I love my photography, but my mobility has taken a turn for the worse over the last 6 months. I`m trying to get out as much as I can, please keep these motivational video's coming it helps a lot.
I take a month off - August. The month of roadworks, traffic, kids and dogs and frantic yelling parents/owners stomping all over the place with complete abandon. My current favourite recently-heard hysterical shriek is: "Arthur? Where are you baby? Come back to mummy. PLEASE!" Addressed to a hound and not, thankfully, a child. But it makes you wonder.... All the best
I've been enjoying trying astro photography a couple of times ,I've realy enjoyed it and editing them to, its quite enjoyable I find it a bit more relaxing you can take your time with it and your subject doesn't fly off 😂
A break is required as a creator. When we stay away from the craft for some time, we will start to feel like going back and continuing the craft. The more that duration, the more we crave to get back to that craft. Novelty which includes experimenting within the same genre or craft or spending time with something very different is needed when we are bored of doing the same.
Currently, my photography is split fairly evenly between birds and bikes (BMX racing and jump parks) so I’ve not had that stale feeling for quite a while. But one technique I’d use when it did happen was to set myself a random challenge such as abstracts in a city, reflections in windows, that sort of thing. A complete change, rather than just slightly different.
Good stuff as always, Paul! For those of us who are hobbyists/amateurs, maintaining motivation is a big issue. I like to grab a camera and take it on my lunchtime walks throughout my neighborhood. Problem is, I've walked those routes a zillion times over the past 22 years, and there's not much I haven't taken pictures of many times over. I try to vary things up; different angles, different lenses, different settings, etc., just to approach familiar subjects in a new way. Or, in the spring, I'll try to take pictures of the same flowers over a few days, to keep track of the progress of the blooming, that sort of thing. Of course, new gear is always a great motivator! Just this past week, I finally got my 200-800 after months and months (and more months) of waiting.! It's currently on my R6 Mk II, and that has proven to be a nice pairing. I strongly sense that I'll be adding an R5 Mk II to my kit within the next few weeks, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how that pairs up. I can see keeping the 200-800 on that body, the 100-500 on the R6, and the 24-105 EF on my 1DX Mk III.
Great advice Paul! I know I get demotivated from time to time and switch things up by using different lenses like an 8mm fisheye, or a 200mm macro. I may even go out and do some street photography... Like you say, anything to break me out of my rut. I also tend to layoff photography a lot in the summer months when I'm out dinghy cruising, kayaking and bike-packing. Then my photography assumes more of a documentary role using a point and shoot camera, though there are plenty of opportunities for creativity with sunsets, wildlife and so on. Thanks for all of the hard work you put into this channel! It is truly appreciated :)
I’ve just started to do fungi photography, Keeps me interested taking a break from wildlife. I got my R6, I’m still going to use my EF lens. Thanks for the inspiration
I like to mix it up sometimes woodland , seaside,street ,night, photography is so diverse . You can learn a lot about your what your camera can do! If that’s not doing it l go for a ride on my mountain bike or fishing!
I'm probably going to try some street photography over the winter. Foliage around here is so dull in winter and there are few birds except along the coast.
I am only interested in Wildlife photography and in my late seventies I have lost a bit of motivation. Recently a Woodchat Shrike turned up at my local Reserve and I had my coat on to get a guaranteed picture when the phone went. It was my daughter, “I need some help dad”. Perhaps another time for the Shrike. When I do go out I really get loads of pleasure even though I have dodgy knees. At Elmley, Kent, recently, Cattle Egret were literally walking all around the car, a great experience. I nearly always come back with at least one picture I like when out and about which makes any trip worthwhile. I suppose what I am saying is never give up on photography.
I've been a "Photomaniac" for decades! But when 2020 struck us all, it all went out of the window and I haven't recovered since!! I went under a rock and have not really motivated myself enough to get back to what I loved doing. I used to love street photography but I wont do that now, because the streets are too dangerous for a 73 yr old with gear that costs thousands of £s around their neck!!. I've lost the motivation to get my 'arse" out of my armchair! Am I just being a grumpy old fool or are there others in the same position? I've spent thousands of £s on gear that is just sat there, what a waste all round!
I love my photography, but my mobility has taken a turn for the worse over the last 6 months. I`m trying to get out as much as I can, please keep these motivational video's coming it helps a lot.
I take a month off - August. The month of roadworks, traffic, kids and dogs and frantic yelling parents/owners stomping all over the place with complete abandon. My current favourite recently-heard hysterical shriek is: "Arthur? Where are you baby? Come back to mummy. PLEASE!" Addressed to a hound and not, thankfully, a child. But it makes you wonder.... All the best
Good advice Paul especially at the moment where the weather is so uninspiring
Cheers Brian. It's miserable here in Leeds! Better weather forecast for next week so finger's crossed..
I've been enjoying trying astro photography a couple of times ,I've realy enjoyed it and editing them to, its quite enjoyable I find it a bit more relaxing you can take your time with it and your subject doesn't fly off 😂
Good advice Paul I love wildlife photography but sometimes take a break by taking photos by playing with coloured water!
A break is required as a creator. When we stay away from the craft for some time, we will start to feel like going back and continuing the craft. The more that duration, the more we crave to get back to that craft.
Novelty which includes experimenting within the same genre or craft or spending time with something very different is needed when we are bored of doing the same.
Currently, my photography is split fairly evenly between birds and bikes (BMX racing and jump parks) so I’ve not had that stale feeling for quite a while. But one technique I’d use when it did happen was to set myself a random challenge such as abstracts in a city, reflections in windows, that sort of thing. A complete change, rather than just slightly different.
Good stuff as always, Paul! For those of us who are hobbyists/amateurs, maintaining motivation is a big issue. I like to grab a camera and take it on my lunchtime walks throughout my neighborhood. Problem is, I've walked those routes a zillion times over the past 22 years, and there's not much I haven't taken pictures of many times over. I try to vary things up; different angles, different lenses, different settings, etc., just to approach familiar subjects in a new way. Or, in the spring, I'll try to take pictures of the same flowers over a few days, to keep track of the progress of the blooming, that sort of thing.
Of course, new gear is always a great motivator! Just this past week, I finally got my 200-800 after months and months (and more months) of waiting.! It's currently on my R6 Mk II, and that has proven to be a nice pairing. I strongly sense that I'll be adding an R5 Mk II to my kit within the next few weeks, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how that pairs up. I can see keeping the 200-800 on that body, the 100-500 on the R6, and the 24-105 EF on my 1DX Mk III.
Great advice Paul! I know I get demotivated from time to time and switch things up by using different lenses like an 8mm fisheye, or a 200mm macro. I may even go out and do some street photography... Like you say, anything to break me out of my rut. I also tend to layoff photography a lot in the summer months when I'm out dinghy cruising, kayaking and bike-packing. Then my photography assumes more of a documentary role using a point and shoot camera, though there are plenty of opportunities for creativity with sunsets, wildlife and so on. Thanks for all of the hard work you put into this channel! It is truly appreciated :)
I’ve just started to do fungi photography, Keeps me interested taking a break from wildlife. I got my R6, I’m still going to use my EF lens. Thanks for the inspiration
Fantastic, always good to try something new. I use exactly the same - R6 with EF lenses. it works well. Enjoy!
I like to mix it up sometimes woodland , seaside,street ,night, photography is so diverse . You can learn a lot about your what your camera can do! If that’s not doing it l go for a ride on my mountain bike or fishing!
Great video & advise Paul, think i recognised the woodland, the chevin, otley. My home town if it was. I love the colours at this time of year 😊
Thank you. Yes, you're right. I really like some of the Woodlands around there.
I enjoy taking my camera down to one of our harbours. Think a lot of it is being outside.
I'm probably going to try some street photography over the winter. Foliage around here is so dull in winter and there are few birds except along the coast.
i like to your sharing and watching always! takecare always
Wow, this was very timely for me. Thank you for this!
I hope it helps.
A good tip. I am going to look for an Osprey now, that should be impossible, so I am bound to capture something else 🙂
Best of luck!
I am only interested in Wildlife photography and in my late seventies I have lost a bit of motivation. Recently a Woodchat Shrike turned up at my local Reserve and I had my coat on to get a guaranteed picture when the phone went. It was my daughter, “I need some help dad”. Perhaps another time for the Shrike. When I do go out I really get loads of pleasure even though I have dodgy knees. At Elmley, Kent, recently, Cattle Egret were literally walking all around the car, a great experience. I nearly always come back with at least one picture I like when out and about which makes any trip worthwhile. I suppose what I am saying is never give up on photography.
I've been a "Photomaniac" for decades! But when 2020 struck us all, it all went out of the window and I haven't recovered since!! I went under a rock and have not really motivated myself enough to get back to what I loved doing. I used to love street photography but I wont do that now, because the streets are too dangerous for a 73 yr old with gear that costs thousands of £s around their neck!!. I've lost the motivation to get my 'arse" out of my armchair! Am I just being a grumpy old fool or are there others in the same position? I've spent thousands of £s on gear that is just sat there, what a waste all round!
My $280 camera Nikon coolpix p510 optical 42x 24-1,000 great photos not massive lens but not great low light
Photography for me is my excuse to take a break from golf , just the opposite to you.👍