For those reading these comments I would like to say my wife and I were with Adam and Alister on the workshops Adam referenced in this video. The workshops were extraordinary!! My wife and I would highly recommend attending one of Adam's or Alister's workshops -- they are super informative, packed with photo opportunities and expertly presented. We would like to send our thanks to Adam and Alister for their skillful and friendly workshop offerings!! Coincidentally, during the workshop we, as participants, had the opportunity to shoot flowers in this same area with the rare benefit of one on one instruction from Adam in the subject. Simply fantastic and rewarding learning experience! Cheers!
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Thanks, Paul! We really appreciate that. See you next year ;-)
@ciprianpopica7 ай бұрын
I find them to be not just great photographers, but really humble and fun to be around people. I would go in a workshop just to be able to hang out with them for a bit and simply enjoy photography and stories. One day... when my budget will agree with me it will sure happen 😁.
@Alister_Benn7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much mate, what a fabulous trip it was and we’re really looking forward to seeing you again next year ❤
@duncanwallace77604 ай бұрын
I have one of Adam's workshops on my bucket list and I think the local one with Alister would be a very good choice.
@duncanwallace77604 ай бұрын
Some stunning images there! Always inspirational.
@stephenbarlow24937 ай бұрын
Hi Adam, I came up with some ideas for close-up reflectors and diffusers, which I described a long time ago, on a now defunct website. They never seemed to catch on, but revolutionize this sort of close up. For reflectors, instead of using those round photographic reflectors, which tend to roll away, I used cake boards. These are square boards, covered with silver or gold foil. You don't need a big reflector close-up. For the diffuser, I used a white folding umbrella (not a photographic one). Again, the advantage is working on your own, It's easy to prop up, and you don't need another tripod. The polygonal shape, means they don't roll away.
@georgefrench19077 ай бұрын
That Nikon D850 is still at the apex of digital photography. Beautiful images, Adam.
@NHmillgirl5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for doing side by sides of shots with/without a diffuser. So helpful. Inspired to go out now and shoot!
@malcolmtully93997 ай бұрын
"The hardest part is getting up again".....boy can I relate to that lol. Beautiful images and great video, as usual.
@michaelhall27097 ай бұрын
Guy spends all day babysitting clients, then notices some pretty flowers and returns for hours of shooting on his own. That’s what you call dedication.
@davidburchettephotography65137 ай бұрын
Always appreciate your raw vs processed examples. And in this video your light modified vs no light modifier comparisons.
@randyschwager844 ай бұрын
Beautiful images! Thanks for taking me along!
@QuietLightPhoto4 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@RickMentore6 ай бұрын
Last image stole the show!
@vietdoan32117 ай бұрын
All the great wildlife photographers like you have one common character trait: Patience. Thanks Adam for sharing!
@QuietLightPhoto6 ай бұрын
You bet!
@colinbarr28417 ай бұрын
Please, please give us more of your wild flower photography with hints and tips. Beautiful images, excellent video. Loved it! Inspirational!
@divinerdetective447 ай бұрын
Lovely shots! Glad to see you're holding on to the D850.
@mr_xzzy7 ай бұрын
I used a diffuser for the first time last summer and there's something special about having the subject with soft light on it while the background is in full sun. Comes out looking so dreamy, like that image @3:23 . It's fantastic. Can't wait for the alpine blooms to hit in July so I can go out and refine and hopefully come home with a new crop of images.
@brianmckeever52807 ай бұрын
Beautiful! The image @ 12:21 with the lily in the bokeh ball is great. The one @ 14:15 is terrific too. Good to see the D850 get the dust off it.
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@michaelmckeag9607 ай бұрын
Adam, seeing the results you achieve, applying your years of experience photographing gardens, on a day with challenging conditions is inspiring. We even have the same species currently in bloom on our property, and others. Sitting idle is the D850 and an arsenal of optics and various light modifiers. Never mind it’s a blue sky day with a breeze, I’m out of excuses. As soon as I finish morning coffee… Thanks for the nudge.
@JanicevD7 ай бұрын
absolutely love the one at 12:19. the background flower on the left in the light circle looks like it is in a mirror or window. so cool.
@Alister_Benn7 ай бұрын
The images are stunning and really show your creative range. Wonderful mate ❤
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Thanks, Alister!
@marcstaples99307 ай бұрын
Great exposures and nice to see you out again with the awesome D850. I'm using my D810 these days much more as well and have the same problem with getting on the ground and getting up again 😂😂😂. I also invested in the Fuji X-H2 and want to see how that one perfroms in landscape exposures. Look forward to the next videos.
@hjones4516 ай бұрын
Called Camassia and Snakeshead Frittilary in the UK - lots of local places where they can be photographed, even my garden. Loved the video - loved Vancouver Island too, visited just before the 2020 covid year.
@Xo1ot17 ай бұрын
14:52 is my favorite. The curved leaf at the top looks really pretty and I like the purple + orange contrast best in this image.
@phynx20067 ай бұрын
When you said the hardest part was getting up again, I laughed. I couldn't relate more to a photographer. I noticed the kneeling pad and said to myself I have to get one of those👍👍😎 Beautiful flower images the diffused purple image was great 💜
@MarkNF17 ай бұрын
More than a few beautiful images but the one at 14:56 is my clear favorite.
@blivieriphoto7 ай бұрын
Beautiful!! Love your flower videos. 🥀
@martinoberstein84317 ай бұрын
Thank you ever so much for these beauties, Adam - the colours are amazing, so harmonic…
@thomasphillips58507 ай бұрын
Hi Adam, great video. Nice images. That is one of my favorite subjects( flowers). Thats my camera,the 850, I use the 135 f2 or the 300 f4 pfe. You make it look very simple as usual. Thanks great video.
@chromagraphphotoart7 ай бұрын
I must admit to loving going out in my garden looking for images similar to these. And, although most of the techniques are known to me, I really must get a reflector for that ability to add in a touch of light. Cornwall is fabulous at this time of year for flowers, especially on the Lizard Peninsula.
@laurelb83727 ай бұрын
Beautiful work Adam, you are talented in both macro as well as landscape.
@kieulannguyen11937 ай бұрын
Beautiful images. Many thanks for sharing your techniques. ❤❤❤
@ellenwaehler89097 ай бұрын
Hi Adam, great photos of wildflowers. I love these wildflowers and photograph them too. Thanks for the informative video.
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Many thanks
@tjcuneo7 ай бұрын
Thanks. The comparative images were very helpful to see the difference due to reflective surfaces or direct lighting. As always I look forward to your videos.
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Very welcome!
@ashokan1346 ай бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful video!
@SteveZodiac7777 ай бұрын
Hi Adam - thanks for interesting video & great tips. Your photos are beautiful, so delicate.
@PhilT9936 ай бұрын
Very impressive! Thank you.
@_andy_gibb_7 ай бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous photos Adam, especially that group of 5 chocolate lilies and the isolated camas in a sea of purple. I was attempting something similar with the camas on Vancouver Island at the weekend, although it was very difficult in the bright sunshine and I wished I had a diffuser like yours. Next time!
@dontgetmadgetwise42717 ай бұрын
My Nikkor 100-400mm is now preferred for flower photography. The greater isolation, working distance and dof are valuable.
@adventurewhitasiam3 ай бұрын
Whend i am in Montreal for tree season, i did macro photography of all the specimen flowers of the botanical garden of montreal. The most butyfull one in Canada. What i love it!s to isolated my background to my subject, for doing this i shoot at 50 iso, speed around 1/160 s to 1/200 s, but i keep diagramme between f14 to f22. Some time i use sheet black pepper for isolated my background. I realy love use verry dark background where my light just Kiss my flowers.
@jimsmith5567 ай бұрын
This was great Adam. Beautiful images accompanied by wonderful tips and explanations.
@vaschro7 ай бұрын
Thanks Adam , a nice relaxing video to watch with a cup of tea . I love your wild flower work and never would have thought of the reflector options, so thank you !
@davebryer61337 ай бұрын
These images were very nice, nice video.
@stevensakic43426 ай бұрын
Thank You. Fantastic video
@Catchadream7 ай бұрын
멋진 촬영을 하고 계시는군요. 반가워요. 영상 잘 보고 갑니다. 반가워요.
@azzkhan87465 ай бұрын
The GFX images looked very impactful. I adapted some vintage lens like Helios, pentacon and yaschica with extension tubes. They gave amazing character to the flowers. The other lens to try is the lensbaby velvet, the ethereal king.
@susanfirth22797 ай бұрын
Beautiful images Adam. Thank you for sharing.
@DavidSauer-l5n7 ай бұрын
Great video Adam! Will be trying your helpful hints!
@albertotafuro61127 ай бұрын
...Nice technical explanation, thanks Adam!!
@fotobertl7 ай бұрын
Hello Adam, great comparison with and without reflector. The difference is immediately visible. Brilliantly explained and implemented. Great work! Best regards, Albert
@DouglasKnisely7 ай бұрын
I got rid of all my Nikon gear years ago, but could never part with the fabulous 200mm f/4 Micro, John Shaw's legendary favorite.
@fotomap58657 ай бұрын
Nice job!!!. That's my favorite photography to do. Honestly I could never use a tripod. I bring a water spray too. The drips make a wildflower bloom lol lovely work adam.
@rickmagri50767 ай бұрын
Wonderful video Adam! This is a great time for photographing wild flowers. I was also ecstatic to see you pull out the d850. It’s seven years old and still relevant today. It may be a seldomly used tool, but it’s still sharp. Thank you for showing the perils involved in showing environmental respect in shooting wild flowers.
@rolfforstler48537 ай бұрын
What a difference the medium format sensor makes. Very painterly images!
@SloopJohnBeeRockabilly7 ай бұрын
Nice to see natural photography and not focus stacking etc. Would be tricky anyway I should imagine what with the breeze. 👍📸
@joanneoconnor2477 ай бұрын
Those photos are superb
@Kramfors17 ай бұрын
A pleasure to watch!
@mitchellmysliwiecphotography7 ай бұрын
Beautiful little flowers! Thanks for the tips, I'm hoping to put them to use in the Yosemite back country
@GlennVanderbeke3 ай бұрын
Nice video Adam!
@QuietLightPhoto3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@GMC437 ай бұрын
A nice different video. Really enjoyed it. Well done adam. Alao i did something similar a couple of days ago taking pictures of butterfly's. Which was a epic fail 😂. Thanks adam for sharing your tips.
@Yannick_847 ай бұрын
dope shots! ❤ this is photography!
@ThePandaPhotographer7 ай бұрын
I'd like what you did with the gold 8:11 nice touch
@calmdown8887 ай бұрын
Had no idea a diffuser or reflector made that much of a difference. Wow was i wrong. Thanks Adam.
@Harry-bh5dg7 ай бұрын
Another excellent vid, I will put these tips into practice shortly, i have a few pics with bees in lavender i cant make my mind up if they are great or not so I am going to try and retake them, and will try and use your advice
@davidhuth56597 ай бұрын
Love these images! Well done!
@최영규의사진여행7 ай бұрын
I saw your picture well. I want to know which company's product is Diffuser.
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Neewer I believe, cheap off amazon
@bondgabebond49077 ай бұрын
Six minutes in those blue flowers look like icicles, absolutely beautiful. I l found a trick using my Sony 90mm macro, a FF lens. I stick it on my a6000 series cameras for a 1.5 crop factor and find it so much easier to get macro photos. I can move back and not be on top of the flower and still get great images and better depth of field control. I got a beautiful shot of a Rosmary blossom, majestic blue. I made a print (8.5x11 inch) and then tell people the blossom is about a half-inch tall. The look in their face is priceless. The world of macro photography is absolutely magical. BTW, it's not the camera brand that is magical, it's the photographer. If I still had my Nikkor 105 macro, I would be doing some macro shots with my Nikon F2A, using expensive film. Dang, I hate the price of film.
@alisaconn2 ай бұрын
Stunning. TY for sharing. I was wondering what meter mode do you use? Center weighted? Spot?
@QuietLightPhoto2 ай бұрын
Usually just average
@JohnDrummondPhoto7 ай бұрын
Great video and set of images, Adam. You didn't mention that all your images, except the last one, were backlit. I think backlighting is best for almost all flower captures, unless the sun is largely blocked by clouds.
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Good point!
@ThePandaPhotographer7 ай бұрын
Very nice macro. It's that season
@AndyHayter7 ай бұрын
Really nice use of shallow depth of field. The backgrounds on some of the photos have very interesting geometric patterns that make it hard to predict the outcome in camera.. How far from Vancouver Airport are these locations for your workshops?
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
You would have to take a ferry or fly to Vancouver Island
@MarkRomine7 ай бұрын
Most excellent!
@funkyuk17 ай бұрын
you can buy an adjustable reflector holder that will clip to a stand or tripod
@PeterLariviere7 ай бұрын
So good seeing you return to your photographic roots. Okay I know that was terrible!!! But seriously great video. I
@retirewithjames67457 ай бұрын
I need to do some micro myself. Thanks,
@hikerdude107 ай бұрын
Wonderful images as always Adam. Impressive how sharp you were able to capture the flowers especially at F4 on a breezy day. Any update on when the new book will be shipping? I have two on order and was hoping to use one as a birthday gift in early June.
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately it probably will not be ready in June at this time.
@gayleruble65297 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your content. You have an ability to give not only the grandiose…which obviously can’t be the norm…but also are creative to provide good engaging content regularly. One curious question…what platform do you use for your music? I have epidemic but your selection seems different and more what I like.
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
The same, Epidemic
@larsagren65957 ай бұрын
Great inspiration as always Adam 👍
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@furbs99997 ай бұрын
Hi Adam, did you get any shots of the northern lights this week?
@fossil94407 ай бұрын
Very nice. Have you ever used a flash for flower photos with digital SLR's? I used a flash extensively for flower macro work using Kodachrome 25 film years ago with Alfred Blaker's technique. Thanks for your insights.
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Not for many years
@juliebaughan75337 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful images ❤ I am fairly new to flower photography so can I please ask do you need to focus stack these images? If not where is it best to put your focus point to get the whole flower in focus? Many thanks 🙏
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
I usually focus on the stamen. No I don’t usually focus stack
@juliebaughan75337 ай бұрын
@@QuietLightPhoto Many thanks 😊
@JoshxIZ7 ай бұрын
I think you should use off-camera flash if you want sharper and more interesting images
@stephenoliver73867 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks
@pkpkings7 ай бұрын
Nice video. How to use a longer focal length lense as a macro lense ? Did you use any converter?
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
Depends on the closest focusing distance of each lens. The Nikon 70-200mm that I have focuses reasonably close to the subject without bextension tubes. Some lenses may not focus that close so you would have to se a tube
@romiemiller78764 ай бұрын
I want to upgrade to a D850 from my two D800s. Soon I hope.
@yashpalarya75547 ай бұрын
Nice video
@dominiclester32327 ай бұрын
Pretty flowers! The caption at 2 mins says GFX100S confusingly?
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
It was filler. I took that one the week before with my group
@dominiclester32327 ай бұрын
@@QuietLightPhoto Thanks, lovely either way!
@WalterBaliero08507 ай бұрын
Photographing flowers to obtain an excellent result is not as easy as it might seem, starting with the artistic part in terms of the chosen subject, the number of compositional elements, its surroundings and cleanliness, and especially "the attitude of the object", etc. Understanding and valuing that each author does it from his own art, in the cases mostly shown here, I see that - what I call "attitude" of the subject - is oriented not towards "to the light, forward, to life", but down, into the dark, in a position of surrender, of sadness; dying. I insist, each photographer is his own creator and represents what he feels - and I respect it - but in a flower I love to see all its forms: its clean petals, its pistils and stamens, its colors; all its splendor. Perhaps to teach his tricks he should have chosen other more vital species.
@joniceguy7 ай бұрын
우와 리플렉터가 있는 것과 없는게 진짜 다르군요...
@genem97257 ай бұрын
A zoom lens ?
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
yes 70-200mm
@frednorman17 ай бұрын
Why don’t you focus stack?
@QuietLightPhoto7 ай бұрын
I dont find a need to. Plus it would have been very hard to do so in that wind
@ChrisKoehn7 ай бұрын
Adam's next workshop: How to fit a collapsible scrim back into its carry bag
@genem97257 ай бұрын
It’s a shame that cell phones are the main viewing device these days. Tiny screens and low resolution. Images are viewed for a second or two before scrolling on to another. Photos used to be miracles. Now they’re commonplace and pedestrian.
@raywu67877 ай бұрын
Excuse me! I think that the green colors of your whole video are all wrong. You might want to well calibrated your camera on site color before you take photo or video.
@raywu67877 ай бұрын
This video has the same subject as yours. Its beautiful true color make his skill discussion more convinceable for viewers. I hate to see the so-called photographers screwed their works with the post works into dirty colors, and call them artworks. It is a shame!
@youngmurphy75567 ай бұрын
When I realised this was for Nikon users, I stopped watching. Sorry, I'll never swap from Canon. Too much invested.