Why I'm Moving Away From Traditional Landscape Photography

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  • @MarkWinterbourne
    @MarkWinterbourne11 ай бұрын

    A good photographer always keeps an open mind when it comes to subject matter. Follow your feelings Kim xx

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Great advice Mark! Thanks 😊👍🏻

  • @martinthody9335
    @martinthody933511 ай бұрын

    Beautifully honest message, Kim. It gives us all an insight to our own personal journey through photography, which does evolve with time, and that it’s okay to change direction if that’s what our inner voice is telling us.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Martin. Nice to hear it resonates with you

  • @neileverett5183
    @neileverett518311 ай бұрын

    I totally agree with you Kim. I have often gone out with the idea of getting the the big picture landscape photography. Only to stand and watch as the sunrises or sets. Coming away with photographs of things that caught my eye and drew me to photograph them. I find myself more often than not photographing the landscape within the landscape. I predominantly shoot in black and white. I love how it makes you look at a scene/ location differently. I loved your black and white images of the sand.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts Neil. It's lovely to read how you connect to the landscape and how you enjoy to photograph it. Black and white it certainly fun way to see the world differently

  • @dianebouchard5691
    @dianebouchard569111 ай бұрын

    I think they call it evolving and growing! Definitely appreciate how open you are about your journey with photography. You are a good source of inspiration. Many things you talk about go beyond photography. Thank you.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Diane. Lovely to hear you gain some inspiration from the videos ☺️

  • @mick8586
    @mick858611 ай бұрын

    it happens to most photographers , there's so much out there to see and photograph ,nice you start it never stops , enjoy it

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Very true Mick ☺️🙏

  • @RogerJones-mountfield
    @RogerJones-mountfield11 ай бұрын

    Lovely 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 being someone who seem to have “lost” his Mojo at the moment I can really relate to this video, thanks for posting it, you make a brilliant therapist, your thoughts, your insights and calming voice, I thank you for all, much appreciated 🙏

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Lovely to hear you enjoyed the video Roger. Thank you also for your kind words.

  • @JMontyGO
    @JMontyGO11 ай бұрын

    When you talk about meaningful connections with your photography, It makes a lot of sense. Bird Photography is amazing! Love your bird shots Kim, including the Puffins! Raptors are challenging and fun to capture too.

  • @kevinrobertgrinder5320
    @kevinrobertgrinder532011 ай бұрын

    “Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual.” - Edward Weston. You seem to embody this statement wholeheartedly.

  • @philparker97
    @philparker9711 ай бұрын

    Well, that's a nice house you used to live in. I love the 'drama' in the scenes, created by the changing light, which may make some nice black & white shots?

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion Phil. Glad you love the drama.

  • @TheWitchboard
    @TheWitchboard11 ай бұрын

    I tend to do Wildlife Photography, but recently have turned to Macro and really enjoying it as it brings me such a lot of inner peace, Never really done Landscape apart from the odd pic but I have to say watching your channel gives me lots of idea's for the future, Thank you Kim.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Lovely to hear! Thank you for your kind words and for sharing 🙏

  • @christopherleecowan
    @christopherleecowan11 ай бұрын

    This resonates with me. It's the artist in us that comes out. I have changed things up over the last few years as I now capture images in infrared. It really has changed the way I see the world even when I go out and capture regular visible light pictures. Thank you for sharing your video.

  • @eisvogel8099
    @eisvogel809911 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Kim for sharing what you see and how you experience the moment. It's like seeing nature with your eyes. And camera. Poetry in light.

  • @briannicholson2971
    @briannicholson297111 ай бұрын

    Hi Kim, that's the benefit of photography we can change at any time what we feel more drawn to ...

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Very true Brian ☺️🙏

  • @wajidqureshi4105
    @wajidqureshi410511 ай бұрын

    After watching Simon Booth's woodland photography, youtube algorithm came up with your video...and title captured my attention and watched your video for the first time. Really like your honesty and search for making an emotional connection with your shots. Really like the close up shots of the sand dunes on tbe coast, and seagulls in flight with the beautiful background of clouds with the lighting and colours. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to following your journey 😊

  • @davidcaush5036
    @davidcaush503610 ай бұрын

    Hi Kim, I lost my love of landscape photography when I sadly had to let my mode of transport go! And I also found it difficult trying to replicate the work done by the pros and their expensive gear. Good luck with your new venture.

  • @rainbowfeet58
    @rainbowfeet5811 ай бұрын

    Thank you for an honest and open video of where you’re at. I think we all move through life in a flow that changes, what used to interest me 10 years ago now does not hold that same fire in my heart. I’m not sure it’s a forever farewell to these things but moving into other areas using the skills and passions from what you have done. I found with my work I had backed myself into a corner, feeling trapped (by my own choice) and once I realised this I felt free to make other choices, flow into another area of self expression. None of us are one thing, we are such an eclectic mix of our lives experiences - I love eclectic 😊 and look forward to watching you grow in other areas. Just want to say a big thank you for your inspiration, I’ve only been following you a short while but grateful for what I’ve learned and grateful for your inspiration without which I wouldn’t be doing as much photography, I wouldn’t be enjoying life in quite the same way.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We certainly are all going through change, adapting and evolving. It's exciting to follow the path and see where things take us! Delighted that I can be of some inspiration to you in your own journey.

  • @Marleydia
    @Marleydia11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful images and message. I’m still very early in my photography journey, but one of the reasons I love your channel is that you photograph everything. Feeling connected is what it’s all about. Mostly I photograph wildlife, but if anything moves me, that becomes my subject for the day. I’m really interested in macro these days, as there is so much to see if you look closely. If the spirit moves you, I’d love to see more macro!

  • @johndeblaquiere5218
    @johndeblaquiere521811 ай бұрын

    Great video Kim,follow your feelings to wherever they take you I’m sure you will grasp and succeed in whichever direction you go I will continue to watch you on your journey😊

  • @janneroz-photographyonabudget
    @janneroz-photographyonabudget11 ай бұрын

    Another great video from Angel voiced Kim. I love all your videos. I went away from landscapes, tried my hand at more wildlife stuff. Ultimately, I see anything moving now, I shoot it. I have, in my own opinion, gotten loads better at it, it's an art to which I strive to improve, but I know it will never be perfect. But I have found myself gravitating back to landscapes. It's what I know best. They both compliment each other.

  • @daviddyephotography
    @daviddyephotography11 ай бұрын

    a wonderful personal story, I have always advocated one to follow their bliss as it evolves as this is a healthy artistic process and you underlined this with your goal to shoot what connected with you emotionally. be safe !

  • @peterfritzphoto
    @peterfritzphoto11 ай бұрын

    I relate very much to this, Kim. I’ve rarely sought the grand vistas as photography subjects, preferring to zoom in to vignettes within the landscape. But now, like you, I’m evolving again - this time back to my early days when I shot cars professionally for magazines and manufacturers. It combines my love of cars with landscapes, and oftentimes, architecture. We grow, we change, we evolve. In my book, that’s living on purpose. More power to you, Kim.

  • @torstenwennberg4845
    @torstenwennberg484511 ай бұрын

    Love this! I can totally relate. There are so many more opportunities than traditional landscape types of shots. There is so much more art to be made once you develop that viewpoint. Thank you for sharing!

  • @HusbandnWifeDuo
    @HusbandnWifeDuo11 ай бұрын

    Love from Ontario, Canada! Watched this video on our TV screen a few days ago. Both of us, i.e., husband and wife, thought that you have carved out a niche for yourself in landscape photography. Especially, showing wildlife to augment landscapes can be very appealing for people like us who enjoy both wildlife and landscape genres. The fusion in any shape or form can be visually pleasing.

  • @treeman3663
    @treeman366311 ай бұрын

    Hi Kim always fun to do photography with someone else......... From Australia 🇦🇺

  • @jamesspiers6496
    @jamesspiers649611 ай бұрын

    Kim, I have had the same feeling . I was on cruise some time ago when it was the formation of clouds, especially storm clouds that made me wake up and if there was an orange sunset thrown in or sunrise then what a bonus that turned out to be.. Keep up the good work and follow your path.

  • @randyschwager2515
    @randyschwager251511 ай бұрын

    You had some very nice images in this vlog! I think it’s always good to start with the long lens! Then, as time progresses in your shoot, photograph whatever presents itself! Thanks for taking me along!

  • @Big.E
    @Big.E11 ай бұрын

    It's nice to spread your wings, I love the calmness of your wonderful channel, but I will miss your stunning Sea Scapes. Thanks for everything ❤

  • @brianrose2487
    @brianrose248711 ай бұрын

    I understand your journey Kim, went out this weekend chasing some severe weather with landscape in central U.S. and really struggled putting anything together. I enjoy your thoughts and ideas surrounding photography also the podcast have been very uplifting and positive. Take care

  • @AlexMcDougallPhotography
    @AlexMcDougallPhotography11 ай бұрын

    Excellent video and good for you. Made the same decision with my own little channel this year. You have to shoot what you love. Thanks

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Alex. And great to hear you're on a similar journey

  • @mayhamilton6652
    @mayhamilton665211 ай бұрын

    Loved this Kim! I really liked the image of you watching the beauty in the sky. That spoke to me. Poor gulls get such a bad reputation but they're a part of most peoples childhood. Who hasn't had their seaside chips stolen by a naughty gull. Thanks for another beautiful and thoughtful Sunday morning video ❤

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you May! ❤️

  • @loufigueroa304
    @loufigueroa30411 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video. You can call this kind of photography "Natural Wonders." I love taking photo of clouds but when I have a bird suddenly appear as I shoot the picture, it makes it the more rewarding. As long as you are enjoying what you are doing, that is all that counts. To me, my photography hobby is a form of meditation and relaxation. Thank you for providing us with such wonderful material.

  • @ngaimanyip8979
    @ngaimanyip897911 ай бұрын

    It’s really touching, reminding me lots of things I often overlook. Thanks!

  • @WarnerTatePhotography
    @WarnerTatePhotography11 ай бұрын

    Hi Kim, Thanks so much for showing us around Burghead. We really enjoyed the evening exploring a new area of the coast. Lovely to see your video and images and how you interpreted the changing conditions. Great to meet you and share the experience. Take care Adele & Max 😊

  • @joncothranphotography9375
    @joncothranphotography937511 ай бұрын

    Cool shoot Kim! "Girls and Gulls" LOL!!! Thanks for bringing us along. It's fun to practice different types of photography. I recently experienced some Sports Photography and found it very fun.

  • @donauradler1
    @donauradler15 ай бұрын

    there are Channels i can see, and there are Channels i should see. Your Channel is one i MUST see! Thank you Kim!

  • @dorisdoesderbyshire9353
    @dorisdoesderbyshire935311 ай бұрын

    You have to follow your heart Kim, I feel the same at the moment with landscapes. I was stood in the Peak District the other week setting up a composition and actually thought "what the hell am I doing here", as you say it just wasn't speaking to me, there was no connection. Anyway keep up the good work and I'm sure what ever images you make they'll be compelling. All the best Russ

  • @hilleviupmanis8687
    @hilleviupmanis868711 ай бұрын

    Lovely pictures! Really like your compositions - the big sky and tbirds

  • @steveklamkin
    @steveklamkin11 ай бұрын

    Keep following your heart, Kim and you can’t go wrong

  • @spacejesus570
    @spacejesus57011 ай бұрын

    Great stuff! Enjoy the evolution. I've gotten into ICM photography recently and its fired me up again.

  • @InfectedChris
    @InfectedChris11 ай бұрын

    Kim, I see the world a lot like you. I originally wanted to get into landscape photography but I discovered the beauty of macro and even "boring" flower photography. With macro, I can really slow down and connect with and appreciate all the things people normally walk by never noticing. Recently, I was standing in a section of flowering sumac trees with hundreds of bees flying around me as I watched them carefully inspect each flower and collect their pollen. Not one bee was interested in me. I had people comment that they could never do that while it's obvious that I am no threat to them and I'm taking photos of their "work day". I am definitely a seer because I was recently taking photos of these lady bugs and I waited for one to get to this particular spot to where I knew it would make an interesting photo. I could see the shot. I just had to be patient. And I was rewarded by not only that shot but another extremely timely shot of a beetle laying an egg on the stem! THAT is just one thing I love about photography.

  • @PhotogAbby
    @PhotogAbby11 ай бұрын

    Brought back great memories of my visit there with you, lovely to see…

  • @mawavoy
    @mawavoy11 ай бұрын

    The process of expanding the subject matter of your photography, has resulted in more lovely images from a single outing. Thanks for sharing. Also, it allows you to appreciate outstanding wide view opportunities as they present themselves. Thanks again for sharing.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Your welcome! And thank you for your kind words 🙏

  • @TMORAN1140
    @TMORAN114011 ай бұрын

    Kim, Looking forward to your journey.A most important fact "life is change".This is only one more step of many in your photographic career. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

  • @kilowhiskeywon3302
    @kilowhiskeywon330211 ай бұрын

    I love your passion. I find life likes to get in the way of my plans. So I often take the Semper Gumby (always flexible) approach. Light is always changing, no matter what time of day I like to find something unique in the moment and find a way to showcase it. One of my goals with my equipment is to use all of the tools they bring to get a fun, nice, unusual view of the world through my eyes.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    This is lovely to hear! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and photographic process. The light certainly is always changing. It's great to be able to enjoy the moment

  • @dragosniculescu6877
    @dragosniculescu687711 ай бұрын

    Brilliant and inspiring video. You are moving from photographing landscapes to imaging LIVE, in all it's forms. I also lost my love for drawing portraits, and now, your video gave me new ideas. Thank you. And God bless you.

  • @oneeyedphotographer
    @oneeyedphotographer11 ай бұрын

    That was less radical than I expected. More evolution than revolution. It's long been my mantra, "Any lens, any purpose." That can mean long telephoto for landscape, ultrawide or fisheye for a portrait. Keep on having fun. I'm adopting blur and unrealistic colour.

  • @frankinblackpool
    @frankinblackpool11 ай бұрын

    Wow, I’m excited for you and what you can do with your new direction in life and for this channel. Maybe some urban landscapes? Or capturing Scottish traditions before they fade into history/oblivion? Of all the images you took, I liked the portrait. It gave a human interest which juxtaposed or complimented the skyline, depending on your perspective. The purple jacket worked well. I can’t wait to see how you visualise Scotland next. Just be true to yourself and be happy.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your thoughts Frank

  • @hamishashton4039
    @hamishashton403911 ай бұрын

    I've probably gone a bit the opposite way this winter. I normally photograph birds in summer and fungi in winter but this winter fungi have been scarce so been trying some traditional landscape and taken some of my best photos. But loved going out and taking them so was definitely feeling the connection

  • @jamesmlodynia8757
    @jamesmlodynia875711 ай бұрын

    I believe that after you photograph the same subject over a period of time it's hard to get motivated especially if you do it for a living. I always photographed different subjects until I got involved in event photography, so even though I got paid for these events I basically covered my experiences, I had a full time job and wanted to do something when I retired and I did so for three years until I felt I was doing this for some one else and not me, so I'm going back to shoot for my self.

  • @rnspowell
    @rnspowell11 ай бұрын

    I'm right there with you. I haven't been out all summer to shoot landscape. I have been searching for the right subject that catches my eye. Not sure what it will be, but I'll find it.

  • @matthewcourt
    @matthewcourt11 ай бұрын

    A beautiful video with an important message I think. I started out as an aviation photographer and eventually I felt like I wanted to do something different. I dabbled in landscape photography but it didn't resonate with me as a hands on subject. Don't get me wrong there are some stunning landscape photographers and photography out there which I enjoy. Eventually I found wildlife photography and in particularly bird photography. I felt an instant connection and when I feel low I go out with my camera and I always come back feeling much much happier, more so than ever now after losing dad in March. Shoot what makes you happy.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    It's lovely to hear you've found your passion in photography Matthew. Thank you for sharing. I'm delighted it brings you connection and much happiness ☺️

  • @barryhiggott9458
    @barryhiggott945811 ай бұрын

    Having recently moved home I’m having to reevaluate my photography and one place that is giving me inspiration is a local tidal salt marsh within a nature reserve where the range of birds is so diverse and inspiring. Like you I hate the bad press the gulls get which as you rightly say is of our making.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Lovely to hear you are enjoying photographing your local tide marsh. That habitat is such a lovely place to explore and seek inspiration 😊

  • @petercollins7848
    @petercollins7848Ай бұрын

    Good video! But I don’t think that there is such a thing as ‘traditional’ landscape photography. It might be that we think that way because those sort of shots end up in books, magazines and on KZread videos. But I believe that most photographers, like myself go out and photograph everything from wide angle landscapes to the patterns created by the bark on trees! We all experience the ebb and flow of enthusiasm in our photography, but if we are blessed to be able to just please ourselves in our photography and not have to earn a living through it, then we can take all the time in the world to experiment and adapt our photo journey. The big secret is - to be always ‘out there’, as you never know what you might come across!

  • @AileenOKeeffe
    @AileenOKeeffe11 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed the video Kim - so inspiring ❤

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Aileen

  • @peterlee4845
    @peterlee484511 ай бұрын

    Thank you mum for a lovely video And some brilliant imagine's. I can relate to what you have dead about being with nature Thank you Kim

  • @DCdc25
    @DCdc2511 ай бұрын

    Well I'm glad KZread algorithm threw this video my way. Lovely video. Despite the tendency towards poor weather I've always found the clouds and light around this part of the world (I'm in Ireland) produce some amazing scenes whether you just want to take it all in or picture it doesnt matter. The scene can change in minutes too adding to the attraction.

  • @robertleem5643
    @robertleem564311 ай бұрын

    Have just come across your video, I do enjoy taking photo's of Land and Seascapes but I also take a break every now and then to photograph old unusual churches, I will be travelling around Norfolk from Thursday next week for 3 days to photograph it's range of unusual churches, have got about 90 picked out including many ruins. Am staying away from the coast due to the school holidays but will hopefully take some stunning morning and evening shots I'm planning a trip to Skye next year for a week, hopefully to photography it's churches, land and seascapes and anything else that catches my eye

  • @rosssayer6524
    @rosssayer652411 ай бұрын

    As the saying goes, To each their own. Enjoyed the images you created Kim.

  • @JarredSpec
    @JarredSpec11 ай бұрын

    Yes!!! Literally wrote about this a couple of weeks back.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Brilliant Jarred!

  • @dianneturner4874
    @dianneturner487411 ай бұрын

    Connecting emotionally to nature is so important for us, as we lose so much of ourselves in our daily grind. It's sad that this grind tends to push human's into the mindset that creatures are pests and not worthy of even living. When we are the very reason for their new behaviours. I am so glad that with your photography you can show the delight of the gulls in flight. They were my favourite images and emotional connections is what photography and art is all about

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Dianne 😊🙏

  • @jenniferpayne250
    @jenniferpayne25011 ай бұрын

    Really inspirational. Loved this.

  • @MooseHenderson1
    @MooseHenderson111 ай бұрын

    Well done Kim, I feel that connection with animals but landscapes are background, for me, behind my animals.

  • @ivarwb4115
    @ivarwb411511 ай бұрын

    Awesome video, Kim! Both the images and your commentaries make me think of a book by Richard Bach, "Jonathan Livingston Seagull", a philosphical novel from the seventies about following your passions and fullfilling your dreams. It seems to me that you are very good at just that, and you are an inspiration to others as well!

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Ivar! I may need to look into the book you mention. Sounds like a great read

  • @ivarwb4115

    @ivarwb4115

    11 ай бұрын

    @@kimgrantphotography It is! I actually had to order a new print of the book after watching your video, as my old one seems to have disappeared😄

  • @jhaydnreynolds
    @jhaydnreynolds11 ай бұрын

    Interesting to hear your thoughts. Good luck with your journey!

  • @gordonmiller4439
    @gordonmiller443911 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed this one, Kim. All the very best, Gordon

  • @eric.ko.
    @eric.ko.7 ай бұрын

    I remember I used to feel this weird pressure to only shoot landscapes because the internet said you should have a niche. Don't know why I blindly followed this. I like shooting what I like shooting, sometimes its landscape, sometimes street, wildlife ect. The important thing to keep it all together is making sure my style and voice is ever present in my work. To make sure it is true to me.

  • @tonydesarzec907
    @tonydesarzec90711 ай бұрын

    Fabulous video. Thank you Kim.

  • @Stop-All-War
    @Stop-All-War11 ай бұрын

    Kim, it's swings & roundabouts..no doubt after this change, there will be another ⏳️

  • @nigelwalmsley3148
    @nigelwalmsley314811 ай бұрын

    I agree with you, to the point that when ever I walk to our local Orewa Beach , I keep my mind open for what may show up ,and like you on this day I always find the Gulls and other bird life very often become my subjects of interest. As aside note the name Orewa is the name given by the Maori people of New Zealand ,meaning "Of the Rewa Tree" .

  • @laddrob
    @laddrob11 ай бұрын

    Hello Kim, I have been following your videos for a while now. I think you are performing a valuable service for people who are interested in exploring landscape photography, and I've enjoyed looking at your beautiful photos. Photos that remind me, I need to get to the seashore myself (I live about 1 1/2 hours inland in North Carolina). I wouldn't call what you are doing here "moving away" from landscape photography, just exploring it in more depth -- and a telephoto zoom lens is a great tool for that purpose. I too love animals and like to photograph them. Thanks, Robert

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your kind words and thoughts Robert. Enjoy your trip to the sea

  • @gregs2466
    @gregs246611 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed this post a great deal and thanks for it. I too am a landscape photographer and at times I get burned out especially at this time of year. I live in the USA and in the state of Nevada in the Mojave Desert. The only photography I do during the summer is Milky Way shots. Too hot when the sun is up!

  • @rolsonn
    @rolsonn11 ай бұрын

    I too began moving away from traditional landscapes focusing on more minimalist image. Many times when I head to the coast before sunrise I watch the light dance across the moving water thinking about different musical pieces who describe the scene. For instance, the opening notes to Rey's Theme. The play between flute and oboe. Many times I'll watch the light mimic the music.

  • @darianrundallmedia1305
    @darianrundallmedia130510 ай бұрын

    I agree Kim. While I'm trying to push myself to do a bit more landscapes, I think I might be more drawn to walking around and finding textures or vignettes rather than sweeping vistas.

  • @gregscott2330
    @gregscott233011 ай бұрын

    Hi Kim, I really enjoy your videos. Watching this video it reminds me of the book Jonathon Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. Also the song Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Neil Diamond. If you get an opportunity to read the book and listen to the song, they are both worthwhile. Thanks for sharing your time with us.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the suggestions Greg 😊

  • @avibongo
    @avibongo10 ай бұрын

    Photography - whether landscape, portrait, bird..architecture is a creative process that evolves over time and is very much about the “why” it provides that personal outlet of enjoyment and creativity. The answer to the why begins to guide you in different directions and over time you realize it’s a journey that may lead you to painting or something seemingly unrelated to that original excitement of landscapes. The one common thread however is that connection to nature and how it shapes your creative outlet. That’s been my experience.

  • @terrylstarks
    @terrylstarks11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Kim, for this not really an inspiration, a new idea, but something that I can’t quite put into words, but something I believe all photographers come up against!!!!!! My Bride got me a deck of cards for Christmas and each card has a unique and different idea on it, for something to photograph!!!! The first one was take an image of wildlife. But I was so excited about it that I took an image of wildlife at the “Golden Hour, High Noon, and The Blue Hour”. It’s been invigorating and mind expanding!!!!!! I’ve done wedding, portrait, landscape, Astro and everything in between!!!!!! But just taking images is the most important and fun!!!!!! I’m like 85% of “us” photographers, and I’m shy as “ HELL”, but I’m also now trying to get into street photography!!!!! It’s scary but we will see how it turns out!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Brilliant Terry!

  • @daemon1143
    @daemon114310 ай бұрын

    Six month ago I wouldn't have watched this, then I discovered the images of Rachel Bigsby which I found ridiculously inspirational (and which via the eldritch and slightly evil power of Google is probably why KZread recommended this video to me). Your sharing your thoughts on the subject has helped me clarify my own; thank you.

  • @isotechimages.9130
    @isotechimages.913011 ай бұрын

    As a landscape photographer l did not fall out of love with it but l found l could do bird photography without having to travel. It is challenging as they are not static scenes. It is possible to make a beautiful photo of the most common bird but my love is for raptors.

  • @daniellegrandpa
    @daniellegrandpa11 ай бұрын

    Very interesting, to see your goals and ambitions grow. I have followed you for a long time, no matter what you do or will do, I know you will do it at your best. We are lucky that you share your thoughts on photography and life. I may have said it before, each of us are given a gift, and you have opened yours. The earth was created with beauty all around us. Can't wait to see what comes next from you. Thanks, have a blessed upcoming week.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏😊

  • @RoyJenkinsPacker
    @RoyJenkinsPacker11 ай бұрын

    Keep following your path, where ever it may take you. Ni ce to have diversity.

  • @stephenbest5011
    @stephenbest501111 ай бұрын

    You will be back taking landscapes, I did the same as you and ended up going back after 12 months. Nothing wrong with trying other things.

  • @chrisplank3654
    @chrisplank365411 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. I can completely related to what you were saying. Not unusual to loose your mojo about landscape photography. It can be very difficult when theres nothing 'new' to take photos of in your local area and chasing sunrises/sunset/weather related shots. My own way of dealing with it is via travel in the motorhome around Scotland for a change of scenery, taking photos now and then of things which interest me, mixing it up with some event based photography, flying the drone and at least one trip a year with a walk to bowfiddle in the dark to watch the sunrise from down at the shore and take some photos, findhorn for sunrise and sunset, rosemarkie for sunrise. Get yerself down to the fringe for some wandering around street photos, soak in the street performers and a different change of scenery!

  • @stanleysteamcar
    @stanleysteamcar11 ай бұрын

    That was a really beautiful video Kim. You're right about Herring Gulls. I live in Plymouth and they can be a right pest with a summer diet of chips, pasties and ice creams and the only fish they eat is wrapped in batter 😂. Guess whose fault it is..............yes the good old human. If people would just look closely at them and appreciate their fantastic plumage we would have a better relationship with them. I'm loving your nature and macro work lately and the videos on the ponds were just great. Thank you for taking the time to bring us along with you. T

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your kind words and sharing your experience with the gulls

  • @paulridley9055
    @paulridley905511 ай бұрын

    I used to photograph landscapes and fell out of love with it. I now photograph nature and wildlife

  • @karmella5606
    @karmella56069 ай бұрын

    after 26 years of lanscape adventures the same happened to me. Thats natural path I guess. Good luck!

  • @richardpriebe4183
    @richardpriebe418311 ай бұрын

    Hi Kim. While most of the time when I go out it's with the intent of finding a landscape type image, I try not to follow the crowd. I'll try anything that looks like it might make a decent photograph. Last week I was in Rocky Mountain National Park, at a lake that is visited by thousands each year. I found a composition of a couple of logs partially submerged at one end of the lake. It's something that I doubt that any of the usual hikers there would even look at, almost an abstract which isn't my strength. I think that it will hold it's place right along with along with any of the landscapes that I shot that day.

  • @palegreenlemon
    @palegreenlemon11 ай бұрын

    Great video as always Kim. Oftentimes I feel it's a pity that photographers label themselves (landscape, street, wildlife, etc.). I understand that you might need to specialise if you do this professionally. But the moment you label yourself, you also limit yourself and your potential to that label. Why should it be wrong to be a photographer and just shoot what you feel like?

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Lovely words! Thank you for sharing your thoughts 🙏

  • @denisesavage2382
    @denisesavage238211 ай бұрын

    There’s a beautiful simplicity in these images Kim. A quietness that reached through to my own soul. Thank you. And I love you were able to articulate the sense of shift you are noticing in your journey. Good on you.

  • @davidskinner274
    @davidskinner27411 ай бұрын

    Haha, Kim. Chasing gulls hand held with the big lens will build up your biceps! I wil enjoy your transition away fro traditional landscape, as I am doing something similar with more intimate stuff, street and abstract. Wild flowers with macro. But if the traditiinal shot comes along, I will grab that too.. Cheers

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you David

  • @susanfirth2279
    @susanfirth227911 ай бұрын

    Nice surprise to see Adele and Max on this weeks video. I just love the patterns the tide leaves behind in the sand. I can't believe people would deliberately drive over the Herring Gulls or any other living creature. That's just not right. Lovely images Kim.

  • @cesarm8811
    @cesarm881111 ай бұрын

    Interesting Kim, your a talented photographer, so enjoy your photography.

  • @timrosenburgh8597
    @timrosenburgh859711 ай бұрын

    Interesting video Kim. I can understand that you want to change your type of photography as you have probably photographed nearly every sector of your coast. Interesting B & W image of the sand. Still you managed to capture some really nice image's as you went along.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Tim

  • @lottatroublemaker6130
    @lottatroublemaker613010 ай бұрын

    I understand you completely, Kim! Landscape photos are beautiful, but unfortunately they do bore me a little. But there are so many other things to do with a camera and so many other subjects. I think a lot of the less obvious things can be more interesting and get our minds going in a different way, including challenging out minds. That is much more interesting, I think… PS! I think seagulls are beautiful too. They regularly come on our lawn, obviously the soil is good and after rain, there are lots of worms there which is a feast for the seagulls… They are so beautiful! i get forest doves visiting too, from the forest close to us. I love hearing them, makes me think of warmer places… We didn’t use to have them, but suddenly a few years back, they moved into the forest close to us. One just came onto my balcony. Usually I only get magpies on my balcony, they come to drink and bathe (I can offer water, but feeding is forbidden as it causes rat problems). Early this morning, I had two deer on the lawn, unfortunately they were in between plants and too far away for the lenses I have, and tired me couldn’t find my tele extender, LOL. I got a few shots, though only proof that they were there, not photos to enjoy! I’ll find that extender and another lens I didn’t even think that I had and put them ready tonight, so if I get lucky again, I’ll have better chances…

  • @Joe-B1
    @Joe-B111 ай бұрын

    Morning Kim. Would love to be able to communicate the way you do and create what you do. Stay strong , stay positive and enjoy life 😎

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    We're all different but keep going and you'll find your way of expressing yourself truly through photography

  • @Joe-B1

    @Joe-B1

    11 ай бұрын

    @@kimgrantphotography photography is the story I fail to put into words ❤

  • @photonomist6345
    @photonomist634511 ай бұрын

    Being a landscape photographer isn't (or shouldn't be!) finding well-known locations and photographing them at the start and end of the day. It is about forming and cultivating a bond between ourselves and the natural world and is therefore an exploration. The world of other photographers and what others do can be interesting and a source of learning and inspiration, but should never intercede. So I agree with the sense of boredom you describe, but not with the premise that the activities described at the start of the video constitute something called "landscape photography". Just be yourself in nature and all sorts of things will happen (like becoming fascinated with storms and so many other things!) and your journey (which has inspired many others) will take you to so many places you could never predict, all will be a source of constant fulfilment and excitement and a means to explore the connection with nature.... thank you for all that you do and I have no doubt you will continue to do.

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Very wise words - thank you 🙏

  • @hilleviupmanis8687
    @hilleviupmanis868711 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video!

  • @MrFirstdance2000
    @MrFirstdance200011 ай бұрын

    To shoot and record what most may miss, that's exciting and, challenging! Great program!! Ps. In your initial opening, your camera settings suggest, (I don't shoot Nikon so I could be wrong) that you had your white balance set to "cloudy?" If so, why...based on the day that presented itself? (See first 3 seconds of video)

  • @kimgrantphotography

    @kimgrantphotography

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @terrynestor6353
    @terrynestor635311 ай бұрын

    I do a lot of landscape photography I could not fall out of love of it😢

  • @harderja
    @harderja11 ай бұрын

    I’m not an expert in landscape but I do like taking them and your videos help. One thing I’m trying is no straight horizontal lines. Most people eyes go directly to that horizontal line and not that great sunset or reflection. Sometimes in post I just smooth out if I can.

  • @jamesgrant8470
    @jamesgrant847011 ай бұрын

    I personally like the photo of our old house... 😂 😂 😂