How I FIND the BEST PHOTO COMPOSITION in a NEW location
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Finding the best composition when you are in a new location is always a challenge. In this video I share tips on how I find a composition on location.
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My favorite cup of coffee each week is the one on Sunday mornings when I sit to watch your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques & insights with all of us.
I can't help but feel happy to see how much joy you got from this. Great genuine passion, beautiful.
Hearing you say that you hope you get at least one good composition made me feel better about my own attempts. Often I feel like I should have many good shots but only get one or two, so hearing someone who's work I admire say that helps.
One and a half hour from Snowdonia? 🤯 I would hang out all the time there! Beautiful shot also!
I know I know! I love the Lakes though!
Mads Peter Iversen he lives in photo heaven
@@nldazuu he does indeed! #notjealousatall!
I really hate where I live (southwest Idaho) after seeing your (and Mads) videos each week.
@@DarrenRussinger Come spend some time in NJ and you might appreciate Idaho! I suspect it's hard to feel glamour about "home".
i really love sitting on a sunday morning on my couch with a coffe, both dogs sleeping and watching your videos. so great advises and what a wonderful landscape.
Nigel, what a pleasure to watch your video. It only inspires more and more. Also your last analysis of the photos in your camper is great. The way of presenting as you do means that you take spectators to the location. I look forward to the following videos. Thanks from a "flat" Netherlands, ;-(
Great video. I love these composition finding videos. I find them really helpful, especially the walkthrough from something not working to the final photo. I learn so much.
Thanks for taking us along! I learned a lot about composition! And I love that camper van!!!!!!!
You always keep your audience in mind with your tutorials, Nigel. I appreciate that so much. Beautiful images and great instruction!
This composition and light are just gorgeous. This is the Nigel's touch. Really impressed by what you can produce wherever you are!
I didn’t see the white water as a distraction but rather as a composition aide, as a mirror to the snow on the mountain. Very helpful video. Thanks Nigel.
I like to thank you Nigel. I find all your videos so much inspiring.. once again those small small explanation about framing is really clear lot of doubts and confusion. Thanks again Nigel. Cheers!
I really like how you’re always amazed by those beautiful locations! „It doesn’t get any better then that“. You’re so right, there is so much beauty in the world we just need to embrace it and remember that in those moments. Thanks for that
Beautiful location of Snowdonia. Artistic mind of Nigel Danson. I just felt like I've watched a movie.
Wow ! Your print looks amazing! Fun to watch
with flowing water i sometimes blend a fast shutter speed 1/250 for some bubbles a really long shutter speed 16 stop 15 mins
and say a 3 stop at 1.5 seconds to bring some extra movement where falls begin, sometimes it works. really nice images Nigel.
Really enjoyed your discussion about which composition you liked the best. Good to listen to the thought process of others....
One of your better videos, really enjoyed you sharing your thought process of find the composition, then afterwards your likes/dislikes of the final photos. For me, the light trumps the water flow. As always Thanks for sharing, Jim
Done that walk a few months back. The peaks were tough to achieve. Stunning and well worth it
Thank you again, Nigel, for taking us all through your thought process from heading out to trekking to a good spot (don't stop until you love the composition), setting up, adjusting, waiting for the light, and capturing several versions of the shot. Then of course editing. ... Love the camper van.
Nigel that was one of those vlogs that just made me go ahhhhh :), nice conditions and relaxing music, great stuff
Thanks for sharing your inspiring way of exploring a new area.I definite mark this video a a Masterclass-free-bonus-episode.
What a superb video! No filler, loads of tips and really helpful sharing of your thought processes. Many thanks Nigel.
This week video is one of many enjoyable videos I have watched in these past years. You showed me how you went about framing the shot, paying attention of the big rock in the foreground. I liked when you moved the camera up and down, back and forth which has dramatic effect on the lake, the water and the overall composition. Thank you so much! And hope you could do this more often
Hey Nigel, getting that first-person/in-camera perspective while your making final adjustments to your composition is GREAT. I feel like i learned so much in just a few seconds of watching that. Great work, thanks.
Wow - what a beautiful final print Nigel - Thank you for bringing us along. Love how you really consider figure-ground relationships in consideration of what/where to set up your camera. Thanks so much. J
Your bacon and egg looks amazing! Great shot as well.
Another great video. I hiked Mount Snowden in 2017 while visiting from Canada. I just loved the landscape. It was a trek with caring my 25 pound camera bag on my back and my tripod in my hand. I got some good shots. But would love to go back again and use some of your composition techniques. Thank you.
Another great video Nigel , just makes me want to get out on my own and take my time
Hey 👋 Nigel fantastic video. I like when you show data regarding final camera setting for the scene ie.. exposure, shutter speed , ISO setting and camera/lens used . A very good leaning reference for me and saving time , rather then reviewing the entire video again Nice 👍 work . Thanks 😊 Richard
I learn so much very time I watch one of your videos. Thanks 🙏!
I absolutely love the last one in potential compositions, but the one you printed is an absolute banger. You’re an idol mate!
Another superb Video Nigel Danson. I will be visiting Snowdonia In July for the first time. It looks amazing.
I must say, I think this is your best video yet. The B roll, the drone work, the music, the scenery. Just an extremely well done video. Composition is something I really struggle with (I have zero imagination or creativity), so I really love these videos.
If you Like what you See, it is a good start for a photograph. Take time to find a Spot, do some testshots and work through your Image. I Bet you will really about the comments from Others. I will never say i am Not creative again. Keep clickin!
Superb vlog as always Nigel. Lovely to see that you have made it over to Snowdonia, that’s it now you’ll be up and down the A55 every week :-) The printed composition was beautiful. Afon Lloer with Tryfan in the background should make it easy to find a decent image, however i have always found it quite tricky because your almost spoilt for choice. The advice given in the video is (as always) exceptional.
I only watch your videos to hear you say photos!!! On a serious note, thanks for your content, very educational and entertaining. Keep up!!!
Great video Nigel, so good to see your approach to finding a composition and how self-critical your process is, but the result is stunning. A lesson learnt!
If I lived an hour and a half from that stunning place, you couldn't keep me out of it. Snowdonia is a place I've wanted to see for 30 years.
The production quality of your videos is stunning. In this one, you do a fantastic job of blending expert instructional information into entertaining storytelling. You continue to be a source of inspiration for me to get out and shoot. In my humble opinion, the landscape composition was more balanced and eye-catching than any of the portrait compositions. Thanks for posting.
As I am not a fan of 'silky' water, I much prefer your shot at 1/160s. Very nice image. Excellent vlog.
My favourite mountain in Snowdonia and a location iv been to alot my self very nice to see a professional point of view on it beautiful video
wayne roberts same here and it's good to witness the thought process of a professional and makes me realise what a lot of learning there is still to do
Really nice video Nigel. I enjoy seeing other photographer's approaches and this was a lovely insightful journey of how the final capture evolved. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to checking out more of your videos!
Beautiful shots of yourself and background. And love your "drone" shots. I really like the final shot of "turbulence" of the stream and final peacefulness of the mountain. A metaphor of life, where we experience the " turbulance" of existence and hopefully find peace when all is said and done.
Another great video! I really appreciate your approach to explain your work in the field! Amazing image! - wow
Superb video Nigel ! Love it how you explain finding your composition !!!! Your video and Mads P.I. video about this area let me think for planning a trip to Snowdonia.
Even his bacon and egg looks good. A man said good composition takes the viewer into the scene, and it it felt like being right there on that mountain with you.
Beautiful images Nigel
Coffee and Nigel, the best way to start a Sunday!
What a cracking video. Learned so much from watching you going through the whole process. It was like being on a workshop with you. Would love to see more of these types of videos in the future. Thanks Nigel. Eamon
The tree at 13:20 seems like a perfect subject, especially if there was some light hitting one side of it to give it some contrast. Maybe even moreso if it has some leaves on it in autumn. What an incredible location.. Can't wait to see what you make of it in future trips.
I was in that same spot about 2 years ago with my friend. I think he got better composition than me and he was little bit to the left (looking down) from where you where standing. He didn't get the stream or waterfalls in his shot because he used grassy knoll as a foreground. It made the image much more simple and drew viewers eye to the lake and mountain. I did the stream shots but IMO they turned out more messy than I wanted with the rocks and all.
A really great episode! It was very useful to see how you scout a location to identify a good composition. And what an amazing location - I spotted a composition that I really liked right at your introduction: the path was a leading line to a background with mountains, a lake, a stone cottage, and some sheep wandering around! There was so much to shoot at that location it must have been difficult to limit yourself!
I completely agree that the shorter shutter speed shot looks better due to the water being less distracting. Yet another reason is that you get a stronger repeating pattern in that the dark and white nature of the water repeats the dark, snowy mountain in the background.
Really nice shots Nigel and that you showed difference in composistion and shutterspeed. Keep up the great work
Great composition. Light is so important to the overall success and impact of the photo. You have a great feel for that.
Gosh just transfixed by the landscape vistas in Snowdonia.. Thanks for another fine video full of helpful advice. Your images are wonderful and beautiful Nigel!!
The last composition you showed at 20:20 was really nice IMO, with the bushes framing the water which leads your eye to the lake and mountain.
Great illustration of how to get the most out of a location. The portrait shot of Tryfyn in the location section of the video is the one for me. I'd also be happy with the square crop. I am heading for a few days in Snowdonia in a couple of week time and you have certainly increased my levels of anticipation!
great episode Nigel and printed image was beautiful. Also enjoyed listening to your thought process out in the field and back in your studio
Great video, one of my favorites. I loved the detailed explanation of your thought process as you were going about finding and fine-tuning the composition.
The possible future composition is beautiful has a natural circle leading you down the waterfall into the mountains along the ridge back into the waterfall, great shots again Love your self critiques you have a great respect for your work and the landscape and you’re doing both justice
I really love the way you talk and explain, as well as the effort you put in every of your videos. It's such a pleasure to watch them! Thank you so much. =)
Another good vlog Nigel, thank you. I love that area of Snowdonia it's magical !
Sure love your video instructions Nigel. The crop square is my favorite, due to it creating equal portions.
Thanks Nigel, as ever some lovely images. Some great tips on use of the wide angle lens, paricularly using the extendy bit on the tripod to gain a higher perspective. Having watched many 'how to use wide angle' videos I've maybe paid too much attention to advice on big foreground interest, your advice here is a nice balance to that. A different perspective you could say (pun intended!).
I have really enjoyed your explanations on how you shoot landscape photos, thank you for your advice!
Thomas Heaton really let us down with the lack of a breakfast making montage in one of his recent videos. Thanks for coming through for us Nigel! Those photos were beautiful, as was the print :)
Ha ha - thanks a lot.
Thanks for taking us through your thought processes. I lot of helpful information/instruction in a very short period of time.
If wish I had that kind of nature just half an hour from my home. Very inspiring, thank you.
Nice video Nigel. Thanks for talking us through this image, I picked up a few tips for my use in the future...
Great Video as usual, images are amazing. Cant wait! See you in Faroes next month, so psyched!
Awesome - see you there...
Great Video Again!!! 👏👏👏
Great stuff Nigel, fabulous images..
great place great video and shooting
Oh man my favorite location, interesting to see you treading same ground I have expect I missed those compositions. Got to go back soon would like a shot with the snow looks amazing.
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Nice location and some awesome images, great work 👏🏻
Great video. I thought your opening narrative scene would make a superb place to "work a shot". Keep up the good work.
Looking through your images I think the water looks best at 1/8s combined with one with the beautiful lighting would have produced a stellar shot (hindsight is wonderful) just my tuppence worth.
Nice to see a decent take on my local patch! Why not let me show you some more interesting spots next time you’re in the area? 😊👍🏻
Another great video, and what a stunning location!
Stunning image in the portrait version Nigel 👍🏻
So funny it looked like you had someone strapped to your back! lol. Superb video Nige and stunning images. PS how are you liking the Merc, would be very interesting to hear your thoughts so far .
Would you consider a composite image? The rocks seem to give an easy edge for combining the foreground you prefer with the background you prefer.
Beautiful light, beautiful photo!
Drone King!
Beautiful as always... thank you for a very good start to my Sunday... I need to go make myself a egg and bacon sandwich... have a wonderful week:)
Good insights to consider on my next photo jaunt. Great work done by your film crew also.
Wish I'd seen this before I'd gone to my new location on Saturday afternoon. Felt like I was running around like an idiot trying to see the whole place (I don't get to go out as much as I'd like to for various reasons) instead of just concentrating on one area. This video makes a lot of sense and you got a coupe of beautfiul images. New to your channel mate, and really enjoying your work 😊
I loved your video! Have now subscribed. Thanks! Jan.
Pleased to see the new van being put to good use. Did I imagine it, but i think you promised a full walk through....?
The printed version is the one to treasure👌
Thank you Nigel this was awesome
Good photography content as usual, Nigel. But the overall production with your beautiful drone work and rain detail on your new camper, not to mention the appetizing egg and bacon breakfast make this episode special. Do we have RUclips Oscars yet?
Brilliant shots and video Nigel, I was on that same hillside on Tuesday. Unfortunately I didn't venture far enough up the hill or get the light that you did, next time though.
Great video Nigel, from one of my favourite places. I thought I was pretty good at composition but I'm pretty certain I would have settled for the shot where there was horse at the bottom of the frame and come away quite happy. I've learned that I need to be a lot more thoughtful and discerning with composition. Oh, and for what it's worth, I much preferred the images where the water was blurred a bit more
Great video. Beautiful images and an extremely delicious looking bacon n egg sandwich, doesn't get much better. Great tips to keep in mind also, cheers ✌️
Some useful tips. Excellent video
A great video Nigel. I have been to that location a couple of times now but at the wrong time for good light. I must try it in the autumn or winter time next.
Excellent video :) , so many options in that area. I was there a month ago with my new Z6 :) same set of small waterfalls looking over Tryfan. Wheezed my way up to the wall with man flu for the classic ladder shot, then fell on my backside 3 times on the way back down in the most sodden grass I have stood/fell over on. Next weekend back to Snowdonia just a 5hr drive for me though :(