Finding the Details in Nature

Finding the Details in Nature is a fundamental part of being a nature photographer as it's these little details that often make the difference between going home with images to be proud of, and going home with nothing. I always have the same broad plan of action. Go out with the camera, expect nothing and happily take whatever nature dishes out. In this video I head to a little woodland with a pebbly beach on my way to Orkney in Scotland and find three nice images to add to my collection.
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[@JaypeaFoto]

I like the last three shots, especially the pebbles. The last one you did shows how the average person would surely walk on by and not see the shot. Someone once told my wife and I, “I wish I could see the world through your eyes”. Much like you do. Thanks for sharing.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Look harder and when you think you are done, look again.

[@danevarkevisser4670]

Simon, once again a set of outstanding images. Thanks for taking the time and effort to create these videos giving us an insight into your thinking and the process of creating images. It is a real gift you have, no doubt honed by years of experience and driven by your love of nature. Very inspiring.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Dane, that's very kind of you to say. I suppose 30 plus years counts for something.

[@davebenson1504]

what a beautiful day and so fortunate to have the beach all to yourself...... Thanks for sharing your adventure

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks again for your comment Dave

[@siofna9709]

Hello Simon Wonderful detail shots. I would spend a hole day on this beach looking for details and the time were not wasted. Thank you for taking us to this place :-).

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

You are so welcome, thank you for watching again

[@robingrant8082]

Such a delightful vlog and images Simon. My pick of the three is the gorgeous image of the stones.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Mine too Robin

[@tonyutting6508]

Great images. All I can see is pebbles and seaweed when I go to the beach

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

That pretty much is what it is. I just stand and keep looking until something jumps out.

[@davidpowell5437]

You find the nicest places to walk! I realy liked the third image. So many contrasts - colour, tone, form, land vs marine... The first close up sequence as you presented the result - some of those shapes could have been lifted from Heironymus Bosch. Creepy!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Interesting observation indeed David. Scotland is a great place for photography.

[@omoriconhonor]

Hi Simón, as a old photographer, (more than you endeed), this video remains me that when we are young we walk to much looking for the big landscape, but now we walk less, but we see better the macro one..!!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I really feel that distance is unimportant for this type of photography.

[@larrylindell1027]

Very nice images, especially the last one. Thanks for the video. Watching your process is very helpful.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Larry.

[@altrujillo3566]

Lovely images, Simon - how lucky you were to get that Dragonfly!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

You just never know from one day to the next what nature will provide.

[@benjaminstewart7062]

Fabulous! Really got my creative juices going, many, many thanks!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Benjamin. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Valentascream]

Stunning shots Simon, the pebbles shot is my favourite being honest I just love the textures, very best wishes, stay safe!!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Mark. Mine too.

[@paulus0109]

High quality shots Simon. Thnx.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks for saying so.

[@alexelley6283]

Always amazed at what you see, thank you for sharing,

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Alex

[@ihavevitiligo]

Great finds! Beautifully done.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks so much Keith

[@alwynwilliams2661]

lovely images again I just wish I was with you but thanks for sharing . Amazing what you find when you really look . . I like the hat aswell 😊

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Alwyn. Looking harder certainly pays dividends

[@rodredhead2405]

Nice set Simon, i hope you're next trip will be successful too. Stay safe. Rodders 👍.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Rodders. New video out today

[@neilcousineau4956]

Hi Simon, I don’t get out often practice close up woodland photography but ever since I started watching your videos, about a year now, I try to emulate your style. Thanks for motivation.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

That's a lovely compliment Neil, thank you.

[@alanevans9246]

Simon, love the fading fern shot. Amazing work! Looking forward to what else you will get on this trip. As always, keep snapping…

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Alan. New one out today.

[@davidskinner274]

Nice work, as usual!, thanks Simon

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks David

[@garrydelday5816]

Great images, can’t wait to see what you do on Orkney, was there on my fifth trip last August to the land of my fathers, beautiful location 😉

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Video out today. It truly is a beautiful place.

[@hugovangool]

Again really Nice images, always surprising how you vind the details shots.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you so much 😀

[@raymondjmetcalfe2927]

Thanks Simon inspiring as always enjoy Orkney I was there last year a brilliant place

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

We loved it Raymond, thank you.

[@mawavoy]

What a wonderful tryptic, thanks.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Michael

[@markbray3038]

Another set of wonderful images Simon, just proves that you are great at hand holeding as well. Thanks

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Sometimes a bit of good luck goes a long way eh!

[@hughmccann7414]

Lovely area of the country is Assynt. As ever concentrating on the details brings out the best. The dragonfly shot is a real beauty. I showed it to my wife, and she was stunned by the colours and the detail in the image. Well done, Simon. Hope you have a great -and productive- trip to Orkney too.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Hugh. The dragonfly was a great unexpected bonus.

[@alexgimagery]

It looks very beautiful where you were and you certainly enjoyed the outdoors. Beautiful images with lots of elegance and thought process behind them.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks Alex. Appreciate that.

[@billmacier3703]

Love the last shot. Appreciate your detailed approach to explaining the setup and taking of the shots. Another useful video to keep me looking for the next shot.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad it was useful Bill. Cheers.

[@SeanPepper672]

Some great images Simon favourite has to be the final image. The contrast in the colours are brilliant!!!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers for that Sean. Thanks ever so much again for watching and commenting.

[@mauriceking9784]

I’m new to your channel, I’m just now seeing this video is a year old but I watched another earlier(not sure how hold that one was) but it was similar to this one. Anyways I’d like to say I really enjoy these kind of videos, how you just film your journey but give tips along the way. It’s much different than the videos of people just sitting in front of the camera giving tips. Though I do like those kinds of videos as well sometimes but these videos you do give a much different well deserved perspective. I’m a hands on learning and I feel these kind of videos are the closed you can get to hands on learning through a video. Thank you.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Maurice and welcome to the channel. Lots of similar content throughout

[@andrewhopkins7334]

Another wondeful video, thanks! I love your process and the resulting 3 images. I could never aspire to capture such beauty.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I'm sure that not true Andrew.

[@wimvandaalen954]

Hi Simon, really love the way you are scouting, looking around and enjoying the nature around you. The images of the fern and the rowan leaf are mangnificent and my favourites. Thanks for sharing the video and the making of the images.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Wim. Gad you like those. They took a bit of finding too.

[@SimonCJo]

Marvelous film Simon. I always learn something! Thank you.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers for that. I hadn't realised that there was another Simon on board...cool!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Man alive Simon 0 you are the master of all things Macro and tiny. That first image is a belter. Get it up for Sale Mr Booth! Im looking at your stats on this video and 5102 views and 787 likes! Thats incredible engagement! Well done. Now... I must say Im looking forward to the next leg of your journey to see what you come away with. Tip - leave your umbrella in the van. It WILL be raining but you will end up in Norway of you take it out! LOL You, Me next year, workshop on Macro AND Panoramas together! LOL Speak soon buddy. Great and very calming video. Cheers buddy. Ewan

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Love the umbrella tip. You couldn't be more right on that one. My god it can be windy there. We certainly need to look at your idea in detail.

[@billbromer]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and composition process. You inspire me to go out for a slow walk with my camera to create some images. Enjoy seeing your images on VERO.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks so much William

[@andrewherbert9938]

Brilliant set of images Simon , would make a lovely triptych framed up , beautiful spot , makes me Pine for the highlands

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I love Scotland with a passion. It's hard not to to be honest.

[@denisesavage2382]

Beautiful images Simon. I love how you work with and think through those more intricate and intimate details. I really loved that first image of the fern. That was stunning.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks as always Denise for you comment and kind words.

[@justkerry173]

What a beautiful spot. I really can't pick a favourite out of this one, a beautiful set of images, Simon.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Kerry. I would have to go with the rock for me.

[@IanSmithFotografi]

You have great patience my friend. I love seeing you pottering away in the woodland

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Ian. I'm very much at home there.

[@speterlewis]

"Two weeks at f/16" Ha! I love it. Great images, as always, Simon. If you've taught us anything (and you've taught us a lot) it's to be very intentional and take the time to really see what we're looking at. I usually have a bit too much caffeine onboard for that, but will struggle onward. (Oh, and I would have moved those two pebbles...)

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I thought you'd like that Peter :-) I'm pretty loaded with caffeine too most of the time but it clearly has a different effect on you :-/

[@WilliamFontaineJr]

Your videos are about vision and your use of time. You slow time…until your images appear, thank you.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I hadn't thought of it like that...thank you William.

[@AliasJimWirth]

Fine video. Thank you.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks again

[@therightfoot81]

Great video Simon.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shaunkeenanphoto]

Hey Simon, a very enjoyable film. It’s always a good reminder to slow down and look a bit closer. I particularly enjoyed the handheld shot of the frond. I know there was frustration there in not being able find the angle again with your tripod, but it works and it’s lovely.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Shaun, I really must catch up on yours since I've enjoyed them so much. I seem to have no time of late!

[@shaunkeenanphoto]

@@SimonBoothPhotography No worries Simon. If or when you have time. I always appreciate when you drop a comment. 😉 It has been a challenge posting regularly though with work taking so much time and often weekends…in addition to family life, so I don’t think there are many that you’ve missed!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

@@shaunkeenanphoto I’m the same Shaun. I have a job other than this too.

[@shaunkeenanphoto]

@@SimonBoothPhotography all the best to both of us! It’s a challenge to juggle both, but incredibly rewarding too.

[@everydaypatriot1083]

Nice work as always, Simon. I particularly like the fern shot. Well done my friend.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you for that.

[@bobh1883]

Thanks Simon, you never disappoint!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Bob

[@kenblair2538]

Great video Simon. Great inspiration, I just love the closeups. Thanks, KB

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Ken

[@barryconway]

Lovely images. Shame that the voices in your head wouldn't reveal the location of that original bracken shot! My own voices shout at me to "Stop! Turn around!" when I drive/walk past something that my eye registers and (one of the other voices?) convinces me that I can "go back some other time". Love the beach shots. I so desperately wish that I might live close to such a place at least once in my lifetime. And whilst I can still lug some of the gear. There's a ton of detail in that rowan+bladderwrack shot - note to self: get the "big computer" fixed and practise with focus-stacking. Thanks for taking us along with you. And thanks, too, to whoever might have been patiently waiting whilst you showed us these details.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

We've all had that feeling Barry. For me it's the lazy voice that does that and it's all too present at times. I''ll let Ruth know what a gem she is. Cheers.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

thank you as always for inspiring me to get out and find the smaller details in nature :-) it's amazing what you find at the beach isn't it. I was at Bracelet Bay in Mumbles in the week and saw a well-camouflaged moth of all things resting on a pebble!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I't's just a case of looking properly isn't it.

[@suttree666]

Really magnificent images and overall brilliant video. As always, so calm, but rich with details. Really enjoyed this one. If I had to pick a favourite, it would probably be the shot of the fern. Thanks, Simon!

[@jillbaxter4533]

Now I'm feeling chilled and relaxed. Your videos are mesmerising and I'm always taken aback by the variety of things you find to take photos of. Stunning area and equally stunning photos. The handheld dragonfly was gorgeous. I haven't been out at all for the last couple of weeks (apart from a trip to outpatients for an appointment on Friday) as I managed to break a bone in my ankle. I must try and get out of the flat for some exercise to strengthen my leg as I'm going stir crazy. really looking forward to the Orkney video(s) just to see if you take similar images to the ones I took (doubt it very much!) take care Simon and thank you for taking the time and effort to produce these fascinating, informative and beautiful videos.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Oh dear Jill, I sincerely hope you are on the mend and feeling better? There is a new video out today that you can hopefully relax again to.

[@janepordon7939]

Oh Simon. Here I am in Vanuatu walikg up and down the beach looking for a composition among the dead coral few shells dead laves and I can find nothing worthy of taking a photo of. I wish you were here to show me the way.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

It’s freezing here. I wish I was there too!

[@gedgriffin9559]

Another brilliant video Simon with stunning intimate images. Your video brings back happy memories of a holiday I had a few years ago in that area and we did the same walk to the viewpoint and beach. Somehow your images are tons better than my attempts! ;-) Did you try any pies from The Larder in the nearby village? Looking forward to your next inspirational video!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Hi Ged. Glad you recognised the spot and it brought back those memories. I didn't try the larder but then i don't eat meat or dairy so they probably wouldn't have much for me.

[@CookedLight]

Were you traveling with Simon Baxter 🤔 I wish I knew a 1/4 of what you know about birds and trees. Details that jumped out at me...the pebbles on the side of your pool look like little potatoes and a piece of the seaweed next to the Rowan looks like a seahorse. You could have popped in for a cuppa on your way past Loch Lomond 🥃

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

No I wasn't Paul. I wish i'd known about the offer of a brew before, cheers.

[@nomloz]

Wunderschön. Viele Grüße aus Germany von Loki.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you.

[@tiitulitii]

What type of photography is this? Macro landscape ...? Especially lovely in any case.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

A bit of both I'd say. It's commonly referred to as an intimate landscape.

[@neilcole3406]

Hi Simon do you ever consider taking any wildlife shots?

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

It's how it all started for me Neil. I don't find it relaxing these days. If you look at some of my early Instagram stuff, there are a few on there.