Early Autumn Woodland Photo Walk with a Nikon D750

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In this video I take a photo walk through the Forest of Dean to enjoy early Autumn. With a Nikon D750 in hand, I look for some tree inspiration and come across an abundance of mushrooms. Honestly, the fungi in the forest could keep me amused for hours and hours on end!
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Cameras: Nikon D750
Filming Camera: Nikon Z30 + 16-50mm
L-Bracket: 3 Legged Thing Universal Ellie Bracket
Lenses used: Nikon 24-120mm /Loawa 100mm Macro
Tripods: Vanguard VEO 3T+ CF / VEO 3 GO Tall Travel
Filters: Formatt Hitech Firecrest Magnetic Holder Kit, CPL and ND Filters.
Bag: Vanguard VEO Active 46
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Timestamps:
0:00 A Year Unscathed
0:40 Mushroom Clusters
2:58 Image 1
3:14 Image 2
3:57 The shot that wasn't meant to be.
6:04 Peculiar Nature
9:28 The D750
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12:07 What a Tree! (Last Image)
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@montanaylago 8 ай бұрын

I did not see any point on changing gear either. Until I started to concentrate more in wildlife/bird photography. Suddenly my DSLR lacked the ISO flexibility and the focus capability. But you are right! For landscape photography almost any DSLR paired with a good lens, is more than sufficient and, no-one can see the difference unless "pixel peeping". Love your channel!!!

@icewander11 8 ай бұрын

I enjoy a lot your videos! I’m also a proud owner of a D750, and I don’t change it for nothing! Thanks for sharing your wonderful gaze!

@Trish12303 8 ай бұрын

I really liked the “LED” mushroom shot. They were both beautiful, but the LED had a softer look to me. Thanks for taking us along on your forest adventure!!

@jaybradley9083 8 ай бұрын

I'm a Canon user, but before I retired, I used a Nikon D750 and a D850 for industrial product photograph. Both cameras are absolute workhorses, and I highly recommend both for just about any kind of photography. Loved the video.

@lonnieclemens8028 8 ай бұрын

I would love to try the D850 in woodland photography. Just out of curiosity.

@cheeta2705 8 ай бұрын

The 850 is a workhorse with very good results... you made a great choice. I would make it my 'go-to body. Have you considered this?

@jaybradley9083 8 ай бұрын

@@cheeta2705 I have all my photography eggs in a Canon basket. I'm quite happy with my gear, and my budget doesn't have much room for switching at this time in my life. But I won't rule out the possibility.🙂

@Guy_makes_thing 8 ай бұрын

I really like your non flashy approach of making these video's. Your ability to spot nice compositions in the chaos that is the forest is very inspiring too. :)

@barmherzigsein3259 8 ай бұрын

Quite elegant. You have sharp eyes and beautiful thoughts which, so often, translate into beautiful art. Another valuable lesson that you have demonstrated is this: An Artist (such as you truly are) can amplify Life for the rest of us with whatever tools present/available in your consciousness and at hand. Therefore it is a tremendous strength that you use the instruments available and familiar to you. Said from a similar perspective, what you accomplish with the D750 and your lenses is a valuable and needed lesson for us all. Auf Wiedersehen, Fräulein! Salomè. Mögest Du in das Licht, der Wahrheit, und dem SEIN der Schöpfung leben.

@davekirkwood9076 8 ай бұрын

I came for the excellent photography, but stayed for the dancing 😂

@PhotoTrekr 8 ай бұрын

I come for the dancing, but stay for the photography. 😄

@user-mv1pk7yi2r 8 ай бұрын

Courtney, Hope all is well with you and your family... looking forward to seeing your next post. The Dancing Landscape Photographer... Thank you for all your hard work, I get so much joy from videos... And I always learn a little something.

@michellewesson4409 8 ай бұрын

WOW. A mushroom-palooza😮. Loved the one with the light on them.

@Hobbyist.Photographer. 8 ай бұрын

So glad I found your channel! This is the type of photography I like to do as well. I also like finding lakes and mountains with great views where I can. Now I’m trying to figure out what I will shoot in the winter. We don’t get much snow here so I know I will find it hard to be inspired in the cold months. Your videos remind me a lot of Simon Booth and his videos. Thanks for the videos! You do a great job!

@PhotoTrekr 8 ай бұрын

Looks like Mushroom Land. I've never seen so many in one place. You are right not to feel pressured to buy the latest and greatest. Gear just has to be good enough to get the results that you want. Lately I've been trying to downsize my gear. Not the amount of gear, but the size and weight. I'm anxiously awaiting a deliver from MPB tomorrow. Nice shot of the gnarly tree.

@gravellegb 8 ай бұрын

The fungus is among us!

@marilyngiannuzzi9867 8 ай бұрын

I had a Nikon 750 for years & loved it.I just purchased a Nikon 850 & am very happy with this camera as well!

@keithratcliffe5576 8 ай бұрын

Timing, lighting - Yes and also Composition. TLC - which I learnt on a Joe Cornish workshop. A lovely set of images in that set, particularly like the fungus close ups. Like you I love my D750 & 24-120, I occasionally use my camera set up side down on the column and being old I then find it really difficult to work with the settings, I admire your dexterity. Thanks for the video.

@artsilva 8 ай бұрын

I agree with your choice of gear. Up until about five years ago I was obsessed with updating my gear for what ever projects were to come my way but have since did a reality check and decided to go back to DSLR and all the old F mount lenses I've acquired since the late 70s. Not only is it more cost effective but also Still viable in any situation and perceived quality. Once I concluded that my photography is for "me" and not trying to impress anyone else, my outlook on gear shifted to what works for me, what feels right and for my photography. My images are the same with old gear as with new modern tech. Right now I am shooting with a D850, a 5D mark II (yes I know but it's for variety), and a Z5. That Z5 will be replaced with a D750 soon as an EDC to be honest because I just don't Gell with the Z5 like I do with the DSLRs... oh and that 24-120 lens is one of my go-to lenses for so many things, my nature kit also includes the 20mm f1.8G (such a great lens) and the 60mm f2.8D micro.... who needs the latest and greatest, right?! Looking at your mushroom work makes me wish we had a climate to produce them regularly on an annual basis. I like the idea of including a mini LED light in your bag, something I should get for mine.

@nickreid5939 12 күн бұрын

Love that dance move😮😅😅

@thomasphillips5850 6 ай бұрын

That tree in the end shot , go back when you have some snow or frost. Great video. Very enjoyable. Thanks again.

@itsmealekspetrovic4569 8 ай бұрын

Sincere and cute and dancing Courtney as always😍🙌😊

@undeaddave 8 ай бұрын

Hi courtney. I perchaced the Vanguard VEO Active 46 after watching your video, Whats in my camera bag. it arived monday and I set it up for my kit. Used it this weekend and found it to very Comfortable on my back. Great Woodland video.

@brucetrue Ай бұрын

The tree at the end is extraordinary. Good work!

@slyn4ogled1 8 ай бұрын

@ 04:20 - Do the Limbooooo ... Nice vid - I like the mushrooms, the entire situation and of course - YOU !!!

@brianm.9062 8 ай бұрын

yes I love the little devils, hide away for 50 weeks of the year and then boom. Pity I have a bit of rain up north. but hey its good just to see the little ones coming to life, and once again you have blown all my efforts into the dust, your just to damm good. Good on ya. till next time.

@AcuraTechMan 8 ай бұрын

If you focus stack often, nothing beats the in camera focus shift shooting in the new Nikon bodies. It’s an absolute game changer.

@CourtneyVictoria 8 ай бұрын

This is a fair point! There are definitely features in the more modern systems that are very useful for particular types of photography/photographers.

@davidw.r.7801 8 ай бұрын

I am looking forward to my delivery of a D750 next week! Love the photos you take with it!

@CourtneyVictoria 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to the D750 club ha! I hope you enjoy using it!

@hjs1966 8 ай бұрын

Grandiose tree at 13:43

@craigwilliams4161 8 ай бұрын

A delightful video Courtney. Great images too

@richinderbyshire4779 8 ай бұрын

Hi. I recommend Percussion winter jackets. Very warm 😊

@kieranpicken3696 8 ай бұрын

Some really wonderful, print big and hang on the wall pictures! Loved the LED mushroom and the final tree picture, both reveal their subject's character. I am not a D750 user but I cannot imagine replacing my D780 for anything short of it being bricked!

@robertdavenport6705 8 ай бұрын

Love your approach to photography and your critical look at what you see and what will , or not , work. And your very fine photos .

@34Media 8 ай бұрын

love the rave dance thanks needed a good laugh mate, led light version for me as well.

@thecaveofthedead 8 ай бұрын

I guess British photographers have to shoot in the rain or just not shoot outdoors. But you're actually an inspiration to me to get out and photograph when the rain's coming down despite us getting many more sunshine days. It's a wonderful excuse to be outdoors on days I usually wouldn't.

@CourtneyVictoria 8 ай бұрын

Haha yes, at the moment it does feel like it's photography in the rain or no photography at all!

@fionaquinn8262 8 ай бұрын

Love the shots with the LED lights

@laxcdn 8 ай бұрын

I love taking photos of the dead flowers and plants in the fall. The dead ones give such a great moody feeling that summer is done.

@johnanthonycolley3803 8 ай бұрын

Try the Pentax K1 The most weather sealed camera I know off ( also produces real nice pictures too ) 😎

@mhc2b 8 ай бұрын

My kind of shooting weather! Love your Laowa macro. Suggestion - Carry a small collapsible reflector with you. One that's white on one side and silver on the other. Could be very useful on so many mushroom shots where the natural light alone does not cooperate with you.

@joncothranphotography9375 8 ай бұрын

COURTNEY!!! COME BACK!!!... ARE YOU JUST GOING TO LEAVE US OUT HERE LIKE THIS?...😂😂😂 Great video. Thanks!

@paulandrewrussell 8 ай бұрын

I’m a 61 year old who took up photography during the Covid lockdown. I really enjoy the refreshing presentation of your videos. I get the same kind of enjoyment from being out there in nature with my camera. I’m using an old Canon 5D mkiii, and I get some great shots. No need for the ‘latest greatest’ gear.

@lynnwines1676 8 ай бұрын

I like the mushrooms with natural light the best.

@asdfghjkl1755 5 ай бұрын

You are so charming nerd, I love to watch your videos.

@hitmanhart22 8 ай бұрын

Courtney - I searched long for the right xamera....finally settled on the Nikon Zf and the Z8. Pick one up and you won't regret. Absolutely best cameras for any genre of photography.

@randyschwager2515 8 ай бұрын

Nice job! Thanks for taking me along!

@ganglesey 8 ай бұрын

You are the most entertaining photographer I follow. Thank you for sharing your passion along with a touch of humour.

@CourtneyVictoria 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! :)

@bryanashford5118 8 ай бұрын

another great video enjoyed this loved it cant wait for more

@radcoimbatore 8 ай бұрын

Awesome contents, amazing photographs , wishes from India buddy 🤩

@kevanesson6540 8 ай бұрын

Peculiar Nature...love it

@relaxingtherapeuticnaturevideo 8 ай бұрын

I vote for the led lit mushroom shot - beautiful!

@kevanesson6540 8 ай бұрын

Love the gnarly tree too!

@aquaticcolledgefishing 8 ай бұрын

Loved that last image 👌 😊

@ilpoheikkila4773 8 ай бұрын

Great video!

@yellowstonenaturerc8518 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for all the info really helps keep my interest as I'm just starting in macro. ☺

@martincomeaux6949 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the shot you called peculiar nature. ❤

@acanthosaura7018 8 ай бұрын

you are one of my adorable wild life photographers! keep what you are doing!

@anja5758 8 ай бұрын

that effort you put into b-roll is amazing. vlogs look great.

@kennethnielsen3864 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@cliveedwards3151 8 ай бұрын

Your video's are always entertaining and inspirational.

@PhillTicehurst 8 ай бұрын

lovely video ,easy to watch keep it up Courtney

@ddki9094 8 ай бұрын

I like the second one with the l.e.d. light.

@thenutter2003 8 ай бұрын

really nice photos.

@JohnKeane-do7bw 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful as always. Love the tree image as horizontal. Be well.

@divinerdetective44 8 ай бұрын

The D750 is legend...

@lynnk8887 8 ай бұрын

Love my D750, but I think I love your channel more. Great shots and always great inspiration!

@victoriabitter1000 8 ай бұрын

That unexpected race dance made me spit out my coffee hahaha

@lonnieclemens8028 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Courtney. You always have such good ideas when presenting information. You are quite talented and you use my favorite camera and lens. Nikon D750 with the 24-120 lens.

@user-yd6sf8no7e 8 ай бұрын

Красотка, немного похожа на эльфийку! 😍😍😍

@tdwilcox 8 ай бұрын

I still use my D750 a lot. Mine was in the recall sent it off and got a whole new shutter. They even put new grips on and cleaned it.

@fabriziocanale9768 8 ай бұрын

Image 1 and 2 are great!

@alanhall5648 8 ай бұрын

Loved the video, I got my Nikon D750 just over a week ago and it’s brilliant 🔥🔥🇬🇧

@garyoverton6222 8 ай бұрын

Led looks nice

@tompetersphotography 8 ай бұрын

Some nice shots 🤙 great to see some smaller scenes

@kenrees8726 8 ай бұрын

Stunning image of the leaves and the LED lit one was the better

@28swphotography 8 ай бұрын

They are fantastic photographs, and somehow the mushrooms, the way you capture them and the editing makes them look like a science fiction(esque) city in some way.

@andy1or2 8 ай бұрын

Great video...yup, the D750 is truly awesome...plan on keeping mine for many more years to come....

@martinsarre 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for another enjoyable video. I can't wait to go out mushroom hunting (when the strong winds cease where I am)

@robertdavis1255 8 ай бұрын

Thanks again Courtney for an interesting video with great photos & comments...I always love the colours in autumn & whether you just use natural light or not the results are so vibrant.....love the location.... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊

@pepper6253 8 ай бұрын

Wow a plethora of mushrooms and I love it and the LED was very cool. Now go home dry off and have a hot cup of cocoa. Well done Courtney, well done.

@therightfoot81 8 ай бұрын

Another fab video Courtney. Your image of the shroom in the Elephants trunk is a brilliant find and a great shot. We'll all be looking for something similiar now over the next few shoots :).

@hkanderful 8 ай бұрын

Another great video from you. Love mushroom photography! The first, with and without LED light, I think the one with is my favourite one. As when it comes to the one in the tree trunk... I always bring a reflector and a diffusor with me

@markgubbins1958 8 ай бұрын

I really like your mushroom images, but that last photo of the tree is definitely a wall hanger. Keep the videos coming, Courtney !!!!!

@timrosenburgh8597 8 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the video as usual Courtney. In the video 6.37 you passed a big tree. If you have a look hopefully you will see what i saw, which was too the right of the tree it looked like a snake head with two arms reaching out and at the bottom some sort of animal with two horns looking up. Let me know if you saw it. Possibly a image for you. The mushrooms with and without the light is couldn't choose as i liked them both. Great images as usual.

@johnleftwich650 8 ай бұрын

I agree on the D750. I love mine.

@johnyoung1606 8 ай бұрын

Luv Your Work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

@user-bo7hp7gl7i 8 ай бұрын

Im glad that you take pictures with Nikon D750. This camera is also my favorite!

@ravenfallsphotography6254 8 ай бұрын

I've got to hand it to you, Courtney - a few days after your last video, I found myself scouting out a rather un-photogenic rainforest trail and, not finding anything with much promise, decided to follow your example and start trying to notice fungi along the path. To my surprise, I started seeing them all over; mainly the tiny isolated ones similar to those you've featured in your last couple of videos. It was enough to bring me back the next day with my full gear, and I was able to get a few "keeper" images. Without your example, I never would have thought of looking for them.

@CourtneyVictoria 8 ай бұрын

That's fantastic! It's amazing how they go so unnoticed, but when you actively seek them out you realise they are everywhere.

@keithguppy 8 ай бұрын

Soemthing beautiful about mushroom photography, its defentaly my favourite time of year for photography, great photos as always. 8:43 What a capture.

@syoung3868 8 ай бұрын

You are so funny , Thank you Great content !

@keeganpetersen3618 6 ай бұрын

Courtney, I frickin love your videos, your energy and vibes are great and I really appreciate your style of photography and videography. I found you because I have a nikon D750, and you videos have inspired me to stop focusing on gear purchased, and just focus on getting out and taking photos, so thank you for saving me money! Keep up the good work.

@ashstubbings2603 8 ай бұрын

That mushroom poking out of the hole in that tree was wonderful! Well spotted! I do agree with you about having, or not, as the case may be, the latest and greatest gear. I personally use a 13 year old camera that I picked up for £150! Granted when it was new, it was a £1250 camera, but it suits my needs and I can operate it with my eyes shut!

@marvinspates924 8 ай бұрын

Courtney I absolutely love your videos! You're witty and humorous remarks always bring a smile on my face! I'm currently shooting with Sony. I upgraded at the end of last year from my A7R3 to an A7R5! I shoot about 75% landscape and 25% wildlife and birds! So I have a Sony A9 When I need extreme speed! Keep up the good work and I can't wait to see your next video!

@ClownRoyal5 3 ай бұрын

The shot of the elephant trunk mushroom and then the next shot of you with an umbrella gave me an idea to shade harsh light and use an LED panel or flash to use the light how I want to. I wonder how this would've turned out if you had done that. I still love all of the work! Great job!

@peterwakefield1660 8 ай бұрын

Think the pics with the led light is much better makes the fungus more prominent, going to try this myself. nice pics as always🙂

@alanthornton3530 8 ай бұрын

An interesting video, this time of the year is wonderful for photographing woodland & mushrooms. I liked the shot illuminated with the LED light it really brought out the colours, I'm also impressed with the rest of your photos, excellent :)

@CourtneyVictoria 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much :)

@hiroshimarossross6259 8 ай бұрын

Another great/informative clip Courtney. Really enjoyed your chat with Kim. It was good to hear about Coutney, the person. Take care. Ross

@RIPMMD 8 ай бұрын

Finally, a pro who uses a Nikon. I too shoot with a d750 and I love it.

@ericsun8779 8 ай бұрын

I came to watch you dancing😁

@josefernandogago4090 8 ай бұрын

Hola .La luz natural ,sin dudas.

@robnelson4510 8 ай бұрын

I like the idea of the D750 crew taking over the world one image at a time. I've recently been gifted one, together with a 24-120 and a 50. it's a real step up from my D3500 and standard kit lens pair - like learning photography all over again (but kinda exciting...).

@CourtneyVictoria 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic! I hope you're enjoying your new D750. I think there's a bit of an adjustment process for everyone when you change gear, it really does feel like learning it all again but you'll get used to it very quickly. The first few images I took with my D850 were terrible and it forced me to iron out a few lazy habits I had developed when shooting.

@robnelson4510 8 ай бұрын

I'm slowly getting used to the extra settings the 750 has compared to the 3500, and the way some of the settings on the 750 are accessed in different places to what I'm used to. The thing that's taking the longest to get comfortable with is the weight difference between my old crop sensor gear and the new full frame gear.@@CourtneyVictoria

@lonewolfphotography01 8 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video, thank you.. I'm a Canon user , my trusty 90D does everything I want it too. Reason I have not upgraded yet , lenses , everything I have fits the 90D and it all works well ..

@timjoinson7232 8 ай бұрын

Im in. My D750 is staying with me for a long while. I thought the LED light was a little cooler than the natural light. I think I preferred the warmer image. Loved the limbo dance unded the tree trunk.