Landscape Photography | How To Find Inspiration

[@billyking4710]

Hi Kim I absolutely love all your videos, you are such an inspiration to people like me who are just starting out on a journey of photography. I’m a 60 year old man and just bought my first proper camera and gear to start getting out and about as a pass time. Yes it can be a bit nerve wracking going out scouting on your own but at the same time very exciting too so hopefully the good lord will spare me the health to get out there and do what I crave to do in the future. Keep up the good work Kim, looking forward to more of your videos

[@guyfilkins6069]

Inspiring Kim, please keep sharing your adventure!

[@maxmillion4216]

Kim, Thanks for sharing your great photos, beautiful scenery, great composition and all perfect lighting. And a very eyeing opening Philosophy lesson on enjoying life even if it’s by yourself. I hope you're words reach many uninspired people. You, Thomas, Murray and many more landscape photographers have inspired me to get back out there after 20 years as a advertising photographer in the city of Chicago. Now, It's about (me) time as I enjoy retirement at 70, 71 in October. Keep going on your love for the great outdoors and Amazing Photos. Once a photographer always a photographer....!!!

[@ScotTheGr8]

I so, so, so, so relate to what your are saying about getting out. I sometimes get too lazy but I NEVER regret it when I do get out. You are so right!

[@chrishuang8763]

You are so fortunate to stay in a country where you can get such inspiratiomal scenic locations. Keep up with your journey of discovery. Happy to have discovered you recently.

[@kenrees8726]

Its been really fantastic to see you taking images again

[@mikehenfron]

Kim, yet another great vlog. You are definitely an inspiration. Memo to self... I must get out more.

[@Brenda-xc7sq]

My Sunday morning 8.30 am spot is reserved for your inspiring videos which give the day a happy kick start so thanks.

[@kimgrantphotography]

This is so lovely to hear Brenda - thank you!

[@jameschilton3901]

Another inspiring video Kim. As others have mentioned - L brackets can be had for £20-30 and nodal sliders for £15 (although not really necessary, they can make stitching panoramas a bit easier if you can be bothered). Plenty of places to visit in Aberdeenshire - on the coast - Dunnottar you mentioned, Muchalls, Crawton (copse, waterfall and of course Fowlsheugh), St Cyrus beach. Inland - castles - Crathes, Fraser, Craigievar. Caledonian pines at Glen Tanar, Silver birch around Loch Kinord and the Burn o'vat close by. Further up Deeside - Loch Muick, Lochnagar, Old Brig O'Dee, Linn of Dee, Linn of Quoich. Then there's the mountain wildlife - deer, hare, ptarmigan etc ..........so plenty of choice!

[@anthonyhazlewood5788]

Hi Kim, I'm glad you were inspired to go out and take the photo's... Bear this in mind Kim, if you put things off and do nothing, you suddenly end up too old, and in my case housebound with a wife that's ill, and thinking of the Wish I's that I wished I had done in the past... Make the best of it while you are young... Lovely photo's Kim... Looking forward to the next Vlog... Thanks Kim

[@alasdairmackenzie905]

Hi Km, another inspirational video. Thanks. And a GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS for going over the 10 THOUSAND subscribers mark. WOW!!! If you haven't done so already, away and crack open that bottle of 'fiddich and have a celebratory dram - you've more than earned it

[@bchad28ify]

Totally agree with you about getting out into nature on your own when the chance arises, and just enjoying your own company. Whenever I do, I find it to be so calming and therapeutic. Great video as always! Love the golden light on the windy church road.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you very much - glad that you enjoy getting out into nature too :)

[@giselesmith7795]

Thanks for a lovely video. Looking forward to images from your Harris & Lewis trip. What you said about getting out alone hit home; I was a Navy wife and learned a long time ago that if you want to see or do some activities you might have to go it alone. I have had some great adventures on my own. Keep up the good work.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thanks again Gisele - sounds like you embrace life! Good on ya :)

[@johnkerr1953]

Hi Kim l so much love your videos & as for the one I've just watched well it was just so trimendous & the views out to sea was something else, so a big thank you to you, keep up the good work.

[@fredfleming8905]

I wish I had your energy. I would probably never be able to climb that hill over the harbor now. The location however is stunning. Great job and good philosophy.

[@anselman3156]

I'm fully in accord with your philosophy, and find the same benefits from my walks-good for mind, body and spirit. Thanks for enabling us to participate to some extent in your experiences. Your videos are a tonic.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Wow those are powerful words - thank you!

[@rnspowell]

I love watching your vlogs because they are so inspirational. Keep up the great shot and vlogs.

[@kimgrantphotography]

That is very kind Raymond - thank you!

[@marcelzwart3527]

Wonderful vlog Kim. I really like the image at 15:24. Your encouragaging speech at the end to go out more often, you're abslolutely right about that. People should go out more and enjoy nature. After a busy day at work it helps to unstress and clear your mind.

[@mhc2b]

I totally agree with you about doing research prior to setting out. Photos that others make can certainly help inspire & guide you. Also, I can certainly corroborate with you about cows. As child, I was chased by cows more than once. To this day, I will NOT enter a field, or any place, where there is nothing between me and the cow. Yes, to put it bluntly, I am scared senseless by them to this day!!

[@desgardner7169]

Some good advice there Kim, oh I enjoyed your photography too, well done and thank you for sharing!

[@ramblinman77]

Really nice vlog, beautiful images and great to see and feel your excitement. But above all, thanks for sharing the "Wisdom of Kim." Great work Kim!

[@jazzydebs]

Always lovely start to my Sunday morning 😚Full of wonderful inspiration Kim, loved it. Wow, so thrilled for you that you're off to Harris & Lewis 😚 And how beautiful that sunset light was, absolutely gorgeous!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thanks Debbie - I cannot wait :)

[@jagalan1290]

I’m a recent subscriber to your channel and though this video is 2 years old now I just stumbled upon it. Photography is new to me and has really been my inspiration to get outside and enjoy those quiet moments by myself. The emotions you expressed here resonated deeply. Thank you for the content and look forward to discovering more of your back catalogue as you continue to produce new videos.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you Jeffrey - that's very kind of you. Hope you'll enjoy many of my other videos and all the best with your new journey in photography 😊

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

Beautiful sunset! Kim, enjoyable like great video you're inspiration. Thank!

[@jimmyvu-dev]

thanks for the video and inspiration Kim

[@randymyers8600]

Another great video. You had me laughing out loud with the cow scene. Looking forward to more.

[@muhammadmustafa3108]

Beautiful locations and beyond amazing shots for sunset! It’s very inspiring to see your kind spirit being so positive 👌

[@altaylor1980]

A suggestion for Aberdeenshire would be up deeside, glen tanner and the burn of vat near Dinnet. Also the cairn o mount road is popular too, glen dye and spittal cottage.

[@johnsnook8506]

Lovely location and photographs Kim, love the way your vlog’s come across, very natural.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you very much John!

[@paulosborne6637]

Another great vlog. Agree about being out in nature alone, lt give you a chance to really contemplate about life and the thing that are important and to just for a time forget the day to day stresses and just be in the moment. And congratulations on reaching 10k very well deserved.

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

Looked like a lovely evening Kim you are lucky to have beautiful places so close to you that are hopefully safe too. I would not have the same opportunity to do this where I live without driving for over an hr each way!! Thanks for sharing and just to say photographs don't have to be prize winning to be worth capturing ! You got some nice images there :D Teddy

[@TheHikeChoseMe]

i feel ya. with my work schedule its hard to get out a lot. and with my luck, its always when i'm working when the best light happens. i walk outside work to stunning sunrise light all the time. its so disheartening at times

[@kimgrantphotography]

I know that feeling so well...I guess it just makes things so much more exciting when we do see and capture that stunning light.

[@garryplatt5205]

I think it’s really useful to research other photographers’ work, not just for the purpose of copying what others have done but also for developing your ‘eye’ seeing what others have seen and helping you to refine your framing and visualising. It’s been really helpful to me and I have learnt from the process. I forgot to say, great images, the colours and shadows were particularly beautiful. Wonderful video, again!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you for your feedback Garry - lovely to hear you take on things :)

[@gordonmelrose57]

Hi Kim. Great video. I have same tripod as you and just put the camera into portrait on the balhead for panos.

[@kenyerrill8991]

Hi Kim, I bought an L bracket on ebay for £7.00 no problems. Great vlog keep up the good work

[@NatureMadeInUtah]

Great video Kim , love your photography in Scotland .

[@paulbarnard5267]

Your reaction to the cows made me smile. My wife is terrified of them. If we encounter a field with cows it inevitably results in a long detour. She actually has a good knowledge of the farms in the area and which fields they use when. Our walks are planed around grazing schedules rather than golden hour.

[@arteetmarteperfect4518]

Very insightful piece. That village by the edge of the water is stunning. Our last visit to Aberdeen was a total washout, it rained the whole time. We’ll try again for sure and look for that town.

[@kimgrantphotography]

I hope the weather is better for you next time! It can be a very wet and grey area at times.

[@jerrysmith7385]

Congrats on 10K Kim!!!! It was just a matter of time , well wishes young lady !!

[@davidaylsworth8964]

So jealous! I want to go back to Harris & Lewis as well.

[@mick8586]

what a great video Kim , enjoyed it and like your out look on life , your doing wonders , keep them coming good luck and take care

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you very much Mick :)

[@tonybelton345]

Great clip as always,Kim. Can’t get my head around the time though. You said it was 9 o’clock abouts😲over here on the east coast of Australia it’s pitch black by then. Even with this crazy thing called “daylight saving” we have over here now😬

[@asifvirk953]

Hay Kim maybe some of the cow's were your subscribers and big fan's and they wanted some selfies with you ahahahah. Awesome love the video take care.🐄🐮

[@WayneRobertsonPhotography]

It's hard to beat summer evenings watching the sunset! I enjoyed watching and the images you got are really nice, looks like you had a great time Kim 👍🏻

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thanks Wayne and I sure did :)

[@charlesgardner4875]

great video and advice ! nice eyes as well. Keep the videos coming

[@martinhogarth3862]

great vlog Kim, super images and what a village, I would wait for the house lights just to come on then take a shot from the cliff side....you might like to invest in a drone so you don't have to walk so far to see what at the other side, you would have missed the cows...P.S. I also look at other photographer images to see what new.. ( tmhphotography.co.uk )

[@tegser]

Congratulations on hitting 10,000 subscribers 😎👍🏼

[@DonJoyce]

AND you just inspired me to get up an hour later to capture a stunning drone video of the sun rising over the lake just now... despite threatening rain and brisk wind!!! Back to bed to get SOME shut eye!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Woo hoo - go you Don!

[@jerrysmith7385]

Hi Kim, I picked a used D610 and believe me when I say, full frame rocks !!

[@kimgrantphotography]

One day Jerry...one day!

[@DonJoyce]

Wonderful inspiration video, Kim! And so engaging that I watched it end to end at 4am! You have helped me to understand why I find my own drone videography so fun...it's not just an obsession, as I sometimes joke, but rather that it has opened up my creative side...and that is so exciting!!! Thank you so much for helping me to understand ME! (Also, less philosophically, your apprehension about cows is very wise. They are unpredictable, and big, and not nearly as slow as they appear. I did a video about searching for some lost cows, and couldn't believe how fast they could run through some woods.)

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you for this kind comment Don. It's lovely to hear how my videos make you feel and wow - 4am!! That is dedication (haha). Thank you once again :)

[@stevebowden4868]

I really enjoyed the vlog Kim you have inspired me to get the camera out and try some seascapes thank you.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thanks Steve - Enjoy!

[@SkynetfrSkynetfr]

10k subscribers !! 👍

[@dust1415]

Kim first great video as always second you can get good L bracket for under £20 on EBay my two work great both my camera and third tokina 11-16 for £200 or spend more full frame camera with little difference but keep up great work your video always get me go out and shoot

[@Johnfingchesapeake]

Greetings from aus. 19 degrees here today and we had jumpers on. 😂😂. Nice way to spend an evening, cameras and sunsets.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Oh Gosh - funny how we perceive temperatures differently!

[@TheFlunter]

Loved the video, Kim! I don't have an 'L' bracket either, but I take panoramas every time I'm out, always handheld and often around 15 images (5x3). Generally, I only have my 35mm with me, and that's on a crop sensor. Have faith in Photoshop, you'll be surprised how good a job it will do at stitching.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thanks for the advice. I've yet to use photoshop but will have to learn if I'm to do panoramas soon :)

[@TheFlunter]

Kim Grant You can do panoramas in Lightroom too :)

[@lokatpic]

I always enjoy hearing your thoughts. Seating at the ocean side and shooting the sun going down is my idea of relaxing. I am sure you can do a lot with your camera. Full frame is nice , But I get my kicks from my camera. You can get used lens on Ebay. Lots of images . It is you not the camera. I am not sure what a L bracket does. My photo buddy has one. Well it does not make his pictures better.

[@shelleyedhouse5254]

great video Kim, you're very inspiring. I hope someone out there watches this and sends you a full frame camera! lol. I wouldn't be without my canon 6d.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you and that would be cool! I do love my D7100 but would love to try a full frame one day.

[@iandiplock3338]

You can do panoramic shots hand held. And if I remember from one of your recent videos you have Luminar software which should have a panorama stitch mode. If you do want an L bracket get a no name one off Amazon or eBay for less than £20

[@alexandermenzies9954]

Hi Kim, A beautiful video. Re the cattle (we have quite a few), if they're frisky they'll approach straight away and while I never trust bulls the rest will either lose interest or continue to follow every step. Yours looked disinterested and pose no threat (but I understand your caution). L brackets; for my Sony A7II I recently bought one from eBay for about 7 GBP (including postage). It's very well machined and does the job. No need for the super-expensive brands. You'll find a specific match (important) for your camera model. Harris and Lewis - how fantastic.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you for your advice and feedback - much appreciated :)

[@tegser]

Wonderful vlog..we all need some alone time..everyone seems so connected these days 👍🏼

[@kimgrantphotography]

Totally agree Terry!

[@peterg3021]

Kim consider getting a wide angle lens rather than shelling out more $$ for a FF camera. A Tokina 11-16 is an excellent lens which I have been using on my old D300s. Ironic thing though is that this lens has drastic vignetting at its widest on my other FF camera, so you see a FF cam is not always the one for best results. Oh, and I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned (tongue in cheek) L-Brackets on eBay, very cheap and work a treat. Cheers on this vid too, I must try to sit down and soak it all in while I'm out with the camera... ** ps: You'll need a Quick Release Clamp to go with the L bracket too, also on eBay

[@billonthehill9984]

Lovely images Kim, always a pleasure watching your vlog. The 2nd group of shots caught the mood nicely. Just a suggestion here, the last 2 you could have done the pano in horizontal by panning the ballhead, then simply stitch them together in post, crop & size them to your liking. The crop camera is perfectly suited for doing this & the end result looks every bit as good as a full frame camera could do it... Cheers, Bill... :-)

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thanks for this advice Bill. I will just have to give it a shot in the near future :)

[@billonthehill9984]

With a little practice, you'll amaze yourself with the results Kim & it is so much fun too boot! Cheers... :-)

[@bobswezey7452]

good morning Kim grant enjoying your video ...

[@kimgrantphotography]

Cheers Bob :)

[@Davestattoo]

I bought a generic "L" bracket from China for $12 US. I've had it on my D5200, D500 and now the D850 and it works a treat.

[@robnarmarketing2875]

Hey Kim, It's been great following your blogs. Anyway the 3 Legged Thing L brackets are 49.99 pounds.

[@denniscook7160]

Kim, you can get an L bracket on ebay for around £20, A full frame sensor will make no difference its the lens which controls your field of view.

[@Thrakun]

I've been doing panoramas for years without L bracket or anything at all, sometimes I don't even bother to use my tripod, have you tried it? Great video.

[@kimgrantphotography]

I haven't but you're not the first to say this so I may have to give it a go! Thanks :)

[@extremelydave]

The older you get, the more you will realize that your words were prophetic... get out and do the things you want to so you never say that dreaded thing to yourself..." I wish I had.... I should have....". I hope you find someone who has a like outlook and is creative and can inspire you to find the time to do those things that make you deep down happy. I hope you still look back at comments and know we feel the joy that you show us.

[@ruanaich]

Kim, L-brackets are about 20-30 quid on amazon. Mine works fine despite being a no-name brand.

[@BullitTom]

How are you finding the new tripod now that you’ve had it for a while?

[@hennatools9306]

I really enjoyed this vlog. If I might point out, when you turn the camera on yourself, we miss a lot of your emotions and thoughtfulness when you have your sunglasses on and we can't see your eyes (windows to the soul, etc.)

[@MrFreakwent]

The image at 15:27 !

[@ravenfallsphotography6254]

Those are excellent sunset images! I would definitely recommend a wide-angle zoom going out to 10 or 11mm for a crop-sensor camera; Sigma has a very good 10-20mm that I've been using for years. Also, I'm surprised that you haven't seen any L-brackets for under £100 -- I see the 3-Legged Thing QR-11 I use is available on Amazon UK for £49.99, which is still a bit of a rip-off compared to the U.S. price, but is still a whole lot more reasonable. May I suggest a GoFundMe for equipment purchases or, if that seems a bit much, a public Amazon wishlist (which doesn't require you to give out your address, in case that was worrying you), so viewers can help contribute to the mission of your channel? I mean, you're contributing your days to the benefit of the environment, so I don't think it would be out of line for some of us to contribute in our own way to helping you spread your message. Incidentally, appropriate choice in songs near the end: "It's shining through/The light in you." It certainly is!

[@alasdairmackenzie905]

I'll echo what Raven Falls Photography has said about the Sigma 10-20 F3.5. A couple of months back I decided I needed this length myself and settled for this lens.It's been a great buy and has extended the range of what I can do tremendously. Given that it's been around for a few years now, there will probably also be some used ones available from the likes of eBay, Wex Photographic and maybe even on Amazon too,

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you again for your feedback. I am looking into setting up a priority account to help a bit with the financial things. Glad you liked the music too :)

[@davidpowell5437]

L Bracket: SRB Photographic (on line) own brand £30 or Three Legged Thing £50 cost more but you can have it in Orange... Choose a size that doesn't block the battery cover. Probably medium for a D7100 HTH

[@glassworksrc]

I set off to the lake district last Monday with my camera intending to get some sunset and sunrise photos. Instead I walked up a big hill, slept through sunset and sunrise and hired a canoe. I hardly took any photos. Sometimes it's just about getting out and enjoying it rather than chasing the light for the best photos.

[@kimgrantphotography]

I agree Adam and have voiced this in several videos before. Its a major message that I think many should incorporate into their lives. Memories and experiences are what matter - getting the photos is a bonus :) Sounds like you had a great time when you were away!

[@simonmoore2549]

I picked up a cheap L bracket from ebay, Chinese but it seems ok. Took about tree weeks to come.

[@mortons67]

Kim i got my L Bracket on ebay £12.50 and its perfect, im using the canon 6D

[@anselman3156]

Had a couple of encounters with cows. Once intimidated into going off a path into a treacherous bog-squelch and sink! On another occasion, walked on boldly, speaking in a commanding voice. Always cautious, though.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Those cattle are curious, not dangerous. They see something unusual, they come to have a look. A bit like Kim Grant. I grew up on a dairy farm, at around 5-6 years I was going to get the cows in for milking.

[@peterellarby4111]

Try SRBPhotographic, they do an L bracket for £30 and also sell the three legged one for £50. It's on my list but need a new tripod first!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thanks for the recommendation Peter :)

[@lesironside795]

Kim. L bracket from Amazon for £5.99. I have one and it works fine. Andoer Universal MPU100 Quick Release L Plate Bracket for Camera Benro Arca Swiss

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thanks for the advice Les :)

[@CarloDidier]

Great vlog as always. An L-bracket is nice to have. Had one on all my cameras since many years. I have one I don't need anymore for a Nikon D600 and another which I had on a D3200. One of them may fit your Nikon. You got my email, so drop me a message if you're interested.

[@BarrieGrieve]

An 'L' bracket costs £100?, Andoer Universal MPU100 Quick Release L Plate Bracket on amazon costs £6. Add a nodal rail (200mm) for between £16 to £30. This will get you on the panorama path.

[@WilliamShackelford]

Kim, You could try a universal L-Bracket like this one on Amazon. a.co/2Dhw2hc It is a generic but if you compare it to the one from Three Legged Thing you will find them to be very similar. This is from the US Amazon site and I don't know if the same one is available on the UK site. I have one like this although from another seller and it works well. I would rather have a dedicated one for my camera but that is not possible at this time. Hope this helps.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thanks for the suggestion William - appreciated :)

[@robinhill9439]

Kim get yourself a head touch, will help you to get around when you are starting to lose the light and might keep the cows away.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Cheers Ryan, I do have one but had to get home at a decent time that night. Will be useful in the autumn and winter months though :)

[@erickendall8755]

I think you should put a paypal link up in your discription kim. Your such a inspiaring photographer i dont think anyone would mind chiping in a £5 so you can get you into the full frame world and a l bracket

[@JWMO13]

I have a couple of Really Right Stuff L brackets for canon 5d2 and 5d3 going spare, guessing may not suit your current set up but yours if you want them. As I write you are two subs off 10,000 !!! Come on!

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I used one of these for some years, a different brand though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJXJoGCghLWercU Mine cost me about forty five Australian bucks. It's difficult to get the top of a tripod properly level. With this, you get the tripod about right then get the camera exactly level with the head. Then, use this to turn the camera for your panorama.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you for the recommendations :)

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Are you mad £100 I paid less than £15 for all of mine lol. What camera is it I’ll send you one. I forgot nd one on ebay I’ll send it to you direct £8 if you make sure I get some plugs for my channel haha. They do make a difference for pano images but you don’t need one you can still Manage a good pano. You will have to pm me an address to send to if you want this one.

[@allenaustin4732]

Kim, I love your videos and watch them every day. To help finance your channel hav e you ever thought about Patreon as a source of income.You could also do a go fund me page. I for one would donate, because ai want to see your channel prosper. Please think about it,

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Fullframe will make no difference, you just need either a lens with the coverage you need, or the skill to do panoramas. You do not have to have an L bracket. If your lens has the vertical coverage you require, there is no value in turning your camera to portrait.

[@selzzaW]

OneEyedPhotographer you can get higher resolution in portrait. Not that you'd really benefit from it.

[@BarrieGrieve]

An 'L' bracket costs £100?, Andoer Universal MPU100 Quick Release L Plate Bracket on amazon costs £6. Add a nodal rail (200mm) for between £16 to £30. This will get you on the panorama path.