I'm so glad I found this channel. It's a diamond in the rough. You're so humble and interesting. You're not trying to tell us how WE need to take our photos, but I love how to explain your process and why YOU found the scene interesting and that's really fresh. Thank you.
Judging by the positions and distances/formations of trees, I think this forest was planted for harvesting anyway. In other videos, there were dots marked on trees that they planned to chop as well. Sad to see them go, but at least we know it's not unplanned deforestation.
My heart broke when i saw those chopped trees and it got even worst when you show how it ruined the amazing view of the area. By the way, great video and images as always, Courtney.
Thank you Clark! Yes, I was devastated to find all of those chopped trees. It may look different in the future but I'm sure once it has been tidied up a little it will still be absolutely beautiful in there! Thanks for watching, have a great week.
Sorry to hear about your local forest being cut down. Hopefully not the whole thing but even a bit would be upsetting. I just watched a video of Simon Baxters where they cut down one of his favorite forests, he was understandably devastated. That's why he says it's important to document your local and favourite places as often as possible. Hopefully you are able to get out there more if that is in case the plan for the forest. The X Marks the Spot image was very clever, loved how much time you spent on getting it right! Despite the sad nature of the video, I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on it.
Absolutely, I feel a little annoyed at myself for not grabbing certain shots when I had the chance instead of waiting for 'better conditions' but it is what it is! I'm sure I'll visit this part of the forest in the future to see how much it has changed. I'm glad you like that image and thanks for watching!
What a sight, what a forest, what a wondrous place, My soul starting crying seeing the look on Courtney's face. Pressing on seeking beauty in the devastating plain, Yet Courtney presses on as her spirit is untamed. We look forward to your images, each a silent plea, For the love of the forest and for each and every tree.
Oh how I understand you... I also had such places in my "enchanted" forest, which was cut down in the name of so called "Forestry". I was so disapointed... this is verry sad! With time it's even harder to find a new one.
Without being preachy or a bit of a downer... we're talking here about pine. Fast growing, sustainable wood. When I see a pine plantation being decimated here in Australia, I reflect and think that's a few hectares of old growth forest and its inhabitants saved thanks to our lust for Ikea furniture.
Thanks for watching, Adrian! That sun was quite difficult to work with and I originally wasn't hopeful the images would work but I was pleasantly surprised! Hope you had a great weekend.
I don't know if this comment applies to this situation but forest management where I live prevents a greater damage from overgrowth of the canopy choking out the lower sections which causes food shortages for local deer (that might not be the case where the forest floor is mostly composed of moss). Cutting down trees might be sad to see in the short term but is a tool for maintaining the overall health of a forest. The forestry service routinely cuts down trees in our forest preserves for that purpose.
Have been following you for barely a week but what I'm loving is that you're going through the same challenges that us non You tubers face. That is, IT IS'NT ALWAYS PERFECT....You can check the weather, you, can set the alarm early but it guarantees nothing.. Keep doing what you're doing & being who you are, that's why I subscribe to you
When the trees were cut down, there were new opportunities for you. A few weeks ago, I visited my old home, the house I grew up in. It's been a wreck for years, but then it was being demolished. So, I photographed it, there will be no more. I think you should have done the same with those logs, and again when they're carted away.
💔Alas, plantation forests are there for eventual cutting. Unusual to see the odd old growth gnarly oaks scattered through there. Maybe you can find something that is protected to cultivate. 👍 🥂
It's a very interesting section of the forest because of those odd, gnarly trees that are scattered through it. It's a very large forest and I had noticed they were cutting in one or two areas a few weeks prior, but I had really hoped they wouldn't go as far as this favourite spot of mine. Give it some time and I'm sure it'll still be a great spot for photos. Thanks for watching!
It's is totally amazing how things can change, forestry or weather or just stupid people and fire. I went to The Roaches lastbyear to see half the old woodland had been burn to the ground by a bbq. Shoot when you can.
So sad to see the trees cut like that, it is the same all over the world, trees are felled for the greed of us humans who like to have nice wood floors and cheap wooden furniture, just watch and see how many trucks of lumber arrive at your local hardware store each week. Glad you found a little piece of heaven in the mess. Thanks for sharing.
Very true. Hopefully it's not a yearly occurrence so it'll have a few years to grow again. Won't be the same but I suppose you could say it's a part of outdoor photography, documenting the changing landscapes. Thanks for watching John!
So sad a see the trees cut down. Love your videos, an your ability at finding something good in all situations. I probably would have given up an gone home to cry ❤️
Lovely gentle stuff Courtney, my local forest has been denuded as well it’s very frustrating. Loved your woodland shots especially the cross shaped foreground. Plus Maltesers greatest snack. Glad you’re feeling better. Have a great week
Understandable why it's done but yes, quite frustrating! Give it some time and I'm sure it'll all look fantastic again, although a little different. I can tell you the maltesers didn't last long ha! Thanks David, definitely over the headaches now thankfully. Cheers for watching and have a great week too!
Powerful start to the video with a strong ending 💪 , sorry to see that, it just doesn’t look right to have such a lovely forest with all those freshly cut logs. Nicely put together video Courtney, lovely images as always, the X in the foreground was a nice composition and love the edit. I really hope the tree from “branching out” doesn’t get touched with all the logging, looks like such an old soul. Nice video again!
Thank you Rauri! They were still cutting trees down in the distance while I was there (just to make me feel worse about it haha) so I couldn't go as far to see whether the 'branching out' tree had been taking down. I hope it wasn't too!
Thank you for your video's, I can see a lot of thought goes into the scenes you present to us. I live in the Corrèze, France, where there are lots of woodlands (I own a tiny one), with a mixture of wild and planted trees. Then the loggers come in and tear out everything (they may leave an odd tree to help with the re-planting), but then left to take years to regrow. Because there are so many woodland, you don't have to go far to find another. I enjoy your videos, thank you.
A selective cut like that is good for a forest an also can and at times dose create wildlife habitat as well. An by looking at it they did a great job not to tare up the forest floor an also looks good too
When I lived in Texas there was this old drive in on the highway in the next town over. I kept meaning to photograph it and when I finally got around to doing so found it had been torn down.
I'll bet that they never replaced those cut trees, either. It's almost vandalism, if you ask me. My Great Grandfather used to own a timber company and one of the things he insisted on was that for every tree that was cut down, another one was planted next to the stump of the old tree. That way, the forest continued on. He was also very selective as to what trees were allowed to be cut. I get rather angry with some of the practices forestry companies and government agencies get up to these days. The have little to no sense of conservation, no sense of the importance of all those trees. It's just a "job" to them...money. So sad.
Love the shots at 6:16 and 6:58 It's tough sometimes to get things done, but pushing through and just enjoying the outdoors is enough on those days I think. Great video, Courtney 🖖😁
I've found myself smiling at your videos so often; this is the first time I felt sad. It makes no sense to me why they would "thin" a forest like that. And I'm reminded about beautiful locations I've been to (like the Columbia Gorge before the 2017 fire) where I had always planned to return, only to find that circumstances had changed and the place I loved would not recover in my lifetime.
No doubt the forest will be renewed. The new area that you found at one time presented the same scene of harvested logs as there are many stumps showing the area had been timbered in teh past. You’re very right to capture the image when you have the inspiration as fire or harvesting may take it away someday.
Just come across your channel, and what a beginning 👌 loved the X shot 🥰 and totally agree about taking the Image whilst it's there and not to wait for the perfect conditions, now Subbed 👍🏻
Regarding the tree whose background you think is too messy: come back at night, with a torch. Set your camera on a tripod where you want it, and illuminate the tree so you can manually set the focus. Activate the self-timer and move to wherever you want the light coming from. Turn on the torch and move the lit across the tree, without letting any part of it get too much. Having a slow shutter speed will help, and one or two assistants can be practical. Finally, don't expect to get the perfect shot on the first attempt, you will have to experiment a lot with how much light you shine on the tree, and from where.
I've been through something similar, when I began to get into photography I found a nice little place with some maple trees , and I really wasn't that good at taking pics so no good results. A few years later I returned to that place, exciting to take some pictures but all of the trees had been cut... 😔
That’s so unfortunate, can relate as the exact same thing happened to a forest that used to be dear to me….no wonder it upset you:( Beautiful shots as always Courtney, how cool was the X marked the spot?!😍 also including the tree bathing in light adds a dynamic element to the image and your eye keeps mpving towards the source of light and between that tree & I think it works, love that shot too! Great video! Cheers
I was sure this bit of forest was untouchable ha! A little push to explore more areas I guess. Glad you like those images! The X marks the spot was one I enjoyed capturing the most here. I'm sure I'd walked past that composition a few times in the past and never noticed it until then! Thanks for watching Peter, have a great week!
I like to think over the past year or so my woodland photography has been improving, but I get what you mean. I found it extremely difficult at first. It's still not easy but I enjoy it. Thanks for watching and hope you're having a great week!
Unfortunately that is the issue with managed forests. All you can do is keep an eye out in future, i noticed around the 3 minute 30s you passed a tree with a red dot on it. That would be a marker for for trees to be removed. So if you see something similar or or a flag etc tied to a tree then those will be removed soon.
I understand your sadness about the tree felling, but you have to remember these are not done as a random act its done to help the forest growth, I know that sound like a contradiction but if you look around you will see tree stumps throughout the forest were this has been done before.
I always feel sad coming across trees cut down. I recently had one at the end of our street go. Only a few days before, the pull to photograph it on my phone was so strong I simply couldn't ignore it. So took its photo. I think it knew it was going to go, so asked if I might remember it had ever been. I always loved seeing that tree at the end of street every day whenever I headed out somewhere. I miss it. . . . . it was beautiful.
Thanks again for sharing.... great location even with the trees cut down, which is a crime in my eyes as we always seem to cut down more than we need... your images are great and I love your commentary.... Question...do you ever use lens hoods to protect the glass & shield from sun glare ?... cheers from Australia 😀
Had the same experience with TWO of my local woods. One in particular is now rendered pretty much useless to photograph as so much damage was done. Shameful that it’s done so messily
I'm not entirely sure to be honest. I hadn't come across any direct information online about it and the signs in the area only warned of moving machinery. It's quite possible though.
I have to break this fault, see a beautiful picture and say "get it when I come back" then the light changes and it's lost. Stop and capture the moment! A tree grows for 20 or 30 years collecting carbon and in a few minutes that carbon is released back into the environment. If you go down to the forest today, you're in for a big surprise.
This forest does get a breeze coming through as it's very hilly, certain parts can be quite dark too even during the daytime! I try to stick to lower ISO's, 100-200 but if I don't want to change my aperture or shutter speed and I'm still underexposed then I'll bump it up where necessary.
Enjoy the trees while they last because man in his greed to make money is cutting them down all over the world and soon there won’t be 1 tree left on this planet.
Same mic ha! I'm trying to be more away of the placement of it at the moment to avoid messy audio. If you are comparing against my previous video I was using more in-camera audio after a mishap with losing audio files. Thanks for watching!
I'm so glad I found this channel. It's a diamond in the rough. You're so humble and interesting. You're not trying to tell us how WE need to take our photos, but I love how to explain your process and why YOU found the scene interesting and that's really fresh. Thank you.
Judging by the positions and distances/formations of trees, I think this forest was planted for harvesting anyway.
In other videos, there were dots marked on trees that they planned to chop as well.
Sad to see them go, but at least we know it's not unplanned deforestation.
My heart broke when i saw those chopped trees and it got even worst when you show how it ruined the amazing view of the area. By the way, great video and images as always, Courtney.
Thank you Clark! Yes, I was devastated to find all of those chopped trees. It may look different in the future but I'm sure once it has been tidied up a little it will still be absolutely beautiful in there! Thanks for watching, have a great week.
In one hand you want cut off cheap Russian energy, in second you cry for chopped trees.
Sorry to hear about your local forest being cut down. Hopefully not the whole thing but even a bit would be upsetting. I just watched a video of Simon Baxters where they cut down one of his favorite forests, he was understandably devastated. That's why he says it's important to document your local and favourite places as often as possible. Hopefully you are able to get out there more if that is in case the plan for the forest. The X Marks the Spot image was very clever, loved how much time you spent on getting it right! Despite the sad nature of the video, I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on it.
Absolutely, I feel a little annoyed at myself for not grabbing certain shots when I had the chance instead of waiting for 'better conditions' but it is what it is! I'm sure I'll visit this part of the forest in the future to see how much it has changed. I'm glad you like that image and thanks for watching!
What a sight, what a forest, what a wondrous place,
My soul starting crying seeing the look on Courtney's face.
Pressing on seeking beauty in the devastating plain,
Yet Courtney presses on as her spirit is untamed.
We look forward to your images, each a silent plea,
For the love of the forest and for each and every tree.
Oh how I understand you... I also had such places in my "enchanted" forest, which was cut down in the name of so called "Forestry". I was so disapointed... this is verry sad! With time it's even harder to find a new one.
Without being preachy or a bit of a downer... we're talking here about pine. Fast growing, sustainable wood. When I see a pine plantation being decimated here in Australia, I reflect and think that's a few hectares of old growth forest and its inhabitants saved thanks to our lust for Ikea furniture.
Great video Courtney. Loved the shots. Sad about the trees. Sun beaming through the trees looked beautiful. Thanks for sharing the video 👍🙏
Thanks for watching, Adrian! That sun was quite difficult to work with and I originally wasn't hopeful the images would work but I was pleasantly surprised! Hope you had a great weekend.
I don't know if this comment applies to this situation but forest management where I live prevents a greater damage from overgrowth of the canopy choking out the lower sections which causes food shortages for local deer (that might not be the case where the forest floor is mostly composed of moss). Cutting down trees might be sad to see in the short term but is a tool for maintaining the overall health of a forest. The forestry service routinely cuts down trees in our forest preserves for that purpose.
I have a couple of urth filters they plant three trees for each purchase. So I think that's a nice touch.
Have been following you for barely a week but what I'm loving is that you're going through the same challenges that us non You tubers face. That is, IT IS'NT ALWAYS PERFECT....You can check the weather, you, can set the alarm early but it guarantees nothing.. Keep doing what you're doing & being who you are, that's why I subscribe to you
When the trees were cut down, there were new opportunities for you.
A few weeks ago, I visited my old home, the house I grew up in. It's been a wreck for years, but then it was being demolished. So, I photographed it, there will be no more. I think you should have done the same with those logs, and again when they're carted away.
💔Alas, plantation forests are there for eventual cutting. Unusual to see the odd old growth gnarly oaks scattered through there. Maybe you can find something that is protected to cultivate. 👍 🥂
It's a very interesting section of the forest because of those odd, gnarly trees that are scattered through it. It's a very large forest and I had noticed they were cutting in one or two areas a few weeks prior, but I had really hoped they wouldn't go as far as this favourite spot of mine. Give it some time and I'm sure it'll still be a great spot for photos. Thanks for watching!
@@CourtneyVictoria Let's hope we have the time to see that. but In the meantime another venue is calling. 🌲🌳🤓
Very nice video Victoria I like it 👍
It's is totally amazing how things can change, forestry or weather or just stupid people and fire. I went to The Roaches lastbyear to see half the old woodland had been burn to the ground by a bbq. Shoot when you can.
So sad to see the trees cut like that, it is the same all over the world, trees are felled for the greed of us humans who like to have nice wood floors and cheap wooden furniture, just watch and see how many trucks of lumber arrive at your local hardware store each week. Glad you found a little piece of heaven in the mess. Thanks for sharing.
Very true. Hopefully it's not a yearly occurrence so it'll have a few years to grow again. Won't be the same but I suppose you could say it's a part of outdoor photography, documenting the changing landscapes. Thanks for watching John!
So sad a see the trees cut down. Love your videos, an your ability at finding something good in all situations. I probably would have given up an gone home to cry ❤️
After couple videos watched I'm now convinced how unique you are here in the ocen called youtube. Finally someone I can fully relate to 👍
Lovely gentle stuff Courtney, my local forest has been denuded as well it’s very frustrating. Loved your woodland shots especially the cross shaped foreground. Plus Maltesers greatest snack. Glad you’re feeling better. Have a great week
Understandable why it's done but yes, quite frustrating! Give it some time and I'm sure it'll all look fantastic again, although a little different. I can tell you the maltesers didn't last long ha! Thanks David, definitely over the headaches now thankfully. Cheers for watching and have a great week too!
some of todays shots were my favourites of yours
Thank you, glad you think so! I like to think my forest/woodland photography skills have grown quite a bit over the past year. Thanks for watching!
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Powerful start to the video with a strong ending 💪 , sorry to see that, it just doesn’t look right to have such a lovely forest with all those freshly cut logs. Nicely put together video Courtney, lovely images as always, the X in the foreground was a nice composition and love the edit. I really hope the tree from “branching out” doesn’t get touched with all the logging, looks like such an old soul. Nice video again!
Thank you Rauri! They were still cutting trees down in the distance while I was there (just to make me feel worse about it haha) so I couldn't go as far to see whether the 'branching out' tree had been taking down. I hope it wasn't too!
Such a cute photographer
Thank you for your video's, I can see a lot of thought goes into the scenes you present to us. I live in the Corrèze, France, where there are lots of woodlands (I own a tiny one), with a mixture of wild and planted trees. Then the loggers come in and tear out everything (they may leave an odd tree to help with the re-planting), but then left to take years to regrow. Because there are so many woodland, you don't have to go far to find another. I enjoy your videos, thank you.
Red paint spots are a tell tale 🌲🌲🌲
A selective cut like that is good for a forest an also can and at times dose create wildlife habitat as well. An by looking at it they did a great job not to tare up the forest floor an also looks good too
I had a similar experience recently with a storm damaged forest. Difficult to see but important to capture, great video!
When I lived in Texas there was this old drive in on the highway in the next town over. I kept meaning to photograph it and when I finally got around to doing so found it had been torn down.
I'll bet that they never replaced those cut trees, either. It's almost vandalism, if you ask me. My Great Grandfather used to own a timber company and one of the things he insisted on was that for every tree that was cut down, another one was planted next to the stump of the old tree. That way, the forest continued on. He was also very selective as to what trees were allowed to be cut. I get rather angry with some of the practices forestry companies and government agencies get up to these days. The have little to no sense of conservation, no sense of the importance of all those trees. It's just a "job" to them...money. So sad.
Im sorry for your loss Courtney
Thank you Joe. It is sad but nature keeps on growing. It won't look the same but I'm sure when it is tidied up a little it will still be beautiful.
realy enjoyed this tnx for sharing cant wait for the next adventure
Thank you for sharing ... I'm planing similar video, about the same topic, a beautiful forest and views that will soon disappear 😪💚🌳
Love the shots at 6:16 and 6:58
It's tough sometimes to get things done, but pushing through and just enjoying the outdoors is enough on those days I think. Great video, Courtney 🖖😁
Yep, even if things aren't going as you'd hoped just being out and about is still really nice! Thanks David, I appreciate it! :)
I've found myself smiling at your videos so often; this is the first time I felt sad. It makes no sense to me why they would "thin" a forest like that. And I'm reminded about beautiful locations I've been to (like the Columbia Gorge before the 2017 fire) where I had always planned to return, only to find that circumstances had changed and the place I loved would not recover in my lifetime.
No doubt the forest will be renewed. The new area that you found at one time presented the same scene of harvested logs as there are many stumps showing the area had been timbered in teh past. You’re very right to capture the image when you have the inspiration as fire or harvesting may take it away someday.
Heart breaking to see the trees cut. So glad you got to photograph that area before they were cut.
Woah that is BS about the trees Courtney, and great advice about taking the shot as it might not be there nest time!. Mate have a great week!.
Only just found you Courtney, your videos are enjoyable, keep up the good work.
Excellent advice. I've learned the hard way.
Some great images in this video, I wish I get get out more and do landscape. However full time job makes it difficult.....lol
Just come across your channel, and what a beginning 👌 loved the X shot 🥰 and totally agree about taking the Image whilst it's there and not to wait for the perfect conditions, now Subbed 👍🏻
Regarding the tree whose background you think is too messy:
come back at night, with a torch. Set your camera on a tripod where you want it, and illuminate the tree so you can manually set the focus. Activate the self-timer and move to wherever you want the light coming from. Turn on the torch and move the lit across the tree, without letting any part of it get too much.
Having a slow shutter speed will help, and one or two assistants can be practical. Finally, don't expect to get the perfect shot on the first attempt, you will have to experiment a lot with how much light you shine on the tree, and from where.
I've been through something similar, when I began to get into photography I found a nice little place with some maple trees , and I really wasn't that good at taking pics so no good results. A few years later I returned to that place, exciting to take some pictures but all of the trees had been cut... 😔
That’s so unfortunate, can relate as the exact same thing happened to a forest that used to be dear to me….no wonder it upset you:( Beautiful shots as always Courtney, how cool was the X marked the spot?!😍 also including the tree bathing in light adds a dynamic element to the image and your eye keeps mpving towards the source of light and between that tree & I think it works, love that shot too! Great video! Cheers
I was sure this bit of forest was untouchable ha! A little push to explore more areas I guess. Glad you like those images! The X marks the spot was one I enjoyed capturing the most here. I'm sure I'd walked past that composition a few times in the past and never noticed it until then! Thanks for watching Peter, have a great week!
Commercial forrests are unfortunately for us changing but on the up side they will be replanted so will be there for the future
I love ur content. Saludos desde chile 🇨🇱
It's good just to be out.Liked the photos, I just can't get to grips with woodland photography.
I like to think over the past year or so my woodland photography has been improving, but I get what you mean. I found it extremely difficult at first. It's still not easy but I enjoy it. Thanks for watching and hope you're having a great week!
How is the forest now, a year later? Did they thin the forrest or clearcut it?
Unfortunately that is the issue with managed forests. All you can do is keep an eye out in future, i noticed around the 3 minute 30s you passed a tree with a red dot on it. That would be a marker for for trees to be removed. So if you see something similar or or a flag etc tied to a tree then those will be removed soon.
I understand your sadness about the tree felling, but you have to remember these are not done as a random act its done to help the forest growth, I know that sound like a contradiction but if you look around you will see tree stumps throughout the forest were this has been done before.
I always feel sad coming across trees cut down. I recently had one at the end of our street go. Only a few days before, the pull to photograph it on my phone was so strong I simply couldn't ignore it. So took its photo. I think it knew it was going to go, so asked if I might remember it had ever been. I always loved seeing that tree at the end of street every day whenever I headed out somewhere. I miss it. . . . . it was beautiful.
Thanks again for sharing.... great location even with the trees cut down, which is a crime in my eyes as we always seem to cut down more than we need... your images are great and I love your commentary....
Question...do you ever use lens hoods to protect the glass & shield from sun glare ?... cheers from Australia 😀
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That's so saaaaaad. 🙁
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,,,,,a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you….
Thank you for watching! :)
@@CourtneyVictoria Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….
I found a massive fallen beech tree that I decided to wait for better weather - when I came back it had been chainsawed and removed :(
Had the same experience with TWO of my local woods. One in particular is now rendered pretty much useless to photograph as so much damage was done. Shameful that it’s done so messily
Were they cut down because of disease, Ash Dieback is running rampant through lots of woodland and the trees have to be cut down .
I'm not entirely sure to be honest. I hadn't come across any direct information online about it and the signs in the area only warned of moving machinery. It's quite possible though.
I have to break this fault, see a beautiful picture and say "get it when I come back" then the light changes and it's lost. Stop and capture the moment! A tree grows for 20 or 30 years collecting carbon and in a few minutes that carbon is released back into the environment. If you go down to the forest today, you're in for a big surprise.
Very curious how you choose your ISO when everything is seemingly so still.
This forest does get a breeze coming through as it's very hilly, certain parts can be quite dark too even during the daytime! I try to stick to lower ISO's, 100-200 but if I don't want to change my aperture or shutter speed and I'm still underexposed then I'll bump it up where necessary.
Being a landscape photographer, I hate concrete world.
you photograph in a PLANTATION so you must realise it's basically a crop... they are harvesting the crop...
Enjoy the trees while they last because man in his greed to make money is cutting them down all over the world and soon there won’t be 1 tree left on this planet.
I hate to see any forest being cut down. I so sorry your forest is being harvested for human consumption.
Better souond. Get another mike?
Same mic ha! I'm trying to be more away of the placement of it at the moment to avoid messy audio. If you are comparing against my previous video I was using more in-camera audio after a mishap with losing audio files. Thanks for watching!