The ONE THING most landscape photographers DO WRONG
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- There is one mistake that I see photographers make more than any other. In this video I explain how to overcome this and start taking better photos.
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I love how this video is all about mindfulness without ever using that word. Will definitely approach photography a tiny bit differently after having watched this. Thanks Nigel and Pebbles!
A pro tip that you could have added is that everyone needs to get a dog like Pebbles who will scout out those stunning compositions for you.
Ha ha
Agree
My dog knocked over my tripod twice last week in the same shoot
Therefore he isn’t coming along with me anymore
All though I agree with you on the observing to familiarize yourself with the location and thinking of what to shoot, I don't think you should have your camera in a bag, and I always take it out as soon as I exit the car. James Popsys in his video from yesterday has demonstrated the reason why, but in short; I think you could miss an opportunistic shot when your camera is in the bag and you have to struggle to get it out of there, turn it on and maybe the weather and lightning have then changed and the chance is gone for good.
Thé point is more : how many of those « opportunities « are really great photos you will keep…. 🙄
@@Skye_the_toller It comes down to preference, and my comment merely stated my reasoning for preferring to keep my camera accessible. I agreed with all the rest. So no need to be so snarky. Have a great day!
I alway hike with my camera in the bag, mostly because I’ve tripped and fallen too many time to count and if I had it out that would have been the end of it.
That’s ok if you have the correct lens on and the weather permits.I also like to keep my gear as safe as possible and for me to have my hands free for my safety…..also the chances are if that moment is that fleeting then the chances of a keeper composition is small…..
If you're a bird & wildlife photographer it's probably not great advice but I can see how being present would be more important for a landscape photographer.
Great advice! I have to agree that using your phone as a "compositional viewfinder" is a great way to find a good composition without already being fixated on your camera. It feels a bit like the 21st century version of using your hands to frame the image 😀
The way you walk us through your thought process is so helpful. You are a terrific teacher.
That your videos are the best, goes without saying. Pebbles around you is truly an added bonus. The friendship between a man and his dog is priceless and it shows every time Pebbles appears on the scene.
probably the one thing iv taken from your adventures is to "Slow Down" , its amazing how this one thing has improved my eye for a better composition ,
your content is not only a learning experience but with easy listing music and your calm description's makes a great viewing experience .
here is south Dublin , the Autumn is late and the colour tones are not in sync .
Happy Samhain on this sunset we light a fire to remember our ancestors .
stay safe
This is a real master class on how to make a good image. I am always more likely to try to shoot 10 images and hope for the best. I usually don't manage to get anything worthwhile. I'm going to try this approach. Once again, thanks so much Nigel, I love your teaching style and content.
I find especially with a sunrise or sunset that I go to an area with a particular idea in mind then get there to see something happening with the light, reflections and so on that changes my plan there and then
I really appreciated hearing more of your thought process as you're out in the field. Not that your technical or post-processing tips aren't fantastic as well, but being "along for the ride" as you basically thought out loud this whole video was tremendous.
You’re such a great teacher, Nigel! I am not into landscape photography at all - and still there is so much to learn from your examples! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Totally true, recently took a tour through Lower Antelope Canyon in AZ and there you always need to remember the best composition may be behind you.
I always love to hear your explanation about photography. Thank you! A big fan of yours!
Love your videos like this one that explain the thought process before the camera ever comes out of the bag. Also the attitude of slowing down and relishing the process. Just wonderful.
Great stuff Nigel! I find woodland photography to be most challenging - just too much chaos. Your tips are very welcome!
That's why I like to shoot nature closeups.
I'll give you a thumbs up on this one. I like the way you described your thought process and then showed it with your phone. Makes it easier to understand and visualize.
You know that's so true, we miss a lot by jumping right in, I kept seeing one shot that you seemed to over look, especially because of the sharp contrast. Maybe you got a shot that wasn't in your video but your companion with the fall colors, thank you Pebbles!
Good points as usual. Just realized why Pebbles is always looking, and sniffing around; he's trying to find who you're talking to...
What stands out for me is the serenity of the environ, Pebbles hoppin' and boppin' about, and your comments from your nicely contrasted red jacket 💚🤍🤎
Love the chase, grasses by the stepping stones caught my eye too.
Just had a years Corona break from photography. Just so good to watch a video like this to get my eyes dialed in again for landscape compositions.
Back in the day, I would carry a 35mm slide mount to preview layouts and composition before I committed it to film. Beautiful images, I love how you pull landscape details out of the chaos.
Me too Robert Grenader
I love trees, and I love to try and take photos of them. Problem is, like those two oak trees, they are always in a messy environment and it's hard to separate them out from the background. Hopefully I'll get there in the end.
Thank you Nigel, so very helpful. I am a beginner photographer since March and I am so grateful for your videos. Trying to visualize a composition is difficult for me and these 3 tips will definitely help me take the time and have patience to find the beautiful compositions like your photos.
A lot of time especially on boring sunny middle of the day conditions I don't even bring my camera I just use the viewfinder app on my phone and do the same thing fine tuning compositions for a return in better conditions. Obviously sometimes on the day sometimes light just happens and you have to be ready to change but I do agree it's always better to do some good fine tuning, frees you up a lot too.
One of your many best. The production was as good as the lesson. A wonderful way to get my apple a day! And Pebbles. I listen to you but watch her.🐕
excellent video and a beautifull place too. Thank you Nigel, always a pleasure to watch!
Really enjoyed this weeks video. Thank you.
Of course, all your videos are great - as are the master classes. But this is one of your best videos, IMHO, because it gets to the heart of how to see and compose. I know I will keep coming back to this one over and over. THANK YOU!
Thank you Nigel, you're such an inspiration!
Really enjoyed this episode. Love seeing how you can take a busy scene and make it into something great. Seems when I try it it looks like chaos. It’s an art learning how to separate the subject from the jungle. Keep up the great work and say hi to Pebbles for me. Thanks.
Thanks!
While walking , slowly, every once in a while, pause and look behind you. If walking into the dawn....may be a good photo behind you.
This is especially good advice when exploring caves.
Love the smile on Pebbles face, she is loving life, and great photography, thanks for the tips 🌿
This was such a useful video for someone who lives where woodlands are esthetically challenged. Perhaps the story of the pair of Silver Birches at 23:54 is the long vertical split in the bark of the center tree. It looks like healing from a lightning strike, an event that often kills the tree.
Thanks for bringing us such beautiful nature scenes. I can feel the wind touch my face through your photos.
I had a group shot on a nature trail yesterday and your composition tips came in extremely useful in the set up phase. I was able to concentrate on getting the lighting right without needing to worry about where I was going to set up.
Another invaluable piece of advice. Thank you.
You video skills are getting better and better, love watching them, thanks for visiting Faroe by the way 👍🏻
I record the journey into the 'location' and out. Just some simple quick photo's are fine. This way I can create a story.
Always good advice I take way to many photos I want to take less next year
I really appreciate you talking through your process of finding a good shot. It is THE hardest thing to put into words, when I'm sure it is instinct for you now. I really like the mix of super techy vids (e.g. new masks in lightroom) and these kind of vids talking about the process you use to find a shot.
Thanks, Nige. A good watch with useful ideas, as always. Pebbles had a nice day out, too.
Good morning, and thanks. You are so good at talking through your process on location. This really shows how you are making a photo instead of taking a photo.
I'm going to need to watch this one twice: once for Pebbles, once for Nigel. Pebbles = best location scout ever :-). Great tips, Nigel. Slowing down is so important, and I consistently forget to do that. When I remember, it makes all the difference. Thanks for continuing to remind us! And those shots around the 22:40 mark... GORGEOUS.
I could watch Pebbles explore and inspect the woods all day. Oh right, Nigel, great video as well. Excellent points, all of them, as always!
Brilliant. Excellent advice. Thanks for sharing
Oh man just love the shots from this video, those birch tree shots at the end of the video are particularly nice. I just love the texture and character of their bark. Thanks again Nigel 👏👏👏
Nigel, thank you for taking your time going through your approach and thinking to the scene. Love it!
It seems so easy, Thank you Nigel
Excellent information. The first oak trees would look great after leaves are gone leaving the oaks as sculptures.
Loved it thank you so look forward to every one
amazing advice. Simple things makes
a huge difference
Great tips Nigel. Pebbles is a funny contrast in this video - peaceful foggy morning in the woods, relaxing music, and your dog bouncing around with boundless energy :-)
Great advice and great photos to finish the video off with.
I remember a training video I saw some years ago. It was by a photographer, who was shooting trout streams in Scotland, but not really about photography. His key take away was “turn around and look behind you.”
This was a very interesting video, because it's not so common to have photographers really go into their thought process regarding composition and how and why to make certain choices. Thank you ! I really like the 2 shots at 22:30, very magical ✨
Bless Pebbles. Thank for this sharing.
Great video Nigel and some really interesting and valid points raised in this video. I think a lot of people don't pay enough attention to the light and which direction its working in. It can make such an impact to the images when paying more attention. Thanks for sharing! Was an interesting watch!
Nice bit here Nigel, thanks for the fine work. I have to admit I'm a bit of an ADHD photographer, I react to my first assessment out the door of the car, I mount a lens, and start shooting. I personally place wildlife over landscape, so I often end up doing my walkabout with a 200-500mm. Hopefully this bit will cause me to think a bit more (or carry two bodies).
The birch images are wonderful.
Our leaves have been late in changing color too. We've had some trees lose leaves and some trees still green. It makes it a bit challenging to get fall color. You got some beautiful shots!
Really such helpful tips. I'm a grab and click photographer, always in a panic that I might miss 'the' shot - this will help tremendously in reminding me to observe and think first. Thank you for the fabulous videos. I'm an addict.
Woods are my thing, thanks Nigel.
Beautiful images and great tips!
Really interesting to follow your thoughts and process. Inspiring.
Of all your videos I've watched to date I find this the most helpful. Such a simple tip really but so powerful. I will definitely be doing this in future. Thanks so much Nigel, and it's always great to see Pebbles.
Wow, Some really nice images. An excellent outing. Hello to Pebbles; always love to see her out and about with you. Thanks.
Hey Nigel, this is wonderful guidance while on location. This really helps people like me. Thanks for this video
Another insightful walk in the woods. Thank you for sharing your experience and keen eye.
This is one of your best instructional videos... much appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just went outside to do some observing and shooting in my yard. The observation really helped.
Thanks so much for another great video and great advice! I really have to learn NOT to take the camera out at first when I visit a new place. There's so much much to see than the first sight. BUT: There ARE times when I see something for the first time, and I instantly know it is a great photo. And I take it. Without looking around. And when I later at home review my photos, the first one is still the best one. That can happen, too. So I'm always taking my camera with me so that I can make this first photo when I feel it is worth it. - Just my thoughts after watching your video. All the best for you!
My gosh, you are talented!! Very insightful video and some wonderful tips to keep in mind! I'll admit that I am far too quick to pull out my camera and start shooting rather than really "wandering and wondering" to find the best composition. Thank you for bringing us along with you and Pebbles. Cheers, mate!
A lot of wisdom to this approach but it should come with a caveat. This approach works really well as long as your conditions and lighting are stable. When the lighting is changing rapidly, such as at sunrise or sunset, then to capture the images that you see at that very moment you must be more decisive or the light will be forever gone. Same thing with certain weather conditions, such as fog. If you see a composition you better shot it before the fog burns off or it too will be gone forever. Loved all these images except for one. The one at 15:55 with the bright light colored bracken in the foreground really draws the eye away from the composition. Otherwise some really lovely images, thank you for sharing those images and your thought process behind shooting them.
Always love the way you explain and talk in these videos. Love all the compositions and keep it up 👍
Excellent video Nigel - thank you! It was great to hear and see you describe your process for finding awesome compositions. Great photos too! Thanks again.
There’s are great Zen moments in this video. Thank you for sharing!
Thumbs up once again, Nigel. It's a form of meditation, finding the way to connect with what surrounds you and turn what you feel and observe that is interesting to you into a material representation.
Glad to see the Apple back! Thanks for the tips... Also explain why you can't do this with a muggle, i.e. a non photo person. Make them stay home. ;-) Patience is key.
Great advice about surveying the entire scene first. Since I shoot mostly wildlife I always have my cameras out and ready to shoot since you never know when an opportunity is going to arise. In some ways I would suspect landscape to be similar, fleeting light, etc. it also pays to turn around once in awhile, more than a few times I have turned around to find curious deer I hadn’t seen before right behind me watching me.
Nigel, one of your magical lessons again! Thank you so much! Bart
Couldn't agree more Nigel. I love an apple but also a banana does good too. Hope your knee is on the mend and you can soon get back out into the woodland again. Take care and wish you all the best.
Love this video! Thanks for taking the time to explain how you compose your photos. It was such a great lesson. ATB.
A really inspiring video Nigel full of useful tips. Thanks so much for sharing.
Always an good tip is to stand back and look, using the phone is an good idea, always enjoy your videos and pebbles.
Thank you for the tips Nigel! Been watching your videos for over a year now. The knowledge you've given came in handy when I recently travelled to a new location.
I'm a beginner at all this and I'm glad I found your channel. Thanks for the informative video's!
Great tips. I need to work on taking my time and observing before taking my shot
Some fantastic tips there Nigel, always learning from your channel, even as an experienced photographer. Many thanks.
Very helpful and great video and images Nigel. You may well know Jerry Ghionis who is a Nikon ambassador and for me one of the best fashion and wedding photographers. I've followed him for years and one thing he stresses all the time is "slow down and take your time". See you next Sunday
Yes have an apple, ( but dont drop it) yes I saw that old video of yours remember? ..... thats a lovely woodland you have there Nigel that helps as well... Thank you for all the tips you give out on here and your quiet way of explaining things.
I will never forget dropping that apple 😞
@@NigelDanson I think it's the most funniest blog I have ever seen on here! Not for you though.
Great insight into your creative process Nigel. Thank you for sharing.
Hope you checked Pebbles for ticks. That bracken is a haven for them!! Nice video. Thanks,
22:38 Great video, Nigel - as usual. :) These are my definite favourites from your day's outing. I want woodlands like you have, around here! Here (south-eastern Finland) the leaves dropped completely about a month ago. Now we have pines, spruces and bare branches.
Great video as usual, was you in my favourite woodland? Brocton Coppice, Cannock Chase. Some good tips Nigel, thank you 😊
Good tips about improving your art work. I've found that going back and shooting some film has really helped slow down my thinking about composition, light and exposure has alos translated to digital. At the end of the day it's all still photography except one cost you £'s per shot therefore you think more about each shot. Digital or film its just the medium of your art.
Such a great video again Nigel, this is something i struggled with for a long time… great advice from a great photographer✌️
Another great vid with excellent advice. I was anticipating the tripod useage topic.
Height variation (standing, squatting, laying) has been a help for me, with composition which i believe you or Mads have touched on in the past.
Love the images.
Wow this video was insanely helpful! Thanks so much!
Thanks for this video Nigel and explaining the three tips in detail. This will help my woodland photography and great deal. There is a woodland near where I live which I visit frequently, so the next time I visit it, hopefully I will see it in a different light (excise the pun!).
Love your work, your videos and Pebbles.
Thank you very much