400mm Photography Challenge: Who Wins, YOU decide. SIGMA 150-600

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  • @NigelDanson
    @NigelDanson ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really enjoyed that Darren! And your rainbow shot was awesome

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Nigel, It was a great afternoon shoot overall to be fair.. Thanks for Watching

  • @paulseymour7485
    @paulseymour7485 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    All 4 of you are winners in this challenge !!! It is incredible to see how each one of you viewed the locations and captured such a variety of different super photos. Congratulations and thanks so much.

  • @MadsPeterIversen
    @MadsPeterIversen ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This was a fun challenge and it was so fun being so confident coming back, when everyone were moaning about the challenge 😂

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      100% man... I really enjoyed your take on this, plus you made the spot look fantastic too

    • @davidrushworth658
      @davidrushworth658 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm still loving your images Mads.......standing facing that HUGE swell was epic 👏

    • @MadsPeterIversen
      @MadsPeterIversen ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidrushworth658 thanks a lot, David! It was quite cool, although from my perspective they looked a lot smaller ;)

    • @davidrushworth658
      @davidrushworth658 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MadsPeterIversen 🌊😁

    • @kdo888
      @kdo888 ปีที่แล้ว

      So Michael was disqualified? 😅😂

  • @MichaelShainblum
    @MichaelShainblum ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow great work Darren, lovely images and the video turned out really nice!

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much buddy !! Yours was off the charts good man !

  • @alexplatov1657
    @alexplatov1657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mads is the first, Michael is the second, Nigel and Darren are the third. Well, we won - the audience. Thank you guys so much! Fantastic video!

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      THAnk you very much Delighted you enjoyed it Thanks for watching

  • @joanhuggett5164
    @joanhuggett5164 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your images are very dramatic. Your comments outrageous :) " Let me know in the comments what I deserve!" You deserve my sub. Besides you mentioned Nick so I gave you a thumbs up as well. Of the four, Michael is the only one I follow until now. It was a fabulous challenge, so demanding. Thanks for the time and effort to share.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much
      Delighted you enjoyed it
      Great to have you here and yes Nick is class too :-)

  • @galensinkey
    @galensinkey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun to see this because a lot of times when I go out to shoot, I don't have much time and have to find a composition quickly.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was fun for sure! The wind made it all the more interesting too :-) Thanks for watching

  • @MarkRomine
    @MarkRomine ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fun idea! I still have to check out the three other videos.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Mark! It was lots of fun

  • @PrinceJvstin
    @PrinceJvstin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Knowing the area intimately really pays off

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It should do alright however at 400mm it’s a whole new world :-) Thanks for watching

  • @marlenehazlehurst8666
    @marlenehazlehurst8666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video...Darrens home knowledge shone through. So he wins in my book.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh thanks a lot Marlene but on this occasion I think Michael took the crown, his shots were fantastic

  • @Santamike212
    @Santamike212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are hands down the winner of the 400mm challenge

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot , really appreciate that , you’re too kind :-)

  • @Tbonyandsteak
    @Tbonyandsteak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Darren you are on Fire!!! So liked you chosed the fast exposures for the details. Never liked those longer streaching images. That is just that more epic with all those sharp details.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a million Delighted you enjoyed it Thanks for watching

  • @denisesavage2382
    @denisesavage2382 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the rainbow in the waves. I've thought that with others too who had rainbows. Great to see what you all came up with. Good fun.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Denise ! I enjoyed the challenge and thought the others did and exceptional job considering it was their first time there :-)

  • @RalphGoldsmith
    @RalphGoldsmith ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one Darren. Some very creative images

  • @RicTodhunter
    @RicTodhunter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was really fun - you guys should do more like this. After watching all 4 of the videos I have to judge the challenge like this 1 = Mads 2 = Darren 3 = Michael 4 = Nigel although it was really close all round. The human interest and compression Mads added was the most unique and so it really stood out for me.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Delighted you enjoyed it Thanks for watching

  • @cohoonatube
    @cohoonatube ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this collab! Watched all 4 videos. Was introduced to a couple new photographers (Subbed). Kudos all-around.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Delighted you enjoyed it Thanks for watching

  • @scotty4418
    @scotty4418 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great selection of images and think the viewers win here as well seeing all four challenges and the array of cracking images you all produced

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much ! That’s a great point for sure :-)
      Thanks for watching Delighted you enjoyed them

  • @oneandonlyjaybee
    @oneandonlyjaybee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the mental image of mads running ahead like a cheeky schoolboy trying to be 1st in the tuck shop queue

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol he is quite competitive when it comes to the cream cakes I guess 🤩🤩

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrific photos, but I’ve got to go with Mads’ standing in front of the wave shot as best and Michael’s curling wave second.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Delighted you enjoyed it both good choices for sure
      Thanks for watching

  • @taraelizabethlivinglife4094
    @taraelizabethlivinglife4094 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fun! Some of my favourite photographers all in one place. ♥️

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its was challenge but one that ultimately we all enjoyed ( A little ) :-)

  • @johncarnahan4067
    @johncarnahan4067 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Darren and fantastic photos especially the one with the rainbow. It looked like a difficult change but also good fun and a way to get creative. Thank you for sharing your video will have a look at the lads videos to see how they got on

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a million John, it was a tough but fun challenge for sure

    • @johncarnahan4067
      @johncarnahan4067 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Darren just saw the lads videos all four of you got some beautiful photos. My favourite was Michael's turquoise wave. Mads cheated he used 300ml Nigel and Michael where late back so technically I guess you won the challenge. Over all it was all great fun and a pleasure to watch you guys working with the elements against time thank you very much for sharing the challenge

  • @John-Shutterlyphotos
    @John-Shutterlyphotos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun video for sure. But Darren had the unfair advantage, he was using a Canon, Nigel can in second with the Nikon but I think Mads and Mike were using toy cameras for this challenge. So Darren WINS!!!

  • @dorisdoesderbyshire9353
    @dorisdoesderbyshire9353 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Darren, I loved watcing this challenge. Great shots by all 4 of you. You have a new subscriber. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. All the best Russ

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a million Russ, great to have you on board

  • @ms5793
    @ms5793 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed your video Darren! Great to see different approaches and compositions. Fun and inspirational!

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a million Delighted you enjoyed it, it was fun

  • @FrerkMeyer
    @FrerkMeyer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE those photography challenge videos! So entertaining, so funny and so thrilling.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Glad you enjoyed them ! Thanks for watching

  • @JasonLorette
    @JasonLorette ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That wind...holy cow, that in itself would be a challenge!

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was fairly breezy alright but that added to the drama overall and especially since it was those guys first time there :-) Thanks for watching Delighted you enjoyed it

  • @jennifercall9014
    @jennifercall9014 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All of you did an amazing job. I liked Michaels Turquoise video as #1.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot, I think he did an amazing job also

  • @damienjackson7174
    @damienjackson7174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well that was 'rough' conditions!! Well done to you all and very enjoyable video Darren!

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Damien! It was an enjoyable challenge and great to see our stunning location through their eyes

  • @ianhallett6174
    @ianhallett6174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New to the channel and thoroughly enjoyed that, load of vids for me to binge watch too, thanks to Nigel for introducing me to it and another place to visit next time we're over! Mrs is from Ballydesmond Cork/Kerry border so we're over a few times every year. good luck 😊

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome aboard! Delighted to have you here, plenty to binge on for sure..

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!
    It's amazing how you 4 have such a different style.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much ! It sure is ✌️

  • @kennygo8300
    @kennygo8300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You won a new subscriber. I already watch the other three. I really like your style.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much !! Delighted you enjoyed it
      Welcome aboard :-)

  • @lisha1535
    @lisha1535 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved the rainbow pic.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much ! It was lots of fun even if I didn’t win :-)
      Delighted you enjoyed it Thanks for watching

  • @billingalls1940
    @billingalls1940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My wife and I enjoyed the challenge and think each of you came up with wonderful images under tough conditions. We thank each of you for taking us along. Here are our votes: Best images, Darren. Runner-up, Michael. Best video. Nigel. Best Comic Relief, Mads.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot , really appreciate that :-)

  • @Shannon-q2n
    @Shannon-q2n ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible! So beautiful!

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lucky to call Ireland my home for sure

    • @Shannon-q2n
      @Shannon-q2n ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ireland is the most beautiful country I have ever seen and I’m sooooo jealous 😂💛

  • @leto_len
    @leto_len ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was enjoyable. Would be nice to see all 4 pick one image & be able to view in one place side by side.
    Really like your 1st shot Darren & the silhouette couple.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much Ann, Delighted you enjoyed it
      We thought about that idea alright, perhaps for another vid

    • @leto_len
      @leto_len ปีที่แล้ว

      Just like a real comp 😁
      Much easier comparing images in one place.

  • @eddieforde
    @eddieforde ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a great collection of videos, great stuff altogether Darren 👍🏻

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Eddie! Some playground alright

  • @tonyb2760
    @tonyb2760 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, since I only saw your images in the video that makes you the winner by default. Congratulations.

  • @khanikhan5414
    @khanikhan5414 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible beautiful shots ❤

  • @timrosenburgh8597
    @timrosenburgh8597 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a brilliant challenge.
    You captured some fantastic image's.
    I loved the image's of the waves with the rainbow.
    I will comment on who won when I have watched everyone's.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Tim! It was fun but also a challenge too!! Michael’s was exceptional

  • @robertlee8980
    @robertlee8980 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! All of you are winners. One question, did anyone anchor their tripod, and if not why?

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much ! Yes I did as I was the tripod :-)
      Not sure about the others

    • @robertlee8980
      @robertlee8980 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DarrenJSpoonley well, you are awesome. Just watched the 4 of you in Agness. Had the privilege of being in your country last year and came back with a good shot on Louch Swilley. Had a wonderful time.

  • @shobinsebastian977
    @shobinsebastian977 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Funny how all of you had each intros😂

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      The production value was through the roof :-) Thanks for watching

  • @JasonasaurausRex
    @JasonasaurausRex ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So far, haven't watched Michael yet, I was thinking Nigel's rainbow shot had the biggest "wow" factor, but nah, yours does. Mads put a lot into his shot, though, and I can't discredit the ability and work put into that. What a difficult decision. First time watching your channel, will be same for Michael.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! Great to have you visit the channel, I hope you enjoy the content ! I really liked Mads shot and wait till you see Michael’s 😍

  • @mxb5346
    @mxb5346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🏆 After watching all four videos back-to-back my winning pick is:
    Michaels Orange spot wave.
    Followed closely by Mads first image with him in it.
    Nice job by all. ✌️

  • @berndhaverkock6070
    @berndhaverkock6070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Without having watched the others : win of/for the Irish 😊😊

  • @adriennedragophotography
    @adriennedragophotography ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve seen some of Michael’s YT videos on abstract photography. I think he’ll have an edge in this challenge, but it could go any way, given the caliber of photographers. 😊

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      3 world class togs and a “local” :-)

    • @adriennedragophotography
      @adriennedragophotography ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DarrenJSpoonley special midweek live and I’m here for it. 😂

  • @ЮрийМигунов-к7щ
    @ЮрийМигунов-к7щ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi. Landscape, my favorite genre of photography. I watched the videos of all the participants of this challenge and concluded that as an empirical experiment, it is interesting. I don't want to assume the role of referee, but even though you disqualified Michael, his photos impressed me more than others. By the way, I am a subscriber to three of the participants, except for Daren's channel.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! Michael’s were great ! Thanks for watching Delighted you enjoyed it

  • @davidskinner274
    @davidskinner274 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Michael's bird shot wins!

  • @rayspencer5025
    @rayspencer5025 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have surprised myself at how many Lanscapes I have taken with my Canon RF 800mm. I will accidentally "see something cool" while hunting for birds, and snap it.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s fantastic Ray ! It’s a whole different world at that focal length for sure

  • @chriscard6544
    @chriscard6544 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome

  • @altonmarsh
    @altonmarsh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are the four photos available to view side by side?

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not currently as there were more than four total but it might be another vid at some stage :-)

  • @timrosenburgh8597
    @timrosenburgh8597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After watching everyone's video.
    The winner is all of you.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Delighted you enjoyed them Tim
      Thanks for watching all of them

  • @mxb5346
    @mxb5346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🚨I just subscribed to your channel because of this challenge.
    I tried to share this same concept with Michael months ago.

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for subbing! It’s great to have you here

  • @johncordontravelstudiophot9608
    @johncordontravelstudiophot9608 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry Darren but Mads shot is the best😂

  • @norayoung3279
    @norayoung3279 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant challenge 👏 Yours would be the best of course 😂👌 Prize? I'll take you out on a free workshop for a day 🎉 I'll choose locations 😁🤣

  • @garrydelday5816
    @garrydelday5816 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can’t possibly pick a winner out of the four of you Darren but I love the silhouette shot, it actually looks like a dog sitting behind the windswept couple. What a dramatic spot, waves were incredible 🌊👌

    • @DarrenJSpoonley
      @DarrenJSpoonley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Garry! That reminds me I must send them that picture :-) Thanks for watching Delighted you enjoyed it

  • @evemitchellanderson
    @evemitchellanderson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mads won