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A number of landscape photographers I know use a matboard with a cutout in the ratio of their camera's format (e.g., 4x5; 1.5x1) to scope out a scene before setting up their tripods. When they identify a composition they mark the spot the with the matboard, get their camera, and proceed to photograph.
I forget the name of it, but there's a little grey plastic "slide frame" device with several adjustable aspect ratios you can look through to help frame up compositions. But as you said, just a hole in cardboard can work, too.
Henry, in my opinion the black and white is the winner.
I think the same. The sky is gorgeous
As a newbie in photography it’s a one of most valuable videos on RUclips. Thank you for this lesson
I was a photojournalist. I had just a few seconds to compose if that. I couldn’t always pick my spot. I had to pre set my camera, usually between f/8-f/16. If on manual I set the shutter next unless I was using aperture priority. My exposure was primarily on my mind along with depth of field. If I could prefocus I would. When I finally raise the camera to shoot, I can concentrate on the composition. It only takes a part of a second to get it right and get the shot. Now, when I have the time to take the shot at my leisure, I can pick my spot think about the shot and how it would look before taking the shot. My philosophy at that point is, would I put this picture on my wall. This my shoot don’t shoot point, if the answer is yes, then I take the picture; if the answer is no, then it’s not worth it. Why take a picture I don’t think is worth looking at. As an Army photographer, my Division Commander, General Joulwan told me I took too many pictures. Only take the good ones. As a photojournalist. I said it doesn’t work that way, but he was right.
The Summer black and white is the winner for me, the composition creates more of a mystery of where the path goes and leads perfectly to the trees. An example of how learning from previous shoots can instinctively improve a photograph. Brilliant video thanks Henry
One of the more helpful videos I have seen explaining how to compose. With the addition of demostrating the process in action. Something I hadn't realised before and I will be trying it. Thank you. 👍😎
Another great ‘educational’ vlog Henry. Always believed in KISS - keep it simple stupid! Less is more! Slowing down my approach to composition has deffo improved my images but always learning even at 72! And always look behind!
Beautiful exposition … you are as gifted at teaching as you are at communicating your joy of being out with your camera. Just magnificent! 👏
Thanks for the help. I intend to slow down and try this method. I've heard others use the term previsualize, but you did the best job and walking me through it. I appreciate it.
After years of photographing we see compositions way faster and also think less about it. I try to slow down and think about what I’m doing, but sometimes it’s just to late and it’s already on the memory card 😄 before I take my camera and I’m not really sure, sometimes I take my phone out to see if it looks a bit ok on that. If it looks ok on the phone, then I will take my camera out of my bag pack. Fun video Henry
Hi Henry, I have said this before I really struggle at "finding" a composition doing landscape photography, especially if I'm in a wood or forest, I (sorry for the pun) can't see the wood for the trees, but after watching your video my biggest error is getting my camera out without knowing what I can frame up. So next time I'm out I'll try this method. I also now realise why I enjoy taking photos of kingfishers at the wildlife centre near Cardigan there's no faffing about in finding a composition as you are restricted being inside a hide and you have to be ready to capture the shot in a heartbeat. However I want to develop (another pun sorry) my skills at landscape photography and your vlogs, your passion and your advice is fantastic, thank you Henry.
I prefer your B&W over the winter image. I cannot but agree that previsualization is key. I've said this before, I came up in film and medium and large format. It was the single most important factor in giving you the best possible chance for a good exposure and that was the Zone System, taught to me by my father and Minor White. It was the process of using the scale of 10 from high to low and previsualizing your negative first and seeing before you even pressed the shutter, the final print. When we worked with negatives that was quite hard to learn and put into your brain the ability to see the negative or opposite of the final print. Once you got there, it became more and more facile to see every step of the way to the final print, as once you have the negative then you have to choose the f-stop for your enlarger lens, paper grade and all the process of time of exposure for the print, dodging and burning etc. Today working ONLY in digital, I still see the negative in my minds eye, but that is becoming more and more difficult as digital is instant gratification and results and that kind of cripples the "Old Farts" like me who were used to a more rigorous process. Film was bloody F-ing expensive and so were the papers we used and the bulk chemicals. The entire process from mixing up a particular film developer for the negative you wanted to get, to the print developer you'd use to get the print you wanted was time consuming. I fear that part of what I love about digital today and post processing, and the brilliant AI functions available to the editor, are corrupting the process in ways and leading to mediocre and mundane results that a lot of people making those images will see as being fantastic images. Digital has made the process of being a photographer easier in some ways given what we can do to save poorly exposed shots in post, when coming from my day those shots were unsalvageable. That's one of the things I love about working today, but it tends to sometimes make me lazy when I'm in the field.
I like the summer version more, because the composition with the road is better. It is a more integrated part of the photo as you can see it turn behind the trees. In the winter photo you kind of have a tree, another tree and a section of a road. In the summer photo, the road ties the elements together. (Mabye my opinion is also biased as I like summer so so much more than winter 😅)
Fantastic as usual. Thank you. The atmosphere of the Winter shot wins it for me.
Love that black background flower picture! And I love the winter version of the first image! It's beautiful!
I prefer the summer image Henry. It’s the longer exposure that works for me.
Yes… the reflective method is by far the best way… pre-visualizing the shot. Also remembering visiting a place, and analyzing which details you remember, will clarify which elements are special about the location.
Very nice video. Thanks for explaining thpughts behind each photo. ❤
My pleasure 😊
Impeccably well put, Mr Turner. Thank you for amazing advice!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this. I've never tried the process of finding a composition. I will definitely do it now. Great shot!
Only 2.20 into this vid and it’s already 1000% resonating with me - well done man! Fantastic drone shots BTW!🖖
Thank you 🙌
Great advice Henry 😊
I saw a Chris Orange video where he talked about just being at a place for a while before you try & shoot it. For me it's a big part of the mental health aspect of my photography too, just slowing down and taking my time, rather than rushing on to the next thing always.
I think I prefer the b&w long exposure, btw 👍🏻
Fine video again, Henry. Good tips which I intend to start employing right away on my next outing. Lately I have been into moody photos. Don't know why, just am. So, though both images of the two trees are good, I lean toward the B&W, for its stark moodiness. Thanks for posting. Good stuff.
Winter shot is more traditional calender material, B&W is more minimalistic arty farty. Winter for me ;-) I think I've written this before but E-book is great too Henry. OUT!
Thanks very much mate
I like the winter shot...
Great video Henry lots of good advice again so helpful. Just sat in my garden in 28 degree heat in the shade having a nice can of tribute beer 🍺 😍
Hi mate hope you well. Personally I look at photos that photographs have done go and look and see if I can do it my way. Yes sometimes they look the same but I took it in my way. Thanks for the advice I will look into to in a different way now. 👍
Yes, love the photos - they are very different images. On the one hand I prefer the black and white image as it seems to have more drama, but I also prefer the colour image as it seems to have more of a story to it.
Great to hear your thoughts about visualising images as you get ready to take the shot. Mr A Adams became famous for making that very point.
What would also interest me is the "how to" of you going about making a video for your RUclips followers. Do you sit down for breakfast thinking "I need to make a video about X", then do you go to a location and do you film it? Or, do you get to a location and sit in the car and think what would be good to film here? Do you have a list of subjects that you have in mind to do over the next few months? Do you ever do any form of story-boarding to your videos? What proportion of your total journey as a photographer/videographer actual makes it through the editing process to make it into the finished videos that we all love to see?
Thank you. Your technique of reflective pre-visualization is very much akin to a method of contemplative photography. I’d add that it also helps to train your eye to “see” in terms of one or more specific focal lengths (or, perhaps more usefully put, angles of view), as you take in the world around you. That not only has improved my photography but my awareness experience as I go for photowalks.
Excellent excellent excellent !!! Perfect guidance and trips.
Lovely informative video again Henry. Although I've photographed for years, it's nice to be reassured with methodology from a pro.
I recently attended a group photography network day in Warwickshire. Since we're spending most of the day at this specific location, I went off exploring around this old derelict building, wild flower meadow and the river flowing next to it. At this point, my camera was still in my car, it was only a 2 minute walk (if that) to the location and I'm my logic, it gave me the freedom to explore.
I simply rambled around the scene looking at how the sun will change the lighting throughout the day, studying compositional balances, potential reflections, foreground interest, etc. Whilst doing so l was confronted by two other photographers, clutching their cameras and dressed with backpacks like they were ready to climb Everest.
" You can't be much of a photographer, how can you call yourself a photographer?" One shouted, whilst the other chuckled. I looked at them dumbfounded. I couldn't understand their response since we're spending the whole day there, but some how, their reactions still knocked my confidence a little. I know it shouldn't.
However, seeing this video restored my confidence. Thank you!
I think both photos are quite good, but the black and white photo catches my eye first. Something about the composition I think. Great video!
I think I like the summer version more, although I also love the winter composition. I longer I look the harder it is to choose. I like the balance of the sky and ground in the summer shot but the colors in the winter shot are absolutely beautiful.
Nice decisions to go ND filter for the clouds and BW to capture the tones. Really got something out of unfavourable light
Great advice, especially for a generation that grew up with digital. Those of us that started with film, had to pre-imagine the photo; film was expensive! Ansel (and others) recommended carrying a cardboard card with a cutout in it to help you preview the image.
New approach to video editing Henry? More clips, shorter sequences in building your story? (or am I just a bit slow in noticing!😂😂)
Great video, you should download the new Dji mic 2 firmware, it sounds so much better!
Late to this week's video Henry, great subject, I have to admit that now I still have my struggles when it comes to composing images, but after watching this video I will be trying to implement the way you have explained your process. I do have a habit of going back to the same place throughout the year to capture images
Another good one, some very important points that I already know I am failing at, I rarely take my time on location. One thing though; sometimes I feel that I need to hurry because the light is changing fast. But I think if that is the case, you just have to go with ‘instinct’.
Having some form of routine I think is good approach to improving and achieving consistent results. Definitely agree with the final comment too Henry as thinking about post processing is a key step for me, especially when I consider the masking strategy for my architectural work as it goes a long way when I’m at the editing stage of my work flow
Excellent advice!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent and helpful video Henry!
I can't really decide which version I like better...🤔
I am frustrated so often when I can't make a photograph work since I am very result driven, so it was extremely helpful to hear that not finding a good composition is quite common 😅.
Please Henry, don't even touch that plant, it is really poisenous.
Some good ideas there, sometimes when I go to a flower field, I get overwhelmed by the beauty, and I get like a kid in a toy shop, don't know where to look 1st, maybe it would help then. Summer b and w for me
I liked them both but the B&W was very nice. Good photography all around. I enjoyed how you described your process of finding the photograph in the scene before you. It does take a little time to find it but it is too easy to rush things. Are we afraid we will miss the next good shot that's waiting around the corner?
Hi Henry, comparing your two images of the trees, I would say the winner is the black and white version. Also, the photo of the Foxgloves, great composition on this image. Thanks for an informative video.
Thanks Henry , its always useful to reflect on these things, never mind how experienced you are. Good call on your part. Although a mono worker normally, I think I prefer the colour version of this
The long exposure black and white for me Henry. Its the cloud texture that i particularly like in the shot.
Great information again and i find having a logical thought processes makes you slow down and study before rushing into a shot that more often than not for me unusually i dont like when back home on computer.
Another flower close up added to the list.
(That area is great for cycling around by the way, with a lot of quiet roads).😂
Interesting! I started doing that every time I go out without a camera, as well. When I do find something interesting, I use my phone to take a quick picture of a potential composition with the intent to go back to the area when the conditions are better (early morning, evening, foggy conditions, etc.). Since photos in my phone are all geolocalized, I just need to look at the map in the Photos app to remind myself where a particular composition was found. What I find challenging is to take the time to reflect on what I am seeing. I certainly need to practice that. Thanks, Henry!
Hi Henry, another grand day out, thanks for sharing. I got a feeling of deja vous (all over again) when you arrived at the tree scene, then once you mentioend it, I remembered why ... very useful tips thankyou
The summer black and white is a much stronger composition IMHO. Well done.
Very good advice; I am usually too impatient and sometimes give up too soon. Both photo's are beautiful, but I prefer the black and white picture because of the mood it conveys. And....love the new editing style!
Great video Henry.
I did like both photos.
You also gave some great tips.
Lol sitting on your camera bag.
I have never seen anyone do that😅
Got me subbed, I think this is interesting and also would be good to talk about decisions on what to include or miss when doing this.
4 minute exposure, wow. Would you have exposed for that long if the leaves were moving on the tree more?
Prefer the summer one.
Thanks henry. Please, the 2 trees in the snow cant be 3 years ago. I remember trying to copy it in a different location. Very informative video. I must slow down and follow your 3 step process.
Another wonderful photography video Henery. / When I'm out looking for photos I try to see everything through the lens of my camera, not literally but just through my eyes, having that frame of mind (no pun intended) really helps me find great POV and unique shots, that said I find your style and advise very helpful and I'd just like to thank you for it. 😄👍
Another great video Henry. Proper visualisation is key, but it’s important to be able to recall that when you get home visually or through notes 👍
Another great adventure Henry.
I couldn't make my mind up whether the B & W image or the snow one was better, as i liked them both.
Loved the Foxglove image.
Some great tips as usual.
Catch you on the next one mate.
The monochrome for me Henry. More atmospheric! The tyre tracks in the winter shot are distracting for me I’m afraid. Loved the video. 👍
The Winter version for me! Could be the only one though?
summer version [ black and white ] 😃
Hey Henry! I have a question for you:
Does not your back hurts when you walk that many hours with the tripod on the side?
I cant really find a good camera gear that doesnt hurt my back the day after bringing my tripod (carbon fiber, is not that heavy).
Maybe you have a good tip on how to configure the camera bag traps to avoid this?
Thank you mate! Cheers
Loving the monochrome image.
What's up Henry? I always like watching your videos. This time you ask which photo I like between the two shots of the Scott Pines. I like the summer B&W shot over the winter shot because the winter shot seem to have a little too much foreground, almost like empty space, wear as the B&W shot seems more balanced. As always great work. Peace, my friend!
I remember those trees…prefer the winter shot for the colours although I do prefer the spot and height from where you took the summer shot…you need to go back again in the winter! 😂
Great video Henry...love B&W... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
Hello Henry, i saw that you use a Nisi application, i tried to download but i can't anymore, what can I do ..??
By the way, i do look forward to your weekly videos, i love your energy and enthusiasm.
Thank you.
Hi Henry, Great channel. Just found you and I subscribed. I am a beginner and into the video side of things more but does these techniques you talk about apply for videography as well as photography?
In my opinion the summer version is much better because the winter version has the tire tracks that distract from the nature with a bit a human mud. With a fresh snow it might be better. With the summer version the road is just a quiet road, it doesn't have the added emphasis.
Trough of Bowland - Marshaw - lovely area. Love the B&W
Great video. I preferred the winter image.
Thanks Henry.
Great video, my vote goes to the B&W image!
My choice is the BnW too. 😀 Great image.
Henry; great video and much appreciated.
I have a question on the DR shooting. I’m an all around kind of shooter. But I feel landscape is more on the primary list of things for me.
With that said, my budget isn’t very high, while I was able to trade in my Zf for the new Z6iii.
Now with all the news of it having bad DR, do you think in your own personal opinion, I’d be ok with shooting landscape with the Z6iii? Even if I print up to 36x36 pictures?
What is the benefit of the long exposure of the 2 tree photo?
Hi. What is the benefit of doing s 4 minute exposure at daylight? Just Curious.
Winter version wins my vote
I did what you suggested, left my bag to decide my composition... Didn't find it after i finished.
Thanks!
Love the video Henry. I have a question about the Scott’s pine trees. Is it two images stitched together? One long exposure for the cloud movement in the sky. And then an EV image to keep the sharpness in the long grasses? Keep up the good work👍
So how did the stream come into the flower pic?
4min in nature ? How did you freeze the leaves and grass?
I always enjoy your videos, Henry, but what is up with the focusing issue in this one? It’s constantly out of focus, as if the video camera’s focus mechanism is constantly confused and can’t keep up with you…in focus, then out of focus, then back in focus. Very difficult to watch this one. Things improved around 7.31, but prior to this things were kind of maddening.
Summer B&W
It resembles Ken Rockwells FART-Method
Henry. What a great video. Thank you so much. I will be applying your suggestions right away.
It’s interesting that as a musician, I have realized, if I pick up my instrument first, before clearly hearing a musical line or passage in my head, I have much more difficulty transferring that musical idea to the instrument. . This is exactly what you are saying with photography. This may be a common theme with creativity. Focus first on the idea until it is clear, then pick up your creative tools.
I’m puzzled. Why the long exposure?
7:31 - summer by far
👍📷😎
Why shot this shot in such a long exposure?
"Rule of Thirds" is harmful to your photography.
In the past I have had some Big Ideas. These include
Wrong Lens - such as a telephoto (macro lens) for everything/
Wrong settings typically fast lens, wide open.
Go to where there's nothing to see, and make interesting photographs.
Weird Colours, still a work in progress. Occasionally, the results are very good.
Latest idea, Bad Photos. Includes defocussed, longish exposures so key elements are blurry, waving the camera around during exposure, shooting while walking full speed, shooting through train windows.
1 minute into the video, did you actually sit on your camera bag!?
Mono for me.
Summer version was better
Great advice, thanks for the video
However, this clashes with reality. Unless you go out alone and specifically to take pictures, it’s rarely possible to enact the entire process. Usually there are people with you, you have somewhere else to be in a set amount of time, it’s the wrong time of day, the weather is not cooperating, etc
In your 170sec BW exposure, for example, even the grass in the foreground was still! How many times you “need” still air you have wind and vice-versa?
I’ll take this video as motivation to ditch everyone and everything else and fuck off by myself for a few hours, alone with my camera