Photographing the most MAGICAL FOREST on EARTH
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- This ancient mountain forest is one of the most amazing locations I have ever photographed. But it wasn't easy and I made some bad decisions along the way.
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The Guardian tree shot is really stunning.
That's exactly what I thought, I wanted to write it here and already found your appropriate comment.
@@DennisSiebertPhotography Great minds think alike, right? ;)
:) so good
That B-roll at 5:18 is downright one of the most cinematic things I've ever seen on a youtube channel. It's like I'm there. Everything is just breathtaking, actually. Greetings from Portugal.
So glad I found you this year Nigel. You have been so encouraging and such a positive part of the year.
That was indeed an absolutely beautiful location! Looking forward to going there myself. Until then… I’ll do everything I can to find something better in Denmark 😁👌
Thanks Mads. It is so awesome. Few like I didn’t quite take advantage of it and would love to be there with fog and a bit of sun.
@@NigelDanson you'll have to return when I get there :)
Your recent videos from foggy forest with twisted branches were amazing too! 😀
I hope you also come one day to Madeira.
Nigel, thanks for your channel during 2020. In some respects, it was a bummer of a year, but when I view your videos, I realise that time flows on without consideration to any eventualities. You've made the most of 2020 and brought me joy in doing so.
What a breathtaking video Nigel! It’s very inspiring to experience how you are connected to the area, patiently overthink the possible compositions and finally capturing stunning and peaceful images full of emotions. Chapeau!
WOW. Nigel. You have just nailed the most SPECTACULAR scenery video of the year. You are a braver man than me, standing on that plateau, still, I guess that Pebbles would rescue you. Oooops. Pebbles is Probably at home. You won’t be happy to leave your location Nigel , it’s MAGNIFICENT. Be safe Mate. Thank you.
Thanks so much - appreciate that...
Beautiful video Nigel. Your episodes always makes me feel emotional but a mix of joy and sadness. I think its a combination of the stunning nature you feature, how you convey it along with the perfectly matched music. It makes me miss travelling alot as i can't go anywhere right now so i look forward to your weekly updates. Thanks for everything you do. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Thanks you so much Lisa. Means a lot when I get comments like this and makes it worth all the effort.
Just an awesome video this week; can't wait to see next Sunday's. What a joy it's been to have discovered you and your inspirational videos earlier this year when the pandemic got started. As always and I know I speak for many who are your fans, I wish you continued safety and health going into the new year. The best to you in 2021 and let's hope this thing gets behind us all as quickly as possible. Cheers from SWFL, USA.
Thanks so much Rod
GEGENEES was wow factor to me. It seemed to be such a surprise! This is my first year watching your TH-cam videos. I don't know if my photographic skills have improved, but you have touched my heart with your love of and sensitivity to the beauty of nature. Thank you, Nigel and God bless you!
That opening sequence 👌 belongs in a movie. Loved the way you transitioned from the woods to the mountains using the fog. And of course the rest was just as fantastic. Thanks Nigel!
Thanks David!
The way you talked about the Guardian reminded me of the Ents from The Lord of the Rings. I appreciate how you shared with us the sometimes-hit-or-miss quality of dealing with the fog and the scenes you want to shoot. As you said, “That’s photography!” In your videos you seem to invite us into the experience of the location while you are coaching us on how to approach the composition. Love these photos! Thank you.
I absolutely love the "The Guardian" photo. It's so stunning.
My favorite shot is " Standing Proud ". I love the color combination. Simpler, less crowded image puts more focus on the tree. But Hey! Who am I to judge. They are all fantastic shots. The videos are just mesmerizing. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us.
"Family Tree" & "Gegenees" were my favs, what a stunning spot! Also, the drone flights through the mist, dreamy...so good!
Hi Nigel. I'm just back from Madeira. WOW!! What a place! Fanal was beyond beautiful. I went twice. The first time was foggy all the way from Funchal where we were staying until around a mile from the forest then it cleared up! I was gutted. It came back in small patches lightly but it was two days later I was met with extremely dense fog. So thick in fact I struggled to find my compositions! So just had to make the most of it and avoid the bulls in my bright red waterproof coat. The locals basically told me the forecasts are very unreliable out there and Madeira just kinda does it's own thing when it wants. Sao Lourenco was another location. The forecast was amazing for sunrise but it was just extreme haze. Still got a shot but it wasn't quite what I had hoped for. Your advise in another of these videos was to keep visiting the locations time and time again and I think that was what was needed but ran out of time in the end. I would love to go again one day. All the best to you. My Pico Aireriro and Fanal pics are now on my insta page with some more to come.
Thank you Nigel for this magical tour of such a beautiful Forest. This is like capturing poetry without the words. Such a stunning forest. Enjoyed your tips too.
Love your child like enthusiasm. Your videos made 2020 a lot more bearable. Many thanks and best wishes for 2021.
Thanks John
Every time I think your videos can't get any better....I decide... "It can't get any better than this (one)!" Wowza, fantastic photos Nigel! I have wanted to go here ever since I first saw photos of those trees place last year. Your photos certainly do it justice. Thanks for the tip to get down low...really low....for some other angles.
Thank you for sharing. It was not easy. I just finished 6-day hiking in Mountain Jade. From magical forest in mysterious mist to breathtaking mountain lake. Great experience. A lot of elevation in short distance in a row but worth the effort. So impressed that you made amazing jobs done. Thank you.
Thanks Nigel. I found your channel this year and and very excited to continue watching and learning in the new year. All the best and take care.
That is a fine usage of your phone @18:00, and you have mentioned the value of using phones in the past. What a wonderful addition for those who can afford one. I cannot. But I can still appreciate it. Tnx for the tip.
Dear Nigel, thank you so much for sharing :). In two days my husband and I are going to madeira and so I started to get my camera gear out after quite some break time and needed quite some tipps to start. when I searched for photography tutorials i gladly found you. Your tips and how you present them are so helpful and mindful. It's a joy to whatch, even more when you're so happy when you found a beautiful place and can't help but to express this :) . After your madeira videos i can't wait to go there. it's looks really stunning there and I hope I can get some good shoots myself.
Nigel, I really love how you incorporate your drone footage with your stills... & always your explanations are inspirational -- thank you.... happy New Year
Wow! Wow! Wow! This has to be your best vlog yet. I love the poetic video with the lovely gentle music, never mind the inspiring photography. It also helps to know we are not alone with our frustrations when the weather doesn’t give us what we might have predicted. Thank you. Looking forward to part 2.
Brilliant summary to your vlog Nigel where you answered all the questions I would have wanted to ask. The filming with the drone reversing back threw the forest showing all the different compositions as it went was brilliant. (What a choice). My favourite was the last one taken at 14mm. Beautiful.
That’s my Madeira for you Nigel, always full of surprises!
What’s the best time of the year to get that fog as Fanal has jumped to the top of my list
Yup. I'm a native who left the island for 14 years but had to finally come back... Fanal is incredible and the hike to get there is amazing. Those centennial trees are called Til (Ocotea foetens). The Guardian shot is so beautiful and made so much sense. All of them. Congrats!
Agree the guardian shot is a standout, lovely video, looking forward to more black and white
It is comforting to know a master photographer like you has those issues when shooting woodland. We just spent 2 weeks in the van in Victoria, Australia in the mountains chasing fog, in summer. I had the same issues and could’ve done with this video had we had reliable wifi. Great video Nigel. Thanks.
Thanks so much Harper
Incredible and stunning landscape Nigel! Thanks for sharing that experience and definitely one for my own list now! Great shots as well - can’t wait to see what your other ones look like!! 😄
Nigel you are so inspirational.. love your b&w images in the mist/fog, such drama, thank you for sharing them.. wishing you all you could wish for yourself throughout 2021.
What a great video, Nigel. Madeira is gorgeous and the Fanal forest is mystical. I visited Madeira last February and made some nice photo’s in the very foggy (!) Fanal forest. Beautiful! I am looking forward to the next episodes.
Nigel, I am so glad I found your channel recently. Thank you so much for all the amazing footage and tips you are sharing, it is such a help and motivation!
You could quite happily spend the rest of your days shooting in a place like that. I look forward to more of your videos in the new year Nigel.
Amazing stuff Nigel. Really emotional as I’m Portuguese and Madeira is one of my favourite places, although never went there specifically for photography. After this I’ll definitely return when I can. Thank you so much.
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Such a magnificent forest, thanks for taking us with you on this trip! The black and white pictures at the end are amazing. My favourite is the Guardian, a very powerful image.
your video skills are for sure getting to another level i'd say. love how you edit videos. the music, the scenes. love it. not to mention your photography skills, as for me you're the best. thanks for everything you shared with us in 2020, i can say for myself i learned a lot. gratefull! take care Nigel!
What an amazing location Nigel, thanks for sharing it and sharing your enthusiasm for it! It was different to see you with black and white photos! Looking forward to hearing more of the B&W project. I wish you, Pebbles and the family an amazing 2021 after this very different and strange COVID dominated year! Hopefully you keep spoiling us on Sundays with your excellent videos.
What a beautiful shots of this magical place! I love your black and white shots at the end an look forward to see more of them.
I really enjoyed watching this video! The locations are incredible! My favorite photos are at 5:18, 16:53, 22:25, 22:41, and 22:46! They all turned out AMAZING!
I audibly gasped at the keyhole shot from the final montage. Stunning stuff 👍
I swear, Nigel, you somehow bring fog & clouds with you wherever you go and I wanna know how! I'm in the west/central Canadian prairie and can generally count on one hand the number of foggy days in a year!
This I one of those videos that I had to watch twice. So enjoyable !! Thanks Nigel.
Amazing forest there. I love the way you used the unique shapes of the trees to frame your images. The B&W images at the end were stunning photos. Nice Vlog, I enjoyed it thoroughly
Those earlier shots were awesome but the black and white shots at the end I felt were on a whole other level. I can't wait for next Sunday.
Thanks so much
I've been dreaming of visiting Madeira for a while. Now I've one more reason! Thanks Nigel.
You should!
Thanks to come to Portugal to photograth amazing Madeira landscapes. There are much more to see. Happy New Year!
This was easily the best video I have seen in 2020!! Thank you for that! Unbelievable images!
Thank you!! I love photographing trees!
Another beautiful vlog Nigel, thoroughly enjoyed it 😃 I’ve really enjoyed watching your adventures this year, both on your own and with Pebbles 🐶. I hope you and the family have a peaceful Christmas and New Year and I look forward to next year’s adventures 😀 All the best, Neil
Wow! Wow! Some of your best work yet. I continue to be inspired. Thank you for continuing to produce these amazing stories.
Absolutely gorgeous forest. The fog really transformed the scene into something like an ethereal dream. The guardian tree really seemed more of a conductor leading a choral group, reaching out as if brandishing a baton. Wonderful shots. Jealous me!
Really enjoyed that pal looks a great location, great images at the end
Thanks Stuart - it was amazing. A location I feel I need to return to any times to get the best out of it
Hi Nigel ! Fabulous forest ! Wonderful photos! Expecting your amazing pictures !!!
Thank you for these great impressions from Madeira, Nigel!
It was quite an intense vlog to me, since I remembered so many scenes of fanal forest or Pico do Arieiro from my trip in 2019.
It‘s definetly an island to come back again and again. :)
Stay safe and wish you all the best for 2021.
Cheers, Julian
Amazing black and white pictures, they really capture the mood of Fanal and the rest of the island. I especially like the one with the photographer in the background 😁
Happy holidays! Can’t wait to see the next ones.
With the current situation, I’ve 3 things to do every Sunday: Zoom my family, watch your new video, and get out to take photos.
Hi Nigel, every video is a very important lesson for me as an amateur photographer. Amazing tips and images. Thank you.
What great imagery and a great video production Nigel. Take care and keep safe. Here's to a better and brighter light at the end of the 2021 tunnel.
Fabulous shots, every one...and a beautifully crafted video too. Excellent work Nigel! Best wishes to you and your family in 2021!
Whow! Absolute amazing b+w photos - thank you very much Nigel for These beauties!
Your patience payed off Nigel , love mist and fog for simplifying a busy scene, spend most of my time shooting in bad weather.
Stunning. If this was a tourism video, then I'm convinced that I need to go there
Another fantastic video in yet another stunning location. I love your work Nigel and how you compose your vlogs. Relaxing to watch and always inspiring. Glad I found your channel in 2020 and look forward to seeing what's to come in 2021. Great work mate! 👍
It was absolutely inspiring. I was waiting for this video since You announced it. I wasn't disappointed 😁. Im can't wait for the next weeks episode!
Thank you Mr. Nigel for these great videos. I am a beginner in photography and your work inspires me to learn and be better. I wish you good health and a lot of success in future projects and travels. Happy New Year!
Just stunning Nigel - wow! Magical - you almost expect the trees to just up-root and begin moving and speaking to each soul that passes by - only love Nigel.
spectacular spot, nice shots Nigel. Another location to put on the must vist list, thanks!
Superb, ta much. I was born in my Nan’s house on Laurel Terrace in Skellow, Doncaster. 54 years later I see what a laurel tree looks like! Excellent production.
Great videos from you throughout a difficult year when getting around the country has been very restricted and so much time filled on your TH-cam channel. Thanks and fingers crossed for the year ahead.
Happy 2021 to you too Nigel. Looking forward to enjoy another year of your superb videos and inspiration!
wow! those black and white shows are just outstanding really beautiful! thanks for another good video!
Thanks for this video nigel. My wife is asking to go to madeira for a couple of years and im always thinkijg there is nothing to photograph there. As i used to photograph only wildlife my interest has shifted towards landscapes. This video showed me that madeira is excelent for landscapes! Im going to make my wife realy happy aftet the corona i think! Grt guido
Fantastic vlog Nigel, your forest images are amazing. Looking forwards to part 2 of your Madeira trip.
its too good Nigel.. I really appreciate the amount of effort you put in..
You were the best person to capture the beauty of this place, Nigel. Fantastic and inspiring images, as always.
Wow!!! What a surreal place! Stunning!
I love your videos! I can appreciate all the work that goes into creating them. I really enjoy listening to your thought process for your shots. Patience is a virtue with photography. I’m working on that. BTW the B&W photograph of the wave made me gasp! It’s so magical! Thanks for sharing your work. Hope you had a lovely holiday. I look forward to learning more from you in 2021! ❤️📷❤️🌅❤️
Thanks so much Clare 👍🏼
Very good stuff, and a very good choice of music around the "Guardian" part. Actually together they made me the impression that they aren.t guardians but Dancers... ;) thanks for sharing these!
Wow, what an amazing place to spend a day photographing. Lovely images as always.
Thanks for all the great content you have posted in 2020. Has helped me learn a lot.
All the best for 2021 Nigel . Thanks
What a beautiful place and the conditions were fantastic.
Hi Nigel, what a surprise to see you in my country. I follow you for some time, thanks for everything you teach me. Now I'm whating for a visit in my homeland Azores :) Congratulations
I think the thanks should go to you, Nigel, for 2020. For the incredible variety of vlogs with stunning drone footage, the landscape photography competition to raise money for a good cause, adapting to lockdown with weekday videos and the 5in5, the inspiration from beautiful locations, and -- always -- taking the time to explain and teach. So thank YOU for 2020, and for bridging into 2021 with the magic you found in Madeira.
Michael Schlegel has the best images from here in my opinion. This place is very high on my bucket list.
Thanks Nigel,
Some awesome photography there... And will make great prints.
Love the new into style too.
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👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thankyou for all the videos! Keep up the amazing work and all the best for 2021!
So fun! I really enjoy your videos, your excitement is intoxicating!
Thank you and Happy New Year!
Watched this a few times now, and it is just impressive, amazing, wonderful; very well done; See you in 2021; and great thanks for taking your time to show us where and how you photograph!!!
Great photos from the Laurel forest Nigel. I have a Laurel hedge in my garden but I don't think that will work quite as well, even with some mist. :-)
The footage, music and editing in this make it one of your best. Great work! Love the shots too.
Thanks grand master!
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Thanks, Nigel! I was there almost two years ago and found familiar places from the video, also some laureltrees were familiar. And I did see this place in Fanal only in fog, occasionally so thick it was hard to photograph. And these views in clouds on Pico Ruivo :-) Worthy place to go to there again and again. Probably already next spring.
Awsome pictures and really beautiful work.
Wow, as much as I loved your UK movies this year, this was so refreshing, and beautiful in kind of a different way. It also shows that you're a master of finding strong compositions, which for sure was crafted during all these months of local shooting. Can't wait for part 2, and may the new year bring normality back to you and all of us!
I always love your videos because your passion and enthusiasm for the artistic process is always so evident throughout, and it is reflected in your work. As a fairly new photographer, I find it really encouraging to see the possibilities of where this passion has the potential to take me on my personal photography journey. I also find it reassuring to see that even at the pro level you still struggle with many of the same dilemmas, and I really enjoy hearing your thought process for how to not only evaluate a scene, but decide when to move on for the chance of getting that perfect scene you hope for elsewhere.
Amazing creativity & patience.. thanks for sharing 🙏🏽
Thank you for bringing such beauty to us this year! Wishing you and yours a Healthy and Happy New Year in 2021!!🥳
What a collection of breathtaking shots.
Great video Nigel. Live your passion for photography and life.