Really enjoyed the video Andrew. Your more in-depth tips are great for beginners and good reminders for those of us who have the basics. Most of the photographers who post are more about showing you their image than explaining how to get it. Explanations about what works, what doesn't, and why are extremely useful
Hi Andrew. I enjoyed your vision and narrative. Inspiring ideas and very well constructed videos. Your teaching skills are so brilliantly put over .I love your humour. You always make one smile. You are my number 1
Sound advice, well demonstrated, careful compositions, beautiful results. Plus - as icing on top - Andrew's personal icing on top photography philosophy.
"Enjoy(ing) the Process" - absolutely, Andy; the images are nice and well-balanced, and your pragmatic and practical comments about the particular conditions, weather and light, which are ( quite typically ) a mixture.....are wise. Thank for your thoughts, David 🙂🙂
You're so right, Andrew. Mindfulness... being present... my personal philosophy is that if one is actually there, where they are at at a particular time, so much more is seen and experienced. And yes, being out somewhere with my camera is the fun. It is the gold. If I happen to make a lovely photograph, fantastic. It is certainly the icing.
Could not agree more Andy. The process is huge. Thinking an image through is absorbing and helps you escape. The image may not be an award winner, but making the best of what is in front of you is where the therapy and enjoyment lies. Keep up the good work and top advice, I'm thoroughly enjoying your delivery and content. All the best Mike.
Cheers, John. My camera is normally in AP mode. I will only use Shutter Priority if there's a very specific need or switch to manual for long exposures, panoramas and things where I need total control. Why do you ask?
Hi, Andrew. Another great video, Andy. I disagree with you on one thing. For me, the space doesn't necessarily have to be for the object they are. A person doesn't always have to walk into the frame, he or she can also walk away from it. It can easily be that someone walks away from something instead of towards it? I just hope that your thinking doesn't go the way you talk because then it's a race track in your head, buddy. Could you make a video without rules? I mean, you say you get a better result if you do it this way and not another way. That you take the photo now, consciously, in the way that you actually don't think is the right way. Just be stubborn and do it. I feel like there are already too many rules in photography that we should stick to. Can't we just take photos the way we see them and not think about them too much? I catch myself doing that too. Sometimes I'm twisting and turning to get a composition, while I already had an idea of it in my head. Take good care of yourself until the next opportunity. Antoine.
Hi, Antoine, I think the facing issue is contextual. Sure, have someone walking or facing out of frame if that gives the frame meaning. My point here is very much that the sticks and the boat are "facing" each other which is leading the eye in rather than allowing it to escape. For me, if the boat were the sole subject, having it looking out of frame would make the empty space seem even emptier. I don't like "rules" but compositions, generally, are better when they follow a set of prescriptive guidelines. The eye needs to find it's intended position in an image and explore from that point rather than be confused as to what it's supposed to look at and once there, it needs to stay within the image. It's a bit like beginning a story "Once upon a time, " rather than "Sarah slammed the door in Daniel's face and yelled, 'Go to hell' loud enough for the neighbours to bang on the ceiling again" There's no rule against the "once upon a time" opening, but you really don't give a toss whereas you're interested in why Daniel is an asshole. Does that make sense or have I made things worse? :-) Andy
@@AndyBanner The eye needs to find its intended position in an image and explore from that point rather than be confused as to what it's supposed to look at and once there, it needs to stay within the image. Yes, I totally agree here, my friend. Thanks for the teaching!
There is absolutely nothing wrong with using the centre column on a tripod. It's a vital element for both reach and positioning and is especially useful for adjustment purposes where you need just a little change that would be almost impossible by adjusting the telescoping legs. The idea that centre columns should not be used simply wrong. Sure, using them can lead to a wobble risk, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't use them. If we avoided risk, we wouldn't leave the house. Having the strap flapping around is absent mindedness on my part. I will often wrap it around or remove it because micro-jitters can be a problem for sure.
I see you. Your pronouns are valid, even if you can’t currently define them, no matter how “long in the tooth” you are. Also, as a former art major, who stepped away from photography for way too long, I deeply appreciate your content. It’s felt like a much needed refresher course, constantly filled with lightbulb moments. Thank you! 🫶
Love coming along with you on your outings - I always learn something and you are spot on with the term “enjoy the process” ❤
Thanks for your regular support.
Really enjoyed the video Andrew. Your more in-depth tips are great for beginners and good reminders for those of us who have the basics. Most of the photographers who post are more about showing you their image than explaining how to get it. Explanations about what works, what doesn't, and why are extremely useful
Thank you.
You are right ! 👍🏽
Hi Andrew. I enjoyed your vision and narrative. Inspiring ideas and very well constructed videos. Your teaching skills are so brilliantly put over .I love your humour. You always make one smile. You are my number 1
Thank you kindly!
I appreciate your thought process of pre-visualizing the end photo.Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Another brilliant and inspiring video Andy….. you are so talented and thoughtful in your approach !!!
Thank you kindly
Sound advice, well demonstrated, careful compositions, beautiful results. Plus - as icing on top - Andrew's personal icing on top photography philosophy.
Don't overdo it now, Simon :-)
"Enjoy(ing) the Process" - absolutely, Andy; the images are nice and well-balanced, and your pragmatic and practical comments about the particular conditions, weather and light, which are ( quite typically ) a mixture.....are wise. Thank for your thoughts, David 🙂🙂
Thanks, David.
You're so right, Andrew. Mindfulness... being present... my personal philosophy is that if one is actually there, where they are at at a particular time, so much more is seen and experienced. And yes, being out somewhere with my camera is the fun. It is the gold. If I happen to make a lovely photograph, fantastic. It is certainly the icing.
Yes, being out with your camera is much more than the images you gather.
Quite true! Enjoy the process, rejoice if a good image results from a walk.
Exactly!
Some good thought provoking messages with some fantastic images, always enjoy your videos which are made with passion
Thank you kindly
Could not agree more Andy. The process is huge. Thinking an image through is absorbing and helps you escape. The image may not be an award winner, but making the best of what is in front of you is where the therapy and enjoyment lies. Keep up the good work and top advice, I'm thoroughly enjoying your delivery and content. All the best Mike.
Thank you, Mike
The Photographs you left us with, No 3 and No 5 the final one are my favs. Have enjoyed your videos for some time 👍
Glad you like them! Thanks for your support
Yesss, always look forward to your video's, thanks for the advice you are giving us, question do you shoot a lot in aperture priority.
Cheers, John. My camera is normally in AP mode. I will only use Shutter Priority if there's a very specific need or switch to manual for long exposures, panoramas and things where I need total control. Why do you ask?
@@AndyBanner it was out of curiosity, I noticed on the back of your live view it had A on it, I just wondered if you used it a lot.
Great video, your explanation and teaching method is easy to understand and really helpful. Thank you 🙏
You're very welcome!
Thank you. Very good.
Thank you too!
Morning from a cold snowy day here in Invercargill NZ
Morning! Snowy. I like snow. So long as I don't have to drive anywhere.
Hi, Andrew.
Another great video, Andy.
I disagree with you on one thing.
For me, the space doesn't necessarily have to be for the object they are.
A person doesn't always have to walk into the frame, he or she can also walk away from it. It can easily be that someone walks away from something instead of towards it?
I just hope that your thinking doesn't go the way you talk because then it's a race track in your head, buddy.
Could you make a video without rules?
I mean, you say you get a better result if you do it this way and not another way.
That you take the photo now, consciously, in the way that you actually don't think is the right way.
Just be stubborn and do it.
I feel like there are already too many rules in photography that we should stick to.
Can't we just take photos the way we see them and not think about them too much?
I catch myself doing that too. Sometimes I'm twisting and turning to get a composition, while I already had an idea of it in my head.
Take good care of yourself until the next opportunity.
Antoine.
Hi, Antoine,
I think the facing issue is contextual. Sure, have someone walking or facing out of frame if that gives the frame meaning. My point here is very much that the sticks and the boat are "facing" each other which is leading the eye in rather than allowing it to escape. For me, if the boat were the sole subject, having it looking out of frame would make the empty space seem even emptier.
I don't like "rules" but compositions, generally, are better when they follow a set of prescriptive guidelines. The eye needs to find it's intended position in an image and explore from that point rather than be confused as to what it's supposed to look at and once there, it needs to stay within the image.
It's a bit like beginning a story "Once upon a time, " rather than "Sarah slammed the door in Daniel's face and yelled, 'Go to hell' loud enough for the neighbours to bang on the ceiling again" There's no rule against the "once upon a time" opening, but you really don't give a toss whereas you're interested in why Daniel is an asshole.
Does that make sense or have I made things worse? :-)
Andy
@@AndyBanner The eye needs to find its intended position in an image and explore from that point rather than be confused as to what it's supposed to look at and once there, it needs to stay within the image. Yes, I totally agree here, my friend. Thanks for the teaching!
@@AndyBannerDon’t leave us hanging, Andy! What’s up with that Daniel guy? 😂 😂😂 (By the way, great video.)
Do you find when your out about without a camera, that your composing photos of where ever you are in your head ?
Composing, no. Seeing potential? Absolutely. Most often when driving with no place to stop or in a need to get somewhere on time... :-)
Tad of the worst things you can do, use the column on the tripod and leaving the strap to blow around on the camera.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with using the centre column on a tripod. It's a vital element for both reach and positioning and is especially useful for adjustment purposes where you need just a little change that would be almost impossible by adjusting the telescoping legs. The idea that centre columns should not be used simply wrong. Sure, using them can lead to a wobble risk, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't use them. If we avoided risk, we wouldn't leave the house.
Having the strap flapping around is absent mindedness on my part. I will often wrap it around or remove it because micro-jitters can be a problem for sure.
cool video, thanks. Absolutely love the b/w shot at 13:37 but, of course, the others are also very, very good, as always. Thanks for your time
Thanks, Ron
I see you. Your pronouns are valid, even if you can’t currently define them, no matter how “long in the tooth” you are. Also, as a former art major, who stepped away from photography for way too long, I deeply appreciate your content. It’s felt like a much needed refresher course, constantly filled with lightbulb moments. Thank you! 🫶