I'm NO longer striving for perfection in my photography.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

What music/song best suits a highland cow?! 🐮

[@kelleycheung]

😂

[@Jiishaan]

THIS!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGKrhWWIYr-EpNU

[@digitalmidgit]

Old Mcdonald had a farm just a thought! Great video as always keep up the good work!

[@stevenharper6888]

Country Mooosic 🤣🤣🤣

[@ThorsteinBerg]

Something epic. Like James Horner music.

[@michaelingledew]

This young lady appeared on my recommendations, what an absolute breath of fresh air. I wish you well on your journey to growing this channel. I love your style and personality. Mike

[@jean-pierrecantin3546]

Ditto

[@trevorsowers2202]

Ditto

[@asadulmakki1]

Same

[@deepakjohny]

Agree 💯%

[@kennygo8300]

Thank you to KZbin for recommending this video. I'll watch more.

[@mariecruttenden2887]

And you brought a waffle! Puns, food props, and photography inspiration - I'm loving this channel! 🙂

[@tomlacroix1367]

Your ability to storytell is exceptional. Your photography is exquisite. Everything from your B roll to your ear for music supports you being so captivating while inspiring me in my woodland photography. Thank you!

[@TerjeLeinMathisen]

Very nice video. Lovely humour and and a reminder of the realities of landscape photography. The most important thing is to get out with the camera. Greetings from Norway

[@NigelDanson]

I really enjoyed this Courtney. Incredible videography and story telling. Subscribed!!

[@Samop002]

No way! I found your videos about rural Korea a couple of years ago when I was accepted through EPIK and about to move over from the UK. Since being here i've got into photography and your channel came up again on my recommendations, so good to see your channel blowing up!

[@cunninghamster1954]

As an avid fan, I'd like you to know I found this to be one of your best and most inspiring videos yet. Thank you Courtney.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

That's very kind of you Craig. Thank you, I appreciate it very much!

[@paulsicurello2333]

Thank you, I really appreciate that. I have been struggling with everything you said. Thanks again

[@markw.61]

Thanks Courtney for the inspiration and peace I found here with all the “waffle”.

[@PhotoTrekr]

Many years ago I thought about doing photography professionally. But, the pressure of operating a business took all the fun out of it for me. So, I decided to just do photography as a hobby and I've enjoyed it ever since. I don't try to get the perfect shot. Just being outdoors and doing photography is enough for me. Feel better.

[@SteveSacramento]

Same here I almost started a video recording business to record peoples memoirs but then the pandemic hit and I just started photography as a hobby and enjoy it very much!

[@giuliano8031]

There's no Money in it too.

[@SteveSacramento]

@@giuliano8031 There is plenty of money if you do it right! I don't have the patience though.

[@ezpz2624]

@@giuliano8031 friend of mine does 10k for a single wedding documentary, surely you gotta invest aswell but he can chill half the year. it´s a lot of work tho in the other half ^^

[@michelangeloc.4265]

All your shots are perfect.

[@maurolimaok]

What a perfect face, and this accent is a charm. Lomography was the "tech" that shows me the "spirit" that resides on non perfect pictures, like the ones our grands use to take. Those have a soul that the digital perfection lacks, today.

[@christophpenny1457]

Your simply perfection xxx and quickly becoming my favourite photographer of all time, sorry Tom and Henry!!!

[@jeanlouisjlpphotodronevide4499]

KZbin works in mysterious ways . Happy that your video appeared on my feed . New subscriber 👋 cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@ScottJWaldron]

Interesting video and great job on producing it! Not sure about what music suits the cows, but I did notice all of the insects bothering them in those video clips. 😅 Funny how I still get recommended channels I've never seen before in the photography genre.

[@sawlens]

"There is no failing. Only winning or learning." That's a great outlook. My friends think I'm too hard on myself for my photography but I see self criticism as a path to improvement too. Great video and beautiful images. I liked the boat house and the last 2 images.

[@hartsphotography]

you just popped up on my feed first time watcher loved it ! Looking forward to watching some of your other videos.

[@attrell64]

Great encouragement Courtney, plus fun and honesty, all that a blog should be.

[@jeffschreifels8651]

I swear KZbin is reading my mind. A lot of what you said in this video is exactly what I have been thinking about today as I try to get past some frustrations. This is exactly what I needed to see right now. Thank you!! I have never heard of your channel until now but I am now subscribed.

[@LarryManiccia]

Well said Courtney. As photographers we are all striving for that portfolio shot, the perfect shot. As you said most of the time we fail at producing that. In fact putting all that pressure on ourselves actually pushes us to probably produce sub par work. The less pressure we put on ourslves and just let it flow I think the better chance we give ourselves to create something we'll end up being happy with.

[@richardslider4070]

Thank you for your honesty about perfection with your photography. To many photographers seek absolute perfection with every photo that they shoot. My philosophy is not to seek perfection rather the enjoyment of creating, learning to create my creative work. Most of all learn from your mistakes and experiment with your creative side of your photography.

[@bryanashford5118]

Good insight to wot we all feel on times but some nice shots to settle with can't wait for the next 1 tnx for sharing

[@jairocruz-rua9079]

I discovered your videos a few weeks ago and have been watching several a day ever since. At least most mornings with coffee. I appreciate the humor and the story you tell. Not heavy with tech info. Well balanced. If you ever decide to do leisurely tours of the English countryside I’m in!!!

[@andybusard6694]

I like your philosophy! Win or learn, not a loss. Thanks for sharing....

[@DarrenRussinger]

First time seeing you on YT. And I’m glad I did. Gorgeous images!

[@hanuitenbroek3789]

Thank you for sharing your self doubts and tribulations and making clear again that we should enjoy the process of photography. Sometimes we need to be reminded of that. I enjoy your videos with all your thoughts, humor and beautiful images. Love the warm colors at the end.

[@deanjones2525]

As far as photography is concerned, perfection is what's sublime in your eyes.

[@silverstone6644]

The perfect shot is subjective 🙏 What I personally view as a perfect shot will be different to the next photographer and so on. Also comes down to your mindset and the outdoor elements of the shoot, plus a stroke of luck in some cases. Subscribed and Enjoy your work 🙏 Keep it up 👍

[@Stop-All-War]

Courtney, small tip..always have a Bin bag in your Camera bag.. so you can take Camera body & change Lenses inside bag, to keep dust out of internals..it works!! If I come away with a single keeper per photography outting, I'm content. Biggest lesson, learn your craft & stick to techniques needed & know your Camera & Lenses.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Thank you for the tip! I'll try and remember that 🙏

[@ivanosrin2126]

Great channel - 'Perfection is the enemy of the good '

[@broderalias]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. I think many of us needs to be reminded of this sometimes, to let go of perfection. Love the cow photo at 4.50! Appreciate the time you took to film details and immerse us in the scene. Have a great day

[@pauldanesiphotography]

Just saw one of your videos for the first time a couple of weeks ago and I am hooked. While I rarely do landscape photography, I can't help but being immersed in every second of your videos. The blend of photography and humor is a welcome formula that is missing from most of the real photographers (not youtubers). Wish you posted more frequently, but it's worth the wait for your next video. Even though I am at least 40 years older than you, I enjoy watching a really pretty girl who is also a photographer. Keep the videos coming.

[@odysseusreturns9133]

I started photography with SLRs over thirty years ago during the days of film. Now reviving those skills in the digital age, and the learning curve continues. Only this time at much less cost, instant results, and good advice and inspiration from videos such as this.

[@quazisanjeed6395]

Agreed fully. As a hobbyist; I want to enjoy shooting my favorite subjects frequently whatever it might be. Feeling the obligation to be good at it like a pro is a huge barrier for enjoying this lovely hobby. Furthermore, if I can capture hundreds and hundreds of shots, one or two is sure to come out nice. That's good enough for me for showing to friends and family members. I don't need to present myself as a heavyweight to customers because, I don't have any customers. This is neither my job nor my business of livelihood. I have other profession to make a living. Thank you for the great video.

[@dazzypops]

Man alive, you went full hulk smash on that twig.

[@benjaminappiagyei9864]

My first time watching you and I love it 😀. Those little funny moments ☺️

[@ivanstevens]

I stumbled onto your channel through a recommendation from Adam Gibbs. Great video by the way with some comedy genius thrown in for good measure, waffle gag did make me chuckle. By the way I liked the hazy cloudless image as it invoked such a calming and pleasing scene.

[@larrycook6269]

Sound tip (from a sound guy) - when it's really windy out put the microphone inside your coat. Yes, some frequency response is lost, but, the wind noise will be gone. I've done this a ton of times in Hollywood when I worked as a sound guy. :)

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Thank you for this tip! I'll try and remember that. I admit sound is the part of creating video content that I lack knowledge in and do struggle with it sometimes. I appreciate you sharing your expertise!

[@larrydcook333]

@@CourtneyVictoria from a big picture point of view, your videos are great and your sound quality is really good. The high wind thing is something we all struggle with (as pro sound mixers) when doing outside video shoots sometimes. When really windy, leave the wind muff on, and put the lav in the shirt or coat and you are good to go most of time. I sent your latest video to my 13 yr old great niece who is learning photography. Keep up the great work and you’re welcome! 😊

[@Anders_vB]

Hi Courtney! Useful perspectives you share with us! Everybody can identify themselves in your situation you are showing. That’s great because I recognize similar situations quite often. The real challange I think is playing around with us here is to find answers to the big questions - 1) what do you want to photography and what are willing to tell us? 2) what kind of storyteller are you and what’s your caracter in terms of A photographer? Both aspects of the objective and subjective so to speak. Thanks for a helpful video! And Good luck with your work!

[@derrickm9808]

great idea ! relax and enjoy photography and life in general,I don't want my OCD to rule me and cause me anxiety. enjoyed your video, sense of humor and photos

[@keithguppy]

Great message about winning and learning Courtney, for a long time it held me back thinking I was not good enough, 4:49 I am sure this cow looked at the camera and nodded in agreement 😂

[@keithnisbet]

You have a delightful approach to storytelling. I look forward to your concise and thoughtful creations. Thanks

[@zacfisherking]

I'm subscribed now. You're right. Photography, the true joy of it, is in the process. It's the journey, not the destination. Thank you. You've cleared up something I've been struggling with for decades.

[@davekelly8168]

Thanks to You tube and it’s suggestions you have another subscriber, great down to earth video with added humour too..

[@scottsgaragecave]

Your channel has me hooked! I love your mix of creative photos, Intimate landscapes and, very entertaining and humorous video work. And all while feeling under the weather, wow! Thanks for the video.

[@chawan2788]

Just found your channel, great photographs, really like the woodland ones, I always find them very difficult, I went to shoot a castle on sat, couldnt see it for mist, and If I was looking for mist there wouldnt be any, Its just trial and loads of error, subscribed.

[@xavierwong7275]

I'm an English learner and a landscape photography lover, thank you for your videos that satisfied me twice at the same time. Haha😁

[@DanielVeazey]

I like the sound that the gate latch makes.

[@burthier_]

Great channel! As a D750 owner and very much an amateur, I’m learning so much about photography and that’s it’s about the process.

[@barmherzigsein3259]

Magnificent. The unending Variety and unbounded Magnificence of the Creation, existing within the Beauty of the Creation, makes each moment (even when there is pain) a Joyous Experience. Yet another Breathtaking pause for reflection that You, geliebte Fräulein, have brought into our senses, thoughts, and feelings. Salomè, und leb wohl! Mögest Du in das Licht, der Wahrheit, und dem SEIN der Schöpfung leben.

[@barrymedlin6587]

Always look forward to your videos Courtney!! Love everything about your channel, especially your humor and always enjoy your stories😀. Sorry to hear you’re under the weather and hope you get back to normal soon👍🏻!

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Thank you Barry! I'm glad you are enjoying it 😊

[@SteveSacramento]

Cute little entertaining video and funny too! Hope you feel better soon!

[@MikeBrowne]

Love what you're saying. No one ever get's a 'Money Shot' all of the time. Excellent vids - you put a LOT of work into these 👏👏👏👍

[@DimusTech]

Ever since i started following you, I've noticed that you are too harsh on yourself, photography should be fun, even when failing just enjoy the moments and learn. I've recently tried to go on a "kingfishers hunt" and everything went wrong! I left work that day late, the bus to the place I wanted was late, and by the time I arrived there was less light. I did find few kingfishers, but not the one I wanted, the common kingfisher! While I was strolling around and decided to put the camera in my backpack since no light left, when I just was about to do that I saw a kingfisher sitting in front of me right there! Took a photo, dim one... When I edited it later, I realized it was pretty ok photo and it indeed was the common kingfisher!

[@chirpydebs]

Love this video. The idea that days we don't get that 'perfect' photograph, are learning days is a wonderful way of looking at it! I'm sorry you've been feeling down, but know that your video made me smile 🤗

[@michelmichel5672]

Thank you for your videos, there are interesting, I watch your videos you're very relax and fanny. I like them.

[@jean-pierrecantin3546]

Well, that was something different. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MrHooP]

Loving your style on Vlogging, very refreshing Courtney!

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

I've just discovered your channel and found it to be outstanding. Yes those that strive for perfection will be eternally disappointed. Thanks

[@TimChilders]

Got here from a recommendation on VERO, and I’m so glad I did! I look forward to learning more from you. This idea of letting go of perfection is what I’ve needed. Thank you!

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Thank you Tim! From the comments and messages I've received so far it seems as though this is a common concept many of us struggle with. It's great to be able to discuss it with other photographers.

[@lizmcdowell8238]

omg! I so needed to here this 😁

[@stevenpeterman4721]

Great video again. Good advise no need putting all that pressure on your self

[@MunirRahool]

The amount of work goes into making this video is inspiring! She will go big places for sure with her tastefully delighted detail shots of filmmaking.

[@elekow7998]

I discovered this channel a while ago. I don't know the camera, and English is not my language. But I admire your excellent acting skills that have continued since you reenacted the shower accident in a small room in rural Korea.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Thank you for watching! I really appreciate that. Haha the shower accident was fun to film 😂

[@timothybrown8125]

Very entertaining and thoughtful, thank you!

[@davidcox2499]

I have been catching up to all your videos after your channel showed up in my feed a month ago. You are really getting more perfect all the time

[@CourtneyVictoria]

That's very kind of you! Thank for joining the channel and watching my photography journey 😁

[@hervek.1941]

So real in feelings. I do not count the number of times I was disappointed by weather conditions that does not match the perfect image I had in my head. It's quite difficult to forget the dreamy image. But when done, it's a pleasure to just enjoying the nature and the scene we have in front of us. And it's a good excuse to come again for the 101th time at the same location

[@seanc8054]

we should always strive to do better, but perfection is (at this point in time) not obtainable, it'll just wear you out trying to get it, i think it's a good idea to stop trying to get perfection out of something, photography is such an awesome thing, because it literally doesnt need to be perfect to be amazing, the most iconic photographs of all time are usually not perfect. your photos can look great without being perfect imo, sometimes i actually try and make mine look less than perfect if what i'm trying to show with the photo isnt supposed to be perfect. great video, i enjoyed it a lot :)

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks for sharing Victoria as I just love your work...As a hobbyist I just like taking pics of whatever interests me when I am out & about...yes we can all strive for perfection but what is perfect for some may not be perfect for others...your pics of the cattle are really great & capture their mood...I think they are saying 'what a wonderful world "... cheers from Australia 😀❤️❤️

[@davidroseman3287]

Thanks!

[@paulcookphotography]

Congratulations on the tremendous growth of your channel Courtney! Very well deserved! Loved the Highland Cow shots, such beautiful beasts!

[@djking9828]

Well done! Love the humor 🍻

[@DGriffGallery]

Very cogent sentiments eloquently expressed; I never understand why so many photographers place such a burden on themselves and only diminish the experience 🙂👍

[@distomos8118]

I presume it’s because many fear the critics as they photograph for an audience and not for pleasure.

[@DGriffGallery]

@@distomos8118 That's a fair appraisal. My photography started in 1979; in those days there were very limited opportunities to share work. So it remained a personal exploration. Depsite sharing widely these days, I'm fortunate to be able to retain a persepctive on how and why I make images. Implicit pressure to share and gain recognition in the digital age must cause so much frustration to creative people finding their way and developing under the glare of public spotlight. 😊👍

[@distomos8118]

@@DGriffGallery I guess you’re taking this personal, but I wasn’t referring to you, in case you got the impression, it was meant to be a general statement.

[@MikePageKaltenberg]

First time watcher and I just love the humour. I really felt for you when you found the felled tree - I went back to my favourite covered bridge in spring only to see it being repaired. All the nice old wood was being replaced by shiny new panels. Eugh.

[@HV71851]

I love the pace and mellow story telling Courtney. I’m subscribed now…Thank you!

[@kristoffernielsen1529]

WoW you are good, engaging the viewer on your journey is very good, love to see you improving your photo skills and hear of your learnings

[@petercollins7848]

Just loved the stick breaking episode. You are completely on my wavelength ‘perfection’ is just chasing a dream. Enjoy the whole process I say, being outdoors, taking record shots for future visits, and yes occasionally that super shot that exceeds our expectations! Too often we measure our photography against the portfolio shots taken by professionals that have been expertly edited. We need to just enjoy ‘our’ photography.

[@andreaspetershtc]

Hi Courtney, I'm currently watching your KZbin videos and I saw that you meanwhile also use a practical L-bracket on your camera which makes shooting in portrait orientation way easier. I realized that you often make very exact compositions and need to adapt you tripod head a lot. I found a great tool which makes the life much easier for easy and precise composition. Have you already heard of the Leofoto G2 panorama head (that is a special type of head which is mounted on top of your normal ball head). It allows to fine tune the composition in 2 axis and works similar to a geared head (but is way lighter, compacter and cheaper)

[@markgubbins1958]

As a new subscriber, I think you do a wonderful job of presenting your photos. I am from eastern South Dakota, USA, and I love your accent, and sense of humor. Keep the videos coming.

[@Chrizzowski]

This video came up in my suggestions and it's exactly the message I needed. I did a climbing trip a couple weeks ago and sure enough I managed to forget to put the damn battery in my Fuji. It was a beautiful camp and climb with dramatic skies and I was so choked knowing I was stuck with my phone for pictures. Barely gave the pics a second look, but I just took my perfectionist goggles off for a minute and looked back on the shots. Sure enough there's some ones in there I'm pretty happy with, and more than enough to feel like I'm there again despite being on a potato phone. Keep up the good work and look forward to more!

[@Gerald_G]

You're such a great storyteller (and I don't mean liar) 🙃 ...glad you're no longer feeling like a dipped soggy biscuit thingie!

[@JensErikThyholdt]

Hi Courtney. Love your crazy, fun way of being while taking your photography seriously. Both fun and interesting to follow you. Keep doing this :)

[@davon8561]

So refreshing to see your take on photography Courtney . The ups the downs , the wins the losses. I thing its all part of the game. its not a science and what is appealing to one is not to another . We are all different but that's what makes it interesting . PS Your funny too !! :-)

[@ausferret]

One favourite of my photos is a blurry one of a squirrel eating a crust as it watched people walk by - a memento of a holiday.

[@thepirateshoots]

Right so. (when I am out on photography, my main concern is to create a bit while relaxing) - but a little bit of "gardening" - throw away branches - is never wrong...

[@BeaverFernandez]

Me too, I always try to capture that Ideal Photo in my mind in the Location that I've been to, always aiming to get the perfect shot but get frustrated sometimes when I didn't. Then one day, I just accepted that I'm missing out on what was already in front of me and that's when I stopped taking perfect shots. Thank you for this Courtney😊♥ and also thank you KZbin for recommending this♥♥

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Nice work Courtney with some mega aggressive twig snapping action goin on. Personally many moons ago I shot weddings was always stressed leading up to the day then settled down as the day progressed for the last 20 years I’ve shot for a newspaper plenty of deadline pressure but I’m comfortable with it I actually prefer a bit of pressure strangely tho if I do a perky job these days I feel more stressed than I do at the paper. Either way a bad day with a camera is far better than a good day without one. Liked n subbed happy to support a fellowess content creator

[@NickPage]

Such a great video... Just found your channel and love your sense of humor and realistic advice. Great work Courtney... subscribed.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Thank you Nick! Greatly appreciated!

[@alexcarrillo5510]

Love your video, I understand in what you are talking about I had days like that too. Keep the Faith....🙂

[@jeffolson4731]

I really liked the images of the highland cows. Since photography is a hobby for me I don’t feel the pressure to get an image with each outing. For me the experience and joy of being in the great outdoors is what keeps me going out. Your videos always make me chuckle at some point. Showing your frustration with the stick was one such moment. Thanks for the video.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Thank you Jeff. I was trying not laugh while I was fighting that stick 😂

[@shawndonnelly5317]

Great video! I believe that in photography there is no such thing as a bad photo. There are many chances to learn.

[@MarcusPocus]

the important is to try.. your stories are lovely!!

[@mylucksmiles]

Sometimes it's best to stop trying and just live life. People always seem to never be sure who they are , yet certain of who they are not !!!. My point is simple we are living in a state of flux ,change is inevitable. Someone told me that our character is best defined by" who we are when no one is looking." Definitely the way to understand yourself is to be yourself. To become a butterfly I found I had to stop being a grub. Life is for the living. I love art in all its forms. I was told art art school that photography was not an art form. Now they teach it at university as one of the Arts. To be honest the best thing I could say , is just think about what you are doing (a little meditation after on what happened in your day) . This works for me , to try to see myself as others see me only makes me wonder what was going on in their head. So don't confuse your life with someone else's. Most book writing requires editing . So live your own fairy tale because no one else can . They just like to think they can 😊

[@olivernemo7280]

This is the first video of yours I've ever seen Courtney and I've enjoyed it, well done and beautifully presented, thank you. Hope you're feeling much better.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Thank you Oliver! I appreciate it a lot.

[@JohnGreenwoodPhotography]

A wonderful video and beautiful outlook. I even enjoyed the dancing. Thank you.

[@ThorsteinBerg]

Great video. Know the feeling of always wanting to have those perfect pictures every time one goes out to shoot.

[@danram69]

love that saying , there is no failiure only learning or winning i love it and gonna nick it for my life

[@Shawns_snapshots]

That was a very enjoyable watch ! Looking forward to more :)

[@flyinhawaiian84]

Love your videos. Keep doing them. Always looking forward to the next one.