Landscape photography - NZ. Workshop locations

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Hey buddy, this film has everything and as always with your films, I couldn't wait to get into it this morning. It's such a pitty that I will have to watch it again with Ruth later :-). Every image in the film was spectacular but I particularly loved the fist two, as I am more a fan of the unseen rather than common scene, especially where there are hoards of folk to shoot with. That said, your last shot on the boulders had a very mysterious quality about it, which I loved! I imagined the figures as though they were ghosts playing on the boulders, long after humans had been wiped from the earth. I did note the girl standing behind you at Wanaka in the black shorts and pink T-shirt whist you stood there in down jacket and bob hat...toughen up man :-D 17:13 of pure entertainment!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Simon - thats nice to know that you are hanging out to watch MY videos!? = / (Humbled)! Yeah the first two, complete surprises and unknown prior to seeing them, but worth the trek. I quite like the boulders shot too, theres lots of mood in there as well as Rock detail, which again turned out much better than i thought it would. It puts the lunacy of being kicked off the beach in my earlier vid into perspective. The girl in the shorts.... yes - I saw her too when i was putting this similarily complex timeline together and thought OMG - she must have been frozen, as it wasnt warm. (I was pretty tired though - 3 - 4 days of sunrises and sunsets does that as well as all that driving). I do need to toughen up though! Check the dancing people on the back ground at the tree the next time you watch it. Thats a first for me! PS - Sorry about the 'Simon Booth-ism' at 3:07 = ) Regards Ewan

[@sergiosergio68]

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[@benedictskyler3196]

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[@sergiosergio68]

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[@hramakrishnaiah413]

Final image with people as suggestion is the best for me. Worth a million. Lovely long video..

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey krishna. I thought it was a novel idea and dont actually mind the people in it. In fact - i think it adds to it. Hope you didnt find it too long! = ) Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Regards Ewan

[@neilalmond9354]

Ewan, either you are going to step up your production of videos or I'm going to start re-watching. Love to Wanaka tree, the drone shot was neat.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Neil. LOL - yes sorry, I dont do many videos, but possibly on account of the complexity of my timelines and production, which is waaay too time consuming! Regards, Ewan

[@njs12706]

You say that NZ is an understated place as regards the landscape, but stunningly beautiful. Might I say that you fit into it so well with your understated delivery and production of stunningly beautiful images. Thank you so much for sharing with us.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Why thank you very much Nigel. Really appreciated. Regards E

[@redwoodsquirrel432]

I clicked on this video after a suggestion from Simon Booth and I'm glad I did. Really enjoyed your content, knowledge and style and have subscribed to your channel. I'll probably end up binge watching your other videos at the weekend over a glass of Glengoyne😁.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks @Redwood Squirrel = ) I didnt know that Simon had done that - thats kind of him. Thanks for the subscription and enjoy the Single Malt (havent tasted that one.... not that i can remember anyhow)! Thanks again Ewan

[@dreweduk]

VERY NICE WORK !!!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks you very much Andrew. = ) Regards Ewan

[@MrMB2652]

Came here after Simon Booth mentioned one of your videos, looks like I'm going to be binge watching as I like your style and method of passing on info. I really liked your resulting image from Moeraki, I was there 16 years ago and only had about 1/2 dozen others to contend with, found myself photographing the broken boulders as they were a little different to all the spheres. Cheers

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI there - many thanks and also to Simon Booth, who has been very kind to me and this channel with his support over the last year or so. I quite like the image from Moeraki too, as it was making a point in some way, that everyone can co exist on a busy location and still get a shot. (I refer my vlog of being bullied off of a beach - LOL). I hope you enjoy all the videos = ) many thanks for having a look and your kind comments. Regards, Ewan

[@MrMB2652]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages About 6 hours of binge wathching done so far, you're gonna need to post more videos for me... I saw the bullied video, think I would've been tempted to go for the you snooze you lose I was here first point of view. But, who knows? I once moved for someone when there was really unusual evening light at Burnham Beeches because he wanted to make a pano. I already had a pano in the bag, but I think my view was biased because I taught photography at the time and felt consideration for other photographers counts. Though after I moved for him it might of been nice if he didn't continue to hog the location and block my options. Ah well. All the best, you've got me thinking about longer exposures and light movement. Cheers.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@MrMB2652 - thanks for that. LOL, glad you are binge watching me ramble nonsense! I like to be benevolent and kind with my photography at locations, and i too, had an image of that scene before too. I was a little unimpressed though! Ewan

[@MrMB2652]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages I just watched another where you were worried about slippy rocks (seascape shutter speeds?), always be careful. This link www.marshallblack.co.uk/new_zealand/content/_Q6H6426w400_large.html shows what can go wrong, although I got away with it! If i'd banged my head on an rock with the incoming tide it could've been a different story. Sorry the photo is a bit small, I'm currently updating my website and this link goes to the old site with 1DMKII 8mpg shots. Hey that was a expensive camera then, the cd card was about £300 in 2005! All the best, oh, and not too much nonsense. Cheers Marshall Black (Marsh).

[@lausimon336]

Really enjoy your videos and tutorials. Learn so much, so inspiring. You deserve millions of subscribers. Keep up the amazing work

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Lau. Thats a lovely thing to say. Kind regards. Ewan

[@Only1Feckitt]

Dude! the bolder shoot the the ghosts on is Awesome 👍

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

LOL, many thanks - only way i could get my shot and was having a bit of a dog at the dudes that bullied me off of a quiet beach earlier in the year.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Nice work Ewan

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Ah, Thanks for having a look Paul. Appreciate your time mate. Ewan

[@rjtrembgeologist]

First time I have seen your work. It is very impressive and can't wait to see more. I am now a subsriber.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Many thanks Rod. I appreciate your commentary and moreover - your support of this tiny ittle channel! Kind regards Ewan

[@IanSmithFotografi]

Don’t know how I managed to miss this... hate other folk on a location.... beautiful location and the usual quality I’ve come to know and expect of you mate ..

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Ian.

[@MikeGannaway]

Loving all of the hidden gems gained from experience, like your comment how the light levels double every 45 seconds as the sun nears sunrise. Have you ever thought about writing an e-book with these kinds of tips? Just a thought.... Once again, keep up the great work :)

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Mike - Thanks for the comment mate. The light double at that rate (being approximate) as its on a curve rather than a straight line graph, but its near enough when you are trying to calculate the maths - its complicated right? I didnt even know whther to out that in there! LOL. I have thought about doing several books to be honest but im thinkning that the channel is trying to be that very thing - but an e book isnt a bad idea. Its 'time' thats the issue im afraid! Kind regards - Ewan

[@anhourtillsunrise3695]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages lol yeah time is always the issue :-) and thanks for all the effort you put into your videos... if you are taking requests I would love to see a follow up video to the colours of sunset, this time with more clouds to hear your thoughts on the way light interacts with cloud layers

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@anhourtillsunrise3695 I could look at that indeed. I did show how this covers itself off in one vid i did, but had thought about doing at this on a sunrise shoot and vid one time, as i always shoot away from the sun, so have to be there super early. Heres the link to a vid whuch shows the pattern of light and colour moving across the sky.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZTLdqCVgLZ_qJY Regards Ewan

[@DESVERGNES]

I'm leaving for New Zealand tomorrow. I watched dozens of video till today. this one is by far the most impressive. Where can I see your work? I love your style.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Eric. Thank you very much indeed. I have a website which is www.ewandunsmuirimages.com/ I hope that is what you meant. You be sure and enjoy this beautiful country when you get here! Kind Regards Ewan

[@tomduncan3547]

Just loved the story and the wonderful images. New Zealand is a wonderful place, a bit like our little island of Tassie I think. Keep your stories coming they are great.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Tom. NZ sure is cooland id lov to get over to Tassie at some point. I hear its beautiful. Many thanks for your support mate - much appreciated. Have a good NY! Regards Ewan

[@Johnmell100]

This is the first time I have seen any of your work Ewan and I'm very Impressed, so much so that I've subscribed to your channel.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks very much for the view and the sub John. I try my best but kinda struggle with getting people to the channel. Havent quite cracked it yet. I enjoy doing them immensely though. Appreciate the support. Regards Ewan

[@BosePhotography]

Really enjoying your videos Ewan. I’m heading to New Zealand in a couple of weeks so they’re providing some incredible inspiration! I must confess though, I was planning to avoid the Wanaka tree as I’m not a fan of crowds, but it was great to see that there was a good atmosphere on the morning of your visit! Sam.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Sam - I truly appreciate your feedback and Im glad I can help others get inspired. Thats actually pretty humbling. I too will be in the South island in a few weeks - If our itineraries stack up - could catch up if you liked. Always keen to speak with fellow shooters. PS - the Wanaka Tree is actually a lovely scene if you get the right light! Regards, E

[@BosePhotography]

Thanks Ewan, it would be great to catch up if possible, definitely! I'll be spending a week in Auckland for work before heading to Queenstown for a couple of nights on the 21st Oct. Then the plan is to head to Te Anau/Milford Sound, back up to Mount Cook and finish up in Christchurch by the 31st. If there is any overlap it would be really great to meet you! I had planned to stop off in Wanaka for a couple of nights but sadly the time restraints meant I decided to prioritise Mount Cook. Perhaps I will stop there on the way past though, it does look like a stunning place to shoot! S.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@BosePhotography - Message me on [e-mail] and ill see what we can do E

[@roachbasher]

Like the tree at Llyn Pardarn Nth Wales you have to get there early to get your place . thank you for a great vlog and scenery.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

stephen mcnally Hi stephen, thanks mate. Always good to get anywhere that’s important enough to shoot, early.

[@MrRooster1968]

Absolutely stunning images loved the long exposure of the rocks on the beach happy new year mate

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Paul. Appreciate the feedback mate - it means a lot. HNY to you too. Cheers Ewan = )

[@Andrew.J.R.Simpson]

Another fine video Ewan but you really must try to get somewhere in time :-) Love those Clay cliffs. All the best for 2019.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Andrew. Thanks buddy. Yes my timekeeping on this trip wasnt the best but sometime the organic nature of just stopping whenever you feel like it is invigorating. I am trying to live less by the clock these days, when i dont necessarily have to. The clay Cliffs was a cool find that i wouldn't have been able to see if i had stuck to time. It was a bit Blah, until the sun peeked through the rain clouds. I quite liked the result. Have a good new year as well Andrew. All the best Ewan

[@PMCN53]

Working my way through your VLOGS, fantastic to find your work. I love NZ and I have been there 6-8 times (South island) and 1 time to the north. I never tire of the mostly quiet places except for the over exposed photography locations such as the WANAKA TREE. I got my first shot there in 2013 on a tour with Glenn McKimmin. IT is difficult to cope sometimes with the INSTAGRAM set but as you said, they have just as much right as I do. I have been a follower of Thomas Heaton in the UK for several years, there are similarities between your approach. Loved the shot of what I think was Lindis Pass (love that location) Love your images and VLOG style. Cheers :)

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Phil. I appreciate that mate! Yeah NZ sure is photogenic, and im heading away south again in a few weeks to take some 4K cinematography and timelapse video work, to advertise locations for upcoming workshops. Yes, well spotted - that was Lindis Pass indeed. What a find that place is! Simply Awesome! Thanks for the compliment. = ) Regards Ewan

[@JaypeaFoto]

Those first photos were cool. Crazy sharp lines on the mountains.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks man. Regards, Ewan

[@JavierMedinaImagery]

Great trip! I will be going down next month too. Should be great anywhere I go in the South.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

The south is soo big - thats what i found at least and im not sure where you have been. Milford is prob a must and there are heaps of really cool spots around wanaka. Glenorchy too is really cool with lots of photo ops from QT to GlenO. Treble cpne and the ski fields, Alexandria.... The list goes on and on.... E

[@JavierMedinaImagery]

Ewan Dunsmuir Images Yes, I have been to some of those spots. But it will be nice to see new ones. Doing a overnight cruise in the Milford Sounds, that should be amazing! Also thinking of hiking Earnslaw Burn Track to see the glacier if I have time. Hope I can make a few videos while I’m down there. 😄

[@johnbentley1056]

Beautiful video as always Ewan. Loved your images of the Wanaka Tree. When I was there in September there was very little water and I got a shot of the tree reflecting in a puddle. It definitely makes you work.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks John - Second time there for me, and the first one was so different in the winter! Thanks for your constant support mate. Have a good NY = ) Regards Ewan

[@perryhoward5064]

The scene at 8:44, there are no words !

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Perry. One of my favourite places on the south island. When the light is right.... simply stunning. The light gets even better than this too! Regards - Ewan

[@steveh1273]

I am surprised at people (tourists?) on the beach in that weather. Photographers, not surprised, but tourists and selfie takers? Is it summer or spring at the time of this vlog? If so, the winter must be quite cold and stormy. Look forward to all your posts, thanks!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Yeah, these were tourists... but it was around lunch time. Its a really busy spot and high up there on the to do list in NZ, hence the numbers. This is the start of Summer but that weather front was uncharacteristic for that time of the year - it was just an unfortunate week to go i reckon. Thanks for the comment and the support. Much appreciated. Best wishes. Ewan

[@MrMB2652]

The tourists and selfie takers are probably only there for the one day, on a once in a lifetime trip. The weather won't stop them getting their shot of the tree.

[@Noeline999]

Really enjoying your videos. I'm heading back to NZ in Autumn this year. Was that big hill you climbed that gave you that stunning first photo along Lindis Pass? Last time I crossed that we had a snow storm... In November.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Noeline. Thanks for your comment and feedback. The hill that i climbed here is on the other side of the road from the viewing platform. Its a 5 minute calf burning scramble up the hillock on the other side of the road, but the effort... worth it! I had to go looking for it though as the view heading towards wanaka, stopped me in my tracks as i came around the right hand bend. Elevation is always a good friend! Hope you enjoy NZ when you get here again. If i can help, just give me a shout. kind regards, Ewan

[@Noeline999]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages thanks so much. I'm in the process of working out where I'll go this time. Definitely want to do the Twizel area and do want to get up to lake Matheson this time. Never been there. I'm doing this trip on my own so I plan to pretty much just concentrate on photography.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@Noeline999 Lake Mathieson is an awesome place in the morning. Just be prepared for others with the same idea! LOL Lovely photo opportunities too on the way up there form Wanaka area

[@Noeline999]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages yeah I kinda figured that location would be a busy place. Probably like the Wanaka tree. I want to do a heli flight in the Franz Josef area. Explore some different areas on the west coast. Undecided if I'd go back to Mt Cook. Are there any areas (apart from Fiordland) that has beautiful mossy forests? I don't know if I'd have time to go right down south this trip.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@Noeline999 - the one near to lattitude 45 is probably the best one i know of. Its about 2.5 hours form queenstown!