@@TomMackieLandscapes I've always wondered, and now have the chance to ask, one of the first things I do when getting a new camera is to replace the manufacturer's joke of a strap but I see a lot of TH-camrs using them. Is it for marketing purposes or ???
Thanks for sharing... love your work & comments... thanks for still using a DSLR camera as I still love my D500 & don't need to change/upgrade... cheers 😀
@@TomMackieLandscapes I know it's just me but, when I see a video where the presenter is shooting mirrorless, I immediately leave. It's not that I'm a curmudgeon (I am), I just question their purpose. Of course that'll change over time and it becomes a matter of pragmatism. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I never made it to this famous tree in Wales, but I really like the b&w interpretation (you had no other choice in that kind of weather) you are presenting, Tom.
I can not personally tolerate cotton-candy water. I don't see water in that way and it just isn't natural to me as a result. I like structure in my waterfalls. I don't like cotton slipping down a slope. So, for the me the key is to retain some structure.
Erich Stocker. The other end is freezing the waterflow, not good either. Using a slow shutter speed is the best way to photograph a waterfall or cascade. This also records the passage of time. Only film will lend the image its wonderful qualities.
Photography is an art form and not meant to necessarily depict the world exactly as it is. Of course, we don't see a cascading waterfall as whispy smooth water, but what I'm trying to do is put emotion into an image and I think this look is better suited than frozen water. Yes, we can vary the amount of exposure to give a bit more structure or texture as needed. Thanks for your comment.
Hi, I've never seen one of those LCD screen viewers before, are they in place of wearing reading glasses? I'm sick of swapping glasses ect. Great shots, first time viewer. Thumbs up.
Thanks, glad to have you aboard. The Hoodman loupe blocks out any light so I can see the details on the LCD screen even in bright daylight. It has an adjustable eye piece so you don't have to wear glasses to use it. I guess it would depend on how bad your eyes are. There are other loupes out there, but I find Hoodman works well.
One of my favourite waterfalls in snowdonia just wish I had flowers in the foreground when I was there. I shot my version at 1/5 second to get the texture back in the water
Nice, beautiful place, i have always referred to it as the Buttermere's doppelgänger lone tree.... I know it's a nice composition and its almost identical to buttermere, not just the tree, but the entire composition, but i've seen on many occasions the entire circumference of Buttermere Lake empty, except around 30-40 photographers queuing to get a shot. I always walk past and laugh and point, just to embed enough embarrassment to maybe have a little think about how ridiculous queuing for a photo is when there a line of 30 people in front of them. Usually does the trick some thank me some tell me to F%$k O$$
I know that tree on Buttermere or what's left of it. I was lucky to photograph it with no other photographers as I can't see the point of queuing for a photograph. I don't even like queuing for anything for that matter. I would rather walk away a come back with no one there. Unfortunately social media is making many locations too crowded and in a sense, I'm perpetuating this by putting this video out. I must say though that I prefer the shape of this tree to the one at Butteremere.
@@TomMackieLandscapes I know what you mean by what left of it, I think it's just whittled away from millions of unadventurous (Lazy), and like you say social media driven photographers, I prefer the welsh one too, I live in Windermere so I'm never too far from a lone tree, nice one on the island at Rydal too. I love nothing but going for a walk and finding composition I've never ever seen taken at a know beauty spot in the lakes, when we were all in Lockdown i was gasping for a hit of photography, need my fix ha ha, so on my hour exercise per day I took a macro lens out, and looked for rocks or little pot holes or crack that had filled with rain water, placed a few pieces sandy/gravel, little tiny tufts of moss, etc etc, and made a portfolio of lake district landscape photo's, and ask people which part of the lake district they were taken, I didn't fool everyone but more than i expected, i had people naming the lakes, some brought back memories for people, one guy said it's were he fishes for pike on Grasmere, ha ha, when in fact they were all taken within 100 square feet, and the biggest scene measured 2 inches by 3 inches. Can't wait for the queue for the lone tree landscape ha ha. anyways loved the video, you have a new subscriber, take care pal.
Whoops! My apologies! You are right, I didn’t watch the last minute or so. I’m a new subscriber so I didn’t realise that you showed the images at the end. However, after you have set the shot up and discussed it, I’d still prefer to then see the results immediately, rather than wait until the end of the video when I may have forgotten the process undertaken to create the image. Anyway, that’s just my feedback, for what it’s worth. Thanks for your time and photo advice. I look forward to checking out more of your vids. Cheers, Rob from Australia.
nicely constructed and produced video. Thanks.
Great presentation Tom
And it’s very refreshing to see someone still using a DSLR
Thank you
My pleasure! I really enjoy using the D850, all the buttons are in the right place and the sensor is incredible!
+1 on the DSLR
@@TomMackieLandscapes I've always wondered, and now have the chance to ask, one of the first things I do when getting a new camera is to replace the manufacturer's joke of a strap but I see a lot of TH-camrs using them. Is it for marketing purposes or ???
No reason, it's just easy to use the strap that comes with the camera.
I enjoyed your video. You explain very well your composition and you know what you are talking about. I will watch more of your vids 👍👍👍
Tom, the tree shot is amazing. You really take advantage of the weather.
Thank you Roberto!
Thanks for sharing... love your work & comments... thanks for still using a DSLR camera as I still love my D500 & don't need to change/upgrade... cheers 😀
Thanks for watching Robert! I love using the D850 and will hopefully be doing a comparison between the Z7II in the future.
@@TomMackieLandscapes I know it's just me but, when I see a video where the presenter is shooting mirrorless, I immediately leave. It's not that I'm a curmudgeon (I am), I just question their purpose. Of course that'll change over time and it becomes a matter of pragmatism. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
great video - enjoyed it and gave us plenty of ideas
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved the video Tom Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it John.
You make a lot of good point and tips! Just found you today, so I'm your newest subscriber....
Thanks and welcome
Excellent images and info! The Lone Tree is really good!
Many thanks Randy!
Thank you.
You're welcome Susan!
Great video! Just found you today and will definitely subscribe!
Thanks for subbing
Very impressive images!
Many thanks!
How cool to see you in my local area in the UK
It was a long drive from the East coast where I live, but I had a great week.
Wales looks great in these photos
Mike, there are some pretty cool places there to photograph, it was nice to go back after all these years.
As always a great video and I learn something each time I watch one of yours Thank you going to make a cover too!
Thanks Stu!
Hello Tom, as always good and logical thinking of the process of taking an image with great tips…
Many thanks Allan!
I want a rain cover like that!
I told my friend she should go into production.
Don't let anyone in Wales hear you say 'it's a lake'! Love the way you framed that final shot with the shrubbery.
I knew that might get a reaction, thanks Mark.
I never made it to this famous tree in Wales, but I really like the b&w interpretation (you had no other choice in that kind of weather) you are presenting, Tom.
Thanks Henk, I quite like shooting B&W as it's a total departure from my normal work. I just wish there was more of a market for it.
Curious as to what the eyepiece is you check the shot on the back of the camera?
Hoodman loupe
Me when the duck swims past: Take it now! TAKE IT NOW!
I can not personally tolerate cotton-candy water. I don't see water in that way and it just isn't natural to me as a result. I like structure in my waterfalls. I don't like cotton slipping down a slope. So, for the me the key is to retain some structure.
In all things, moderation.
Erich Stocker. The other end is freezing the waterflow, not good either. Using a slow shutter speed is the best way to photograph a waterfall or cascade. This also records the passage of time. Only film will lend the image its wonderful qualities.
Photography is an art form and not meant to necessarily depict the world exactly as it is. Of course, we don't see a cascading waterfall as whispy smooth water, but what I'm trying to do is put emotion into an image and I think this look is better suited than frozen water. Yes, we can vary the amount of exposure to give a bit more structure or texture as needed. Thanks for your comment.
Hi, I've never seen one of those LCD screen viewers before, are they in place of wearing reading glasses? I'm sick of swapping glasses ect. Great shots, first time viewer. Thumbs up.
Thanks, glad to have you aboard. The Hoodman loupe blocks out any light so I can see the details on the LCD screen even in bright daylight. It has an adjustable eye piece so you don't have to wear glasses to use it. I guess it would depend on how bad your eyes are. There are other loupes out there, but I find Hoodman works well.
@@TomMackieLandscapes I was just about to ask about the loupe. Thanks for the information.
One of my favourite waterfalls in snowdonia just wish I had flowers in the foreground when I was there. I shot my version at 1/5 second to get the texture back in the water
This is a great time of year to go as all the rhododendrons are out. Bodnant gardens also looked fantastic as their roses were in full peak bloom.
Surely a "pro" camera is weather/rain proof?
Yes, they are shower proof, but would you want to put £5,000 worth of gear at risk for the sake of not using a £20 rain cover?
Nice, beautiful place, i have always referred to it as the Buttermere's doppelgänger lone tree.... I know it's a nice composition and its almost identical to buttermere, not just the tree, but the entire composition, but i've seen on many occasions the entire circumference of Buttermere Lake empty, except around 30-40 photographers queuing to get a shot. I always walk past and laugh and point, just to embed enough embarrassment to maybe have a little think about how ridiculous queuing for a photo is when there a line of 30 people in front of them.
Usually does the trick some thank me some tell me to F%$k O$$
I know that tree on Buttermere or what's left of it. I was lucky to photograph it with no other photographers as I can't see the point of queuing for a photograph. I don't even like queuing for anything for that matter. I would rather walk away a come back with no one there. Unfortunately social media is making many locations too crowded and in a sense, I'm perpetuating this by putting this video out. I must say though that I prefer the shape of this tree to the one at Butteremere.
@@TomMackieLandscapes I know what you mean by what left of it, I think it's just whittled away from millions of unadventurous (Lazy), and like you say social media driven photographers, I prefer the welsh one too, I live in Windermere so I'm never too far from a lone tree, nice one on the island at Rydal too. I love nothing but going for a walk and finding composition I've never ever seen taken at a know beauty spot in the lakes, when we were all in Lockdown i was gasping for a hit of photography, need my fix ha ha, so on my hour exercise per day I took a macro lens out, and looked for rocks or little pot holes or crack that had filled with rain water, placed a few pieces sandy/gravel, little tiny tufts of moss, etc etc, and made a portfolio of lake district landscape photo's, and ask people which part of the lake district they were taken, I didn't fool everyone but more than i expected, i had people naming the lakes, some brought back memories for people, one guy said it's were he fishes for pike on Grasmere, ha ha, when in fact they were all taken within 100 square feet, and the biggest scene measured 2 inches by 3 inches. Can't wait for the queue for the lone tree landscape ha ha. anyways loved the video, you have a new subscriber, take care pal.
Interesting story, thanks for subscribing.
I don't like waterfalls to be very stringy. 0.5 sec exposure is good enough for me.
It all depends on the amount of waterflow. Strangely, there wasn't much water coming down Swallow Falls which is unusual for Wales.
It would be good to see the photos that you’ve taken rather than just tell us how good they are!
Didn't you watch it to the end of the video? We always put the images at the end.
Whoops! My apologies! You are right, I didn’t watch the last minute or so. I’m a new subscriber so I didn’t realise that you showed the images at the end. However, after you have set the shot up and discussed it, I’d still prefer to then see the results immediately, rather than wait until the end of the video when I may have forgotten the process undertaken to create the image. Anyway, that’s just my feedback, for what it’s worth. Thanks for your time and photo advice. I look forward to checking out more of your vids. Cheers, Rob from Australia.
Sorry man, too much talking for two pictures...
Thank you for sharing!
How cool to see you in my local area in the UK