I struggled with a WIDE ANGLE lens in these PERFECT LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY conditions

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Photography isn't easy and sometimes, even though the conditions are perfect, getting the shot you want is difficult. In this week's vlog I am in the Lake District photographing the beautiful heather.
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@MortenHilmer 4 года назад

Always a true pleasure to watch your videos Nigel. Not only are you sharing your skills with all of us - you do it in such a calm and relaxed way. Great location, great filming and such nice music for my morning coffee on the terrace. Take care Nigel and see you out there..

@danmaynard120 4 года назад

100% Morten! He makes his videos feel so personable as well, you feel like you’re experiencing so much with him. And exactly, he’s so relaxed and calm, I watch his videos before bed to zone out of reality.

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks Morten, appreciate the very kind words. It always feels a privilege to be out in nature and I want to reflect that

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks Dan

@antonoat 4 года назад

The fact that you're careful not to squash the plants says a lot about you and sets a good example ! Inspiring stuff as always Nigel, thanks. Beautiful images.

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Try to leave no trace. Inevitably from just Hiking there that is never the case but try hard to not damage anything where it won’t recover quickly

@MsPernickety 4 года назад

Love the cows too.

@borromine 4 года назад

Actually, the cows are great!! You’re very lucky to live in such a natural environment. They add rather than detract from video. Very helpful advice and thoughts!

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks Joseph 👍🏼

@MikePageKaltenberg 4 года назад

It's really encouraging to us lesser mortals to hear that you struggle too and you need to come back to the studio to separate the wheat from the chaff. I appreciate the honesty and vulnerability!

@BenelliMr 4 года назад

sometimes is is an absolutely great day when just walking and admiring such a fantastic nature and leaving the gear in the backpack. We don't always have to try to shoot when just observing and admiring is so great. We all should be jealous of Nigel for living so close to paradise :)

@GenericaQwerty 4 года назад

What a magnificent problem to have, 360° views of perfection and no one else there to spoil them either 😄 I'm incredibly jealous, thank you for sharing this gorgeous spot with us! PS I love it when the cows make themselves heard in your videos 😂

@endtimeimages3284 4 года назад

Not finding a composition is what I can totally relate to. How many times did I stand in front of beautiful waterfalls, but could not find a good way to photograph it. No foreground interest, no lines, no ideas. I then always think that if a good photographer like you would come along, you'd find a jaw dropping composition in no time ... :-)

@KylerSteele 4 года назад

These honest photo talks are what motivates me and others to push through the ruts

@PatchesCody 4 года назад

Hi Nigel, A day late seeing your Sunday video, so I just finished seeing it here in Florida at 4 a.m. on Monday. Just a quick thank you for your making and sharing of your photo excursions for us to watch and the chat at the end with your thoughts about what goes on within your head as you set out to make some photos. These weekly videos are mainly for inspirational purposes for me and they never disappoint. Another great 18 minutes with you that I've spent via RU-vid. Enjoy your week and stay healthy as is my goal week after week during this pandemic. Cheers, Rod from across the pond.

@lynnjarmstrong8348 4 года назад

Love the heather and sky. 😊 thank you

@MadsPeterIversen 4 года назад

Haha! A flipping tractor 🤣

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

🤣

@antonyhalls5322 4 года назад

Wow. Your dedication is our total pleasure. The heathers are amazing. Great compositions throughout, but the final image really was the most appealing to me. Wonderful that you discovered the tree for a future return trip.

@kevinumanzor3442 4 года назад

Great video. Thanks for showing us step by step your creative process. And I admire you being your own harshest critic and showing that side to us. It helps to know that even pros struggle like many of us beginners. And the cows add a nice touch 👍

@martijngroenendijk3146 4 года назад

Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm. Its a very relaxing pleasure and joy to watch you. Also you collaboration with other photographers is priceless. Massive thanks to you sir!

@kristinevanclooster9679 4 года назад

Great video Nigel, once you see the picture lots of people think it is so easy to take a picture. Just press the button of your camera! Then don’t imagine that is not the case because they never did it themselves. I appreciate your videos a lot, thanks.

@valpayne2963 4 года назад

I really like the way you process your images. They look natural, beautiful. Takes skill.

@brotherdom1 3 года назад

Your video's are so good and i love your honesty regarding not being able to see where the best shot sits within all the beauty ,Brobably because one is first human and then a photographer ,meaning one loves to take in all the beauty and trying to find what is best to take home can be so difficult ,Is really doing two things at once.But i love the final results .Cheers from Ireland .

@icanifuwill 3 года назад

Nigel, although we all struggle at times it's your truth honesty & in sharing we come back to, you help us all. If the original planning fails (weather light etc) sometimes I turn to macro in nature, somewhat helps. Thanks mate for your ongoing videos. Geoff 😀

@vero1197 3 года назад

Thanks for your videos Nigel, they are all amazing!

@lisarobertson7011 4 года назад

love the muted colours, just so pretty. many thanks for sharing your knowledge with us :)

@leppo71 4 года назад

Easily the most immediate and engaging of your videos. Well done.

@RoseKerin 4 года назад

Thanks Nigel. A good way to end my day watching one of your videos. I think sometimes its just being able to enjoy the peace and quiet of where you are that is important. Having a coffee, an apple to eat and chilling can be refreshing. It's true photography is sometimes lonely work. I've taken to taking more close ups lately on my 70-200 as I ran out of ideas with the wide angle. Rock formations and texture make great subjects coupled with some colour. Its Spring here in NZ so there is colour coming up to enjoy. Glad you found the tree. Looking forward to your next video.

@Dreyno 4 года назад

Your b-roll is better than my photographs 😄 ☹️

@gbj6581 4 года назад

Oh yeah, that last shot, the one you liked, is awsome!

@CarloDidier 4 года назад

Well worth that morning hike. I like the images ... and the cows! :-)

@dfinlay587 4 года назад

Thanks Nigel. Another epic morning! My favorite lens on APS-C was my 10-20mm, and recently moved up to the Z6, so the 14-30 is now on my list. Ultra Wide Angle is my goto for many shots, but as you said, you have to manage the foreground. Plus everything on the edges. Look forward to next week.

@keithrice1236 4 года назад

Wow. What a timely video. Just this past weekend I was photographing in the coastal region of South Carolina. Lots of photogenic subjects. When I got them onto my computer and began reviewing them in Photoshop, I find that for varying reasons, I discarded more than half of the shots I made. There were some keepers that I found suitable for print and display, but it is discouraging when I reject so many. It is refreshing to see that I am not alone. Thanks!

@c141charlie 4 года назад

Love the cows! They add authenticity!

@jacobteague8499 4 года назад

The cows honestly made the video for me haha

@Goalieswede 4 года назад

Love hearing such an in-depth and lengthy thought process

@gaetanoscalfidi 4 года назад

Thanks for this video, it is very instructive and gave me a lot of inputs. I am just a hobby photograph but I do a lot of hikes and enjoy incredible views on top of the mountains. Most of the time I literally do not have any clue where to shot, because everything looks so beautiful and the best light lasts only a few minutes!

@brandonprescott5753 4 года назад

Beautiful scenery. Thanks for the video and advice.

@ivandimarco2004 4 года назад

Sometimes we've got a particular image in our mind and we're not flexible enough to change the plan if things don't look great. Also the light changes quickly at sunrise and adds pressure to the shooting. Happy to see you're able to chill out and get away with few great images. I find myself more comfortable with a long lens when in the mountains, trying to capture details and the light interacting with the subjects and the hills. For me, taking a 14-30, 10-24 or a 16-35mm up there will be a suicide, but it's just my opinion! About hiking at night (and summiting before sunrise): I truly believe it's one of the best feelings ever. Hardly no one, fantastic atmosphere and such a rewarding experience. 👍🏻 Another great video and looking forward to seeing next week one!

@blindturtle 4 года назад

Funny thing. When you sat down to eat your apple, I said to myself, you’re sitting on your foreground mate.

@FarreIl 4 года назад

Thanks Nigel for sharing the struggling process. No worries about the cows, they also made me laugh.

@andrespuiggros 4 года назад

I loved the cows men, they added a smile to the video!!!

@beccaonly5 4 года назад

Waking up early is something I have struggled with most of my life, and yet I love doing landscape and wildlife photography.

@guykerr8111 4 года назад

I must be learning from you. When you started eating the apple I thought the Heather and rocks beside you might work and sure enough you started working with them. Nice and informative.

@mikemolinag2213 4 года назад

Hey Nigel to be honest with you, cows did a magnificent job putting some 'backsounds' to the video.. I loved them!

@anthonyplancherel8274 4 года назад

Beautiful place and great advice coming from talking through your struggles! Great video!

@emerald8784 4 года назад

mate i always have wanted to do photography and when i watch you i always think to my self this guy is really good because you are. you have inspired me to do photography and now i am really happy with my work so thank you

@judywright2051 4 года назад

Love the cows!! :-) I just went out a week ago and completely got stuck on one idea and didn't try others. So frustrating when you get home and realize what you could have done differently!

@chrishowitt9654 3 года назад

I seriously would have hung around that fantastic gate you walked through at the start of the vid. There would have been so much potential there. Leading lines, nice prominent subject that blends well with the environment, the hand of man in nature. Please shoot the gate.

@scotty4418 4 года назад

I think the images you captured on the way back down looked great Nigel and given they weren't within your planning for the day, is also an example that you can still salvage a day even if it didnt go totally to plan

@Cre8ivtouch 4 года назад

I love the Heather, named my daughter after it! Thanks again for the inspiration. Missing Pebbles LoL

@korffyboy91 4 года назад

The cows actually made me laugh as well, you just got to love living in such a rural area :)

@tjsinva 4 года назад

May have been easier if you had brought Pebbles along. 🐶 Rock on!

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Yes - of course! Doh!

@NortonDudeque 4 года назад

Great video Nigel! I'm always learning something new in your RU-vid channel. Cheers

@paullanfear5762 4 года назад

Raw talent as a presenter. Great vids!

@bobrutan4735 4 года назад

Always enjoy your videos Nigel!

@hope121107 4 года назад

The cows make a nice touch to a landscape video.

@Honkus 4 года назад

I really can relate to the struggle for composition when heading out. Despite your struggles you came back with some wonderful shots. I really love the mood and composition of the one at 14:48.

@desigrinnelli7414 4 года назад

Great video as always Nigel, love to see your thought process when taking an image, it really helps. I have to say though some of those off the cuff shots were fantastic !

@kiddacreative 4 года назад

that spot looks amazing! a photographer's dream!

@ryanturner103 4 года назад

I dont even believe this. I had the same issue the other week. I had a great location and great subject and i planned for a whole day before and get to the shoot and just couldn’t get out of my head. Nothing was coming to me and nothing seemed to work. I pretty much binned the entire set. Its nice to know that a professional has the same issues as us mere mortals do. As always fantastic stuff Nigel.

@paololarocca7684 4 года назад

beautiful colours, the second composition is my favourite.....

@glttheriault 4 года назад

Great video and very inspiring. It is nice to see that even you get "overwhelm" with some locations. I really like the idea of taking some composition in not the best light but for future reference when it will be better. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see next Sunday video!

@carlreid4161 4 года назад

I really liked the second shot on your walk down in preference to the focus stacked one, as it had a nice lead through the frame to the valley in the distance and lots of layers and diagonals Nigel.

@sergejkurakin 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing this! For me, as a beginner, it is hard to realise that it is OK to struggle with composition. I see more and more professionals talk about it and share how to overcome it. Thank you!

@ColinCartwright 4 года назад

It’s good to know that even the most seasoned landscape photographers run into composition challenges. Thanks for talking through the “abundance of options” dilemma when you end up in a location with so many compositional possibilities. I think the one you chose at the end of the video, was your strongest image. Awesome stuff!

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks Colin 👍🏼

@CWReace 4 года назад

Where you said "this is quite a good one" around 2:40, I was thinking: why isn't he stopping there to take that shot? :)

@lightwalker9879 4 года назад

Thanks. Lockdown in Australia at the moment. Great to see people out. Think composition is the hardest bit in photography.

@gashead2 4 года назад

Beautiful scenery

@RiccardoPareschi 3 года назад

Thanks ! you are so inspiring...

@debbywilmot 4 года назад

Love the cows!!!

@dannynash5713 4 года назад

All the images I thought were incredibly beautiful and wonderful compositions Nigel! One of your best videos IMHO! ✊

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks

@yuriajones 4 года назад

Great video Nigel. Thanks for sharing! Sometimes it really IS difficult to get a satisfactory image, despite great weather conditions and a good location. But I think you did a good job and came away with a few nice ones in the end.

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks - appreciate the kind words

@rodschweiger4195 4 года назад

As I mentioned before;" it wouldn't be Sunday without Nigel Danson." Enjoyed the video as always. You are very welcome for the new hat. Wear it in good health. Go Giants, Rod

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind gesture so much

@RyanLunaPhotography 4 года назад

I think many viewers dont understand the time in the field it takes to make the B-roll. I'm assuming you lost 1.5 to 2+ hours of early morning sleep because of the intro B-roll you put together. Thank you for the efforts Nigel.

@robd99 4 года назад

Great stuff Nigel. Love the style - this is why they named a filter after you......

@brunolp27 4 года назад

every Sunday I have breakfast watching Nigel videos

@Durio_zibethinus 4 года назад

In this time of too many photography channel, I have to be careful not to wasted my time on RU-vid. But you're different, you tell a story, teach, and make me want an apple, lol. Joke aside, you're on a different league, Nigel. Your photos and attitude shows how professional you are, seriously. Your composition sense is so tack sharp even in a different genre like street photography (from your Canon 250D video on dpreview). I hope I could see you make it more in the future. *Maybe subscribing one more channel wouldn't be hurt. Thanks for your content, I really enjoyed it..

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks - I really really appreciate that 👍🏼

@jeanwycliffeahorukomeye7479 4 года назад

hahahahhhaa i love that "solution for everything --> Apple " ;) ;) nice tuto, definitely gonna get out earl for the landscape quest . bigup !

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks Jean

@muhdazmi9553 4 года назад

Fantastic shot!

@mawavoy 4 года назад

Very nice images. If everyone practiced their craft with attention to detail to the degree you exhibit, the world would be a much better place.

@lcador9 4 года назад

Again, an excellent instructional video. Your discussion of perhaps over-emphasizing the foreground rock elements by shooting up close at 14mm as compared to a more balanced 24 mm shot was particularly instructive. For me, the 24mm shot had a smoother gradient from front to back and thus avoiding the possible distorted, "in-your-face" feeling engendered in the 14mm rendition. I believe some would much prefer the former, I not so much. Different strokes....

@bt82 4 года назад

“Had so much rain last night”... it’s still night!

@lautoka63 4 года назад

Photography keeps you fit, it would seem. Nice work as always.

@woodchip2782 4 года назад

The foggy sky robs definition. When this happens I go micro. Some rocks and tiny plants around you looked enticing enough for a good photo.

@jamesscarborough9545 4 года назад

Such a Moooooooving video.

@GreenMorningDragonProductions 4 года назад

1:32 'e's off darn t' pit! :)

@butterflycam1052 4 года назад

Nigel, still the best.In fact I discovered something today in your video.The Cow, although it may have disturbed the recording, I believe it improved it. Yeah true, it made you laugh and increased your sympathy even more.To be clear, no need to add the cow in every shot, but a small bit of moment where you laugh is really cool. It made me laugh around my coffee outside, neighbors may have thought I am crazy :) Big Fan!

@hamsterneckliving 4 года назад

I wondered if you still had apple breaks. You haven’t done that in a while. Whew. I feel better. All is right with the world. Thanks

@Dreyno 4 года назад

It’s like when Morten Hilmer doesn’t stop for coffee.

@Paul-nh8xj 3 года назад

Thumbs up on this one, and this is probably going to come off bad, but had to simply for the moo'ing cows and you laughing at it. I do enjoy your videos very much though even when there aren't any cows. And it is somewhat refreshing in a way to hear about being in an awesome spot but still struggling to get what you want. I feel like there isn't a lot of attention paid to what it takes to get that special thing and the struggle to figure it out and come out with a work that is satisfactory from that creative endeavor. Thank you for sharing.

@davidj.7906 4 года назад

Wonderful Photos...I am amazed by your work!...and, I noticed the hat was new....One thing that i appreciated about this video (and your videos in general) was the honesty about your work. There are photographers that make it look as though every time they go out, they hit a home run, and they are able to find the Picture without fail. I enjoy seeing that you, even as top pro, sometimes struggle to find the composition. That teaches me patience....and keeps me from giving up at times, knowing that not always nailing a perfect shot is not "just me". I LOVE wide angle. i recently picked up a 10-18mm (Canon Ef-S 4.5), and I am having such fun with it. I am using it on a Canon M50, so my 10mm becomes about 16mm, but I just love the creative options it affords. Thank you for your continued work, you are an inspiration....and...GO GIANTS!!

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks for the kind words. Yep - I fail a lot!

@jeroenstrybos812 4 года назад

Just discovered your channel and glad I did. Great content and you come across as a sincere person. I subscribed right away, keep up the good work 💪👍

@aldunning6118 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing the experience. Noticed the puffy eyes in the morning, I use antihistamine day before I go out in my van, and that stops the puffiness for me.

@amithanuradha2874 4 года назад

15.16 I didn't liked it once you show the image, but man that print is amazing. Thanks for the showcase. Once again you proved the value of the print

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Yeah - it looks so much better

@danvieirafotografo 4 года назад

Congratulations this video is so good 🇧🇷

@martienhoogebeen8434 4 года назад

Nice vid. We are all only human... The message is clear and I can't agree more: keep trying!

@Robert-Bishop 4 года назад

Camera! Haha - well remembered! 😃

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

@bruh-qi7ue 4 года назад

I've gotten a 10-18mm and to be honest. The going down trying to shoot through leaves and create depth etc has never been more disappointing ever. It's weird how a different lens can change so much.

@prithvijitdas5722 4 года назад

In love with the shot at 11:31

@NigelDanson 4 года назад

Thanks

@josephstanski5180 4 года назад

I struggle with finding compositions as well on prairies in Midwest Iowa - everything is soooo flat. I have a 17-40 L series wide angle I use, but the edges are always soft at f/11; that I've given up on it and just shoot with my 24-105 Canon and stitch images. Your mountains are so very beautiful. Thank you for sharing your insights. J

@martharetallick204 4 года назад

Take a look at Brian Lanker's work. His topic was Kansas.

@josephstanski5180 4 года назад

@@martharetallick204 Thank you Martha, but most of my work is travel/landscape photography. He was certainly a great photographer, but not in landscapes. Thank you again Martha. Joseph

@SlimCase01 4 года назад

Beautiful how you compose your vlog shots👌👌

@andrewcrisp9700 4 года назад

hot tea and toast, Nigels video.. dnd.

@robcoates4394 4 года назад

Even if I wasn't a (very amateur) photographer I'd probably still watch your videos. When I see you out there enthusing on the mountains I can't help thinking of The Goon Show's Eccles saying "It's good to be alive!" 😊 As for your 'also ran snaps' around 11:30, they'd be on my brag page (if I had one). Cheers from DownUnder.

@DonPascquale 3 года назад

i really love the shot at 11:33 👍👌

@_._Stefan_._ 3 года назад

I like your videos, bought a Nikon ZII a few days ago and get it midth december. Hope you are fine and send greetings from germany. The cows was very funny