This is why you're one of my favorite photographers Michael. Not just because your images are incredible, but your humble and relaxed approach to your photography is refreshing. A great example for all of us!
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much man, I really appreciate it!
@nancymatheson8602 Жыл бұрын
You've inspired me to spend time looking more closely. AND, the reminder to calm down a bit after the initial excitement, to really search for your composition.
@kerrygrim7934 Жыл бұрын
Refreshing to see your videos that are strictly NOT vistas. No one does abstracts as well as you do. Thanks for sharing your talent and videos.
@jeromec3725 Жыл бұрын
The "bubbles" one is really striking 👍
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@Slewis71119 Жыл бұрын
You are an amazing Landscape Photographer
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
That's a really kind thing to say, thanks so much Scott!
@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
Love the cinematic touches to this video Michael. As a new KZbinr, I’m always looking for inspiration! Thanks!
@Atrain5ss4 күн бұрын
Truly amazing work... your the king of textures & small details! Absolutely love the collection of shots at the end.
@katemaxwell6061 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow such beautiful images. Favourites are the one at 4.41 and the sand tree sitting on the wave hill….but all are great and you’ve inspired me to look more closely at what’s under my feet.
@andrewfuller62 Жыл бұрын
I love the image at 4:37.....it has three elements which make it sort of look like a drone shot. Blue at the bottom being the ocean, the orange being the was of the surf and the earthy colour at the top being that of the shore.
@woflgangdurst6752 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful Images. Love them all. Your pictures are truly unique and hauntingly Beautiful. Wolfgang
@weegreenblobbie Жыл бұрын
At 6:50, I prefer the right composition, with the orange zigzag. Love these gray rocks! Love the sand patterns at 11:12 also, the subtle light across it makes really makes it.
@lieslwalshphotography Жыл бұрын
I like how your abstract images have wonderful color, texture and emotion. Your videos have a nice calming mood, very nice, thanks!
@davebryer6133 Жыл бұрын
I preferred the non lava lava shoot that was zoomed out a bit, and the added gray rock pattern added to the image. When the image with the white line was shown my first thought was looks like the horizon and some tornados, so you were not the only one who thought that.
@garrydelday5816 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful images Micheal, if there is one thing I have learnt over the last few years, it is to look closer. The natural world produces stunning patterns and textures everywhere, capturing them can be fun and often rewarding 👌
@melissam73123 күн бұрын
I liked both and can see them in a group display. Very nice.
@jvalenta47 Жыл бұрын
Michael, this was one of the best photography vlog I have ever seen. And I have watched lots of them. It was very educational and personal at the same time. Well, maybe it hit me just in my low point of photography time and gave me some inspiration. Thanks.
@saurabhkaul89 Жыл бұрын
wow ..blissed out
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
😎
@HeyItsFlames Жыл бұрын
Love it man. Shows what’s so special about photography for me. Plenty of people could go to these spots, but it’s usually photographers that will sit by a rock and stare at it for hours, amazed by the textures and colors. The appreciation for nature is something so awesome to me
@badger67 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the vlog. Very inspirational for me. Outstanding pics. As regards to the 2 images, I'm going to choose the up close and basic one as my favourite.
@danmckee4988 Жыл бұрын
As you said, others don’t see what was closest to your heart when you captured those photos, only you do. As I say, the best photo is the one you take, it special because you where there remembering the “awe” of that moment…
@joanhuggett5164 Жыл бұрын
You sure do know how to broaden this girls appreciation of photography. I liked the 'bigger' version of the image you asked for comment. You and Will Patino are something else. Thanks Michael.
@AnthonyCrouchPhotography Жыл бұрын
I like the 3rd after the two you ask to compare, shaped like a phoenix rising out of fire
@JohnDrummondPhoto Жыл бұрын
As a fan of Abstract Expressionism and a former painter. I really enjoyed your series of intimate geological studies. The science geek in me is also interested in the unique geology of the Bay area. There's a great story of tectonic metamorphosis within those cracks and layered colors.
@markledbury3666 Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, this was an absolutely awesome vlog! It was great to see how you approached ‘diving deeper into the landscape’ with your photography. I, too, enjoy searching for patterns and colors in the closer up landscape. You’ve inspired me to do even more of this. Thank you!😎
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mark, happy shooting, I hope you get some awesome stuff! :)
@billpanuska5775 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding! One of my favorites from your channel. This was well-written, rich with helpful, wise advice … and great photos. As for the choice, I go with the tighter image on the left. But, immediately following the two choices, a third frame of the same subject made me go crazy with happiness! Finally, my teenage grandson shows promise with his creative work. I emphatically recommended your channel as the only one he needs to watch. Thanks for all the talent you share.
@danconstantinescu Жыл бұрын
Amazing photos! The texture is simply wow!
@shawndonnelly5317 Жыл бұрын
Great video and advice. I believe that in photography there are no failures, but many opportunities to learn and grow.
@mpaulphoto Жыл бұрын
A really great incentive for me: getting out of my comfort zone, try something new, challenge myself, be more creative... All things I didn't do for a very long time. Thanks Michael for this video!!
@janroos7518 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video and beautiful photo's. Also shows that one can make great abstract "seascapes" without having great vistas around.
@santiagojakas472 Жыл бұрын
I love the philosophy you have behind photography. Regarding your question, I prefer the zoomed in photograph. I think is the first one.
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thanks Santiago, glad you enjoyed that one! :)
@marilynhoon1031 Жыл бұрын
Definitely the pulled back shot…love this vlog
@vamsipatchigolla Жыл бұрын
Always an inspiration sir ❤️
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@melissahall7009 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this. Thank you!! ❤ I probably like the one on the left of screen best.
@heathermtaylor7683 Жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoying your abstractions. Really beautiful ❤️
@jamesmcleod43359 ай бұрын
Every bit of this resonated with me to my core.
@Clickrbee Жыл бұрын
wow...these are stunning... I live in a boring area, but perhaps looking at smaller details is the way to go... I'm excited to try something things differently!
@SgtNarrow Жыл бұрын
Man, you could shoot literally anything and make it work. Brilliant!
@abacab1701 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Thanks Michael. You've got me wanting to pick my camera up and get out. Thanks Man.
@davidpeters.photography Жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael for another great episode of your nice calming voice. I Enjoy your way of presenting your shots. Almost like a father telling a bedtime story.
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
haha thanks so much David!
@johndoe-nh9sh Жыл бұрын
'Create a different story than the subject is showing'. I like that advice, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@heathhooper8126 Жыл бұрын
Thought the brown/yellow sand shots near the beginning looked like a giraffe’s hide, and the parterns in some of them reminded me of diego rivera paintings. Love your work and videos!
@DarrenJSpoonley Жыл бұрын
4:45 looked liked and incoming wave by drone :-) those orange lava shots were stunning too
@rcen20 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I recently subscribed, and I have to say, this particular video really speaks to me. I'm going through a real photography slump right now, for various reasons. And this just gives me that little bit of inspiration to try something different.
@richardpesce5325 Жыл бұрын
really wonderfully beautiful presentation. Thanks for the lesson!
@showReell Жыл бұрын
12:09 wow this is stunning
@adriennedragophotography Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this vlog, Michael. I don't do any abstract photography, but you've inspired me to get to the coast at low tide to see what I can capture.
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thanks Adrienne, definitely get out there and shoot some. It's a great thing to do especially on days when the conditions aren't looking amazing.
@KimSol90 Жыл бұрын
wow stunning photos! now this just gave me a boost of motivation to take abstract photos!
@randyschwager2515 Жыл бұрын
Fun stuff! Thanks for taking me along!
@jesse113553 Жыл бұрын
7:03. I like the broader chaotic composition as it reminds me of an autumnal scenes with golden leaves in the forest
@AliasJimWirth Жыл бұрын
Excellent Video, Michael. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I like the advice as well. Thank you.
@JasonTeale Жыл бұрын
I really like the thought that you put into this video. I struggle with growing and learning new things a lot as a photographer. This has helped give me some new perspective. thank you.
@NilanjanGoswami_wildlife Жыл бұрын
I am from India, a wildlife photographer but very much fascinated about Landscape... I watch your Vlogs and videos to refresh my idea of photography, thank you for sharing your experience and images with us, I am hoping that someday you will come to INDIA to conduct a Workshop... Will be joining there with you to learn from you in LIVE... Lots of Love and Respect... Have a nice Day
@barbarachamberlain6918 Жыл бұрын
By a slim margin, I preferred the more zoomed out image on the right. An excellent vlog!
@keithnisbet Жыл бұрын
Just spectacular. Incredible collection of colours & patterns. It pays to slow down and pay close attention to detail, especially those little things that others ignore. Thanks
@noelleenboyers9120 Жыл бұрын
I can so relate. The photos I like are the ones that others don't like. I guess like all art work, we do it for ourselves first. I love the way you encourage creativity out of us. Thank you
@richardpesce5325 Жыл бұрын
Like the close up shot!
@bossofthemoss450 Жыл бұрын
Your diagonal compositions excited me most (after the initial shots). Great work. They all let the viewer create/imagine their own story/dialogue. 👍👏👏👏
@carmenjgarciap8153 Жыл бұрын
I love all the photos, but out of the two photos I like the one on the right side the most.
@michaelhegemeyer2827 Жыл бұрын
This vlog was great! I really like the image on the right as it reminds me of two continents shot from space.
@KellyPettit Жыл бұрын
I've said this before but your eye is incredible. It's also very inspiring. Thank you. Love the way you do you vlogs. Actually, a real compliment is that my wife and daughter do too! Thanks for this.
@danhiggins8733 Жыл бұрын
This! So helpful, Michael, as always. I just returned from a weekend at the Oregon Coast. And I was struck once again by the incredible opportunities for composition in that every changing environment. Light and water. Weather, seasons. And so many potential compositions. Your videos have been such an inspiration for me trying new compositions, seeing things differently. And it is helping me to learn that less is more. That I don't need to get everything in the frame. Oh, and one huge benefit of the high MP cameras that we have available now is the ability to crop if we see something different or better once we get home. Always looking forward to your next video!
@fubband Жыл бұрын
Wonderful work, Michael 🙌🏻 I really love the orange and grey rock images, I could see them working really well as a set of six in a grid on the wall of a funky, contemporary apartment 👍🏻 My favourite is at 7:05, the orange part looks like a top down view of a bird in flight to me, with the head and beak at the top and wings to the right and left
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, if I flipped that image its almost like the batman symbol.
@JJ-ef7lb Жыл бұрын
Great shots! Really great. Definitely inspired me to try something different. Thank you 👍
@williamzaca6280 Жыл бұрын
Michael great video and amazing photos
@thomastuorto9929 Жыл бұрын
Since you asked, at 6:34, I like the pulled back/wider photo better & the 1 you showed after those 2 even better. This abstract type photography is more what I would call Fine Art Photography over the smooth water long exposure photos of old pier pilings. (not knocking them) I believe these would probably sell well in a gallery. But me, not being in the business could be just my personal taste & completely wrong. Nice vid.
@MarkFloyd7451 Жыл бұрын
I like the pulled back shot that shows more pattern and more texture on the right at about 6:56 mark. Really nice video with creative shots and great info.
@mariankulin3182 Жыл бұрын
so peacefull ! like always
@denisemann4694 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video and all your creative shots. You inspire me to look more closley at shoreline details when I visit the Texas gulf coast.
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thanks Denise! I have never been out there before, would be really cool to see what you capture!
@AnthonyJGianotti Жыл бұрын
I like the slightly zoomed out shot
@armstrongphotography21 Жыл бұрын
Really great video. Thank you for the simple reminder to slow down. And really look at photography from a different perspective. I am glad I watched this video. You photo are great the first 2 I think they compliment each other well. So its not easy picking one over the other. Again great video. 👍
@stevejarvis186 Жыл бұрын
Hi I prefer the shot thats not cropped in. Once I had watched this to the end and saw all of your images I thought WOW because when I`m down at the shore I try to look for the incredible shapes nature produces as well. I love the abstracts that nature comes up with and the next day, in the same spot it will all be totally different! Thank you this was a fantastic video.
@FlareWalk Жыл бұрын
it all looks amazing. last time i tried to go out and capture seascape/abstract photography i didnt come away with anything i really felt good about. maybe ill try again soon.
@amanvora242 Жыл бұрын
I liked the more zoomed out shot and the extra texture in the bluish rocks. The abstract pictures were so good. Makes you really appreciate how many things there are to see apart from just the wide angle sunset shots.
@YevgenyKheifets Жыл бұрын
Great abstracts, I liked the second image because it has more contrast between orange and blacks ⚫️
@garyedwards1268 Жыл бұрын
Great video on abstract photography. I prefer the close up of the red orange rock scene. It is amazing what you can see when you delete deeper into a scene. Thank you for the inspiration.
@johncharlton Жыл бұрын
6:40 I like the image on the right best.Just a better composition for me. I like that the orange is clearly shown as the bottom layer here. I can imagine that I'm looking at a small portion of a giant sphere with the top layer of blue rocks crumbling away to reveal the core.
@andrewsimpson5436 Жыл бұрын
A great set and example of looking for the smaller things, Oh and I prefer the tighter shot, I like the flow out of the bottom right.
@grahamfloyd3451 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This video inspired me to appreciate the little things around me and I will try and shoot some abstract shots next time I go out.
@brandonmjohnsonphotography Жыл бұрын
WOW! So glad I watched this video. I'm glad one of my photography friends told me about you. I love the closer up abstract of the orange and grey. I loved the tornado example. That's really neat!
@_andy_gibb_ Жыл бұрын
As many others have said, that was a great video with some absolutely terrific images! Really loved the abstracts 👍
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy, glad you enjoyed it!
@Mrfoug Жыл бұрын
Love this kind of relaxing video! Good work :)
@WaseemAsmar Жыл бұрын
thank you Michael..
@federicovalmassoni3827 Жыл бұрын
Always an inspiration 👍🏻 If you will come again among Dolomites and you want to drink a pair of beers for free, let me know I'll be honoured to meet you 😊
@DA-yd2ny Жыл бұрын
My favourites are at 11:00-end. Thanks for the inspiration.
@ryankyte6914 Жыл бұрын
All these images are wonderful. I most enjoyed the sand images and the one at 11:45 reminded me of the ancients!
@BruceMcGrath1954 Жыл бұрын
Michael, this was awesome, you have given me a new prospective on photographing my “local” beach (an hour away) it’s called the Ninety mile beach, nothing but sand and surf and sand dunes. But I think I have been looking at too big a picture and not the smaller parts that make a whole. Thank you. Cheers from Gippsland, Australia ❤🇦🇺🍷
@robinmartin1395 Жыл бұрын
All of the image were really great! I think I enjoyed the images that included a bit more of the different colors. As always beautiful photographs.
@samwilson4012 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome video Michael - beautiful photos as always, but really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and insights along the way. Thank you!
@frankmartinez5114 Жыл бұрын
Hey Michael, absolutely awesome video.
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
thank you so much!
@donnakeeley4531 Жыл бұрын
Awesome photos Michael. I have been doing a similar thing lately, really looking at what's around, not just the obvious and the photos I took in 2022 were really interesting. I look forward to all your videos and once again was not disappointed.
@cameragirl5554 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing us along!
@alexgimagery Жыл бұрын
These are amazing, Michael. Surely you can make a zine or a book just from this set of photos. Fantastic work!
@andreasrot9558 Жыл бұрын
Very very good Idea!😊
@treyfoerster6468 Жыл бұрын
Closeup. Thanks again for a great vlog!
@nealschneider6554 Жыл бұрын
This was another great vlog, Michael. Asking us to pick which of the “lava” photos we like best is a really difficult question. Both are fabulous (understatement) pictures! But, if I must choose one, I would say that I like the tighter view a little better. I really like the calm approach you take to your photography and vlogs, at least outwardly calm.
@rafal_krakow Жыл бұрын
Perfect episode. You inspire so much. Thanks Michael!
@raymondludlow5970 Жыл бұрын
Well said, thank you
@sherrioster7012 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Michael. Outstanding, as always!
@goanheat Жыл бұрын
Some of my fav shots Michael.
@waldemars.6817 Жыл бұрын
Michael, as always awsome, creative and very motivating, thank you!