Kevin Kevin Kevin. I'm telling you, watching your videos is like sitting with a friend at the end of a day sharing our experiences. I just drove 1000 miles to the southeastern corner of Arizona to spend a week hanging out in nature photographing birds. Of all the birds I have seen so far I only have one picture I really like. I have never seen this type of bird before so very happy to get a photo. Two Black bellied whistling ducks standing together on a rock in the middle of a pond. The last type of bird I thought I would see in the desert in July. Anyway thanks for another great video. Joe
@@Straightline_racing wow thays awesome Joe! Crazy how things work out. I feel that way often because all I shoot are waterfowl and eagles, or common birds it seems as they are my local wildlife lol. But it's the joy of being in nature that makes sense to us. I'm glad m yvideo's can bring a little peace and joy in your home brother. Happy shooting 📷
Several years ago I put away the camera and was done with photography for good. It really had very little to do with photography itself, but a lot of little things everywhere. I don't know how long this lasted, but it was a few months at least. I finally took the camera out to shoot some photos of my daughters for a mothers day present to my wife. I think she was more excited about my return to photography than I was. Haven't put the camera away in the same manner since, but I definitely get moments that I feel like I'm ready to do so. It's usually the times when I haven't been able to get out like I really want to, but as soon as I get out with the camera, I'm cured. Keep living the dream.
I totally relate. There are waves that come and go where I feel uninspired. But when I force myself to go, I am glad I did. Not so much for the photography, but being out in nature, and if I get a shot, then that's a bonus. Alot of the stress of life weighs us down but I've been forgetting lately to go back to my why. When I do that, I'm filled with joy again. Thanks for watching.
Amen. Nature is medicine. I like being out in Nature and don’t like the processing side so much, as I sit in front of a computer for work. Recently I try to take less photos when I’m out. I look for the “ shot of the day”. If the birds aren’t out, I may turn to bees and butterflies. Even spiders and bugs. I try to find a way to take a great picture of a common subject when things are slow. You live in migration heaven! It must feel very slow there now!
Thank you. You seem to post videos like this when I need to be reminded that I am not alone in my depression and discouragement. Seeing the lovely videos and photos that you take when you go out is motivating.
I also had some time off wildlife, because in my local area waterbirds disappeared for whole spring and appeared just recently. And now I started to enjoy the hobby again. Anyway it is hard to not get bored if you do something everyday. Thanks for the videos man :)
Out of joy and questioning your passion ? YEP been there often. Every time I get ready to quit and sell it all I'll find a place one 1 shot out of 1000 in my cards that reminds me why I do it.
Come to the UK, it is July and rain is forecast for the whole month. Or go to Donana in Spain, an internationally important wetland, now dry because farmers have sucked out all the water, or Malaga province where a 3yr drought has all but eliminated the wildlife. Scotland is better if you are not eaten by midges. If you combine that with ill health, photography won't be the only thing you give up.
Stick with it Kevin. Your words and videos having more impact than you can imagine.
Thank you so much. It means a lot.
Your story to so relatable to many of us. Keep remembering the “why” and enjoy nature as much as you can. Thank you for another great video.
@LynneH-ej6rx thank you Lynne 📷
Kevin Kevin Kevin. I'm telling you, watching your videos is like sitting with a friend at the end of a day sharing our experiences. I just drove 1000 miles to the southeastern corner of Arizona to spend a week hanging out in nature photographing birds. Of all the birds I have seen so far I only have one picture I really like. I have never seen this type of bird before so very happy to get a photo. Two Black bellied whistling ducks standing together on a rock in the middle of a pond. The last type of bird I thought I would see in the desert in July. Anyway thanks for another great video. Joe
@@Straightline_racing wow thays awesome Joe! Crazy how things work out. I feel that way often because all I shoot are waterfowl and eagles, or common birds it seems as they are my local wildlife lol. But it's the joy of being in nature that makes sense to us. I'm glad m yvideo's can bring a little peace and joy in your home brother. Happy shooting 📷
Several years ago I put away the camera and was done with photography for good. It really had very little to do with photography itself, but a lot of little things everywhere. I don't know how long this lasted, but it was a few months at least. I finally took the camera out to shoot some photos of my daughters for a mothers day present to my wife. I think she was more excited about my return to photography than I was. Haven't put the camera away in the same manner since, but I definitely get moments that I feel like I'm ready to do so. It's usually the times when I haven't been able to get out like I really want to, but as soon as I get out with the camera, I'm cured.
Keep living the dream.
I totally relate. There are waves that come and go where I feel uninspired. But when I force myself to go, I am glad I did. Not so much for the photography, but being out in nature, and if I get a shot, then that's a bonus. Alot of the stress of life weighs us down but I've been forgetting lately to go back to my why. When I do that, I'm filled with joy again.
Thanks for watching.
Retired, I typically go out each morning before sunrise, before dawn and that is the best time of day....even if I don't take one photo!
Amen. Nature is medicine. I like being out in Nature and don’t like the processing side so much, as I sit in front of a computer for work. Recently I try to take less photos when I’m out. I look for the “ shot of the day”. If the birds aren’t out, I may turn to bees and butterflies. Even spiders and bugs. I try to find a way to take a great picture of a common subject when things are slow. You live in migration heaven! It must feel very slow there now!
@@Kellysher that's a great way to look at it
Your timing is impeccable, thanks.
thank you
Thank you. You seem to post videos like this when I need to be reminded that I am not alone in my depression and discouragement.
Seeing the lovely videos and photos that you take when you go out is motivating.
thank you for the kind words, Kate. Im glad you enjoy my videos.
Right on brother. Keep up the good work man.
@@boomergrown Thank you
Awesome so lovely video.
I also had some time off wildlife, because in my local area waterbirds disappeared for whole spring and appeared just recently. And now I started to enjoy the hobby again. Anyway it is hard to not get bored if you do something everyday. Thanks for the videos man :)
I hear ya brother.
That’s me every day
I can relate
Out of joy and questioning your passion ? YEP been there often. Every time I get ready to quit and sell it all I'll find a place one 1 shot out of 1000 in my cards that reminds me why I do it.
Good video as usual :)
Thank you, Tony.
The problem is when you do something and try to make a living out of it , in contrast to doing it as an amateur, doing it for the love of it
100 perccent.
Come to the UK, it is July and rain is forecast for the whole month. Or go to Donana in Spain, an internationally important wetland, now dry because farmers have sucked out all the water, or Malaga province where a 3yr drought has all but eliminated the wildlife. Scotland is better if you are not eaten by midges. If you combine that with ill health, photography won't be the only thing you give up.
@blisteringbooks2428 Yeah, our health is everything
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It's ok, there wont be any animals to photograph soon anyways.
Have you considered spending your energy and capabilities on helping other's instead?