Overcome the CREATIVE BLOCK!

I have been dealing with a creative block for a while, maybe actually it was just pure fear of failing.
In this video, I talk about how I am going to fight my fear of failing and deal with my creative block
#Photography #creativeblock #feartofail
NiSi Circular Long Exposure Filter Kit - amzn.to/3fap2Jj
NiSi Professional Kit - amzn.to/33EIdFM
📸 Photography & Lightroom Guides - attilioruffo.r...
🖼 PRINTS - www.attilioruf...
👕 The PhotoTEE Collection - www.attilioruf...
🌍 Join my 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 - tinyurl.com/AT...
𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁!
===========================================
✅ SUBSCRIBE to my channel! goo.gl/AMnyzO
✅ INSTAGRAM / attilioruffophotography
✅ FACEBOOK GROUP / attiliophotoclub
✅ FACEBOOK PAGE / attilioruffophotography
✅ MY WEBSITE www.attilioruf...
Use the hashtag #𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 on 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 to share your photos with this Photography Community!
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀! 👇
===========================================
🔴 1⃣ Long Exposure Photography Tutorial - • Long Exposure Photogra...
🔴 2⃣ Landscape Photography Camera Settings - • Landscape Photography ...
🔴 3⃣ How to take Pin Sharp Photos - • LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY ...
🔴 4⃣ Where to Focus in Landscape Photography - • Where to FOCUS in Land...
📷 𝗠𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥
===========================================
Camera - amzn.to/2xNGBuQ
how to beat the creative block,how to deal with the creative block,creative block,creative rut,motivation,motivated,creative,creatively,photography,portraits,creative block photography,attilio ruffo photography,landscape photography,burnout and creative block,photography tips,photography creative block,fight fear to fail,photography motivation,photography inspiration,photographer motivational video,photography motivational video,Photography inspirational video
Favorite Lens (20mm f/1.8) - amzn.to/2rMIJPG
TelePhoto Zoom Lens - amzn.to/32iKqpG
85mm f/1.8 - amzn.to/3e2ExCA
50mm f/1.8 - amzn.to/3mMRR1O
Camera Bag - amzn.to/3lgQ4BG
𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟬%𝗢𝗙𝗙 tinyurl.com/AT...
Main tripod - bhpho.to/31QT9O4
Main Ball Head - bhpho.to/2LV7xzz
Smaller Ball Head -amzn.to/3a9dX9K
Landscape Filter kit - amzn.to/2NjmZJa
Filter Pouch - amzn.to/2yz1Vmr
Viewfinder Loups - amzn.to/3vyI4jl
Remote Shutter Release - amzn.to/3nIsP4y
📽 𝗠𝗬 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥
===========================================
Sony ZV-1 - amzn.to/3tHc2l6
Panasonic G85 - amzn.to/2mpmURC
GoPro HERO 6 - amzn.to/2I4SVZ6
Mavic Pro - amzn.to/2HWiwqi
Panasonic 12-60mm - amzn.to/2jZT0DP
Panasonic Lumix 25mm f1.7 - amzn.to/2f9YuNw
SmallHD Focus - amzn.to/2L1CCz3
PolarPro Variable ND - amzn.to/2MUXYCh
Tiffen filter - amzn.to/2mXdTSG
Rode Wireless GO - amzn.to/2PPxJPR
Rode Video Micro - amzn.to/2GljcRQ
Lav Mic - amzn.to/2zXzgIZ
🖥 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗞
===========================================
MacBook Pro - amzn.to/3ab7o6s
Photographers Monitor - amzn.to/3sl1fuL
WD 20T MyBook Duo - amzn.to/3n02BdD
Logitech MX Master - amzn.to/32nrkyF
Samsung T5 - amzn.to/2Qh92Yw
Lacie Rugged HD - amzn.to/32gdpdR
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! - kit.co/atti
===========================================
🎼 𝗠𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 is Licensed by 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧
tinyurl.com/AT... - Use this link and get 2 free months!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Did it ever happen to you too?

[@PhilipDSouza]

Happens... but I love your work. And you have inspired me

[@pattymattes7124]

Yes. I fear that I'm not good enough, that my photography isn't good enough. Sometimes I wonder if I should ever try. As you said not trying is failure. I keep in mind that if I do make a mistake or fail I can learn from it and move on. So, I've given myself permission to fail. That's actually helped me to grow in my photography. I still have lots to learn.

[@MarkGilligan4]

A few times and not just with photography. I went though a spell last year with photography, this year barely a day goes by without me having my camera out or working on photographs I have taken. At the moment I am learning about studio lighting and portraiture, but tonight looks a bit promising for a sunset so that is what I will do. Great to have you back, look forward to seeing what you create. Have fun and enjoy.

[@AttilioRuffo]

@@pattymattes7124 💪

[@RiccardoPareschi]

I know what you mean. I've lived for eight years in Canary Islands, surrounded by ocean and volcanos, a great inspiring place. For covid and family problems I returned to Italy (in a really bad town) and was a total disaster. My soul and creativity began to descend into the basement. Just walking in the woods and taking "small landscapes" with mushrooms saved me from depression. So, I decided to start from the basics, removing the dust from my first digital SLR, (a Canon 600D with a 24mm f2.8) and nothing more. Thanks for this video, you have always inspired me.

[@RadekNovakPhoto]

Hi, Attilio. Thank you for the inspiration and your beautiful videos. I'm going through what you mention right now myself. After years of absolute passion for photography, I got to a level where I was getting up at ridiculous hours of the morning, taking pictures and enjoying it immensely. After a while I started doing that and teaching photography workshops. And to make matters worse, I started making videos about photography (albeit in my language). And after about a hundred videos on a weekly basis, it came. I was unable to pick up a camera. I wasn't able to leave the house. And when I did go out to take pictures, I came right back home. I couldn't. And it took an awful long time to get better, and even today it's not like it was in the beginning when I was on fire. But I'm kind of hoping that it will come back again, that I'll be able to keep doing what I enjoy most in the world. And one thing I've learned: I took on too much at once. I've burned like paper, but I hope not completely. Fingers crossed it works out better for you than it did for me. Your channel is amazing. Especially in the photography world where 9 out of 10 youtubers are trying to sell something and doing reviews. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Radek

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks and good luck 👍

[@Ihab.A]

"By not trying anymore, I was failing anyway", is the most goosebumps phrase you have said in this video. Davvero frase da brividi maestro! Grazie!

[@AttilioRuffo]

😍

[@sallyjberry805]

Creativity and blocks are like high and low tides. It's nice that you are out "playing" with creative photography once again regardless of any blocks or fears.

[@AttilioRuffo]

playing is fun, we should always remember that!

[@kevinw8327]

That is such a profound way to end this video. We might all have doubt in our work(or ourselves)at some point but that truly is the only way to get better. Thank you for this. Stay strong.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Absolutely!

[@nrice3623]

Well said 💪🏻

[@anthonyhaber4169]

Attilio with almost 100,000 other photographers from around the world that love your work enough to watch your videos YOUR NOT A FAILURE! You are what the rest of us dream to be. You inspire us all. Please remember that.

[@AttilioRuffo]

😍

[@rickb9867]

I am just catching up watching your latest 6-7 months of videos, Attilio. I had seen all your other ones. The absolute and complete mastery you have of the photographic art, your stunningly beautiful photos and amazingly wonderful KZbin videos are an inspiration to us all and this is your legacy to us for all time. Thank you for coming back. Your new videos are just as fantastic. You have started back exactly where you left off.

[@stank5857]

Professor, thank you for telling all your thousands of followers what happened these few years, thank you for making your feeling known to your trusted followers. What would we be without you guiding us and learning. You know Professor in a few weeks I will be turning 91, still have my memory, walk, passion for photography, and you were the one that always made me feel good and a greater desire to keep shooting. I don't have an expensive camera, I have a used Leica X2. It's old like me, but it is my right hand when I go for my daily walks, There is a reason why I went to Leica and it goes back to when I was 19, but that's another story, I am only I person that backs and looks forward to your weekly guidance, but you have thousands of people that wait for your guidance every week. Never give up, and thank you

[@stank5857]

forward to you, but you have thousand of fans, Never give up

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Stan!

[@Z_EOS]

Attilio thanks for sharing this. What doesn't kill us, makes us stronger. Failing is part of the whole process. The better we get, the more complicated will it become and the more we know the more we have to learn. But we need freedom to create. Once you try to apply rules and timing to whatever you decide to do it will hurt you in the other direction. One can be either artist or business man, but its very difficult to do both at the same time. We can't make everyone happy, but it is worth finding people who understand us and feel better or blessed by knowing you. Keep your dreams alive for people like me 😉

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate!

[@robgardner6399]

Fear and anxiety present themselves in many different forms, but what you have shown in this video is determination and bravery, well done.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@tjsinva]

Judging from the amount of videos on this subject, you are certainly not alone. “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”-Winston Churchill 👍🥂

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@holgermac]

I'm glad to finally see a video from you again, glad you are doing well❣️ Take the time you need to come back...., we are waiting for you 🙏

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you so much!

[@willemakit48]

I love all the sayings, Winstons "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" is one of my favorites. I am in my 60's now, and as many of us are aware, the ability to say words like Winstons and others can be great timing and meaningful words. However, for any of us who have suffered from a block, or anxiety, though we know the words, the sayings of inspirational people, the fact that we MUST carry on.... the unknown block for whatever reason, renders our ability to overcome useless. Talking about it helps, and experiencing overcoming it, May also help. But that F----in Mysterious block/anxiety whatever it is that causes it is indescribable to anyone who has never experienced it. It ruined the first love that I had studied and worked hard at for 15 years. it happened again in my 40s and I knew enough to pull back, start fresh and push through. I am sure many of us could write books on our own experiences. talking about it is helpful to you, to all of us. With a better understanding of what this is, and how it can be overcome, it can only be a helpful roadmap to others who have never experienced it before and help them push through. Keep Posting your videos Attilio! Love them! Inspirational.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Richard!

[@TimChilders]

Thank you for the brutal honesty it takes to be vulnerable and real to all of us who follow you. That fear of failure has stopped me from doing so much in my life! Please be encouraged by positive impact you have had on so many of us! After watching your long exposure urban photography (specifically in Milan), I have been trying to find a place where I can try the same type of thing. I’ll be in London later this month, and I have 2-3 spots picked out to try. Your example is amazing!

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@allengillis2636]

I think the main reason that we have a fear of failure stems from the fact that we are our own worst critic. I think that you take absolutely amazing photographs and your videos are incredibly inspiring. But, that doesn't mean that you will like them. I completely get the frustration of having creative block and the hardest thing for anyone to do is to push through it. I know that we all support you and the difficult times that you have gone through with this block. I just hope that you can understand the joy that your viewers find in the work that you do and know that we all sympathize with you in these difficult times. I wish it was just as easy as going out and creating a photograph, but I know it isn't that easy. It is much more mental than anything else. You have my full support for what it is worth.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@iculookingkt]

Mr. Ruffo, so happy to hear from you again. I pray that all is well. You are my inspiration for long exposure photography. I went through a small period of fearing to fail. When I look at my beautiful family, I have to push through. Thank you for raising the bar and setting high goals to shoot for. God Bless.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@hoonior]

You set yourself such high standards while to us mortals who watch your videos and see your pictures marvel at everything you do. The last two years have taught us that being open about (perceived) weaknesses is seen by many as a strength and it makes your videos more compelling. Welcome back!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@tonygriffiths5043]

Hey Attilio, thanks for sharing. I've been struggling with this for a long while, especially the uncertainty of whether my photography is good enough. It's hard to take the leap of faith, especially when we have financial responsibilities that cannot be ignored and need to be managed. It's all very well, having the ideas and the abilities, but unless your work is generating an income, it's extremely hard to see the wood for the trees and, the confidence in your own abilities. Putting your work out there is like, exposing some of yourself, inviting criticism, which can ultimately lead to a blow to your confidence. Life, family, finances and the responsibilities these all bring can be difficult to juggle against ones desire to create. This wrestling match can take it's toll both creatively and personally. The justification process is a difficult one, one that I have yet to be convinced by.

[@rhodesia1578]

Attilio when I fall into this world of doubt and block as you find yourself in now I tend to not doubt my abilities but rather give myself a short break .. a holiday but for the mind .. I search for inspiration through others like yourself.. I look at their work and see how it makes me feel . Or I look back at the images I took years ago and see how I personally have progressed and evolved. We at times lose the moe-Joe .. the magic that gives us the creative world that lives within each of us all . Sometimes that creativity is a little lazy or confused or simply just tiered. So take a short break. Go in search of inspiration and that at times pops up without notice . You will know when it does . Never give up on yourself.. don’t sit on your hands .. we as photographers rely on each other for that inspiration. Like it or not we learn from each other and lean on each other . Thank you for your honesty, your humbleness shines through your work . Stay well and strong my friend.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@oscararrieta326]

Attilio, what you say is totally true, you don't want to fail in things you really care, nobody is perfect and I doubt that any of the masters in photography or any other field never failed, I'm glad you are back and continue your journey, you inspire to all of us with your art thank you!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@gerryphilpott9766]

Thank you for discussing this very important and often unspoken struggle many people go through. It struck me your question about if it was lack of inner tranquility blocking your ability to create. That's exactly what disrupts not only my creativity but my overall process of optimism and growth. It is like a short circuit turns everything off. It's hard fighting through that but I've found that by not giving up, the wires somehow come together again and it gets better. It's great to see you back on the channel and looking forward to seeing your work as it progresses.

[@kerrygrim7934]

I’ve had dreams, but because of fear of failure, never tried, never gave myself a chance. I often think about some sport whether an individual or team comes in second and they are not happy. I don’t know what it would be like to be second in the world, and yet not be happy. So maybe it is all in the progress. At any rate, good to see you back. Loving your work and honesty.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@jennipicstudio2385]

I would just want to say please stay strong and I’ve been watching your videos and falling in love with your work. you have given me hope for my dreams of becoming a brilliant photographer as you are. I’m 54 and just finished my 4+years B A hon degree in photography and it’s been the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. I’ve tried everything to get people even my lectures to love my work but NO I’m feel I’m not good at it . But after watching your videos and seeing your beautiful work has given me the inspiration I need and I want to thank you for this. Please keep going there is many old and new photographs seeing your work and giving all of us hope to become as talented as you xx

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@bretthall5361]

As a beginner of 4 years ago I came across your name and vlogs and thought this guy has the whole package. The knowledge,inspiration and drive to do better even if your a professional or beginner. Nobody can claim to know it all but for me you have given me so much explaining every little detail in depth. You even ask me to join join your own Facebook page I was over the moon with excitement which I excepted on the spot. Thank you for that. Sometimes in life we need a little break to refresh things or try something different. Thank you for sharing your expertise in every little detail cheers from Australia

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks a lot Brett!

[@johvit67]

Thanks for having the courage to share and be vulnerable. Many, if not all of us, were concerned about your absence. Being an artist is not what we decide to become, it is who we are. It is how we see the world, it’s how we process information. I believe self-doubt comes with the territory. It’s what we do at that time that determines our growth potential. It sounds like your growing, again. God Bless.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@satyajitbhadraroy7723]

I know you are a true fighter. And you will be back like a phoenix.. We will be waiting.. ❤️ I am in to telescope mirror making hobby. And to make a precision optic the accuracy has to be in wavelengths of lights. Sometimes it becomes frustrating too. But as you rightly said. If I do not keep walking the path thats the end of life. Keep the hope. Life is once. 🙏

[@AttilioRuffo]

I appreciate it!

[@Higgins_Nature_Photographer]

Thanks for sharing your feelings, Attilio, I know its difficult to over come a creative block. I’ve been involved in photography for 60+ years and have had creative blocks several times. I have felt totally lost, not inspired and useless, I even felt that all the body of work I had created was not all that good and considered selling all my equipment and give-up. I was able to pull myself out of this funk by going to locations that I had never been before or returning to a location I LOVED but didn’t have the time to properly photograph all the sites I wanted to visit but because of bad weather or time, I missed those sites. And this helped me to get inspired and focused again and my mind clear of all other problems. I sure hope this helps a little, you have many people that you have inspired and all of them are here to support you 😊

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You 🙏

[@Manuel_Bahlke]

Thank you for sharing this! I think all creatives have this fear to fail but failures are part of the process of getting better! I‘m glad you are back!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks

[@AndyP71]

You inspire people like me. Thank you for all you do Attilio 🙏

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks mate!

[@AinCa1]

Yes, of course it happens to everyone. Personally, I try a new old lens, a new location or a new subject or I just take a break. For you, Attilio, please keep in mind that your creativity is multiplied thousands fold by the many photographers you inspire and teach. I am really glad you decided to come back. I live close to Martin's Beach and every time I visit, I think of the episode you made about this place.

[@AttilioRuffo]

I love Martin’s beach! :-)

[@scottweaverphotovideo]

We must be interested in what we photograph. There's no point in forcing it. We have to leave ourselves open to experience and then react to it.

[@williammcintosh993]

I found this video helpfull, after loosing my wife of 66yrs i gave up my passion ( photography) .but its coming back with your help..your 93yrs old fan...so thank you

[@AttilioRuffo]

A big hug William!

[@ArmandoVernagliaJunior]

Hi Attilio, I've been through creative blocks a few times, what helped me on these occasions was thinking that I didn't have any obligation to do something different, special, or new, but just to do what I knew I liked to do, which was and still is to make photographs. Something motivated us to start shooting, this something will always be inside us somewhere, so it's always a matter of remembering that initial reason, which came before the money, before the videos, the initial spark is certainly there, it just needs to be remembered. All the best for you in your returning.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Armando!

[@JoseLavoie]

Thank you for sharing Attilio. I really like what you say and find it inspiring. There are many things I like about your videos, the first is you, your tone is calm, you are relatable, you make the process of taking the shot the center of the video. Second, I particularly enjoyed your urban series in Italy, where you have one shot and you take us with you through your process. It may have seem redundant to you, but to us (to me anyway), we got to spend time with you, visit a bit of Italy and witness magic on your camera. Plus we'd learn a thing or two in the process. I think you may be too hard on yourself, you don't have to reinvent photography on every videos. You have a good thing going on, keep us entertained, keep us dreaming, let us travel with you. It is a pleasure to have you back my friend!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks! I really appreciate it

[@andreagozzi2804]

Attilio adoro le tue fotografie e guardando i tuoi video ho iniziato a scattare le mie prime lunghe esposizioni. I tuoi video sono uno dei miei momenti di intrattenimento e svago preferiti.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie Andrea!

[@luismartins3262]

Nice way to end the video! That pretty much says it all. Perseverence is the key. Keep fighting your inner demons. I have been fighting mine also and I will be damned if I am going to let them win!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@homeinguelph]

Thank you for your honest and candid comments. I very much enjoy your videos and learn a lot from them. I am in a bit of a photographic funk right now...so your struggles are helpful for me. It's not just me. Thank you.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@victorcastle5679]

I have found that when I start to feel that my photography starts to get dull in one genre I will try something new. When there is not a sunset to photograph I will change to wildlife, flowers and macro photography. I feel sometimes we have to be fluid like water and go with the path of least resistance. I have always liked your long exposure photography. It is truly an art in its own right. Keep up the great work. You can do it. One thing I remember is that I am taking photos to please me and not someone else. It is not failure if you are creating something that you like. There have been times that a photograph has not turned out how I wanted it to. I did not let it get me down. I took it as a lesson, dusted myself off and created a better photo on the next opportunity.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@rajulathigra6469]

So good to see you back here Attilio! Failure is a part of personal growth and the more you learn, the less you know!

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@599miata]

That was quite a reflection Attilio. I agree with you 100%. It can happen to anybody and the only solution is to keep at it and the interest will come back. Take care.😊😊

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@vulcanography5147]

Attilio, thank you for sharing this deeply personal video. It had nothing to do with photography but it had everything to do with life. Several years ago I attended a workshop for creative people and the one take-away from it was this: The talents we have are God's gift to us; what we do with those talents is our gift back to God. By sharing your talent with us, you are fulfilling this expression. Remembering this keeps me going as I try to find meaning in my photography.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@anantsharma5330]

It usually found in designers. Those who continuously want to improve from present situation. Find it, see it, experience it and find their way to break it. To me, going for a trip or moving out of my city or trying something different, certainly helps to come out. But anyways, we should be glad that we actually see it, while many don't have that chance.

[@dr.sandipmehta973]

Whatever endeavor we choose there is always fear of failure It also means we care a lot It is gr8 to see you again after a long time

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@1959slickrick]

Welcome back Attilio, you were missed! I was so disappointed when you stopped posting videos as I so looked forward to seeing them. In an ocean of Landscape KZbin video producers I found yours to be interesting, relevant, and with good practical advice. Looking forward to seeing more content from you. Keep well.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@paolomorra9818]

Capita prima o poi nella vita di qualsiasi artista. Quando ho vissuto questa esperienza ho deciso di prendermi il tempo che mi serviva per sentirmi pronto a ricominciare, e una volta ricominciato l’ho fatto con molta più passione di quanta ne avessi prima. Ho iniziato ad esprimermi utilizzando nuove tecniche, a cercare soggetti diversi dai quali ero abituato.. ho iniziato a creare corsi per aiutare chi si approcciava alla fotografia, ho studiato tanto.. e dopo tutto questo posso di dire di essere cresciuto. È una condizione inevitabile, ma che serve a migliorarsi.

[@sarahbatsford4791]

It's quite amazing that we can fear failure when really, our past has shown us incredible fortune. You have a huge following to back up my argument! An inspiring video from an inspiring man.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you!

[@guidosinram]

Your words go straight to my heart. Everything you said I've been going through with my photography for the last two years. I believe that I am not afraid to fail. But I don't have a real reason for my listlessness either. Maybe it's laziness after all. But you can't just hide it. I would be happy if we see a lot more of you here. But only you can listen to yourself and see if it's worth it!

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@davidellinsworth22]

I do get it now and again. But I never let it defeat me. You need an inner stubbornness. I think a short period of abstinence can help but it isn't going to magically make the problem go away, but it can refresh the eyes. Great to see you back Attilio 👍👍👍 looking forward to the next vlog

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@sinana.5482]

Whichever way you choose to continue just keep in mind that you are one big inspiration to many here, your content and how you view things is much appreciated, love your work

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You 🙏

[@ivanristic8914]

Attilio, you are at the very top of world photography for me maybe number one in this type of photography long exposure and landscape photography. I've been following you for several years .I learned a lot from you about long exposure.Thank yoy very much you are the best.It often happened to me that I had no inspiration but I keep going and take pictures i throw out shit photos but i keep going it is probably a learning process.  

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You 🙏

[@aussie8114]

Everyone goes through things like this mate. We humans are complex creatures. Just pick yourself up and get back into it, if you fall out of love with one thing then there will likely be something else to fill its place. But try to hang in with photography because you are very gifted.

[@jimsjourney3926]

I have no words or advice but to say welcome back, it's so lovely to see you!

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks 🙏

[@j.j.1516]

I'm a artists, since i had child I stopped make any art work, some times i feel I'm getting lost getting very upset , but I think one day I will come back to do the things I love.

[@MrPeterPHU]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m just an avid amateur who mostly photographs memories for himself. But I really like your pictures. They are beautiful. They are inspiring. You are a great photographer and a great teacher.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Awesome, thank you!

[@paultutton9443]

You obviously felt the urge to post this video Attilio and I hope that you found the process, together with all the supportive comments that follow, a cathartic one. For what it's worth, you're an exceptional landscape photographer whose videos are an inspiration to very many people, myself included. Sure, it's nice to see a stunning image at the end but that's not always possible - it's the journey, the storytelling and the learning along the way that counts and you're excellent at that! Hope to see you very soon 👍

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@charlenenagel7962]

Attilio, thank you for making this insightful video. This struck such a chord with me in a slightly different way with similar results. Recent experience brings me to encourage you to look at this difficult time as a good thing. It helped me greatly. Last year I broke, dislocated and damaged several fingers on my left hand putting a sudden end to more than 45 years as a professional violinist- a job I loved. This injury is a career ender for many and recovery is very slow. As my fingers healed, I went through the same process you described - putting my instrument out of sight, viewing it as an ended chapter in my life, etc. (It was okay~ I would have more time for photography~ which I also did not do) After many months as I began to consider playing again I experienced great performance anxiety and fear of failure on top of the physical challenges. Interestingly, life brought me the tools I needed as I needed them, including an improved understanding that failure - a real possibility - was not my enemy and the fear of it was worse than the experience. The hardest part is finding the courage to start and the determination to put one foot after the next come what may - the rest will take care of itself. It is still early days, but I have learned that there is more satisfaction in focusing on the small efforts and challenges that present day by day than looking too far into the future, and that those daily successes will be what takes me where I want to be in ways I never even envisioned before. New ways. Better ways. And more fulfilling ways. You have found the courage to start and to share your experience. Bravo! It is my hope that the journey brings you new joys and satisfaction and experience. All the best to you wherever this leads you. You have been missed!

[@AttilioRuffo]

I appreciate your note Charlene!

[@nenadc6189]

Dear sir, photos on this video just take my breath away, literally and i didn't watch all a video while i write this..... Your work is amazing, respect....

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jamesp7762]

Astute, insightful, scarry, honest, inspirational, amazing and so much more: but best of all, is to have you and your photography back.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Wow, thank you!

[@MEIERANDERSEN]

It's so good that you're back, Attilio - you're not just a great photographer , but you are also an amazing person, with so much life wisdom and deep thoughts that I rejoice and get new courage to work seriously with my photography. Thanks!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MEIERANDERSEN]

@@AttilioRuffo ❤️

[@WagonPilotAdventures]

Appreciate the honesty. I've been stuck in a rut creatively for the past year or so. I started working the midnight shift and have a difficult time finding enough time to let myself dive into photography and/or writing. Some people seem to be able to flip a switch and turn on their creativity, while it takes me some time to get into that groove.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@davidcaush5036]

You are a master of photography, you don’t have to prove anything to anyone. You are also an inspiration to others, I know you inspired me to try replicate what you did. Unfortunately I have had to give photography up because of lack of confidence and lack of ability. Keep up the good work Attilio and keep inspiring others. Good luck.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@russellkitchen2021]

i very rarely comment on videos but felt the need to say that i think you are an inspiration to us all with your honesty, i struggle with my landscape photography but i went over to wildlife which i love , i am my own worst critic i look at my photos and dont see anything special.To be honest i love just being in nature sometimes i never even take a shot , when i get home i think about what i could of shot, which gives me the kick to go back. i wish you all the best. and to me i think your photos are incredible ,good luck to you

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot Russel!

[@garymullen4056]

Thank You!... For facing your fears and producing content that seems to be pretty much universally loved. Your honesty and integrity are inspirational. Like most, I have nothing to lose if I fail, my day to day job takes care of that.... Nonetheless every time I approach a scene I know is stunning, the fear always creeps in that I will not capture a good enough image, that I will fail. To return your honesty..here is mine....My fear is pretty much always defeated by remembering the lessons you have taught us and focusing on the image. ;-) Whilst not particularly creative I can promise you, your faithful friends here would be happy with a snapshot of your camera bag on a beach......preferably a beautiful beach with a stunning sunset and a lady in Red holding your bag, whilst capturing an Orca Whale leaping from the Ocean.. ;-) Be Well Attilio...You are Loved.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You 😍

[@roberthennessey5702]

Welcome back Attilio, great vlog. Sometimes people need a break for some me time. Regroup and come back refreshed …I think we all go through it. Glad your back looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us…😊🙌

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Robert!

[@tabsamsung1974]

I keep watching your channel because I belive in it and your creativity and transparency . You always keep teaching us like if we are your children. Don't stop .. don't hesitate because the rest of youtubers aren't better than you .

[@AttilioRuffo]

😍

[@Alamotigergrad]

Thank you Attilio for opening up. I've missed your videos but I also understand where you are coming from.

[@AttilioRuffo]

I appreciate that

[@marcgravel3010]

Very inspirational again. So true. Better to try, be vulnerable, and sometimes not do so well, than not try at all. But....Attilio......I cannot recall seeing anything from you that I think was not motivational ever!! Thank-you again for sharing your thoughts......love it!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@richardpowellTV]

98.7K subscribers should tell you something Attilio!!! Your'e a brilliant photographer and an inspiration to all those subscribers. I know you will get to 100K. Love your work...

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate

[@Zap652]

All the best go thru creative blocks. Even though I am relatively new to the game I have been thru it. I think your right, pushing thru it helps but I found that changing subjects takes the pressure off. I love landscape photography but during a rut I switch it up to maybe (milky way with light painting) or (cityscapes) to keep it interesting. When the rush of learning something new wears off, I find myself refreshed and ready for landscapes again. Thank you Attilio for the time you take to do these videos, the quality is class and inspirational.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@alainlepage5792]

Thank you for sharing. I feel less alone. Afraid to failed…

[@guillaumeledique3401]

Glad to see you back! And yes, you are not alone. Don't know if it's fear of failing, might just be fear of falling into a rut... best thing is to go out there and shoot and try new things I guess. Keep the videos coming as you are inspiring to so many of us!

[@AttilioRuffo]

will do! :-)

[@stadiumrock60]

Thank you for your honesty and for sharing what you feel. Along with many others here I have been inspired by your work and your willingness to share what you have learned to help us all get better. You're not alone in worrying about your ability to do good work - even the smartest people have doubts sometimes and the only way forward is to accept that you are imperfect like the rest of us. I sometimes still struggle to believe I can keep delivering value to clients, even though I've been doing it for 30 years. Striving to do better is always a good thing, but don't be too hard on yourself. Life is tough enough without giving yourself a hard time! I wish you many, many more good (and great) days and hope you will continue to share your love of photography (and focaccia) with us all. Very best wishes.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You

[@biggsy..215]

Sorry you had too go through these hard times,Covid didn't help us at all during these trying times. I think a lot of us went through the same thing with our work or hobbies.I'm glad you have found that passion again for the love of photography,i think everone gets a bit stale with what ever there passion is. I'v gone through the same but long exposure photography is a hobbie that very passionate. Glad to see you back my friend because i have learn't so much from you.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@canyonlands484]

good to see you back. your work means a lot to many people who follow you here on KZbin. You never failed to make us better photographers. Please keep up doing that.

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks 🙏

[@laurielphotography1118]

I can completely relate to everything you said in this video. Thank you for sharing. I've been struggling with this for a while now and, while I know I am not alone with these feelings, it is such a difficult place to be in. You've given me much to think about. Be well and...thanks again.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@christinewalliss456]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it is just what I need at the moment to know that other people also struggle with these fears.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@MaxwellSmart6425]

Attilio I just want to say I am so glad to see you back on KZbin. You are the master of long exposure photography and my inspiration in this field. I live in The Bay Area have taking pictures from your viewpoint am in amazed at how much better your pictures look🤓

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@karenrobinson3805]

Thank you for sharing your personal struggle with maintaining a creative endeavour. I have over time enjoyed your beautiful photography. I think - for me at least - participating in these creative endeavours has to be for ones self and if another gains from those efforts- that’s a real bonus for sure😊

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@garymorrison277]

Attilio, thankyou for your honesty and opening up to us, YOUR youtube family. And as I've said before I'm, no, we all are glad to see you back. I've cut down on the KZbinrs that I watch because a lot of them are about the clickbate, the number, views and likes,. But you sir your about our combined passion for the art not the latest gear and reviews or politics. Yes gear and reviews has its place but not most of the videos that a channel has to post. 🖖

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@johndemshock]

I love your photography and your videos. They bring me joy and encourage me to see more thoughtfully. Thank you.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot!

[@FulvioCapriolo888]

Questi blocchi sono sempre rigenerativi, sintomo di volontà a non accontentarsi mai: in una professione artistica sarebbe al contrario grave se non ci fossero. Pertanto, welcome back Attilio! Ho apprezzato invece la grande onestà intellettuale ad aprirsi ed a condividere un momento delicato. Sono sicuro che arriverà una nuova creatività, siamo tutti in attesa di scoprirla. Buona luce!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie 🙏

[@dieter-greven]

Good to see you back! Been there too and I feel you. I was away for over one year. Not at least because of a lack of health. I wish you strentgh and trust on your way!

[@AttilioRuffo]

💪

[@stewartdaniel3560]

Hi Attilio, I’m pretty sure you are not alone with this issue. I see lots of youtube professional photographers going through the same questioning process, but at the same time there seems to be a shift towards more abstract photography (ICM especially). I think it happens because we find it a bit difficult to actually photograph something that hasn’t already been done a thousand times. Abstract or ICM allows you to take shots that can never be exactly duplicated. Long exposure was one area that allowed us to do something a little different but it seems as though everyone is now doing it and therefore the duplication. Not easy this photography business mate !!! Keep at it though as we all look forward to your work,. Cheers from Aus.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate

[@nickwhittleton2513]

Thank you for pushing forward! I appreciate the lessons you have taught. We, as people, don't think of people with so much skill and knowledge as questioning their abilities. Then realize we all have skills and knowledge that we have questioned. Thank you!

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@willparsons32]

I find that "failure" is difficult to accept. So instead of thinking that I've failed, I find myself making excuses. Excuses can be legitimate if there is proof to support the excuse(s). Sometimes we loose interest in photography because we get bored of taking the same type of photos all the time. This is a good opportunity to try a different style of photography. I find myself facing a brick wall at times. Not well experienced, my "know-how" is limited to the work I'm able to create. Education without having to take a course (...or two) only comes from the experience and knowledge one achieves in the field. Everything worth achieving is worth the efforts and energy one invests in themselves.

[@bluestorm2940]

Thank you for your beautiful thoughts and honesty, this is indeed inspirational to all of us who love your art. Wishing you always the very best for the days ahead. Please keep sharing !

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you so much!

[@iliehoandra5139]

It is normal to be afraid but it is not good to give up what made you so appreciated by so many people. Take a break, relax but don't forget that you have a lot of fans who are just waiting for a new video from you and maybe that way you will have enough motivation to come back with fresh strength and more creative beauty.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@wrobbo64]

Im so glad you are back Attilio I am going through this now and its been two years since Covid started

[@AttilioRuffo]

💪

[@fabiocapelli3295]

Beethoven diceva "Suonare una nota sbagliata è insignificante, suonare senza passione è imperdonabile" Non pensare di fallire in qualcosa, non è una gara, il fallimento non esiste. Ero appassionato di fotografia ma non riuscivo a trovare la mia strada, cosa mi piaceva fare, poi alcuni anni fa, vagando su KZbin ho visto un tuo video e mi si è aperto un mondo. È solo grazie a te se adesso, nel mio piccolo, ho la passione x la lunga esposizione! Meno male che sei tornato va' 😬

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie Fabio!

[@shima3]

I don't know if you read this comment, but I will. It's hard to believe that a great photographer like you is worried, but I'm very thank you to share that thought process. I'm an amateur photographer, but sometimes I don't know what I want to shoot. But taking pictures is a lot of fun! .. I'm learning a lot from your videos. I look forward to seeing your wonderful photos in the future.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@frankoffermann7062]

Bottom Line is the scope in your life. What are you living for? You know? Fine. Everything could then follow this PURPOSE, SCOPE oder WHY of your life. Any plan and project within your life can follow. Photography - I did loss the scope in 2004 until 2015 - you know, analog photography did fail, cameras came up with video .... but then I rethink - making Photos, visualize my dreams there, thinking about new projects in accordance to my life's scope, purpose, etc - that awaken the old Fire. So my suggestion is: Think about the purpose what you want to show your peers, inner circle or even the world. Of course opportunities to shoot trains you to be always ready for the unexpected - but beside try to find out, what you really like. And even then think about your life's purpose - not even 1% of the people do this. Now, Attillo Ruffo - your work did touch me, your art of view to this fantastic universe, the landscapes and the unique beaty of earth - your explanations did give me the necessary push and even brought back my fire and joy to my own photography - it's my profession to train CEOs or leader on above stated purpose, scope and their why in life - and photography is a great tool to combine - with terms like focus, what to do - and like you: Even produce a smile in many faces of this crazy world, leaving footsteps in this universe. And even if you need your TIME OUT - Attilo, I'll wait, take it, re think, look to your work still done - because for me any of your videos are wonderful, and they push me my way - THanks from my Heart. Yesterday I read the comment of that guy giving you the red chair - an unforgettable image - you make the difference in som of our lifes. Thats great! Thanks my Friend. Regards from Germany, pls excuse my poor English

[@AttilioRuffo]

I really appreciate this. thank you

[@goranritterfeldt2608]

Thanks for your honest thoughts. There is, as you said, no on off button of creativeness. But to continue to practice one’s skills and practice curiosity of what to do further on, is a good way I think. You have so very much left to do and you now there are so many of us to hoping the best for your upcoming journey in this genre. Be patient and have faith. Because there is so much more inside you that are waiting to come out. And I am one that hopefully think something very good will come out from this. Take care. Göran from Latvia

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks

[@jordicasanovas5149]

Bravo! Thanks for sharing Attilio!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Many thanks!

[@theodorenichlos3526]

Your videos inspire me, please continue. I have always gained knowledge and the love of photography from you. thank you for being here.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@Ruscombephotos]

Attilio, First, I want to say that it is so great to see you back on KZbin. I did miss your videos. I was very moved by your video yesterday. And I am heartened with your courage to work through it and find the inspiration from within. I think your advice about the only way to get better is to practice is spot on. That is true in anything we want to pursue. Your words today are an inspiration to me as I had a setback last year with my own photographic journey and I have not fully recovered from it. Two things triggered it in me: we moved back to the city after spending the first 13 months of the pandemic upstate - I enjoyed exploring new things to photograph in the Catskills while we were there; the second thing that triggered it at about the same time was a professional photographer described one of my photographs as ”really boring”. I can take criticism, but there are more constructive and informative ways to criticize somebody’s work rather than dismiss it as worthless and “really boring”. Other people have liked the photograph, but my critic, in this case, did not like negative space and did not like the fact it was not cropped to a 16:9 aspect ratio, and thinks all compositions, almost without exception, have to conform rigorously to rules of thirds. He also ignored the fact that some elements of my photograph did use rule of thirds. I cannot begin to describe the effect this had on me, other than to say I almost gave up photography and felt like destroying my entire photo library. I was totally despondent afterwards. But I am so glad I did not give up photography. While I did not capture the best images up in the Catskills while we were living there, I did come away with a few keepers. During that time, I was also reminded of something important by a famous English landscape photographer - Charlie Waite - when in an interview he quoted the great Ansel Adams who had once said something along the lines that if one manages to make 12 good photographs in a year, one is doing well. This seems so few in a digital world, where it is possible to rattle off a thousand or more shots in a day. I learned from that to slow down with my photography, to take my time. Nowadays when I go out, I may only come back with three or four images. Sometimes they are not very good. Sometimes the compositions are good, but I know that I need to revisit the scene in different conditions and different light.Occasionally, I come back with nothing, and that's ok. The great thing about being in the Catskills was not the photographs, but engaging with nature and immersing myself in it. A deer was born in the woods at the back of the house in June 2020 and over the course of the following autumn and winter, we watched this little one growing up under the watch of his mother. This, along with the support we gave each other as a family, got me through the first year of the lockdowns and not being able to see friends or family, or travel. Landscape photography became my therapy. It is still my therapy in life and it’s the engagement with nature that I value the most. I am also beginning to make a few good photographs, which is an added bonus. I also want to thank you for a video you made last year from Cinque Terre. My youngest son’s Italian teacher at school here in New York is from Cinque Terre and I was able to show him your video, so he could picture what his teacher’s home town is like.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks for sharing mate

[@bradroberts8629]

My Fear , or should i say Reality , is that 18 years into retirement I can no longer afford the equipment needed to become half as good as you. But something changed my outlook recently. My Son's family had to move in with me. The 7 year old autistic boy loves to be out with his Bampy in the early morning photographing birds and animals out in the yard. Its an old I phone but I encouraged him with these words. " We must always do the Best we can with what we have at hand " With those words echoing in my mind I will go forward to visit a New England coastline this summer without the fear of Failure. Sometimes it just takes a special child to take you out-of a funky mood and for that I am Blessed.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks for sharing your inspiring story.

[@xispaki]

Demotivation happens to everyone and without us realizing it... what sets us apart is the way we deal with it! I'm sure you will find your way, otherwise we will lose (personal opinion), one of the best photographers on youtube! Stay strong Attilio...you can do it! Cheers from Portugal!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@jacktaylor6190]

It i great to see you once again! I think we all have this problem when trying to photograph beautiful images!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks

[@navn9771]

I have watch this video two times to understand the deep concept what you want to tell, since i am following your channel from many years we KZbin member realise your feelings in some extent. What ever be your past , we don't know all, one think i want to tell,. "Failure is not only a part of life but it is like a teacher in life in our journey in the way to success in life". Continue your work as many follows you. Live a happy life. Best wishes

[@robertjackson7695]

❤️ glad to see you working through it !!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

💪