Can I add another TIP.(different way) ..for ultra slow shutter speeds put the camera into burst mode, what you'll find is pressing the shutter button is what makes the camera move ...you'll get 5 pics in 2 seconds (roughly) ...Guarantee the middle ones will be sharp!!
Henry: my heart was in my mouth when u put ur camera bag on the parapet of the bridge: one slip from disaster 😱: aaaagh! But the knee tip is excellent!
Wow, what a beautiful riverside walk, Henry. Some cracking images there, and a great example of the difference a polariser can make. As for the hack, how about 'time for a knees up!' Hope you enjoyed the workshops.
Autumn is so beautiful! All the colors are starting to go away already here in the Netherlands, it's such a shame. But I'm glad I still get to enjoy them in your videos!
Epic video Henry. One of my favourite places in the world, especially in Autumn. If you had gone up from that second location to Llyn Dinas, there is normally some amazing colour in the trees and bracken opposite the lake. I’m gutted I missed the workshops (mrs was on her Hen night!) hopefully you’ll both do some more in North Wales. 🏴
Hi Henry, another grand day out thanks for sharing. I thought, as you were passing the beech tree at the start, "there's your dinner" .. and later on, so it was! .. .another enjoyable video, thanks again. Another tip for steeady shots hand held .. hold your breath, but after you breathe out, elbows in, lean against something if you can.
Great video Henry, was good to meet you for the photo tour on the Thursday after watching your videos for years, we certainly had great but challenging light at times on the day with it being so bright. I popped to this location on the Friday after you and Ian recommended it, it was indeed beautiful there but I did struggle finding shots there. I had a bit of a slip trying to get down a section of the bank to some of the falls, no real harm done thankfully but it certainly made me more wary. I had my lunch there and just soaked in the view for a bit. I ended up taking a photo looking down the river back towards the bridge with the building in it I was quite happy with. Came away from that trip with some of the best photos I’ve taken in years (to my standards anyway). I popped back to the Ogwen Valley on Sunday before heading home and spent another couple of hours there revisiting some of the spots we went to on the tour. Ended up taking a lovely intimate long exposure shot looking into a stream with a vivid green plant under the water swaying as the water was running which is one of my favourites from the trip, it caught my eye on the Thursday when we passed it so I’m glad a went back to try shooting it. All the best and perhaps see you again some time 👍
There are times when there is to much going on and it is a struggle to find the composition imo.Stopping taking some big breaths and doing some previsualisations works for me
That gorge looked amazing! My main struggle every year is predicting the autumn peak so I can plan my limited photography time around it, how do you work it all out Henry?
"If you've never heard of Squarespace..." Pfffhahahahaha... Wonderful video, Henry. Some spectacular scenery; makes me want to go hunting for similar views around here. Some people are saying 'mind your camera/bag' but I'm looking at those wet rocky paths and thinking 'mind yourself!' too. Technique name? 'The Captain Morgan'. (Rolls off the tongue a bit better than 'a knee in the L bracket')
The unfashionable camera strap's main purpose is to brace the camera whether around neck or neck & body, to provide a more stable platform even when rested on your knee. This goes back to film with no stabilisation whatsoever. With the viewfinder braced against the head with the strap tightened like a gun sling we get a solid three-point hold.
One of the best techniques/skills I've learned is the primal squat. A full squat with your feet flat on the ground, shoulder width apart, toes pointing out a little. It's as good as sitting down but you don't have to get your pants wet/dirty. It may take a little training to get the flexibility in your hips or ankles but once you're good with it you have a very solid platform for low angles. Or with a little more training, you can waddle around to sneak up on wildlife without them panicking about a big tall biped.
I've walked that river myself in spring and also found it surprisingly difficult to get a solid comp. There's a spot round the corner north of Beddgelert as well that I scouted for the steam train, but never got to use it.
That was a beautiful location. Nice colours. I did like your image with the heavy contrast and colours of orange and green and darker tones. What is it that in this day and age, someone hasn't invented some super grip walking shoes
The other thing mate get a wrist strap ...Im really worried you'll drop your camera off the bridge!! smallrig make a great wrist strap and peak design too
Get a grip Enry, calm down son haha. I've got a tip, if you want to avoid ICM, don't drink a bottle of whiskey before you go out on a shoot. But if you did, I'd love to see the results hahahaha
Always enjoy your videos 👍🏼 I think your photos would look better with a flat colour in the background. I find the "active" background is very distracting.
Rather than using the knee in this instance you would have gotten better stability by resting your camera on the ledge of the bridge. Regardless, nice tip and video.
Cringe Warning - Camera bag on Bridge parapet, then loose camera on top of pack, then perching one leg balancing camera on knee and had visions of a white van shooting 'round the corner knocking you in ;-) I'll be drinking Whiskey instead of hot chocolate next time with your vids! hehe!
Henry this is the type of content i like watching
Placing your pack on the edge of the bridge is very bold move.
Can I add another TIP.(different way) ..for ultra slow shutter speeds put the camera into burst mode, what you'll find is pressing the shutter button is what makes the camera move ...you'll get 5 pics in 2 seconds (roughly) ...Guarantee the middle ones will be sharp!!
It's kneetography not to be confused with footography
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Perfect content, Henry. Oh to be in England now that autumn is there! Wonderful riverside walk and superb images - the vibrancy is incredible!
If you had a camera strap on all you have to do is pull it tight and steady and take the photo. I have gotten great ss this way.
Henry: my heart was in my mouth when u put ur camera bag on the parapet of the bridge: one slip from disaster 😱: aaaagh! But the knee tip is excellent!
I was thinking the same thing!
My thoughts exactly
And me. Couldn't concentrate on what you were saying - was convinced all your gear was heading for a swim. 😂
Wish I could get my knee into the position Henry did!
Totally agree, aaaaaaaaaaah! 😀
Lovely selection of images this week Henry. Hope your workshops went well for you and Ian too
Thank you mate, they went fantastically, thanks 🙏🏼
Wow, what a beautiful riverside walk, Henry. Some cracking images there, and a great example of the difference a polariser can make. As for the hack, how about 'time for a knees up!' Hope you enjoyed the workshops.
Henry, beautiful images.... That was a great tip... I know the one about keeping your arms close to your body, but the knee idea is brilliant!
Autumn is so beautiful! All the colors are starting to go away already here in the Netherlands, it's such a shame. But I'm glad I still get to enjoy them in your videos!
At 10:19 that looks bloody dangerous!! I'm glad the alcohol thing was not involved! What a brilliant video buddy , thanks so much!
Epic video Henry. One of my favourite places in the world, especially in Autumn. If you had gone up from that second location to Llyn Dinas, there is normally some amazing colour in the trees and bracken opposite the lake. I’m gutted I missed the workshops (mrs was on her Hen night!) hopefully you’ll both do some more in North Wales. 🏴
I am in the club that was twitching at the gear on the bridge😂😂with your hands flapping/talking… I use to drive that road to work everyday!
Hi Henry, another grand day out thanks for sharing. I thought, as you were passing the beech tree at the start, "there's your dinner" .. and later on, so it was! .. .another enjoyable video, thanks again. Another tip for steeady shots hand held .. hold your breath, but after you breathe out, elbows in, lean against something if you can.
Thanks mate 👍
Great content as usual Henry- Lucky you living where you do a fabulous area - I have to travel to get my fill of landscape's- Thanks for sharing
Well, in order to take pictures, you can use a tripod, a monopod, or a KNEEPOD.
Kneepod, love it
Was in Beddgelert a few years back with the wife. Some lovely walks out along that river. Nice to see it in Autumn
Great video Henry, was good to meet you for the photo tour on the Thursday after watching your videos for years, we certainly had great but challenging light at times on the day with it being so bright.
I popped to this location on the Friday after you and Ian recommended it, it was indeed beautiful there but I did struggle finding shots there. I had a bit of a slip trying to get down a section of the bank to some of the falls, no real harm done thankfully but it certainly made me more wary. I had my lunch there and just soaked in the view for a bit. I ended up taking a photo looking down the river back towards the bridge with the building in it I was quite happy with.
Came away from that trip with some of the best photos I’ve taken in years (to my standards anyway). I popped back to the Ogwen Valley on Sunday before heading home and spent another couple of hours there revisiting some of the spots we went to on the tour. Ended up taking a lovely intimate long exposure shot looking into a stream with a vivid green plant under the water swaying as the water was running which is one of my favourites from the trip, it caught my eye on the Thursday when we passed it so I’m glad a went back to try shooting it.
All the best and perhaps see you again some time 👍
Another nice video. You nailed it when you said you should have taken the OM. 😊
There are times when there is to much going on and it is a struggle to find the composition imo.Stopping taking some big breaths and doing some previsualisations works for me
That gorge looked amazing! My main struggle every year is predicting the autumn peak so I can plan my limited photography time around it, how do you work it all out Henry?
Fun adventure! Thanks for taking me along!
"If you've never heard of Squarespace..."
Pfffhahahahaha...
Wonderful video, Henry. Some spectacular scenery; makes me want to go hunting for similar views around here. Some people are saying 'mind your camera/bag' but I'm looking at those wet rocky paths and thinking 'mind yourself!' too.
Technique name? 'The Captain Morgan'. (Rolls off the tongue a bit better than 'a knee in the L bracket')
The unfashionable camera strap's main purpose is to brace the camera whether around neck or neck & body, to provide a more stable platform even when rested on your knee. This goes back to film with no stabilisation whatsoever. With the viewfinder braced against the head with the strap tightened like a gun sling we get a solid three-point hold.
Great images Henry at a magnificent location...thanks for sharing... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
One of the best techniques/skills I've learned is the primal squat. A full squat with your feet flat on the ground, shoulder width apart, toes pointing out a little. It's as good as sitting down but you don't have to get your pants wet/dirty.
It may take a little training to get the flexibility in your hips or ankles but once you're good with it you have a very solid platform for low angles. Or with a little more training, you can waddle around to sneak up on wildlife without them panicking about a big tall biped.
Awesome spots and shoots🔥
Awesome mate. Definitely preferred the shot with the polarizer 😀
Indeed haha. Thanks man!
I've walked that river myself in spring and also found it surprisingly difficult to get a solid comp. There's a spot round the corner north of Beddgelert as well that I scouted for the steam train, but never got to use it.
That was a beautiful location. Nice colours. I did like your image with the heavy contrast and colours of orange and green and darker tones.
What is it that in this day and age, someone hasn't invented some super grip walking shoes
What a great place for a walk with your camera..😊👍
Great shots Henry looked like an awesome location. I'll have to try that technique next time I'm out.
3:20 I i honestly don't think it was me but on another channel I suggested using shooting techniques that often uses a minimum of 3 points of contact.
Your Tripod Knee thing - it's a Reverse Proposal.... 🙂
Beautiful area. Would love to visit there.
IH HENRY LOVE THE CHANNEL AND THE VIDEOS.
CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE CAMERA BAG IS YOU USE (GREEN ONE) THANKS
Hi Henry, great video as always. What camera and and where do you have it when walking, on your chest?
Thanks mate. Nikon Z7 in this one and I put it back in my bag 👍🏻
@@HenryTurnerphoto ment vloging camera 😅, sorry
Great video !
Thanks!
Great location and video, Henry 👌👍🙂🍂
Thank you so much 😀
Bipod! Good little trick
Beautiful images! A bit of sunlight would have been nice in the last location.
The other thing mate get a wrist strap ...Im really worried you'll drop your camera off the bridge!! smallrig make a great wrist strap and peak design too
the pack! what about camrea sitting there, hands waving left and right,I was just praying he didn't catch it and splash !!!!!
Get a grip Enry, calm down son haha. I've got a tip, if you want to avoid ICM, don't drink a bottle of whiskey before you go out on a shoot. But if you did, I'd love to see the results hahahaha
Always enjoy your videos 👍🏼
I think your photos would look better with a flat colour in the background. I find the "active" background is very distracting.
What town is this?
I cant get my leg over as easy as you Henry! :(
Has anyone coined the phrase "Kneepod" yet
It past pick, foliage is down on the ground
Name for the hack / technique...How about "ThighPod" (as opposed to "Tripod").
it's called "The Patella Method"
Brilliant!
Mini Tripod? Better than a biped.
Waving your camera around like that near a stream is too scary for me. Why not get (use) a wrist strap to make sure it does not go flying off?
Bag on the wall Spikeymouse Photography , Karen shouted at you
Rather than using the knee in this instance you would have gotten better stability by resting your camera on the ledge of the bridge. Regardless, nice tip and video.
Knee exposure!
I shoot 10 sec with my olympus
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Cringe Warning - Camera bag on Bridge parapet, then loose camera on top of pack, then perching one leg balancing camera on knee and had visions of a white van shooting 'round the corner knocking you in ;-) I'll be drinking Whiskey instead of hot chocolate next time with your vids! hehe!