A few people have asked if this technique would be acceptable in the natural landscape photography contest. Answer is probably not. If I was entering the contest with this image then I would submit an image with very minimal processing no blending of multiple photos. Hope that answers the question?
Really? I would have thought differently. You're not altering the scene from what was there. You didn't add or take away the leaves, or anything else that wasn't there, like unicorn dust. ;) I always took that as meaning that as long as you didn't add anything that wasn't there, or take away an integral part of the scene (like a whole tree), it would be ok. I may have to go back to the drawing board and re-read that, hmmm. Thanks Adam.
"Reasons why images may be rejected. 6. Combining the best parts of an image sequence to create a ‘perfect moment’. For example combining 10 different images of waves breaking on the same scene to create one image where the waves are breaking everywhere simultaneously." Perhaps this rule is what you're alluding to? Hmmm, you might be right here. Thanks :)
Thank you, Adam, for your frank answer. I had dared to ask you my question because you are one of the judges in the competition. And you know what you are talking about.
@@blivieriphoto I don't know too much about the contest to be honest, but I would say that 10 waves breaking in the same place would be very obvious (as anyone who has ever spent any time at the coast knows they break in intervals), compared to getting some sharper foliage which in my opinion wouldn't be. It would be a shame if they did reject an image like this due to using a sharper file for leaves.
@@oneandonlyjaybee I would agree J. Big difference between using multiple images for artistic effect over using just one to correct for the wind. The whole reason for creating this competition was to have more emphasis on real life photography, and less on photoshop mastery (ie sky replacement, fake objects added etc.). But, as Adam said, he doesn't know, and the rules don't state it for a fact. I'm guessing here, but thinking Adam would rather err on the side of caution than to say "yeah, it's good, go ahead and submit it". I would think if one wanted to submit an image such as this, they should contact the contest founders directly to see what they say. Here's the website linking the rules. See what you think. naturallandscapeawards.com/rules/
No need to apologize for not being in the field. Really get a lot from watching you edit the photos. Please do even more of this. As always thanks for sharing you expertise with us.
Thanks for this very clear explanation of a technique I have been wanting to master since seeing GH's Scottish sea cave photo. NOW I understand how to do it.
Please don't apologise for staying at home and not going out to shoot, more than happy to watch a tutorial like this, even if it's techniques I'm already aware of and using, I'll still happily watch. Great content, thanks for uploading. Love that composition with one waterfall splitting into 2 under the fallen tree.
Whether in the field or a voice over while demonstrating your processing mindset and technique, the end result is that we still get a fantastic image AND valuable instruction at the same time.
Adam - this is a wonderful video. I really like the fact that you take the time to show which buttons you push to get to a particular process. Never hesitate to show these videos on occasion. I enjoy your videos because they show the entire landscape photography process - scouting for locations, being on location, looking for compositions, your set up, your thought process and finally the image processing. Well don, thank you.....BTW - that Gavin guy should give your trophy back. Maybe a video where he is admitting that you are the photographer of the year?
I mentioned this exact same technique in one of your videos a few years back, at which point you had said you actually preferred the motion blur in the surrounding leaves. Good to see you've accepted the technique nowadays, it really does make for a cleaner image with less distractions I think.
Perfect timing. I was just at Rosewall creek waterfall and had to take two pics at different shutter speeds in order to capture the moving tree branches in focus. Super fun and blended ok. Next time I need to pay more attention to the exposure of each image. Cheers
Hi Adam. Thanks for this, it’s great to see the processing techniques you use to help create the wonderful images you make. Obviously it’s only one step of a larger process (ie. getting out there to take them in the first place, composition, timing, the light). Having said that it was great having you share this with us as it feels like having a mentor! Thank you!
I enjoy the walks in the forests but sometimes I look at your calendar and say how does he do that. Its a multi task process. I vote, if I have one, you occasionally include a little photoshop techniques. Thanks
Cool video, simple and to the point! Great! Quick question...? I see you use the TK7 panel... is it the same than using the pro Panel...? I herd good things about the TK7... any tips where to find good tutorials to use it correctly...? thanks cheers!
I'm very happy about this video of yours. Time blending! I learned a lot about this concept from Alister Ben. It's transformed how I shoot. Where before I would snap about 70 photos to get one glorious water swirrelling, now I'm snapping hundreds- fantastic! A few days in the bush and all my memory cards are full. The results however are certainly worth purchasing extras. Especially good with multilayer waterfalls. I use a Fujifilm X mount kit, but one day I'll swap up to G mount. As you've used both 50 and 100 mp sensors, which do you prefer? I'm attracted to the larger pixels of the 50, especially in regards to colour depth. I shoot much of the same BC subject matter as yourself, so by now you would know what's best. I trust your expertise on the matter. Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Another great video Adam. I always like seeing you in the field, but this was very informative. You mentioned that you used a 1/10th of a second SS and probably would have gone even a little faster.What would you recommend for a faster SS?
Love the image. Question: Why not "paint in" the water into the scene as opposed to the opposite approach you took. That is, start with the "faster' shot then then blend in the water? Really curious more than anything else.
Perfect timing. Might try this with my palm trees & star trails image. When I started my 100 shot process the moon was buried in clouds, but later it peeked out and then it got windy. What a mess. I see you have the colored highlights in your menus as well. What is that? Lumenzia? I just noticed it when I installed it on my new computer. Not sure I’m a fan of that. Oh well. Great video as always. Thanks so much!!
@@QuietLightPhoto Hmmm, I might have to watch Greg Benz's videos to see what that's all about. If that's even the culprit. I didn't notice it until I added the Lumenzia plugin. If I find anything, I'll let you know. :)
@@QuietLightPhoto Well, that search didn't take long. It's a Lumenzia thing. When you installed it there was an "optimize" button. We both pressed it obviously. It basically optimizes Photoshop to do what we as photographers need it to do, all set up by Greg. First minute of this video will explain it. (I'd better watch more of his videos I guess. lol) ruclips.net/video/mGP4vpGVNto/видео.html
The only hats that I am selling at the moment are hand knit and commercial wooly hats. The hand knits will be available again this coming fall as my partner knits them by hand. quietlightphotoadventures.com/quiet-light-beanies
@@QuietLightPhoto Thanks! Definitely getting one. Living vicariously through you and Gavin. Working dad surrounded by meh landscapes and seascapes in Maryland.
Adam, Love your work and videos. If you have multiple focus layers, do you blend them into one layer and combine the higher shutter speed layer last ? Or does it matter ? Thanks
It's a great technique but I often struggle when the moving foliage with a lot of detail crosses between the camera and the blurred water. Fixing the foliage also affects the water behind and near. Is there a way you have found to only fix the foliage and leave the water blurred?
I think all polarizers add some color cast. If you do go with a CPL, get a high quality filter. Cheaper CPLs can give you a vignette at the extreme end. They can also wear out quickly. They can also take a lot of force to turn. Or turn too easily.
Not usually. If I up the shutter speed by say 4 stops then I would change the iso by four stops as well and the exposure would be exactly the same. As an example say Im shooting a scene at f11, 1/4 sec @iso 100 the exposure would be the same if I shot at f/11, 1/60sec @ iso 1600
Adam....heeeelp. Hi I'm stuck and I think you can help. Using your technique I'm painting in a long exposure river onto a fast shutter speed image and that works fine. However the edges of the water where it meets the river bank is extremely harsh like a line. When I first tried this there was a feather slider but now I shut down ps and opened it it's gone. How did you feather the edge of your brush please. Is there a specific brush I need to select? Using windows pc. Frustrated beginner mate. Cheers.
Not related to this good video. I saw one your Aspen in water photos featured on a Shimoda email I just received. I recall watching what a grand time you had exploring that opportunity.
I'm curious. How does time blending fit with the Natural Landscape Photography contest? You're kind of making an image of something that doesn't exist in nature. Smooth water means moving leaves. Clearly if one shot had an otter in it and you combined it with one that had better lighting that would be "cheating". If you just got an AI filter to blur water that would be "cheating" too. I'm probably biased. I love when it is windy and the leaves move but most landscape photographers want to edit that out and always produce images of calm.
Does this digital adjustment adhere to the „Golden Rule“: The integrity of the subject should be maintained? I am specifically referring to examples 5 and 6 of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
A few people have asked if this technique would be acceptable in the natural landscape photography contest. Answer is probably not. If I was entering the contest with this image then I would submit an image with very minimal processing no blending of multiple photos. Hope that answers the question?
Really? I would have thought differently. You're not altering the scene from what was there. You didn't add or take away the leaves, or anything else that wasn't there, like unicorn dust. ;) I always took that as meaning that as long as you didn't add anything that wasn't there, or take away an integral part of the scene (like a whole tree), it would be ok. I may have to go back to the drawing board and re-read that, hmmm. Thanks Adam.
"Reasons why images may be rejected.
6. Combining the best parts of an image sequence to create a ‘perfect moment’. For example combining 10 different images of waves breaking on the same scene to create one image where the waves are breaking everywhere simultaneously."
Perhaps this rule is what you're alluding to? Hmmm, you might be right here. Thanks :)
Thank you, Adam, for your frank answer. I had dared to ask you my question because you are one of the judges in the competition. And you know what you are talking about.
@@blivieriphoto I don't know too much about the contest to be honest, but I would say that 10 waves breaking in the same place would be very obvious (as anyone who has ever spent any time at the coast knows they break in intervals), compared to getting some sharper foliage which in my opinion wouldn't be. It would be a shame if they did reject an image like this due to using a sharper file for leaves.
@@oneandonlyjaybee I would agree J. Big difference between using multiple images for artistic effect over using just one to correct for the wind. The whole reason for creating this competition was to have more emphasis on real life photography, and less on photoshop mastery (ie sky replacement, fake objects added etc.). But, as Adam said, he doesn't know, and the rules don't state it for a fact. I'm guessing here, but thinking Adam would rather err on the side of caution than to say "yeah, it's good, go ahead and submit it". I would think if one wanted to submit an image such as this, they should contact the contest founders directly to see what they say.
Here's the website linking the rules. See what you think. naturallandscapeawards.com/rules/
No need to apologize for not being in the field. Really get a lot from watching you edit the photos. Please do even more of this. As always thanks for sharing you expertise with us.
I dont know if its good or not --- but to hear that you at times 'forget' to do things is refreshing. :)
Thanks for this very clear explanation of a technique I have been wanting to master since seeing GH's Scottish sea cave photo. NOW I understand how to do it.
Please don't apologise for staying at home and not going out to shoot, more than happy to watch a tutorial like this, even if it's techniques I'm already aware of and using, I'll still happily watch. Great content, thanks for uploading. Love that composition with one waterfall splitting into 2 under the fallen tree.
Whether in the field or a voice over while demonstrating your processing mindset and technique, the end result is that we still get a fantastic image AND valuable instruction at the same time.
I was actually going to look up this technique as I'd like to have more control than auto blend. Brilliant, thanks Adam.
Really appreciate these processing techniques, Adam. Please continue to deliver them on an occasional basis. Thanks.
Adam - this is a wonderful video. I really like the fact that you take the time to show which buttons you push to get to a particular process. Never hesitate to show these videos on occasion. I enjoy your videos because they show the entire landscape photography process - scouting for locations, being on location, looking for compositions, your set up, your thought process and finally the image processing. Well don, thank you.....BTW - that Gavin guy should give your trophy back. Maybe a video where he is admitting that you are the photographer of the year?
Very interesting and a nice technique thank's Adam ...beautiful image I love waterfalls ...
Nice one Adam, very useful. I’m going to take a couple of shots purposely so I can follow this.
Excellent video Adam - many thanks ….. geez a great result considering 2 different compositions!
Thanks for a brilliant tutorial and a lovely image.
Simple enough for the general audience with amazing results at the end. Thanks, Adam.
I mentioned this exact same technique in one of your videos a few years back, at which point you had said you actually preferred the motion blur in the surrounding leaves. Good to see you've accepted the technique nowadays, it really does make for a cleaner image with less distractions I think.
Perfect timing. I was just at Rosewall creek waterfall and had to take two pics at different shutter speeds in order to capture the moving tree branches in focus. Super fun and blended ok. Next time I need to pay more attention to the exposure of each image. Cheers
Good video Adam - I only use Photoshop a little so it's always good to get some extra expert tips
Thanks Adam, print looks beautiful too.
Brilliant Adam. Love to watch your processing and to learn the tips.
Thanks Adam...that final picture is gorgeous.
Thanks, Adam. You're right, it's pretty easy and worth doing.
Glad you were able to remove the annoyance from the image. (Aka phototripper) ☺️😉👏
😁
Thank you. While I may have seen this technique before, the refresher is really helpful.
Adam, thanks so much for sharing and teaching these techniques...I really appreciate the time and energy you put into your work...
I like these processing vids, good to see final output.
I'll definitely be using this technique!!
Hi Adam. Thanks for this, it’s great to see the processing techniques you use to help create the wonderful images you make. Obviously it’s only one step of a larger process (ie. getting out there to take them in the first place, composition, timing, the light). Having said that it was great having you share this with us as it feels like having a mentor! Thank you!
I enjoy the walks in the forests but sometimes I look at your calendar and say how does he do that. Its a multi task process. I vote, if I have one, you occasionally include a little photoshop techniques. Thanks
Very informative video Adam. When I first saw this image on Instagram I was struck by the sense of depth in it. Nice to see how you accomplished that.
Thanks Adam
Simple and well explained with a great result from a great photographer!
Thanks for sharing Adam, appreciate it.
Really enjoy these processing videos! Thanks Adam.
Great technique,, can’t wait to try it out.
Thank you... very helpful indeed...
Very useful. Thanks, Adam.👍
Cool video, simple and to the point! Great! Quick question...? I see you use the TK7 panel... is it the same than using the pro Panel...? I herd good things about the TK7... any tips where to find good tutorials to use it correctly...? thanks cheers!
Thanks for a great explanation! MST go and try this out myself.
Great vídeo. Thanks Adam.
Thanks for this Adam. It's not something I had considered before watching this, but makes great sense. Cheers
Thanks so much for this tutorial. will give this a go :)
I'm very happy about this video of yours. Time blending! I learned a lot about this concept from Alister Ben. It's transformed how I shoot. Where before I would snap about 70 photos to get one glorious water swirrelling, now I'm snapping hundreds- fantastic! A few days in the bush and all my memory cards are full. The results however are certainly worth purchasing extras. Especially good with multilayer waterfalls.
I use a Fujifilm X mount kit, but one day I'll swap up to G mount. As you've used both 50 and 100 mp sensors, which do you prefer? I'm attracted to the larger pixels of the 50, especially in regards to colour depth. I shoot much of the same BC subject matter as yourself, so by now you would know what's best. I trust your expertise on the matter.
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
102 mp for sure
This is the video I have been waiting for! You read my mind!
Thank you for sharing
Very useful. Thanks, Adam. :-)
Helpful as always. Thanks.
I'm so glad you did this video, huge help thanks!
Another great video Adam. I always like seeing you in the field, but this was very informative. You mentioned that you used a 1/10th of a second SS and probably would have gone even a little faster.What would you recommend for a faster SS?
Love the image. Question: Why not "paint in" the water into the scene as opposed to the opposite approach you took. That is, start with the "faster' shot then then blend in the water? Really curious more than anything else.
Probably due to preferring to use the low ISO / polarised image as the the main image
As I explained in the video I preferred the polarized version and composition of the lower shutter speed. But yes you're right either way works
Beautiful! And your feet stayed dry!
Great video for someone who doesn´t master Photoshop like me!
Perfect timing. Might try this with my palm trees & star trails image. When I started my 100 shot process the moon was buried in clouds, but later it peeked out and then it got windy. What a mess.
I see you have the colored highlights in your menus as well. What is that? Lumenzia? I just noticed it when I installed it on my new computer. Not sure I’m a fan of that. Oh well.
Great video as always. Thanks so much!!
to be honest not sure, lol. I had to reload the program and the coloured menus came up
@@QuietLightPhoto Hmmm, I might have to watch Greg Benz's videos to see what that's all about. If that's even the culprit. I didn't notice it until I added the Lumenzia plugin. If I find anything, I'll let you know. :)
@@QuietLightPhoto Well, that search didn't take long. It's a Lumenzia thing. When you installed it there was an "optimize" button. We both pressed it obviously. It basically optimizes Photoshop to do what we as photographers need it to do, all set up by Greg. First minute of this video will explain it. (I'd better watch more of his videos I guess. lol) ruclips.net/video/mGP4vpGVNto/видео.html
Adam you are alright no matter what Hardcastle says about you 😁
Wouldn't it be faster to paint in the waterfall area vs all the leaves?
Another great vid.
Adam, do you have a link to purchase the "Grumpy" knit caps? Been looking in Gavin's and your description box in many of your videos.
The only hats that I am selling at the moment are hand knit and commercial wooly hats. The hand knits will be available again this coming fall as my partner knits them by hand. quietlightphotoadventures.com/quiet-light-beanies
@@QuietLightPhoto Thanks! Definitely getting one. Living vicariously through you and Gavin. Working dad surrounded by meh landscapes and seascapes in Maryland.
How do you get coloured tabs in your PS menus? Seems a great way to highlight most-used items.
Lumenzia plug in panel
How did you get that cursor? I like how you were able to zoom without zooming in on the whole image.
Its an APP called pro mouse
Adam, Love your work and videos. If you have multiple focus layers, do you blend them into one layer and combine the higher shutter speed layer last ? Or does it matter ? Thanks
yes I would probably do that step last
@@QuietLightPhoto Thanks for your reply !
It's a great technique but I often struggle when the moving foliage with a lot of detail crosses between the camera and the blurred water. Fixing the foliage also affects the water behind and near. Is there a way you have found to only fix the foliage and leave the water blurred?
short answer is no. Generative fill comes in very handy for this
Adam in forest photography, when would you recommend using a CPL filter vs unpolarised?
I think all polarizers add some color cast. If you do go with a CPL, get a high quality filter. Cheaper CPLs can give you a vignette at the extreme end. They can also wear out quickly. They can also take a lot of force to turn. Or turn too easily.
Just take an image with and without and decide afterwards.
Magic! 🧙♂️⚡ 🥂
Your the best!
Do you use the histogram to try to keep the same exposure while increasing the shutter speed?
Not usually. If I up the shutter speed by say 4 stops then I would change the iso by four stops as well and the exposure would be exactly the same. As an example say Im shooting a scene at f11, 1/4 sec @iso 100 the exposure would be the same if I shot at f/11, 1/60sec @ iso 1600
@@QuietLightPhoto thank you so much
nice one Adam, GH would have charged an arm and a leg to show this! :-) just kidding Gavin, cheers.
who you put nice color to your photoshop menu?? why you don't stack the two photograph ??
Lumenzia
The only question I can think of is how an Asam Gibbs beer looks like!
Adam....heeeelp. Hi I'm stuck and I think you can help. Using your technique I'm painting in a long exposure river onto a fast shutter speed image and that works fine. However the edges of the water where it meets the river bank is extremely harsh like a line. When I first tried this there was a feather slider but now I shut down ps and opened it it's gone. How did you feather the edge of your brush please. Is there a specific brush I need to select? Using windows pc. Frustrated beginner mate. Cheers.
Control option keys on a Mac move mouse up down for size, left right for hardness or softness
@@QuietLightPhoto Thanks Adam, I'll try that tonight after work.
Not related to this good video. I saw one your Aspen in water photos featured on a Shimoda email I just received. I recall watching what a grand time you had exploring that opportunity.
I was the 100th Thumbs Up today !!! good video :)
I believe there is a trophy that Gavin Hardcastle has hidden in that waterfall for you to pick up
@ unless Gibbs spotted it out before exporting the files to PS ???? ;) That man Gavin, he's a natural at marketing !!!
Hahahahaha!
I'm curious. How does time blending fit with the Natural Landscape Photography contest? You're kind of making an image of something that doesn't exist in nature. Smooth water means moving leaves. Clearly if one shot had an otter in it and you combined it with one that had better lighting that would be "cheating". If you just got an AI filter to blur water that would be "cheating" too.
I'm probably biased. I love when it is windy and the leaves move but most landscape photographers want to edit that out and always produce images of calm.
It's all up for interpretation and am sure will be discussed during the contest
Does this digital adjustment adhere to the „Golden Rule“: The integrity of the subject should be maintained? I am specifically referring to examples 5 and 6 of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Thanks Adam