A Photographers WORST Nightmare.
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Photography is often a long and winding journey, and even though photos can be created in a fraction of a second, it's usually the case that it takes a lot of work and time with a camera in hand to get to that point. In this video I go back to a spot in Snowdonia that I visited three years ago for a photo opportunity, and thanks to my stupidity, it's taken me until now to get a picture.
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@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Found my shaver! All my teeth are gone though...
@MikeRamsay 3 жыл бұрын
Toothbrush next?
@andylawn9521 3 жыл бұрын
Future sponsors Harry's razors and Colgate toothpaste?
@richardfrancis5683 3 жыл бұрын
Think how much money you'll save no longer having to buy toothpaste. Always a positive. :)
@joshcarrick 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao 🤣 and be careful cause mints and sweeteners in them can give you 💩's .... Lesson learned hard way (or soft way ) which ever way you want to look at it.... Take care dude
@MunchyToy 3 жыл бұрын
At least the Tooth Fairy carries coins. You'll be quids in.
@TheMangoAssassin 3 жыл бұрын
"To put right a mistake I made three years ago." I was expecting you to walk to a buried body in the next shot.
@markhou 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
haha!
@TheHellis 3 жыл бұрын
That wasn't a mistake, that guy took James parking spot. Clearly his own fault
@twotone3070 3 жыл бұрын
The mistake being, it wasn't still buried.
@BoyanZhelyazkov_theDoctor 3 жыл бұрын
Rule: Always do a photo before putting your camera in your bag - that makes you never forget sd cards, lens, and batteries.
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
I like that!
@tomw0815 3 жыл бұрын
Or you have a camera that shows the battery and card status on the shoulder display even when it's off..... One look and you know that the camera is ready.
@TripleU-E 3 жыл бұрын
good idea! I always leave the SD-card door open until I have put the card back.
@Lorrissyoutube 3 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@cmflyer 3 жыл бұрын
@@TripleU-E Me too!
@bjorngrauers 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched a bunch of your content now and I just want to say how much I appreciate the slower more natural and casual tempo if you know what I mean haha. It is really calming yet inspiring. Thanks for the honest reviews and great life lessons. I don't know why I felt it was important to mention.. I just appreciate a bit of natural non-perfection in the sea of polished and speed up youtube content. Keep it up! what a gem this channel is! cheers :)
@gaylerule6707 3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear someone else who hates the effect of blurring the water. That technique is grossly overdone these days.
@PedroThomaz 3 жыл бұрын
Worst nightmare happened to me recently. On shoot with a couple (just before their baby is born) took about 1000 photos. Saved on both cards. Got to my studio, started transfering the photos, crashed on photo #14. Went to see what happened, both SD cards were clean. No files whatsoever ... a single tear dropped down my face, then ... massive anger! Had to reshoot the whole thing the following week... first time it happened to me in 10+ years of shooting every single week. Set both cards on fire. Bought new cards. They did the job fine.
@ridealongwithrandy 3 жыл бұрын
The files are actually "there", there are utilities to get them back. I know, I had same problem too :)
@BrendanvanSon 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Congrats on the move to Wales man, love it out there. P.S. If you miss seeing blue skies, you're always welcome down in Portugal for a bit!
@twotone3070 3 жыл бұрын
As lovely as Wales is, you don't move there if you like seeing blue skies.
@hudster1969 3 жыл бұрын
***Spoiler Alert*** I don't know why but I feel oddly disappointed that the worse nightmare was forgetting the SD cards and not a mangled camera like the one in the preview pic appeared to look like to my tired eyes 🤔
@zkw100 3 жыл бұрын
Lol, that’s how it looked to my tired eyes, too. I feared the worst.
@johnd7564 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this is not SUCH a bad nightmare. You can usually find an SD card in any town. What's worse is a "no SD card" message when the SD card, full of your shots, IS in the camera. Just it's dead now, and you don't have a backup.
@borderlands6606 3 жыл бұрын
I thought it had been dunked in a stream with the card door open.
@futureexperience 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I thought for sure he had slipped and camera was dropped. I fell on a slippery rock trying to get an idyllic shot in Wales like that a couple years ago but luckily only wet my pants and shoes, camera was ok.
@markkeohane9850 3 жыл бұрын
@@leaf4958 No; you were right. It was clickbait. Not coming here again.
@Aledharris 3 жыл бұрын
Came for the photography, stayed for all the grandpa groans. “Yeaaurggh”
@broken12367 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect, cup of tea and chill watching James. Congrats on the move.
@waterman308 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful place. That bridge was amazing. You're right about the trees - they are wonderful, but very complicated to compose.
@ronthomson8265 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video James, good luck with the new photography room.stay safe in the current situation and Patagonia.
@jessavery7860 3 жыл бұрын
Photoshop tutorials are always greatly appreciated! Thank you for another great video.
@JohnDrummondPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
You should consider using a longer lens (70-200mm equivalent) for woodland. I saw at least 3 marvelous compositions in the first four minutes of this video that a longer lens would have captured brilliantly. They're great for isolating details, tree branch patterns, etc. in the woods. My last foliage shoot the other day, I used my long zoom almost exclusively. Anyway, congrats on the new house. I look forward to your upcoming Wales content.
@andykeeble1 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this vlog mate. What a stunning location! Congratulations to you and Emily on the successful move "home", will we get a glimpse of the new house? Crap that you are going to have to endure another 2 weeks isolation, I think we are all just sick and tired of this damn virus, my heart goes out to those who are struggling to make ends meet. Take care and stay safe.
@Captain_Jackass 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see your editing process. Gorgeous photos as always.
@burrdaddy 3 жыл бұрын
What a stunning location! Great video as always.
@hachewie 3 жыл бұрын
This episode was mint mate. That view looking back downstream at 3:27 was beautiful. I certainly would have taken a pic of that, but I’d probably have taken 100 different shots of that beautiful location.
@tearoha.hohaia 3 жыл бұрын
Saw your title - and having just got back from a tramp/hike to Kapuni Lodge on Taranaki on which I'd discovered I had no SD card in my camera and nor did I have a spare stowed away somewhere even after taking great care to pack everything I needed the night before - I immediately thought, 'today it's no SD card in the camera!' And lo and behold, there you were - remedying a 'No SD card' from three years prior. Fortunately for me, I won't have to wait three years to get up to Kapuni Lodge again as it's a 40-minute drive from Te Hāwera to Te Rere o Kapuni followed by a 90-minute uphill trek. So enjoy your videos, James. Looking forward to the new location and the new office. Oh dear on the news that Wales is going into lockdown. Stay safe.
@richardharris3911 3 жыл бұрын
James, I really like it that you show your shots as you talk about them, even if you don’t think it the best composition. It really helps me (the viewer) see the decision making process and therefore improve my own photography. Thanks as always 👍
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard!! 😃
@joshkluesner1543 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that drone shot and video of the bridge! Keep up the good work!
@Wklambert 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you :) And, glad you're moved. Funny you should mention the tripod. I am looking into getting a TLT Bucky for my work. Got some saving up to do. But, absolutely interested in seeing the edits. That is one of my biggest challenges, currently. The edits... Best of luck getting back to normal!
@lisarobertson7011 3 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful location James, you got some lovely photos that day! would love to see more editing videos as well - always helpful. cheers to you from Toronto
@PiTdeLyX 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, had this happening to me too, my girlfriend was EXCITED to drive back 15 mins while her friend waited at the lake.... Never close any port on your camera before putting the card or battery back in. Never ever close empty ports!
@raksh9 3 жыл бұрын
That's assuming you're putting cards or batteries back in very soon. Leaving card or battery doors open increases the risk of them being snapped off.
@PiTdeLyX 3 жыл бұрын
@@raksh9 There is absolutely no reason to ever leave the SD card out of the camera. Transfering the data is usually done in seconds and then its ejected and back in the camera. Batteries take some time to charge, that's true - even more of a reason to not close these doors, you WILL have forgotten that battery by the time it is charged. Get a second one, switch through them with charging. Also, while you empty your card and charge the battery you don't use that camera - put it somewhere safe.
@robertocarlosgarciagarcia4520 3 жыл бұрын
Love the tonality of your photos so yes I vote yes to see how you edit them. Great video again.
@twotone3070 3 жыл бұрын
That's funny because I hate the colour grade on his photos, but that's his choice and I'll keep watching anyway.
@robfj3414 3 жыл бұрын
Last time I tried for drone footage like that, my drone had it's first (and last) swimming lesson. Much more careful with the replacement. Including insurance! Beautiful work as always, James.
@iankellam6440 3 жыл бұрын
Batteries, flat or left behind. They are the bane of my photography. Another great vlog as always James and the perfect way to start the weekend.
@MrFirstdance2000 3 жыл бұрын
Sitting on a beautiful pic at 1:53! No, not your keister, the beauty lined up composition in your vlog shot. Always find something I've learned and enjoyed with your videos...thank you sir for your continued treks and the vistas you show us!
@tjsinva 3 жыл бұрын
Nice drone work! Stay safe! Rock on!
@weedeeohguy 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff James!
@DavidWheaterScotland 3 жыл бұрын
Hi James, what a wonderful spot. You got some beautiful shots. Many congratulations on your move to Wales, I wish you all the very best in your new home and lots of wonderful photography. So pleased to see your channel going from strength to strength since I met you in Edinburgh, you really deserve it. You're the only photograher I follow now :-) Sadly I haven't worked since March due to the pandemic, and I really miss it, but it'll all pass soon enough and I'll appreciate it even more when I can take on work again. Keep up the great work, I love all your humour and light-heartedness, not to mention the wonderful photography. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
@paulhancock 3 жыл бұрын
I recently did a whole session of product photography in medium size jpegs instead of RAW due to lazily not checking my settings AND couldn't shoot it again. That felt amazing. Anyway... Congrats on the move. That's a beautiful spot!
@wolfeb99 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back What a great way to spend a day
@thewildsilence4097 3 жыл бұрын
Morning James. Good to see another video - Snowdonia? Dodgy subject at the mo-they just cancelled my holiday! Thanks for the reminder ! Grrrrr
@mitchellmysliwiecphotography 2 жыл бұрын
bringing it back home with a mint.... thank you for your enthusiasm.
@Mr.G.Williams 3 жыл бұрын
When I see your video length hits the 10 mins+ mark, it only seems right to make a lush coffee and sit back and enjoy whatever is about to appear before my eyes.
@hiontheroad6250 3 жыл бұрын
Same here! 5am a good cup of coffee, sitting in my favorite chair. James is quite entertaining!
@normandyeuropa 3 жыл бұрын
yeah I do have mini panic attacks when i'm on my way to a location thinking if i left my sd card case even though i've checked it 5-10x before leaving. Same goes for the batteries.
@skooter3409 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this James.
@JohnPaul-ii 3 жыл бұрын
Never seen the need to remove the sd card, just plug in the cable that comes with the camera two the pc and away you go. Congratulations on your move. What a brilliant looking location for photography, so lucky. Thanks again for sharing James and stay safe.
@WhoIsSerafin 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I’ve been using WiFi since 2015 to download my photos.
@michaelmeehan9556 3 жыл бұрын
Wow James, Wales is definitely pretty. You've inspired me to go out after church tomorrow and visit a few of the places here in Central Texas that I know may be starting to show Fall color. We've had a couple of cold weather fronts come through recently. Crossing my fingers... Sorry to hear about the pending lockdown. We're possibly facing more as well since the positive case numbers are climbing again. Hang tough. We'll all get through this together!
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Michael, best of luck! :)
@LaughLikeHrishi 3 жыл бұрын
This has happened with me SO MANY TIMES! Haha! I love your content man! Keep at it! Hope you're safe!
@perambulatingmike 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning colours!...wow!
@marcof.9578 3 жыл бұрын
Loved today's episode! The scenery is just amazing! You should make a video on the build of your new office/studio! People do enjoy those kind of videos! Well, at least I do! All the best! Keep doing great content!
@davedutch6744 3 жыл бұрын
loved the Drone footage!! keep up the good work,,
@ablueslenz 3 жыл бұрын
This setting reminds me of something out of Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth. It is gorgeous and a bit haunting at the same time. Mesmerizing images!😍
@iamReedicus 3 жыл бұрын
Always interested in learning from others. Love the composing you do, would also love to see your editing process and Lightroom workflow(s). Still trying to break away from Bridge and Camera Raw for editing. Congrats on the move and thanks for the reminder about the sale.
@thatsamshow 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Wales, mate! I know you lived here before, a while ago, but welcome back. Lived here for 37 years, myself. I am, what people call, a Welshman.
@broken12367 3 жыл бұрын
Well James loves 🐑as well
@Filmmaker809 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, photos James. :)
@borderlands6606 3 жыл бұрын
Got back yesterday to discover I'd shot my autumn stuff in jpeg. Low quality jpeg. Did a re-set on the Panasonic, and restored preferred functions except for Raw. Couldn't work out why some edit functions weren't working. Chump.
@danielkaranja7978 3 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling after having put myself into that situation as well.
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh, I hear you!
@cmflyer 3 жыл бұрын
Time to try some Topaz AI? They have a jpeg-raw converter now, FWIW.
@paultidsy4019 3 жыл бұрын
Love the new neighbourhood James, motivation must come easily in those surroundings? . First-class face fur too.
@jsimes1 3 жыл бұрын
God the thumbnail and the title of the video made me think you had dropped your camera in the river ... I'm glad you only forgot your SD card! 😁
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, thankfully not :)
@leerandell8114 3 жыл бұрын
Liking the new Mindshift backpack. I got the green 26l one that you used to use. Love it! Great video by the way :)
@AndyHutchinsons 3 жыл бұрын
Was curious, so Googled it. "Close to the disused 19th century, water-powered Machno Woollen Mill built in 1839, there is a drystone-built, packhorse bridge over the Machno river. This is known as the 'Roman Bridge' but it is actually 16th or 17th century. Penmachno is, however, near the section of the Sarn Helen Roman road from Betws-y-Coed to the Roman fort of Tomen y Mur."
@thealmightysnark5878 3 жыл бұрын
Create a checklist you run through each time you leave the door(for photography). Could be done digitally or just print up a whole bunch of em. Works a charm!
@Retset 3 жыл бұрын
I love the drone shot of the bridge. I don't use my OG Mavic Pro much but, when I do, I prefer it for photos more than video, in most cases.
@34Media 3 жыл бұрын
can't wait to see your tripod collection in the new office!
@ibarrabenjamin1 3 жыл бұрын
Nice place James and very good photos. A video on editing would be awesome !
@ThisIsWideAngle 3 жыл бұрын
Very weird phenomenon: When I had my Canon back in the days I never left without a memory card. When I had my Sony-phase I forgot to pack an sd-card at least 4 times. (Though never on a job...) Since I switched to Fuji it never happened to me again. Sony is what it is.
@thegeneral123 3 жыл бұрын
Happened to me in Germany in March. Over several days I'd been balancing the load out I was taking for walking around the city of Nuremberg. Trying to work out what I needed for casual photography with my X-T1 and still have bag capacity for gifts, snacks etc. Third day enjoying a tour and realised I left the SD card in my laptop from transferring photos the night before. Gutted. So I was faced with a 2 hour mess around going back to the hotel or just enjoy as much as I could and use the phone. I keep spare SD cards in my camera bag but I didn't bring that on this day. Lesson learnt. Luckily my X-T3 now has 2 card slots. So I always keep a 32gb UHS-II card in the 2nd slot that I don't really use. To cover that in future.
@robstammers7149 3 жыл бұрын
I just love this video James, one of your best, the tree colours are absolutely gorgeous, catch you later.
@TheLazlo1985 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I would love to see how you edited these photos. Really like the colours of them.
@siparnell9071 3 жыл бұрын
"Shall we go and try to take some photos?" --> James transitions to drone footage 🤣🤣🤣 Good to see you again, though you looked piggin' cold 😯
@markrapien 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video mate. I have made that same mistake multiple times. Even forgot my battery once.
@spidersj12 3 жыл бұрын
That's the perfect meme for a t-shirt... "I have got SD cards, I've checked!"
@courtalton 3 жыл бұрын
This is such a great video! I have never gone to Wales but I am part Welsh and watching videos from here always make me want to go even more!! I love the autumn colors! Could you make a video about how you edited these photos? They turned out very well!!
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Will do Courtney! Thanks :)
@VintageInsightPhotography 3 жыл бұрын
Back in the Stone Age (before digital) I had a roll of exposed 120 film squirt out of my fingers and unroll in front of my client... the bride... at her wedding. Lost all the shots of the bridesmaids, the bride, and her father entering the sanctuary, plus the bride and bridegroom making their way to the back of the church after the ceremony.
@tomwebb3081 3 жыл бұрын
I keep my memory card holders physically attached to my bag - makes it much harder to forget any cards.
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
That, is genius :)
@tomwebb3081 3 жыл бұрын
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Also makes me *less* likely to drop my entire memory card collection off a cliff/into a river/down a canyon. String will do the job, but I spend a few pounds and use cheap coiled kevlar lanyards. Given the cost of memory cards (even cheaper ones) it makes sense to me & it's already saved my bacon once...
@jonathanroberts6665 3 жыл бұрын
It's always a good day when u see one of james' vids in your subbox
@MichaelGerrard 3 жыл бұрын
It was funny when you explained you normally use the viewfinder. It was almost an apology. Whatever works best for you at the time is fine, GoPro filming or not. Great photos as always. Wales is beautiful, I hope to visit again some day.
@Bimmly 3 жыл бұрын
Ironically I had to cancel my trip the other week to Snowdonia because of lockdown, and switched to the Peak District; and found your back catalogue of videos great for location scouting as well as tips when I got there...... hopefully Wales will be open soon so tnat I can get there... stay safe and welll :-)
@curtisjeffs6731 3 жыл бұрын
What locations specifically did you enjoy photographing? Considering venturing up there soon.
@Bimmly 3 жыл бұрын
@@curtisjeffs6731 At this time of year, Padley Gorge (park where Google maps says Ice Cream van); Mam Tor or Winnants if there is a chance of an inversion; Higger Tor at Sunset; The Roaches at sunset; Chrome Hill Hope this helps ..?? :-)
@andyb_23 3 жыл бұрын
James, yes I’d like to see the editing process please. Enjoy Wales 🏴. Hope your lockdown isn’t as long as ours was in Melbourne, it (kind of) finishes today with limited retail shopping opening up.
@Mr_Smith1327 Жыл бұрын
I did that about a month ago. I rode my motorbike about 45 minutes from home, got to where I wanted to take photos to discover no SD card. I then rather angrily rode back home to retreive said Sd card then rode back to the location. Over 2 hours riding back and forth because I left the SD card in the reader on my PC.
@robhunt2216 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video James 👍. Loved those photos. I might have to go that way when I’m next able to go to Conwy. I’d definitely be interested in a video of how you edited those photos 👍
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rob! :)
@toni1952 3 жыл бұрын
Geat Vlog James. It would be nice to see a video about editing this photos.
@Happy_Snapper 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Squarespace for bringing us James Popsys 👆
@hiontheroad6250 3 жыл бұрын
You sir are quite humorous! I enjoy your content immensely. I hope to be in wales sometime soon and I hope to run into you out and about with our cameras! Keep up the good work!
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Anthony :)
@ejwkooi 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Great Location and beautifull photo’s. Love the postproces. Love to know More about That. It looks foggy, desaturated and has a nice vibe over them. Succes with the Kock down. In Holland they are Talking about a lockdown. Cheers
@davearchbell9921 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you've moved to an amazing area. Great scenery.
@LeviFiction 3 жыл бұрын
I did that over the summer. Brought my brand new refurbished camera to my favorite forest specifically on a cool day to get some water photos. No card. Thankfully there was a store an hours drive away so I was able to buy a new one to use. Sure I could easily have just come back the next day, but I was so annoyed with myself that I insisted on going back and staying for a few hours to make up for the lost time.
@Relyse 3 жыл бұрын
Why am I talking uphill again? Haha. Sorry to hear about another lockdown there James, but great you're in a new home to keep you busy for a bit. The scenery there looks stunning. We had lockdown over autumn unfortunately so missed a lot of it this year. Really enjoyed the mix of drone & go pro footage.
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Elyse :)
@simonbates9221 3 жыл бұрын
Defo interested in seeing how you edited the photos. Where in Snowdonia was the location for the video ? Love the channel keep up the good work 👍🏻
@zacredacted2137 3 жыл бұрын
The first person pov is really nice and helpful. 👍
@bobkent007 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always and good luck to you both in your new home... When we get back to a bit of normality, will you be running any workshops there in Snowdonia?
@JamesPopsysPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bob, and that's definitely the plan :)
@4CardsMan 3 жыл бұрын
While photographing the Golden Gate bridge more than 30 years ago from a cliff on the Sausalito side, I started to slide down. It was a 750-foot drop. I was wearing street shoes, and there was nothing but dirt on the way down, so I had no easy way to put on the brakes. There was a small rock sticking up, which I grabbed. I gingerly removed the Hasselblad from my neck, figuring I could come up with $3000 to replace it, but I couldn't replace me. Luckily, I was able to scramble back to safety (very carefully!). Trust me, there are worse things than getting out there without a card. BTW, wouldn't it be smart to carry a spare card in your pocket? Then It wouldn't matter whether or not the camera had dual slots.
@LoneWolf-Uk 3 жыл бұрын
Hey James @13:05 you mentioned "windscreen wipers" for the lens of a camera on a drone. Brilliant idea! :) Wishing I had the windscreen wipers for my Gopro, on my motorcycle helmet, vlogging here in the Lake district over the past few weeks. Thanks to you, your hints and tips and travelling to places to get that "perfect shot" you inspired me to bring three of my passions together: Motorcycles, Photography and beautiful scenery. Thanks again. Keep up the good work. :)
@ellyelzinga01 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, wouldn't I love being in those woodlands atm.. So gorgeous!!!
@Seahawksnumber1 3 жыл бұрын
Nature shots can be tricky but shooting simple is always best.
@ExquisiteTopHat 3 жыл бұрын
1:27 next video: "this video is sponsored by the dollar shave club"
@dawngore2059 3 жыл бұрын
I've also gone out without an SD card in my camera. Bloody annoying. But what's even more annoying is that had I taken my bag with me, I have a heap of spares in there! On that day, I had just taken the camera and the long lens as I was intending to take photos of a local wild barn owl. Saw the barn owl. Couldn't take the photos. Didn't see the barn owl again on future trips out with the camera complete with SD card.
@AoyagiAichou 3 жыл бұрын
Might be the best walkthrough of the process so far. Except I couldn't focus on that when the "don't mention the rope" game was on.
@TheHellis 3 жыл бұрын
I also forgot my sd card once. Me and some friends went to do a BASE jump from a powerplant in use. So we had to jump over fences, run from dogs, avoid the guards and climb a long smokestack only to realize I forgot the memory card. I didn't cry and climb back down, so in a way it was still a success. But still.... Anyways from that day on I always leave the door open if there is no memory card in. And if there is any room for it (as there usually is on action cameras) I add a spare memory card with tape on it. I have not yet found a good spot for my DSLR since they use larger memory cards.
@dukesc5562 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's like to see your process for these pics. Especially as they look completely different from the video footage - which is usually much more saturated with deepest darks. The final shots have a milky blue assistance by comparison. I was waiting for you to drop the camera throughout the video #heartinmouth😲
@johnlocke7097 3 жыл бұрын
"I don't like blurring water." I knew there was something I liked about you.
@johanvanvliet9043 3 жыл бұрын
Me to i dont like the blurring water ..
@p4inmaker 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, everyone seems to be drooling over those photographs but I just feel like they're wasted shots.
@CornishMotorcycleDiaries 3 жыл бұрын
Get over yourselves guys. Every shot of water is blurred unless you have the luxury of a bright day and 1/1000 sec shutter speed. James shot at 1/13 sec will show some movement. It's just a case how much or how little is appropriate for the scene and how you want the image to look. James was just being narrow minded and so are you.
@p4inmaker 3 жыл бұрын
@@CornishMotorcycleDiaries Enjoy your boring molten wax pictures, I guess. A small amount of unavoidable movement is fine, but intentionally using long exposures on water just looks disgusting to me.
@CornishMotorcycleDiaries 3 жыл бұрын
Painmaker as I said, just get over your narrow minded view of life and you'll learn lots. Sometimes fast is good, sometimes it's not. Disgusting is a term of abuse not necessary here. We can disagree politely? Can't we 😏
@dhwardphoto 3 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain. I recently went for a hike in Edale to shoot some Autumnal shizzle and as I got out of the car realised the sodding memory card was still stuck in the back of the Mac! Grrr! In a huff I left the camera in the car. A third of the way around I realised I still had all my lenses in my rucky... lugging all that extra weight up hill and down dale! Grrr! Then half of the way round I blummin realised I didn't have one, but two spare memory cards with the lenses! FFS! 🤬 I'll never make that mistake again!
@SomeonewithaSony 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers, James, just put my extra SD cards in my bag; I’ve been keeping them on my office desk all this time like a dumdum. We won’t even get into whether or not to use an ND filter for making water look pretty. (Love the pics, though)
@YeahIFightSharks 3 жыл бұрын
Hey james, really enjoyed the video, as always! would love to see how you edited these pictures. also, is there something wrong with your newsletter/free presets sign up? i signed up weeks ago and still didnt get any email. glad if you could help, really love your style :) take care
@glttheriault 3 жыл бұрын
That is a very interesting bridge and amazing drone shot! I agree with your worst nightmare especially when it happens with a client and you have to go buy some sd cards at a gas station! The good thing about them, they are cheap for 2GB! This didn't happen to me, a friend told me that story!!
@daishi711 3 жыл бұрын
Your photography is really inspiring James, I even rented a G9 this fall to try downsizing. By the way, I also try to minimize tripod use and find if I want to blur water (if it fits the story) stacking several handheld shots in Photoshop has the exact same results. Also let’s you fine tune the amount of blur
@daishi711 3 жыл бұрын
@Tim Smith If your setup lets you handhold 1/20 acceptably sharp, take 20 of those images and you can blend (align>stack>mean) them in Photoshop for the equivalent of a 1 second exposure. With IBS you could easily handhold much slower than 1/20 resulting in fewer images needed for a total of 1 sec.
@TheBlancoJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that happened to me 1 week ago for the first time. I was about to take a helicopter flight above the Iguazu Falls and noticed that I didn't have an SD card in my camera. Luckily, I hadn't booked the flight yet.
@Jonathankuchera 3 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy your editing videos
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