Good tips, thank you Alister. I play with aspect ratio BUT usually not until post-production stage… must study my new camera to see how many choices it offers. And importantly, spend time setting up my composition in the first place, instead of rushing. Mono setting in-camera is also something I don’t do often enough. A lot to learn yet!
I don’t always gravitate to “tips” content. I find them generally to be empty calories and gimmicky. However this hits the spot for me and as the theme of simplicity is expressed in discussing compositional choices in this video I find these 4 tips to be simple, very cohesive yet powerful. No fluff yet very pertinent and specific as to developing a thought process as we work through composition. I really enjoyed this Alister and is a video that I will return to which is not something that can be said for a lot of landscape photography content nowadays. Well done. More of this please!
I appreciate that, and I too hate the top tips videos. I do aim to provide valuable information, so your kind feedback is very much appreciated. Thank you
Your approach to photography and life is very Zen-like, which in this world is a blessing. I enjoy seeing how others approach photographing and editing a subject and always find something to take away and use in my work. It is also refreshing to watch a video without all the hype of... "4 Tips Professionals use that they don't tell you about"... Thanks for an interesting video, well done!
It's funny, I never thought about trying a 16:9 vertical for landscape. There really is a meditative, almost mystical quality to the images you showed. I'm going to play with this!
Another great and inspiring video, Alister! One thing I like to do, when time permits, is take general photos like this while scouting using my wide, fixed lens X100v. Then, back at my computer - with all the time I need - I’ll look for different scenes within the scene, play with aspect ratios, etc. Then, armed with this information, go back out and capture those compositions in camera with my main camera (EOS R) and the appropriate lens. A great benefit of this is that I don’t need to carry a lot of gear with me, as I already know what I will need. At 69, that can be a game changer as to what I can realistically access physically. Of course, this all depends on having the luxury of the time to take this rather methodical and somewhat inefficient approach.
Ive learnt so much from watching your channel, not only about photography. Using B&W on bright summer days is a trip I use sometimes, also the changing aspect ratio. Thank you for all the wisdom and tips!
Wonderful example of engaging with a single scene and making it your own. I love the 16:9 verticals you came up with! The past week embracing a very simple lifestyle, increased my longing for simplicity in my images (while I don't shy away from complexity and chaos usually, LOL). Great video to ease myself back into the virtual world!
Very nice studium of composition. I really find comfort in shooting b&w not only landscape. I feel like it's sometimes hard to find calm and simple but attractive composition in colour. I'm very much interested how would print of that vertical composition look like. On my screen I preferred your horizontall shot with shorter shutter time (I think it was 1.5s). It showed well dynamics of water.
Alister, I only recently started viewing your TH-cam videos. Thought provoking, stimulating and inspiring! Thank you so much. Your most recent video was superb. Best
I love this video. I appreciate the time you took to decompose an image and incrementally apply essential techniques to get refined photos. I'm looking for a direction to get my pictures to the next or simply make them more enjoyable for the viewers. In a world where we are flooded with boredom, it isn't easy to find quality input. I'm really looking forward to more videos like that.
Hi Alister, I have really learned a lot from you and Adam about aspect ratios in landscape photography. Who knew you could choose something besides 16 x9 or 16x10? In all seriousness, you two have really opened my eyes to more aspect ratios for landscapes than just the standards. Thank you for that. And I agree with you about removing color when it doesn’t add real value to the image as is often the case with water and snow images. My best B&W’s are these sorts of images. Thanks for all you share
Excellent content. It was really instructive how you moved from a "blah" scene in boring light to something that is really wonderful. These are the things I need to remember when I make images. Many times, I go to take photos and don't see these opportunities for really nice photos, using what is provided, whether its a plain landscape or bright blue skies.
Thanks Alister, for providing a video which opens up so many choices on photographing a landscape scene. As a armature, it will help me slow down to look at the scene in a different light.
I really got a lot out of this recording; the process and the results of seeing things in a different light, literally. It helps me to better understand how to look at and see the world around me. Another very impactful presentation.
Hi Alister , that was great thanks , a reminder on what can be found in as you say a pretty ordinary scene and if I’d been there I almost certainly would’ve moved on
Just wow . In this video you have completely opened my eyes to not just trying something different, but, the whole principle of de cluttering a scene, thank you so much.
Unfortunately some of our brains don't function as your's do Alister { I wish they did } watching how you simplify your Images does make a lot of sense , as does changing your daylight Images into B \ W , you just make it look so simple , I always make a point of eliminating unwanted objects in my Images to make it look "tidier" if thats the correct word , but never try to re-compose my Images by cropping in , something that I will be trying in the future , thank you again for your time Alister , it is very much appreciated
I hear you. I’ve been doing this for 25 years though, so it should feel natural to me. I’ve also thought about this stuff for decades. Thanks for the kind feedback
Nice tuition, Alister. On the last ones, vertical 16 X 9 is often a selection for me,but it gets me all the time to check its skinnyness. It's a weird optical illusion, I agree. Question on these close intimate scenes, same lens, or just cropped?😊
Very useful video thanks Alister. Aspect ratio has a huge impact on the way an image feels doesnt it? .... those 16:9 vertical crops you showed are really effective.
Thank you ever so much, Alister, very inspiring tipps. After watching this, it seems very simple to me to simplify complex scenes🤠. I regard it as the main idea to see the potential of the scene first (i.e. to „allow your unconsciousness to guide you“ because it knows well what you like, if that makes sense). This enables you to carve out the core. I like the vertical 16:9 very much, very uncommon ratio, I can’t remember you ever used it.
Great video, great images, great advice! I think what I have learnt is not to just take one image, but experiment and take more! Thank you for taking us through the whole thought process, so many videos only show the final shot. Making a number of images, different aspect retios etc, certainty produces a body of work!😀
I found that quite inspiring Alister. Particularly given the time of day and what seemed initially to be a somewhat uninteresting scene. Makes me want to try harder!
Thank you Alister, for this video. I now feel justified, as I often change my aspect ratio to see how the image would look in that different ratio. I’m never satisfied with one type and thankfully have a camera (Olympus) where I can choose to shoot in one ratio, then change it when editing. And yes, I love the vertical 16:9, very Japanese, and in fact, often use 16:10, both vertically and horizontally, if more of a scene is required for story telling. Loved the final image - and some of the others too.😊🇦🇺
Another valuable video. Very thoughtful, well designed and helpful. You are a gifted teacher.so good, I might sign up for a session with you and your compadre Adam Gibbs. Thank you.
Lots to think about ... For me, I prefer the first of the portrait images, but maybe move the frame up a little. I think the price paid might be too high for some as the images might not be perceived as being from a certain location (you referred to it as 'more anonymous'). But then, not all the tools in the box need ne used for each image 🤔
Hi Alister, many thanks for your interesting videos. I have a question : how can i setup my gfx 100 mkII for shooting in raw at 16:9 ? Is not the 16:9 format only in jpeg ?......
@@Alister_Benn ....how can you delete jpegs in lightroom, since they are presented as collateral ''xmp'' files ? I have difficulty understanding these procedures....
Another great video. I would like to see more about lenses and how they impact your shooting options. GFX does not have much in the telephoto range but does that impact your ability to get certain shots. Most of the landscape photographers use full frame like Thomas Heston Mads Mark Denny Nigel William Patino AOWS. I like everyone’s work but the longer ranges are an issue from what I see. Just curious if it might be a good video to highlight that comparison.
Do you sometimes feel the landscape is too busy to make successful images? Are these 4 tips useful? - Thanks for your feedback and input.
Changing the aspect ratio is something I rarely think about when making an image....but it is a really excellent idea.
Very good video and very useful tips, thx.
Now I always take my long lens with me when going to photograph the landscape.
Good tips, thank you Alister. I play with aspect ratio BUT usually not until post-production stage… must study my new camera to see how many choices it offers. And importantly, spend time setting up my composition in the first place, instead of rushing. Mono setting in-camera is also something I don’t do often enough. A lot to learn yet!
Never mind photography. What about accomplishing simplicity in our lives? Nice video, mate!! It is great to see that spring in your steps again.
Thanks mate. I know right, you’d think it was some kind of metaphor! ❤️ miss you, looking forward to seeing you
I don’t always gravitate to “tips” content. I find them generally to be empty calories and gimmicky. However this hits the spot for me and as the theme of simplicity is expressed in discussing compositional choices in this video I find these 4 tips to be simple, very cohesive yet powerful. No fluff yet very pertinent and specific as to developing a thought process as we work through composition. I really enjoyed this Alister and is a video that I will return to which is not something that can be said for a lot of landscape photography content nowadays. Well done. More of this please!
I appreciate that, and I too hate the top tips videos. I do aim to provide valuable information, so your kind feedback is very much appreciated. Thank you
Your approach to photography and life is very Zen-like, which in this world is a blessing. I enjoy seeing how others approach photographing and editing a subject and always find something to take away and use in my work. It is also refreshing to watch a video without all the hype of... "4 Tips Professionals use that they don't tell you about"... Thanks for an interesting video, well done!
Wow, thank you! 🙏 I am pretty chilled 😂
It's funny, I never thought about trying a 16:9 vertical for landscape. There really is a meditative, almost mystical quality to the images you showed. I'm going to play with this!
Everything is possible. I wouldn’t have done this 2 years ago, but now I am more open 🙏
Well explained and demonstrated. Simplify our images, our life, can make us feel better, it's so true. Thanks, Alister. ❤
My pleasure! Thank you so much mate
Another great and inspiring video, Alister!
One thing I like to do, when time permits, is take general photos like this while scouting using my wide, fixed lens X100v. Then, back at my computer - with all the time I need - I’ll look for different scenes within the scene, play with aspect ratios, etc. Then, armed with this information, go back out and capture those compositions in camera with my main camera (EOS R) and the appropriate lens.
A great benefit of this is that I don’t need to carry a lot of gear with me, as I already know what I will need. At 69, that can be a game changer as to what I can realistically access physically. Of course, this all depends on having the luxury of the time to take this rather methodical and somewhat inefficient approach.
Yeah, a great way to work locally. I do the same by hiking or running around the coast, just making mental snapshots
Ive learnt so much from watching your channel, not only about photography. Using B&W on bright summer days is a trip I use sometimes, also the changing aspect ratio. Thank you for all the wisdom and tips!
Wonderful example of engaging with a single scene and making it your own. I love the 16:9 verticals you came up with! The past week embracing a very simple lifestyle, increased my longing for simplicity in my images (while I don't shy away from complexity and chaos usually, LOL). Great video to ease myself back into the virtual world!
Very nice studium of composition. I really find comfort in shooting b&w not only landscape. I feel like it's sometimes hard to find calm and simple but attractive composition in colour. I'm very much interested how would print of that vertical composition look like. On my screen I preferred your horizontall shot with shorter shutter time (I think it was 1.5s). It showed well dynamics of water.
Alister, I only recently started viewing your TH-cam videos. Thought provoking, stimulating and inspiring! Thank you so much. Your most recent video was superb.
Best
Very happy to hear that, thanks for the kind feedback.
I love this video. I appreciate the time you took to decompose an image and incrementally apply essential techniques to get refined photos. I'm looking for a direction to get my pictures to the next or simply make them more enjoyable for the viewers. In a world where we are flooded with boredom, it isn't easy to find quality input. I'm really looking forward to more videos like that.
Thank you so much, I'll be back out recording later this week...
Hi Alister,
I have really learned a lot from you and Adam about aspect ratios in landscape photography. Who knew you could choose something besides 16 x9 or 16x10? In all seriousness, you two have really opened my eyes to more aspect ratios for landscapes than just the standards. Thank you for that.
And I agree with you about removing color when it doesn’t add real value to the image as is often the case with water and snow images. My best B&W’s are these sorts of images.
Thanks for all you share
That’s great, happy to hear that
Excellent content. It was really instructive how you moved from a "blah" scene in boring light to something that is really wonderful. These are the things I need to remember when I make images. Many times, I go to take photos and don't see these opportunities for really nice photos, using what is provided, whether its a plain landscape or bright blue skies.
This is an excellent tutorial. Really enjoyed that and took a lot from it
Great to hear!
Thanks Alister, for providing a video which opens up so many choices on photographing a landscape scene. As a armature, it will help me slow down to look at the scene in a different light.
Great, delighted to hear that
For me the tips were very useful! Thank you very much!
Love this so much! I’ve only been taking photos for about 2 years and this is so very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make this.
I really got a lot out of this recording; the process and the results of seeing things in a different light, literally. It helps me to better understand how to look at and see the world around me. Another very impactful presentation.
Many thanks, I really appreciate the feedback and I’m glad it was helpful
Enjoyed it, now let's take the simplify notion into the forest!
Hi Alister , that was great thanks , a reminder on what can be found in as you say a pretty ordinary scene and if I’d been there I almost certainly would’ve moved on
Very well explained.. thanks for sharing 🙏🏽😊
Just wow . In this video you have completely opened my eyes to not just trying something different, but, the whole principle of de cluttering a scene, thank you so much.
U like your long vertical pains Alastair. Clever
Thank you. Good advice.
Excellent video Allister. Great tips on how to remove distractions and focus on less being more.
A great set of tips. With excellent photos to prove their worth. Thank you! 🙏
Very interesting video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Unfortunately some of our brains don't function as your's do Alister { I wish they did } watching how you simplify your Images does make a lot of sense , as does changing your daylight Images into B \ W , you just make it look so simple , I always make a point of eliminating unwanted objects in my Images to make it look "tidier" if thats the correct word , but never try to re-compose my Images by cropping in , something that I will be trying in the future , thank you again for your time Alister , it is very much appreciated
I hear you. I’ve been doing this for 25 years though, so it should feel natural to me. I’ve also thought about this stuff for decades. Thanks for the kind feedback
@@Alister_Benn ❤
Great video Alister, so simple yet so effective , looking forward to seeing you Sunday in Dublin
Nice tuition, Alister. On the last ones, vertical 16 X 9 is often a selection for me,but it gets me all the time to check its skinnyness. It's a weird optical illusion, I agree. Question on these close intimate scenes, same lens, or just cropped?😊
I used the same lens throughout, 100-200
Beautifully illustrated. Thanks.
Very useful video thanks Alister. Aspect ratio has a huge impact on the way an image feels doesnt it? .... those 16:9 vertical crops you showed are really effective.
Yes they do, a very under rated option ❤️
Thank you Alistair, always a joy
Thank you ever so much, Alister, very inspiring tipps. After watching this, it seems very simple to me to simplify complex scenes🤠. I regard it as the main idea to see the potential of the scene first (i.e. to „allow your unconsciousness to guide you“ because it knows well what you like, if that makes sense). This enables you to carve out the core. I like the vertical 16:9 very much, very uncommon ratio, I can’t remember you ever used it.
Great video, great images, great advice! I think what I have learnt is not to just take one image, but experiment and take more! Thank you for taking us through the whole thought process, so many videos only show the final shot. Making a number of images, different aspect retios etc, certainty produces a body of work!😀
I found that quite inspiring Alister. Particularly given the time of day and what seemed initially to be a somewhat uninteresting scene. Makes me want to try harder!
As always, very interesting!
Thanks
Thank you Alister, for this video. I now feel justified, as I often change my aspect ratio to see how the image would look in that different ratio. I’m never satisfied with one type and thankfully have a camera (Olympus) where I can choose to shoot in one ratio, then change it when editing. And yes, I love the vertical 16:9, very Japanese, and in fact, often use 16:10, both vertically and horizontally, if more of a scene is required for story telling. Loved the final image - and some of the others too.😊🇦🇺
Very useful. Adding the ideas to my handy notes - thanks
Helpful tips, I enjoy and learn from your channel.
Very nicely put together Alister!😀
Thanks for that. I enjoyed myself at least
Absolutely amazing and awesome video as always
Another valuable video. Very thoughtful, well designed and helpful. You are a gifted teacher.so good, I might sign up for a session with you and your compadre Adam Gibbs.
Thank you.
Great Alister, thank you
great video Alister, picked up plenty of tips to try out thanks
😂You put words to the process I have used since the 70s. Thank you, I guess it just goes to show I’m not much of a “thinker”.😂😂😂
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Lots to think about ...
For me, I prefer the first of the portrait images, but maybe move the frame up a little.
I think the price paid might be too high for some as the images might not be perceived as being from a certain location (you referred to it as 'more anonymous'). But then, not all the tools in the box need ne used for each image 🤔
Very nice advice 🙂👍
Glad it was helpful! I appreciate your comment
The 1.5 sec shutterspeed seems to give the image more energy than the faster shutterspeed, rather than taking energy out of it!
Hi Alister, many thanks for your interesting videos. I have a question : how can i setup my gfx 100 mkII for shooting in raw at 16:9 ? Is not the 16:9 format only in jpeg ?......
You need to shoot RAW and jpeg I think to have the aspect ratio options. I just bin the JPEG’s
@@Alister_Benn ....how can you delete jpegs in lightroom, since they are presented as collateral ''xmp'' files ?
I have difficulty understanding these procedures....
Any fisheye tips? 😊
Get really close 😂
@@Alister_Benn I love it in mountain landscapes and from high altitudes 😊 especially with round earth look 📸
this panoramic aspect ratio should be provided to Fuji X series (XT5, XT50,…)
If you cropped out that Gibson behind your right shoulder I would be much less distracted.
Haha, she is a beauty ❤️❤️❤️
Yes, this is a good essay, but if everyone followed the same rules in art, it would be a boring world.
Another great video. I would like to see more about lenses and how they impact your shooting options. GFX does not have much in the telephoto range but does that impact your ability to get certain shots. Most of the landscape photographers use full frame like Thomas Heston Mads Mark Denny Nigel William Patino AOWS. I like everyone’s work but the longer ranges are an issue from what I see. Just curious if it might be a good video to highlight that comparison.