Shoot better landscapes with no tripod.

[@twinsbabyinvillage8428]

Amazing sharing. Beautiful views 😍. Have a safe journey 😊. Fully watching

[@fragu123]

…love your excursions, reflecting the miracle of life… I have been a senior executive myself for two decades, leading companies, living abroad from my home country… I always loved working, achieving goals, being surrounded by a good team, connected to the staff, clients and market. My wife always said, we are living a lifelong party! Now I am turning mid-fifty and stopped working completely to try to live a second life - we became full time world travellers, very different from my previous life but what an experience! Different goals, different fun, different money, different time to spend, different everything… we don’t look back, we don’t regret but just try to get the most, and most broadest of experiences from the time we are allowed to spend with living a life - thanks for your video style, so much more in it than photography and gear (even if my wife and me like both so much)😊

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thank you for this generous note. Sounds to me like you’ve made a very sound choice, and I hope it creates another series of exciting chapters in your lifelong party!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Cool.😊 The camera tend to move when you press the shutter button, one way or the other, so I just use the timer and try to hold the camera steady as much as I can.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Good idea. 🙂

[@johnbentley1056]

Nice to see you back Peter. Some very pertinent comments. Tomorrow is not promised. Today is a gift so use it wisely and live to the fullest. I fully understand where you are coming from with the heavy backpack full of lenses. A number of years ago it got to the point that every time I went out I would come home and spend the next few days in pain with my back. I got rid of my Canon kit and went to micro four thirds. It is much lighter and my 14-150mm (28-300mm FF) is on my camera most of the time. Periodically I change it out for a very tiny prime and use one camera one lens.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thanks, John - it’s nice to be back. There’s a lot to be said for simplifying everything, that’s for sure. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll just shoot everything with a phone. 😜 (never)

[@fragu123]

❤the Pajero… so straight to the point…

[@peterfritzphoto]

We just did an 8-hour drive yesterday with 5 people onboard and it’s such a good machine. I bloody love it.

[@timshields8720]

Your last segment about working vs. living: the FUNDAMENTAL reason why I retired at the age of 39. Never read that book you mentioned but the no. 1 key point you talked about has ALWAYS been a no brainer to me. And the kicker: I've given up trying to explain myself to all my friends and family because they are simply part of the mindless masses and society. PS I don't bludge off the government just manufactured my life in such a way to not need all that much etc etc

[@peterfritzphoto]

Yep - I hear you, Tim. I’m still trying hard to overcome past programming. I’m a recovering workaholic; making slow but steady progress. 👍

[@timshields8720]

@@peterfritzphoto dont let what society deems as 'normal and acceptable' fool you into a death bed dripping with frustration and regret. It's called brainwashing for a reason. People should be more intelligent so they recognize this subliminal and controlling ethos... but sadly they are not. Don't be just another work colleague that you've mentioned many times already in your videos. Just saying 😉

[@joshmartonosi5624]

I came here for a photography video and I got much more. Thank you for the counsel and putting our lives into perspective.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Much appreciated, Josh - thank you.

[@mozzamhosein6476]

Love the message and I totally agree with you. Everything you talked about, I believe in. It’s amazing though not many people get to this level. Thank you. I find myself shooting hand held a lot now. Thank you.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thank you, Mozzam - that’s very generous.

[@huwalban]

A common thread running through a lot of your content sir - taking the time to park the world and concentrate on you. Lovely light where you were - my kind of conditions - and absolutely handheld is the way to go. Btw, the breathe out thing was something I learned back in my air rifle shooting days. Something to do with if you breathe in and hold it then your muscles are tensed and eventually will start to tremble. Stay safe and well sir.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Oh, yes. You just made me realise that’s where I learned it, too. I shot my first rifle when I was 3 years old, with the barrel supported through the triangle handle of my dad’s camping spade (which he still owns). But I think it’s when I got my Daisy BB gun that I learned that breathing technique. Memories! My last two outings were shot completely handheld, and they were both so relaxing and enjoyable. James Popsys abhors tripods, and his images are gorgeous. I hope you’re well, mate. It’s hard sometimes, but we owe it to ourselves to enjoy this brief life.

[@davidclode3601]

Hi Peter, Love your photography...and your wise advice. Proverbs 90:12 sums it up well: "So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom".

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thx, David.

[@fragu123]

…he Peter, just flicking through some of your videos and I want to say that I definitely like your straight forward, down to earth reviews a lot!👍 Guess I need advice too: I shoot R5 and R6 and just sold my EF100/400 II for an RF100/400 (which I haven’t purchased but aimed to do next week) plus spare cash. I was also driven by your enthusiasm about the RF100/400, the weight diff and the sharpness. Now this…! You did sell it and ordered the RF100/500 instead….😮 As I can afford either lens, it would be great to receive some guidance/first hand experience, comparing these two, helping me to pull the trigger…. 🙏

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thanks a lot mate - I appreciate it. The RF 100-400 is way better than everyone expected. Sure, it’s not weather sealed, and it’s slower than the 100-500, but it fast, light, and very sharp. I must admit, I was torn, but since I was selling three lenses, I decided the weight penalty would be nil. I shoot most of my images at the long end, so I decided to spoil myself and get that extra 100mm of reach. I don’t like how heavy it is, but it came in very useful this weekend whale watching off the NSW south coast. At the end of the day, I think I succumbed to my old mantra of, “Buy the best you can afford.”

[@bernardmcmahon7947]

I am moved by your ménage about time. Of course we know this deep down but it is so easy to let our time slip by. Thank you for a timely reminder and some great images.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thank you, Bernard. That’s very generous.

[@craigpiferphotography]

To answer your title question, I sure hope so. I end up taking most of my shots handheld as it seems more convenient. Great message in this video, thank you so much. Great to see you again.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thank you, Craig. I’m going to do much more of it, I think. Tripods are great for settling into a composition, but once you’re locked off, you’re also ‘locked out’ of other compositions. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂👍

[@calebwalker8288]

I needed this today. I could not get out today but needed this reminder and inspiration and focus adjustment to keep trying till I could. Thank u

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thank you, Caleb. That's really nice of you to say.

[@chriscummins4282]

I’m very glad I found this channel . Hit 50 and diving into photography and like your videos very much . Chris

[@peterfritzphoto]

That's really nice of you, Chris - thank you.

[@TilFurtherNotice]

Hi Peter! Wow, that was quite the adventure getting in there! Scott lightened his load as well, pack was getting to heavy! Love this location, you always capture that play on light so brilliantly. So true! Our time is valuable. Every moment is precious. You always bring a warm soulful hug to my day through your words! Thank you for giving us your time here 🤗💙

[@peterfritzphoto]

Luv you two. 💙

[@mrfuzztone]

But now I have to work more because you made me buy more lenses for my Canon R6 Mark II. Ha. I had a bit of trouble understanding your shutter speed because you said it kind of fast. 1/250 second? What is the name of the location where you are shooting the landscape?

[@peterfritzphoto]

I don’t recall, and I’m too lazy to watch it all again, but probably yes. If I’m shooting with a 100-500 or 100-400, I usually aim for 1/250 for handholding. The location is Horans Track, overlooking Strath Creek, here in Victoria. 👍

[@Brian_Riggs]

wow mate that was deep but i can relate so easy @58 and working since 15 ive slowed done now only working half days, love your vids , keep the great work up

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thanks Brian. You’ve got the right idea!

[@pascaljanssen2127]

Respect!

[@ChokysWorld]

❤thank you

[@ScottymanPhoto]

Glad to see you back on the trail 😀 and a some excellent images too! Your right, time is a precious resource and no where better to spend it than out with a camera. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Peter!

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thanks, matey. Nice to be out and about again. July and August killed me. 😄

[@KellyVerdeck]

Good stuff, Peter. You're going to love the 100-500mm, I'm sure I don't even need to tell you. The EF 100-400mm was brilliant, and I would say the 100-500mm is better in every way. Great AF, great IS, focuses close enough to be useful for semi-macro from a distance. I really do love mine! I wish it were a little faster at the long end aperture-wise, but that would surely make it bigger/heavier, so it's a trade I'm happy with (especially with the high ISOs we can use these days). Looking forward to see what you do with it!

[@peterfritzphoto]

Wonderful! Yes, I have high hopes for it, so if it’s as good as the EF 100-400, I’ll be a very happy boy. I’ve missed that big old thing.

[@HighlandHippie]

Great video and great conversation topic. Thank you.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it. :-)

[@juanitakelly3082]

Thanks for the reminder about the breathing since I do mostly handheld. I worked 4-10's at the end of my career and it made a big difference. I recently had a health scare and it was pause for reflection on life for sure! You are ahead of the life's transitions game!

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thanks, Juanita. What are 4-10’s?

[@juanitakelly3082]

@@peterfritzphoto Working 10 hours a day for 4 days and then 3 days off.

[@lewisjones4158]

I’ve been getting slammed by work over summer. Enjoy my job but we’ve had a project this year which has been too much to handle. Had no time to go out and photograph at all. Can’t wait to get back out there. Thanks for the video!

[@peterfritzphoto]

I REALLY know that feeling, Lewis. I’ve been in that situation more times than I can count!

[@lewisjones4158]

@@peterfritzphoto Even when we love what we do, too much of it can burn us out and make us hate what we once enjoyed! Hope you can use your photography as therapy! Keep taking awesome shots :)

[@bunkermagnus]

Great to see you again Peter, out and about sharing your wisdom. Our photgraphy kits are converging with you changing to the 100-500 and me swapping my R6 for a R5. I think you'll be very happy with the 100-500 performance. I'm high in my GAS cycle again, aquiring photo gear left and right. Take care!

[@peterfritzphoto]

LOL, nice to see you here again too, Magnus. I get GAS way too often!

[@TroySwezey]

Getting out and away from the office or the house every so often is super important. Brenna and I took the RV out and stayed overnight on a fruit ranch only 18KM away from home. But the energy there on the ranch, along with the stars seen as a result of being outside the city lights. We had a master grower available who taught us how to determine if a peach or apple was ready to be picked. We were able to experience the taste of naturally grown fruit seconds from it being removed from a tree. Such a treat and welcome change from the office. "Forget for this moment the smog and the cars and the restaurant and the skating and remember only this. A kiss may not be the truth, but it is what we wish were true."

[@peterfritzphoto]

You know how to live, Troy. And you’re an all round cool dude. 👍

[@TroySwezey]

@@peterfritzphoto Thank you. "Why are you acting like you will live forever?" - Seneca

[@peterviragphoto]

Great to see you out there again Mr! Work is overrated, unless you work on something that you absolutely love😀 Also that was some rough terrain, but your car didn’t struggle at all!💪🏻Loved the shots and the aerial b-rolls, the passing light was gorgeous on those hills! Take it easy mate!😊

[@peterfritzphoto]

Thanks, buddy. You’re so right; I stopped chasing job titles/promotions/status about 20 years ago. Freedom, autonomy, and the title, ‘Dad’, are far more valuable to me. Yeah, this whole Strath Creek area has me in its grip, and that rugged valley that leads in from the back is really beautiful. I almost sh*t myself down that steep slippery hill, though…

[@RogerZoul]

I saw a video you made just last week and you still have all of those lenses. :)

[@peterfritzphoto]

Not ‘have’ - ‘had’. I used stock images and footage from when I owned them.

[@Furniture121]

So a secret to good photography is the secret to marksmanship, breathing and trigger control... I hadn't considered that.

[@garysuffolk1160]

I love my 100-400mm and my 35mm, just got the 24-105mmF4 L. trouble is I work tooooo B, long to enjoy them, I live in hope of retirement one day.

[@peterfritzphoto]

All great lenses, Gary. Try getting to a 4-day week. I’m experimenting with it now, and it’s bloody awesome. 👍😄

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

I dumped my backpack. I now use a cotton carrier chest mount, camera an 70-300L. In lowe pro belt pack lens case 24-70. Pouch for 70-300. Cargo pants for filters and batteries. Nothing goes on back anymore. Takes a couple seconds to switch lenses.

[@peterfritzphoto]

That’s really clever! Trouble is, I also have to carry video gear most of the time (extra camera, tripod, drone, batteries, controller, etc.). You’ve got me thinking, though… 👍

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

@@peterfritzphoto yea forgot you carry a second set of gear.

[@gregtee1693]

Have you sold it yet, Peter??? Thought provoking words... thank you!

[@peterfritzphoto]

I sure have. 👍🏼

[@ourplanetbyvikas5791]

Hi sir Tell me which lens hood you using with Rf 100-400 lens ?????

[@peterfritzphoto]

Hi there. It’s the official Canon one.

[@ourplanetbyvikas5791]

@@peterfritzphoto could you please send the details about this hood ? Sir I can’t find in india

[@peterfritzphoto]

@@ourplanetbyvikas5791 It’s the ET-74B; the same lens hood used on the EF 70-300 IS II. 👍🦘

[@ourplanetbyvikas5791]

@@peterfritzphoto thanks sir

[@robgerety]

One time I was driving a back country muddy and somewhat flooded road in my 4x4, assuming there was solid ground under the big puddles/flooded areas. Nope. I drove into a puddle and the bottom dropped out. Took all day to recover. Agree completely about our camera's having the benefit of getting us out in nature. I just retired. So, I am no longer a slave to my ambition. I had to let that go. Not easy. Deep down I wanted to let it go. I have often worried that I missed my calling and I should have devoted myself to music and photography,. I don't know. Yes, life is short. It is nice to feel that you have accomplished things in your life, but...

[@peterfritzphoto]

Oh, this is tinged with so many of my own feelings. I also regret pursuing my ambitions a bit too much, when perhaps I'd have been better served sticking with what excited me and satisfied my creative needs. I was already a pro photographer and journalist in the automotive space (heaven for someone like me), but dropped it for more money. Stupid. Sure, I picked up some trinkets along the way, but was the stress and anxiety (and the trinkets themselves) worth it...? I don't think so. And like you, I'm fascinated with the idea of creating music. I bought a Kawai piano years ago, but have hardly touched it. So much work to do; so little time. I'm glad you're enjoying your life, now, Robert. Looks like it's time for a midlife reinvention.

[@Software2TF2]

I came for the shooting tips, stayed for the existential crisis.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Haha. Good to hear.