Woodland Photography - Don't Look For Trees

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4 жыл бұрын

"Don't look for trees" in woodland photography is perhaps an odd thing to say but it's simply to remind ourselves to perhaps look beyond the obvious subject and keep our mind open to anything that we are visually drawn to. Your photos will likely still include trees but the primary appeal that influences the composition might focus on something other than an object with a name, such as shape, colour, texture and metaphors. In this episode I revisit and walk through a photograph that was built around colour, layers and the flow of colour and space. It was important for the tree to work together with these elements and provide a bold foundation and contrast in the composition.
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@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Here are links to better quality JPEG files: 'Autumn Layers' baxter.photos/shop/autumn-layers/ 'Tree Storm' baxter.photos/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tree-storm.jpg Gallery: baxter.photos/gallery/through-the-woods/

@lindefraser9148 4 жыл бұрын

There is something so uplifting with the lime greens of spring, mixed with the oranges and browns of autumn - captured beautifully. I enjoyed the links to quality JPEG viewing! Thank you!

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Such a well thought out and useful video Simon. I loved the talk through and the process you took in 'crafting the image'. Thoroughly enjoyed this and the images were superb.

@PaulHeagen Ай бұрын

I love that the whole video was devoted to one photo. It shows the patience and precision around a great photo. (When you first walked by that scene, I was saying "That's it - there." Your videos improve our seeing.

@marvinbeatty 3 жыл бұрын

Your doggo is just the best!

@hermannschmidt9788 4 жыл бұрын

I quite like this time of the year. The landscape is more transparent and still very colorful.

@mukulchowdhury9017 3 жыл бұрын

❤️ Very good.When I need to fresh my mind always watched your video.

@davidsarson4768 3 жыл бұрын

Most enjoyable and informative as it always is.

@joebadger 4 жыл бұрын

I found this useful, as someone who struggles to see compositions in woodland photography. I'll try to put this into practice on my next trip.

@lonnieclemens8028 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, I share your opinion. But I am thinking that learning to compose takes practice. A lot of times I go for walks and see absolutely nothing. Then there are times when I think I can see a potential composition. I'm not giving up, because I like being outdoor with a camera.

@mitymous1 4 жыл бұрын

I always learn something from you, Simon!

@vargavideo 4 жыл бұрын

Another helpful share - thank you, Simon. Really appreciate how you articulate your 'instinctual' process without sacrificing the magic of the moment.

@PhotoTubeUK 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Great work Simon!

@rolfsauer9540 4 жыл бұрын

I love this Time of the Year great Vlog Simon

@Matty_the_Tall 3 жыл бұрын

such good advice. I think its so easy to look for the highlights and miss the scene entirely. It brings a new meaning to 'cant see the woods for the trees'.

@Exercises10 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Simon for another excellent video! Very few photographers shoot woodland so I am grateful for your time, energy, and sharing your expertise with these videos. Woodlands are all I have around where I live; no seas, or oceans nor epic landscapes. This really helps to see how to tackle the chaos.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoy them :)

@scotty4418 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode Simon and the blend of colours was simply beautiful.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Scotty!

@davekelly8168 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and content as ever, and not forgetting Meg. Always makes me smile watching her bounce around..

@reiddickson 4 жыл бұрын

"Tree Storm" has the perfect name -- first thought that popped into my head was forks of lightning. Really beautiful photos, thanks for sharing as always.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! Glad you like it :-)

@annthomstad635 4 жыл бұрын

Such a pleasure to watch this video. I really enjoyed how you described your thought processes about "crafting the image". You are so inspiring! Your gallery is amazing.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Ann!

@christian.irmler 4 жыл бұрын

Tree Storm is amazing, Simon! What an order in that chaos of branches - absolutely amazing!

@davidbailey4976 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon. I always learn something from your vlogs.

@marcgibier6071 4 жыл бұрын

As always, excellent, thanks for taking us there

@tjaardpijning 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic as always, Simon... Love such backlit color layers as well. I often find myself too hasty in woodland photography, so your advise to slow down more is something to keep in mind. Thanks for another great video!

@stuartschaffner9744 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been following several KZfaqrs, including you, for several years now. It is wonderful to watch some of you mature into accomplished photographers. I only wish I had matured as much in that time!

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for continuing to watch, Stuart :)

@robwasnj 4 жыл бұрын

Love seeing Meg get some airtime too! Delightful video.

@eaco 4 жыл бұрын

thanks, SIMON you are an inspiration to all with such good teachings

@haroldcarlson2775 4 жыл бұрын

Love the entire mood of your video. Well done.

@ellyelzinga01 4 жыл бұрын

Love that first picture, and the one with the shapes of the branches and the orange colors! I must say that I really am into woodland photography too atm, really love it!

@antonoat 4 жыл бұрын

Beech are one of the most beautiful of trees, they also photograph well in the depths of winter long after the Autumn colour has finished. I love how you give the tree the time it deserves and you take your time to do it justice! Your dog is a real beauty too, lucky you! cheers.

@whafrog 4 жыл бұрын

The walkthrough was super helpful, thank you!

@naturshoot8448 4 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoying your approach and rationale behind your woodland photography. Provides plenty of good food for thought.

@f4.therapy 4 жыл бұрын

Great to share picture links great stuff 👍

@BillMcCarroll 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, great tips and beautiful images.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bill :-)

@JohnGreenwoodPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

You are a wonderful teacher and artist, Simon. Thank you.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John :)

@wendynewing8834 4 жыл бұрын

This is a lovely and thoughtful video resulting in beautiful images. Meg's joyful cameos are the icing on the cake. I love your work Simon.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Always appreciated, Wendy. Thank you :)

@paulcomptonpdphotography 4 жыл бұрын

As always perfection. You are one of the most professional vloggers on here. Love the Tree Storm wicked

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Paul :)

@garrymacdonald5576 3 жыл бұрын

Even your B roll is brilliant! Great video

@burrdaddy 4 жыл бұрын

As always, great video and wonderful insights.

@Highdepthfilms 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon, I learn quite a bit from you. Meg sure has a lot of fun walking out there with you. That is great.

@Bazzo61 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, detailed walk through. Your videos have really opened my eyes to the potential of woodlands particulalry when the light is perhaps not ideal.

@lennartphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all inspiration, nice photos. 🌲🌳📸

@giselesmith7795 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very educational video. I find it super useful to understand the thought process behind the photo. And there's always Meg to make me smile...

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gisele. Glad you enjoyed it!

@derekolsen999 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that windy version Simon, simply delightful.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Derek :)

@robcarr1899 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Simon. Great photo. And nice you explained the scene. Thanks very much.

@stevearita3267 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this video and I learned so much! Thank you for doing this and teaching us such valuable learnings!

@charlesgough3528 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon..that was very helpful, very helpful

@davehayford4294 4 жыл бұрын

As usual Simon......very good video and tips I can use. Thanks for sharing.

@edgarmyhistory_dot_net2841 4 жыл бұрын

A great journey through your thought process.

@davidnassur7202 4 жыл бұрын

Adore your work and specks of Meg...

@SteveMillerPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

A great walk through video of the image you captured, putting your thoughts of the image into words in so much detail blows my mind 👍👍

@ScottAspinall 4 жыл бұрын

Really incredible images as usual Simon. And likely my favourite video on KZfaq right now! I loved learning more about your approach to these scenes, I've been spending a lot of time in my local woodland and will be putting some of these tips into practice. Thanks for sharing!

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you, Scott :)

@SasidharPamganamamula 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent walk through that ended in a gorgeous image. I really enjoy your videos.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Sasidhar :)

@waynejones1054 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this, thanks for posting.

@MDadek 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode, enjoyed watching.

@williammiller7328 4 жыл бұрын

I so thoroughly enjoyed this video! Fantastic work on the still images and the video.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

@alanbaff 4 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, one of your best...I'm trying my hardest to soak this up!

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Alan :-)

@redwoodsquirrel432 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video Simon, really enjoy your content.😊

@djjurky Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and the photos!

@enricooldoino1967 4 жыл бұрын

A great and useful lesson .thank you Simon .Tree storm is one of your best !!

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Enrico!

@gordonelwell7084 3 жыл бұрын

Here's an observation about your landscapes and woodland photography, and those of others, as compared to mine. I tend to go out and "be ready" as I walk, by having my camera on a strap around my neck, ready to pop it up and click on scenes as I come upon them. You on the other hand, have everything packed away, and spend your walks looking and seeing what is all around you, and only pull out your camera gear once you have visualized a scene/composition. I get dozens of useless and meaningless exposures. And to be sure, I suspect I miss many great opportunities because I click off a shot as I walk along and do not bother to fully explore in my mind each scene I may encounter. Also, I suspect I am pre-ordained to try and see a scene based on the lens I have attached, rather than which one in my backpack would capture a scene in front of me best. Thanks for the vision and awakening.

@andrewhookerphotography4774 4 жыл бұрын

Simon, thank you for unlocking the secret to getting great shots of trees. I constantly look at trees for potential photos and while the visual feast for the eyes is there, I find the whole tree is more than often, way too much for the shot. Thank you for unlocking the secret.

@phurbadukpa4375 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I love your Photography /Style /tips etc and you are the inspiration for us who want to be a landscape Photographer.

@street.photography Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! 📸📸

@petermcilroy5742 4 жыл бұрын

Tree storm is a beautiful image Simon, really good example of looking past the obvious.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Peter. Taken near where you've been ;)

@terencebaker4269 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, my local woodland is Sutton Park Nature Reserve, on my 8 mile dog walk this afternoon I noticed the isolated colours you refer to in your video. You've made me realise that they will make great subjects in themselves.

@warrenswales5693 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, a thoroughly valuable vlog due to its quality insights on the woodland process. Am happy I have at least a couple of points for me to think about when next out. #NeverStopLearning Thanks for sharing.

@danielhamilton2157 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, enjoyed it so much I now feel I have to get up at the crack of dawn and get out there. Meg is one happy dog chasing water. Thanks Simon!

@Treydmusicmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! It has changed my approach to woodlands - since so many of the woodlands where I live are quite short (very arid environment), I did not realize how often I've been focused on tree portraits as opposed to color palettes. Thank you! I'm looking forward to taking these thought onto the field! Excellent choice of music, by the way!

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Trey! Glad you like the music choice too :)

@chriss2761 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon with very sound advice always like how you talk us through the thought process 👍 The image you left with is stunning fantastic colours 👌

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, as always, Chris!

@larryrudnick1519 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked the presentation of the thought process behind the shot. I didn't think I would like the one with the wind blowing the leaves as much as the still leaves, but I think the movement adds something. Thanks again for a thought provoking video!

@MrDingo71 4 жыл бұрын

That last photo is glorious, so inspiring. I wish we got autumn colours here in southeast Queensland, although recent bushfires have created a 'false autumn' in our southern hemisphere spring.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Kenneth!

@eaco 4 жыл бұрын

gracias, SIMON eres una inspiracion para todos con tan buenas enseñanzas.

@zhuoyanghan5323 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a informative record about how we should look the subjective we chose. Really inspired! And the second photo you post with a bit of foliage blur looks so unconventional and more contrastive against the still trunk. A new experiment must be done in my next woodscape photography.

@1spitfirepilot 4 жыл бұрын

That, again, was very well thought through and lucidly explained.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, as always :)

@SightseeingStan Жыл бұрын

What an enjoyable woodland photography video. Really liked your thoughts and approach to this shot, definitely some things I'll keep in mind next time I'm in the woods.

@SteveMellorPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

That's immensely useful. You know, I've been loving taking trees at the moment but I've been looking for trees (I found some, I was in a forest after all). This was great advice and I'm itching to get out there again and have another go :)

@keithpinn152 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon for sharing this video. I really enjoyed the steps you took us through in developing your compositions. I particularly enjoyed your tips on not always including the entire tree in your compositions. I will have to practice this approach as my natural default would be to include the entire tree. Keep up the great work that you do. Cheers, Keith Pinn Barrie, Ontario Canada

@paulwayman5137 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon. I really have trouble with woodland images. This has helped a lot. LOVE 'Tree Storm', I could be looking at that view for hours and still not see that wonderful composition.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Paul. Always appreciated :)

@peterjpalmer3689 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation Simon as always. Beautiful images too. I always struggle in woodland to make sense of the organised chaos.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Peter :)

@leslumieres1237 4 жыл бұрын

You want to look at Steve O'Nion's video's, too; Both photographers are masters at this! I just discovered them, and I am impressed.

@johnsholian4318 4 жыл бұрын

Superb treatise on crafting an image. You’re getting better and better at crafting these videos as well. I always wind up with a nugget of useful info such as positioning the camera up a little higher in this instance to include more of the tree without the intrusion of the sky. The images, music, and the wisdom are first rate. And of course, Meg being Meg! Cheers Simon.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

That's very kind! Thank you, John!

@Keithphotorama 3 жыл бұрын

I learn more and more just by going out to woodland areas and shooting. Believe it’s more about training your eyes to see than it is to sit and listen to a photographic lesson on video.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Of course. That's what practice is all about. Many benefit from combining that with inspiration/ideas from professionals as it speeds up the learning process.

@tompetersphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that Simon, I find like you said in your video, watching you workout your shot from start to finish👍🏻

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks :)

@angryanimaldoc 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@stevematadobra6117 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. thank you for reinforcing the 'visualize the end crop'. I just started to incorporate that into my thought process. It really does help develop the eye towards the vignettes and finer details. I also love the way you illustrated the methodical and 'slow down' process in woodland photography. that does take some practice but so necessary. Cant wait to go out tomorrow. Thank you.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it :-)

@adventurecoalition3690 4 ай бұрын

Thx for the walk through

@scdronemedia Жыл бұрын

I have only just come across your channel Simon and I really enjoyed this video. I love your presentation style and the knowledge you put across. Just subbed and look forward to checking out more of your output.

@Hirsutechin 4 жыл бұрын

Thoughtful and considered, chimed with some things I saw this morning in my own local wood - walking the dog... Good to see Meg full of beans too!

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks :-)

@johannesp1422 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice, Simon. I wish we have hills and beautiful trees. And a little bit of "your" eyes.

@jaspershobbys 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice vlog, i can learn from it for my next vlog!

@oibal60 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this.

@JohnDrummondPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning images!

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, John :-)

@adamabele785 4 жыл бұрын

What you call instinct (I´m talking about photography exclusively) isn´t something that people have naturally. It is rather like this: As a photographer, you have to think about many things at the same time: The choice of your camera, what lens, what focal length, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, angle, light, daytime, weather condition, time of the year, compositions, symmetries, balance, focus point, background, colors, contrast, mood, the purpose of the picture, the audience etc, and you might look out for the perfect moment as well. As you do photography you learn these things by making choices. The more pictures you take, the more choices you make. Usually, you review your pictures and in hindsight, you see some things you did not consider when you shot the picture. You might say to yourself: dang it, I wish I could do the same shot a second time and do it better with different choices. That is how we learn. After a while you are able to make decisions quicker and you don´t think about it as much. You make your choices at some point at a subconscious level. The choices you make are the result of a long and complex learning process, so it just "feels right" to use this angle and this shutter speed and this aperture. So it is not instinct, but a result of your experience applied on a subconscious level. At one point you have the "gut feeling": that is the way it works, this is the point where your emotion can play out. "This feels good". And people like it.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments but I can't say I agree with all of it. It's true that we can all learn photography but the limitations in people vary. Some have a natural propensity for it, which is good instinct that's been developed from many factors throughout a person's life. Anyone can learn to use a camera and take better photos, but to some it comes more naturally and quickly. It's not methodical, formulaic or just learnt through doing, it's visual talent.

@adamabele785 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimonBaxterPhotography This is what you call talent and it applies to almost everything a human can do. But talent is wasted when somebody is lazy and does not put the effort into it or does not want to improve or learn new things. For example I do a lot of architecture and street photography, but in the last months I did also night photography and events, so there is always a new field to explore.

@dereksanders431 4 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video and images Simon although I liked the composition of the beech trees on the embankment as you were walking back to the car at 11 50 Regards Derek

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's a nice composition for the video but wouldn't have worked as a photo on that day.

@andyhallsworth4321 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@andrewherbert9938 4 жыл бұрын

Another great and informative video Simon , beautiful image too . It’s great that you are so enthusiastic about woodland Photography and are putting out such excellent content about it , I love photographing trees and woodland but it’s not a Passion that is shared by my photo buddies , which can be a bit frustrating when I’m away on a trip , watching your videos Makes me realise I’m not a tree nutter or at least I’m not alone !

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Andrew! Woodland photography will also develop your skills in composition which I'm sure wil help the rest of your photography :)

@simonturnbullphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoyed this - like being alongside you on a workshop. Really liked the final 2 images and nice to know lovely images can be achieved without mist! 👍

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Simon. So long as people still come on workshops otherwise I'm done :-o

@simonturnbullphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Simon Baxter 😂 you’ll do just fine I’m sure

@OntarioHikingTrails 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips very informative info always trying to be better. I hike with my dogs as well.

@Nnnuuk 4 жыл бұрын

Yet another interesting video from you Simon. I am amazed at how good those trees look compared to what we have here in the South West where it all looks quite tatty now.

@SimonBaxterPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! Tatty can be nice sometimes :)

@philipsmith1465 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so useful

@superminic 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked this video. Where I live the woodland are really dense with full of small trees. It's difficult to make some breathing room for the subject. With this video, it shows well how even with a dense landscape, there is still a way to make your subject look good with composition, and bringing the camera higher. Thank you for the video