Hello, and welcome to my channel! I love being in nature and exploring all her marvellous secrets. From landscapes to wildlife, there is so much beauty in our natural surrounds. We just need to "see". My photos help me to relive and share those magical moments that spoke to me. Through my videos, I share some of the learnings, adventures and stories behind my photos. Hopefully, they can inspire you to get out there, immerse yourself in nature, and experience your own moments of magic.
Come join me on this journey of discovery through landscape and nature photography :)
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i would really be interested in the Sirui CT04+CT5 Pilot Series Video Tripod Kit, however i would need to go through amazon and i cannot find it on their web site. I did find it on the Sirui website, but they do not ship to the United States. Any ideas?
Hi Bryan, that's quite unusual and thanks for raising this. The kit was available on their global page, but it appears that it has since been removed, and is now only available from their Sirui Australia page. Let me raise this with my Sirui contact and will get back to you - hopefully shortly! 👍
Just following up on this. I understand the Australian distributer no longer has exclusivity, so you might be able to buy from the global Sirui site? Otherwise, try the Australian site again and see if shipping is available for the US. Good luck.
1st video: must buy ballhead 2nd: must buy gimbal 3d: fluidhead ...
Lol, just buy what you actually need 😃👍📸
At the end planned to buy the Sirui VH-10X, which has a fluid head, but I have an Arca-Swiss plate. I’m not sure how to mount camera. Do I need adapter?
Great travel vlog Valerie! I particularly liked the sumo shots! As long as I’ve lived in Japan, I still have never been!! Looking forward to seeing your next one in Ōsaka!
Many thanks Shaun 🙏 Oh wow, you've got to see a sumo tournament one day soon! Haha I've realised that for some reason, it's quite a hit with the elderly Japanese ladies 😅 As for Osaka, I wish I had more time there... Hope you've had a great weekend and all the best for the week ahead! 👍📸
@@ValerieMisaPhotography Haha! I’ve been to a few Enka concerts and I can attest to the ferocity of an obasan’s fandom ! 🤣 Happy shooting and have a great week too!
Looks as if, the city never sleeps. But I like the richness and culture.
So true Roy, such a rich culture and history. Makes Australia seem a little plain vanilla! Enjoy your week ahead 🙏☺️📸
Beautiful Valerie! Walking the old parts of Kyoto, camera in hand, is something I dream of every time I see pictures from there. Glad your dad is doing well.
Thanks so much Brett 🙏 My dad's responded really well to treatment, so things are looking good 🤞I think you'd love the old-world charm and beauty of Kyoto ☺️ I'd like to go back and explore it more, without the throngs of tourists though. Have a great week ahead Brett! 👍📸
Great video production as always Valerie. You really know how to hit the right cadence of visuals, music and storytelling, Getaway should pay you for some content 🙂Love your street photography, so cool to capture those snapshots of people in the moment, also loved the colours that Tokyo offered. Glad that you were able to spend some quality family time, hope your dad strengthens up completely 🙏 Looking fwd to seeing more of Japan through your artistic lens!
It's always so nice to hear from you Pieter, and I really appreciate your lovely comments and well wishes 🙏💙 My dad's doing as well as we could have hoped for🤞 Cities like Tokyo make Melbourne feel like a quiet country town 😅! Lots of photo opps for sure. I hope you enjoyed your break up north?!
Hi Valerie, glad your dad is doing OK. I spoke to someone yesterday who said the same thing about the sheer amount of people on Seoul trains. When my brother lived in Beijing he also explained the sheer size of those mega cities. Quite happy in country Brisbane, would like to visit those places some day🙂Some things have come up which will occupy me for quite a while, so trips and even photography is taking a back seat for now. All the best, keep well!
Cheers to quiet country towns 😁 Totally understand. Life tends to pull us in all different directions. Just keep trying to make time for the things that matter. Take care and I hope you're having a good week 👍😊
Thanks you too!
Wow - what an experience for you and your family. Especially given the reason that sparked your adventures. I hope your Dad is doing well now. Enjoy the best of life's adventures with him. So much to take in and appreciate when you visit another place like that. Helps me appreciate the quieter and calmer life in Hobart. hahahah. Such a different capital city to Tokyo.
Thanks so much for your well wishes Denise 🙏 My dad's responded really well to treatment, so we've been fortunate on that front 🤞 So true, lots of things to appreciate and be grateful for. Haha even for a city gal like me, Tokyo was a huge shock to the system! Hobart is my kind of rhythm too, but I have to say that it's also getting a tad too busy these days! I hope you managed to stay out of the freezing cold front this weekend Denise 🥶 Take care and stay warm 😊
@@ValerieMisaPhotography I've definitely found the warm places! Interesting to get a feel for different cities - and what they each can be like. Looking forward to seeing the other videos you might share from Japan.
Good to hear, Denise! 😄 This freezing cold front needs to move on! And thank you, hopefully the next episode isn't too far away 😊📸
Fantastic insight, Valerie ❤ Your video production looks fantastic. Tourism Japan would be happy with this one.😊 I loved those Sumo action shots. Looking forward to the next one !
😅 half the world has gone or are going there, so they probably don't need my help to drum up tourism! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment Colin 🙏 Take it easy and see you in the next one! 🙂📸
WOW, what an amazing experience Valerie!!!! Love the Japanese architecture, so beautiful😀. Thank you for taking us along on this wonderful and exciting adventure!!!!
Hi Barry, it's definitely a fascinating country to explore. Modern day Japan merged with the old in so many parts. I think you'd love the street photography there! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend 🙏😊📸
I was seriously considering one of these, but the mens versions don't have the padded air mesh on the back/ straps. 😐
That's right Carl, they don't. I'm not sure why. The mesh has made a huge difference for me. But unless you're Sweaty Betty like me, it may not be a big disadvantage?
@@ValerieMisaPhotography I get sweaty too which is why i moved to Osprey backpacks. I saw a comment from Ian the owner of Shimoda on a video stating they don't use the air mesh on the Action X series as it's not as tough as the fabric used on the men's Action X. But that hasn't been a problem for Osprey / Lowe Alpine etc etc over the last 10 years or more.
Excellent insight into life in Japan, thank you so much Valerie😊
Really appreciate you watching and your comments Terry 🙏😊 Have a great weekend!
Absolutely loved this video, thanks for taking us along. Such an interesting country which I have not had pleasure of visiting. I actually just finished a small piece of Sashiko which is Japanese traditional. Absolutely love their history in art and pottery. Glad your father is doing well. Looking forward to the next instalment 👏
I'm really glad that you enjoyed this video Laurel, and thanks so much for your kind comments 🙏 Japan certainly has lots of interesting layers and faces, and a fascinating history. I haven't seen much of their pottery, but their art and craftsmanship is beautiful. That's fabulous - shashiko is embroidery isn't it? Have a great weekend Laurel 😊📸
A wonderful video. Me and my daughter loved every minute. She said you were funny and had great photos, I agree.
Reading this put a big smile on my face, Marshall 😊 So heartwarming to know that you both enjoyed it, and super appreciate your constant support 🙏 I have to say, street photography is hard! Totally admire how you do it so well! 👊📸
@ValerieMisaPhotography Thank you. I don't know what I'm doing half the time. I really do enjoy the videos and always excited to see a new one.
It definitely looks like you do know what you're doing Marshall! Keep up the great work and keep sharing 👌👍📸
Oh wow what a journey you have had. And such a beautiful intro. Can't wait to see more. Thanks for the share ❤🙏
Thanks a bunch for watching and your comments 🙏 Super glad you enjoyed it, and more adventures to come! 😀📸
Wow!! Val this was brilliant, so good to be taken on this journey of visual sensory delights. So informative and so good to see it through your eyes. A great foray into the street and travel photography. Definitely right up there with travel programs on tv. You've made me want to experience the place. Haha the horns killed me. Well done! 🥰🤩
So glad you could come along with me on this virtual journey Pia 😊 Always appreciate your thoughtful feedback 🙏 Hopefully you can join us when we head back there one day - so much more to uncover and explore! 🇯🇵 Stay warm and cosy this weekend.
Welcome back Valerie and what a wonderful video to watch, thanks for taking us to Japan, this was very informative and so enjoyable to watch and you've got me wanting to go there now. This really should have been a travel programme on our TV for all to see, looking so much for your next video, thanks for all your hard work, loved those images 😀
Hi Raymond, I hope you've been well! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and really appreciate your kind comments 🙏 These videos do take a bit of effort to put together, and your feedback is heartwarming ☺️ Take care and enjoy your weekend! 📸
Excellent video Valerie 👏brilliant photos 👍
Many thanks Simeon, always appreciate your support. 🙏☺️📸
Wow Valerie! That looks like a wonderful trip. Thanks for letting me tag along and I look forward to the rest of the trip. Great story telling!
Hello Jon 👋, thanks for coming along with me on the trip! 🙏 Certainly lots of stories to tell, and more to come in the next instalment. I hope all has been well with you 🙂📸
Thank you for another wonderful video and great pictures. I can't wait for the next installments. I am very happy to see you back on KZread. From the old man in Tennessee, USA.
I hope you've been well Mark. Many thanks for your comments and support - very much appreciated 🙏 It has been a bit of a struggle to stay consistent with videos, but hopefully the next one isn't too far off! Have a great weekend 🙂
"Hallowyyyehh" ❤
Great review, I trialed most of the noise reduction programs including Topaz and found DXO pure raw 4 to be the so far the best especially with the Fuji Xtrans files, its not perfect but it understands what lenses are used via the metadata and applies sharpening to improve CA and other aberrations, so your images are a lot sharper as well as having much less noise. Honestly feels like my images go from crop quality to an almost medium format. The only downside side is the DNG files export at double the size as your original Raw images.
Many thanks for your comments Elias 🙏😊 Couldn't agree with you more about how good denoising software such as DXO and Topaz are - they've come such a long way. I've found that I use them more often than not, and shooting at high ISO's is no longer something to be fearful of. But of course, less is always more with these adjustments. Thanks for watching and keep enjoying your 📸👍
Great video! I really enjoy watching your videos, but I only wish it’s in 4K. It would’ve make all your videos look 10 times better.
Thanks so much for your kind comments and I'm glad to hear that you enjoy my videos 🙏😊 I'd love to produce them in 4k too - it's a lot of processing power, so hopefully with my next desktop upgrade. Enjoy your week ahead! Cheers. 👍
interesting viewpoints, one question that they brought to mind is that of weight, the eg's you show are 35 mm digital rigs, is this a fair assumption that you can upscale (to a 250/300/500mm lens on Medium format, say a Hasselblad V, H, or a Phase one XF), and still have the ability to balance the rig, and have smooth motion?
Hi Andy, the maximum payload on this setup is about 1.5kgs (3.3 lbs), so I think medium format equipment would be pushing this limit, if not well over. I think you'd struggle with smooth motion at that weight.
@@ValerieMisaPhotography thanks, this video peaked my interest in video heads for still Photography, Yes, in hindsight a bit small, I have gone with a bigger head/legs [Benro BV8H]-designed for heavier video cameras; fyi Hudson Henry Photography is another site where it is recommended, he is evangelical about video heads for stills, and has a couple of videos on how he does it. Well worth a look.
@@ValerieMisaPhotography for information, the BV8H also has a counter balance system (stepped), so one can adjust the holding capacity of the head [within the limits of the head], so it makes the mounted camera stay where you put it (like neutral buoyancy in a diving suit), that is what swayed me, the solid, smooth motion.
@@andyvan5692 thanks Andy for your thoughts., Yes, Hudson Henry looking been a huge advocate of the fluid head and he was the main person who got me thinking about switching. Enjoy your week ahead 🙂👍
@@ValerieMisaPhotography yes, I look forward to using this style of head, but my comments where based on a question, video fluid heads in general, how they operate differently from pan/tilt heads (friction based), as they apply to photography as a system, giving balance and control to heavy and long lens setups, 135 film as well as Medium format and LF in the case of bigger heads, compensating for bellows ext. with long and heavy lenses a distance away from the spiders' centre, and the tripod legs support base area.
if u want nice grain instead of noise best to use the Nikon D750.
Thanks, as great as the D750 is, I have to say DSLR is not for me. I'm a mirrorless gal 🙂📸
Great Review! Thank you for sharing!
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your comment 🙏🙂📸
Lovely to see to see you 'out n about' again :) Gang gangs my fav :) Andy C
Many thanks Andy, good to escape my concrete jungle from time to time 😊 They're my fave cockatoo too - if I could have one as a pet, I definitely would 😅 Take it easy and have a great weekend 🙏👍📸
Hi Valerie, you may have noticed that Skylum has a huge discount sale on Luminar Neo. I use Lightroom, Photoshop, Photolab and Capture One, so I'm not convinced to get Neo, especially as I don't do full sky replacements 😂Maybe Neo is an option for super fast AI edits, not sure...
That's good to know, but I'm with you Pieter - not a fan of sky replacements either. I do like the AI masking in C1, noise reduction in Topaz, and object removal in PS looks great (although I've not used it myself), but that's as far as I'll go with AI edits I think. AI in our cameras is great, but I'd prefer most aspects of my images to be real 😁
Agreed, and I need to use/learn Capture One more, some of my fav photos were edited using it.👍🙂
Hello from USA 🙋🏻♂️ Nice video, very peaceful indeed! Thank you 😊
Hello Lang, I hope all is well over there in the US 👋😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate you dropping me a comment 🙏 Cheers 👍📸
Great pointers Val! I love how you take us on your journey. Good shots too! I loved the Magpies vs Kookaburra chase! I'll watch that over a movie car chase any day of the week, hands down. So good to be out in Nature with you as a viewer. Im looking forward to the next adventure! I love how you narrate your journey, it's a good change from the short reels out there.
Really glad you enjoyed the Magpie v Kookaburra chase Pia 😊 It all happened quite fast, and I missed a lot of the details seeing it with my own eyes. But capturing that burst of shots and seeing the action replayed in each photo was great - I think I might do more of that. Always super glad to have you join me on the adventures and your feedback is always so helpful. Much appreciated 🙏 I hope you enjoy the rest of your week! 😊👍📸
@@ValerieMisaPhotography it's cool seeing that sequence play out on screen even know they are a series of shots. It was a different and a good look too. Great discovery and addition for your edits.
@@sophiamisa9832 🙏💚📸
So great to have you back Valerie and those images of yours were stunning, I took quite a few tips and learnt alot from this wonderful video, looking forward to your next one as always 😊
Hello Raymond, I hope you've been keeping well 😊 Glad to hear there were some helpful tips here, and thanks so much as always for coming along with me on adventure and sharing your comments 🙏 I hope you're having a good week and take care 👍📸
@@ValerieMisaPhotography Hope you having a good week too Valerie 😊
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Valerie!!!!👏🏻👏🏻😀. LOVE the shots, you really got some great ones. This was quite an adventure and I’m glad we were able to be with you!!
Always super to have to join me on the adventure Barry! 😊 And of course, always appreciate your feedback and support 🙏 I hope you've been enjoying the warmer weather over your way and I'm sure you're having a lot of 📸 adventures yourself! Take care 🙂👍
Beautiful footage and photos. I feel relaxed as if I were there shooting with you. Thanks for sharing. I have one critique about the video: your voice only comes from the left channel.
Glad to have you join me on the shoot 😉 and really appreciate your feedback Douglas 🙏 Many thanks for letting me know about the audio, which is interesting because the channels are recorded in stereo, so I'll have to see what's gone wrong. Hope you're having a good week 😊👍📸
Tried watching but just a bunch of yapping for 5 minutes. Next
My videos are about telling a story and sharing the journey. That's ok with me if it's not your thing 👍
Koala, Gang Gang and Wedgies . . . .score!!!!
Hello Denise, 😅 yes, I was lucky that some of these Aussie icons got my memo and turned up! Always great reading your comments 🙏 I hope you've been keeping well and have a fab week ahead! 😊👍📸
@@ValerieMisaPhotography most excellent they got your memo!!
@@denisesavage2382 😅💚
Looks like a very peaceful location Valerie, so nice to get away to places like that. Very nice shots, including the Top Gun style back to back birds, as well as the koala in flight 😊 I've only ever once seen a koala in the wild. Loved the serenity of your video as always 🐦🦅🌳🌞
Hello Pieter, I hope you've been keeping well 😊 These sort of relaxing weekends away in nature are what I live for! Just need to find a way to do more of it. 😅 Koala in flight - love it! I'm surprised there aren't many koalas up your way? Hopefully you've been able to get out for some 📸 Always fab to hear from you, and have a great week ahead 🙏😊
Hi Valerie, very busy here as usual... but could get some nice sunrise pics from a gorge on Nth Stradbroke Island. I probably frequent rain forests more than the bush, but have a year ticket for a koala sanctuary, so I see heaps of them there, incl little ones who are so cute 😄 Hope you have a great weekend, keep well !☺
@@photonspark Nth Stradbroke Island looks beautiful - I'm sure you'll get some stunning photos there! Hope you enjoy a good break there. I'd love to make it to nearby Moreton Island on a 4WD tour one day. Have a fab weekend 👍
Moreton Island is definitely worth visiting Valerie! Even more scenic in some places than Nth Stradbroke, and very chilled which is perfect for a recharge holiday. Keep well 🏝☀️
Valerie miss you☺️👍
Thanks so much 🙏 It has been harder to post more regularly these days, but I appreciate you following and taking your time to watch and leaving a comment 🙏😊📸
Boring and useless first 8 minutes.
I do like to set the scene and take my viewers on the journey with me. Understand if that's not your cup of tea.
Great tips, nice images and footage with the Canon.
Always appreciate you watching and your comments, Laurel 🙏😊 I hope things have been well and you enjoy the rest of your week 👍📸
Great video Valerie! Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Keep up the great work!
Hello Jon, I hope all has been well 😊 Many thanks as always for watching and your support 🙏 Hope you're having some great photography adventures with the warmer weather there! 👍📸
@ValerieMisaPhotography Hi Valerie. I have been busy with work and life, but I have a trip scheduled for next week, and I hope to do a video from it. I am looking forward to showing off the images from my newly acquired Canon 5Div. I love the look and feel of these images. I was very excited to see that you had put up a new video. It was so good to see you out there on an adventure.
@@joncothranphotography9375 How exciting for you Jon - a well deserved and much needed break with your new Canon 5D! I hope you enjoy it thoroughly, and I'll keep an eye out for that video 😉 It's getting harder for me to make videos consistently...But it's always so nice to read your comments 😊🙏 Take care 👍
Another great video and photos Valerie, trying to catch good photos of birds is hard. Most times when I get a good composition and focus the bird takes off before I can push the shutter.😀
😅 I understand exactly what you mean. They don't like to sit still most of the time and do make us work for our images. But that does make images we capture a little bit more special 😊 Really appreciate your comments and enjoy your week ahead 🙏📸
Fantastic! Love all the different types of birds. I only see dumb old pigeons here 😂 Great video and photos.
Lol the pigeons might be smarter than you think, Marshall 😉 Always great to read your comments and hope you have a great week ahead 🙏😊📸
Excellent video Valerie 👏great photos and footage 👍I have my Canon R5 setup for double back button focus which gives me great control for birds in flight. I switch between electric shutter and electric 1st certain. The R5 is great for tracking birds in flight 😊hope you have a great week 🌅
Thanks for sharing your tips Simeon - I'm a big fan of double BBF as well 😊 Actually, I have triple BBF but I don't think it works as well as I'd like! I'm curious to hear your thoughts on your tracking experience. I usually use case 2, with sensitivity at -1 and acceleration/deceleration 0... Have played with various other settings too and the tracking could be better I think. Anyhow, always appreciate your comments, and hope you're having a good week! 🙏👍
I always enjoy going on one of your adventures. You have such an amazing array of wildlife to keep you busy. Thanks for sharing some of your insights on how to get better shots.
@@shaunkeenanphoto Thanks Shaun, always great to have you join me on my adventures and dropping me a comment 🙏😊 I was lucky there were a few different feathered friends who wanted to show up during that trip 😄 Hopefully you're having a lot of great adventures yourself, especially as the weather is getting nicer for you there. Take care 👍📸
@@ValerieMisaPhotography Apologies!! I didn’t realize my comment was in the thread of someone else’s comment. 😳
@@shaunkeenanphoto 😅 no dramas Shaun!
Some beautiful images, Valerie ❤ Birds in flight are a real challenge to our skills, particularly the smaller ones 😂 One of the biggest assets to a good bird photographer is patience and persistence, and clearly, you have both. Looking forward to your next outing 😊
Many thanks Colin, and I hope you've been well 😊 Haha I think a lot of people would say that patience is definitely not a virtue of mine, but somehow, I always find it in spades when I'm out there taking photos 😅 Always great reading your comments and I hope you've been having some fabulous adventures with your 🙏📸
Beautiful! The footage and stills are really nice as well! 😃 Some great shots! Very talented! Those Koalas are so curious. 😯 😊👍😊
Thanks so much George 🙏 Really appreciate your comments and those koalas were sure entertaining to watch! 😊🐨📸
@@ValerieMisaPhotography You’re very Welcome lovely lady! 😊 Always enjoy your excellent videos and Photography! Take care and stay safe. 😊
@@georgedavall9449 You are too kind a George, thank you 🙏😊 You take care too and keep enjoying your 📸
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Many thanks Bolle, cheers 😊🙏📸👍
Can the image quality match a full frame?
Hi there, the low light performance is definitely not as good as FF - that's a given as it's a smaller sensor. So expect more noisy images. But otherwise, great dynamic range and I think IQ is superb 👍
Thx mam...great info. Look forward to more from you!
Thank you kindly 🙏 and I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊📸👍
Think this would work with the Sony 200-600? How do you find it with your telephoto lens? Is it sketchy or solid?
Hi Steven, I think that Sony lens would be too heavy for this fluid head, and you'd struggle to achieve smooth pan and tilt for video. For stills, it probably could handle the +2kgs weight, but I'd recommend a fluid head with a heavier payload. Cheers.
Awesome so lovely footages. Thanks for sharing , New friend from India.
Hi Sandip, hope all is well in India. Really appreciate your kind comments and many thanks for watching 🙏😊📸👍
Great, objective, well paced review that is more helpful than any other. I want to stay with Fuji for their colours, functionality ,and smaller form. My main issue is that when I look at their recommended zooms to maximize this sensor, they are larger and heavier than Canon or Nikon constant 4.0 equivalent focal range. I don’t need fast zooms for landscapes but Fuji basically forces us to use them. The size weight advantage is lost-unless I use Fuji primes.
Really appreciate your comments Marc, and I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙏🙂 You make quite a good point about about Fuji's recommended lenses to best resolve the new sensor. Hopefully their lens roadmap will include smaller and lighter zooms in time. Although not on their recommended list, I found the 10-24mm v2 paired really well with the XH2 and to be honest, I couldn't see any material differences in IQ between that and the 18mm f/1.4 (a recommended lense). Cheers 👍📸