Stuart, you are far too hard on yourself. Your images are always of an excellent quality. The ones you consider to be not quite right are very good indeed. All the images are capturing the light. The drone shots are really good. Please keep posting like this. I fully understand your frustration with the conditions but as always you manage to make the most of it and succeed when most of us would give up. The last focus stack image is superb. Thoroughly enjoyed your vlog.
Cheers Watson, appreciate that. Though having spent time with me you’ll appreciate the standards I set myself are for me only and that’ll always be the case, I’ll only ever judge my work that way.
Hi Stuart, to say you though that trip was a little "off", I'd haven been massively elated to have taken any one of those shots. I was actually thinking how effortless you make these videos look, despite what really must be a lot off effort. So thanks for a grand day out, and what a location .. See you on the pubcast.
Thanks Steve much appreciated - as I’ve said to others, you can only give your own perspective and I set my own standards. Was a good trip, good craic with mates, so so images largely with maybe one exception (rainbow shot) not the end of the world, as I said it’s what keeps you coming back. Keeping a healthy perspective is important.
I can understand your frustration about the conditions and your luck which didn't quite help you pull the week off as you would have ideally liked. But the images you shared especially from the beach across to the snowy hills left me open mouthed at how simply beautiful the scenes you captured were. Incredible light...even though on limited occasions for you. Many thanks for sharing, Stuart.
Cheers Bob aye nature of the beast, certainly could have been worse as I know many other photographers who've been here and barely took a shot it's been that bad. Some decent images and a good break with mates.
Great stuff Stuart. Been looking forward to this one and didn't disappoint. Some stunning images and the poor conditions provide a great excuse to get back up there again
A great video, thanks Stuart. I recall a recent holiday where the weather didn't match my hopes or expectations, and I allowed it to impact my feelings about the trip and the photography during it. Since then, I approach each trip with more of an open mind, with the aim of adapting my plans and making the most of what I'm given. I appreciate that this is your livelihood, so such a trip is more of an investment for you, but this approach is working for me. Sorry that you were disappointed and had to cut things short. However, I really like all of the shots you shared here, and you've got me looking at drones for the first time, as those shots were incredible!😀
Half decent you said!!! They were truly awesome images Stuart.Loved this vlog and look forward to seeing more of those drone shots…Just spectacular sir! 💙
Thank you for sharing - very much enjoyed and the drone photography was amazing as well. In actual fact I wish more photographers did more drone photography because my hubby and I really enjoy seeing the world from above looking down…shows just how amazing our world we live in is. Again thank you and keep up the great work…sincerely Karen
I appreciate that you didn't get as much from your trip as you would have wanted, but I have to say those images were stunning. Although some were simple in terms of composition by your standards, they were still very impactive and told a story of the location. As for drone photography, I personally see this as an extension of the 'normal' manner is which photography is done, because I offers the viewer with a perspective which cannot be achieved by 'normal' methods. Personally I really hope to see more of this.
Wonderful vlog, as always, it's a real mystery to me how your channel doesn't have more subs, it's shear quality in every respects. Thank you so much for the great content.
Thanks very much glad you enjoyed it. Regards the channel it's of little consequence to me, those who know, know. The platform is driven by other more influential factors totally removed from the photography itself.
Great stuff Stuart, and honest too regarding not feeling it. That's a regular occurrence for all photographers and it's nice to see that you're willing to admit it's not always smooth sailing!
Really enjoyed that Stuart. You came away with some fantastic images, both land images and ones from the drone. Great stuff. I've never been to Harris, but I need to make it happen. Looks like an absolutely stunning place in all weather.
No B roll of you driving, cooking, walking away from camera ... no dogs, no jokes ... Brilliant, just how a photography video should be. Other UA-camrs take note 🙂
Cheers Kevin thanks for watching - oh I’m not doing that, just an honest appraisal of a tricky week, that’s the joy of landscape photography. As my mate Dave said during the week, “It would be called catching and not fishing” which perfectly sums it up.
Think you undersold your images Paul - some lovely shots. I agree re: drone photography requiring a set of skills to create great images. PS my wife and I enjoyed chatting to you in your gallery on Friday.
I know what it’s like to have frustrating trips Stuart, but you definitely came away with a few great images from this one despite the challenges! Really like the drone images, the upgrade was certainly worthwhile! 🙂👍 S
Cheers mate aye just one of those, certainly enjoyed the trip I always do. What used to be frustration on such trips is now no more than a raised eyebrow and a smile, all part of the experience 😄
Enjoyed the video. I'm not half the photographer you are but I find over the years that the bar personally is always getting higher, so it's seems harder to be satisfied with a shot because it will always be compared to previous successes. If that makes sense? That's not to say that I don't still enjoy trying and have the motivation to do go out. Keep up the great work! I would still be happy with what you came away with, particularly like the drone 'vein' shot.
Cheers Ian totally get you, yeah it’s hard to politely make that point to people in these comments without coming across arrogant - my bar for what I consider good at this stage of my work is likely to differ vastly from a casual viewer. Cheers for watching 👍
Thanks for sharing Stuart. The pictures were good. Having experienced Lewis and Harris with a mix of weather conditions it can be frustrating to not get decent shots when there is such beauty. it just means another trip is required and I am sure you will feel and be inspired.
sat. down to catch your Lofoten videos and realised I hadn't seen this. Great way to start Sunday off, as the images were great Stuart. Totally agree about your drone comments, why knock something that offers a different perspective on the landscape. As your images shown, there are some stunning opportunities to capture from above
Full marks for sticking it out ..... the west coast of Scotland is always a lottery as far as the weather is concerned and you just have to make the best of what you get.
Great video Stuart, I'd been looking forward to this one. I think that I would agree with you on the drone, it's just another tool. After all, if we did not accept advances in technology in our chosen career/pastime/hobby then we'd still all be using wooden plate cameras! Great images and no errant dog walkers this year? 😂 Cheers.
Enjoyed the video, as always, but sometimes feel you're a bit hard on yourself if I'm honest. If I was doing work as good as yours I'd be celebrating, Scottish weather is unpredictable at the best of times. As Mr Connolly says, if you don't like the weather, just wait 20mins there'll be another along! Harris looks amazing, never been there, but certainly need to add to list, particularly as we have friends who have just finished building a house there! Keep smiling mate! 😀
Thanks Bob, though please don't misunderstand my understated views on images, I've not got to where I am in photography without having very high standards, the problem on youtube is too often the creator is telling folk the images/conditions are awesome when in reality they aren't. What passes as good for me will likely be wildly different to a casual viewer. Oh I've been shooting up there for long enough to know it's unpredictable, I expect nothing less! You should certainly get over there it's a truly fantastic place.
Hi Stuart. Absolutely fabulous location and images. Did you spot the human face at 2:52 ? It is in the upper half just right of centre. I guess the dusting of snow makes it stand out. I really enjoy your vlogs and images plus your contrbution to the pubcast. Thank you and best regards.
Wow I must be easily impressed 😁 I thought you captured some 'portfolio' images during your trip but you seemed to be disappointed 🤔 The earlier images from the beach with the snow covered mountains were some of the best images taken on Harris. I'm hopefully visiting next Spring but will have to make do with a week on the Isle of Skye in March this year ☺
Hi Paul, some reasonable stuff for sure and I particularly liked the rainbow shot in the end, but as I’ve said to others I’ll only ever judge my work by my own perspective and standards. How others view them has no bearing on my personal opinion, though if folk like them then great 👍 enjoy Skye in March 😄
Wowww Stu, im always on Harris in august with my girls and have managed to get sub tropical weather very luckily each time. So to see the hills with snow on them is so refreshing. Will you have your images up in the gallery from this trip?
Unlikely, maybe 1 or 2, scottish stuff rarely sells to a lakes market where the customers aren't invested in the place and likely have never been there. They'll go on the website shop though.
It's fair to say that you've still come away with some fine images, even if they're not quite the ones you envisaged. It begs the question, when is the best time to visit Harris, as if you've had two trips now where the conditions didn't pan out as expected, so do you pick a different week or will it be a case of third time lucky? Who knows? I'm looking forward to seeing more stills from your new drone, almost as much as being able to successfully sell my Lee Filters gear in readiness to switching to Kase, but the bids weren't generous enough to facilitate that first time around. Better luck next time, eh?
Thanks Ian, best time? There probably isn't a bad time all year to be honest though my trips are very much based around my own free time away from the gallery, which is fine as I think the winter months provide better light and drama than summer which is true in most places anyway. I've been shooting the highlands for long enough to have zero expectations with the weather, you get what you get!
@@StuartMcGlennon, you don't have to explain about trying to fit your photography around your other commitments, as I've been in the same boat for years. Mind you, of late, it's the prevailing conditions that have been putting me off going out. The light has been very harsh and I must admit I wish I knew what's best to photograph in harsh light???
I think in the future, all landscape photographers will have a drone and they will be so much more capable of/in low/high light, stabilization. They will even be AI to "find" the best locations/view points for you. They will even shrink, so that you can use them more places with fewer restrictions.
Think this video has just pushed me over the edge to get the mavic 3 ! Beautiful shots with the drone, a real art in itself. The rainbow shot was especially good, what a moment to capture. Brilliant mood at the arch over the sea too ! Stuart I’d be really keen to know your views on the mavic 3 compared to the air 2s, was it worth it to swop ? Thanks
Cheers mate 👍 video wise the mavic is marginally better though it’s only marginal, I’m still getting to grips with the d-log footage as it’s extremely flat and also quite noisy (iso is locked at either 400 or 800 vs the air 2s where it’s 100) it doesn’t really show in the footage once graded though it takes a bit of getting used to. Stills wise it’s a noticeable step up though, colour transitions much easier to manage and behave as you’d expect from a bigger sensor. The air 2s is still a cracking drone though and I may even keep mine anyway especially for hills where I’m likely to not shoot stills.
@@StuartMcGlennon really appreciate your views on this Stuart, I probably use mine for 80% video and 20% stills so maybe the upgrade isn’t actually worth it for me ? As always a fantastic Vlog and stunningly good visuals !
Thanks mate I’ve primarily upgraded for the option of better stills with a view to sell prints in the shop, if it’s mainly video you’re doing stick with the air 2s. Mavic has a few nice extra bits and bobs with frame rates and different angles with the tracking but probs not worth upgrading for. Main thing I’ve liked is the variable aperture needing less faffing with ND filters.
@@StuartMcGlennon the variable aperture was a massive pro for me, for the same reason ! It drives me mad ! Might revisit this with you in a few months Stuart :) thanks again
I'd be more than happy with those great images...what a place
Certainly is a lovely place
Stuart, you are far too hard on yourself. Your images are always of an excellent quality. The ones you consider to be not quite right are very good indeed. All the images are capturing the light. The drone shots are really good. Please keep posting like this. I fully understand your frustration with the conditions but as always you manage to make the most of it and succeed when most of us would give up. The last focus stack image is superb. Thoroughly enjoyed your vlog.
Cheers Watson, appreciate that. Though having spent time with me you’ll appreciate the standards I set myself are for me only and that’ll always be the case, I’ll only ever judge my work that way.
Hi Stuart, to say you though that trip was a little "off", I'd haven been massively elated to have taken any one of those shots. I was actually thinking how effortless you make these videos look, despite what really must be a lot off effort. So thanks for a grand day out, and what a location .. See you on the pubcast.
Thanks Steve much appreciated - as I’ve said to others, you can only give your own perspective and I set my own standards. Was a good trip, good craic with mates, so so images largely with maybe one exception (rainbow shot) not the end of the world, as I said it’s what keeps you coming back. Keeping a healthy perspective is important.
Reckon they would all print up on a good matt paper and look superb. And I have to say, video drone work is top notch too 🤗🤗🤗
Thanks Simon 👍
You are doing great Stuart! Amazing video and images 🎉
Cheers 👍
I can understand your frustration about the conditions and your luck which didn't quite help you pull the week off as you would have ideally liked. But the images you shared especially from the beach across to the snowy hills left me open mouthed at how simply beautiful the scenes you captured were. Incredible light...even though on limited occasions for you. Many thanks for sharing, Stuart.
Cheers Bob aye nature of the beast, certainly could have been worse as I know many other photographers who've been here and barely took a shot it's been that bad. Some decent images and a good break with mates.
My favourite part of the world....lovely!
Love going there Rodger it’s superb
Love the drone stills Stu, amazing colours, must get up there.
Thanks Andrew
Great stuff Stuart. Been looking forward to this one and didn't disappoint. Some stunning images and the poor conditions provide a great excuse to get back up there again
Thanks Michael yeah I’ll be back up next year regardless as I’m running a tour there
A great video, thanks Stuart. I recall a recent holiday where the weather didn't match my hopes or expectations, and I allowed it to impact my feelings about the trip and the photography during it. Since then, I approach each trip with more of an open mind, with the aim of adapting my plans and making the most of what I'm given. I appreciate that this is your livelihood, so such a trip is more of an investment for you, but this approach is working for me. Sorry that you were disappointed and had to cut things short. However, I really like all of the shots you shared here, and you've got me looking at drones for the first time, as those shots were incredible!😀
Hi Stuart no I’ve been doing it far too long to be disappointed, still an enjoyable trip and more information stored for next time.
Fantastic video Stuart, what a stunning location & some lovely results mate.
Thanks Shaun
Half decent you said!!! They were truly awesome images Stuart.Loved this vlog and look forward to seeing more of those drone shots…Just spectacular sir! 💙
Thanks Anne much appreciated
Some of the best images I've seen for ages. Really like them. Stop beating yourself up mate. Perfectionists struggle! Cheers Tom St Bees
Cheers 👍 though I’m not beating myself up, been doing it far too long for that. The standard I hold myself to is for me only though.
Thank you for sharing - very much enjoyed and the drone photography was amazing as well. In actual fact I wish more photographers did more drone photography because my hubby and I really enjoy seeing the world from above looking down…shows just how amazing our world we live in is. Again thank you and keep up the great work…sincerely Karen
Thanks very much Karen glad you enjoyed it
I appreciate that you didn't get as much from your trip as you would have wanted, but I have to say those images were stunning. Although some were simple in terms of composition by your standards, they were still very impactive and told a story of the location. As for drone photography, I personally see this as an extension of the 'normal' manner is which photography is done, because I offers the viewer with a perspective which cannot be achieved by 'normal' methods. Personally I really hope to see more of this.
Cheers Rob, yes looking forward to doing more drone stuff it’s a unique perspective as you say.
Thanks for posting. Might not have been the 'best' weather but didn't stop you getting some great images 👏👏
Cheers matey 👍
Wonderful vlog, as always, it's a real mystery to me how your channel doesn't have more subs, it's shear quality in every respects. Thank you so much for the great content.
Thanks very much glad you enjoyed it. Regards the channel it's of little consequence to me, those who know, know. The platform is driven by other more influential factors totally removed from the photography itself.
Great stuff Stuart, and honest too regarding not feeling it. That's a regular occurrence for all photographers and it's nice to see that you're willing to admit it's not always smooth sailing!
Cheers Dan yeah I’ve never sugar coated stuff and won’t start now lol still enjoyed the trip though
Great job! Wonderful landscape!
Thanks 👍
Really enjoyed that Stuart. You came away with some fantastic images, both land images and ones from the drone. Great stuff. I've never been to Harris, but I need to make it happen. Looks like an absolutely stunning place in all weather.
Cheers Dan yep definitely worth going it’s stunning
No B roll of you driving, cooking, walking away from camera ... no dogs, no jokes ... Brilliant, just how a photography video should be. Other UA-camrs take note 🙂
Haha cheers
Great video Stuart, don’t be to hard on yourself, totally agree with you on drone photography, it’s an under appreciated discipline.
Cheers Kevin thanks for watching - oh I’m not doing that, just an honest appraisal of a tricky week, that’s the joy of landscape photography. As my mate Dave said during the week, “It would be called catching and not fishing” which perfectly sums it up.
Some great images their Stuart.
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Think you undersold your images Paul - some lovely shots. I agree re: drone photography requiring a set of skills to create great images. PS my wife and I enjoyed chatting to you in your gallery on Friday.
Who’s Paul? 🤣 thanks for popping in 👍 the images possibly a little though I’m only ever going to judge them from my own perspective
@@StuartMcGlennon Apologies STUART!!
Great video, wonderful comments to the flow
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I know what it’s like to have frustrating trips Stuart, but you definitely came away with a few great images from this one despite the challenges! Really like the drone images, the upgrade was certainly worthwhile! 🙂👍 S
Cheers mate aye just one of those, certainly enjoyed the trip I always do. What used to be frustration on such trips is now no more than a raised eyebrow and a smile, all part of the experience 😄
I've seen some really fantastic drone photos. One in particular of Shiprock in New Mexico.
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Sooner or later the timing will work out. Some great drone shots. 👍🥂
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Enjoyed the video. I'm not half the photographer you are but I find over the years that the bar personally is always getting higher, so it's seems harder to be satisfied with a shot because it will always be compared to previous successes. If that makes sense? That's not to say that I don't still enjoy trying and have the motivation to do go out. Keep up the great work! I would still be happy with what you came away with, particularly like the drone 'vein' shot.
Cheers Ian totally get you, yeah it’s hard to politely make that point to people in these comments without coming across arrogant - my bar for what I consider good at this stage of my work is likely to differ vastly from a casual viewer. Cheers for watching 👍
Thanks for sharing Stuart. The pictures were good. Having experienced Lewis and Harris with a mix of weather conditions it can be frustrating to not get decent shots when there is such beauty. it just means another trip is required and I am sure you will feel and be inspired.
Thanks Craig 👍
sat. down to catch your Lofoten videos and realised I hadn't seen this. Great way to start Sunday off, as the images were great Stuart. Totally agree about your drone comments, why knock something that offers a different perspective on the landscape. As your images shown, there are some stunning opportunities to capture from above
Cheers mate yeah there's some great opportunities with the drone here, many of the bays offering lots of interesting curves.
You still got some excellent shots Stuart but if you feel you didnt then you're just going to have to go back another time!
Cheers Phil oh I’ll be back again, every January 👍
Sorry but The black and white shot of the stones is my favorite 👌👌👍
Lol cheers
Lovely video Stuart👌. Must try to get up to Scotland soon as it’s been years🤦♂👍
Thanks Mark
Really enjoyed that mate, always good to see Harris. Some great images too, despite the frustrations.
Thanks mate yeah still a hugely enjoyable trip
Full marks for sticking it out ..... the west coast of Scotland is always a lottery as far as the weather is concerned and you just have to make the best of what you get.
Absolutely, nature of the beast. Still beautiful to visit though
Cracking video Stuart 👍👍stunning drone pictures mate 👌
Cheers mate
Great video Stuart, I'd been looking forward to this one. I think that I would agree with you on the drone, it's just another tool. After all, if we did not accept advances in technology in our chosen career/pastime/hobby then we'd still all be using wooden plate cameras! Great images and no errant dog walkers this year? 😂 Cheers.
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very nice shots likes this
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Enjoyed the video, as always, but sometimes feel you're a bit hard on yourself if I'm honest. If I was doing work as good as yours I'd be celebrating, Scottish weather is unpredictable at the best of times. As Mr Connolly says, if you don't like the weather, just wait 20mins there'll be another along! Harris looks amazing, never been there, but certainly need to add to list, particularly as we have friends who have just finished building a house there! Keep smiling mate! 😀
Thanks Bob, though please don't misunderstand my understated views on images, I've not got to where I am in photography without having very high standards, the problem on youtube is too often the creator is telling folk the images/conditions are awesome when in reality they aren't. What passes as good for me will likely be wildly different to a casual viewer. Oh I've been shooting up there for long enough to know it's unpredictable, I expect nothing less!
You should certainly get over there it's a truly fantastic place.
Hi Stuart. Absolutely fabulous location and images. Did you spot the human face at 2:52 ? It is in the upper half just right of centre. I guess the dusting of snow makes it stand out. I really enjoy your vlogs and images plus your contrbution to the pubcast. Thank you and best regards.
Cheers Robin glad you enjoyed it - no I didn't spot it I'll have a look.
Wow I must be easily impressed 😁 I thought you captured some 'portfolio' images during your trip but you seemed to be disappointed 🤔 The earlier images from the beach with the snow covered mountains were some of the best images taken on Harris. I'm hopefully visiting next Spring but will have to make do with a week on the Isle of Skye in March this year ☺
Hi Paul, some reasonable stuff for sure and I particularly liked the rainbow shot in the end, but as I’ve said to others I’ll only ever judge my work by my own perspective and standards. How others view them has no bearing on my personal opinion, though if folk like them then great 👍 enjoy Skye in March 😄
Loved it...some really beautiful images and that location looks absolutely stunning....Have you been to Ireland to takes images Stuart?
Thanks Sean I haven’t but it’s certainly on my list!
Great shots there Stuart👍
Cheers matey
Wowww Stu, im always on Harris in august with my girls and have managed to get sub tropical weather very luckily each time. So to see the hills with snow on them is so refreshing. Will you have your images up in the gallery from this trip?
Unlikely, maybe 1 or 2, scottish stuff rarely sells to a lakes market where the customers aren't invested in the place and likely have never been there. They'll go on the website shop though.
It's fair to say that you've still come away with some fine images, even if they're not quite the ones you envisaged. It begs the question, when is the best time to visit Harris, as if you've had two trips now where the conditions didn't pan out as expected, so do you pick a different week or will it be a case of third time lucky? Who knows? I'm looking forward to seeing more stills from your new drone, almost as much as being able to successfully sell my Lee Filters gear in readiness to switching to Kase, but the bids weren't generous enough to facilitate that first time around. Better luck next time, eh?
Thanks Ian, best time? There probably isn't a bad time all year to be honest though my trips are very much based around my own free time away from the gallery, which is fine as I think the winter months provide better light and drama than summer which is true in most places anyway. I've been shooting the highlands for long enough to have zero expectations with the weather, you get what you get!
@@StuartMcGlennon, you don't have to explain about trying to fit your photography around your other commitments, as I've been in the same boat for years. Mind you, of late, it's the prevailing conditions that have been putting me off going out. The light has been very harsh and I must admit I wish I knew what's best to photograph in harsh light???
Harsh light? Look for subjects that suit silhouetted.
I think in the future, all landscape photographers will have a drone and they will be so much more capable of/in low/high light, stabilization. They will even be AI to "find" the best locations/view points for you. They will even shrink, so that you can use them more places with fewer restrictions.
Not sure I’d go that far to be honest
Think this video has just pushed me over the edge to get the mavic 3 ! Beautiful shots with the drone, a real art in itself.
The rainbow shot was especially good, what a moment to capture.
Brilliant mood at the arch over the sea too !
Stuart I’d be really keen to know your views on the mavic 3 compared to the air 2s, was it worth it to swop ? Thanks
Cheers mate 👍 video wise the mavic is marginally better though it’s only marginal, I’m still getting to grips with the d-log footage as it’s extremely flat and also quite noisy (iso is locked at either 400 or 800 vs the air 2s where it’s 100) it doesn’t really show in the footage once graded though it takes a bit of getting used to. Stills wise it’s a noticeable step up though, colour transitions much easier to manage and behave as you’d expect from a bigger sensor. The air 2s is still a cracking drone though and I may even keep mine anyway especially for hills where I’m likely to not shoot stills.
@@StuartMcGlennon really appreciate your views on this Stuart, I probably use mine for 80% video and 20% stills so maybe the upgrade isn’t actually worth it for me ? As always a fantastic Vlog and stunningly good visuals !
Thanks mate I’ve primarily upgraded for the option of better stills with a view to sell prints in the shop, if it’s mainly video you’re doing stick with the air 2s. Mavic has a few nice extra bits and bobs with frame rates and different angles with the tracking but probs not worth upgrading for. Main thing I’ve liked is the variable aperture needing less faffing with ND filters.
@@StuartMcGlennon the variable aperture was a massive pro for me, for the same reason ! It drives me mad ! Might revisit this with you in a few months Stuart :) thanks again
Pleased to see you didn't encounter any moronic dog walkers with a ball this time!!
Haha yes no idiots this time!