Everyday Landscapes | Something We Can All Relate To | Episode Four

[@Kevin_YouTube]

Another video that makes me want to get off my backside and go and take some photos locally... Also, the problem with an "ordinary" image is that it is only "ordinary" today. Wait 25 years and see how good it will be to have a record of "that old church that used to be next to a park that is now all offices and houses"......

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

That's very true Kevin 🙂

[@blivieriphoto]

Nice video Gary! I really enjoy the full photo process from in the field to the processing. Everyone does things so differently that you never know when something can fit into your own workflow. Thanks!

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Absolutely, and I'm enjoying people's suggestions on how they would approach the same shot. We are all learning something 🙂

[@sheilafoster-hancock5687]

I’m enjoying this series too. It’s always good just to get out with your camera. Practice makes perfect.

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Absolutely, it's all about having fun whilst practising 🙂

[@steveboys5369]

Hi Gary, another interesting and engaging episode ... thanks for sharing. Thinking aloud, I wonder if a tighter portrait shot of the church tower at the left and the birch at the right might be an interesting alternative composition next time you're up there. I must say I'm enjoying this series, and learning loads ... thanks again.

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Thanks Steve, and thank you for pondering the edit, it's great to hear people different interpretations of the composition 🙂

[@DGriffGallery]

Nice 😊👍🏻

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Cheers mate 🙂

[@martingoff-jones2184]

Definitely something we can all relate to, and another really nice video. It’s also a photo that you can easily repeat, to see how it looks in different light conditions, even at night perhaps with a full moon throwing some light on the church. Not that I’d condone wandering around church yards at night - that easily has the potential to scare the crap out of me 🤣 Thanks for another lovely episode Gary 👍🏻

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Yep, I think I'll leave the church wandering to others! 🙂

[@susanrockliff2182]

Thanks. I enjoy watching the full process from taking the picture to editing. You are good at explaining what you are doing.

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Thanks Susan, I'm glad that you're enjoying it and that I'm coming across as coherent 🙂

[@iainmc9859]

Absolutely think the image is worth taking, and you ended up with a good shot, that you could re-take on a different day with stronger light. I've shot my local park (very bog standard) dozens of times, goal posts, play park, church tower, trees, burn; different season, different shots. Did any of the other images have the flag blowing across more, that you could clone in ? Did you take any portrait shots, to exclude the fence ? I believe the musician analogy; musician practice to get good, repeating the basics is never time wasted.

[@jamesewer5586]

I liked this because it’s honest. Let’s face it, I’m probably not going to jet off to Patagonia to take photographs, yet I still get huge enjoyment from a local spot and follow it up with a gentle tinker on LR. I imagine this is relatable to amateur photographers across the country. 👏👏👏

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

I try to keep things as real as possible 🙂

[@Gaztography]

Always good to see how others edit, or the thinking behind it.

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Glad that you're enjoying it 🙂

[@paulcooper9187]

Like the idea

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Thanks Paul 🙂

[@Phil_f8andbethere]

Nicely done.👍

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Thanks Phil 🙂

[@jefffiles9209]

Might not be a portfolio image, but it's these images of our local surroundings that appeal to locals and visitors to the area. I've put normal shots on Google of places I've been and amazed at the number of views they get. Great series fella and always interesting to see final image 👍🏻

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Thanks mate, and very true words 🙂

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Another great episode in the series Gary. It's definitely a good idea to get out in your local area and practice. As you say it might not be a social media post but it's good to help you with your editing skills rather than trying it with a fantastic location image that you love. Very informative and showing how you edit your image's. I thought the final image was really nice. Look forward to seeing your next video.

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Thanks Tim, very kind of you 🙂

[@ffoeguk]

Enjoying this series, could make for a good facebook subject group.

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Good suggestion mate, I may well set one up at some point 🙂

[@paulbell9957]

Nice work Gary. Think I said this on another video, but it's nice to see your work through and thought process. And another lovely image 👍👍

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Thanks Paul, I'm glad that you're enjoying it 🙂

[@jonesgj6]

Nice work Gary. I too use my local churches to keep myself busy. Looking forward to the next one. Must meet up next time your over Holme Fen.

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Definitely, I'm always happy to meet new people 🙂

[@jonesgj6]

@@GaryNormanPhoto New? You've forgotten me already! :)

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

@@jonesgj6 😂 my brain is like a sieve!!

[@jonesgj6]

@@GaryNormanPhoto We met on Dave Griffs Anglesey workshop Apr 23

[@evolvingphotons]

You’re a great communicator

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Cheers mate, as are you 🙂

[@burtjake4137]

Another really nice video giving really great ideas what to do if only got a short time out with the camera thank you Burt

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Thanks Burt, very kind of you 🙂

[@robingrant8082]

Hi Gary. Very much enjoying this series. As with the Sharpenhoe video, do you plan to make the raw files available for any of rhe upcoming episodes? Kind regards Robin

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Thanks Robin, I am just about to release my next video and that will have a link to the following week's raw file if you want to have a go at it 🙂