Him Kim, thank you for posting such a relaxing & inspiring video. I am a novice photographer (hobbyist) & watching your videos is not only calming but also very helpful. Its surprising what there is out there in our big wide world to photograph & that most of us probably would not consider without the vision of inspirational people like yourself & others
Hi Kim, I really liked seeing how the foam was refracted and produced those interesting patterns. Isn't nature wonderful? Thank you for capturing those moments in time.
Great video Kim. The swirling foam was quite eye-catching. If you're so inclined, you might give it go with a very dark ND filter and get some interesting long exposure beauty.
Look in a quiet stream in Scotland, and you see the swirling storms of a cold Jupiter. Universal patterns in Nature that scale effortlessly. You found a world in a grain of sand. This will make me look harder, and with a more open mind at scenes I am trying to photograph. Congratulations on another thought-provoking video.
I really appreciate these inspirational videos to help with the challenge. They are encouraging me to look for images and to capture images in ways that I would never have thought of doing. It really does feel like a more creative way of doing photography and very motivating too. Thanks as always Kim.
Another great video Kim. An interesting subject to which a lot of people wouldn't think of photographing, but you managed to capture some superb image's.
Hi Kim, your challenge inspired me to get out and give it a go. Awhile ago, I purchased a circular polarizing lens and used it the other day. Wow! I was amazed at what I saw in the lake below the surface of the water! It's a new location for me that I did not know existed a few miles from my house. It's a somewhat new environmental park with some goodies to explore. Anyway, while out walking around one of the lakes edges, I noticed many turtles popping their heads above the water surface to see what I was up to. I tried to photograph them but quickly learned that they are fast swimmer's, so unfortunately, I did not return home with much on the memory card. I returned the following day and tried to use my lens that has a longer focal length, again their speed was too challenging under Florida's baking sun, so I decided to retreat for a moment and sat on a bench and think it through. While doing so, a White Ibis walked right up to me as close as 5 ft away and stayed and posed while I focused on it and photographed it. I was happy to leave with something the other day. I think I am going to return to the park later today and see what I can find. After I am a little bit more familiarized with the surroundings, it will be easier. While there are very friendly critters there are others that could be lurking that are not so friendly, (alligators), that keep me extremely aware of my surroundings. I love your photos! Looks like Autumn is moving into your location soon.
A lovely relaxing but thought provoking video Kim.That square image at 6:02 is beautiful and is my favourite, but as a collection of images they're really gorgeous.
That was a brilliant video. I have mobility issues so to see the images you are capturing without having to do too much scrambling around is very inspiring. Great pictures ❤️
The "blow your mind shots" are amazing, yes nice to wake up and see a video from you. I am sure you could spend many hours at that location, and I bet we see you there again.
Great video! I love photographing water! Reflections, movement, and one of my favourite themes is what I call the land water transition or boundary. Lots of those. I enjoyed this video a lot.
The photo at 5:46, 6:04, 6:28 are very reminiscent of highly folded sedimentary or even metamorphosed sedimentary rock a schist or gneiss, since rocks under extreme pressure as they're folded due to tectonic stresses behave as a fluid, it makes sense, but it's interesting to see the spatial and temporal scales that patterns repeat in nature it's a very recursive mathematical phenomenon, look up the Mandelbrot set if you're curious. Note: a geologist never swears, they just say, "a schist!". It's always gneiss to see cool photos!
Just googled it as I was unsure myself 😅 : "Foam is a natural phenomenon that occurs on many lakes and streams. Foam is produced when molecules such as fatty acids act as 'surfactants' interfering with the surface tension of water and allowing air and water to mix more easily"
hi love your work and to say I enjoy it so much you got me out of the house very day thank you still having problems send my photo to you but at least bit me out t thank you
Yes you can Roy. I personally like to shoot everything in colour and convert it in post processing so that I have the option. I sometimes think black and white will be better but I usually prefer the coloured option in the end 😃
Him Kim, thank you for posting such a relaxing & inspiring video. I am a novice photographer (hobbyist) & watching your videos is not only calming but also very helpful. Its surprising what there is out there in our big wide world to photograph & that most of us probably would not consider without the vision of inspirational people like yourself & others
This is beautiful to read Shaun. I'm so glad my videos give you inspiration and help you with your own photography journey
Hi Kim, I really liked seeing how the foam was refracted and produced those interesting patterns. Isn't nature wonderful? Thank you for capturing those moments in time.
It certainly is Paul! Thank you ☺️
Great video Kim. The swirling foam was quite eye-catching. If you're so inclined, you might give it go with a very dark ND filter and get some interesting long exposure beauty.
Love those abstract images Kim! They resemble my Acrylic Poured Artwork that I do as another hobby.💙
Beautiful Anne! I definitely saw different artistic medium in those shots. Such a lovely hobby you have 😃
Look in a quiet stream in Scotland, and you see the swirling storms of a cold Jupiter. Universal patterns in Nature that scale effortlessly. You found a world in a grain of sand. This will make me look harder, and with a more open mind at scenes I am trying to photograph. Congratulations on another thought-provoking video.
Lovely comment Nick! There's photos everywhere and your description of seeing the universal patterns in nature is beautiful
I really appreciate these inspirational videos to help with the challenge. They are encouraging me to look for images and to capture images in ways that I would never have thought of doing. It really does feel like a more creative way of doing photography and very motivating too. Thanks as always Kim.
Another great video Kim.
An interesting subject to which a lot of people wouldn't think of photographing, but you managed to capture some superb image's.
What a lovely surprise for a Sunday morning, Kim! Love your videos with your positivity and enthusiasm. Your photos aren't too shabby either 😜!
Thank you Cliff! Great to get a video up on a Sunday morning again (it's been a while 😅) Enjoy!
Hi Kim, your challenge inspired me to get out and give it a go. Awhile ago, I purchased a circular polarizing lens and used it the other day. Wow! I was amazed at what I saw in the lake below the surface of the water! It's a new location for me that I did not know existed a few miles from my house. It's a somewhat new environmental park with some goodies to explore. Anyway, while out walking around one of the lakes edges, I noticed many turtles popping their heads above the water surface to see what I was up to. I tried to photograph them but quickly learned that they are fast swimmer's, so unfortunately, I did not return home with much on the memory card. I returned the following day and tried to use my lens that has a longer focal length, again their speed was too challenging under Florida's baking sun, so I decided to retreat for a moment and sat on a bench and think it through. While doing so, a White Ibis walked right up to me as close as 5 ft away and stayed and posed while I focused on it and photographed it. I was happy to leave with something the other day. I think I am going to return to the park later today and see what I can find. After I am a little bit more familiarized with the surroundings, it will be easier. While there are very friendly critters there are others that could be lurking that are not so friendly, (alligators), that keep me extremely aware of my surroundings.
I love your photos! Looks like Autumn is moving into your location soon.
Awesome stuff! I have also enjoy those type of shots! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lots of good shots, but, the picture at 5:56 was the one that really caught my eye. Good video all around.
Loved that square crop at about 6 minutes, amazing images Kim, thanks for sharing.
Thank you John
Loved this Kim an interesting subject look so calm and relaxing too 👍👌
A lovely relaxing but thought provoking video Kim.That square image at 6:02 is beautiful and is my favourite, but as a collection of images they're really gorgeous.
Thank you Mark. I was very happy with that shot
A lovely welcome surprise on a wet Sunday morning here in County Durham. Thank you Kim.
You're welcome Heather! It's wet here too. Been needing some rain though AND plays in well with the water challenge 😉 Enjoy 💙
That was a brilliant video. I have mobility issues so to see the images you are capturing without having to do too much scrambling around is very inspiring. Great pictures ❤️
Thank you May. There is so much we can photograph 😃
The "blow your mind shots" are amazing, yes nice to wake up and see a video from you. I am sure you could spend many hours at that location, and I bet we see you there again.
Thank you! You certainly could. It's becoming one of my favourite locations. Looking forward to revisiting in the autumn
Great video! I love photographing water! Reflections, movement, and one of my favourite themes is what I call the land water transition or boundary. Lots of those. I enjoyed this video a lot.
Brilliant that you enjoy photographing water Peter! Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 😊
This is such a good idea with the submission. Totally digging your work and challenges lately Kim. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much Kevin. Appreciate the kind words
Videos seem to work so well in that water - I've taken stills, but that's stirred my brain cells
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@@kimgrantphotography A 5am start like me, Kim?
Hi Kim, you are doing a fantastic job of providing inspiration and ideas to the art of photography. . . Excellent video, thank you 🙏
That's very kind of you to say! Thank you Mike 😊
Very interesting Kim ...... thanks for sharing the challenge... images look great & abstract.... cheers from Australia 😀❤️
Glad you like them Robert. Thanks for watching 😊
Great images Kim, l think you won the water challenge with these!😊
Haha thank you Neil! We are all winners here 😊
Well done, Kim
I really enjoyed this video and I liked the scanning tip. Thanks
Glad you found it useful Keith! Thanks for watching 😃
Wonderful content. Thank you for Sharing. Have a Good Day!❤👍
The photo at 5:46, 6:04, 6:28 are very reminiscent of highly folded sedimentary or even metamorphosed sedimentary rock a schist or gneiss, since rocks under extreme pressure as they're folded due to tectonic stresses behave as a fluid, it makes sense, but it's interesting to see the spatial and temporal scales that patterns repeat in nature it's a very recursive mathematical phenomenon, look up the Mandelbrot set if you're curious. Note: a geologist never swears, they just say, "a schist!". It's always gneiss to see cool photos!
Thank you very much for sharing this information. Always interesting to learn about
Lovely images did you try any longer exposure shots of a couple of seconds through to say 30 seconds. I wonder how they would of looked?
Fantastic idea...
Great shots. The first leaf ones look like ice rather than moving water.
Thank you Paul. Ah so it does! Interesting to see what we see in others images
Amading photos
Thank you 😊
Swirladelic!
Yoo I am not doing well in studies but still I am here
Nice! 👍🥂
Why is there foam in the water?
Just googled it as I was unsure myself 😅 : "Foam is a natural phenomenon that occurs on many lakes and streams. Foam is produced when molecules such as fatty acids act as 'surfactants' interfering with the surface tension of water and allowing air and water to mix more easily"
You said in the video we could email water challenge pictures to you. I don't see your email address listed anywhere.
Ahh sorry Robert. I must have forgotten to add it into this video. My address is kim@visualisingscotland.co.uk
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hi love your work and to say I enjoy it so much you got me out of the house very day thank you still having problems send my photo to you but at least bit me out t thank you
So glad my videos are giving you inspiration. Appreciate you trying to send your images too
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With Monochrome, can you not do them in camera.
Loads of images for you to swim through, for your challenge. Good luck.
It looks like you have a mirrorless camera. You can see the black and white version in real time. Very helpful when out and about.
Yes you can Roy. I personally like to shoot everything in colour and convert it in post processing so that I have the option. I sometimes think black and white will be better but I usually prefer the coloured option in the end 😃