One of the best videos on composition- insightful, direct, and well described with good examples and counter examples. Thanks for doing this. I admire your dedication and hard work.
Thank you Ian for this excellent composition presentation. I think that the main lessons I have taken from this are, Stop, Look , absorb your surrounding, take your time, compose the image and above all enjoy the experience. Once you get home view and learn what worked and what didn't and why. Then tell yourself how lucky am I to be a photographer.
Indeed! Retrospective work is essential for growth- in any medium. (Loved this point) Great video and composition lessons. Thank you for the inspiration.
It's important to note that there's more color schemes than just complementary colors. I think for this, it is best to look at what painters do, since they have full control of composition, elements and colors. Also on Fstoppers there's a great article by "Brent Daniel" (who has a ton of great articles of a more scientific approach towards photography), which is about the rule of thirds. His conclusion being, that it is not necessarily some magic ratio, but more the sum of two simpler rules about how the brain interprets compelling images: - avoid placement on center lines - avoid placement close to the frame boundaries I think it is important to realize where these 'rules' come from, because that also gives us more understanding when and why to apply, or break them. The title of the article is "The Art and Science of Photography: The Rule of Thirds Is Dead. Long Live the Rule of Thirds." if anyone wants to look it up. His article titled "The art and science of photography: Color theory" is also very applicable and interesting to read.
Great video. This is one I think I will come back to and view many times in the future. I photograph birds mostly and want to improve my landscape photography. I think this will help a lot.
Thanks Ian. Good to revisit this stuff from time to time. I for one have been guilty of 'rushing' a shot on many occasions when it would have been a better shot had i given it a little more thought.
Thanks Ray, yeah sometimes the light dictates and does not allow us the time, but I do feel having time to ponder and consider, makes for a better composition. Thanks for watching 👍👍😃
Hi Ian, another helpful video thanks. In truth, nothing I didn’t already know or aspire towards however, very succinct and great use of examples. Just another tip to consider in post production and that is to view your images upside down; something I learnt from Joe Cornish. If an image looks balanced upside down then it certainly will when correctly orientated. Try it!
Nice one mark, I have heard of the upside viewing idea before too, but have never really tried it, I will give it a go a see what appears. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍👍
Nice one Ian. Enjoyed this episode. For me photography is a marriage of Science and Art. The gear/exposure related science of capturing the scene can be learned readily and is much more tangible. It can be defined and explained, so whilst it may be complex, it is an easier skill to develop than the artistic composition. The artistic side of photography lies largely in the composition of elements within the scene you aim to capture. However there are no absolutes of right and wrong, but moreover some vague guidelines which increase the chance of your photograph appealing to a wider audience. Learning when and how to apply rules and when not to, what to include and what to leave out is a much greater challenge. So bring on the compositional vlogs … more of these please. Hopefully, if I watch and practice, I will gradually absorb the know-how. Cheers!
Watched a few vids of yours now Ian (printing, composition) having searched for one on the Kase Wolverine filters and watched yours. Picked up some useful tips and like the straight forward approach and subjects covered so have subscribed. Only a personal view but when I saw the photo at 6:00 I was thinking I'd have got higher to put the tops below the horizon not above - like with trees. I tend to either want trees/peaks a long way above the horizon or at least a bit below....but I'm no Pro!
Thanks Steve, much appreciate the sub mate, that's the beauty of photography, we all see things slightly differently and its definitely something I encourage 😀😀👍
Points well made and illustrated, Ian. When it comes to visual flow, our eyes are drawn first and foremost to brightest areas of an image - something that could work counter to what the image maker intended. Interesting discussion of complementary colors, much to ponder.
Nice one Ian - always good to be walked through someone's thought processes on trying to get the best image from a scene. I did notice that "posh" coffee maker again :)
I am currently watching Alex Nail's daily critiques, well worth a watch for anyone, be it experienced or beginner. His understanding of colour, light n composition tells me so much of what iis wrong with my images, lol. Your 2nd example of composition at the sea, very similar in one of the latest one I have just watched before coming straight here. It's interesting to see how 2 photographers can have different thoughts on it yet at the same time be the same if that makes sense? I struggle with colour too - more so in my editing when I have a tendenc to boost greens/yellows when it is not needed. Interesting comparison with what I had just watched. Atb Alan
@@ian_worth I think if you have the time to go through these you will pick up stuff that he includes in sorta throwaway comments - to me its like he thinks everyone knows or should be doing this and sometimes its stuff that I would not readily know - if that makes sense? I don't know if you are a book person but his Northwest book is something that landscape photographers would enjoy hgaving on their shelves.
Another really informative video Ian. I’ve never thought of colour as an element in composition, but it’s blindingly obvious now you’ve pointed it out. I tend to compose by moving around until I think “that looks good” though I use Rule of Thirds when the scene seems to demand it. Do you think anyone genuinely uses Golden Ratio and the one that looks like thirds tilted to compose in the field? I’ve often thought they are “discovered” afterwards.
Glad you enjoyed it Ivor. I agree, i'm not sure the golden ratio can be used in the field efectively, could be useful for cropping in post production though 👍👍
Beautiful video Ian. A lot of great tips in this. Many thanks for sharing, enjoyed watching. 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it 😃👍👍
One of the best videos on composition- insightful, direct, and well described with good examples and counter examples. Thanks for doing this. I admire your dedication and hard work.
Glad you enjoyed it buddy 😃👍
I really enjoyed watching this video and picked up some useful tips. Thanks for making it.
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍👍👍😀
Thank you Ian for this excellent composition presentation. I think that the main lessons I have taken from this are, Stop, Look , absorb your surrounding, take your time, compose the image and above all enjoy the experience. Once you get home view and learn what worked and what didn't and why. Then tell yourself how lucky am I to be a photographer.
Excellent!, You hit the nail on the head there Alfie 👍👍👍
Great video. Very usefull examples. Thanks.
Thanks buddy 👍👍😃
Indeed! Retrospective work is essential for growth- in any medium. (Loved this point) Great video and composition lessons. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thanks Tobias, glad you found it inspirational 👍😀
It's important to note that there's more color schemes than just complementary colors. I think for this, it is best to look at what painters do, since they have full control of composition, elements and colors.
Also on Fstoppers there's a great article by "Brent Daniel" (who has a ton of great articles of a more scientific approach towards photography), which is about the rule of thirds. His conclusion being, that it is not necessarily some magic ratio, but more the sum of two simpler rules about how the brain interprets compelling images:
- avoid placement on center lines
- avoid placement close to the frame boundaries
I think it is important to realize where these 'rules' come from, because that also gives us more understanding when and why to apply, or break them.
The title of the article is "The Art and Science of Photography: The Rule of Thirds Is Dead. Long Live the Rule of Thirds." if anyone wants to look it up.
His article titled "The art and science of photography: Color theory" is also very applicable and interesting to read.
Thanks for the info, great comment and plenty of info that will help togs looking to improve their compositions. best wishes 👍👍😃
Great video. This is one I think I will come back to and view many times in the future. I photograph birds mostly and want to improve my landscape photography. I think this will help a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it buddy. 😃😃👍
Our photos reflect our personality. Great video Ian !!
So true! , glad you enjoyed it 👍👍👍
Thanks Ian. Good to revisit this stuff from time to time. I for one have been guilty of 'rushing' a shot on many occasions when it would have been a better shot had i given it a little more thought.
Thanks Ray, yeah sometimes the light dictates and does not allow us the time, but I do feel having time to ponder and consider, makes for a better composition. Thanks for watching 👍👍😃
Super clip Ian. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it Bob 👍👍
Thanks so much ... great video!
Glad you liked it Kim, thanks for watching 😀👍
Hi Ian, another helpful video thanks. In truth, nothing I didn’t already know or aspire towards however, very succinct and great use of examples. Just another tip to consider in post production and that is to view your images upside down; something I learnt from Joe Cornish. If an image looks balanced upside down then it certainly will when correctly orientated. Try it!
Nice one mark, I have heard of the upside viewing idea before too, but have never really tried it, I will give it a go a see what appears. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍👍
Nice one Ian. Enjoyed this episode. For me photography is a marriage of Science and Art. The gear/exposure related science of capturing the scene can be learned readily and is much more tangible. It can be defined and explained, so whilst it may be complex, it is an easier skill to develop than the artistic composition. The artistic side of photography lies largely in the composition of elements within the scene you aim to capture. However there are no absolutes of right and wrong, but moreover some vague guidelines which increase the chance of your photograph appealing to a wider audience. Learning when and how to apply rules and when not to, what to include and what to leave out is a much greater challenge. So bring on the compositional vlogs … more of these please. Hopefully, if I watch and practice, I will gradually absorb the know-how. Cheers!
Thanks buddy, what a wonderful comment and correct on many levels, thanks for watching .. 😃😃👍
Watched a few vids of yours now Ian (printing, composition) having searched for one on the Kase Wolverine filters and watched yours. Picked up some useful tips and like the straight forward approach and subjects covered so have subscribed. Only a personal view but when I saw the photo at 6:00 I was thinking I'd have got higher to put the tops below the horizon not above - like with trees. I tend to either want trees/peaks a long way above the horizon or at least a bit below....but I'm no Pro!
Thanks Steve, much appreciate the sub mate, that's the beauty of photography, we all see things slightly differently and its definitely something I encourage 😀😀👍
Points well made and illustrated, Ian. When it comes to visual flow, our eyes are drawn first and foremost to brightest areas of an image - something that could work counter to what the image maker intended. Interesting discussion of complementary colors, much to ponder.
Thanks Paul, yes, that is a good point and definitely something to consider. Many thanks for watching and commenting 👍👍😃
Nice one Ian - always good to be walked through someone's thought processes on trying to get the best image from a scene. I did notice that "posh" coffee maker again :)
Absolutely, got to get the coffee in there somehow. Thanks for watching bud 👍👍
I am currently watching Alex Nail's daily critiques, well worth a watch for anyone, be it experienced or beginner. His understanding of colour, light n composition tells me so much of what iis wrong with my images, lol. Your 2nd example of composition at the sea, very similar in one of the latest one I have just watched before coming straight here. It's interesting to see how 2 photographers can have different thoughts on it yet at the same time be the same if that makes sense? I struggle with colour too - more so in my editing when I have a tendenc to boost greens/yellows when it is not needed. Interesting comparison with what I had just watched. Atb Alan
Thanks Alan, hope you are well mate, glad you enjoyed the video, I will give Alex's channel a look, sounds interesting 😃👍👍
@@ian_worth I think if you have the time to go through these you will pick up stuff that he includes in sorta throwaway comments - to me its like he thinks everyone knows or should be doing this and sometimes its stuff that I would not readily know - if that makes sense? I don't know if you are a book person but his Northwest book is something that landscape photographers would enjoy hgaving on their shelves.
Another really informative video Ian. I’ve never thought of colour as an element in composition, but it’s blindingly obvious now you’ve pointed it out. I tend to compose by moving around until I think “that looks good” though I use Rule of Thirds when the scene seems to demand it. Do you think anyone genuinely uses Golden Ratio and the one that looks like thirds tilted to compose in the field? I’ve often thought they are “discovered” afterwards.
Glad you enjoyed it Ivor. I agree, i'm not sure the golden ratio can be used in the field efectively, could be useful for cropping in post production though 👍👍
Can a bad color mix be saved by making it black & white?
It sure can, thanks for watching 👍😀😀
the house at 12:09 where is it?!?!?!?!?
Its bell hagg barn, just off the A47 near ladybower reservoir, peak district