NO EGO IN PHOTOGRAPHY | A Path Less Travelled

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank you very much for watching. So many kind comments, for once I’m lost for words. 😍🙏 If you'd like to keep the videos a flowing or join my growing community head over to Patreon: www.patreon.com/Malidaviesphotography

[@aows]

Lovely video, Mali! Beautiful words, and a clear love for what you do. Absolutely loved it.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@aows hello Adrian, thank you for watching, your comment means a lot. 😍🙏

[@gregorsnell]

Cool to see the BTS on this Mali. Was a great film 🎬

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@gregorsnell aah man! Thanks buddy. Very kind, Jay and Josh smashing it and making me look very good 🤣👍

[@hramakrishnaiah413]

Mali, you are truly unique in so many ways. Your personality shines through in your videos, making them really special. I admire your honesty and big-heartedness, in addition to the high-quality content you create. You absolutely deserve all the recognition. Wishing you all the best!

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@hramakrishnaiah413 such a kind comment, thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leaving such a big kind comment😍🙏 take care, stay well.

[@rawvoltairephoto]

Friend, I was already following you but I had a problem with my account and ended up losing all my friends. I finally found you again. 😆😁👌👌👌💪

[@joshcarrick]

Great video and many thanks 😊, but all credit goes to you Mali Davies for inspiring us all, and the many years ago the Mali Davies Photography meets ups. Meeting so many like minded people, and Jay Gilmour , It was his brain child and the craft he puts into his editing. Still love to learn and watch how it's done. That's day was such a pleasure to watch two passionate creatives one of photography and one of film, and to be a small part of it I'm very grateful to you both ❤️

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@joshcarrick so very kind but I’m still blown away by the video and to share it in this way means so much, Raytheon comments. Thanks for everything Josh! Keep well and I’ll sithee 😍👍

[@andy_simmo]

G&T Sofa Friday night watching Mali do his thing absolutely loved it! Nothing like Mali in the woodland Stunning images ❤

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank you and sounds like a Good Friday night was had, the G&T not watching me lol 😂

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Absolutely brilliant Mali. I think that this video was one of your finest hours and you deserve it. I enjoyed every minute of it, as i do all of your video's. Great image's as usual mate. Keep up the good work and see you on the next one. Atb Tim

[@jumpingjohn280459]

Mali, I really love how you bring us back to the fundamental reason why we take photographs, whatever the genre. Photography should be fun and you radiate that with your infectious enthusiasm. Thank you for another inspiring video.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@jumpingjohn280459 thank you, very kind and big thanks for leaving a comment. Sithee 👍

[@davidskinner274]

Mali, the real deal, so good!

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@davidskinner274 thank you so much David 😍👍

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

That was a great film Mali with a really strong message. The documentary was fabtastic too. Good luck with the Scotland workshop. I’m back there for a week in October and can’t wait.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Very kind, thanks so much Simon for the best wishes, so excited for it now! Only a few weeks away. Have a great trip yourself and will look forward to seeing what you create, stay safe.

[@rikmg]

Open and honest. Great work Mali. Keep em coming.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank you very much, very kind and lots to come

[@_andy_gibb_]

Your humility and enthusiasm for being out in nature and creating is infectious and inspiring - great video!

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@_andy_gibb_ so so very kind thank you Andy 👍

[@hjones451]

I was looking back at images taken with my first camera, a simple Fuji film - quality and not really bettered by the digital age.

[@drewbrown1525]

Such an honest,genuine and enjoyable video Mali. I have followed your work and been inspired since I began photographing about 6 yrs ago (in my mid fifties). Photography has brought me closer to nature and the wonderful landscapes around us, I absolutely love it. I have 1 camera, 2 lenses and just love getting out there. All the best buddy

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Very kind thank you for watching and dropping me a comment. 😍👍

[@wednesdaythroughthelens830]

Watched it all now …”without worrying too much if they get it wrong” . That is wonderful

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Very kind, I'll take sir :)

[@keitharmitage7588]

What a wonderful way to spend half an hour. Thought-provoking and insightful, Mali. Yet another joyful video, it was also great to see Jay again.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@keitharmitage7588 thank you Keith, very kind and I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😍👍

[@JayGilmourMedia]

Loved that mate, awesome to see what you wrre creating while i was filming! Those first two images after the film sing to my heart!

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@JayGilmourMedia from the day to today, your video has had a profound affect on me, it’s changed me, we should be thankful and be grateful always, I can’t thank you enough for giving me this insight into myself, a mirror that shows me more than myself but the people who have been with me in my life and this adventure we do each day. Too bombing 😍👍 I’ll sithee soon.

[@Hilldee64]

I love your mindset and approach to photography, it’s so refreshing.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@smiffy5467]

Top photography again Mali…. Fully worthy of your own film crew…

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@smiffy5467 haha yea that was bonkers getting filmed. Thank you so much for watching

[@wednesdaythroughthelens830]

Always a thoughtful point or two in every woodland wander. 👍I’ll say a point or two so your ego don’t get carried away 😂

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@wednesdaythroughthelens830 haha 😜 thank you Martin 😍👍

[@jeniroughley4851]

I think im going to really try to let nature in, I really want to, my problem is keeping all the shit out, I love photography but keeping focused when the world is basically full of total insanity is definitely difficult. I should try to ignore it, loved the vid mali😀

[@brianhenno4744]

Wow what a fantastic job Josh and Jay did on that video, I think I've said before it's not just your photography , it's your sense of humour and the ability to connect with your audience 👌👍👍👍

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

You’ve been with me since the beginning, thank you Brian, so many kind words. 👍

[@stevenwhite921]

I enjoyed that Mali thanks for sharing,

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@stevenwhite921 thanks for watching 😍👍

[@ashstubbings2603]

The thing is Mali, with your videos, it's not just the photography, although that would be enough, but it's also your personality, and your passion for what you do that shines through! Then of course there's that wonderful accent of yours. And the banter, did I mention the banter? 😂😂

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Well, ego and comments like this don’t go hand in hand, so kind. Thank you so much for watching and dropping such a kind comment 😬😍👍

[@iainmc9859]

Your Uncle was an 'extra' in Danger Mouse ... he was a bit of a character ! Of course you're a communicator, both visually and verbally. You're the Brian Blessed of Landscape Photography THE LANDSCAPES ALIVE ! 😊😁😆

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@iainmc9859 funny bugger lol haha that took me back. I was always more of a fan of David Bellamy 😂 thanks Iain 😂👍

[@SimonBurnCreative]

A beautiful video from someone with a beautiful soul. One of the highlights of my continuing photography journey was spending time you and the others who created a strong community all those years ago on Facebook and KZbin.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@SimonBurnCreative I was only thinking about you today! And this message popped up. Very kind words, many a time Inwish I could jump on a plane and join you for a wander. Keep well and take care, sithee soon young man. 😍

[@gphotographyWALES]

Taht's a lovely film Mali! Really well made & I especially love the inclusion of your film at the warm up act.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Mega! So glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. Hope you’re keeping very well. Sithee!

[@GaryGough]

Belting! 👍👍

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@GaryGough cheers cocker, you dried out yet? 😂👍

What a lovely and inspiring episode. I hope your workshop is sold out and you will have a cracking time.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Big thanks, all sold up and will hopefully be releasing next years adventures.

[@jlparkphotography]

The piece you do about time at 21:12 really hit home for me, I’m constantly not starting things or not finishing things because I’m waiting for that perfect time to do them. I have 3 young kids and an amazing wife who also works so we share everything but she’s continually telling me I’m not being efficient with my time. I do waste time when I’m waiting for the perfect moment to do things like my own photography projects or doing work for clients and I need to stop doing that and like you say you can do a lot more if you cut out the waste and change your attitude about time. Thank you Mali for yet another fantastic watch that really gets me thinking! I love watching your content as it really hits home for me.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank you so much for your comment. It’s not easy at all to make time don’t get me wrong, but there are things I’ve stopped doing that’s made a big difference. Your words means alot to me the fact you’ve enjoyed and got something from my video, thank you 🙏

[@trishf29]

Loved this, Mali. I might be wrong, but personally, I see you one of the most humble photographers on YT. You call a spade a spade and are a complete natural when it comes to providing content. So, apart from your wonderful atmospheric photos, it’s why I watch you, and it’s so lovely to see the English woodlands instead of the untidy eucalyptus forests we have around us❤🇦🇺

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

So very kind and means a lot to me. Lots more to come and to know you get something from my wanders and chatter makes me keep on keeping on. Thank you 🙏

[@musiqueetmontagne]

Great stuff Mali, as always. You are at your best in my humble opinion when you let your eyes and brain just decide. from your Klimt Birches to your master of mood on the moors and in the mountains. It's called unpretentious talent, thanks for sharing...

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@musiqueetmontagne a very kind comment, thank you for watching, take care. Sithee 😍🙏

[@bcegerton]

Brilliant as always Mali, loved the montage, especially some of the older images and looking at how young you all look, had a giggle at one or two I have to say.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Big thanks Brian, haha Jay did an incredible job making the path less traveled, and always good to look back now and again. Take care and stay well pal, you’ve been a huge supporter for years and it’s fecking very appreciated 👍

[@stueygraham5500]

Great vid. Great images, Great dialogue.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@stueygraham5500 big thanks, very kind

[@simongoodlad1766]

Great video, fantastic images 👍🏻

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank you very much Simon 👍

[@petemellows]

I think I watched one of your videos where you had some silliness about you, and I wasn't feeling that at the time, so I moved on, as you do. But then you kept cropping up with Adam (first man photography). I think you eventually wormed your way into my psyche. I never felt your ego though. That's important, because it's an instant turn-off if you're full of yourself. I like the humanity of your videos. And the film is wonderful.

[@alanwilliams9842]

You have a wonderful eye and soul Mali

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@alanwilliams9842 so kind thank you Alan

[@allanternent8862]

Great video Mali enjoyed watching it

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@allanternent8862 thank you 👍

[@johnlowe7097]

Come across you searching landscape photography you are a very inspirational man just love your content. Makes me look at things differently when I’m out with my camera so thanks 😊

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank so much and good to know KZbin is finally suggesting my content. Lots more to come that I hope you enjoy. Sithee 😍👍

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Mali. Good to see you continuing to grow and have other people recognise that. Catch up soon. Ewan

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank you Ewan, great to see you pop up, hope you’re very well and out and about. Take good care, sithee soon 😍🙏

[@lubos-ro3hy]

Lovely video👏🤩

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@lubos-ro3hy thank you 🙏

[@gingerspoons6078]

Thanks for creating and sharing ❤🙏✌️👊✌️🙏❤️

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@gingerspoons6078 thank you for watching and dropping me a kind comment 😍👍

[@geoffbatchelor4833]

Great video and inspiring words.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@geoffbatchelor4833 very kind thank you Geoff

[@bernym4047]

I found this video rather moving. Your photographic (and life) journey and attitude to both have profoundly influenced me. I have been an amateur photographer for over 50 years but considered most of my images of little artistic value or worth. After spending time with you I have a new mental approach and have started to make images that please me and stop worrying about what others think about them and I am increasingly pleased with the images I make and I think I am even (dare I say) developing my own style. So you are a great communicator and I thank you for communicating your enthusiasm to me.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@bernym4047 this means a lot Berny, job done indeed! To say profoundly is massively kind. I’m just over the moon your enjoy it so much and you can really see it! Especially it’s for you and no one else but the aesthetic still shines. Thank you Berny

[@scotty4418]

You are one of the most down to earth and at the same time a talented individual Mali and the Path Less Travelled is a wonderful production that encapsulates all that you are. It’s also a marvellous testimony that will serve to inspire others who follow in your footsteps. Nice touch with Tony in the video and a sad reminder to cherish and live life when you can

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@scotty4418 this means so much Jim, a huge comment! Lost for words. Thank you my friend. Take care and keep on shooting your awards are growing and you images are flowing, stunning creativity from yourself.

[@JulianHall-o1r]

Thank-you Mali love the way you are. 🎉 your a bloody star kid

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@JulianHall-o1r very kind, thank you 👍

[@philn1957]

One of the best postings from you Mali, how true. I go out and shoot for the pleasure it gives me and if I don't get any images, what does it matter, you are out in nature, otherwise I would just be at home by myself. Out and about it's amazing the little interactions you have with people, either just a nod as you walk past or a talk as they are interested in what you are doing. Its a saying that get banded about a lot but heck its good for my mental health in my senior years. Keep up the excellent work, one day I might even book a 1to1 with you and see if I can steel a bucket of your enthusiasm 👍

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@philn1957 a very kind message! Thanks Phil, I have spare buckets lined up in various woodland locations for you 😂👍

[@christophergodfrey3009]

This resonated with me in so many ways. I'm happiest when I'm with my own family or out talking pictures. I try and combine the two as often as possible and when that happens you won't find a happier man. I love your words in this. I really admire your mindset and enthusiasm. You should have more confidence in yourself because from these videos alone you come across as a special person. Great photographer to boot as well.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

A huge kind comment, thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leaving this comment.

[@keithsaint8829]

Again great video and relate so much to the words You are such a great inspiration to many people but I can only say how inspirational you have been to me. You simply make me want to go out and take photos You have a natural way with words and you project that enthusiasm so well. But you miss one vital thing and it’s probably something you can’t say your self Your photography is awesome Keep at it mate love your work

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Bloody hell Keith! This is going on my headstone! 🪦 very kind bud. That really means alot to me, especially the photography because there are so many, many incredible photographers! Including yourself. Thank you Keith

[@keithsaint8829]

@@MaliDaviesPhotography let’s hope it’s not on a headstone for a very long time mate

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

I would so love to be a part of a Scotland workshop! It is a dream, alas, not in the tea leaves at the moment. Thank you for sharing your time with us Mali. Truly, I enjoy your enthusiasm and love for creating, it is infectious!

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it, big thanks Jason, all the best 😍👍

[@jeffstephens5266]

Bloody hell Mali black hair !!!!!!!!!

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Haha once upon a time. 🕰️ 👨🏻

[@richmatlock9643]

Mali, hello. No... you don't know me lol. Just stumbled on your channel. What have I been missing? I am almost 62 years of age, and photography has been a very part time hobby for me. I can't wait to retire, get up in the morning, grab my camera... and just go. Thank you, Mali, I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@richmatlock9643 thank you for watching Rich, hope you get out a lot more before retirement. 😁👍

[@richmatlock9643]

@MaliDaviesPhotography I'm not as eloquent as you. Is it possible to start and grow a KZbin channel just showing my photos?

[@GreenMan-1070]

Thanks

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank you so much, very kind.

[@composedlight6850]

Hi Do you use your phone to record these vlogs ? If so is the front facing camera that good ! Tried it on mine and it was rubbish, but your set up looks great, simple , lightweight and direct. Regards Tony Higginson is missed for sure .

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Hello, yes I switched back to using my phone after many fights with cameras ND filters and GO pros, I still use a go pro but only a small amount. All my blogs are now recorded on my iPhone 15pro max, love it. For run and gun and using wireless mics it’s perfect for me. Thank you for watching and thank you for the kind words.

[@hjones451]

Don't believe that Gustav Klimt ever visited these woods though - it's just that one of his more famous works was of Birch trees, without their lower trunks

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@hjones451 love Klimt. Thank you