The TOOL every Photographer NEEDS...

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

If anyone has any insight on beaver populations please let me know. There's someone in my household who would be interested... Thanks for watching 🙂

[@SiverJohn]

I was actually amused about her story, but in my local area beavers are actually known to be vitally important for maintaining wetlands and a host of other biodiversity. Even more interestingly with the current wildfires in the west coast of the U.S. is that they apparently create natural safe havens for animals to escape from the fires, making untouched oasis. So I agree with Emily they should re-introduce them back into the wild. (I am quite certain she knows more than I, but figured might as well add some fun info for anyone who reads.)

[@davidv6803]

That said, beaver fever is a real thing. You need to watch out if you drink from water where beavers are.

[@wayneashton]

Our government made a landmark decision meaning Devon's beavers can stay after a successful experiment on the River Otter! I thought it was just me who was interested in this. :D

[@WhoIsSerafin]

I have some nice hats made from beaver.😬

[@_ikako_]

@@wayneashton hopefully the same happens in cornwall

[@remco2777]

Big shout out to Emily for her endless patience.

[@gwine9087]

She is, absolutely, adorable.

[@JimiCanRead]

where is Emily's channel!?

[@thegrayyernaut]

@@JimiCanRead She's too busy keeping James at bay to run her own channel xD

[@seanmangan2769]

Emily is a "keeper"! Anyone that has patience with your photography AND feeds you is a rare and special gift. Always try to give her what she wants.

[@sava3989]

It is always a relief when new James comes around and you can just stop everything and just enjoy.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thank you 🙂

[@EugeneMaynard]

Fantastic video James! I began totally agreeing with you , however, by the time I finished watching, I feel you need to add an amendment. The conclusion I came to, was that having a partner or friend like your wonderful wife Emily, that is willing to accompany you on these trips is the icing on the cake, especially one that is kind enough to feed you, be your researcher, one that watches your back, humours you, wine and dines you, tells hilarious mice stories, takes the blame for mis-direction and most importantly understands how a photographer thinks when he/she is in that moment of inspiration by being a partner that is willing to patiently wait (even in adverse conditions) allowing the photographer to hopefully realise the shot! That my friend is the ultimate! 🙏🏾

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Absolutely true!! 🙂

[@gwine9087]

I have to admit that, as a Canadian, I am so envious of you Brits. I realise that it takes you some time and effort to get to sites, like this, but, in many cases, you are within a few hours of magnificent scenery. Where I live, in Ontario, I need to travel thousands of kilometres to see anything shown on the video. Keep it going!

[@raulsuhett]

This is just the best KZbin channel. Ever.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thank you 🙂

[@bradleydahl5191]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto It's very homey. Makes a great break from the usual.

[@derekbarkham2314]

My wife agrees that spending the money on taking her to photogenic places is the best photography advise that I have ever been given. 🤣

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

😂

[@bobmanser8626]

Ok, so I bought a beaver, like you suggested (that's a story in itself) and it is no help with my photography at all! However the biodiversty in my camera bag has increased substantially.

[@JonathanGardner2004]

A few items 1. It is great to see Emily again. 2. My wife would find her amount of food appropriate for an afternoon snack. 3. That book is what we used when we visited Scotland and it is awesome!

[@airplanenut1]

Not too long ago, a friend and I both upgraded our cameras, and a few weeks later, took a multi-day trip just to try them out. In addition to getting some good shots on that trip, it was also a chance to see what we now had the ability to do (would you know, cameras improved after a decade), and thus what to read up on/play with before the next trip. That trip paid dividends compared to going out locally for a short while many times.

[@nantocielensphotography5534]

As an Australian who is mildly allergic to the cold, northern Scotland was not particularly high on my bucket list, this video has changed my mind. Such a beautiful area, you've managed to introduce us southerners to some beautiful regions in your previous videos and you've done it again. Definitely going to make a trip through there some day. Fantastic video and stunning shots as usual, keep up the good work James.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Awesome to hear mate! Definitely worth the cold 🙂

[@davidv6803]

More Emily, even if she is an alleged mouse killer.

[@wojtekw6040]

CSI "mouse killed by the washing line" episode: "I guess this crime scene is..... squeaky clean" Yeaaaaahhhh!!!!

[@ceaabe]

Lucky to be so well-prepared by Emily. You'll never miss your tea when she's with you!

[@StuartWhitman72]

This has cheered me up no end on a grim Saturday in Gateshead. Today I learnt about beavers, mice, loaves of bread falling from the sky and Emily’s feeding... top work 👍

[@glenmann]

Couldn’t agree more about a trip being the most useful tool for staying inspired! After basically spending the last six months indoors I’m heading to Skye in a couple of days, so this vid is perfectly timed (now just hoping the weather plays ball too). Anyway, cheers for the insight James, and Emily, beavers are always fascinating.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Ahh enjoy! 🙂

[@MrMoonpie001]

Yaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Thanks for sharing Emily with us!!!! Looks like fun in an amazing place. Thanks James and Emily!!!!!

[@GarrettHallas]

"my goal as always is to mispronunciate everything" James.... It's pronounced mispronounce 😂😂

[@TerraPosse]

To be fair, he said everything....

[@nelsonclub7722]

When I worked for the BBC - I would often call up the Pronunciation Dept (yes they really had one) and say "is that the pronounciation department?" - they didn't like that at all.

[@52blessings80]

🤣🤣🤣

[@billywindsock9597]

Lovely to see the brains behind the opperation again, Emily is looking well. Been looking through my two year books again, inspiring. Thanks.

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Good to see you out of the house, finally . Got some great images in the bag. Thanks for sharing your trip James and Emily, for the story’s.

[@cadencecreeker]

The Isle of Skye is beautiful. I really enjoyed seeing it through your lens. Emily is awesome, It is fun to see her in your videos. I can relate to what you said about not going out shooting for a while, and then finally going out and taking pictures. I hadn’t done any shooting for a while, and finally got to go out the other day....Oh! It was so much fun. Great video, looking forward to the next one. Dean

[@StaniSlava84]

Emily is absolutely fabulous! Massive cheer to her!

[@tjsinva]

On the road with James and Emily, the continuing saga. 👍 Rock on!

[@inbetweenstops]

Great film! But you left one thing out... Last year I ventured to the Isle of Skye and got to photograph The Old Man of Storr too. That fateful day I decided to pack my bag with every photographic tool I own because, well, it doesn't look like that long of a walk. Anyway, that hike up there was grueling! Our party suffered a great loss as two of our four surrendered to exhaustion on the assent. Being Scotland in autumn, it was cold, so I layered. By the time I summited, well, I was pretty much just wearing long underwear, hiking boots, and a voluminous backpack bursting with gear and me dripping in sweat... it wasn't a good look... even for an American.

[@StephenBell_video]

Let’s give it up for wives and their endless patience as we drone, video and photo on trips :D beautiful shots James, we were there last year, magical place. You must check out the isle of Mull next time!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Absolutely! 🙂

[@matssandquist9258]

My memory of Isle of Skye is constant raining. We arrived with our motorcycles frozen in to the bones to the Tallisker distillery all wet through. Normally I am very restricted to drink alcohol when driving on two wheels but this day I calculate that we should be at the distillery for a while so that drum we were offered on arriving was quickly swept. When leaving some hours later the weather was some what better and we were able to see the beauty of the island. I hope I can visit this island again and with my camera and having better weather.

[@Aliktren]

Super supportive of beaver reintroduction, they are very valuable for flood defense which is going to be something we need more if. Also, now I want to go to the Scottish Isles :)

[@rob9386]

Love all your videos! But the best part is that I found you later rather than earlier because now I can watch as many videos as a want!

[@rowanforster]

I have just finished up a week long road trip to reinvigorate my photography and couldn't agree more with the sentiment of this video. It's been a tough year to stay motivated but once you get the bug back you're jumping out of bed for those early morning shots again

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Definitely! 🙂

[@joshuamontgomery0]

I've been on hikes starting at 2am - no sunset can feel like a blessing!

[@Tobizz3]

Hey James, I don't know how I found your channel but I am so glad I did. Videos like these are an absolute joy to watch and I love your photos. Thank you for creating pure and good content that I will come back to time and time again!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks so much mate!

[@Michael-Bennett]

That is one of the best hikes I've ever done. We had a beautiful sunny day. It's one of those hikes that my partner and I call "Instant gratification hikes". Park the car head out and in minutes your right into the views.

[@Jwb-d6h]

Emily is just hilarious and you should take her on more of your trips. The loaf of bread story made me spit my tea out where I laughed so much. Great team effort though

[@marksabin6336]

Your vlog that so beautifully showed us the rocks and the mist, has without any doubt put Skye on my list. Your humorous tales of your photographic life, as you wander around with your good lady wife, have encouraged me to cease my repose, and with Camera in hand go out and over or under expose (probably), the world around me as best as I may, in the hope of achieving a more fulfilled day. This desire to take pictures I’m forced to surmise, is due to Emily and you. Your perfect “Morcambe”, to her perfect “Wise”. Great video. Thanks.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks so much Mark 🙂

[@marxoniomizu]

Just astonishing how beautiful Scotland is. And how patient the wife of a photographer must be. Nice video, thank you for sharing

[@GeneWaddle]

Great video with helpful tips as always. Of course, it was made even greater by the presence of 🐑 and mostly the lovely Emily. 🙂

[@grantw7]

Glad I saw this video. We are planning to spend 3 weeks in Scotland in Sept 2022 and I see we need to bring warmer clothing! We live on the "wet" coast of Canada (BC) so we will be prepared for rain, but I see we should bring toque and gloves as well as a warm jacket. I love watching your videos as you are so 'yourself' on them. I feel like I am spending part of the day with you as opposed to just getting instruction in a studio. THANKS!

[@AzzurroWolf]

We often forget we've got such beautiful places up here. Glad you enjoyed your time and got some amazing shots, looking forward to the next one buddy

[@oliverasisphotography1462]

Wonderful and fun video James! Always great to watch your videos!

[@wolfeb99]

Have seriously missed this style of video from you. I’ve been poking around in your archives to watch but it isn’t the same. Thanks for this

[@addypope2706]

nice - Skye is amazing. Fairy pools used to be so nice but they are now overrun by tourists, many getting out of wee coaches and being sent up a path not really knowing what they are looking for. If you can get a swim in them they are magical but they are best when you have them to yourselves which may mean time travelling 20 years back.

[@lisarobertson7011]

thank you James and Emily !

[@thedachmo]

Enjoyed this, thanks James! So true about where to spend your money. It's the same with mountain biking. Spending money on gear is nice, but it's nothing to actually going to some sweet trails or spending two weeks away with your mates in the Alps. Looking forward to the next episode of James spouts nonsense on a hill! 😂 I always learn something and you more than any other channel has helped to keep me grounded and focus on taking photos rather than worrying about a bunch of kit that will make bugger all difference.

[@besperus4475]

Retired from the phone company. Office, Beaverton...beaver town...home of Nike sports ware. As always, enjoyed you and the missus.

[@BrianGillings]

Lovely lovely lovely. Wish I could go to these wonderful locations. Excellent video James.

[@saramulry]

Great video & awesome shots! I was vicariously living through your travels. Nice to imagine being somewhere so beautiful!

[@philippesteindl3356]

A nice birthday gift for Emily would be a small isolating comfy mobile cushion, that'd also allow sitting on the wet floor, using the rocks as wind protection :P she seems to prefer to sit in total exposure to the elements, though. PS: lovely foggy mood at that "needle" area!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

That's a good shout 🙂

[@robowen3450]

Morning, just enjoyed this morning’s video and now feeling guilty about my comments on your Instagram post when I referred to your photography based relationships video (in jest of course). Your description of how much you’ve missed photography trips was heartfelt and touching and fully explains why Emily was prepared to walk for hours with you. Great vid as ever and only strengthens my resolve to get to Skye one day.

[@SomeonewithaSony]

Really enjoyed that video, James. That first image of the red telephone box was probably the best image of a red telephone box I’ve ever seen...um...that probably didn’t sound entirely like a compliment, but seriously, that was a great shot.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha, Cheers mate! 🙂

[@zacredacted2137]

Seriously, the places you live and visit are just beautiful.

[@paulsimpson3465]

Emily made great contributions, we want more Emily

[@dabunnisher29]

Every time I watch your videos, they include the important things/lessons about photography. A breath of fresh air compared to the dbags trying to sell their camera crap. Please stay true as you are. That's the best part.

[@Relyse]

Great video James! So nice to see Skye again - it's quite a weird feeling watching a place on KZbin that you've been to in real life. I agree about the amount of people that visit, went in August 2017 and it was so busy, definitely didn't expect that and found that the places not in guide books were the best spots. But overall absolutely loved it and hope to get back there some day. Loved your photos & drone footage. Have just had a weekend away and totally agree about going somewhere different and inspiring. Definitely appreciate that way more after lockdown!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Elyse! 🙂

[@TerraPosse]

Man you are one lucky.....person with your Emily. She does not mess around when it comes to provisioning for an afternoon stroll. Top of the range, James. ;-)

[@WayneAGlass]

Great video as always. I may be visiting the Isle of Sky next Fall.

[@nickjessel7759]

We did The Isle of Arran in February. (Ferry required) pics taken in between and during storm Dennis. A lot of love for the Scottish Islands. All unique in their own way.

[@sh8736]

That Emily is a wise women, always go prepared with food, water, woolly hats.... Not everyone is a landscape photographer and after years of climbing up steep hills in the cold wind and rain, I’m happy that you do it and I can watch. Have a ton of photographic interest in the back garden or a few miles from the front door. Went out for wedding anniversary tea in the week, found great delight in getting snaps of the posh NT venue without irritating others....... So happy not to waste money on trips and have it for more gear if I want it. Don’t worry no tripod purchases necessary in this household! Think spring watch have had items on the positive attributes of beavers, so agree with Emily. Thought we might get some sheep in the last video, feeling deprived.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

She is! 🙂 And the sheep are never too far away!

[@amv000yt7]

Always entertaining.... and helpful! Thank you.

[@martinfey578]

Just recently found your channel James and loving the content and your breezy style. Very informative content. You deserve way way more views and likes, will spread the word. Good job.

[@iainrumsey7672]

Great video, great advice (trips vs gear). Thanks.

[@wordreet]

We have Beavers on the Otter. That's the River Otter, obviously.

[@PhilippHofmann28]

Nice to see all that again in video where I was 2 years ago but in my opinion skye has so much more interesting points then storr, neist point and fairy pools and like I see, you have the right book to find all this points. 😁 Scotland is absolutely great. I was there twice but I lost my heart at the first visit. And I will come back definitly

[@RobJorg]

7:40 i love beavers myself,. cant get enough of them. nothing beats a good beaver stuffing.

[@paultidsy4019]

Another stunning location. Chatty Lady notwithstanding. Great vid, once again.

[@danielhenzphotography]

Great pictures of the ilse of Skie. I agree with "get a trip in rather than a camera" if you need to chose. On the other hand. Who doesn't like new toys 🙃

[@robj1366]

As always great viewing, look forward to videos every week

[@motivatedpeon]

Isle of Skye and Caribbean Sounds. Great choice of Music, as always. Love it :)

[@MrParraPaul]

Absolutely loved this video Jimmy! Wonderful to see Em as well, she’s definitely inspiring!

[@timothylinn]

Loved Emily’s guest appearance!

[@WoldsEndPhotography]

Great video, ages (film days) since I visited Skye, must go back soon. It may have been foggy at the beginning of the video, but your jacket certainly brightened things up, I needed sunglasses. I’m all for beavers being reintroduced but what if they take a liking to one of your favourite trees, some landscape photos just wouldn’t look the same with nibbled stumps 😀

[@yuks705]

I just feel good when i watch your videos

[@ellyelzinga01]

It's so beautiful there!! Loved the video! 😊

[@justoalejandrogonzalez5097]

#EmilyTeam is back! Lovely video. Mix of photography and vlog

[@HarRy-gc7nz]

Great video, great landscape, great photos even with typical scottish weather. Brings back very pleasant memories.Will you sometimes share your experience with the Lumix S5?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I certainly will! Haven't got mine yet but can't wait 'til I do!

[@levirphillips]

Great video, I want to go there now! The loaf story made me chuckle.

[@JoeL-yf4ee]

Awesome video. You and Emily together are the best! And don't worry I did listen to the photography stuff as well. And I do hope you make a video when you do go back to the waterfall.

[@trouwfotomakerij]

8:55 She is so right though. If you have loads of food with you anyway, why not bring it in a cooler if you're going by car? It gives you the option to stay longer after sunset if the scene turns out to be great in the blue hour, you might decide to hang around for some astro photography because light pollution turns out to be very little... But most importantly: do *not* contradict the one that prepares your meals. Ever. :)

[@davidtrachtenberg7095]

James...great stuff as always. I love the smooth jazz music you use. I’d love to see you do an episode where you are not permitted to post process. You have to trust that your knowledge and the advanced technology of your equipment will yield the best results. I’m wondering if we are getting to the point in 2020 where cameras are advanced enough that post could become a thing of the past.

[@CharlesPalmerPhotography]

If you spot my black wooly hat up the Old man of Storr, that would be fab!

[@Equilion]

Question: Did you eventualy mention the tool? Or did I miss it ;)?

[@julianj7d374]

How on earth I missed your channel is beyond me but I am loving it. The spot you are sitting for the intro is just feet from where I took one of my favorite photos in Scotland when I was there is 2012. I am in Oregon so it was quite the adventure. Really enjoyed this video. Keep going! Also makes me want to try a Lumix. May have to rent one for a bit. I'm an Aussie so your bit about Australia made me laugh pretty hard. GDonya!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks so much :)

[@pixelpeter3883]

Love to see that interaction between you and Emily; bet she keeps your feet on the ground ... and keeps you well fed :-) I loved Skye when I visited it almost 2 decades ago, before all the herds arrived ... and before there was even a bridge come to think about it! To me (from the Netherlands) it's still one of the most outer-worldly landscapes that I've come across, especially Trotternish.

[@34Media]

Great to see you out of your comfort zone mate , using a tripod ! Did you feel dirty ?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I did a bit... 😂

[@34Media]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Good to see you out and about again.

[@SteveP_2426]

I think all his comments on tripods are for show lol

[@34Media]

Steve2426 yeah deep down he’s really running 3 tripods on every vid just hiding them 😂

[@RyeGuyOutside]

Thanks for another great video jefe.

[@stefanexplores]

Just the right amount of food.

[@obscurity7]

I haven't picked up my camera since last year because where I live, there isn't much of interest to photograph (and those bits that are interesting, I've photographed to death). I'm keeping my fingers crossed that a trip to the Oregon coast in mid-October won't fall through, and I'll have something inspiring to point my camera at, because this staying home business is destroying my creativity.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Another cracking video james . Hoping to get to Skye myself for some G9 images of my own. Thanks

[@mattscott573]

Ah awesome, the new "James video" has arrived. Always a highlight of the youtube week . Excellent & entertaining as ever fella. 👍👍

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers Matt!! 🙂

[@robstammers7149]

Nice one James, always look forward to watching your vlogs, love the humour, you brighten my day no end.

[@ZappaBlues]

Cool Outro music. Fit right in with the Scottish Vacation Trip .... ;)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

😂😂

[@kemerthomson]

What a thoroughly delightful piece, with some gorgeous sights, and some sights of the gorgeous Mrs. Popsys.

[@wendynewing8834]

Thanks to both of you for a great video that was both fun and informative. Wonderful location and images. Its a 10/10 from me.

[@stephanjanssen2293]

Been to skye last year - absolutely loved it. however, our neist point trip was way more packed, my drone shots look a bit more crowded. Solid advice in this video... again!

[@johnashcraft9410]

Beautiful Country, think I'll put it on my bucket list

[@slaphead55]

Great video. More Emily please. btw You have last year's National Trust sticker on your windshield. ;-)

[@rascott1970]

Skye is great. If you can get yourself up onto the Cuillin ridge it is amazing up there.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Next time 🙂

[@rascott1970]

James Popsys getting onto the ridge is doable by walking /easy scrambling from various places but a lot of the actual summits require climbing skills ( ropes etc). Plenty of guides on Skye who’ll take you up but there are plenty of photo oops from the places you can get under your own steam.

[@LaylaVaughan]

Emily seems like an absolute treasure. Skye looks great. I've never been to the UK but that random telephone box might make a trip worth it.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Indeed she is! 🙂

[@TCizauskas]

The tools every photographer need: enough food and wine.

[@rochemedia]

Can I ask a question? What do you see as the main purpose of the pictures that you take on a trip like this? Are they simply holiday snaps? Are they used primarily for your own portfolio? Is it simply a combination of a personal holiday and content for your social media? A combination or all the above? Or do you have some other financial plan for the pics i.e. a calendar or book or maybe for general sale? Great video btw. Have always wanted to visit there.