The Life of a Photograph | National Geographic

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Veteran National Geographic photographer Sam Abell offers a look inside the heart and mind of a master photographer.
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@nickfanzo 3 года назад

Sam is the best. His talent for composing a picture and waiting, is unparalleled. He doesn’t care about buttons or photoshop. He doesn’t shoot RAW, the jpeg is enough. He uses program mode on the camera, it’s all about what’s in the frame and the light, the essentials.

@davidsimmons5467 7 лет назад

A true master not hung up on high tech, but rather patience, composition and capturing part of life. I admire him and his work.

@dreamcatcher3622 4 года назад

'This photograph has outlived the people in it'' - I got goosebumps.

@chigby08 9 лет назад

After reading the comments below, that make fun of the way Sam speaks (slow and deliberate) I realize I actually like his delivery, because it's well thought out as a good story should be. Great speakers take a little bit of time to tell a good story. Most photographers, probably the one's below who will never work for National Geographic, want everything served up like fast food, not me. I prefer to linger over a gourmet meal, a great photo, and interesting people...I prefer to sit and discuss the moment, extending it if possible. Really good things, like Sam Abell should be savored not munched up and spit out. So, sit down, chill out, take it in, and learn from one of the greats.

@annadelf Год назад

The photos themselves are works of art, but I am more moved by Abell's generosity in sharing with us his creative process. What his father transmitted to him, he gives to us.

@woolybugger1962 4 года назад

I grew up reading National Geographic and remember so many of these photos. A true Master Photographer.

@Free7ZipDownload 11 лет назад

Sam Abell is an incredible photographer, thanks for the presentation.

@LaurieCawthorn 5 лет назад

captivating,amazing, :step back:pnt of view..perfection!

@williamsnyder3419 9 лет назад

It's clear that many folks who comment here don't know the first thing about photography. Dull delivery?!?! Measured and thoughtful. Not one "unn", ummm or "like". It's not a music video with quick cuts and flashy "stuff" - it's a master artist trying to explain his process and his art. A lack of pretension. Sorry you don't like or understand.

@bx7785 5 лет назад

75% of his "master" pictures are average at best but ok sure lol

@wyvern938 2 года назад

@@bx7785 why don't you try to do better lol and we'll see if you can get hired at national geographic

@cjoe6908 3 года назад

He created some marvelous pictures that I would love to see again and again. A true artist.

@taraferro 12 лет назад

I have had the honor of meeting Sam Abell. He is a phenomenal speaker and photographer. His photographs and his passion are so inspiring. I really hope to have the opportunity to meet with him again.

@phononify 11 лет назад

Yes, this is what distinguishes an artist from a normal person: the art authentically is your life

@MichaelMasaki 9 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed listening and learning from this great. Truly worth a listen. It may have very well changed my entire view of photography tbh

@scw1217 13 лет назад

Wonderful video. It's a tribute to the power of parents as much as a view into the thinking of a professional photographer. Well worth my time watching it.

@tanyamattson7325 9 лет назад

I had the joy of seeing Sam Abell's presentation. Monotone? Maybe. Riveting, interesting, relevant - absolutely.

@adamantibody 11 лет назад

Wow. Incredibly beautiful and insightful.

@vicky197805 9 лет назад

i dont know why there are some dislike. this video is great any body who likes to take picture would like to click for national geography!!

@ChristinaRedd 11 лет назад

This is incredibly inspiring! This means so much more to my photography than any gear video I could watch.

@soonerboy9831 8 лет назад

i met Sam Able in 1985, at a very inspiring National Geographic Workshop in Steamboat Springs Colorado.

@zenoc3460 11 лет назад

Just Awesome..................Congrats

@quezquez3084 3 года назад

Sam Abell - The best os photographers.

@jchengimpact 12 лет назад

"Above all, compose and wait. Wait for the train to pull out of the station."

@nickfanzo 3 года назад

Rules to live by

@robyoung125 11 лет назад

Totally agree, describing your own photos as 'poetry' when it's only vaguely interesting to anyone else is not becoming. Pretentious people like this spoil such wonderful creative arts for everyone. Attempting to alienate other with their super human ability to micro compose and not even mention a single time the element of luck makes me call bullshit on this

@Irenerz 12 лет назад

this is incredibly inspiring

@ALLTHESAVED 13 лет назад

I love these, I aspire to be as good a photographer.

@lightworksphotograph 11 лет назад

Just a fantastic video, really inspiring and crammed full of photographic goodness!

@00hmath00 13 лет назад

I would like to encourage Nat-Geo to do post more videos like this on RU-vid... really informative and heart warming i just loved it!!!... Thanks Much Nat Geo you guys just made my day.

@Sikhislove 8 лет назад

Very to the point speaker beautiful document

@slimnics 8 лет назад

Amazing

@lamberth77 10 лет назад

Nice piece!!!

@TheWaveSon 3 года назад

Amazing, Thanks.

@bryronify 13 лет назад

finally a really long video that is allowed to be viewed in my country... and what's good is that I'm a photographer too (hobbyist)

@zolluuu 9 лет назад

The pears on the windowsill may not be the most exciting photographs out there in terms of content, but they're elegantly composed and there's value in that alone. People go to extreme lengths these days to make every photo grab your attention. Sometimes it's nice to consider the less obtrusive virtues of a more subtle work.

@Willheyweddingphotography 10 лет назад

A fantastic watch, thanks so much for taking the time to make and share this.

@JohnSokko 8 лет назад

Inspiring video. I am drawn to Sam's style of and approach to photography. I bought the book while watching the video.

@Kranhu 8 лет назад

Me, too!

@Sikhislove 8 лет назад

Beautiful work

@DANVIIL 8 лет назад

HIs delivery is excellent, because he doesn't begin each sentence with, "So" and sprinkle the phony interrogative, "right" throughout, but never waits for the acknowledgment, right?

@misztsz 11 лет назад

Some grate composing skills he has. Looks that I got a lot to learn...

@MrK30674 11 лет назад

I really enjoyed this. And his deadpan humor really cracked me up.

@dbphotoart 12 лет назад

I love this I enjoyed the whole video. It has inspired me to shoot more.

@MrGeten 12 лет назад

Excellent!

@drzoomo 12 лет назад

last thirty seconds is the best advice ever

@jerrinmathewphilip3447 9 лет назад

wonderful!! i love documenting photographs. :) as soon as the video end and when the audience claps, here it started rain with the same sound of the claps.. seems like nature loves u. one day i need to contribute something for National Geographic as a photographer.

@annandahappy 9 лет назад

Jerrin Mathew Philip Very nice presentation! You can also search for "Elumpa fantastic photo alchemist" to understand more regarding "photograph of a photograph".

@redmacs21 13 лет назад

wowwwwwwwwwwwwww loving this!

@dotsinsneakers 11 лет назад

They laughed because they saw the full picture right away (the bird looking at a bird like itself in the album) :)

@00hmath00 13 лет назад

@NationalGeoLive AWESOME!!!!

@kyiakosnspatra 12 лет назад

Sam Abell is my favorite photographer!

@ypac360 13 лет назад

this was inspiring

@angelwithblackwingsL 10 лет назад

I learn a lot from you, thank you! you inspired me to go out and take a shot...

@stockhuman 12 лет назад

I found it so fitting that upon finishing this (beautiful) video it turned out to be my 100th favorite. If only everyone I knew had the time to watch this. :-)

@TetsuyaIT 11 лет назад

Thank you Sir for this great video, I learned a lot from it. I'm leaving all those "pixel peeper" forum. Heart and sould are not numbers.

@tw9535 7 лет назад

Awesome... what an inspiration! How does anyone vote "thumbs down" on this? That makes no sense, especially from people who will only ever have their pictures featured on their mothers' refrigerators. If that.

@herbprattle5054 4 года назад

LOL! in 2020 🤣

@wrobe00011 13 лет назад

Awesome. this video inspired me :)

@MyJuuaan 8 лет назад

Really good

@fingerBG3 13 лет назад

I fancy the way he looks on things; just might buy that book!

@robertwpotts 11 лет назад

Really. Cool. Story.

@tomjwu 11 лет назад

Never learn enough from a master.

@corneliusofdark 12 лет назад

We have the same style in photography. :-) I don't like photos with no story or definition. I like my photos with meaning.

@brentdrafts2290 8 лет назад

National Geographic, Mutual Of Omaha's Wild Kingdom...PBS..Random House encyclopedia. Things of facination we grew up with.

@BMelendez23 4 года назад

🙌🏼

@WIlliamCHowes 8 лет назад

I have learned more about what it means to take a photograph in those short fourty minutes than I have in all of my past, yet still limited, experiance.

@radekp9851 10 лет назад

I wish that yellow rectangle could be bigger... it is wayyyyy tooo smalll...

@SOADm8 12 лет назад

I want to be like him when i'm older :)

@robmitchell7355 3 года назад

He composed the monologue with the same deliberate care and poetry of his photography. This is not Instagram.

@TheWaveSon 8 лет назад

WOW

@SanFranciscoGunner 12 лет назад

Inspiring content, and a great discussion about the craft of photography. But... his delivery did nothing to convey the passion he clearly has for his work. This is the worst kind of lecture, but still worth watching because of his genius.

@kiewif2 12 лет назад

I'd love to meet this guy. does he still do lectures?

@Anciaux30 11 лет назад

Pour moi,a photographie est une passion qui vous dévore, comme une déformation votre main est toujours armée de son appareil, c'est mon cas, et je vois que vous vous êtes dans la même situation, merci de nous faire partager vos photos, vos coups de coeurs

@ILikeWeatherGuy 13 лет назад

yay first long video!

@mantisboy9090 13 лет назад

Nice video. I'm planning on working with National Geographic as a Wildlife Photographer. Hope to see you there.

@NationalGeoLive 13 лет назад

@00hmath00 Glad you enjoy these. We are posting a new video from National Geographic Live every week.

@jim0266 11 лет назад

The frame is flipped at 1:43. Makes him look like he is holding the camera like an amateur. This really does need to be in HD.

@TheLeadFootRacer 12 лет назад

I feel like he just described me from an early age.

@DucVietNguyenPhD 8 лет назад

I do appreciate and great thanks for your valuable lecture that has supported me in changes my behavior at my aging time. As a political refugee, boat person who left VN after 4/1975 all photos above make my heart broken. Thank God for Blessing me landing on USA as a homeless refugee for first few months. My Warm Best Regards to You with Great, Grateful Thanks & Appreciation. Duc Viet Nguyen.

@Theokondak 11 лет назад

I almost got depression out of this video...

@MisRomixx 12 лет назад

hace falta la traducción al español! por favor!!!

@researchragain 12 лет назад

i wanted to be that Doha architect so I would be in his photography class so I could say "I want to be a photographer".

@v_stands_for_value124 2 года назад

I’d like to do stuff like this

@markmeyer767 12 лет назад

It's an outstanding presentation, but the use of the Ken Burns effect on the photos is very distracting making it difficult to see the composition as described by Abell. I wish they would simply show the photos in their entirety.

@DemianPhotos 11 лет назад

Compose... nice

@gregdawe2786 10 лет назад

Well lots of dirt in Newfoundland haha. nice photographs

@Calvinkoolz 12 лет назад

His voice is soooo boring! But what he has to say is simply fascinating

@Nerudah 13 лет назад

does it stop at 40:37 with anyone else? great upload anyway! it's a shame so many childish remarks take place here tho'..

@g00171227 13 лет назад

was suprised thought his photos would be stronger still maybe its an old fashioned style! still not my cup of tea nice guy! good vid dough

@00hmath00 13 лет назад

@NationalGeoLive Maybe in the next decade or so i'll be on one of them :)

@ladiesman1118 11 лет назад

He didn't choose the photography thug life, it chose him..

@theeggtimertictic1136 11 лет назад

Why do I feel like I'm a 10 year old in Church!

@zebunker 2 года назад

Nobody: This Guy: Poorly lit and exposed photos gunna make me rich

@ryanh206 12 лет назад

it'd be better without the yellow square blocking the compositions! i'd love to see 1:47 without it

@DanDELFE 11 лет назад

It is a bit frustrated to not see the photos entirely.

@millionsteve 13 лет назад

@IMCOOL18 I love you too.

@trailkrum6750 8 лет назад

"It was a portrait of grass"... If not for the wonderful photographs, watching grass grow would have been more enjoyable. And what about the atrocious delivery: cross-armed, monotoned, and pretentious to the point of being snotty. Nat Geo pros like Medford and Petersen are so much more engaging and pleasant.

@MikeManeswork 10 лет назад

Old school

@bubblyanusha 11 лет назад

@tubelite1111 12 лет назад

OK, beautiful photographs and an exceptional, skilled photographer. But turn off the sound to enjoy it. The dialogue is heavy laden, pretentious, contrived, overblown, mawkish to an extreme, pompous and overly solemn.

@baselb80 11 лет назад

the guy is opening his heart for the audience and they are laughing for no reason when was it a photo of a bird so funny?I can not understand these people as if they were laughing at him