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[@peterchiarello3160]

Kim, I found your video uplifting and encouraging. I am a recent widower just getting to my 70s. After many long and painful dark days as a caregiver for my late wife and then my mother, after surviving the pandemic I decided to get my first digital camera. Even though I have been an analog photographer since my high school days and retiring from the graphic arts and printing industries where my main photographic professional life was mainly concentrated in the studio production of product illustration photography for numerous catalog and magazine concerns, I'm now drawn to the outdoors in search of magic such as yourself. My first love after purchasing my first motorcycle was to ride out to catch sunsets, my first bike is called Sunset Chaser. Now days I have a gig job as a courier which puts me on the road every day and I get to go to places known and unknown.I now carry a camera with me every day. I love to try to capture Red Tail hawks in flight or perched on the many high mast light standards like sentinels doing their hunting from above. There is so much to learn and practice with the operation of now a somewhat burgeoning collection of various cameras from DSLR to now mirrorless that as you stated, something new an different every day which keeps me going. The excitement and joy when one "gets the shot" is an addiction to joy that I crave more and more. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@sioux1066]

Dear Peter, I am enjoying Kim's videos also. I am a hobby photographer of nature and animals so I completely understand your excitement about discovering photography to get through hard times of loss. Once you start seeing magic around you, you see it everywhere. Have fun with your sunsets and keep shooting. From Athens, Ohio

[@mikeg2916]

Hi Kim, I missed your videos and words of encouragement. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer a month ago and lost a very close friend earlier this year. My mental health has been in turmoil and seeing you this morning and listening to your message of magic has lifted my spirits. Photography has always been therapeutic for me and I need to get out with my camera to capture magic in nature. Thanks for your message. I appreciate you and I look forward to seeing your next video. ❤

[@kimgrantphotography]

Oh, Mike, you're certain experiencing a lot just now. May you find the strength and support you need in all the challenges you are facing. It's lovely that this video has helped to lift your spirits in some way. Thank you for watching. Much love to you 🙏

[@gregoneil3523]

Hang on in there Mike, the future is still bright. Been on this journey for 4yrs, and have friends of 14 and 24yrs since surgery. Treatment is rapidly evolving and today is a new day, tomorrow brings new hope. Surround yourself with good friends and family, listen to your doctors, rest and recover. Then get out and enjoy our world. Bless you Mike.

[@sarahbatsford4791]

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[@KevinNordstrom]

The longer I do photography, the more I desire this type of art. You are one of the very few photography channels that keeps me grounded in the art of photography. We desperately need more of this type of content on KZbin. Thank you, Kim. You are helping so many photographers more than you know 📷

[@DonJoyce]

I just watched this video with the new love in my life, appropriately named, Joy. We both love the beauty of nature, and we are so lucky to live in such a lovely place in Canada where we appreciate sparkly water, lush green trees, and blue skies. We know how lucky we are.

[@kimgrantphotography]

This is wonderful to hear, Don! Wishing you and Joy a happy and blessed future together ☺️✨️

[@chrismacnaughtan4709]

The magic for me is Sunlight. Without sunlight things can seem flat and lifeless, those things you talk of are all enhanced by sunlight and all gain an extra dimension, even people how much better you feel when the light & warmth of sunshine is on your skin. As I sit here the wind gusting a blanket of cloud covering the sky a bit of sunshine would make it all more bearable 🤗 Enjoyed your video 😌

[@herbertbrandle348]

Oh yes Kim, the re-connecting with nature opening a New war of seeing. And is a beautiful Training to see and realise an feeling the Magic.

[@dougbcoulson8138]

Kim … your videos rain calming sustenance - thanks, Doug

[@gregoneil3523]

Thanks Kim, wonderful video and thought provoking. I've been pondering that simple bible verse "Be still and know that I am God" Apart from the spiritual aspect, when we are still, we can see and hear all these magical sights and sounds in our world. The joy of life can fly by when we rush, but if you're still and quiet, it can reveal so much detail. And the camera is the best tool to capture these moments. Thanks for your wisdom.

[@junebug1553]

Wow! Another inspirational video. I shared this with the many photographers I have on Facebook. Keep them coming! I know very well what you mean by the magic you experience in photography. I'm a birder in Florida. One day I was on a bird walk with so many "talkers" who were quite unsuitable to my objective which was to experience a magical moment with the birds. My birding partner and I decided to remove ourselves quietly from the group and go our own way. We were searching for the Bachman's Sparrow, a tiny bird with a beautiful, lyrical song. Once we got away from the talkers, we could clearly hear him calling so we quietly and slowly, almost meditatively made our way down the path tiptoeing towards his vocalizations. All of a sudden, he flew right up to a branch and began to sing his heart out right in front of us, offering oodles of opportunities for great shots. We held our breaths as we experienced this magical, sacred moment he was giving us. I'll never forget it.

[@artlyons9024]

I so much agree with you.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Oh wow! What a beautiful and sacred moment. It's great that you listened to your inner voice and made your own path, leading to you experiencing such a special moment. Thank you for sharing ☺️🙏

[@stevengroom6484]

Kim, I love these explorations into the world of the tiny and small details ❤

[@denisesavage2382]

I think you've landed a sweet spot that resonates with many people in this one Kim. Glad you've shared a moment of magic - awe and wonder that we can find anywhere in the world around us. We only have to give ourselves some moments and intention to be open to it.

[@cillin4821]

Love seeing photographs which are in contract to what i would normally take - helps open my mind and eye to new topics. slowing down is the challange - great outlook and eye!

[@casimir613]

Hey Kim, just wanted to quickly say that I'm totally thrilled by your video. In the past few years, I've started a website that focuses on the exact topics you're talking about. That's why I can really relate to your thoughts and feel a strong connection to them. You really manage to express these things much better than I can on my site. When it comes to photography, I'm right there with you. Years ago, I had the idea of doing "Spiritual Photography", where I first feel the energy and connect to the spirits of a place and then take photos. Even when I'm just walking in the woods with my dog, I usually have a compact camera with me. There's nothing more relaxing for me than capturing the beauty of nature. I'm super excited about your book!

[@robertnelson3614]

You are so right about the connection between photography, magic, and how we feel within ourselves. I've missed a lot of photography time over the last few months while I've been completing my doctoral thesis, so I am really looking forward to some serious nature reconnection.

[@derrickm9808]

Thank you Kim for the thought provoking positive insights , yes there are definitely ups and downs in life . I think it certainly good to look for happy inspiring things in our lives that probably do help.

[@nightwolf1592]

This is what I absolutely love. Creating intimate images of leaves and water droplets, grasses and bits of bark. You just need that bit of encouragement to not only see but to observe. Rod 🙏

[@kimgrantphotography]

Wonderful, Rod! We can get lost in images like these for hours 🙏😊✨️

[@Soefryd]

I often wonder where my life would have turned out without my camera, or the trips out in nature🤔 sometimes I don’t get one decent shot, but often it doesn’t matter that much. Just being out in the nature is so healthy for my mental health. In February we moved from the cost of Bornholm, to the middle on the island close to the forrest, and it has been so overwhelming to follow the nature in the forrest👍🥰

[@kimgrantphotography]

Wow! It sounds like you live in a lovely area. It's great you have such great outlook on photography and enjoy it so much

[@artlyons9024]

I so much agree with you that there is so much "magic" in nature, particularly if we can see with the eyes of our inner child, full of curiosity & wonder. I have a favorite walking trail across the street from my home where I walk & photograph every morning & the scene changes daily. I'm always finding things that I didn't find before & nature has a way of throwing unexpected things at me like yesterday morning when I came upon a buck quietly grazing & then a wild turkey showing up at the same time in the same location to feed & drink out of a bird bath. I love to explore in nature after the rain stops & the sun comes out. There are so many opportunities to capture the magic of a simple raindrop hanging on to the edge of a leaf or pooling up on a flower. The camera can expose the mystery & beauty of nature all around us . All we have to do is look & explore ...with the eyes of a child...I found your pictures amazingly beautiful , as the remind me of some of the photos that I have taken...While watching your videos on KZbin, I am amazed with how much your philosophy of photography & mine are so very similar....The way you see the simple beauty all around us is the way I see it..Continue your good work , sharing your "inner child " with others through photography. I look forward to viewing each video that you do.

[@kimgrantphotography]

It's lovely that you have a great walking trail by your home. It sounds like a beautiful place! It's great to hear you share a similar philosophy and enjoy photography from the place of curiosity, too. Thank you for sharing ☺️ 🙏

[@robertdavis1255]

Interesting pics Kim as nature certainly presents magic photo opportunities... thanks for sharing... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊

[@kimgrantphotography]

You're welcome, and thanks, Robert 😊 🙏

[@margot6041]

Raindrops are amazing.

[@ashstubbings2603]

Hi Kim! It's probably drifting off the subject a bit, but you mentioned something about visiting the same place time after time. I often get a bit frustrated when doing this, but then I have to console myself by thinking " Well, I might've taken very similar photos in this location, but NOT today. Today is a new day, and things will be different. You asked what really lights us up and connects us to that inner child. With me it's definitely flowers. I love photographing flowers!

[@richarddmogg1]

So true. We get older and fail to see the magic that's all around us. Photography, as it becomes a habit, re-teaches us to see...

[@kimgrantphotography]

Lovely thoughts. Thanks for sharing, Richard 😊🙏

[@Kiwicruiser355]

I am now finding a peace within my photography. A lot of that is by photographing ' my magical' moments by focusing on what I love to capture. It may be textures, colours of nature that I like. Not what I think others might like. It makes so much difference photographing for my pleasure, not for an audience. Sounds selfish but that's how I see myself making my best work.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Creating for ourselves is the only way we can get full enjoyment out of the process and be able to show our true authentic self. May you continue to photograph what you love 😊

[@marycarron5118]

What you say is so true, Kim. A few years ago I retired from a very stressful and all-consuming career. I was having difficulty 'unwinding' when one day I was out walking and happened to meet a woman I knew who had her camera with her. We got talking and that chance encounter reignited the passion I once had for photography, which had been lost in my busy life. Today I go out daily with my camera purely for the joy (and magic!) it brings, and that gives me the peace and serenity I need for each day. Thank you for your continued inspiration Kim.

[@davep2945]

Found your channel just today but I love it. Rather than an endless sales pitch for new product or another dude telling us "pro secrets" that we've all heard a thousand times you're a reminder of why people love photography in the first place. A connection to the artistry, beauty and "magic" in the world around them. Combine your perspectives and expression of love for these moments with one of the most comforting and soothing voices I've ever heard and I am hooked.

[@kimgrantphotography]

It's great to have you here, Dave! Delighted to hear you enjoyed the video and share a similar philosophy. Thank you for your kind comment 😊🙏

[@philliplivingstone5336]

Great video - I love the commentary; so beautiful and reflective. Thank you!

[@kimgrantphotography]

You're welcome Philip and Thank you!

[@daniellegrandpa]

Hi Kim, this video, is a great way to start my day. I also love rain drops, to me they look like diamonds. To me, there are too many missing what life is about, yes we all have stories of life, but we don't need to dwell on them, but rather focus on the beauty in life. You and your videos, words are an inspiration to me, and I am sure others, I thank you for all that you do. I see beauty in many items, flowers, all of nature, and I especially love photographing hummingbirds in my back yard. Have a blessed and safe week.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you! It's great you, too, enjoy seeing and photographing raindrops. May you have a blessed week, too 🙏 ✨️

[@fistfulloflenses]

Beautiful video, sums up my feelings of wonder while exploring the natural world

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you. Wonderful to hear you resonate with the message 🙏😊

[@mawavoy]

Glad you are finding time for shoot, produce and post. Thanks for sharing your images and insights.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you. You're welcome 😊🙏

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Wonderful video Kim! It's good to see you and to see you in short sleeves and sunglasses. I'm glad that you are doing well.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you, Jon. Great, you enjoyed the video. It was lovely to have some warmer weather this week 😀

[@mikefaulkner9447]

Thanks Kim, I love photographing raindrops, and we have had enough rain!

[@chrisjones311]

I think you should make a series for television

[@eiremic]

The beauty of your images is amplified by the words you choose to illustrate the magic of nature. Photography gives the tools to capture the what sparked ones curiosity and then to revisit that magic. For me, living in Florida, it’s the sky before/after a storm. Thank you for teaching us to breathe and reset.

[@kimgrantphotography]

You're welcome, and thank you! It's great to hear you share a similar philosophy 😊🙏

[@mayhamilton6652]

Can't beat raindrops on Hostas and sparkles on water ❤..my favourite things ✨️

[@kimgrantphotography]

They're so beautiful, May! 😊✨️

[@RoyJenkinsPacker]

Such beauty you show in your images. After going out with my camera, my mind set is clearer, it dose relax the inner sole. It's nice again to watch and listen too your vision of nature and how much love you share for our wellbeing. Thank u Kim.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank is beautiful to hear, Roy! It's so lovely that photography brings you this relaxation. Thank you 🙏

[@fleetingmoments6762]

For me I have (along with questions of why we are here in the manner with which we are here) often wondered why we love nature. And one answer maybe in understanding the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ration present in much of what we find beautiful - but then I wonder if that insinuates something else.....ponder that one :)

[@David-Neilson]

Wow, Kim, what a powerful video Like you, I sometimes get lost in photography for hours and never notice any one else around me My spark would be anything and everything Thanks for sharing your video ❤❤

[@kimgrantphotography]

How wonderful, David! It's so lovely when we can get lost in our photographic worlds. Thank you 😊🙏

[@jazzydebs]

Hi , morning Kim …. Beautiful images & such a fascinating subject of seeing the magic everywhere! Loved the sun on that glistening water….dancing fairies- that just gorgeous ! And bizarrely in my local park yesterday , the sun rays coming through the trees looked like someone had turned on spotlights on the ground….its those wonderful things that catch your eye , isn’t it? X

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you, Debs! It certainly is. What a beautiful moment of light you witnessed yesterday. Thank you for sharing 😊🙏

[@wherezthebeef]

Well said, Kim, well done. A message we need to hear.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you 🙏

[@junebug1553]

Thanks!

[@kimgrantphotography]

You're welcome, and thank you very much for the Super Thanks! 😁🙏

[@leckywoznicki5393]

The bridge behide you :)

[@kimgrantphotography]

So beautiful 😍

[@shaunkeenanphoto]

Lovely video Kim. One of the most magical moments for me was photographing the cherry blossoms in a Japanese star-shaped fortress. There were 1,500 trees all at full bloom, raining petals down like snow in the breeze.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Wow, Shaun! That sounds so beautiful! How lovely you were able to have that experience 😊✨️

[@peterlee4845]

Thanks Kim I have mental health problems Photography has helped me a lot with this issue and your video has have me some good sound advice

[@kimgrantphotography]

You're welcome! It's great to hear that photography is helping you.

[@torbjrnpedersen7440]

Hello i do like to see your youtube movie thats inspire me to go for photographer more

[@DarylHunt]

I think a camera is like reading a book. Both can draw out your imagination because without the ability to allow your imagination to grow what seams mundane remains mundane but when we let our imaginations loose thats when the magic appears.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Beautiful observation. Thank you for sharing 😊🙏

[@WalkingEng]

Kim, thank you for another wonderful and enlightening video. I’ve liked hiking for a long time now, while the addition of photography helps me to slow down and take it all in to a deeper level.

[@kimgrantphotography]

This is lovely to hear 😊 You're welcome 🙏

[@mizachs]

Beautiful areas in the images. I want to visit someday. ❤

[@kimgrantphotography]

They certainly are. Enjoy when the time comes 😊

[@simon.b71]

Those leaves look like they’re from a Hosta, I have many in my garden, can’t wait for it to rain. ❤

[@kimgrantphotography]

Wonderful, Simon! Enjoy the rain when it comes ☺️

[@kushi1515]

Beautiful pictures, great eye. Your videos are always so inspiring. I‘m gonna grab my camera and get out after this.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you 🙏 That's great! Enjoy ☺️

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great video and intimate photos 🙂👍

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

@@kimgrantphotography 👍

[@MrsMinx50]

Kim congratulations hope the book goes well, forgot how good your videos are, I've been off grid for a while due to my struggle first with my spine, now with parkinsons 😢 I'm in that group but they don't know which one I find it impossible to get out with my camera, so hoping I can get on meds to get back out and find that magic again you spoke true words that meant a lot to me thank you for the lovely photos and words 😢

[@kimgrantphotography]

Wishing you well with finding what you need to enable you to get out with your camera again. May you find places that work for you and regain your connection again soon 🙏 Thank you for your kind words and support. Much love to you ❤️

[@MrsMinx50]

@kimgrantphotography thank you Kim

[@robertmurray3317]

Dear miss Grant, I live in Philadelphia Pa USA and often struggle to find topics. I find the following helpful. Wherever you are sit still close your eyes and listen and feel what is around you. The wind or sun you feel, the animals, birds or people you hear. After five minutes open your eyes and photograph the things your mind's eye saw.

[@kimgrantphotography]

It's wonderful to do this Robert, I do this a lot. Funny you should share this now. My next video partly speaks of this :)

[@robertoambrosi9876]

❤

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you!

[@duncanrae7504]

A wee bit breezy here in Orkney today .But will still head out with my camera for shutter therapy .

[@kimgrantphotography]

Wonderful Duncan! Enjoy!

[@andrew5860]

What lense did you use please?

[@karlglossop9306]

Such a great video Kim, very inspiring.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you, Karl 😊🙏

[@BlackWingedSeraphX]

I love your accent!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you 😊