I go on a 5 DAY MISSION for this elusive PHOTO (best chance in years)

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  • @keithsandercock1412
    @keithsandercock1412 3 года назад +7

    Now I understand some of the motivation among vloggers. It gives you something to do while you wait around for hours for the light to arrive. I appreciate your determination to "get the shot".

  • @MarkSiegemund
    @MarkSiegemund 3 года назад +2

    i just came to think: You would make a great landscape cinematographer! your talking-head shots are always perfectly composed and create a sense for the depth of nature! Great job Nigel! Not only on your photos!

  • @robcoates4394
    @robcoates4394 3 года назад +2

    One of your best videos! I think I've said it before, but I really envy you your beautiful countryside. We here in Perth are in the last week or so of (official) winter, but I don't think I'd swap for your 'summer'. Looks bloody freezing! 😊
    My biggest take-away from today's lesson: How much difference it made shifting a little to the right at 12:50. I've filed that one away in the 'Composition Tips' chapter in my head. Cheers from DownUnder.

  • @shimmeringreflection
    @shimmeringreflection 3 года назад

    An important video for photographers, as it shows just how much work and time it can take to get the shots you're looking for. I'm glad you include the bits where you're frustrated, as we can relate to that, and it motivates us to keep on trying

  • @JeremySchoen
    @JeremySchoen 3 года назад +5

    I truly appreciate the cinematography of your peregrinations. All your talking bits are masterfully composed.

  • @mikehart5723
    @mikehart5723 3 года назад +18

    The short window of opportunity for things like heather is a pain for most amateurs who only have a small amount of time to capture the right light etc so it was comforting that despite several days you showed that the struggle is the same for you ! I liked the images you got even though the image in your head eluded you in this video.

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  3 года назад +2

      It definitely isn’t easy

  • @MattRamseyTube
    @MattRamseyTube 3 года назад

    Nothing more enjoyable and relatable than watching photographers doggedly pursue a vision. Love these kinds of videos, thanks for sharing.

  • @louisruth9348
    @louisruth9348 3 года назад +1

    what's great about this video is you are showing exactly what can happen during a photo shoot. Weather is so unpredictable, so all you can do is make the best of each situation.

  • @blubird4391
    @blubird4391 3 года назад

    What a great video Nigel. As always, your narration of your thought processes in the field as well as your tips are fantastic. Your work is inspiring. The capture at 17:09 is absolutely beautiful. A lovely composition and just beautiful. My favorite of the video.

  • @GarethDanks
    @GarethDanks 3 года назад +1

    really enjoyed that video Nigel! nice to have a long term challenge that you can pursue. That wind looked relentless 😊👏🏻

  • @rachael_padman
    @rachael_padman 3 года назад

    Thanks Nigel, I really enjoy hearing about you pursue a shot. With much more determination than I ever have too... I was distracted in this one by your jacket -- just looks too useful. Thanks for putting in the link.

  • @bobtaylor364
    @bobtaylor364 3 года назад +3

    Really interesting and inspiring to see the amount of effort and patience that a professional puts into getting the perfect shot. Although tbf the perfect shot probably doesn't exist, it's why we love what we do.

  • @karenmackstewart
    @karenmackstewart 3 года назад

    I enjoyed this so much, I kept wanting to click the like....forgetting that I'd already clicked it in the first 2 seconds - as soon as I saw where you were. Such a breathtakingly stunning part of our beautiful country.
    I really appreciate your critique of old/inexperienced photos.

  • @knutpohl339
    @knutpohl339 3 года назад +2

    Outstanding and insightful episode, I really enjoyed that one.
    I find it quite fascinating, that I very often prefer the shots you didn't like as much.

  • @stephenmelhuish9548
    @stephenmelhuish9548 3 года назад

    Hi Nigel,
    One of your best ever episodes, why because it was so real in terms of what project photography takes.
    Note: you’re always listing lessons, rules, guidelines, often in lists or 5 or 10 at a time, all great stuff….. i just wanted to say right here that the main single thing that came across in the video over those days you kept going out and thats got to be the overriding factor in all photography, a major lesson is OPTIMISM……. Without it you have nothing and you showed plenty of determination too but mixed with optimism its a winning combination, never give up. Landscape photography can be incredibly frustrating but when it goes right with constantly attending a scene with optimism you make your own luck…… a great episode Nigel….. optimism is key 🙏🤟🙏👏👏👏😀
    Cheers Steve

  • @rickbrowne519
    @rickbrowne519 3 года назад

    It was very helpful to see your discussion of the shots that didn't work and why they didn't work. Loved the photos with the stacked rock and the path leading to it.

  • @SummersSnaps
    @SummersSnaps 3 года назад

    12:49 is huge, that is the takeaway message in this video, fab stuff.

  • @nerrelloader4226
    @nerrelloader4226 3 года назад

    Amazing landscape. You are most fortunate to be able to go there in your camper van and explore/photograph this area. Thanks for showing us as I'll never get there. :)

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  3 года назад +1

      Yes - I am lucky to have a camper. Thanks

  • @Curtis-Randall
    @Curtis-Randall 3 года назад

    I really appreciate you critiquing your own work. It’s a habit that I’ve started to do with my own photography and it’s helped me greatly. Seeing what you see in your images has helped me look at my shots differently. Thank you so much for making another awesome video. Cheers

  • @haaa
    @haaa 3 года назад

    I feel your struggle but from your previous videos you proved your excellence on editing particularly in creating light (colour saturation-luminance, radial filters, lens correction-defridge) where there isn't enough and so I am sure you shouldn't worry much about the sun's appearance. Lt does a very good job on it I'd suggest you to just concentrate on composition and let the rest to adobe. Good luck.

  • @elijahvile1799
    @elijahvile1799 3 года назад

    The footage you get is simply amazing. Your work is so inspirational to a young videographer/photographer!

  • @roderickwho1983
    @roderickwho1983 3 года назад +2

    Another very nice video, Nigel. At around 14:10 in the vid you point out a hollow in a rock which might be what in Ireland is called a bullán ( bowl). They're also known as curse stones or wishing stones. Or maybe its just a hollow in a rock :-) Thanks for the videos.

  • @gerryphilpott9766
    @gerryphilpott9766 3 года назад

    Appreciate the dedication to getting it right. Thanks!

  • @paull285
    @paull285 3 года назад +5

    It’s wonderful to feel part of your photographic journey, I learn so much about composition from your videos. Where is Pebs?

  • @williampetersen2899
    @williampetersen2899 3 года назад

    Yet another informative and entertaining video Nigel! That quick bit about moving your tripod 50cm to greatly improve the composition illustrates one of the big reasons I love your videos. They're full of these simple yet brilliant tips. BTW, considering your amazing landscape photography skills, have you ever considered macro/close-up work? The light that was frustrating you would have been perfect for close-ups (although the wind may have driven you to an even higher level of frustration!)

  • @anthonyplancherel8274
    @anthonyplancherel8274 3 года назад

    Great video...and images...ah the suspense, glad I had to binge watch so I don't have to wait a week to find out...

  • @dpstarling
    @dpstarling 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing the process.

  • @Ginette688
    @Ginette688 3 года назад

    You are a great filmmaker as well as photographer. I would love to see some videos about how you learned how to do the filmography. I love the idea of going to try to shoot the same thing 5 days on a row!!! What a great way to get a good one! Also I love the music. So beautiful.

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  3 года назад +1

      Thanks - I just learn by doing and that is it really. Never really read how to do something

  • @stevennolte2714
    @stevennolte2714 3 года назад

    As a big fan of your vlogs, I look forward to a new episode in your yt channel every week. You are a huge inspiration to me in terms of photography and your passionate way of photographing is really fantastic. It doesn't get any better than this! I use a Z6 as an amateur and learn a lot from your choices in lenses and settings. Super interesting how you go 'all the way' to shoot your dreamshot with the beautiful heather. Have any of your other followers/fans ever commented on the excellent choice of music you bring to your vlogs? Super surprising discoveries for me and with every vlog I shazam your music snippets to see what you've added to the vlog. Maybe something to mention in the credits at the. end o/t vlog? Just a friendly suggestion from a big fan of yours in Holland! Best of luckNigel! Steven

  • @andrewknowles6731
    @andrewknowles6731 3 года назад +3

    I was on Carr Head rocks just below you the same evening, incredible light but so windy I had to sit in between two rocks as well. I got a very similar shot of Win Hill so now my challenge is to edit it as well as yours, wish me luck...

  • @TheStiggo
    @TheStiggo 3 года назад

    it's so beautiful come back from teh work and find a new Nigel Danson video, thank you

  • @Francisco.Rizzuti
    @Francisco.Rizzuti 3 года назад

    I´m just making a comment to keep pushing up your channel. Many people can't see how much work you do to deliver such a quality footage. Thanks and keep it up! That ending is not fare!! :)

  • @tom_crookes
    @tom_crookes 3 года назад

    I saw a suspicious looking man wearing an orange coat hanging around my neck of the woods the other week. At the time I thought, no that’s not Nigel! Amazing to see how you beautifully capture the places i know so well. I’ll be up there one or two or three evenings this week depending on conditions.

  • @cliveeariss880
    @cliveeariss880 3 года назад

    Tremendous video, ohh coffee I'm.there mate, the music and the passion is all here, and your time great job mate...as always all the best...Clive.

  • @johnepattison
    @johnepattison 3 года назад

    This was a great video: informative, inspiring, challenging. Great storytelling, too. You've hooked us all for next week.

  • @SafoCZ
    @SafoCZ 3 года назад

    9:15 even the background is all purple, nice composition, the best one so far. i am curious if you will get the light, it would be epic.

  • @robertdavis1255
    @robertdavis1255 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing... great locations & love the pics... interesting comments & thoughts on the different compositions... cheers 😀

  • @craigmaisfield3247
    @craigmaisfield3247 3 года назад +1

    Great video.
    Just shows its not just me who struggles with heather shots in the peak district.
    Nice to bump into you last week too. 👍

  • @jonstout7635
    @jonstout7635 3 года назад

    I really enjoyed this journey and the photos you shared. You gave me hope for some usable compositions at a nearby state park. My biggest obstacle there is either a cliff or a thorny bush prohibits me from the shot I really want.

  • @paulbegg3489
    @paulbegg3489 3 года назад

    Great video Nigel, relaxed pace exploring the frustrations with you, and pity you didn't get that shot. Maybe you did! You never waffle .. had to laugh ...

  • @chrisnowellphotography
    @chrisnowellphotography 3 года назад

    You are correct the Heather in the Peak District has been the best I’ve ever seen it this year but some bad luck with the weather as always overall

  • @paulus0109
    @paulus0109 3 года назад +3

    Heaving great light, a beautiful composition, shooting a great photo, is ... a little boring. Difficult circomstances are so much interesting!

  • @stevied653
    @stevied653 3 года назад

    It’s great to see that going to the same location over and over again increases your chance of coming away with that image you envisage, awesome! Spectacular location too, where about dis it please?

  • @glynparry6598
    @glynparry6598 3 года назад +1

    Nice story telling Nigel 👍

  • @pathogan4854
    @pathogan4854 3 года назад

    perseverance and reality that no matter how you hope and pray , you might just not get the shot on this occasion.

  • @Keith-n7b
    @Keith-n7b 3 года назад +3

    Love the channel & inspiration you bring Nigel! Just goes to show that amazing shots don’t just happen. It takes planning and dedication for the right conditions to appear (or not) For me, it’s encouraging to see that I am not the only one this happens to. As someone who is fortunate enough to live in the Brecon Beacons, I have been in the field many times & come away with precious little. Your weekly videos are appreciated by many - certainly inspires me to get out more. Keep up the good work & I look forward to next Sunday.

  • @JennaCee
    @JennaCee 3 года назад

    Just unbelievable amounts of heather. One really important thing as a take away from this video is to have a passion project really great advice.

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  3 года назад

      Thanks Jenna and yes a project is a really great way of improving

  • @niftytwo
    @niftytwo 3 года назад +3

    Gday Nigel. You sure put some effort into this shoot. Huffin’ and Puffin’. I love your work ethics and I always learn from your tutorials.

  • @Flip_Angle
    @Flip_Angle 3 года назад

    Beautiful work.

  • @byoregon1
    @byoregon1 3 года назад +1

    If I ever start a photography business, I’m going to use your line “I’m probably wrong cause I always am” as my company motto. 😀

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  3 года назад

      ha ha. We are all wrong just in varying degrees

  • @randalpenney5134
    @randalpenney5134 3 года назад

    Nigel, I watch many many of your videos (and those of just two other photographers as well). I am always impressed and have learned a lot. However, can you perhaps say something in one of your videos to those of us who do not use post-shooting (e.g., "light box") editing. I do everything in camera and perhaps adjust the light or colours. I like to be in the outdoors and take simple landscape shots but not have to spend time on the computer adjusting, removing, touching up here and there and so on. Cheers to you for your inspiration.

  • @bencollins7684
    @bencollins7684 3 года назад

    Great video Nigel! Some of those compositions really took some crafting. How important would you say it is to have a tripod with a centre column? Does being able to move the camera up and down easily (compared to a systematic style) allow you to craft the compositions more easily?

  • @rlrphotography-uk
    @rlrphotography-uk 3 года назад

    Love your attitude to get the shot .learnt quite a lot from this ,thank you .Location looks awesome .where was it Please .I know you said peak but where in the district .Thanks.

  • @CookedLight
    @CookedLight 3 года назад +1

    The tor reminds me of the sorting hat

  • @wilfordphotography394
    @wilfordphotography394 3 года назад

    Going to Higger Tor tomorrow evening. Fingers crossed for some good light!

  • @connorburke3508
    @connorburke3508 3 года назад

    Great video! How do you log composition locations that you might return to? I'm sure you have hundreds by now!

  • @mere_mort4l
    @mere_mort4l 3 года назад

    Cliff hanger for next Sunday! very inspirational video

  • @DukeGledhill
    @DukeGledhill 3 года назад +1

    I think I was out on the same Thursday night as you, although I was over on Bamford edge. Great locations in the peak, i'm lucky to live just an hour away :D

  • @AndrewMacdonaldPhotography
    @AndrewMacdonaldPhotography 3 года назад +1

    Such a cliffhanger to leave us on!!!!!

  • @judybassett9390
    @judybassett9390 3 года назад

    Do you do any close up photos of just one heather plant?

  • @LandscapePhotography
    @LandscapePhotography 3 года назад +1

    Such a beautiful location bro, and the results must be special, come to Indonesia, in my country many locations are also beautiful, greetings

  • @itsGINA11
    @itsGINA11 3 года назад

    Beautiful shots

  • @sjSilvain
    @sjSilvain 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video! I like those kinds of videos most. And I really feel the struggle while watching. Just hoping you got your image and we can see it in the next calendar! Preordered the current one just a few days ago on the last day of preorders.

  • @nationalibus9896
    @nationalibus9896 3 года назад +1

    You mentioned that shoot around 300 photos. Do you keep all of them or do you choose the ones you want and delete all others forever?

  • @mariebird01
    @mariebird01 3 года назад +1

    Wow, I loved the bokeh close up video shots scattered throughout the video.
    Thank you for making out Sunday mornings so amazing.
    I hope you got your long-awaited heather shot. Looking forward to next week to find out!
    It was beautiful scenery, so I’m sure you got the light you needed, to go with the scenery.
    Another great video. Many thanks for the inspiration and enthusiasm you so obviously pour into making it.

  • @kevins8575
    @kevins8575 3 года назад +1

    I lived in UK for three years; I don't recall seeing direct sunlight on the heather. 😉

  • @matsfotografi
    @matsfotografi 3 года назад

    Great video - wicked cliffhanger:)

  • @JeffWalshPhotography
    @JeffWalshPhotography 3 года назад

    That shot at 6:55 is INCREDIBLE

  • @scottandlindae3803
    @scottandlindae3803 3 года назад

    I never saw a dia on a path like you showed us, thanks.

  • @martharetallick204
    @martharetallick204 3 года назад

    Here in Tucson, Arizona, I just missed a shot of a rattlesnake on the bike trail. And flat light? I live for those days!

  • @Gilmourdom
    @Gilmourdom 3 года назад +2

    Some lovely shots of the Peaks there Nigel, looked challenging though.
    All in all, a great adventure told, thank you for that 🙌

  • @richardsmith8115
    @richardsmith8115 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic to see you in some locations I know well. I'll be there on Thursday hoping for exactly what you were after. Wish me luck.

  • @cinemart5281
    @cinemart5281 3 года назад

    Hi does anyone know the program Nigel uses when he is back in the camper van? Thanks. (at 8:03)

    • @pesieNL
      @pesieNL 3 года назад

      Adobe Lightroom.

    • @cinemart5281
      @cinemart5281 3 года назад

      @@pesieNL ah my Bad I mean at 8:03

  • @joshuagharis9017
    @joshuagharis9017 3 года назад

    Ppa magazine has an awesome ethereal shot like thos

  • @garethdewhurst7004
    @garethdewhurst7004 3 года назад

    The weather did't look right for this on that trip but have you considered doing some astro-landscapes there? it looks like it would be reasonably dark skies...but I am not from the UK so I could be off in that assumption

  • @Suhailkhan53
    @Suhailkhan53 3 года назад

    Lovely pictures

  • @Michael-Bennett
    @Michael-Bennett 3 года назад

    The light at 18:15 and onward looked lovely and soft. Was it not so good in person?

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  3 года назад +1

      Yes - I noticed that on the video. I think I may of just missed it for photography

  • @chrisjordan9759
    @chrisjordan9759 3 года назад

    18mins ish, just sat waffling swinging your legs doing your garden gnome impression 👌😂😂

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  3 года назад +2

      Ha ha - just a big kid really

  • @Jeremy_Young
    @Jeremy_Young 3 года назад +1

    This channel is absolutely fantastic, I always learn something new :) watching in 4k is a treat.

  • @RAP4EVERMRC96
    @RAP4EVERMRC96 3 года назад

    What is the location? Could add it into video description for easy info access :)

  • @davidmcculloch8490
    @davidmcculloch8490 3 года назад +1

    With British weather, there is always an element of luck, in spite of the amount of planning and preparation. Great patience and persistence and some great compositions. Thanks for sharing.

    • @martharetallick204
      @martharetallick204 3 года назад +1

      Come to Arizona. I guarantee that you will get tired of all the sunny days.

  • @carmelthomson9917
    @carmelthomson9917 3 года назад

    oh you bugger, left us hanging 😂. I'm dying to see if you got the shot!! Ps, do you wear the same clothes for the 5 days?? 🤣🤣. See you Sunday

  • @davidworth4692
    @davidworth4692 3 года назад

    There is a great vicarious pleasure in listening to your rambles as you wander from site to site and location to location. Great places and wise words and interesting lines of thought.

  • @johnnydee7480
    @johnnydee7480 3 года назад

    Would you please rate the New M1 Macbook Air screen from 1 -10? Ten being the highest. Then what monitor is a 10?

  • @MadsPeterIversen
    @MadsPeterIversen 3 года назад +4

    Such a great video, Nigel! Too bad you didn't get exactly what you aimed for, I can see why you wan't to redo that older photo in those conditions! That first location is just SO cool!

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  3 года назад +1

      Yep! It is amazing - just need to keep going back!

  • @keithsimpson8676
    @keithsimpson8676 3 года назад +1

    Over Owler Tor looks like a promising location. I like the way you share your “failures” Nigel and talk through what does not work.

    • @davestokes3446
      @davestokes3446 3 года назад

      I really like a lot of the failures.

  • @maxmusic444
    @maxmusic444 3 года назад

    Hey Nigel, you should make a video about why you shoot Nikon and not Canon or Sony.

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  3 года назад

      I have never shot Canon or Sony so couldn't really.

    • @maxmusic444
      @maxmusic444 3 года назад

      Really me too. I have only ever shot Nikon.@@NigelDanson

  • @AlynWallace
    @AlynWallace 3 года назад +1

    "Good things come to those who wait". Guiness advert, 1996 😂 Loved it pal, can't beat passion and patience.

  • @justynabielska6902
    @justynabielska6902 3 года назад +1

    Hi Nigel! Do you have any problems with National Trust ? Could you tell me , how is it with selling photos taken at NT premises ? Do you have to ask NT about permission when you planning to sell your photos? The fact, that the National Trust can cause some problems because I try to sell my own photos taken there , frightens me a lot. I have got a feeling , that a lot of beginner photographers have this same issue. Could you explain to me/us how it work? All the best!!!

    • @martharetallick204
      @martharetallick204 3 года назад

      Sounds like the National Park Service in the USA. Pro tip: Spend the money and get a location permit.

  • @treyfoerster8759
    @treyfoerster8759 3 года назад

    At the 17:12 mark, you showed a more intimate capture of heather in the foreground, I think that's what I think made the image so strong. Other images were grand vista where the heather was decorative. I would have spent some times with more intimate shots of heather and rock too. Thanks for another fine video!

  • @HylkedeJongh
    @HylkedeJongh 3 года назад +1

    Blooming heather as wonderful subject of interest. Shouldn't the heather then not deserve the ultimate attention instead of boulderly hill tops whereby the heather is only a leading line or midground in the composition? Amazing exposures anyhow.

  • @VlogPhotography
    @VlogPhotography 3 года назад

    This is another smashing video Nigel. Love the transitions on the images. Working in high winds can be a challenge. During winter in Wales we get some very harsh conditions to work in. Great explanation and informative. Really enjoyed watching all of this. Great video. Music works really well. Im due to go out vlogging once I find something interesting to waffle on about. Thanks for sharing Nigel. Keep up the great work!

  • @Muggy206
    @Muggy206 3 года назад +2

    I think this is the earliest I've ever been for one of your videos. Hooray for being up at 4am lol

  • @geoffstairmand3747
    @geoffstairmand3747 3 года назад

    I too am hunting for heather. Just back from the Yorkshire Dales and it was starting but didn't look spectacular and had the same problem as you - light :-(

  • @nickyfoulkes8476
    @nickyfoulkes8476 3 года назад

    Oh!!! don't you just love a good cliff-hanger ending. Will he or won't he? Great.

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 3 года назад

    It’s a well-known fact that house trailers are the primary cause of tornadoes in the American Midwest. By the same token, heather must be the primary cause of flat clouds and high winds in the UK.

  • @ivoschut9613
    @ivoschut9613 3 года назад

    Ramshaw Rocks rocks!

  • @Jontethim
    @Jontethim 3 года назад

    Very informative video, even though it's not a "tutorial" of kinds - and what a gorgeous landscape! The pictures you showed here might not have been what you were after but they were beautiful nonetheless, I quite liked those depicting the "cairn"-like rock formation. I also want to extend a quick thank you for making these videos Nigel, they always teach me something new. I recently took your advice on going to the forest during rainy weather, trying to take a few woodland shots. That resulted in an opportunity to take my very first pictures of a wild roe deer, a moment I will never forget!
    Thank you, and greetings from Sweden.

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! And congrats on the deer shot. Such a special moment I am sure

  • @tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272
    @tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272 3 года назад

    Gorgeous

  • @dtravisphd
    @dtravisphd 3 года назад

    My experience with Ramshaw Rocks is that it doesn't give up its gifts easily.