Why I Love Photography

[@skymedic48]

There is a spot of land about 15 mins from where i live, out in the county, there is a lone oak tree by the edge of a corn field, i cant tell you how many times I've photographed it. People ask me, why, it's just a tree. Yep, that's it. Just. A. Tree. Paul, as always, you tell a story in a story. Happy new year! Good work!

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Thankyou

[@kiwipics]

However dull a scene might seem to some people, there will always be people like you, me and your fellow photographers that find theirselves drawn to it. Lone trees are just one of those things that just draw us in, and compell us to take that shot. Great shots ...

[@ChrisEdgecombePhoto]

Lovely relaxing video, superb landscapes and some excellent photography Paul, many thanks.

[@andrewfrost8866]

Coffee for me as its 5:30am here in the UK. I've always and always be drawn to lone trees wherever they're to be found.

[@Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer]

I agree with you too I love photography ,very inspiring your videos, great photography, the silence ,open spaces, magnificent scenery, keep up your fantastic and gorgeous work!!!!

[@doubleexposed3830]

I’ve been driving past a scene for the past couple of years. Finally got the chance to shoot it this week. Glad that I could stop and capture it. It is also a lone tree on a hill

[@mealstolearn]

Thanks Paul for this great video, meant a lot to me because my motivation to create a photo is drifting. I just purchase a copy of Stolen Moment to motivate me to go out & shoot again. Regards.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Good luck mate

[@mealstolearn]

Thanks.

[@peterlawrence6028]

Thank you Paul for another wonderful video. Like many others I have a tree that I love to photograph but the thing that struck me about this episode was the colour green of the landscape and the lovely music. For us living with bushfires in Gippsland, it was a beautiful distraction.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Hope your doing ok over there Peter, we are all thinking of you guys and hoping for the best. Cheers

[@yorkieinnz4648]

Thanks Paul.... nice way to finish the evening off :-)

[@troyferris8389]

I know what you mean about a lone tree. Strange how you can be mesmerized by something so perfect yet strangely out of place. Whenever I go back to Calgary there is a field just outside of the city limits that has a great view of the Rockies. And yet it has a lone tree on what appears to be a ridge that seems to fall off into nowhere. But the closer you get the scene completely changes to this tree at the end of a curving gravel road. Then that changes into something else, truly amazing from a photographic viewpoint. Unfortunately, I have not been able to create an image that does the view justice. But every year I try. Once again a beautiful video Mr.Smith I look forward to the next one.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Thanks Mr Ferris, I appreciate the comment, take care!

[@jeg569]

A beautiful spot for photos, lone trees always have a pull.

[@harvgreenberg3031]

I really enjoy your videos, Paul. Everyone of them is so inspiring.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Thanks Harv really appreciate it

[@johnnymossville]

I had a lone tree near home that I photographed often. Then one day it was gone. So glad I got some images of it to remember it by.

[@IzzyLeicanut]

beautiful . thanks

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Lovely video mate fave shot is at 7:44 very tidy frame the tragedy over in Australia is making for some incredible surreal sunrises and sunsets it’s been like this a couple of months on the east coast and today we’ve had a slight taste of what the Aussies are going through three bush fires kicked off ones still burning that wind has been evil makes you realise just how bad things are over the ditch. Great video again mate.

[@lars-goranabrahamsson9337]

Like your videos and your black and white photos a lot. Keep up your god work !

[@JimmyCheng]

your videos are getting better and better!

[@byok.lighting]

like always great photos.....but for the first time I enjoyed the video sequence even more. The way you capture the scene with moving filmgear is incredible!!!!!!!!

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Thanks Kai

[@alanma3864]

Lovely as always. That blood red sun is probably due to bushfire smoke drifting across the Tasman from us in oz!! Need some of your kiwi rain and it’d be nice to swap for your PM too!! Haha.

[@aristoioannidis7490]

Hi Paul, A great update to start the new year. You certainly take us with you every time you head out. Really enjoy your stuff. So real and authentic.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Thank you

[@AlysVintageCameraAlley]

Great pics Paul

[@ralphmckenzie8802]

Nice work Paul The shot at 9:56 reminds me of growing up on the farm in the very early sixties as a youngster. Looks exactly like our hay shed complete with tree.

[@MB-or8js]

Again another beautiful video. But I have a challenging question: seeing all your videos in the recent past, I struggle understanding how much time you actually use to set up for your video, get the place right, fly the drone etc etc. I am asking since I would have a hard time doing the same when going out to take photos. I always immerse myself fully into focusing on taking the photos - I would have a hard time doing both, taking the video of myself setting up and taking the photos, walking to a location (and going back again to get the tripod with the GoPro which filmed me etc). So my suggestion is the following: can you make a video just focusing on what you plan and do to actually make the video besides taking photos? Your videos look so professional, so a lot of post processing must be involved, too. Would love to hear and learn from you here!

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Hey Martin, great idea you have just given me the subject of my next vlog.

[@MB-or8js]

@@PaulCSmithPhotographer That's fantastic, glad I provided you with some idea!

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Awesome video Paul as always, I really enjoyed this one. Like that you were shooting digital and film and you got some beautiful images. All the best for 2020.

[@mrharpman]

Hi Paul, what kind of camerastrap are you using with your Leica in this Video? I really like the minimalistic look. Also I just want to say „thank you“ for creating this content, I love your approach on slowing things down. It really changed how I feel about photography in general! Greetings from Austria!

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Thankyou, just a cheap little leather job off Ebay

[@JonathanLuceroYT]

This is a nice spot Paul!

[@jonrowley1]

Perfect end to a busy day, feet up with a cup of tea and another beautiful episode. Cheers Paul.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Cheers Jon

[@tamaspetruska5817]

Hello Paul! Just repeat myself, beautiful place New Zealand! You take beautiful pictures again! Color landscapes are good too, but for me black and white photography is close to my heart. Congratulations, Tamás.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Thank you Tamas

[@tamaspetruska5817]

@@PaulCSmithPhotographer 👍

[@Richardsumilang]

Hows the weather been in New Zealand? I'm wondering if the fires from Australia has affected you much. The skies seem pretty clear from your video but I have no idea when this was actually shot. Thanks mate.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Hi Richard, my res sunrise was due to the bushfires, some days have been clear others very hazy.

[@Shutterbugsontheroad]

Paul, so beautiful video again, beautiful landscape! Merci

[@dave8540]

Paul , I have always found a lone tree in a hill or a paddock is like a magnet to me,Looks like you snared some nice compositions here , I particulary liked the hyshed which you shot through into the sunrise creating a silhouette effect

[@csaba5415]

Such a lovely spot! I am also a sucker for lonely trees, and the hills around this one blend in so gently. Especially your first shot with the silhouette has captured it perfectly. As always, thank you for making this episode. Whenever I get a notification from KZbin, learning you have uploaded a new episode, I know I am in for a treat :).

[@johanahl7368]

Beautiful episode! Wathing this with a cup of coffe, in rainy and grey Sweden - perfect!

[@Woodenarrows]

Nice relaxing video Paul. Amazing how a simple subject like that lone tree makes such a beautiful photo. Thanks for the inspiration...

[@robertstephens1868]

Beautiful scenery, Paul. Don’t let your land be exploited as has been happening for a long time to your neighbours across the Tasman. I enjoy your photos, whether film or digital.

[@Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer]

Love trees,amazing!!!!

[@expatriatechronicles6915]

The tree thingy is nice, but this photo is different than the typical photo like that, since the hill is curving up and down so nicely.

[@oscarlopez2052]

I love your videos my friend Your videos are very inspirational and I would like to have a friend like you but lately all photographers have their ego up to the clouds, you are one of the few on KZbin that is worth watching, on the other hand, i would love to see that tree photographed with kodak gold 200

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Cheers Oscar

[@geneduprey6938]

Great video Paul, I also love a lone tree. Gene

[@wishbon77]

I find myself not knowing what to say. Inspired. That's all I can say. Thanks Paul

[@wolfganglork7202]

really really good!!!

[@JohnTomasella]

That tree would grab my attention every time I pass it.