Some fantastic conditions and scenes there Steve, really does look like a great woodland. I can imagine these conditions add even more pressure, you have all the ingredients for a great image, but it’s finding the composition and not forcing it. As I watch this video we have literally had 60 seconds of snow flakes and within 5 minutes gone. That’s the only snow I’ve seen in years and years down here in the south east. Lots of reports of snow on the South Downs this morning but obviously unable to take a drive across, bet it looks magical. Stay safe
Thanks Julian, sincerely appreciated 👍🏻 Yes I find it adds to the psychological challenge for sure, and in a few ways actually. Your right, all the ingredients are everywhere you look but compositions don't arise simply because we have the raw ingredients, do they? Also, that nagging feeling of "If I'd gone to x, y or z, I'd have had some awesome opportunities.." 😉 So much is a mind game and I'm certainly always learning. How cruel the snow flurry was! We had a lite sprinkling again yesterday, just to pepper outlying trees, but my GoPro is delayed in Brexit chaos and lockdown here is being widely listened too, so I feel guilty heading out shooting when I know others can't, I don't enjoy it the same. Anyway, I hope you get some snow before Winters end... I've enjoyed the brief challenge here & it's been 3 years since I shot in significant snow too. We need this lockdown business lifted as soon as possible now... I hope we at least see county borders return, that would relieve some pressure, but we can't be too hasty 🤔 All the best my friend 🙏🏻
Hi Steve, I understand your frustration in getting an image especially when the conditions are not the norm, it think it can throw a bit of a curve ball at you. But you managed to embrace it and produced some cracking images at the end of the vlog and on IG. Great vlog as usual 👍
Hey Pete, many thanks. Yeah I think it's a common frustration amongst us outdoor photographers. Great fun to explore these rare conditions but it never gets any easier does it? 😉 All the best 👍🏻
This I could certainly empathise with - the (almost) frustration at oneself of not being able to capture something when everything should point towards a fantastic shot or two. It happened to me just yesterday in fact. For the life of me, in beautiful wintery conditions, with a haze hanging in some lovely local woodland, I couldn't find a single shot. Anyways, did I miss something in this - I really want to know what made you jump!!!??? Cliffhanger :)
Thanks Dave, brilliant conditions don't guarantee us brilliant images do they mate 😏 The weather being only a small part of the jigsaw puzzle. A good dusting of snow or a blanket of fog, doesn't make anything actually easier? 😊 .. we maybe smile a little more but when it gets down to business, challenge is real! 😂 Parts of my local area are notoriously difficult to shoot. Main battle I have is after all these years, I still head out with raised expectations when we get a weather event, yet I know I'm on a hiding to nothing.. Just ever the optimist I suppose 😉 ..always hunting.. The startle was a sleeping pheasant in the bush about 2ft away from me 😂 Thing is I'd been stood there talking to camera for 5 minutes & it never made a peep.. Was so incredibly silent in the woods too, so it really got me good 😂
Another fantastic video mate. Amazes me that I'm about 15 miles away from your location and no snow here at all. I guess that has something to do with the 3-400 feet height difference😂 Loved the drone footage and am a little surprised you didn't go after those two character trees it showed up amongst the pines. nice one Steve👍
thanks Scott 👍 Yeah it's strange how the snow falls East of the Derbyshire Peaks isn't it? So unpredictable.. When were out of this lockdown business we could ping each other weather events maybe? If the fog rolls in or snow falls would be nice to get accurate news 👍 Obstacles hindered my shooting this day & the light was a battle in the Pines.. great fun though 🧙🏻♂️🌳🌲 All the best, Steve
Stunning footage... ....and those images at the end ! Captured so beautifully :)
You're so kind, I really appreciate the kind comments, thank you my friend 🌳❄💚🧙🏻♂️🙏🏻
So beautiful Steve 👏
Thanks so much Jan 😀 really appreciated, hope you are keeping well 🙏🏻
Some fantastic conditions and scenes there Steve, really does look like a great woodland. I can imagine these conditions add even more pressure, you have all the ingredients for a great image, but it’s finding the composition and not forcing it. As I watch this video we have literally had 60 seconds of snow flakes and within 5 minutes gone. That’s the only snow I’ve seen in years and years down here in the south east. Lots of reports of snow on the South Downs this morning but obviously unable to take a drive across, bet it looks magical. Stay safe
Thanks Julian, sincerely appreciated 👍🏻 Yes I find it adds to the psychological challenge for sure, and in a few ways actually. Your right, all the ingredients are everywhere you look but compositions don't arise simply because we have the raw ingredients, do they? Also, that nagging feeling of "If I'd gone to x, y or z, I'd have had some awesome opportunities.." 😉 So much is a mind game and I'm certainly always learning. How cruel the snow flurry was! We had a lite sprinkling again yesterday, just to pepper outlying trees, but my GoPro is delayed in Brexit chaos and lockdown here is being widely listened too, so I feel guilty heading out shooting when I know others can't, I don't enjoy it the same. Anyway, I hope you get some snow before Winters end... I've enjoyed the brief challenge here & it's been 3 years since I shot in significant snow too. We need this lockdown business lifted as soon as possible now... I hope we at least see county borders return, that would relieve some pressure, but we can't be too hasty 🤔 All the best my friend 🙏🏻
Hi Steve, I understand your frustration in getting an image especially when the conditions are not the norm, it think it can throw a bit of a curve ball at you. But you managed to embrace it and produced some cracking images at the end of the vlog and on IG. Great vlog as usual 👍
Hey Pete, many thanks. Yeah I think it's a common frustration amongst us outdoor photographers. Great fun to explore these rare conditions but it never gets any easier does it? 😉 All the best 👍🏻
Great video and footage very nice indeed well done thanks for sharing cheers
Cheers Rod, I sincerely appreciate the kind words mate. All the best, Steve
This I could certainly empathise with - the (almost) frustration at oneself of not being able to capture something when everything should point towards a fantastic shot or two. It happened to me just yesterday in fact. For the life of me, in beautiful wintery conditions, with a haze hanging in some lovely local woodland, I couldn't find a single shot. Anyways, did I miss something in this - I really want to know what made you jump!!!??? Cliffhanger :)
Thanks Dave, brilliant conditions don't guarantee us brilliant images do they mate 😏 The weather being only a small part of the jigsaw puzzle. A good dusting of snow or a blanket of fog, doesn't make anything actually easier? 😊 .. we maybe smile a little more but when it gets down to business, challenge is real! 😂
Parts of my local area are notoriously difficult to shoot. Main battle I have is after all these years, I still head out with raised expectations when we get a weather event, yet I know I'm on a hiding to nothing.. Just ever the optimist I suppose 😉 ..always hunting..
The startle was a sleeping pheasant in the bush about 2ft away from me 😂 Thing is I'd been stood there talking to camera for 5 minutes & it never made a peep.. Was so incredibly silent in the woods too, so it really got me good 😂
Another fantastic video mate. Amazes me that I'm about 15 miles away from your location and no snow here at all. I guess that has something to do with the 3-400 feet height difference😂 Loved the drone footage and am a little surprised you didn't go after those two character trees it showed up amongst the pines. nice one Steve👍
thanks Scott 👍 Yeah it's strange how the snow falls East of the Derbyshire Peaks isn't it? So unpredictable.. When were out of this lockdown business we could ping each other weather events maybe? If the fog rolls in or snow falls would be nice to get accurate news 👍 Obstacles hindered my shooting this day & the light was a battle in the Pines.. great fun though 🧙🏻♂️🌳🌲 All the best, Steve