Happy New Year Simon! The image at 4:45 is the best for me as I love the colours and the contrast between the moss on the branches and the blueness of the waterfall and the geometry of the rocks is really interesting a great shot Simon. 👍
Lovely soft light on those shots you captured Simon, despite the weather and conditions it still looked like a fantastic area to explore. The new tripod and ball head looks intriguing. Hope you have a great Christmas. Cheers
Merry Christmas Simon, I have learned so much from you this year! I really enjoy Meg being out with you. I take my dog as well. Happy Healthy New Year!
Thanks for another excellent video, you and Meg are looking well. Spookily I think after our workshop I purchased the tripod u have now :) and you are doing well to resist the force of the R4 :) Merry Xmas to you and your family and thanks for a great year of videos.
I'm a relatively recent subscriber, and very glad I did. I've had spells of binging on your videos and picked up a lot of inspiration along the way as I hope to do more woodland photography next year. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2020
I really enjoyed this video Simon - great drone footage at the very start! I hope you have a fantastic Christmas and very best wishes for the new year.
This video reminds me of Gwydir forest, which I'm visiting again next year to explore further. I agree it is a challenge to find compositions in woodland and forest, but it's that which makes it all the more rewarding when you do find that location and photo that comes alive.
I wouldn't say I generally find woodland photography challenging, it's always been what I enjoy the most. However, a brand new location in lacklustre conditions can certainly be testing but always enjoyable. Good luck at Gwydir!
Hi Simon, thank you so much for the great year of TH-cam videos and the places you take us. I cannot explain how much I look forward to them. Can you tell me about the leveling tripod head you used? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Great video Simon, nice to see you out and about. Ive been feeling uninspired lately since all the leaves have fallen. Great to see you still out in the woods, gives me some motivation to get back out again. Thanks and Merry Xmas to you, the misses and Meg! 🥳
Great video! Great to see you & Dave in matching blue shade jackets! Looks a beaut of an area with interesting woodland. Thanks for your clear explanation of what you see & the photography thought process to get the great photography shots. Merry Christmas. Victoria
I can see the decision not to upgrade to the A7Riv hasn't stopped all spending: that's a very serious tripod (Systematic Giant?) and head bundle. Good to see some colour in the water there, there's been proper rain, methinks, and good job subduing the fence details!
Like how you find compositions in the forest ...... I live in Belgium / Flanders and the forests are mostly cultivated ....... love old mossy trees with a lot of character. Thanks Simon for this video !
Mario Valkenborg. Beneden Givet ligt het enorme woud van Manise (foret Domaniale de Manise) met oude loofbomen. Het woud van Marchiennes, net over de grens in noord Frankrijk, is ook heel mooi, met oude bemoste bomen in een moeras.
Nice video Simon and that woodland looks like a great location to explore further. Also looks like some awesome new gear, particularly that geared head. Well deserved for the quality work you do. Cheers!
Another wonderful video. Thanks much! Watching Meg always puts a smile on my face. That’s a really interesting head on the new tripod. Do you mind sharing what it is?
Thank you, Simon, for keeping me inspired. Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to you and yours. Looking forward to following you on your woodland adventures in 2020.
As a shooter with a dog for a partner it's an added bonus to see you bringing yours along ! Keep up the great advise .I learn something from every video.
Hello Simon, this was a wonderful video, and your skills are a great learning curve so massive thanks for this. I wish you all the best for the new year, and hope that I can learn more, and explore more, brilliant work!!
Oh .y god you are so good. It just makes me want to give it up. Knowing how many years I been shooting and I am still at amateur levels really lol would love to know where them woods are
Always a great pleasure to look over your shoulder. Does the Arca-Swiss C1 Cube geared head allow leveling for panoramas? Or must this still be done either with the tripod legs or a leveling base?
I'm currently in Snowdonia, I took ally photography gear and all I've done is snap about 6 photos on my phone. I managed to find an area of planted birch but with the bank of the river filled with old gnarly trees I do not yet know the name of to park at. It's a mobile dead zone, a farm steading about a mile in either direction and an owl as a companion in the evenings so solitude was guaranteed. This solitude was what I needed, I wanted to capture images but having no connection the outside world was such a relaxing and rejuvenating experience I chose to simply enjoy the few days I had there. At the end of the day I know the location, with some mist you would love it as singular gnarly trees dominate a river bank or the centre of a field but its o ly half a day's drive from me so my next wee excursion will be back here, I imagine spring with some mist and bluebells will a sight it behold
But I also noticed the single old fence post(before you mentioned it). Old man made stuff always is a story to me. Not quite a 300 yr old stone fence but related.
Always a pleasure to watch your VLOGS Simon. Your patients is a definite key to your success. Nice images captured today. An interesting head on your tripod, do you find it better than a ball head?
Many thanks, Phil! My new tripod head is fantastic. It's scarily expensive but an investment that suits my workflow. Slower to use than a ballhead but excellent precision.
Hi Simon. Really enjoy your videos. Truly inspirational. What drone equipment did you use for the opener? How much distance was that creek from you? How tight / wide was the space to fly through? Looking forward to more next year?
As always, enjoyed your video. Amazed by the way you manage to "control the chaos"! That new tripod head looks very interesting. Pity it is so expensive though. On another note, I never see you use a polariser filter. Why is that?
Thank you, Hibon! Yes, it's very expensive but an investment into my practice that should hopefully last many years. It's rare that I need a polariser - I prefer the natural appearance of light in woodland.
Really enjoying your videos, always get a laugh from Meg. What leveling head are you using on your tripod? This is the first time I've seen one like that.
just noticed in this video that you have been using a different make / model of head on your benro tripod, if I may know what make & model is that & why the shift?
I wouldn't say I said anything directly negative about the A7R4. I've used the A7R4 and it's a great camera but the resolution and the dynamic range in the R3 are already great. It didn't bother me when I gave the R4 back ;)
@@SimonBaxterPhotography Fair enough. It's just the way you said that you wouldn't be buying it that it seemed to imply something wrong with the camera. I just sold my a7rIII and some left-over Canon glass to buy an a7RIV and I wondered if there was something you knew about the camera that was worrisome.
Thanks, Dear Simon for the wonderful pictures and video as always. Happy Christmas and New year to and your family. I feel Meg seems lonely and he needs a Girlfriend
I almost always favour a 1.1 crop i generaly do it in post rather than on camera altho i may have to do it in camera instead...i find square more artistically pleasing
Best image and sound mix I have experienced in ages on the Photography channels here on YT!!
Thank you very much :)
Meg sure didn't miss her chance to get in the water. Lol. Great video too.
Glad to hear Sony is reaching out to you. You are the type of photographer - genuine, authentic, creative - they should have repping their brand.
Much appreciated, Jerry! Thank you!
Very enjoyable video and enchanting images. 👌
such a wonderful episode! Thanks a lot!
Merry Christmas! Snowdonia is such a beautiful location with so much to experience. I always love it when you guys go there.
Thank you. Merry Christmas :-)
Brilliant video Simon I always take something away from your videos 👍 Merry Christmas 👍
Many thanks, Chris. Merry Christmas!
Another very enjoyable video Simon!
Lovely video Simon. Happy Christmas to you and your family. I hope Meg got a gift for being such a good girl all year.
Many thanks! Yes, she's got a hamper of treats ;-) Merry Christmas!
Quality as always. All the best for the New Year ahead.
Many thanks, Mark! Same to you!
A pleasure to watch as always Simon. Best wishes for the festive period and for 2020
Much appreciated! Same to you :)
Thanks for this gift, Simon. Beautiful, pleasant and educational, nothing better than that. Happy and lovely Christmas for you and your family!
Happy New Year Simon! The image at 4:45 is the best for me as I love the colours and the contrast between the moss on the branches and the blueness of the waterfall and the geometry of the rocks is really interesting a great shot Simon. 👍
Just found the link for the Head. WOW business must be doing well .well done keep the vlogs coming love meg and all you produce.
Glorious! The drone shots are next level!
I really need to get into Wales! Brecon isn’t to far from me now. Once again some lovely shots mate. Them greens are really stunning.
Seasons greetings Simon. Hope you have a fantastic 2020. Love a happy dog!
Great video Simon. Thank you for reminding me to be more patient and to look much closer at the detail, particularly what the light is doing. 👍
Lovely soft light on those shots you captured Simon, despite the weather and conditions it still looked like a fantastic area to explore. The new tripod and ball head looks intriguing. Hope you have a great Christmas. Cheers
Enjoyed that. Nice to see you return to our screens
Merry Christmas Simon, I have learned so much from you this year! I really enjoy Meg being out with you. I take my dog as well. Happy Healthy New Year!
Many thanks, Jo! Have a great Christmas!!
Awesome photos.. congrats for 50k subs
Thank you very much :)
Always love your woodland photos!
Amazing trees !!. dreamy and moody places !!
thank you for the video and merry Christmas and happy New year to you ,your family and Meg.Peace
Thanks for another excellent video, you and Meg are looking well. Spookily I think after our workshop I purchased the tripod u have now :) and you are doing well to resist the force of the R4 :) Merry Xmas to you and your family and thanks for a great year of videos.
Many thanks, Richard :-). Are you enjoying the tripod? Merry Christmas and all the very best :-)
@@SimonBaxterPhotography Yes love the tripod, its painful parting with that amount of money, but hopefully, it will last many years.
I'm a relatively recent subscriber, and very glad I did. I've had spells of binging on your videos and picked up a lot of inspiration along the way as I hope to do more woodland photography next year. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2020
Thanks, David. Glad you've enjoyed them. Merry Christmas 😊
I’ve enjoyed your videos, Simon, throughout the year. Have a Happy Christmas and fruitful New Year.
Much appreciated, Robert! Merry Christmas!
Excellent as ever and I once again doff my cap to the drone skills at the beginning 👏👏👏
Thanks, Steve. I was pretty nervous with that one as the drone kept drifting!
Great episode man, and congrats on 50K!
I really enjoyed this video Simon - great drone footage at the very start! I hope you have a fantastic Christmas and very best wishes for the new year.
Thanks, Paul. Glad you enjoyed it. All the best!
So enjoyable to watch, Simon. I love your images and also really enjoy the quiet and relaxing feel of your videos. Thanks!
This video reminds me of Gwydir forest, which I'm visiting again next year to explore further. I agree it is a challenge to find compositions in woodland and forest, but it's that which makes it all the more rewarding when you do find that location and photo that comes alive.
I wouldn't say I generally find woodland photography challenging, it's always been what I enjoy the most. However, a brand new location in lacklustre conditions can certainly be testing but always enjoyable. Good luck at Gwydir!
As always Simon, simply nice to be out ...
nice one Simon, I am off to Snowdonia for the first time in March and looking forward to it even more now. Hope you have a good 2020.
Hi Simon, thank you so much for the great year of TH-cam videos and the places you take us. I cannot explain how much I look forward to them. Can you tell me about the leveling tripod head you used?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thank you very much, Vincent! It's an Arca-Swiss Cube. Full list of gear and links here: baxter.photos/my-gear/ :)
Beautiful work as always Simon. Happy holidays!
Great video Simon, nice to see you out and about. Ive been feeling uninspired lately since all the leaves have fallen. Great to see you still out in the woods, gives me some motivation to get back out again. Thanks and Merry Xmas to you, the misses and Meg! 🥳
Superb as usual Simon. Happy Christmas
That opening was amazing! Top drawer my friend 👌
Great video! Great to see you & Dave in matching blue shade jackets! Looks a beaut of an area with interesting woodland.
Thanks for your clear explanation of what you see & the photography thought process to get the great photography shots.
Merry Christmas. Victoria
I can see the decision not to upgrade to the A7Riv hasn't stopped all spending: that's a very serious tripod (Systematic Giant?) and head bundle. Good to see some colour in the water there, there's been proper rain, methinks, and good job subduing the fence details!
Like how you find compositions in the forest ...... I live in Belgium / Flanders and the forests are mostly cultivated ....... love old mossy trees with a lot of character. Thanks Simon for this video !
Mario Valkenborg. Beneden Givet ligt het enorme woud van Manise (foret Domaniale de Manise) met oude loofbomen. Het woud van Marchiennes, net over de grens in noord Frankrijk, is ook heel mooi, met oude bemoste bomen in een moeras.
@@Foxglove963 Hartelijk dank voor deze tip ..... ga ik zeker eens bezoeken !!!!
Nice video Simon and that woodland looks like a great location to explore further. Also looks like some awesome new gear, particularly that geared head. Well deserved for the quality work you do. Cheers!
Another wonderful video. Thanks much! Watching Meg always puts a smile on my face. That’s a really interesting head on the new tripod. Do you mind sharing what it is?
Enjoyed tagging along Simon! All the best for the holidays to you and Meg!
Hi Simon, lovely chilled vlog as per usual! I really like your approach to woodland. Very addictive to watch, have a good Christmas mate
Thank you very much and Merry Christmas :)
Thank you, Simon, for keeping me inspired. Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to you and yours. Looking forward to following you on your woodland adventures in 2020.
Merry Christmas Simon,gorgeous place ,excellent video!
Simon, happy holidays and all the best for the new year. I just want to say once more how much I enjoy your images and videos.
As a shooter with a dog for a partner it's an added bonus to see you bringing yours along ! Keep up the great advise .I learn something from every video.
Hello Simon, this was a wonderful video, and your skills are a great learning curve so massive thanks for this.
I wish you all the best for the new year, and hope that I can learn more, and explore more, brilliant work!!
Excellent video Simon 👍 merry Christmas and happy New year to you & your family.
Many thanks and the same to you :)
Oh .y god you are so good. It just makes me want to give it up. Knowing how many years I been shooting and I am still at amateur levels really lol would love to know where them woods are
That's very kind of you, Paul. Thank you!
Always a great pleasure to look over your shoulder. Does the Arca-Swiss C1 Cube geared head allow leveling for panoramas? Or must this still be done either with the tripod legs or a leveling base?
Here is a good overview from Ben Horne. th-cam.com/video/CGSAynCyqyE/w-d-xo.html
Nice, great location, love a good petraea, I do
Great vlog Simon
Hope you are having a great xmas ....... and all the best for 2020 !!
Ps. I see you have succumbed to the Arca Swiss bug ...😁
Merry Christmas, Steve! Ah yes, love it ;-)
Lovely inspiring video as always Simon. Merry Christmas to you and yours
Merry Christmas for you and yr family Paul!
Nat Images thanks buddy . Merry Christmas
Lovely video Simon!
I'm currently in Snowdonia, I took ally photography gear and all I've done is snap about 6 photos on my phone. I managed to find an area of planted birch but with the bank of the river filled with old gnarly trees I do not yet know the name of to park at. It's a mobile dead zone, a farm steading about a mile in either direction and an owl as a companion in the evenings so solitude was guaranteed. This solitude was what I needed, I wanted to capture images but having no connection the outside world was such a relaxing and rejuvenating experience I chose to simply enjoy the few days I had there.
At the end of the day I know the location, with some mist you would love it as singular gnarly trees dominate a river bank or the centre of a field but its o ly half a day's drive from me so my next wee excursion will be back here, I imagine spring with some mist and bluebells will a sight it behold
Merry Christmas, Simon!
But I also noticed the single old fence post(before you mentioned it). Old man made stuff always is a story to me. Not quite a 300 yr old stone fence but related.
Like the coat, and yours is pretty good as well! Happy Xmas
Always a pleasure to watch your VLOGS Simon. Your patients is a definite key to your success. Nice images captured today. An interesting head on your tripod, do you find it better than a ball head?
Many thanks, Phil! My new tripod head is fantastic. It's scarily expensive but an investment that suits my workflow. Slower to use than a ballhead but excellent precision.
Loved this Simon but Meg may need a wet suit. Merry Christmas to all.
Excellent video. One question for you though, how are you shooting a 1x1 on your Sony? I thought they were limited to 2x3...
Thank you! The Sony A7R4 gives more crop options - I only borrowed the camera, I'm back to my R3 now.
14:56 clever Meg :)
Lovely video! What was that interesting contraption you were using on your tripod?
Thank you! Arca-Swiss Cube - fab piece of engineering :-)
Hi Simon. Really enjoy your videos. Truly inspirational. What drone equipment did you use for the opener? How much distance was that creek from you? How tight / wide was the space to fly through? Looking forward to more next year?
Congrats of reaching 50k subscribers.
As always, enjoyed your video. Amazed by the way you manage to "control the chaos"! That new tripod head looks very interesting. Pity it is so expensive though. On another note, I never see you use a polariser filter. Why is that?
Thank you, Hibon! Yes, it's very expensive but an investment into my practice that should hopefully last many years. It's rare that I need a polariser - I prefer the natural appearance of light in woodland.
Really enjoying your videos, always get a laugh from Meg. What leveling head are you using on your tripod? This is the first time I've seen one like that.
Many thanks, David! It's an Arca-Swiss Cube. Links on here: baxter.photos/my-gear/ . Very very expensive but a great investment for how I work.
very nice Happy Christmas and New year looking forward to the next episode .BTW what is that massive head on the tripod?
just noticed in this video that you have been using a different make / model of head on your benro tripod, if I may know what make & model is that & why the shift?
Great content as usual :) what L Bracket you using on the Sony?
Thank you! Just a generic Three Legged Thing l bracket.
Simon Baxter yep just seen in wex, I’ll treat my A7iii..keep up the good work. 😀
Merry Christmas to you Simon.I would like to ask, do you know where you were at in the first part of the vlog?
Hi Simon, do you think your gloves are good for Glencoe in January, need to get some new ones myself.
11:03 there is NO way i can squeeze under my tripod like this, NO WAY :D
Haha. Either I have a huge tripod or I'm very small ;)
Decided to go mirrorless - Sony A7ii
Where did you buy this adjustable Camera Dock?
Surprised at your negative comment about the a7rIV. I would think it would be ideal for your photography in terms of dynamic range and resolution.
I wouldn't say I said anything directly negative about the A7R4. I've used the A7R4 and it's a great camera but the resolution and the dynamic range in the R3 are already great. It didn't bother me when I gave the R4 back ;)
@@SimonBaxterPhotography Fair enough. It's just the way you said that you wouldn't be buying it that it seemed to imply something wrong with the camera. I just sold my a7rIII and some left-over Canon glass to buy an a7RIV and I wondered if there was something you knew about the camera that was worrisome.
Thanks, Dear Simon for the wonderful pictures and video as always. Happy Christmas and New year to and your family. I feel Meg seems lonely and he needs a Girlfriend
I almost always favour a 1.1 crop i generaly do it in post rather than on camera altho i may have to do it in camera instead...i find square more artistically pleasing
Yous lucky beggars living in the UK whilst I fester in the U ASS A