Why You're NOT Using Your WIDE-ANGLE Lens Properly (I ALWAYS SEE THIS!!) 

Thank you Henry. Love your passion and appreciation for the beauty of nature. You do it proud.

Happy New Year Henry. Every time I pass Hutton Roof/Newbiggin Crags on the M6, I say to Mrs Z that I must go up there. You've made me want it even more!

The first image was AWESOME, Henry, I liked your advice about capturing more of the foreground. A goal that is easily resolved by lowering the camera closer to the ground.

Great video Henry 🤙

Apologies for being late but only just discovered your channel and its very refreshing to find a photographer who has great content, good advice, and very natiural in front of the camera - will share with my little photography group

The last photo was really lovely

I wish you'd done this video a week ago. I was in the Staffordshire Moorlands and packed up because of the fog!! As usual, an excellant video.

Love the Fog and the video Henry. Great content and Enthusiasm😊.That's what makes the difference to other photo channels,your passion for your Photography,Especially in this climate we are in. Keep living the dream.Thank you . 👍

Maybe, you might level using the inbuilt leveling device, then change the level to a more pleasing angle in post, if need be? Or do both... I mean to say; it's only ram not negatives.

I was up there on Monday after boxing day. It's a fab place with endless photo opportunities.

Magic mode in all the photo's - simply love it. Henry have a great festive season and a New Year that brings you all the pleasures you are looking for.

Another cracking video Henry. Full of really useful practical advice. Love the image of the single tree. A very happy and healthy 2022 to you.

Hello Henry, happy new year! Thank you for this vlog. The wide angle lens is great and you are right, without foreground the picture is missing something. Have a great time and stay safe. Best regards from Germany.

Beauty right on your doorstep Henry accompanied by some great images and good advice. Nice way to end the year and look forward to what's to come in 2022. All the best

🇨🇦/🇺🇸... Hey Ho from the other side of the pond, Henry! BTW... I have your calendar up on our wall now... FABULOUS!! (It's February and I'm playing Video-Catch-Up again! 1/ I'm ENVIOUS of your fog and mist. (I say that every time!) You said "other-worldly". Well, from my ENVIOUS perspective it IS other-worldly! Now, you've been over here and you've spent time in Canada and so I KNOW that there are great landscapes here, BUT I don't get to travel much and I am SOOO looking forward to visiting The Lake District (for instance) some day. 2/ I'm always frustrating myself with level horizons. PARTICULARLY when it comes to views over the lake as the shoreline swinging around closer on one side always confuses the eye. And of course, if you try to fake the eye out and make the horizon LOOK level... the STILL surface of the water looks... odd. Oh, yes... the water is going to empty off on one side! LOL 3/ I hear ya, re wide-angles and foreground. And it also encourages one to squat down and shoot low when there isn't any other foreground elements. UNUSUAL POINTS OF VIEW are one of the things that MAKES for unique photos. 4/Focus-stacking... definitely a good reminder, Henry! Despite years of experience, I've never gotten into the HABIT and I really should. Thanks for the reminder! 5/ B-ROLL... you're getting REALLY good with your editing bro! Very nice imagery in their own rite! Excellent! 6/ One of the great things about a misty/foggy day is that it adds moisture to all of the surfaces and that moisture helps to saturate the colours. Terrific images and your 200mm last image is wonderful with all of the layers!!! Well... on to the next video!!

Amazing! I wish I had access to such beautiful, natural landscapes.

Henry, happy New year:)

Thanks for another wonderful, informative, and interesting clip - as always very worthwhile. I find that many of your images have a lovely, moody serenity (if that's not a contradiction of terms), and also warmth. I got a wide-angle lens a short while ago and now that I'm allowed out and about (Covid lockdowns and such), getting a chance to use it, your advice is quite opportune. Hope you had a great Christmas, and all the best for the New Year.

Hi Henry, here's a challenge for you. Can you work out, 1. How many times in 2021 did you go out doing landscape photography? 2. How many images did you take in that year ? 3. And how many of those images do you class as worthy to sell or go in your portfolio ? I think it would be very interesting, and maybe a video for you, to work it all out as I think people go out striving for ' The perfect shot ' far too often instead of focusing on what is important in a photograph. And that's the enjoyment of getting out like you do and being in the moment.

Another superb video, Henry, with some sound advice that I will try next time I’m out and about (Sunday or Monday). I have enjoyed your videos throughout the year, so many thanks for your hard work in creating them and, of course, for sharing them with us; they have certainly helped inspire me to get out with my camera and try to develop my skills. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Henry. I've really enjoyed your channel this year. It's been great to see you develop as a photographer/videographer. I admire your enthusiasm. The images in this vid are beautiful. Keep 'em coming.

Nice one Henry. Thanks for all your super blogs over the last year - all the best for 2022 👌🙂👌

Thanks again for sharing Henry...I have a 12-24mm lens & don't use it effectively so your comments and welcoming...my general go to lens is 18- 300mm which is always on my camera .... now I will try your suggestions & use the wide angle lens for results... have a Happy New Year... cheers from Australia 😀

Happy New Year Henry and thanks for some fantastic videos and quality information and all your hard work in the time since i have been following you. Some great shots in the foggy conditions and the lone tree was great. Will be out tomorrow in woodland attempting to "practicing what you preach" with my wide angle lens. Here's to a good 2022 ps, the Henry Turner calendar now up and running😀

Hi Henry Video spot on, Photos spot on, the details on them stones looked like I could pick them up. Brilliant mate Happy New Year to you and your family have a good one.

Can you recommend any tripods for under $200 that are safe to hold a full frame camera? I was looking at the manfrotto compact advanced

Nice vlog 👍14 30 Iv never owned only a 24 mm prime one I will have to invest one day

Fairly new to all this landscape photography. I am not sure I understand why we must straighten every horizon, especially when the real horizon in question, like this example, is obviously on a slant.

Yes I really like the foreground interest with wide angle lenses and even at 24mm if you get down low enough,....it really adds depth and texture. I was noticing Henry that it seems your favourite aperature seems to be f11 is that because you noticed you lose some sharpness to defraction by going any higher?, I like to use f14 and then I don't have to focus stack but lately I am thinking maybe f13 because sometimes my iso could be a little lower.

The photo at 10:20 doesn't really work, for me. Part of the tree trunk is obscured, which needn't be the case. If you had taken little wander around the area for a few minutes, I'm certain you'd have seen a more pleasing scene.

What accent is this? I swear I heard it many times before but I'm not sure any more!

My old mentor always said that wide angles are for foreground, telephotos are for background and for wide vistas take a pano. It's counterintuitive but very true.

Thanks for this video, you make a good point about the horizon. Though I use the electronic level, sometimes it doesn't feel right (as in your first picture). The real problem arises when you have two features competing for level eg horizon and sloping ground, sometimes I have to compromise based on feel. Thanks for all your videos of this last year, I have enjoyed them all. Happy New Year.

Planning a trip in May to lake district! If we can get into England that is due to covid rules atm. Anyway, how are conditions generally in May? I hope to have a blast in your area, thanks for creating these video’s! They really put the idea into my head travelling and photographing Lake District. I saw your video with photographic tips and noted them down… great content.

Is it possible to have too much foreground? Will it to overwhelm the POI.

that pic of the limestone - at f/11 and focusing a third of the way into the shot was that enough to have the whole picture in focus or did you have to focus stack?

Happy New Year to you and your family Henry. I hope you have a wonderful and prosperous year ahead.

Fantastic Tips Brother as always. Thank you. Cheers!

Brilliant photos for sure, Henry. Have a Happy New Year!

I fully agree with this. I remember the first time I purchased a wide angle (Sigma 12-24 back in the 1990's. It had more chromatic abberatons than a kaleidoscope,🤣) thinking I could capture all that wonderful detail from the foreground, mid and distance in one click. Only to find my main focal point had fizzled in obscurity. When we're marvelling at a beautiful vista, we forget we're seeing the scene at approx 50mm in "panorama mode" by moving our heads. Oh, the years of frustration before I realised this 🤣

10:37: Those people dogs may worry the farm animals.

I've always loved the way you refer to trees as 'he'! I think it's wonderful because it's almost like you're giving them a personality all of their own! Changing the subject, for my birthday next year, I'm coming into a little bit of money, not much, but just enough to either get myself bit of new gear, or to actually put towards going to a few different locations to take the photos in the first place (which is always good). But a wide angle lens might be something to consider.

Happy new year to you and yours Henry I hope 2022 is your best year yet.

Happy and prosperous New Year Henry. Great location and I am sure it will be great with snow. The photo with the tree and rocks, to me the rock protruding across the tree trunk is a bit distracting. I would have preferred to see the trunk from ground level. I know,I am being very picky however it is a great photo. Well done.

Tree shot: F11 @ 1/8 sec. iso 64 or 6400?

Beautiful pictures and a great video overall. I wish it was more informative though. You've shown how you use your wide-angle lens, but it would be nice to see misuse examples as well.

another interesting, informative and entertaining slice of signature "HENthusiasm" laden RU-vid video viewing pleasure. Some beautiful shots from Mr Turner especially the 'ethereal shot' Must agree with the electronic horizon/real horizon section too, I never like it if my horizons look off even knowing what is in the shot was set up "correctly" Thanks for another great video Henry

Cheers Henry, i really enjoyed this video. Hope you get snow and return to Farleton Knott as it looks like it would be glorious in the snow. All the best for 2022.

Cracking video Henry, loved all of the images especially the first and last. Keep up the good work mate 👍

Enjoyed today's video, Thanks

Looks like Hutton Roof that Henry, it's a fascinating place. Happy new year fella..

Great video thanks Henry, wonderful conditions too . Happy New year

What a great vlog Henry. Totally loved the insight into the wide angle lens and the fog. I have foolishly avoided going out in such weather, big mistake on my behalf. Thank you.

Loved the simplicity in this weeks images. Just goes to show you can grab great images even in the fog. All the very best to you for 2022 Henry. Look forward to being captivated and educated by your vlogs for years to come.

Happy New Year to you Henry! Thanks for another great video.

Good vlog Henri. Thnx

Happy New Year to you, Henry!

Looking forward to snow as well. Was supposed to get some this week, but never came. I have a 20-35mm wide lens that's quite possibly my favorite of my lenses. Even though my standard zoom goes down to 28mm, I seem to get better quality with wide photos with the wide lens.

I'de love to see how you process your photos in lightroom etc as you always seem to get great results.

Happy New Year Henry! Thanks for another great video. Good point about the electronic levels. I am quite obsessed about straightening my photos. Some really helpful tips about photographing in foggy conditions and finding some contrast against the softness. I loved the last image. Enjoying the first page of your calendar and remembering the video the image came from. Thank you for bringing the joy every time and for your energy and enthusiasm.

Thanks for all your hard work in 2021 really look forward to your videos. im just starting out and soaking so much up from you loving it. all the best for the new year Henry .

Brilliant stuff as usual Henry. Love the final image with Ingleborough in the background. Today is a wonderful day as your 2022 calendar is now up in the man den. Happy New Year!

Good stuff mate

That lone tree is gorgeous. Best wishes for 2022 Henry, thanks for taking us on your walks, I enjoy every one of them.

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I now use the level built into my NikonD7200 all the time after seeing it on one of your videos. 👍 Happy New Year, onto more photography adventures in 2022📸

Really enjoy your channel Henry. I retired and was looking for a hobby and for whatever reason decided landscape photography and the excellent walks etc that go with it. I found your vlogs and I really enjoy them. They inspire me to get off my backside and get out there.. Always looking forward to the next one.

Brill 👍🏻

Lovely

Best advice ever regarding wide angle lenses. Very entertaining video. You make a good point about the temptations of 'snapping' when feeling a little overwhelmed by the majesty of a scene - particularly when first arriving at a location. I have to continually tell myself that if I take my time and don't rush, the results really will be better....

Thanks for the great information! Excellent images and wonderful tips!

Some nice images. Not a bad day out. Have a Happy New Year, Henry. I look forward to following your adventures in 2022, and to enjoying the images you come away with as well as your engaging commentary.

Hello Henry superb videos !!!!! Love your style on bringing us on your adventures !! I have the same lens and love it !! All the Best in the New Year and Cheers from Thunder Bay 🇨🇦

Again, you have provided support and thoughts so that when I’m out there I can tap into your suggestions. Good stuff & thanks for sharing 🐏

Hi Henry what L Bracket do you use and do you ever drop your camera without having a strap on the camera?

Great last photo, others were good.too👍

Always enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm Henry.Cheers for a “Guid New Year” 🥂

Great video Henry! I really struggle with foggy conditions, but your comments have given me something to think about and to try. Really like the tree and Ingleborough shots. Have a great New Year, and best wishes for 2022!!

Excellent video and a good reminder of how a wide angle lens can be used to best advantage. Beautiful images as always. Cheers. Ken

Henry, all very nice images ... You nailed the fog as a background

Great location this week Henry it’s given me a push to take my camera out into the fog many thanks.

Very Nice first picture

Thank you Henry, I am doing a trip to the Carnigorms, I can't afford the RF wide lens BUT I worked out the 24mm in portrait x3 works out at 16mm! (Third overlap) just thought I would mention it. Also, no distortion. It would be good to do one on panos and when to use them.

Love that last photo Henry, portfolio worthy! Thank you for all the adventures this year, looking forward to what is to come in the new year.

Really love your style buddy! thank you for the hard work and putting yourself out there to help others :)

Another great video and love making the foreground key to landscape photography 👌

Love those lone tree in the fog images! Another enjoyable video Henry!

Great video as usual Henry! Keep up the great work! I hope to follow in your footsteps in the future! Keep inspiring brother!

Thanks for sharing ! I wish I had mountains or hills in The Netherlands but wide-angle is always possible of course. Foggy conditions can be awesome with photography as the fog works with the land to frame the shot (given the correct density of moisture). If there are high objects nearby, flying a drone above fog can also provide awesome photos. Take care in 2022 !

Cheers mate, perfect

Nice to watch you on Farleton ..my local hill. I live right below it, I recognise lots of your compositions...all considerably better than my efforts. Thanks for taking the effort to film and edit 👍 Cheers Alistair

Happy New Year, Henry!! Love the lone tree picture with the limestone in the foreground. When you got up there and the tree appeared in the view, I right away was hoping that you would take a picture of it and you did. It caught my attention right away.

Loving the lone tree among the rocks.. The detail in the rocks, in spite of fog, is stupendous.. really liking the composition too. My go-to set-up is a Nikon 17-35 mm on a Nikon D750.. Henry, i've enjoyed watching your vlogs, over the past year (and beyond). Always interesting and usually comes with some pertinent advice too. Keep warm and well Henry.. Looking forward to the next instalment..

Nice work as usual Henry. Another interesting video and cracking photo`s. Wishing you a Happy, prosperous and peaceful New Year mate. Keep up the great work in 2022. :-)

Absolutely loved the last picture…

Great Work Henry fab images.

Happy New Year Henry. I know all about running around like a headless chicken in my local woodlands when foggy. However, now I've been there a few times, when the conditions arise I have some compositions in mind 👍

I do have trouble getting a wide lens to work. I suffer from that exact snapshotty problem. In a way I don't feel I have with 50 and above. But I also feel like there must be more than just adding foreground to every image to make it work. Just like not every image needs to follow the rule of thirds, as you show with slapping that gorgeous tree right in the middle.

Hi Henry, isn't it funny how a grand day out need only be minutes away from home ... more cracking images there too, and thanks for sharing. I've just recently received a wide angle lens thanks to Santa, so this episode is very timely subject matter for me. The most striking change I've noticed is the way depth in the image is exaggerated, so I can see why you'd want to fill the foreground to make the best from a wide angle lens selection. This has been yet another year of very helpful subject matter Henry, the idiot behind my camera's viewfinder learns so much from you. All the best for the new year to you and all those you call your own.

Loved the images as always Henry was great to see , I'm looking forward to photographing the snow . All the very best for 2022 Henry 👍