I drove by an old house, that had a windmill close to it, many times over a number of years. I kept saying to myself, I should stop and photograph that, but drove on by. Unfortunately an F-4 tornado ripped it to shreds, before I took the time to photograph it. Now, when I see something interesting I stop and make an image of it. Wonderful video, with a great message.
I appreciate this perspective on training the photographic eye. Recently, I had to accept the hard fact that I was click-click-clicking too much and annoying my family. 🙂So balance is important and even if I miss collecting a wonderful shot, I still saw it, still appreciated the beauty and the joy of seeing it at all. The biggest realization for me is that for the most part photography is a solo activity, a time for myself and the joy I take in slowing down and observing. Also, I'm sure I'm not the only one here who has tens or even hundreds of thousands of photos on hard drives that will never make it to print or an online gallery. Now when I get home I review the pictures, learn something and delete most of them. Love your work! Thank you.
A great thunk piece Adrian. Like so many things in life, it is taking the 'first' step that is the hurdle to overcome. Once we get over it, the magic can unfold. Trying to see is always a challenge. It is so easy when we step away from our routine, our home, our routine and see what is there, see the opportunities. When we travel like you say we do those things naturally and likely we have our camera. So lots of photos follow. So don' wait to travel, be a tourist in your backyard!I love the idea of always having your camera with you and find ingsilly projects to create a portfolio, newspapers on the ground. maybe people waiting for something, to people watching people etc. The list is endless, we just have to stir those creative juices and come up with our mini-project. My first one will be 'finding light'. I love what light does and finding ways to capture it seems to have endless opportunities. Don't wait under the false assumption it will always be there. Great thought. Could be our pets, The people in our lives. The backyard. Indeed it won't always be there, famous or not. So the question is: do we want to see like a photographer? or maybe see like ET visiting our place for the first time 🙂 Thanks again
Many more gems of wisdom. Thank you. I smiled when you mentioned photographing a roll of toilet paper. It reminded me of the roll of Kitchen paper I sent you 😀
You said the key word somewhere in there......"observe" Thanks for the reminder to be aware of things, be patient and slow down taking your time to see your surroundings... Have a great day.
Great advice for all photographers! The question to ask yourself whenever you are out and about, whether or not you have a camera, is "How can I see this differently?"
What is that"CLICK",,,,,,, pause open you eyes,,, life is rush rush rush rush,,,,,, photography pause look see take it all in,, and remember Breath,, loving your videos keep them coming.
Hi Adrian, Since watching your Channel my photography has changed in a positive way. When I go out or in, I can now find a photo opportunity anywhere, thanks to your tips. My project now is photographing Car Number Plate's, there are some interesting ones out there. When I go to visit my relatives I'm always taking photos inside there house and there Garden. Speaking of Vending Machines I photographed a Vending Machine with Hot Wheels Cars in it at a shopping Centre. I've never seen that before and I had to photograph it, it's something different. Thanks Adrian. 😊.
You are very generous sharing wisdom you earned the hard way in over 10 years as a photographer, providing a fast-track to great pictures. If only it was that easy! Putting in the miles and the hours is still necessary but your tips help us to be productive on the journey. One of your points rings particularly true: living here in Edinburgh I've seen several favourite trees and man-made structures taken off the map by extreme weather in recent years, so I don't take locations for granted. The National Monument on Calton Hill (you photographed it on your last visit) is still standing - it would take a big wind to flatten that.
I am seriously thinking about getting the Sony rx100 VII, but I find the Sony menus aggravating. Would be willing to share what your basic setting are that you use for walking about? I know you shoot square and B&W. I’d really like to know.
On a road about 5 miles from where I live and on which I travel 4 times a week there was a derelict old house without a roof which I fully intended and wanted to photograph. One day a few weeks ago it was no longer there. Now, every time I pass that location I wonder why I hadn't bothered to stop nearby and get the shot. There's another one even closer and I will go out very soon so I don't miss this shot as I'm sure It will be demolished shortly. Thanks for the advice,
Seguro. Most photographs (including most great ones) are not shot in "exotic" locations, so one needs to see "the extraordinary in the ordinary" no matter where they are. I too rarely leave the house without a "proper" camera (and use it in the house as well). I usually carry my phone, but it stays in my pocket almost all of the time, and I don't even think about it (nor do I use earbuds)! It's hard to accept that there are monsters who destroy things so others may no longer enjoy them (including "natural" disasters such as wildfires set by people and exacerbated by human-catalyzed climate change). Yeah, waaay too many pictures of Sunrise Arch and other "tick-box" landmarks--boooring! As you point out, such photos aren't unique (but photos from your backyard are). To expand on "get the picture before you lose the opportunity," it's not just the existence of a subject/scene, it's the conditions. So many times, we see something that looks photoworthy (often because of the lighting or some other transitory thing) but fail to act, perhaps thinking that another opportunity will arrive or we overthink composition/exposure/focus. Don't wait! At least get a "safety shot" and then consider other approaches, as you may not get another decisive moment.
I drove by an old house, that had a windmill close to it, many times over a number of years. I kept saying to myself, I should stop and photograph that, but drove on by. Unfortunately an F-4 tornado ripped it to shreds, before I took the time to photograph it. Now, when I see something interesting I stop and make an image of it. Wonderful video, with a great message.
I appreciate this perspective on training the photographic eye. Recently, I had to accept the hard fact that I was click-click-clicking too much and annoying my family. 🙂So balance is important and even if I miss collecting a wonderful shot, I still saw it, still appreciated the beauty and the joy of seeing it at all. The biggest realization for me is that for the most part photography is a solo activity, a time for myself and the joy I take in slowing down and observing. Also, I'm sure I'm not the only one here who has tens or even hundreds of thousands of photos on hard drives that will never make it to print or an online gallery. Now when I get home I review the pictures, learn something and delete most of them. Love your work! Thank you.
A great thunk piece Adrian. Like so many things in life, it is taking the 'first' step that is the hurdle to overcome. Once we get over it, the magic can unfold. Trying to see is always a challenge. It is so easy when we step away from our routine, our home, our routine and see what is there, see the opportunities. When we travel like you say we do those things naturally and likely we have our camera. So lots of photos follow. So don' wait to travel, be a tourist in your backyard!I love the idea of always having your camera with you and find ingsilly projects to create a portfolio, newspapers on the ground. maybe people waiting for something, to people watching people etc. The list is endless, we just have to stir those creative juices and come up with our mini-project. My first one will be 'finding light'. I love what light does and finding ways to capture it seems to have endless opportunities. Don't wait under the false assumption it will always be there. Great thought. Could be our pets, The people in our lives. The backyard. Indeed it won't always be there, famous or not. So the question is: do we want to see like a photographer? or maybe see like ET visiting our place for the first time 🙂 Thanks again
Great, insightful perspectives. "Beauty is in the eye of the mundane..... like a toilet paper roll. 😂 Who knew!? Fantastic stuff! Thanks!
U are smart, and classy. Respect.
You have such a beautiful thoughts and kind vibes. Thank you for sharing.
Really good and to the point things. Thank you.
so happy to find this channel 🎉
Many more gems of wisdom. Thank you. I smiled when you mentioned photographing a roll of toilet paper. It reminded me of the roll of Kitchen paper I sent you 😀
Thanks for some great reminders on the beauty of paying attention in n the mundane, stay in the moment and have fun! Love your work mate.
Great tips and now I have to go walk around my neighborhood and go back to my home town too. Thanks for the push to get out there.
Excellent episode. Very clear, useful, and inspiring.
Adrian, you have so many good points in this video. You're on point about distractions being a creativity killer. Stay focused. Thanks for sharing.
You said the key word somewhere in there......"observe" Thanks for the reminder to be aware of things, be patient and slow down taking your time to see your surroundings... Have a great day.
Great advice for all photographers! The question to ask yourself whenever you are out and about, whether or not you have a camera, is "How can I see this differently?"
Excelente, excelente, excelente...Un saludo desde España.
Thanks for these refreshing thoughts, so well presented.
What is that"CLICK",,,,,,, pause open you eyes,,, life is rush rush rush rush,,,,,, photography pause look see take it all in,, and remember Breath,, loving your videos keep them coming.
Cada video que haces es una clase magistral. Gracias.
Some very good tips here, and ones worth being reminded of even if we may have heard them before. Thanks Adrian!
Great video! Thank you
I'm from Agra putting off photographing Taj Mahal. Thanks for the reminder
Very good advices. I really connect with your approach. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Adrian, Since watching your Channel my photography has changed in a positive way. When I go out or in, I can now find a photo opportunity anywhere, thanks to your tips. My project now is photographing Car Number Plate's, there are some interesting ones out there. When I go to visit my relatives I'm always taking photos inside there house and there Garden. Speaking of Vending Machines I photographed a Vending Machine with Hot Wheels Cars in it at a shopping Centre. I've never seen that before and I had to photograph it, it's something different. Thanks Adrian. 😊.
this is amazing thank you!
County Fairs are a great place for photography!
Thanks!😊
Great video.
Which camera is that with the flip out screen? 6:31? From what I know, RX100Vii does not have that.
One moment I realized I have carried a camera without a single shot for 2 months. But this doesn’t change anything, it’s a part of my body
You are very generous sharing wisdom you earned the hard way in over 10 years as a photographer, providing a fast-track to great pictures. If only it was that easy! Putting in the miles and the hours is still necessary but your tips help us to be productive on the journey. One of your points rings particularly true: living here in Edinburgh I've seen several favourite trees and man-made structures taken off the map by extreme weather in recent years, so I don't take locations for granted. The National Monument on Calton Hill (you photographed it on your last visit) is still standing - it would take a big wind to flatten that.
I am seriously thinking about getting the Sony rx100 VII, but I find the Sony menus aggravating. Would be willing to share what your basic setting are that you use for walking about? I know you shoot square and B&W. I’d really like to know.
On a road about 5 miles from where I live and on which I travel 4 times a week there was a derelict old house without a roof which I fully intended and wanted to photograph. One day a few weeks ago it was no longer there. Now, every time I pass that location I wonder why I hadn't bothered to stop nearby and get the shot. There's another one even closer and I will go out very soon so I don't miss this shot as I'm sure It will be demolished shortly. Thanks for the advice,
Hello there, is your Ulanzi Coman travel tripod still holding up?
This video is going into my LEGEND playlist! Have a great one...
4:38 what park is that!? 😎📸
Seguro. Most photographs (including most great ones) are not shot in "exotic" locations, so one needs to see "the extraordinary in the ordinary" no matter where they are. I too rarely leave the house without a "proper" camera (and use it in the house as well). I usually carry my phone, but it stays in my pocket almost all of the time, and I don't even think about it (nor do I use earbuds)!
It's hard to accept that there are monsters who destroy things so others may no longer enjoy them (including "natural" disasters such as wildfires set by people and exacerbated by human-catalyzed climate change). Yeah, waaay too many pictures of Sunrise Arch and other "tick-box" landmarks--boooring! As you point out, such photos aren't unique (but photos from your backyard are).
To expand on "get the picture before you lose the opportunity," it's not just the existence of a subject/scene, it's the conditions. So many times, we see something that looks photoworthy (often because of the lighting or some other transitory thing) but fail to act, perhaps thinking that another opportunity will arrive or we overthink composition/exposure/focus. Don't wait! At least get a "safety shot" and then consider other approaches, as you may not get another decisive moment.
Ok I go with subject that makes great image
Random better than no photo
But not me
Kitchen was occupied today, for the video? 😅