The WHY of Landscape Photography AND an EPIC SUNRISE (or 2)
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- Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2017
- I travel to the Lake District again in this Episode for some epic sunrise photography. But this episode is more about my journey and why landscape photography is so important for me. I talk about the struggles I had at school and how photography was a constant positive factor in my life. Oh - and I also shoot some epic drone footage on the coldest morning of the Autumn.
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MY PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR
Main landscape camera - Nikon D810 - azon.ly/kzJM
Awesome telephoto lens - Nikon 70-200m f/2.8 - azon.ly/7T6l
Fav lens - Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 - azon.ly/lTcP
Best for Landscapes - Nikon 16-35mm f/4 - azon.ly/yY7N
A must have for tripod - Haoge L bracket for D810 - azon.ly/0Lbo
Lightweight tripod - Benro Mach3 Carbon Fiber Tripod - azon.ly/Eals
Preferred big stopper - NiSi 10 stop filter - azon.ly/KJr7
Lee Filters Landscape Pro Kit - amzn.to/2lay5fP (fits NISI)
Other Fuji Kit
Killer wide angle lens - Fuji 10-24mm F4 - azon.ly/0Wo2
GorillaPod - azon.ly/BXvQ (as seen in previous videos)
MY VLOGGING GEAR
Yi 4K+ action camera (AWESOME) - azon.ly/5CDJ
Rode Lav Mic - azon.ly/nLV3
PHOTO PAPER I USE
Matte Papers
Fotospeed NST Bright White- amzn.to/2y0U0Re
Hahnemuhle Photo Rag - amzn.to/2fhvU9j
Baryta (semi-gloss) Papers
Fotospeed Signature Platinum Baryta - amzn.to/2y03vzN
Canson Baryta Photographique - amzn.to/2fhEghc
“It doesn’t get any better than this” - this is definitely your catchphrase Nigel!
Really enjoyed this video, stunning images & amazing dronework
Ha ha! Yep - I suppose it is... but in this week's video it really was true!! Thanks for the comment Ciara
“It doesn’t get any better than this” made it on this years Calendar :p
There are a lot of amazing landscape photographers out there. And a lot of amazing landscapes. But what inspires me about your photos the most are the colors you choose and the way they are portrayed. The oranges, browns and greens are sublime. I have reworked some of my most mundane looking woodland photos with those colors in mind. It’s made a world of a difference. Thank you Nigel
I dont think i have commented on any of your videos before, but your story compels me to tell you this...
Just before i was to begin secondary school, i went into hospital for a major operation, and it meant i was to be away from school for 18 months, however i was to be taught by a lovely lady privately in the towns museum, so away from school i kept up with my studies and actually flourished while under her tutoring, but upon returning to mainstream school once i was given the all clear 18 months later, i was placed in the year below me as the school thought i was under educated, and i remained in that year until the school year changed in september when i was placed back in the proper year group for my age, but by then the damage had been done, my education suffered greatly and not one of the teachers, to put it bluntly, gave a fuck about teaching me.
By the time i was 15 i was seeking other ways to amuse myself and photography had always been with me, so that was the route i took, and i eventually ended up taking my praktica mtl-5b to school with me, one teacher took me to the head masters office to tell me off for bringing a camera in to school, however the head was an avid photographer too, and eventually we decided to do a photography weekend at school, where 10 or 12 of us learned all the basics about how to load film properly into developing tanks, how to process the film, and also print in the darkroom using a spare cupboard in the schools staff area.
Being in that darkroom was like therapy to me, i despised the teachers who neglected me less and concentrated on photography. I left school with no qualifications but later gained them at college, and photography has been with me ever since, i was even working with the local newspapers photographer during my work experience fortnight, which only fuelled my passion for photography. I still see that photographer in town and we always stop to talk about the magic of photography and how it has changed since we were doing 35mm film.
During the 1990s i done 100s of weddings, and eventually shot a little bit of fashion and glamour along the way, as well as photographing various raves from the 90s for related publications, but now photography is purely a pleasure thing for me, i no longer get paid to do it, and i no longer wish to be, but photography is still a massive part of my life, it is something that has never gone away really, and it continues to captivate me, no matter what i am pointing my camera at!
Your images in this video are some of the best landscape images i have seen on youtube for some time, i feel a few youtube landscape photographers are just doing photography by numbers sometimes, treading the same paths and shooting the same images using the same lightroom presets as everyone else, with almost copycat videos as well, which after a time does get a bit monotonous, but your images really stand out, they are dreamlike and surreal, utterly beautiful!!!
+Alexandra Starr Photography wow! That is the longest comment I have had! And really great! Thanks so much and thanks for sharing your story!!! 👊
Nigel, your pictures are just sublime.
More importantly, your video is more photography and less exposition. Perfect. Please don't change the format. Cheers!
+TokenAsianGuy thanks so much - I wanted to get the balance right and believe I have started to now. Inspiring videos are what I aim to create
i am blown away, i to have trouble reading and writing, i have never read a book ever, i just cant take it in. i love photos and photography and cant wait ot the next time i get time out with the camera... i wish i could do more real photography like you guys do, getting out and up sooner and seeing more sunrise and sunset in the hill.
+Paul Compton thanks Paul - I think a lot of people who are dyslexic find photography therapeutic 👍
Thanks Nigel. Your images give me the inspiration to get back out there and keep enjoying and learning.
+Doug Hollaway cheers Doug! Really appreciate the comments - they make it all worthwhile!
Nigel, you are a true champion of photography. Good on ya mate!
+Stuart Groves ha - that is kind 👍
I can't add anything to what has already been said, the images and drone footage are amazing Nigel. Clearly you get the rewards if you put in the effort. I always enjoy your vlogs but this one I think is your best ever. Well done
+Peter Biggin thanks Peter! Yeah - really pleased with it - it was a long time in the planning and editing but worth it! 👍
It looks superb...Such a beautiful soft light...Love those images..Wonderful !
+Priyanka P many thanks - really appreciate the comment!
The best landscape video so far for me! Beautiful picture. Great video. Like your horizontal morning shot. It looks like in the dreamland.
+Wenyu Lian many thanks! It was dreamland! 👊👍
Wow. Wonderful!! Thx for sharing your story too. You may have that issue but you have the eyes to see in such a great way!,
Jim
+phooesnax thanks Jim!!!
Nigel, first of your video's I have watched, I think I have some catching up to do. Your images are simply stunning and inspirational. Thanks for making and sharing them.
+Martin Norden thanks Martin - glad to have you on board! Appreciate it a lot! 👊
Absolutely perfect. Thank you for sharing your experience.
+Dhaval Pawar no problem at all - thanks you for watching 👍
Amazing! I love your videos. I don't consider myself a landscape photographer, but I do love to get out early in the morning and admire the landscapes of almost anywhere I visit. I live in Texas USA. There's always something to look at and say "Wow".
You're videos inspire me to get out really early, see and shoot. I even bought an EPSON printer to print my best images. That's how much you've inspired me. Thank you soooooo much!
Wow! What a video... Absolutely amazing! I loved each and every image and the drone footage was just out of this world. I loved the mood of your photographs, they captured the atmosphere perfectly. The lilac sky one was my favourite, honestly nature can paint in hues that no artist could duplicate on a canvas. Your amazement and excitement in the video was infectious, you prove beyond doubt how photography can add another dimension to your life. Great video, Nigel, you nailed it!
+sherry Davis wow! That is a great comment and made my day!!! That ms so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome vlog again Nigel...the drone footage through the mist was awesome. It has made me look forward to my trip in to the Lakes over New Year even more!!
+Wayne Read yeah! It was special that mist! Always makes for good drone footage!
What a terrific video Nigel. Thanks for the honesty. It makes your journey so much more alive for me. Bless you brother and have a GREAT SUNDAY
Cheers Kevin - much appreciated!
Nigel your videos just keep getting better and better. This one is fantastic. Thanks for doing what you do. It's very inspiring.
+Mike Goodwin that is really great to hear Mike 😀 - appreciate it
Inspirational. Thank you. Love that you have a full set of Wainwrights on your shelf.
So right Nigel. you experience life while all are asleep, yet you get to come home for breakfast...
Fantastic video - thanks for sharing! You just knocked me down with the view at 8:53! wow!
+b bayek cheers! My son actually flew the drone for that bit! So good on him!
Lovely scenes and video Nigel!
Stunning drone footage when you flew it through the fog, actually said WOW out loud. Thank you so much for posting.
+Steve thanks Steve! I said that when I was taking it and something like ‘please record. Please have correct settings. Please don’t crash’
Beautiful - you and your assistant are creating amazing and inspiring vids. Thanks!
I think only one word would describe this..
Awesomelyamazing 😁
+Shaun Hilton good word! Just don’t ask me how to spell it 😂
Fantastic video. The footage from the drone whilst breaking through the mist is spectacular! Nice one Nigel 👍
“It doesn’t get any better than this”, you got that right ND. Awesome photos & video. You have the mastery of Drone usage & footage. You offer the same level of Drone work as you do your photos-truly beautiful. I watched the vid twice back to back as it needed that just to take in the beauty. Congratulations & thank you.
That is really kind! Thanks... I love the drone - it offers so much to videography. And 2 views! Wow!
Ive watched this vlog a few times now, and just heard one word which makes my photography poorer than the likes of you. You said you "pre-visualise" your image. That's something I've not learned to do. Great vlog. Great images. Thank you Nigel.
+Michael Jenkinson hi Michael. Thanks for your comment and watching my video more than once! Pre visualising the image before you take it is really important in my eyes (probably worth doing a video on it!). I have an idea of the mood, colour tones, etc.. that I want to capture and that then helps in composition and exposure. For example the lilac colours in the calm morning...
Nigel Danson ,yeah a vlog on pre- visualisation would be great. One of the problems I often experience is that when I arrive at a location is that I get a momentary sensory overload. "Where do I start???" I can't ( excuse the pun) focus on composition. So I tend to just shoot away and hope for the best I guess. I don't suppose it helps that I only get out once a month at best....
The way you give a video a story is never seen. I hope you know you are inspiring people with all of this amazing footage.
Nigel Danson 👏
Please never stop 🙏
Crazy feeling after watching this🙃
Thank you for the personal story. And the passion, enthusiasm, and inspiration. I have been watching your vlog for at least a few months now and they are wonderful, and getting better all the time. Finally, the images and drone footage are beautiful. May you continue to enjoy and take joy in your art, and the process of creating it, along the way.
+Lee Wolfe what a fantastic comment. Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Thank you for this. Another beautiful video. I've only really found this channel in the last few weeks but love the content and the presentation style.
+Howard Jameson thanks Howard! Glad you found it! And cheers for the kind words! Appreciate it
Nigel thank you for your sincere honesty. You never cease to inspire! I look forward to every video, you have an incredible talent. 👍🏻👌🏻
Amazing Nigel. What a couple of mornings you had! Very, very inspirational. Simon.
+Simon Harrison thanks Simon! Appreciate that! They were special!
Every photo is better then the previous one.. lovely amazing pics
Excellent Nigel, I love the way you find new inspirations and varied content. It shows such an overall skill in a subject you clearly have a passion for. I definatly agree it's all about the personal experience and the creation of those memories. Great video thank you😀
Excellent Nigel! 👌🏻
images particulièrement belles avec une vraie mise en valeur de l'atmosphère féérique. Bravo
Thanks for sharing your inspiring life story!
+ZAWatchman no worries! ThAnks for watching! 👍
Thankyou for sharing Nigel, your best vlog to date. That drone filming and images were spectacular with amazing scenery gorgeous ...
+Allan Davies cheers Allan - really appreciate that! 👍
I do agree with you. The pic with the frost is also my favourite. It is reeeeally artistic. I love it :)
ThNks!
images particulièrement belles avec une vrais mise en valeur de cette atmosphère féérique. Bravo.
Absolutely beautiful images.
+Nina Cleven thanks Nina - really kind comment! 👍👍👍
Wonderful stuff. Love the last image of the frost, it's so similar to a shot I have in mind when we next get a frost 😬
+Alex Reay thanks Alex!
Nigel, another great video! I was in two minds to get a drone, the Mavic being the weapon of choice, your footage has now inspired me to go ahead and get one! Purely beautiful shots. Keep up the great work.
+Ben McDonald you won’t regret it - it is an amazing drone!
Spectacular images including the drone shots nigel. You know how to get us out of bed just to be there and experience those conditions. Thanks
What is there to say that hasn´t already been said? This is top notch Nigel! I really enjoyed your passion when telling the background and your personal story. Im sure it will help people to reflect over why they have their own passion for certain things in life such as landscape photography, help them become better storytellers but also even with their life in general. We all need ways to blow off steam... Your pictures are fantastic and your droneshots simply world class! Thanks for the inspiration!!
+Patric Arvidsson calm down Patric - ha - I will take world class any day! Really appreciate it!
Wonderful, inspiring story, Nigel. There are indeed, many benefits to be gained from landscape photography. Stunning images and lovely drone footage. I really love your Monday morning image with the frosty grasses. As always, your passion for landscape photography is really heartening. I will be in the Lake District in February and hope to get a few good images, though they won't compare with yours. Thanks, so much. Cheers, Bob.
+Robert Blesse great! You will love it. I hope to run a workshop in Feb - still in the planning
You are an inspiration. I hope to meet you one of these days in my travels. Thank you for your creativity.
Absolutely sensational Nigel. My favourite vlog of yours. And the images and footage were outstanding.
+Marc Gardner thanks Marc - that is really kind! 👊
Excellent video and images, the opening scene was truly breathtaking.
Nigel, what amazing images you've made here! Also, thanks for sharing your story. It's incredibly inspiring. I definitely agree that photography is a therapeutic process. There's something about finding a scene, composing, making the image and seeing it through to the print that's very restorative.
+Adrian R cheers Adrian - glad to know it is inspiring! Makes my day! 👍
It doesn't get more stunning than this video
+Matt Zagorski eek! I know... what do I do next week! Ha
Wow! This was a truly amazing video! Thank you!
+Sean Robert Ramuno thanks Sean! Truly amazing comments as well!!!
Stunning Nigel - simply stunning !! Your images totally capture the essence of two of the UK's greatest assets - Autumn and the Lake District. I guess we've all come to photography for different reasons and I'm glad you were able to share your background with us. I don't think you're giving yourself enough credit, by the way, by saying you were lucky to get the images. I know where you're coming from because we all think that on days like the ones you had, but you got your reward for planning and making the effort, so good on you. Finally, the drone footage brings a great dimension to your videos so more of it please. Thanks for sharing Nigel.
+tim scanlan many thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed comment - I really appreciate it! The harder I try the luckier I get 👍
just amazing pics and videos. loved it
Lovely Nigel. Inspiring.
Stunning shots.... stunning Epic shots
That opening drone sequence is gorgeous!!!!!!
Thanks - appreciate that!
Super excited for you Nigel! You and your channel have been on fire the past few months and it's been a pleasure to witness. Keep up the great work!
+Mark Denney thanks Mark! It has been fun! Great to get the support from everyone! 👍
+Mark Denney thanks! A LOT
Great video Nigel! Keep them coming
+Tristan Tinn cheers mate! Appreciate that!
absolutely stunning pics. 👍🏻
Such beautiful images!!! I really love autumn out of all the seasons. It gives magical moments like these and nothing beats that. Enjoy it while it lasts coz winter is just around the corner. 😀
+Marieta Tsoukoukou yep - it is stunning and the transition from Autumn to winter is so good!
This should be required watching for those photographers reluctant to get out before sunrise. If they saw that misty view from Loughrigg Fill that you could only get by hiking up before the sun has risen, they would be running up those hills. Great video. Must try and do some of the Lakes when I am up visiting my Mum over Xmas.
Nigel, the images you captured over the course of this video are simply beautiful! Both mornings looked to be pretty special, but I have to say that the frosty morning looked like absolute bliss to me. Nice job yet again.
+David Dixon cheers David! Appreciate it 👊
stunning
Superb, Nigel. Some of your drone footage is almost impossibly beautiful. Your enthusiasm and obvious love for what you do puts your landscape photography channel among the most compelling on RUclips. Thank you for doing what you do. Your audience appreciates it (not that I’ve elected myself their spokesperson, or anything).
That is so kind Neal - really appreciate it. Love making them!
Wonderful vlog, Nigel. Time lapse, drone and stills were superb as was the message you got across. Looking forward to more of the same. Thank you. All the best!
That is kind of you Trevor. Appreciate the kind words. It was very enjoyable to make this one!!!
Awesome Nigel super inspiring, always thankful for the amount of detail and time you put into your videos 👌
Epic ,you must be so proud what great images 😃🌅
That intro is killer! Most impressive drone shot I have ever seen.
+kirkelicious wow! Praise indeed! Thanks so much!
Your best yet Nigel. I really enjoyed the drone footage and am so jealous. I too have the Mavic but get really nervous flying it. This video has defo made me realise that I need to get out more.
+Jo Wallace-blaker thanks Jo! Don’t be nervous - if you are away from trees then it is fine! It is meant to be in the air -
So fly it 👊👍😀
Wow. I've started feel like landscape vlogs and photos on RUclips have been a dime a dozen these days. But these photos were just spectacular. They stand out as some of the best I've seen. Hats off to you.
+Denae & Andrew that is kind - thanks! 👍
+Denae & Andrew thanks!!!
Jesus! I had to stop mid viewing to write that this is just absolutely phenomenal footage. Love the drone work. A lot of the time, an image struggles to capture the expansiveness of a particular setting but the drone just nails it. One of your best vlogs yet. Congrats... loving your work more and more each time you release something.
+Jeff Freestone thanks Jeff! Totally awesome comment! Hope you managed to finish it
Wow! Amazing shots Nigel. Well done! 🙂
Stunning. Wish I'd been there.
Wow, what some days you had, in such beautiful environment. Your Images was just so fantastic beautiful!
+Leffe49 ThAnks! Appreciate that!
well done, Absolutely stunning!! 👌👍, Nigel.
Absolutely lovely landscape images!
Excellent vid, Nigel. Excellent topic and insight into your life!
+minervasowl thanks for the kind comment! 👊
Beautiful photos. Inspiring to everyone. Thanks for sharing.
+Edward Lee that is really kind thanks so much! 👍👊👍
Absolutely stunning work Nigel. OMG! What a magical place.
+Anthony Hedger thanks a lot! 👊
Absolutely love your passion. It is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work and tips with the masses.
Thanks for the kind words
Great images, enjoyed!
Amazing !!! Keep going !!!
That opening sequence is absolutely phenomenal mate. Top work
+Billy Redden thanks Bill - I was really pleased with it
I am so glad I’ve just subscribed. Best vlog and images I have seen on RUclips, and I’ve seen a lot. 👍
Keep up the good work, I love your photos.
+Lars Thorén thanks!
that opening drone shot was epic!
Absolutely stunning photos, most people dread Monday mornings but looks like yours was pretty perfect. Love the drone photos and footage and mist/frost too am now planning a trip to the lakes feeling extremely inspired!! Thank you!
+Chris Stark glad to inspire - that is the idea behind the channel! Thanks so much for the kind words!!! Enjoy the lakes
Nigel! Stunning Drone videography, absolutely fantastic! 👍
Cheers Ben - appreciate that!
Absolutely incredible morning Nigel! That drone footage is soooooooo good. Seems like those fells are a great place to shoot. Somewhere I have not really explored. Loved the video
+Daryl Walker cheers Daryl! Appreciate that. Yep they are great - not the rugged lakes but good views all around and accessible for a quick wonder. 👍
Wow!!! What fantastic drone work and images Nigel. Really great video 👍 thanks for sharing.
+Lee Case Photography cheers Lee - appreciate that!
Nigel, Stunning images! Wish I could savor such sweet natural sceneries with my own eyes coming from Singapore... Thnx for sharing your passion, really inspiring and infectious!
+Paul Ng thabks! Singapore sounds amazing though!
Outstanding images Nigel. I must make the effort and get back to the Lake District sometime!!
+Rob Ferrol thanks! Correct - you must!
I have the same thing. And I find photography is my way of expressing myself.
+Frederick Toutain brilliant! I see dyslexia as a special power now! 👍
Superb scenery, been there and the weather was rain !! but going again soon. Love the printed images, I'm using photospeed paper at the moment for my landscapes..great to see the lakes in all its glory...martin
+martin hogarth cheers Martin - better luck next time...
Great story my friend! Also, your images are fantastic! Congrats!
All your images and the drone footage is jaw dropping!
+Peter Melia that is really kind of you to say Peter! Appreciate it! 👍
Beautiful video beautiful photography
+Mark McNeill thanks Mark - appreciate you kind words
I forgot to add the drone sequences are simply perfect.
Jim