Thank you, Alistair - so refreshing to hear that there is no such thing as "bad" light; there's just light! I love being alone in the countryside to watch the world wake up but sometimes it's enough to grab the opportunity.

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, good and bad are just judgements based on our perception and expectations. They are not valid and will only limit our creative output, and/or experience in the landscape.

Similar to what Billy Connolly said. "There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes" Good video, thanks.

Great message Alister. I couldn't agree more. In my part of the world, bright, contrasty light is the norm. Overcast, cloudy days are not particularly common. I think part of the problem for many landscape photographers is they only see the big landscape and not the intimate. Big landscapes typically need better light to make something of them. But when you start looking at small details in the landscape there is always something to shoot irrespective of the light (... that is, as long as there is light). Personally, I like to carry a macro lens with me because I know it opens up a whole new world of intimate landscapes. Shooting close up allows me to work around less than optimal lighting conditions.

Hi Alister, your videos out in the field are extremely valuable.We have perceived "harsh light" during our summers in NZ and it is good to have it reaffirmed that it should not stop us from taking photos during the day. Your book arrived yesterday and it looks amazing. Thank you.

Finally, someone who actually shoots something interesting in harsh mid-day light! I'm one who has historically refused to try shooting landscapes with "poor" atmospheric conditions. But you've convinced me that it's worth a shot. Thanks!

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

I’ve always said there is no such thing as bad light just a lack of imagination ❤️ many thanks for the comment and positive feedback

Thank You Alister - very motivating.

Great video again👍😀🌷🌟🐘🌏🌴🇫🇮🦜🌲!!!

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

many thanks..

Thank you!

I like the idea of switching the camera to black and white in harsh light. Really impressed with the image of the back lit tree branches. Looking forward to the next few videos in this series..👍

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Great, many thanks for that and I’m happy you get something from it

Very helpful thanks Alister - I look forward to the rest of this series

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Geoff, I appreciate that

Thanks Alister…this should be a very helpful mini series, not only to produce photos which we like in various conditions, but to go out with enthusiasm and with an open mind because of those prevailing conditions. As you say find appropriate subjects and techniques to work with whatever the light may be at any given time. Looking forward to the next episode!

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

cheers mate, thanks for that. We've been on Tenerife for the past 10 days and had all kinds of light, but we've had a complete blast every single day.

Thanks again for an helpful video. Look forward to the next.

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment ❤️

Another interesting talk, thank you Alister.

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, much appreciated

Great beginning. I think that this is going to be a great series...

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I’ve been thinking so much about how we can enrich the creative experience, I’m on a mission ❤️

Looking forward to the series. I go out in different light types training myself to see versus grumbling about light quality. I received your book; thank you! Great book too!

Really appreciated the video , thank you , quite often I can only get out in harsh light

First time viewer. I found this quite interesting. I use my smartphone almost exclusively, but the concepts expressed here still apply for sure! Thanks for sharing.

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for that. I’d say none of the content here really relies on the type of camera. With a few exceptions

Just watched this Alister absolutely stunning and very informative video.

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it and I hope you are well.

Your videos really inspire and motivate me. Thank you very much!

Great inspiring morivation to go out any time you can and want to get out there, regardless what kind of light!!!👍

@janroos7518

Жыл бұрын

Motivation🙄

Wonderful ! Your thoughts inspire and motivate..keep up the good work ..

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Excellent, very happy to hear that

Great video , your attitude is very inspiring .Thank you

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you very much

I find I'm better if I go out looking for a photo that works with the conditions I'm seeing that day. In some ways I prefer mid day sun for some subjects

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, this is one of the biggest hurdles for people; going out with unrealistic expectations

Great thoughts and attitude … my thoughts exactly! These thoughts and attitude are why I follow this channel … well done!

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ❤️

A very satisfying and thought-provoking discussion, Alister. I live on the coast, so I'm out 5 days/week with the camera. Everyday is a different scenario which means my approach reflects the conditions. Your tuition over the many months has guided my abilities greatly. Many thanks!!

Another great video with a really important message for those serious about their photography. Your channel has always advocated and I have really benefited from the message; expressive photographs are made by those who absorb their surroundings regardless of conditions and location. Those who look for the triggers rather than obsess over the location will usually find something to enjoy, and then capture the joy. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and causing my photography joy to continue to increase with your tutoring.

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this feedback, it makes it feel very worthwhile for me when I hear the message resonates.

Thank you once more, Alister, for beautiful pictures and encouraging thoughts. I have been telling my clients for years to step out into their daily business with the thought „I will experience something very satisfying and/or exciting today and I‘m very curious what this is going to be“ - to focus them on wellbeing. But it took me a long time to use this as a base for taking photographs in the landscape, what I think is very strange (but only initially, it is another context). You took a huge part in creating a new attitude towards perceiving interesting motifs whenever I go out and thinking that I‘m „good enough“ to create something that I really like. Thanks again for that!

Another great video Alister. I totally agree with you about being in the landscape and learning to work with what you have before you. Nature is not perfect and this needs to be accepted and embraced and I feel this is so important to understand. It’s about trying interpreting what nature provides to craft a photograph. A high percentage of photographs on social media media appears to me to be about bold saturated colours at sunrise and sunset and must go to locations. Personally I prefer your approach philosophy to landscape photography. I must admit I prefer black and white photography and how it makes you look at the light and landscape in a different way.

Really enjoyed your narrative about light. The birch tree branches being illuminated was so nice; magical for me. I often see like this, but struggle to get an image that isolates the light like I saw it. Anyway, thank you for sharing your work and your thoughts!

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the great feedback

After about a minute did you deliberately crouch beside that boulder so your shadow looked like Gollum? 🤣 As you say it's all about being in nature and trying to capture the things that bring you happiness when you're there. That said I was out on Fri for a clear sky sunset and the afterglow, it didn't work as I'd hoped but I still enjoyed every moment :-) Looking forward to more in the series.

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

haha, absolutely, everything is intentional, even the subconscious! ❤️❤️❤️

I had to laugh at the "tools at our disposal" animation. It seems the rugged half of my photography kit has been adapted from my construction and landscaping tool kits. My big three axis (not moving far from the car) tripod is an adapted CST/Berger surveyor's tripod kluged to a used Manfrotto head.

@Alister_Benn

Жыл бұрын

Hahah, you can thank Ann for all of those 😂

May I ask what tripod are you using the square thing looks interesting

Thank you!