A Tip for Photographing Boring Skies...
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Published 2024-06-30
This week I try and cycle along the north Wales coastline taking photos, only to be hampered by my nemesis, pollen. Also, I talk a little about how I edit skies in my photos, and why their relationship to your subject is more important than what your histogram says.
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All Comments (21)
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Imagine my surprise clicking on this video and not only seeing my Village, but my black cat Bruce! 😂
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FIRST! Finally. Life goal achieved. Back to bed.
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That photo at 3:22 is so good! Curious ladies
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Love this bright look. I've developed (nicked) this style recently, although I tend to introdue a subtle vignette as well. I also love the subject matter. Much more accessible than the big huge mountain vistas, or unreasonably early sunrises!
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What a great way of going off the beaten track and discovering new places
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I love the concept of the brightened sky. Really adds to the seperation of the main subject.
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I like the premise of what you’re trying to do. I probably need to embrace blowing some highlights once in a while!
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Love when you talk about editing and ways to aproach a photo in Lightroom 👏🏼
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What a refreshing change. I've lost count of how many times I hear from club judges "You could have got a bit more from the sky" 😂
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I looked forward to this video, I'm always jealous of your blown out but silky smooth skies.
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James, I like this one a lot more like it please. Also like the Irish print indeed peaceful.
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You've clearly found your thing, James. Manmade vs nature, love it! 👌🏻😊
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love the ones where you are on the bike!
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Petition that James should wear this outfit in every video from now on
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James, I have debilitating hayfever and I’ve found two things that help if I must go outdoors. First is Allevia (fexofenadyne) and the second is a face mask with a pollen filter, I like to use Airinum masks, they’re very effective and can be used even for general pollution filtering, great for cycling. Orange blossom honey (and locally grown pine tree honeys) in your tea is also a good mild short term treatment. But ideally you want to take the tablet at the start of the day not after you’ve had an allergy fit. Wish you all the best and I sympathise with your pain all too well.
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Great images again! I like your philosophy on the treatment of the sky. I will have to try that as well. Thanks again, Erik
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Funny, I just watched a Rick Bebbington video where he said he had over-exposed the images and they reminded me of how you edit your skies, small world indeed. Good luck with the allergies. I really like this idea of biking and photos if you can get around the attacks from the plant kingdom. Take care.
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Beautiful video mate! Love that part of the world 😊
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James , Another fun way to start my week ! I always learn and take away something new ...Thanks Mate ! See you soon
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You have a kinda weird esthetic with clouds. The clouds are in the background, the boat in the foreground. To enhance the clouds enhances the viewing experience by providing 2 subjects, one dominant, where the boat is prime. Toning down the elements around the boat will enhance the boat. Convert the image to BW would change it into a much more interesting image.
