Landscape Photography: Lake District - BIG Adventure Part 1

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Loved it mate! Drone footage of Buttermere was super cool. Shame the light was so flat but you still got some good images - I particularly liked the shot of Ashness Jetty. Really enjoyable video packed full of content. Already looking forward to part 2. We all need an emergency ham sandwich in our lives!

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it (despite the flat light!). As you get to know me you'll learn how important food is to me! From the humble ham sandwich to the mighty Tunnocks biscuit bar!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Lol, lone tree and exactly that jetty are two of my locations :) Sadly I didn't get the drone up at Buttermere, but you'll see why next week!

[@jbairdexp]

Let me guess Mads...you didn't get the drone up because of bad weather?! lol Looking forward to the video. :-)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography spot on!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Great effort Julian. There was a lot of locations in that video. They are a lot more than a simple cut apart too. Impressive.

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Adam, thanks for visiting my channel and watching this video. :-) I discovered your channel a few months ago. I really like your presentation style and content. Keep up the great work. :-)

[@RobOutenPhotography]

Great vlog Julian. Great images and looking forward to the next instalment. Great work and thanks for sharing.

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Robert! Part 2 will be live tonight at 6pm. :-)

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Lovely work, Julian! Sometimes I miss the other side of the pond.

[@jbairdexp]

Cheers Adam. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to photography locations in the UK. :-)

[@davidmccormack2227]

Enjoyed watching you get a good work out on that climb. Looking forward to the next segments! Best - Dave

[@jbairdexp]

Hey David, always nice to see you over here. Next part will be live 6pm tonight. :-)

[@jeffstephenson5633]

Nice to see you Julian up in the lakes where I'm from. Like your previous comments I loved the drone footage and of course the images with me living only 30 mins from Say Keswick I can pick my days when I go out for a shoot but hey just like you explained you didn't always get the right light you don't always get it your own way. I know you've been up Catbells before but could I give you 2 more locations that I have shot recent over looking Derwentwater one is Walla Crag & the other is Castlehead . Castlehead is a very short walk out of Keswick but the views you get are stunning it's opposite side of the lake to Catbells. Oh & before I forget loved the upload.

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Jeff, really apprecaite the positive comment. Yeah, I had to book this trip in advance so I had to work the weather there was. Still, I had an wesome time. I'm going to take note of those two locations you mention for next time. Cheers. :-)

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Really enjoyed that Julian. Great to be along for the ride! Living relatively close to the Lakes, I for one can tell you that it gets more than it's fair share of grey days, and in all my years of shooting there, I've had more fails than successes!

[@jbairdexp]

So true Simon. Landscape photography in general is more fails than successes. I met up with a mate yesterday to shoot some coastal scenes in Cornwall. Didn't even get the camera out!

[@johnbentley1056]

Gorgeous location and beautiful images. Thank you for sharing.

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment John! :-)

[@mannipearce3357]

Excellent work again Julian. Looking forward to park 2.

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Manuel...part 2 should be up same time next week :-)

[@andywhiteside16]

hi Julian nice to see you in this part of the world such a beautiful part of the country, nice images and looking forward to parts 2 and 3

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Andy, very happy to hear you enjoyed part 1. Part 2 same time next week!

[@ChristianSchoter]

Got some nice images there, looking forward to the other parts. Makes me want to go on a photo adventure! :)

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Christian. We both know how wonderful our local area is to photograph, but I'm a big fan of packing a bag and going somewhere else for a few days. Do it... you won't regret it! :-)

[@paulburwood8231]

Hi Julian. I definitely need to get back up there, and hopefully experience better weather than last time. Looking forward to parts 2 & 3. :-)

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Paul, the weather was pretty yucky that last time wasn't it. At least it didn't rain this time. Part 2 should be same time next week :-)

[@valpayne2963]

Great video and I liked the graphics with shot info in first half. Easy to read and looked cool! You do have ‘the eye’ and take some stunning shots. Thanks for sharing.

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Val, thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. Glad you liked the content. Stay tuned for part 2 next week.

[@Topsyrm]

Looking forward to the next installments.

[@jbairdexp]

Same time next week with any luck! :-)

[@photografiaaustralis2131]

Lovely work Julian. Great location. Greg

[@jbairdexp]

Cheers Greg, great to hear you liked the video. :-)

[@buc71x24]

Great, looking forward to pt 2

[@jbairdexp]

Pt 2 should be published the same time next week. :-)

[@JohnHaswellPhotography]

Thomas Heatons recommended video this week brought me here! Great stuff

[@jbairdexp]

Hey John, it was a very nice surprise to be recommend by Mr Heaton! :-)

[@timmonaghan5263]

Loving the vlogs. It's great to see a local photographer. Spent the whole day watching the videos.

[@jbairdexp]

Awesome, thanks Tim. I very much appreciate your support! Where is local for you? :-)

[@timmonaghan5263]

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography I'm in Bournemouth, so local ish. So if you need someone to share petrol money with to Glencoe! I've also tried blogging, but unsuccessfully.. You can see my attempt here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWrZc6yHlt9-nsk

[@jbairdexp]

Cool, I've added your video to my Watch Later list so will check it out very soon! :-)

[@azzamalshuaibi4467]

Stunning photography Julian, cant wait to visit the lakes soon

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks. If you go, you are sure to love it there. It's spectacular. :-)

[@trevorhughes7399]

Really enjoyed this episode, Julian and look forward to the next.

[@jbairdexp]

Great to hear! Thanks Trevor. Part 2 will be published this time next week. :-)

[@DavidDixon]

If this is only part one then we're in for a treat! I love the Lake District, it just has to be one of my most favourite places in the world. In my very first video I was also at the lone tree in Buttermere, it's beautiful there. I really enjoyed your drone footage, and again, loving the captions that outline your set up. I'm looking forward to the rest of this adventure!

[@jbairdexp]

Always great to hear from you David! Wonderful to hear you are looking forward to part 2 (should be published same time next year). Though I've watched your first before I'm going to give it another watch, and watch your latest video as well. Cheers! :-)

[@chrisnowellphotography]

All stunning 👍

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks!

[@timscanlanphotography]

Fabulous stuff Julian. You worked hard to get those excellent images on a flat day. The Lakes really is a landscape photographer's paradise and you make a great point about just being out there sometimes being enough. Thanks for sharing Julian. Looking forward to part 2. P.S.Glad to see it's not just me who carries too much gear on uphill jaunts !!!

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Tim! Yeah, I definately went there to take pictures, but I love being outdoors just as much so it was never going to be a wasted trip. Part 2 should be published at the same time next week. PS. At least the heavy bag helped burn off that full cooked breakfast!

[@richardhurst1969]

Looking forward to part 2!

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Richard. Won't be long to wait... 6pm tonight! :-)

[@shaunleatham682]

Nice to see you up north 👍

[@jbairdexp]

Cheers Shaun, I like it up there. In fact it gets better the further you go...all the way into Scotland! :-)

[@ianlivermore2981]

Nice one Julian keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing the full res shots on Flickr 👍

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Ian! They are already up on my website, but the shot of Ashness Bridge will be going up really soon....! :-)

[@AronRadford]

Awesome off to the Lakes for my first photoshoot in July 👍🏼😊

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Aron, you'll love it! One of the great locations in the UK for landscape photography :-)

[@AndyNoblePhotography]

Excellent video again Julian! Looking forward to part 2 & 3. I'm actually going to the Lake District for the first time in the New Year. Can't wait. Keep the excellent content coming. Thanks again. Andy

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Andy, glad you liked the video :-) Next part will be published same time next week. Hope you have a great trip to the Lakes in the new year. :-)

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

think you have just given me an idea to pop back up the lakes, maybe slow down and take a look at stuff i normally miss...

[@jbairdexp]

Great to hear it Paul. I always feel a little sad if I have to drive by the Lakes on the M6 without stopping. :-)

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography tell me about it. Lol

[@markvasquezphotography9306]

Excellent really enjoyed it cheers

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Mark, very happy to hear you enjoyed it :-)

[@richpwrr]

Great video and nice to see your shot at Ashness bridge. I was there a couple of weeks ago and managed to get some good shots with the autumn colours.

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Rich, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. It's a very popular location. I hope you managed to get some shots with better light than I did!

[@richpwrr]

One of my shots is very similar to yours of the bridge. I did manage to get some great shots up on the fell just to the right of the bridge as you look at your picture (Castlerigg Fell). I managed to get some great light for sunrise looking up the valley to the south of the lake. Let me know if you want to see the picture. Not a patch on yours though.

[@jbairdexp]

Sure, you on Flickr or is it published somewhere?

[@richpwrr]

It’s on richardjphotography.co.uk in the gallery for landscapes. Loving your videos they are inspiring me to get out and shoot more.

[@jbairdexp]

I like it! I thought the image of the fence going into the lake (I know it's a famous location, but don't know the name) works very well. Very happy to hear that my videos are inspiring you to get out there and shoot more. :-)

[@obroadieswimmer]

Liked & subscribed. I'm going straight to part 2 now. :)

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Ollie, I really do appreciate that. :-)

[@PaulTimlett]

I took a shot of the lone tree about 30 years ago. No idea it was a "thing" now. Had forgotten all about it. Certainly didn't see any other photographers ether in those days!

[@jbairdexp]

Hi Paul, yes, that tree is indeed a thing now! You have to work hard these days to find locations in the Lake District where you won't bump into another photographer. But this isn't always a bad thing. :-)

[@anthonyhedger4301]

A great video Julian and again some cracking images, I can’t wait for part 2. I bet you are really pleased with the camera helping you get the shots you want eh? Tony

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Tony, part 2 should be up the same time next week. :-) I'm very happy with the camera. ISO 64 is a dream to work with. :-)

[@alanm.1368]

Another good vlog Julian, shame about the light hopefully part two will have better. Some really nice images all the same, I really must get myself up to the lakes. Thanks.

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Alan, I appreciate you watching another video. Can't recommend the Lakes enought. It's well worth a visit. :-)

[@GarethDanks]

Great job mate. So beautiful in any weather ay! Hope you didn’t really leave your Phone tho! 👍🏻

[@jbairdexp]

Cheers Gareth, nice to see you over here! :-)

[@Snowcatnz2]

Great vlog Julian great images. Just wondered is a pano of Ulswater would have worked, I don't know I wasn't there but the video pan kind of lent itself to a pano. Looing forward to the next episode!!

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Tim, glad you liked the images and video. I think you are right about the pano at Ullswater. I didn't think of it at the time as I was probably to busy focusing on the overcast sky. If I went again, I would definately look at doing a pano (something I'm trying to do more of anyway). Next episode on is on Wednesday! :-)

[@davidpearce2981]

D850 doing a great job Julian

[@jbairdexp]

Indeed David, I am very happy with it. Especially the weather sealing given the weather I had! :-)

[@GingerPhotographer]

I'm a Brit based in Germany and I really do miss an English Breakfast!!! - That said, wonderful video as always!

[@jbairdexp]

Not as much as I miss a Scottish breakfast! Cannae beat a bit of square sausage and haggis! ;-) Anyway, glad you liked the video. :-)

[@FadiHage]

Hey Julian, Great video and images of the lone tree, love it. and really nice drone footage. It is always an issue with carrying alot of gear and to add the video gear :) nice lookout there and place to shoot.

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Fadi, nice to hear from you. Glad you like the images and the drone footage. I would have liked to have used it more but it was too windy most of the time for flying. If you ever come to the UK, the Lake District should be on your list of places to photograph. :-)

[@FadiHage]

yes one day i will visit for sure, i have added it to my list of lots of places to see :)

[@jbairdexp]

Yep, I've got a fairly big list myself!

[@JamesRBurnsVLOG]

Loving the location. Did you say Befree carbon tripod? I decided to get rid of mine because it was too light for the windy fells. It’s a fine balance getting the weight and sturdiness right. Loved your long exposure from the right side of Ulswater, not done that yet.

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks James. Yes, Befree Carbon. It makes and appearance in part 2 (due Wednesday). Totally agree though it's a fine balance between weight and sturdiness. I've used it some brisk conditions though (see my Glencoe video) so it's generally good enough most of the time when kit weight is a consideration. :-)

[@JamesRBurnsVLOG]

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography Its so practical and light but I was conscious my gear would be too heavy for it’s recommended payload. Looking forward to the colab with Chris on Wednesday, I hope to meet him 1 day

[@jbairdexp]

My heaviest workload is just shy of 4kg and it seems to handle it just fine. The biggest challenge for me though when using the Befree is the use of a ball head. I normally use a 3 way geared head so I find ball heads in general offer less control. It can be tricky to nail the composition when you are all the way out at 200mm. Yes, I had a good laugh with Chris which hopefully comes through on the video! :-)

[@JamesRBurnsVLOG]

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography Fair point. I use a ball head on my Manfrotto 055 and yes I find it tricky but has the option to tweak the sensitivity. Shooting at 200mm is let’s say testing to get it all lined up still.

[@jbairdexp]

The geared head does offer precision control, but it's a heavy old beast! But when your legs and head combo is pushing past 3.5kg, I'm willing to give up a little precision if I have a ascent to do. I'm looking at Gitzo set of legs at the moment. That would save me 1.2Kg, but I'm not sure if I can justify the cost.

[@rokacsapda]

Very high quality video absolutely i can learn from it and continue my youtube channel! Well done!!

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Norbert, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and to leave a comment. :-)

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

Saw many photos from this NP, excellent work my friend, all images are great, my favorite is the one with the bridge and boat dock , awesome episode, thank you!

[@jbairdexp]

Hey, great to hear from you again. Glad you liked the video and the images. Part 2, same time next week. :-)

[@tompetersphotography]

Amazing video bud👍🏻 really gd edit and loved the shots. Shame about the weather nice and moody tho!

[@jbairdexp]

Cheers mate, yes weather wasn't great but really enjoyed just being there. :-)

[@tompetersphotography]

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography that’s what the lakes are all about👍🏻 done a really gd job of capturing the atmosphere

[@Topsyrm]

Hi Julian, my wife and I are going to the Lakes in mid Nov, in some way inspired by this trio of videos. Would you mind sharing where you stayed as it looks everso cosy and comfortable. Great triptych BTW.

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Tim, great news, I'm sure you'll have a great time. I stayed at The Fisherbeck in Ambleside. :-)

[@Topsyrm]

@@jbairdexp thanks, we'll look them up

[@Topsyrm]

@@jbairdexp Hi Julian, so we're here at the Fisherbeck, probably going to miss breakfast like you did. The owners remember you as the guy who left at 04.00 each morning............

[@jbairdexp]

@@Topsyrm That's very funny that they remember me! lol Hope you are having a good time in the Lakes. 👍😀

[@myvideos4now]

Julian, love the images, video and commentary! Well done ... could you please let me know the name of the song and artist playing in the background during the video? Thx and cheers!

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks! The track is called Retriever by Henrik Olsson and can be licensed from Epidemic Sound.

[@linghamskatepark11]

Do you ever focus stack or rely on depth of field when shooting with the wide lens and have a close foreground ? Love the videos great quality

[@jbairdexp]

Hi Matthew, I don't focus stack but given that the D850 has that ccpability built into the camera, it's something I think I will start doing. Generally I use a small apperture and focus 1/3 of the way into the frame. :-)

[@2klember]

Hi Julian. It is any differences between MC-36 and 36A remote controle?

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Rob, I'm afraid I don't know as I didn't have the MC-36 to compare it with. Looking at photos of both though, it appears not. Both are compatible with the D850 according to the manual.

[@2klember]

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography yep. I have MC-36 with my D850 and I did research about it but I cant find any differences. Thats why I was asking. Anyway, great video Julian and I hope one day I will be able to visit and explore Lake district. It is on my backed list for a long time. Great location.

[@OscarDog200]

I keep a box of Cereal bars in a pocket of my rucksack for these very occasions.

[@jbairdexp]

I ate all sorts of cereal bars over my 2.5 days in the Lake District. You can't beat a full cooked though, even if it's 2pm! lol :-)

[@nmuguy]

A couple of nice images, but way too much talk!

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Phil. If you think I talk to much in the video you should see the unedited version! lol :-)