7 SIMPLE composition TIPS for WOODLAND PHOTOGRAPHY

Woodland photography can be tricky. In this video I chat through some simple tips to get getting woodland photos.
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[@kafountineful]

Of all the woodland photography KZbin films I have seen over the past few years, this is probably the only one you need to watch - well planned with a tight structure, making the points economically without extraneous content and with good examples of photographs to reinforce the message. Much better to inspire people to go out and visit woodlands with their camera than many of the over long and aimless wandering I see in some other similar subject content - excellent stuff Nigel.

[@ChhongMengly]

Good comment

[@amelcamo]

very nice comment, fully support it!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Trevor - really appreciate that

[@matpez65]

I think I've hit the jackpot with this video, Cannock chase is my local woods, I was walking around yesterday looking for compositions and thinking what would nigel danson look for, and now I've come across this video Wow incredible thankyou so much

[@kaiworleyphotography]

I find woodland photography really difficult. I think that's because there's rarely an obvious subject to focus on, you have to look for really subtle aspects in the landscape. I often find most things look 'boring' on location, but when isolated, framed and post-processed, you can make simple images look nice. Great video!

[@adventurecoalition3690]

Great video, love the tips and the amazing photos. Live shooting into the sun 👍👍 also like the idea of going back to the same area several times to see different composition ideas, tendencies here seems to always pursue new places. Thx for sharing

[@Mrkonc]

Few photographers manage to completely take my breath away as you do with your woodland photography, over and over. Thank you for sharing these tips in this video!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks so much - I really appreciate that

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

Oh I am green with envy. Devon doesn't have any woodlands like that I have found. Plenty of Ivy on the trees & woodland floor with stinging nettles and brambles. Yes I have Wistmans wood but that is so very different. Fog never seems to turn up on a weekend, very inconsiderate. I will continue my search. I love the photo with the Oak, mist at 13.56 is spectacular.

[@Oh_its_Mike]

I've just started photography about 2 months ago and I've just been learning so much from all your videos, Nigel. I watch one or two every morning with my coffee. Your content I find is very informative and just really relaxing and cozy to watch at the same time. Your contentment and passion for your life really shines through and I think that makes a great basis for teaching. Thanks for your work, mate :D

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks so much

[@fiizzy3884]

I get that same feeling from his videos, he's so calm (unlike me) and I feel that I am just listening to an experienced friend talking about photography. I've learned a lot from Nigel's videos, and he always inspires me to get out and look for a photo opportunity.

[@jmarsh769]

I'm always disappointed with autumn as I know there's so much photography to be done but I always struggle to make good images. Thanks for these tips, they should make a difference for me 🤞🏻

[@peskymacaw9033]

Como on pal, just trying is good enough. Where I live we don-t even have a proper autumn haha.

[@ravenchaos9216]

You're really inspiring to me, I just lost my mom who was my best friend and it really put me in a dark place, I haven't touched my camera since it happened due to depression. I came your across your channel and have been binge watching it! You make me really excited to get back out there😊😊 thank you so much!

[@jimsullivan4152]

I can't help but imagine the groot tree may say "Ni" and demand shrubbery. Truly an inspiring and motivating video; excellent. Thank you as always.

[@lebo8877]

That was great 😀

[@MichaelRungPhotography]

Really well designed in-field examples, especially showing how simple camera movements can drastically change a composition.

[@roykropp155]

I really appreciate that you show your images as nice-sized prints.

[@sharonroscoe1072]

More stunning content Nigel. Given me the enthusiasm to get out into some of my local woods over the next week.

[@a.o.3523]

I really appreciate when you teach on composition, one of the more difficult areas in photography. 👍

[@jababnamgay6366]

Nice take into the woodland. I never thought woodland photography is that beautiful. Thanks sir.

[@domhaughton6809]

I love woodland but like so many others I really struggle for compositions. But with your help I'm going to keep on trying. Thanks Nigel 👍

[@valk-photography]

Amazing woodland especially the Groot tree ..... never seen such a beautiful tree with so much character . Thanks for all the tips Nigel !

[@destrewilliams6589]

Just watched this morning before I head out into the considerable rain we have today out here in the North Sound of Washington State. Great tips and examples, and as always inspirational, thanks Nigel.

[@paulnichols393]

The print you show around 13:35 looks stunningly beautiful. I really enjoy your channel, I love your approach to photography and how you connect with your audience so thank you for taking the time to make these videos!

[@alanbaff]

As has been said many times, this is without doubt the most helpful woodland video Iv seen, great jib Nigel

[@KnapsterPh]

So inspiring filled with emotions and character..

[@celinemorisset5533]

Thanks Nigel, it is so inspiring to listen and see how you work to find the perfect composition. Thank you for sharing, always such good learning. It is so cool to hear on all the details.

[@huangkate8714]

Thanks for sharing tips. That wandering in woodland in early morning and breathing in aroma of dirt is also recharging myself energy after weeklong works. With those tips I think I can take some beautiful shots for my favorite camphor trees.

[@philcampbell5827]

Great video Nigel, full of great tips and ideas. I love shooting woodlands but as you mentioned they are challenging to say the least. Can't wait to try out some of your suggestions the next time I'm out. Thanks for the great content and looking forward to next weeks video :)

[@cwitt8280]

Once again a masterpiece. Will watch it several times to really catch all your points.

[@alohaleslie9407]

Nigel's tutorials are like accompanying him on one of his "journeys." The addition of his lovely music choices as well as his very soothing voice, reinforces the peaceful elements he brings to his compositions. After watching, I feel deeply renewed and calm. AND much more knowledgeable about photographing and editing woodlands.

[@josephstanski5180]

I'm on my out the door to my local woodland - thank you soooooo much Nigel for this inspiration and lesson.

[@jamesvoiss7122]

A wonderful video. The way you explain things is so clear and accessible. Thank you

[@JoDaniels]

This video is the most structered and inspiring video to go out and improve woodland photography. Fantastic and thanks for sharing Nigel!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks so much

[@blonko86]

Highlights on Pebbles resting in the sun looked great too, not mention Pebbles breath in the light. Have a great week Nigel!

[@colliescameraaction8944]

What a great video - so helpful for tackling this beautiful but most challenging of genres. Thanks Nigel.

[@PatrickFuller]

Thanks for sharing this! My only note: more b-roll of Pebbles romping please :)

[@StuMcKenzie]

Another example of explaining your process in a way that easy to follow and understand, great video and fantastic advice. Thank you for sharing this.

[@hasatc]

A great video as always Nigel. I’ve been struggling with my local patch of woodland for over a year now so looking forward to putting these tips into practice...and some fog!

[@louamato6332]

I just have to say, Nigel, that you've really created a beautiful and informative video here. I really appreciate your effort in making the cinematic cuts and editing on your presentation of a topic dear to me. I like to think of woodland photography as a "photo safari" as I hunt with an eager eye for the right composition. Im only 5 minutes into your presentation and just had to comment and say "thank you" for this. [Long Island, New York]

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks - appreciate that

[@lwilson5198]

Wonderful as always and loved the enchanted forest image. Thank you Nigel.

[@johnjackson9601]

This is the best woodland instructional video I have seen. Thank you Nigel.

[@timemahshin3868]

An absolute master of his craft 👏 🙌

[@philn1957]

What an inspiration to go out into the woods, my late afternoon is now sorted. I missed getting the 5 deal bundle last year so was quick to buy it yesterday looks great so much information to take in. Love the Groot tree.

[@rjpixs4097]

As always great information an tips can’t wait to get outside and apply these techniques. Thanks Nigel

[@josesanabria3819]

Hi Nigel, thanks for this inspirational video, it really makes you feel like grabbing your camera a give woodland photography a try! AND you really saved the best for the last, the scene in minute 17:00 is awesome, I'd say that only composition in itself pays off having seen the previous minutes, which were fantastic too anyways. I'd call that scene a photography epiphany, all the elements coming together at the same time to create a surrealistic perfect sight. And, of course, Pebbles running around there just added a more ethereal flavor to this fleeting moment marked by perfection. Woodland photography has always captivated me, but I haven't practiced it for quite a while. I think it's time to go and get those gorgeous sights myself. Thank you!

[@marilyngiannuzzi9867]

Oh these photos are amazing!Thank u for your tips!Trees are my very favorite thing to capture!

[@tjsinva]

Nice walk in the woods. Perfect music for Groot! Rock on!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Amazing video man, love all the detail and work you put into this!

[@kimberleyhutchinson4714]

great video. Definitely inspiring. I am definitely following the advice to visit and re-visit good compositions to refine and improve a good shot, hopefully with ideal light and fog. Keep up the good work, Nigel. (PS, looking forward to the 5 day deal content!)

[@lisarobertson7011]

great video Nigel, so helpful and great tips to simplify the process. thank you for all your great content and work putting these video together.

[@sarahm.3835]

Nigel, I’m a total beginner but absolutely love your videos. I pick up great little nuggets and you’re such a wonderful teacher and present information so clearly without any fluff. Love your work and thanks for sharing it with us!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Sarah - appreciate that

[@kapilgautam7244]

Amazing shots Nigel,thanks for another awe inspiring video.❤️🙏

[@mr.t5610]

I really love the woodlands of your's Nigel. Wish I knew where to find something like that accessible (in my country, close to where i live), but to my knowledge there isn't any of the sort, most pine-trees and fir where I live. Finally, I have to say that you are a great source of inspiration, thank you for that.

[@PhutureproofUK]

Thanks for your videos Nigel. They’ve inspired me to pick up my camera again and get out and shoot. Awesome morning in a misty, frozen forest this morning. Spectacular. I’ve always found forest photography tricky, but some of your points (not only on this video) have helped.

[@iczemi]

What a nice and peaceful video, an oasis of spirit in this world of turmoil.

[@kathymeade4034]

Nigel, we enjoyed this video very much! Interesting trees and good tips. Also, thank you for the calendar - received it a couple weeks ago and was very impressed over the professional appearance of both the packing and the calendar/pictures itself. Thank you,

[@joannwilson8263]

This is hands down the best video for instruction/guidelines on how to look for a woodland composition ( and can be generalized to other scene types as well). This video is liked and saved to be viewed again and again to reinforce the message! Great work Nigel!!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks so much

[@philipsmith1465]

Lovely lots to think about as usual and some inspirational photos - Thank you

[@edc641]

Thank you Mr Danson, for another amazing video. Very inspiring!

[@sglaze56]

Great video! Your thought process on composition is very helpful. More of these please!

[@geraldclarke8868]

What timing ND! Having a few days off in the New Forest and Saverake Forest, getting to know a new camera, and learning to look for composition. Lots of ancient oaks and silver birch, among others. Fascinated by your Post processing work on your tree images. Thank you, inspiring.

[@keithsimpson8676]

Another great video Nigel. I've learnt a lot about woodland photography from this video.

[@metalmick99]

What a wonderful, informative clip - well-captioned, and with excellent explanations. Thank you, Nigel, and I echo Trevor Pollard's views. Clips like these help take me forward in my landscape photography journey.

[@erichstocker8358]

Absolutely brilliant lesson. Extremely interesting and useful!!!!!

[@meonly622]

Great content, great energy. A weekly treat in my schedule.

[@kevin2landscapes]

Great video Nigel, I for one is finding woodland photography challenging so thanks for sharing it with us.

[@clm765]

This is a subject that I find difficult, You make it look easy. I appreciate the perspectives.

[@paulbennett5784]

Got to thank you for the video from Cannock Chase. I only live about 45 mins. from here but never gave it a thought as i thought it was all open country covered with ferns. Went over yesterday and got some really nice pics. Once again, thanks.

[@luca204]

You can read it in your eyes, your passion, and also the strength with which you want to convey it to us. I am new to the world of photography but I am really happy to have met you

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks

[@carlreid4161]

Cracking video Nigel although you could say film the quality is that outstanding, great tips for simplifying the scene that so many of us struggle with, looking forward to putting some of the tips to practice. Thanks for all the continued effort you put in.

[@joelrollins2841]

Great tutorial! Thanks so much for being so generous with your knowledge.

[@wendynewing8834]

I love Groot! He even has a nose. What an amazing tree! Thanks for a great video full of excellent tips. The resulting images are beautiful. The deer at the end was the icing on the cake.

[@darinbrindle2882]

Great find with "Groot" the tree, I'm sure we'll see this character again, and I know you're going to do it future justice! Great video Nigel!

[@markobrien1423]

Some great tips and inspiration, just got back from an early morning trip to capture the autumn colours in my local wood - wish I’d watch this before not after!

[@sharonwatkins39]

As always a helpful video with plenty of useful tips, the scenery is beautiful and very enjoyable to watch.

[@AndyNoblePhotography]

Another fantastic video Nigel. Really enjoying seeing your woodland photography 👍🏻

[@chriskearney4058]

The 5 day deal is a wonderful initiative. The downloads took some time but went very smoothly. I’m learning so much as I work through the material. Great value. Thanks to the whole team and contributors who put this together. I recently took a woodland photo into the sun with shafts of light coming down through the trees. I think it’s one of my best photos ever. Having watched this video I now understand why it turned out well!

[@NigelDanson]

Great to hear!

[@carolberranlmft9152]

Thank you...very, very helpful.... I am an amateur photographer and a hiker who is in the woods pretty much every weekend. Can't wait to use some of what I learned in this video!

[@hamsterneckliving]

Thanks. Saving this video to rewatch from time to time. Great tips and ideas.

[@yuriksuturik]

Thanks, such a great tutorial! Can't wait to get out and try your tips.

[@therightfoot81]

Great video Nigel. Woodland Photography is an area I struggle with over and over so it's always great to hear sound advice like this. I would be great to see how you actually edit some of these images sometime in the future maybe? Thanks again.

[@digitalabstractart.3703]

Interesting. I go to woodlands at least 2 weekly trips. Will remember his advice. Cool.

[@ChrisPattonPhotography]

Really useful vlog Nigel and well explained, definitely some things to try remember when I'm next out.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Chris

[@pete-c]

Agree with every one else a brilliant well composed educational film, many thanks

[@jamesattenborough2597]

Really great tips and (as always) some fantastic images

[@Woodenarrows]

Fantastic video Nigel. Thank you so much for your effort and tips, I really appreciate it. Oh my gosh, Groot is something else. Definitely a flash back to the tree characters in the 'Lord of the Ring" movies...

[@VonGuller]

This is very inspiring. The music when photographing the groot - epic.

[@MattBishopPhotography]

well done. The quality of video and audio has certainly improved on a massive scale compared to your first uploads. Hats off to you mate. I am subscribed.

[@todddevore1458]

I like that you don’t need the whole tree in frame, rather just a part of a tree works well. Heading out tomorrow in the rain/fog. 😊

[@hillwalker66]

Lovely to see you in my local woodlands.

[@johnchambers6272]

This weeks video really has been taken to the next level. Excellent content and put together very well. No wonder Nigel has hit 250 thousand subscribers.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks so much John

[@Mrmelody85]

Fantastic video as always Nigel, thank you!

[@mickmorrison5658]

congratulations on 250k..... makes my Sunday morning watching , giving good advice and ideas

[@ciarancosgrave]

Great video. Thanks Nigel. You're a great teacher.

[@SammySantiagoIrizarry]

Excellent Video Nigel!!!!

[@minus1db]

Simply, thank you as always

[@AlkyCeej]

I really enjoy that you show the images as prints during the video, it brings an extra depth

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Chris

[@cliveeariss880]

Hello Nigel, I need a slap on the wrist, your woodland photography is just stunning, moody, and interesting, keep them coming mate, and all the best.

[@juanarroyo5324]

Stunning shots n video !!!!! GOD BLESS !!!!

[@crowtheri]

Good tips as usual, thanks Nigel. This is good timing for a photography group I am in just now and a little challenge / competition we have going on. I have directed them here for a little education 👍🏻😉

[@hartsphotography]

Some cracking images really enjoyed those and i look forward to the day im as bad as you at woodland photography ! A but modest i think Nigel.

[@diogohrsilva]

I have learned a lot from you, I am a big fan and I love your photos and nature photography too!

[@stevenvanhevel403]

Great video Nigel...not surprised you have so many subscribers. Congrats !

[@paulandpedro]

Wow that intro drone shot. Spectacular.