Hello Simon and may I say thank you so much for this video. Sorry this may be a bit of a rant, but a very nice one! I usually watch quite a few TH-cam photographer channels as well as yours and enjoy different things from each but I always find yours so calming and relaxed whilst still being very informative. Not looking for sympathy or anything now, just want to give you a bit of perspective. I'm currently in hospital 24 days and counting! Getting over COVID and Pneumonia. Anyway, I haven't really felt like watching all the usual channels but knowing what you do with your videos I have watched and truly enjoyed every moment of this today and I just wanted you to know that it has helped me through my day, so thank you from the top of my heart. I really hope one day to be able to do one of your work shops. Many many thanks and all the best :) Jeff
Hello Jeff, that is by far one of the nicest, if not the nicest things anyone had ever written and I am completely and utterly warmed by it. I am so sorry to hear about what you have and are still enduring as I can only imagine it must have been and probably still is, a terrifying experience. As a small but non-the less heart felt incentive to keep you on the right track and the road to a full and speedy recovery, when all this is over drop me a line and we will sort something out.
Great video Simon, as usually. From all YT photography channels Yours is absolutely on top. Your love for nature, Your respect for nature and, most of all, Your photographs of this all is second to none for me. Keep going, please. Great respect...
New to your channel as of this morning. I am subscribed to many photography channels and yours is unique. Love it very much. I have seen about 5 of your videos already this morning while at work. Thank you
IN THE EARLY MORNING LIGHT and what a fine light do take macro photos. Very well done. Unseasonable weather in this part of the wold is not keeping me from finding magic in macro photography. Keep up the good work.
As always a wonderfully calm and relaxing experience watching your video. At the same time you mage to impart really sound advice as well as delight us with your overall knowledge of nature. Great stuff Simon.
Really enjoyed this video. Although I have heard and used most of the tips, it never hurts to have a reminder every now and then. Have a wonderful day.
I will always be looking for videos from "Simon Booth". Without hesitation, I jump in because they are so so original, refreshing and you are in control of the time and everything gel so well.
I am so glad I found your videos. I love the calm atmosphere and your no fuss style. Already learnt many things from the three videos I have watched. Thanks!
Wonderful images that cause me to pause and look at them for a few minutes. Your easy going,conversational manner makes it to absorb what you are saying,thank you so much for art with a great lesson.
Thank you, Simon. Your encouraging advice and amazing images mean so much, and especially now when I hope to get started in this wonderful field of photography! 🙂
Hi Simon. I have just found your channel thanks to a certain Thomas Heaton who gave you a great shout out in one of his recent vlogs I must say your talent is truly amazing and inspiring I’m enjoying learning from you guys immensely
I have been playing around with macro during the lockdown and your excellent video with superb examples has given me some techniques to try out. Many thanks.
Thank you Simon for a wonderful video - I have also been exercising my Fuji macro lens across the pond here in Toronto. Love the backlighting technique it can produce some beautiful results. Enjoy your Sunday !
Thanks Simon your love of nature is so evident; it’s quite heartwarming. I was out early today doing macro photography of wildflowers inspired by your videos
The films on this channel have helped me to rediscover my photography, now seeing with different eyes and having watched this super helpful episode I am now inspired to try macro and see even more of the 'unseen'. Many thanks Simon
Absolutely wonderful video...so full of interesting information. Like one of the previous viewers I find your videos so calming and influential. Thank you
Thank you for this very informative video, Simon. Very well done and looking forward to trying these out next time i'm out in the field. Thanks for sharing!
Well Simon, you have shown that you are both an excellent landscape and macro photographer. I find it rewarding that you seem to get the balance right between the two and am always appreciative of the advice you give. Your knowledge is immeasurable and your passion for photography is truly inspirational. I just wish that an opportunity would present itself where I could go out with you for a trip and learn from you firsthand. Who knows this might happen one day and if not I will always be here to watch your vlogs, they sometimes bring tears of joy to my eyes. All the best and stay safe. See you out there!
Hi Euge, sorry it's taken me a while to get back to you . I generally comment when a new film come out and I got a bit delayed with the new one. Thanks again for such nice words, it really means the world to hear that the films bring such satisfaction to your screen.
Here are two more suggestions. We tend to always hold the camera either horizontal of vertical. For long stemmed flowers, I like to deliberately cock the camera so that the stems create diagonal lines that head toward but not directly into a corner. Sounds odd but it adds a nice touch to many photos. It both creates strong diagonals and helps fill the frame. Since we always tend to see flowers spright up and down, angles can add interest. For flat flowers like daises, you can get diagonals from the stem in one direction and diagonals from the flower in the other. The other tip is to carry a 5 in 1 diffuser/reflector in a pocket. I use a 12 inch one that collapses its a bag that easily fits in a pocket. It is great to soften harsh light but the reflector placed strategically can give enough reflected light to backlight a subject.
Another one...I also have a white linen sheet that has two pockets in for sticks to slot into and I push the sticks in the ground so I then have a white curtain to diffuse the harsh light though.
Good morning young fella. Thanks again for that. I'm a bit slow out of the starting blocks with my replies with this one. I think i'm a bit slow on all fronts when it comes to writing...but then you knew that anyway! :-)
Hello Simon. I am still busy catching up on your videos after discovering your channel. I found it very interesting that you were using your old Benbo, which incidentally is short for Bent Bolt, which the whole tripod hinges upon. It is based vaguely on a WW1 machine gun tripod design. Benbo did a Mk2 tripod which is actually the biggest one they manufactured, this extends to around 6ft without using the centre column. I have both the Mk1 and the Mk2 which I have owned for many decades and they are both still in use and nothing has ever gone wrong with them. It's not often you see anyone on a TH-cam channel using one of these very versatile tripods so this was great to see
Hi Steve. How interesting, I had no idea that's where the name came from and it makes complete sense now! I knew about the Mk2 and the Trekker, which I also have along with a couple of Uniloc versions. These were all my go to tripods back in the day, often with flash guns and cameras mounted on them as a full high speed flash rig in the days before digital. I have to confess however, they've now gone back in the shed!
@@SimonBoothPhotography It is so difficult at the moment, as you may know I work for North West Ambulance Service as fleet engineer. Unfortunately I'm on shielding and have to work from home, I'm managing to go three miles daily in my own car to a place where there are no people for exercise and photography as my mental health would suffer big time otherwise. I have always been an outdoors guy and love my macro and wildlife, your tips will aid me looking at the small world in a different way. Stay safe out there, I just hope I can when I have to be with people again. All the very best, and thank you. Andy
This was so very helpful. I am just learning micro photography. I come from the sports photography genre but need to expand my body of work. Thanks for the tips.
Your video really spoke to me this evening. I'm retired and this summer I've been giving time and energy to a number of home projects I've been neglecting for several years. I live on the edge of Denver and the allure of the Rocky Mountains is a constant temptation. I've been frustrated about foregoing photo escapes because I'm committed to getting the chores and to-do lists finished. All that said, I do have a nice yard with a variety of foliage, and a natural greenway works through the neighborhood four blocks away, so I'm going to plan some creative quiet time for myself the next few weeks -- all near home. If I keep my focus I should feel free to give myself some long days in the high country when the aspens start turning in four weeks. Last, I only found you a week ago (T. Heaton mentioned you) and I have enjoyed and appreciated what I've seen. Cheers.
Hi Simon. Couldn't bring myself to get up early enough to catch the video just as it was posted (I try to be first in line). I'v had a couple of Benbos, and they are pretty fascinating devices, although a bit ungainly. Trying to get all the various appendages correctly oriented is like trying to put a sport coat on an octopus. Loved the bracken shot (clearly suffering from Pinna Disassociative Disorder). Great tips. And now....I must go outside!
Hi Peter, trying to catch up on my comments. I think my tripod needs a service. It kept falling flat with the MF on it when the legs were splayed. The weight of the tripos on it's own is enough for it!
Love this video! I have been trying to do more marco shots. Getting down on the ground though...don't think I could get up!! I'll work it out. Thanks so much for all the great videos. I have learned so much from you.
Great video Simon relaxing and a pleasure to watch. Just started Macro and enjoying it. Some great tips here i for one will be trying these ideas out, Cheers.
Stunning Simon, just stunning. fantastic video and the images are top notch, thanks for sharing your techniques, I used to shoot a lot of flowers before I tried landscape, and I must say I am better at flowers than landscapes and I will be using some of your advice. Thanks again.
Thanks. I stumbled across your channel thanks to Tom Heaton. Thanks forshowing how you can capture such great beauty with simple wild flowers. I’m going to keep my eyes a bit more open now. Truly inspiring.
Thank you for great tips and beautiful pictures! I have tried all spring to take shots of marsh horsetail. I am looking forward spring to apply what I have learned from you!
Outstanding video and some amazing photos. My delivery of e tension tubes arrive today and I am now motivated to get out. It seems that macro photography cannot be defeated by the weather or the lockdown you can stay in the garden or go indoors.
Thank you Simon. Such a beautiful, informative and inspirational video. Your images are gorgeous and when (yes I've ordered some extension tubes which are due for delivery in 8 weeks!!) I get started I would be very happy to get one half decent shot that I can compare to yours! Your video was so relaxing and enjoyable I didn't want it to end. Thank you for taking the time to explain your tips and show us what can be achieved with practice.
Wow your pictures are just fantastic. I'm a student photographer and I'm making a portfolio I want to show how interesting insects, spiders and other arthropods can be. It's always the big animals who get the attention and I think they deserve a little bit more love. I think I'm definitely going to try to incorporate some of your tips this is just great!
Thoroughly enjoyed learning more about macro from you Simon. It’s a genre that I’m becoming more drawn towards thanks to yourself. Beautiful images and an excellently put together film with a very clear message. Thanks Simon
What a lovely video! I have always been a lover of macro photography, I love to get out in the garden or the countryside and do just what you are doing. I find the macro lenses usually don't get close enough, so I use them with tubes. I also like to stick a reversed 50mm lens, or a reversed enlarger lens onto a de-glassed zoom, this gives full aperture control on the zoom and allows you to vary the working distance. I also use Pentax gear, my de-glassed zoom is a FA 28-80, which I usually set at about 65mm for best results. With this setup I can get some pretty extreme magnification. I've also made a variety of flash diffusers from cardboard tubes and various other bits of junk, some of them use twin flash heads to fire the light from two directions at the same time. I fully endorse all of the 8 methods you've mentioned, except perhaps for the tripod one, as I find tripods far too restrictive and always shoot hand-held. Another method I use is to take a 300mm lens (many have pseudo macro modes) to keep distance between me and the subject, this is especially good for butterflies. My DA*300 is the weapon of choice for this type of shot, with or without the 1.4x teleconverter. I've subscribed to your channel and will watch your videos with a lot of interest! Thanks for posting this great content.
Lovely video. Your voice combined with the music is very soothing. Great tips have forwarded to our club members to view. Next year’s set subject is “Close ups including macro”. We have a year to practice. Will send you next year’s entries.
Glad it was helpful Laura and thank you for passing the information on. That was very kind. I never thought my Lancashire drone would one day be described as soothing...I'm amazed!
Really beautiful images. And they make it very clear how good your advice is. Your tripod looks very interesting, but I'm not going to buy another one.
Top Tips there Simon - very well presented as usual in your calm and collected manner - shot of the day for me was undoubtedly the crocus - just sublime :)
@@SimonBoothPhotography That would be hand for the likes of me being disabled. It would be easier for me to carry. Stick my name on the list, for the carbon version. I would be upto speaking on behalf of the disabled.
Hello Simon and may I say thank you so much for this video.
Sorry this may be a bit of a rant, but a very nice one!
I usually watch quite a few TH-cam photographer channels as well as yours and enjoy different things from each but I always find yours so calming and relaxed whilst still being very informative.
Not looking for sympathy or anything now, just want to give you a bit of perspective.
I'm currently in hospital 24 days and counting! Getting over COVID and Pneumonia.
Anyway, I haven't really felt like watching all the usual channels but knowing what you do with your videos I have watched and truly enjoyed every moment of this today and I just wanted you to know that it has helped me through my day, so thank you from the top of my heart.
I really hope one day to be able to do one of your work shops.
Many many thanks and all the best :)
Jeff
Hello Jeff, that is by far one of the nicest, if not the nicest things anyone had ever written and I am completely and utterly warmed by it. I am so sorry to hear about what you have and are still enduring as I can only imagine it must have been and probably still is, a terrifying experience. As a small but non-the less heart felt incentive to keep you on the right track and the road to a full and speedy recovery, when all this is over drop me a line and we will sort something out.
@@SimonBoothPhotography well I would love to. And I'm glad to have told you about it now if it's made you feel nice :)
Jeff Jolly Get well soon Jeff, all the best. No sympathy here, just an order! :-)
Jeff Jolly I hope you heal quickly and completely. Be strong.
A deceptively simple presentation that taught me a lot. Thanks Simon.
Glad it was helpful!
Experience and Excellent photo click.
Glad I found this Simon, great information for the beginner with Macro. Thank You
Nice one Ross
Excellent photo click,and experience.
Greetings from India!
Thank you very much. I learnt a lot from this video. I'm 68 and just venturing into macro photography.
Greetings
Great video Simon, as usually. From all YT photography channels Yours is absolutely on top. Your love for nature, Your respect for nature and, most of all, Your photographs of this all is second to none for me. Keep going, please. Great respect...
That's very kind of you Marcin. I'm really pleased you enjoy the content.
New to your channel as of this morning. I am subscribed to many photography channels and yours is unique. Love it very much. I have seen about 5 of your videos already this morning while at work. Thank you
Ooops, don’t get sacked 👍 cheers
Thank you, Simon. God Bless and take care 🙏
IN THE EARLY MORNING LIGHT and what a fine light do take macro photos. Very well done. Unseasonable weather in this part of the wold is not keeping me from finding magic in macro photography. Keep up the good work.
Absolutely Nick, I couldn't agree more!
As always a wonderfully calm and relaxing experience watching your video. At the same time you mage to impart really sound advice as well as delight us with your overall knowledge of nature. Great stuff Simon.
That's so nice Martin, thank you. I enjoyed making this one.
Thank you Simon, your video is awesome and very useful! Best regards.
Glad it was helpful Julio
Really enjoyed this video. Although I have heard and used most of the tips, it never hurts to have a reminder every now and then. Have a wonderful day.
Straight to the point, layed back, informative, and a pleasure to watch. 10 outta 10 for me.
That's very kind of you Alan.
Simon: Wonderful images and some great ideas I intend to apply to my own macro shots as well. Thanks for the video
Glad it was helpful Hugh
I will always be looking for videos from "Simon Booth". Without hesitation, I jump in because they are so so original, refreshing and you are in control of the time and everything gel so well.
Thanks Krishna for dropping by and commenting again so favourably. It's always good to see you here.
You are also very talented composing your videos. Nice job.
Thank you very much!
Brilliant vlog Simon some great tips here even better that you shoot pentax aswell there isnt many of us around.
I am so glad I found your videos. I love the calm atmosphere and your no fuss style. Already learnt many things from the three videos I have watched. Thanks!
Welcome aboard Anna, lots of older stuff to watch too.
Wonderful images that cause me to pause and look at them for a few minutes.
Your easy going,conversational manner makes it to absorb what you are saying,thank you so much for art with a great lesson.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Glad to hear you like the way the channel feels.
Beautiful presentation supplemented with such lovely images and a ver soothing music in the background. Loved it!!
Glad you enjoyed it Sarajit. Music choice is something I pour over for many a while when making these films. Thanks for your observation.
Thank you for a lovely video... very inspiring...lots of ideas to work with...
Thank you
Thank you, Simon. Your encouraging advice and amazing images mean so much, and especially now when I hope to get started in this wonderful field of photography! 🙂
You're in for some great times ahead Mark. I have no idea what I would do without photography.
The shot with the frog is simply amazing!!! Thanks again for another very informative video, Simon! Cheers from Germany.
Really appreciate your comment, thank you. It's great to see views from other countries.
Just watched this one again Simon, love your work.
Awesome video thank you Simon.
Glad you enjoyed it
Fascinating take on Macro Photography! Beautiful peaceful images 👌
Thank you so much 😀
Another great video Simon. The more video’s I watch the more I am learning. I just need to get out more often and practice, practice, practice.
Absolutely Harold. It's fun to practice!
Hi Simon. I have just found your channel thanks to a certain Thomas Heaton who gave you a great shout out in one of his recent vlogs
I must say your talent is truly amazing and inspiring I’m enjoying learning from you guys immensely
Cheers a bunch Mark. Glad to have you here.
Great tips, great pictures. Thanks, Simon.
Glad you enjoyed it
I have been playing around with macro during the lockdown and your excellent video with superb examples has given me some techniques to try out. Many thanks.
Glad to help and hope you get some good ones Greg.
Thank you Simon for a wonderful video - I have also been exercising my Fuji macro lens across the pond here in Toronto. Love the backlighting technique it can produce some beautiful results. Enjoy your Sunday !
Hello Lisa, hope you got some good ones. I've always wanted to visit Torronto
Thank you for your video. You make absolutely stunning macro photo's.
Thank you!
Thank you so much...I am going to replay this video and write it all down. Very helpful.
Thank you for watching 🙏
Thanks Simon your love of nature is so evident; it’s quite heartwarming. I was out early today doing macro photography of wildflowers inspired by your videos
Thanks Andrew. I think I saw your results on IG.
Thanks for this video. I love to watch your channel. Great tips and tricks and very easy to watch relaxing video. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching Edwin and taking the time to leave a comment.
The films on this channel have helped me to rediscover my photography, now seeing with different eyes and having watched this super helpful episode I am now inspired to try macro and see even more of the 'unseen'. Many thanks Simon
That's good to hear Simon. Inspiration is important and I too draw on many sources.
Really nice video. I learnt some tips today. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful Lenie.
Very enjoyable and now I'm.here thinking what can I find within close proximity. I really loved the insect on the buttercup
Absolutely, I couldn't agree more! It's those little extras that make such a difference
Really useful tips, thanks! Crisp and direct presentation too.
Glad you enjoyed it Peter.
Good tips, and nice images. Well done.
Thanks for watching Chris
Sage advice and beautiful work all wrapped up together. Thanks for sharing Simon. Stay safe, or alert, or whatever.
Thanks Steve for dropping by and commenting again so favourably. It's always good to see you here. Freedom is back for now!
Another enjoyable video with some useful and thoughtful tips
Many many thanks for watching
Very nice. Nailed the sound too! Love your gentle nature, the background of birds singing and the music, this all came together nicely!
Thanks for that. I do put a lot of effort into music selection so it's nice when it's appreciated.
Absolutely wonderful video...so full of interesting information. Like one of the previous viewers I find your videos so calming and influential. Thank you
Thank you Mike. I find it very intriguing that people say how calming the films are...it's not something I set out to do so it's nice to know.
Thank you for this very informative video, Simon. Very well done and looking forward to trying these out next time i'm out in the field. Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful Marco
Well Simon, you have shown that you are both an excellent landscape and macro photographer. I find it rewarding that you seem to get the balance right between the two and am always appreciative of the advice you give. Your knowledge is immeasurable and your passion for photography is truly inspirational. I just wish that an opportunity would present itself where I could go out with you for a trip and learn from you firsthand. Who knows this might happen one day and if not I will always be here to watch your vlogs, they sometimes bring tears of joy to my eyes. All the best and stay safe. See you out there!
Hi Euge, sorry it's taken me a while to get back to you . I generally comment when a new film come out and I got a bit delayed with the new one. Thanks again for such nice words, it really means the world to hear that the films bring such satisfaction to your screen.
Well, Simon, you know what I think about your British photo advice for over here in America? ...Wonderful! Just really, really nice. :-) Thanks.
Thanks for that Ralph. It's been a very successful video this one.
Here are two more suggestions. We tend to always hold the camera either horizontal of vertical. For long stemmed flowers, I like to deliberately cock the camera so that the stems create diagonal lines that head toward but not directly into a corner. Sounds odd but it adds a nice touch to many photos. It both creates strong diagonals and helps fill the frame. Since we always tend to see flowers spright up and down, angles can add interest. For flat flowers like daises, you can get diagonals from the stem in one direction and diagonals from the flower in the other. The other tip is to carry a 5 in 1 diffuser/reflector in a pocket. I use a 12 inch one that collapses its a bag that easily fits in a pocket. It is great to soften harsh light but the reflector placed strategically can give enough reflected light to backlight a subject.
Another one...I also have a white linen sheet that has two pockets in for sticks to slot into and I push the sticks in the ground so I then have a white curtain to diffuse the harsh light though.
great suggestions about diagonal shots-I think it works well with photos of people to to provide a dynamic feel
What a great morning's work Simon. Four images that really have a beautiful meditative, pastoral link, you are indeed my favourite bagpipe wrestler!
Good morning young fella. Thanks again for that. I'm a bit slow out of the starting blocks with my replies with this one. I think i'm a bit slow on all fronts when it comes to writing...but then you knew that anyway! :-)
Simon Booth Ahh you can call it slow out of the block if you like, I see it more as a civilised pace. Take care Mr.
Hello Simon.
I am still busy catching up on your videos after discovering your channel. I found it very interesting that you were using your old Benbo, which incidentally is short for Bent Bolt, which the whole tripod hinges upon. It is based vaguely on a WW1 machine gun tripod design. Benbo did a Mk2 tripod which is actually the biggest one they manufactured, this extends to around 6ft without using the centre column. I have both the Mk1 and the Mk2 which I have owned for many decades and they are both still in use and nothing has ever gone wrong with them.
It's not often you see anyone on a TH-cam channel using one of these very versatile tripods so this was great to see
Hi Steve. How interesting, I had no idea that's where the name came from and it makes complete sense now! I knew about the Mk2 and the Trekker, which I also have along with a couple of Uniloc versions. These were all my go to tripods back in the day, often with flash guns and cameras mounted on them as a full high speed flash rig in the days before digital. I have to confess however, they've now gone back in the shed!
Thank you
Thank you so much for the great video, Simon. You've inspired me to get out and do more macro captures.
Great to hear Dale, thank you.
Really helpful and informative. Thanks again for taking the time to share.
Wonderful video!
Many thanks Simon❤️
Thank you too!
Your videos are magnificent. So peaceful and inspiriting.
That's very kind of you Jack
Thanks Simon, some great tips and ideas on this one; as always very enjoyable video.
Cheers Andy, somewhat different to my usual films but these top tip videos seem to do well. If you can't beat em, join em!
@@SimonBoothPhotography It is so difficult at the moment, as you may know I work for North West Ambulance Service as fleet engineer. Unfortunately I'm on shielding and have to work from home, I'm managing to go three miles daily in my own car to a place where there are no people for exercise and photography as my mental health would suffer big time otherwise. I have always been an outdoors guy and love my macro and wildlife, your tips will aid me looking at the small world in a different way. Stay safe out there, I just hope I can when I have to be with people again. All the very best, and thank you. Andy
This was so very helpful. I am just learning micro photography. I come from the sports photography genre but need to expand my body of work. Thanks for the tips.
Glad to be of help Chase. Good luck with your images.
Your video really spoke to me this evening. I'm retired and this summer I've been giving time and energy to a number of home projects I've been neglecting for several years. I live on the edge of Denver and the allure of the Rocky Mountains is a constant temptation. I've been frustrated about foregoing photo escapes because I'm committed to getting the chores and to-do lists finished. All that said, I do have a nice yard with a variety of foliage, and a natural greenway works through the neighborhood four blocks away, so I'm going to plan some creative quiet time for myself the next few weeks -- all near home. If I keep my focus I should feel free to give myself some long days in the high country when the aspens start turning in four weeks. Last, I only found you a week ago (T. Heaton mentioned you) and I have enjoyed and appreciated what I've seen. Cheers.
Your place sounds lovely Larry
Hi Simon. Couldn't bring myself to get up early enough to catch the video just as it was posted (I try to be first in line). I'v had a couple of Benbos, and they are pretty fascinating devices, although a bit ungainly. Trying to get all the various appendages correctly oriented is like trying to put a sport coat on an octopus. Loved the bracken shot (clearly suffering from Pinna Disassociative Disorder). Great tips. And now....I must go outside!
Hi Peter, trying to catch up on my comments. I think my tripod needs a service. It kept falling flat with the MF on it when the legs were splayed. The weight of the tripos on it's own is enough for it!
Love this video! I have been trying to do more marco shots. Getting down on the ground though...don't think I could get up!! I'll work it out. Thanks so much for all the great videos. I have learned so much from you.
Don't worry about not getting up quickly Sharon. Have a nap and grab another opportunity.
@@SimonBoothPhotography Thank you Simon.
Great video Simon relaxing and a pleasure to watch.
Just started Macro and enjoying it. Some great tips here i for one will be trying these ideas out, Cheers.
That's a very generous comment Ian. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
A wonderful, inspiring video, many thanks
Glad you enjoyed it Dave.
ahh thanks that was beautiful .
Glad you liked it!
A wonderful vid and excellent tips. Thank you for sharing!
Many many thanks for watching
Thank you for an excellent video! I am shooting video and not stills, however all of these tips will certainly apply.
I guess they will. Cheers
Hi Simon, thank you for sharing your tips for macro photography in nature. Well done.
Glad it was helpful Kersten
Nice, I liked especially the mushroom shot being all variations of white. Very nicely conceived.
Thanks Dimitris for dropping by and commenting again so favourably. It's always good to see you here.
Complimenti! Grazie. 🇮🇹
Thank you
Wonderful images
Thanks Larry
Stunning Simon, just stunning. fantastic video and the images are top notch, thanks for sharing your techniques, I used to shoot a lot of flowers before I tried landscape, and I must say I am better at flowers than landscapes and I will be using some of your advice. Thanks again.
Thanks John. I always feel plants really satisfy my creative urges. Probably more so than a standard landscape.
Thanks. I stumbled across your channel thanks to Tom Heaton. Thanks forshowing how you can capture such great beauty with simple wild flowers. I’m going to keep my eyes a bit more open now. Truly inspiring.
Glad you enjoyed the video David and thank you.
Nice video you have a really lovely place to walk and some great photos .
Really appreciate your comment, thank you.
Hello Simon
Very interessting video.
Thank you for your tips.
Enjoy every mornig you can go out :-). I did it yesterday with my boat.
Really appreciate your comment, thank you.
Thank you for great tips and beautiful pictures! I have tried all spring to take shots of marsh horsetail. I am looking forward spring to apply what I have learned from you!
Did you see this video of mine th-cam.com/video/Qizng8ZNqjo/w-d-xo.html. I am shooting the very similar water horsetail.
Hi Dear Simon, thank you so much for your nice and relaxing, and informative video. It gives me tranquility and peace .💗🙏
It is a nice video that one. The formula was just right, thank you.
very helpful, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
What a marvellous relaxed video. I’m going out this afternoon with camera and tripod!
First out of the blocks eh Phil... Thanks for dropping in and leaving a comment.
I’m new to macro. I enjoyed your video. I found it very useful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful and thanks Janice for dropping by and commenting.
Outstanding video and some amazing photos. My delivery of e tension tubes arrive today and I am now motivated to get out. It seems that macro photography cannot be defeated by the weather or the lockdown you can stay in the garden or go indoors.
Have fun Steve. That is the beauty of macro.
Thank you Simon. Such a beautiful, informative and inspirational video. Your images are gorgeous and when (yes I've ordered some extension tubes which are due for delivery in 8 weeks!!) I get started I would be very happy to get one half decent shot that I can compare to yours! Your video was so relaxing and enjoyable I didn't want it to end. Thank you for taking the time to explain your tips and show us what can be achieved with practice.
Thank you Jill for such nice complimentary words. I'm sure you will get some great shots with practice. The more you try, the more you find.
Wow your pictures are just fantastic. I'm a student photographer and I'm making a portfolio I want to show how interesting insects, spiders and other arthropods can be. It's always the big animals who get the attention and I think they deserve a little bit more love. I think I'm definitely going to try to incorporate some of your tips this is just great!
Thanks for watching Benjamin. Glad you found it useful
Love the video, awesome images and great tips. 👌
Many many thanks for watching
Thoroughly enjoyed learning more about macro from you Simon. It’s a genre that I’m becoming more drawn towards thanks to yourself. Beautiful images and an excellently put together film with a very clear message. Thanks Simon
Ian Smith Fotografi cheers Ian. Sorry for the slow reply. Glad it’s come on handy for you.
What a lovely video! I have always been a lover of macro photography, I love to get out in the garden or the countryside and do just what you are doing. I find the macro lenses usually don't get close enough, so I use them with tubes. I also like to stick a reversed 50mm lens, or a reversed enlarger lens onto a de-glassed zoom, this gives full aperture control on the zoom and allows you to vary the working distance. I also use Pentax gear, my de-glassed zoom is a FA 28-80, which I usually set at about 65mm for best results. With this setup I can get some pretty extreme magnification. I've also made a variety of flash diffusers from cardboard tubes and various other bits of junk, some of them use twin flash heads to fire the light from two directions at the same time. I fully endorse all of the 8 methods you've mentioned, except perhaps for the tripod one, as I find tripods far too restrictive and always shoot hand-held. Another method I use is to take a 300mm lens (many have pseudo macro modes) to keep distance between me and the subject, this is especially good for butterflies. My DA*300 is the weapon of choice for this type of shot, with or without the 1.4x teleconverter. I've subscribed to your channel and will watch your videos with a lot of interest! Thanks for posting this great content.
That sound quite a set up you have going on there David. I keep it simple so my brain doesn't hurt. Thanks so much for the sub too, I'm very grateful.
Lovely video. Your voice combined with the music is very soothing. Great tips have forwarded to our club members to view. Next year’s set subject is “Close ups including macro”. We have a year to practice. Will send you next year’s entries.
Glad it was helpful Laura and thank you for passing the information on. That was very kind. I never thought my Lancashire drone would one day be described as soothing...I'm amazed!
Thank you - I have found the video such an inspiration. I can’t wait to get going!
Glad to help and hope you get some good ones Karen.
Really beautiful images. And they make it very clear how good your advice is.
Your tripod looks very interesting, but I'm not going to buy another one.
Thank you. That tripod is really good but way too heavy.
Hi Simon. Your videos are really inspiring. Thank you for all the effort you put into making them.
Top Tips there Simon - very well presented as usual in your calm and collected manner - shot of the day for me was undoubtedly the crocus - just sublime :)
Thanks Kev, that shot must be 10 years old now. Taken in a holiday cottage garden in Cumbria!
Another great video Simon, Your macro images are outstanding 👍
Thanks Chris, I do love a good close up!
Thank you for some great tips
Thanks Simon, that was very informative and interesting. I particularly liked the Crocus image, but they were all beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it Patty
Great tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Great information.
Thanks!
Glad it was helpful Lee
@@SimonBoothPhotography I was lead to your channel from Thomas Heaton's recent video. Haha... you've got some great stuff!
Awesome video👍👍👍. Straight to the point and great examples leading to the good path of inspiration. Thank you.
Thanks Keith, glad you enjoyed it!
Great set of tips. Would love to see a macro video on the sea shore.
Outstanding workSimon, so much to learn from your films.I can't wait to be able to get out again when this is all over.Many thanks for sharing.
Good to hear from you again Colin. Enjoy the freedom!
Hi Simon! Awesome video! I've just started taking macro pictures, and this video comes in handy! Congratulations!
Marcelo Ontivero really glad it helps Marcelo
I have the Benbo mk 1 a brillient tripod and they are very stable to use. Another usefull video and handy hints
Thanks Bob. I'm trying to persuade a company to make a carbon version of it!
@@SimonBoothPhotography That would be hand for the likes of me being disabled. It would be easier for me to carry. Stick my name on the list, for the carbon version. I would be upto speaking on behalf of the disabled.
@@bobbowring1702 I'll make that point Bob!