I love watching all of your videos from down under in Australia, your enthusiasm and excitement are equal in my books to the beautiful Scottish scenery. As for lengths of videos, number one is your health and well being so never push too hard that you burn out, I personally cant get enough but having said that small videos are more than fine, we can and will wait with bated breath for every one. Paid work must come first and hopefully if it's your wish maybe this will become your work in the future. Whichever way you go in life never lose that enthusiasm. Thank you :)
Great video Kim....... this is on my doorstep I look on to Slains Castle from my home and spend many a summer evening on the cliff tops at Bullers photographing the Puffins it’s a magical place for lots of wildlife and fantastic seascapes...... if you follow the coastal path to the left round where you started it will take you down some granite steps on to a beautiful bay with huge rocks at the waters edge it’s great for some long exposure shots..... if you continue up the steps to the other side it will take you along to the old quarry where the wildlife continues ..... I go there when I can and I always feel fantastic by the time I’ve walked back to the car.... The East coast is simply stunning we are so very lucky to live in such a beautiful part of Scotland x
Hello Leigh - Ann! Lucky you living so close to that wonderful coast line. I will be back a few times over the summer I hope, so maybe I'll bump into you there one evening.Thank you so much for telling me about the steps and bay! I will definitely be checking that one out next time I'm there. I've never heard anyone talk about it before! I'm excited to go back now - thanks again :)
If you want to meet up just give me a shout and I can let you see all the hidden gems I’ve found! The little bay is called North Haven the big rocks on the waters edge have a lovely green seaweed type plant on them it adds great contrast to the image..... if you head up the steps at the other side it’s a whole other world heading along to the old longhaven quarry the wildlife is fantastic you won’t be disappointed :-)
Kim, Your videos are just brilliant they would never be too long, your enthusiasm is magnetic, refreshing and the content inspiring. Just carry on doing what you are doing in your own way you have got just what it takes to keep us all watching.
Morning Kim, I could sit and watch all day these little gems you keep finding on the Scottish coastline. Ultimately though Kim you don't want to be burning yourself out trying to cram in as much you can every week. Whilst I would love more content and longer videos you need to strike a fine line in your life between your work that pays your living expenses, social life and vlogging, having that balance will keep your passion fresh and interesting and whichever way you decide to go your followers will always be happy and you channel will continue to grow. Hope this makes sense. Take care :-)
One of the things I love I love about your videos is that you take a deep breath of life and I see how sweet life is! I appreciate that AND your photos are incredible! Thanks from Atlanta!
Hey Kim I’ve seen almost all your videos. It’s what I look forward to seeing each week. As for video length, I think you should keep it as long or short as you want. It really is a treasure in itself to watch. Keep up the great work!
Both my partner and i enjoy your videos SO much, longer videos would be brilliant and we look forward to your road trip in may! We are hopfully booking a holiday to pennan at some point and cant wait to explore the caves and beautiful coast that you have recently been showing us. Keep up the brilliant work kim and show us as much content as possible! They are out of this world.
I could listen to you all day, so if you want to make longer videos that's fine by me. You are so keen on showing the joys of Scotland to us all, and I thank you for it. Keep up the good work.
Kim, keep the vlogs short and keep them coming! Take care not to keep repeating yourself but please don't lose any of your enthusiasm. I lived in Scotland for two years and can't get enough of the place.
I know what you mean. There is never enough time to see all of it. The look is out of this world. So pretty is putting it mildly. I could go for 20 or minutes. Your excitement is really refreshing. My photo buddy and I went to see a water falls. It was a two hour walk one way. When we got there the falls was turned off. Too many people jumping off of it. My photo buddy Bill was sad but it was nice. If I was there . At least a week to capture all of the beauty. Thanks again Kim.
Hi kim .love all your vlogs .best thing when ive had day at work is to sit down and watch you walking around Scotland. Long or short videos iam fine.just keep them coming
I love your video's Kim, mainly because, like you, I have a love for the countryside and photography. Personally, in a video of this length I would have liked to have seen one or two more photo's. I know you have addressed this in the recent past, but I feel it would have broken it up at bit and held other viewers interest better - not that it was an issue for me. You are an incredibly inspiring person and I have you to thank for getting me out more as I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Getting out and watching videos like yours is a great tonic for me. Rock on!
This brought back some amazing memories of my two RAF tours at Buchan and living in Cruden Bay. Sadly that was before I got in to photography so all I can see now is missed opportunities. Great video as usual Kim.
Great video Kim. Yes, inspired me to explore more of the East Coast as I've neglected it a bit. I'm definitely a westie in terms of where I head when I have time off, I love Torridon, Skye, etc. but will certainly check out more of the East Coast. Thanks.
Yet again great video Kim. Beautiful location and like so many other comments here I hadn't noticed the length until you mentioned it. If the situation and the content warrants more time then great! Always a pleasure to watch and enjoy your obvious love for nature, the outdoors and Scotland. Thank you for sharing.
Kim, I once visited Scotland years and years ago and I've been absolutely dying to go back with my camera ever since. And since finding your channel, I've been drawn in by your enthusiasm and love for the natural wonders in your local area. I must visit again!!
What a cracking vlog. I was so engrossed in your video that I didn’t realise it was longer than you normally do. Keep them coming what ever the length. Cannot wait for the next one.
Beautiful as always! Though you made my legs go wobbly when you were sat so casually on that rocky grassy precipice and just stood up and walked off. I would've been crawling on all fours lol!
Regarding video length, I love them so much they cannot be too long for me. On the flip side I am thinking about how much work and time these take and that if you can make two videos from one longer trip then sometimes you would have breathing space for the occasions you cannot get out. I am happy whatever, a Sunday morning treat.
Another location to add to our list of exploration in Scotland..I’m in total agreement about if the sun is shinning I’m going to be outside...longer videos ...absolutely...what a treat! certainly as stated earlier much more work for you...thanks so much for giving so much of your time...so looking forward to the Dracula castle! Stay blessed
Hi Kim. Is there an end to your beautiful and very photogenic seascapes!? I've said it before and I'll say it again, how lucky you are to have such a gorgeous coastline. As for your vlogs, I couldn't ask for more, I enjoy all of them and what's half an hour out of our lives? Go for it Kim, the longer the better. Until the next one, stay safe x 😊📸
Great video Kim, love your enthusiasm for both photography and Scotland your home. Occasional longer length with great content is good (didn’t even realise until you mentioned it) as it tells the storey in one. Keep making and having fun.
Kim, the quality of your videography just keeps getting better and better, as does your enthusiasm for our beautiful country. I've been to almost every corner but the Buchan coast is an area that I have never been to. All I can say is that you have surely whetted my appetite to get there. Thanks again. PS loved this longer vlog, it was so well made and jammed full of great scenes.
Thanks so much for sharing. Was looking for somewhere different to explore when I’m up that way later this week and this is now top of my list. Love places like this. Where did you manage to park ?
Sorry for the late reply. I hope you made it to the Bullers and enjoyed your time there. There is a big car park at the start which I hope you managed to find. Hope you saw the many puffins too!
Kim Grant yeah found it no bother thanks. Had a great day out exploring the whole coastline and made it down to Slains Castle and Seal Island as well. Thanks for the advice and taking us there 👍
Thanks for posting. The Bullers looks like a real gem. Kicking myself for never visiting there when I still lived back home. Very reminiscent of St Abb's head in Berwickshire, another gem I think you would love..By the way, if you wanna see puffins, The Isle of May is the place, I can't wait for the spring tour and am looking forward to being surprised and delighted by the places you pick. I'd love you to do a dawn chorus video in a really good place like Fairy Glen, which you showed us in an earlier vide, or anywhere else you know. I watch these videos in an apartment in the concrete jungle that is Phnom Penh, and due to work, find it very difficult to get out of the city, so your channel is my chance to reconnect with nature and feel the beautiful places again.
Thank you for your wonderful comment. Its so nice to hear that my videos allow you to reconnect with nature - its my goal and its very nice to hear that I am able to do this for you. A dawn chorus video would be amazing (although I'd need to invest in new audio equipment for that I think). Shame you never went to the Bullers. I would love to go to St Abb's Head one day - I;'ve heard its beautiful). Thanks again :)
Better and better Kim really nice to see a bit of sun, you need to get a drone now. Longer videos is fine just be careful about repeating yourself , your presentation is improving every video. Keep enjoying what you do and sharing with the world because it is so nice to to watch.
Hi Kim another wonderful video! Your content seems to be getting better and better and better! I'm a bird shooter myself and I love taking pictures of sea birds! I have to admit though that it's tough for me to look at you walking along those cliffs! I read all the other comments and I see some of the other commenters feel the same way! Please don't do any more cliffs!!! That one little narrow point that you walked out on I had to turn and look away I couldn't stand that! Please do be careful! As for the length of your videos I have no problem with it. Take as much time as you need to explain what you need to explain! I have a question for you, what lens are you shooting with for your bird photography?? Marvin
To answer your question about video length, 20-25 mins is fine! Do whatever you feel you need to do to show the location, and of course the photos you take - I'd like to see more of those. I'm hoping to move just north of Inverness in a few months if my house purchase goes through - I'm in the south of England, and cannot wait -- "It's amazing!". ;)
Thanks Kim, no problem! Yes I have everything crossed the house purchase goes as planned, it has views over the Cromarty, and also Tulloch Castle in Dingwall, where I have stayed 4 times, and next month will see the 5th. From there you can see whales, dolphins, and basking seals!
Happy to watch the occasional longer video 20-30mins. I also liked how you broke down your recent video given each one had a story in itself. Appreciating the regular posting schedule as it means I’ve something good to look forward to and watch whilst making Sunday breakfast!
Hi Kim, another nice video showing a less busy place, I prefer to be without the crowds. Regarding video length I am totally indifferent. We can always hit the pause button and break it into 2 chunks ourselves or just start to watch it when we have enough time. It is better that you produce the video with the content you feel the subject requires.
What an absolute pleasure it was watching this video. So much talent and the content was stunning and captivating from start to finish. You have set a new high bar in your production skills. Time length it was fine for me but others may find it a bit long to watch in one chunk. around 10 mins is average I would aim for only my thoughts but that may mean more work for you and you don't want it to become a chore and lose your passion for producing such great videos thanks againg
I'm unsure about the exact date but it would have been about a week before the video went up (so mid April sometime). You can get to the main cliffs only 5min walk from the car park but there is a long coastal walk that is well worth doing which can take about 2hrs in total. Whether you want see the cliffs or do the walk, it's a stunning location regardless :)
A great video Kim and what stunning scenery. Love the photos, you should do more wildlife. I personally feel 30 minutes is too long even as interesting as it is. Maybe it would be better to split it in half and have two, 15 minutes videos and that way you are building a store of videos up just in case you can’t get out sometime. Worth thinking about. Thanks you. Tony.
Videos keep getting better Kim. I'm a new subscriber and still catching up on some of your older stuff. I do have a request though. It would be nice if you could maybe pop up a map of the area you are in for us fans who are in the colonies. :) Cheers from Nova Scotia.
You should have been hired by "Scottish Tourism" ages ago. Your enthusiasm is infectious. As for video length, you have to play them as you see them. Keep up the good work and stay safe around those cliffs.
Great video Kim and a beautiful place, I have never been there. I think longer videos are fine and I enjoy them, I'd certainly have watched for a few more minutes. I think you should do what you enjoy most regarding content and length but don't give yourself too much work :)
Great video, Kim! IMHO, make the videos as long as you need them to be to tell the story that you want to tell. If it's a longer video and someone doesn't have time to watch it straight away, they will watch it when they have the time. I *really* need to get back up to Scotland.
Did you change your colour grading or is it the arrival of Spring? Everything seemed a bit more vibrant. Great content. Make it as long as you like. I have a pause button if I need to finish it later.
Thats fine. As explained before I have my photography vlogs and my explore Scotland vlogs. They are linked in many ways but these ones aren't very photography based. They're more about travel and promoting the Scotland.
Another WOW to that scenery, have to agree with you go and explore your local area. Too many people ignore what`s on their doorstep. Living where I do people always go to the tourist spots and avoid the hidden gems P.S I need a to trip to that coastline. Greetings from Wales. Video length enjoy the longer version I follow Summit or Nothing on TH-cam. They do 10 minute videos on hiking in the south west of England. then they link them to create the longer version, so you get the best of both. Kim keep they videos coming.
Thanks for your response Martin! Totally agree that people ignore whats on their doorstep. There is so much out there that people miss! Thanks again :)
Nice images of those razorbills. Particularly when I was younger and living in New England, I knew just about every type of local seabird, but, of course, there are so many on the other side of the Atlantic I never saw before, like those. I have no complaints about longer videos, but I always find that doubling the length of a video seems to triple the time and effort involved to make (and I do much less b-roll than you do, which takes even more time), so I hope you don’t exhaust yourself making them. Aside from that, I can’t imagine any of your explorations seeming "too long" to me.
Thanks one again for the comment and your views. Some valid points and very glad that I mangled to open your eyes to new bird species. Its great to see whats out there in other parts of the world :)
WOW Got this before I even got the notification appear, so guess I am the first to comment, lovely area and a great day for a walk, enjoying this series of travel around Scotland keep them coming Kim, and I think 15-20 minute length every now and them would be fine, Especially if your visiting somewhere that needs the extra amount devoted to it.
What you were saying about the hidden gems in scotland echoes in ireland as well.In ireland .The cliffs of moher gets 1.5 million visitors every year yet they are about 20 other cliffs equally as beautiful for example slieve league in donegal which are the 6th highest sea cliffs in europe.The ring of kerry would be our equivalent of skye yet the next peninsula beara is just as beautiful and you can drive around it without having sit behing hundreds of buses
@@kimgrantphotography Good i will be to guide you to interesting places around the west of ireland in the less visited counties like donegal leitrim sligo and mayo.In the meantime your videos are a tonic
Watching half an hour videos of Scotland's beauty is not what I call to make an effort. Joking apart, if you have good content there's no problem with longer viedos, as I apreciate your videos because, as you said in the video, travelling is quite expensive so then I know many places beforehand and you also bring interesting information. Thank you again for another great video.
Morning Kim, longer videos, with content as stunning and captivating as this one and local info you want to share relating to the area then, 20, occasional 30 mins treats like this one would not be an issue with most of your followers, as commented already, in your favour, maybe splitting into 2 videos of 15 mins would be easier on you from time to time. Keep the vlogs coming, they are great 👍
For myself, long videos don't bother me. You are able to carry them off quite well. I didn't notice the extra length at all. However... the other day, you split out the see fog section into its own, and I'm being honest, I was eagerly waiting for the followup video, and checking my subscriptions to see it when it dropped. In other words, that anticipation was half the fun. :-) So, maybe do what you just did--if you can split into meaningful, and dare I say suspenseful parts, I say go for it, but when your videos, like todays, don't lend themselves to that, keep them longer. I really don't think you are going to get complaints. Scotland is a beautiful land. the 1/4th of me that is Scottish highly approves. ;-) I'm grateful to be able to watch your videos. Cheers. :-)
Thank you very much Jon! It seems quite a few people like the way I split my fog videos so point definitely taken. Thanks again for your feedback - appreciate it :)
Another great video, isn't the coast a great place to walk and film. Hadn't noticed the video length until you mentioned it, so the content obviously kept me interested. On a side note have cut my viewing of TH-cam down, all becoming a little same in the content. All except yourself and Thomas Heaton. You're up their with the best in my view Kim.
Thanks so much Mike! That's lovely to hear. There is a lot of similar content out there now but I feel mixing photography with nature and the love for Scotland is a good and unique mix for TH-cam. Really glad you're still enjoying :)
Hey Kim, awesome video, again! I am fine with longer video but they should be of constant high quality and tell an interesting story. This is very important. Running around, saying "wow" will not boost your channel for a long time. This are your feelings but you have to transport them to the viewer by showing, explaining, telling how to get to this "wow". In other words: The foreplay is an essential part of the orgasm. Maybe you should orientate your storytelling a bit on travelling documentaries (diary style)? A bit of voice-over in the beginning, while seeing you travelling mindfully could be a nice element as well. Not to much of course. Personally, I am fine when you not want to be a pure landscape photography channel. Still it is a nice benefit if you show this style from time to time (like you do, generally): Tripod, camera, filters, composition work etc. That are nice additional features of your outdoor vlog. Would also think about finding and optimizing your personal brand: Channel avatar picture and channel name: Maybe somewithing like "Kim Grant Outdoors" or so? Keep up your good work, I am a regular viewer and definitive fan! Cheers, Max
I agree with Ozzy...tourist board in Scotland should know about you...great vlog..P.S. longer vlogs might mean a lot more work for you ( if you have the time ) do them, if not save your strength dont over do it....martin
Hi Kim! Concerning the length of the videos, an average of 20min is just fine and 30min would be my limit. I tend not to watch longer videos, even if they are as interesting as yours. Partly because I don't always have as much time (my train commute is around 25min), and partly because I also want to watch other channels.
I don’t mind a longer video when the content is great. Like e you said,don’t cut bits just for the sake of a 10 minute video. For us people who do not live in the uk it is a great thing to see places that we’ll never probably see from close. Also since your goal is to show as much of Scotland as possible then do take as much time as you need in order to show the place.
Hi Kym. Some where better, well i'm biased Southern coast of Australia from Western Australia through to The Victorian New South Wales sea border 3,000 kms +
I prefer shorter, it's easier to commit to watching 15 minutes than 30. I didn't watch The Bill at all when it was new, the ABC repeated a few of the very early series a couple of years ago. I'd rather watch two episodes of about 20 minutes than one of 45. Have a look at some episodes of Clarke and Dawe, it's on TH-cam legitimately. Each episode is three minutes.
Kim, you are walking next to a steep cliff, with no guard rail, holding your camera and pointing it to yourself. Please please be careful. I love your videos, but please take care.
Thanks for the video. About the size: the size by itself is not a problem. The problem can be with the contents. I think you should be a bit more informative about the location and the surroundings, a bit more concise about your emotions (this is great but not really "cinematographics"). The place you describe have plenty of magic.
I love watching all of your videos from down under in Australia, your enthusiasm and excitement are equal in my books to the beautiful Scottish scenery. As for lengths of videos, number one is your health and well being so never push too hard that you burn out, I personally cant get enough but having said that small videos are more than fine, we can and will wait with bated breath for every one. Paid work must come first and hopefully if it's your wish maybe this will become your work in the future. Whichever way you go in life never lose that enthusiasm. Thank you :)
Great video Kim....... this is on my doorstep I look on to Slains Castle from my home and spend many a summer evening on the cliff tops at Bullers photographing the Puffins it’s a magical place for lots of wildlife and fantastic seascapes...... if you follow the coastal path to the left round where you started it will take you down some granite steps on to a beautiful bay with huge rocks at the waters edge it’s great for some long exposure shots..... if you continue up the steps to the other side it will take you along to the old quarry where the wildlife continues ..... I go there when I can and I always feel fantastic by the time I’ve walked back to the car.... The East coast is simply stunning we are so very lucky to live in such a beautiful part of Scotland x
Hello Leigh - Ann! Lucky you living so close to that wonderful coast line. I will be back a few times over the summer I hope, so maybe I'll bump into you there one evening.Thank you so much for telling me about the steps and bay! I will definitely be checking that one out next time I'm there. I've never heard anyone talk about it before! I'm excited to go back now - thanks again :)
If you want to meet up just give me a shout and I can let you see all the hidden gems I’ve found! The little bay is called North Haven the big rocks on the waters edge have a lovely green seaweed type plant on them it adds great contrast to the image..... if you head up the steps at the other side it’s a whole other world heading along to the old longhaven quarry the wildlife is fantastic you won’t be disappointed :-)
The shoot as a natural length as a veiwer we can watch or pause it accordingly your joy for exploring is infectious thank you
Such a beautiful coastlines! I love how the cliffs go into the sea! I would have stopped to look around as well!
Kim, Your videos are just brilliant they would never be too long, your enthusiasm is magnetic, refreshing and the content inspiring. Just carry on doing what you are doing in your own way you have got just what it takes to keep us all watching.
Thanks very much Geoff - appreciate the kind words :)
Always a great way to spend your afternoon after work! beautiful place, always love your excitement !
lovely! I appreciate your enthusiasm and love for your country. Happy clicking
Morning Kim, I could sit and watch all day these little gems you keep finding on the Scottish coastline. Ultimately though Kim you don't want to be burning yourself out trying to cram in as much you can every week. Whilst I would love more content and longer videos you need to strike a fine line in your life between your work that pays your living expenses, social life and vlogging, having that balance will keep your passion fresh and interesting and whichever way you decide to go your followers will always be happy and you channel will continue to grow. Hope this makes sense. Take care :-)
Thank you very much John - some very kind words and your points are very valid - thank you!
One of the things I love I love about your videos is that you take a deep breath of life and I see how sweet life is! I appreciate that AND your photos are incredible! Thanks from Atlanta!
Thank you very much Sean! Very kind of you to say :)
Hey Kim I’ve seen almost all your videos. It’s what I look forward to seeing each week. As for video length, I think you should keep it as long or short as you want. It really is a treasure in itself to watch. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much Dion! Wonderful to hear that you look forward to the videos :)
Great Vlog and a stunning location.
Both my partner and i enjoy your videos SO much, longer videos would be brilliant and we look forward to your road trip in may! We are hopfully booking a holiday to pennan at some point and cant wait to explore the caves and beautiful coast that you have recently been showing us. Keep up the brilliant work kim and show us as much content as possible! They are out of this world.
We were here last weekend ...absolutely spectacular ....
I could listen to you all day, so if you want to make longer videos that's fine by me. You are so keen on showing the joys of Scotland to us all, and I thank you for it. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much Simon! Appreciate the kind words!
Kim, keep the vlogs short and keep them coming! Take care not to keep repeating yourself but please don't lose any of your enthusiasm. I lived in Scotland for two years and can't get enough of the place.
I know what you mean. There is never enough time to see all of it. The look is out of this world. So pretty is putting it mildly. I could go for 20 or minutes. Your excitement is really refreshing. My photo buddy and I went to see a water falls. It was a two hour walk one way. When we got there the falls was turned off. Too many people jumping off of it. My photo buddy Bill was sad but it was nice. If I was there . At least a week to capture all of the beauty. Thanks again Kim.
Thanks for your feedback and kind words Don!
Hi kim .love all your vlogs .best thing when ive had day at work is to sit down and watch you walking around Scotland. Long or short videos iam fine.just keep them coming
I love your video's Kim, mainly because, like you, I have a love for the countryside and photography. Personally, in a video of this length I would have liked to have seen one or two more photo's. I know you have addressed this in the recent past, but I feel it would have broken it up at bit and held other viewers interest better - not that it was an issue for me. You are an incredibly inspiring person and I have you to thank for getting me out more as I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Getting out and watching videos like yours is a great tonic for me. Rock on!
Thanks Michael - appreciate the kind words and some valid points made. Thanks again :)
This brought back some amazing memories of my two RAF tours at Buchan and living in Cruden Bay. Sadly that was before I got in to photography so all I can see now is missed opportunities. Great video as usual Kim.
Great video Kim. Yes, inspired me to explore more of the East Coast as I've neglected it a bit. I'm definitely a westie in terms of where I head when I have time off, I love Torridon, Skye, etc. but will certainly check out more of the East Coast. Thanks.
Thanks Kenny and glad yo hear the east coast is now on your radar! Enjoy when you do explore it - its a hidden gem!
I dived on that site once. Incredible to have an underwater view of the birds diving. Steep climb though.
Yet again great video Kim. Beautiful location and like so many other comments here I hadn't noticed the length until you mentioned it. If the situation and the content warrants more time then great! Always a pleasure to watch and enjoy your obvious love for nature, the outdoors and Scotland. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Wendy - nice to hear your feedback!
Kim, I once visited Scotland years and years ago and I've been absolutely dying to go back with my camera ever since. And since finding your channel, I've been drawn in by your enthusiasm and love for the natural wonders in your local area. I must visit again!!
Thanks so much Erin! That's lovely to hear and I really do hope that you make it back here soon :)
A beautiful place, Kim! love seabirds and wide the sea. Thank!
What a cracking vlog. I was so engrossed in your video that I didn’t realise it was longer than you normally do. Keep them coming what ever the length. Cannot wait for the next one.
Thank you very much Tina!
Beautiful as always! Though you made my legs go wobbly when you were sat so casually on that rocky grassy precipice and just stood up and walked off. I would've been crawling on all fours lol!
Regarding video length, I love them so much they cannot be too long for me. On the flip side I am thinking about how much work and time these take and that if you can make two videos from one longer trip then sometimes you would have breathing space for the occasions you cannot get out. I am happy whatever, a Sunday morning treat.
Thanks Brenda - some very valid points there :)
Scotland is beautiful ... we enjoy your videos please keep them coming.. :))
I like the two parters.
Thanks for your feedback :)
Another location to add to our list of exploration in Scotland..I’m in total agreement about if the sun is shinning I’m going to be outside...longer videos ...absolutely...what a treat! certainly as stated earlier much more work for you...thanks so much for giving so much of your time...so looking forward to the Dracula castle! Stay blessed
Thank you once again Isabella! Really nice to hear your positive views.
always a pleasure!
Another great video. Love the idea of longer videos
Thanks for the feedback David :)
Hi Kim. Is there an end to your beautiful and very photogenic seascapes!? I've said it before and I'll say it again, how lucky you are to have such a gorgeous coastline.
As for your vlogs, I couldn't ask for more, I enjoy all of them and what's half an hour out of our lives? Go for it Kim, the longer the better.
Until the next one, stay safe x 😊📸
Thanks once again Paul! Appreciate the feedback and continued support.
Great video Kim, love your enthusiasm for both photography and Scotland your home. Occasional longer length with great content is good (didn’t even realise until you mentioned it) as it tells the storey in one. Keep making and having fun.
Thanks for your kind words and feedback John - Much appreciated.
Kim, the quality of your videography just keeps getting better and better, as does your enthusiasm for our beautiful country. I've been to almost every corner but the Buchan coast is an area that I have never been to. All I can say is that you have surely whetted my appetite to get there. Thanks again.
PS loved this longer vlog, it was so well made and jammed full of great scenes.
Thanks very much Alasdair! Really appreciate the kind words and feedback.
Thanks so much for sharing. Was looking for somewhere different to explore when I’m up that way later this week and this is now top of my list. Love places like this. Where did you manage to park ?
Sorry for the late reply. I hope you made it to the Bullers and enjoyed your time there. There is a big car park at the start which I hope you managed to find. Hope you saw the many puffins too!
Kim Grant yeah found it no bother thanks. Had a great day out exploring the whole coastline and made it down to Slains Castle and Seal Island as well. Thanks for the advice and taking us there 👍
Thanks for posting. The Bullers looks like a real gem. Kicking myself for never visiting there when I still lived back home. Very reminiscent of St Abb's head in Berwickshire, another gem I think you would love..By the way, if you wanna see puffins, The Isle of May is the place,
I can't wait for the spring tour and am looking forward to being surprised and delighted by the places you pick. I'd love you to do a dawn chorus video in a really good place like Fairy Glen, which you showed us in an earlier vide, or anywhere else you know.
I watch these videos in an apartment in the concrete jungle that is Phnom Penh, and due to work, find it very difficult to get out of the city, so your channel is my chance to reconnect with nature and feel the beautiful places again.
Thank you for your wonderful comment. Its so nice to hear that my videos allow you to reconnect with nature - its my goal and its very nice to hear that I am able to do this for you. A dawn chorus video would be amazing (although I'd need to invest in new audio equipment for that I think). Shame you never went to the Bullers. I would love to go to St Abb's Head one day - I;'ve heard its beautiful). Thanks again :)
Better and better Kim really nice to see a bit of sun, you need to get a drone now. Longer videos is fine just be careful about repeating yourself , your presentation is improving every video. Keep enjoying what you do and sharing with the world because it is so nice to to watch.
I enjoyed all your videos and seeing places in Scotland. could I ask you to maybe show a map of where you are exploring. Thank You
This was a great video. If the content merits longer, then go for it. Everything you've presented so far is awesome!
Thank you very much Arnold!
Hi Kim another wonderful video! Your content seems to be getting better and better and better! I'm a bird shooter myself and I love taking pictures of sea birds! I have to admit though that it's tough for me to look at you walking along those cliffs! I read all the other comments and I see some of the other commenters feel the same way! Please don't do any more cliffs!!! That one little narrow point that you walked out on I had to turn and look away I couldn't stand that! Please do be careful! As for the length of your videos I have no problem with it. Take as much time as you need to explain what you need to explain! I have a question for you, what lens are you shooting with for your bird photography??
Marvin
I use the Nikkor 70-300mm lens and wonderful to hear that you too enjoy photographing birds :)
I like the longer videos!
Hi Kim, what a stunning place, love the birds. I'll watch your videos regardless of how long they are 😀
Thanks for the feedback Shelley :)
To answer your question about video length, 20-25 mins is fine! Do whatever you feel you need to do to show the location, and of course the photos you take - I'd like to see more of those. I'm hoping to move just north of Inverness in a few months if my house purchase goes through - I'm in the south of England, and cannot wait -- "It's amazing!". ;)
Thanks for the feedback Neale and wow go you! You'll absolutely love it north of Inverness. It is the gateway to the Highlands after all :)
Thanks Kim, no problem! Yes I have everything crossed the house purchase goes as planned, it has views over the Cromarty, and also Tulloch Castle in Dingwall, where I have stayed 4 times, and next month will see the 5th. From there you can see whales, dolphins, and basking seals!
Happy to watch the occasional longer video 20-30mins. I also liked how you broke down your recent video given each one had a story in itself.
Appreciating the regular posting schedule as it means I’ve something good to look forward to and watch whilst making Sunday breakfast!
Thank you very much Stuart! Really nice to hear that my videos are becoming a Sunday morning breakfast ritual for you :)
You are lovely, what a wonderful video.
Hi Kim, another nice video showing a less busy place, I prefer to be without the crowds. Regarding video length I am totally indifferent. We can always hit the pause button and break it into 2 chunks ourselves or just start to watch it when we have enough time. It is better that you produce the video with the content you feel the subject requires.
What an absolute pleasure it was watching this video. So much talent and the content was stunning and captivating from start to finish. You have set a new high bar in your production skills. Time length it was fine for me but others may find it a bit long to watch in one chunk. around 10 mins is average I would aim for only my thoughts but that may mean more work for you and you don't want it to become a chore and lose your passion for producing such great videos thanks againg
Looked a lovely day.
Can I ask? What date were you there?
How long did it take you to walk from the car to the main cliffs?
I'm unsure about the exact date but it would have been about a week before the video went up (so mid April sometime). You can get to the main cliffs only 5min walk from the car park but there is a long coastal walk that is well worth doing which can take about 2hrs in total. Whether you want see the cliffs or do the walk, it's a stunning location regardless :)
A great video Kim and what stunning scenery. Love the photos, you should do more wildlife.
I personally feel 30 minutes is too long even as interesting as it is. Maybe it would be better to split it in half and have two, 15 minutes videos and that way you are building a store of videos up just in case you can’t get out sometime. Worth thinking about. Thanks you. Tony.
Thanks for your frank feedback Tony - Point taken and thanks! I do hope to do more Wildlife in the coming months :)
Videos keep getting better Kim. I'm a new subscriber and still catching up on some of your older stuff. I do have a request though. It would be nice if you could maybe pop up a map of the area you are in for us fans who are in the colonies. :) Cheers from Nova Scotia.
Thank you Kenneth and welcome to the journey! Glad you're enjoying it so far :)
You should have been hired by "Scottish Tourism" ages ago. Your enthusiasm is infectious. As for video length, you have to play them as you see them. Keep up the good work and stay safe around those cliffs.
Thank you Don - very kind words!
Love your videos dear lady, thumbs up...
Great video Kim and a beautiful place, I have never been there. I think longer videos are fine and I enjoy them, I'd certainly have watched for a few more minutes. I think you should do what you enjoy most regarding content and length but don't give yourself too much work :)
Thanks Wayne - appreciate the feedback. It's all about finding that fine balance I guess :)
Great video, Kim! IMHO, make the videos as long as you need them to be to tell the story that you want to tell. If it's a longer video and someone doesn't have time to watch it straight away, they will watch it when they have the time.
I *really* need to get back up to Scotland.
Thanks Geoff - appreciate the feedback :)
Did you change your colour grading or is it the arrival of Spring? Everything seemed a bit more vibrant. Great content. Make it as long as you like. I have a pause button if I need to finish it later.
No I never - must just be that gorgeous spring light :)
Another lovely video .. but I must admit I’m more interested in what and how you photograph nature ...
Thats fine. As explained before I have my photography vlogs and my explore Scotland vlogs. They are linked in many ways but these ones aren't very photography based. They're more about travel and promoting the Scotland.
15min of video is great.
Another WOW to that scenery, have to agree with you go and explore your local area. Too many people ignore what`s on their doorstep. Living where I do people always go to the tourist spots and avoid the hidden gems P.S I need a to trip to that coastline. Greetings from Wales.
Video length enjoy the longer version I follow Summit or Nothing on TH-cam. They do 10 minute videos on hiking in the south west of England. then they link them to create the longer version, so you get the best of both. Kim keep they videos coming.
Thanks for your response Martin! Totally agree that people ignore whats on their doorstep. There is so much out there that people miss! Thanks again :)
Nice images of those razorbills. Particularly when I was younger and living in New England, I knew just about every type of local seabird, but, of course, there are so many on the other side of the Atlantic I never saw before, like those.
I have no complaints about longer videos, but I always find that doubling the length of a video seems to triple the time and effort involved to make (and I do much less b-roll than you do, which takes even more time), so I hope you don’t exhaust yourself making them. Aside from that, I can’t imagine any of your explorations seeming "too long" to me.
Thanks one again for the comment and your views. Some valid points and very glad that I mangled to open your eyes to new bird species. Its great to see whats out there in other parts of the world :)
WOW Got this before I even got the notification appear, so guess I am the first to comment, lovely area and a great day for a walk, enjoying this series of travel around Scotland keep them coming Kim, and I think 15-20 minute length every now and them would be fine, Especially if your visiting somewhere that needs the extra amount devoted to it.
Thanks Kelvin! Great to hear that you're enjoying the series :)
What you were saying about the hidden gems in scotland echoes in ireland as well.In ireland .The cliffs of moher gets 1.5 million visitors every year yet they are about 20 other cliffs equally as beautiful for example slieve league in donegal which are the 6th highest sea cliffs in europe.The ring of kerry would be our equivalent of skye yet the next peninsula beara is just as beautiful and you can drive around it without having sit behing hundreds of buses
Yes I agree. I've been to Ireland twice and was blown away with it's beauty. I do hope to come back again soon to make some vlogs.
@@kimgrantphotography Good i will be to guide you to interesting places around the west of ireland in the less visited counties like donegal leitrim sligo and mayo.In the meantime your videos are a tonic
Personally I prefer 2 short videos than a long one, thats only because I normally watch them in my tea breaks, but you do what makes you happy ;-)
Watching half an hour videos of Scotland's beauty is not what I call to make an effort. Joking apart, if you have good content there's no problem with longer viedos, as I apreciate your videos because, as you said in the video, travelling is quite expensive so then I know many places beforehand and you also bring interesting information. Thank you again for another great video.
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You are welcome Kim
Great video as always Kim But with my attention span, I's say 15 minutes is a good length for video. Thanks and keep up the great work
Thanks for your feedback Karl!
Morning Kim, longer videos, with content as stunning and captivating as this one and local info you want to share relating to the area then, 20, occasional 30 mins treats like this one would not be an issue with most of your followers, as commented already, in your favour, maybe splitting into 2 videos of 15 mins would be easier on you from time to time. Keep the vlogs coming, they are great 👍
Thanks again Mark - nice to hear your views :)
For myself, long videos don't bother me. You are able to carry them off quite well. I didn't notice the extra length at all.
However... the other day, you split out the see fog section into its own, and I'm being honest, I was eagerly waiting for the followup video, and checking my subscriptions to see it when it dropped. In other words, that anticipation was half the fun. :-) So, maybe do what you just did--if you can split into meaningful, and dare I say suspenseful parts, I say go for it, but when your videos, like todays, don't lend themselves to that, keep them longer. I really don't think you are going to get complaints.
Scotland is a beautiful land. the 1/4th of me that is Scottish highly approves. ;-) I'm grateful to be able to watch your videos. Cheers. :-)
Thank you very much Jon! It seems quite a few people like the way I split my fog videos so point definitely taken. Thanks again for your feedback - appreciate it :)
Another great video, isn't the coast a great place to walk and film. Hadn't noticed the video length until you mentioned it, so the content obviously kept me interested. On a side note have cut my viewing of TH-cam down, all becoming a little same in the content. All except yourself and Thomas Heaton. You're up their with the best in my view Kim.
Thanks so much Mike! That's lovely to hear. There is a lot of similar content out there now but I feel mixing photography with nature and the love for Scotland is a good and unique mix for TH-cam. Really glad you're still enjoying :)
Another enjoyable video. Longer video's would be fine with me.
Hey Kim, awesome video, again! I am fine with longer video but they should be of constant high quality and tell an interesting story. This is very important. Running around, saying "wow" will not boost your channel for a long time. This are your feelings but you have to transport them to the viewer by showing, explaining, telling how to get to this "wow". In other words: The foreplay is an essential part of the orgasm. Maybe you should orientate your storytelling a bit on travelling documentaries (diary style)? A bit of voice-over in the beginning, while seeing you travelling mindfully could be a nice element as well. Not to much of course. Personally, I am fine when you not want to be a pure landscape photography channel. Still it is a nice benefit if you show this style from time to time (like you do, generally): Tripod, camera, filters, composition work etc. That are nice additional features of your outdoor vlog. Would also think about finding and optimizing your personal brand: Channel avatar picture and channel name: Maybe somewithing like "Kim Grant Outdoors" or so? Keep up your good work, I am a regular viewer and definitive fan! Cheers, Max
Hi Max - thanks for commenting your views. Some interesting points made - thanks again :)
I agree with Ozzy...tourist board in Scotland should know about you...great vlog..P.S. longer vlogs might mean a lot more work for you ( if you have the time ) do them, if not save your strength dont over do it....martin
Hi Kim! Concerning the length of the videos, an average of 20min is just fine and 30min would be my limit. I tend not to watch longer videos, even if they are as interesting as yours. Partly because I don't always have as much time (my train commute is around 25min), and partly because I also want to watch other channels.
Good valid points Carlo. I certainly wouldn't make them longer than 30mins but even then I think thats too long! Just seeing what everyone thinks :)
Please, Kim stay below 15 minutes. Keep going! Once I come an visit Scotland with my family.
I prefer 2 part videos
I don’t mind a longer video when the content is great. Like e you said,don’t cut bits just for the sake of a 10 minute video. For us people who do not live in the uk it is a great thing to see places that we’ll never probably see from close. Also since your goal is to show as much of Scotland as possible then do take as much time as you need in order to show the place.
Thanks very much for your views - lovely to hear that I allow you to see places you may Never visit :)
I’m sat in the car park just now watching this and there is me and 2 other cars not as nice a day as you have got.
Wow that's amazing that you're watching it in the car park. I have another video from the Bullars going up this Sunday - stay tuned :)
Hi Kym. Some where better, well i'm biased Southern coast of Australia from Western Australia through to The Victorian New South Wales sea border 3,000 kms +
I prefer shorter, it's easier to commit to watching 15 minutes than 30.
I didn't watch The Bill at all when it was new, the ABC repeated a few of the very early series a couple of years ago. I'd rather watch two episodes of about 20 minutes than one of 45.
Have a look at some episodes of Clarke and Dawe, it's on TH-cam legitimately. Each episode is three minutes.
Very valid point - thanks for your feedback :)
Kim, you are walking next to a steep cliff, with no guard rail, holding your camera and pointing it to yourself. Please please be careful. I love your videos, but please take care.
Thanks for the video.
About the size: the size by itself is not a problem. The problem can be with the contents. I think you should be a bit more informative about the location and the surroundings, a bit more concise about your emotions (this is great but not really "cinematographics").
The place you describe have plenty of magic.
Thanks for your honest feedback Jean-Luc
I don’t know how you get your videos down below 15min mine are all 18+ take a look see if you can stay with them or find time to watch them
You're not far off from 10.000 as well !
Kim do me a favour and don't stand to close to the edge of the cliffs, one gust of wind and youll be gone and we don't want that do we ?
video lengths should be dependent on content, keep it interesting if it is longer.
Thanks for the feedback Steve!