A Different Approach to Landscape Photography

[@acmdv]

Do you think that some photographers only think in colour and this could be holding them back? 6:04 would look very different in black & white. Just because something doesn't look good in colour doesn't mean it will look bad in black & white, I think many photographers (mostly on KZbin I have to say) don't seem to even consider this.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

What an excellent question! Personally speaking, I find it very difficult to switch from colour to black and white. If I shoot in mono, I have to go out with the intention of doing so and focus solely on finding compositions that work. I am not sure if I feel this is holding me back in anyway. I love the subjectivity of photography and am fascinated how different photographers tackle the same scene. What I try to do is to share how I see the world. With the progress that I have made in the last few years I am at last producing images that align with that vision on a consistent basis, which is really satisfying. :) I would like to do more in black and white and continually work on this behind the scenes (for example, my 2022 project will be in black and white). I don't think KZbinrs are exceptionally prone to this problem. It's just that the process that we go through in order to produce our images is so much more visible, and so the mistakes that we make are much more obvious. Does that make sense?

[@ChristineWilsonPhotography]

Looking forward to you black and white project Chris

[@gary.kenyon]

A great watch. Lovely views and fantastic photos. 😃

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Gary - probably my best day in the fells. Loved every minute of it!

[@timrosenburgh9485]

Brilliant video Chris, It was nice to see you with Julian again. Wow what a location, I am very envious. You captured some really cracking image's. I really enjoyed the end of the video with you and Julian having some banter it really made me laugh. All the best mate.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Cheers mate - it is a cracking location. Probably my favourite. Was up there on Saturday but the cloud descended and we couldn't see Small Water from the Nan Bield Pass. Continues up to Harter Fell but (photographically speaking at least) it was a bit of a waste of time.

[@MiguelACoronaDM]

Loved the beeped out banter at the end. Great story telling Chris - enjoyed all the views. Lucky you are.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Cheers Miguel! How is spring progresing for you? It was slow to get going this year but has come along in the last couple of weeks.

[@BosePhotography]

Really great to see you guys out together! Loved a lot of these images Chris, some really nice compositions and light in here. And that b-roll at the end! 😉😆 S

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Sam, how's it going mate? Hope you both are good. It was a great day up on the fells. We discussed our trip up to see you and will sort out something soon so that we can arrange dates. Things are pretty mental here at the moment. Will fill you in when we speak. Till then, take care of yourself mate.

[@BosePhotography]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Thanks Chris, we're good thanks! I just got back from a rather windy wild camp and am nursing some stiff limbs, but otherwise fine! Hope everything is ok, and look forward to speaking soon to sort out the trip. S.

[@jbairdexp]

What a fantastic video mate. A great documentary of the day and it brought back some very happy memories. Very well done. Must go, all this typing is making me hungry! lol SNACKS!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Cheers mate - such a good day. Cannot believe we were out for 11 hours and all I managed was an 8 minute video. :)

[@RiccardoPareschi]

Great and funny video, amazing place and wonderful photos too.

[@lisahuston9794]

Fantastic video Chris, beautiful selection of shots you've captured throughout the day there.👏

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Lisa - it was lovely to see you again last week. I hope one day we get to meet up under better circumstances. Perhaps even explore a few of your favourite locations together?

[@lisahuston9794]

@@ChrisSalePhoto absolutely Chris, sounds like a plan to me.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Enjoyed this different approach, was great to join you both on your hike. Absolutely incredible views. Interesting to see someone use the M50 for photography for a change, the images you captured with it are wonderful. Appreciated the amusing ending ha!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Courtney. Yeah, I love the little M50, I think it is massively underrated as a stills camera. Nice to leave all the paraphernalia at home for a change and to get back to basics. Glad to see that your channel is still ticking along nicely. Keep up the good work. :)

[@jamesss1953]

Really enjoyed this , watching on my big TV screen. I often watch Julian and Yourself ✔️ It’s my kind of style in telling the story of my hikes. It just goes to show that you don’t need a bundle of photography equipment to get the photos.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Spot on James - it is a very different approach from my usual one, but it is freshing to leave all the paraphernalia at home and to strip it back to the basics.

[@jamesss1953]

@@ChrisSalePhoto weighty Camera etc bag on my back ~ big issue ~ until very recently ❓ I was introduced to hiking poles / what a difference. NB liked your photography ✔️

[@terrynewmanphotography]

Great set of images Chris, and felt chilled as you just shoot while enjoying the wander. Love seeing a sprinkling of snow which adds to the views.

[@robnarwidphotography7754]

Always enjoy your videos Chris. One of these days I will get across the pond to explore the Lakes District.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

I hope you make it one day Rob, I think you will love it! Better give it a while though, as it is pretty busy here at the moment. Hopefully it will calm down again once Covid sorts itself out.

[@AdrianRankin]

What a beautiful location and conditions. I really enjoyed this documentary approach and it’s clear to see you enjoyed yourself. I love this type of approaches myself and don’t do it enough. Great video Chris!

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

That was just fantastic. Thanks

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

My pleasure Alex. Nice to hear from you, it has been a while. Hope you are well.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Very kind of you to reply. Yes I am well, hope you're fully recovered.

[@CraigNiesenPhotography]

Chris, lovely photographs and what looks like an epic hike. Thank you for sharing. Peace and Safe Travels -Craig

[@paulcookphotography]

Great video Chris and amazing location. I was a little surprised to see snow in April but wonderful conditions you had that day. A great collection of images, especially the two at 3:08 and 3:15. Fantastic work as always!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Cheers Pal - yeah, Jules lives about 6 hours south of me here in the Lakes. When he left home we didn't have any snow, when he arrived here we did! It has been a funny old spring so far. But it has really taken off in the last couple of weeks.

[@jasonw6640]

great video as always !

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Jason

[@desgardner7169]

Yes a good day had by all and a pleasant time for me watching it! There was some lovely scenery up there on your walk and I am so glad that the weather was quite pleasing too! Thank you for taking us with you again!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Des - that weather eh?! What a day. Don't ever recall a day quite like it. The light was just wonderful from sunrise till about 11:00. Magic! :)

[@nickliveseyphotographingth5050]

Lovely conditions, Chris, and great to see the pair of you back together again. I really enjoy this approach to photography which pretty much echoes my own; go out for a walk, react to what you're presented with and enjoy the day, images or no images. I never go out with a pre-visualised idea of what I'm going to shoot anymore and find a reactive approach liberating, exciting and extremely rewarding when everything comes together for a good image. The main thing is, I never return home disappointed or frustrated, my days in the mountains are 100% about enjoyment.

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Nick, I'm hoping Chris will extend his love of hill walking to Snowdonia. I've told him I know someone who would love to show off the area around his back door!

[@nickliveseyphotographingth5050]

@@jbairdexp I would love to get Chris over here, I really would :)

[@jbairdexp]

@@nickliveseyphotographingth5050 I'm actively working on it. :-)

[@nickliveseyphotographingth5050]

@@jbairdexp Wear the bugger down!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Nick, it was great to get to spend so much time with Jules up in the fells. You were with us in spirit, never far from our thoughts. I think I am growing into this approach. I'm not enitely comfortable giving up the crutch of a carefully considered plan, but as my photography continues to improve, I am growing in confidence. I am learning to take more time to observe what is going on around me rather than being too blinkered. It's all part of the 'journey'. A few years behind you mate, but no doubt heading in the same direction. :)

[@ChristineWilsonPhotography]

Thats my general approach , documenting the landscape, I usually get a 2-3 photos from a shoot and have now started making notes on the phone with maps etc and phone shots of area . Otherwise I have one camera with a 16-80 lens and that's it. No tripod nothing else. If I'm doing week trip I will take more gear . I'm going g to Tasmania in May so that will be my approach. Fabulous shots you got Chris and what lovely weather you had .

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Christine - that sounds like a good approach. I used to aim for 3 photos per trip but now that I have more time to shoot I am happy with just 1.

[@chriscockroft6545]

Really enjoyable watch with the story of your day. Some great shots too.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Chris

[@acmdv]

Sounds like the Cookie Monster at the end there lol!!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

While I was editing this, I kept thinking "that reminds me of something" but couldn't think what it was. But you are spot on. It was Cookie! :)

[@brianbeattyphotography]

"It's not really a photograph" as Julian sets up a tripod haha

[@jbairdexp]

It's the great thing about sharing the experience with another photographer. Sometimes you don't see something until someone else sees it. :-)

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Isn't that the best bit about photography Brian? The subjectivity. We all see things differently. Haven't seen Jules's images yet so I still don't know if there was a shot there or not.

[@rorystevenson352]

Great video, really enjoyed this one

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Rory - pleased that you enjoyed it. Hope you are well.

[@CookedLight]

Was on Andy Gray's live stream earlier on, one of the guys spotted you two making this vlog

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Really? Wow! I always get a bit flustered when I get recognised. It happens occassionally. Very odd to bump into a complete stranger somewhere on the fells and for them to say 'Hi Chris!'

[@CookedLight]

@@ChrisSalePhoto yep, truth. He was asking for suggestions for collab podcasts, I suggested you two could meet halfway along Hadrian's Wall. Have you tried ICM?

[@keithpinn152]

Hi Chris: It was great to see you out and about with your mate, Julian. Times like this are very special indeed. Now that you are using your Canon M50 so often, any plans to go totally mirror-less for your big rig? You captured some wonderful images with this camera. Keep well, Keith

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Keith - it is inevitible I suppose Keith. I am working on some videos in this subject. For me the M50 is the perfect camera, but it is let down by the lenses. If Canon did L Series glass for the EF-M mount, I would switch in a heartbeat!

[@jasonw6640]

have you thought about getting a wide lens for your M50?

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

It is funny you say that Jason. Watch this space is all I am saying...

[@alanpinn2266]

What a great day out with Julian! And such great weather conditions. Just curious about what the total distance was for the hike? Thanks for another great one Chris! Cheers.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Alan - in total we walked over 11 miles, with an ascent of about 800m. I suspect we would have liked to have done a lot more, but filming takes up so much time.

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

The image @5.45 is the shot of the day. None of Julians images though. Ah! Poor Julles.

[@pix4japan]

Lovely shots and enjoyable video! A bit off topic, but is there any reason why trees don’t grow on these mountains? Here in Japan, we have a lot of similar topography, but the forests are incredibly dense down to the water’s edge. I envy the landscape in the Lake District.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi there - apparently, the whole of the Lake District was covered by forest when the first settlers arrived over 5,000 years ago. Over time the fells were cleared to make way for agriculture - mostly sheep farming. Today, only a few patches of ancient forest exist which is a shame. My people believe that the landscape is natural, but it is almost entirely sculpted by that actions of man... first agricuture and mining, now tourism it seems.

[@pix4japan]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Wow! I had no idea! Assumed the strong winds….thank you for taking the time to tell me!!

[@jimwlouavl]

Really enjoyable video, Chris. What time of year was this with that snow on the ground?

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Cheers Jim, this was filmed a couple of weeks ago so the beginning of April. We had a dumping completely out of the blue!

[@jimwlouavl]

@@ChrisSalePhoto it’s an odd spring everywhere. We’re due temps around 2 or 3 C Easter morning.

[@lakesrhino1]

Chris really enjoyed the journey. As you know I am out on the fells during the day but with that type of light you can(which you did) come away with some great shots. I do find however some summits a bit of a disappointment. One thing you did mention was going light (I often just take the 24-200). How did you find not having your main gear?

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Rod, I certainly appreciated leaving my full kit at home as I was huffing and puffing to the top of the Nan Bield Pass. I do normally take it up there but we were hiking a lot further, so it made sense to pack light. I don't miss my main gear when out shooting with the M50. I think it is underrated as a camera. I have always been pleased with the results. The limitation appears to be the lenses. If Canon did L series lenses for the EF-M mount, I would switch immediately.

[@billpatten8722]

Hi Chris,great video.Can I suggest you get yourself a Canon 11_22 zoom,very small, cheap(ish) and excellent quality.Just the job for fell walking.