Photographing Wildflowers in Summer

Photographing Wildflowers in Summer | Nature Photography

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2 жыл бұрын

I was away recently in the van for a weekend and happened to come a great little place by the river where there was an abundance of wildflowers. Photographing wildflowers in summer can be a rewarding thing to do, given that summer is often perceived as a difficult season, so I grabbed my kit and headed back to see what I could produce. I hadn't planned to shoot a film but it seemed like too good an opportunity to miss.
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@BritishRosie-es3zr Жыл бұрын

The best compliment I can pay you is that immediately after watching your videos I am desperate to get out and start shooting. You inspire me to go for it!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@drew2757 2 жыл бұрын

Not only do we get a photography seminar but also a horticultural lesson. Simon is a treasure.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Awe cheers Drew.

@dukesc5562 2 жыл бұрын

I get the same joy watching your videos as I used to get watching Jack Hargreaves years ago. No rush; just information shared in an affable way. Many thanks.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful comment, thank you. I remember him well.

@alexgimagery 2 жыл бұрын

You are really a master at explaining your methodology and technique. It's a joy listening to you, I can almost envision what you are trying to photograph with the eyes closed. Beautiful images at the end of the day.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Alex

@nigelbramley4188 2 жыл бұрын

No youtube photographer imparts such knowledge and educates the viewer as much as you Simon. Your an absolute credit to your art, fantastic as always..

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you Nigel, thank you.

@johndaviddukejr2325 2 жыл бұрын

Almost literally "Piper at the Gates of Dawn," eh? Another lovely film filled with photographic delight and education. -member comment

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks David. Sorry it took a couple of weeks to reply. I don't know where time goes anymore.

@johndaviddukejr2325 Жыл бұрын

@@SimonBoothPhotography tempus fugit

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

@@johndaviddukejr2325 exactly.

@ashstubbings2603 2 жыл бұрын

The thing I really love about your videos Simon, is that it isn't just about the photography. You are so knowledgeable about the world around you! For example, I know what a Sandpiper is.. I might even be able to identify one if I saw it, but you seem to know so much more. Obviously you've made it your business to know more and invested a lot of time and effort into it. Thank you.

@JohnDrummondPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

I know my local and regional birds, but I suck at flower identification. Guys like Simon and Adam Gibbs, who know their wildflowers, have my respect and admiration.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ash. I made a career out of it. I work as an ecologist.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

It certainly helps to have an understanding of nature I feel.

@patsfocus 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Daisy and the way it’s offset in the frame

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pat

@FreestyleSkatin Жыл бұрын

Loved the daisy shot. The pace and tone of your videos are spot on. I'm from a high energy sport (skateboarding) and the videos from it can be hectic but as an older (for that sport) 52 year old, I love to step out, slow down, relax and learn from you. Love it👏👏

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Byron. Nature deserves a slow and considered pace. After all, it didn't evolve overnight.

@ggwildlife Жыл бұрын

well got to be said this was pretty awesome 20yrs shooting wildlife & macro and never thought of shooting from below for them Daisies & others, great video Simon thanks for sharing.

@steveking6204 2 жыл бұрын

The focus stack feature on the R5 works fantastically well.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve.

@barrystent3689 2 жыл бұрын

At some point in your videos I always find myself saying goodness me how did you see that image. These are all beautiful images but the one of the Oxeye Daisy is an absolute stunner. Thank you Simon for another wonderful video.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

That's nice of you to say Barry, thank you.

@simontull7511 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Simon….great video again. You are right about the limestone block you showed. The fossil shell you pointed to is a Brachiopod….looks a bit like an oyster, but it’s a completely separate animal group. They are very common in Carboniferous limestones.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon. On reflection, perhaps they weren't exactly limpets back then.

@robertfleckenstein5031 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, wonderful to see your "energy" back; great video and the images spectacular. Wow, when they build a bridge there, they really build a bridge.don't they. Keep the info coming and have a wonderful time.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

We have some wonderful structures here in the UK, that's for sure.

@grantnewton5705 2 жыл бұрын

The 3 images were all great, well done for capturing such different styles of images …. A skilled master who can do that

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant. I think we need to try and push as much as we can.

@botanicaltreasures2408 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the Yorkshire nature walk. Sandpiper, orchid and all.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I am not a photographer but I am a plant lover and your images are just fabulous. Maybe one day show us how to get the best from a point and shoot camera.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you both for watching. I do think however, I'd be a bit stuck with a point and shoot. it's a bit like sending a carpenter out with a blunt chisel.

@RichardEllaPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

you are the master at making the ordinary look extraordinary.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. Sometimes It just takes a little poking around.

@derekskinner2048 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon. Images behind the flowers is inspired. My favourite is the monochrome grasses; I will try it.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek. You might like to know that image at the end is full colour.

@hramakrishnaiah413 2 жыл бұрын

Love the last image of the grass panicles .... Thanks for sharing.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@andrewentwistle9694 2 жыл бұрын

The contrast of the white veins against the petals of that meadow cranes bill is beautiful.. Really vibrant..

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. Glad you liked it.

@denisesavage2382 Жыл бұрын

Love that rock with the fossils in it! Such a great little find. I do like the way you wander and show us things in the woodlands. There’s such a great gentle and down to earth style you have. Thanks so much for taking us Simon. Really enjoyed that.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say Denise.

@billmacier3703 2 жыл бұрын

I photograph many wildflowers each year. I am encouraged to try more shots from beneath the subjects incorporating multiples in the shot. Earlier this year I purchased a Nikon Z6ll mirror less with automatic focus stacking and I use very frequently. Wind as you noted is the enemy when focus stacking however when I am patient and wait for the lulls I can quickly fire off a short stack and be successful. One of the primary reasons I bought mirrorless and I have not been disappointed.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Glad it's working out for you Bill. Thanks for the info.

@charlenenagel7962 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, I really like these three images - the daisies were an unexpected delight. Really wonderful. I would never have thought that you could focus stack with a breeze. Amazing! Thanks again for the reminder that stunning images are literally at our feet every day.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Charlene. Stacking with a breeze has been born out of frustration. It seems to work ok most of the time. You still need a bit of a lull though.

@johnkeating3891 2 жыл бұрын

What I love in your videos is that you find real photographic treasure in locations most photographers would walk past without a second thought; brillant

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank John. It comes in handy when you don't have a big travel budget.

@paulshew7930 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful images and I so much enjoy your appreciation of all things in nature.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul

@WimHendrikx1 2 жыл бұрын

The white flower photo is very beautyful.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wim

@alanevans9246 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, As always, enjoyed your content this morning. I love the way you just kind of go out and see what Mother Nature is wiling to give you that day. I really enjoy that kind of photography myself. Looking forward to your next edition…. Until then, keep snapping!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan. It's a format that I like to show but I hope it doesn't get boring?

@Bogdan15051 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your walk this morning

@StevenLawson 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderfully entertaining and interesting ramble, I love the depth of your knowledge about the natural world - I always learn something new. Loved the daisies and grasses shots, very creative approach shooting from below like that. Thanks Simon.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for you comment again Steven. Glad you enjoy the nature aspects of the ilm.

@larrycitra300 2 жыл бұрын

I so enjoy your videos and your approach to photography Simon … and I most always learn a new technique … thank you!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Great to hear Larry

@janwilson9485 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful again! I always learn so much from your content. Your videos are so peaceful, informative and enjoyable to watch and your images are outstanding without needing exotic locations to shoot them - very motivating. Glad to see you looking fit - thanks again for everything you do.

@jorgeramirez1450 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. Shooting from a low angle towards the top of your subject, Flower, I have not tried. I am curious about the process and will try in the near future. Thank you for the inspiration. Do take care of your back. By the time one feels tingling on one's toes, it is time to stand up. We need you to teach you for a long long time. Please take care of yourself.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the concern Jorge.

@lynnecliffe3056 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon for the subtle encouragement to be mindful of balancing taking the photograph while respecting the environment.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Lynn. Thanks for watching.

@garywebster8355 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic simon. This film is right up my street 👏

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary

@HIWalkerPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

OK, I just need to try pointing the lens up to the sky. Well done. Loved the daisy image.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Point it in all directions I say!

@brianthesloper1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon. As usual your "film" was both educational and inspiring. I really appreciate the effort you put into your productions and I love your photographs.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Brian

@neilcousineau4956 2 жыл бұрын

Another good one Simon. So inspiration for my next walk though our local woodland. Cheers from southern Georgian Bay Ontario Canada.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil. It's so nice to have viewers from afar.

@cillyede 2 жыл бұрын

Great!🇩🇪

@pottiezluc8693 2 жыл бұрын

Nice... Tanks !

@soethan.1349 Жыл бұрын

Lovely and fantastic video Simon. Thank you! 👍👏

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you Yujin

@brendamilstein1062 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyable and inspirational thanks for sharing your journey

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda

@photochop9657 2 жыл бұрын

When carrying all that heavy equipment about starts to dominate the day and chips away at the photographic enjoyment it's time to consider a change. I reluctantly changed to Olympus (OM Systems) having used it for a couple of years now I can honestly say it's rekindled my passion for nature photography, these cameras have super stacking features built in and of course the big bonus is that they are so much lighter, have a look. 👍

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure it spoils my outings but how far I walk is a consideration. Fortunately, this constraint often helps me focus on slowing down and looking more mindfully. A few people have mention the Olympus, but as much as the Pentax is heavy, I do like working with a large camera.

@PMCN53 2 жыл бұрын

You always manage to prove that you just have to STOP & LOOK to find a subject to photograph. Thanks Simon for sharing, Cheers

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Cheers Phil.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

I'd add LISTEN to that list.

@charlesthompson597 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Simon...

@stevenpeterman4721 2 жыл бұрын

Great video liked the bottom photo of the white flower very nice and different view

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven

@terryallen6688 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, that is limestone. We have fossil filled limestone rocks and entire cliffs in U.S. Southwest.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see that Terry.

@neeravnaik 2 жыл бұрын

You have great eye and really creative view of things. Lots to learn from you

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for saying so Neerav

@chrisburnard5157 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon, inspirational as always.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

@AndyBanner 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely watch as ever and very pleasing images too. The daisy shot from below is very nice. I use Olympus bodies and the inbody focus stacking is incredible. It will merge 15 shots in camera with astonishing effect but can also shoot hundreds.of stacked shots without blending for you to work with in post. I use it a lot and will have some wild-flower shots in my next video as I was out yesterday.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank Andrew. I'm not sure I'e seen your channel?

@joannatauriel8715 2 жыл бұрын

As allways, so, so nice to watch. Thank you!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you too Joanna.

@iaincphotography6051 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots Simon as always.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Iain

@davidharle8794 2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure to join you again this morning as you produce some more stunning images from the things we all don't notice properly!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Cheers again David. Thanks for commenting.

@The21Governor 2 жыл бұрын

Such a pleasure watching you work something out of nothing. I always leave inspired to look harder and slow down.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike. It's good to find these little secrets from time to time.

@darrenleigh201 Жыл бұрын

Excellent imagery and information! Thanks for sharing!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Darren

@janepordon7939 2 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual. Oh how I miss the yorkshire dales. As its winter here not much on the river banks but you have inspired me to go look again.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

There's always something to photograph Jane. Don't give up.

@jackleggo9159 2 жыл бұрын

As usual beautiful.. you are the best.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack. Not sure I can claim that prize though :-)

@davidskinner274 2 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring, Simon, thank you.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

My pleasure David

@trevorridgers2923 2 жыл бұрын

A lovely video and three cracking images........👌

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked them Roger. Thank you.

@gary.kenyon 2 жыл бұрын

A great watch as always with stunning photos 😃

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@PaulTimlett 2 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful. Really inspired me to go out and photograph the oft overlooked grasses in my wild garden.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul

@markbray3038 2 жыл бұрын

3 wonderful images. thanks for taking us all with you Simon. The grass is stunning I would not have beleived it myself!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Grasses do provide such opportunity and I'm glad to have drawn your attention to them.They are so accessible too.

@stillinthestream 2 жыл бұрын

Informative and inspiring, loved the high key daisy.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard

@_andy_gibb_ 2 жыл бұрын

Those are three wonderful images, but I particularly like the view of the ox-eye daisies and the grasses from below. Really lovely and it's given me some ideas to try on my next flower shoots. Thanks for inspiration!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hope you got some great shots Andy

@cara1067 2 жыл бұрын

Thumps up all the way.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cara

@hilarywhite0 Жыл бұрын

Lovely images and video- very inspirational, thank you!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@justkerry173 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely spot, that bridge is amazing. Beautiful images, Simon.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

There's no shortage of those bridges here Kerry. The modern bridges just don't have the same beauty or ecological value. You would never find bats roosting in a steel structure, but stone bridges are invaluable.

@colingill8270 2 жыл бұрын

thank you simon for another informative film . i love how you produce unusual ideas for flower photos . the grass photo looking up is beautiful

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for saying so Colin

@jamesmonte3165 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and beautiful images Simon 👍

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks James

@mawavoy 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful images, as always , and incite full composition remarks. Thanks ☺️ 🙏🏿

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Michael

@everydaypatriot1083 2 жыл бұрын

Great eye, Simon. Thanks for your insights.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@jumpingjohn280459 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Cheers for that John. Much appreciated.

@jhmnieuwenhuis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Love the images. You really inspire me to look in a different way in nature.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Hans

@evgenygorshkov9893 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon ! Interesting photo,beautiful video !

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@brianlaunchbury4491 2 жыл бұрын

I've found that the Olympus EM-1 and the new OM-1 do focus stacking really well. The Olympus 60mm macro is lovely little lens. The whole combo probably weighs less than the body of the 645z and the stabilisation is phenomenal.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

A few people now have said the Olympus. The Z is very heavy for sure and is a bit old hat by today's standards, but I can't help loving it.

@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic as always Simon,for me the grass image at the end is stunning, thanks for sharing.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Cheers John. Something for all tastes I think in this vid

@timseward19 2 жыл бұрын

I so enjoy your channel

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim

@desgardner7169 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining everything in a way that we can all understand! You got 3 lovely pictures there, well done!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Des

@sbimages5408 2 жыл бұрын

As ever, nicely produced and I always take something away to try. Well done.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jeffreyschutt7451 2 жыл бұрын

really nice shot simon

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeffrey

@mikeseale8198 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and lovely images as usual. I learn something new every time I watch...great tip to over-expose when pointing up through the flowers and gresses.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Mike. Enjoy.

@alwynwilliams2661 2 жыл бұрын

Another interesting video with lots of great tip's and images. It all seem's to say "get out there, you will alaways find something to photograph" fresh air and excercise is the bonus. please keep them coming. Thanks!

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Exactly right Alwyn.

@wajidqureshi4105 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video to watch on a Sunday morning.... feels like walking with you as you provide a tour of the woodlands.. it reminds one to slow down and notice the surrounding natural environment....reminds and inspires me to explore my local woodlands and nature reserves with my macro lens another superb video

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Good to have you with me Wajid.

@johncarnahan4067 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful photos Simon I've often photographet the daisies but never would have thought to photograph them from the underside enjoyed the video thank you for sharing it

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it John. They really do work nicely from below don't they.

@macronencer 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always interesting and a delight to watch. I love the images from this one, and the insect's-eye-view technique is something I'd like to try. You've inspired me to get my macro lens out again! Thank you.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@andrewherbert9938 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this Simon , beautiful images but I learn a lot about nature from your videos as well , keep up the great work

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Will do Andrew, thanks

@susanfirth2279 2 жыл бұрын

I really like how you explain your thought process and how you take the images. I really liked the daisy image - I have a big patch of Shasta Daisies in my back garden that I am going to try that on. Never thought of that before.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

How did you get on Susan?

@CarolineOrdHume 2 жыл бұрын

It's great that you always demonstrate some different ideas! The automatic focus stacking on Canon R5 is excellent, I think you would love it.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Caroline.

@shaunkeenanphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video, Simon. It's a pleasure to see the little discoveries that you have along the way. Taking pictures is only part of the adventure.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Shaun. I need to catch up on your films.

@shaunkeenanphoto Жыл бұрын

@@SimonBoothPhotography No worries Simon! I’ve got a new one coming out today. If you’ve got the time, it would be great if you could take a look.

@laurataylor8919 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon. Another fantastic video. Your wonderful images make me want to go out, explore and see if I also can search out and record simple but impactful memories. I also love shapes of flowers and grasses, especially when they have gone over and you are left with interesting compositions. Thank you.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you Laura. I hope you did go out and get lucky in your search.

@SeanPepper672 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting angles on the 2 images. I do find the that the daisies it can depend on the colour of the background and if you can isolate one. Great video really enjoying the work.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean

@jillbaxter4533 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful images Simon. Beautiful part of the country (as a Yorkshire lass I might be a tad biased!) The nature lesson just blows my mind. How can you know all these things? I think my youthful days may have been a wee bit wasted! So pleased you are back on your feet (hopefully fully recovered) and giving us novices such pleasure. Thank you Simon

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank Jill. I'm ashamed to say I have a miss spent youth too, but let's not go there eh!

@Balchre Жыл бұрын

In answer to your question on focus stacking, I am shooting with a Fujifilm medium format camera and it has the focus stacking feature. I use the auto setting where I set the min and max area I want to be in focus and the camera calculates the required number of images based on the focal length and f-Stop. It seems to work very well and since it shoots all the required frames in a continuous fashion it just takes a second or two so changing conditions are minimized. I'm very happy with how Fuji has implemented focus stacking.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a dream come true!

@jeffpotter7958 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Nikon d850 that has built in focus stacking. It works quite well but it takes a few minutes to set it up in the camera. If you are doing a 3 to 5 image stack it is probably easier to do manually. When you get past that then it might be worth taking the time to set up the stack function in camera. If you stay medium format with your next camera the Hasselblad X1D has focus stacking which gets good reviews, as long as you use a "X" lens.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. On reflection, I quite like having manual control over the process. I'm not big on tech, so I'm not sure how much I would feel fulfilled with an auto function?

@johnpollock6996 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video Simon. All of the pictures were terrific; the daisy especially. I don't think I would have ever thought of photographing the back sides of flowers. It looks like your overexposure worked out just right. Keep cool during what looks like will be a terribly hot week on Great Britain.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Yes it was pretty warm there for a while.

@jeffschreifels8651 2 жыл бұрын

That purple flower in particular is absolutely beautiful. Every time I watch your videos I think about how difficult it is for me to get into those crouching positions to try and take those photos. And to hold the camera steady. Maybe I need a workout routine. 😅

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

I should perhaps do one for photography 😂

@jeffschreifels8651 Жыл бұрын

@@SimonBoothPhotography yes! How to crouch in awkward positions for long periods of time... and I will add, while probably getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. 😂

@pearcemachineshop5200 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve a 90d and I think it’s called focus bracketing on mine, Its just a hobby for me but have to say it works really well and it’s fast, your videos are just brilliant Bud, always learning when I watch you. Regards Al.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank Al. It's a hobby for me to you know. Perhaps an obsession?

@pearcemachineshop5200 Жыл бұрын

Oh I thought you were a pro, you should be.

@barryconway 2 жыл бұрын

Yawn. Morning, Simon. Thanks for taking us along - appreciate you puttong in the effort (o; Personally, I really liked the UpOxeye image - I could easily see a 'triptych' just of those.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry. Good to find you enjoying the videos fresh out of bed.

@stuartlauchlan7061 2 жыл бұрын

Another amazing video Simon and the images are so wonderfully creative. I'm reminded of a question someone asked once, which was do you consider yourself self-taught. If you watch your videos you would have to answer no. I get so much from your work, that it's like having a photography teacher on speed dial. Thanks again for sharing, another inspirational masterclass.

@SimonBoothPhotography Жыл бұрын

I had no idea they were so valuable Stuart. Thank you indeed.