Photography Inspired by Movies

Woodland photography has always been about more than taking photos - it's world full of atmosphere and mystery that I love to be part of and become lost within. I'm fascinated when I watch films/movies such as Lord of the Rings with their enchanted forests and mythical beings. I thought it would be fun to head to my local woodland and take some photographs that remind of the Ents in Tolkien's fantasy world, Middle-earth.
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[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

No jokes about me looking like Gollum please ;-P EDIT: I forgot the links to the JPG images..... Skinbark: baxter.photos/youtube/2019-05-05/skinbark.jpg Wandlimb: baxter.photos/youtube/2019-05-05/wandlimb.jpg Quickbeam: baxter.photos/youtube/2019-05-05/quickbeam.jpg Treebeard: baxter.photos/youtube/2019-05-05/treebeard.jpg Unamed: baxter.photos/youtube/2019-05-05/unamed.jpg Megscape: baxter.photos/youtube/2019-05-05/megscape.jpg

[@AmbientWanderer]

LOL :D

[@jesse113553]

My preciousssses! 😏

[@NigelDanson]

Stunning video Simon. The cinematography was first class and the drone shots amazing. Loved that final woodland image.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, Nigel. The final one? The one with Meg in? ;)

[@NigelDanson]

Simon Baxter actually one before the megscape 👍

[@artpressley6270]

Richard III loved this land, thanks for showing me.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I almost fell asleep during this, not because it was boring, not because it was dull but because it was so relaxing! Thank you

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

😛 Thank you

[@JohnPaul-ii]

The power of a morning fog in any forested area is wonderful, the ability to remove distance and distractions. Results in images we set out to capture, and always happy when we do.

[@markmuller3086]

Wandlimb is so stunning. What a story with that long view of the path leading to light. Thanks for this inspiring video.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, Mark!

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

This has given me a new way to look at the woodland. It would be a dream to see and process the trees the way you do. This video gave me a little neck shiver wicked

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Paul. Much appreciated :)

[@josephpeppard561]

Simon, I cannot express enough in words how much I admire you as a photographer and videographer. You my friend are an artist. Thanks for another excellent video.

[@SpartanReserve870]

That was great at the end when you walked into the video version of your photography.

[@janroos7518]

absolutely love this theme! And this version of "treebeard" is my favorite...

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

Gorgeous work. I love that you talk about constraints. Part of me craves constraints as a creative. They help me focus rather than succumb to the chaos in my internal landscape.

[@brentjones571]

I just love your thought process with the character of each tree , just beautiful

[@jamesattenborough2597]

I was telling my sister in law about this video so a good time to rewatch it myself. Lovely stuff

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Pleased you've enjoyed it, James. Thank you!

[@LoriMorrisPaintings]

One of my favourite things about watching Lord of the Rings is the natural beauty, the moss, the walking trees, the elvish kingdom and architecture. I'm pretty sensitive to violence so I find the monsters and the fighting a little scary but the scenery is so worth being inspired by. I am grateful to find your channel through Sean Tucker and the video you were in on his channel. I am grateful I can watch your footage minus the scary monsters. :) You have another subscriber...thanks for what you do. Have you ever heard of Arbutus Trees? They are amazing and look like natural sculptures as they grow sideways and twist and turn and they grow here on the Westcoast of Canada and I am in love with them. They are what I love to paint most.

[@jamesjohnston6765]

Excellent theme and images Simon. Using one's imagination in a forest like that is a great source of inspiration.

[@rogerfromthemoors]

You would be a great ambassador for planting more trees in the UK. :) Love your work!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Meg's Grove is always open to more trees :P treesforlife.org.uk/plant-trees/grove/8298/ Many thanks!

[@rogerfromthemoors]

@@SimonBaxterPhotography Done!

[@pgcknaphill1892]

I LOVE the bilberry that forms that rich carpet... we have nothing like that in Surrey

[@rolfbecker3812]

I really do like this stunning video. Thanks a lot for that, Simon!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, Rolf!

[@fijiimages]

I wasn't feeling too great this morning, then I watched this. Now have a great positive mood for the day and further inspiration. Thank you Simon.

[@goldenstardust]

Love all about this: music, birdsong, mist, moss, Meg & great story! So relaxing to watch. Thank you, Simon.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you :-)

[@Bazzo61]

That's made my Sunday evening - a new video from Simon Baxter! Thank you for sharing such a magical place. Beautiful atmosphere captured in those shots.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Much appreciated, Barry :-)

[@Hirsutechin]

You must have been through that location umpteen times, because I don't know how you do it otherwise. "Wandlimb" is a subtly lit delight.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks! I like to frequent my local spots :)

[@krisweyers6248]

Just love your videos! They are so poetic! And a calming inspiration!!

[@AllRedLFC]

I really enjoy your fine tuned presentation. You perfectly match your own personality, choice of video scenes, music and the ents themselfs! Very relaxing to watch.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Much appreciated, Patric :-)

[@1S4Per]

You can see your joy shining through. Congrats on being in the moment 👍

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks :)

[@martinagiusstreetphotography]

Excellent vlog and work. Loved every single vlog and learned as well. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.

[@peterfryters3565]

Great tolkiens analogies and pics. Hope we see more videos soon...

[@kevinfrench9896]

Top quality vlog along with some superb images.

[@mikecooke4796]

Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon is an example of stunning landscape photography.

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Great evocative video Simon and the Hans Zimmer like music works well too! Like you, movies have always inspired my photography, particularly in my wedding photography using motion blur etc and dramatic lighting etc. For woodland/forests I’d recommend ‘The Revenant’ (one of my all time favourite films) for its stunning cinematography and atmospheric visual effects. Brilliant from a sonic point of view too! Cheers Nigel

[@Arcticfox7]

Beautiful! Thank you for editing and sharing. I know it's a lot of work. Subscribed!!

[@willsharber]

Easily my favorite video of yours. The works of Tolkien have played a huge role in my life so I loved this. That woodland really does look quite enchanted and mysterious. Really hoping you do a box set with these!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, William :-)

[@andrewherbert9938]

Wonderful video Simon , love the idea and the images were stunning

[@speterlewis]

You're wonderful post-processing skills are evident because...we can't see them. All we see is stunning. Bringing out the character of shots like this, without drawing any attention to how you've done it, is the mark of true genius. Well done!

[@SethPay]

Haha Simon this is exactly my mindset when going out to shoot. Being an LOTR nerd and fantasy enthusiast in general, I’m always trying to find something cinematic and fantastical within the natural landscape. Now I just need to improve my photography 😉😆 Great video mate!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Seth :)

[@cow77cow]

We watched many years ago the Prometheus movie. I saw Isle of Skye in the beginning of the film. Few months later we went to skye and I took my best photos there. Sorry for my English.

[@GhostTheory]

Beautiful, a brilliant video.

[@geotaco]

Those trees are Precious.

[@MiaogisTeas]

🤺

[@giselesmith7795]

Many times walking in the woods, I have seen "human" attributes in the trees. It's nice to let your imagination go from time to time. Lovely images. Thank you for sharing.

[@jennifersayers8041]

Stunning Simon, I feel really emotional watching this video, the music, the trees you've captured and the misty conditions, it's so peaceful. Just stunning, thank you for sharing and it's good to see you again ☺️ you looked like you were in your element here and rightly so.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@JCarlos.unknown]

It makes sense: the movie LOTR and your woodland photography. Nice one. Your trees really seem to show human feelings.

[@Sunrazor]

Magic. And as always it helps with my anxiety and my own motivation in getting out there and photograph. "First man photography" is also nice but you Simon are my favorite. Always smile when I get that notification of you releasing a new video. All the best and keep shooting. 😊

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

That's very kind! Thank you!

[@tomdullage1531]

We definitely recognised those trees! A reminder of a lovely couple of days, thanks Simon. The Ents are my favourite characters from the films.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Tom. A bit greener than when you were here.

[@AmbientWanderer]

Simon Baxter Your vidoes are like meditation. soft, relaxing, & enchanting . My personal fave shot was 'Wandlimb'

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks. I like that one too :-)

[@sornberg]

I love the quiet light and mood of these photos. You captured it very well. I also get a kick out of Meg traipsing through the forest. Photos of her are great as well. Nice music to accompany the mood.

[@KathyDuncan9]

So happy to have discovered you today.

[@autumnoak1]

Wow! I haven't watched any of these videos for a bit, but this was amazing. Music and drone shots really pull you in. Truly a delight. Looking forward to more

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much :-)

[@neilcole3406]

That’s one happy dog!!!

[@robertslater2542]

Pure video delight! Superb production from beginning to end, with some truly atmospheric images. Great work Simon :)

[@AndyAstbury]

Brilliant Simon - no other words really

[@randallbourne2717]

Sean Tucker sent me here. Excellent work!

[@charlesjjones]

Gday Simon, another great vid! A very cool idea and your execution was properly tip top. Can I be so bold as to offer a suggestion for a vid, can you walk through your planning process for a shoot? Including things like: how you do your map study (on google maps or a paper map), how you plan your transport, weather forecasting, chasing the light with TPE/photo pills etc

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Charles. Thanks for your suggestion too :)

[@adyholland398]

Incredible images

[@bobwollenberg9160]

You might be interested in a book called "The Overstory" about the way that trees communicate with one another...

[@yveshetu8026]

Another excellent video. Your dog deserves an oscar.

[@IanElson28]

I'm fortunate enough to live very near to where Tolkien and his wife stayed whilst training on Cannock Chase in WW1. Teddersley park, and large areas of Cannock Chase haave some very old trees, which it;s reported were an inspiration for Ents.

[@RafaVera_gisrave]

Woooowwww! super, super, super, super stunning video! :-)

[@Victoride1]

movie for inspiration: the horse whisperer I watched it like 20 years ago and still cannot forget the gorgeous landscape shots

[@jillianhorsley5985]

Tree's are my " Thing", i have taken lots of character shots and some Tree's look as if they could up-root and walk. Great video Simon.

[@eiricnj7664]

Great cinematography, great music, great images and great storytelling. Overall great video, thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much :-)

[@markattardo]

I'm sorry, were you saying something? I was lost in your woods. Absolutely beautiful area! Your video footage was enough to get my imagination going. Great idea for inspiration too. Loved your images. Thanks for the trip!

[@cinejeff]

Great photos/ videos....i just love it

[@inmotion2190]

Thank you, I just took a walk in your woods :)

[@kudincev]

Отлично, красиво.

[@pamrosina]

Absolutely beautiful, you're dog also makes me happy. He truly loves the outdoors. ❤

[@stevebennettphotography]

I often find myself reminded of movies when wandering around woodland, problem is when it feels like a Hunger Games arena or worse, The Blair Witch Project, and I creep myself out 😳😂😂. Amazing quality video Simon 👏

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks. Haha, I know a place that's very creepy :-)

[@thepokemonchannel7797]

I love Simon 's attitude and his way of interaction 😇😇

[@Pianolisapark315]

Beautiful share natural wildlife! Amazing you catch up! Very nice exploring content! Like #2k! Subbed to you!

[@jimt9479]

Awesome !

[@albinmathai3699]

❤️moody cinematic

[@jowb575]

Really lovely filming and photographs! What a great idea to get inspiration from movies. A very magical location. Meg looks like such a happy companion.

[@TheMoodyPhotographer]

And I'm inspired by you 😊✌🏻👍🏻, finally online, will watch it directly.

[@johnbentley1056]

Loved the video Simon. I find your approach and images inspirational. Where I live in Australia I have lots of bush (Eucalyptus Forest) and Rainforest. It always looks chaotic and I have never been able to get a nice composition. After watching your video I am going to try again. Thank you for sharing.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks. Best of luck in your local woodland :-)

[@RichardFrenchPhotography]

Fantastic video and wow them images are amazing. I love your images and your whole approach to photography. Personally I struggle with woodland photography, I find it very hard singling my subject out in the busyness of the Woodland itself, but I still keep going to shoot Woodlands because I absolutely love it. All the best simon, keep uploading Richard

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, Richard :)

[@carlreid4161]

Hi Simon Came over to your channel from Nigel D’s suggestion. Lovely mellow vlog and the Ent theme was very inspirational, how’s about watching Braveheart for North York’s moors inspiration, the heather on those moors would be similar to the ones in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and the colours would invoke images of William Wallace and his war paint

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Carl. It's been a few years since I watched that so I'll watch it again :)

[@Leffe49]

Great atmosphere, with lovely Images in the woodlands that morning Simon!

[@1303real]

Beautyfull shots!

[@travelphoto909]

Thank you! That was very interesting.

[@wylie_photo]

Great video, really calming to watch. Keep thinking how great it would be if you did a tree video with Michael Kenna, who is also a man of trees. On another note, I hope that Meg’s Grove is coming along well!

[@timscanlanphotography]

Hi Simon. Good to know what inspires you. You certainly inspire us ! Totally get what you mean about the enchanted aspect of woodland. They're pretty special aren't they? Thanks for sharing.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Much appreciated, Tim :-)

[@davidrippin9222]

Fantastic stuff Simon - really inspirational, and of course very beautiful images (that goes without saying!). I rewatched 'House of Flying Daggers' the other day, having not seen it since it was first released in 2004. Do you know it? Amazing cinematography in some really beautiful forests. Think there's definitely some woodland-inspiration to be taken from that! Thanks for sharing your work.

[@DiegoMcCartney]

Lovely images there Simon. What great conditions. But I gotta say I was really drawn to the video production on this video and the overall quality. Your color grading is spot on. You really had it all in this one. 👌👌

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

That's very kind, Diego. Thank you :-)

[@fitzborre134]

That was refreshing. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Big fan. Hope i could be able to join you in your workshops one day, or maybe just be able to meet you. Keep on inspiring!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

That's very kind, thank you!

[@ruudmaas2480]

Films about the Siberian forest are realy impressive to watch. More for the big vistas though.

[@wendynewing8834]

Pure magic. Lovely work.

[@dbj1113]

so peaceful watching this particular video,thanks simon.love how the mist and diffused light,highlights the spider webs in the brush and lower bushes too.

[@GreenhornPhototaker]

Wonderful idea Simon!

[@troywayneworks]

I love this, all of it.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Troy :)

[@emilehusson6052]

Thank you for a wonderful video, Simon. We have precious little fog in our part of the world - perhaps two or three times in a year in the locations where we want it - and it's fun to see someone who is able to not only take advantage of it, but also turn it into a focused exercise.

[@simonbriggsQCB]

Hi Simon another Film that might interest you is called The Ritual. Based on a group of friends who visit a Mysterious Scandinavian Forest of Norse Legend.

[@aramarsh]

Quality vlog Simon, really enjoyed watching, well done.

[@JohnT23174]

You are the fog wizard. Awesome video, as always. Wandlimb is an Ent. The only tree I can think of from other movies is the Wamping Willow from Harry Potter.

[@searam1]

What an awesome themed video! I never see woodland like you have here in Atlanta, or anywhere in the U.S.! Love it!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Hey Sean! Many thanks :)

[@searam1]

@@SimonBaxterPhotography You live in a magical land!

[@revaztatishvili8832]

Enjoyed your video a lot. Amazing atmosphere. At the end when you say to get some ideas what to watch it just struck me that Tarkovsky's Stalker would be the one I can suggest. You'll find there piece, different kind of piece.

[@Treydmusicmedia]

Wonderful idea! Nice trees! Great music! do it again!!

[@johnpotter4394]

Lovely relaxing and thought provoking video Simon thank you.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Beautiful video, Simon! Love how you're inspired by LOTR and the Ents. I mentioned it in one of m latest videos how many photographers are inspired by LOTR, nice to see you are too! Beautiful photos and you guys are so lucky with all your fog :)

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Mads! Ah cool, I'll have to check that out :) I typically have to wait for a while for the fog - I just make damn sure I'm out when it arrives :P

[@TejaPamganamamula]

Great video, Simon Baxter of the Woodland Realm. Fangorn is exactly what I think of when I see the wind shaking the leaves of a forest and woodland photography. LOTR is certainly one of the most inspirational cinematic experiences for photographers.

[@richardsmith8115]

Cracking idea. Might try that myself in my local woodland.

[@valpayne2963]

Some ideas. Yew trees in churchyards are often very characterful with some being over 1,000 years old. Also as a child we used to play inside big, old rhodedendron ‘woods’, where the trunks are gnarly and atmospheric. We thought as children that was where the fairies lived. Of course, in Ireland, everyone knows they live in the Hawthorn.

[@settlerr2634]

I really fell in love with your dog