Photographing Mythical Creatures in an Ancient Cave

[@kimgrantphotography]

TREASURE HUNT ✨️ - Can you find more creatures than I did in the video? Share what you see and when in the comments by Sunday 18th August for your chance to receive a free signed copy of my book. The lucky treasure hunter will be chosen at random. Good luck and have fun! 😁 The lucky treasure hunter is @andrewreardon9400 🎉 Thank you to everyone who took part. I loved reading your comments

[@briannicholson2971]

Thanks Kim....I certainly hope so.... planning a night sky under a sky of meteors this evening, fingers 🤞🤞

[@pepper6253]

Congrats on the publishing your 1st book .Kim i will be looking forward to picking one up.💫🎊

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you very much! I look forward to releasing it very soon :)

[@paulbenson3441]

That's great news about your book, Kim, looking forward to reading your first published work. I have been following your KZbin for a number of years and have seen that you are very much in touch with the natural world around you, I know that this is what I will see and enjoy in your first book. From the cave in this video, my wife and I saw a Puffin, a Whale, a Bird of Prey, an Otter and a Kingfisher patiently waiting for its next meal. It is often said that people are gregarious and seek each other's company; but I think is this not always the case. We also need that quiet time with our thoughts to reflect and feel refreshed and I can't think of anything better than to let nature immerse you for a while.

[@kathleendragan909]

Great video, and congratulations on your book. I could see most creatures you pointed out. What a fascinating cave. The one creature I spotted was at 3:31 just over your left shoulder. A big rock that looks like a chubby sheep with a dirty belly laying on its right side. You can only see its body and not the head. I enjoyed this hunt. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimadams6159]

Congratulations Kim looking forward to the book coming on sale.

[@GeorgeENorkus]

Kim, I'm a bird watcher. It really didn't take me long to find what looks to me as a Woodpecker head. Here are the directions so you can find it. 1) Go to and stop at the 032-second mark of your video. 2) at that location, measure your height from the top of your head to the bottom of your shoe. 3) Now locate the entire photo's very center bull's eye. 4) From that point, mark off about 1.5 lengths you came up with in step number 2. 5) From the bull's eye point and going 1.5 lengths in the 10 o'clock direction, you'll find the woodpecker head-beak- and eye. With a bit more imagination you can see the body just below that. That was kind of fun!

[@RoyJenkins-Packer]

Mythical Creatures. It took awhile to see this, but right at the beginning, time scale 08-11. Looking out the entrance, on the right hand side of arch, towards the top. A face of an older person, see the eye-noise and mouth. Looking as if face is watching over the cave.

[@RickMentore]

Philosophy, adventure, mysticisms, history, dragons, serpents, robots & photography, its all here. Enjoyed every second of it!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Delighted to hear you enjoyed it Rick - thank you :)

[@Joe-B1]

Hey Kim. Super vlog and really enjoyed it. At 11.22 I can see a Black Panther laying down right in front of you with its paws out in front.

[@pauladamp8956]

I love doing things like this, with clouds and recently on a walk along the beach I managed to see and capture the stones, and pebbles that looked like either faces or animals. Within your video this week I saw lots like, a Pike, , whale, seal, Seahorse , Mythical faces and a bird that looked like a mythical sort of bird, Dragons, Crocodiles.

[@tomforbes3284]

I saw a baboon and an iguana. It was hard to see animals because a beautiful lady was distracting me. Congrats on your book. With all your videos, you have taught me to see beauty in simple nature.

[@paulbenson3441]

Thanks

[@jamesgrant8470]

This was a beautiful catch up Kim. Loved what you put together showing the true beauty of this cave and breakfast there wasn't too bad either. Nicely done x

[@kimgrantphotography]

Yes - it was such a good catch-up! Great adventure and breakfast spot Xx

[@nparker1894]

Congratulations on your book. I don't know what it is, but you seem much happier in this video than others I've seen. You seem to be glowing.

[@briannicholson2971]

Firstly what an amazing place Kim, that knight rocks textures and colours actually looked like rusted metal....I loved the joy and excitement with your enthusiasm when you said "I am now an author" 😊 And yes I often see characters at times, also can't wait for the pre-order now, it would be wonderful if I had it in time to take to New Zealand with me.😊🙏

[@kimgrantphotography]

It certainly is, Brian! I love that you saw rusted metal in the knight. I can see it now, too. Fingers crossed - as soon as I have the physical proof from the printers it will be going on pre-sale.

[@Illenwyn1]

My soul just loved this video! Felt like playing running and playing with all of these creatures 😍 And letting mind be in a state we unfortunately are not used to be in anymore, state of being and not doing. ❤ I really think the goat in the wall of the cave looked like Smrgol the dragon from the 70’s animated film Flight of Dragons. Congratulations on the book soon coming out❤. And greetings from Norway

[@markusschlenger5093]

10:45 Looks luike a sthark or similar big fish with open mouth up to the left and the Gill is seen

[@daniellegrandpa]

I am so happy for you kim, your goals and hard work are and will pay off, i will be looking for the info. on the newsletter, I definitely want a copy.asap. Great video today, really enjoyed, it I often see images on trees, cut, fallen broken off. Be safe, stay well, have a blessed upcoming week.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you very much! It's wonderful to hear you see images in the trees. I look forward to releasing the book very soon.

[@johneells9364]

I also saw a sphinx toward the end

[@kimgrantphotography]

Brilliant! 😁

[@allroadsleadtoroam-8787]

I see a Puffin! At 5:13 into the video the puffin is located right above the squirrel as if looking down on the little squirrel

[@kimgrantphotography]

Yes! I see that now, too. What a great find

[@andrewreardon9400]

Hi Kim I seen lots of animals a Fox,Rabbit, Barn owl, Birds, Dolphin. I loved the nights head armer. in the little square bit so many squirrel,Hamster,Bear,Ferret. The Lears of stone at the beginning reminded me of them cakes you get with the custard on middle. I have always done this on all sorts of things like clouds. there is a big tree near me an there is a dead branch hanging down that looks like a man so I call it the hang man tree. Really enjoyed your vid and great to hear you have done a book. well done look forward to seeing it.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Hi Andrew! Congratulations! Your comment has been randomly chosen as the one to receive a free copy of the book 😁🎉 If you can kindly email me, and we can organise posting it to you - [e-mail]

[@DarylHunt]

I think caves touch the prehistoric part of our brain. It makes you think about our ancestors. In Australia the indigenous people have lived here unbroken for close to 60 thousand years and their Dreamtime stories are a connection to our distant human family. Caves have been referenced in everything from philosophy, religion and fiction. As always I really enjoyed your video and look forward to preordering your book.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you for sharing this, Daryl. Cave certainly do have a deep connection to our ancestors. Delighted that you're looking forward to ordering the book. Much appreciated ☺️🙏

[@mojmakroswiat-mymacroworld2959]

A beautiful place. Where is the cave ? You have a very big imagination. Nice. Greetings from Poland from Nowa Huta near Krakow.

[@ashstubbings2603]

I think I need lots of practice at seeing the things you're seeing Kim! 🤣🤣I can't seem to see them at all!

[@kimgrantphotography]

We all view the word differently. Not to worry, Ash. Good on you got trying ☺️🙏

[@dennispenton2052]

An Albatross where you saw the Bear. Creative people see things!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Wonderful spot Dennis!

[@stuhhamptonphotography]

Hi Kim. Isn't it amazing that when you really take the time to observe nature what you really can see that our normal busy lives normally stops us from seeing. I'm pleased I'm not the only one in this world that sees creatures & shapes in rock formations!! Do you think they are the spirits of creatures from ancient times? At times, when I slow down and observe, I can also see some weird & wonderful creatures in cloud formations - do you? I do see the shapes & colours in the rocks that you point out during the video, the hummingbird was very noticable, I also noticed these shapes: - 1m:10s - do you see the witch on a broom in the grey shapes under the word 'photographing'? - 1m:16s - I notice a small rock in the center of the video, just to the right of the elongated hole, this rock looks like a dinosaurs skull. And also to the left of this gap in the top left part of the image there's not only a small rock that resembles the outline of a NZ kiwi bird with its distinctive long beak, but also immediately above this small rock is a bigger, elongated triangular structure that looks like a dinosaur birds head with the black eye on the left and the pointy beak on the right. - 1m:33s - In the top-middle of the video there are two elongated rocks with a gap between that remind me of a slightly open whales mouth. - 2m:33s - Just to the left of your hand is a very wide, thin arc or 'U' shape that looks like a whale tail. (I think I've spent far too long in the polar regions 😅) - 3m:00s - When I pause the video, immediately to the right of your hand I see a snubbed nose Alligators head with the dimples in the rock resembling the scales. - 4m:23s - In the lower center of screen I see the profile of a sleeping dragons head with the eye and long snout. - 10m:39s - The shape you point out could be an Angel fish and immediately below this shape is another elongated & pointed formations that reminds me of a humpback whales front half. - 11m:30s onwards - Totally agree with you that there are so many shapes to interpret into magical creatures.... Anyway that's my observations, will be interesting to hear your thoughts on these? Thanks - Stu 😎

[@kimgrantphotography]

Wow, Stu - I am amazed by how much you have seen and shared here! Yes, I can see a number of things you mentioned. What a wonderful eye you have! You have asked some very thought-provoking questions. I am unsure what the faces and creatures are in the caves, but they certainly are magical places! I imagine they hold much energy and memories of the past. They long capture the interest of many imaginations. To me, entering a cave feels like entering another world. Yes - I see things in clouds a lot! I often see faces, dragons, hearts and animals. It's great that you also see these things. Certainly keeps life exciting :)

[@joncothranphotography9375]

I find it so wonderful that photography/types of photography can be either totally immersive or completely disconnected. The photography in this video is so very immersive with the searches for images and shapes and other types of photography (photojournalism, wildlife photography, street photography, etc...) require one to remove themselves from the environment and become a spectator without distracting or influencing in any way. Great video and congratulations on the book!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jon. Lovely to read your reflection on the video. Great to hear you like this immersive approach to photography

[@Dan-C-71]

Great video Kim! Looking forward to the book.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you Dan!

[@RaymondCalloway]

A huge congratulations Kim on your book, so pleased for you to realize a dream come true. I shall look forward to ordering a copy when the time comes.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you very much Raymond :)

[@victormanuelvelardeganoza4694]

Just amazing!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you Victor

[@robertoambrosi9876]

❤

[@RiverWhisperPrd]

Congratulation on your new book Kim….very exciting….appreciate the video

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you :)

[@johneells9364]

I see a sloth where you said a goat/ram

[@kimgrantphotography]

Great vision, John!

[@RoyJenkinsPacker]

Wow, such a mindful experience you must of had. As you know, clouds are full of images and stories. You must of got a real buzz in doing this video. Did you get, goose bumps at any stage, in making this. So many unanswered questions about the mystical, fairy world. Been lovely to watch and listen too. Glad the book is with the printers. Your dad must be so proud of you. As said before, you have so much talent, you are a well blessed person. Thank you for sharing you life with us.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you for your kind comment, Roy. It was quite an experience. I could have stayed there for hours! So many moments of awe and wonder.

[@TheChapin333]

Congratulations

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you!

[@cesarm8811]

Oh boy Kim, this was a very fun video.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you!

[@robertvarner9519]

Well Kim, Felix Mendelssohn composed some music about caves. His "Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave)".

[@kimgrantphotography]

Ahh yes! I just listened to the song. I wasn't sure I would know it, but it does sound familiar. Thanks for sharing Robert

[@s.davidson8455]

My friend and I did this excact thing today 🤩 plenty of faces and creatures in the rocks!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Wonderful to hear! Sounds like you both had a great time

[@mikefaulkner9447]

Hi Kim. At 5 mins 26 secs, there is that famous Loch Ness Monster picture, together with a reflection in the water. Dead centre of the frame.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Very interesting, Mike! I am struggling to see beyond the squirrel, but it is wonderful that you can see the monster. It's great how we all see different things in these images.

[@mikefaulkner9447]

@@kimgrantphotography It's on the squirrel's left shoulder, black image on a white background.

[@GaryScott-pdx]

Hi Kim, I live close to the coast of Oregon, U.S. and we have a few caves along the coast that I’ve had the fun of exploring. Unfortunately, they are all submerged at high tide so we don’t have images like the cave in your video. The ocean is a great eraser of rocks. Thanks for another well thought out video.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you for sharing, Gary. The Oregon coast looks like an amazing place! So many amazing features for you to explore and photograph there

[@riedelpedrosa2934]

BACANA...

[@jeffschreifels8651]

I'm watching this thinking, I don't see any of those things you are seeing. 😅 Truth is, if I were there, I would be motivated to see all kinds of things you don't see. I think life is more fun when we all see the world in different ways.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Totally agree, Jeff. The fact we all see the world differently keeps life exciting

[@finesse49]

Pareidolia is the tendency for perception to impose a meaningful interpretation on a nebulous stimulus, usually visual, so that one detects an object, pattern, or meaning where there is none. Not that there's anything wrong with such perceptions.🙂

[@kimgrantphotography]

Interesting - thank you for sharing!

[@GianniPasquale]

Bravissima! Condivido totalmente i tuoi pensieri. Vedo e fotografo anch'io tantissime faccine e personaggi magici immersi nelle pieghe della natura: nei sassi e nelle roccie, nell'acqua e nelle nuvole, e soprattutto nei tronchi e nelle radici degli alberi. Penso siano lo specchio delle nostre anime che si materializzano. Vedi nei miei video. Grazie. G.

[@kimgrantphotography]

How wonderful Gianni! I smiled reading your comment and how you, too, see many faces and characters in nature. Thank you for sharing.

[@Clownsareus]

I really like most of your videos Kim❤ but really ? squirrels and medieval knights on the cave walls , I think your talents should be more directed to photographing light on more relevant subject matter .

[@kimgrantphotography]

I love engaging my imagination and creating something different from time to time. It keeps life exciting and fresh! Appreciate it's not for everyone, though and that's ok. May you follow what lights you up :)

[@Clownsareus]

Oh ❤ok , to create magnificent depictions from banal scenes demands genius,ie Van Gogh , however is it not better to attempt to create magnificent depictions from magnificent scenes?