Of all the woodland photography RU-vid films I have seen over the past few years, this is probably the only one you need to watch - well planned with a tight structure, making the points economically without extraneous content and with good examples of photographs to reinforce the message. Much better to inspire people to go out and visit woodlands with their camera than many of the over long and aimless wandering I see in some other similar subject content - excellent stuff Nigel.
I've just started photography about 2 months ago and I've just been learning so much from all your videos, Nigel. I watch one or two every morning with my coffee. Your content I find is very informative and just really relaxing and cozy to watch at the same time. Your contentment and passion for your life really shines through and I think that makes a great basis for teaching. Thanks for your work, mate :D
I get that same feeling from his videos, he's so calm (unlike me) and I feel that I am just listening to an experienced friend talking about photography. I've learned a lot from Nigel's videos, and he always inspires me to get out and look for a photo opportunity.
I'm always disappointed with autumn as I know there's so much photography to be done but I always struggle to make good images. Thanks for these tips, they should make a difference for me 🤞🏻
Great video, love the tips and the amazing photos. Live shooting into the sun 👍👍 also like the idea of going back to the same area several times to see different composition ideas, tendencies here seems to always pursue new places. Thx for sharing
I think I've hit the jackpot with this video, Cannock chase is my local woods, I was walking around yesterday looking for compositions and thinking what would nigel danson look for, and now I've come across this video Wow incredible thankyou so much
I find woodland photography really difficult. I think that's because there's rarely an obvious subject to focus on, you have to look for really subtle aspects in the landscape. I often find most things look 'boring' on location, but when isolated, framed and post-processed, you can make simple images look nice. Great video!
Oh I am green with envy. Devon doesn't have any woodlands like that I have found. Plenty of Ivy on the trees & woodland floor with stinging nettles and brambles. Yes I have Wistmans wood but that is so very different. Fog never seems to turn up on a weekend, very inconsiderate. I will continue my search. I love the photo with the Oak, mist at 13.56 is spectacular.
My Pictures all Sucked till i started calling them "Pho-Toes"... Hahahha Just kidding sorry i had too..... I love your videos and learn so MUCH from you... THANK YOU. :)
One of the best (if not the best) woodland photography. It's not only inspiration but having the tips and tricks too. I hike a lot and always think about the summit photography. I wish I watched this clip long time ago. A few questions though.. 1. Do we need fast lens? Woodland in Asia is quite dense. 2. Look like most shots were made at 35mm focal length? Quite interesting viewpoint. This clip made me subscribed :)
Nice video. Thanks! By the way, I also learned a new word today. I thought „foilage“ was a mistake and should be replaced by „Foliage“. Despite the fact the first one is an obsolete noun, I can also be user. I enjoy your videos very much. Greetings from the grey and rainy Switzerland
Good tips. In a few days, I will be doing a photo shoot in my front yard. Which includes a NASTY mesquite tree with one-inch thorns. Working with -- and around -- that tree will be a challenge.
Fantastic video Nigel. Thank you so much for your effort and tips, I really appreciate it. Oh my gosh, Groot is something else. Definitely a flash back to the tree characters in the 'Lord of the Ring" movies...
There were a few times in this video when you spent some time in bracken patches. Just FYI, new research has shown that the spores are highly carcinogenic and a 10 minute walk amongst bracken in late August - October can introduce over 40,000 spores into your lungs. So you might want to keep an n95/ffp2 mask in your backpack to protect yourself if you plan to stop in/near a patch during this time of the year. Just wanted to let you know.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. I live in Los Angeles, California. The closest "woodland" has burned in the Bobcat Fire, I can't drive north to the redwoods because of *&^% Covid, and shoot, it sucks. DO wind turbines in Mojave count? Nice video Nigel.
I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos. Also love your song picks. The song which started in this video had me sign up for, Epidemic Sound using your link. Again, thank you.
Great video as usual Nigel. I’m quite close to Cannock Chase so will definitely be getting out and looking for inspiration. Can you recommend a waterproof backpack that is compact but big enough for a Z50 plus a couple of lenses. Thanks
Here's an algorithm boosting comment. I love woodlands though I'm not fortunatr to have a Groot., more's the pity. As always, you've given me new ways to view scenes. so thank you.
Is it only me that can't enable notifications for Nigel's channel? The bell icon is greyed out. When I click on it, it says 'This action is turned off for content made for kids'. Every browser I try it's the same. Other channels I can enable notifications without problem.
All your videos are great, inspiring and instructive. But, can you please share what kind of lenses you oftenly use in woodland photography? Regards from Sweden Gert
Where on Cannock Chase were you? I only live 10 minutes away and have been going up the chase afew times over the past couple of weeks trying to get a good autumn shot. Like you I struggle with composition, but I'm no where near as experienced as you. Just visited Castle Ring in Cannock which this morning, again is right on my door step, trying to think about the points in your video. Its funny how I grew up in Cannock and there are still places I haven't seen over the chase. I would like to visit Groot 😄 Subscribed.
Got to thank you for the video from Cannock Chase. I only live about 45 mins. from here but never gave it a thought as i thought it was all open country covered with ferns. Went over yesterday and got some really nice pics. Once again, thanks.
Love these trees Nigel. Can you walk through the edit and the thinking of the contrasting Oak and birch around 9.16 please? I tend to go for vibrance and contrast but this seems to be the complete opposite and its amazing
With these images kinda hard to believe you struggle😂 Anyways amazing tips and they all make sence to me. Mayby i just like too minimalist images to find them in forest. But then again yours are pure magic.🤷♂️
Your drone flights are annoying! Why dont you just tell us what u have to say? I am not interessted in drone flights! Minutes of useless flights are wasted. Pls stay at photography. Thx
You're really inspiring to me, I just lost my mom who was my best friend and it really put me in a dark place, I haven't touched my camera since it happened due to depression. I came your across your channel and have been binge watching it! You make me really excited to get back out there😊😊 thank you so much!
very nice video Nigel, love it! do you have any videos where some of these images are processed from RAW to final image ? there is something nice in this edit but a bit difficult to "put finger on" what it is...
I just have to say, Nigel, that you've really created a beautiful and informative video here. I really appreciate your effort in making the cinematic cuts and editing on your presentation of a topic dear to me. I like to think of woodland photography as a "photo safari" as I hunt with an eager eye for the right composition. Im only 5 minutes into your presentation and just had to comment and say "thank you" for this. [Long Island, New York]
Few photographers manage to completely take my breath away as you do with your woodland photography, over and over. Thank you for sharing these tips in this video!
Oh what a sad day! You've shown the world my backyard! Living with this environment only a few minutes away from home, and traveling to work across Cannock Chase makes me feel very privileged to live here. It's so nice to see other peoples views on the area. I know the video was about woodland, but did you venture out onto the heathland? Heather, silver birch, oaks and Fallow deer. At 26 square miles the Chase has so many opportunities for photos. Thank you for visiting, and showing it off. Brilliant video as usual.
Hello Nigel, I have noticed and enjoyed the Music with the Lady singing on this and a number of your videos. Would you care to name the artistß I would appreciate that. Thank You for your grea and inspiringt videos.
The content is pure quality and attention to detail is great. But my god does the music suck!!! Why put that romantic, depressing stuff for content like this?!?!
Forgot to add -- planning woodland shots is a great idea. Lighting is so incredibly hit and miss where I live (Canadian west coast) and the amount of i.e. golden hour light available in most forests is often minutes, or not at all. I think I rely far too much on grab shots.
I am a wildlife photographer who had a request from his wife. Can you do a shot like this, she says and shows me a calendar photo of a woodland. Not being one to go against instructions from a woman I do a how to in RU-vid. I click on your video and find one of the best teaching videos I have come across. I have taught industrial and management trainers and I recognize talent when I see it. Yes I hit the subscribe button.
Love your evident passion and enthusiasm for woodland photography. The image at 13:14 is frankly world class. I'd love to see more info on just that epic image, the shooting and particularly the superb post processing.
This is so helpful, thank you so much for sharing. Well put together and edited. I actually needed some inspiration for my assignment which is actually going to be in CG. May have to find a location where there's less foliage or I'm going to have too much work! But this helped my scattered brain to be more focused, so thank you ^-^
