NZ LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY - from the roadside. IS IT POSSIBLE?

Workshops available. I do one per year, thats it! One planned for Scotland in 2023.
A final wrap up to a recent NZ roadtrip, doing Landscape Photography. is it possible to get good images without going up mountains? Several locations visited all in one video, as i cover 5000kms in a campervan shooting ten locations. This is the last in the recent South Island Videos uploaded onto youtube

[@markwood6227]

I am baffled as to why you don’t have hundreds of thousands of subscribers! Seriously, the quality of your images, and videos, is amazing and inspiring.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Mark. LOL - the whole YT game is a bit of a mystery, but I'm ok with it! = ) Ill crack it one day. Gary Gough once famously said that "not all experts on youtube, are"! I really appreciate your feedbakc and commentary, which - i may actually miss if the following were huge! Thanks again mate! Ewan

[@isotechimages.9130]

I follow Thomas Heaton, Adam Gibbs, Nick Page, Gavin Hardcastle, Nigel Danson & as good as they are l rely on you for non stop beautiful landscapes.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Scott. thanks very much man. Im in some good referenced company right there. Humbled! Regards, Ewan

[@paulwayman5137]

Ewan, I just don't have the words. So I'll say just this. MAGIC, Thank you.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Paul. Thanks Mate. Much appreciated. Regards, Ewan

[@anna-karinmickwitz7249]

I just "discovered" you, thanks to Simon Booth. Beatiful , beautiful pictures, and a wonderfully calm overall atmosphere in your videos. And food for thought as well. Love it! I will have to binge watch your entire production.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hello Anna-Karin. Many thanks and i appreciate you following Simon's link. I am indebted to him! I look forward to you watching the rest, and I need to do more vids. Soon! Kind regards, Ewan

[@jbairdexp]

The best roadside shots are the photographs where you didn't know they were taken by the roadside. A most enjoyable watch as always Ewan.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Julian appreciate that mate. Goes to show that 'Epicness' (yes I knonw that isnt a word (but so should be)) is everywhere you choose to look! = )

[@RoamingUSAFamily]

Amazing

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Why, kind comment indeed. many thanks . Ewan

[@jeffbarbour2194]

Awesome video as always.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Geoff. Many thanks my friend! Ewan

[@cerico76]

Beautiful photos , in a beautiful place! I really hope , that I'll be able to call NZ , "my home" soon.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Many thanks for your kind words - it is a beautiful place! For sure.

[@hoonior]

Gorgeous. Mrs R and R Jnr both watched this and loved everything in it. Our Westie did have issues with the sheep though! The standout image for me was the one looking down the road towards the lake. Thank you Ewan.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Martin. Glad you and Mrs R enjoyed it. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch what (for KZbin) is starting to get to be a long Vlog. Glad you got to he end! Stay safe, Ewan

[@hoonior]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages folks these days don't remember 30 minute TV programmes. Quality keeps the viewers!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@hoonior LOL. Many thanks Mate!

[@DflyDude]

Incredible landscapes and smashing images. Had to smile when you said these are not for award winning pics. They are beautiful and bring joy to the viewer. Well done.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey DflyDude - Thanks man, appreciate your comment a lot, as well as your interaction. Regards Ewan

[@JaypeaFoto]

❤ IT’S A SAD DAY WHEN I just finished the last of your videos and like a really good book you don’t want it to end. Thanks for sharing your stories, photos and videography which is second to none. Hope you are able to get out for some personal photography. It so good for the soul.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Many thanks indeed. Ill be back soon with more content as i miss it, and miss having the time to do them... Thanks for coming along for the ride! Regards, Ewan

[@tommymaddison]

Thank's Ewan for sharing your wonderful photography, I'm watching as much as possible at the moment as myself and the wife are taking a trip To New Zealand in November 2022, I'm getting on a little in age and don't find it as easy as I used to, being a photographer now for a fare few years and have wanted to do this trip for ever, this video has given me a little boost knowing I can still get some great images without having to kill the hip's so to speak, Tom from the Northeast of England.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Sorry Tommy - I appear tom have missed your comment as i try and respond to everyone! Hope you made it here in November and you had a lovely time! Regards, Ewan

[@terithomas7316]

Wow. So well done!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Teri. Appreciated! I do my best! Regards Ewan ; )

[@neilalmond9354]

Ewan, I'm now watching reruns of all your videos, patciently waiting for new ones, just kidding but I do enjoy your work. This video just goes to show what mere mortals can do. Looking forward to more videos. Best regards Neil.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Neil. Thanks for looking again buddy. Thanks too, for being patient. I alost did a video the other day, but timing got away on me as I whizzed past the location i was to have done it in the south island, on my way to ... another place, whilst the weather was magnificent. Kind regards mate. Ewan

[@bob210953]

Agree with others just superb images, congratulations Ewen, inspiring photography

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Bob. Appreciate your comment! = ) Regards, Ewan

[@juanarroyo5324]

stunning place stunning images !!!!!!! GOD BLESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Juan, Thanks very much. You take care too and thanks for watching! = ) Regards, Ewan

[@andrewsmethers9652]

Ta for the road trip Ewan: As you say, just get out and take photos, wherever. But It does help to be somewhere so lovely.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Andrew. I agree - I am luky and best a;ways to have a vcamera with you too... just in case! = ) Regards, ewan

[@robjopling1573]

A lovely video with a great message. "The most important part about doing photography is taking photographs"

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Rob. Many thanks. A farilt representative message that one huh!? It was an unplanned comment that one, and just came to me... but v true! = ) Kind regards, Ewan

[@robertmcshane8078]

Another great video, very inspirational for what can be achieved from the roadside - we just need to look and see.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Robert, Many thanks my friend. I may do another one of these at some point. I once missed one of the nicest scenes i ever saw, as i didnt have a camera. that one will aunt me! We need to look, see... and have a camera with us! Regards, Ewan

[@thomasschwarze7288]

Again a perfect combination of beautiful shots, excellent video scenes and matching music! Thank you for another short holiday in your beautiful country Ewan!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thank you vert much Thomas. I really appreciate your support! Its a cool country huh!? Regards, Ewan

[@thomasschwarze7288]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages I would like to come right away and do tours like this myself, but there are still the corona restrictions and such a trip to the other end of the world needs to be carefully planned. But at some point it will hopefully become a reality ... best regards, Thomas

[@jamesmcluckie7088]

Brilliant thank you....😊👍🏻

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

You are welcome James. Kind regards, Ewan

[@laurelb8372]

OMG how beautiful your images are. As one gets older & knees play up close to roadside is only option and not always sunrise/sunset. Thank you for demonstrating how you can work with the scene & capture satisfying images 👏

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi OziBox. thank you very much for your kind words. I enjoyed making this video, despite there being a heap of footage to scour, to get it down below 30 minutes! = ) Stay safe. Ewan

[@Ktizo_Images]

Great video. Wonderful images. Thanks for taking us along.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

You are welcome. Good to have you on the journey. = ) Ewan

[@tripodphotoNZ]

Ewan, since soming across your videos during the 2020 lockdowns I always have a smile one my face when the notification comes up that you've posted another video. This one did the same. The images are amazing! Thank you for sharing your story and images with us all. I can't wait to get out and about (when we are allowed out of Auckland and venture beyond our local areas again) with my camera to see and capture some of this beautiful place for myself. Thank You!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Tony, Many thanks Mate. Really appreciate getting your feedback. Be good to get out and about post L3 lockdown huh!? Ewan

[@tripodphotoNZ]

It really would..... here's hoping we can before the end of the year.... not holding my breath though 😃

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@tripodphotoNZ EEK!

[@donnakeeley4531]

Love your work Ewan. Stunning images as usual. Yep roadside photography images in NZ are everywhere you go. I live in Hawkes Bay and I take my camera bag during my drives to work (not just the weekend) as you can literally find an image at any time of the day just off the road, beach scenes, rivers, rolling hills and single trees, jagged hills of the Ruahines or Kaweka's, sunbeams, waterfalls,Tuis, toi toi, and gorgeous light at unexpected moments, all taken 15-45 minutes from my home and from the roadside or at the most a short walk of 100 yards!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Why... thank you Donna. Its something which I have always noticed but havent really exploited - if thats the right word, and must do more of it. Hawkes Bay is a beautiful part of the country. Must get to Te Mata Peak one time as well as Castkepoint = ) Glad you are doing this too and keep your eyes open too. Regards, Ewan

[@mikeswoods]

What a beautiful set of images and just along the roadside ........... WOW. Nice to see you back out shooting 📷👍

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Mike. many thanks and good to be out doing stuff like this as well as the planned shoots!

[@rosssayer6524]

Really beautiful images from a Magical Country NZ

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Ross, many thanks indeed. Such an awesome place to do photography from. Im really lucky to be able to get out in this place and do what i can! Ewan

[@BosePhotography]

This really took me back to our trip to NZ. We did quite a bit of roadside photography on that trip! I really loved these images Ewan, that one from Pop’s view was stunning, and the underexposed image of those ridges, just beautiful! Also loved the Milford sound image, really does look like moonlight. Great work as ever 👍 Sam

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Sam (and Hannah). kind wods indeed mate. hope it doesnt make you miss it too much! = l LOL Ewan

[@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography]

Beautifully shot and wonderfully narrated as always. A fabulously executed video that is of real value to all photographers but especially those where mobility is compromised 🙏🙏🙏

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Cheeers Izzy. Much appreciated mate as always. Keep up your work too! Kindest regards from NZ Ewan

[@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages 🙏🙏🙏

[@MarkRomine]

Stunning! Who says you can’t find and get great photos from the roadside?

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thansk Mark. You seems to be able to do it indeed. Who knew... = ) Regards, Ewan

[@barrybaxter1130]

Just want to say how much I admire your vlogs and photos Euan. They impart a feeling of serenity as well as beauty that is so amazingly well portrayed in your images. You have given me a lot of inspiration so thank you. I am in recovery from a badly broken arm and my active sporting outdoors lifestyle has been curtailed somewhat. But I can still walk up a hill and carry a pack so I have rekindled my interest in photography, spent some money on new gear and have been gorging on youtube photography vlogs from you, Brett Wood, Micheal Shainblum, Mark Denny and Mads Peter Iverson. I am based at Nelson and have many many ideas and plans for future photography trips and shooting opportunities. So once again thanks for the inspiration and I look forward to all your future videos.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Barry. Thanks for your lovely feedback. Sorry to hear about your arm. I am in that sam boat with a broken wrist and arm currently. it hurts and limits you indeed. You keep shooting and would like to see your results. = ) Ewan

[@GillesQuennevilleGQ]

Thank you to share all of this with us. I inow it’s a lot of job to produce. I am 68 yo from Canada and started photography when i was 14. Hope one day to visit your personal play ground and share with you my passion for art ladscape photography.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Giles, Thank you very much. It is a big job but i do enjoy the process = ) It would be good to have you here for a visit. Regards, Ewan

[@perryhoward5064]

So inspirational , New Zealand it’s truly spectacular

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks very much. It truly is one of the best indeed! So lucky to be able to just pop down the road and see this stuff! Thanks for your feedback! Regards, Ewan

[@dah7772]

Thank you for doing this video. Planning a family vacation to NZ in Aug and most of my shoots won’t be able to be epic hikes like I wish I could. Nice to know there will be opportunities to capture beautiful images without taking too much away from our vacation and also include family in it. I really can’t wait.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

You are welcome. You wont be disappointed in NZ, as the scenery is... everywhere! Kind regards and enjoy your trip when you get here. Ewan

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

30yrs abroad and it takes one video to make me feel a wee bit homesick....

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks for the comment. Hope it stirred up good memories! regards, Ewan

[@geraintroberts565]

Thanks for sharing these fantastic images! Flying to NZ from the UK next week, a month on South Island and 3 weeks on the North!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks very much and you are welcome. The north island shares some equally captivating, but different vistas. Im sure you will enjoy your time here with us and you may even catch the remnants of the snow in the south. Give me a shout if i can help at all. Based in Tauranga - always keen to catch up with like minded photographers, if i am here. Regards, Ewan

[@laithstevens]

15:00 I was reminded of the beauty of that road and how much it took my breath away, and also of the squadrons of sandflies I encountered in the area when I visited! Great video as usual mate!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Laith. I know right. It's simply breathtaking huh!? Thanks very much for the feedback and interaction. Regards, Ewan

[@justwalk-asmrtravelchannel4575]

The quality is so awesome! Watching from iPad pro!! New fan here!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hello there. Why thanks you very much indeed. Really appreciate your view and your feedback. Kind regards, Ewan

[@marlenehazlehurst8666]

Thank you so much for doing this...I've bad arthritis and can't walk to far, but I'm now inspired to get in the car and get the camera out. Thanks again.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Marlene. Sorry to hear that you have health issues. Yeah, dont rule out taking images from the roadside - it just forces you to see stuff differently i guess. I learned form doing this vid actually! Kind regards, Ewan

[@taniadina32]

Glad to see you back my dear. Thanks for sharing!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

NIce to be back too. Many thanks. Ewan

[@helenbrecknell3930]

Thank you for a wonderful video. As always fabulous images - my favourite is the 'moonlight' shot of Milford. Your story telling is superb and your choice of music is sublime. Just proves that you don't need epic treks to get epic shots. Can't wait to get back there again next year, New Zealand just keep giving.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Helen. thank you very much for the comment and your feedback. The Milford sound shot is certainly the most organic of them all. NZ surely is an awesome place for shooting though, and one, that never disappoints! Kind regards, Ewan

[@Andrew.J.R.Simpson]

As you have just demonstrated, YES IT IS! It does of course depend on what the road passes but NZ has it in spades and a highly talented person hitting GO the button on the camera helps too! Another great set of images delivered perfectly. Seeing you at the end mull over 16 minutes or 8, no 5 minutes, it hit home the one thing I see all to often here as tourists jump out of their vehicle, just take a little time. I'm not expecting them to shoot LEs but just take in the view, not march 20 yards then stop, take a photo and turn round all in the same movement. A joy as always Ewan and my apologies for no humor (Note to self, I can do it!)

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Andrew. Its a cool place huh!? Even without humour, I smiled reading your response as i know how sharp your wit is! LOL Ewan

[@Jamesodeaphotography]

Great video Ewan, always nice when your video pops up. I better get back to work now lol 😆

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

LOL, Thanks Eagle MTB = ) Ewan

[@ChristineWilsonPhotography]

Love the roadside concept it just puts photography within reach for everyone, I do it alot myself here I Victoria , absolutely stunning shots you got too

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Christine. Thanks very much indeed. Lovely place to Photograph. Hard not to get 'belters' when you are surrounded by this much natural beauty. was a fun vid to put together. Ewan

[@tonygaskins565]

I was about to take issue with your comment that roadside photography is lazy photography but your video clearly showed a different message, especially when in your introduction piece you mentioned you feel lucky to have good health to access mountains. I really enjoyed this video and again you produced excellent images. I have a number of prolapsed discs in my lumbar spine and neck plus arthritis in my shoulders, elbows, knees and feet, walking can be painful and I'm often only able to access flat ground close to car parks and no more than a mike from the car, sometimes I can do a lot more than this. It was good to see someone shooting from the roadside or the car park. I've been able to use my limitations to spark creativity and I've had a couple of articles published in magazines about shooting from flatland and close to the car. All the best.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Tony. At least i got OUT of the car LOL. That was the thing that i see some people do, which without medical reasoning, is plain lazy. Sorry your health prevents you going too far from the car. hope the video hit the mark, and well done on the publications, and Ill maybe have to plan to do more of these. Regards, Ewan

[@neilalmond9354]

Another superb video of a stunning country, thanks for sharing, Ewan.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Neil. Got to be one of the most stunning countries in the world to Photograph. you are welcome. Ewan

[@thomasdalecki4777]

The important thing in photography is taking photographs! Sometimes it's so simple. A while ago I remembered exactly that and found the joy of photography again. Trying new things, don't think about what others would say, and having fun. That's my motto. Thank you, again for your video. I‘m looking forward to the next one.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Thomas. Yes indeed, wholeheartedly agree. Good mantra to have. Thanks for the comment buddy! Ewan

[@bryanashford5118]

amazing view great video cracking shots really enjoyed that cant wait for the next adventure

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Bryan. Ill have to put my thinking cap on and see where to next....

[@simonsayshomeassistant]

Beautiful images Ewan!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@simonsayshomeassistant - thanks very much! Greatly appreciated. Regards, Ewan

[@bettyjose8240]

Thanks for your blog I'm a pastel artisr and could I please use aspects of your photos in my pastel work ?

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Betty. Do you have samples of your work?

[@bettyjose8240]

@EwanDunsmuirImages l forget to say I'm 92 years old and am disabled and can't get around much here is a sample of my work

[@bettyjose8240]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages photos

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@bettyjose8240 I cant see anything...

[@robingrant8082]

Incredible country, incredible photographer, incredible images. Thanks Ewan.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Robin.Certainly an incredible Country! LOL Appreciate your feedback and interaction. Cheers buddy! Regards, Ewan

[@nathansvideos2845]

Ewan, followed you for a few years now, and have something to throw in to the mix, you mention that it's important to visualise your shot, I have aphantasia (inability to visualise things) so it adds a unique constraint to my photography (have to shoot what I see through the finder), and post (consequently I tend to just use raw / as shot 90% of the time) and also means I need the photos to remember places I've been, and my family pets etc, odd one eh! It has its benefits though as each flick through the back catalogue is like seeing things for the first time again. Anyway, not sure why I thought you'd be interested, but you may be, greetings from Scotland! Nathan

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Morning Nathan. Good to hear from you. Wow, I had never heard of such a condition. Im sorry to hear that. Im proud of you that you use photography in this way. Cameras are so good these day, that the any file will capture everything you need. I hope that my mentioning this in videos, hasnt offended or upset you in anyway. Best wishes mate. Ewan

[@nathansvideos2845]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages lol no offense taken, but appreciate your diplomacy, just thought you may be interested that some people have this - looking forward to your next video, as per others here, watch a few channels but your landscapes are top of the set easily, kutgw nathan

[@guzmansram]

Well done Ewan!!! Beautiful country, great images. See you soon.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Guzman. many thanks indeed. NZ is cool! = ) Kind regards, Ewan

[@keithlinforth4585]

Hey Ewan, I agree you must be prepared to take every opportunity. For some of us, climbing up maintains is no longer an option that comes with age so close to the roadside or a beach provides immense satisfaction and fulfils that creative drive, as well as providing the pleasure that comes from exploring and experiencing new locations and the great outdoors. Some neat images in that batch…thanks for sharing.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Keith - you are welcome. I thought it was about time i stopped trekking into the mountains and did something more reasonable.. Good fun to make the vid too! = ) Regards, ewan

[@chrisstarkey6209]

Stunning imagery and a great video Ewan! It's funny, I was going to ask if you knew Byron Coll - great guy and a fantastic photographer also. Really appreciate the advice!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Many thanks Chris. I know Byron only loosely im afraid. We have tried to catch up on several occasion but as we are both busy... we havent yet managed it. Ill message him tonight though now that you have reminded me! = )

[@tonymckeage1028]

12:29 very special, I love it! 21:07 great image thanks for sharing

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Tony. My apologies - i thought i had responded. REGARDS, EWAN

[@Fabgonecarcamping]

Beautiful 😍 thanks for sharing.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi there Fab gone carcamping. Thanks very much for the comment. greatly appreciated. Ewan

[@johnbentley1056]

A great video and stunning images as always Ewan. The beauty of a video like this is that it provides inspiration to older and less mobile photographers. For many in this category roadside stops are the only avenue to shoot landscapes and you demonstrate what can be achieved.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi JOhn, yes this one challenged me a little in that i dont usually do that but maybe I need to start. If however i stopped at every opportunity that prsented itself, I would still be down there, stopping and starting. A new type f 'discipline' for me. Kind regards as always, ewan

[@DuncanHeather]

Would make an interesting book Ewan Thanks for sharing

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

I had always thought about doing such a book, but maybe not "from the roadside" but would certainly showcase NZ at its best huh!?

[@andrewhookerphotography4774]

A Dunsmuir production that, while long in the making, was extraordinary in its message and delivery. Ewan that was just fantastic. The story, the scenery, images, actors and music were just perfect. I think that may be the best one yet. Sheer genius and a masterclass in story telling and photography. While all of the images were awesome, I think the mossy rock is my favourite. Thank you so much for brightening the day and sharing this with us. (I'll get the mop now and clean up all this dribble on the floor, but it is worth it).

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

LOL, Thanks Andrew. I reckin that im lucky enough that i cold do several of these NZ from the roadside VLOGS. I enjoyed making this but the compilation of yet another complex timeline.... brain cell zapping! Thanks for your kind, kind comments Andrew. Regards, Ewan

[@charis-ann]

Awesome!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks very much! regards, Ewan

[@thomasschwarze7288]

Hi Ewan, I hope you're fine - it's been a long time since you're here...keep on with your beautiful videos and have a good time! All the best from the other side of the world!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Thomas - yes I am fine thanks. Hope you are well. I will et back on here, once i work through a couple of projects and commitments currently on the go, which i need to prioritise for now... Soon!...

[@jaynepainter9743]

Just found your channel love this I am not as able as I used to be and most of my photos are taken from the road or close to it! Thank you 🙏

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Jayne. You are welcome. Makes you see stuff differently. = ) Thanks for watching - Regards Ewan

[@kerrigolden4049]

Another awesome video Ewan! The content, storytelling, candid humour, locations, images, and of course, music, which I know your pore over - cinema quality! Now, if you could just convince Cindy to open that border…

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks Kerri. LOL - Im working on it! Hahaha It shouldnt be too long....

[@KohiMarri]

Hi Ewan, I've recently come across your videos and found my way to your channel. Truly appreciate your work and the effort you've put in everything you've done. The intentionality with your photography and the videos. I do landscape from time to time and find your work beautiful. But I'm not here for either of those. I've been working as a photographer since around 2000-2001. Fashion, corporate, events, portraits, products and so on. My colleagues are either focused entirely on the business aspect of it or the social dynamics it brings to their lives. Working with studios, production companies, going to celebrity parties etc... All part of the work to a certain degree. But the longer I've been working at it and the struggles that need to be overcome from being unemployed to managing bookings minutes apart from each other. The creative goals have remained my primary focus. Exploring new ways (for myself) to do the same thing, to keep things fresh and exciting for myself. I spent two years not picking up the camera and being dissatisfied with everything I did. The body and mind rejected what I was doing and needed to switch off. I had a point and a direction when I started typing, so I better get to it. Basically it's good to come across someone who speaks my language and communicates it well. It's good to see how you approach your subject and deal with situations. It's been over a year since there was a major change in my life and I'm spending a lot more time walking in the streets with a camera again. Moving away from a 1Dx, super fast focusing and data recording machines to a GFX 100s has brought some of the joy of using a Mamiya again, without the laborious drawbacks. Slowing the process down considerably compared to the Canon's and Sony's and allowing me to breathe in the light and the structured chaos of the streetscape. Still figuring out how to translate such scenes into panoramas while including the noise and electricity of hundreds of people bouncing around with opposing energy. Just adding that gear never interested me beyond the point of it accomplishing what I needed. It’s even less relevant now. Although there is some pleasure in working with a tool that bends to your needs. Regards.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Kohi. Lovely to hear form you and the way you explain and passion for/ journey through the vagaries of photography in the commercial world - fickle, isnt it! I too have spanned various disciplines in photography, settling on landscapes, for entirely different reason than i had, for say... portraits or commercial work. I only know one or two landscape photographers personally, who have made a mark in this discipline, which is comforting as i do landscapes for my own selfish reasons, and am lucky to be able to make a living form it. It is an oxymoron, as whilst i have to earn... i want to be very acute in what it is i do do, to make money. These videos too, have been an extension into videography, to expend my creativity which i am enjoying the production of and yet another way to express my creativity. Teaching one person one thing was the goal, and feedback is always appreciated, as (despite any view count) confirms that people watch and often enjoy. We are potentially and egotistical lot! LOL. The landscape photography allow mw to get away, and often sit for days... just watching whaat is going on around me and a bit like the Walter Mitty Character... often not even take a shot. I did go on a landscape contract once for 5 days and never took the camera out, as the conditions... well they weren't right! Really good to hear form you mate, and wish youa ll the best for your continued travel through this often murky world. Kind regards, Ewan

[@johnchambers6272]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for taking us on this journey. A true ambassdor to showcase our lovely country. I am surprised that the subscriber numbers aren't at least 150k + with all the wonderful content that you put out.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Morning John. You are welcome my friend. We agree just so lucky huh!? I probably need to produce more content to crack the algorythm, but then, quality might suffer. Im happy (but perplexed) plodding away = ) Ewan

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

These are my favourite films of yours Ewan. Just you, the camera and the environment and it reminded me of my favourite film of yours…Orkney! There’s something really quite nice about making beautiful landscapes with a cup of tea from the camper eh! I was glued to this one buddy 👍

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Simon, Thanks very much and you always know that your feedback is always well received. Glad you enjoyed it. These are the places I shall be taking you when you come out for your trip! Camper van trips are best enjoyed when you arent in as much of a hurry as i maybe was in this one... trying to do much in a week.. There shall be others im sure! Hope you are well, and thanks again buddy! Ewan

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

Amazing scenery Ewan. You're very lucky. Lovely images that are award winning.. Regards

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey HamShanks. I sure am lucky indeed. Hard to take bad photos with backdrop as nice as this though! Regards, Ewan

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages Hi Ewan. I live in the Scottish Borders and I'm sure you are aware, they are all very rounded tops. Tend to rely on features in the hills more. Regards

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@hamshanksproductions7161 - You do have the Tweed and the Eildons though. Some pretty scenery around there, having lived in Galashiels and Selkirk for several years.

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages So you were a local. Maybe met you 😀. Yes the Eildons are pretty nice and appear in many of my shots. They make a great background whether close up or far away. The scenery is lovely all over really but not very rugged. Which is fine. Not too far to travel for different scenery.

[@PMCN53]

That was fantastic Ewen! I’ve been to most of those locations & long to return their to photograph again to see if I can improve my skills. You have gathered a beautiful selection of images ( again)! Driving in NZ can be hazardous to a photographer, as you are constantly distracted by the beauty all around you and want to stop constantly around every bend and photograph what you see! I always enjoy your vlogs and often rewatch them to see if I missed anything. Outstanding 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Phil. Appreciate that mate and yep, you are right. Driving in NZ, is... 'distracting'! Ewan

[@ruudmaas2480]

Beautiful video and photographs as always. Man your country is blessed with a lot of photographic opportunity's for landscapes. Here in the Provence of Limburg in the Netherlands the possibilities are realy limited. But We still can make a lot of beautiful images of intimate scenes.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thats a really good point that you make. I often struggle to see shots in the Flatter North Island, when I return from such trips, where the scenes are 'abundant'

[@MrJak6467]

Hi Ewan, just a message to say I love a lot your work and I can imagine how hard it is to make videos. I miss your videos. Hope you're doing well. Cheers from France

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks... was this for me?... Regards, Ewan

[@MrJak6467]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages yes my bad for mispelling. Probably my phone auto correct.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@MrJak6467 - LOL thats all good. You should see some of my texts and emails! Ive just had to correct this response too! Many thanks for your kind comments and support. Really appreciate it! Kind regards, Ewan

[@keithpinn152]

Hi Ewan: Spectacular images! Thank you for acknowledging that sometimes shooting from a roadside can be very rewarding. I recently captured one of my best images of all time of the Fairy Tree at Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. The image was shot right on the side of the road. Your images and discussions are very inspirational indeed. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Keith

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Keith. You are welcome and thanks at teh same time. I have often said that some time the best image you take, are those you didnt plan! Best wishes, Ewan

[@chrisburgess9919]

I've stumbled across your channel by chance Ewan, thanks for posting such informative content, really useful stuff for a hobbyist photographer such as myself. And great to see a fellow orcadian exile still with the accent. 👍

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Chris. Good to hear from you, and thanks for the kind feedback. There is a Burgess family in Kirkwall... Right angle?

[@chrisburgess9919]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages my family name comes from Shetland so that'll be a different strain of the name in Kirkwall. I think I probably know who you're referring to though.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@chrisburgess9919 LOL. Gotta love the perochial nature of the islands.. Love that!

[@boristrouserkov]

Hi, I’ve binge watched your videos since a Simon Booth recommendation. Loved the content & the images. We’re off to the explore the Outer Hebrides next year and you’ve given me some fresh ideas to try. Sad this is the last video currently uploaded & hoping you’ll be back soon.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI there - many thanks. There will be more videos in the near future, i promise. Just getting my head around the next story line which im in the process of thinking about. Thanks for your interaction. Really appreciate it! Kind regards. Ewan

[@thesaxman]

Great Idea and great content, I’ve driven along and past many of your locations and hiked well of the road, but your commentary really tells how your mind works and the joy you get out of photography..keep ‘em coming if you can in Covid times!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Jimu. Thanks Mate. must get out more, must get out more, must get out more! Regards, Ewan

[@juanitakelly3082]

Absolutely loved this video! What a great concept/theme and great story telling. It's somewhat prophetic that I had just recently watched the entire Lord of the Rings collection again and am still in a New Zealand state of mind. I've been enjoying several Australian channels and was hoping to get into some from New Zealand so am really glad I found you!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Juanita. Many thanks and how prophetic is the timing indeed = ) Thanks for following my stuff! = ) Regards, Ewan

[@herx2429]

Another great video & pics Ewan and this one is perfect for me as I'll be visiting the South Island end of May next year & most of my photography will be from the road side. Keep em coming mate. Cheers Eric

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Eric, Glad you found it useful. Ill maybe head down that waya again quite soon myself as it is simply... stunning! Hope you enjoy your trip! = ) Ewan

[@herx2429]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages Thanks mate my plans were canceled this year due to covid fingers crossed for May. In the meantime keep making the awesome videos. Cheers 🍻

[@paulus0109]

“The most importent thing of photography is actually making photo’s”! Hahaha, i wil keep that in mind Ewan. Very good vlog though! Thnx.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI Paulus - Possibly the most poignant message in the whole video huh! LOL Thanks fo ryour interaction. Much appreciated. Ewan

[@bluejay3945]

Finally pictures that don’t require waking up at 2 am or navigating thorough misty ass weather. Normal daylight is beautiful and so bloody tired of sunrise and sunset By the way not only can you photograph from the road but I also met my wife that way

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Blue Jay. Sunset sets and rises are tiring indeed huh. Thats awesome about meeting your wife that way! A smiling, Ewan

[@bluejay3945]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages 🤣 just gets a bit much when great photography = sunset. As a traveler on a budget no way to hit every sunset or sunrise on the journey and then have enough money to get totally drunk. Absolutely love your photography I would be jealous but it would not make up for my hideous looks Yeah. Met my wife on the side of the road when she was trying to change a flat. Pulled over to help and the only reason she didn’t run was because I was backlit and she couldn’t see my face. Hope to visit NZ some day

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@bluejay3945 LOL. Funny

[@carlosmm76]

Ewan, it's been a year, Mate? Where are you, when are you coming back?

[@ewandunsmuir2766]

Soon. Very Soon! Regards, Ewan

[@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272]

I look forward to your new book. I have to settle my mind down one day and do one of my own. I have crawled all over the South Island as a professional hunter and wildlife photographer and tripped the shutter countless times from inside the car. If I'm a passenger on the road at the time its like stop, stop there's a shot in that. Friendships get tested after a few too many stops lol. I know there is a book in there for me but its hard to still my mind, sit down and get it sorted. Now I find myself with a new wife and living in Northern Ireland which is kind of like the total opposite of New Zealand. I have been a professional hunter nearly all my life biased mostly in the Ureweras, I but put down my rifle 15 years ago and took up wildlife photography, mostly bird photography. I do love landscapes but the birds always and still do take priority. Its cool learning the new birds in this country but I want to focus on landscapes a bit more now. I gave my new bride a whirlwind tour to show her the South Island for 6 weeks before we left to live in NI close to her parents. Northern Ireland is mostly very small intimate landscapes with ever present houses and signs of humanity. Rosie found the scale of the South Island landscape a bit overwhelming and it kind of shut her down. Now living in on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic I find myself faced with the challenge of constant terrible weather, no real wilderness to retreat too and just enjoy silence and solitude. I have been watching Simon Booth in an attempt to look small, see small and immerse myself in that world. I have only just found your channel yesterday, I love your calmness and you kind of remind me of First Man Photography. Both of you being cops must bring out that calmness and control. Don't be like me and keep putting off doing that book. Mean time I'm going to watch all your vlogs and use them to help me see better. I follow all the usual suspects Page, Hardcastle, Heaton, Danson and Mads etc, but you have a different spirit. I'm more like Nigel Danson trying to run around in every direction all at the same time lol Thankyou for sharing your passion and I really hope your channel takes off. Just a heads up give Karamea a good look see. Its out of the way but well worth it. Also if you revisit Milford pop up to key summit and walk out the dividing ridge over looking lake Gunn and the Greenstone/ Caples river.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Many thanks for your feedback and also having a look. NZ to Ireland is quite a switch indeed, and i understand that after being subject to all that NZ brings, particularly the SI and also the Uruweras in and around Taneatua, and up the Ruatoki... that saller landscapes seem... 'difficult to be inspired by or to shoot' I think you are onto something through with seeing differently, as i often find myself being flat after an epic trip to the south too! I get how your wife would find it overwhelming, both in size, and in its beauty too huh!? Im actually heading down, running a workshop in Aug/Sept and Key Summit is on the agenda. Been nefore but always been cloudy. Cool spot huh!? Thanks for coming along for the journey and look forward to hearing form you again. Stay safe. Regards, Ewan

[@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages Yes Key Summit rocks. I lived in Ruatahuna for many years, that is in the centre of the park. I will get used to the landscapes here but I doubt I will ever get used to the freakin rain and uniform cloudy skies lol. But onward and upwards as they say. At least in New Zealand there is always another peak to climb. By the way I see you like the lindis. In winter when the leaves fall off the trees there is a quite a good shot from the road across the river looking at the skeleton of the old Lindis Hotel. With the right light its quite good. Good luck when you go down again.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272 - Many thanks buddy.

[@stevemckenzie4731]

5,000 kms across NZ in a camper van ... Stop living my dream!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

LOL... NO! Hahahaha Thanks Steve

[@davidpearce2981]

What a workplace

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Indeed David - How cool is that!? Regards, Ewan

[@silenttramping]

I'd love to see more landscape photography from Byron. I've stumbled upon his channel while back, even remember commenting on that under one of VLDL videos. Sadly looks like he hasn't uploaded in a while.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

HI there. I really like Brendans Vids too, but he has become particularly busy with his acting career I think, and is also locked down in Akl, with COVID. His pics are nice huh!?

[@i.moutdoors2596]

"Deafened by silence" and blinded by beauty oh and nauseous by the van.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

LOL?... Yeah, the van was hard work. Too small, too loud... too campervan like.

[@i.moutdoors2596]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages The colour of the van I mean. The amazing natural tones of the place you explore on the other hand are a photographers dream. Excellent video and an excellent collection of images captured at the same time. I look forward to your next releases.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

@@i.moutdoors2596 - no worries. That's what i thought you meant. Yeah... not my choice of colour ways either. Thanks for the feedback. = ) Kind regards, Ewan

[@interdec]

I miss your excellent videos Ewan, will we be seeing any more?

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hi Interdec. Thanks very much. Yes - I will be doing more soon, when i find a little time. = ) Kind regards, Ewan

[@johngatley1470]

As always tastefully done was supposed to be there then we got the thing you know so thank you

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thanks John. Hope you make it there eventually. Kind regards, Ewan

[@PaulSmith-bb7lv]

Sandflies? Oh no! Every tourist brochure in NZ warns you to take insect repellent. But the photography lesson was great. Thanks.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

LOL, do they? Thanks for your interaction. Regards Ewan = )

[@jamesss1953]

Smashed it

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

LOL, Thanks James'ss

[@wansmg]

helo my frend good luck

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Thank you very much! Best wishes from NZ.. Ewan

[@NZScenery_co_nz]

Ewan you’re mean! :) we were meant to be down Milford Sound last week to visit those “bloody sand flies” hopefully can replan before too long.. hope you’re doing well mate 📷 👍

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Michael Bugger - How did you miss it? (COVID?) Get in touch some time once you are out of lockdown.

[@NZScenery_co_nz]

@@EwanDunsmuirImages yeah stuck in Auckland and had a trip planned .. can’t really complain too much as w had quite a few trips down the south island throughout last year and this year…. It’s still a bugger though lol

[@gjokekocev8989]

I am checking everytime if you have new video in case I missed notification from youtube but nothing for 5months. Come back please!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Gosh, I am so sorry. Life is horrendously busy these last few months but i am aware that I also need to prioritise more content. I am giving some thought currently to new content and hopefully wont be too long. Hopefully! Thanks for your patience with me! Regards, Ewan

[@carlosmm76]

Hi Ewan, miss your content buddy. Will you post again?

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey there. Ill definately post again. I have been onvolved on some pretty big projects this last eyar and a half and YT has had to take a back seat. I am currently conjuring up 3 or 4 more vids in the pretty near future and beyind that... Ill definitely keep going as this is where i Sell most of my pronts form and in addition... seats on Workshops and 1 to 1s = ) besides... I enjoy doing these vids - its just the time it take me to prodcue them is all. ! Best wishes and youll see more from me soon! Regards,Ewan

[@PMCN53]

PS: Hoping to get back there in late winter of 2022 ( if NZ has reopened by then) 😂 🇳🇿 🇦🇺

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hey Phil. Ill be setting up a workshop for Winter 2022. Might run into you! = ) Ewan

[@HJ-nh1wl]

Shame on you Ewan …. “Lazy photography?” - to ‘poo-poo’ roadside photography or location! Remember ….. it was Chase Jarvis who said; “The best camera is the one you have with you.” What I say is, “The best location is the place you are currently standing!” More often than not …. You don’t need to walk miles, after you’ve parked up, to find a good location. Indeed, all too often it’s directly under your nose!

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hello there - and yes - I subscribe to the 'best camera is the best on" etc also, as i do about location. When i am on location - i take up a position and stick it out, even if there may technically be a better location somewhere else. My "Lazy photography' comment is about the incidences where when at or heading to be on location (which is my job and hence a lot of my time) I see people drive for some time, stop the car, wind down the window at the roadside, take a shot and drive onto the next possibly lazy location. Its the 'not getting out of the car[ (when you have the physical ability) which i find "lazy" you would be surprised how often it happens. Photography is all about soaking in a moment and taking the environment in, not just stop window down, click, window up, drive off and "we have seen 'Milford Sound'" That is a 4 hour drive from QT, is one of the most beautiful places on the planet and photographs are sometimes, (but fortunately rarely) taken from the drivers seat of a car in ideal conditions. This video is actually supposed to Celebrate roadside photography, not have a 'go at it', and consequently, was one of my more favourite videos to film... because of the message. = ) Sorry if my message in the vid was confusing. Regards Ewan

[@hramakrishnaiah413]

I do follow all of them, when I have new videos from all, it is ED first.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Hello there - Thats very kind indeed, of you to say. Means a lot. Thanks very much and best wishes from NZ Ewan