Finding the Art in Nature | Nature Photography

Finding the art in nature is something that I absolutely love to do and wholeheartedly embrace it. It can take days, weeks and even months before the jackpot is hit, but I never get bored of the search of a great image. I find that there are many three star images in my photography and fairly frequent four star images, whereas the five star images are rarely encountered. In this video I go in search of three new images to form a tryptic for my gallery at the end of the video. Whether they are three, four or five star images is up to you.
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[@tedsimonett431]

Another wonderful walk in the woods with you Simon. It was around the 15 minute mark of the film I realized I had a permanent smile on my face from the get go, such is the admittedly passive joy your work brings. Very nice images of course, but mostly the journey with you through the woods....such a delight. The last image - and I know the colour palette is different - reminds me of an impressionist painting à la Van Gogh....the "sky" behind the dark "tree branches", very painterly and evocative. Wonderful movement in that "starry sky". Great eye Simon. Keep on keepin' on.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

That's such a lovely comment that Ted, thank you.

[@christinewalliss456]

Nature producing its own art. We need to slow down, enjoy it and produce wonderful photos ,as you achieved in the video

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Absolutely right

[@siofna9709]

Hello Simon Enjoy every morning you can go out and let us see nature with your eyes. Like in this video and your great images today :-).

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

You're very welcome.

[@siofna9709]

@@SimonBoothPhotography Meet you in your next video :-).

[@carolyncollins9843]

I don't have any woodlands to wander so my art consists of seaweeds, rocks and reflections. I'm very envious and adore what you've found today. I'm so glad my new friend told me your name.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Hi Carolyn. I should do more coastal really but my local cost is made of mostly just large expanses of flat featureless sand. Thanks for watching.

[@niftytwo]

Simon, if there was ever an Award for attitude, honesty and just good old Blokes like us you have my thanks and gratitude. Excellent video Simon. Thank you.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

:-) Thanks Neville

[@altrujillo3566]

Thank you, Simon....your videos are soothing. Anyone who thinks you might place a flower for your shots needs to get out of their sofa and go outdoors.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Al

[@ddsdss256]

So often it seems that you go out with a "vision" that doesn't materialize because conditions aren't quite right, but then a surprise arises that results in a great image. Photography is nothing if not serendipitous.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I rarely find exactly the right thing, but it's often similar enough to satisfy me.

[@omoriconhonor]

Wells, Simón, we are both in the same path. After 50 years doing landscape photos, now I am developing " minimal landscapes" at my cottage, here in the chilean patagonia, and I have a lot of fun with this exercise. Congratulations...

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

It's very rewarding isn't it. I love finding the gems in nature

[@philn1957]

Thank you Simon for taking us with you on your woodland walks, great finds and final images. It reminded me of a walk I did 2 weeks ago that I need to go back too.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks Phil

[@davebenson1504]

That field tripod trick at about 15:00 min mark is a great idea... many ways to stabilize, but this is a new one for me... that last image is a wonderful reveal... Thank You

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

My tripod trick was a new one for me too. Developed out of desperation Dave. I'm really please with that last shot...a great find.

[@wongkenneth4005]

Thank you Mr.Simno for the posting, your wonderful video has inspired me very much, and it also changed my thought on taking photos. Great job.

[@wongkenneth4005]

So sorry got your name wrong, typing error Mr. Simon.

[@AliasJimWirth]

The images at 10:00 and 19:42 are my favorites. But all of them are good. You remind me to be honing my observation skills. Thanks for posting this video, Simon.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

You’re welcome Jim

[@davemenard5089]

One of the best eyes on abstract and (unseen by most) images. You are blessed with a gift brother

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thats extremely generous Dave, thank you.

[@misterp1694]

Just what is needed these days...A chilled walk in the woods! Lovely images (:>)

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad to have helped out :)

[@1961Duane314]

What a beautiful abstract Simon. Top notch I say. Have a great week.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Wasn't it such a stroke of luck!

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

What an eye for detail! Beautiful images and really well presented. 👍🏻

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I was feeling quite inspired on this morning and the images really flowed.

[@laisnebruno8372]

I extremely love your last picture it seems to be a expressionist painting

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

It came as a pleasant surprise to find that a few people have thought the same. Thank you

[@marklouiswestin]

Once again, Simon, you're a magician!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Mark :-)

[@mikewarrender9646]

All great images, my favourite being the Honey fungus.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

It was mine too Mike

[@yanisrihandayani]

Doing photography in nature make happy , get nature

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you Yani

[@ralphwatson7036]

fantastic shots. especially liking the third.

[@JaypeaFoto]

I like the 1st and third. Especially like the 4th one

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Gosh I had to go back and have a look. This seems like forever ago. Thanks for watching the old films.

[@JaypeaFoto]

@@SimonBoothPhotography nothing like the oldies. I kinda lost my inspiration for a while. Finally getting back into it. So catching up with your videos. I just got my first drone and love the new angles of photography even in all my old locations that I maxed out.

[@jhmnieuwenhuis]

Thanks Simon for another excellent video. Very nice images.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks to you Hans

[@jean-guyhuot7869]

That last photo was just awesome 👌

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad you liked it Jean-Guy

[@grantnewton5705]

Great video Simon …. So relaxing yet interesting …. It’s so good to see you spotting the fine details in nature that can otherwise be overlooked …. Inspires me to get back out! Four excellent images - well done.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Grant. Keep your eyes peeled and do it often is my best advice.

[@mortenandersen6313]

Thanks for sharing your experiences in the forrest. And maaan, you have such a good eye for compositions.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Morton

[@neilcole3406]

Love your looking beyond the obvious approach Simon!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Neil. Slowing down always helps with this type of work.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Popped your video on, decided I wasn’t going out, three quarters the way through and you’ve kicked my arse and I’m going out to Jonnys woods. Lol the Booth affect! I also love stinking onions (Lilly of the valley) Thank you Simon beautiful images. I also love a triptych, stunning.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Happy hunting buddy 👍

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@SimonBoothPhotography on my way! Skipping

[@johncarnahan4067]

Thank you for sharing your video Simon the photos where excellent as always especially the one with the two flowers and the last one. The pellet was a good find really enjoy listening to the way you explain nature

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

The last one rally made my day John, cheers.

[@johncarnahan4067]

@@SimonBoothPhotography was a very unique pattern in the wood in the shape of trees. Happy Easter to you all and enjoy the weekend Simon

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

@@johncarnahan4067 thanks John. No rest for me this Easter. I’m hard at it again 😃

[@alwynwilliams2661]

Excellent video again. You have an amazing eye for spotting images. Thanks, and I'll have to keep practising 😉

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Alwyn. Keep practicing and you'll keep finding them.

[@markarchibald3873]

Excellent perspective on finding "unique" photo opportunities! Well done!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks for watching Mark

[@larrylindell1027]

Lovely images. Love you process. Thanks for the video.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

You are so welcome!

[@kelleycheung]

Thanks, Simon, for another wonderful video. I always appreciate the interesting knowledge you share - even on the non-poop poop! 😆

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

To poop or not to poop! Thanks Kelley.

[@clear_image_photos5477]

I think my biggest issue isn't with taking the photos, or creativity, it's not being able to do what I want in lightroom or photoshop with the photo. No real videos explaining or teaching color grading or how to do specific things exist tbh. Love the video btw, gives me a whole new perspective I've never thought of before. Great inspiration

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I’m not the best at teaching these things and I always feel that every image has its own set of processing needs, which is why I don’t agree with presets. But I agree, the people who are notable photographers should start a channel and show us how they do it. That being said, some do but the charge for it.

[@spyroslambrou7603]

Lovely, inspiring video, thank you Simon!! I adored the last capture of the fungus..!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you for viewing and commenting. It’s one of my favourite this year!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you for viewing and commenting. It’s one of my favourite this year!

[@spyroslambrou7603]

@@SimonBoothPhotography You are very welcome dear Simon!

[@soethan.1349]

Great video, Love stunning images. 👍 👏

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many many thanks again

[@ruudmaas2480]

Beautiful vid and photographs !!

[@Ktizo_Images]

That's wonderful Simon.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you.

[@bobnmarewilcox4855]

Thank you Simon.

[@alanevans9246]

As alway Simon, great photos! TrueType enjoy your channel and content. Keep snapping!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Alan 👍

[@Alseki7]

The master of the macro compositions gifts us once again

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you :-)

[@patriciapearl2208]

Inspirational.

[@jeffreerevell6128]

Great to see your photos again excellent content as usual just waiting to get back to my woodland area after my knee surgery this have spurred me on thank you

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Best of luck with your recovery Jeffree

[@drew2757]

Inspiring and now greening up a little around here!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

And not before time :-)

[@evgenygorshkov9893]

hi, Simon. Great videos, as well ! And photos !

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers

[@marycarron5118]

Simon, you have a wonderful calm, mindful approach to photography which is so inspiring. It's so true what you say, even when we don't come away with great images we can come away with a great experience. To my mind that is down to having an approach like yours. And you do always come away with beautiful images.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Mary. Yes, I always make sure that my mind is free from daily clutter on my photography days and this is also true of the days leading up to an outing where I gradually slow down my thinking.

[@darrelltheriault5793]

Thanks Simon.

[@patsfocus]

Enjoyed that, love image no.4

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I agree with your choice too.

[@gregs2466]

The fallen tree photo was fantastic! Glad you are getting back to yourself and your normal posts. Simon, thanks for your presentations.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I love that shot Greg. I feel very lucky to have stumbled on it.

[@Macman608]

Loved this video. Fantastic images.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Greg

[@jamesdecross1035]

Love the image at 19:41. It's rather like marquetry.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Really interesting how others have said the same?

[@davidskinner274]

Wonderful inspiring images.... cheers, Simon from down under

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks David

[@ML-rm3vk]

Lovely art sir.

[@robrowland71]

Nice, seems image quality is subjective based on the feelings it evokes. Please keep up the great work.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Very true indeed.

[@catherinetremerryn]

A great film and some lovely woodland shots. A shame that pesky tawny owl didn’t appear, than you

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it Catherine

[@davidharle8794]

Great images as ever Simon, that last one is really outstanding and an amazing find. Brillant.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks David. I'm pretty chuffed with that image.

[@HylkedeJongh]

Impressive and delightful video Simon 👍 Still going strong (again 😎)

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Absolutely Hylke :-)

[@dietervoegelin5890]

Great pictures as always, Simon. I want your eyes to see the beauty of nature.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

That's very kind Dieter, thank you.

[@bobbowring1702]

Nice video Simon I got out today 11th April went to a different wood today for a change, I came back but not looked at the photos yet. Love d that sunken leaves in water and tht last shot of the honey fungus was the bonus one.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Bob, the last image was a little gold mine. Hope you got something too.

[@1964ilovebears]

New to the channel. Amazing personal pictures !!. 4 images worth taking !! Thanks Simon

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Welcome Jose

[@mypixelchrome]

I love the image of the "tree". The triptych with the 'eye level" flower was my fave. Great presentation!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mikefarmer6838]

Very nicely done.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Wendy8888]

Great video! I loved the addition of owl pellets and fungus! Thanks for talking about the experience of photography.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks for showing your appreciation Wendy

[@garymc8956]

Great inspiration!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks so much!

[@paulshew7930]

Love these. No need to prove flower was not moved. Your keen eye and appreciation for what nature offers on its own is so evident. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of nature and the potential for art ot offers.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

So nice of you Paul, cheers

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Nice one Simon. Really enjoy your process.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Richard...get shooting with that new toy 👍

[@freddytrejo3613]

Just saw your videos- amazing I am just starting out doing flowers & bugs using my Nikon D40x it’s so cool thank you for your information and inspiration I have so much hope that my pictures will be incredible like yours thank you

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Have fun out there Freddy

[@SeanPepper672]

Simon I always get inspired by your work your attention to detail is brilliant. Thanks for sharing

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Sean

[@denisesavage2382]

Beautiful images Simon! Just gorgeous in their tones and colours. My favourite was the first one. It had a simplicity to it that just seemed to connect with me today. Great to see you are now able to get out a bit more too.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks Denise. It is good to be out again.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

the one with the two flowers was my favourite, they looked like ballerinas.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cool, I suppose they do!

[@susanneh2207]

Another wonderful film. I enjoy them so much. They are relaxing to watch and the same time you always motivate me to grab my camera and go for a walk! And as always beautiful images, but I think the first one really was my favorite! Thank you, Simon!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks again Susanne, it's always nice to hear that the films are relaxing to watch.

[@ewtrawretart]

Thanks!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Wow, thanks Mike. That was so generous of you.

[@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY]

thanks for sharing!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

My pleasure!

[@WimHendrikx1]

Very nice.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you

[@rodredhead2405]

Lovely Simon nice work. I see you are getting used to the shamoda, hope the operation went well. Regards Rodders.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Yes, no going back now! Cheers Rod.

[@gillianb_aus]

Loved that shot of the "tree" on the tree stump. What a great find. As always, a very enjoyable video.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Gillian. I was really pleased with that image.

[@kendickson7321]

Thank you Simon - I was looking for some inspiration for a Three Panel competition and I shall be heading for the nearest woodland tomorrow....

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Hope it worked out Ken?

[@kendickson7321]

@@SimonBoothPhotography Oh yes - thanks - just processing now

[@jamesmonte3165]

Amazing work Simon 👍

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks James

[@iaincphotography6051]

A very worthwhile day out Simon, loving the shots.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Ian

[@migoblue]

Thanks for your observations and comments which go beyond the photography. Great learning experience.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks for watching Andrew

[@annettethomas5781]

Excellent images as always, love the tree so much detail, well spotted.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Annette

[@mm8276352]

Glad you are back out again and recovered, Simon, and even with the large backpack already. Would have expected your first few trips to be just with cam and one lens or so. Always enjoying your calm and thoughtful videos a lot, thank you!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I'm not overly patient I'm afraid. Thanks for watching.

[@houseofcarltonrocks]

Good morning ☀️ just watched your video and gave you a follow on instagram great gallery of pics and I enjoyed your insight on your composition and how you set up your shots!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks you. I should post more in IG really. Is it just me that finds it a bit of a faff?

[@richardfulcher9314]

Lovely film as usual. I was speaking to a couple of friends and we all agreed that you are one of the most inspiring vloggers. You deserve a much larger following Simon. Oh, and having had three hernia operations, I understand how carrying heavy kit can be difficult for the first few weeks … how about swapping to micro four thirds? 😁

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

That’s really nice to hear Richard. The many great comments on here really do keep my motivation high, thank you.

[@canuckdon]

Much appreciated, Simon. As usual, your attention to detail is inspiring - a lesson I am still learning.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you Canuck. Much appreciated

[@coltharwood494]

Wonderful images; especially the last one.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

My fav too

[@frankdalemans8682]

I like your approach to nature photography. Always respectful, patiently searching for refined images with surprising results. So fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

My pleasure Frank

[@RichardEllaPhotography]

Another great video Simon. What I love most is your ability to find art in the things that most of us step over. You’re an inspiration and it is always teaching me to look more closely at nature and the environment around me and that its not necessary to travel far and shoot vistas to find joy in photography.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

That's very kind Richard, thank you

[@sarahgregg6374]

I am SO pleased to see you out in the wild again. I'd really missed that absolutely unique mix of photography and sensibility for/knowledge of nature. I was particularly struck by your emphasis on the natural placement of the wood anemone. What a strange world we live in that it should be necessary to explain this. So often now when I see a certain type of "unusual" image on Instagram or Facebook I find myself doubting its veracity. From in-field invasive and sometimes destructive manipulations to the good old Photoshop, there are now so many ways to fake things that belief is often a matter of faith more than certainty. The opposite is sadly true as well. When I find something remarkable, I'm often reluctant to show it for fear it'll be considered a manipulation of some kind. As has been the case more than once. I love playing with images in Photoshop and often what emerges is a long way from the raw image I downloaded from my camera. But the result is, I suppose, closer to art than photography (or is photography just many shades of art?) and I would never dream of passing it off as "natural".

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I really don't know why I felt compelled to point. that out? Perhaps i felt it was too good to be true?

[@charlenenagel7962]

Hello Simon! What a thoroughly enjoyable video. Wonderful images! Thanks you!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it Charlene, many thanks

[@noelmasterson3646]

Always a wonder to see what you find, good to see you out and about proper

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Noel

[@trevorridgers2923]

A superb video Simon and great images. At the 11.20ish mark I do wonder if that's a dipper at the waters edge on the opposite bank? Would have been lovely to see it fly off downstream.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I see what you are looking at Trevor and it does look dipper shaped. It probably wasn't because they rarely fly silent and I would have heard it.

[@kenblair2538]

Wonderful video, Simon. Thanks for some more , great ideas. KB

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

My pleasure Ken

[@stuartlauchlan7061]

Beautiful images Simon. A very complementary collection of images and an (almost) poo story😊. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Sorry to disappoint Stuart :-)

[@williampetersen2899]

This video came up on my "Recommended" list and I'm SO glad I checked it out! This is exactly the kind of nature photography I love to do. This woodland you're in reminds me of one of my favorite locations in a nearby state park that I visit often, especially in the Spring. I really enjoy your approach to photography and the inspiration you present in your videos. I subscribed within the first five minutes of the video and look forward to catching up on the earlier ones. BTW, that's a brilliant (and useful) ground-level tripod tip!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Spread the word William. That's the best you can do for me. Thanks for watching.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

@Pedro Santos glad to have found you Pedro

[@billmacier3703]

Very enjoyable video. As usual ,your unhurried approach and taking time to absorb the immediate environment is a lesson that bears repeating.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks Bill. Taking notice of the surroundings is a practice I naturally love to do.

[@alexgimagery]

As always, Simon, a real delight to view and listen to your videos. The last photo of the chopped trunk is so wonderful, the way you framed it creating an abstract black tree emerging from the dirt.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Alex. I'm very pleased with that last find. Quite the treasure!

[@TimberGeek]

One of the Canadian photographers I know on Facebook has an image of s tree surrounded by dozens of long eared owl pellets, their habit of returning to the same tree makes getting a portrait easier but their preference for conifers can be challenging. I love that creative use of the tripod and I'm always a fan of your images.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Some of our owls are faithful to certain sites but not so much the tawny owl it seems.

[@beckywaters1843]

Good to see you out and about and photographing intimate images. You are such an inspiration! I'm heading to Tuscany and I was not taking my macro but after seeing this video I think I will pack it in my Shimoda after all!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

You have to take the macro Becky. it's a sin not to :-)

[@derekskinner2048]

Thank you Simon; delightfull & informative as ever

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it