The 'P' in Photography is for Persistence

In this video, I practise the art of persistence in an attempt to capture the perfect sunrise image of Downham Hill. Photography isn't always easy and sometimes the weather doesn't play along with the visions you have in mind. Join me on a misty Winter's morning upon Cam Long Down, with a Nikon D750 and a red coat that could probably be seen from miles away.
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[@InnerPeaceAtlanta]

Absolutely Great share! thank you!! Leaving full support my 💖 friend. Have a Lovely Day Greetings!⭐🎬like56

[@davidknowles5519]

Yep perseverance and patience the latter is not my strongpoint. Ha never mind lovely shots our weather in Edinburgh has been grey and flat no light so hoping for something better soon. Your shots of the fog and the trees were great lovely atmosphere and depth to them

[@CourtneyVictoria]

I think my patience has improved quite a bit compared to a couple of years ago ha. This was the first day we had weather that wasn't grey and flat so I feel you there. Hope you get some good conditions soon! Thanks for watching!

[@958macky]

great shots Courtney, and they reminded me, for the atmosphere and the mood, of the Genesis album "Selling England by the pound". Amazing

[@fixedfocusmediaofficial]

That tree with the swing and beautiful hills in the background would be a nice shot.

[@garydavis900r]

some nice images and a good video of a area i know well.

[@markielinhart]

Those skeletal trees look amazing in the mist Miss V ✌️🌻

[@LetsClickPhotography]

This video is superb. So well put together, told the story in a really engaging way…. Oh and the three tree shot was great, just to top it off.

[@virginiafrank317]

Your photography is inspiring, and you are a stunningly beautiful woman!

[@peterviragphoto]

Awesome vlog Courtney, some lovely shots. You still need to work on your teleportation skills🤭🤗

[@waileemo6682]

Lovely beautiful video thanks for sharing 🙏

[@LuposVoice]

I ❤your pictures! And your videos too! 🙏😉

[@HolgerGraeberphotography]

relaxed episode. I like the vertical image without sky with the trees in the mist. Beautiful. This was a beautiful morning for you. 👍✌️

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks for sharing... you captured the mood very well... keep up the good work... cheers from Australia 😀

[@joerobbins9120]

Thank you for another excellent video Courtney

[@gencompartit303]

Beautiful photos. Great video 👌🏻

[@alanhall5648]

What an excellent video I’ve recently started following your videos and love your style and sense of humour looking forward to many more🔥🔥🇬🇧

[@CraigPitts]

Literally where I grew up and it's mad because I moan about nothing to shoot around here haha! Loving your vids, great work

[@DimusTech]

Amazing places. I really liked how the fog goes there on everything

[@taff1538]

Stunning shots, kudos

[@rodmackay9336]

Great Video Courtney, gorgeous atmospheric images and a great story.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Many thanks, Rod! The fog really made the landscape that morning!

[@robertspeicher5047]

Your last photo of three trees. REALLY liked that one. Nice catch.

[@zabuzaao8445]

Love the shots

[@tjsinva]

Great narrative. Nice moody images. I hope you tested that tire swing before you recorded it. Could have been painful. 😏👍 🥂

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Haha I definitely did check it out first! It could have made for an amusing (but painful) moment otherwise. It was actually filled with water inside so it didn't swing much, but now that I think about it I could have just tipped it out lol. Thanks for watching and take care!

[@tjsinva]

@@CourtneyVictoria Of course, had it snapped, it probably wouldn't have made the final cut, or you might have treated us to a blooper reel. 😂

[@AcaciaFikeNelson]

Fantastic video Courtney! It was so calming to watch and your photos were beautiful! Just made me feel very at peace! Are winter in North Carolina started off fairly warm and mild, but this past week it has actually felt like winter. Today, it is very cold (feels like -14° Celsius), very windy, and snowing! I have tomorrow off, so I am hoping I will be able to get outside for some photos. 🤞

[@LuigiNespeca]

Hey Courtney, yeah sunsets are more relaxing while sunrise happen too quickly and the light is soon way too harsh. Very nice shots! ciao

[@lonnieclemens8028]

Thank you for sharing this video Courtney. It is good to hear your opinion and your philosophy. I like seeing the village below with it 75% of the village covered in fog. I see that you took some shots with the 105 mm lens. Would like to know your opinion of that lens for landscaping photography.

[@KAZUNARl]

OMG that fog… so dreamy… amazing! You had a very lucky day, imo. Great shots! 👍

[@iainlamble1079]

If it was easy you would soon get bored. Some nice images.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Very true! The weather in the UK definitely keeps us on our toes too. Thanks for watching, hope you've had a great weekend.

[@dwrisdon2487]

Consider your journey as you persist in seeking that perfect shot. The latter is your destination (fait acompli). The former is the growth of your art, which will forever be ongoing.

[@davelangley2965]

Of all the photography vids & vlogs I have watched on KZbin your's has to be at the top of the list. After only coming across your channel just a couple of days ago, I can honestly say that of all the one's I have watched ( about 1/2 a doz ) this has to be by far the best yet. The absolute beauty of all the shots in this one is just simply stunning, who needs to go abroad when all of this is on our doorstep. Whoever wrote " This green and pleasant land " must of been looking around the corner and seeing you coming with your tripod and 750 so that we all could see your absolute talent before our very own eyes. That slightly mad comic attitude is just the cherry on top and so delicious and funny. Brilliant Courtney, just brilliant.👍

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

That was a super chill video, I really enjoyed it. Persistence is key without a doubt. The amount of times we revisit compositions only to be beaten once again by the conditions is truly maddening 🤣 But I suppose being slightly mad helps in this game 😁

[@CourtneyVictoria]

I swear this location is trying to work against me as its proving a challenge to get the shots I want from it. But yes...we're mad enough to try a hundred times if that's what it takes 😂

[@m.ellingson1421]

Great video, Courtney. Love the three trees shot!!

[@robertspeicher5047]

Might get a couple of " hiking poles" when planning walking up hills

[@RalfSW]

Hi Courtney, soooo beautifull pictures. Are they out of camera? Many regards from Berlin, Ralf. PS.: I missed your dance in this video :-)

[@rajeshthakur2880]

Thank you, for sharing this amazing sunrise, after long time i watched nature content😊

[@klausschleicher523]

You are so right. Persistence is the key. But for me the unpredictable part of landscape photography is the fun part. I love it, when not everything can be planned. One of my best images took 6 years of multiple attempts but finally I got it ;-) I like your videos. For me they are the right mix calmness, humour and knowledge. Thanks a lot!

[@sidburklund4785]

Thanks!

[@carlosm9323]

I just discovered your channel. love your work, regards from Canada.

[@robertoambrosi9876]

❤

[@dazlandscapephotographer1895]

Just found your channel and really enjoying it. Great images and chilled videos, keep up the good work.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Great video Courtney you summed up photography pretty much perfectly. Just have to keep on keeping on and eventually you get rewarded. Beautiful images as always. Loved that pano with the mist and fog. Thanks for sharing the video 👍🙏 ps. I so would have tried that swing.

[@CourtneyVictoria]

It can get frustrating at times but it's worth it when you get those incredible images! I think that hill may be my favourite place to go now purely for the swing 😂 thanks for watching, Adrian!

[@복덕방-o6b]

가고싶네요 평화롭습니다

[@Deejaytomfreitas]

Incrível seus vídeos adoro a forma como você da nome para as fotos, parabéns!

[@robertspeicher5047]

Have you given any thought to going " mirrorless?". I bought a 750 and waiting for autumn. I don't like the mirrorless idea. Hard to accept what a processor gives me image wise.

[@colinmorris2604]

Can you please do a video of how to use the planner app you use thanks

[@리야호-n9m]

와..진짜 멋있네요. 이 멋진 채널을 사람들이 잘 모르다니..ㄷㄷㄷ

[@IlhamIsrafilov]

i have 2 questions: 1. are you making these videos alone? 2. what is the application you used to track sunrise, the one that's seen in the video? besides, i like your style, i admire your story-like videos and of course your photography. you're such an inspiration ❤️

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. All filming and editing is done by myself. 😊 I use the PhotoPills app for tracking the sunrise and sunset position. Hope that helps.

[@IlhamIsrafilov]

@@CourtneyVictoria thanks. it's awesome that you're doing it alone. great job :)

[@jenniferdacreativeexplorer]

Hiya - the unit you have on your camera that allows you to change the direction all the time, what is that?

[@saeidrostami]

عالی👋💪