3 Better Reasons to do Landscape Photography

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11 ай бұрын

There are better reasons to photograph landscapes than the photos they give you. Come with me as I photograph the largest, oldest single-rock monolith on Earth, Uluru / Ayers Rock, and then forget to look at the photos for weeks.
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@jasonatkinson2542 11 ай бұрын

you refer to yourself as a landscape photographer but in this video you are a story teller and what a wonderful story it is. Amazing work

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Jason. I genuinely appreciate that.

@michaelw6173 11 ай бұрын

I lived 230kms west of 'The Rock' on the NT/WA border, 20 years ago. I saw 'The Rock' every 3 weeks, going to Alice Springs, and it never bored me with its beauty. It constantly changed, especially when it rained. It always reminded me of how far I had come and how far I still had to go. And, I never ever climbed it out of respect for the people I lived with. There is even more beauty on and off the road between Uluru and Laverton, in WA.

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Wow, what an amazing time that must have been. I’ve been in love with the outback since the Australian Safari in 1989. Once it takes hold, its draw is inescapable. Thanks for watching and commenting, Michael.

@adnanmansour8757 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Peter for sharing your experience and sound wisdom.

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Adnan - I appreciate that.

@ianbellert2154 8 ай бұрын

A deliberate witness…what a great line mate

@huwalban 11 ай бұрын

A wonderful experience Peter. Thank you for taking us with you

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, old boy. I hope you’re well, Huw.

@juanitakelly3082 11 ай бұрын

I agree with your philosophy on the reasons you enjoy landscape photography and I loved the story you told about this location and the memories the trip gave you, beyond just a postcard image that you can get anywhere. Looking at it from this perspective touches all our senses and emotions in one experience and that's priceless.

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Juanita - you never fail to bring a smile to my face. Thank you, and I hope you’re well, luv.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lovely video Peter. I really enjoyed the little piece of history you provided. Often we visit and photograph locations without appreciating the history. I think once we understand the significance of places, it makes for a much more special experience. 100% agree that if you can, there's nothing like taking your own photo. It's your capture of an experience, a memory, an emotion, or a perspective that has no comparison. What a beautiful part of the world - would love to make my way there one day. Thanks for sharing 🙏👍

@peterfritzphoto 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Val. You really must go. It’s such a magical place; so ancient and powerful. We’ll be returning soon, I reckon.

@johnbentley1056 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful photos and videography as usual. I totally agree with you Peter. To often we shoot photographs for likes on social media and follow the latest Instagram trends. Instead just slow down, experience the world and shoot for yourself. It will pay huge dividends for both your photography and mental health. Thanks for sharing.

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks, John. You’re always so generous with your feedback.

@robstein67 11 ай бұрын

I often joke that I take pictures because I cannot draw... Whether it's painting, drawing or photographing a scene... I agree it's about been in the place.

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

LOL. I like that.

@sorinmarcian967 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous place and majestic scenery . Thank You for taking us with you Peter and for sharing your reasoning and purpose. You're absolutely right. By the way, decent pictures nonetheless, but that's complementary of course. Cheers from the other side of this beautiful world, Sorin .

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Sorin. What part of the world are you in?

@kbkgadventures 10 ай бұрын

We haven't been there before, and love the story you have there as well!

@peterfritzphoto 10 ай бұрын

Put it on your bucket list. It's spectacular.

@Skene_O 11 ай бұрын

Hi Peter, i just did the very same but at Karratha. Main reason for visit was to see my grandchildren but buy taking most of my camera gear it also made me make the most of the places we visited in and around the area. I think i took about 2000 pics over 12 days and i have probably looked at about 10 of them and we returned 2 weeks ago. Photography in general helps you to slow down and really look at the places and situations we are in.

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Sounds delightful! Thanks for dropping in. BTW, I love your profile pic - very cool.

@peterviragphoto 10 ай бұрын

That was spectacular mate! Loved the story-telling/spritual aspect of your video & the beautiful shots of this gorgeous monolith that’s unlike anything else on our planet. It’s as if it had been just dropped there to make our jaws drop.😀Great work Pete! 👏👏👍👍👍

@peterfritzphoto 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, Pete. For 25 years, I thought climbing the rock was the big attraction. I was so wrong - the feeling you get walking around the base is truly amazing. And Kata Tjuṯa is just as special.

@pauldarville3843 11 ай бұрын

Stunningly beautiful thanks Peter!

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Paul.

@TroySwezey 11 ай бұрын

The shot at 5:10 with the path and the trees and the rock taking the top 2/3 of the frame is amazing. Well done.

@TroySwezey 11 ай бұрын

And here is why I like it so much: Rule of Thirds. The coloring is beautiful and the focus, creating almost a tilt-shift is super cool. But I am a big believer in Rule of Thirds and this one hits that on a couple levels. Well done.

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

@@TroySwezey Me too. It’s a rule that just works. BTW, the colour on the rock on that photo - and the one after it - are true to life. The rock literally glows bright orange at sunset. It’s absolutely amazing.

@TroySwezey 11 ай бұрын

@@peterfritzphoto Very cool

@angelathomas2117 11 ай бұрын

I love the set of three photos and it is bigger that I thought it was love it 😀

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Angela. Yes, it's gargantuan! The image on the right (in that set of three), is one of my favourites from the trip. I got lucky with that branch and how it lined up perfectly with the V in the rock. Thanks for watching. :-)

@angelathomas2117 11 ай бұрын

@@peterfritzphoto Yes it is some where I would like to go to but I am so scared of reptiles I cant look at them without panic attacks

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

@@angelathomas2117 Understandable - and Australia has plenty of those. However, we were there in late June, and didn't see a single wild animal - no lizards, snakes, kangaroos; nothing. Reptiles stay away in the cooler months, so that was understandable. I didn't expect the place to be devoid of mammals, though. I live in an outer Melbourne suburb and have a few hundred kangaroos literally three minutes from my house.

@billc4702 11 ай бұрын

Inspiring! Images and words.

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Bill.

@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful sentiment, beautifully put Peter. The photographs are so vitally important, possibly as as an outcome of many other varying factors... that doesn't mean they have to be good photos (although in this case they are magnificent) for them to serve this purpose. It seems to me they are a method, an outcome and a process of something greater than just recording the world around us. Photography isn't the only expressive medium out there (music, literature, painting etc...), and it may not work for everyone, but it certainly works for you and we are all made richer by your efforts. Cheers buddy, stay safe, stay creative 🙏🙏🙏

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Such a nice thing to say. Thanks, mate.

@ScottymanPhoto 11 ай бұрын

Excellent images and video footage 😮 Powerful presentation on the stock photos. I agree; the experience is the real prize, and if we’re lucky, maybe a few good images. I think you’ve outdone yourself on this video.

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, mate. It took me FOREVER to make this. I totally understand these days why films require hundreds of people.

@stevegreene9149 10 ай бұрын

I concur with your thoughts. I am no photographer like your good self, but do enjoy taking photos principally of landscapes. Similar to you, it encourages me to slow down and be present to notice the details, the contrasts, the light etc and how that comes together in the composition. I'm less interested in the finished result than the process or journey of getting there. I have still not made it there. It's on the list....

@peterfritzphoto 10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for watching, Steve! You really must go - it’s truly magical.

@user-fq9vh1vd4i 10 ай бұрын

very nice photos Peter! Going to Uluru next week, very helpful information

@peterfritzphoto 10 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy it, Yaosen. I will definitely return. 👍

@clanelliott0305 10 ай бұрын

Came across your smallrig tripod video and loved the way you present your video. As per the last comment, Thank you for taking us with you

@peterfritzphoto 9 ай бұрын

That's very nice of you, Chris - thank you.

@bunkermagnus 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing experience, story and photos. Amazing place, I've seen a couple of documentaries about the Uluru rock and it's very fascinating, easy to understand how this is a sacred place.

@peterfritzphoto 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Magnus. I can’t believe it took me 25 years to go back and explore it like this. It’s an incredible place. I hope you’re well. 👍

@chriscummins4282 11 ай бұрын

Another great video all around .

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Chris. I hope you’re well. 👍

@chriscummins4282 11 ай бұрын

@@peterfritzphoto going well, wish I took my camera on a recent trip over the mountains . Rush trip, needed to slow down and grab a camera in hindsight . Can’t connect the dots looking back …..That’s all .

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

@@chriscummins4282 Good for you, mate. Take care.

@meredithnz 10 ай бұрын

Loved your photos with the long lens. Very effective. I really gotta get over there, it's on my list along with NT. I also find when I travel anywhere that taking photos enables me to see the place in so much more detail, sometimes to the point where taking the photos becomes more important than the experience of actually being there. I get a bit obsessive about it, especially now I picked up an R5. OMG.

@peterfritzphoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, mate. Uluru and Kata Tjuta really are spectacular, and are a feast for landscape photography. You must go! That said, I'm desperately keen to return to NZ - particularly the south island. My last visit there was a week of Gastroenteritis with my two little girls, so I need to override that memory with a fresh experience!

@Chris-NZ 11 ай бұрын

Really interesting commentary Peter and beautiful images. I agree entirely that photography is so much more than just the images. Heading for Wikipedia to read up on Uluru having never made it that far west on my many trips across the ditch.

@peterfritzphoto 11 ай бұрын

You absolutely must, Chris. The first time I visited, I ‘only’ climbed it. But the real magic lies at its base. It’s awe-inspiring.

@GermanWhip-3900 9 ай бұрын

Hi Peter, why is it classed as a rock and not a mountain ?

@peterfritzphoto 9 ай бұрын

Excellent question! I believe it’s because it comprises a singular rock type (in this case, sandstone), and no soil, and no other rock types.

@eddiej9733 10 ай бұрын

Easily the best Uluṟu/Ayers Rock + philosophy of personal photography video I’ve seen since… well, ever Remarkable, and beautiful. And the rock isn’t too bad either