ISLE OF HARRIS Landscape Photography - Part 1

[@howardrankin7119]

Good to see you back Stuart. Honest assessment of the challenges but classy compositions and strong processing

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Howard yep tough going in parts though still hugely enjoyable

[@terrycharles5913]

WOW

[@StuartMcGlennon]

👍

[@pauljenkin297]

Stunning location and some impressive photography.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks very much Paul

[@bobmcdonald4834]

Enjoyed the video, Stuart. The weather conditions sounded testing but those shots on the sand were beautifully ethereal and successful, I thought. Good luck and looking fwd to the next one 🙂

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Cheers Bob yep a bit tricky though very enjoyable nonetheless

[@andrewrobertson9331]

Classic conditions, thought the first shot was great Stuart

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Cheers Andrew

[@iaincphotography6051]

I liked the last shot, that centre Marram grass took my eye on a curve to the left, then follow the horizontal line left to right. The next episode looks good. All the best.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Iain

[@robgardner6399]

Great vlog demonstrating how much of a challenge it is without that all important light. That said you obviously maged well without it. Looking forward to the next installments.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks for watching Rob, yep certainly could have had better light though was happy enough with these

[@GregWhitton]

Ah man, nice vlog, great memories of my time on Harris, like when I had this amazing foreground and a dog walker walked right through it...oh wait... ;p

[@StuartMcGlennon]

I’ve told Mark to watch out for him he’s there in a fortnight, he’ll probably bottle him with one of his whisky empties 🤣

[@martinpickard5818]

The shot with the grass in the middle may have looked nice in portrait orientation…..enjoyed that,thanks.👍🏻

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Martin yep I did take one of that scene in portrait also 👍

[@joyriggphotography]

Beautiful location. One of my favourites, all the graft results in cracking images : )

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Joy yep probs my fave outside the lakes

[@Quaker521]

Great to see you back Stuart (not that you've been away that long) and in such a stunning location. The D&B really helped bring out the beauty in those shots. Thanks for the upload and I'm already looking forward to part 2!

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks mate yeah the video footage can’t really show those patterns as well as they look to your eye though was pleased with the final results on them

[@andyjsmith1981]

Enjoyed that mate! Great to see another vlog!! Looking forward to the next one!!!!

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Cheers mate thanks for watching :-)

[@G0FUW]

Love it Stuart! One of my most favourite places in the world, along side the Lake, of course. Must go back.....did you visit Beka Globe's gallery on the Golden Road. Stunning and much underrated photographer. Thanks for sharing, can't wait for Part 2.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Steve I think I might have been to that gallery on my previous visit however this time we pretty much concentrated the entire week into shooting one area so we didn’t get around too much (mainly due to the poor weather). Thanks for watching, part 2 is up tomorrow 👍

[@alecwillis647]

I’m going to Harris in April and your video makes me even more excited about going

[@StuartMcGlennon]

👍👍

[@simonfitzhugh2044]

Softening the sky in the first image to match the open sand really balances it. My fav of the two. Very tranquil 😀

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Cheers Simon 👍

[@SteveP_2426]

Loved that first shot Stuart. I'm heading up to Skye in March and was thinking about what if I have the sort of weather you had in the video. I came to the conclusion that much of Scotland is so beautiful that whatever the weather you can get good shots and with conditions like you had at least you potentially can shoot all day instead of just blue/Golden hours. harris & lewis is definitely on my Bucket list of locations.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Steve they’re like anywhere else in that you still need to choose locations which fit the conditions best, though that task is a bit easier in locations like Skye and Harris. Time of year is key as well, I wouldn’t for instance shoot Harris or Skye in late spring/summer - low winter sun and changeable weather suits both best I think.

[@stewillo86]

Looks like a very tranquil place to visit. Definitely worth an explore in the summer on the motorbike for some r&r.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

It’s unreal mate, just be prepared for it taking 2 weeks for you to get there 🤣

[@BosePhotography]

I do love that section of the beach there, but it definitely requires the time to find the compositions, I was far too rushed on my visit there! I do like that first image Stuart, it looks as though you made the most of it in challenging conditions! Sam.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Sam yes it’s a fascinating area, even after 3 visits during the week I still feel like it didn’t quite cover all of it lol

[@darranmilne9944]

Nice video Stuart looks amazing on Isle Harris.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Darran yep it’s stunning up there

[@scotty4418]

Even though you had challenges Stuart you still came away with some good images. Loved how you emphasised the features in the sand with dodging and burning, it really brought the scene to life

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Jim yep was pleased with the first one certainly, smidge of light in the next video thankfully 😀

[@markheslington214]

Beautiful location. Great to see you back with another video :)

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Mark 🙏

[@timscanlanphotography]

Cracking stuff Stuart. Love the images. I've seen loads of images from here when the light's been good so I hope you got better weather before the end of your trip.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Tim yeah it picked up a bit by the end thankfully

[@scuzzy983]

Your best vlog yet Stuart, I loved the b-roll, especially the intro 👌

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks very much 👍

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Stunning location and beautiful images Stuart, the Dodge and burning really made those shots, thanks for sharing.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Cheers John

[@ianpinion4997]

So despite the conditions being far from perfect, you still managed to find a few very pleasing compositions and your dodging and burning made all the difference. Great work! Can't wait for the next installment.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Cheers Ian much appreciated

[@gordonbrunner9429]

..yer images are stunning..just discovered you and your blog..will watch all

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Gordon, much appreciated

[@richardbeasley9084]

You made some nice images. Great vlog

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Richard

[@ianhamer4294]

Really like the way you can make the best images with those conditions Stuart. The "moody" shot is a cracker. Roll on part 2.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks very much Ian

[@justinmeaden6281]

Wow lovely location, beautiful windswept barren beach. Great to see another video from you and already looking forward to next part.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks very much Justin

[@keithratcliffe5576]

I think the final images do really capture the expansiveness of that place and the enhancement of the detail texture is very successful. Can I also thank you for your newsletter that I received recently. It provided a good couple of hours of study and is really professionally produced. I look forward to the next one.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Keith that’s kind of you to say, glad you’re enjoying the newsletter 👍👍

[@aroundscotland1389]

Great video! Amazing views.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks 👍👍

[@clairebrooksphotography]

Nout like a bit of Hebridean escapism to start the day. You seem so relaxed in front of the camera now. Really like the way you edited the first image discussed.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Claire - yep was really happy with first image, the amount of sand piled up was massively different to my first visit, a lot less undulation to work with

[@demirayoral1046]

Cracking vid fella, great reminiscing about the first day there. It certainly got a little better after that, look forward to seeing the next one 👍🏼

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks mate much appreciated

[@wendybagnall1353]

I'm desperate to get up to Scotland... we go every year to visit family, but for photography I need to go alone! Love that first image with the negative space Stuart and really interesting to hear your thought process on how you composed these images. Look forward to the next video.

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Thanks Wendy yeah it’s definitely a place where you need to space to immerse yourself in it without distraction!

[@DaveBowman]

I'm curious to know whether you find the time and effort it takes to create video content like this worth it Stuart? I started doing YT videos over 5 years ago now, made about 5 and quickly realised the requirements and commitment to video on location along with trying to get the best landscape images was very challenging because the photography should always come first, and I found that trying to balance the two often left me feeling the photography may have suffered as a result. It's a genuine question, and I often wonder whenever I see other KZbin photographers whether they feel the benefits outweigh the cons. I guess there's the hope that it will bring added exposure, but it's a tough juggling act (at least in my experience).

[@StuartMcGlennon]

Hi Dave, tricky one - I find making them a bit of a pain at times and certainly on occasion can compromises the stills, but I’d never class myself ever as a KZbin photographer. I’d long established myself before ever making videos in terms of building my gallery business and winning major awards so I wasn’t quite starting from scratch, and had quite a significant social media following away from this platform before I decided to start making them. I see them as a window into my wider business and in that sense yes ultimately they’ve been worth making as i sell more workshops in particular off the back of having the channel. Overall it certainly can be a compromise at times but as a whole I’d say it’s been worth it.

[@Andrew.J.R.Simpson]

"I shouldn't complain" but I will 20 times in 15 minutes 🤣 Beautiful textures on the beach and a couple of decent images but the mid ground is too messy for me. That said I so want to be there :-)

[@StuartMcGlennon]

🤣 Cheers for watching Andrew, i see your point though it’s quite tricky as if you move ahead of the grasses and frame past that mid ground you’re left with very little to shoot as it’s the same view right along that stretch. Was happy with the balance in the first one mainly

[@Andrew.J.R.Simpson]

I totally get what you say and what the situation is there, I was just being a grump :-)

[@stevewalker8954]

Images over processed

[@StuartMcGlennon]

lol - got a link to your work Steve?