1 Honeypot, 5 Compositions - Padley Gorge, Woodland Photography

Join me as I venture into the enchanting woodlands of Padley Gorge with my good friend Tom Ward - ‪@wardastrophotography5098‬ , in search of the elusive fog that often graces this captivating landscape. While the fog may have been absent, the beauty of the woodland was undeniable, and I made the most of the opportunity to capture stunning compositions.
In this video, I'll be sharing some of my favorite woodland photography techniques, as well as exploring a variety of compositions, both new and familiar. I'll also be discussing the importance of practicing compositions, and how setting yourself goals can help you to improve your skills.
As a way of putting this into practice, I set myself the challenge of capturing 5 different images from a single location. This was a great way to force myself to think outside the box and come up with creative compositions.
If you're looking for inspiration for your own woodland photography, then be sure to check out this video. I hope you enjoy it!
#woodlandphotography #woodlandcompositions #padleygorge

[@peterkennington1043]

I've been to Padley Gorge a couple of times but living north of Bolton I find the drive there a real chore. I rarely shoot in portrait orientation so prefer you landscape images and too be honest I liked those from the second visit the best capturing more of the mood of the day. Thank Martin I enjoy your videos

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks Pete, I much preferred my images from the 2nd visit, unfortunately no atmosphere to speak of on the 1st visit.

[@simoncoldwell1506]

Great photos Martin, fantastic place. no3 for me.

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks so much Simon, I'm growing to like no3 the more I look at it

[@desgardner7169]

If I ever go to Padley Gorge that first tree would be the one that I would take pictures of! I know every single composition to get some great pictures....but I know I will never go there, it really is a great place for tree photography, your honey pot location is just that and it's wonderful, well done I enjoyed watching you take all those stunning pictures...no 1

[@MHLandscape]

Thank you Des, that 1st tree is so popular, for great reason, one I'll keep returning to until I get the conditions I'm after 🙂 glad you enjoyed it, Padley gorge is such a special place

[@Colinpowellphotography]

Very good Martin. Good vlog great images number 2 for me mate. 👍

[@MHLandscape]

Cheers Charlie, 😁 2 for me too.

[@GingerCaptures]

Nice one Mr, Padley is such a great place 👍🏻

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks mate, it's great!

[@Stainphotography]

Great find , that last tree. Probably number 2 is my favourite of the millstone and tree. Great video mate 👍

[@MHLandscape]

Cheers mate no2 is my favourite

[@darrenwaite806]

Simply lovely 👏

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks mate 👌

[@darrenwaite806]

@@MHLandscape love the pano of the mighty oak

[@MHLandscape]

Cheers mate, was a single frame at 16mm

[@alanbravofotografo]

excellent work my friend

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks very much Alan

[@paulwbakerphotography]

Enjoyed that mate. Nice photographs too as always.

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks mate, Glad you enjoyed it.

[@wardastrophotography5098]

Great job on the video mate. Had a great mornings shoot in the woodlands with ya. Definitely number 2 out of the 5 is the best. Oh and them photos from your 2nd visit are fantastic.. All round loved it 💯

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks mate, I agree, number 2 is my favourite too, really enjoyed our morning out, let's do it again soon!

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Some lovely images there Martin. Really liked the last one you took on the first day. Padley Gorge is amazing and I’ve walked through loads of times, but being a relative newbie to photography, I’ve never taken anything other than a phone shot there. I imagine that in prime Autumn conditions that there are a load of photographers there and that always puts me off going as I always feel out of my comfort zone around experienced photographers. Having said that, inspired by yours and Steve’s videos I have really started to enjoy woodland photography and practicing in my local area. It’s very challenging but probably the most rewarding when you come away with a shot you really like. Look forward to seeing your other woodland images as the colours start to come through.

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks Anthony, it's a cracking location, but far better on a weekday when it's a lot less busy. Woodland photography for me is a great escape and find the process very relaxing, glad you're enjoying it.

[@elliswoodphoto]

lovely video mate. enjoyed the image at the end. ! lovely character to it

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks mate 👍

[@chrishomer]

That is what my lads would call “a good climbing tree”

[@chrishomer]

No 3 for me. I’m trying hard to not like the millstone shot, but can’t help but find 3 the best. It isn’t about the stone though, more the branch’s and rocks on the left. It has a nice balance to it. You could photoshop out the honeypot stone and I’d still find it the best I think. Cheers mate, the thought and detail you put into things is inspiring

[@MHLandscape]

Definitely lots of climbing trees there 😂 thanks for watching and commenting Chris. I was quite surprised with no3, the more I look at it I really like the balance in the scene as you say. Glad you find it inspiring, if I can just inspire 1 person from my videos my work is done 🙂

[@chrishomer]

@@MHLandscape I have to try hard to fight the “that’ll do” attitude. 🤣

[@rucksack1956]

Great captures and video my friend, for me image 3 of the 5 it just seems to encompass everything to be captured. I've never been to the Peak District I must try to get there one day. Keep up the excellent work Martin.

[@MHLandscape]

Hey Richard, thanks so much for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed it. I wasn't so sure about number 3 when I took it, but it's up there with number 2 as my favourite. If you ever get up to the Peak District I'm sure you'd love Padley Gorge.

[@markpiercephotography]

Nice one Martin👍

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks Mark 👍

[@tuftyhill]

Hi Martin I struggle with Padley Gorge, it's a stunning location but very challenging especially with no mist. Out of the 5x images you took at the classic spot I prefer the portrait one with millstone and tree. That tree you found is stunning and I don't recall seeing it before. I notice Steve Stain has already nicked your composition 😂. I'm in the area this weekend so will have a look for it. I've also got an 8mm (12mm in FF) lens on hire from Fuji so will obviously use it at the classic location

[@MHLandscape]

Thanks Paul, glad it's not just me that finds it challenging. I agree on the shot you mentioned, think it was number 2. Hope you find that tree we found and Steve stole 😂 it's not long before the millstone shot, next to the river. Your 12mm will be ideal! Would love to see what you get, I'm guessing the colours should be spot on now.

[@tuftyhill]

​@@MHLandscapewe're here now so will go and have a look. There is fog around but I don't think there'll be any in the Gorge 🤔 😊

[@MHLandscape]

Wish you luck mate, if it's anything like it is here today I bet the weather going to turn horrible.

[@tuftyhill]

@@MHLandscape yep heavy rain forecast all day but I've got a new huge golfing umbrella and it will at least help saturate those colours. Forever the optimist 😂

[@MHLandscape]

That's the spirit! 😂😁

[@peakadventures_]

I've been padley 4 times now and still never seen this tree with the millstone. where is it?

[@MHLandscape]

​@@peakadventures_Look, Call me old fashioned but I was brought up to say please when I was asking for something. I spend a lot of my time going out to locations and putting these videos together, it wasn't a lot to ask. Anyway let's put all this behind us the exact marker on Google Maps is here - maps.app.goo.gl/FpU8TKRoBRnkuUgm7

[@peakadventures_]

@@MHLandscape sorry for the late reply, I decided to turn my phone off because the notifications were interrupting the film I was watching! Thank you for providing me with the location

[@MHLandscape]

​@@peakadventures_no problems