Rediscover Your Photography

More than 5 years after making an image titled, 'The Dysfunctional Family', I can now fully appreciate its significance. I recently intended to share the image on social media as a distraction from other work, but as soon as I started to type, words spilled out effortlessly. I'd inadvertently written the content for a video, so here it is. I often look back to see a way forward or to simply reminisce and rediscover my woodland photography. I hope this video inspires you to do the same or at least offers some insights and inspiration for your own photography.
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[@yukonchris]

Hey Simon, preserving nature is super important. My wife, and I have been watching your videos for a few years now, and always enjoyed your vision of the woodlands. We donated to Meg's Grove some time ago, and I've just ordered your new book. It's literally the only landscape photography book that my wife has suggested I get. Anyway, always sad when trees disappear, especially those that we come to know. Please keep making videos and doing what you do. We don't need more videos from people travelling all over the world to duplicate each other. We do need to learn to appreciate what we already have. Cheers.

[@paulcookphotography]

Without sounding like too much of a fanboy, "The Dysfunctional Family" is one of the greatest images ever taken. Ever. By anyone. It is stunning in every sense of the word. Great video today Simon!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you so much Paul. That's very kind of you to say :)

[@Fokus_1977]

The amount of times if watched/listened to this episode and for some reason never seen the snow version of dysfunctional family. It’s wonderful

[@thanko1]

Simon, your videos have some of the most intelligent and thoughtful discourse that I've seen on KZbin. That, along side the great photography, makes this one of my favorite channels.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

That's very kind of you, Timothy. Many thanks :-)

[@mateuszmolik7362]

Simon I would like to thank you personally Sir. Every single video of yours inspires me to get out and spend some time, wandering around my local woodland. Tranquility and cheerfulness of your person always leaves me with positive attitude and happy thoughts on the end of your videos. Take care and keep on your great work!

[@thomasphillips5850]

I did not realize that there was a snowy dysfunctional family , that's beautiful. Winter shots are always peaceful and everything is resting waiting for spring to regenerate, at least that is my attitude. Thanks Simon for a great and informative video.

[@davidskinner274]

Thank you, Simon for your inspiration and motivation

[@eqm991]

Wow-what a great episode. Not only for the images but for the well thought-out words...THANK YOUI

[@scottandlindae3803]

Perspective is very important, thanks for the reminder!

[@Hirsutechin]

Hope you catch/caught some of the snow in Scotland Simon!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

I'm afraid not :(

[@matsfotografi]

Ok, here I go again, time to re-re-read Gathering time... This video was so well timed, tomorrows photosafari in my local woodland will be contemplative... And wet;)

[@garykanston]

Thanks for sharing Simon....great thoughts to ponder......

[@dianevose9655]

Well that was brilliant and wonderfully uplifting 🍃🌳🌿

[@janroos7518]

Beautiful video again, along with the deeper message! Thanks!

[@hmuz8388]

I always struggled with woodland photography in winter, specially where I live we got no fog no snow just cold dead woods, you can find compositions of course but it's just not easy nor was I ever satisfied with any of the pics really. A couple of days ago, by some miracle we got a snow storm and I knew that was my time to get what I always wanted from the woods. I was alone there with my camera like a lunatic (that's what the workers probably thought at least haha) finding compos left and right. Needless to say, I got the best series of images Ive ever taken in one day, as a matter of fact, I was so proud of the photos that I decided to print and frame some haha...this was a pretty lengthy comment, just wanted to share my experience🙏🏻

[@romiemiller7876]

That has happened to me also. Luckily I made some exposures before the tree was cut down. The company that bought the apt. complex dug up the whole courtyard and put up a paring lot. I do have dozens of photos though.

[@f4.therapy]

Your video has landed at a perfect time, I lost my fojo of late and haven’t been out in the woods with my camera for several months. Your video has given me that urge to get back out into my local woods and simply meander amongst the trees. Thanks Simon ☺️

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Sorry to hear that you're in a lull. Don't fight that urge ;-)

[@kelvinwhite6207]

I feel this video was so very inspirational.

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Wonderful photos and great insights.

[@charlescate4029]

Love your photographs!!!!!

[@ivanstevens]

I absolutely love your woodland photography, such gorgeous images. I personally keep going for dare I say it the easier composition with pathways etc. Maybe I need to look more closely and take my time to find a story within the scene. Easier said than done. Lol

[@neilalmond9354]

Amazing Simon, I love your work, I'm always looking for a way to improve my work too. Please keep the videos coming.Neil

[@einfach-frank]

Your book and this channel are in inspiration. YOU are an inspiration. I am 55 years old and unfortunately my school english can not say all and put the right words together. So just this: thank you Simon, thank you Meg 🙏 🇩🇪 Frank

[@lindefraser9148]

What a wonderful inspirational speaker you have developed whilst pursuing your photographic record in the passing of time in the woodland.

[@searam1]

Cheers from Atlanta! I’m sorry Simon but that angers me that someone would take out the Dysfunctional Family! And it looks like for no reason at all… I look forward to living in your forest every once in awhile so thank you so much! Sean

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Sean. Yes, it's very upsetting :-(

[@joao.s.cardoso]

I see a lot of woodland photographers but few if any makes me looking forward the new photograph like you Simon. It’s not only about the photograph, it’s about the story, the journey and the fact that you do care. Thanks a lot for sharing your journey with us. Cheers!

[@crrc250]

There's no love button so~

[@hilleviupmanis8687]

Thank you!

[@alancoligado8540]

I often think that great photographs make words superfluous, but this is not the case here. Exceptional image made even more poignant by what you have just said. Thanks for inspiring us to find our phojo, wherever we are!

[@jamesattenborough2597]

My favourite image of yours. I'll never tire of looking at it. Perfection

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much James :-)

[@howardrankin7119]

Profound messages Simon, and stunning photography. How sad that the Dysfunctional Family is no more, thanks to Man.

[@rayjermyn4541]

Thank you for your considered and quietly compassionate connection to your images

[@wimscheenen3535]

Your photos are always beautiful and put me in a reflective mode. Thank you for sharing your thought on retrospection. I came to realize I do this unconsciously, putting pen to paper indeed will help my process.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, Wim! I hope it helps :-)

[@andriesdeschrijverphotography]

A piece of art by a wonderful artist. Thank you so much for sharing this video Simon! It's sad to see that the Dysfunctional Family has lost some members ☹

[@enricooldoino1967]

Thanks again

[@Bussmicke2305]

Wow, an another Wonderful video. Your book is WOW, i receive it yesterday. ❤️❤️🥰📸😍

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Fantastic! Thank you very much!

[@stevemarson9665]

A welcome reflection ..... it's been a particularly unproductive and glum winter so a look at what is possible from reviewing past images is really helpful in future motivation and enthusiasm. It would have been nice to have some good foggy, frosty or snowy days when I could have got out in the woods but it was not to be. Hope Scotland goes well. Say hello to the Caledonian Pines for me. I miss them !

[@tompetersphotography]

Great story telling Simon and a lovely edited video. What a image and you should be very proud of the book, I cannot stop flicking through

[@antonioaleophotography]

Great video with great content. I covered this topic in 2020 on my blog, the images we take echo landscapes that over time cannot escape the constant changes. Our images keep their memory alive. I always agree with what you say, and I respect you very much. Greetings from Italy.

[@scottlawrancephotography5938]

Fantastic video Simon.Many an artist seeks healing in their craft. Thankyou mate this was very relevant.Thoroughly enjoy your work.

[@ravisankar5297]

Wow Simon, this video just really inspires me to get back my long lost creativity. I used to be a music producer and a photographer, I lost touch with it and recently I was following couple of these channels including yours and Thomas Heaton’s. Somehow this video and the words you’ve used, kind of enlighten me to get back to my creative side. Thank you very much and Best Wishes.

[@byoregon1]

Gathering Time is a truly wonderful book. Your writing is so thoughtful and eloquent - it complemented the images perfectly. While I’d seen many of the images on your channel, it’s hard to describe how much better they look in print. Thanks for your work in putting that together. Good luck in Scotland. 🥂

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks for your kind feedback Bill! Much appreciated 😊

[@3ilder]

True words Simon, I appreciate your minimalistic but yet informative videos, inspirational.

[@TravelsofRedRover]

Absolutely inspiring video. I really love the videos you have been making recently. So much so that I used one as an inspiration to make a video and photos using the relationship of Joshua Trees in the desert. Thank you some much for these thoughtful and inspiring video.

[@wendybagnall1353]

Lovely to hear about your journey Simon. I have just written an article on why I do photography and it is really powerful to self reflect in this way. Thanks for sharing.

[@KrackaShorts]

Great words Simon....can I ask...where in woodland photography should I focus......

[@UncleNutNut]

My local woods are small but interesting elements I am trying to capture. Finding, composing, setting and taking the shot I find I forget about my bad lungs altogether. Totally in tune with your views and collections addition book inspires me! (hobgoblin print blows me away every look and is what I dream of capturing on pixels one day!)

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

That's great to hear and I'm so pleased that you're enjoying the print and book 😊

[@DanFarrar]

Study, adventure, cool dog, awesome share friend ❤️

[@CookedLight]

Dysfunctional has a very painted look, which several of the others imitate..I think that is helping their timeless quality.

[@RR-bd4bm]

Wonder which member of the family got felled? Very nice video, thanks Simon.

[@stevemozzie6497]

Looking happy Meg.

[@romiemiller7876]

Try chocolate to overcome writer's block. I'm convinced that all the different permutations of chocolate comprise the fourth major food group. You never outgrow your need for chocolate!

[@robertspeicher5047]

Getting ready for the arrival of spring. My old " film" days, would be buying kodak 64, fuji 100, agfa 100. Each film for different subjects. Today , no bustling buying film, new batteries. Just check equipement. Look at maps. Find possible sites to visit. Scout those sitex....Watch for the red glow on trees in the distance, a sign that spring is about to burst. I really love when the leaves are small, not fully developed. They expand like butterfly wings that just exited the cacoon.

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

Many times over the years whether it was buildings or nature. I've thought, I'll get back to that. Next thing I know it's gone..

[@jasonlacey5979]

Excellent.. thank you

[@robinchun1]

Hi Simon.. I think I've been a follower of your channel from very early on, but I'm not a woodland or even a landscape photographer, street is my bag, but this vid applies to my genre as well - at least imo - all the headings in your video rang bells with me and what I try to achieve with my photography especially for the long term, and I'm gonna try and include some words - which I wasn't before - in an upcoming publication I'm putting together.. perhaps I could send you a copy?

[@chun-weipan6287]

Hi Simon, would you still recommend 24-70 GM in 2022?

[@micwarmington1]

apologies for being so relatively petty but where did you get the beanie from ?

[@jimbean532]

Thank you!