Fine Art Photography or dead tree in the sea?
In this video, I take a picture of a dead tree in the sea. I'm calling it art. Is it art or a picture of a tree in the sea?
It's not just a tree! The extraordinary thing about this tree is that three or four days of the year during very high tides, the sea covers the land it sits in. Therefore, on only a handful of days each year, the tree stands proud in the sea.
Having an isolated subject in my opinion is perfect for Fine Art Photography. Or is it?
During filming, I remembered a recent trip to a gallery in Liverpool. I was very excited and really looked forward to the visit. My excitement however was very short-lived.
I struggled to find anything that really impressed me. Furthermore, there were staff at hand trying to explain what certain art pieces were or represented. At that time I remembered thinking that if somebody had to explain it, it didn't work. It might to other people, but not me!
I then thought, well, I'm doing the exact same thing. I'm telling you I'm creating art which I believe I am, but what if you disagree?
So that's the story behind this video. I believe I have created art to be proud of but what do you think?
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Excellent work, Gary remember the only person you need to please is YOU.The process and post-processing is all the fun. ...BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEER HOLDER..........Thanks again well done
I needed to think about this. My favorite is the minimalist crop of only the tree. It is art.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dan 👍👍
As a 30+ years photographer, I see beautiful art and inspiration.
Greetings from Alabama. USA. Gary your images are absolutely stunning Fine Art. I love your work and as a beginner l ve learned much from you. If you’re being criticized that are jealous.
I see Art. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I feel its truly a person perspective and what they enjoy looking at and creating. Some stuff people call art I don't see it or understand it.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Todd 👍👍
I see an absolutely gorgeous fine art masterpiece. Love the process you take to achieve such stunning photos. And accompanied by the moody feel is wonderful. Keep up the "fine art" projects.
No doubt for me this is high class fine art - watching those images materialize at the end was magical. This channel really inspires me to create, thank you.
Its art for sure. I actually like the images as you shot them and after processing, I can appreciate the beauty in both.
I just loved all the journey you did as well as the result: may be a tree, but certainly ART.
@GaryGough
Жыл бұрын
Cheers 😁
You have definitely captured fine art. Just love the minimalistic look in B&W. Very clean lines and beautifully captured. I am keen to try this out myself very soon. I also liked the original image after the left hand tree branch was removed but before the horizon was removed. I follow your channel for a reason. Love your work Gary.
Love the final images! One of the most inspiring landscape videos I’ve seen in a while- and I watch a lot of them!
A very artistic picture of a tree in the sea. Lovely. Although I do like the original as well.
That was fun watching your enthusiasm. Yes, I see ART, especially in the lone tree horizontal. Thanks for the inspiration you provide.
Definitely Fine Art , great location , wonderful capture Gary.....👍👍
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers 👍👍
Mr Gough, most definitely fine art. The key to the whole thing is doing what "you" (the photographer/artist) likes and not worrying so much about what other people think. As a few folks already commented, everyone's taste is different and no 2 people's opinions are going to be the same. You've inspired me quite a bit over the last year to try and come up with fine art images like you take. I have to admit that I'm jealous because you live in a fine art image rich environment. Keep up the great work and doing what you do best. Cheers.
Brilliant Gary, I see Art on the final edit of the tree. You are the artist and created your vision of what you wanted.
Stunning Fine Art for sure, if I could find locations such as those, I would photograph nothing else. Great video, great photographs, can't wait until next week for your next video!!
For me, this is not only Art in it's minimalistic sense but also simplistic in it's essence. Great video and final edit👍
Gary, I was engaged in this video, emotionally, thank you for sharing , you seem so genuine. Sincerely.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lawrence, kind of you to say 👍👍
For me if you see a photo or painting and you instantly think 'Whao', that's art, and it do not matter how the art was created.Once again a 'Fine art' masterpiece. Thanks for sharing your experience and your Art and Artistic knowledge with us.
Defiantly a work of art Gary. The images were stunning. I think Thomas Heaton did this location a while back but didn't get a high enough tide. But what a location it is and no people (my main bugbear) either. You're a patient man doing all that selection work in post process but the results speak for themselves. Even the pre-processed image was to die for....Top class!
The tree is what makes the art, the sea and the clouds make the canvas. One need only look at trees in winter when driving I the suburbs and see the naked trees are art in themselves, But the tree gets caught in the background. using the sea and the clouds as a canvas really shows the perfect art of the tree. So YES it is fine art
@GaryGough
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Peter 👍👍
For me as a former contest photographer, the picture is pure fine art!!! Congrats!
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Walter 👍👍
Definitely fine art your type of photography has so much to say fantastic to look at thanks for sharing Gary.
I see a photograph of a tree in the sea, turned into fine art through the expertise of a craftsman. A great vlog, thank you!
Thank you Gary for your amazing insight and approach to art. My thoughts on art revolve around resonance. If a piece of art resonates within you then for you it is art. Your photographs resonate with me. Well done!
I always look at the final image. I love your videos. For me, you are always my go too videos for inspiration. Keep up the excellent work
I definitely think it is fine art. You saw a vision, and used your artistic skills to realize that vision! Keep up the great work!
I like how you turned the whole photo into a fine piece of art. I always enjoy this part of your photography! It would look fantastic properly framed and hung up on a wall. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Art in every respect….excellent outcome from your adventure Gary!
I cannot pick a favorite!! I love your Fine Art work. Awesome!!!
Brilliant Gary, simply art at it's best
Another great vid, to me I see the tree first then I see the masterclass ART I also like the way you showed the processing so yes it is the art in the tree masterclass.
Love it!
Just gorgeous! Beautiful art indeed.
Pure art Gary wonderful to view. Iiving locally l have seen plenty of photographs of those trees and taken a few myself. The way you removed the background completely was inspiring, elevating the composition to fine art for my own taste. Great work and an enjoyable watch.
Hi Gary absolutely fantastic pictures. For me this is pure art. fine art and reduced to the essential. I would hang up these pictures immediately, both versions: picture in the video at time 12:17 and also the result at time 12:28. Best on 2 walls opposite each other. thank you for your great, emotional and instructive videos and the great places. Greetings from Switzerland 😀
Now thats art for me. Great video Gary your enthusiasm is infectious and very inspirational. thank you.
Absolutely stunning and in my humble opinion is undoubtedly fine art.
@GaryGough
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Andrew 👍👍
Love the tree alone with its reflection.great art
For me Gary this IS art, creation of work that pays resemblance to what is there to be seen but manipulated to the artists vision of what they want to say and show to the viewer. Absolutely love it!!!
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Andy 👍👍
Im a fan of originality, to see how it is as nature intended it to be Love your videos & I avidly watch every one thank you keep doing them .👍
Definitely fine art ! Love your videos .
Fine art has my vote. Awesome job, as usual.
Beautiful and perfectly crafted fine art image, great to see you work your magic. Love it !!
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Morag 👍👍
Definitely art Gary. Again your post-processing on this is like magic!
dead tree art, simple as!!. another great video! thanks Gary!
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dan 👍👍
Some of the BEST FINE ART I’ve ever seen! You are amazing! Your skills blow me away! Thanks for sharing!
I have always been drawn to minimalist images so for me my vote would definitely go to fine art. It's beautiful and clean.
Yes!!! Beautiful results. Ethereal!
Hey GG, You Mr are and absolute Master of “Fine Art” photography. Your consistency and standard of work is in my opinion unmatched. Your vision and ability to deliver such amazing work constantly is admirable. Exceptional work !
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Very kind as always Richie 👍👍
@RM831BC4E4
2 жыл бұрын
@@GaryGough The truth, your work IMOHO is untouchable!
Always magic. Thanks Gary 😁
Absolutely love the final results…..well done - most definitely “Fine Art” in my mind. I must say, tho…..looks like a ton of work went into this. Well worth your time, I’m sure 😊
@GaryGough
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
I'm still in ALL over your work, this is a fine art at its best
Great job; I would never have thought of taking out the shore line. I think that made the fine art photo. I don't think you can leave out fine art but I still see a tree in the ocean. And I am comfortable with that. I love your work regardless of what you may call it.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Howard 👍👍
Beautiful art!
That, Sir, is a fine art masterpiece. Another one, I must say. To me, all the images that you shoot in this style, with the long-exposure and your briliant editing, should all bee considered fineart photos! You ROCK! Even with those boots on 😂😂😂. See you soon!
Fine art love all the images.
Art for sure, stunning photos.
Love your interpretation of the scene, excellent Fine Art Final Image! Makes that long drive both ways worth it all.
As usual magnificent pictures. Definitely fine art.
Love it.
Just to add, Gary your post processing skills are just amazing, thanks for sharing and have a great week.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ross 👍👍
I see Fine Art! Well done Gary!
With out a doubt this is top drawer fine art. You should be proud of all these images Gary. Totally enjoyed this video.
For me this is clearly art, very beautiful. Well done.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Gary what a brilliant location I personally would call it fine art , I personally love your fine art images keep up the great work 👌👍
Gary, you are the King of fine Art photography.
This appeals very much to my aesthetic. Art indeed!
An excellent video and definitely fine art to me. I also love the colour versions of these shots.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks! 👍👍
Your taste definitely refer to my own when it comes to your way of seeing a picture like this as fine art. Just love the minimalistisc touch, the simplicity and purity in these kind of pictures. So yes, this is, in my eyes true art and an old dead tree with a hell of a story behind it, most likely 🙃. Way to go and you are true inspiration to me🙏👍😊 And I'm only a beginner amateur photographer. Really enjoy watching your videos that has teached me lot. Keep up your good work Gary👍👍👍👏
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Kenneth 👍👍
Art for sure looks Awesome ..
Fine art. Very inspirational.
ART....! Definitely what I aspire too. Keep on doing what you are doing.👍🏽
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Curtis 👍👍
Lovely images and a little gem of a location.
Art, thank you that was very inspiring, like your workflow 👌
Fine art. The work time you as an artist has paid off. Absolutely stunning images
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks! 👍👍
Absolutely fantastic Gary. So creative and inspirational.
Art for me. Beautiful art.
Outstanding gar, Peter contacted me about this place,but unable to visit until next year, but his and your images got me excited
I love them the beauty and interest The enthusiasm in them
Very nice Gary, your fine art images are always well presented and composed, fair play
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Terry 👍👍
Hi Gary, the final images are indeed fine art in my opinion. as always fantastic work. All the best Russ
Art, fine art. Artists like you remind me of how far I have to go!
Stunning, well done Gary
Definitely Art! excellent thanks
As you said at the beginning of your video - for one it is an art - for other it is just a dead tree - for other other it might be an art of a dead tree. For me this is minimalistic fine art picture. Appreciated your videos and your work.
Stunning shot
Definitely, fine art Gary. Stunning photography and workflow as always. Keep up yours fantastic work and keep safe.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks 👍👍
Definitely ART. Beautiful
You create wonderful fine art of the location of a tree.❤️👍
Stunning location. Fine Art photos!
I do think your mastery of post production is superb. As well as your picture compositions. If i had the money i would definitely put some on my walls.
100% art. As always the final images are outstanding.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Martyn 👍👍
mr. Gary you did good. That's art in my eyes.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers 👍👍
@bbillyed
2 жыл бұрын
As Ansel Adams said you dont take a picture you create a picture. Gary you created "GOODLY" vary nice. I referred you too a friend and my sons. Both photographers. Like yours style.
I agree with AM, the horizon looks better as it creates depth, awesome photo, and wish I could go to this place :-)
How amazing, quite a special location. I consider your work fine art, something one would hang on a wall & enjoy
To me it is fine Art full stop ! I love negative space but many don't, many images we take have too much going on in them those are what the eye captured and with the Camera as well ! Your images are stunning and I for one appreciate the time and effort you put into them, some people wouldn't be able to comprehend how much effort/expertise goes into ( fine art images ) Cheers from NZ
These images are definitely fine art. I appreciate your keen eye and your ability to make the ordinary look extraordinary.
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve 👍👍
@stevebauer8218
2 жыл бұрын
Gary, this message is to acknowledge my selection. Thank you, Steve
@GaryGough
2 жыл бұрын
It's a spam message Steve. Please do't click on any links
@stevebauer8218
2 жыл бұрын
@@GaryGough Thanks, Gary. I did have my fingers crossed. ;). Have a great week.
It is an ART! :) And I love it!