Beautiful work as per your usual standards. On a more serious note though you really are catering to the more advanced photographers on this one, and although it doesn’t really apply to me it’s still good to hear your perspective and tutorial opinions on this type of photography. You are obviously very skilled professional photographer who can break things down to my level, and obviously your professional colleagues who will benefit from this greatly. Thank you for sharing another great video with us all Sir.
Never seen you smile so much. Even better with a 'slower' lens as the shadows increase the separation. Also a great technique for street portraits, shoot at a fast shutter speed, watch the subject pop.
Loved the video. I do a lot of macro photography so I frequently use focus stacking. I tend to forget the advantages of a shallow depth of field in a busy woodland environment. I struggle to find landscapes in thick woods because of this. Thank you for reminding me that there is a different technique that opens up so many more possibilities.
@@wolfgangmarvelous7239 thank you! I found i was stressing too much about focus stacking and being in focus. It was a nice change to get out and break a few rules!
I've been struggling to get the subjects of my woodland compositions to stand out. This may be exactly what I need to try. Great video and take care. 👍😎
Been thinking this for a while now. Every landscape photographer is out looking for fog to give separation. I always think "Why not just open your aperture?" Can't be that easy, can it? 😂
Nice! Many of us watching can't afford, or object in principle to subscription pricing for packages provided by Adobe, so focus-stacking just becomes too difficult without them (happy to be corrected if there's alternatives!). I actually prefer this type of photography anyway, it's as photography has always been for decades, without ultra-fancy editing.
John, this is AMAZING!!! I love your creativity in coming up with this idea. And an unexpected treat to get this midweek! It looks like you had a lot off fun doing this. Thank you for bringing us along for the adventure!! Jim.
This idea worked really well, John. Beautiful photos 👍
thanks Robert!
A lovely wee bonus. Really like those shots especially the single branch with the yellowing leaves at 22.15 beautiful 👌
Cheers mate! Something a bit different!
Beautiful work as per your usual standards. On a more serious note though you really are catering to the more advanced photographers on this one, and although it doesn’t really apply to me it’s still good to hear your perspective and tutorial opinions on this type of photography. You are obviously very skilled professional photographer who can break things down to my level, and obviously your professional colleagues who will benefit from this greatly. Thank you for sharing another great video with us all Sir.
Thank you, what a lovely comment!
Never seen you smile so much. Even better with a 'slower' lens as the shadows increase the separation. Also a great technique for street portraits, shoot at a fast shutter speed, watch the subject pop.
This was all with my "portrait" lens. Only really use it for portraits so i figured it needed an outing for something a bit different!
@@JohnMcKennaPhotography Portrait lens - 80mm ?
@@iainmc985985mm! Its the Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art. Beautiful lens and great optics!
Loved the video. I do a lot of macro photography so I frequently use focus stacking. I tend to forget the advantages of a shallow depth of field in a busy woodland environment. I struggle to find landscapes in thick woods because of this. Thank you for reminding me that there is a different technique that opens up so many more possibilities.
@@wolfgangmarvelous7239 thank you! I found i was stressing too much about focus stacking and being in focus. It was a nice change to get out and break a few rules!
I've been struggling to get the subjects of my woodland compositions to stand out. This may be exactly what I need to try. Great video and take care. 👍😎
@@foto-spective thanks! Good luck with the photos. Let us know how you get on and if you share them online
Been thinking this for a while now. Every landscape photographer is out looking for fog to give separation. I always think "Why not just open your aperture?" Can't be that easy, can it? 😂
@@davidcrighton3431 it is! Give it a go!
Nice! Many of us watching can't afford, or object in principle to subscription pricing for packages provided by Adobe, so focus-stacking just becomes too difficult without them (happy to be corrected if there's alternatives!). I actually prefer this type of photography anyway, it's as photography has always been for decades, without ultra-fancy editing.
Thanks Matt. Yeh, I agree, too much focus stacking going on!
John, this is AMAZING!!! I love your creativity in coming up with this idea. And an unexpected treat to get this midweek! It looks like you had a lot off fun doing this. Thank you for bringing us along for the adventure!! Jim.
Thanks Jim! Yeh it was a great morning. Take away all the lens choice stuff and stop worrying about aperture and just enjoy the photography!
I like shallow depth for woodland photography. It helps to simplify chaotic scenes and gives subject separation when you lack atmosphere.
Its a great technique isnt it! I'll be doing more of this i think!
My next visit to my local woodland will be with my 85/1.8!!! I've used this lens only for portrait...a shame!!! Thanks, John.
@@waltervermeiren6860 good luck! I was the same, i only used that lens for portraits, but not now! Hope you get some great shots!
Enjoyed that John, always do. JK
@@kerrsteel2 thanks!