A Photographer and a Monk and the Art of Choosing Happiness
#EwenTube
I've been working very hard on a big doco project and haven't had much time for my YouTubes. Today I've posted a new video that shares a little of that journey, and my path to make better choices.
YouTube
https://youtu.be/wCVmsYRp9gE
Here's a long chat under the northern lights while I talk about why these experiences are so lovely, and share a bunch of shots from this winter in Norway.
#EwenTube #Photography #NorthernLights #Aurora #Norway
YouTube
https://youtu.be/L91PIKAgYnA
Long night under the Arctic Auroras
I make the occasional YouTube video about photography, and like to share copies on the Fediverse with PeerTube as well.
Ewen on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@EwenBell
Ewen on PeerTube
https://makertube.net/a/ewenbell
Penguins. Lots of penguins. But not every penguin. New on the tubes.
YouTube
https://youtu.be/QKmKZJCHWJM
PeerTube
https://makertube.net/videos/watch/f25ffb51-53cd-4860-b57d-33091a91bce3
How many penguins are enough penguins?
https://makertube.net/videos/watch/f25ffb51-53cd-4860-b57d-33091a91bce3
PeerTube version is now online as well :)
https://makertube.net/w/6we2cQXq1v3kSYWXnwLqF8
Creative space is not just a luxury, but often the most elusive ingredient when we seek to grow our skills with the camera. Today I'm talking about the problem of finding space to be creative, and fitting in a little photography around the rest of our lives.
#EwenTube #PeerTube #Photography #CreativeSpace
via @ewenbell
Making space to be creative
https://makertube.net/videos/watch/2cb607dd-e7cf-4204-b0c6-df98521ef7dd
Creative space is not just a luxury, but often the most elusive ingredient when we seek to grow our skills with the camera. Today I'm talking about the problem of finding space to be creative, and fitting in a little photography around the rest of our lives.
Taking a photo is only half the job
https://makertube.net/videos/watch/4f327744-4d55-474a-9cf8-a67541904f41
Taking a photo is only half the job. The other half is editing them. Join me on a visit to Gompas in the Annapurna Ranges and a chat about the creative potential and learning potential when editing your RAW files.
YouTube
https://youtu.be/6pBVPV5OoXg
PeerTube
https://makertube.net/videos/watch/4f327744-4d55-474a-9cf8-a67541904f41
Photography Vlog No.079
For those who prefer to have a read, here's the blog version :)
New on the blog - "Getting Out of Struggle Town"
Even professionals get stuck in a rut sometimes, but with the benefit of a little inspiration we often find our way out again. On my latest journey through Nepal I found an old tool that helped me see things in a new way.
YouTube is now auto-generating replies to comments for content creators. So now when I look at my new comments, YouTube has already created alternative responses so I no longer have to be genuine or helpful.
WTAF
I cannot stand fake sincerity, and did not ask for it.
Getting Out of Struggle Town
https://makertube.net/videos/watch/f72906ac-00ca-43e8-82e3-5ad2dfd6d71a
Even professionals get stuck in a rut sometimes, but with the benefit of a little inspiration we often find our way out again. In this video I share some thoughts from my latest journey through Nepal, and the scenery of the Annapurnas.
YouTube
https://youtu.be/SwIwo6wsYzU
PeerTube
https://makertube.net/videos/watch/f72906ac-00ca-43e8-82e3-5ad2dfd6d71a
2,999 YouTube subscribers after a year or so.
I have this one video about how to enjoy the features of the Lumix S5II which gets all the clicks, but my more creative stuff gets a big "booooooo go home" from the algorithm.
I like making stuff that people like. Otherwise it all feels a bit silly.
Resharing my previous video, because looking back on it after a month it's actually one of my very best, and contains excellent advice.
I let the idea of "negative space" guide my compositions through a month in Nepal, and the impact it made for me was powerful.
YouTube
https://youtu.be/Vebwze2XMgs
PeerTube
https://makertube.net/videos/watch/3ae04616-ace2-4388-98b3-d6ef7923512d
I took the Peak Design Outdoor 45L Backpack deep into the Himalayas to find out how well this performs as a camera bag, and how tough it stacks up compared to my older and trusted Peak Design Travel Pack.
Take a look!
YouTube Version:
https://youtu.be/EW8Xv0avTiY
PeerTube Version:
https://makertube.net/videos/watch/0de99776-573b-4a5b-8cae-e7e1ae4ce80d
Thinking of carving up my YouTube page with a playlist of LEAST popular videos because they are the ones I worked hardest on.
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