The ONE THING most landscape photographers DO WRONG

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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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@EmilWall 2 года назад

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!

@justnoted2995 2 года назад

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 💚🤍🤎

@SteveZodiac777 2 года назад

Great stuff Nigel! I find woodland photography to be most challenging - just too much chaos. Your tips are very welcome!

@martharetallick204 2 года назад

That's why I like to shoot nature closeups.

@michaelarguelles9093 2 года назад

I always love to hear your explanation about photography. Thank you! A big fan of yours!

@gretchencole296 2 года назад

Excellent information. The first oak trees would look great after leaves are gone leaving the oaks as sculptures.

@hamsterneckliving 2 года назад

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.

@paulcomptonpdphotography 2 года назад

Always good advice I take way to many photos I want to take less next year

@ardeleancristian2666 2 года назад

amazing advice. Simple things makes a huge difference

@dominicflaherty 2 года назад

Great advice and great photos to finish the video off with.

@TallSomeone 2 года назад

Bless Pebbles. Thank for this sharing.

@shabieshabie 2 года назад

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.

@ericpecquerie4868 2 года назад

Really interesting to follow your thoughts and process. Inspiring.

@anthonyplancherel8274 2 года назад

Beautiful images and great tips!

@glynparry6598 2 года назад

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

@keithtruman7422 2 года назад

The shot at Min 19 is superb Nigel

@VlogPhotography 2 года назад

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!

@detlefalbrecht938 2 года назад

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!

@dougjacobson1135 2 года назад

I'm a beginner at all this and I'm glad I found your channel. Thanks for the informative video's!

@michaeljolicoeur2157 2 года назад

Another insightful walk in the woods. Thank you for sharing your experience and keen eye.

@ericoconnor5416 2 года назад

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.

@NigelDanson 2 года назад

Ha ha

@docharisht 2 года назад

Agree

@barrysbackcountryadventure562 Год назад

My dog knocked over my tripod twice last week in the same shoot Therefore he isn’t coming along with me anymore

@davidletz9123 2 года назад

Great tips, Nigel. If I only had a woodland within 200 miles of me that was worth a hoot to visit...

@joshuariggphotography8531 2 года назад

Always love the way you explain and talk in these videos. Love all the compositions and keep it up 👍

@sueiversen4916 2 года назад

Love this video. Can you tell me what is on top of your camera. Some type of microphone or flash.

@612morrison 2 года назад

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.

@URSENIORUTUBER55 2 года назад

Nigel as always a fantastic tutorial. Full of valuable information. Thank you I’m going out to get some apples and have a look around. On last request Would you mind telling me exactly what breed Peebles is . I’m thinking Springer Spaniel but I don’t know for sure because see stays so close to you and you don’t have to go find her. She is a heavenly creature for sure and I for one enjoyed her prancing about as much as enjoyed you quality tutorial. Thanks RustyironMike

@Abilio_Duarte 2 года назад

Hello. I loved the tips, I really like going into the middle of the forest to photograph but sometimes I get stuck and I can't get a single shot... I'll try this last apple tip to see if it works. :-) And by the way, great job!!!

@wildhypnotist 2 года назад

Love this video! Thanks for taking the time to explain how you compose your photos. It was such a great lesson. ATB.

@LiamFyfe 2 года назад

Such a great video again Nigel, this is something i struggled with for a long time… great advice from a great photographer✌️

@jamesattenborough2597 2 года назад

All wonderful

@treyfoerster8759 2 года назад

Another informative vid, thank you! Maybe in the future you could speak about teleconverters, when/when not to use one. I have a 200 zoom, and sometimes just need to get a tad bit further out to 300. Easier on the back and the wallet to use a teleconverter. Thanks for your consideration of this topic!

@KellerChewning 2 года назад

Wow this video was insanely helpful! Thanks so much!

@libork8106 2 года назад

Nice images and well explained. Thank you.

@katarzynaswiatek729 2 года назад

Nigel make a video.how to photo totally flat land....The place I live is such.No hills at all.

@new_england_times553 2 года назад

I've done this for years with my phone just because I would get a better idea of what my shot on my camera would look like. This was because I didn't know what the heck I was doing and wanted to make sure I had at least one good shot. lol. People would laugh, but then wanted my pics. lol

@j.k.photography3664 2 года назад

I woul have left the closer tree out of the photo and gone with the three in the back with the bracken hugging the trunks. At approx. 17:08.

@mikefurtek8991 2 года назад

Great video. Thank you. I would ask if your finished prints show the use of a long shutter speed. They are beautiful. It’s seems that I to this point I have always been trying my best to have everything sharp. Pardon me if I am mistaken.

@robertfalcone8031 2 года назад

great tips...as always. Quick questions.... do you crop your images? It seems that you work on getting your final image size from your master shot without cropping?

@Danny_Roman. 2 года назад

Great tips Nigel. An apple a day keeps the camera away. Nigel can I just ask what is your current setting on your Z7 to obtain these shots. Could you please do a video on your full settings upto date. ? Excellent photos. And as usual good to see Pebbles.

@sumangoswami2620 2 года назад

Pebbles is really cute.

@jaredanderson4600 2 года назад

Hoping for fog tomorrow! 🤞

@JoeB155 2 года назад

I really like your videos and got the message to take the time to create the composition. Do you have any issues with your camera acclimating to the outside weather when waiting to take it out of your camera bag?

@NigelDanson 2 года назад

No - it isn’t a problem

@pixelpeter3883 2 года назад

Nigel: just wondering seeing Pebbles going through all the brushes, ferns and undergrowth; how often do you find ticks?

@NigelDanson 2 года назад

Yes in the summer we do.

@philipsmith1465 2 года назад

Really liked this - I must take more time to find compositions I do use the phone but still need to look harder and longer - Loved the birches at the end

@rodesdara 2 года назад

I need so many apples :D I find that i find best photos if im out alone so i can take all the time i need.

@knutpohl339 2 года назад

Next episode: how to fix overly dramatic unnecessary cliffhanger announcements

@MrLaufentor 2 года назад

I wish I could also stay so calm if my dog runs around in the wilderness.

@michaelfarkas2396 2 года назад

The apple thing worked for Issac Newton, anyway.

@howies.chanel13 Год назад

Kinda disagree that your eyes see differently to a lense. Leave your tripod and move around with the camera. There is always more than one composition, and looking through a laser defines the composition. A God view by eye doesn't always make a photograph..

@TimvanderLeeuw 2 года назад

Is Pebbles already missing her new friend Fox?

@NigelDanson 2 года назад

I think so!

@lsvisualart1051 2 года назад

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.

@Skye_the_toller 2 года назад

Thé point is more : how many of those « opportunities « are really great photos you will keep…. 🙄

@lsvisualart1051 2 года назад

@@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!

@Joseph-iu6ip 2 года назад

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.

@martinpickard5818 2 года назад

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…..

@johntravena119 2 года назад

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.

@robertspeicher5047 2 года назад

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.

@HighWarlordJC 2 года назад

This is especially good advice when exploring caves.

@pcfreak1992 2 года назад

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 😀

@norfener 2 года назад

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.

@brianmcguire979 2 года назад

Good points as usual. Just realized why Pebbles is always looking, and sniffing around; he's trying to find who you're talking to...

@marycarron5118 2 года назад

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.

@josephschimmer302 2 года назад

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!

@leonardbertaux6897 2 года назад

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.

@gregsmith6373 2 года назад

To ba frank, this was boring

@DominikMarczuk Год назад

Every time I watch videos like this, I ask myself, what's wrong with me? I've just got back from a few hours long woodland photowalk (beware of ticks, I've just removed seven of these little buggers from my legs) and I managed to find no interesting compositions. Not a single one. I guess I'll need to try that apple trick out...

@GkPhotographic 2 года назад

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

@HappyHubris 2 года назад

The ONE clickbait title that MOST PHOTOGRAPHERS can't understand! I can't recommend your videos anymore b/c they all have identical titles with no label...

@FlatWaterFilms 2 года назад

I record the journey into the 'location' and out. Just some simple quick photo's are fine. This way I can create a story.

@steveshorrock6857 2 года назад

Great video as usual, was you in my favourite woodland? Brocton Coppice, Cannock Chase. Some good tips Nigel, thank you 😊

@cahilart8966 2 года назад

things landscape photographers do wrong # 1 observe your surroundings # 2 crafting the composition # 3 checks for the final image

@chengong388 2 года назад

Let me save everyone 24 minutes: The "THING" he's talking about, is you should look around the scene before taking out your camera to shoot. What a waste of internet resources.

@JonathanRobinson11 2 года назад

Excellent video about mindset. Thank you. I think Pebbles is still wondering who you were talking to;)

@adivarup 2 года назад

This is a great video!, just 1 request... do you think that when you show the "final" pictures you coud also add the settings that were set on your camara when you took the picture? for me even your Camara and lens were intresting (I am very new in fotography, just started a few weeks ago...) best of luck with everything and thank you again for all the tips!

@thomassorensen9749 Год назад

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!

@MarkStinchon 2 года назад

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.

@madcat1007 2 года назад

Hope you checked Pebbles for ticks. That bracken is a haven for them!! Nice video. Thanks,

@dfinlay587 2 года назад

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.

@BarryHull 2 года назад

Unfortunately I am more like your dog pebbles, running around sticking my nose into everything. :-)

@stephenhoran4897 2 года назад

Hiya Nigel! Where is this wood cause I've looked like a mad man and can never seem to find it, all the ones I get too never really have the different tree species so close together. I know Errwood/goyt Valley can get that low cloud/mist/fog due to elevation but couldn't see anything quiet like this place at all

@richardreddyrredd8110 2 года назад

I'm late to these posts. Nonetheless, I shall comment. As good as you are Nigel, I'm sure you must know that Pebbles is the "Star of the Show". :)

@AliasJimWirth 2 года назад

Wow, Some really nice images. An excellent outing. Hello to Pebbles; always love to see her out and about with you. Thanks.

@MrOnetwoseven 2 года назад

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.🐕

@chadroberts44 2 года назад

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.

@MarkRomine 2 года назад

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.

@gryphongryph 2 года назад

You video skills are getting better and better, love watching them, thanks for visiting Faroe by the way 👍🏻

@RandyPollock 2 года назад

This is why you take good images for yourself first and place them on a website or service along with Instagram because on Instagram the average image will be seen for 1 second at best.

@tallaganda83 2 года назад

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.

@kennethmikaelsson7990 2 года назад

Pebbles looks so supportive of you.. a lonely man walking in the forrest talking for him self... :)

@bqhuyro7211 2 года назад

How to become professional landscape photographer as such you, thank for your share !!!

@sandrobedinobrecht8509 2 года назад

excellent video and a beautifull place too. Thank you Nigel, always a pleasure to watch!

@levenscott645 2 года назад

Thanks, Nige. A good watch with useful ideas, as always. Pebbles had a nice day out, too.

@Giles29 2 года назад

The best advice is the apple. Often you will see something you did not before, and if you don't then at least you will not be hungry

@jdpjamesp 2 года назад

It seems the other thing that all photographers get wrong is forgetting to bring gloves!! :) Great video Nigel. Thanks.

@helenfarlow4573 2 года назад

Do you run workshops or photography holidays? I would love to come along to something like that hosted by you. I have learnt so much from your videos

@marilyngiannuzzi9867 2 года назад

I never have my camera in my bag.It is on a strap that goes around my neck,unless it is raining or snowing.I keep my other lenses or other things I may need along the way in my bag.That works best for me.

@kushla 2 года назад

Nigel, thank for another great video! Would you be so kind to tell what focal length are these images on 22:45 shot with?

@millymucci 2 года назад

watched before todays woodland photowalk and followed it all! 🙏🏼☺🐶🙌🏼

@starbase218 2 года назад

I think I'm just too impatient and sensitive to be able to really do this and enjoy it. Unfortunately.

@PaulHarveyAustralia 2 года назад

Brilliant. Excellent advice. Thanks for sharing

@jamesvoiss7122 10 месяцев назад

The way you walk us through your thought process is so helpful. You are a terrific teacher.

@gerryboyd178 2 года назад

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

@esjovold6572 Год назад

What is on top of the camera on your tripod? Great video and tips. Thanks.

@AdamMatthewsPhotography 2 года назад

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.

@beverlyjohnston396 Год назад

Thank you Nigel, you're such an inspiration!

@ronaldmccorkle9894 2 года назад

Way to much talking and walking. Just show the set up.

@69horatioh 2 года назад

Great video. I do that always wrong☺️ Thanks a lot!

@be.perfect 2 года назад

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 ✨