Nigel, thanks for your channel during 2020. In some respects, it was a bummer of a year, but when I view your videos, I realise that time flows on without consideration to any eventualities. You've made the most of 2020 and brought me joy in doing so.
GEGENEES was wow factor to me. It seemed to be such a surprise! This is my first year watching your RU-vid videos. I don't know if my photographic skills have improved, but you have touched my heart with your love of and sensitivity to the beauty of nature. Thank you, Nigel and God bless you!
That B-roll at 5:18 is downright one of the most cinematic things I've ever seen on a youtube channel. It's like I'm there. Everything is just breathtaking, actually. Greetings from Portugal.
Every time I think your videos can't get any better....I decide... "It can't get any better than this (one)!" Wowza, fantastic photos Nigel! I have wanted to go here ever since I first saw photos of those trees place last year. Your photos certainly do it justice. Thanks for the tip to get down low...really low....for some other angles.
Wow! Wow! Wow! This has to be your best vlog yet. I love the poetic video with the lovely gentle music, never mind the inspiring photography. It also helps to know we are not alone with our frustrations when the weather doesn’t give us what we might have predicted. Thank you. Looking forward to part 2.
What a breathtaking video Nigel! It’s very inspiring to experience how you are connected to the area, patiently overthink the possible compositions and finally capturing stunning and peaceful images full of emotions. Chapeau!
Beautiful video Nigel. Your episodes always makes me feel emotional but a mix of joy and sadness. I think its a combination of the stunning nature you feature, how you convey it along with the perfectly matched music. It makes me miss travelling alot as i can't go anywhere right now so i look forward to your weekly updates. Thanks for everything you do. Happy New Year to you and your family.
WOW. Nigel. You have just nailed the most SPECTACULAR scenery video of the year. You are a braver man than me, standing on that plateau, still, I guess that Pebbles would rescue you. Oooops. Pebbles is Probably at home. You won’t be happy to leave your location Nigel , it’s MAGNIFICENT. Be safe Mate. Thank you.
The way you talked about the Guardian reminded me of the Ents from The Lord of the Rings. I appreciate how you shared with us the sometimes-hit-or-miss quality of dealing with the fog and the scenes you want to shoot. As you said, “That’s photography!” In your videos you seem to invite us into the experience of the location while you are coaching us on how to approach the composition. Love these photos! Thank you.
It is comforting to know a master photographer like you has those issues when shooting woodland. We just spent 2 weeks in the van in Victoria, Australia in the mountains chasing fog, in summer. I had the same issues and could’ve done with this video had we had reliable wifi. Great video Nigel. Thanks.
Thank you Nigel for this magical tour of such a beautiful Forest. This is like capturing poetry without the words. Such a stunning forest. Enjoyed your tips too.
Brilliant summary to your vlog Nigel where you answered all the questions I would have wanted to ask. The filming with the drone reversing back threw the forest showing all the different compositions as it went was brilliant. (What a choice). My favourite was the last one taken at 14mm. Beautiful.
That opening sequence 👌 belongs in a movie. Loved the way you transitioned from the woods to the mountains using the fog. And of course the rest was just as fantastic. Thanks Nigel!
Amazing forest there. I love the way you used the unique shapes of the trees to frame your images. The B&W images at the end were stunning photos. Nice Vlog, I enjoyed it thoroughly
Dear Nigel, thank you so much for sharing :). In two days my husband and I are going to madeira and so I started to get my camera gear out after quite some break time and needed quite some tipps to start. when I searched for photography tutorials i gladly found you. Your tips and how you present them are so helpful and mindful. It's a joy to whatch, even more when you're so happy when you found a beautiful place and can't help but to express this :) . After your madeira videos i can't wait to go there. it's looks really stunning there and I hope I can get some good shoots myself.
What a great video, Nigel. Madeira is gorgeous and the Fanal forest is mystical. I visited Madeira last February and made some nice photo’s in the very foggy (!) Fanal forest. Beautiful! I am looking forward to the next episodes.
Nigel, I am so glad I found your channel recently. Thank you so much for all the amazing footage and tips you are sharing, it is such a help and motivation!
Such a magnificent forest, thanks for taking us with you on this trip! The black and white pictures at the end are amazing. My favourite is the Guardian, a very powerful image.
Just an awesome video this week; can't wait to see next Sunday's. What a joy it's been to have discovered you and your inspirational videos earlier this year when the pandemic got started. As always and I know I speak for many who are your fans, I wish you continued safety and health going into the new year. The best to you in 2021 and let's hope this thing gets behind us all as quickly as possible. Cheers from SWFL, USA.
That was indeed an absolutely beautiful location! Looking forward to going there myself. Until then… I’ll do everything I can to find something better in Denmark 😁👌
That is a fine usage of your phone @18:00, and you have mentioned the value of using phones in the past. What a wonderful addition for those who can afford one. I cannot. But I can still appreciate it. Tnx for the tip.
Nigel you are so inspirational.. love your b&w images in the mist/fog, such drama, thank you for sharing them.. wishing you all you could wish for yourself throughout 2021.
Hi Nigel. I'm just back from Madeira. WOW!! What a place! Fanal was beyond beautiful. I went twice. The first time was foggy all the way from Funchal where we were staying until around a mile from the forest then it cleared up! I was gutted. It came back in small patches lightly but it was two days later I was met with extremely dense fog. So thick in fact I struggled to find my compositions! So just had to make the most of it and avoid the bulls in my bright red waterproof coat. The locals basically told me the forecasts are very unreliable out there and Madeira just kinda does it's own thing when it wants. Sao Lourenco was another location. The forecast was amazing for sunrise but it was just extreme haze. Still got a shot but it wasn't quite what I had hoped for. Your advise in another of these videos was to keep visiting the locations time and time again and I think that was what was needed but ran out of time in the end. I would love to go again one day. All the best to you. My Pico Aireriro and Fanal pics are now on my insta page with some more to come.
Yup. I'm a native who left the island for 14 years but had to finally come back... Fanal is incredible and the hike to get there is amazing. Those centennial trees are called Til (Ocotea foetens). The Guardian shot is so beautiful and made so much sense. All of them. Congrats!
Thank you for sharing. It was not easy. I just finished 6-day hiking in Mountain Jade. From magical forest in mysterious mist to breathtaking mountain lake. Great experience. A lot of elevation in short distance in a row but worth the effort. So impressed that you made amazing jobs done. Thank you.
I think the thanks should go to you, Nigel, for 2020. For the incredible variety of vlogs with stunning drone footage, the landscape photography competition to raise money for a good cause, adapting to lockdown with weekday videos and the 5in5, the inspiration from beautiful locations, and -- always -- taking the time to explain and teach. So thank YOU for 2020, and for bridging into 2021 with the magic you found in Madeira.
Happy holidays! Can’t wait to see the next ones. With the current situation, I’ve 3 things to do every Sunday: Zoom my family, watch your new video, and get out to take photos.
Very nice cinematic intro and a good choice of music. What an amazing place and so mistic / enchanted forest. Those trees are amazing! Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see next week.
your video skills are for sure getting to another level i'd say. love how you edit videos. the music, the scenes. love it. not to mention your photography skills, as for me you're the best. thanks for everything you shared with us in 2020, i can say for myself i learned a lot. gratefull! take care Nigel!
Incredible and stunning landscape Nigel! Thanks for sharing that experience and definitely one for my own list now! Great shots as well - can’t wait to see what your other ones look like!! 😄
Amazing stuff Nigel. Really emotional as I’m Portuguese and Madeira is one of my favourite places, although never went there specifically for photography. After this I’ll definitely return when I can. Thank you so much.
My favorite shot is " Standing Proud ". I love the color combination. Simpler, less crowded image puts more focus on the tree. But Hey! Who am I to judge. They are all fantastic shots. The videos are just mesmerizing. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us.
What an amazing location Nigel, thanks for sharing it and sharing your enthusiasm for it! It was different to see you with black and white photos! Looking forward to hearing more of the B&W project. I wish you, Pebbles and the family an amazing 2021 after this very different and strange COVID dominated year! Hopefully you keep spoiling us on Sundays with your excellent videos.
Absolutely gorgeous forest. The fog really transformed the scene into something like an ethereal dream. The guardian tree really seemed more of a conductor leading a choral group, reaching out as if brandishing a baton. Wonderful shots. Jealous me!
Your camera and drone work are really exceptional in this video, and love the transition from live to still image. The Guardian tree shot is indeed a stunner!
Nigel every week your videos contain great content and visual quality. I don't know how you manage to sustain this high standard? This week I felt you excelled yourself, I am really looking forward to the upcoming Madeira vids. Stunning images so far! Take care.
Another fantastic video in yet another stunning location. I love your work Nigel and how you compose your vlogs. Relaxing to watch and always inspiring. Glad I found your channel in 2020 and look forward to seeing what's to come in 2021. Great work mate! 👍
Thank you Mr. Nigel for these great videos. I am a beginner in photography and your work inspires me to learn and be better. I wish you good health and a lot of success in future projects and travels. Happy New Year!
