I Wish I'd Learnt This Photographic Technique Sooner!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Join Kim as she heads to a local beach to photograph the sunset, using focus stacking to enhance the sharpness of her images.
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Glad you became more "grounded" in your photography, Kim. The connection is not just visual when you really take time to look at where you are. It is healing. Great images!
Thank you :)
I love that focus stacking technique. It seems so obvious and so much easier than the faff of doing in the camera
Great video Kim really like thefocus stacked image and the abstracts at the end of your day 👍
Love the focus stacked sunset, I’ll have to give that method a try
I’m 61, take my old camera with me probably all the time.
I happened upon your channel and I thank you for your content.
I at times get criticised bc I take photos of sand, dirt, items on the ground nature or not.
So many things I see differently others find funny 🤷🏽♀️
Regardless, your content is great and I appreciate you 🙏🏽
Kim, thank you for this video and your channel. We liked and subscribed. My wife and I are retired photographers/videographers who travel extensively. We've planned a two month trip to Scotland, England and Wales later this year. Your videos are inspirational, and helping us with our own YT content. Please keep up the good work! Any suggestions for a few stops in Scotland to photograph nature in Scotland--particularly less-travelled areas.
It’s not so much your photography as it is your beautiful attitude toward life and nature I love about your videos. Roy. Utah, USA.
Thank you very much Roy
If you had not told my you were in Scottland, I would swear you were at the Oregon Coast. Also 1/6th of a second is a long exposure for most photographers.
Most people think of a cloudless sky to be a perfect sky, but not photographers! I much prefer living in Scotland with clouds making every shot different, to a featureless blue void.
I enjoyed your comment about clouds. I visited Scotland (I live in Oregon, US) when I was 18 years old. I am now 70. My great grandfather was born in the small town of New Deer. It rained buckets every day for the 2 weeks I was in your beautiful country - and I loved every day I was there. I remember the rock walls that served as pasture boundaries. I was mesmerized by the miles and miles of rock walls. Best to you and yours! Jim in Oregon
Hello Jim
Glad you enjoyed visiting Scotland. We call the rock walls 'drystane dykes'. Unfortunately, they're gradually dusappearing as farmers put fences up by them and don't repair falls, which must be a pretty labour intensive task.
Agreed! I live in Midlothian.
You don't have to live in place where the weather is miserable to have clouds
well said ... "a featureless blue" sky is 'perfect' only when we want a totally clear blue sky in our image for whatever the reason ... otherwise, half-cloudy skies with that ever changing light and shadows, although making it a little too hard for getting the right exposure at times, it allows for a lot more different and beautiful shots actually ... timelapse videos also work great only under half-cloudy skies, especially when they are moving a little faster than normal ...
I have just come across this video and instantly recognised your location here. I have spent many summers on this beach and you have reminded me, that I have taken some gorgeous sunset photos here in the past.
I used to be right into going out with the camera, however not so much anymore and I'm at the stage of giving up with it. But I must say, seeing this scenery again and your interesting take on something so simple, has given me some inspiration.
I would just like to say, thank you for this! 🙂👌
Another super video, Kim, with a valuable message to get out whatever the weather.
I had similar experience yesterday going out into the Lakes under a clear blue sky - I didn’t see anyone else with a camera, probably because a clear sky doesn’t typically lend itself to dramatic or moody landscapes. It made me focus on what was there, though, and I ended up with a few images I’m really happy and which are a little different from the norm!
Great to hear this Martin. There's always opportunities, no matter what the weather. Sounds like you had a lovely day out 😊
The art of photoraghy has gone. it's all about post editing, that is so sad
Focus stacking is something I’m definitely trying more too…that shot was awesome! 📸😎
Thank you Jason!
I haven't done a lot of macro photography, but focus stacking is definitely useful for that. I never thought of extending it's use to landscape photography, usually relying on a small aperture to keep everything in focus.
When your music is almost as good as your photography... all the feels Kim. Well done.
A life without learning opportunities is no life at all - a bit like 'If you can't say something good, don't say nothing at all' by Thumper in the Disney film 'Bambi'?
Hi Kim, New to your channel & I must say it's a lovely change to the normal photo blogger channels, you discuss how you feel at the time of your video, detailing how sometimes it's ok to be less than enthusiastic as well as being super excited, this is a true reflection of our mental health just now.
I have been an avid amateur photographer since purchasing my first SLR camera back in 1981 then moving to medium format then back to SLR before joining the digital age with my DSLR. which created a new found love of photography, no longer worrying about only having 36 exposure film or slides with my SLR or 10 or 8 shots with medium format roll films.
Keep up the good work Kim with true to life vlogs. Kindest regards Phil.
You have clearly defyed the "bad compensation rule" of having a shoe print included in your photograph.
I find that just by looking at the picture, my eyes "read" a simple story.
Had the picture included several footsteps, it would have been confusing thus lost interest in the story regardless of how well the photograph was taken.
Simple is always better!👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for this video, and excellent pictures!
I usually hate when people post edit too much but the way you use it, is truly lovely. You have given me a boost of inspiration, a boost of support I desperately needed.
Thank you so much 😊
I love your compositions and your philosophy. I have subscribed! I think your videos balance well with those of Mike Smith from Wales (don't know if you are familiar with his work). But you're both across the pond... what's a yank (Albany, N.Y.) to do? Keep watching, I guess. Thank you for posting this.
what better focus to use with the dji gimbal. autofocus or single focus? while I walk with my Gimbal
with focus stacking your expensive dslr/mirrorless now finally produces smartphone level output!
Kim I haven't watched in ages due to the fact I had emergency surgery on my spine I can't get out with my camera which gets me down 😢 my favourite was the focus stacked sunset it was absolutely stunning, this tutorial gave me an uplift thank you keep up the great work ❤👌
I'm sorry to hear this May. Wishing you well and a speedy recovery. Sincerely hope you're able to get out with your camera again in the near future ❤️
On the beach without yer Wellies, shame. Great vid, thanks for posting, cheers from Canada.
Nice in such a beautiful part of the world. Re foot prints. A set of foot prints accompanied by a dog's prints is nice, Also adult and child. Subscribed. Cheers from Australia.
Interesting use of available technology - but still simple. Nicely illustrated. B
This completely changed my thoughts about clear blue sky photography. Most people prefer to have a cloudy sky when taking pictures, and I was one of them. I will experiment more. Thank you
I would have stayed until dark. That little stream would have helped create a stunning nightscape with the stars in the sky and stars reflected off that smooth water. 15 - 20 second exposure using low angle on the tripod. What was a boring sky during the day would reveal thousands of stars without light pollution.
Maybe bring along a warm change of clothing and waterproof boots next time.
How is focus stacking advantageous over high f-stop with deep depth of field? Good video, informative. Nice photographs!
Tennis balls........take 2 tennis balls and cut each in half, unscrew the rubber foot at the end of each tripod leg and by whatever means you can come up with, fit one of the upturned tennis ball halves to the bottom of each tripod leg.. this will stop the tripod sinking slowly into the wet sand and buggering up your horizon lines and keep the sand out of the sliding tripod legs allowing them to always slide freely, as for the 4th tennis ball half....that's up to you,.... brilliant images , do more soon.
Unlimited beautiful opportunities to enjoy Nature: Sea, Sand and Sun.
Great images and also very good commentary. And I for one truly love your Scottish accent!!!
Perfect to wake up to on a Sunday morning...........😎
I have been a commercial photographer for 47 years. I have learned to have one tripod that I only use in sandy/dirty type locations. Sand gets into everything dealing with the tripod legs. It is just about impossible to get the sand out. I also have one tripod that I use for everything else on location and one heavy tripod I use in the studio.
Also bear in mind that the camera has one 'eye', what may look good to your twin eyes may not work for one. Close one eye, keep still and view the scene. Frame it with your hands.
Enjoyed this very much. I have found that if you wrap your tripod legs with plastic bags they are a lot easier to clean up after being in the sand.
I have used this for years in southern Utah, I rarely take a landscape picture anymore without using it.
I've not heard of focus stacking. An interesting item I'll look to use. Thanks
Why are you taking off your sunshield from your lens, why even keep it connected to your lens if you’re not going to use it.
Just found you Kim... Subbed :-) Phil, Australia.
When in doubt, look down. 👍🥂
A friend sent me a photo of a pattern in the sand which he did not like but to me it looked like tree branches. So I tilted it around and it got about 10 likes on FB. I will let him see your video.
great composition ~going with the flow of energy I am not a big fan of focused stacking sometime out of focus Can add to the beauty
Wish you would say where you are. The north-east of Scotland is a big place!
A beautiful video, your fantastic story telling voice … ☺️
I recently moved to using a compact digital camera and one thing I like about it vs. interchangeable lens camera is the wide depth of field, which is great for landscape pictures.
We over lap a lot on what we see and like. Living on the east coast of Australia I go out at sunrise you get similar light conditions
Hello Kim
Great video .What equipment do you use please John
i suggest you use your naked feet for footprints, shoe prints just doesn't have the same effect.
What is the first piece of music it's wonderfully soothing
Thanks for your content on this video and for the inspiration given!
What a beautiful landscape!! And your images are stunning. Thank you for sharing your images and your in the field flow.
The little ripples or bumps caught my eye right off the bat. One trait of a good photographer is being able to adapt to conditions or what nature presents. Great photo!!! What camera do you use?
Nice! The small field of stones behind you looks like a fine subject too : )
Can anyone tell me the benefits between center and off center tripod ball heads?
Are you primarily shooting with the Nikon Z7?
The footprint adds an extra element of interest, for me anyway ...
Angel voiced Kim comes back with another great video. I must admit, even though my stuff (mostly) is weather sealed I find that I am very cautious when the weather is less than perfect. I really must be more inclined to get out there when the weather is more inclement . Thank you for all your videos, they're brilliant.
Hi, great video and advice. What tripod set up is that? Thank you
Liked! Wonderful presentation. I especially appreciate how you worked with a beach, without using clouds or permanent terrain features, to be so very creative. Here on the upper Gulf Coast, of Texas, where flat coastal plain meets sandy and muddy beaches, there are no significant dunes, no tall trees, no rocks, and a minimal tidal range, but you have shown how to creative something so significant, with such simple, low terrain features. Thanks!
One of your best videos. They are all good however.
Footprints are okay, shoe prints are awful. No no no
Your videos are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this Kim, it's good to be reminded that there is no such thing as a failed shot, just another opportunity to learn something, had really fallen out of love with photography until recently by forgetting that and being so harsh with my images that it wasn't fun anymore
Thank you, I like your attitude to photography.
It is called landscape, and not skyscape for a reason. 😅
Great video! As a timelapse photogorapher, clear skies are always a pain, good to see you making good use of them though.
Kim Great tips and thank you for sharing
Hi Kim, wow such beautiful light , what a stunning evening! Love the images! ( & especially the focus stacked blended image 🙌 ) Loving the orange glow! X
Hi Debbie and thank you very much! It was such a beautiful evening indeed
soo nice, and relaxing too watch, well done !
Thanks for sharing your focus stacking technique and the wonderful results. Your photographic session was full of fantastic images. Great work!
Thank you for the kind words Michael. Glad you enjoyed it 😀
Hi Kim, the beautiful shot using focus stacking - what’s the camera and lens combination you’re using if you don’t mind me asking ?
Thank you Carl. Nikon Z7II and the 24-70mm Z 2.8mm lens
❤great video I just subscribed ❤
Hi Kim, I've just discovered you today on UA-cam. I agree with you, in photography as on many other aspect of life, "there are no things like mistakes, all they're opportunities of learning". Thank you for your video and your words.
Thank you very much!
Try doing it in the dark lol 😆 murder
In regards to your foot print, it’s your image. When 3 photographers look at an image you 6 opinions.
We all see the world differently :)
Gorgeous images. I'm going to Scotland in the fall. Looking forward to it.
Wishing you a lovely time when fall arrives 🍂
What is your favorite position?
what glasses do you wear kim ?
nice to see your still bashing out images and enjoying it all
Thanks Kim. DId some very similar shots down on the Solway coast recently. Lovely images. Subscribed.
Bit confused as to the location? Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. If it's N East Scotland you can't see sunsets over the sea, only sunrise.
The north east coast isn't completely straight. There's a number of peninsulas and curved bays that allow you to photograph the sunsetting.
Great vid, really enjoyed.
Great intro, ill be back! Mark..
That photo at 7:50 is stunning!
I enjoy your work and will try focus stacking, I am also heading back into B/W film photography.
When you see "silver," think "Black and White."
You could, of course, add a small stone to the stream for more interesting photos.
Nothing wrong with footprints either. They make interesting pictures, especially when the animal is unidentifiable. Bovine, equine, ovine, canine, feline, birds ants & spiders....
Thanks for this video 🙂
Wich camera do you use to make thoses gorgeous photos ?
Nikon Z7Ii
hi Kim inspired vlog as ever. It's good to see women behind the camera. I have a history of working with film and photography in a very male proffesion. I'm embarking on wildlife and nature photography. I've been checking out a lot of youtube tutorials suprixed to find how few women are working in this field.. Keep up the good work. You're a 🌟❤
I always enjoy your videos Kim but I woke up about 3:00 am (Mississippi, USA) time and saw you just posted this video. I laid in my bed and watched the entire video! OMG! This is one of your best. The whole video from beginning to end... the music, the photography, the video itself and your magical words are all so inspiring. I just wanted to say thank you for always inspiring us to pick up our cameras and shoot no matter our area, the weather, our mood. Peace!
This is such a beautiful comment Donna! Thank you so very much for watching all the way through at such an early hour of the day. Really does mean a lot :)
@@kimgrantphotography Truthfully Kim... I'm a CPA who has been working 7 days a week since just COVID. Your videos have helped get me through a most difficult period. I have now watched this particular video four times! Thank you for your content. You will probably never know how you have touched so many people. Hugs.
HDR Focus stacking are good fun also. Loved the first image of the footprint, looked like a giant had stood on the bank of a river before you panned out, then it became obvious what it was...
I love this and try to do it regularly myself. Wondering what tripod you are using. I like that it looks compact and gets down nice and low.
That focus stacked low angle tripod image is awesome !! Gonna have to try that myself 😊
Stunning photography, thanks for sharing your tips! I also love abstract photos, I think beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. :). Cheers
Your photos are amazing!!! I live in San Francisco and want to try your techniques along the coast. Thank you
Thank you, enjoyed hearing about your describing your thoughts about what you were seeing. Beautiful shots.
Love how you do, spek and feel, great person. Love from Switzerland.
I love how you find beautiful images where others find nothing. You got some great stuff! Thanks for posting.
Excellent video!! Never thought about what you just accomplished. I live in Montana, USA so we have no beaches. However I think I might be able apply this on some rivers. Beautiful shots that you ended up with!!