I am so glad Alyn got to live a life he loved. RIP

R.I.P. Dear Alyn. We are all better for your efforts. You were an inspiration to thousands of photographers, and you will be missed. I feel fortunate that I was smart enough to purchase your book last year. It will always hold a place of honor in our home.

@beeupsidedown

3 ай бұрын

did he die?

@Matthew_Tyler

Ай бұрын

@@beeupsidedownyes

For me, as someone following in your footsteps, this video was the most impactful. I loved watching every single upload. You were one of the few people who I'd drop everything for just to watch a new video. I'm grateful for everything you have done to inspire us all and thankful for this huge collection of videos you left behind. I will watch from a different perspective now, but one of wonder and inspiration nonetheless. Wherever you are now, I'm sure you've got clear skies 💔.

RIP Alyn. So glad you quit your job and LIVED.

This is so moving . RIP, and sincere condolences to all who knew and loved him. I only heard of Alyn last week. I hope these marvelous videos, a testament to his work and passion and appreciation of natural beauty remain online. It's so sad...

I really enjoyed listening to your story Alyn. There are quite a few similarities to mine these past years. I'm so pleased you've been recognised by so many people for your work . .it's great that you have raised the profile of nightscape photography around the world and given so many people enormous joy in the process. All the very best for the future mate .. I'll be following the journey.

Happy for you Alyn that you’re following your heart.. Your passion for Astro is amazing .

Those stars in the background now have a new friend, RIP and thank you for the inspiration x

I've done the same, Alyn. Studied physics in astronomy at university, got a good job afterwards. I quit my job over a year ago to pursue astrophotography full time - and it's been the best decision of my life!

@johnnycash4034

3 жыл бұрын

I don't understand how someone makes money from doing this?

@abellink

7 ай бұрын

@@johnnycash4034the video you commented literally answers this question 😂😂

The best way to end a Sunday 😀

@8arrows

3 жыл бұрын

Crap today is Sunday? Ughhh Monday’s...

I like your honesty pal, well done.

This Is an Inspiring Story Alyn...!!! I myself is a Young Astronomer/Astrophotographer and This is an inspiration to me. Thanks a lot Man! This was A really Great Story, love your workl!!!

@AlynWallace

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it thanks so much!

@epic_playz4283

3 жыл бұрын

YOUR EVERYWHERE

Having been incredibly fortunate to have attended one of Alyn’s workshops in 2019, I can say that Alyn is a) a great teacher, b) very generous with helping others learn good photographic information, c) very quietly but immensely enthusiastic about his profession, and d)I found him to be very approachable to just chat with too.

Amazing story Alyn. Hats off to you 😊

I thank all of the Astrophotographers on KZread who create tutorials and explain the equipment.

I had a same feeling when tried a long exposure with my smartphone. I was like what!!! Though the shots were worst the feeling was just awesome 😂 And then just started looking for the creators and found about you and man you are great. Inspired by you i started astrophotography and today the joy of seeing the milky way on the screen of my dslr is just out of the world. Thank you for your work!!😇

You end by saying 'probably boring', but your videos never are!

Great story Alyn..no matter what your past. You are a inspiration to any young man. You learned from those missteps and found what you love to do being astrophotographer. It shows in your passion for what you do…thanks for sharing Alyn..all the best to you.

Great video Alyn. I know theres a ton of people trying to find a way to quit their jobs to pursue something they're passionate about, especially post COVID. This was definitely an inspiring video. You see all these vloggers out here with such high enthusiastic over the top energy, and not all of us are built that way. You've shown that you're one of those people that can still do it even as someone who comes off as very chill and matter of fact, and I can appreciate that and look up to that. Thanks for your content!

Such a great loss for the photography world 😔😔 young and talented buddy

You are such an inspiration Alyn! Love your story :D

@AlynWallace

3 жыл бұрын

Right back at ya Helena. Such an inspiration for young people, for women, for astronomers of all levels and you have astronomical potential! Keep it up

So glad you persisted with building your business. You've inspired me and so many other people. So much respect for this video. Brave of you to be so honest! 👍🏻

Thank You for Sharing with Us. Have been following you since 3 years, have learnt so so many things about astrophotography from You. Thank You to Patreon Supporters 🙏 . Looking forward to your Book. Take care. Stay safe

Fantastic story Alyn. I admire your honesty. I myself fell down a rabbit hole of bad behaviour & to hear someone I watch be in a similar boat, and come out the other side and chase their dreams, is truly inspiring... so thank you! Clear skies 🤙🏻

Thanks Alyn, you're the reason I have my first DSLR and few shots of Neowise and the Moon.

you deserve wayy more subs... i think it's because people think you need expensive gear for astro photography... and they don't pay attention so much... let me give you a simple idea... make videos like how to do astro photography with budget gear or even how to do best with smartphone.... these videos will get way more reach... and there are a lot of people who are interested in these...

I didnt expect the blunt honesty in your story. Thank you because its very inspiring. You do what I dream.

I wasn’t bored for a single second of that Alyn, thanks for sharing your story. Absolute pleasure to support you on Patreon as well. Brilliant content on there and would highly recommend to anyone. Thanks for doing what you do and inspiring us! Don’t sweat the book, it’ll be ready when it’s ready and all the better for it.

RIP Alyn. Kudos to living your life your way.. .Your work will live on. Cruise peacefully through the cosmos 🌠

I am short of words. I really don't know how to thank you. The work you're doing has inspired so many people to just take a pause, breathe deep and take a look at the beauty of our night sky. Your work is not only beautiful but informative as well and I am so glad to have found you, a source of inspiration and happiness.❤️

You were never boring Alyn. Such a talent!.. Clear skies mate! God Bless xxx

Only recently discovered Alyn's videos. So sorry to hear he is no longer with us, but it looks from these comments as though he inspired many people with his enthusiasm for astrophotography. Got my first milky way shot ever at the weekend, and the fact that it was pretty good is due in no small part to Alyn's excellent advice. RIP.

That was super enjoyable, I watched the whole way threw and didn’t get bored 1 bit! Great video Alyn and thank you patreon ❤️

Great hearing your story, Alyn. Your authenticity shines through in these videos. They’ve been an inspiration for me during the pandemic, starting my own astrophotography journey. You’re doing meaningful work and we appreciate it.

Had me hanging off every word. I did a degree in Physics and Astronomy and ended up unhappily doing electronic engineering. Glad it’s turned out well and glad you make these videos.

@AlynWallace

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@TelfordO

3 жыл бұрын

I did the opposite, Electronics, then aged 35 decided to retrained, I now and have done for 20yrs now in Medical Physics in the NHS. Sadly I became a patient last Thursday and watching this video from my ward bed

@Petecope

3 жыл бұрын

@@TelfordO Good to hear the first bit - not so good to hear the latter. Hope things turn out okay.

@AlynWallace

3 жыл бұрын

@@TelfordO sorry to hear that, hope you're back to good health soon!

It's amazing how life unfolds itself !! I really needed to hear this right now. I'm not quitting my job but needed to hear this to help get my head right !!!

Quite a story. Glad to see how someone so far down in the dumps can pull their life together and become very successful. An inspiration, looking forward to more of videos and your book.

I enjoyed this so much, Alan. You really spoke from your heart. That’s what we love about you and your work. It is genuine, including your failures and triumphs. Keep doing what you do and love and we will be right there with you in support!

im a noob... i just ordered a MSM Nomad...i just found your channel... i just learned you've passed away...that makes me sad... Alyn you make a positive difference in peoples lives...thank you.

What you said about that Milky Way video shot by the Sony A7S is how I felt when I found your channel! You are inspiring and your enthusiasm is catching. I love watching your adventures! Thanks so much for sharing.

Lovely that you shared your story with us, we certainly can see your passion in what you do, well done!!

I quit my job to become full time Share Market trader, content writer and to purse my hobbies of astronomy and Retro-Computing. Its been two years now and i am still struggling to match my 9 to 5 job payout but i am able to sustain myself with what i am about to make now. The best part is, i am no longer a slave of salary based job and tied to work schedule. I am free to do what i love and what i want 😊. Bottomline, i am Happy.

An inspiring and heartwarming video Alyn. I haven't had a TV for over 30 years but who needs one when you're on KZread. It was you who first inspired me to try night photography and now friends think I'm mad being out half the night taking pictures. That has been helped tremendously by your reccommendation of the MSM and accessories. I wish you very much success for the future. A big thankyou from the dark skies of Cornwall.

I was literally writing to Alyn to see if i could contact a fellow welsh Astro Photographer living now in Oz for some information and as im typing read he has sadly passed! Im so shocked! RIP Alyn Dear Lord you were so talented in you craft! An amazing Photographer and Narrator! x

RIP Alyn🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 You will be missed!

Allyn, this morning I belatedly got around to watching this video. So well done! After browsing a sample of the several hundred appreciative comments I have nothing more to add, just YES! Looking forward to the workshop at Crater Lake and Oregon Coast later this year.

@AlynWallace

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Michael! Me too 😁

Alyn, Just came across you as a photographer and your story here on YTube. I was introduced to you by Nigel Danson in one of his latest posts…. I have really enjoyed getting to know your work and in particular, hearing your story (Journey) to where you are today. Thanks for sharing it! Looking forward to more of your work. I have always been interested in Astrophotography and have some “moon shots”, but never made the leap to all that is out there. You have inspired me to start looking up at night in a whole new way. Many thanks and keep snapping!

Such an inspiration. Thank you for being so raw. I feel you. I've been on that journey. And I'm feeling my way through it now. Awesome, man.

I just leant of his passing. Saddened to hear the news. He introduced me to many aspects of astrophotography. RIP.

Great story Alyn! I have some parallels but am not nearly as hard working as you!

Man! Even though I have been following for quite a few years now, I never came across this video! Going through this video made me wonder how you kept pushing! Your journey is an inspiration to many of us and your work is truly commendable! We thank you for your honest feedback of your journey and sharing your creativity with the world that has persevered you through this change!

Been watching your channel the past couple of years and learned so much. This video is truly inspirational. I feel like I've grown up the same way. I'm now an electrical technician. Yet spent my youth at college doing art and a diploma in music production. Lost my way partying drink and drugs and ended up in a career I don't like. Now discovered photography. I wanna push myself in that direction now. I love it. It feels like I'm forever learning and I love that. In Brecon the end of this week. Maybe the wrong time for astro. But I'll have my camera out all the same. Thank you dude

@AlynWallace

3 жыл бұрын

My absolute pleasure dude. Seems that you too have found some self awareness. Which for me is when everything stopped spiralling down and started going up. All the best

That's a really good story Alyn !!! I have a french astrophotophy channel with only 1,5k suscribers but when starting a channel, you suddenly realise how powerful is KZread, it's a lovely adventure connecting people and meet them at events.

I’m delighted for you that your hobby has become your job and you enjoy sharing it with us all. That’s the dream, right? You inspire me to put on my boots and take my camera out at night. So cheers to you Alyn.

Great video Alyn, nice to get to know you a little better. Also, some very relatable things on how you got started! I bought a camera for normal photography, but once I discovered I could photograph the stars everything changed, haha. That's when I discovered your channel, and you've been a big inspiration for me for the past 2,5 years. I've been supporting you on Patreon for a while as well, and I'm glad I could help you out by doing so :) Thanks for everything Alyn! May many more good things come your way, because you definitely deserve it! PS. Can't wait to get my hands on the FotoVue book!

I think you made the best choice Alyn, you have discovered that you are above all an artist photographer! the main thing is to feel good and happy in your life. I wish you much success in your artistic and cultural astrography project. I keep watching your channel and to learn from you .

Really inspiring story mate, and the meteor at 2:17 when you were talking about your 1st was a nice sign you're doing what you should be doing. I look forward to more of your videos as I'm working my way through them!

Thanks for sharing your story Alyn. Similar to mine in some ways from the early references to drugs & unenjoyable work life. Being a landscape photographer for many years you have opened my eyes to Astro, so I am forever grateful for that. Keep up the amazing work, you are a joy to watch & follow mate!!

Thank you for the heart-to-heart Alyn. And thank you for introducing me to Move-Shoot-Move; this pandemic allowed me to go back into my love for astronomy and photography, and MSM allowed me to go deeper into astrophotography without breaking the bank.

I love this story. You always seem like a happy person. A lot of work and learning reflects in your vids. I love the Antarctica vid.- It's a stream that makes a river-, just the kind of thing that is so helpful and it just rolls. Maybe something you heard from your granddad.

Alyn, your work is amazing, i was heavily on alcohol in a lost place and always took a liking to photography. few years back I stumbled onto your YT channel, it blew my mind, picked up my first camera a Nikon 3200, and it kept me busy, learning astro.. sitting up late, or waiting for the blood moon and learning about stars/planets, times and planning your photography, iv learnt so much from you. its inspiring and some of the things captured have been amazing. keep up your good work mate. Im now 1.5 years alcohol free

@AlynWallace

2 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome to read dude thanks for letting me know. And congrats on the sobriety, be proud!

@precisionN

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlynWallace this has blown my mind more

Thanks for sharing the story, Alyn! Extremely authentic and a great deep dive. Good luck with everything!

So nice to listen to someone that is down to earth and honest , your work is amazing , thank you for sharing your story, your knowledge and inspiring us all !

You must be so proud of yourself Alyn of where you've been and where you are now. I like that you have been so open about your past and that you are now a true gentleman astrophotographer . As always your such an inspiration. Keep doing what your doing. Well done mate.

What a wonderful and honest recap of your journey to where you are today. And who knows what the future will bring? I honestly create very little astrophotography photos only occasionally venturing out at the night. The night sky is magical! I love to hear and learn about the night sky and creating beautiful images and constantly look forward to your content. It seems like the most gifted artist and creators are the ones that take a while to use that potential ... and struggle to "fit" into the traditional expectations/routine of jobs that do not use their gifts effectively. I will continue to support your content and look forward to your upcoming book!

I love vids like these. Peter Zelinka recently shared his life story and now you, amazing journey man and I’m so happy for you that it worked out the way it did. It was not boring at all man, watched till the last second. Can’t wait for your Ps panel 😁

I remember the first time seeing animations of our Solar system, showing how the planets orbit the sun, why we have seasons and a day and night cycle. This was in back in 2nd grade, and I'm HOOKED on anything Astro since then. Just recently started to photograph the night sky, it's a somewhat humbling experience seeing the milky way in a dark area. Always puts me in my place and makes sure that I'm always nice to people. Once you get interested into anything astro, there is no going back. Probably the most exciting thing for me. Glad you've found your way! Stay Safe ❤️

I’m literally crying watching this. We are surprisingly similar. Real inspiration.

Maybe your best video ever 🙂 thank you for sharing your story and experiences. The twilight and the stars blinking on the background are the cherries in top of the cake. 👏🏻

Alyn, thanks for pulling back the curtain and for your candor. As if I didn't have enough respect for you - you just doubled it. As a fellow engineer (now retired), I can appreciate your path. You are quite the inspiration.

Loved every minute of it, wish you every success for the future Alyn, bloody love your work

Thankyou so much for sharing your story. Mine is similar and I think those of us who have lived through it and thrived have a responsibility to speak openly about it so that those who are struggling in silence know that there is a way out. I love your grandads advice too btw. 10 years sober :) Keep up the good work bro

Hi Alyn. This video neatly sums up why we follow and support you. You're the best at what you do. Simple as that. 'Nuff said mate. P.S. Define "very, very soon" for the book publication ! LOL ;)

Such a moving story! Very motivational. Thank you for sharing and being so open valuable.

Man hearing you, was like hearing my own story of having all the degrees and what not but not passionate about the job as it doesn't bring that happy feeling. I too ended up taking photography and ended my engineering career to photography and photo editing. I am too entering into astrophotography and your video just gave the right amount of push I needed to frame out what to do. I never met you but I can tell right away that you are open hearted ready to help, one great kind of a person. God Bless you Alyn, Lovely video, I am your subscriber too from today.

Wow. What a really no holds barred honest reality view.(and got to say brave) SO IMPRESSED. Love the vids. Love the pics. Really looking forward to the book

I think that we’re all grateful, you’re a wonderful astrophotographer.

Just started following you mate, what a honest and open video, well done because you've followed you heart.

I got my passion for photography from my grandfather who always had a camera with him too. Then that grew into Astro when I started watching your vlogs. I was much the same in having an interest in physics and space which lead me to a couple of years ago capturing the Milky Way for the first time, you NEVER forget your first 😘. Also, supporting your Patreon was a no brainier. To allow you to keep doing what you do which in turn helps me to keep improving in something I’ve grown to love, it’s a sound investment!!

good thing you're doing something you love.

Proud of you for taking the leap, Alyn. Great story. The way you described a camera as a technical machine with creative controls was brilliant.

Hard work pays off. You seem like one of the nicest guys ever and everything you have established is well deserved. Reach for the stars Alyn!

Your the one who had me start astrophotography, and ur vlogs give me the confidence that I can pull off stuff like you do. Result, I am taking extremely good pictures of Andromeda, milky way, and even doing some meteor shower timelapses. Man ur an inspiration, thanks Alyn 😃

@AlynWallace

Жыл бұрын

Well that's awesome to hear! Thanks so much :)

@JLCubing

Жыл бұрын

@@AlynWallace 🙂

Well done Alyn. Such an amazing story. I have been a follower for years now. Someone recommended your Pre sets and I fell in love with your channel. You turned your life around and you should be very proud. You are flying and it’s wonderful to see. 👍👍👍👍🥰🥰

Thanks for sharing your story, Alyn!

Alyn, the way you have the night sky subtly in the background with the twinkling stars is always impressive. So soothing, mysterious, and beautiful....

Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story. This speaks to me on so many levels. You’ve inspired me before for so many reasons. You’re so humble, smart and such a great photographer and I appreciate everything you do. Keep inspiring my friend.

I was going to watch just a little since it would not be like your usual presentation, but your story was so compelling about how all this came about that I watched it all. I know you'll always be glad you made the decision to go out on your own.

Well done Alyn that was a great video from the heart and proof that dreams can come true. Keep up the good work

That was brilliant to watch Alyn, thank you! - Wishing you good fortune mate!

NOT BORING AT ALL..Thank YOU,Alyn… you have been an inspiration to me from the first video I watched.. you are a gift…

I'm one of those who found you during the pandemic. I work way too much to enjoy night skies as much as I want unfortunately so I live vicariously through your videos and AstroBackyard and Peter Zelinka.. I am going to try my first ever star trails shot this weekend and I wrote down so many tips from your videos. I forgot to get a lens warmer though so we'll see how it goes.

Alyn, I absolutely love your channel pal, your work is second to none. Would be great to catch up in Mid Wales one day.

Nice hearing your story Alyn :-)

Really enjoyed this Alyn. So open and so honest. I’ve been following you for a long time now Alyn and I feel proud of you for being brave and taking that big step to leave work and start your own business. Well done.

A true legend and I will never forget you. I will be forever grateful of the knowledge you have provided me. 😥

Great video Alyn really one of the most enjoyable and heart felt videos from you. Stay strong man

Excellent honest and interesting video.. thank you for sharing I have taken a rest from KZread as you say it takes a lot to keep going with a youtube channel and you are doing great ..stay safe and well Alyn, looking forward to the next video.

Thank you, Alyn, for putting yourself out there for us to hear. Happy for anyone who knows what they want and has the courage to go for it...even against some daunting odds.

Alyn, thank you for this video! It was great to hear where you came from, and how you got to where you are today. I hope one day to be able to join you in one of your workshops, or even meet up in person! When I was first starting to get interested in the night sky, and got my first camera a little over 3 years ago, your videos were among the first I found when searching for information on Astrophotography. From the start you were one of my biggest inspirations, and still are!