I'm a 65 year old man. No photography video has ever made me emotional before. Amazing. Thank you Kim. *sniffs*

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Oh wow! Thank you, Roger! This sounds like a wonderful testimonial 😊🙏

@RogerJones-mountfield

Ай бұрын

Bless that man 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Exactly where to focus with such a narrow plane is always the question. I always ask myself what is drawing me to this flower? Well done video editing too Kim. 100% on opening your eyes. Me too for sure.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Robert. It certainly can be a challenge. I usually focus on the centre of the flower or the tip of the petals, and sometimes I get creative and let the camera decide for me. Always a fun experience ☺️🙏

Just wonderful images, so creative and intense. Your closing words are so wise and inspiring, nature is its myriad forms is such a balm for the soul.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Dennis, and such lovely words 🙏

Hi Kim, it’s incredible when we decided to capture a macro image, the more I take my camera out the more it focus the mind to capture a moment in time,can’t believe I’ve been keen in photography since 1981 & come along way in my own journey & the excitement of choosing the camera & lenses for a specific image or theme. Great vlog again Kim.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Philip. It's so lovely to hear you've enjoyed photography for over 30 years and continue to enjoy the journey 😀

Loving your new content, but what I really love is the way you have blossomed, such even your skin has improved. Love your work Kim.

Beautiful photograpy footage. Thank you for video sharing. Like 👍

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊 Thank you 🙏

@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS

Ай бұрын

@@kimgrantphotography You're welcome new friend 🙂

Hi Kim, it's been a while since I have had a chance to watch your videos. Your latest one again had me smiling all the way through it as before. Your use of the DOF to almost create a collage of soft petals to framing the part of flower you focused on was beautiful. Thank you for your inspiration

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank is lovely to hear, Peter. You're very welcome, and thank you 😊 🙏

Dear Kim, thank you so very much for this video. Blessings to you!

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching 😊🙏

Hi Kim, nice to see you back and looking well The pictures are stunning, and thank you for taking the time to make and share with us xx

@280bunny

Ай бұрын

Ditto!😀

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thanks, David! You're welcome. Hope all is well in the shire 😊🙏

Totally agree. I didn’t know butterflies had furry bodies and cute faces and some moths are even fluffier - and those are two of the gifts photography has given me - in fact even spiders can be beautiful and plants are amazing.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Isn't it amazing! I, too, am often blown away by how bugs and insects look through a macro lens. They are fascinating creatures! Great to hear you've found much joy in engaging with them this way

There is a God after all and so good to have you back on Sunday mornings Kim..............🤗

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you Joe! Can't promise I'll be uploading every week. Will see what unfolds 😊🙏

@Joe-B1

Ай бұрын

@@kimgrantphotography you are a ray of sunshine even when the sun isn't shining. Love your vlogs.

@joncothranphotography9375

Ай бұрын

It is amazing how that photography opens our eyes to "see" the world that we look at every day in a way that seems to unlock secrets unseen by most. It's almost like something from a Sci-fi movie. People ask me often, "How did you spot that?" or "How did you even see that?"... I think that it's just a consciousness that awakens that causes us to pay attention to details. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and images. It's great to see and hear from you again. It looks like you are getting along well.

Wonderful images Kim! Really bright and vibrant! This is another one of your videos that I found myself nodding in agreement with. I've always had a love of nature, but since taking up photography it has heightened my awareness even more of the beauty that surrounds us.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

This is lovely to hear. It's great that you have had a similar experience 😊

The gift of photography is available for all and I think it doesn't matter what the skill level is to enjoy creating. My father told me that I don't have any God given gifts. But then he ended up buying me a camera. Now I can't imagine my life without photography. It's just a matter of finding the gifts. It's also a passion to be shared and I really enjoy watching your videos of nature photography.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

This is so beautiful to hear! Delighted your father bought you a camera and it has opened up these gifts for you. Thank you

@mizachs

Ай бұрын

@@kimgrantphotography Yes, we have settled our issues. I will remember the good things now and hopefully be able to be a better person too. Thank you!

I'm with you 100% regarding the greatest gift photography gives. I almost feel bad for those who are blind to all the visuals out there in nature. And I'm not even that good at seeing things yet, although I know I'm getting better each time I go out.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Lovely to hear Jeff. The more you do it, the more you'll see 😃 Enjoy the journey 🙏

Kim, your newest video is absolutely fantastic! Your imagination is truly limitless, and the visuals are just otherworldly. Your message is so relevant for today's world where we all need more joy and happiness. I can't wait to get my hands on your book! 😊

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I am so looking forward to releasing it! 😊

I just found your channel tonight and really enjoyed your photography and the encouragement to get outside and take photos especially during difficult times in our lives. I too have looked at photography as a huge blessing in my life the past 15 years after an unexpected medical issue left me unable to do life like I once did. Thank you so much for creating this wonderful video with beautiful images and words of encouragement. God Bless You!

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! It's lovely to hear photography has helped you work through your health changes. It's lovely to have you here. Thank you for watching ☺️🙏

Kim, I have been following your beautiful photography for a couple of years now. I very much enjoyed this video. I agree with you that photography is a real GIFT. It allows one to get into nature & become absorbed into nature's beauty, fully allowing one to explore all the facets of the hidden beauty of the chosen subject. Nature photographers are gifted with the art of observation & focus. Nature Photographers see things that other "non gifted" people totally miss. I believe that, because of the natural "child-like" curiosity of the nature photographer, He/She is able to seek out some of the "hidden gems" that nature holds, just waiting there to be revealed to anyone who just LOOKS. Thanks to other Nature Photographers like you & others, those who are not gifted with this talent to "see", are thus able to enjoy what we see....Thank you to you & any other nature photographers who choose to share what they see.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

This is such a beautiful comment! Thank you for taking the time to write it. It made me smile 😃

What a beautiful video. Love your way of looking at things and peaking the objects

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Lovely to hear you enjoyed it 😊

Incredible images Kim! Great video.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Shawn ☺️🙏

Wonderful insights! Thank you, Kim.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Great, you enjoyed it, Don. You're welcome 😊 🙏

Very good video Kim and great pictures. Glad you are back on KZread and you are right the things you see when you have a camera in hand is amazing that's why I never put mine down thanks for all the videos you share with all of us , and most importantly you're Time..

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

This is lovely to hear! Thank you 😊🙏

lately i have bee practicing making blurry photos of colorful flowers and have been enjoying the creative beauty i have been making. i have been experimenting with different shooting techneaks like squinting my eyes for better composition and photo framing.

I agree with you 100%, Kim. The gift of being able to see all that is around me, and of actually becoming more observant, is the greatest gift photography has given me also. Your flower photography is simply beautiful - the colours, the creative blur, and the compositions you chose are just stunning. Thank you.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

It's so lovely to hear this is the greatest gift it's given you, too, Mary. Thank you for the kind words

Beautiful Kim, thank you❤

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

You're welcome, Stuart. Thanks :)

Lovely video Kim and what an absolutely amazing discovery that I could spend hours with.😮

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Brian. It was wonderful to find

Wonderful Photography! Thank you.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks ☺️ 🙏

Yes, the world is filled with awesome sights and beautiful things. Just slow your world down, walk, look and enjoy. Photography has been a part of my whole life, and yes, it helped bring me back from one of the darkest places I've ever been. I have flourished with my camera and attitude. Thanks to people like you, who help me see it. ❤ Much love and health to you

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

This is so lovely to hear, Mark! It's wonderful that photography has brought you so much joy and helped you through the challenging times. Long may your love for it continue ☺️🙏

Nicht abheben vor lauter Lob, aber: der Schlüssel zu Ihrem Sehen ist Ihre Begeisterungsfähigkeit. Sie können wirklich froh sein darüber... Solche Bilder werden von vielen Menschen gemacht. Doch ist es eine Fähigkeit, sie so in eine persönliche Geschichte und Botschaft einzubinden. Beste Grüße 🤓📸🙏

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your thoughts. It's always lovely to hear what people see in how I present and connect with photography 🙏☺️

Very well done. Very creative. Loved your choice of music. Not fair that we all weren’t born with such a beautiful accent as yours.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Great to hear you enjoyed it 😊🙏

What such beauty you created in your photos, definitely a wow factor. Lovely to have your presence once again. Encouraging everyone to get into nature and get a dose of mindfulness. Thanks for sharing Kim.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

You're welcome, Roy. It's great to hear you enjoyed it 😊 Hope you're still enjoying your mindful photography too

Excellent photos and very informative and powerful video 👏🏻

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Simeon ☺️🙏

Kim, you are an inspiration. Thank you.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Patrick. You're welcome 😊 🙏

So inspirational! Loved this video. Thanks so much!

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

You're welcome, June. Great to hear you enjoyed it

Great video gorgeous photos, and your 100% correct in everything your saying

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Great that you enjoyed it :)

Amazing Kim❤❤

I agree wholeheartedly with your statement. My wife is going thru dialysis,with many medications needed each day. When this first was diagnosed,I was not only fearing the worst; but overwhelmed with it all. With the help of a home nurse and good doctors; and in particular photography I found my way. The seeking of a beautiful morning sunrise,dew on flowers and birds singing have raised my spirits and given me the joy I needed. Thank you for your many videos and photographic beauty you share

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

It's lovely to hear how photography has helped you calm your mind and connect with the world following your wife's diagnosis. There certainly is a lot involved with dialysis. May photography continue to offer you comfort and strength ☺️🙏

Brava! Le tue foto sono molto belle, ma mi piace soprattutto il tuo approccio nel vedere le espressioni e le particolarità della natura come una simbiosi della bellezza e della fantasia che sta dentro la tua mente.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you! It's great to hear you enjoy hearing these 😃

Hey Kim. I agree. Photography has taught me to slow down and enjoy the beauty of nature all around us. Blessings. 🙏💙

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

That's great, David ☺️🙏

So glad to know you're doing well.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Nice to see another great video from you. You have always cheered me up and inspired me to go out and take photos. Thanks.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

That's lovely to hear, Mike. Enjoy your next photography adventure 😊🙏

On a cold frosty winter those flower warm the heart. Thanks Kim it was lovely to watch another of your videos.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

You're welcome, Daryl. Thank you ☺️ 🙏

Quite beautiful, quiet, contemplative images. Thank you.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you! You're welcome 😊 🙏

Lovely Kim - I like those images that emerged as time with the flowers went on for you. Dreamy, ethereal feel to them. Easily lost in time and their story. Made me smile.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Denise! Lovely to hear they made you smile 😃🙏

Wonderful photos of the flowers. Sometimes we need to just pause and look around and enjoy the simple things. I enjoy checking out what nature has to offer right in my back field, even if I leave camera in the house. Have been following your channel for several years, and definitely enjoy your more wholistic and mindful approach to photography and not getting caught up in making videos using the same formula many landscape photographers do on youtube such as walking away from the camera, I know I would prefer to see the path moving forward not the backside of the photographer with big backpack!

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you. It's lovely to hear you enjoy the videos ☺️🙏

Great work 👏👏👏

Been following you for a while and recently started listening to your Photographic Connections podcast from the very beginning! I really love how tuned in you are to the “WHY” - ex: why is the framing of this photo so special?; why did this little bug on a flower petal intrigue me? It lends a depth to photography when you can articulate that innate connection that draws you to an image or a location. Anyway, I say this all to commend your great work and cheer you on as you continue down this path of exploration!

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It's great to hear you are enjoying the podcast, too. ☺️🙏

Hi Kim, such a lovely video; the world of the small can often be missed but a pause and a look can reveal a whole new beauty that touches the heart. From dandelions gone to sead, to the thin strands of a spider's web, to the miniature world of mosses, to a single ripple on a pool of water. My mental health and physical health are two ends of a swing, and of course, the nadir. My photography is a life saver for me and I feel peace and forget time and drift when I have my camera in my hand in a place that I love to be - in the country or by the sea, or in wild weather and dramatic skies. It is beautiful and I would never exchange it for anything; I think it has always been part of me, but the time wasn't right; I feel it is right now.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

This is so lovely to hear, Paul! It sounds like you're in a good place at the moment. It's wonderful that photography has supported you there 😊

I really love the dreamy look in these photos. Inspirational!

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️🙏

Lovely video. Thank you.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Christopher. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

Wow, brilliant and inspiring. I definitely need to slow down and dig deeper. Really nice work Kim, Thank You.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️ Enjoy the process 🙏

Me ha encantado. Bonitas fotos

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Maria ☺️ 🙏

Good to see you again, I agree that photography has enabled me to se things in a way I never had before

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

It certainly can! Thank you ☺️ 🙏

Stunning photographs Kim!

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Peter ☺️ 🙏

Thank you for all your encouragement 🙏 and wonderful words it is a breath of fresh air .... I enjoyed your work , you are correct it opens your eyes and time stands still ...❤

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

You're welcome, Drew. Thank you for watching and for your kind comment 🙏

Love it

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

this is why photography is my passion, not my work so happy to share passions with you

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Wonderful, David! It's great that you enjoy it so much ☺️

Beeing humle and thankful opens the door to a wonderful world. Blaming the camera closes that door...

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Great observation! Thanks for sharing 😊🙏

Good morning Kim, great to see you and another great video. I have learned every shot we take or moment we have has meaning. This earth and all it contains has beauty, so many overlook all of it. Kim, you have given me peace and helped me in photography, I have struggled throughout the years, but photography has given me the opportunity, to capture a moment in time, that will never be seen or created again by me or anyone else. Keep up the great work, you are loved by many, so hopefully you can post when you can. It great also to see you progressing with your first book, and all your other projects. Stay well, have a blessed future.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much ☺️🙏 Your kind words and encouragement are greatly appreciated

Well done

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

I’m heading out on Tuesday just to do this. 🙏

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Great! Enjoy ☺️

@TheChapin333

Ай бұрын

@@kimgrantphotographythank you

Nice video an picture

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Matthias ☺️ 🙏

Its hard to explain the feeling of photography, though I think you have come very close, if not bank on. thank you

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Ahh yes! Thank you ☺️ 🙏

Thanks

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Paul!

So beautiful Nature. Where is there?

It’s good to see another happy positive episode by your good self. 😀 I’m normally not a fan of out-of-focus or abstract images. However I did enjoy your colourful abstract images of the orange and red flowers. They could make Great Wall Art to brighten and invigorate any large space or home. Did you have fun creating, editing that opening credit with revealing the text? It came out rather well. 😀

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Frank! It's great to hear you liked the images. I did have fun, thanks 😊

Love your videos, so inspiring! Just would love to know what your equipment and settings are. Well done.

Nice to see another video from you😁 I’ve always thought that the some of the flowers looks like the face hugging things from aliens, when the were eggs 😮😊

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Oh wow - yes! It's been a long time since I watched that film. Just found the scene on KZread. I can see your comparison there. Thank goodness flowers don't do that when they bloom 😁😂

Great video! I discovered you through your interview with Courtney Victoria, who I also follow. I recently purchased the Z8 and several lenses, among them the 105 macro. This has changed my total world and desire to get out into nature. Thanks! By the way, the 180-600 zoom with the 1.4 teleconverter also is great for macro from a distance. I have filled the frame with a bumble bee on a flower. Image looks like the 105 from 2 inches away, although I was 10 feet away!

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

It's lovely to hear you're enjoying your new kit, Dennis. May it continue to bring you much joy 😊

@dennishaldiman6087

Ай бұрын

@@kimgrantphotography Thanks for the reply. My background is photographing hundreds of weddings. This macro photography is new to me and I find it really inspiring!

Good morning Kim welcome back. Lovely photos and video. Very inspiring. Photography has given me joy and gratitude for The simple things surrounding my life.

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

This is lovely to hear! It's great that you, too, have found much joy in photography 😃🙏

Thanks

@bobj5288

Ай бұрын

Always inspiring. Thank you Kim

@kimgrantphotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Bob! Your support is greatly appreciated 🙏