Heading out without a plan. Good idea or disaster? 

‘Barrs Irn Bru, made in Scotland, from GIRDERS’ spoken in a heavy Scottish accent. I used to love that ad in my younger years. Ha! Enjoyed this calm, peaceful video. The tree roots images were my favorites, I am always on the lookout for that kind of thing when out with my camera.

Thanks for the shoutout. A really nice therapeutic video I loved watching it 👍🏻

Great video John, the river definatly helped with subject matter. The Iron Bru is definatly out early....... It goes to show how much we some times miss images when we concentrate on what we set out for.....

Beautiful and very uplifting Sir thank you for sharing your photographs with us all.

Enjoyed the video John, its just what I like doing going somewhere no plan and see what I see enjoying the outdoors and sounds of nature, good for the sole, the reflections were a bonus with the grey skies. many thanks

I really enjoyed this video John because it’s the type of thing I do all the time, I never or rarely have a plan just a wander about😊Really liked the arty stuff.

Great video again John... Glad to see the Irn Bru bush thriving so early in the season. I'll keep an eye out for them next week when I'm up in the Highlands. That reminds me... Must have a look to see how the Yorkshire Pudding trees are doing down here. 🙂

I loved this video on a number of points. Firstly, I could have watched those whorls all day. They were so hypnotic, and just as I was thinking that, you said pretty much the same. Secondly, I nearly choked on my mouthful of tea as I laughed at the flowering Irn bru bush, and thirdly, yes, going without a plan can be a really interesting experience. Not least because it helps you to actually LOOK for subject matter, and draws you into your environment far more than just snapping away at an obvious view. Sometimes this can really help improve your technique if you find yourself in a bit of a rut. Really good video this week John, thank you. My favourites were the root shots, not ones I would normally take myself, but they looked amazing so will attempt those next time I get a chance!

Another great video John. I'm always impressed how you manage to find compositions even when the weather and nature are not playing ball.,other than the Iron Bru bush ,definitely flowering early this year .loved the birds chirping in the background a positive sign that spring is just round the corner. Keep up the great work. If you are looking for another area for a wander, Baron's Haugh and Dalzell Estate in Motherwell worth a visit.

Another great video, John. Looks like you had fun with it. Loved the rock/roots shots. My kind of aesthetic!! Used to drive a friend of mine nuts!!😂 Nice to know I’m not the only one who sees beauty in such things.

Such a peaceful video, and I loved the birdsong. Some really interesting shots.

Definitely was a good idea. Encouraged at the variety of shots, seeing what many would not give a second glance to. Great stuff👍

I seem to be doing just that more often now, as you mentioned, John it is just enjoyable getting out and any shots are a bonus, liked your detail shots, in the overcast conditions you can get some nice detail.

Lovely video mate, so chilled 👍

I suppose this sums up a lot of my photography. Go somewhere and see what you can see; especially when the light, mist, snow, sunsets etc just isn't going to happen. Also, gives you the chance to recce for more suitable conditions. Its a pity to see Bothwell Castle constantly covered in scaffolding. I suppose if you make your fortress out of soft red local sandstone its bound to eventually turn into a pile of sandy hummocks. Particularly liked the tree route shots, when all you've got is a great big softbox overhead you might as well go for the details. Is this the new video camera in use ?

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Hi John - great video with amazing images. Good to see how you find your shots as you work your way through a landscape. I'm another fan of @danwillis_photography for his inspiring wildlife images.