenes and as simple as light on sand patterns are they still give so much with that light.
Thanks for sticking with that one Andrew. It was a little disappointing for me but you can't win em all!
Beautiful images with fantastic detail and thanks for the advise
Thank you for watching Alwyn
Very enjoyable. Thanks for taking up back to Iona. The stacked image was beautiful!
Thanks Charlene. I will have to go back again. It's one of those places that gets under the skin!
I always enjoy watching your VLOGS Simon. You are in quite a remote location, away from the cares of this world. The images you captured there are how you can make the best of some difficult location elements. Cheers from Australia in a 2 week Covid-19 Lockdown in Sydney. LOL
How are you getting on Phil. Not climbing the walls yet I hope?
@@SimonBoothPhotography It’s like being in a B grade disaster movie 😂 We have had our “stay at home” lockdown extended until the end of July!! The only reason i can go out once a day is to get groceries!
I wish i was in New Zealand 😀 The Australian Govt has a ridiculous aim of 0 Covid-19 cases, scientifically not possible. I’m now fully immunized , Australia is slow to take up immunization though, thanks for asking😁🇦🇺👍🏻
Hey Simon, I'm very drawn in by your portrait shot of the setting sun, the smokey whiteness in the FG wave action from the slow shutter, the reflected and contrasting warmth on the rocks from the sun....typically my eye wants to travel from the FG to the BG, but in this image for me at least, it's exactly the opposite - as the BG sun is creating this FG steamy warmth - and I like it very much. Good shootin'!
That shot turned out to be a real surprise for me Tim. It's amazing what is buried in the depths of these RAW files!
Another excellent video with wonderful images. Thanks for sharing, Simon!
Cheers Terry - on to the next one!
Nice tribute and nice images. Thanks Simon!
Thanks Gary
I like the first two images the best. Looks like gorgeous place.
It's stunning Ivan, it really is. Like stepping back in time!
Lovely colours in those photos. I like the second, stacked one most.
The quality of light there is wonderful and I'm sure it aids the colours in the images.
Nice images and video Simon. I only wish my successes are as good as your "fails".
-Chris
We all downgrade our photo's Chris. You're not alone here!
I learn a lot by listening to your thought process. Working hard to improve my own compositions. Loved all the images. Thank you.
To keep improving, It's all about frequency Laura. Get out at every opportunity and you will grow competency fast.
Lovely images, I think my favourite this time is the one you were taking where you took a few different exposures and blended them together, plus the one from your previous trip was also very beautiful.
It struck me just how fantastic the beaches are in that part of the world. When we visited the white sands and turquoise water made it look something like a carribean island... Albeit rather cooler 😂
The Scottish beaches are rated among the most beautiful in the world. I believe a programme or advertisement (can't remember which) with a Caribbean theme was once shot on Harris.
I did wonder about that first shot and as mentioned, you never really know with exposure blending whether it will work out or not. I'm very grateful that it did otherwise I may well have scrapped the whole video! Phew!
Lovely ending Simon, really touching.
Thanks Andy. The family and my partner were very touched by it..
Thanks for another great video. Every time, I learn something new about composition or technique, and this situation was very familiar to me as I often find myself in places where there is little that males an obvious subject, but following your eye and your tips is helping me recognise workable compositions. Thank you!
Thank you Dave. I'm glad this film and the others is helping you out a little. I think this situation is familiar to us all if we are honest. I had to fight for that last shot and had it not been for the film commitment, I probably would have gone back to the the accommodation sooner for a glass of beer!
enjoyed the video, looks peaceful and relaxing. thank you - the images were n keeping with such a place like Iona
They really are Charles. I doubt you could make images any other way on the island. It has a way of affecting how you feel and see the world around you.
Nice touch at the end for Don xx
Another hard one to make xx
A beautiful tribute video. Love how you show the patience to find the shot in the area you're in as the light is leaving rather than rush around madly. Love your work.
Thank you. I knew it was game over George and little point in rushing around. A few people have called me out for not doing that, even my partner said as such!
Although I have a suggestion, I am a regular viewer of your videos, you seem to discover the best places where one could find some peace from the hubbub of the cities, but how about you do a video in a city and include the most complicated wildlife- Human.
Another thing why don't you do a mountain trek, we're missing mountains.
Thanks!
Thanks for your thoughts and ideas! My love of photography comes from shooting out in nature and I wouldn't get any satisfaction from shooting in the city. I suppose you argue that it's a challenge but I'd be like a fish out of water and I know where my skills lie. On the mountain trekking front and on a personal note, I have rarely been impressed by any high mountain photography taken here in the UK and I know that sounds hard to believe but it just doesn't do it for me and I have to enjoy what I do. The only mountain photography that I have thoroughly enjoyed is the work of Colin Prior but I think even he would argue now, carrying a full medium format rig and camping gear at my age would be absolute madness and no fun!
I have a dream to be alone on a nice coast like that
I vote for rushing around like a complete idiot, lol.
I knew somebody would Mike 😂
@@SimonBoothPhotography Hey, it's what I do, lol
The light was literally disappearing and you still felt it important to vlog.. you missed the light.
Don’t worry about us mate. Get the shot !!!
This comment gave me a chuckle Joshua! I just knew someone would pick up on that!. My better half was also yelling the same at the pc when I showed her the final edit. In truth and this certainly doesn't come across on the film. I possibly could have aligned the shot up in that short space of time but the light was full on into the camera and all those rocks in the middle ground would have been black silhouettes and unsightly shapes across the frame. This was why I decided not to run around frantically to try and grab something. The later light was much more complimentary, even if the composition wasn't!