THIS will IMPROVE your Photography!
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This week me and my camera head out into the local hills in Wales to practice one of my favourite photography exercises for better photos. All you need is a camera, some imagination, some patience, and a horse. Thanks for watching :)
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Mate, this is the most you've used a tripod in any video EVER 😂
haha, I know! Killed me :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto You know we will beat you up over it EVERY time you use a tripod. Ya' did it to yourself!
I'll definitely try this next time. Too often I'm going with the first shot I'm satisfied with or I too quickly give up on a subject that might become more interesting from a different angle 👍
Awesome to hear mate :)
Your sense of humour and tongue in cheek approach in this video was fun to hear and watch. You made valid points while entertaining. Stay safe and sane.
Thank you :)
Me takes photo: mmmm looks like shit....ohh PROCESS YES!
It's the perfect excuse :)
Third week of the new year I still haven’t used my camera, you inspired me ( or made me feel guilty) to go out tomorrow.
I remember this scene from Nigel Danson's shots
Nice reminder to explore and area thoroughly instead of settling for the obvious shot. This is what drives my wife (who is quite patient most of the time) nuts. Definitely a process for when you are all alone and in the moment. Thanks for sharing.
Mine too :)
Great video. Going through a state of emergency/stay at home order here, so thanks for all that. Living vicariously trough your lens!
I love POV style videos... and that is also what I do...
Love this exercise! Now just gotta remember to use it while on location.
The pony’s ‘were’ awesome and that camera lamp is extremely cool!
Great video James!
Thanks mate!
Love the horses! Such beautiful art. Thank you for sharing. 😃
Thanks so much for watching 😃
I also do this. I call is dissecting my subject and completely exhaust every possible POV.
Simple but nice images there James, also great use of the tripod..
Cheers Andy! 😃
thanks James, always look forward to your videos!
Thanks for watching Lisa :)
I tried doing that this week after a long time and it worked! I often think like, if there is nothing obviously interesting, it's probably nothing there, maybe take a snapshot and move on. But the more "active" time you spend there with more trial and errors, more likely you'll end up with great shot :) although it still doesn't work every time 😅
"no skill involved in this shots" proceeds to take an amazing shot of a poni. Damn, I need to get better at taking photos :(
Inspired me to take my camera out today... And Wales is looking stunning as usual. Have a great weekend James 👍🏼
Cheers Tim! You too :)
TLDR: take more pics of stuff to increase chances of having better pics of stuff :). Or to phrase it more process like : Creativity often means avoiding the trap of investing too much in one idea and moving on. Force variation on a theme and you might surprise yourself with what comes out of it. Also a reason I avoid using a tripod (unless last resort, Astro work etc) is the tripod setup and tear down forces me into a mindset of investing too much in one idea.
Please do a video on using only telephoto lenses for landscape photography. (If you’ve not already done one). Feel like i struggle with wide lenses to get separation and simplify my pictures, but telephoto seem to make things easier. Would really value your views on that if you ever decide to make a video on it.
Sounds good Andrew - I'll definitely do that :)
The "face in the hole" turned out awesome.
Was that Llandudno and the Great Orme in the background?
I'll work a good subject for about 20 or 30 minutes before I get burned out and move on. I did that this afternoon with a bridge while out cycling. (Glad I grabbed the G7x on the way out) The killer shot turned out to be one that I had expected to be way too backlit. Can never tell for sure which are the keepers until I see them on something bigger than 3" (excuse me... 7.5cm). I appreciate that you often show us your junk shots as examples.
A gate is just a fence on a hinge.
Great! Thank you 😁
Can't wait to get back to the mountains. I'm in the middle of the flattest part of North Wales,near Rhyl 🤣 I'm bored of the beach!!
I know mate! This is killing me now 😩
Another entertaining video. What have I taken from it? I must go and find a puddle! Loved those shots! Should I be worried?
Made my morning!
Cheers buddy! 😃
Even the camera light has a tripod! Highest tripod per video count? That's awesome by the way. Poor Pentax though 🤪
This is great advice. I've taken some of my favourite images just by moving a bit or looking at different ways of composing the photo! I think this will help to find the right composition quicker when it really matters.
haha! Cheers David :)
When the tripod came out again I thought to myself, good job his Missus is into mind work, 'cos he's gonna need some help after this trip out.
Thanks for the video James, I’m curious as to know how or what the shelter is for people or sheep?
I actually have no idea, but I’ll try and find out 😃
Stunning landscape! If I would be there it would take hour at least to normalize my breath :)
Ah! Pentax. Ok, ok - as second life, Lamp definitely is way better compare to paper weight :)
Thanks for video!
Thanks Mike :)
Good video, like the exercise to be more creative. When you took a picture of the ponies what were your settings? I live near Dartmoor, we have lots of ponies but I cannot get the same detail of their fur like you did.
Cheers Rob! Shallow depth of field tends to show if off best, so f2.8 works well, provided you nail the focus :)
Are the photos you took and placed in the video Un-edited?
Glad you are finally seeing the light about Pentax cameras. Now start photographing with one! Sorry, Pentax user and biased.
haha! My first ever camera was a Pentax :)
What is that thing with the legs you kept putting your camera on?!
haha! some kind of walking aid I think...
Persistence is the key, eh? Rock on!
I’ve watched you take handheld photos for 2 years now. Why don’t you get camera shake?
Panasonic bodies he uses have a very good built-in stabilizer. When you add to it a stabilized lens you can systematically get sharp handheld shots even at 1/10s!
Amazing dual stabilisation from lumix :)
The question I thought would have been plastered over the comments; ponies or sheep?
Good fun and informative as always.......loved the “Pentax’ lamp......it’s about all they’re fit for....🤡😘😂....just kidding....I’d love one!..
14:24 That camera light is TOO COOL! 😱
Awesome isn't it! I'm too pumped :)
I have an old Nikon that I will think about doing that with. Great idea!
James: I will pretend to blow into my hands to warm them up
Also James: actually blows into his hands to warm them up
😂😂
Cue wife on other side of room "Good grief, he's photographing his bags now!" :)
haha! Desperate times...
Absolutely great seeing your thought process in getting different types and angles. Thanks for making this video!
Thanks for watching mate :)
I’ve got to say, the GoPro looks beautiful and sounds pretty darn good for what it is! Enjoyable video as always. I’ve recently received my book I ordered, great add to the collection, love how you organize it.
Thanks Sam, I really appreciate the support :)
Saturday just got a bit better 👍🏻
" I do question what I do for a living sometimes" LOL
If anybody had been wondering what a James Popsys RPG video game would look like, this video provides the answer. Also: The pony shots are sweet.
Normal people : today I was working at my Normal job doing usual things
You: I was in a random stone house on a walk blowing into my hands for a photo. And jumping in puddles
😂 I’ll grow up at some point!
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Don't, James. You're fine as you are.
This is such a good exercise. I definitely struggle with the "nothing fun to photograph" lately!
Actually I tried a bit of this exercise last sunday but looking at the photographs in LR yesterday they all turned out like crap but it made me think out of the box and I had some fresh air and some exercise at least. 😊
"Process, not outcome"... a great philosophy! I enjoy giving myself different photo exercises as well, I find that it really helps engage my creativity and kick starts my imagination. Practice makes perfect, but be careful not to perfect bad habits. :) I love the camera lamps as well! Makes me wish I had kept my old 35mm camera bodies!
James, funny thing. I remember you making a video about switching away from full frame because of the size. I just got a Z 6II which is a full frame camera and it's smaller than my previous APS-C body. Most of the lenses are smaller too. It's incredible.
Yep, big steps made in the last few years 😀
As always, very entertaining to watch. Cheers James
Thanks Paul :)
I suppose I should leave a comment. I keep saying I'm going to, so this week I shall..... Nice fence.
Next week I'll try to leave a comment again.... Definitely..... Probably.... May be
I've only just found your channel this last week. I've been binge watching your videos for ever since. At the moment I editing some photos and listening to this video. Really appreciate your work. It's been really inspiring.
If you're ever looking for new places to photograph you should come to Romania. We have a lot of beautiful places.
Thanks again James. I meant to ask, how is your knee now? We see you climbing up enormous rocky mountains and all over the place, and Iv'e often wondered, why not change your gear? I know, there is nothing wrong with the classic shots you take, but what if I said that the same results could be got by lugging half the weight up the mountain. And no tripod required. Get yourself an OM-1 mate. 50 megapixels on a 20 mil censer, hand held with bird eye focus tracking. I'm just saying...
Which do you prefer? Photos that immediately produces a "Wow!" sensation, or ones that require some thought to appreciate?
I just like this trip location and your way of moving around and experimenting with this space. Second time watching! Thanks!
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Crap photos! Using a tripod?
Are you sure you're James Popsys and not some crappy clone of James Popsys? 🤣
Interesting exercise.
Also, I know what to do with my old film camera if it stops working.
haha! If I tried to make one of these myself it wouldn't go too well I don't think...
If you are reading this, keep going, keep believing in yourself. You are exactly where you need to be😊
This was an excellent video for beginners, although you cheated by not including at least 50 different takes on the same subject as promised... 🤣
The other part that you could expand on was about taking the photo of the boat as you imagined in your head. It is a totally different exercise, but one that could show what focal lengths do, in order to match what you thought of, besides the changing perspective on composition.
You should just go full glitter ball for your lighting requirements... Very 70s..!
Thank you. So great to follow your thoughts while searching for compositions!! I'ld love to see more of that
If the equines come and say "hello", I think that you had more than a little Penderyn before you started up the hill, James. I've never heard of a person being drunk-in-charge of a tripod...🤔...😂
Please try to tone down the clickbaity titles, it feels like you're underestimating your audience.
Does this qualify as clickbait now? I'm all for the war against it but I thought this was a pretty good title for a video about an exercise to improve your photos...
@@JamesPopsysPhoto I think it’s alright
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Its not exactly clickbait, but maybe a bit less punchy would be better :). Your content is already really amazing ! you don't need to have strong tittle to have people watching you :)
Clickbait: designed to draw in new viewers and keep existing viewers. This is fine by me - I have trust in James’s content ✌️
@@JamesPopsysPhoto I’m not sure what’s wrong with the title, but I guess you could switch the ! for a ?... I wonder what everyone would say if the title was “ I shoot Ponies!”😂
Great vid! Great way to overcome the “I can’t see anything worth shooting today.” mindset.
The photos of the side lit ponies were amazing. I must admit though that my first instinct in that situation would have been to take a wider shot of them, sort of silhouetted in front of that beautiful sky
Nice :)
Very good video. Very worthwhile. Good tips. Thanks.
james i need to know, how the fuck do you not get lost? hiking eight miles into the middle of a beautiful looking nowhere
please include what you film on, the sony, the panasonic, gopro ?
@6:00 DEFINITELY NOT taking a dump...
Definitely need to wildcamp in that little shelter! Great Vids need to get my camera our more!
Hahaha i think it looked hilariously dramatic when you peeked from the little hole
You don’ use the viewfinder?
just go to 7:12 Could be my fav photo of James ever! BTW, what or who was that built for? serious question...
Hi James - I really enjoy you channel. One quick question - how are you capturing your (high quality) audio - I’m assuming it is captured independently from the GoPro video.
Thanks mate! Nope, it's the GoPro 8 audio, albeit with a foam windmuff over the top from amazon :)
Awesome video I could watch it for hours
Watches video to be further educated on photography improvements......but then goes looking for camera desk lamp thingo on the web
haha! They're worth it :)
I think the shelter ones look rather good. I liked them.
Was there a use f a tripod?
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Ah, great, just when I was about to go out for some photo exercise! Nice to see the G9 in some relaxing ah, action. Is that tripod made out of real British carbon fibre or something? Sorry for asking about a tripod but the more asocial of us need them to turn themselves into human elements as well. #iDespiseTripods
British built and carbon fibre - amazingly it still works :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Oh brilliant, will have to check them out. Sorry! :P
Hey,... move into that stone hut and you are only few steps from gorgeous photos everyday!! :)
Well that’s true 😃
great video James so much so as I finish this sentence I'm heading out to take photos. Lockdown and a busted ankle has killed any motivation I have but this is the boost I needed!!
Awesome to hear Tony! Have fun 😃
This is a beautiful place what is the name of the place I'm getting bored of my walk to Bryn pydew and conwy and need something new and brilliant video
Cheers mate! Tal-y-fan, it's an all-dayer but good fun with enough podcasts in your pocket :)
awesome video! really great tips and advice! also really funny as usual!
Thanks Adam :)
Just wanted to say your videos/photos have really inspired me over the years and have made me want to get way more into outdoor photography. Love your photos tons and you are genuinely my favorite photographer. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much Thomas!! 😃
@@JamesPopsysPhoto thank you for putting out great stuff!
I'm curious about the rules there in terms of all the fields you shoot in. They look like private propriety, but apparently you can walk around without issue. What are the laws/rules? Here in Portugal I would only be able to walk around if they weren't fenced/walled, and even then if they're private, one has to be careful. Thanks. And as always great video, you make photography seem much more simple and personal, while other photography youtubers just seem to make it fancy, but more complicated.
ps: Still hope you can make a video editing photos on Pixelmator Photo for iPad, and Affinity Photo for PC/Mac and iPad.
pps: Do you recommend any second hand photography gear/shop? I always tend to be on the fence about getting second hand gear, but when the budget is low, one has to look at all the options.
The beauty of public footpaths here in the UK Pedro :) Also I've bought plenty from ebay in the past, never had any problems :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto General ebay, or any particular ebay stores/sellers? And thanks for the reply :)
Soooooo good. Loved the shots of the ponies and fences hahaha.
Cheers Robert :)
Hi James, I have noticed that you often take photos at arms length. Is this just for the video or do you usually do this? I was told that you should hold the camera close to your body for stability. What is your take on this?
Ok I can't be the only one who think he sounds like Paul Bettany
I’ll have to look him up!
I've been watching your channel from the beginning and it must be really difficult for you to get your tripod out! 🤣 lol. What type of glass have you used in your photo frames? As someone mentioned that certain types of glass are awful for photos because of reflecting light! Keep up the good work James.
Hey Lisa, threw the glass away immediately. They're my shots and I have a printer, so if they don't last forever I can always reprint :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto That's a great idea! Never thought to remove the glass 🤣 will you you be showing us a close up of your photo wall when it's finished?
Good exercise
Why timer on shutter instead of using a remote shutter?
So I don't have to keep pressing it, or carry another bit of kit :)
How many ads can you squeeze into a YT video?
Sorry about that! Have just turned off the mid-roll ads as I always do, just forgot this time. Thanks for watching
OMG! Such AMAZING ideas! Thank you! I can't wait to go out tomorrow and give it a go! Where did you get that camera light? I WANT ONE!! LOL! But seriously, where can i buy it?
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