I found the 5 Minute Rule to be a useful piece of photographic philosophy, so thanks for explaining it. Telling the viewers about your thought processes when shooting is something I am going to appreciate a great deal.
Yeah, it's particularly interesting when they see something completely different in the scene than what I would have focused on - it makes their images make more sense to me.
„Not good at explaining your process“…. Literally the reason why I subscribed a couple years ago. Miss your photo walks where you take us through your process ❤
My grandparents retired to Criccieth and I went to many of those places you photographed on annual visits. Thanks for reviving some great children memories from almost 60 years ago. I see from google streetview that Cadwalder's ice cream store is still there on Castle St - good times of many ninety-nines eaten from there! Thanks again for the great photos and photographic tips from a place I remember so well.
I lack any commitment to waiting for the perfect shot. It's there or it's not. But I love the topic. I also love how seeing other people do what they do. (That orange boat about 2 minutes in was smashing). Loved how you explained some of the pics in more detail. I like that a lot.
Being slightly bored for 5 minutes, doing just "screenless waiting" is probably more important than people think. Your mind wanders in a completely different way, when you are not distracted by your phone.
Some of your past videos you have explained what's caught your eye in a scene and what your intention is. I liked this and found it useful whilst you're taking the photo, even if you don't get the shot you want as it shows your working as you do it.
I actually loved the full frame of the photo with with mother and daughter's reflections - it reminds balances the image nicely and adds just enough human interest
please continue this serie of explaining the reasoning behind your photos. it helps train our eyes to look for something similar (I dont mean copy hahah)
As it turns out, you are quite good at analyzing your photos on the iPad. Nicely done. I never miss your post. Always learn something useful. What more could you want?
I tend to switch location out of feeling overwhelmed by people. Which is why I do nature more....no people hahaha. Love your videos been watching for a little while now. 👍
I think the photo at 11:11 is an excellent establishing shot. I'd love to see a series with this one first and the detailed shots of town after it. It feels spacious in a good way. Don't really know how to explain that very well, but I just enjoy how much room there is on the left for the flat, calm ocean to contrast with the pretty town and castle on the right, which has plenty of detail to draw your eye. Great shot!
I've just ordered the book - although shipping and duty outside the UK are really dauntingly high... But I really appreciate this channel and the style of photography. Keep it up, James!
Enjoyed your photos, and cracking music choice! I clicked on this video originally, intending to express my appreciation for the photos you took around your home town of Llandudno, which I liked even more, and the music for that video was again perfectly judged 🤗 Apparently quite a rare gift, being able to judge what's appropriate... impeccable good taste!
I appreciate the “stay or go” conversation. I tend to call it “grass is greener syndrome” or something dumb like that! I do it all the time …whether in nature or in the car the next spot is always going to be better …and sometimes I find myself running or driving a bit over the posted speeds to get back to the better location.
Really liked where you explained your thoughts about the scenes. Both positives and negatives. More please, its good to train the eye and understanding.
Amen! I find my time is so limited that I rush around looking for the next big thing, and in the end wasting the time I had. 5 minutes it is! I like the markup approach- gets the idea across quick. The gentleman doing 'maintenance'- where I live, I would guess he's liberating anything of value. Sigh.
That last photo... Mum might have been pointing at the seagulls in reality, but in the frame she's also directing the (careful) viewers gaze back from an empty corner towards the main subject. Now the street, headland, castle and quay make a decent subject in their own right - but it's still nice to have the occcasional supporting detail for the magnifying glass brigade!
Thank you, very helpful video. And I really liked your commentary about what you liked and didn't like about some of the images. It's good to hear other photographers' critical process as it allows me to recognise and hear my own more confidently. 👍👍
Spent the first week of July in mid wales, absolutely loved it. Weather was atrocious but it’s Wales and that’s all part of the charm but when the sun does come out 🤩Found some fabulous shooting opportunities. While we were there had to take a drive to Black Rock Sands 😍look forward to spending many more holidays in such a special place.
Pretty good video. Much appreciated. I think our tastes are a bit different but yours do make sense and it helps one think differently/better when one tries to see it through another's eyes.
hi James, here in Italy we say "having the attention of a red fish", red or gold, I feel the same and 5 minutes seem a long time to have attention to something. My commitment is, usually, not hanging around but always having a destination, and shooting what I get along the way. I should change my mind. I like you analyzing your photos with the ipad, you're so mental, that's why I follow your channel
Great trick, I have always been addicted to action and instant gratification... I have to educate myself going forward taking a leaf out of your thought process 😅
There is video of the late Fay Godwin here on TH-cam, there is one scene where she's set up her camera and waits for more than five minutes for the clouds and light to arrange itself as she wants it. A practice I learnt to cultivate as well.
Never mind the pictures what about the famous Ice Cream shop? or the Fish n Chip shop? It must have been ten years since I was there but it's a lovely place to visit....Thank you James and I loved the 5 minute rule! that will def. be used......
About the photo with the mother pointing. I like it a lot. I agree that this interesting detail is in relation to the image too small. Howeger it would be interesting to see how the image feels when it is printed in a large format, where you can actually see detail and take your time to wander around the image.
There is a forest preserve near me that I often walk through with my camera. Ideally, there is a bench right on the bend in the river that runs through it, so I like to sit there quietly for longer stretches of time. I’ve gotten some really good photos of bald eagles and great blue herons.
Another excellent video ! Thank you James. Now I have to go outside and take photos whereas I have lot of stuff to do at home. I will tell my wife it is your fault.
I found "what caught my eye" information very interesting. I would also like to know more about how you post process, as your photos seem to have a slightly cool colour caste to them that can make some of your photos really stand head and shoulders above other similar scene photographers photo's
what waiting for 5 minutes also does, is, it makes you look intently, or maybe with no expectations, at what is in front of you. the serendipitous zen of seeing.
I do something similar, if I’m in a location and I get that feeling like “I should move on” I always wait just that little bit longer. And I’ve taken some of my best shots in that window.
What I learned from the owner of the shop were I bought all my camera gear is, the opportunity is there or it isn't. And if you're going for a particular shot and the light isn't right, go back a few hours later, the next day and on and on till you can get shot you want.
Im doing mostly landscapes and in nearly all cases its linked to doing that while hiking (light to medium)so i learned to just roll with whatever i have/see and dont really bother about "but the light could be better if i wait, but if i wait i might see X etc." im just there whenever im there and work with whatever i have infront of me. If i didnt do that, i would never complete a hike :-D - What i can recommend though: turn around once in a while and look back. Perspectives change a lot from the other side :)
I think you explain things well. I think about your advice every single shoot. “Take Photos about things, not of things” really needs to be on a shirt.
I find revisiting a potential scene occasionally when I am in the area will turn up the possibility of finding what I have in mind. With the exception of one scene in Rochester highstreet - that I can find the right composition, but just not the right person to walk through the image - as of yet... and I had the idea for the image about 8 years ago. I tend to loiter for five minutes every now and then.
It really would be nice to know the locations of where you make your videos. Quite often the TH-cam auto-caption doesn't work with names of places, like in this video for example (Krikuth and Bordthaguest? 😅). Thanks for the video anyway, it's very informative. EDIT: I found it! After various searches and trawling through Google Maps, the places are Criccieth and Borth-y-gest. Yep, I definitely recommend to include them in your video description. 😅
Have you ever done a video in Aberystwyth? Id love to see how you took photos of the place, I'd finally be able to recognise where every photo was taken
That last photo (mother pointing something out to child on beach/around 11:24) might work better as a panoramic image, cutting off most of the sky to just above the castle. They'll be a bit more prominent in the image that way, just like some of the other details like the people on the seawall and those more to the right.
Well well well... I wonder when you were there James? I was in Porthmadog on the weekend! Have to write it down - "noted - possible closest encounter with James to date" ;) Love the shot of the feet having a nap in the convertible! :)
Great video as always James. Boring comment alert sorry in advance… I think I’m right in saying “the camera used here is your A7rV”… but what lens do you have on please? Is it a 24-70 or the 24-105? I’m in the process of purchasing a new lens and can’t decide whether to sacrifice the low light performance for the reach… sorry, this isn’t my usual type of comment.
02:30 Start of story / explanation. Always feeling the need to go elsewhere because the scene is going to be better elsewhere. 03:48 The Five Minute Rule 04:28 Explanation of what the 5-minute rule is.
James, I subscribed quite a while ago and generally like your presentations. I am a VERY amateur photographer and don't think my work is often very good, although since I only take photographs to please myself, that does not matter. I also believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it would be a sad world if we all liked to the same things, however..... To my eye the majority of the photographs you showed us in this video seem really over-exposed. Most of the skies have no detail, even though the video insets show good blue areas, and even the foreground is lacking detail. I am not trying to be offensively critical, just letting you know how I see the shots, and I would really welcome your comments and reasons you chose that particular effect.
Your iPad, is it one of the newer Pro versions? If it is, have you tried editing HDR in Lightroom yet? I’ve had it for a while now and I haven’t seen anyone talking about it. To me it can be amazing! It really makes my photos look much more life like. It’s incredibly frustrating that we don’t have anywhere to share HDR photos yet.
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I found the 5 Minute Rule to be a useful piece of photographic philosophy, so thanks for explaining it. Telling the viewers about your thought processes when shooting is something I am going to appreciate a great deal.
explaining the reasoning of a photo is very interesting to me. I enjoy when other channels do that
Yeah, it's particularly interesting when they see something completely different in the scene than what I would have focused on - it makes their images make more sense to me.
I agree
The “should I stay or should I go now?” rule.
instant Stranger Things flashbacks...
Call it the 'CLASH' rule.
But you got to let me know
"If I stay there will be troubleeee, if I go it will be doubleeee"
@@cloudripprdefinitely pithier 😄
„Not good at explaining your process“…. Literally the reason why I subscribed a couple years ago. Miss your photo walks where you take us through your process ❤
Hey James, I liked how you went through the pictures in this video. More of this please!
Yes, and also how the cuts matched the beat of the music.
My grandparents retired to Criccieth and I went to many of those places you photographed on annual visits. Thanks for reviving some great children memories from almost 60 years ago. I see from google streetview that Cadwalder's ice cream store is still there on Castle St - good times of many ninety-nines eaten from there! Thanks again for the great photos and photographic tips from a place I remember so well.
Love the addition of the iPad along with the corresponding picture explanation, more of this please!
I lack any commitment to waiting for the perfect shot. It's there or it's not. But I love the topic. I also love how seeing other people do what they do. (That orange boat about 2 minutes in was smashing).
Loved how you explained some of the pics in more detail. I like that a lot.
Love the deeper dives and annotations for a few photos. Great way o fyalking through the process!
Being slightly bored for 5 minutes, doing just "screenless waiting" is probably more important than people think.
Your mind wanders in a completely different way, when you are not distracted by your phone.
Some of your past videos you have explained what's caught your eye in a scene and what your intention is.
I liked this and found it useful whilst you're taking the photo, even if you don't get the shot you want as it shows your working as you do it.
I actually loved the full frame of the photo with with mother and daughter's reflections - it reminds balances the image nicely and adds just enough human interest
please continue this serie of explaining the reasoning behind your photos. it helps train our eyes to look for something similar (I dont mean copy hahah)
As it turns out, you are quite good at analyzing your photos on the iPad. Nicely done. I never miss your post. Always learn something useful. What more could you want?
I tend to switch location out of feeling overwhelmed by people. Which is why I do nature more....no people hahaha. Love your videos been watching for a little while now. 👍
It was great to meet you on your wander and talk about your process. I'm glad it turned out worthwhile.
I think the photo at 11:11 is an excellent establishing shot. I'd love to see a series with this one first and the detailed shots of town after it. It feels spacious in a good way. Don't really know how to explain that very well, but I just enjoy how much room there is on the left for the flat, calm ocean to contrast with the pretty town and castle on the right, which has plenty of detail to draw your eye. Great shot!
”Give your audience more questions than answers” is such good advice!
I really like the images of the castle. I don’t think every image has to ask questions. I love your watercolour style of editing.
I’m liking the annotation on the iPad, works well 👍
Love the "walk through talk" on the photos.
I've just ordered the book - although shipping and duty outside the UK are really dauntingly high... But I really appreciate this channel and the style of photography. Keep it up, James!
Enjoyed your photos, and cracking music choice! I clicked on this video originally, intending to express my appreciation for the photos you took around your home town of Llandudno, which I liked even more, and the music for that video was again perfectly judged 🤗 Apparently quite a rare gift, being able to judge what's appropriate... impeccable good taste!
I appreciate the “stay or go” conversation. I tend to call it “grass is greener syndrome” or something dumb like that! I do it all the time …whether in nature or in the car the next spot is always going to be better …and sometimes I find myself running or driving a bit over the posted speeds to get back to the better location.
Nice to have an insight on your process. Thanks for sharing
Really liked where you explained your thoughts about the scenes. Both positives and negatives. More please, its good to train the eye and understanding.
Amen! I find my time is so limited that I rush around looking for the next big thing, and in the end wasting the time I had. 5 minutes it is! I like the markup approach- gets the idea across quick. The gentleman doing 'maintenance'- where I live, I would guess he's liberating anything of value. Sigh.
That last photo... Mum might have been pointing at the seagulls in reality, but in the frame she's also directing the (careful) viewers gaze back from an empty corner towards the main subject. Now the street, headland, castle and quay make a decent subject in their own right - but it's still nice to have the occcasional supporting detail for the magnifying glass brigade!
Great perspective with the 5 minute idea - Going to yoink that idea ahaha
Enjoyed your annotations and explanations of those photos.
Cool video, please continue explaining your pictures
Quite in line with the rest of your vlogs, this one too is inspiring and instructive. Thank you, James. I’ll be purchasing your book soon.
Thank you, very helpful video. And I really liked your commentary about what you liked and didn't like about some of the images. It's good to hear other photographers' critical process as it allows me to recognise and hear my own more confidently. 👍👍
I am not a professional photographer but I think I need the 5 minute rule too. Thanks for the useful tip.
Thank you, James, for always keeping it practical.
We both share a name and we’re both left handed. This is my favorite photography channel now
Love the explanations…would definitely like to see more videos like this
Spent the first week of July in mid wales, absolutely loved it. Weather was atrocious but it’s Wales and that’s all part of the charm but when the sun does come out 🤩Found some fabulous shooting opportunities. While we were there had to take a drive to Black Rock Sands 😍look forward to spending many more holidays in such a special place.
Pretty good video. Much appreciated.
I think our tastes are a bit different but yours do make sense and it helps one think differently/better when one tries to see it through another's eyes.
hi James, here in Italy we say "having the attention of a red fish", red or gold, I feel the same and 5 minutes seem a long time to have attention to something. My commitment is, usually, not hanging around but always having a destination, and shooting what I get along the way. I should change my mind. I like you analyzing your photos with the ipad, you're so mental, that's why I follow your channel
Mental?
@@Me-xo5tw I should have said brainy😅
Ooo I have to put in for your upcoming book! I of two other books of yours I always look back to !
round the corner from the 2nd place you went is really nice too there quite a bit you can walk down
Found the photo analysis portion of this video really interesting. Would love to see that become a regular segment. Also, loved the images
Great trick, I have always been addicted to action and instant gratification... I have to educate myself going forward taking a leaf out of your thought process 😅
There is video of the late Fay Godwin here on TH-cam, there is one scene where she's set up her camera and waits for more than five minutes for the clouds and light to arrange itself as she wants it. A practice I learnt to cultivate as well.
I was watching some of your older videos. The one with your parents little dog carrying a rock all the way home was hilarious!!!
Been there in May for holidays. Beautiful place! Got some similar shots! Now I can me 'cool like James'! 😊😂
Never mind the pictures what about the famous Ice Cream shop? or the Fish n Chip shop? It must have been ten years since I was there but it's a lovely place to visit....Thank you James and I loved the 5 minute rule! that will def. be used......
More of this, please!
Such a great idea, I’ll definitely try this!
About the photo with the mother pointing. I like it a lot. I agree that this interesting detail is in relation to the image too small. Howeger it would be interesting to see how the image feels when it is printed in a large format, where you can actually see detail and take your time to wander around the image.
And as usual; its got to be a great day when a new James Popsys video comes out
Ahh... I grew up in this area before moving away. Used to live in the centre of Criccieth, by the Prince of Wales pub.
There is a forest preserve near me that I often walk through with my camera. Ideally, there is a bench right on the bend in the river that runs through it, so I like to sit there quietly for longer stretches of time. I’ve gotten some really good photos of bald eagles and great blue herons.
Make an entire video breaking down photos on the iPad! Loved that!
Also say the location name 3 times in a row 😂
Another excellent video ! Thank you James.
Now I have to go outside and take photos whereas I have lot of stuff to do at home.
I will tell my wife it is your fault.
Great tip! I always try to wait, but it's sometimes harder when I'm traveling with someone.😅
I found "what caught my eye" information very interesting. I would also like to know more about how you post process, as your photos seem to have a slightly cool colour caste to them that can make some of your photos really stand head and shoulders above other similar scene photographers photo's
Great photography and hugely entertaining as always 🙌🏻
Like the annotations with the ipad👍
Ok. The five minute rule is actually a good piece of advice for me personally. I will use it from now on.
what waiting for 5 minutes also does, is,
it makes you look intently, or maybe with no expectations, at what is in front of you.
the serendipitous zen of seeing.
Nice video! I like your style. I have difficulty finding my own...
I do something similar, if I’m in a location and I get that feeling like “I should move on” I always wait just that little bit longer. And I’ve taken some of my best shots in that window.
What I learned from the owner of the shop were I bought all my camera gear is, the opportunity is there or it isn't. And if you're going for a particular shot and the light isn't right, go back a few hours later, the next day and on and on till you can get shot you want.
Im doing mostly landscapes and in nearly all cases its linked to doing that while hiking (light to medium)so i learned to just roll with whatever i have/see and dont really bother about "but the light could be better if i wait, but if i wait i might see X etc." im just there whenever im there and work with whatever i have infront of me.
If i didnt do that, i would never complete a hike :-D - What i can recommend though: turn around once in a while and look back. Perspectives change a lot from the other side :)
I think you explain things well.
I think about your advice every single shoot.
“Take Photos about things, not of things” really needs to be on a shirt.
I find revisiting a potential scene occasionally when I am in the area will turn up the possibility of finding what I have in mind.
With the exception of one scene in Rochester highstreet - that I can find the right composition, but just not the right person to walk through the image - as of yet... and I had the idea for the image about 8 years ago. I tend to loiter for five minutes every now and then.
I liked the idea that a photo should possibly give more questions than answers.
The iPad thing is good, sir. More of that please. I'd recommend GoodNotes, though, rather than markup.
Did I tell you that this is my favourite photography page on TH-cam? Yeah it is
It really would be nice to know the locations of where you make your videos. Quite often the TH-cam auto-caption doesn't work with names of places, like in this video for example (Krikuth and Bordthaguest? 😅). Thanks for the video anyway, it's very informative.
EDIT: I found it! After various searches and trawling through Google Maps, the places are Criccieth and Borth-y-gest. Yep, I definitely recommend to include them in your video description. 😅
Have you ever done a video in Aberystwyth? Id love to see how you took photos of the place, I'd finally be able to recognise where every photo was taken
Good advice thanks for sharing 👍
More castle pictures would be nice. I believe there are a few in Wales. 😏
Nice tip. Carry on. 👍🥂
That last photo (mother pointing something out to child on beach/around 11:24) might work better as a panoramic image, cutting off most of the sky to just above the castle. They'll be a bit more prominent in the image that way, just like some of the other details like the people on the seawall and those more to the right.
Enjoy the coffee ☕
Well well well... I wonder when you were there James? I was in Porthmadog on the weekend! Have to write it down - "noted - possible closest encounter with James to date" ;)
Love the shot of the feet having a nap in the convertible! :)
Sounds like temporary mindfulness: I like the concept. :)
You rocking a new bag there, James?
Yes what is that bag it looks rather nice
I can drive for miles and never get out of the car, and come home without having taken the camera out of the bag.....
Thanks!
I would love a video about the ipad as i strongly consider getting one for photo editing so i dont have to sit on a desk for that.
Great video as always James. Boring comment alert sorry in advance… I think I’m right in saying “the camera used here is your A7rV”… but what lens do you have on please? Is it a 24-70 or the 24-105? I’m in the process of purchasing a new lens and can’t decide whether to sacrifice the low light performance for the reach… sorry, this isn’t my usual type of comment.
What app are you using on the iPad please James ? And great video 👍
02:30 Start of story / explanation. Always feeling the need to go elsewhere because the scene is going to be better elsewhere.
03:48 The Five Minute Rule
04:28 Explanation of what the 5-minute rule is.
Borth is great for photos
Have you tried Dorothea Quarry near Talysarn? Well worth a visit for a mix of man and nature.
Often the most interesting thing about your photo is the thing left outside the frame.
Danke!
James, I subscribed quite a while ago and generally like your presentations. I am a VERY amateur photographer and don't think my work is often very good, although since I only take photographs to please myself, that does not matter. I also believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it would be a sad world if we all liked to the same things, however..... To my eye the majority of the photographs you showed us in this video seem really over-exposed. Most of the skies have no detail, even though the video insets show good blue areas, and even the foreground is lacking detail. I am not trying to be offensively critical, just letting you know how I see the shots, and I would really welcome your comments and reasons you chose that particular effect.
He explains it in this video: th-cam.com/video/hH9VBrx3rnY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UvgMNviGTNzN8xfz
Check out this video where I explain my thoughts on exposure :)
th-cam.com/video/hH9VBrx3rnY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=EzQU5a97FxkATVet
You just described me. I like the "attention span of a goldfish".
The grass is greener may apply to choice of camera systems as well 🤣
Your iPad, is it one of the newer Pro versions? If it is, have you tried editing HDR in Lightroom yet? I’ve had it for a while now and I haven’t seen anyone talking about it. To me it can be amazing! It really makes my photos look much more life like. It’s incredibly frustrating that we don’t have anywhere to share HDR photos yet.
Patience, Grasshopper.
What sling bag are you using?
Does your book ship to Australia?
Did you say Criccieth North Wales ?
There is no limit! REEEEEEEE
Lovely camera strap! Anyone happen to know what it is? Cheers