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@stevenaturner 9 күн бұрын
All YT photographers should do a regular "check out these crappy pics I took this week" feature. thanks Simon
@RikMaxSpeed 9 күн бұрын
Some of them take crappy photos anyway but adding some LoFi glitchy backing track makes them better!
@dengueberries 9 күн бұрын
There was a trend a while back for scientists to share their "CV of failures" It was really helpful
@remconavarro5946 9 күн бұрын
I also drum in a band. Saw Chad Smith drop his sticks 4 times. Now I don’t feel so bad anymore. So I agree, show bad pics so we won’t feel discouraged about our own ‘stick dropping’!
@colintraveller 9 күн бұрын
Damn right ...
@NotAnotherChannel_Channel 9 күн бұрын
Like the last name. Any time I feel the urge to critique photography, I remind myself with a quote “Pride goeth before destruction.” We all take crappy photos, but still get one or two bangers that feed our desire to keep creating. We’ve all been there. I would rather encourage learning instead of scoring troll points.
@terrynoske2629 9 күн бұрын
This is the best photographic advice on the internet
@christopherandrews2899 7 күн бұрын
Absolutely!
@63RAP 7 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@gscottfuller 9 күн бұрын
I’ve been an amateur photographer for 60 years and have never heard better advice than this! Well articulated.
@digital-nature-uk 9 күн бұрын
I think I am paraphrasing Mark Twain who said "small people want you to be small, the great ones make you believe that you can be great as well". Simon is a great photographer 😊
@rodmarshall6417 6 күн бұрын
Ok, I didn’t subscribe until 10 sec ago, but have watched many of Simon’s KZfaq’s before. Recently ( 10 days ago) I’m in Botswana staying at Pangolin in Kasane, with the family (4) and the divine Ms P tells me we have a visitor on our boat this afternoon. It’s Simon. I know him (from KZfaq) the rest of the family have no idea, i’m amateur, and they are less. This is the REAL DEAL. He is fantastic, just like on KZfaq only better. No BS, he’s likeable, not showy, polite, considerate, happy to share, absolutely no hogging of the opportunities. We take same great shots (he’s one day in advance of a few groups he’s taking around in Africa.) Those elephant silhouettes with the water in the foreground on his Insta. Great shots I’m sure you will all agree ( promise Simon , I won’t tell the insurance company how close that camera was to the water.) BUT that’s not the great part. After dinner I enjoy a great drink with this bloke that is exactly as he appears on KZfaq, except we don’t talk photography AT ALL. He is very knowledgeable, and I’m not just talking photos, well rounded, educated, considerate, willing to share. As we would say in Aus - A Good Bloke. Listen to what he has to say, there are gems in every sentence. You may not agree all the time; he’s doesn’t expect you to, but listen for you will learn, and that’s the greatest gift anyone can give you.
@radinnasir8933 9 күн бұрын
I really hope budding phographers, enthusiast find your channel very soon. They need to hear this.
@worldofzap 9 күн бұрын
I am not a beginner but I have fallen into the trap of having to come home with something rather than just enjoying the experience. I want to thank you for pointing this out. I guess I needed to hear, it’s ok to come home empty handed.
@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism 8 күн бұрын
We never come home empty handed. We have memories to last a lifetime. When we stay home, that's when we have nothing to show for it. It's always ok to bring home no keepers, so long as we enjoyed the journey. We gain experience and wisdom, each and every time.
@Marios_WX 4 күн бұрын
Kinda have always thought about photography as a way to help share my experiences with others, come home with less, tell the story better. Going on 3 hour long nature hikes in the early morning and coming home with maybe a video, and 2 good photos is an alright thing. Going storm chasing and maybe not getting anything of note, that's okay but hey look at the billowing cumulus video. It has kept me happy in recent months where I wasn't getting much before.
@richierich9759 9 күн бұрын
What I love about Simon is not only that he is a great photographer but he is willing to share and explain in detail how to take better pictures. He's an awesome photographer and mentor.
@nathanielnicholson559 7 күн бұрын
A true leader's m.o.
@simon_dentremont 6 күн бұрын
Too kind!
@arkaefortt8 9 күн бұрын
"Take uncommon photos of common things". That's one hell of an advice. Thanks as always Simon.
@simon_dentremont 6 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@PedroMSOliveira 9 күн бұрын
There are a lot of good youtubers that focus on photography, but you are in another league. The communication is excelent and the content is much more than just the technicalities.
@r.s.i8753 9 күн бұрын
Every time I watch you make me go out and take photos!
@richardfink7666 9 күн бұрын
It`s so!🤣
@zachbaker8990 9 күн бұрын
Seriously. The guy is an absolute inspiration. I'm so happy he decided to get on the KZfaq
@michelterral5907 8 күн бұрын
me too BUT every time i hate my pictures i shoot with SIMON's advices so unique ....I will keep shooting like he say !...never give up ! who say photography was easy ?
@ChristieBass1979 8 күн бұрын
Same
@donaldmorgan1773 9 күн бұрын
Bravo. You describe in this video what took me 5 years to figure out on my own. Sometimes you can be your own worst critic and take the fun out of it. Now if I go out and take a hundred bad pics I take it as a challenge to figure out what went wrong and go back and get it right. Great way to learn. We all need a pep talk now and then, thank you.
@mikede2464 9 күн бұрын
Wow...hearing that someone at your level can take hundreds of bad photos in a morning gives me hope, inspires, and motivates me to keep going. Thank you for sharing that. 🙏
@gpdoyon 9 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@kifley19 9 күн бұрын
He's just trying to make us feel good. Most of his pics are 🔥
@theWZZA 8 күн бұрын
If you shoot wildlife, 99% are not keepers.
@michaelhall2709 Күн бұрын
@@kifley19He specifically said the opposite. Why do you insist on using his space to undermine the point he’s trying to make?
@dusty3913 9 күн бұрын
Simon, I really needed this tonight. I have felt so discouraged lately. Sharing your “less than stellar” images lets me know that I’ve created an unreasonably high bar for myself. I’ve been doing this for a while now, but I am struggling with getting to know my R5, and have been feeling uninspired because of it. But, your terrific pep talks really keep me hanging on. Thanks.
@hazard3020 9 күн бұрын
hey don't give up. keep going and trying different things. you will find that everything works out OK in the end. that's a great camera you have, honestly. keep things simple and just work slowly from there. good luck and please DONT be so hard on yourself or too critical 👍
@lengt001 9 күн бұрын
so true this.
@stefanschneider3681 9 күн бұрын
One of the best tips I am now applying with my Canon D90 (it's not a R5, but a fine camera anyway): Put in on manual mode, but put the ISO on "Auto" on the very left. This way you can just shoot, try out different shutter speeds, different f-stops and rarely get an image that's totally useless. Part of it is his other great advice "Don't be afraid of high ISO" 😅.
@donperegrine922 9 күн бұрын
You can get this reminder continually: Notice that Simon repeats usage of the same duck flapping its wings, plus the elephant, plus just a couple others. He has about five pictures which are the highlight of his career, the PINNACLE of a moment of luck, plus the PINNACLE of one or two (at most) technical aspects which mattered in that moment.... And he does that because so many other pictures are downhill of that. A career portfolio is nothing more than "The best I have ever taken, so far". These amazing images are something to strive towards. Not something you should imagine you will capture once a year, or once a day, or every trip. So, yes, don't compare Simons lifetime achievements to your first year, or your own fortieth year.
@hazard3020 5 күн бұрын
@stefanschneider3681 Topaz AI will sort out noise on your Canon 90d and others 7d2 etc..
@petebateman143 8 күн бұрын
My Sensei used to say, "If you want to be good at it, you have to be bad at it first". This is such an important concept to understand when learning anything.
@tedbrown7908 9 күн бұрын
1st tip is an absolute truth. Tip #4 is gold, look around you, enjoy the day, you never know what scene will come forward and tell you "Hey, photograph me !"
@mickscott4702 9 күн бұрын
Simon thank you for saying what all beginners need to hear but rarely do. Probably the best advice ever given. Inspirational for all artistic genres 👍👍👍👏👏
@michaelcoleman4426 3 күн бұрын
Simon, you restore my faith in photography as a hobby to enjoy, not to stress over while trying to be a 'perfect photographer'. KZfaq is full of 'gatekeeper' photographers, spouting rules and decrying anything that isn't to their liking. Your videos are the exception. Thank you.
@woodywoodverchecker 8 күн бұрын
You are one of the most wholesome youtubers out there. The opposite of a gatekeeper. I love this channel.
@j.b.6448 9 күн бұрын
Of all the photography sites I have read, listened to, or watched, NO ONE has shared this type of information. Thank you for taking the time to put it together. Bravo!
@marcomarcon5802 9 күн бұрын
This is the only photographic channel I still watch regularly. Simon is a born teacher. As for the topic in question, I put all my gear in storage months ago, and now I only use my Pixel 8 Pro. I now focus on images, not equipment, it's so much more rewarding!
@mdabdulquader9943 8 күн бұрын
100% agreed.
@ronmortimer252 9 күн бұрын
This little talk has brought back to memory something I've known from early on, as have others of course: If you have a passion for photography, if it 'lights your fire', then you already have the raw material for becoming an excellent photographer. The converse is also true.
@stephanparnow4566 8 күн бұрын
My high school photography teacher, passed along this same wisdom. You may get one good shot out of a photo shoot. It is about being out there with your camera having fun creating art.
@LutherLao 9 күн бұрын
Dude ignites my creativity every time he expresses his love for photography. All the best mate! 🇵🇭 🇬🇧
@nolanstrebel9405 9 күн бұрын
I'd love to see a video on various physics phenomena, like chromatic aberration and diffraction and similar; what they are, why they happen, and how to combat them. Why does stopping down the lens help? How does that magically get rid of the purple and green edges? Why does it appear purple and green in the first place? Could get into a huge rabbit hole there!
@leolundgren3989 9 күн бұрын
As a beginner myself I quickly realized that some of my best photos were completely unplanned. I had a particular subject and composition in mind but I ended up shooting all sorts of other stuff during the same day. So I would recommend any beginner to just be curious and go with your intuition. Taking photos is a lot of experimentation and this is half the fun in my opinion. Also, if you like to take photos of wildlife like myself, try to be in the moment and really observe the subject. It’s not only about getting a great picture but also to be able to see nature up close through your lens and hopefully grow a relationship with your subject. There are plenty of great photographers who become so friendly with their subjects that they almost start posing for them. Such a thrill to be able to reach that level!
@donperegrine922 9 күн бұрын
Sean Penn is a photographer in the movie "Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Walter Mitty : When are you going to take it? Sean O'Connell : Sometimes I don't. If I like a moment, for me, personally, I don't like to have the distraction of the camera. I just want to stay in it.
@donperegrine922 9 күн бұрын
And in that moment, he is 'missing' a mountain cat which he hiked through Afghanistan to capture. So he really is sacrificing photographic moments, to be in the moment.
@leolundgren3989 3 күн бұрын
@@donperegrine922 Sounds like a great scene! Might see it some day. :)
@donperegrine922 3 күн бұрын
@@leolundgren3989 please do! The entire movie is about embracing adventure, and it centres around an elusive photographer and the darkroom guy trying to produce his greatest ever image for the final print of TIME magazine. It is a movie about photography!
@theomarquesfotografia 3 күн бұрын
This is gold. I learned it early from a good editor, but those are rare to find today. Most students struggle for years before they learn which photos NOT to pick, and sometimes those are all that you got, happens to all of us. Sometimes you get the cover, sometimes you patch a hole in the bottom of page six only because they had an ad removed at the last minute, if you are lucky
@marys.9764 4 күн бұрын
I wish I had been able to see this video 40+ years ago, but luckily "enjoying the process" has always carried me through.
@gregfeeler6910 9 күн бұрын
This is an amazing video, full of so many truths which so many need to hear. But, your last tip is probably the single best advice I've ever heard. Brilliant. Just brilliant.
@pcs9518 5 күн бұрын
One of my mistakes in high school photography class is now one of my tricks in my bag to create an effect I find interesting as do others
@One_Bar 7 күн бұрын
Following the rules gets you a technically correct photo, but knowing when and how to break the rules is typically how you get a fantastic photo.
@lionheart4424 9 күн бұрын
This is one of the finest and most empathic videos, Simon. Thank you!
@ultimategolfshredder 7 күн бұрын
I'm as beginner as beginner gets. But, I did this very thing last week. I took a photo in my backyard of my portable badminton net, rackets, and shuttlecocks. It was an ordinary photo and not horizontally lined up well. I straightened the horizon line (fence to grass line), cropped it to the rule of thirds, used a Vivid Cool pre-set, adjusted some contrast and saturation, and the final image was really nice to look at.
@YouthEnergy 9 күн бұрын
Your bonus tip is actually something I've done since day one of my photography journey! When I got my first camera, the first thing I did was start taking photos of random things in my apartment and in my yard, trying to figure out all possible settings the camera had to offer. That's something I've been doing ever since. It's an invaluable piece of advice for anyone who hasn't been doing it, since it makes the world around us suddenly look more beautiful than we initially realized. Another amazing video, Simon!
@elizabethray8880 9 күн бұрын
"Allow photography time to be therapeutic"! Love it.
@thomasanderson5929 5 күн бұрын
The part about accepting feedback is really important; this includes criticism as long as it's constructive feedback to help you improve.
@ambrag2cute358 Күн бұрын
I just want to say that I have seen only a few of your videos thus far but I absolutely love how you make a newbie feel good about watching your videos. That is truly a gift. I have had my camera ten years and I just pulled it back out from collecting dust the past nine… and I had gone through everything you speak of when it comes to the gate keepers and the snarky comments. I appreciate you! 💙❤
@DeltaWolf1000 7 күн бұрын
I swapped my perspective from "why don't mine look like that" to "I can do that". Its made a huge difference!
@MariglenMusko 2 күн бұрын
i love the fact that you inclode a photo of yours in every video. great pictures
@larrycitra300 7 күн бұрын
Morning Simon … I’ve been shooting for over 60 years and I’m still getting a kick out of my photographic journey! I shoot almost every day with the latest gear and I’m still getting the same or more enjoyment out of it as I did way back when. I started, of course, with film, changing to digital in the late 90’s. I believe the digital age to be the “Golden Age” of photography, allowing so many people to experience this wonderful vocation, either as a hobby or as a professional. I’m a Canadian on the west coast and I love your channel … keep up the great work!
@tothespace2122 6 күн бұрын
This channel is so full of knowledge and wisdom. You're a true professional.
@Rodatrodat 7 күн бұрын
Simon, you are not only a great photographer but a great teacher.
@glynnbarnard4511 6 күн бұрын
Wise words. It can be discouraging in today’s world of seemingly unlimited amazing content. Keep filling those memory cards and you’re bound to get some keepers and improve your skills at the same time.
@MaceFXE 2 күн бұрын
I was just having a conversation about this today. I struggle with confidence in my work because I keep comparing to other people. I am working on being happy with my own photos and not worrying about what others think. Though, I do love to share photos with friends and family.
@Macmannus82 8 күн бұрын
Take uncommon photos of common things... This is the best advice you can even hear...
@scottclare7502 7 сағат бұрын
Brilliant! These tips basically cover how you should live life let alone take photos!
@garrydelday5816 Күн бұрын
Brilliant advice Simon, make the mundane look beautiful. Three years into my journey and I’m 100% happy if I get ONE keeper out of 1000. Wildlife photography is very difficult so getting that “keeper” is so much more satisfying when it happens. I follow quite a few professional wildlife photographers on YT and never expect to get close to some of the images they produce but when I do get close it puts a massive smile on my face. Wildlife photography = homework, patience, effort and most often luck 😉
@buyaport 6 күн бұрын
Thanks again for telling people the honest truth! As an amateur photographer I particularly liked tip #4: Enjoy the process of taking pictures. I often just take my camera out for a walk and enjoy documenting my surrounding under all the different conditions. You never know, when they might become valuable. Personal experience: A few weeks ago the old stock exchange building in Copenhagen - a famous landmark of the city - burnt down. Over the years while I lived there I have taken literally hundreds of pictures of and with this building. Sad as the incident was, I am now very happy to have taken all these photos!
@tonysutton6559 8 күн бұрын
Tip number 4 is probably the best one. I used to walk and travel to take pics. Now I take pictures as I walk and travel and on some days I might not take any pictures at all if I don't see anything that interests me or might interest others.
@PaulMansfield 6 күн бұрын
Some time ago i went out on a winter's foggy night in the hope of coming back with something different and special. When I showed the pictures, the one people liked were some photos I took near the carpark just to ensure everything was working and I'd not left anything behind.
@susanmendelson4396 6 күн бұрын
I’ve been taking photos for over 40 years, but I still found this inspiring. Thanks.
@simon_dentremont 6 күн бұрын
Great to hear!
@marknewman2157 7 күн бұрын
More people need to understand this concept. I always had a hard time when I was using film because I had a limited budget. Now with digital that limitation is gone, and my photos have become much better. I met a National Geographic photographer and he said he took over 2000 pictures for a three shot article
@MrOz8472 9 күн бұрын
Simon d'Entremont is a treasure and needs to be protected at all cost.
@leevihalme4615 8 күн бұрын
Extraordinary pictures of ordinary things is my favourite advice ever :)
@simon_dentremont 6 күн бұрын
So glad!
@user-bv8sy6lo8i 5 күн бұрын
Simon thank you so much. I am getting back into photography after a 24 hiatus due to an illness. It’s been a mighty struggle for me. So much has changed. As in the camera gear. And I have seem to have lost my spark. But your videos are helping me take those steps in finding my passion again. Thank you again for all these videos. What a treasure you are. Tamara
@WanderingSwitchback 6 күн бұрын
Another great video! And SOOO many gatekeepers and discouraging folks in photography groups. I was shooting astro recently and a younger guy came up nearby and set up his camera about 20 feet away. We were at a pullout/vista point right next to the outside of a curve on a road, so we were both trying to shoot in-between passing headlights. At one point, several cars all pulled up at once, shining headlights on us. I could see his chagrin was as strong as mine, and we both started joking around about the light. We ended up chatting for awhile and he moved his camera closer to mine after asking if it was okay. He was like, "You're so nice! So many photographers are so territorial and mean." It's sad that this community can be that way and has a reputation for it. Thank you for bringing a more positive light in every single video!
@simon_dentremont 6 күн бұрын
Astro is actually the friendliest genre from my experience.
@WilfredWalker-dq6rp 9 күн бұрын
What an encouraging video Simon ! Thanks so much. Probably the best KZfaq photography video I’ve ever watched.
@simon_dentremont 6 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@denisturcott5131 8 күн бұрын
You are so right!!! Half the fun is getting out and enjoy the process.
@soumaSR 8 күн бұрын
This has to be one of your best videos....totally on a philosophical level
@juandaniel1935 8 күн бұрын
This video is a hug to the heart for us who are starting
@RenzoMedinaCortez 7 күн бұрын
2:32 what a great phrase.
@jyoungtricks 8 күн бұрын
For your bonus tip, I think it's good to remember that one persons common might be anothers wonder. There are birds that are here in south east Queensland that you likely havent seen in canada and although the people around me likely wont care about a photo of a blue-faced honey eater that doesnt mean someone across the pond won't
@elvinlawcc 6 күн бұрын
I like to take photos and videos of the people and things happening in my community. It is a fun thing to do sharing memorable moments with people in my community. I make people feel happy myself feel happy too. I have been doing this for years and everyone appreciates my effort and they all love me!😂
@free-qe6wx 7 күн бұрын
I recommend people go light, small, cheap for the starter kit. Buy something you'll want to bring with you everywhere and if it breaks or is stollen, etc., it will not be the end of the world. However, if you manage not to lose/break it, after you have progressed to a higher level this gear is still useful. Once you feel like its time to up your game and you know you will be doing this for many years if not decades, you should mostly skip the budget stuff. Budget gear ends up costing you more in the long run. The most important thing is that you enjoy what you are doing and that is where the focus should be. The reality is that basically no one but you/your family wants your photos/videos, so its not like there is a monetary benefit to spending more and more on gear. If you can afford it, then by all means buy it if it helps you enjoy this more. The more forward looking advice is this is all about the lenses; camera bodies come and go. So don't buy into a system that is all camera body hype and yet has almost no good or great lenses available for the system/genre.
@Apledore 5 күн бұрын
That polar bear going fishing photo is hilarious. I would personally print and hang a funny, unique photo over a perfectly beautiful photo, every time.
@simon_dentremont 4 күн бұрын
Right?!
@nealeblackburn6019 6 күн бұрын
Excellent, down to earth, relatable and welcome advice as ever from a genuinely gifted photographer, editor and communicator.
@jonathanfryer1319 3 күн бұрын
Excellent. I like being outside. A photograph can be a bonus. I can go out and delete ALL my photos from that walk. I've been taking bird shots for just 5 months. I am limited to where I can go and I do get frustrated. But it is great when one shot is a keeper. Thank you for the video.
@iangibson5996 8 күн бұрын
You are not only a great photographer Simon but truly a sage in this space. Always offering excellent and common sense advice and without doubt the best KZfaq channel for photographers.
@dlc1119 7 күн бұрын
The bonus tip got me to thinking about ordinary things around me. Here in New England there are stone walls everywhere. Some are well built, some are broken down. Many are edged by flowers. Each one may have a story to tell.
@PixWaxGB 7 күн бұрын
I took my camera to Matlock, Derbyshire this weekend gone. Along with various photos of my family and the landscape, I offered to take a photo of a mother with her daughter and email it later that day. She was happy with the gesture, but when she had received the email she replied asking if I could make the photo "brighter". I wasn't offended in the slightest, as the photos I take and how I like them in post will be different to what others want (most want the Samsung oversaturated pop). So I adjusted global luminance and sent it back. It did have me thinking about the photos I've taken....but then that's my style and many love them, I won't be changing it (the natural look).
@JohnPepp 6 күн бұрын
I enjoy going out in nature and just enjoying wildlife. I like wildlife and I love when I see something unexpected. Photography is taking tons of photos, trying to get that composition that looks great and you can get wildlife even in your backyard.
@BenjaminJames-mw1wt 5 күн бұрын
You've done it again Simon. I love your completely honest view. .and the fact you're images are stunning makes it all the more poignant.
@stevesharkey3312 7 күн бұрын
Making everyday things look beautiful becomes a habit that will lift your spirit as you start seeing the world in a more positive way. Then you just need to not let the nay sayers drag you down into their negativity. Great video.
@remischommers 2 күн бұрын
I've been following you since the beginning Simon. And I have to say that this video is the most meaningful you've ever made. Over the practical advices you have this ability to teach us the spiritual process that we can apply for photography and I'd even say, in life. Thanks again for everything. Merci beaucoup.
@jamesstewart553 5 күн бұрын
Simon, this is one of your best videos and you never mentioned a shooting mode or an F number what you say about "the going out" is correct, being there and enjoying it is" the drug". I get many average and a few "keepers", some days the "photography brain" works better than others, not everything works out perfectly, and sometimes things work out unexpectedly. Enjoyment is the main thing, not fighting a technical battle or seeking a technical solution for every frame, as for negative "expert" attitudes and "gatekeeping" - good luck to them, their comments are usually more about themselves and massaging their ego,- making themselves feel good. Thank you for a reminder of what is important both In photography and in life.
@ArmandoMedia 6 сағат бұрын
Of course we can do it. Thanks for always sharing your photography experience
@sonypix01 9 күн бұрын
I have learned so much from you Simon. I did join a camera club who advertised that all were welcome, especially beginners and I hoped to learn how to take better images. Well, every other week there was a competition and I got to feel the pressure of entering a great image so as to not be so harshly critisised and made to look foolish by the judge. Pretty soon I forgot to enjoy taking photos. I needed and wanted positive critisism so enable me to improve, not to feel completely demoralised. Even other members of the club were no help. I even thought of giving up photography and selling my camera. Anyway, I have now left the club and have started to really enjoy the process of creating images that please me and when comparing them with earlier ones, I can see how I am improving. Thank you for this video.
@FutureChaosTV 9 күн бұрын
Such groups in any field of life or profession/hobby are frequently led by narcissist's or mobbing type people. You did the right thing to leave. Maybe you can find an open, easy going photography group that doesn't have a leader or committee but rather is just a group of people that go out on one day of the week to take photos for a simple, specific theme. You know, more like a motivation and inspiration for oneself as oppossed to a beauty contest for others.
@chrishuff823 2 күн бұрын
I really needed to hear this. Going through a bit of a photographic rut right now and this brings me out of it. Regarding uncommon photos of common things, back in the spring when the tree were leafless, I shot a tight portrait of three tall trees and their reflections on a lake. Once I got it home, I converted the photo to B/W and it was better but still was missing something. Then, I flipped the image upside down. Suddenly, I had a photo with a very eerie feel. Thanks again.
@skrich9690 4 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed this. It made me remember why I take the camera when I go out walking and get a thrill from the occasional shot..... I do it for me.😊
@erichstocker8358 9 күн бұрын
Absolutely a great video. All your suggestions were right on target. Unfortunately social media has given the ‘gatekeepers’ a platform. Key, as you said, is to enjoy the process!
@RG-rm9jt 7 күн бұрын
Omg, photography forums are the WORST. There are some nuggets of wisdom in there, but you have to filter out all of the negativity.
@ecadphotodesign 3 күн бұрын
I would be crazy excited if I saw a porcupine wandering around! For now it's deer, birds, and bunnies as I scrape the rust off my camera!!!
@Tee.M23 6 күн бұрын
Really needed to hear this, 95% of the time I'm not happy with the work I produce but other would compliment my work. Everytime I'd go out for a shoot I would compare my work with the photographers that I know that have been in the industry for years now, I think a mistake I made was to expose myself too much to professionals.
@michaelholbrook4401 5 күн бұрын
I like your channel because you speak to me. Me, an un-serious photographer, rather than just someone trying to get into the photography, professional or amateur, scene. I only take photos as a hobby. I am much more of hobbyist jigsaw puzzler, than I am a hobbyist photographer. I find when taking photos, the number one criteria for me is, will it make a good, interesting, jigsaw. One of these days, I'll find a good forum for jigsaw puzzle, photographer, hobbyists. :)
@washingtonradio 7 күн бұрын
I find taking a camera on hikes gives me the opportunity to take photos and that I'm often looking for something to photograph. Also, we often ignore what's in our own backyard for photo opportunities.
@andrewfessler7203 6 күн бұрын
You're the best when it comes to teaching others about photography. Very passionate yet humble and realistic. Keep up the great work!
@simon_dentremont 6 күн бұрын
I appreciate that!
@josh8494 9 күн бұрын
I’ve been shooting since the mid 1980s I have just recently started taking it seriously and learning more. What I know for certain is that I try to shoot every chance I get. On those days when I go to bed without managing to make a single keeper I have a great opportunity to look at every with fresh eyes in the morning and try to see if I can pull the metadata to figure out if I made technical mistakes or composition errors. Maybe I was just having an off day or was distracted. That’s all alright. If I can learn more by being able to self evaluate then it was a successful photo shoot. Using digital means there’s nothing lost and after a quick card format I’m in the same position that I was in before the bad images except with more insight (hopefully) and I still got to spend time in the field experiencing a process I enjoy. After all, I take photos of wading birds and alligators(my version of porcupine) because I love to see them. Even if I missed the shot I still got to see the scenes.
@csc-photo 9 күн бұрын
Literally every second of this video is GOLD, the advice here is very much welcome and needed in our current social media culture. Thanks Simon! 👏🏻
@eskay2250 6 күн бұрын
Sage advice Simon! I loved your porcupine photos because from my end of the World, they are unique in their own right
@skatechatham 7 күн бұрын
This is the kind of positivity that every person needs in their life, great work Simon!
@peteg330 9 күн бұрын
Best part of that advise is the 'I take 2000 photos and maybe get 1 or 2 bangers'. When I first bought my full frame mirrorless I expected every shot to be a banger, 'well I have a top camera now', but they were not. Time and effort and planning make great photos along with patience. Another great video, thanks Simon.
@dougheizenrader2280 Күн бұрын
Such a wonderful philosophy, Simon! And definitely one of the keys to growth and enjoyment of one’s photographic journey.
@BrianBower 7 күн бұрын
This is a great video and I want to send it people who don’t even shoot photos because the message is spot on.
@freekwo7772 Күн бұрын
This is a video about life and people through photography! I like it very much!
@jremi 6 күн бұрын
What an inspirational advice! I just came back from what I was considering an unsuccessful day of photography until I watched this video. Great timing! Thanks!
@WeekendWanderers4x4 4 күн бұрын
Simon, you have taught me a lot as a beginner, but this has been the most valuable. Thank you! Big fan from South Africa!
@pepper6253 8 күн бұрын
The best advice for all photographers . 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@camping_101 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video. I was always thinking about your last point but didn’t have the courage to act on it. The most numerous bird I see, every time I go out are coots. They are everywhere. I make a point of not taking photos of them until one day, I saw one with its juvenile chick, still in down feathers and I was inspired to capture a photo. I did nothing with the photo, I was just practising. However, it was a beautiful photo. I think that now, I will stop overlooking the birds the pose for me everyday, in search for the ones that are hard to find. The ones I see every day present great opportunities for me to hone this beautiful art and also capture them in ways never seen before. Many thanks again.
@Mike-fd4mt 8 күн бұрын
Good photos,bad photos. It’s always an adventure and always worth the effort. It’s a great learning curve.
@simon_dentremont 6 күн бұрын
Very true!
@zaqueenateatro 8 күн бұрын
I don't even do photography I'm just here for Simon's brilliant motivational speeches :')
@WIHRC 8 күн бұрын
I am definitely very appreciative of all of these tips. At some point, I stopped worrying about a lot of stuff when it comes to photography, especially still being in the beginner to intermediate stages of things. Sharpness was the first thing to go, and then the expectation of not getting something every single time I go out. Now I just enjoy the process more than anything even if I don't get photos I like it bothers me a little bit but just exploring the same place and finding something different or even exploring a new place is enough for me. I think that's also why I've started to keep photos that I don't necessarily like all the way to because it tells a story that I'll be able to look back on in the future.
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