I HATE SUMMER but it MASSIVELY HELPS my PHOTOGRAPHY

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I always struggle for inspiration in the summer in my photography. But I find it a great time to plan for greater success in the Autumn and Winter months. In this video I go out scouting some locations and talk about a number of ways you improve your photos going forward.
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[@rinkeviciusandrius]

What I personally appreciate in this video is you explaining not only about what works but also what doesn't work in compositions and showing that in actual pics. I find it equally important. To be fair, in my SD cards there are many more photos which don't work than those that do (and I believe in many SD cards is the same :) For me photography is too complex to fit into a few rules, and usually, you get working and not working elements in the same frame, so understanding and recognizing them is very important. Btw, I find summer beautiful for shooting - you have sunsets, seasides, fields and subjects, bw and long exposures, and even mornings are glorious, despite insanely early :) Thank's for a great video.

[@molopez619]

Andrius Rinkevicius that’s what makes him such an incredible channel. I learn a lot too.

[@devinmcnamara1026]

When Nigel's "not great" shot is better than anything you've taken in recent memory. ;-) Thank you for talking about improving shots over time and keeping that in mind, as well as practicing things when they "don't matter." That's stuff that somehow as a beginner, we assume that so much of what we see from the pros is gold all the time. Great video as always!

[@damage98]

I love that it's summer but you have 3 layers on. :) Good old England...

[@molopez619]

Brandon Mount that’s the kind of summer I want lol cheers from San Diego California!

[@richard5005]

Nigel seeing some of your summer images and your critique , why elements in each were rejects , was very helpful . You seem to provide the necessary tools and information to help your fellow photographers. Thanks a million for all your hard work and dedication to your craft . Regards, Richard

[@pgcknaphill1892]

133k - that additional 1/3 increase in subscribers cam on fast. The effort you put in explains the exponential growth - thanks for all you've done. Great video

[@molopez619]

PGC Knaphill I noticed that too!

[@martinhall2593]

Perfect Video again Nigel, so true about the moment when your driving, minding your own Business and you see a scene or an object and a compostion. Very often its those moments when i get the best shots. Defines a photogapher i feel, we see it when others do not. Thx for making my Sunday again a good one. 👍🏼

[@molopez619]

Martin Hall I love finding unexpected images from the side of the road. The unexpected can be just as exciting as the planned image.

[@ReversusLaxus]

I do see those scenes, but I never get a chance to capture them - no parking allowed, no camera with me, no time cause I'm too late for a date... 😅

[@rosaliebischof1171]

Really liked this video. I am really becoming aware of what did not work in my images ie: not enough negative space, poor exposure, & just not thinking throughout the process. I just returned from Iceland, and did more ‘drive by shooting’ instead of slowing down, using a tripod, and thinking through the process. My winners, or so I thought, have flaws that I really could have avoided had I been thinking properly. Definitely learned a lot from this!

[@1spitfirepilot]

Another extremely good video. I strongly agree with you on learning from one's mistakes: it's the way we grow. The 19th century novelist Samuel Butler said one should look at one's pictures like an enemy: not looking for ways to self congratulate, but rather for the things that aren't all they should be, because that is the only way to learn and so - we hope - improve. Showing that in your videos is really helpful and inspiring. Most pictures I take don't quite succeed, and some aren't even close. The ones that succeed grow out of the ones that fail.

[@andrewhitchner8407]

Nigel, your appreciation for everything around you is so inspiring! It makes me want to get out there as much as I can and take photos. There is always something to learn. Thanks for making so many awesome videos!

[@searam1]

Hiya, Nigel! I live in Atlanta. That means it is Summer from April to late September! It is like dying and going to the wrong place!!! But, I think it helps my photography because it makes me love Autumn and Winter so much more! Great video, as usual. Thanks! Sean

[@lphilpot01]

The same thought cross my mind when I saw Nigel wearing multiple warm layers in "summer". :-) I live in Louisiana and like you have 95F+ days and 80F nighttime lows during summer for six months, then suddenly it's wet and winter.

[@LisaFrostPhoto]

All you lucky people in climates where you can right-off lush and green because you have lovely autumn colours and snowy winter scenes to look forward to! I live in Queensland, Australia, and everything looks much the same all year ‘round. My main reason for not going out in summer is it’s usually 32C+ and 90%+ humidity throughout the day...not a lot of fun. Mind you, I’m not envious of the fact you still have to wear more clothes in the middle of summer than I currently do in winter! 😄

[@bonnieh9484]

I found this video extremely useful. I sometimes go out with a purpose but more often than not I just go out and shoot whatever I come across. Sometimes I'm happy with my photography, sometimes not so much. But I've never thought to examine the photos for what I could do differently to make them work the next time. At least not to this degree. Thank you.

[@Jack-se2iz]

I really like the millstone image. It looks like there’s a trail leading from the stones all the way into the clearing, with the trees behind the clearing. Plus, the feeling created by the millstones is one of ageless time. Just my opinion. Thank you!

[@dps6198]

Photography in the heat and humidity can be a challenge. On YT there is video of a NatGeo photographer on assignment in the Amazon, not the online kind. He and his assistants were overwhelmed by the heat, humidity, flying insects, rain, leeches, you name it. They used film cameras so changing film in the rain can be cause for alarm. They were never dry due to perspiration or rain. They had to prepare weeks in advance. At the end of the assignment one needed medical treatment for some kind of fungus on his feet. The photos he took were amazing.

[@jameshudson5989]

Thanks again for another wonderful video. This one that reminds me not to get discouraged when I have far more shots that don’t work than do, and to keep working on improving my craft. Best to you

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Excellent tips as always Nigel...and great to give us your critique on your images to help us understand what works or not with a composition. Really useful as always 👍👍👍

[@RobertTeague]

I struggle in the summer as well, but then again, I live in the desert where it's really hot and sunny every days (104F today). Nigel, I love the way you are using the Z7, I have one as well, and just love using it. I've been dumping all my F mount stuff and my next purchase will be the 14-30.

[@deltafit]

The fact is we ALL take 'bad' shots on a shoot. It's just experimentation. Does this work, does that. What's the best angles, focal lengths, different times of light. I always say when I go out shooting all I want is ONE image that I'm happy with. I could take 10, 20, 30, 40 shots. As long as I get ONE out of god knows how many attempts then I'm more than happy :)

[@susanmclauchlan9358]

Hi Nigel, I really enjoy your videos, you always make me chuckle! Thanks so much for sharing all your knowledge and experience with us, your results are amazing. Cheers.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks so much Susan 🤪

[@lindaward5338]

Loved the video. I hope that you will go back to those shots in the autumn or winter and show us how they turned out.

[@trevorcrossley7690]

Thanks again Nigel, for a very down to earth video.

[@marisadesousa7000]

your sunday videos became part of my sunday morning routine :P

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks a lot Marisa

[@1964ilovebears]

I am quite the contrary, I love summer but, photographically speaking, I prefer when Autumn is approaching ☺️

[@vanessaaudenaert7516]

So true it is more difficult lately. The wheat fields are starting to look lovely but for a good shot need some low and golden light... but then sunrise and sunset are at difficult times. But no excuse for not getting out as you make a good point to prepare for better shots later on in the year! Thanks for that reminder 😉

[@paololarocca7684]

inspiring video, as always,..... for well known spots, like famous monuments or cityscapes one can also find inspiration/ideas on the internet looking at how that particular thing was photographed before, thus discovering new viewpoints....for example, which side of a certain bridge gets the best view....

[@molopez619]

Paolo La Rocca well said!

[@johnleftwich650]

Great instructional video Nigel. A lot of good ideas.

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

I quite like the mill stone photo. A little bit of man made and nature. And I like really old abandoned cars in the woodlands.

[@astro7996]

Tell me the 2nd cameraman is actually Pebbles! Thanks for all the tips and quality video.

[@jacobthompson6291]

Great video as always, thanks you. Glad to know it’s not just me that struggles, both for good pics and motivation in the summer. I’m now motivated to delve into the camera settings I haven’t used yet (bracketing etc), so thank you!

[@tobyjugg6202]

A very helpful & honest vid Nigel - very timely too with bland skies about. Enjoyed that one greatly as it was a "mixed bag". Nice one.

[@jameslane3846]

Hey Nigel, I too hate summer for photographing but I found that it can work well for harsh high contrast scenes particularly BnW. Brought some rolls of Fomapan 100 with a strong yellow filter, to cut through the haze and increase the contrast, to the Lake District. Will be interesting to see the results when I get back home

[@wherezthebeef]

I salute you, Nigel, I normally can't motivate myself to pick up any of my cameras during Summer.. too hot, too buggy, too green... and green is one of my least favorite colors. But I might try... B&W, could be the answer.. or track the weather and chase some atmosphere and light. Cheers M8.

[@wayneschumacher8451]

Nigel, thanks again for some great tips. On the composition with the millstones, two things came to mind. First, could you have backed up with a telephoto lens and compressed the distance to the background trees? Also, I think a closeup of the millstones would make a great B&W composition. Cheers from Oklahoma. ;-)

[@ibarrabenjamin1]

Thanks for the video Nigel, inspiring as usual. What I have been doing, in addition to understand the optimal focus point / aperture value of my lenses, I have been also learning to use my filters. When and how to use them, become familiar with them for different situations so I can grab the one I want for the type of picture I want to take if filters are necessary.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

So ok summer might be hard for landscape photography but bright light is perfect for macro amd in the evening when the day cools and the insects settle down it leaves plenty of opportunity for macro shots of insects. My point is dont stop shooting :)

[@martharetallick204]

Love that summer macro shooting!

[@tjsinva]

You probably know the Peaks as well as anyone, but I wonder if you've ever had trouble finding a location you wanted to come back to? Or, do you use GPS on your phone of otherwise to mark the spot? Informative, as always. Rock on!

[@Cre8ivtouch]

Nigel I think your shots are brilliant and I appreciate your humility & btw the Heather looks absolutely stunning, wish I was there!

[@terrynewmanphotography]

Enjoyed the video Nigel. There can be a guilty feeling not liking pleasant weather but if you’re used to taking your camera out most times then over bright sky with no clouds is a disappointing sight. As you suggest, try some different things. I’ve thought about macro on occasions but not done it yet. This video has reminded me that I’ve more to learn on my cameras capabilities and configurations.

[@MichielVanhoudt]

That heather is blooming crazy early

[@NigelDanson]

I know!

[@maximiliangrundler4508]

Nice bee roll. :)

[@paulus0109]

Always learning from your vlogs Nigel. Thnx

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

I have come to use my tripod a lot now. On this please can I ask you. The Faroes is April a good time to go and how do you get your big tripod there or do you only take a smaller one. Never been planning to go 2020

[@emilemontiere6128]

Im glad im not the only one who takes 20 shots and only one or two are any good. Can you explain bracketing please.

[@martinhall2593]

85 shots last Sunday.......I edited 4. :)

[@phototaker121]

Emile, an old film "rule of thumb"...1 of 36 was good. Of course, all those light calculations done in the camera today were done in the head or on paper then, even with the light meter in the camera. Quick tip on bracketing... get the proper reading using a grey card then take one exposure; start under exposed 1stop; adjust your camera (aperture and/or shutter speed) in 1/4, 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments until you are 1 stop over exposed. You can do this with ISO but the calculations get tricky. Most digital cameras can be set-up to do this automatically. Your increment stop may change depending on morning, full daylight or sunset. Try it at all times of the day to see which your camera does best with the light situation. It takes time and practice but the effort is well worth it!

[@emilemontiere6128]

@@phototaker121 Fantastic thank you just need to get my head around it. Thanks for taking the trouble to reply. Just off for an evening jaunt to the woods for some evening light!!

[@phototaker121]

@@emilemontiere6128 you're welcome. That was a quick overview. Take your time with it..there is a lot of info on youtube...check Nigel's videos I think he explains it too. Good Luck with your evening shoot!

[@emilemontiere6128]

@@martinhall2593 Sounds like your persistence paid off!!

[@RicoResolves]

Hey Nigel, great video. How do you sync your walk and talk audio with the camera since you're not using a wireless lavalier. Do you ever run into issues? Is the camera microphone strong enough to pick up your sound even when you're like 3/4m away? Looking forward to your answer!

[@danr6255]

He does have a wireless Mic :)

[@RicoResolves]

@@danr6255 You sure? His gear list shows a Rode smartlav with zoom h1. That's not a wireless system. What is he using then?

[@giselesmith7795]

I really like the photo analysis - it helps me and makes me think before I take the shot. I don't know how tough your bugs are, but in the US you can get Avon Skin So Soft lotion and the gnats and mosquitoes don't like it. I like it because it is not harmful to you. Thanks for another good Sunday morning fix.

[@stevemozzie6497]

Someone's asked me to photograph runners coming through the section of woodland you were in at the beginning.

[@NigelDanson]

It is a beautiful area of woodland

[@regannealephotography]

How do you do your walking and talking recording? I have a Canon M50 with a Rode VideoMicro attached to it but wanted to do some walking and talking?

[@jamespercival8070]

Really enjoy your videos, as I do James Popsys, Dave Morrow (landscape photography journals) and attilio Ruffo, inspired me to be more thoughtful in my photography. Been out this evening trying different focus points on the same scene and trying to learn from the results. Keep them coming

[@gordroberts53]

Hi Nigel, I enjoyed this episode, very helpful. I make extensive use of the custom menu settings on my D850, very useful. At the end, "...miles more failures than really good shots...", thanks for this gives me hope. Thanks for sharing and Cheers from BC!

[@martienhoogebeen8434]

Again; inspiring!

[@michaelkettleson7317]

Apparently Avon's so soft skin conditioner is a effective midge and mosquito repellent. used by the Marines

[@Yotengri]

Great tutorial

[@dnenene]

Nice Bee-roll!

[@josephcole3187]

must admit i grab my tripod first 90% of the time, so thanks for the encouragement

[@user-ip2sw9wl6s]

Thank you for this video! I just realized that this this weekend! Thank you for showing that not every time you go out you will get the pictures you wanted. I am so glad I found your channel and the message I get form your videos to me is photography has a couple Important variables, knowing your camera’s strengths and weakness and learn how to make it preform at its peak, finding what’s best for you and also to research your places you want to photograph, and scouting and repetition. Along with your own creativity, also not every picture was just caught on a chance of sure luck but rather a well prepared photographer. Although you if one continuously does something we all get lucky some time. Thanks for the videos! I am a just starting and these help especially getting discouraged at times. If you are ever in Asia(Thailand) I would like to know if there might be a workshop here! Haha I would be the first person to sign up! Wishful thinking! Thanks for the content.

[@antonoat]

Think of Midges as bird food, that's a positive, lol. Smidge or Avon Skin so soft will make a big difference. Great video as usual Nigel, cheers. P.S Really interested to know how you are liking the Z7 and has it taken over as your prime landscape camera now? the lenses they have produced for this camera seem to offer fantastic image quality and are receiving great reviews.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks. Z7 is amazing

[@wdb1932]

Yes Sir. I hate it too.

[@ginaheaton2203]

I’m not sure I understand what you mean by corner sharpness. Please explain.

[@pentasonicnaturephotograph6937]

It's nothing that makes or ruins a photo - it's just about the fact that at their widest aperture most lenses are sharper in the center than at the image edges. By taking images at different apertures you can determine the setting for the most even sharpness across the whole image. Hope that makes it more clear.

[@qc1651]

Okay you say it is summer but you are wearing a jacket! I would hate your winters! But the video's are great!

[@robinlee7531]

Coffee is ready! Have a great summer!

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Good to see I am not the only one who can get bad shots. Till next time.

[@robertmiller435]

Another great video! You're always walking about in picturesque locations...are these public lands/parks or do you have access to privately owned property? There aren't a lot of publicly accessible wilderness areas around me so I'd love to know how you access these places.

[@NigelDanson]

Just lucky in the UK

[@larryrudnick1519]

Excellent advice, Nigel. Both the image critique and the preparatory work (camera settings, testing lenses, focusing, etc.) I wonder - do you also create a shot list based on the locations you plan to see? Obviously, you walk around and try to visualize compositions, but if you haven't been to a location before, after the Google Earth searches, do you then write down the specific locations to visit to try to get specific photos, or keep it a bit looser?

[@kellyb2923]

Summertime is when I do night photography. In the city it’s amazing and when the sun comes up it is magical. I’ve not done landscapes at night or nature so the return on investment may be different.

[@gvp]

Great video. Living in Israel I CAN NOT relate to the title. Summer here is 30-40 degrees Celsius for about 3-4 months and zero clouds 99% of time - which is not helpful at all, for nothing. Funny to see that your summer is greenery and coats.... by August everything here is brown and dead from the heat. We get weather like your "summer" in late February to early April.

[@jacktingle215]

Very well thought out topic. As it happens, I got a new camera wicked cheap. I've been doing something similar in trying to get familiar with it. I spent a gorgeous morning in Prescott Park in Portsmouth NH taking some underwhelming photos of beautiful flowers. I wound up using some of the pictures to study diffraction limits, noise & detail vs. pixel resolution. Sigh.

[@Noealz]

summer is probably the best time to be shooting for me in seoul but it just gets so hot and humid that all i wanna do is stay home and stay comfortable in the air conditioner :(

[@davej6838]

Nigel, how do you get your b-roll shots of yourself with movement? Were they drone shots? I am assuming you are filming alone? Cheers from Kansas City.

[@molopez619]

Missouri Fishing that’s what I want to know too!

[@pentasonicnaturephotograph6937]

@@molopez619 most likely drone shots and some maybe slider shots.

[@desgardner7169]

I hate summer photography as well, but being a townie it don't matter, where I live the birds don't whistle they cough! You clearly have a problem with the midges, when I was in Western Australia I permanently wore a head and face net, in your case it just might be an idea to wear one over here to keep the mozies and midges at bay! You gave out some good info here Nigel thank you...

[@emilemontiere6128]

Your birds cough comment made me laugh. Nearly spilt me tea.

[@davidpalmer5290]

Great video and an idea I often overlook. One sort of unrelated question. For editing images back home, would you recommend a 4K monitor or 2K premier colour monitor if that was the choice? I lean towards colour accuracy over resolution if you can't have both. Thanks for indulging me - hopefully :)

[@valerievaleriem1769]

Great video as usual. I notice from your videos that you never seem to use a lens hood. Is there any particular reason for this? I always use a lens hood and have found in the past that it has meant the difference between a broken lens or not when I have lost my footing whilst carrying my camera, or inadvertently knocked my camera.

[@awc723]

Summertime?....you're wearing more jackets then I do in the winter....

[@darrenmcdowell9823]

Hi Nigel, really been enjoying your content - always informative and stretches my thinking around the photography that I'm doing. This one has re-inforced for me the idea of 'sketch images' (picked up from David DuChemin) and exploring the scene. Just wondering though - what do you do with your photos that are very good / excellent but not Portfolio images? I struggle to know what do do with them - which pressures me to always seek 'portfolio grade' images. Thanks heaps and love your work. Darren

[@JennaCee]

Really nice video. Did you use a graphic preset in PP to highlight and bracket those items in a pictures you wanted to show? Nice effect.

[@parnabdas7846]

Great video as always

[@lorisails]

How do you remember where you were when you took the shot in the summer? What if it no longer exists when you go back in the autumn?

[@LarryManiccia]

The best way to do this is to use the GPS function on your camera if it has it. It will tag every image with the GPS coordinates of each image you capture. If you don't have a camera with this function then the second best way would be to use the keyword tags in Lightroom to put location info in so you can reference it later when you need it.

[@McTavishofskiag]

Thanks for helpful videos, Nigel. Have you tried 'Smidge' for the midge?

[@robertgrenader858]

Only in England is a down jacket needed for Summertime.

[@RoxVoxVocalArtistry]

I thoroughly commiserate with your dislike of summer. I live in the Midwestern US where the summers are hot, humid and biting bug-ridden. Thank you for giving me a rationale for the season that will make a bit more tolerable. Cheers! #photoartbyrock

[@AnPrionsaBeag]

If it's summertime, then why are you wearing your winter clothes?

[@molopez619]

Mica GBM I love the thought of that lol

[@williamcharlesworth4617]

if you are old and your hand shakes, there is nothing like a tripod. i tried a monopod but the camera still shakes too much.

[@villageblunder4787]

Hi everybody. It's summertime and... ...the living is easy.

[@pgcknaphill1892]

A note on trees (from a botanist): Oak, Elm and to a certain extent Ash & Beech.... those with very distinct rings.... fantastic in the spring because they are late to emerge, so the spring flowers (bluebell, wood anemone, etc)are fabulous beneath the bright diaphanous green light; in the autumn the brown leaves take a while to fall off - most light reflects off them so are great from above, especially if wet. Maple, Sycamore, and trees with feint rings (diffuse porous) emerge rapidly in the spring, but in the autumn they get caught out by the frost & have transparent reds earlier than many others. White wood trees such as birch and rowan are often pioneers and can be found on their own in open spaces so can have interest all year. Requires a photographer of your calibre to translate that into a strategy, I just get it wrong every time!

[@emilemontiere6128]

Hi can you explain rings. Are these on the trunk to age a tree.

[@pgcknaphill1892]

@@emilemontiere6128 Every year the tree grows new plumbing. In the ringed trees it seals off last year's ring and starts a new one, in the diffuse trees it re-uses some of the older rings and adds a new small ring to the outside. Trees with distinct rings are able to live to a ripe old age

[@emilemontiere6128]

@@pgcknaphill1892 Hi thank you for this. Where can you actually see the rings, thats probably a rather silly question

[@pgcknaphill1892]

@@emilemontiere6128 Only when a branch is cut. Older trees may have dark sapwood, too

[@kaijan2808]

Gosh, you scare me now. I will spend 2 weeks in Scotland end of July and I hate any kind of mosquito...

[@NigelDanson]

🙈🙈🙈

[@stuarttracey2009]

Have you tried insect repellant?

[@aprilurquhart9690]

Hi Nigel, now that Tom Heaton has brought out a range of T-shirts, when are you going to do some?

[@NigelDanson]

Maybe - just dont want to do it to make money. Needs to be a good reason

[@bioliv1]

Yes, my inspiration is Jacob Gløersen, the winter painter: lidforlag.com/index.php

[@rawchrisbrown]

Hmmm that location looks familiar, sure I was there just a few weeks ago

[@shenaluke]

Why are you wearing a coat if it's summer?

[@heathcee4910]

You've clearly not experienced a north of England summer...

[@NigelDanson]

British summer - I don't have thermals...

[@howardallen5390]

The English summer is not for the faint-hearted.

[@martharetallick204]

It's English summer. Wear your jacket.

[@shenaluke]

@@heathcee4910 no I have not. I'm not from there. I live in the USA.

[@MrDazza64]

What...no apple...no pebbles...tut tut, I’m unsubscribing! 🤣🤣🤣

[@guyyowell8547]

I never go out shooting in the Summer without first putting “Off” on my arms, neck, and ears.

[@molopez619]

Guy Yowell hahaha this is true

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

Smidge is a great product. smidgeup.com , also some swear by avon pure and simple

[@cathodez]

Summer in a puffer jacket and hoodie... 🤔

[@andrewmissey5599]

Sir you have no idea what summer is. Not only three layers, but if you think that is dense foliage you are sadly mistaken.........I am very jealous.

[@justletmesigninokthx]

I’ve never even thought of ‘not liking summer’ strange concept

[@K-Cylion]

sleepy_cat most people I know, I included, hate summer.

[@NigelDanson]

It is extremely difficult photographically as I like the contrast of the other seasons. But as I mentioned it is a great season to plan and try new things. It is also great to try different locations.

[@ministry7149]

I'm not a fan of summer, either: harsh light and clear blue skies are awful for landscape photography and here in Northern England the sunrises and sunsets are almost out of reach (today's: 04:48 and 21:43). More personally, I'm most comfortable below 15°C !

[@martharetallick204]

Come to Tucson. If you like oven heat, you will feel right at home.

[@sexysilversurfer]

If you suffer with allergies to all the pollen, you don’t particularly enjoy summer. Autumn is brilliant.

[@AA_Dandelion_Days]

Great and super helpful Video, as always Nigel. I'll restrict my response to just one comment, though I could say loads, and it's this: from an occasional amateur, who'd love more time to shoot, do not feel bad about not showing any great shots. I doubt I only speak for myself when I say, "it is so helpful and encouraging to see people like you, who do this for a living, showing that you don't always come away with a collection of super shots and that 'you' and we can learn so much from an average day in the field." Please continue to just be you and your usual helpful self. Andrew

[@Professor_Internet_PhD]

"Once I get rid of these midges" :D

[@polyviossimopoulos2436]

Regarding your tree and fern photo, I have to strongly disagree. Composition for me has always been the first and most important consideration when taking a photo. I am oftentimes able to see what is not obvious to most others, when photographing as well as otherwise, also I can see suggestion and allegory in what my eyes feed me and I make interconnections to what I have already experienced. In this photo of yours I can see “natural bonsai art”, also natural symmetry - not “mathematical”, that is absolute symmetry, but certainly “perceived” symmetry, in the branches. Also, it is as if two different trees have come close to each other, to form an image that suggests intimacy, maybe as a case “Of such inconsequential beginnings dynasties are begun”, to borrow from Stephen King’s “’salem’s Lot”. Kindly, have a look at the photo @ www.clickasnap.com/i/jv2wf8eijch8niyt *and its description,* to see what I mean. [The only “colour” I can see in that photo is at these abominable chromatic aberrations around the edges of the highlights!] To my eyes, this tree and fern photo is an impressive and appealing photo, and “colour”, to me, would be a distraction. I also always look for the unexpected, the unusual, the “element of surprise”, what I did not see when I took the photo, but my camera duly recorded! For example, I have never seen another photo of the Acropolis of Athens with a seagull in the frame, such as the one @ www.clickasnap.com/i/7cqghlacixqy5dvy - although quality- and composition-wise that photo is less than ideal [so to speak!], I consider myself extremely lucky to have taken this shot, plus the seagull chose the right timing *and heading!* All being said, I am not a photographer, by any stretch of imagination - I just like photography, I also value it highly as an excellent means of documentation!

[@markkleinert]

Why do you always say "it's fantastic to see you all again" when you are talking to your camera and you can't see us.

[@NigelDanson]

I pretend 🤪

[@PamelaMarshall]

I was planning to head up to the Torridon mountains this month but those pesky wee midges are definitely a bit off putting so I may wait until Autumn. I love shooting in Summer though, nothing like golden hour after a hot summers day. 😁☀️

[@NigelDanson]

Yep - Scotland in summer and midges 🙈