Nature Photography | Explore, Experiment and Take Your Time.

To become skilled in nature photography you need to explore your options fully, experiment with different angles and take your time when choosing compositions. Quality over quantity wins every time with me and I would rather go home with nothing, than have to spend hours in front of the monitor deleting file after file.
In this film I head to the Peak District National Park where I give you my timeline for the day so you can judge the frquency to which I find and take my images.
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[@progtom7585]

The more i watch this channel the more i envy your artistic eye and ability with a camera. Watching this has challenged me to think differently about my own photography. That last 2 images were stunning.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you Tom. That’s very kind of you to say. If you love it as I do and as you grow overtime, you start to see things you perhaps didn’t used to. Enjoy the journey!

[@georgea.gilland5543]

I liked the abstract and conventional images, and both for different reasons.

[@kathrynhall9920]

Fantastic image looking under the mushroom gills.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks Kathryn

[@indianwinter]

You should have 100K subscribers.Love you art and please Keep having fun.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jillbaxter4533]

These are the types of images I can only aspire to. Stunning, just stunning. Not sure I have a favourite as they all bring something unique. Thank you so very much for sharing your exceptional experiences with us. You have an eye for a photograph that most of us would just walk by.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks Jill, I'm glad you liked them and enjoyed the film. Being able to see images is something that I have worked hard on for many years, but I never take it for granted. A lot is down to having a clear head and feeling good about the day.

[@AndrewCooperPhotography]

So creative, mushrooms were just amazing and the gill view with the light shining through exceptional

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Andrew. I was having a good day! ☺

[@speterlewis]

Lovely video, Simon. Particularly like the gilled abstract. Mushrooms are endlessly beautiful.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Peter and sadly coming to an end all too soon. We have one here called the velvet shank, which is lovely and frost resistant.

[@davidireland1460]

From strength to strength Simon. You seem increasingly to demonstrate an ever widening vision of the end result. It's so creative; I'm really loving your experimental abstractions.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks David. Frame of mind it seems is everything!

[@jeffstraw466]

Always so inspiring. I prefer the in focus leaves to the blurry ones.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Jeff

[@jbradfordphoto]

What a great idea to light the mushroom and shoot the underside of it! Brilliant work in this one.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks John, much appreciated.

[@timscanlanphotography]

Hi Simon. Love this ! Can't think of a better way to spend a day with the camera, especially when you come away with such fantastic images. Having just spent the morning photographing Fly Agarics in a local forest, watching this is a cracking end to the day. I'm always a little self conscious when photographing fungi as I often wonder what folks would think if they saw and old bloke like me flat on his belly in the woods ! That said, if I came away with images as good as yours I could handle the strange looks !! Really enjoyed the video Simon Many thanks for sharing.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Tim. When I was in my early thirties, I was once photographing some cowslips in a meadow only to have a group of teenagers with their girlfriends walk past and say "that's a pretty flower". Clearly I have never got over it 😂but still do it!

[@hramakrishnaiah413]

Exceptional work... your creativity is well rewarded in this trip. Love the gills of fungi and the abstract shot at the end. Thanks for sharing.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you Krishna. It was a pretty productive day for me I thought.

[@ChrisPattonPhotography]

Fantastic images of those red mushrooms really like the close up on the fins, enjoyed watching 👍

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

The miniature world is fascinating isn't it. I knew there was a shot but this turned out better than I expected.

[@paulredman1496]

Some fantastic images. I really like the abstract nature to the leaf images.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks Paul. It's good to experiment often.

[@jamesattenborough2597]

Great video and some really interesting, different and lovely images. Thoroughly enjoyable

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks James again.

[@AndyNoblePhotography]

Really beautiful images Simon. Enjoying the channel. I have to say, I do like the more conventional approach to the beach leaves, but the out of focus image was also superb!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I do like to experiment Andy, but doing it publicly is quite scary :-)

[@evgenygorshkov9893]

Hi Simon ! Nice video , beautiful photos !

[@trucker5722]

Your in a leave of your own Simon absolutely fantastic no nonsense video.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

That's very kind of you to say.

[@stuartlauchlan7061]

Great images Simon. A very enjoyable video to watch, full of inspiration.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Stuart

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Stunning images Simon, and a most enjoyable video, fantastic use of the small light, thanks for sharing.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks John. Some tools are worth having up your sleeve.

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

@@SimonBoothPhotography Would have been nice to have one of those in my latest video.

[@StephenBridgett]

Thank you for sharing the timings and travel distances. It really puts things in perspective and all goes to show the effort required to get your images.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

You're welcome Stephen

[@michaelscaife6150]

Sir, your attention to composition is fantastic - you make stunning photos. Thank you for sharing your advice. You also a very restful presentation style. Please keep it up!.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

The last part of your comment I find very interesting for many people do say this and yet, I rarely feel that way away form photography!

[@JaypeaFoto]

I love the mushrooms. The last 2 shots were good, although I prefer the last as I feel it draws you into the photo more.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

i did a blend of the two, which you can see on my Instagram page!

[@billgreen1140]

I liked the high key image of the trees the most. Of the two final images it was hard to choose. I liked both. Good outing.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Bill. This was quite a productive day and I've been filming again at this location recently.

[@stevejenkins5362]

Thank you Simon for being such an inspiration

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you Steve for watching

[@suzannemullaney3205]

I liked the first leaves image; it was beautiful!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you very much Suzanne

[@neilcole3406]

Love your shots Simon, macro is a whole new world to discover, your stuff inspires me to get out there thank you!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I hope you have managed to get some great shots Neil. I see you watched a few films all at once, so thank you.

[@gregorycampbell1849]

Love the abstract.

[@andrewsimpson5436]

Beautiful images well seen, the time flew by watching.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

And that was quite a long video for me Andrew.

[@AndyP1961.]

Superb Simon, the underside of the Fly Agaric is stunning, some wonderful work on the trees too. Thank you. Andy

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Andy. I would say a lot has got to be frame of mind. I enjoyed my day and had no time pressures so my creative side was set free. This is how it needs to be I think.

[@AndyP1961.]

@@SimonBoothPhotography I couldn't agree more, I always have to shoehorn my photography in around so many other life pressures, and often just can't get the mindset right. Looks so chilled out in the van, good on yer

[@charlesfarnell1127]

As ever a wonderfully explained approach to your photography and techniques. The idea of an abstract is quite inspirational and one I shall try myself. I think the subject you selected was especially challenging and I congratulate you on the result. However the sharp image gets my vote for the time being until you surprise me with something else. Thank you so much.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks for your thoughts Charles. Work in progress as they say!

[@jbairdexp]

I've had this one on my Watch Later list for a while.....glad I kept it there! Your films always inspire my photography... you are the master of "seeing". 👍

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Julian, very kind of you to say that. Whilst I’m not suggesting anything of you here , or the worth of this film particularly, your comment has led me to a question we should both ask ourselves. How do you make a film that the viewer must see immediately as opposed to sitting on list of films to get around to seeing?

[@jbairdexp]

@@SimonBoothPhotography Well, that is a good question! I wish I knew the answer. Normally I would watch your film straight away, but a change in work commitments have pushed all my YT watching down the list. To have a stab at answering your question though, the thumbnail has got to be the most important thing....it's the first thing people see even before they read the title of the video. Ideally you want a thumbnail that people want to click immediately.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

@@jbairdexp a thumbnail that says, watch this and win a million quid straight away 👍

[@jbairdexp]

@@SimonBoothPhotography lol, who doesn't love a bit of clickbait! lol This is worth a watch - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIivn5uFh6ehgsk

[@sharondmeber3802]

I love the abstract leaves!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Me too!

[@RussWeymouthPhotography]

What's great about the abstract 🍄 photo is if you didn't know it was a 🍄 it wouldn't be immediately obvious, which makes for a much more interesting photo.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Russ. There is so much at our feet that we often fail to notice. I have to keep telling myself to slow down and look.

[@mawavoy]

Simon, you are very creative. Your images are gorgeous! I like the variety in your work.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you very much!

[@mawavoy]

@@SimonBoothPhotography ,you are welcome💌🙏🏿

[@mawavoy]

@@SimonBoothPhotography , you have had a greater direct, that I am aware of, affect on my photography than anyone I follow on KZbin. Yes, others have taught me about light, the exposure triangle, composure guidelines, color theory, printing, gear requirements, etc. but you have shown me how to train my eye to see unique examples of beauty -quality image compositions. I now see more compositions than I ever imagined existed. I pass on some, just appreciating that I have recognized them, and without fear that another is literally just around the corner. This and I have been following you for less than two months. Although, I binge-watch previous posts, early on. Thank you for continuing to post when you only had a small number of followers. I hope you channel is still growing; I am one of Tom's followers who discovered you through his suggestion. Thank you both! 💌💌.

[@dtaylor607]

You likely won't see this as its one of your older video. I am yet another of your new subscribers, brought to you by way of Thomas Heaton. I really like that last autumn leaf shot. Both were very pleasing and if I could only pick one it would be the first one. Often times, Autumn shots feel depressing to me as they remind me that summer is gone and another birthday is approaching. That image brought forth a happier feeling, the sense of a beautiful and active Fall day. However, for me, I really thought the blend, even though it was just a transition in the video, was the best shot of the day.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I did see your post Don. I actually made that blend an image and it’s on my website. Thank you

[@larrymccormick3226]

Really liked the creativity, the extra time spent to try other views that one wouldn't normally see unless exploring more closely. I love how you explain your thinking on the subjects. Really interesting and creative. Very thought provoking. Great images all. LarryMac

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it Larry

[@patrickstebbings4748]

Just loved the time taken on these images as always sharpe and great story telling interesting colours and patterns watched with great interest

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Pat, glad you enjoyed the film and thanks for watching again.

[@daveknight9381]

If you want to improve your photography make a point of watching Simon`s videos. I prefered the in focus image on the leaves image. Another fine video and superb images thanks for sharing Simon.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Could you put that on the News at ten please Dave. Cheers for the endorsement.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Simon, Its always nice to watch your enthusiasm with these outdoor wildlife shoots and your trained eye in the macro elements. I love the pik red image of the gills, which is just so abstract! Print it!!! There is a real diversity of shots in this video which is a sign, of someone who has the confidence and experience to exercise so much latitude during a single shoot. Nicely done Mr Booth. Regards, Ewan

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Sorry Ewan, I hadn't noticed your comment come in. Yes I'm lucky in that I can be flexible in the things that I shoot. The smaller details do really appeal to me and I am very comfortable with them, but I also enjoy the bigger scenes too, but I fear I am not quite as capable or lucky with these.

[@andrewpadfield1397]

I really appreciate the quiet thoughtful way you explain your compositions.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Andrew. It must come from my surroundings?

[@f4.therapy]

Absolutely love the underside mushroom shot, so imaginative and creative Simon! I also really liked the last shot, the shadow of the fines branches were a lovely contrast against the light leaves and sky. Lovely. You truly are an artist with a camera with great visions! All Fabulous images!! :-)

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks David..Sometimes the creative juices just flow and sometimes it's a struggle but it's all part and parcel of the enjoyment that is photography.

[@scottalexarnder3080]

Love both lmages of the back lit leaves as always love your vids.👍

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Scott. Thanks for watching the film and enjoying the images with a little difference

[@johna5624]

Top drawer vlog Simon. It inspired me to get off my backside and go out this morning (just got back), so thankyou for that.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Did you get owt?

[@johna5624]

@@SimonBoothPhotography A couple of decent images, which is always a bonus.

[@davidg3307]

I liked the result when fading from one abstract leaf to the other at around 23.34

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

You should check out my Instagram feed. I posted this as my favourite option...great minds :-)

[@G0FUW]

Just catching up Simon, your video came out when we were in Scotland. Been back a while and still catching up. I keep forgetting how good flat light is for woodland work. Love the leaves shots, but prefer the 'sharp' one to the blurry one. I wasn't sure about the trees until you showed it with the broad white border, which brought it to life. Lots to take away from this one, thanks for sharing.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Hi Steve. I'm in Scotland now as it happens! Isolating from the world! I think the leaves shot is very much open to all types of preferences. I'm still not sure about either but I do like the merged version on my Instagram page.

[@kevinmarshall7604]

You do have a way of engaging ones brain to seek out the unusual and they do work, thanks for the inspiration Simon. Keep them coming and stay safe.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Kevin. Perhaps I have just been around the block a few times :-) Take care too

[@SandraJsAdventuresOutdoors]

Those are the most colorful mushrooms I have ever seen. Beautiful photos.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

They are lovely Sandra. Most of our mushrooms are quite colourless.

[@robertd.skonbladandersson269]

The image of the mushroom gills was amazing. Looks like some alien architecture from a trippy science fiction movie.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cool, I bet it will print nice too!

[@danzarlenga3542]

Have you considered blending those final 2 shots together? A hybrid? It seemed there was good potential for that during your dissolve. I really liked elements of both approaches. Lovely work!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you yes, it’s on my Instagram feed already. Well observed !

[@IanSmithFotografi]

I had to comment a bit prematurely as the photograph of the underside of the 🍄 with that gorgeous blush glow is simply beautiful! This type of photography I find so appealing and I feel you do it better than most.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers for that Ian, the close up stuff does appear to be my thing but I do wish I got lucky more often with the larger scenes. Work in progress.

[@eugecoscarelli9745]

Simon, what is there to say about such fantastic images. The Fly Agaric gills won me over and it is something I have never tried myself but will now. The light diffusing through was remarkable. As for the other images they are all winners and the artistic features of them just proves what photography is all about. And for your interest the beech tree leaves abstract is amazing. I greatly appreciate the time you put into vlogs and it was nice to see just how long you do spend out to get the photos we all enjoy you sharing and explaining each capture with clarity and that passion of yours which always shines through. Even the music set the right mood for this vlog. Thankyou and as always look forward to the next. See you out there!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thant's very kind of you to say. I do enjoy reading the comments and the kind observation people make about the films and the images. I always appreciate your support Euge.

[@jimhowarth2707]

Thoroughly enjoyed this vlog Simon, seeing photography through different eyes from now on....thank you.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

That's great Jim...keep it in mind!

[@annawasniowska8625]

All amazing images. Love this one with mushroom from below. Masterpiece!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thank you Anna, glad you like the image and thanks for watching.

[@davidcurrie4122]

Hi Simon the Boss ( the wife) has just shown me this image on Instagram and it looks great by the way. Also Instagram looks painless and you have some amazing images on there, that I haven't seen before. Will have to upload the app. Regards Dave.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Sorry for introducing you to finger flicking thing that is Instagram. 😂

[@McKinnellPhotography]

Thanks Simon, a very unique insight into a location I have visited many times. You have given me a different perspective through your creativity and imagination.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Steve. Some places are instantly recognisable if you are a photographer and his is one of my favourite locations of all...but weekdays are best.

[@nigelbramley4188]

Fine art images of fungi...can only be you Simon. Beautifully crafted images supplemented by knowledge of the subject. Trademark work. Loved it...

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

That's very kind of you Nigel

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Tnx for taking us along. My favourite was the pinkish mushroom underside with the torch light shinning through. Not that the others were not good just that was my favourite of this outing. I'm unsure if I would ever spend a day on these subjects though. You must be time-rich :-)) and have a passion for small intimate subjects :-))

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Time-rich...I wish Dimitris :-) I just immerse myself in photography whenever I can, which is usually only once per week. Glad you enjoyed the film and thanks again for your continued support.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

@@SimonBoothPhotography once a week is time-rich in my books :-)) Generally speaking the last years from September-to-December I’m working 24-7 hardly any time to sleep let alone taking photos. From Jan onwards I do get time but I usually try to go for longer spells/projects ; I.e. at least two weeks shooting non-stop and in one good year I did 7-weeks. That’s the only way I can get immersion. So good for you and Tnx for sharing. Carry on the good work.

[@ShaunM-xw1em]

A beautiful film Simon,really enjoyable. I would never have thought to do the out of focus beech leaves. I found that to be a very pleasing image ,very relaxing and soft on the eye. Thanks for sharing your day.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

You're welcome Shaun. I try to experiment as often as I can. Some work well, some not so and I too feel this one was a pretty good result.

[@petermaddern6653]

Thank you Simon. Lovely images, very different. I spend most of my time by the sea in Cornwall and end up taking a lot of images to catch the right wave or light on the rocks.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I think you have to in those situations!

[@davidharle8794]

Truly inspirational again Simon. I especially liked your abstract creations this time, the mushroom gills and the abstract leaves were outstanding. This is art as well as brilliant photographic technique

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it David. It's good to flex those creative muscles whenever we can.

[@davidcurrie4122]

It's good to mix it up a bit with your creative vision, keeps you open too more possibility's. Loved the abstract, and the gills on that Toadstool looked like something out of close encounters. What about merging the two leaf images together so they are both transparent, just a thought could make an interesting art piece. I believe your camera has a muti exposure setting, could be worth a try sometime, depends on image I suppose could get too messy maybe, but opens up some abstract possibility's. Love your films Simon.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Check out my Instagram feed David. I already did the merge but 10 out of 10 for spotting it.

[@davidcurrie4122]

@@SimonBoothPhotography Cheers Simon never tried Instagram. I here people taking about it, but I don't know if you get bombarded by images all the time, maybe not good for my moral if you get my drift. Slow easy and contemplated.

[@johnvansant57]

On your last images, I liked both focusing planes, but I will go looking for a third option where a few bits of background are more distinct, but with the abstract foreground. I hope that makes sense.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

It does, I posted a version of what you have suggested on my IG page back when the video was made.

[@mikeysteam]

Very inspiring Simon. Being able to follow you through a whole day was great. Loved the experimental images, a lot....

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Glad it was useful Mike. I thought it might be!

[@martinbosch4802]

Wonderful video and beautiful images Simon. Really liked the abstract image of the leaves, it reminded me of a Monet painting.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

The ultimate compliment Martin, thank you.

[@SimonWillig]

Lovely images all of them! From the last two I like the in-focus one the best.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Cheers Simon. A shot for everyone in this film I think :-)

[@brianlaunchbury4491]

Lovely video. I'm afraid I must be very conventional because I find the focussed image preferable. The unfocused image is what the world looks like when I wake up. 🤣 Stay safe and well.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

We all enjoy different things Brian. I too liked the sharp version but I also need to try to keep growing through experimentation.

[@HambletonRanger]

Really really enjoyed your hard work.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Mike.

[@charlenenagel7962]

I really enjoyed this video Simon! I have not been able to keep up with everything lately, and this was a real treat. I must catch up with what I have missed! Love the abstract leaves!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

You never let me down Charlene. Thanks for being here.

[@PMCN53]

Inspiring images Simon, proves that you just have to take the time and LOOK. All of the images are beautiful. I especially love the underside of the mushroom and the last image ( i prefer the in focus one). Great way to start my Sunday morning. THanks for sharing and inspiring!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Brilliant Phill, glad you enjoyed your Sunday morning. You might have to watch the next one with a glass of something stronger...it's Friday evening :-)

[@davidlesliewilliams1513]

Stunning images as always. Great variation and fantastic eye for detail. I really liked the mushroom gills image which was nothing like what I was imagining when you were setting up the shot.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks David. It's another world down there!

[@tacituskilgore8379]

The abstracts were sweet!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Many thanks for that

[@skakdosmer]

I’m not much into judging other people’s images. There’re so many KZbinrs who do videos criticising viewer images, and I don’t like it much, as I disagree most of the time. So this is not a critique, as I really don’t feel qualified for that. But you ask what we think, and won’t mind telling you what I think. I don’t know if I’d really describe myself as a traditionalist, but I think I prefer the more “traditional” version of the last image. Thanks for your inspirational films, they’re always a joy to watch. By the way, are you familiar with the “Stefan Traumflieger” KZbin channel? The man’s name is Stefan Gross, and he runs a shop in Hamburg, Germany. He and his friend Olaf Craasmann are macro nerds, and they’ve made many videos on the subject. It’s all in German, so if you aren’t comfortable with that language, it might not be of much value to you. They have, however, published a book called “Pilze als Kunstwerk” (Mushrooms as art), and I think it’s worth getting just for the photographs in it. Among many other subjects they’ve made pictures of large groups of Amanita Muscaria. They often use lots of artificial lighting - back lighting and light from below in particular, often making the subject seem to produce its own light from within. Often they even dig a hole for the camera to get shots from below. They use several different camera systems, but they seem to prefer Micro Four Thirds most of the time, although the new Canon R6 has quickly become a favourite.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Hello Lau Thanks for your comment. I presented more than one version knowing full well the jury would be out on which is best. It's purely down to personal taste and I'm OK with whichever you enjoy the most. I hadn't heard of the photographer you mentioned but I have looked at some of his work since mentioned him. Whilst his images were compelling, my German is none existent.

[@davetucker2000]

Another thoroughly enjoyable video! As other people mentioned below, I will be giving more attention to mushrooms and toadstools in future! It's actually quite a regular activity at this time of the year to go out looking for them, as in the woods behind my parents-in-law's house, there are plentiful Tricholoma equestre (I struggle to see why it is called a 'man on horseback' or 'yellow knight'?!) which is a delicacy where I live in Portugal (despite the apparent dangers). Not the most attractive mushroom to photograph, though! Also lots of Macrolepiota procera, which I think might give me a better photo (and also delicious)! Not to mention plenty of other toadstools. Once again you have left me enthused! Thank you!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Parasols really are lovely and they can grow pretty big too. We have two common types here, the common and the shaggy and I have photo's of both. There are quite a lot of types not worth photographing though.

[@davetucker2000]

@@SimonBoothPhotography Sometimes my wife's uncle (who is a specialist at this sort o thing) comes back from his scouting with parasols the size of dinner plates! We only get the common.

[@JeffJolly1]

It really is great to see how you search for and set up your images and how you can see something in front of you and visualise it in often extraordinary ways. Despite my best efforts, I'm still at a stage where I see something interesting and take lots of photos and choose the ones I like best afterwards! I liked the idea of looking through the leaves to make two versions. I wasn't sure which I preferred, then as in the video the defocused one faded to the sharp focused one, I wondered if you could merge them together with the twigs / branches sharp and all the leaves blurry... It could be an optical illusion due to the video fade, but it just caught my eye :)

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Well spotted Jeff. Give yourself more credit. My personal favourite of the two at the end is also the mid merge. I’d planned to make an image from that and that’s something I’ve never done before. You clearly have a better eye for detail than you think 👍

[@JeffJolly1]

@@SimonBoothPhotography thank you very much :)

[@JamesRBurnsVLOG]

Interesting to see the time lines Simon. Often as video makers/vloggers, we feel obliged to deliver a minimum number of images but I find this can often push me into getting images that that are sub standard. For the sake of a film however, it shows a true landscape photography session as not all images are portfolio worthy. A lovely bit of woodland that. The backlit mushroom gills shot was very striking and indeed a portfolio shot one would think. Nice work Simon👍

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Hi James, this is part of the reason that I wanted to show it. The good, bad and the ugly with me being the latter! I think it's fair to say that the gills of the fungi were head and shoulders above the other shots with all the others (as far as I'm concerned) being the usual stock shots or work in progress. But I suppose how they are each received depends on the individual viewing them and where they are on their own journey of photographic experience.

[@damonfinlay6519]

Really enjoyed this, the variety of images you got just from the one stand of mushrooms was great , really showed why it’s so worthwhile to slow down and spend time with a subject instead of rushing off to find the next shot. I can’t decide between the two shots at the end of the vlog, I enjoyed the graphic nature of the focused shot of the leaves and the patterns of their structure that it revealed while still enjoying the abstracted version too, it reminded me of reflections on water with a sense of movement to the image. 👌👍

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

An interesting observation you make Damon. I too see the leaves as though they are immersed in water. I think the composition was not quite on point, but it's a concept worth trying again.

[@Sir_Grumpalot]

Love the underside of the mushroom shot. The high key image of the trees works superbly as well. The last one is a absolute belter for me. Comparing the "straight" image and the alternative focus is interesting and for me the non-standard image wins by the proverbial country mile. I take a lot of experimental images with multi exposure and ICM plus non-standard exposure settings to get an alternative view of the world and your approach in this video appeals to that side of me. You had a worthwhile day and I'm guessing one you enjoyed which is something we should remember is what its all about in the final analysis. Great stuff as always Simon.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Hi Martin and thanks for your comment. I think as we grow as photographers we tend to look for new unconventional angles and it's always a treat when it goes in the right direction. I'm not complaining but filming the whole event does come with some stress and can take the edge off the day, but that's my choice. I was actually quite stressed out prior to finding those leaves at the end because so much hinges on the ending of the film. I try to take separate days for me whenever I can.

[@mikekay6288]

Thanks Simon; as always thought provoking when watching a craftsman at work. There's an interesting comparison you present with meticulous preparation as to which mushroom to photograph whereas most photographers, I imagine, would photograph many subjects then select after post which is their preference. Love your style. Mike in Oz

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Hi Mike in Oz, nice to have you. Yes I rarely take more than few frames each time I venture out. I used to shoot transparencies back in the day and that teaches you to be selective.

[@grayburden3524]

What a brilliant inspirational and educational video Simon loved the first image of the 2 mushrooms including small spider. The light through the gills is amazing I would never haver thought of going that low. The final images through the leaves are difficult to separate but the more abstract edges it for me as something different. By the way it was great talking to you on the day, not every day you meet a celebrity in the woods :-) Good luck with the camper van conversion

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Hey Graham, good to chat with you on the day too. I enjoyed my day but the first half was easier than the second, which was a little more challenging. Hope you got some good ones and thanks for commenting on the film.

[@ianjohnston1166]

Great images as always Simon, really like the mushrooms. You have given me the inspiration to get out on the hunt.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Ian, it's certainly the right time to start looking

[@larryrudnick1519]

Lovely images all but I especially appreciated the low and close mushroom shot. I liked the abstract of the leaves but I think I like the in focus one better - the small twig gave it some structure.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

I think there was an image in this film for everyone Larry. Thanks for watching.

[@marshalhedin7538]

like those spiders!!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Great observation Marshal

[@craigwilson1604]

im never gonna walk past a mushroom again, love that image you lit.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Craig and happy hunting

[@jhonnybakkenphotography]

Thanks for the video, really nice one. Love the variation and your work flow. It's nice to see that it's not only me that struggle to find an image, even though I try to empty my head before i go out. Also a big thanks for some tips i will try out myself. Just back from a little trip scouting for some possible new spots for those awsome Autumn color with mountains. It was a little too early today, but the color changing fast now, so a couple more days and I guess the color starts to glow. You got some really beautiful images!!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Jhonny. An empty head is so important I feel. I hope you got those autumn colours. We are in the peak of autumn right now.

[@jhonnybakkenphotography]

@@SimonBoothPhotography Yes, I got some Autumn colors. Honestly I find the color much more pleasing when shooting those more intimate close up shot. Feel the color and light shows so much more. Can't say I find Woodland photographing easy, it's a struggle to compose the image every time, but I love it very much.

[@edwardmcewen3340]

I just got to watch this video and I have a question. After your last shot of the mushroom and you were walking away, I saw someone in a blue jacket in the trees ahead and to your left. Was he a stalker or was he with you? Just curious, that's all.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

😂 No Edward, he wasn't with me. I was just off a main footpath and it's a fairly well trodden location.

[@vaunsphotography6820]

I really liked your image of the underside of the mushroom with your light shining through. Not quite so impressed with your leaves photos. Too much open space between leaves for my taste. But I still appreciate your explanation of your thought process for your choice.

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Thanks Vaun. I agree it is work in progress and I did allude to this in the film.

[@ЮрийМигунов-к7щ]

Do you have any edible mushrooms there?

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Lots, yes