"I think the shot is pretty good with what I have to work with". Yeah, there's not much there. Just a bunch of rocks. Riiight. Just a little bit of an understatement. Personally, I like the first shot because you can see more detail in the background peaks. All I can say is, holy cow Mads! The whole video is just one phenomenal shot after another. Of all the locations I've seen from all the photographers I watch I think the Dolomites just might be the most epic. That includes places like Iceland, The Faroes and Antarctica. Thanks for the adventure.
Magnificent images captured in this series. Outstanding video and music selection. It's really difficult selecting the best since all the images are stunning. The one with the reflection by the lake is awesome! As well as the one with morning light and pink clouds reflecting in the lake. Thank you for Sharing this adventure. We live in a beautiful world. I'm always amazed at your ability to "see" and capture all the beauty, especially when not a "planned" image.
After all the admiring comments below, I would like to drop a critical remark on Mads’ Dolomites videos. But firstly the pros. The photos: absolutely stunning. The drone videos: breathtaking. The video overall: cool. Nevertheless, I would have welcomed appreciation not only for the spectacular landscape but also for the cultural identity of the Dolomites, i.e. their people, geography, and history. As a resident of the Alps, who climbed many of the mountains shown in this video, I truly miss that these alpine landmarks were not addressed by name, calling them frequently “background mountains” or “the peak over there”. In fact, almost all rock structures in the Alps, including small pinnacles and spires, bear names. As a visitor you cannot be familiar with all of them, but when producing a Dolomites video, I would expect the most prominent mountains to be addressed correctly. Some examples? At the beginning of video #1, after having shown the famous churches in the Villnöß valley at the foot of the Geisler Gruppe, it would have been respectful to mention that Reinhold Messner, the most legendary mountaineer ever, grew up in this village and acquired his phenomenal alpine skills in the Geisler mountains. And, unlike Mads suggests at the vista-point on the summit of Seceda, that range is not called “Seceda mountains” but Geisler Gruppe (Grupo di Odles) and the stunning mountains are the Fermeda towers, Furchetta and Sass Rigais. Such information is readily retrieved from a map or an app like Peakfinder. This lack of sensitivity is present throughout both videos, e.g. the stunning mountains seen from top of Lagazuoi are not only impressive landmarks but bear truly epic names including Tofana, Antelao, Pelmo, Civetta, Averau, Nuvolau that need not be concealed. Not to mention that the “sharp peak” seen from Drei-Zinnen-Hütte is the Paternkofel (and by the way, that peak played a most prominent role during the fights in World War I) and the “Matterhorn of the Dolomites” above Baita Segantini is Cimone della Pala. Just to mention a few … So, besides the excellent photographic performance, there is room for improvement, and I am looking forward to see this in forthcoming videos.
Hey, Mads))) This video is soooooo goooood! I'm absolutely in love with your photos and that locations!) AMAZING! STUNNING!) Thank you for inspiration!)
Cinque Torri is beautiful and my favorite location in the Dolomites. But with only a wide-angle lens it’s hard to find unique compositions. Love the vlog and photos. My favorite photo of Cinque Torri is the one you took early morning with the sunrise. It’s 👌🏽
Hi Mads, a wonderfull trip to the Italian Dolomites. Watching this video was amazing. A lot of epic spots and pics I found. My favorites are the ones at 12:30, 22:16 and 23:20. For me it is still unbliveable how you find all these amazing compositions like the one with the little tree. That's what is called experience. I need to learn more about compositions :-D Thanks for sharing this video with us.
Once again......WOW! It's hard to pick a favorite but if you had to twist my arm I would say the reflection image with Monica in the image for scale. I loved that one.
Wow! Thank you Mads! I've been on vacation with friends and family numerous times in Südtirol and the Dolomites, but have never had the good fortune of a workshop like that, so thank you for sharing and inspiring! Personally, it is perhaps the most beautiful place I've ever had the opportunity to visit. And I live in the Rocky Mountains, which is also quite "Epic"! We actually just returned from Südtirol. I'd be very interested in knowing how one can participate in such a workshop.
Thanks for putting so much good composition information in your videos. The epic mountain shots are amazing but I also loved the single tree backlit by the golden sunrise.
Mads, thank you for another amazing video. I agree the small tree with the sunlit background was amazing, but the reflection photo with colorful sky at the end was my favorite. You also seem to always choose music that adds to the drama of you videos.
What a trip Mads - Epic shots indeed. Especially love the reflection shots near the end and the wee tree at 12:41. Out of the two Cinque Torri sunrise shots I do like the one with the sunstar - although both are wonderful.
Good grief everything is massive!! again fantastic drone work! Some really beautiful shots Mads. Funny thing.. my wife does not remember your name, she only knows you as Mr. EPIC when I reference your videos :)
Great stuff,Dolomites are uniquely wonderful, glad you had fun. I always feel that while photos like the tree silhouette are amazing they could be anywhere. The uniquely Dolomite shots are the likes of the last one, the Tre Cime - really like the one with sunstar.
Once again, your images and instruction are phenomenal. The lone tree growing on the side of the mountain may be my favorite image of yours that I’ve ever seen…and I rarely miss your videos. Besides being absolutely beautiful, this picture tells a powerful story of strength, survival, and independence! Great work and thanks for sharing!
Absolutely stunning!! Loved the style of your videos, Mads…really makes me want to pack my bags and head to the Dolomites today! My favorites are the moody cloud scenes…they would also make for some epic black n whites!
I love love love the image of the little tree growing on the hillside. It made me almost cry. It is how I feel sometimes, like that lone tree in a massive landscape.
Amazing video and amazing photos! I got tired again seeing you running around at Cinque Torri 😂 my favorite (maybe a little biased) is the last evening at the lake with the clouds rolling in… well worth the going up and down the hill 😉
18:41- I prefer the left one, just because of the dynamics, and warmer colors (which couldn´t seems it for first glance, but it is warmer, and i like warm colors 😁. Bud as always, all of your images are even slightly above first class👍).
@Mads Peter Iversen, awesome video (both parts) and storytelling about the trip and how you got the shots. Dolomites are in my bucket list for so long, that they're becoming my unicorn. Is this trip and locations going to be transformed into one of your locations map? It definitely should! Thanks for this!
Why on earth did you have to show me this when I'm still recovering from two weeks of open wallet surgery in Iceland? 😂😂😂 What a fantastic series Mads, with some extraordinary images. My favourite was the lone tree at sunrise and I also especially liked the very first image with the leading lines and the one with diagonal lines and dark clouds, which was about the fourth image from the start. I'd better start saving up for a trip to the Dolomites right now! As you said for yourself, "holy macaroni!"
my favourite is the lone tree at 13:00 and of the two comparisons I liked the one with the starburst best. Thank you as always for such an awesome video - you are a master. Take care and be safe out there....
Three times I have watched both videos into the last year. It's absolutely amazing enjoy watching. In each time I have learned anything more. Thanks so much for your incredible content and your training in TH-cam.
Well done for an excellent part II Mads…you had some great light. I like both of the side by side at Cinque Torre, the right hand side one for the colour and starburst and the left for the mood. Did you look at the left hand side one converted to b&w? With the moody sky, bright leading line and less colourful image I think that could work well, for my taste at least…great work as ever, thanks, John
Fabulous once again! Stunning video - a dream is to be on that adventure one day with the inspirational Mads as guide and tutor...ah, maybe when the lira recovers - insallah! Wonderful work Mads!
I think one of my favourite shots is the lone pine tree on the cliff edge with the distant sunbeams in the background at 13:00. At 18:35, I'm kind of torn, I like the action in the stormy clouds on the left but I like the simplicity and the light of the sunstar peaking around the edge of the butte (pillar). I love the photo at 26:15, the colours in the clouds and the reflections of those colours in the water are beautiful.
Thanks for all the videos and the all effort you put, they are very inspiring. I'm learning a lot from them and after getting your books last year now I decided to get your photoshop for beginners course too, to continue learning. By the way, that photo of the tree on the cliff is amazing and truly epic! WOW!
Great video again, thank you!!! About the "5 towers"... i like the 1 with the clouds. The lone tree on the ridge before the sun, the 2nd wider composition (with the opposite ridge) specific, is my overall favorite
I love this channel Mads. Your expressions as you talk make me smile, and the excellent photography is inspirational. Thank you. 1 The first reflection photo is my fave 2 Of the 2 I prefer the sunny one over the stormy one. I think that's about the brightness of the colours and the over all 'crispness' of the scene.
Just amazing! It's really hard to pick out a favorite image, they are all so beautiful. But, if I have to, the last image of the mountains reflected in the lake with that awesome sky is, in your wors, "just epic."
Been to Dolomites just once and something about them is magical. The clouds over those Mountains give such a powerful scenery. As well traveld 2 times to chamonix France. Considering they are much higher than Dolomites, they are not as dramatic. Summer 2023 going for 3 weeks just Dolomites. Great video.
"I think the shot is pretty good with what I have to work with". Yeah, there's not much there. Just a bunch of rocks. Riiight. Just a little bit of an understatement. Personally, I like the first shot because you can see more detail in the background peaks. All I can say is, holy cow Mads! The whole video is just one phenomenal shot after another. Of all the locations I've seen from all the photographers I watch I think the Dolomites just might be the most epic. That includes places like Iceland, The Faroes and Antarctica. Thanks for the adventure.
Yes the little tree is great, so many great mountain images almost numb to them, but that tree image stands out as different.
Absolutely spectacular ! Again!
an epic journey ❤️,
I am glad for you to be lucky to visit this location.
Amazing! Beautiful ! Incredible!!! Not enough words to describe the images you have captured!!!! Well done!!!!
Excellent lets keep commenting on his Video so we can push him. He deserves it
No words that do justice to the video and the photos. Stunning.
Magnificent images captured in this series. Outstanding video and music selection. It's really difficult selecting the best since all the images are stunning. The one with the reflection by the lake is awesome! As well as the one with morning light and pink clouds reflecting in the lake. Thank you for Sharing this adventure. We live in a beautiful world. I'm always amazed at your ability to "see" and capture all the beauty, especially when not a "planned" image.
Poor Monica. Did she get to take any photos herself 🤣🤣🤣 Great video. Looks stunning
the last picture is super epic that's all I can say WOOOW ❤️❤️❤️
WOW! What a fabulous job on both of these videos. Multiple goose bump events during both! Impossible for me to pick a favorite though....
After all the admiring comments below, I would like to drop a critical remark on Mads’ Dolomites videos. But firstly the pros. The photos: absolutely stunning. The drone videos: breathtaking. The video overall: cool.
Nevertheless, I would have welcomed appreciation not only for the spectacular landscape but also for the cultural identity of the Dolomites, i.e. their people, geography, and history. As a resident of the Alps, who climbed many of the mountains shown in this video, I truly miss that these alpine landmarks were not addressed by name, calling them frequently “background mountains” or “the peak over there”.
In fact, almost all rock structures in the Alps, including small pinnacles and spires, bear names. As a visitor you cannot be familiar with all of them, but when producing a Dolomites video, I would expect the most prominent mountains to be addressed correctly. Some examples?
At the beginning of video #1, after having shown the famous churches in the Villnöß valley at the foot of the Geisler Gruppe, it would have been respectful to mention that Reinhold Messner, the most legendary mountaineer ever, grew up in this village and acquired his phenomenal alpine skills in the Geisler mountains. And, unlike Mads suggests at the vista-point on the summit of Seceda, that range is not called “Seceda mountains” but Geisler Gruppe (Grupo di Odles) and the stunning mountains are the Fermeda towers, Furchetta and Sass Rigais. Such information is readily retrieved from a map or an app like Peakfinder.
This lack of sensitivity is present throughout both videos, e.g. the stunning mountains seen from top of Lagazuoi are not only impressive landmarks but bear truly epic names including Tofana, Antelao, Pelmo, Civetta, Averau, Nuvolau that need not be concealed. Not to mention that the “sharp peak” seen from Drei-Zinnen-Hütte is the Paternkofel (and by the way, that peak played a most prominent role during the fights in World War I) and the “Matterhorn of the Dolomites” above Baita Segantini is Cimone della Pala. Just to mention a few …
So, besides the excellent photographic performance, there is room for improvement, and I am looking forward to see this in forthcoming videos.
Another blast! Thanks Mads!
Favourites: lone tree collection and the new “smokin’ peak” 😁 epic!
You definitely need a merch shirt that says “absolutely epic”
Haha yeah, I'm sure that could work 😁 just need to find one ;)
I love the way you say “Tre Cime” :D Amazing work and video as always!
Just two words Mads - Absolutely Epic!
too much beauty for me to choose a favorite. Stunning.
Hey, Mads))) This video is soooooo goooood! I'm absolutely in love with your photos and that locations!) AMAZING! STUNNING!) Thank you for inspiration!)
You are currently the World President of photography vlogging. Thank you for creating and sharing.
Dolomites are unique indeed and your stills and vlog are excellent
Mads wonderful two part journey. Great photography and great vlog. Loved it, great stuff. Great to to see someone living the dream 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Cinque Torri is beautiful and my favorite location in the Dolomites. But with only a wide-angle lens it’s hard to find unique compositions.
Love the vlog and photos. My favorite photo of Cinque Torri is the one you took early morning with the sunrise. It’s 👌🏽
Two fabulous videos, Mads. So much work - thanks for sharing! Love the many moody images here!
Hi Mads,
a wonderfull trip to the Italian Dolomites. Watching this video was amazing. A lot of epic spots and pics I found. My favorites are the ones at 12:30, 22:16 and 23:20.
For me it is still unbliveable how you find all these amazing compositions like the one with the little tree. That's what is called experience. I need to learn more about compositions :-D
Thanks for sharing this video with us.
Absolutely outstanding Mads. both parts 1 and 2!
Once again......WOW! It's hard to pick a favorite but if you had to twist my arm I would say the reflection image with Monica in the image for scale. I loved that one.
Wow! Thank you Mads! I've been on vacation with friends and family numerous times in Südtirol and the Dolomites, but have never had the good fortune of a workshop like that, so thank you for sharing and inspiring! Personally, it is perhaps the most beautiful place I've ever had the opportunity to visit. And I live in the Rocky Mountains, which is also quite "Epic"! We actually just returned from Südtirol. I'd be very interested in knowing how one can participate in such a workshop.
Thanks for putting so much good composition information in your videos. The epic mountain shots are amazing but I also loved the single tree backlit by the golden sunrise.
Perfect timing. Lunch time entertainment sorted !!
Having finished watching. All I can say is wow. Absolutely incredible images and as always perfectly portrayed and explained throughout the video
Mads, thank you for another amazing video. I agree the small tree with the sunlit background was amazing, but the reflection photo with colorful sky at the end was my favorite. You also seem to always choose music that adds to the drama of you videos.
What a trip Mads - Epic shots indeed. Especially love the reflection shots near the end and the wee tree at 12:41. Out of the two Cinque Torri sunrise shots I do like the one with the sunstar - although both are wonderful.
I like the sun star effect.
Wow, can't say anything else. I liked the moody image the best out of the two side by side photos.
Once again, an EPIC video Mads. Wish I was there.
Good grief everything is massive!! again fantastic drone work! Some really beautiful shots Mads. Funny thing.. my wife does not remember your name, she only knows you as Mr. EPIC when I reference your videos :)
Just wonderful thank you. It’s fantastic pondering shots with you like this. All magic!
High contrast sunrise with little tree was my favourite!
Such a beautiful place! Great shots! Amazing!!!
My favorite ones are in 8.26 and 25.30. Awesome place.
The left one of the Cinque Torri. Great photo, great place! Thanks for sharing the videos. Love them!!😃🙃
Epic Mads, loved these 2 video's on the Dolomites.
That litte tree at cinque torre is beautiful!
Great stuff,Dolomites are uniquely wonderful, glad you had fun. I always feel that while photos like the tree silhouette are amazing they could be anywhere. The uniquely Dolomite shots are the likes of the last one, the Tre Cime - really like the one with sunstar.
Awesome video Mads! My favourite shot is the moody one from cinque torri, that picture is just perfect to me
Once again, your images and instruction are phenomenal. The lone tree growing on the side of the mountain may be my favorite image of yours that I’ve ever seen…and I rarely miss your videos. Besides being absolutely beautiful, this picture tells a powerful story of strength, survival, and independence! Great work and thanks for sharing!
Mine too Love it 😀
Absolutely stunning!! Loved the style of your videos, Mads…really makes me want to pack my bags and head to the Dolomites today! My favorites are the moody cloud scenes…they would also make for some epic black n whites!
Beautiful work again and wow, what a location 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
So great like watching a wonderful movie!
I love love love the image of the little tree growing on the hillside. It made me almost cry. It is how I feel sometimes, like that lone tree in a massive landscape.
Artistic images Mads, I'm always amazed at the amount of gear you pack around! I suppose if you want a particular look, you need a lot of gear.
Mass, wow 🤩: as you said, truly epic images form your trip 👏
Amazing video and amazing photos! I got tired again seeing you running around at Cinque Torri 😂 my favorite (maybe a little biased) is the last evening at the lake with the clouds rolling in… well worth the going up and down the hill 😉
18:41- I prefer the left one, just because of the dynamics, and warmer colors (which couldn´t seems it for first glance, but it is warmer, and i like warm colors 😁. Bud as always, all of your images are even slightly above first class👍).
I never get tired watching your video mads. Love from Philippines
The one with rhe flowers in the foreground.
The tree om the ledge (12:32) is the one i would go for
Epic, as Part1. Congrats, great tour Mads
Absolutely fantastic,Mads!!!!
I can’t choose they are all stunning
Wooow..., Incredíble photos, congratulaciones...😉👌
Magnificent area, beautiful pictures and great video.
Really nice shots, you have been very lucky with the weather , I think your photo of Baita Segantini ( the cloudy one) in the best one I've ever seen.
what an successful way to capture this journey! kudos!!
I’m longing to visit the Dolomites now. Absolutely fantastic stuff and thank you for sharing. Best wishes from Singapore.
Superb 🤘🏻 one of my Top 5 cars of all time is the Triumph Dolomite Sprint 😁
Ohhhh man this channel never Ceases to amaze me 😊
really really fantastic photography I like so much congratulations
@Mads Peter Iversen, awesome video (both parts) and storytelling about the trip and how you got the shots. Dolomites are in my bucket list for so long, that they're becoming my unicorn. Is this trip and locations going to be transformed into one of your locations map? It definitely should!
Thanks for this!
Thank you very much, Hugo! I may make a Dolomites map in the future. Thanks for the interest 😊
Why on earth did you have to show me this when I'm still recovering from two weeks of open wallet surgery in Iceland? 😂😂😂 What a fantastic series Mads, with some extraordinary images. My favourite was the lone tree at sunrise and I also especially liked the very first image with the leading lines and the one with diagonal lines and dark clouds, which was about the fourth image from the start. I'd better start saving up for a trip to the Dolomites right now! As you said for yourself, "holy macaroni!"
I am absolutely speechless & thoroughly marveled! Looking forward to your April 2023 Dolomites. 26:57
my favourite is the lone tree at 13:00 and of the two comparisons I liked the one with the starburst best. Thank you as always for such an awesome video - you are a master. Take care and be safe out there....
Three times I have watched both videos into the last year. It's absolutely amazing enjoy watching. In each time I have learned anything more. Thanks so much for your incredible content and your training in TH-cam.
Epic location and images. Absolutely need to go there ! Thank sou for sharing this trip with us Mads
Stunning imagery. Very inspirational!
Absolutely Epic!
Excellent!
Really good job!
Congratulations.
Breathtaking, can’t get better than this. Congratulations. Stunning photos and views. 🧡💛💜💚
Stunning video. Very inspirational scenes. Thank you for sharing your amazing trip with us ❤️
Well done for an excellent part II Mads…you had some great light. I like both of the side by side at Cinque Torre, the right hand side one for the colour and starburst and the left for the mood. Did you look at the left hand side one converted to b&w? With the moody sky, bright leading line and less colourful image I think that could work well, for my taste at least…great work as ever, thanks, John
Fabulous once again! Stunning video - a dream is to be on that adventure one day with the inspirational Mads as guide and tutor...ah, maybe when the lira recovers - insallah! Wonderful work Mads!
I think one of my favourite shots is the lone pine tree on the cliff edge with the distant sunbeams in the background at 13:00. At 18:35, I'm kind of torn, I like the action in the stormy clouds on the left but I like the simplicity and the light of the sunstar peaking around the edge of the butte (pillar). I love the photo at 26:15, the colours in the clouds and the reflections of those colours in the water are beautiful.
One word….sublime !
Thanks for all the videos and the all effort you put, they are very inspiring. I'm learning a lot from them and after getting your books last year now I decided to get your photoshop for beginners course too, to continue learning. By the way, that photo of the tree on the cliff is amazing and truly epic! WOW!
Awesome video dolomites looked amazing, Looking forward to your location map and accommodation and information on the map ( hint hint)
Great video again, thank you!!!
About the "5 towers"... i like the 1 with the clouds.
The lone tree on the ridge before the sun, the 2nd wider composition (with the opposite ridge) specific, is my overall favorite
But i also like the shot of the peaks with the clouds around it (without foreground) a lot!👍
Incredible photos at 12:40...
I love your videos and images Mads, my favourite though is of course the one of cinque torri with the sun flare, stunning.
I love this channel Mads. Your expressions as you talk make me smile, and the excellent photography is inspirational. Thank you.
1 The first reflection photo is my fave
2 Of the 2 I prefer the sunny one over the stormy one. I think that's about the brightness of the colours and the over all 'crispness' of the scene.
Amazing. What a world! Fave photo from this batch is at 12:30.
another great viseo amazing photograhy enjoyed this
Wonderful video of an amazing location. Thank you for sharing the details of how you look at the scenes.
Breathtaking photos and videos, thanks!
Very fine Video, Mads - as always .... inspires me to go there!
Just amazing! It's really hard to pick out a favorite image, they are all so beautiful. But, if I have to, the last image of the mountains reflected in the lake with that awesome sky is, in your wors, "just epic."
These images are all fantastic
Totally amazing. Love it all.
Beautiful images. Looks like a great trip!
Been to Dolomites just once and something about them is magical. The clouds over those Mountains give such a powerful scenery. As well traveld 2 times to chamonix France. Considering they are much higher than Dolomites, they are not as dramatic. Summer 2023 going for 3 weeks just Dolomites. Great video.
Again absolutely awesome video. Love your style, completely down to earth. Beautiful images, would love to go there myself, maybe next autumn ....