The Wide-Angle Lens Technique Many Have Forgotten

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  • @MartinCastein
    @MartinCastein  หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This is the award winning photo from a long time ago: instagram.com/p/BeBzY0oH_xP/

  • @rickyzagalo
    @rickyzagalo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I "find" you on TH-cam just one week ago. Since then, I have watched more than 10 of your videos. What I could tell you is that I have learned with you much, much more than ever. Something in the way you put things, present, and explain the concepts. Everything immediately is logical and makes sense, which makes it easier to improve our results.

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you so much I’m really pleased my way connects with you

  • @daemon1143
    @daemon1143 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Sod me, a competent photographer who acknowledges the existence of zoom lenses. With respect to centralised compositions, the rule of thirds wasn't originally just about the lines, but also about the tiles between the lines and the use of these helped in circumstances such as you so very well describe.

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank you haha that’s very kind of you and I was going to include more about rule of thirds but decided to keep it simple, thanks for the comment!

    • @LeandroBighetti
      @LeandroBighetti 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That’s very helpful too!
      I use the rule of thirds for that sometimes indeed, centralise it in the middle tile and create the “borders” in the other tiles. Not that this is always ideal but it’s a quick starting point one can reference from the rule of thirds lines in the camera. 🎉

  • @toshsimpkin4386
    @toshsimpkin4386 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +96

    Feeling a bit robbed that you didn't include that architecture image that you won that competition with. Thank you otherwise.x

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      I meant to add it and forgot I’m sorry I’ve done this before with the same picture 🥲I will try to link in the comments and pin it I really did this with the same picture before forgetting to put it up wow

    • @toshsimpkin4386
      @toshsimpkin4386 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@MartinCastein Don't be sorry; it was a compliment really; love seeing your images.

    • @STARGATE9
      @STARGATE9 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@MartinCasteinI cannot see any pinned comment. Great video by the way!

    • @CoolBreeze031_Photography
      @CoolBreeze031_Photography หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MartinCastein Is the image on your Instagram page? I'd really like to see it

    • @MonticelloMagic-yv1qu
      @MonticelloMagic-yv1qu หลายเดือนก่อน

      ..
      perhaps your mind
      needs to allow itself
      to query his work
      on the Internet
      ...

  • @vmarek
    @vmarek 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    very interesting lesson - thank you

  • @alanhowe6588
    @alanhowe6588 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was excellent. Clearly delivered, well-justified by both example and theory, highly focused on teaching & improving... Eight minutes extremely well spent. Thanks very much.

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @dennisvanleent1
    @dennisvanleent1 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Putting it like that, you're "framing your subject with negative space". Obviuously not entirely true, but a very interesting concept. Been doing that a lot intuitively in the past, but actually understanding it makes it so much more deliberate and powerfull. Thanks a lot for the insight!

  • @PetrS
    @PetrS หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    After many years in hobby-photography BEST explanation I ever heard. Plus great tip at the end. Discovered your channel recently and love your attitude!

  • @jremi
    @jremi 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No, I was not aware of that technique and I did find this video very useful because I am feeling a bit in a rut right now as far as composition is concerned. Thank you! Subscribing now.

  • @AlexandreFagundesdeFagundes
    @AlexandreFagundesdeFagundes หลายเดือนก่อน

    That´s an interesting idea, focus on the subject, than zoom out, I will try it out, thanks Martin!

  • @yoki9743
    @yoki9743 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Hi Martin... Thanks again for the technique reminder... Again ...super intuitive video... this channel is becoming a "real place" not like the many fake ones out there.... this is actual proper info given in a non technical way by a guy who knows his stuff... I doff my cap to you Martin... Kind regards... Yoki..

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awwww man thank you that means a lot!

  • @dennisjones5579
    @dennisjones5579 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks Martin for providing the proof that the "Rule of Thirds" is simply a guideline. Well done

  • @DougSanford
    @DougSanford หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Shooting for 40 years and this was immediately helpful.. thanks!

  • @Dngrov257
    @Dngrov257 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you. I think the weakness of many of my landscape shots is the lack of a dominant feature. Too often, I am photographing the scene. I will try to practice this.

  • @jerrydalton3203
    @jerrydalton3203 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fo rme this is under the heading of "I knew about it but I have not used it enough". Oddly there have been times when I did use it and felt guilty because it wasn't rule of 1/3's so thank you for breaking that mold. Use it when appropriate and no guild!! Thank you.

  • @danielspenner3683
    @danielspenner3683 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This method of zooming in one the subject and then slowly zooming out again to refine composition is something I have recently stumbled upon and have been using ever since.

  • @DavidRoyle-h4w
    @DavidRoyle-h4w หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think your observational comments and advice are absolutely fantastic! Thankyou for sharing such profound (yet simple) information, I will put it to good use immediately.

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome!

  • @legvalmont
    @legvalmont หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do I find it useful? You're inspiring me to get my camera again. I think there's my answer.
    A long long time ago I tried wedding photography, did some work which I'm proud of. Played with children's birthday parties. But ultimately "retired".
    Now inspired by your channel I'm trying portrait and might as well do some landscape. Not to mention the "go out there and shoot jpeg" exercise.
    By the way, my TH-cam profile image is a recent one strobe-bounced-diagonally-off-the-ceiling selfie.
    I think the one word answer is "inspiration". Because that's like what life's all about: inspiring other people. So, thanks!

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well done to you, i read your entire comment, good, im glad you find my videos useful. Keep going, youve got this.

  • @pvillez
    @pvillez หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is brilliant. Love the logic of it as you explain it. Thank you very much.

  • @JeffCreates
    @JeffCreates หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw a video title on TH-cam that claims to actually explain a technique rather than just throwing images on the screen without any explanation...and i got it! I'm so confused. I don't know what TH-cam is anymore!
    ...i love simple but effective things to keep in mind when shooting like this. The wide angle zoom thing is really helpful. Just wish i had a wide angle zoom!

  • @Jack_Schularick
    @Jack_Schularick 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Yes, and it's intuitive: putting the interesting thing in the center. We learn about the rule of thirds, of not putting the main interest in the middle, about foreground, mid- and background as a must. Your tip here is very good, i think. Thank you Martin.

  • @wtonthemove6861
    @wtonthemove6861 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is an outstanding tip. It makes a lot of sense and explained very well. Thank you very much.

  • @colinbourne7706
    @colinbourne7706 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done, Martin. Clear and encouraging!

  • @IanInChengdu
    @IanInChengdu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have been trying this with my 10-24 thanks for the advice

  • @rkhayden
    @rkhayden หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For me, a useful video for the "zoom in tight then zoom out until it's right", which I don't do often enough (simply because the lens when stored is zoomed out, so I usually do the reverse), and can be applied to many compositions, not just centralised ones.

  • @ajeromemahon7808
    @ajeromemahon7808 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've many many composition videos from all different types of TH-camr photographers but nobody has ever explained this! I quite like a central composition (after i got over always using the rule of thirds) but had to just vibe it. This tutorial is very useful. Can't wait to try it

  • @shadowfoxsports
    @shadowfoxsports หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. Never heard this technique before. Definitely going to try it and no doubt I'll now make it part of my shoot. Thank you.

  • @zae5159
    @zae5159 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've got a used EF 16-35 f/4 on the way to me, I can't wait to use this while I work on learning wide angle landscape composition!

  • @hholton7245
    @hholton7245 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I liked this explanation and video. It has given me some good idea's and inspiration to try on my next outing. Thanks

  • @patrickwest9049
    @patrickwest9049 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fab video. Love the way you described this technique and its value. Thank you

  • @SamBugas
    @SamBugas หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video Martin! I’ve always gravitated to central framing, and you’ve really perfectly explained why it’s so alluring to me. I think it’s often disregarded, and I can’t confidently say why. Maybe we just gravitate to the same suggestions and rules most often, and shooting centrally just isn’t as popular.

  • @fineartviewfotografie3742
    @fineartviewfotografie3742 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Martin, thanks for this for me kind of wake up call.
    I have been started as a architecture photographer without including people. Later I started to include people and from that time I did name myself as a Urban Photographer. Nowadays I still doing Urban work, Alan Schaller is my top favorite, but
    portrait/fashion and environmental portraits are dominating my work.
    I love centralised composition. My absolute favorite in portrait/fashion is Peter Coulson, who is mainly using central composition.
    I don’t have the option for zooming, I limited myself in having 5 primes, 20mm, 28mm, 35mm, 58mm and 85mm.
    With this I can cover my two genres.

  • @mattbibbings
    @mattbibbings 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm enjoying your recent content. Simple and thoughtful. I am predominantly obsessed with woodland photography. One compositional idea that I find works frequently is to let the subject dictate the aspect ratio and subsequent framing. Put simply, a wide ranging tree would lean towards a more panoramic ratio like 16:9 but a tight, compact tree leans towards a 1:1. I think we naturally perceive and view things in this way and so composing like this makes a more appealing image.

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Forest photography is difficult but enjoyable. I feel like I don’t come back with much but enjoy the experience

    • @mattbibbings
      @mattbibbings 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MartinCastein ...and that's what makes the keepers even more rewarding.

    • @wilfrieddebergh6537
      @wilfrieddebergh6537 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Let the subject dictate the aspect ratio and subsequent framing. You are absolutly richt. It serve te subject and the vision, and free the photographer from the cameraratio he or she use.

  • @LeandroBighetti
    @LeandroBighetti 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes, I use it with people, it works fantastically well, I especially like it either full body shots. Amazing video Martin, good stuff !

  • @Digital_Photog1995
    @Digital_Photog1995 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU! Almost forgot this technique as the rule of thirds got in the way. Continuing to learn even though I’ve been shooting for over 40 years!

  • @kensweet6022
    @kensweet6022 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Martin. Just came across your channel this morning, now subscribed, I agree 100%.
    I, quite recently, have taken to wildlife photography, primarily birds, and without any obvious outside influence, I have leaned towards the centralisation of my subject. I think it possibly came about because, as the subjects are often quite small and don't always allow you to get too close, placing the eye or head of your subject on or about the 1/3 intersection will, more often than not, leave you with a tiny subject in an otherwise large overall image.
    As I have no qualms about cropping, especially with modern cameras and careful use of post processing, it's a simple process to position your subject exactly where in the central area you want it and simply move & resize the crop frame to give you the desired result and it gives you the flexibility to allow any space to allow the animal to "move" or "look" into. This is working extremely well for me.
    Thanks for your content.

  • @tombain5665
    @tombain5665 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another really valuable and simply presented tutorial. You are a natural teacher Martin. Thank you once again

  • @jasonwroyal
    @jasonwroyal 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nice video, recently I have been shooting with more centered subjects out of necessity. your suggestions keys in on why it works and what I like about it, but hadn’t quite figured out why.

  • @gigiphotos6184
    @gigiphotos6184 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was very helpful. I feel I often get stuck when I do the opposite. I will be using this technique on my next photo walk which is tomorrow. 😎

  • @PixPete
    @PixPete 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great teachings, master! I figured out recently that I actually love centrally positioned compositions much more than Rule of 3rds, after studying films made by directors Denis Villeneuve and Christopher Nolan who nearly always place their subjects in the middle. The theory is because their films are made for huge IMAX screens they want to keep your eyes on the middle so your peripheral vision is filled. It works so well for photography too making the viewer feel more immersed in the image - assuming of course you're not looking at it on a tiny phone screen!

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very interesting! Thanks for sharing this!

  • @BarwickGreen
    @BarwickGreen หลายเดือนก่อน

    I often shoot square (medium format film) and the "rule" of thirds is seldom helpful, centralised composition is something I use all the time, but I hadn't thought about the "imagine a matt" idea, thanks for that one..

  • @simonforsyth1700
    @simonforsyth1700 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An excellent video that reminds people that there are other options to the role of thirds! The role of thirds is so ingrained that even though you know this technique it is easily forgotten!

  • @PsychedelicChameleon
    @PsychedelicChameleon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Martin, this helps me understand better something I've already been doing occasionally.

  • @fredmcveigh9877
    @fredmcveigh9877 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn't know this method. Thanks, and I have subscribed.

  • @daintyasia8152
    @daintyasia8152 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for professional lesson. 🎉

  • @joerg_koeln
    @joerg_koeln 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks a lot, will try this out asap.

  • @wiggertvh8444
    @wiggertvh8444 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Martin. Great insight and will keep this in mind when I compose my photos. Usually I edit my photos rather tight, but using my 16-35 lens is a great option.

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @GusMcCrae01
    @GusMcCrae01 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent info.

  • @dance2jam
    @dance2jam 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Martin, for frequently having an eye for educational topics and explaining them in your own way. A professional photographer, that had a YT channel for many years, would frequently berate those watching videos or attending workshops, to learn something saying out loud, if you did that,, "I don't want you" around me. I always found that a bit short-sighted. I know he is a proponent of going out to shoot all the time (and I get it), but there are good references on line and good people making good videos (like yourself), that I believe help those of us with less experience, and are not surrounded by photographers, and have a job (i.e. we are not out beating the pavement everyday meeting many like minded people looking for work as a photographer in the industry), to more slowly, over time, gain insight and perspective, and help us think outside the box. I'll thank you once again for what you do - and the time you spend doing it - to help educate us. I'm sure it won't be the last time I do it either. (BTW: While watching this video, I realized I had done this with people in the past).

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much really amazing to hear that. I personally think you have to learn from those that have been before us and so education plus doing is the answer. If you don’t learn from others you have to work out everything yourself but you might not reach your potential or at minimum lose a lot of time trying

    • @dance2jam
      @dance2jam 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MartinCastein Again, we are completely in sync here. This is what I tell say to my friends all the time. Why waste time reinventing the wheel from scratch. Learn from those with more knowledge, and then let your artistic instincts take hold. Anyway, what do I know. Thank you, and I meant what I said about your work. I'm looking through your courses, but the prices are in pounds (or is there a dollar equivalent as well)? It's because of your channel I did a deep dive into what creates "color science". Keep up the great work.

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, yes agree completely I mean imagine everyone learnt to drive just by figuring it out themselves or flying a plane.. yeah lol. I’m thinking about switching them to dollars as most of my audience seems to be American anyway. The checkout will still work, right now they are just post production courses and need filling out still but the updates are free once in.

    • @dance2jam
      @dance2jam 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MartinCastein Thanks. Will look at them when I get a moment. Yes, I'm in medicine, and I used a similar example "Never done this before, but let me try it out on your family". ;-)

  • @PJ-om2wq
    @PJ-om2wq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finding subject matter to photograph and knowing how to compose it. This is the challenge for me. More of this type of video please. Thanks.

  • @KeithRobertson57
    @KeithRobertson57 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good tip, thanks 👍🏻 I think I have been doing this a bit already, but didn’t really know! When walking about outside I was making photos of say ‘interesting abandoned buildings’ in the hills. So it was the actual building or feature I was intrigued by. I’d have it filling the frame, right up to the edge of the frame. But the photo lacked a bit of context, of where the subject was, so reframing a little to show where it was made it a better photo for me. So, thanks for drawing my attention to this.
    BTW, the tree at Llyn Padarn is less then 1km from where I am typing this, drinking my morning coffee 🙂

  • @rudolffamiev2188
    @rudolffamiev2188 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love to shoot square format - in there centralized placement of the main subject is not uncommon. But in general - your advice is very nice - it reminds us the basic things, but often forgotten.

  • @emrhyssstead
    @emrhyssstead หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, thanks for the valuable insights

  • @suzannemartin886
    @suzannemartin886 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!

  • @MrDunk66
    @MrDunk66 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Had not appreciated that this was actually a “technique”, but I certainly think it is something I should experiment with and remember to try, and thanks for providing a method Martin.

    • @MrDunk66
      @MrDunk66 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Martin, did you ever do a video on what is a “compelling image” - that would be a complex topic as it surely combines objective (eg technique) and subjective (eg emotion) issues. Perhaps “compelling viewing” is all that a thoughtful photographer is ever trying to achieve for the intended audience - how can anyone hope to satisfy all the audience (myself, family, contest judges) all the time!

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ohhhh nice idea for a video!

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I made a note!

  • @Diego-ih8kv
    @Diego-ih8kv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the honesty and simplicity of your videos, they realy help! thanks a lot!

  • @DeniedGrace
    @DeniedGrace 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I would love to see examples as you explain this. Maybe I’m overthinking it or just a bit daft, but the verbal explanation of how to shoot a photography technique without photos as examples didn’t really connect for me.

  • @andrewlutes2048
    @andrewlutes2048 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of those things that isn’t being said, but seems obvious in hind-sight. I was subconsciously leaning toward this technique anyway, but didn’t have a method. Now I’ll be practicing it consciously. Thanks Martin!

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s kind of what I felt, obvious but not said which is why I wanted to make it really. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @cbimage
    @cbimage หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting discussion, thanks. It's "centre", by the way.

  • @bernym4047
    @bernym4047 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I often shoot B&W with a square crop which seems to lend itself to centralised composition. Thanks for the tips about practising on an unfamiliar genre. Subscribed.

  • @alexandrunegrea359
    @alexandrunegrea359 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    exceptional! the best material I've watched in years! Thank you!

  • @Mitcheb4
    @Mitcheb4 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Martin! This is exactly what I was needing to help me with additional uses for my wide angle zoom. I was pretty curious what you meant regarding the classic artwork, but then the example of composing zoomed in and then zoom out is brilliant! I can't wait to use this outside. Cheers

  • @BeardedGeezer
    @BeardedGeezer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My 16-35 lens is my most neglected lens. Maybe this video will inspire me to use it more.

  • @crawford323
    @crawford323 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent discussion. Very relevant.

  • @lerrynhawke3375
    @lerrynhawke3375 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for another ripper video! I sub consciously do this technique, now I can be intentional about it.. you ledgend

  • @BoyGeorgiaX
    @BoyGeorgiaX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got a wide angle lens. Thank you for the tip!

  • @darrengray1816
    @darrengray1816 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great information and tips

  • @alescerny5144
    @alescerny5144 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for the reminder

  • @Wannes_
    @Wannes_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why the central composition works so well in your image at 4:00 , is because the lines in the background also draw the attention straight onto the central object, the tree
    Obviously not by coincidence 🙂
    The light and reflections are stunning

  • @sergeantcrow
    @sergeantcrow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent tuition... Thank you...😀

  • @warmunky3797
    @warmunky3797 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid. Would have been nice to see some more modern world examples of you using this composition technique tho.

  • @trueatfalse
    @trueatfalse หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video. great input! would have loved to see more example images! 💜

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you I know realised after, got lost in the making of this one and lost my a little with the examples.

  • @ravimathew4123
    @ravimathew4123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a lot for this wonderful information. I was about to skip your video because of the title focusing on wide angle lens. Felt an intuition to have a look and there it is. Best wishes. 🙏

  • @L.Spencer
    @L.Spencer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May be just what I needed. And need to work on. Thanks!

  • @JamesWarrior
    @JamesWarrior หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was a really interesting video. Thank you.

  • @Twobarpsi
    @Twobarpsi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative! I will have to try this.

  • @luzr6613
    @luzr6613 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was a good discussion. Cheers.

  • @eastbaystreet1242
    @eastbaystreet1242 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for another great video. I would love to see the algorithm get you out to a broader audience. You have an outstanding teaching style. All the best!

  • @leandrowngo
    @leandrowngo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I kinda already subconsciously do this with my phone. I aim and compose first with the normal wide, then just like how you mentioned, I bring up the ultra wide to see how things fill up the frame.

  • @microminstrel
    @microminstrel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    amazing shots! great video!

  • @derekbisbing
    @derekbisbing 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the reassurance in a style I embrace and take sh*t for!

  • @RiccardoPareschi
    @RiccardoPareschi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great advice Martin, thanks !

  • @sarahbatsford4791
    @sarahbatsford4791 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad your channel popped up. Great advice thank you so much. Subscribed & ready to binge watch😁

  • @davidligon6088
    @davidligon6088 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Something I’ve tried to avoid. Thanks for giving me permission to include it in my options. 😉

  • @NickHeaze
    @NickHeaze 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I came for the advice on Canon 6D's (which I've seen a lot of your vids about as I consider buying a used Full-frame) and am staying for the sage photography advice!

  • @caseylafran3028
    @caseylafran3028 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video is worth a sub

  • @Lez325
    @Lez325 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ah the tree in Llanberis an iconic image- I regularly use my Sony 70-200mm f2.8 lens for such images- great video thank you

  • @tomingrassiaimages8776
    @tomingrassiaimages8776 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting and useful

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you liked it

  • @PhotographyByRune
    @PhotographyByRune 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely useful!

  • @Needacreate
    @Needacreate 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Excellent advice/reminder, regardless of skill level. At a time when so much photography-related content feels staid, overly gear-centred, and hard to find relevant, what you're doing sticks out, Martin.

  • @peterblyth5500
    @peterblyth5500 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Dead centre is deadly": not any more. Liked and subbed.

  • @thejacksons3019
    @thejacksons3019 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent content as always Martin, always good to learn something new and interesting from an actual professional. Have unsubscribed quite a few ‘photography’ channels recently, as they seem to be running out of ideas and generally all do the same gear reviews when something new appears. Keep it up!

  • @stemfourvisual
    @stemfourvisual หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m sure I sound like a philistine, but I started composing this way years ago when instagram forced us to use only square images 😊

  • @VGMO17
    @VGMO17 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Funnily enough, centralized composition is my main style, because I use one point focusing with chipped manual lenses, that can only make one point focus confirmation. If I use the screen to make the composition, I tend to use rule of thirds more often because of the grid option the screen allows

  • @lightbox617
    @lightbox617 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I started relying on "ultra wide" lenses when I started doing architecture and traveling to
    Europe. My first hint was looking at very old Japanese and Chinese prints where the actual subject could be the background and the figures, details were there for "scale"

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ohhhh i love that idea. thanks for this comment.

  • @TedConn
    @TedConn หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found this to be a useful technique, but it doesn't solve my problem with busy cityscapes, where zooming out, even if your subject is relatively interesting, just brings too many distractions into the frame. So I suspect this won't help me too much in cities or busy environments? Also FYI in the footer of your website you have your insta link but a) only the @ sign is linked and b) it links to squarespace : ) Thanks for the video!

    • @MartinCastein
      @MartinCastein  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Ted, thanks for the website info, i just updated. I think with city that can be difficult but what I found worked was to actually use a longer focal length, which i know isnt the subject of the video, but i used to use longer focal lengths. Bit difficult without seeing or showing examples from you and myself though to talk about.

  • @SBloem57
    @SBloem57 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found it an interesting topic. I understand the explanation, but would have liked to see more examples.

  • @nicepeeps1
    @nicepeeps1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks very much! As you said, when you're taught the 'rule of 3rds', you're kinda directed away from centralised composition. It's good to know that it's still valid.

  • @bobkent6075
    @bobkent6075 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think people can get locked into one particular composition technique, learning them all and using them will get you to a place where you just see the image and automatically choose the appropriate one. I have photographed that tree many times and on times deliberately tried to not keep it central, but the ones I have printed and the one I have on my wall is portrait and central like yours. The other thing you mentioned and that I see far too often, is people having to have foreground interest that is certainly not interesting or in fact having any positive impact on the image at all, but its being done because its been taken as a given to do so, like certain compositions. Also everyone should try and print out their work at some point, its a great way to evaluate your compositions etc, the amount of times you can see a scene, capture it and then on screen it looks boring, printing does the same one step further along as well. Also you then get the ability of choosing paper types, colour and texture to emphasize the story you are trying to tell and that's a whole new challenge lol. Great content Martin 🙂

  • @margot6041
    @margot6041 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful!