Bokeh Nonsense Technique - Mike Browne & Simon Taplin

[@riveraluciano]

This also teaches a great lesson: Never go out taking photos with someone who isn't patient or isn't another photographer. They usually don't understand the small nuances Simon is asking for, and if Mike weren't one himself, maybe he would've even got angry for it.

[@svachop]

Absolutely amazing technique, trick and images. Thanks Mike for sharing these tricks with us.

[@AnVoPhotography]

Love these videos where you explain the thought process behind the picture. Thank you.

[@anthonylandry7924]

Hello Mike, I started watching your videos the other night and l could not stop watching. The amount of information is unbelievable and is very helpful. I have a canon t2i and always used it in the auto mode. I read the manual several times and still didn't understand everything. After watching your videos I went to some of my favorite landscape spots with my t2i and used some of your tips and instructions, and what great results. Thanks so much for your very informative videos. I'm thinking about taking your beginners course and it might be time for a DSLR upgrade. Thanks again Mike.🇺🇸

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Anthony Landry. Great to know I'm helping. Please share any vida you like around as it'll help me make more free stuff. If you're starting out the UBC will definitely get you going because you'll learn what you need as a beginner, in the correct sequence so you don't get overloaded and confused. - Best wishes... MIKE

[@Rafaga777]

Great tutorial. Simple yet very effective. Thanks for sharing this tip...

[@robcoates4394]

As always, a thoroughly enjoyable and illumnating video. Very interesting to see the attention to detail given by a pro and rather novel to see Maestro Mike seconded as the gofer for the session! Well done and thank you from DownUnder.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Rob Coates - quite enjoy the gofer role now and then... MIKE :-)

[@PhotographyTVcom]

Great and simple tip by Simon and Mike. That was really impactful to the photo before and after. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey Paul - Thanks buddy... MIKE

[@duncandrake]

Thank you for all the passionate teaching you do. In this video alone i found a number of ideas to explore photography. PS i hope you will come to Italy too some day

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you duncandrake - me too... MIKE :-)

[@calikristenxo]

Very cool Mike. Thank you for sharing. I love how photos evolve if you put in the effort! Also love your attitude. Always learning and expanding.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Ian & Kristen Nelson - MIKE

[@evilcruze]

Hi Mike, I have been watching your videos for years now. learnt most of the stuff from it and I come back to your videos every time I need to refresher's course. You make it so simple and easy to understand. Looking forward to many more videos to come. You ROCK !!!

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you evilcruze - Melissa pp Mike

[@tomaszstramel3594]

I absolutely love the idea of creating beautiful photos out of unpromising ingredients under less than ideal circumstances! Taking stunning pictures when the subject, background and lighting are perfect from start to finish, and one has some top-notch gear to work with, mainly requires the photographer to try and transfer as much of the beauty which sits gloriously in front of the lens for all to see to the sensor; but conjuring up a captivating image out of what at first glance appears to be a heap of nondescript, lacklustre objects is, in my opinion, where the magic of photography really operates, limited only by the photographer's imagination.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Tomasz Stramel - Simon's a clever lad ... MIKE :-)

[@julesbaumann6560]

WOW - that was AWESOME - love the 'out of the box' thinking and approach. Truly, the most important part of the camera is the 6" behind the camera - thanks again :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Jules, :) - Melissa pp Mike

[@Ali-fl5mb]

Great stuff as always Mike, it's awesome how such simple little hacks can change the feel of an image!

[@goodtasticfilms]

I loved this video and the bokeh nonsense tip, which also has an excellent name! I'm a cinematographer and I often think about foreground, middle ground and background when I'm shooting, with the middle ground being in focus. Something about having an out of focus element in the foreground gives a pleasing sense of depth. Almost anything can be used for the foreground, whatever is in your way. I can't wait to see what I can accomplish using some drinking glasses the next time I'm filming food!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks goodtasticfilms. Yes you can use pretty much anything... MIKE :-)

[@luxmediaproduction]

Always recommending your videos to people starting their journey in photography. Keep it up Mike !

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Jay! you rock! - Melissa pp Mike

[@cjmartin69]

Interesting idea and I've also watched other photographers show using prism and other items to create interesting effects like this. Brandon Woelfel and Mathieu Stern come to mind but mainly use this idea with portraits.

[@PabloTBrave]

I prefered the pictures that weren't shot through the glasses but plenty of other top tips in the video like the reflections from the first table checking the background etc. Great vid.

[@DavidWilliamsTR]

Terrific video, Mike. I really enjoyed this video, because I use a lot of 'nonsense glass objects in my own photos, usually taken in my 10' x 10' office, on a glass topped coffee table, or on a mirror ans sometimes a mirror behind the objects. I really enjoy photos that take a minute, or two to absorb by the viewer. Thanks.

[@oldskidgrey]

Nice one Mike, great technique Simon......... very inspiring

[@willshaman2128]

Simple, but so effective. Inspiring tips - thanks!

[@mulberryks1965]

Mike, this hit on the right week with me. Doing your 7 Building Blocks of Photography course and this week is composition. The course is great and I am getting a lot out of the course. Peace

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha - thank you so much Butch_R - MIKE :-)

[@iaingeoghan2548]

Oh, and well done Christina!

[@annieaustin158]

Hi Mike. great video! The wine glass bokeh is almost like an effect I have just done for a video, 'prisiming'. The prism creates really interesting effects. I will have to try the wine glass soft edge look soon!

[@MikeBrowne]

Annie glad you like it, and will try it! would love to see your work if you wanted to hangout with us, you can post your work at www.clickasnap.com/ :) - Melissa pp Mike

[@ProfSebastian]

I love this channel so much and I don't even practice photography! But your advices help me a lot for VFXs! Thanks Mike and Christine!

[@Vidar_Odinson]

Mike, you're doing a wonderful job as a chip and chair mover! ;)

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha - it's not so much a job - as a Vocation ... MIKE ;-)

[@northof50now]

Until you're on an actual job, you don't realize how much help these simple functions provide. It cuts the production time in half. The biggest issue is that your assistant doesn't realize its importance either...

[@davidquikpic6823]

Another awesome video, Mike! Thank you so much for all you do!

[@tectorama]

(Alan Radley) Another very good video Mike. It looked as though it must have been a bit chilly when you shot it ? What I found interesting, was the attention to detail. So many people (including myself at times) forget to consider the minor details which can make or break a photograph, having then to spend ages in post processing to make corrections. Looking forward to your next video.

[@sandysousa1765]

My only complaint on your videos is that you don't make enough of them.. i love your channel!! Would love to see more!!

[@MikeBrowne]

Ah thank you Sandy. I wish I could. KZbin takes up around 30 hours per month as it is and I can't dedicate more time to free videos or I'd never get anything done. It's one of the reasons the 7 Steps To Perfect Pictures is a year late being released. . - MIKE :-/

[@erichstocker4173]

I guess I have watched this video three or four times now and I'm always getting something new from it. I don't think that I would have picked up that bit of blue. My brain would just have automatically edited that out. On this 4th time I was really impressed by the amount of looking and setup work done by Simon before he made that "simple" shot. To be honest, I don't think I would have conceptualized that shot at all. Or, thought of using a telephoto to compress the space to get the reflection of one table into the shot of what was essentially the table behind. The use of the foreground wine glasses to frame the background shot was really brilliant (again not something I would have thought of). I love the talking out of the thought process to make the shot that is really helpful. As an aside, I did see a shot of the roof of the Ship Inn that I thought might be interesting (but I'd have to be there to see if it was really a shot). Loved this didactic approach. Keep up with videos like this. It really makes on think. As always enjoyable but a good learning experience.

[@MixedApparitions]

"Hey, that camera takes good pictures!" This line of thought is discouraging, as photography is another form of art, but most people think that our fancy cameras take good pictures by default, without effort, just because they're so expensive and nice. But it's just a tool, much like a Chef's knife or a painter's brush. I like to say that the sensor is your canvas and you paint with light; and also with your environment.

[@byron92870]

Very nice. Your presentations are always very informative. Can you tell me the name of the dual screen slide show you are using? Thanks.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Byron Lovering. It's the "My Pictures' screen saver on a Mac - MIKE

[@saturnuria1217]

The blue windmill exemplifies the mistake I make so often - concentrating on the subject rather than the entire composition. I forget which building block of photography covers that. :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha. Block 3 Gary. Remember the Yellow chevron sign in the background of the Landscape photo and how we hid it? - MIKE :-)

[@saturnuria1217]

Haha! Well maybe I'm very naughty and haven't *actually* yet purchased the building blocks. Even so, I can't take a photo these days without hearing your voice in the back of my mind "Little step to the right! Bend your knees! Look around the entire frame!"

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha - cheeky indeed. Maybe it's time you did then... Mike :-)

[@saturnuria1217]

Okay done. Most expensive KZbin conversation ever! I actually sent you an email a couple of weeks ago about taking out the sting of the upfront cost (albeit worth every penny I’m sure.) And I’ll be on one of your 2018 workshops, hopefully Zurich if there are places left come January.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Garry. You being in action means you're serious about your photography. Congratulations. And it's still a lot less money than buying another bit of kit that won't have any impact over your use of light, composition, focal length or how exciting the images are. Zurich has 3 places left at the moment so fingers crossed. Hope you can make it... MIKE

[@FestalVenezuela]

Congratulations for your awesome videos. Thanks from Venezuela!

[@juergenriss]

This is photography. To look and make. Thanks for your videos.

[@markesselstynmiller747]

A no non-sense way of presenting photography with your channel. I love it where other photography channels make a big production out of nothing or show too much ego. Keep up the great work you do Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Wow, thank you Mark. Will do sir ... MIKE🙏😊

[@wallywaller11]

Thanks Mike, gave me some ideas Keep up the good work

[@lokatpic]

As Simon was shooting I was thinking of shooting thru the glasses. Maybe further back with F 11. So it appears like the inside of the glass is framing the steak sandwich. My problem at the shoot there would have to be two sandwiches. I would have eaten it. lol.

[@theeyeofthestorm5718]

I love watching others work gives me a lot of ideas keep upthe work guys

[@ulsvencol]

Nice video and evolving sound too!

[@MrAllenMo]

Great video Mike. First time here and already subscribed. Love the info. Having been a photographey major in college, many moons ago, I've just recently started aerial photography with a drone and videography. A completely different animal, but just as much fun all the same. Looking forward to going through the library and for future content. Thanks.

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you Allen, please do share it too so we can make more! - Melissa pp Mike

[@MrAllenMo]

@@MikeBrowneThank you for the reply Mike. Feel free to check out the channel. I'm starting to upload slide shows of some of my works. kzbin.info/door/feexf-PvNEEgeXDnoTxjsQ?view_as=public

[@missknittles]

Love it... simple but very effective. Cheers from Canada.

[@skakdosmer]

Nonsense technique? What an expression! I don't exactly mind the term, but I don't think it describes what's going on very well. But the technique itsellf - wonderful! A very neat weapon to have in your arsenal. I must remember that one.

[@riboid]

Free education and information and yet someone people (14 in fact) find the time to press thumbs down on this video. They mustn't get out much. Anyway, great technique again Mike and the kind of effect you would probably have to do with software. Looks great. I personally like the angle on it as it offers something different to the picture. Something I should be doing more myself. Thanks again Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Scott - MIKE

[@fredyt8318]

I love your work and video's. Learning so much from you. Thank you

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Frederick Toutain You're welcome. Please share them around with other photographers - it helps me make more of them... MIKE :-)

[@drnimish333]

Fantastic. I will definitely try this. Thanks for sharing sir.

[@MikeBrowne]

Let's see some of your results in the Photo Creative challenges!

[@phoozchic]

Thanks Mike & Simon. I enjoy table shots and food photos so I'll keep this in mind. (Feel kind funny pulling out a 200mm in a restaurant, and knocking stuff off the table but ah well!) :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi phoozchic I often use a long lens for food - works well... MIKE

[@No2theBS]

Excellent technique. Thanks.

[@youxanyou]

Mike and Simon, such a characters!

[@frankvandervelden542]

Hey Mike, question. I've did my homework and now want to film tutorial youtube films about dancing Argentinian tango. Free films for on youtube to share the skills. My livingroom is small. Portrait shot's will not show my whole body explaining and showing it. Wide shot wil show a big part of my room that I do not want in the video. I also would like to create depth in the shots. I've thought about a big sheet, fabric of a kind. But that's a lot of fabric to buy and install every time. What would you recommand? I can't seem to get a picture in my mind what will work.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Frank van der Velden The problem is using a wide lens in a confined space because it'll have some distortion, and as dancers move nearer and further away it'll probably still crop. Covering furniture etc with a white sheet doesn't look good either. White backdrop will take up a lot of space with the stands so i'm sorry but your best method is to find a bigger space. I have this problem all the time and frequently borrow rooms etc from friends or have to hire them. Unfortunately most Free KZbin videos cost the film maker a lot of time and money and so have to be balanced with some kind of revenue stream to make them doable at all. I give away tips to introduce people to my paid for courses. People buying them pays my wages and for the free stuff. Welcome to the world of film making - MIKE :-/

[@frankvandervelden542]

Thanks! This helps shaping my mindset in many ways. I will look for other options.

[@supranomicon]

Great tutorial, thanks Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

thanks niel :)- Melissa pp Mike

[@DS-kn4bs]

I noticed this effect yeasterday while shooting butterflies and dragon flies on my property. I don't think anything came out but it does make an artistic look to ths photo. 👍 for your video 😁

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Dan - MIKE :-)

[@blazingwisp]

What is the screensaver your using at the beginning?

[@MikeBrowne]

It's the Mac 'My Pictures' slideshow ethefire - MIKE

[@sumitagg1]

Great idea here. Many of the compositions are found by playing with focal length. What would you in this case if you only had a kit lens with a 80mm zoom equivalent and f/4?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Sumit Aggarwal That's an impossible question to answer without knowing exactly the shot you're taking, how you want it to look and the situation you are in. I can only suggest you get closer and experiment and all the possibilities you can think of to find one that works... MIKE

[@iaingeoghan2548]

Mike, I would like to understand how to add depth to a shot the way Taplin is here. I think I have a rough understanding, but still unsure. How does one add this depth to a shot?

[@iaingeoghan2548]

THIS IS JUST SICK!!! I am going to the park to practice focal length. think I will just shoot at 5.6 . Brilliant Taplin ! Sometimes old dogs need new tricks.

[@alimahdi6379]

I learned quite a bit from this video. Thanks.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Ali - MIKE

[@indiananupam5715]

Fabulous video sir

[@siamesecatmanuk]

I had the same problem as Kerry B link says video not available,frustrating.Graham

[@MikeBrowne]

Please can you post the link that's not working Graham Ellis. I want to be sure the place you are going is the same one I'm checking... MIKE

[@siamesecatmanuk]

sure thing Mike here it is, photographytv.com/episode/mikebrownephotographer/

[@Forthejoyofphotography]

Interesting, informative and relative. Given the time it took to take the shots and it was January - I bet your chips were cold!

[@MikeBrowne]

hahaha thank you Brian Parr- ;) - Melissa PP Mike

[@MrAlbertNL]

Great video, inspyring idea i gone try

[@therealrobpreston1086]

Hi Mike, great video as always. Off topic I know but what is the screen saver you are using int he opening scene >

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks The Real Rob Preston It's Macs standard 'Shifting Tiles' screen saver slideshow of my fav photos... MIKE

[@ahmedbebars6844]

Lovely photos, but I'm not a fan of Dutch angles in food photography, to me it feels like the food/drink are going to slide off the table, and I don't think it adds any dynamism to the shot IMHO.

[@MikeBrowne]

Fair comment Ahmed Bebars . We all have our own likes / dislikes and that makes the world an interesting place to be. - MIKE :-)

[@Digital.Done.Right.]

The technique is really useful for other settings as well. Thanks for sharing this Mike

[@howardsandford]

No comment :-)

[@OzcarMtl]

I'm having a symmetry phase right now and also dislike very much the use of dutch angle on these photos, dutch angle is like b&w don't use it just for the sake of it.

[@fordycegozali241]

isn't that why it's called nonsense?

[@davidwilliss5555]

Cool! I actually did that once. I took a photo of a guitar player in a band using 2 pints of beer as the "nonsense".

[@MikeBrowne]

Nice one David. Probes there is actually nothing new, we just have to discover it for ourselves... MIKE :-)

[@Freddy3]

So cool. You rock as always Mike. :)

[@anthonyhedger4301]

Great tips guys, thank you

[@MikeBrowne]

Anthony Hedger thank you :) - Melissa pp Mike

[@davidanstey1449]

Awesome sauce. Thanks for this.

[@ttttiiimmy10bit]

0:13 anybody know what photo screensaver mike has here ????

[@MikeBrowne]

It's called 'Shifting Tiles' and is Macs standard OS sleepy_cat... MIKE

[@Rabijit100]

Wonderful. Really enjoyed.

[@kerry5586]

Just been to the website Mike to watch the video, but it says that it isn't available?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey Kerry. Hmm don't know why. Just checked all links to my site and Paul's YT channel and they are working fine for me. If you mean my website please try again at the link below. It's definitely there... MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/videos/tips-and-features/techniques/bokeh-glass-technique

[@kerry5586]

Hi Mike, This page: photographytv.com/episode/mikebrownephotographer/

[@jakobhovman]

Yes...this page does not work, Explorer or Chrome...but the photographycourses.biz link works fine.

[@wellwhatthen10101]

Good concept and the method is sound, but so cheap not to make sure that the stems of the wine glass are upright. would look 100% better if they were vertical. angled photos look so cheap. You might as well have the ocean going uphill.

[@MikeBrowne]

We all have different preferences @wellwhatthen10101... MIKE

[@wellwhatthen10101]

@@MikeBrowne Just not my cup of tea Mike slop or dutch angle call it what you like . If you like it fine.

[@Maxsdiscos]

How do I find Paul?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey Maxsdiscos ..There are 2 links in the video - or one below ... MIKE ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJKwpWmIZbyMpac

[@davegomeau1212]

Really enjoyed this!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Dave. Please shre it (and any others around) as it helps me make more like it... MIKE :-)

[@jjccllgg]

What is your tripod mate!! Looks like it has been to war ! ;-)

[@MikeBrowne]

It's a Benbo 1 Juan and certianly has seen some action in the 23 years I've had it and still going strong. .. MIKE :-)

[@paulaskikavich286]

That's so kool, love it ! 😃

[@norgerichard]

Thank you so much for this

[@panhavornchhun1993]

Great video

[@billk5631]

Excellent videos but how do I subscribe to your e_mails?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Bill. You can subscribe to my newletter at the link below... MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/new_video_notification.html

[@donofthedonmtb]

"Fiddly diddlyness" is good. I must remember that. Also, this is August and those are might thick coats!

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha - indeed Don. We filmed that in January... MIKE

[@bobhatcher5505]

Great stuff as usual Mike! Woops I just smashed a glass...

[@mixiepalms8338]

Hello Mike ! is always focal length, not apperture!

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry Mixie Palms I don't understand your question. Is what always focal length? - MIKE

[@mixiepalms8338]

oh sorry, how to get the best "bokeh" with a slow lens! sorry Mike, just finished nights, I use mainly old vintage lenses, meant to say is it about focal length re aperture. Regards Mick

[@mixiepalms8338]

distancing the subject from the background with focal compression!? I hardly ever shoot wide open. Hope ya well mate

[@MikeBrowne]

Got it Mixie Palms. Yes I'm good thanks. With a slow lens get as far inside the infinity point of the lens as possible, the further inside the better - and shoot wide open... MIKE

[@chrisseveris5126]

Looks like the glass is about to slide off the table.

[@Yotengri]

What gear did he use?

[@MikeBrowne]

NBikon D600 and 24-70mm nikon zoom Yotengri Tengri - but it works the same regardless of kit... MIKE

[@steved180]

great stuff.........

[@rvboondocker2559]

Mike, Mike, Mike...what nonsense!! (Thanks for the inspiration!)

[@KarinaGlamorous]

Just subscribed! 😍

[@MikeBrowne]

Karina thank you for subscribing! please do share the vids too so we can make more - Melissa pp Mike

[@iaingeoghan2548]

one bulb lit my jazz vocalist friend Sofia and various other light sources did a lesser job supplying light for the two other musicians that were in the room playing with her. I often manually focus in these environments for reasons i will not go into deeply: I wanted to grab a shot of all three of these wonderful people, but, Sofia was the main focus. I had a choice, 24-70mm zoom, and the usual 50 and 85 lenses with super wide apertures: believe it or not a Taplin appeared in my head to bang out my exposure and from where to stand sit or whatever to achieve it: I needed speed, iso was at 10,000 already. Monster arsepain sized heavy cameras i use can take on super high iso. I jacked one to 12,800 to grab speed...okay shutter was fast enough. 1 ball of exposure (iso) was sorted I looked through the 50mm....nah, did not cut it. I wanted some more space. so i took out the whopping zoom lens and tried 35mm....bingo, the focal length was chosen and speed matched it to avoid camera shake. another ball (shutter speed) of exposure juggling was set. Spot metered because i wanted to ensure light was on Sofia so i opened the aperture wide as possible and inherntly 35mm would give me enough depth...bang, last ball (aperture) of exposure was in place. meter was reading a little low but it is low in there anyway... and WAMM!! my exposure was ready. if you are just beginning with photography THIS IS THE BASIC STUFF THAT MIKE BROWNE"S COURSES WILL TEACH YOU. NO HE CANNOT COME AND TEACH YOU IN PERSON BUT HE CAN STILL BE YOUR GUIDE> AND WHAT BETTER GUIDANCE CAN YOU OBTAIN IF NOT FROM MIKE BROWNE? LITTLE TO NONE> his courses are fantastic. and have helped many jungle their balls.....of exposure. GET DOWN ON IT. the courses will not cost you and arm and a leg. I've met the man in person and he his the real deal:) cross my Brooklynese heart. Thank you for your wonderful courses MIKE

[@TamerRagheb]

Lovely... love it!

[@RamiSahyouni]

Motivating!

[@derekgillan7314]

interesting.

[@asadabdulqaabir4006]

Great video as usual, but, man, that clicky knees are really driving me nuts!!!

[@chriskennedy1612]

Brill... as ever!

[@anthonyhazlewood5788]

Great! Something to jiggle with in the mind for the future.... I must ask Mike, why is there always food and drink somewhere in the videos? - maybe you take after me in liking food, which is great except for the waistline :-( Always a downside eh?... Great video as usual Mike.........

[@shelleykuipers2885]

LOVE IT

[@profdody8942]

This time I think it's just your comment to make that pic great. Sorry Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks dodi difa - though not sure i understand what you're trying to say.. ? MIKE

[@CVCC]

that was cool

[@jaredjds2011]

5:58 good god dude hahaha. That would get super annoying.

[@MikeBrowne]

What would Jared? - MIKE

[@paulpardee]

Creative gins are the best kind. No one likes boring gin.

[@MikeBrowne]

:-) :-) :-) MIKE

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

Sorry, but I hate the angle, the composition "nonsense" I get but can't help think the shot would have been perfect if it was level..... just my opinion of course. 👍🏻

[@MikeBrowne]

No worries Terry - diversity is what i love about photography. - MIKE

[@LeeCrampton]

Hi Mike. I really liked the video and would pay for courses save for the fact that I cringe at the overuse by almost all of the global population using ‘kinda’ by way of a lazy pause or mild stutter. Replay the video and count the number of times you use it. Other than that... nice one.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @Lee Crampton Seems a shame to let one word you find irritating stop you progressing what you enjoy though... MIKE :-/

[@LeeCrampton]

Hi Mike. Yeah apologies if that came across as harsh. I can't seem to get over the endless use of it everywhere. I just have a very strong aversion to it (actually 'kinda' and 'like' - even worse when both are used at the same time). I really did enjoy the video and will look at some other of yours to see if I can "get over myself". Thanks.

[@garybond4459]

If Simon could keep his camera straight, they might have been nice photos. As they are, it looks like amateur hour.

[@MikeBrowne]

hi garry sorry you found it amateur-ish, hope we can reach your professional standards next time - MELISSA FOX :)