Why I'm Moving Away From Traditional Landscape Photography

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  • @MarkWinterbourne
    @MarkWinterbourne Рік тому +12

    A good photographer always keeps an open mind when it comes to subject matter. Follow your feelings Kim xx

  • @TheWitchboard
    @TheWitchboard Рік тому +6

    I tend to do Wildlife Photography, but recently have turned to Macro and really enjoying it as it brings me such a lot of inner peace, Never really done Landscape apart from the odd pic but I have to say watching your channel gives me lots of idea's for the future, Thank you Kim.

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому

      Lovely to hear! Thank you for your kind words and for sharing 🙏

  • @dianebouchard5691
    @dianebouchard5691 Рік тому +14

    I think they call it evolving and growing! Definitely appreciate how open you are about your journey with photography. You are a good source of inspiration. Many things you talk about go beyond photography. Thank you.

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому

      Thank you Diane. Lovely to hear you gain some inspiration from the videos ☺️

  • @rainbowfeet58
    @rainbowfeet58 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for an honest and open video of where you’re at. I think we all move through life in a flow that changes, what used to interest me 10 years ago now does not hold that same fire in my heart. I’m not sure it’s a forever farewell to these things but moving into other areas using the skills and passions from what you have done. I found with my work I had backed myself into a corner, feeling trapped (by my own choice) and once I realised this I felt free to make other choices, flow into another area of self expression.
    None of us are one thing, we are such an eclectic mix of our lives experiences - I love eclectic 😊 and look forward to watching you grow in other areas.
    Just want to say a big thank you for your inspiration, I’ve only been following you a short while but grateful for what I’ve learned and grateful for your inspiration without which I wouldn’t be doing as much photography, I wouldn’t be enjoying life in quite the same way.

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We certainly are all going through change, adapting and evolving. It's exciting to follow the path and see where things take us! Delighted that I can be of some inspiration to you in your own journey.

  • @wajidqureshi4105
    @wajidqureshi4105 Рік тому +1

    After watching Simon Booth's woodland photography, youtube algorithm came up with your video...and title captured my attention and watched your video for the first time. Really like your honesty and search for making an emotional connection with your shots. Really like the close up shots of the sand dunes on tbe coast, and seagulls in flight with the beautiful background of clouds with the lighting and colours. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to following your journey 😊

  • @christopherleecowan
    @christopherleecowan Рік тому +1

    This resonates with me. It's the artist in us that comes out. I have changed things up over the last few years as I now capture images in infrared. It really has changed the way I see the world even when I go out and capture regular visible light pictures. Thank you for sharing your video.

  • @kevinrobertgrinder5320
    @kevinrobertgrinder5320 Рік тому +2

    “Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual.” - Edward Weston. You seem to embody this statement wholeheartedly.

  • @Big.E
    @Big.E Рік тому

    It's nice to spread your wings, I love the calmness of your wonderful channel, but I will miss your stunning Sea Scapes. Thanks for everything ❤

  • @hilleviupmanis8687
    @hilleviupmanis8687 Рік тому

    Lovely pictures! Really like your compositions - the big sky and tbirds

  • @loufigueroa304
    @loufigueroa304 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed this video. You can call this kind of photography "Natural Wonders." I love taking photo of clouds but when I have a bird suddenly appear as I shoot the picture, it makes it the more rewarding. As long as you are enjoying what you are doing, that is all that counts. To me, my photography hobby is a form of meditation and relaxation. Thank you for providing us with such wonderful material.

  • @HusbandnWifeDuo
    @HusbandnWifeDuo Рік тому

    Love from Ontario, Canada! Watched this video on our TV screen a few days ago. Both of us, i.e., husband and wife, thought that you have carved out a niche for yourself in landscape photography. Especially, showing wildlife to augment landscapes can be very appealing for people like us who enjoy both wildlife and landscape genres. The fusion in any shape or form can be visually pleasing.

  • @robertleem5643
    @robertleem5643 Рік тому

    Have just come across your video, I do enjoy taking photo's of Land and Seascapes but I also take a break every now and then to photograph old unusual churches, I will be travelling around Norfolk from Thursday next week for 3 days to photograph it's range of unusual churches, have got about 90 picked out including many ruins. Am staying away from the coast due to the school holidays but will hopefully take some stunning morning and evening shots
    I'm planning a trip to Skye next year for a week, hopefully to photography it's churches, land and seascapes and anything else that catches my eye

  • @johndeblaquiere5218
    @johndeblaquiere5218 Рік тому

    Great video Kim,follow your feelings to wherever they take you I’m sure you will grasp and succeed in whichever direction you go I will continue to watch you on your journey😊

  • @treeman3663
    @treeman3663 Рік тому +1

    Hi Kim always fun to do photography with someone else.........
    From Australia 🇦🇺

  • @frankinblackpool
    @frankinblackpool Рік тому +1

    Wow, I’m excited for you and what you can do with your new direction in life and for this channel.
    Maybe some urban landscapes?
    Or capturing Scottish traditions before they fade into history/oblivion?
    Of all the images you took, I liked the portrait. It gave a human interest which juxtaposed or complimented the skyline, depending on your perspective. The purple jacket worked well.
    I can’t wait to see how you visualise Scotland next.
    Just be true to yourself and be happy.

  • @brianrose2487
    @brianrose2487 Рік тому

    I understand your journey Kim, went out this weekend chasing some severe weather with landscape in central U.S. and really struggled putting anything together. I enjoy your thoughts and ideas surrounding photography also the podcast have been very uplifting and positive. Take care

  • @torstenwennberg4845
    @torstenwennberg4845 Рік тому

    Love this! I can totally relate. There are so many more opportunities than traditional landscape types of shots. There is so much more art to be made once you develop that viewpoint. Thank you for sharing!

  • @joncothranphotography9375
    @joncothranphotography9375 Рік тому

    Cool shoot Kim! "Girls and Gulls" LOL!!! Thanks for bringing us along. It's fun to practice different types of photography. I recently experienced some Sports Photography and found it very fun.

  • @TMORAN1140
    @TMORAN1140 Рік тому

    Kim, Looking forward to your journey.A most important fact "life is change".This is only one more step of many in your photographic career. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

  • @gregs2466
    @gregs2466 Рік тому

    I enjoyed this post a great deal and thanks for it. I too am a landscape photographer and at times I get burned out especially at this time of year. I live in the USA and in the state of Nevada in the Mojave Desert. The only photography I do during the summer is Milky Way shots. Too hot when the sun is up!

  • @PhotogAbby
    @PhotogAbby Рік тому

    Brought back great memories of my visit there with you, lovely to see…

  • @rnspowell
    @rnspowell Рік тому

    I'm right there with you. I haven't been out all summer to shoot landscape. I have been searching for the right subject that catches my eye. Not sure what it will be, but I'll find it.

  • @darianrundallmedia1305
    @darianrundallmedia1305 Рік тому

    I agree Kim. While I'm trying to push myself to do a bit more landscapes, I think I might be more drawn to walking around and finding textures or vignettes rather than sweeping vistas.

  • @steveklamkin
    @steveklamkin Рік тому

    Keep following your heart, Kim and you can’t go wrong

  • @RogerJones-mountfield
    @RogerJones-mountfield Рік тому +13

    Lovely 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 being someone who seem to have “lost” his Mojo at the moment I can really relate to this video, thanks for posting it, you make a brilliant therapist, your thoughts, your insights and calming voice, I thank you for all, much appreciated 🙏

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому +1

      Lovely to hear you enjoyed the video Roger. Thank you also for your kind words.

  • @MrFirstdance2000
    @MrFirstdance2000 Рік тому +1

    To shoot and record what most may miss, that's exciting and, challenging! Great program!! Ps. In your initial opening, your camera settings suggest, (I don't shoot Nikon so I could be wrong) that you had your white balance set to "cloudy?" If so, why...based on the day that presented itself? (See first 3 seconds of video)

  • @MooseHenderson1
    @MooseHenderson1 Рік тому

    Well done Kim, I feel that connection with animals but landscapes are background, for me, behind my animals.

  • @rosssayer6524
    @rosssayer6524 Рік тому

    As the saying goes, To each their own. Enjoyed the images you created Kim.

  • @davidskinner274
    @davidskinner274 Рік тому

    Haha, Kim. Chasing gulls hand held with the big lens will build up your biceps! I wil enjoy your transition away fro traditional landscape, as I am doing something similar with more intimate stuff, street and abstract. Wild flowers with macro. But if the traditiinal shot comes along, I will grab that too.. Cheers

  • @daemon1143
    @daemon1143 Рік тому

    Six month ago I wouldn't have watched this, then I discovered the images of Rachel Bigsby which I found ridiculously inspirational (and which via the eldritch and slightly evil power of Google is probably why UA-cam recommended this video to me). Your sharing your thoughts on the subject has helped me clarify my own; thank you.

  • @chrisplank3654
    @chrisplank3654 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing. I can completely related to what you were saying. Not unusual to loose your mojo about landscape photography. It can be very difficult when theres nothing 'new' to take photos of in your local area and chasing sunrises/sunset/weather related shots. My own way of dealing with it is via travel in the motorhome around Scotland for a change of scenery, taking photos now and then of things which interest me, mixing it up with some event based photography, flying the drone and at least one trip a year with a walk to bowfiddle in the dark to watch the sunrise from down at the shore and take some photos, findhorn for sunrise and sunset, rosemarkie for sunrise. Get yerself down to the fringe for some wandering around street photos, soak in the street performers and a different change of scenery!

  • @terrylstarks
    @terrylstarks Рік тому

    Thank you Kim, for this not really an inspiration, a new idea, but something that I can’t quite put into words, but something I believe all photographers come up against!!!!!!
    My Bride got me a deck of cards for Christmas and each card has a unique and different idea on it, for something to photograph!!!!
    The first one was take an image of wildlife. But I was so excited about it that I took an image of wildlife at the “Golden Hour, High Noon, and The Blue Hour”.
    It’s been invigorating and mind expanding!!!!!! I’ve done wedding, portrait, landscape, Astro and everything in between!!!!!! But just taking images is the most important and fun!!!!!!
    I’m like 85% of “us” photographers, and I’m shy as “ HELL”, but I’m also now trying to get into street photography!!!!! It’s scary but we will see how it turns out!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

  • @randym7692
    @randym7692 Рік тому

    I would have to say that I agree with some things you covered in the video and disagree with other things. On the agree side, I do find that after almost 20 years being a photographer and being primarily a landscape photographer, I find myself getting a bit "bored" for lack of a better term, with "traditional" landscape photography, I enter a LOT of photo contests and watch loads of photography tutorial videos and find that I see many of the same images from the same vantage point over and over and over again. This is the part that bores me. Once a popular photographer takes an amazing photograph and posts it on the various social media channels and does a few videos on where they took the shot and how the came about it and how they processed it to get the fabulous end result, it isn't long before everyone and their brother is at the same location trying to get the same shot. That being said, I will never abandon landscape photography and finding the places the famous photographers shot but in finding them, I will always strive to find a different vantage point to make my own image and hopefully do it better than the famous folks. Also I will never abandon getting up early to catch a sunrise or stay out late to catch a sunset, those are at the core of fantastic landscape photography. But like you, I will also strive to shoot during any hour of the day trying to find interesting elements to photograph during that time so I don't just limit myself to 2 times of the day.

  • @jenniferpayne250
    @jenniferpayne250 Рік тому

    Really inspirational. Loved this.

  • @Ruscombephotos
    @Ruscombephotos Рік тому

    I think evolution in one’s photographic journey and in life is natural and healthy. Sometimes I put things aside for a long time and move in a different direction and unexpectedly come back to something I’ve left behind years earlier. Photographing something you feel an emotional connection to is definitely important and quite liberating. You may disagree with me, but I think now and again, you should print one of your photographs. I know you made a video a year, or so, ago about you not doing anything with your photographs and not printing them. I think a print completes the process, but not everyone will agree. If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t have the wall space for your prints and may not want to hang your own work on your walls. I do not print often, but choose carefully the photographs I do print and make a personal book once every four or five years and choose what I and my family think is my best work. Every time I see one of my prints, I am instantly reminded of what made me make the photograph, including the emotional response at the time that made me commit to it. What I print is a fraction of what I photograph, but I much prefer showing people the prints and seeing their reaction - good or bad - than sharing them on social media. I would rather show a print to just one person and see their response to it than get hundreds of likes on social media. It makes me want to continue on my photographic journey in whatever direction it takes.
    P.S. As an aside, even though my family do not believe me, I have long forgiven the herring gull that stole a cheddar cheese sandwich out of my left hand in Dartmouth, Devon in the summer of 2014, although I was miffed at the time. It saw its opportunity and did what came naturally to it. You realize how big they are when they are at arm’s length. As people, we have all too often encroached on the natural habitat and territory of wildlife. Here in North America, bears near human dwellings become nocturnal to avoid interactions with people, whereas they would normally be diurnal. The human desire to live on, or near, the coast puts us into direct conflict with herring gulls and other sea birds. All of us only have one home: Earth.

  • @denisesavage2382
    @denisesavage2382 Рік тому

    There’s a beautiful simplicity in these images Kim. A quietness that reached through to my own soul. Thank you. And I love you were able to articulate the sense of shift you are noticing in your journey. Good on you.

  • @jamesgrant8470
    @jamesgrant8470 Рік тому

    I personally like the photo of our old house... 😂 😂 😂

  • @ambientwave1659
    @ambientwave1659 Рік тому

    Interesting video personally I don't get much from traditional landscape photography apart from that's a pretty picture. I think its a interesting route your exploring and breaking out the confines of what is landscape photography, getting in closer, capturing movement ect And like you say try to capture that feeling and emotion is what makes a good photograph not just a pretty picture

  • @AndrewJules-i6s
    @AndrewJules-i6s 7 місяців тому

    Great video...just discovered your photos. Love your thoughts on gulls.....nature should have rights.

  • @wespettus7343
    @wespettus7343 Рік тому

    A wonderful video! Looks like you may be evolving in your art…

  • @J2onton
    @J2onton Рік тому

    Watched every 15 mins and 6 secs of this great video. Cheers.

  • @dronepilotcontractors4094
    @dronepilotcontractors4094 Рік тому

    Creative lapses happen to all of us, whether you are a Photographer, a Song Writer, an Artist, a Poet or a Dancer. You are not alone, just know you will find inspiration. Try taking a break from it here and there and using another part of your brain or take on something you have not done in awhile! My thoughts are with you!

  • @tomforbes3284
    @tomforbes3284 Рік тому

    Only you can make such beautiful photographs of the boring seagulls.

  • @slainelow
    @slainelow Рік тому

    I have only come across your channel - youtubes algorithms being nonsensical as they are - so cannot comment on your previous work, but I enjoyed this and your images. Keen to see where you go.

  • @simonstevens1631
    @simonstevens1631 Рік тому

    So you are growing as a photographer Kim. That's all this video is about. Photography has so many forms. I've shot at all times of the day and lots of different subjects for years. It's all great fun exploring.
    On the subject of vermin gulls, I remember them being the Bain they were when I lived in Scotland. Recently here in canada I found a pond with 7 happy beavers living in it. I photographed them and filmed them for 2 weeks then one day they were gone. I found traps. They were all caught and killed. They had blocked a road culvert. The damage cost tens of thousands of dollars. So the beavers had to go. Beavers have no rights or protection in canada. They are treated like large rats. Sad but there are beautiful vermin creatures everywhere. I'll find more to film yet. They are so cool to sit with on an evening.
    Keep exploring Kim. You never know what's around the corner.

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your story Simon. Although it was very sad to read. In some places Beavers to a great job and have been shown to even prevent flooding in certain areas. They're such beautiful creatures too. Hopefully one day we can all live in harmony with the wildlife 😊

  • @annthomstad635
    @annthomstad635 Рік тому

    Thank you Kim! - you are so inspiring!!

  • @robertoambrosi9876
    @robertoambrosi9876 Рік тому

  • @johnmclean7852
    @johnmclean7852 Рік тому

    Don’t get hung up on the adjectives go take a photograph. The rules of composition stay, only the targets change.

  • @daviddyephotography
    @daviddyephotography Рік тому

    a wonderful personal story, I have always advocated one to follow their bliss as it evolves as this is a healthy artistic process and you underlined this with your goal to shoot what connected with you emotionally. be safe !

  • @martinthody9335
    @martinthody9335 Рік тому +14

    Beautifully honest message, Kim. It gives us all an insight to our own personal journey through photography, which does evolve with time, and that it’s okay to change direction if that’s what our inner voice is telling us.

  • @neileverett5183
    @neileverett5183 Рік тому +13

    I totally agree with you Kim. I have often gone out with the idea of getting the the big picture landscape photography. Only to stand and watch as the sunrises or sets. Coming away with photographs of things that caught my eye and drew me to photograph them. I find myself more often than not photographing the landscape within the landscape. I predominantly shoot in black and white. I love how it makes you look at a scene/ location differently. I loved your black and white images of the sand.

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts Neil. It's lovely to read how you connect to the landscape and how you enjoy to photograph it. Black and white it certainly fun way to see the world differently

  • @palegreenlemon
    @palegreenlemon Рік тому +3

    Great video as always Kim. Oftentimes I feel it's a pity that photographers label themselves (landscape, street, wildlife, etc.). I understand that you might need to specialise if you do this professionally. But the moment you label yourself, you also limit yourself and your potential to that label. Why should it be wrong to be a photographer and just shoot what you feel like?

  • @philparker97
    @philparker97 Рік тому +2

    Well, that's a nice house you used to live in. I love the 'drama' in the scenes, created by the changing light, which may make some nice black & white shots?

  • @petercollins7848
    @petercollins7848 3 місяці тому +1

    Good video! But I don’t think that there is such a thing as ‘traditional’ landscape photography. It might be that we think that way because those sort of shots end up in books, magazines and on UA-cam videos. But I believe that most photographers, like myself go out and photograph everything from wide angle landscapes to the patterns created by the bark on trees! We all experience the ebb and flow of enthusiasm in our photography, but if we are blessed to be able to just please ourselves in our photography and not have to earn a living through it, then we can take all the time in the world to experiment and adapt our photo journey. The big secret is - to be always ‘out there’, as you never know what you might come across!

  • @GrantSR
    @GrantSR Рік тому +1

    I feel like "Traditional" ANYTHING in photography eventually makes people feel locked in to adhering to a thousand little rules that force us into stereotypes. Far too many photographers, and especially UA-camrs, put far too much emphasis on getting the perfect "iconic" photo. It seems a lot of true creativity gets lost in the process. I guess you could call it the "Instagramification" of photography, but I was noticing it decades ago, even before the Internet became a thing.

  • @Stop-All-War
    @Stop-All-War Рік тому +1

    Kim, it's swings & roundabouts..no doubt after this change, there will be another
    ⏳️

  • @AlexMcDougallPhotography
    @AlexMcDougallPhotography Рік тому +1

    Excellent video and good for you. Made the same decision with my own little channel this year. You have to shoot what you love. Thanks

  • @ivarwb4115
    @ivarwb4115 Рік тому +3

    Awesome video, Kim! Both the images and your commentaries make me think of a book by Richard Bach, "Jonathan Livingston Seagull", a philosphical novel from the seventies about following your passions and fullfilling your dreams. It seems to me that you are very good at just that, and you are an inspiration to others as well!

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Ivar! I may need to look into the book you mention. Sounds like a great read

    • @ivarwb4115
      @ivarwb4115 Рік тому

      @@kimgrantphotography It is! I actually had to order a new print of the book after watching your video, as my old one seems to have disappeared😄

  • @jamesmlodynia8757
    @jamesmlodynia8757 Рік тому +2

    I believe that after you photograph the same subject over a period of time it's hard to get motivated especially if you do it for a living. I always photographed different subjects until I got involved in event photography, so even though I got paid for these events I basically covered my experiences, I had a full time job and wanted to do something when I retired and I did so for three years until I felt I was doing this for some one else and not me, so I'm going back to shoot for my self.

  • @barryhiggott9458
    @barryhiggott9458 Рік тому +3

    Having recently moved home I’m having to reevaluate my photography and one place that is giving me inspiration is a local tidal salt marsh within a nature reserve where the range of birds is so diverse and inspiring. Like you I hate the bad press the gulls get which as you rightly say is of our making.

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому

      Lovely to hear you are enjoying photographing your local tide marsh. That habitat is such a lovely place to explore and seek inspiration 😊

  • @davidcaush5036
    @davidcaush5036 Рік тому +1

    Hi Kim, I lost my love of landscape photography when I sadly had to let my mode of transport go! And I also found it difficult trying to replicate the work done by the pros and their expensive gear. Good luck with your new venture.

  • @mayhamilton6652
    @mayhamilton6652 Рік тому +2

    Loved this Kim! I really liked the image of you watching the beauty in the sky. That spoke to me. Poor gulls get such a bad reputation but they're a part of most peoples childhood. Who hasn't had their seaside chips stolen by a naughty gull. Thanks for another beautiful and thoughtful Sunday morning video ❤

  • @mawavoy
    @mawavoy Рік тому +2

    The process of expanding the subject matter of your photography, has resulted in more lovely images from a single outing. Thanks for sharing. Also, it allows you to appreciate outstanding wide view opportunities as they present themselves. Thanks again for sharing.

  • @gregscott2330
    @gregscott2330 Рік тому +1

    Hi Kim, I really enjoy your videos. Watching this video it reminds me of the book Jonathon Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. Also the song Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Neil Diamond. If you get an opportunity to read the book and listen to the song, they are both worthwhile. Thanks for sharing your time with us.

  • @Joe-B1
    @Joe-B1 Рік тому +2

    Morning Kim. Would love to be able to communicate the way you do and create what you do. Stay strong , stay positive and enjoy life 😎

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому +1

      We're all different but keep going and you'll find your way of expressing yourself truly through photography

    • @Joe-B1
      @Joe-B1 Рік тому +1

      @@kimgrantphotography photography is the story I fail to put into words ❤

  • @robertwhitemoto
    @robertwhitemoto Рік тому

    Nick Page is rubbing off on you :) #storms It is the journey / process... you photo what you love. I love the layers evident @8:53 would have made a great shot.

  • @eltinjones4542
    @eltinjones4542 Рік тому +1

    And I thought that I was just me? 😂📷👍

  • @briannicholson2971
    @briannicholson2971 Рік тому +1

    Hi Kim, that's the benefit of photography we can change at any time what we feel more drawn to ...

  • @JarredSpec
    @JarredSpec Рік тому +1

    Yes!!! Literally wrote about this a couple of weeks back.

  • @JMontyGO
    @JMontyGO Рік тому +1

    When you talk about meaningful connections with your photography, It makes a lot of sense. Bird Photography is amazing! Love your bird shots Kim, including the Puffins! Raptors are challenging and fun to capture too.

  • @neilpearson157
    @neilpearson157 Рік тому

    Down South we have pigeons treated as vermin. Nobody slows down for them and I see them squashed on the road every time I go out. It really grieves me to see the inevitable trail of feathers. Why are people so disdainful of living creatures? I was at RSPB Bempton in Yorkshire a few weeks ago and had a marvellous day with the 100-400mm on the ZII so can understand your change of direction. The image quality of the lens and camera make it so worthwhile photographing seabirds even though you might take 400+ images of which only a handful may please you.

  • @lottatroublemaker6130
    @lottatroublemaker6130 Рік тому

    I understand you completely, Kim! Landscape photos are beautiful, but unfortunately they do bore me a little. But there are so many other things to do with a camera and so many other subjects. I think a lot of the less obvious things can be more interesting and get our minds going in a different way, including challenging out minds. That is much more interesting, I think… PS! I think seagulls are beautiful too. They regularly come on our lawn, obviously the soil is good and after rain, there are lots of worms there which is a feast for the seagulls… They are so beautiful! i get forest doves visiting too, from the forest close to us. I love hearing them, makes me think of warmer places… We didn’t use to have them, but suddenly a few years back, they moved into the forest close to us. One just came onto my balcony. Usually I only get magpies on my balcony, they come to drink and bathe (I can offer water, but feeding is forbidden as it causes rat problems). Early this morning, I had two deer on the lawn, unfortunately they were in between plants and too far away for the lenses I have, and tired me couldn’t find my tele extender, LOL. I got a few shots, though only proof that they were there, not photos to enjoy! I’ll find that extender and another lens I didn’t even think that I had and put them ready tonight, so if I get lucky again, I’ll have better chances…

  • @paulpokrywka1945
    @paulpokrywka1945 Рік тому

    Kim, I guess I don't understand or know what you consider traditional landscape photography, because your landscape images that you created, which I think are beautiful, I would consider as traditional. Of course this is someone who has be doing landscape and wildlife photography for over 50 years.

  • @iqueque
    @iqueque Рік тому

    Kim, I’m interested to know what you carry in your seemingly huge backpack. I carry a camera, three lenses and three batteries in a bag half that size and still find it a bit of a hinderance. Admittedly I’m 70 and tend to hike 10-20 km three of four times a week.
    I have an Olympus system which allows me to seldom use a tripod, so that saves a lot of weight and bulk.

  • @kilowhiskeywon3302
    @kilowhiskeywon3302 Рік тому +1

    I love your passion.
    I find life likes to get in the way of my plans. So I often take the Semper Gumby (always flexible) approach. Light is always changing, no matter what time of day I like to find something unique in the moment and find a way to showcase it. One of my goals with my equipment is to use all of the tools they bring to get a fun, nice, unusual view of the world through my eyes.

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому

      This is lovely to hear! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and photographic process. The light certainly is always changing. It's great to be able to enjoy the moment

  • @cameraprepper7938
    @cameraprepper7938 Рік тому

    There are thousands of other possibilities than traditional landscape photography and if you only use prime Lenses, then you will discover much more, because you will have to work harder for you creativity. Ditch you zoom lenses !

  • @peterhinchy3526
    @peterhinchy3526 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful

  • @eric.ko.
    @eric.ko. 10 місяців тому

    I remember I used to feel this weird pressure to only shoot landscapes because the internet said you should have a niche. Don't know why I blindly followed this. I like shooting what I like shooting, sometimes its landscape, sometimes street, wildlife ect. The important thing to keep it all together is making sure my style and voice is ever present in my work. To make sure it is true to me.

  • @darkshaman7087
    @darkshaman7087 Рік тому

    Myself does all sorts of photography from taking photos of dragonflies in flight to astro landscape photography which I like the most as I do stare trails over lakes etc and the photos are something special, also I love using my old canon 6d its a bit heavy but built like a tank, also I taught myself and take photos from the way I see the world and not like the people that have been taught and copy off what they have learned from someone else 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @avibongo
    @avibongo Рік тому

    Photography - whether landscape, portrait, bird..architecture is a creative process that evolves over time and is very much about the “why” it provides that personal outlet of enjoyment and creativity. The answer to the why begins to guide you in different directions and over time you realize it’s a journey that may lead you to painting or something seemingly unrelated to that original excitement of landscapes. The one common thread however is that connection to nature and how it shapes your creative outlet. That’s been my experience.

  • @wicamulia
    @wicamulia Рік тому

    Few years ago , I like to be a landscape photographer , now I prefer human interest photography.
    Honestly , I'm tired and disapointed when the wheather is not like I hope ha3 ...

  • @spacejesus570
    @spacejesus570 Рік тому

    Great stuff! Enjoy the evolution. I've gotten into ICM photography recently and its fired me up again.

  • @David-mk4it
    @David-mk4it Рік тому

    Looks like bird watching to me. NO more Landscape photography :( SAD.

  • @johnwilhelm385
    @johnwilhelm385 Рік тому

    Sure...do both traditional, if it is of interest to you, and also break free and see where your inspiration and creativity leads you. I think a break from traditional landscape could refresh your art so that when you do return to some traditional labdcapes, your work incorporates what you've learned, and is reinvigorated with new perspectives of the natural world.

  • @therealbonj
    @therealbonj Рік тому

    Careful about getting into bird photography. It’s a slippery slope.

  • @isotechimages.9130
    @isotechimages.9130 Рік тому

    As a landscape photographer l did not fall out of love with it but l found l could do bird photography without having to travel. It is challenging as they are not static scenes. It is possible to make a beautiful photo of the most common bird but my love is for raptors.

  • @cesarm8811
    @cesarm8811 Рік тому

    Interesting Kim, your a talented photographer, so enjoy your photography.

  • @hootie203
    @hootie203 Рік тому

    Burghead is my favourite place! From a Manchester man! 😍

  • @donauradler1
    @donauradler1 7 місяців тому

    there are Channels i can see, and there are Channels i should see. Your Channel is one i MUST see! Thank you Kim!

  • @karmella5606
    @karmella5606 Рік тому

    after 26 years of lanscape adventures the same happened to me. Thats natural path I guess. Good luck!

  • @RollTideUK
    @RollTideUK Рік тому +1

    A beautiful video with an important message I think. I started out as an aviation photographer and eventually I felt like I wanted to do something different. I dabbled in landscape photography but it didn't resonate with me as a hands on subject. Don't get me wrong there are some stunning landscape photographers and photography out there which I enjoy. Eventually I found wildlife photography and in particularly bird photography. I felt an instant connection and when I feel low I go out with my camera and I always come back feeling much much happier, more so than ever now after losing dad in March. Shoot what makes you happy.

    • @kimgrantphotography
      @kimgrantphotography  Рік тому +1

      It's lovely to hear you've found your passion in photography Matthew. Thank you for sharing. I'm delighted it brings you connection and much happiness ☺️

  • @paulridley9055
    @paulridley9055 Рік тому

    I used to photograph landscapes and fell out of love with it. I now photograph nature and wildlife

  • @jhaydnreynolds
    @jhaydnreynolds Рік тому

    Interesting to hear your thoughts. Good luck with your journey!

  • @mick8586
    @mick8586 Рік тому +1

    it happens to most photographers , there's so much out there to see and photograph ,nice you start it never stops , enjoy it

  • @dominiclester3232
    @dominiclester3232 Рік тому

    Basically your in the landscape shooting what you want...🎉

  • @RoyJenkinsPacker
    @RoyJenkinsPacker Рік тому

    Keep following your path, where ever it may take you. Ni ce to have diversity.

  • @gordonmiller4439
    @gordonmiller4439 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this one, Kim. All the very best, Gordon

  • @terrynestor6353
    @terrynestor6353 Рік тому

    I do a lot of landscape photography I could not fall out of love of it😢

  • @peterfritzphoto
    @peterfritzphoto Рік тому

    I relate very much to this, Kim. I’ve rarely sought the grand vistas as photography subjects, preferring to zoom in to vignettes within the landscape. But now, like you, I’m evolving again - this time back to my early days when I shot cars professionally for magazines and manufacturers. It combines my love of cars with landscapes, and oftentimes, architecture. We grow, we change, we evolve. In my book, that’s living on purpose. More power to you, Kim.

  • @itsmealekspetrovic4569
    @itsmealekspetrovic4569 Рік тому

    Goodbye traditional Hello unusual😊