I Wish I'd Learnt This Photographic Technique Sooner!

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Kim Grant

Kim Grant

Жыл бұрын

Join Kim as she heads to a local beach to photograph the sunset, using focus stacking to enhance the sharpness of her images.
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@blueheartcrochet1962
@blueheartcrochet1962 Жыл бұрын
I’m 61, take my old camera with me probably all the time. I happened upon your channel and I thank you for your content. I at times get criticised bc I take photos of sand, dirt, items on the ground nature or not. So many things I see differently others find funny 🤷🏽‍♀️ Regardless, your content is great and I appreciate you 🙏🏽
@robertwhitemoto
@robertwhitemoto Жыл бұрын
When your music is almost as good as your photography... all the feels Kim. Well done.
@triplewinlin5576
@triplewinlin5576 Жыл бұрын
Glad you became more "grounded" in your photography, Kim. The connection is not just visual when you really take time to look at where you are. It is healing. Great images!
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@commentforthealgo5383
@commentforthealgo5383 Жыл бұрын
I usually hate when people post edit too much but the way you use it, is truly lovely. You have given me a boost of inspiration, a boost of support I desperately needed.
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@jimharris3889
@jimharris3889 3 ай бұрын
That focus stacked low angle tripod image is awesome !! Gonna have to try that myself 😊
@stephenferguson6223
@stephenferguson6223 Жыл бұрын
I have just come across this video and instantly recognised your location here. I have spent many summers on this beach and you have reminded me, that I have taken some gorgeous sunset photos here in the past. I used to be right into going out with the camera, however not so much anymore and I'm at the stage of giving up with it. But I must say, seeing this scenery again and your interesting take on something so simple, has given me some inspiration. I would just like to say, thank you for this! 🙂👌
@philipweir8318
@philipweir8318 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kim, New to your channel & I must say it's a lovely change to the normal photo blogger channels, you discuss how you feel at the time of your video, detailing how sometimes it's ok to be less than enthusiastic as well as being super excited, this is a true reflection of our mental health just now. I have been an avid amateur photographer since purchasing my first SLR camera back in 1981 then moving to medium format then back to SLR before joining the digital age with my DSLR. which created a new found love of photography, no longer worrying about only having 36 exposure film or slides with my SLR or 10 or 8 shots with medium format roll films. Keep up the good work Kim with true to life vlogs. Kindest regards Phil.
@JasonLorette
@JasonLorette Жыл бұрын
Focus stacking is something I’m definitely trying more too…that shot was awesome! 📸😎
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jason!
@tgsnider
@tgsnider 6 ай бұрын
I love how you find beautiful images where others find nothing. You got some great stuff! Thanks for posting.
@danshut1981
@danshut1981 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Kim, it's good to be reminded that there is no such thing as a failed shot, just another opportunity to learn something, had really fallen out of love with photography until recently by forgetting that and being so harsh with my images that it wasn't fun anymore
@martinthody9335
@martinthody9335 Жыл бұрын
Another super video, Kim, with a valuable message to get out whatever the weather. I had similar experience yesterday going out into the Lakes under a clear blue sky - I didn’t see anyone else with a camera, probably because a clear sky doesn’t typically lend itself to dramatic or moody landscapes. It made me focus on what was there, though, and I ended up with a few images I’m really happy and which are a little different from the norm!
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Great to hear this Martin. There's always opportunities, no matter what the weather. Sounds like you had a lovely day out 😊
@carolbrucecollett
@carolbrucecollett Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful landscape!! And your images are stunning. Thank you for sharing your images and your in the field flow.
@cxs240
@cxs240 Жыл бұрын
This completely changed my thoughts about clear blue sky photography. Most people prefer to have a cloudy sky when taking pictures, and I was one of them. I will experiment more. Thank you
@PeteLoughlin
@PeteLoughlin Жыл бұрын
I love that focus stacking technique. It seems so obvious and so much easier than the faff of doing in the camera
@roberthennessey5702
@roberthennessey5702 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful I love the different sand textures..great ideas to try next time thank you Kim
@stevenaxelrod2909
@stevenaxelrod2909 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic images as usual , Kim. Thank you for sharing your focus stacking technique.
@lisasimpson9343
@lisasimpson9343 Жыл бұрын
Awesome images and video Kim. I'm with you, you can always find something to shoot. Thank you for taking us along.
@randyschwager2515
@randyschwager2515 Жыл бұрын
Your focus stacked images are stunning! Thanks for taking me along!
@Sorarse
@Sorarse Жыл бұрын
I haven't done a lot of macro photography, but focus stacking is definitely useful for that. I never thought of extending it's use to landscape photography, usually relying on a small aperture to keep everything in focus.
@MrGjcannon
@MrGjcannon Жыл бұрын
Most people think of a cloudless sky to be a perfect sky, but not photographers! I much prefer living in Scotland with clouds making every shot different, to a featureless blue void.
@jimcoon
@jimcoon Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your comment about clouds. I visited Scotland (I live in Oregon, US) when I was 18 years old. I am now 70. My great grandfather was born in the small town of New Deer. It rained buckets every day for the 2 weeks I was in your beautiful country - and I loved every day I was there. I remember the rock walls that served as pasture boundaries. I was mesmerized by the miles and miles of rock walls. Best to you and yours! Jim in Oregon
@MrGjcannon
@MrGjcannon Жыл бұрын
Hello Jim Glad you enjoyed visiting Scotland. We call the rock walls 'drystane dykes'. Unfortunately, they're gradually dusappearing as farmers put fences up by them and don't repair falls, which must be a pretty labour intensive task.
@roygraham8150
@roygraham8150 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! I live in Midlothian.
@griffith500tvr
@griffith500tvr Жыл бұрын
You don't have to live in place where the weather is miserable to have clouds
@dadautube
@dadautube Жыл бұрын
well said ... "a featureless blue" sky is 'perfect' only when we want a totally clear blue sky in our image for whatever the reason ... otherwise, half-cloudy skies with that ever changing light and shadows, although making it a little too hard for getting the right exposure at times, it allows for a lot more different and beautiful shots actually ... timelapse videos also work great only under half-cloudy skies, especially when they are moving a little faster than normal ...
@rexgigout1472
@rexgigout1472 Жыл бұрын
Liked! Wonderful presentation. I especially appreciate how you worked with a beach, without using clouds or permanent terrain features, to be so very creative. Here on the upper Gulf Coast, of Texas, where flat coastal plain meets sandy and muddy beaches, there are no significant dunes, no tall trees, no rocks, and a minimal tidal range, but you have shown how to creative something so significant, with such simple, low terrain features. Thanks!
@janneroz-photographyonabudget
@janneroz-photographyonabudget Жыл бұрын
Angel voiced Kim comes back with another great video. I must admit, even though my stuff (mostly) is weather sealed I find that I am very cautious when the weather is less than perfect. I really must be more inclined to get out there when the weather is more inclement . Thank you for all your videos, they're brilliant.
@SingtotheMountainStudio
@SingtotheMountainStudio Жыл бұрын
Lovely to hear you comment on looking deeper. Such mindful skill to experience the world and make photographs
@andypotts8062
@andypotts8062 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful images Kim especially the abstract work. Many thanks
@jordilovesnikon
@jordilovesnikon Жыл бұрын
Love how you do, spek and feel, great person. Love from Switzerland.
@FeedScrn
@FeedScrn Жыл бұрын
Capturing the light off of those mini-sand-formations was genius. The pictures turned out great. - The technique of focus-stacking for the sunset composite image was for me, a learning experience. Thanks.
@Joe-B1
@Joe-B1 Жыл бұрын
Perfect to wake up to on a Sunday morning...........😎
@colinfreear4749
@colinfreear4749 Жыл бұрын
Loved it Kim, thanks for taking us along.
@mawavoy
@mawavoy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your focus stacking technique and the wonderful results. Your photographic session was full of fantastic images. Great work!
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Michael. Glad you enjoyed it 😀
@simonhealey1917
@simonhealey1917 Жыл бұрын
Great video Kim really like thefocus stacked image and the abstracts at the end of your day 👍
@mayhamilton6652
@mayhamilton6652 Жыл бұрын
Great video and inspiring as always. The images were brilliant. I'm going to give focus stacking a try for sure now ❤
@momentsinanglingessence855
@momentsinanglingessence855 Жыл бұрын
A wonderful informative video Kim, I love how you see beauty in the simplest forms nature throws up and use your creativity to capture some great shots, I felt like I was there watching the sunset with you. Thanks!
@mandyboyd64
@mandyboyd64 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the focus stacked image ❤
@fleckjr07
@fleckjr07 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your content on this video and for the inspiration given!
@joncothranphotography9375
@joncothranphotography9375 Жыл бұрын
Simply wonderful! Such a great opportunity to practice grounding out there. Thanks for bringing us along. I am going to be looking for a camera that will do the in body focus stacking. I should be upgrading soon. I look forward to seeing you again next Sunday.
@timrosenburgh8597
@timrosenburgh8597 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video as usual Kim. You captured some really nice image's as usual. The image that you photo stacked was brilliant. Look forward to the next one. Take care.
@dphotos007
@dphotos007 Жыл бұрын
I have been a commercial photographer for 47 years. I have learned to have one tripod that I only use in sandy/dirty type locations. Sand gets into everything dealing with the tripod legs. It is just about impossible to get the sand out. I also have one tripod that I use for everything else on location and one heavy tripod I use in the studio.
@artturasanen
@artturasanen Жыл бұрын
I recently moved to using a compact digital camera and one thing I like about it vs. interchangeable lens camera is the wide depth of field, which is great for landscape pictures.
@numbersix8919
@numbersix8919 Жыл бұрын
Nice! The small field of stones behind you looks like a fine subject too : )
@brucedelorme5026
@brucedelorme5026 Жыл бұрын
Some amazing shots! Beautiful day and adventure
@johnearl2303
@johnearl2303 Жыл бұрын
Love the focus stacked sunset, I’ll have to give that method a try
@papotaino1516
@papotaino1516 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful capture 📸
@daniellegrandpa
@daniellegrandpa Жыл бұрын
Good morning Kim, starting out my sunday is always better with your video. Your tips and ideas are always helpful and add to my knowledge of photography. There is no limit to what one can do or learn in the outdoors, it literally changes by the second, we are only limited by our imagination. I said it before, my "peace" is in the outdoors. Your a joy to watch, have a blessed week.
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Wishing you a blessed week too :)
@AZJack
@AZJack Жыл бұрын
Thank you, enjoyed hearing about your describing your thoughts about what you were seeing. Beautiful shots.
@jazzydebs
@jazzydebs Жыл бұрын
Hi Kim, wow such beautiful light , what a stunning evening! Love the images! ( & especially the focus stacked blended image 🙌 ) Loving the orange glow! X
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Hi Debbie and thank you very much! It was such a beautiful evening indeed
@michaelbidegain1455
@michaelbidegain1455 Жыл бұрын
Kim Great tips and thank you for sharing
@TheChadWork2001
@TheChadWork2001 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, and excellent pictures!
@warrengh5647
@warrengh5647 Жыл бұрын
Great advice Kim and some that should inspire to go out, just because you should. On the focus stacking I watched a macro photographer take 80 plus images using stacking the auto feature. Subject was a flower and blimey it was sharp. 👌🏼
@hypo345
@hypo345 Жыл бұрын
First time visiting your channel, subscribed. Like this type photography finding beautiful shapes and form and isolating them from the grand landscape. A tilt and shift lens (using tilt) its perfect for this sort of flat plane photography where everything needs to be in focus. Getting back into photography after a 7 year hiatus due to family issues. This sort of video is very encouraging.
@lynnsphotographygreenart8098
@lynnsphotographygreenart8098 Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video and beautiful images Kim!!
@laurelb8372
@laurelb8372 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning images, love your videos
@copisetic1104
@copisetic1104 Жыл бұрын
I have used this for years in southern Utah, I rarely take a landscape picture anymore without using it.
@donna.downey
@donna.downey Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos Kim but I woke up about 3:00 am (Mississippi, USA) time and saw you just posted this video. I laid in my bed and watched the entire video! OMG! This is one of your best. The whole video from beginning to end... the music, the photography, the video itself and your magical words are all so inspiring. I just wanted to say thank you for always inspiring us to pick up our cameras and shoot no matter our area, the weather, our mood. Peace!
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful comment Donna! Thank you so very much for watching all the way through at such an early hour of the day. Really does mean a lot :)
@donna.downey
@donna.downey Жыл бұрын
@@kimgrantphotography Truthfully Kim... I'm a CPA who has been working 7 days a week since just COVID. Your videos have helped get me through a most difficult period. I have now watched this particular video four times! Thank you for your content. You will probably never know how you have touched so many people. Hugs.
@agentsmithgrind2394
@agentsmithgrind2394 Жыл бұрын
soo nice, and relaxing too watch, well done !
@MrsMinx50
@MrsMinx50 Жыл бұрын
Kim I haven't watched in ages due to the fact I had emergency surgery on my spine I can't get out with my camera which gets me down 😢 my favourite was the focus stacked sunset it was absolutely stunning, this tutorial gave me an uplift thank you keep up the great work ❤👌
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear this May. Wishing you well and a speedy recovery. Sincerely hope you're able to get out with your camera again in the near future ❤️
@recreationalplutonium
@recreationalplutonium Жыл бұрын
with focus stacking your expensive dslr/mirrorless now finally produces smartphone level output!
@marycarron5118
@marycarron5118 Жыл бұрын
You live in a beautiful place, Kim. Just to be there must be so therapeutic. I really love your images. I haven't done any focus stacking but I must give it a try. Always something new to learn.
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
It is so beautiful Mary! I can't wait to move back here full time. Thank you very much. Do enjoy trying out focus stacking
@richmatlock2396
@richmatlock2396 Жыл бұрын
And yet another amazing video. Thank you Kim.
@desgardner7169
@desgardner7169 Жыл бұрын
I love footprints in the sand as long as some of them are mine! yes that's a wonderful part of the world where you are enjoy every minute of it.....Thank you for taking us there!
@LuisCruz-yg6rs
@LuisCruz-yg6rs Жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@Travelmaster64
@Travelmaster64 Жыл бұрын
Sehr inspirierend. Wunderschön.
@daryldesjardins
@daryldesjardins Жыл бұрын
Hello from Canada, great shots. I'm definitely going to try the focus stacking , the results are stunning. Have a awesome day !
@sadmanonatraintoo9781
@sadmanonatraintoo9781 Жыл бұрын
Stunning images and food for thought for me especially regarding lighting, thank you :) X
@ffstopP
@ffstopP Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Kim. Thanks for the suggestions.
@uscameloptics
@uscameloptics Жыл бұрын
Fantastic landscape!!
@tedrydstrom7478
@tedrydstrom7478 Жыл бұрын
The certainly was stunning….focus stacking is something I often think about after I get home…..dang why didn’t I stack this. Thank you for reminding me to experiment more!😊
@jairosros2968
@jairosros2968 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Work, Thanks for your Time !!
@LW_Lapse
@LW_Lapse Жыл бұрын
Great video! As a timelapse photogorapher, clear skies are always a pain, good to see you making good use of them though.
@longdriver1759
@longdriver1759 Жыл бұрын
Very impressive. Amazing photos!! Well done!
@bmc81
@bmc81 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! Never thought about what you just accomplished. I live in Montana, USA so we have no beaches. However I think I might be able apply this on some rivers. Beautiful shots that you ended up with!!
@kerstinwood4969
@kerstinwood4969 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kim. You got me inspired to do some focus stacking too by the sea.
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Kerstin! Enjoy!
@northdevonpictures826
@northdevonpictures826 Жыл бұрын
Great pictures, Kim. It's always interesting to see photographers on their journey. Abstract photography can yield stunning results. Enjoy your photography, I know I do. Cheers and subscribed.
@metalmick99
@metalmick99 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kim. Such wonderful images, and you explained your thoughts for the compositions so well, including where the compositions didn't work for you, which is just as helpful for someone like me. In a happy coincidence, I head for the coast in a few weeks, so I'll see how I go with the lessons you delivered.
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your trip to the coast ☺️
@jeffreylane7647
@jeffreylane7647 Жыл бұрын
Very nice Kim, I going to try more of the focus stacking my self. Thanks for the great ideas.
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeffrey! Enjoy!
@briannicholson2971
@briannicholson2971 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video Kim, it looks a beautiful location with those woods you walked through to get there. I wasn't expecting you to say the focus stacking was the thing you wished had done more of. I like the story of the footprint I had a similar experience and have posted on the community page 🙂👍
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Brian! There's been so many situations in the past that I haven't done focus stacking and ended up with images I wasn't completely satisfied with. There's so many cases where I'm glad I didn't use it too but it's great to be open to it now and have the choice depending on what emotion and feelings I want to portray in the images 😊
@allenschneider1847
@allenschneider1847 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
@danaschulz8441
@danaschulz8441 Жыл бұрын
Great images and also very good commentary. And I for one truly love your Scottish accent!!!
@trevor6483
@trevor6483 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I like your attitude to photography.
@outdoorsinontario3037
@outdoorsinontario3037 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Keep it up! You help inspire!!!
@Jimgoodwin846
@Jimgoodwin846 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful images
@howardeurovine127
@howardeurovine127 Жыл бұрын
Seriously inspired! Will revisit soon🤗
@tombriere6807
@tombriere6807 Жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel and subscribed for more videos. Great job, stunning beach images and beautiful music!! Thank you
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom and welcome
@bv52gyf
@bv52gyf Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. I’m definitely going to give focus stacking a try, your resulting image was just stunning Thanks again for sharing Andy
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it Andy! Enjoy trying out Fuchs stacking 😊
@user-zh2ck3yr9s
@user-zh2ck3yr9s Жыл бұрын
Beautiful images and great information. Thank you.
@chuckduzzie8529
@chuckduzzie8529 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful video, your fantastic story telling voice … ☺️
@ferguslass
@ferguslass Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video and the inspiration to try something new (photo stacking). Living on the West coast of Scotland we get some amazing sunsets and I will definitely be looking at the beach/sky differently.
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
You certainly do get amazing sunsets! Enjoy trying out focus stacking :)
@Aberug
@Aberug Жыл бұрын
Hi Kim, I've just discovered you today on KZfaq. I agree with you, in photography as on many other aspect of life, "there are no things like mistakes, all they're opportunities of learning". Thank you for your video and your words.
@kimgrantphotography
@kimgrantphotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@gordonmiller4439
@gordonmiller4439 Жыл бұрын
One of your best, Kim!
@joeyret.617
@joeyret.617 Жыл бұрын
To me your best image was the one you manually focus stacked, using the creek leading to the sea with the sunset sun reflection. Awesome. Yes, in body camera focus stacking is a wonderful thing.
@5RustyBin
@5RustyBin Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim. DId some very similar shots down on the Solway coast recently. Lovely images. Subscribed.
@wildzenventures
@wildzenventures Жыл бұрын
Stunning photography, thanks for sharing your tips! I also love abstract photos, I think beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. :). Cheers
@dlarge4616
@dlarge4616 Жыл бұрын
This is beautiful.
@seamastergmt
@seamastergmt Жыл бұрын
Nicely done!
@jimhamilton8775
@jimhamilton8775 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.
@rockfishmiller
@rockfishmiller Жыл бұрын
On the beach without yer Wellies, shame. Great vid, thanks for posting, cheers from Canada.
@Mr407370
@Mr407370 Жыл бұрын
awesome again. focus stacking rules. cheers
@mondujar279
@mondujar279 Жыл бұрын
You are inspiring me to improve!
@vincentlerie2911
@vincentlerie2911 Жыл бұрын
Great photographic philosophy in your closing. Maybe a video on your photo stacking post processing technique. Keep up the great work!
@joepublisher166
@joepublisher166 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video … thank you!
@JaimeLacayoPTY
@JaimeLacayoPTY Жыл бұрын
WOW that was an amazing photograph!
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