A lovely morning with the camera
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- Well sometimes you just have to go out and see what happens, no plan and no big ideas. Happily on this occasion the conditions were great and in the space of a couple of hours the Bronica had gone through a roll of HP5+ and I had some decent images.
Film choice was critical here, as was exposure and development. By rating the film at EI200 I gave plenty of exposure to the shadows but I also cut back the development time by 30% which ensured the highlights didn't block up on the negatives. This resulted in easy to print negatives with no need for excessive burning in or flashing.
Equipment Used:
Bronica SQA-i with 80mm, 150mm and x1.4 converter
Velbon 655 Tripod with Manfrotto MG460 head
Ilford HP5+
Vlogging equipment:
Panasonic G80 with 12-32 lens
Rode Videomicro
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Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
Great to see you out and about. Thank you.
It is just good to see somebody showing the process of photography without the fuss. A very peaceful vlog. 👍
Cheers Mike.
That was a very enjoyable outing. No theme needed. Thank you Steve!
Thanks Rene.
No theme? No problem. That was lovely, thanks Steve.
The frames speak......May God Bless You Steve !
A very relaxing watch, loved that last print. Thanks Steve.
Thanks Phil.
Your vision, energy and approach to photography inspires. Thanks!
Thanks Jason.
A superb video, the photographic process is interesting in itself.
Thanks Richard.
I like the no theme theme and the no theme images :-)
I’m sure that many of us watch your videos multiple times. I love to enjoy the lovely pictures. Thanks very much again
I feel the same way about getting that first shot out of the way so I can then relax and let my creative juices flow.
7:14 Love that print Steve :-)
What a lovely Morning, peaceful scenery, Steve ! A very enjoyable video, thanks much for sharing !
Going out without a particular agenda or plan can aid greatly in reducing the pressure to produce to a certain level, especially if you haven't been out for a while. It also helps to remain open to possibilities and be captivated by what might have been overlooked if pursuing a specific idea, as evidenced by your lovely images here. And your B-roll just continues to impress and delight.
Thanks Bob. I often prefer the video to the stills especially in conditions like this. My favourite vlogs are always the ones where I talk less and show more of the landscape.
That's certainly understandable, but them we would miss out on your knowledge and experience. Not to mention your great accent.
A lovely morning at this hopeful time of the year. Beautiful light and lovely photographs.
Thanks Curtis.
Absolutely gorgeous scenery in the fog, love the subtle music. Wish we had places like that, very inspiring.
Thank you, it’s easy to take local landscapes for granted.
I appreciate the reminder to keep coming back to a place throughout the year. I know I must make an effort to overcome the boredom that can set in seeing the same old same old everyday, to the point I don't recognize a special moment when it occurs...until it's too late.
It’s worth persevering with local landscapes James as they can be visited at very short notice and need no planning.
Great great job 👏 Steve. Please keep EM coming
Plenty more in the pipeline Rick.
I too have a favorite tree. Thanks for the video. I hope you and yours are doing well and even possibly vaccinated. You are lucky to be able to take a ramble in nature. Best wishes!
Thanks John and all the best to you too (I had the jab yesterday so I’m having a lazy day today 🙂).
Out, about, and having fun making photos is theme enough!
Very true Paul, thanks.
Hello Steve, nice work. As a past portrait photographer , your first image was great . I like the "triangle" thing going on with the tree, reflection and bush. Thanks KB
Thanks Ken. That location sometimes has a narrow boat or two moored up which can change the dynamic.
@@SteveONions Nice, yes , a boat would add interest . Time, to head out, weather is improving .
Beautiful Steve. Who needs a theme when you have that kind of subject matter to work with. Soon as I get past my envious moment I’m hitting the field with your inspiration!!
Go for it Robert, I need to get motivated to get myself out more often - this lockdown has sapped my enthusiasm somewhat.
Dawn light, frost, mist, no wind, water - nice.
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Steve, besides being a peaceful teacher, you're a silky smooth vlog producer. With the A-roll from your handheld action camera and the unseen camera on a tripod, the pause-and-take-a-breath B-roll inserts, the variety of camera angles, framing, and closeups, and the crisp editing complete with mood-enhancing underscore and sparse-but-effective transitions . . . well, Steve, this video could be subtitled "Learn to Vlog in Under Nine Minutes!" Well done, good sir. Well done.
Thanks Jim, I’m really glad you liked the video. I always want to make a record of the trip itself to remind me of how the day actually felt at the time so I can watch them in the future.
I can see why that tree is a favorite... :) Beautiful images and video!
Thanks Laura, some places can never be photographed too often.
Merci pour cette nouvelle vidéo magnifique. Nous les attendons toujours avec impatience !
Merci beaucoup!
A very peaceful and enjoyable vlog. I am very happy to to watch knowledgeable photographers out on an ordinary true to life shoot. Thought the area was lovely and the images excellent to my eye.
Thank Peter 👍
I love your vision!
Cheers David 😀
"Simple beauty"? Beautiful images of a beautiful morning in a beautiful bit of the world.
Thanks Brian.
awesome print
What a gorgeously photogenic (early) morning!! Absolutely love your image, Steve; the sun through the tree, the dark pines leaning inwards and the contrast on the grass.
Thank you, the light made something out of nothing on that morning.
Is nice to have your company.
Yours too Mario, thanks.
Thanks you for a very good video Steve. This endless lockdown is sapping my energy and enthusiasm and I can relate to the “same old” comment about being confined to the local area. But seeing you out in the early morning taking great photographs is inspirational! Setting the alarm for 05:00 now!
Thanks Bob, I’m also struggling to get motivated for early morning starts. Living very close to Wales I’ve had the majority of my favourite locations ruled off limits for most of the past year, I’m crossing my fingers for a better summer.
Hi Steve,
Love your vlogs are a class above most of the You Tubers.
Real, informative and sound and visuals perfect.
Ron
Thank you Ron 👍
Not having a "theme" ...is a theme!
True, true - I’m going to be making it my theme from now on 👍
Great video Steve. From my perspective it is a lovely piece of countryside and always a pleasure to view. Looking forward to the next one.Thanks.
Thanks Phillip.
What a relaxing content, thank you Steve
You don’t always need a theme. Thank you for constantly inspiring us to get out and make pictures.
Thank you 😊
Theme: enjoying the process and the moment.
I find myself doing more of that recently. I call it 'Onawander' Like the photos @ 1;36 and 3;29😁 Great vlog Steve
Cheers Diz
Thanks Diz, I think that before social media not many people had a theme in mind, just went out and took photos.
Lovely vlog as always. I t inspired me to put the camera on mono and set out this morning to look at the world differently.
Glad it helped Guy, mono changes everything and can make tricky light more manageable.
You made a very nice video and made some wonderful photos. I always like hearing your thoughts about light and composition and how you expose your photos in the dark room. Well done!
Thanks Clark.
You have captured some nice images there. The soft light, gentle tones and mist remind me of James Ravilious work. Looks like a perfect morning for a walk along the canal.
Thanks Matthew, I really liked James’ work.
I liked all the images, including the first. I thought that first images had a nice triangle connecting the primary tree, its reflection, and the smaller clump of trees or bushes in the background.
Thanks Frank.
Steve; Always like the canal location...also the tonality of the shoot through the oak tree was exceptional... good luck
Thanks Randy, I felt the morning needed a soft touch, no need for a solid black and pure white.
Very nice and beautiful pictures- thank you for inviting us for the walk !!! Greetings 🖖
Thank you 🙂
It’s always very interesting to hear you plan your print before you even release the shutter.
Previsualisation? 🙂
I really enjoy your videos and your photography. Thanks for putting in the effort 👍
Thank you James 👍
Great vlog steve enjoyed that
Thanks David.
A great video Steve. I also find photography is a bit like running or jogging in so far as it requires some kind of (both a mental and physical) warm up before you can run freely. Lovely landscapes Steve, especially the one characterised by what I think’s referred to as ‘aerial perspective’ which of course helps convey depth in the scene.
Thanks Nigel. I need quite a few more trips out before I feel confident in less photogenic conditions.
Such a relaxing watch and some great images included. Can't wait for the next one!
Thanks Arron, I need to get out more.
This themeless vlog is sublime... the scenery, the atmosphere and the images. Love the final print of the last image. Happy Day!
Thank you 😊
Excellent pictures, probably it was very interesting to do them! As always very interesting to watch you.
Very enjoyable for us Steve - good to see an “artist” at work in the darkroom
Thanks Ivor.
I dunno I LIKED that first image myself!
Thanks Tim, it’s growing on me.
@@SteveONions =) Yep I noticed since I saw it over on your IG too! I like that it is light and airy and really communicates this nice sense of early morning calm. The reflection and fog just really work here too.
lovely shots. The mist and frost make such wonderful additions to a landscape.
Thank you 😊
Quality as per usual.
You've made me realise how much I'm missing being out with a camera. I love the print you made.
Thanks Robin, my cameras are starting to seize up!
Morning sun, thick fog and B&W are meant for each other - one of my most favourite subjects. Love those photos. Apologies if you've addressed this before: have you tried any staining developer (Pyrocat-HD, Finol, Obsidian Aqua, etc) for such scenes? Thank you very much for this beautiful vlog.
Thank you. I have used staining developers in the past and they worked well but I usually prefer the simplicity of something like ID-11 or HC-110.
Steve it totally resonates with me when you say that you just have to get one or two under your belt. It is sort of like priming ! , I need to do that when on occassion I shoot street , they are usually quite rubbish shots but it gets me in the groove , love your work , the print you developed was just beautifully done .
I also find the first frames on a roll are often a bit weak in comparison to later ones.
NIce images there Steve. I am a bit like you, I need to let off a couple of frames after a layoff to get back in the swing, often take images with my phone or a digital before settling down to the "proper" photography - gets the muscle memory going, synapses firing, and as you say gets the enthusiasm levels up.
I do struggle at first Marc and on some trips I’ve had to give up altogether when I’ve not shot something early on.
This was such a good video! I particularly like the shot at 5:24. Such beautiful misty morning scenery you captured!
Thank you 😊
Was that duck laughing because you didn't have a theme, loi. Gorgeous conditions Steve & as soon as I saw the "fave tree" I knew the image was going to be a good one - simple but very effective although I disagree with you & it was a good image. The shots at 5:24 & 7:17 though were corkers, beautiful scenes and although I don't know anything of the technical nature of the developing you described before showing it I would say the end result was a dam fine one - even the little strands of grass poking up before the old dilapidated fence worked so well. Of the two I think the 2nd one which had more contrast was my fave. A very pleasant 9 mins with my morning cuppa this fine Friday morning. Atb Al
Thanks Alan, glad you liked it. Mornings like that are few and far between sadly and I think we’ve had all we will get this year.
Hi Steve, Just discovered your channel. Lovely intro to your content despite the theme-less vlog on this one as you say. Turned out smashing :) Cheers ~ Peter
Thanks Peter, glad you liked it.
Some photographers say landscape photography is the hardest one. Some may think what's so hard on it? But exactly the all the time changing condition on the seasons, weather, light, and photographers changing state of mind... Great works Steve thanks a lot for your videos!
Thanks Richard, there’s never two days the same in the landscape.
“I’ve not been out for a while and I’m seeing things......”.
Couldn’t agree with you more :).
Great video. Stay safe.
Thanks Philip.
Love the first 2 images and the last one ,but for me its got to be number 2 absolutely gorgeous
Thanks Alan.
Really enjoyed this Steve. Cheshire countryside looking fantastic that gorgeous light. Wasn't sure the images would work in mono but they way you've developed them is excellent.Many thanks for sharing. P.S. Was this the canal at Beeston?
Thanks Tim, it was indeed Beeston.
Nice one Steve. Good to see you out and about again. Think I'll have an hour down the local canal (Neath Valley) with my battered old Kiev.
Thanks Ray and I hope your trip to the canal is a good one.
I just got back inside after taking some pictures of a beautifull sunrise. Thumbs up for your video!
By the way: where can we order the prints? :-)
Thanks Maurice. I didn’t make a set of prints unfortunately.
Wish I could take a year and just travel and live on a canal boat.
Fun and interesting vlog. I think the theme here was "difficult morning light". Have you tried using two bath "divided" developers to expand your latitude? I have no experience but have read good things.
I’ve used two bath in the past Dave and it worked well but I do like the simplicity and universal ability of ID-11.
Very enjoyable. What camera bag are you using looks compact easy to carry around.
Thanks Rhys. It’s a Lowepro 400AW, the straps are particularly comfortable and it is very well padded.
May I have some more themeless vlogs please... said 21st Century Oliver.
Didn’t see a link to your Etsy store, will any of these be available for purchase? Will check your other vlogs for a link.
Glad to see you were able to get out!
Thanks Dan, and thanks for ordering the Slate mill print from last year too. I didn’t make a set of prints for sale on this video but I’ll see what I can do.
Is that a geared tripod head? Can you tell me which one (or just the manufacturer), as I've got a Manfrotto that weighs a ton, and is severe overkill for my mirrorless.
Thanks, and thanks for sharing your work and methods.
It's actually a simple 3 way Manfrotto, not geared but extremely well made and light. It is the 460mg model and I've used it extensively for almost 12 years.
I think the color image 3:17 into the video is stunning. Soon after you mentioned “not great composition”. I wonder why your not pleased with it.
Break out the m43 or an older digital camera I would like to see that - also maybe you can play with PS high resolution for fun - probably the PS thing is yuck but there's always hope.
I’m losing interest in digital work John although I like your idea of using older cameras.
What your favorite wide lens for bronica? Do you feel
difference S vc PS zenzanon? Thanks!
Good question. I prefer the 50mm focal length but the 40mm Zenzanon is better optically. I’ll be doing a full test between my 50S and 50PS this year to decide which one to carry.
@@SteveONions thanks Steve, I have only 110mm PS, and searching for another lens. Also, reverse negative film in positive is good topic for some video) have a good shots!
What filter are you using? Thanks
No filters on there shots Kyle except for the usual UV protector.
i know your name is o'nions but i cannot help reading it as onions, my apologies mr onion
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