You are really a master at explaining your methodology and technique. It's a joy listening to you, I can almost envision what you are trying to photograph with the eyes closed. Beautiful images at the end of the day.
The best compliment I can pay you is that immediately after watching your videos I am desperate to get out and start shooting. You inspire me to go for it!
No youtube photographer imparts such knowledge and educates the viewer as much as you Simon. Your an absolute credit to your art, fantastic as always..
I get the same joy watching your videos as I used to get watching Jack Hargreaves years ago. No rush; just information shared in an affable way. Many thanks.
The thing I really love about your videos Simon, is that it isn't just about the photography. You are so knowledgeable about the world around you! For example, I know what a Sandpiper is.. I might even be able to identify one if I saw it, but you seem to know so much more. Obviously you've made it your business to know more and invested a lot of time and effort into it. Thank you.
I know my local and regional birds, but I suck at flower identification. Guys like Simon and Adam Gibbs, who know their wildflowers, have my respect and admiration.
Loved the daisy shot. The pace and tone of your videos are spot on. I'm from a high energy sport (skateboarding) and the videos from it can be hectic but as an older (for that sport) 52 year old, I love to step out, slow down, relax and learn from you. Love it👏👏
well got to be said this was pretty awesome 20yrs shooting wildlife & macro and never thought of shooting from below for them Daisies & others, great video Simon thanks for sharing.
At some point in your videos I always find myself saying goodness me how did you see that image. These are all beautiful images but the one of the Oxeye Daisy is an absolute stunner. Thank you Simon for another wonderful video.
Love that rock with the fossils in it! Such a great little find. I do like the way you wander and show us things in the woodlands. There’s such a great gentle and down to earth style you have. Thanks so much for taking us Simon. Really enjoyed that.
What I love in your videos is that you find real photographic treasure in locations most photographers would walk past without a second thought; brillant
Wow! I am not a photographer but I am a plant lover and your images are just fabulous. Maybe one day show us how to get the best from a point and shoot camera.
Thank you both for watching. I do think however, I'd be a bit stuck with a point and shoot. it's a bit like sending a carpenter out with a blunt chisel.
I've found that the Olympus EM-1 and the new OM-1 do focus stacking really well. The Olympus 60mm macro is lovely little lens. The whole combo probably weighs less than the body of the 645z and the stabilisation is phenomenal.
When carrying all that heavy equipment about starts to dominate the day and chips away at the photographic enjoyment it's time to consider a change. I reluctantly changed to Olympus (OM Systems) having used it for a couple of years now I can honestly say it's rekindled my passion for nature photography, these cameras have super stacking features built in and of course the big bonus is that they are so much lighter, have a look. 👍
I'm not sure it spoils my outings but how far I walk is a consideration. Fortunately, this constraint often helps me focus on slowing down and looking more mindfully. A few people have mention the Olympus, but as much as the Pentax is heavy, I do like working with a large camera.
Hi Simon, wonderful to see your "energy" back; great video and the images spectacular. Wow, when they build a bridge there, they really build a bridge.don't they. Keep the info coming and have a wonderful time.
Hello Simon….great video again. You are right about the limestone block you showed. The fossil shell you pointed to is a Brachiopod….looks a bit like an oyster, but it’s a completely separate animal group. They are very common in Carboniferous limestones.
Simon, I really like these three images - the daisies were an unexpected delight. Really wonderful. I would never have thought that you could focus stack with a breeze. Amazing! Thanks again for the reminder that stunning images are literally at our feet every day.
Many thanks Charlene. Stacking with a breeze has been born out of frustration. It seems to work ok most of the time. You still need a bit of a lull though.
I photograph many wildflowers each year. I am encouraged to try more shots from beneath the subjects incorporating multiples in the shot. Earlier this year I purchased a Nikon Z6ll mirror less with automatic focus stacking and I use very frequently. Wind as you noted is the enemy when focus stacking however when I am patient and wait for the lulls I can quickly fire off a short stack and be successful. One of the primary reasons I bought mirrorless and I have not been disappointed.
Wonderful again! I always learn so much from your content. Your videos are so peaceful, informative and enjoyable to watch and your images are outstanding without needing exotic locations to shoot them - very motivating. Glad to see you looking fit - thanks again for everything you do.
Simon, As always, enjoyed your content this morning. I love the way you just kind of go out and see what Mother Nature is wiling to give you that day. I really enjoy that kind of photography myself. Looking forward to your next edition…. Until then, keep snapping!
In answer to your question on focus stacking, I am shooting with a Fujifilm medium format camera and it has the focus stacking feature. I use the auto setting where I set the min and max area I want to be in focus and the camera calculates the required number of images based on the focal length and f-Stop. It seems to work very well and since it shoots all the required frames in a continuous fashion it just takes a second or two so changing conditions are minimized. I'm very happy with how Fuji has implemented focus stacking.
Another wonderfully entertaining and interesting ramble, I love the depth of your knowledge about the natural world - I always learn something new. Loved the daisies and grasses shots, very creative approach shooting from below like that. Thanks Simon.
Great video. Thank you. Shooting from a low angle towards the top of your subject, Flower, I have not tried. I am curious about the process and will try in the near future. Thank you for the inspiration. Do take care of your back. By the time one feels tingling on one's toes, it is time to stand up. We need you to teach you for a long long time. Please take care of yourself.
Lovely watch as ever and very pleasing images too. The daisy shot from below is very nice. I use Olympus bodies and the inbody focus stacking is incredible. It will merge 15 shots in camera with astonishing effect but can also shoot hundreds.of stacked shots without blending for you to work with in post. I use it a lot and will have some wild-flower shots in my next video as I was out yesterday.
Those are three wonderful images, but I particularly like the view of the ox-eye daisies and the grasses from below. Really lovely and it's given me some ideas to try on my next flower shoots. Thanks for inspiration!
Thank you Simon. As usual your "film" was both educational and inspiring. I really appreciate the effort you put into your productions and I love your photographs.
My first and sudden idea of the stone and leaf situation was " black and white " . The dry , mossy parts wouldn t be an issue possibly. - With best regards !
Yawn. Morning, Simon. Thanks for taking us along - appreciate you puttong in the effort (o; Personally, I really liked the UpOxeye image - I could easily see a 'triptych' just of those.
I’ve a 90d and I think it’s called focus bracketing on mine, Its just a hobby for me but have to say it works really well and it’s fast, your videos are just brilliant Bud, always learning when I watch you. Regards Al.
Another interesting video with lots of great tip's and images. It all seem's to say "get out there, you will alaways find something to photograph" fresh air and excercise is the bonus. please keep them coming. Thanks!
That purple flower in particular is absolutely beautiful. Every time I watch your videos I think about how difficult it is for me to get into those crouching positions to try and take those photos. And to hold the camera steady. Maybe I need a workout routine. 😅
@@SimonBoothPhotography yes! How to crouch in awkward positions for long periods of time... and I will add, while probably getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. 😂
Really great video Simon. All of the pictures were terrific; the daisy especially. I don't think I would have ever thought of photographing the back sides of flowers. It looks like your overexposure worked out just right. Keep cool during what looks like will be a terribly hot week on Great Britain.
I have a Nikon d850 that has built in focus stacking. It works quite well but it takes a few minutes to set it up in the camera. If you are doing a 3 to 5 image stack it is probably easier to do manually. When you get past that then it might be worth taking the time to set up the stack function in camera. If you stay medium format with your next camera the Hasselblad X1D has focus stacking which gets good reviews, as long as you use a "X" lens.
Thanks Jeff. On reflection, I quite like having manual control over the process. I'm not big on tech, so I'm not sure how much I would feel fulfilled with an auto function?
The Canon 5D Mark IV, R5, and R6 all have automated hocus stacking. But I wouldn't try it in breezy conditions where even slight movement of the subject will screw things up. That said, in stable wind conditions or with subjects not prone to movement, automated stacking works brilliantly. The key is to select the appropriate number of exposures (more is better) and be sure you start with the absolutely closest point that will be in the image. Sometimes with macros, it's hard to tell until after the fact that there was a leaf just closer than what you first focused on.
Hi Simon. Another fantastic video. Your wonderful images make me want to go out, explore and see if I also can search out and record simple but impactful memories. I also love shapes of flowers and grasses, especially when they have gone over and you are left with interesting compositions. Thank you.
Beautiful photos Simon I've often photographet the daisies but never would have thought to photograph them from the underside enjoyed the video thank you for sharing it
I really like how you explain your thought process and how you take the images. I really liked the daisy image - I have a big patch of Shasta Daisies in my back garden that I am going to try that on. Never thought of that before.
There's no shortage of those bridges here Kerry. The modern bridges just don't have the same beauty or ecological value. You would never find bats roosting in a steel structure, but stone bridges are invaluable.
Interesting angles on the 2 images. I do find the that the daisies it can depend on the colour of the background and if you can isolate one. Great video really enjoying the work.
Great video and lovely images as usual. I learn something new every time I watch...great tip to over-expose when pointing up through the flowers and gresses.
Simon, some lovely images - I really liked the daisies from below. I was really surprised how interesting they were from that perspective! Just shows, you can find beauty almost anywhere. I also like your explanations of what goes into the shots, your thought process and vision. Thank you for bringing us along. BTW, I have a camera with auto focus stacking - I think its great. Requires a little experimentation to get the F stop and start/finish (i.e., the nearest focus and the number of shots) but I think it works really well - I setup the stack and let it go.
Wonderful video to watch on a Sunday morning.... feels like walking with you as you provide a tour of the woodlands.. it reminds one to slow down and notice the surrounding natural environment....reminds and inspires me to explore my local woodlands and nature reserves with my macro lens another superb video
Beautiful images Simon. Beautiful part of the country (as a Yorkshire lass I might be a tad biased!) The nature lesson just blows my mind. How can you know all these things? I think my youthful days may have been a wee bit wasted! So pleased you are back on your feet (hopefully fully recovered) and giving us novices such pleasure. Thank you Simon
Your videos are always interesting and a delight to watch. I love the images from this one, and the insect's-eye-view technique is something I'd like to try. You've inspired me to get my macro lens out again! Thank you.
You are really a master at explaining your methodology and technique. It's a joy listening to you, I can almost envision what you are trying to photograph with the eyes closed. Beautiful images at the end of the day.
Wow, thank you Alex
The best compliment I can pay you is that immediately after watching your videos I am desperate to get out and start shooting. You inspire me to go for it!
Thank you
Not only do we get a photography seminar but also a horticultural lesson. Simon is a treasure.
Awe cheers Drew.
The contrast of the white veins against the petals of that meadow cranes bill is beautiful.. Really vibrant..
Thanks Andrew. Glad you liked it.
No youtube photographer imparts such knowledge and educates the viewer as much as you Simon. Your an absolute credit to your art, fantastic as always..
That's very kind of you Nigel, thank you.
I get the same joy watching your videos as I used to get watching Jack Hargreaves years ago. No rush; just information shared in an affable way. Many thanks.
What a wonderful comment, thank you. I remember him well.
The thing I really love about your videos Simon, is that it isn't just about the photography. You are so knowledgeable about the world around you! For example, I know what a Sandpiper is.. I might even be able to identify one if I saw it, but you seem to know so much more. Obviously you've made it your business to know more and invested a lot of time and effort into it. Thank you.
I know my local and regional birds, but I suck at flower identification. Guys like Simon and Adam Gibbs, who know their wildflowers, have my respect and admiration.
Thanks Ash. I made a career out of it. I work as an ecologist.
It certainly helps to have an understanding of nature I feel.
Loved the daisy shot. The pace and tone of your videos are spot on. I'm from a high energy sport (skateboarding) and the videos from it can be hectic but as an older (for that sport) 52 year old, I love to step out, slow down, relax and learn from you. Love it👏👏
Thanks Byron. Nature deserves a slow and considered pace. After all, it didn't evolve overnight.
well got to be said this was pretty awesome 20yrs shooting wildlife & macro and never thought of shooting from below for them Daisies & others, great video Simon thanks for sharing.
Almost literally "Piper at the Gates of Dawn," eh? Another lovely film filled with photographic delight and education.
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Many thanks David. Sorry it took a couple of weeks to reply. I don't know where time goes anymore.
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@@johndaviddukejr2325 exactly.
At some point in your videos I always find myself saying goodness me how did you see that image. These are all beautiful images but the one of the Oxeye Daisy is an absolute stunner. Thank you Simon for another wonderful video.
That's nice of you to say Barry, thank you.
The focus stack feature on the R5 works fantastically well.
Thank you Steve.
Love that rock with the fossils in it! Such a great little find. I do like the way you wander and show us things in the woodlands. There’s such a great gentle and down to earth style you have. Thanks so much for taking us Simon. Really enjoyed that.
That's very kind of you to say Denise.
I love the Daisy and the way it’s offset in the frame
Thank you Pat
Enjoyed the Yorkshire nature walk. Sandpiper, orchid and all.
Thank you
What I love in your videos is that you find real photographic treasure in locations most photographers would walk past without a second thought; brillant
Thank John. It comes in handy when you don't have a big travel budget.
Thank you Simon for the subtle encouragement to be mindful of balancing taking the photograph while respecting the environment.
You are welcome Lynn. Thanks for watching.
The 3 images were all great, well done for capturing such different styles of images …. A skilled master who can do that
Thanks Grant. I think we need to try and push as much as we can.
Wow! I am not a photographer but I am a plant lover and your images are just fabulous. Maybe one day show us how to get the best from a point and shoot camera.
Thank you both for watching. I do think however, I'd be a bit stuck with a point and shoot. it's a bit like sending a carpenter out with a blunt chisel.
Fantastic as always Simon,for me the grass image at the end is stunning, thanks for sharing.
Cheers John. Something for all tastes I think in this vid
I've found that the Olympus EM-1 and the new OM-1 do focus stacking really well. The Olympus 60mm macro is lovely little lens. The whole combo probably weighs less than the body of the 645z and the stabilisation is phenomenal.
A few people now have said the Olympus. The Z is very heavy for sure and is a bit old hat by today's standards, but I can't help loving it.
When carrying all that heavy equipment about starts to dominate the day and chips away at the photographic enjoyment it's time to consider a change. I reluctantly changed to Olympus (OM Systems) having used it for a couple of years now I can honestly say it's rekindled my passion for nature photography, these cameras have super stacking features built in and of course the big bonus is that they are so much lighter, have a look. 👍
I'm not sure it spoils my outings but how far I walk is a consideration. Fortunately, this constraint often helps me focus on slowing down and looking more mindfully. A few people have mention the Olympus, but as much as the Pentax is heavy, I do like working with a large camera.
Hi Simon, wonderful to see your "energy" back; great video and the images spectacular. Wow, when they build a bridge there, they really build a bridge.don't they. Keep the info coming and have a wonderful time.
We have some wonderful structures here in the UK, that's for sure.
The white flower photo is very beautyful.
Thanks Wim
Yes sir, that is limestone. We have fossil filled limestone rocks and entire cliffs in U.S. Southwest.
I'd love to see that Terry.
Hello Simon….great video again. You are right about the limestone block you showed. The fossil shell you pointed to is a Brachiopod….looks a bit like an oyster, but it’s a completely separate animal group. They are very common in Carboniferous limestones.
Cheers Simon. On reflection, perhaps they weren't exactly limpets back then.
Simon, I really like these three images - the daisies were an unexpected delight. Really wonderful. I would never have thought that you could focus stack with a breeze. Amazing! Thanks again for the reminder that stunning images are literally at our feet every day.
Many thanks Charlene. Stacking with a breeze has been born out of frustration. It seems to work ok most of the time. You still need a bit of a lull though.
You always manage to prove that you just have to STOP & LOOK to find a subject to photograph. Thanks Simon for sharing, Cheers
Cheers Phil.
I'd add LISTEN to that list.
A pleasure to join you again this morning as you produce some more stunning images from the things we all don't notice properly!
Cheers again David. Thanks for commenting.
Love the last image of the grass panicles .... Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
I photograph many wildflowers each year. I am encouraged to try more shots from beneath the subjects incorporating multiples in the shot. Earlier this year I purchased a Nikon Z6ll mirror less with automatic focus stacking and I use very frequently. Wind as you noted is the enemy when focus stacking however when I am patient and wait for the lulls I can quickly fire off a short stack and be successful. One of the primary reasons I bought mirrorless and I have not been disappointed.
Glad it's working out for you Bill. Thanks for the info.
Wonderful again! I always learn so much from your content. Your videos are so peaceful, informative and enjoyable to watch and your images are outstanding without needing exotic locations to shoot them - very motivating. Glad to see you looking fit - thanks again for everything you do.
you are the master at making the ordinary look extraordinary.
Thanks Richard. Sometimes It just takes a little poking around.
Simon, As always, enjoyed your content this morning. I love the way you just kind of go out and see what Mother Nature is wiling to give you that day. I really enjoy that kind of photography myself. Looking forward to your next edition…. Until then, keep snapping!
Thanks Alan. It's a format that I like to show but I hope it doesn't get boring?
Thank you Simon. Images behind the flowers is inspired. My favourite is the monochrome grasses; I will try it.
Thanks Derek. You might like to know that image at the end is full colour.
In answer to your question on focus stacking, I am shooting with a Fujifilm medium format camera and it has the focus stacking feature. I use the auto setting where I set the min and max area I want to be in focus and the camera calculates the required number of images based on the focal length and f-Stop. It seems to work very well and since it shoots all the required frames in a continuous fashion it just takes a second or two so changing conditions are minimized. I'm very happy with how Fuji has implemented focus stacking.
That sounds like a dream come true!
Such a pleasure watching you work something out of nothing. I always leave inspired to look harder and slow down.
Thanks for watching Mike. It's good to find these little secrets from time to time.
As allways, so, so nice to watch. Thank you!
Thank you too Joanna.
Beautiful images and I so much enjoy your appreciation of all things in nature.
Thanks Paul
Another wonderfully entertaining and interesting ramble, I love the depth of your knowledge about the natural world - I always learn something new. Loved the daisies and grasses shots, very creative approach shooting from below like that. Thanks Simon.
Thanks for you comment again Steven. Glad you enjoy the nature aspects of the ilm.
OK, I just need to try pointing the lens up to the sky. Well done. Loved the daisy image.
Point it in all directions I say!
Great video. Thank you. Shooting from a low angle towards the top of your subject, Flower, I have not tried. I am curious about the process and will try in the near future. Thank you for the inspiration. Do take care of your back. By the time one feels tingling on one's toes, it is time to stand up. We need you to teach you for a long long time. Please take care of yourself.
Thanks for the concern Jorge.
Lovely watch as ever and very pleasing images too. The daisy shot from below is very nice. I use Olympus bodies and the inbody focus stacking is incredible. It will merge 15 shots in camera with astonishing effect but can also shoot hundreds.of stacked shots without blending for you to work with in post. I use it a lot and will have some wild-flower shots in my next video as I was out yesterday.
Thank Andrew. I'm not sure I'e seen your channel?
Those are three wonderful images, but I particularly like the view of the ox-eye daisies and the grasses from below. Really lovely and it's given me some ideas to try on my next flower shoots. Thanks for inspiration!
Hope you got some great shots Andy
Thank you Simon. As usual your "film" was both educational and inspiring. I really appreciate the effort you put into your productions and I love your photographs.
Many thanks Brian
Great video liked the bottom photo of the white flower very nice and different view
Thanks Steven
Thank you for sharing your walk this morning
Thanks Dave
Fantastic simon. This film is right up my street 👏
Cheers Gary
I so enjoy your videos and your approach to photography Simon … and I most always learn a new technique … thank you!
Great to hear Larry
Thoroughly enjoyable and inspirational thanks for sharing your journey
Thank you Brenda
Thanks
Cheers for that John. Much appreciated.
Lovely and fantastic video Simon. Thank you! 👍👏
Thank you Yujin
Thank you for explaining everything in a way that we can all understand! You got 3 lovely pictures there, well done!
Thanks Des
Another good one Simon. So inspiration for my next walk though our local woodland. Cheers from southern Georgian Bay Ontario Canada.
Thanks Neil. It's so nice to have viewers from afar.
It's great that you always demonstrate some different ideas! The automatic focus stacking on Canon R5 is excellent, I think you would love it.
Thanks so much Caroline.
My first and sudden idea of the stone and leaf situation was " black and white " . The dry , mossy parts wouldn t be an issue possibly. - With best regards !
You're probably right Clause. Certainly where simplifying the scene is concerned.
Excellent imagery and information! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Darren
Yawn. Morning, Simon. Thanks for taking us along - appreciate you puttong in the effort (o; Personally, I really liked the UpOxeye image - I could easily see a 'triptych' just of those.
Thanks Barry. Good to find you enjoying the videos fresh out of bed.
As ever, nicely produced and I always take something away to try. Well done.
Thank you
A lovely video and three cracking images........👌
Glad you liked them Roger. Thank you.
Informative and inspiring, loved the high key daisy.
Thanks Richard
You have great eye and really creative view of things. Lots to learn from you
Many thanks for saying so Neerav
I’ve a 90d and I think it’s called focus bracketing on mine, Its just a hobby for me but have to say it works really well and it’s fast, your videos are just brilliant Bud, always learning when I watch you.
Regards Al.
Thank Al. It's a hobby for me to you know. Perhaps an obsession?
Oh I thought you were a pro, you should be.
Another interesting video with lots of great tip's and images. It all seem's to say "get out there, you will alaways find something to photograph" fresh air and excercise is
the bonus. please keep them coming. Thanks!
Exactly right Alwyn.
That purple flower in particular is absolutely beautiful. Every time I watch your videos I think about how difficult it is for me to get into those crouching positions to try and take those photos. And to hold the camera steady. Maybe I need a workout routine. 😅
I should perhaps do one for photography 😂
@@SimonBoothPhotography yes! How to crouch in awkward positions for long periods of time... and I will add, while probably getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. 😂
Lovely video, Simon. It's a pleasure to see the little discoveries that you have along the way. Taking pictures is only part of the adventure.
Absolutely Shaun. I need to catch up on your films.
@@SimonBoothPhotography No worries Simon! I’ve got a new one coming out today. If you’ve got the time, it would be great if you could take a look.
Really great video Simon. All of the pictures were terrific; the daisy especially. I don't think I would have ever thought of photographing the back sides of flowers. It looks like your overexposure worked out just right. Keep cool during what looks like will be a terribly hot week on Great Britain.
Thanks John. Yes it was pretty warm there for a while.
I have a Nikon d850 that has built in focus stacking. It works quite well but it takes a few minutes to set it up in the camera. If you are doing a 3 to 5 image stack it is probably easier to do manually. When you get past that then it might be worth taking the time to set up the stack function in camera. If you stay medium format with your next camera the Hasselblad X1D has focus stacking which gets good reviews, as long as you use a "X" lens.
Thanks Jeff. On reflection, I quite like having manual control over the process. I'm not big on tech, so I'm not sure how much I would feel fulfilled with an auto function?
Beautiful shots Simon as always.
Thanks Iain
Thank you Simon, inspirational as always.
Thanks Chris
Loved this Simon , beautiful images but I learn a lot about nature from your videos as well , keep up the great work
Will do Andrew, thanks
A great watch as always with stunning photos 😃
Thank you! Cheers!
The Canon 5D Mark IV, R5, and R6 all have automated hocus stacking. But I wouldn't try it in breezy conditions where even slight movement of the subject will screw things up.
That said, in stable wind conditions or with subjects not prone to movement, automated stacking works brilliantly. The key is to select the appropriate number of exposures (more is better) and be sure you start with the absolutely closest point that will be in the image. Sometimes with macros, it's hard to tell until after the fact that there was a leaf just closer than what you first focused on.
Thanks Joh. I sometimes have the same trouble with the manual method, but on the whole, it does OK.
Greetings from the Czech Republic.
Greetings Jan
Great!🇩🇪
Lovely images and video- very inspirational, thank you!
Many thanks!
Great content as usual. Oh how I miss the yorkshire dales. As its winter here not much on the river banks but you have inspired me to go look again.
There's always something to photograph Jane. Don't give up.
Hi Simon ! Interesting photo,beautiful video !
Thank you.
Very nice Simon...
Great eye, Simon. Thanks for your insights.
Cheers
Great video and beautiful images Simon 👍
Thanks James
Hi Simon. Another fantastic video. Your wonderful images make me want to go out, explore and see if I also can search out and record simple but impactful memories. I also love shapes of flowers and grasses, especially when they have gone over and you are left with interesting compositions. Thank you.
Thank you Laura. I hope you did go out and get lucky in your search.
Beautiful photos Simon I've often photographet the daisies but never would have thought to photograph them from the underside enjoyed the video thank you for sharing it
Glad you enjoyed it John. They really do work nicely from below don't they.
As usual beautiful.. you are the best.
Thanks Jack. Not sure I can claim that prize though :-)
thank you simon for another informative film . i love how you produce unusual ideas for flower photos . the grass photo looking up is beautiful
Many thanks for saying so Colin
I really like how you explain your thought process and how you take the images. I really liked the daisy image - I have a big patch of Shasta Daisies in my back garden that I am going to try that on. Never thought of that before.
How did you get on Susan?
Thumps up all the way.
Thanks Cara
Wonderful images, as always , and incite full composition remarks. Thanks ☺️ 🙏🏿
Many thanks Michael
What a lovely spot, that bridge is amazing. Beautiful images, Simon.
There's no shortage of those bridges here Kerry. The modern bridges just don't have the same beauty or ecological value. You would never find bats roosting in a steel structure, but stone bridges are invaluable.
Interesting angles on the 2 images. I do find the that the daisies it can depend on the colour of the background and if you can isolate one. Great video really enjoying the work.
Thanks Sean
Nice... Tanks !
Great video and lovely images as usual. I learn something new every time I watch...great tip to over-expose when pointing up through the flowers and gresses.
Glad it was helpful Mike. Enjoy.
Simon, some lovely images - I really liked the daisies from below. I was really surprised how interesting they were from that perspective! Just shows, you can find beauty almost anywhere. I also like your explanations of what goes into the shots, your thought process and vision. Thank you for bringing us along. BTW, I have a camera with auto focus stacking - I think its great. Requires a little experimentation to get the F stop and start/finish (i.e., the nearest focus and the number of shots) but I think it works really well - I setup the stack and let it go.
What is your camera Larry?
3 wonderful images. thanks for taking us all with you Simon. The grass is stunning I would not have beleived it myself!
Grasses do provide such opportunity and I'm glad to have drawn your attention to them.They are so accessible too.
This was wonderful. Really inspired me to go out and photograph the oft overlooked grasses in my wild garden.
Thanks Paul
Wonderful video to watch on a Sunday morning.... feels like walking with you as you provide a tour of the woodlands.. it reminds one to slow down and notice the surrounding natural environment....reminds and inspires me to explore my local woodlands and nature reserves with my macro lens another superb video
Good to have you with me Wajid.
Beautiful images Simon. Beautiful part of the country (as a Yorkshire lass I might be a tad biased!) The nature lesson just blows my mind. How can you know all these things? I think my youthful days may have been a wee bit wasted! So pleased you are back on your feet (hopefully fully recovered) and giving us novices such pleasure. Thank you Simon
Thank Jill. I'm ashamed to say I have a miss spent youth too, but let's not go there eh!
Your videos are always interesting and a delight to watch. I love the images from this one, and the insect's-eye-view technique is something I'd like to try. You've inspired me to get my macro lens out again! Thank you.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for this video. Love the images.
You really inspire me to look in a different way in nature.
Wonderful Hans
Very inspiring, Simon, thank you.
My pleasure David