4:14 "That's Wales for ya...if you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes." HAHAHA, I thought that was just a Colorado saying!! It's one of the first things I heard when I first moved here back in the mid-90s, and it's proved itself true many times over. We've had days where it was 70 and sunny in the morning, then the rain started and over the next few hours the temperature dropped 40 degrees and all the roads turned to slick ice rinks by 3 pm. But after living here over 25 years, I still love the mountains, the brilliant colors, the snow ... it's a great place to be a photographer! (Even a newbie like me, lol)
Thanks for this lovely video - I know the work that goes into these. I LOVE summer photography and videography. We live in the mountains of Colorado and the wildflowers are exquisite! ... and the clouds, lakes, waterfalls, and mountains. The other plus is that it's so nice and warm and my fingers aren't freezing. We've been doing some drone flying over fields of wildflowers and exploring time-lapses of the clouds. So much fun! My fascination this summer has been photographing hummingbirds. It's endless.
Great video! I enjoy all seasons of photography. Each one has its own beauty about it. Just like a good composition, you have to search for that beautiful pic in each season.
I recently discovered your videos, and i really appreciate them. My background is film and tv production, but have recently changed careers. I've been hiking and rediscovering my love of photography. I've been trying to find the beauty around me. I find your videos to be relaxing and inspiring.
Personally I love summer photography, especially because you can stay out a lot longer than you would be able to in winter, or even in Autumn. Yes, at times it seems like EVERYTHING is green, but for me it's finding the different shades of green that make it worthwhile.
Entertaining video and good advice! I live near a beach that the sun rises in the east so summer is excellent because I don't have to wake up so early to get a nice sunrise!
I assumed photographers thought summer was the best time for photography because of the extended daylight hours. I never really considered the quality of the light really. I've lots to learn still. I had begun to notice my early morning live or late evening pics tended to look betterr because the sky was interesting colours.
Loved what you said about your local environment being exotic to others around the world. I strongly agree and I think one of the best things we can do as outdoor photographers is to be ‘ambassadors’ of wherever it is we live, to tell the story of our local area. I love seeing the work of other photographers who keep sharing their work and experience from their particular area over the years. And as for summer photography, I love it too. I try to catch a sunrise at least once a week (all year round, actually) and although early, it’s also extra quiet and magical these months of the year. So worth it.
I live in the foothills of Northern Colorado, so I have easy access to the higher mountains to the west and the prairie to the east. The incredible diversity of ecosystems around here make for amazing summer photography. BUT!...I'm a huge introvert, so I prefer scenarios with the best chance of running into as few humans as possible while I'm out and about doing photography. That makes winter my favorite photography season. I still go out in the summer, because the Rockies are spectacular any time of year. I just have to hold my nose while immersed in the thundering hordes of tourists (of which I am also one.) 🙄🤣
I love summer photography, it's so much easier to move around! I love the forest too, quickest way to reenergize me is a walk in the forest, thank heavens I have no shortage of that in Canada, plus I'm 20 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. I love the greens too, spring is amazing! Those summer sunrises though...oof they are early, lol.
I love wandering round the countryside for many reasons - clearing my head, grabbing unique shots if possible etc - but as a female I sometimes feel quite nervous.
I can imagine it being quite intimidating as a female. I’m a 6’2” bloke and I sometimes feel uneasy walking around the woods alone! Local photography groups can be a great way of finding someone else you trust to come along with you 👍🏼
@@TheJoshuaPeg Alas I live in a small town so there's no decent club nearby. But having said that, I would prefer the solitude and freedom of going it alone. I can take my time, make and correct silly mistakes without having to explain to anyone, eat my butties, do nothing for awhile except watch & listen, and generally escape from the rest of humanity which right now is getting on my nerves.
Recently came upon your channel in a “deep dive” into RU-vid and have become a great fan! Really enjoy how you approach the idea of capturing images. If photography is a passion, then we will all figure out how to make it work for us. Thank you for the straightforward way you offer up your ideas and tips. Some of those who have channels out there seem to have felt the need to become too complex and detailed. You and your style fit my photography world perfectly.
Being retired I can get out when I want to, I live in the Blue Mountains in Australia & it doesn't have to be Summer. Photography is an excuse to get out all year round, freezing cold I don't mind but draw the line with the Aussie Summer's can't take the heat in my senior years., OK early morning or late afternoon but I agree with you just get out and do it. I like your photography ethic, just do it .
I think it's a good point that people should take advantage of the longer days of summer and spring to scout locations so they can come back later and know approximately where and when they need to be places and better utilize their time when there is less light during the day. It's not to say you can't get good photos during summer but instead of sitting around, one should be using the time wisely to scout new locations or locations they plan to come back to later (and I'd even say people should do this during the day when shooting during the spring and fall which are probably the more popular times of the year to shoot sunrise/sunset for a number of reasons. But I think some people don't. They do sunrise, eat breakfast and then go rest. Which is fine, but you're also wasting valuable time you could be scouting, or rechecking locations that you've already scouted previously to make sure that you have found the spot you want to be in for sunset. This isn't to say you shouldn't take breaks through the day but I'm say instead of staying in all day, scout locations or do research and/or analyze your photso from a previous trip so you can continue to make tweaks and maybe re-visit a spot again to try to improve your photos/composition.
I love summer. Along with fall, it's when I do the vast majority of my photography. Even though I live in the Rocky Mountains in the US I find winter to be drab and monochromatic much of the time. Spring is the season I find most messy and ugly. Certainly, there are beautiful images to be had at those times but summer rocks. Great video. I agree 100% with you.
Joshua. You're video presentation is one of the best I have come across. I really enjoy what you are doing mate. Keep on making the vids. I have no doubt that your channel will continue to grow.
Summer is actually my favorite season for photography. Sure, Autumn is great, but I feel like literally everybody takes photos of orange and yellow. Summer offers more hours and a more comfortable temperature to work in. I love the lush environment of the woods and water with all the vibrant green and great contrast of blue sky and dark shadows.
Loved the insights and pictures as always. Here's a request, can you put the edited and non-edited pictures side by side for beginners like us to really understand things. Thanks.
Watching this makes me remember how lucky I am to be retired (a bit early) I'd forgotten what a privilege it is to be able to get out and shoot 365 days a year
I don’t know if it’s really controversial, but I do think the other seasons have more of that low hanging fruit as far as photography goes. I like summer except for the hot part of it 😂
Hey Josh, Im biking a lot through mountains and always wanted to have some bit better kit than smartphone to save some epic views or charming places. Im getting myself Sony a6400 but Im struggling with lens choice. What would you recommend (or you guys) for such a purpose? Of course because of lot of climbing on the bike I don't want to take with me more than one lens, because any Kg added its a problem for my fitness level 😂and also limited space in the backpack. Is the Sony 24-105 f4 good idea? Or because of the dark lighting nature of the scenery sometimes I should go for something with f2.8?
Love the outdoors...until it gets too hot and humid (I'm in Florida). Some the places in your videos look like private land/ranch, how does that work in the UK? Do farmers/ranchers just let you walk on their land? or is it public land. Here in the States, if you don't ask, you're likely to get shot!
The UK is covered in public footpaths, which anyone are allowed to walk along. These often go through private land, but you must stick to the path otherwise you're trespassing. Some areas are known as "open access" where you're allowed to wander around as much as you like, as long as you don't cause any damage.
really enjoyed the format of your vlog, not sure why but I've only just "discovered" you and your content, look forward to more of your work.. keep making magic happen.. cheers, @dez_blanchfieldf
inspiring words with strong truths surpassed only by your images, breath taking. My question, do you go out always a "goal in mind" ? or with a blank slate open to what you find. I try to be open to what I find, but too often I later think why didn't I shoot that or this in a different cropping, different focal length, or rejected one composition too quickly only later to see it would have worked better. Once I have captured a image I like I try walking around it again to see it in different angles, heights focal lengths and DOF which usually works best for me, taking note to come bak in ddifferent conditions or time of day. for me today your reference to story telling with that image was a perfect message to remember there can be excellent images to be had if you focus on a "story".. I also like to view subjects (not as they are ) but rather ( what they can be) keep walking and talking peace
I generally like to go somewhere that’s likely to produce at least some results, but I’m always open to new compositions, especially as I can’t do as much travelling as a lot of other photographers!
@TheJoshuaPeg me as well, limited mobility is a heart breaking fact of life, but as I like to say, art can be found all around you, just slow down and open your eyes and imagination thanks again
