In this video entitled “Woodland Photography TRY THIS” I photograph nothing but chaos in the woods!
A few days ago whilst in Scotland, I visited a woods in search of capturing a few woodland images. To be a little different and to have a little bit of fun, I decided to go against the holy grail of woodland photographers.
Instead of trying my best to organise the chaos of the woodland, I decided to embrace it! It’s a little different from the norm, it’s a lot of fun and it’s a bit challenging too.
More often than not, it’s more about the challenge that the results.
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Amazing content, that tree has grown there just for you to find. Well presented as always.
Gary, what a place, we have nothing like that down in Suffolk as far as I am aware, just don't get the dampness in the air, the close ups of the tiny mushrooms, magical 👏👏
Always look forward to your video`s Gary. this one is great thanks for putting a great light on this.
Wonderful vlog Gary
What a Tree ;D
I can see at least a couple of hundred shots just in the part of the tree you showed.
Here again I’ll throw another thing you should try that I don’t see anyone doing much of. I take my godox ad200 flash with me and usually a 1/4 cto for matching the warmth of the sun. This is a lot of fun and can be very experimental. I’d like to see you try this on a show and let me know what you think.
Very special the mirror on those shrooms was epic..great video and a starting point for me personally I know woodland like this but videos such as yours give me confidence to know what to look for, and more importantly how to present it ….thankyou
wouldn't be surprised if James Cameron was there with a film crew ha ha
Ironically, these chatic photos are less chaotic to view than many simpler photos (in a way), and have more of a "I'm there in the forest" feeling while viewing, compared to "photographically focused" images. That being said, I get the wallpaper thing. I will try to do the same, just make a wallpaper pack for a green healthy undertone to my PC. Great and more-so, original video. Always enjoy them, and fun to see you work with some forest and greens again 😁👍
Great nature shots, what species is that last large tree, do you have cedar in the UK?
the bag open at 32 seconds 😛 some of those trees looked creepy AF … really good point re the desktop idea.. its great what we can find when we stop looking .. with the excitement on that tree I thought for a second you were Mali 🙂 you got some great shots Pal
The photos are amazing. You’re able to find the hidden beauty in the chaotic woodlands and make beautiful images of it all. It all looks totally mesmerizing. We’ll done!
Where was that weather during the Skye workshop???
When our lives were turned upside down by the pandemic my travel to distant places ended and then I started to take pictures of my local woodland areas and that's what I still do to-day I still call it woodland chaos because that's what it is, I don't get many prize winners but I really enjoy what I take, and because of guys like you and others I have learnt such a lot over the past 3 years, I still try and plan my pictures using the rule of the thirds and I get great enjoyment when it all comes together. Your blog this week was bang on of what I like doing. Thanks for all the ideas that you share with us!
Gary your understanding of the photographic POV creates magnificent pictures. Thank you for breaking the imposed rules, to be photographically correct! We are living in one chaotic world anyways.
I sold my 5Ds and bought a Lumix S1R. Imagine 187 megapixels on those mushies.
Absolutely LOVE the chaos. I tried this many times when I was a member of a camera club and was told by more than one judge "there must be a point of interest" well I don't think that is necessary 100% of the time. Here in Australia we do not have a lot of opportunities to take this kind of forest scene but we do have certain rainforests and even our bushland settings can be inspirational. Really appreciate your variety in photography.
You proved there is great beauty in chaos!
Great vid, Goughy Lad. What a magical place that was. I enjoyed your switch on woodland photography, mainly because all I ever seem to take is bloody chaos! 🤣
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You did us proud!! Honestly Gary I'm off to photograph the magic of Tasmanians woodlands on my backdoor, thanks to you😁
With all due respect, it doesn't work for me. Photographing chaos? C'mon now
Really enjoyed this video Gary. I really find woodland photography difficult and trying to find the order to present a beautiful image is always difficult. I really like your approach in this video of just shooting it as it is and the images are superb. Thanks for sharing and making me think slightly differently.
I hear so many talk about keeping things natural looking. Avoid the chaos. And don't even get me started on sharpness throughout the image. That is not a natural way we see things.
I like the chaotic beauty in nature. I do not worry much about things like that as I take images.
The thing is shoit the way you want and what makes you happy. For all the experts telling others how images should look, chill out and relax your creative liscense.
Enjoyed this Gary and I needed to hear it from someone other than myself.
Great watch as always Gary. ‘Tree’ mendous photos 😃
Another great inspirational video 👍📸
For me Gary the best mages are the close ups of the tree at the end, just love it, thanks for sharing.
Yeah, in woodland, I normally carry 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8 and 90 2.8 Macro. At the weekend there I had all 3 on at various stages of the walk. I normally use a monopod tall and short ground level tripod for macro work.
Embrace the Chaos. I love it.
Fantastic, Gary! This video is a reminder that to find, one must first look. Thanks for sharing!
That was brilliant Gary superb images with those textures, light and depth, thanks for taking us along with you
Good stuff Gary 👍