Thankyou for your thoughtful video. Whilst I agree about thinking about original shots...perhaps more pertinet if you are coming from the perspective of a professional photographer...looking for uniqueness...I believe that if you are going to a location, particularly for the first time. Taking those 'classic' or 'popular' views is equally valid. Since it is your photograph. Your interpretation of the scene and most importantly if it is a 'keeper'...you took it....Then perhaps print it, frame it, put it on the wall, sit back...look at it and say...yes I took that.
Great video Nigel, I think something I've learnt the hard way recently is making sure I plan to make sure I'll have enough food and water, there is nothing worst than traveling miles to get somewhere and just have a complete mental block or going before the light gets good because you're dehydrated or hungry.
This is why your channel is one of the best out there Nigel as it’s not just about the sharing of your images, it’s about the practicalities and processes that your follow to get to the image stage. Learned so much from your channel and delighted to see the 70k barrier breached and know it will not stop there.
Great advice iv just come back from a 5 day trip on. The Isle of Skye got hammered with the weather best bit of kit I took where a warm pair of wellies All ready planning. Next visit up there
So glad I watched this video. I'm going to Iceland for my first time end of May. I have spent hours watching videos such as yours photographing Iceland, read tons of articles , reading guidebooks, maps, etc etc. I feel good that I'm following some of your ideas, and know I need to work on doing better on others. I have hired a native landscape photographer for my first day, and hope to get off to an amazing start. Now, I need to go do some more homework on learning my camera! I especially like long exposure Black & White but am far from having any mastery of it.
Hi Nigel. I agree with your 7 tips. I planned three big photography trips: Poland (three years ago), Slovenia (last year) and Dolomites (this summer). And I learned a lot from my mistakes. Your best tip is surely "choose few locations". My first and second trips were "japanese style trip". I saw a lot of locations, but poor pics. So for Dolomites i chose 5 main locations and 7 reserve locations (so i can decide during trip to confirm o delete some locations and/or go to another cause to weather, timing, journey accidents, ecc.) Then I chose 2 locations to sleep and from there move to the locations to photograph. This was a car trip so I took with me almost all my gear and chose day by day what I need for the location of that particular day and make my bag on it, leaving the rest of the equipment at the hotel. But this was a special case (car trip).
Most of these tips I had heard before and often used but the one that struck me the most was researching about the history and culture of the area. Lately I have realized that when I do a little prep work on the cultural and historical aspects of a new area, it tends to influence the way I take my own photos. I don't really think in terms of helping tell the story as much as it seems to help me in sensing the mood and feeling of the shot. It is actually difficult to explain but I am convinced you are correct and it is something I now regularly do in my own photography.
OS maps available as an app and on windows & mac. The pro version allows you to plot a route and download it to your phone should you have no connection. The route plotting also gives you a good indication how far you will need to walk.I am sure we all done that, underestimated the distance once on location.
Nigel...I just found your videos and am totally drawn to your style of presenting information. For some reason, your style is answering questions I have always had, and now they are being answered. I just subscribed to your links. Thanks for all of these.
Hey, this video is just great! I can totally relate. I actually have a hard time picking and choosing which destinations to film! I love travelling around and capturing nature in Norway. Love the content and message in this video, couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks a lot for posting, and for the good tips.
I found your page from a link on Alex's C1 newsletter and love the videos you do. I watched about 4 of them and had to head out to shoot. Thanks for the work you're doing here.
Thanks Nigel, I've just discovered your channel. Its really helpful. I've got a trip to the Lake District planned for later in the year so this is very timely. Really appreciated the tip on which lens. Helped me to decide what goes in my bag.
All good suggestions. You do a lot more planning than I ever did. My trips tend to be road trips once I get to my main destination. In general, I like to have a drive day then a be there day. Which usually means that I have part of the afternoon, all the next day, and the morning of the following day in a location before driving to my next location. I know a few specific places I want to photograph in each location. But, other than that I like to explore and be surprised. I never get tired of travel and photography.
Chuckles in "only owns two lenses." Had an amazing two weeks in Japan in 2019 and honestly could have gotten by with *just* my 35mm prime if I'd had to, but it was nice to have the 55-200mm zoom for a festival parade, all packed into an extra large handbag that I could also nest into a backpack since I was going everywhere by mass transit. Do the research, build an itinerary based on where you want to go and what's going on - you can usually find out about seasonal festivals, museum exhibitions, etc. with a little digging. Don't forget comfortable footwear. You'll be on your feet more than you think you will.
An outstanding tutorial and travel overview Nigel! This video is/was very helpful for traveling to locations and being prepared, very helpful. During the video, you mentioned contacting a local to assist in getting around and to aid in finding locations for shooting, who or should I say, how have you make these contacts before your travels? I agree with traveling light and only packing the necessities instead of luging the unneeded equipment around. I thought about this before our travels to Ireland, even though I ended up taking items I didn't even use or need, I guess it takes lots of practice so I'll just have to practice more, LOL! Nigel, Thank you again for this very helpful video, I've saved it to go through and to write up a checklist.
I used to use photopills and still own it, but these days I use photographers ephemeris, it has become better in my opinion. PP is more fully featured but PE has PE 3D which operates like google earth, it’s very handy.
Lots of great tips Nigel! I think I struggle with trying photograph too many locations on my road trips the most. It's hard not to though with only two week long vacations in a year. Thanks for the awesome videos!
„Don‘t take more than 3 lenses“ 3? 3?? I think two is already difficult. OK, my case may be special, because I carry a lot of dog equipment with me such as an extra water bottle or toys. I once carried a 13kg backpack and decided to really size down my equipment. 1 camera, 1 lens, 1 iPhone for filming. Heaviest thing is my tripod though (Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB)
Always enjoy Sunday morning. Great tips. I have a vacation to New Zealand next year I’m already trying to plan photography days as well as regular vacation things. I only have 3 lens so that makes it easy.
Great video Nigel, I’m heading to Zion National Park next month, and I’m sure I’ll rewatch this a few times. Great tips and even better timing! Good call out on Photo pills, that app is amazing, best money I’ve spent on a app yet.
As always, you gave useful information. My trips aren't nearly as epic but I am planning some short (6 hour drive or less) excursions and am already employing some of your ideas since the areas were affected by severe weather this past year and I want to see what's worth the effort to photograph. Thanks again for my Sunday morning tutorial.
Anybody else watch "Tips" videos on TH-cam and feel like you didn't learn anything at all? This here video is very informative, awesome stuff Mr. Danson! This will definitely be my planning process moving forward. Just wanted to add some thoughts: Tip #1 - 100% Agreed. Less is more, unless you're camping out there for a few days and are bringing supplies anyways. Tip #4 - I feel this way personally but hearing you say it makes me feel better about not being one of those water bug photographers running all over the place trying to capture any and everything. Tip #5 - This is a great low key tip that I learned first hand. I live in northern Canada, and the basic knowledge of "the sun sets in the west" does not apply here; in winter its more south, and summer most "nights" it doesn't really set; more like naps for an hour. Tip #7 - This is also a great low key tip. Filling your head with other peoples photos is dangerous in that, you might subconsciously be hunting for their shot instead of finding your own. I've gotten caught up in this and it sucks when I look back and feel unoriginal. Be inspired but don't forget to be creative too. I also wanted to ask, do you ever bring protection depending on the location? That's something I haven't heard anyone talk about before. As I've mentioned I live in Canada so a lot of the places I go carries a risk of murderous animal encounters. Bear spray or a gun is a definite must if you're trekking into the forest where wolves play.
Spot on Nigel! Really good input. I really enjoy all your videos. Very informative and you have an excellent way of explaining your thoughts and ideas. Leaving Canon now, very happy user of both xt-2 and xt-3! 👍
Perfect timing for this video. I’m off to the Peak District next weekend for a photography trip around the Hope Valley area. There seems to be a few good spots around there but the extra tips you mention in this video should help me pinpoint places a bit better 👍 Thanks very much
Super timely video. Im just about to take a photography trip to Laos. When I took my last trip to Myanmar, I destroyed a lens (the kit one fortunately) and nearly my camera because of the environment I was in. I was in a hot, humid climate, and I left my drybox at home to cut on weight. At night, my camera was in a air conditioned room. This created condensation in the camera, nearly frying my mothorboard. It's good to check forums to learn about camera care in different climates if your a newbie shooter like me :)
Some great advice Nigel, like you I love time browsing an OS map, I usually start with my 3D map though, helps me to start getting a feel for the area and if the wind will affect certain areas, always learn loads watching your vlogs, thanks for taking the time to help and guide improvement :-)
Good tips, Nigel. Just returned from 3 days in the Bar Harbor, Maine area, exploring Acadia National Park. Got the common shots from Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond. But my best images may be from sundown at Seal Cove, which is outside the park boundary and where relatively few people go. I found it via Google Earth.
When I go to the alps I use google earth pro to plan my locations, the great thing is you can set a time and date to see where the sun will be and what the scene will possibly look like, thanks for all the other tips 😊
Very helpful film Nigel. The Photopills app is great and use Google Earth a lot as well. Heading to the Lake District for 4 days from Monday and never been before so really looking forward to it.
I have used most of the existing apps for photographers. Without any doubt Planit!Pro is king. The best app you can think about for planning your photography trips.
Hi Nigel I really like your channel, I am inspired by your passion about photography and I also share your dream. Especially, how you use your drone during shooting. Have you actually changed your drone? In some videos before, I have seen the DJI Mavic Pro (I got the same) but in this one you recommend the Mavic Air? Big thumbs up from me, for whatever it is worth, and I hope that I will also be able follow this amazing dream Cheers!
Great advice - LR sort especially. How about proximity to rest room facilities - for non-camper types and “mature” folks? 4 hours on a shoot in chilly weather can be a challenge, if you know what I mean.
That was really helpful Nigel, thank you. I'd never even thought about using LR to see which lens I use most often, guess what I'm going to do right now :-)
Great video Nigel, loads of much needed information. Do you use any type of app to guide you on your routes or plan routes? I find the footpaths around here are not that well marked or signed posted so a app which would tell you your going the right way would be so useful. Many thanks for all your wonderful videos.👍🏻
Excellent - as a parent and accommodating disability adds extra challenges - including using allowable annual-leave for family - I really have to plan carefully. I travel light (3LT-Leo tripod, 10-20mm, 18-200, 105 macro, speedlight for flash, 6 batteries) and plan on a maximum of 2-3 hours away from the family, so holidays have to be located in beautiful places (Peaks, Lakes, Downs, Coast). My most favourite non-camera gear..... OS 25k maps with compass :-)
I would have never thought to use LR to determine which lenses to pack. Too many times I've found myself unpacking a lens or two and asking why I bothered to pack it. 70K! When did that happen, seems like you were just at 50K. For many years, I've wished that there was a map in the U.S. equivalent to the OS maps. They're the best. Great video, Nigel!
Thanks for the tips Nigel!😀 I've found them very useful 👌🔝👍i would love to see in one of the next videos "How to deal with Light At Dawn or dusk" when The intensity of light is about to change so quickly
Some really helpful tips again, thanks for sharing!! I always watch a lot of TH-cam video's about the location(s) i'm planning to go, it really helps me to understand the area. And you can ask questions if you want to know more!!
Nigel, i can't seem to skip the long advertisments before your video starts, is this something due to the ratio of the vlog as i can't see play time etc?
Great video. How do you do these pre-checks of new gear you mentioned. e.g. ISO, depth of field. I did an ISO experiment myself. I did setup it my bedroom, low light and fotographed a book on a small stand. Then checked the noise I could see in lightroom. But how do you do the depth of field analysis so you have the knowledge of what F8 in the field is like? Thanks.
Great video Nigel as always. Just one problem.....no Pebbles!!! You should know by now that Pebbles has more subscribers than you😁😁 Keep up the work Nigel your very, very good. Cheers
I lay my trip gear out on the bed....And of course its way too much. Batteries, Batteries and SD cards. GoPro, Nikon D5100, small tripod, Tokina 11-16 , 35 1.8, Vest with pockets and my small padded backpack.
Batteries are a function of chemical reactions. In cold weather the chemicals can not react as fast as in warm. In fact keeping a battery cold will extend the life of the battery, by slowing the chemical discharge. A cold battery may still be good but will not have the same the power as a warm one.
I do agree that taking landscape images is also about the journey, however I would disagree that the ability to hike to remote spots and spend time on one image is the only qualifying criteria for being a landscape photographer. I believe it’s about the success of the image you capture, no matter HOW you capture it, whether from the side of the road or the top of a mountain, 5 mins or 5 hours.
How do you plan for your trip. Share your ideas below! Thanks for the support!
Thankyou for your thoughtful video. Whilst I agree about thinking about original shots...perhaps more pertinet if you are coming from the perspective of a professional photographer...looking for uniqueness...I believe that if you are going to a location, particularly for the first time. Taking those 'classic' or 'popular' views is equally valid. Since it is your photograph. Your interpretation of the scene and most importantly if it is a 'keeper'...you took it....Then perhaps print it, frame it, put it on the wall, sit back...look at it and say...yes I took that.
Great video Nigel, I think something I've learnt the hard way recently is making sure I plan to make sure I'll have enough food and water, there is nothing worst than traveling miles to get somewhere and just have a complete mental block or going before the light gets good because you're dehydrated or hungry.
This is why your channel is one of the best out there Nigel as it’s not just about the sharing of your images, it’s about the practicalities and processes that your follow to get to the image stage. Learned so much from your channel and delighted to see the 70k barrier breached and know it will not stop there.
You can't beat a good (British) OS MAP, something very therapeutic about planning routes and dreaming big.
Great advice iv just come back from a 5 day trip on. The Isle of Skye got hammered with the weather best bit of kit I took where a warm pair of wellies All ready planning. Next visit up there
Thank you. Not a very well covered topic by others so I am delighted you covered it and explained it so well.
So glad I watched this video. I'm going to Iceland for my first time end of May. I have spent hours watching videos such as yours photographing Iceland, read tons of articles , reading guidebooks, maps, etc etc. I feel good that I'm following some of your ideas, and know I need to work on doing better on others. I have hired a native landscape photographer for my first day, and hope to get off to an amazing start. Now, I need to go do some more homework on learning my camera! I especially like long exposure Black & White but am far from having any mastery of it.
Amazing video as always Nigel 👍. Great to sit here on a horrible Sunday morning with a cup of coffee and watch your channel. Thanks again mate 😊
Hi Nigel. I agree with your 7 tips. I planned three big photography trips: Poland (three years ago), Slovenia (last year) and Dolomites (this summer). And I learned a lot from my mistakes. Your best tip is surely "choose few locations". My first and second trips were "japanese style trip". I saw a lot of locations, but poor pics.
So for Dolomites i chose 5 main locations and 7 reserve locations (so i can decide during trip to confirm o delete some locations and/or go to another cause to weather, timing, journey accidents, ecc.)
Then I chose 2 locations to sleep and from there move to the locations to photograph. This was a car trip so I took with me almost all my gear and chose day by day what I need for the location of that particular day and make my bag on it, leaving the rest of the equipment at the hotel. But this was a special case (car trip).
Most of these tips I had heard before and often used but the one that struck me the most was researching about the history and culture of the area. Lately I have realized that when I do a little prep work on the cultural and historical aspects of a new area, it tends to influence the way I take my own photos. I don't really think in terms of helping tell the story as much as it seems to help me in sensing the mood and feeling of the shot. It is actually difficult to explain but I am convinced you are correct and it is something I now regularly do in my own photography.
OS maps available as an app and on windows & mac. The pro version allows you to plot a route and download it to your phone should you have no connection. The route plotting also gives you a good indication how far you will need to walk.I am sure we all done that, underestimated the distance once on location.
Still prefer the paper version. Just old fashioned that way.
Nigel...I just found your videos and am totally drawn to your style of presenting information. For some reason, your style is answering questions I have always had, and now they are being answered. I just subscribed to your links. Thanks for all of these.
Thanks and welcome aboard
Hey, this video is just great! I can totally relate. I actually have a hard time picking and choosing which destinations to film! I love travelling around and capturing nature in Norway. Love the content and message in this video, couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks a lot for posting, and for the good tips.
I found your page from a link on Alex's C1 newsletter and love the videos you do. I watched about 4 of them and had to head out to shoot. Thanks for the work you're doing here.
Thanks Nigel, I've just discovered your channel. Its really helpful. I've got a trip to the Lake District planned for later in the year so this is very timely. Really appreciated the tip on which lens. Helped me to decide what goes in my bag.
All good suggestions. You do a lot more planning than I ever did. My trips tend to be road trips once I get to my main destination. In general, I like to have a drive day then a be there day. Which usually means that I have part of the afternoon, all the next day, and the morning of the following day in a location before driving to my next location. I know a few specific places I want to photograph in each location. But, other than that I like to explore and be surprised. I never get tired of travel and photography.
Chuckles in "only owns two lenses."
Had an amazing two weeks in Japan in 2019 and honestly could have gotten by with *just* my 35mm prime if I'd had to, but it was nice to have the 55-200mm zoom for a festival parade, all packed into an extra large handbag that I could also nest into a backpack since I was going everywhere by mass transit.
Do the research, build an itinerary based on where you want to go and what's going on - you can usually find out about seasonal festivals, museum exhibitions, etc. with a little digging.
Don't forget comfortable footwear. You'll be on your feet more than you think you will.
An outstanding tutorial and travel overview Nigel! This video is/was very helpful for traveling to locations and being prepared, very helpful. During the video, you mentioned contacting a local to assist in getting around and to aid in finding locations for shooting, who or should I say, how have you make these contacts before your travels?
I agree with traveling light and only packing the necessities instead of luging the unneeded equipment around. I thought about this before our travels to Ireland, even though I ended up taking items I didn't even use or need, I guess it takes lots of practice so I'll just have to practice more, LOL! Nigel, Thank you again for this very helpful video, I've saved it to go through and to write up a checklist.
I used to use photopills and still own it, but these days I use photographers ephemeris, it has become better in my opinion. PP is more fully featured but PE has PE 3D which operates like google earth, it’s very handy.
Lots of great tips Nigel! I think I struggle with trying photograph too many locations on my road trips the most. It's hard not to though with only two week long vacations in a year. Thanks for the awesome videos!
Another amazing video, as a beginning photographer you have been super helpful!!!
Great video Nigel! I will certainly use this process the next adventure I go out on!!
Very useful information thank you Nigel.
„Don‘t take more than 3 lenses“
3? 3?? I think two is already difficult. OK, my case may be special, because I carry a lot of dog equipment with me such as an extra water bottle or toys. I once carried a 13kg backpack and decided to really size down my equipment. 1 camera, 1 lens, 1 iPhone for filming. Heaviest thing is my tripod though (Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB)
Always enjoy Sunday morning. Great tips. I have a vacation to New Zealand next year I’m already trying to plan photography days as well as regular vacation things. I only have 3 lens so that makes it easy.
Thank you ND, super video as always.
thank you for the tips Nigel, the content has really been valuable.
Great video Nigel, I’m heading to Zion National Park next month, and I’m sure I’ll rewatch this a few times. Great tips and even better timing! Good call out on Photo pills, that app is amazing, best money I’ve spent on a app yet.
Well done Nigel. Giving away all your secrets! Thanks so much for sharing.
Come visit Ireland.!
Useful stuff as always Nigel! Thank you very much!
A great and helpful video, thanks Mr. Dawson.
Thank you Nigel for share these tips. Great videos. Good job!
As always, you gave useful information. My trips aren't nearly as epic but I am planning some short (6 hour drive or less) excursions and am already employing some of your ideas since the areas were affected by severe weather this past year and I want to see what's worth the effort to photograph. Thanks again for my Sunday morning tutorial.
Anybody else watch "Tips" videos on TH-cam and feel like you didn't learn anything at all? This here video is very informative, awesome stuff Mr. Danson! This will definitely be my planning process moving forward.
Just wanted to add some thoughts:
Tip #1 - 100% Agreed. Less is more, unless you're camping out there for a few days and are bringing supplies anyways.
Tip #4 - I feel this way personally but hearing you say it makes me feel better about not being one of those water bug photographers running all over the place trying to capture any and everything.
Tip #5 - This is a great low key tip that I learned first hand. I live in northern Canada, and the basic knowledge of "the sun sets in the west" does not apply here; in winter its more south, and summer most "nights" it doesn't really set; more like naps for an hour.
Tip #7 - This is also a great low key tip. Filling your head with other peoples photos is dangerous in that, you might subconsciously be hunting for their shot instead of finding your own. I've gotten caught up in this and it sucks when I look back and feel unoriginal. Be inspired but don't forget to be creative too.
I also wanted to ask, do you ever bring protection depending on the location? That's something I haven't heard anyone talk about before. As I've mentioned I live in Canada so a lot of the places I go carries a risk of murderous animal encounters. Bear spray or a gun is a definite must if you're trekking into the forest where wolves play.
I always learn something from Nigel's videos
Spot on Nigel! Really good input. I really enjoy all your videos. Very informative and you have an excellent way of explaining your thoughts and ideas. Leaving Canon now, very happy user of both xt-2 and xt-3! 👍
Great video as always, Nigel! Thx :)
Very useful tips Nigel. Thnx
Perfect timing for this video. I’m off to the Peak District next weekend for a photography trip around the Hope Valley area. There seems to be a few good spots around there but the extra tips you mention in this video should help me pinpoint places a bit better 👍 Thanks very much
Super timely video. Im just about to take a photography trip to Laos. When I took my last trip to Myanmar, I destroyed a lens (the kit one fortunately) and nearly my camera because of the environment I was in. I was in a hot, humid climate, and I left my drybox at home to cut on weight. At night, my camera was in a air conditioned room. This created condensation in the camera, nearly frying my mothorboard. It's good to check forums to learn about camera care in different climates if your a newbie shooter like me :)
Some great advice Nigel, like you I love time browsing an OS map, I usually start with my 3D map though, helps me to start getting a feel for the area and if the wind will affect certain areas, always learn loads watching your vlogs, thanks for taking the time to help and guide improvement :-)
Good tips, Nigel. Just returned from 3 days in the Bar Harbor, Maine area, exploring Acadia National Park. Got the common shots from Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond. But my best images may be from sundown at Seal Cove, which is outside the park boundary and where relatively few people go. I found it via Google Earth.
Can you recommend any local photo guides such as you suggested in the end of your video? Enjoyed it very much, thank you.
When I go to the alps I use google earth pro to plan my locations, the great thing is you can set a time and date to see where the sun will be and what the scene will possibly look like, thanks for all the other tips 😊
Another great video!!!
Very helpful film Nigel. The Photopills app is great and use Google Earth a lot as well. Heading to the Lake District for 4 days from Monday and never been before so really looking forward to it.
excellent information!
I have used most of the existing apps for photographers. Without any doubt Planit!Pro is king. The best app you can think about for planning your photography trips.
Thank you for sharing your experience :)
Hi Nigel
I really like your channel, I am inspired by your passion about photography and I also share your dream. Especially, how you use your drone during shooting.
Have you actually changed your drone? In some videos before, I have seen the DJI Mavic Pro (I got the same) but in this one you recommend the Mavic Air?
Big thumbs up from me, for whatever it is worth, and I hope that I will also be able follow this amazing dream
Cheers!
Great advice.
Another great video. And definitely spending the time paid dividends for you and Mads around Stokksnes area.
This is great, i am planning my trip to Iceland in 4 weeks from now, thank you Nigel👏
man this is super helpful!
great insight! thanks for sharing this great content with us
and i really really enjoyed watching this!
What an excellent and insightful video. So many points of information to absorb. Thank you.
Great advice - LR sort especially. How about proximity to rest room facilities - for non-camper types and “mature” folks? 4 hours on a shoot in chilly weather can be a challenge, if you know what I mean.
Great tips Nigel!
Jim
Thanks danson!! I needed this!
That was really helpful Nigel, thank you. I'd never even thought about using LR to see which lens I use most often, guess what I'm going to do right now :-)
Great video Nigel, loads of much needed information. Do you use any type of app to guide you on your routes or plan routes? I find the footpaths around here are not that well marked or signed posted so a app which would tell you your going the right way would be so useful. Many thanks for all your wonderful videos.👍🏻
Making a Google map for shooting locations - what a genius idea! Why did I not think of this...?! :)
Hi nigel. Can you give your thoughts on the Z system in body stabilisation & doing long expo with it? Thanks!
best photography channel on youtube :)
Excellent - as a parent and accommodating disability adds extra challenges - including using allowable annual-leave for family - I really have to plan carefully. I travel light (3LT-Leo tripod, 10-20mm, 18-200, 105 macro, speedlight for flash, 6 batteries) and plan on a maximum of 2-3 hours away from the family, so holidays have to be located in beautiful places (Peaks, Lakes, Downs, Coast). My most favourite non-camera gear..... OS 25k maps with compass :-)
Nice tips
What could be better on a rainy Sunday morning than planning a photo trip to... a warm exotic location... Tuscany maybe?
Cutting down on the number of locations is the most difficult tip to follow (for me), but therefore probably the most valuable
This video reminds me that I need to plan a photography trip sometime soon. :)
Thank you so much, for your sharing video. It is a goal a life,l look, like to see great video and images.
👍👍
Superb top tips.. my thanks.
I would have never thought to use LR to determine which lenses to pack. Too many times I've found myself unpacking a lens or two and asking why I bothered to pack it.
70K! When did that happen, seems like you were just at 50K.
For many years, I've wished that there was a map in the U.S. equivalent to the OS maps. They're the best. Great video, Nigel!
Thanks for the tips Nigel!😀 I've found them very useful 👌🔝👍i would love to see in one of the next videos "How to deal with Light At Dawn or dusk" when The intensity of light is about to change so quickly
Yes planning makes a difference so you don't chace the light but you ambush it 😊
Great sumup of hints and tips. Cheers.
Some really helpful tips again, thanks for sharing!! I always watch a lot of TH-cam video's about the location(s) i'm planning to go, it really helps me to understand the area. And you can ask questions if you want to know more!!
Great tips there!
70k subscribers. Awesome!!
Jim
Hello Nigel. Did you find it a really worthwhile upgrade going from the XT-2 to XT-3? If so how? any chance of a video on it?
For video - massively. For photos - no need.
What is the portable battery charger? Tanks
Nigel, i can't seem to skip the long advertisments before your video starts, is this something due to the ratio of the vlog as i can't see play time etc?
Great video. How do you do these pre-checks of new gear you mentioned. e.g. ISO, depth of field. I did an ISO experiment myself. I did setup it my bedroom, low light and fotographed a book on a small stand. Then checked the noise I could see in lightroom. But how do you do the depth of field analysis so you have the knowledge of what F8 in the field is like? Thanks.
Someone please answer this one - 'knowledge of what F8 looks like in the field' - I struggle with it too!
Nigel did a video on this. Not sure when but you should check out all of his videos anyways if you haven't already ;)
Great video Nigel as always. Just one problem.....no Pebbles!!! You should know by now that Pebbles has more subscribers than you😁😁 Keep up the work Nigel your very, very good. Cheers
Can you expand this video and tell us how to make a personalized google map for a trip? Is this using google earth?
Great video Nigel! Is the price for Photo-pills a one time or monthly fee?
One time I believe
So how come the Gnar box not available until 2019?
Nigel you would have made a great general you plan your trips like a military campaign lol.
I lay my trip gear out on the bed....And of course its way too much. Batteries, Batteries and SD cards. GoPro, Nikon D5100, small tripod, Tokina 11-16 , 35 1.8, Vest with pockets and my small padded backpack.
Batteries are a function of chemical reactions. In cold weather the chemicals can not react as fast as in warm. In fact keeping a battery cold will extend the life of the battery, by slowing the chemical discharge. A cold battery may still be good but will not have the same the power as a warm one.
I do agree that taking landscape images is also about the journey, however I would disagree that the ability to hike to remote spots and spend time on one image is the only qualifying criteria for being a landscape photographer. I believe it’s about the success of the image you capture, no matter HOW you capture it, whether from the side of the road or the top of a mountain, 5 mins or 5 hours.
Hi Nigel, I wonder if you plan to do more workshops in 2019. Almost all are already sold out. ;-)
Yes - I will be announcing more - make sure you are signed up for my newsletter which is where I first announce them. 👍
Great News! Im already singend up!
Hi Do you have Google earth on your iMac? if so can you help me as i am unable to upload it onto my iMac? Thanks
Nope - use google chrome
how did you do that Google Earth detail?
I'm watching this as I type this, but a pretty cool web app is photoephemaris, link below.
app.photoephemeris.com
I can't seem to follow point 4. Need to improve patience.
Colin z filters
your hands talk too much