I'm NO longer striving for perfection in my photography.
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- In this video I relax with some local landscape and wildlife photography while convincing myself to let go of perfection in my work.
With a camera bag that feels like it's filled with bricks, a Nikon D750, a Tamron telephoto Lens and a Nikon wide-angle aid me in practising my photography.
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0:00 Letting Perfectionism Go
0:42 The Boat House
2:24 A Photographer Who Can't See.
3:38 HIGHLAND COWS!
5:10 A Swift Sunset
7:16 Waffles
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What music/song best suits a highland cow?! 🐮
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THIS!!!
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Old Mcdonald had a farm just a thought! Great video as always keep up the good work!
Country Mooosic 🤣🤣🤣
Something epic. Like James Horner music.
This young lady appeared on my recommendations, what an absolute breath of fresh air. I wish you well on your journey to growing this channel. I love your style and personality. Mike
Ditto
Ditto
Same
Agree 💯%
Many years ago I thought about doing photography professionally. But, the pressure of operating a business took all the fun out of it for me. So, I decided to just do photography as a hobby and I've enjoyed it ever since. I don't try to get the perfect shot. Just being outdoors and doing photography is enough for me. Feel better.
Same here I almost started a video recording business to record peoples memoirs but then the pandemic hit and I just started photography as a hobby and enjoy it very much!
There's no Money in it too.
@@giuliano8031 There is plenty of money if you do it right! I don't have the patience though.
@@giuliano8031 friend of mine does 10k for a single wedding documentary, surely you gotta invest aswell but he can chill half the year. it´s a lot of work tho in the other half ^^
All your shots are perfect.
Your ability to storytell is exceptional. Your photography is exquisite. Everything from your B roll to your ear for music supports you being so captivating while inspiring me in my woodland photography. Thank you!
I really enjoyed this Courtney. Incredible videography and story telling. Subscribed!!
That’s an honour to have Nigel subscribed! 🎉
As an avid fan, I'd like you to know I found this to be one of your best and most inspiring videos yet. Thank you Courtney.
That's very kind of you Craig. Thank you, I appreciate it very much!
Thank you to UA-cam for recommending this video. I'll watch more.
As far as photography is concerned, perfection is what's sublime in your eyes.
Very nice video. Lovely humour and and a reminder of the realities of landscape photography. The most important thing is to get out with the camera.
Greetings from Norway
"There is no failing. Only winning or learning." That's a great outlook. My friends think I'm too hard on myself for my photography but I see self criticism as a path to improvement too. Great video and beautiful images. I liked the boat house and the last 2 images.
No way! I found your videos about rural Korea a couple of years ago when I was accepted through EPIK and about to move over from the UK. Since being here i've got into photography and your channel came up again on my recommendations, so good to see your channel blowing up!
And you brought a waffle! Puns, food props, and photography inspiration - I'm loving this channel! 🙂
Well said Courtney. As photographers we are all striving for that portfolio shot, the perfect shot. As you said most of the time we fail at producing that. In fact putting all that pressure on ourselves actually pushes us to probably produce sub par work. The less pressure we put on ourslves and just let it flow I think the better chance we give ourselves to create something we'll end up being happy with.
Always look forward to your videos Courtney!! Love everything about your channel, especially your humor and always enjoy your stories😀. Sorry to hear you’re under the weather and hope you get back to normal soon👍🏻!
Thank you Barry! I'm glad you are enjoying it 😊
Courtney, small tip..always have a Bin bag in your Camera bag.. so you can take Camera body & change Lenses inside bag, to keep dust out of internals..it works!!
If I come away with a single keeper per photography outting, I'm content.
Biggest lesson, learn your craft & stick to techniques needed & know your Camera & Lenses.
Thank you for the tip! I'll try and remember that 🙏
What a perfect face, and this accent is a charm.
Lomography was the "tech" that shows me the "spirit" that resides on non perfect pictures, like the ones our grands use to take.
Those have a soul that the digital perfection lacks, today.
Very cogent sentiments eloquently expressed; I never understand why so many photographers place such a burden on themselves and only diminish the experience 🙂👍
I presume it’s because many fear the critics as they photograph for an audience and not for pleasure.
@@distomos8118 That's a fair appraisal. My photography started in 1979; in those days there were very limited opportunities to share work. So it remained a personal exploration. Depsite sharing widely these days, I'm fortunate to be able to retain a persepctive on how and why I make images. Implicit pressure to share and gain recognition in the digital age must cause so much frustration to creative people finding their way and developing under the glare of public spotlight. 😊👍
@@DGriffGallery I guess you’re taking this personal, but I wasn’t referring to you, in case you got the impression, it was meant to be a general statement.
I swear UA-cam is reading my mind. A lot of what you said in this video is exactly what I have been thinking about today as I try to get past some frustrations. This is exactly what I needed to see right now. Thank you!!
I have never heard of your channel until now but I am now subscribed.
I discovered your videos a few weeks ago and have been watching several a day ever since. At least most mornings with coffee. I appreciate the humor and the story you tell. Not heavy with tech info. Well balanced. If you ever decide to do leisurely tours of the English countryside I’m in!!!
Congratulations on the tremendous growth of your channel Courtney! Very well deserved! Loved the Highland Cow shots, such beautiful beasts!
I discovered this channel a while ago. I don't know the camera, and English is not my language. But I admire your excellent acting skills that have continued since you reenacted the shower accident in a small room in rural Korea.
Thank you for watching! I really appreciate that. Haha the shower accident was fun to film 😂
😂 I am so glad the tree wasn't cut down,! Your reaction and your response when you realized it wasn't the tree was hilarious! As always, I love watching your videos Courtney and love your photos!
I felt like such a fool 😂😂 thank you Acacia!
@@CourtneyVictoria It happens to all of us! 😀
Magnificent.
The unending Variety and unbounded Magnificence of the Creation, existing within the Beauty of the Creation, makes each moment (even when there is pain) a Joyous Experience.
Yet another Breathtaking pause for reflection that You, geliebte Fräulein, have brought into our senses, thoughts, and feelings.
Salomè, und leb wohl!
Mögest Du in das Licht, der Wahrheit, und dem SEIN der Schöpfung leben.
Your channel has me hooked! I love your mix of creative photos, Intimate landscapes and, very entertaining and humorous video work. And all while feeling under the weather, wow! Thanks for the video.
Thank you for sharing your self doubts and tribulations and making clear again that we should enjoy the process of photography. Sometimes we need to be reminded of that. I enjoy your videos with all your thoughts, humor and beautiful images. Love the warm colors at the end.
Great channel - 'Perfection is the enemy of the good '
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
I think many of us needs to be reminded of this sometimes, to let go of perfection.
Love the cow photo at 4.50!
Appreciate the time you took to film details and immerse us in the scene.
Have a great day
Got here from a recommendation on VERO, and I’m so glad I did! I look forward to learning more from you. This idea of letting go of perfection is what I’ve needed. Thank you!
Thank you Tim! From the comments and messages I've received so far it seems as though this is a common concept many of us struggle with. It's great to be able to discuss it with other photographers.
Agreed fully. As a hobbyist; I want to enjoy shooting my favorite subjects frequently whatever it might be. Feeling the obligation to be good at it like a pro is a huge barrier for enjoying this lovely hobby. Furthermore, if I can capture hundreds and hundreds of shots, one or two is sure to come out nice. That's good enough for me for showing to friends and family members. I don't need to present myself as a heavyweight to customers because, I don't have any customers. This is neither my job nor my business of livelihood. I have other profession to make a living.
Thank you for the great video.
Love this video. The idea that days we don't get that 'perfect' photograph, are learning days is a wonderful way of looking at it! I'm sorry you've been feeling down, but know that your video made me smile 🤗
Good insight to wot we all feel on times but some nice shots to settle with can't wait for the next 1 tnx for sharing
I've just discovered your channel and found it to be outstanding. Yes those that strive for perfection will be eternally disappointed. Thanks
Great encouragement Courtney, plus fun and honesty, all that a blog should be.
Great message about winning and learning Courtney, for a long time it held me back thinking I was not good enough, 4:49 I am sure this cow looked at the camera and nodded in agreement 😂
Love your content, the last two images were excellent!
I died laughing when you shook your fist thinking the tree was gone 😂. I know how that feels, I liked to photograph a tulip field in a local park every year and one year they planted daisy in their place. I was so mad 😑 a kicked a rock and the rock knock over one of the daisies 🤣.
Cute little entertaining video and funny too! Hope you feel better soon!
Hi Courtney. Love your crazy, fun way of being while taking your photography seriously. Both fun and interesting to follow you. Keep doing this :)
Just saw one of your videos for the first time a couple of weeks ago and I am hooked. While I rarely do landscape photography, I can't help but being immersed in every second of your videos. The blend of photography and humor is a welcome formula that is missing from most of the real photographers (not youtubers). Wish you posted more frequently, but it's worth the wait for your next video. Even though I am at least 40 years older than you, I enjoy watching a really pretty girl who is also a photographer. Keep the videos coming.
This is the first video of yours I've ever seen Courtney and I've enjoyed it, well done and beautifully presented, thank you. Hope you're feeling much better.
Thank you Oliver! I appreciate it a lot.
The perfect shot is subjective 🙏
What I personally view as a perfect shot will be different to the next photographer and so on. Also comes down to your mindset and the outdoor elements of the shoot, plus a stroke of luck in some cases.
Subscribed and Enjoy your work 🙏 Keep it up 👍
This video came up in my suggestions and it's exactly the message I needed. I did a climbing trip a couple weeks ago and sure enough I managed to forget to put the damn battery in my Fuji. It was a beautiful camp and climb with dramatic skies and I was so choked knowing I was stuck with my phone for pictures. Barely gave the pics a second look, but I just took my perfectionist goggles off for a minute and looked back on the shots. Sure enough there's some ones in there I'm pretty happy with, and more than enough to feel like I'm there again despite being on a potato phone. Keep up the good work and look forward to more!
Perfectionism can ruin not only your photography, but also your life. Real life is never perfect. I used to worry about getting the "right shot" back in the pre-digital days because of the cost of prints. Now I just keep taking shots and toss all but one of them. Keep at it. You are really good and you have a great area for photos. By the way, after seeing this, I subscribed to your channel.
The wonderful thing about digital photography is that a mistake won't really cost you anything. It's easy to delete and try again. I used to really enjoy shooting film though. Makes you think a little more about what you're capturing so you don't waste shots. Thank you for watching Karl!
Thank you, I really appreciate that. I have been struggling with everything you said. Thanks again
Love your videos. Keep doing them. Always looking forward to the next one.
Ever since i started following you, I've noticed that you are too harsh on yourself, photography should be fun, even when failing just enjoy the moments and learn.
I've recently tried to go on a "kingfishers hunt" and everything went wrong! I left work that day late, the bus to the place I wanted was late, and by the time I arrived there was less light. I did find few kingfishers, but not the one I wanted, the common kingfisher!
While I was strolling around and decided to put the camera in my backpack since no light left, when I just was about to do that I saw a kingfisher sitting in front of me right there! Took a photo, dim one...
When I edited it later, I realized it was pretty ok photo and it indeed was the common kingfisher!
great idea ! relax and enjoy photography and life in general,I don't want my OCD to rule me and cause me anxiety.
enjoyed your video, sense of humor and photos
I'm subscribed now. You're right. Photography, the true joy of it, is in the process. It's the journey, not the destination. Thank you. You've cleared up something I've been struggling with for decades.
I'm an English learner and a landscape photography lover, thank you for your videos that satisfied me twice at the same time. Haha😁
Loving your channel Victoria, sense of humor and sincere story telling. Inspiring me to tell better stories on my channel. Been going through the motions lately, not from the heart, more robotic.
I love the pace and mellow story telling Courtney.
I’m subscribed now…Thank you!
Thanks Courtney for the inspiration and peace I found here with all the “waffle”.
I have been catching up to all your videos after your channel showed up in my feed a month ago. You are really getting more perfect all the time
That's very kind of you! Thank for joining the channel and watching my photography journey 😁
You have a delightful approach to storytelling. I look forward to your concise and thoughtful creations. Thanks
Great video. Know the feeling of always wanting to have those perfect pictures every time one goes out to shoot.
Very entertaining and thoughtful, thank you!
So real in feelings.
I do not count the number of times I was disappointed by weather conditions that does not match the perfect image I had in my head.
It's quite difficult to forget the dreamy image.
But when done, it's a pleasure to just enjoying the nature and the scene we have in front of us.
And it's a good excuse to come again for the 101th time at the same location
Thanks for sharing Victoria as I just love your work...As a hobbyist I just like taking pics of whatever interests me when I am out & about...yes we can all strive for perfection but what is perfect for some may not be perfect for others...your pics of the cattle are really great & capture their mood...I think they are saying 'what a wonderful world "... cheers from Australia 😀❤️❤️
Fantastic video, this perfectionism nearly killed photography for me.
That was a very enjoyable watch ! Looking forward to more :)
Man alive, you went full hulk smash on that twig.
I am so happy youtube recommend your channel. This is the first video I have watched and I loved it. Subscribed.
I started photography with SLRs over thirty years ago during the days of film. Now reviving those skills in the digital age, and the learning curve continues. Only this time at much less cost, instant results, and good advice and inspiration from videos such as this.
After nearly 45 years of photography, I can tell you with 100% confidence young lady, that perfection does not exist. It would be a futile effort and a waste of life striving to achieve something that does not exist. I shoot what I want, when I want, how I want , and with whatever I want, 36MP Nikon D800, 20 MP EM1 MKII, my Wista Field 4X5 field camera, or my Hasselbald or Pentax 67. I just want to tell the viewer that I was there, I came across that scene, it made me feel good and I hope that it makes the viewer feel good too.
Love it!!! As a new photographer, these words are wonderful to hear!
@@barrymedlin6587 I don't know if you know of Ansel Adams. He was an American Landscape photographer who changed landscape photography and how people saw it . His favourite phrase was " The perfect is the enemy of the Good." His photographs can be considered as near as one could get to photographic perfection, but he didn't care. He just did what he did the way he wanted to.
@@lensman5762 love Ansel Adams!
Thank you for your input! It's fantastic to hear the thoughts of more experienced photographers. Perhaps this is a hurdle many of us experience at some point, and a reminder that we do this for none other than ourselves is important.
@@CourtneyVictoria That is the most important point to remember. You should be able to enjoy making photographs, and it does show in the photograph. Keep well.
Excellent storytelling and superb execution. And with a nice touch of subtle humour. Kudos Courtney! Subscribed happily!
Such a great video... Just found your channel and love your sense of humor and realistic advice. Great work Courtney... subscribed.
Thank you Nick! Greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much for this! This is exactly what I needed to hear!!! 🙂
Love what you're saying. No one ever get's a 'Money Shot' all of the time. Excellent vids - you put a LOT of work into these 👏👏👏👍
The amount of work goes into making this video is inspiring! She will go big places for sure with her tastefully delighted detail shots of filmmaking.
What can I say brilliant video, loved your images and absolutely love your personality and humour
Sound tip (from a sound guy) - when it's really windy out put the microphone inside your coat. Yes, some frequency response is lost, but, the wind noise will be gone. I've done this a ton of times in Hollywood when I worked as a sound guy. :)
Thank you for this tip! I'll try and remember that. I admit sound is the part of creating video content that I lack knowledge in and do struggle with it sometimes. I appreciate you sharing your expertise!
@@CourtneyVictoria from a big picture point of view, your videos are great and your sound quality is really good. The high wind thing is something we all struggle with (as pro sound mixers) when doing outside video shoots sometimes. When really windy, leave the wind muff on, and put the lav in the shirt or coat and you are good to go most of time. I sent your latest video to my 13 yr old great niece who is learning photography. Keep up the great work and you’re welcome! 😊
Really enjoying your vlogs, you really tell a story so well. Great locations a lovely images. Keep up the great work
Your simply perfection xxx and quickly becoming my favourite photographer of all time, sorry Tom and Henry!!!
You're such a great storyteller (and I don't mean liar) 🙃 ...glad you're no longer feeling like a dipped soggy biscuit thingie!
we should always strive to do better, but perfection is (at this point in time) not obtainable, it'll just wear you out trying to get it, i think it's a good idea to stop trying to get perfection out of something, photography is such an awesome thing, because it literally doesnt need to be perfect to be amazing, the most iconic photographs of all time are usually not perfect. your photos can look great without being perfect imo, sometimes i actually try and make mine look less than perfect if what i'm trying to show with the photo isnt supposed to be perfect. great video, i enjoyed it a lot :)
First time seeing you on YT. And I’m glad I did. Gorgeous images!
you just popped up on my feed first time watcher loved it ! Looking forward to watching some of your other videos.
Hi Courtney! Useful perspectives you share with us! Everybody can identify themselves in your situation you are showing.
That’s great because I recognize similar situations quite often.
The real challange I think is playing around with us here is to find answers to the big questions -
1) what do you want to photography and what are willing to tell us?
2) what kind of storyteller are you and what’s your caracter in terms of A photographer?
Both aspects of the objective and subjective so to speak.
Thanks for a helpful video! And Good luck with your work!
WoW you are good, engaging the viewer on your journey is very good, love to see you improving your photo skills and hear of your learnings
Well, I wasn't expecting that! I hardly ever subscribe to channels. What a beautifully made video. Love the photos. You're really funny, engaging and therefore I had to subscribe just so I can watch more. I applaud you.
Hello Courtney!
I totally get it, the internal struggle between the perfectionist and the harsh reality of practical conditions.
And I can also see the perfectionist in your wonderful videos as well as your photography.
I love that you love trees. Maybe you're not a bonsai fan, which I know it's not for everyone, but you can see the same perfectionist traits in a landscape photographer as a bonsai artist. (And btw photography was my first love before I got attracted to the art of beautiful trees in small pots).
You have quickly become my favourite photography channel! Looking forward to your next videos 😊
First time watcher and I just love the humour. I really felt for you when you found the felled tree - I went back to my favourite covered bridge in spring only to see it being repaired. All the nice old wood was being replaced by shiny new panels. Eugh.
Excellent video, Courtney! I think not striving for perfection is certainly something that I deal with. I try have the mindset of being in nature first and taking in my surroundings before being so caught up with the photography. Your video was a great reminder.
It's good to hear other photographers can struggle with this mindset too, but it's just as amazing that we can all lift and inspire each other to think differently . Thank you for watching Walter!
Loving your style on Vlogging, very refreshing Courtney!
First time watching a video of yours. I think your take on reality has got me hooked. So many times I can relate to what you are saying in this video. I also enjoy the sense of humor. Subscribed!
I'm glad you can relate to my rambling thoughts 😂 thank you for watching and joining the channel! 🙏
My first time watching you and I love it 😀. Those little funny moments ☺️
As a new subscriber, I think you do a wonderful job of presenting your photos. I am from eastern South Dakota, USA, and I love your accent, and sense of humor. Keep the videos coming.
I like your philosophy! Win or learn, not a loss. Thanks for sharing....
First time seeing a video from you and I was not disappointed 😁 the last photo with the clouds was beautiful. The light in the foreground leads your eyes in to the frame.
Welcome to the channel! 😂 glad you like the last image. I was happy I managed to get a little colour and cloud in the sky as the sun was setting much further out of frame. A beautiful sunset though.
@@CourtneyVictoria thank you 😁 sometimes we just need some luck with the light and sky. Looking forward to new videos
A really perfect video 👌🏼 and most of the fotos are cracking. Congratulations and thank you for sharing 🧇📷
Thank you for watching! 😊
Great channel! As a D750 owner and very much an amateur, I’m learning so much about photography and that’s it’s about the process.
Courtney, unlike many, you have a great “photographic eye”. You seem to have a natural intelligence for framing a great shot. Your photos displayed on your You Tube videos are really really good. Surfers try to find the perfect wave, photographers try to take the perfect shot; it is all part of the “deal”. We do these things not because they are easy but because they are hard and set us above the average flow of humanity. These kind of things make us, us. You are doing a great job!! Keep up the good work. Cheers
Thank you Brian. I agree it's not always easy but there is so much to gain by doing things that inspire us.
Like others, this video was suggested in my feed and it's the 1st from you that I watched. I subscribed right after the early scene with the stick. That was funny and something I can relate to. Excellent video all around - great subject and good editing. It was fun to watch - thanks.
Great photos Courtney, that little boat shed at the beginning was awesome. :)
Just loved the stick breaking episode. You are completely on my wavelength ‘perfection’ is just chasing a dream. Enjoy the whole process I say, being outdoors, taking record shots for future visits, and yes occasionally that super shot that exceeds our expectations! Too often we measure our photography against the portfolio shots taken by professionals that have been expertly edited. We need to just enjoy ‘our’ photography.
Great video again. Good advise no need putting all that pressure on your self
Wonderful, inspiring AND funny! Subscribed in the first minute! ♥
I have just come across your channel and wow I love all your videos, I'm binge watching them most evenings! I can really relate to everything you say and I feel more inspired than I have for a little while ( lost my mojo for a while) so thank you and I'm looking forward to your next video!
Hi Courtney: This is the first of your videos I have seen and I like your personality and sensor of humour. You have also taken some great images! I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your work. I started a photographic career over 40 years ago, and now that I am retired, I can enjoy just taking the images that make my eyes smile - I shoot for me and for free: it's very liberating.
Interesting video and great job on producing it! Not sure about what music suits the cows, but I did notice all of the insects bothering them in those video clips. 😅 Funny how I still get recommended channels I've never seen before in the photography genre.
Agreed, 100%! Great video! 👍👍👍