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Soo many kind of birch They arnt all silver Some grey some black Some paper Birch syrup delicious! Earth medecine Thank you

Some lovely images, and really interesting to follow your process of composition.

What a beautiful area of woodland! It's funny because during your last video I saying: 'Look at those birch trees!' in the background as you were walking, so I love that you followed up with photographing some. It is certainly difficult at times to frame up and create separation in the woods, but I love the images you captured.

10 minutes 47 seconds of a photography channel, with no photography? Nope.

I really enjoy these videos - This one in particular because the woodland is very similar to my home where the compositions in these types of forests aren't always obvious because of how dense they can be.

Where I live most of the woodland is silver birch, try as I might I never manage to find a decent composition. Persistence is the answer I think.

Looks like a beautiful place - so many photo opportunities! In woodlands one of my main 'strategies' is to look for color separation even if most of it is green. The silver color of the birches can really help with that, or the yellow of mosses. I think I would have taken most of the shots wider and in landscape orientation, but thanks for taking us again on a nice walk 🙂

🙏 Dear Suzannah, some ideas: take just one step at a time. There is just The Now (Eckhart Tolle). I walk the same round just near my house twice a week. Even after 4 years I come home with different pictures. And one in 10 is good. I discover scenic places I never knew of (just 5 minute walking from home). And I bought recently a monochrome camera: that is comforting, easy, beautiful and joyful. I have no urge to share or sell the images..... its just for fun and a good reason to walk around. (Most people buy a dog, to get out).... take your time ( its already yours anyway)... oh and if your son ask attention on the moment you want to make the picture. Take a quick snapshot of what you saw. You’ ll get your time later. And it might be a good practice to fotograph quickly from instinct.

Hi Suzannah! I'm sorry for correcting you, but that bird you heard was actually a Blackcap! (There's always one smart-arse isn't there?) I've been bird-watching and listening for about 20 years, so I've had a lot of practice! 😁😁You watch, somebody else will comment now, "That's not a Blackcap you idiot! It's a....!)

Brilliant video 👏great photos 👍

Thanks for bringing us along - love the images and your thoughts on compositions as you see them emerge.

Enjoyable video. Certainly plenty of potential in that woodland. Autumn could be interesting. The bird you mentioned at the beginning was a Blackcap btw.

Great video Suzannah, really inspiring 👍

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Suzannah, are you an imposter? Absolutely not. Do not judge yourself by those that do not like what you do. Nobody pleases everyone. First of all, do you enjoy what you do? It sounds like it. And secondly, are there viewers of your "product" (images or videos) that like it? Yep. Is the "quality" of the "art" "good enough" ? Now that is the question of the ages. The beauty of the art is in the eye of the beholder. Woodland photography is really hard for me, I don't do much of it. I really like it when I see someone succeed and get great images that I am unable to see. I have done some mushroom photography, really enjoyed it, and am looking forward to how you approach it, and seeing the resulting images. You do great work. You put words to the art, and you do a great job doing so. I especially appreciate your words of inspiration and encouragement. You have a much better way with words than I.

That's for sharing your walk, with us and showing your images. Nice depth of field with rich colours.

Dropped on your channel today from a RUclips recommendation. Definitely resonates with me as I constantly doubt myself with my photography.

Great video, I get Imposter syndrome all the time, as I'm sure many photographers do. Id recommend hiring a macro lens to try out, lenses for hire are a great company, no deposit and cheaper than the rest. I've got the nikkor 105f2.8 macro lens and is brilliant

What a sweet video and what a beautiful baby. God bless you and give you wisdom to guide such a beautiful baby.

Suzannah, I've definitely experienced imposter syndrome in my photography and other areas of my life. I just have to accept that the people that asked me to do work for them knew what they were getting. They appeared to be satisfied with the results. Please don't be too hard on yourself. You've had lots of big life changes. I've had to learn that sometimes it's best not to push through and to take time out when you can. When I've gone out to take photos while not felt like well, I've just got poor images back and got even more disheartened.

Photography and mindfulness - two things that were made for each other. Embrace them together. Be authentic - there's plenty of us following you for the very human way you present what you have to share with us. Higher production values might come over time, but that's nowhere near as important as being the real you.

My two favorite sounds in this whole world: calm nature background, and cute baby noises. I could listen to both for hours and hours.

Suzanna, I much appreciate your being real. In fact, that is why I keep coming Back. I much enjoy watching you grow with your new son. You are not an imposter; your photography is wonderful. I have been following Nigel for a long time. Have taken his master classes and acquired a few of his books. I was excited to see you with Nigel, and him learning from you. Infact, I told Nigel how wonderful it was him paring up with you, and I hope we may see more of it. Following you is like following a friend. So, I say to you, FRIEND, keep up doing what you are doing, loving your photography as you love your son. Patiently waiting for a friend's new video. Cheers!

Hi Suzannah. Yes, in answer to your question, I do get a lot of Imposter Syndrome, sometimes I can feel that you're photography isn't very good compared to others. Especially people who've been practicing it for years! When you asked what we consider to be important, I think for me personally it's being genuine in your videos, whether or not you're struggling, creatively or otherwise. I'm struggling at the moment, health wise and that in turn is affecting my creativity. I just don't feel well enough to get out with my camera, but that can then have an impact on my mental health. It becomes a vicious circle!

Imposter syndrome can be a nightmare, something I've definitely suffered from! There's a brilliant speech by Reshma Saujani the breaks down imposter syndrome and its links to gender inequality- worth a watch if you're interested! I think the most important thing is to enjoy what you're doing and do it for you anything else that comes from it it a bonus, i love watching your videos as its clear how much photography and the woodlands mean to you, it really comes through. Give me a shout if you want some ideas of places to visit around your new home, I spent a lot of time exploring those woods in my youth 😁

New to the channel, your work is great! Imposter syndrome can affect all, but as a woman in a still largely patriarchal society, there are so.manu additional challenges in the wolrd to overcome and a lack of reference or context as to how one fits in within male dominated professions in particular. Keep your head up high, keep doing and sharing what you create and how you feel, exactly as you are... An individual! Little by little it gets better. Little by little the world gets better too.

Suzannah, I think it’s very understandable in your situation to feel overwhelmed, lacking in creativity and experiencing imposter syndrome. You have been through two major life changes - becoming a new mother and moving house - these alone are huge upheavals not to mention continued sleepless nights. I admire your honesty and how you are just sharing your humanity. Things will change and until then just continue to do what you need to do for your mental health. That’s what's most important, not what youtube viewers want. Your genuine viewers will go on the journey with you and many new viewers will follow such a genuine, talented photographer as you. Take care of you and the little one.

Learning to juggle is always a challenge. You just have to find your groove. Carry on. 👍🥂

I always have Imposter Syndrome after decades of photoshoots and personal work in and out of the studio, then there are times where I feel I could teach a master class of photography especially when you get on a creative rush and everyone is saying great things about my work and/or models are contacting me to shoot more and more. It is when I occasionally step away from consistent bookings or personal work where I come back to earth so to speak. I think as creators we will always judge ourselves with high expectations. We may "try" to compare ourselves to others but subconsciously we will. A quote I discovered recently puts it all in perspective where [and I'm paraphrasing] It is the Process that is most important, Not Perfection. As long as we value the journey, That is where the real reward is. As an ex photojournalist way back when, I find the Story telling is way more valuable in photography than having that shiny perfect image of a random model or landscape. To me most of the time I look back and find remembering the Story of an image way more valuable than that perfectly lit and composed shot... but it isn't fleeting knowing that those perfect images are still somewhere in the tool bag if I need it. Another thing I have come to grips with is that eventually, especially in today's fast swipe social media attention span that My images are just like or not any better than the next guy's. It is why I have internalized what I care to shoot. As long as I'm happy with it, it is all that matters.

As many have said Suzannah I think we all suffer from it. You touched on the most important thing that it’s good for your well-being. I used to think that I wasn’t a good photographer because I wasn’t getting likes etc on instagram. I used to let it get me down but then I realised that I do photography for me. It gets me out of the house, if I get a photograph then it’s brilliant but if I don’t I don’t care as I’ve been out in nature. As for instagram I couldn’t care if anyone likes my photos, as long as I like them that’s all that matters. Your photos are great but also we are our own worst critics as well. Just continue being you 🙌🏻

Great video you covered some very important topics Suzannah 👏I struggle with my mental health. I found nature photography helps distract from the stress of the daily life 👍

Everyone suffers from impostor syndrome from time to time, it means you are trying better yourself, I've found a good way lessen it is to look back through your old photos rather than at other's to see how much you have improved, photography is your journey not anyone elses. You seem to have built a loyal viewership despite the recent upheavals and changes, I watch your videos because of your authenticity and genuineness as you show your successes, failures and struggles and how you feel with both your highs and lows.

Thanks Suzannah for being honest and open.Your stories are always meaningful and I have learnt a lot from them! Don't be too hard on yourself, like you said the main goal should be enjoying nature and live in the moments that we are given. We adapt to circumstances and I'm sure there will be 'better' (whatever that means) opportunities for photography. Looking forward to future stories 😊

Hey Suzie, don't be so hard on yourself, everyone who follows your journey loves you for your natural presentation and content. Whether it's photography, music, any creative art, has ups and downs. I think you do pretty well with a job, a baby and a RUclips channel (not to mention a sore knee lol). Take time when you need it, you're doing great but don't burn yourself out. Because that way we all lose :) Rod.

It's good to have a rant, bet you felt a touch better one done. I always think my images are not top notch. Ones you share with us, are so beautiful. But the people around me and my mentor has encouraged me to feel better about my work, I now have book to do an exhibition in a castle, that has a gallery. That's a big step for me, in showing my work. As your a young mum, know doubt you hormones are still sorting them self out. In time you will find the right balance, for what is important to you and to survive in this world. Quilty above all for your channel, we we still be here, when ever you wish to share your journeys. Take care, your a great person and very caring to your audience. Take care.

You don’t need any qualifications to have a You tube channel, no need for O levels, A levels or a masters degree, anybody can start one and anybody can be successful. Similarly you don’t need any qualifications to be a photographer or to call yourself a photographer, there are lots of self taught successful photographers in all categories of photography. I think the fault some small you tube channels make is assuming that the channels with lots of subscribers are automatically better photographers, that’s not necessarily true. There are a lot of small you tube photography channels where the photographers are producing some really good work but for whatever reason it doesn’t manifest in to lots of subscribers or views, it’s probably unfair but talent doesn’t always reap the rewards it deserves. Please try and stop assuming your not good enough, for the people who watch and enjoy your videos and photography, your very much good enough. Try not to compare your you tube channel to others, try not to be envious, success is different for everybody, your successes are unique to you. Suzannah I wish you every success for the future and people enjoying your videos is a success.

Before you invest in a macro lens look at a quality diopter. If you size it for your larger diameter lens then use step down rings. Playing with the focal length can make the depth of field more manageable. If you leave a restaurant early you have a reason to come back and try something different. In the same breath there are lots of different restaurants.

Impooster syndrome has affected me, and I'm 68-years old. You'd think at my age it wouldn't matter, but I often feel like my photos aren't good enough for sharing, I fight through it as best I can. (You might try talking a little slower, it was hard for me to understand what you were saying at times. I mean no offense.)

I suffer of this syndrom. I like videos about a project and follow progress.

Danson is obnoxious. Would have liked this video had you not mentioned that non talent.

Great video and lovely shots even without a tripod. Could you tell me what the walking app is please, couldn't quite make it out

The beauty of going into nature is to see without looking.

Very nice,. Always great to extend your self to try new things.

I think a big shout out is warranted for Nigel Danson. Nice of him to collaborate with you on this video. Great job on all fronts.

Very nice video. Bit of constructive criticism. Your bluebells look a little too purple to my eye and your greens a little yellow. The video colours look more natural to me than the photos. Adjusting your white balance and the hue and saturation on blues and yellows in post processing can correct the colours.

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If you are light painting in a more open space bring your strobe and play with the flash sink and ttl settings. A hood can be used for some high angled up lighting.

Excellent video Suzannah 👏🏻

Hi Suzannah. Loved this video. Really enjoyed the photo, brilliant idea. Something I must try sometime. Take care, shawn.

Wonderful images, I admire your determination and willingness to go the extra mile to get shots like this. Great video Suzannah.