Are you PLANNING your PHOTO COMPOSITIONS correctly?

[@ginoandereggen3031]

A few days ago I went on a hike with my girl and found a beautiful waterfall in the woods, I really paid attention to all the things I learned from watching Nigels videos and managed to get an Image I would have never thought I'd be able go get! Having found this channel when starting photography a couple of months ago is without any doubts the most valuable source of education, thank you Nigel for always sharing your experiences! You're the best teacher by far !

[@alexandresilvaphotography2278]

I started shooting less than a year ago and what inspired me was to start looking on the internet for someone who motivated me. I started following someone named Nigel Danson. It inspired me so much that today I don't miss any of your publications. And again today you proved it. Congratulations on the professionalism and motivation for someone like me. You are the best.

[@alcor1]

There is nothing else to say: you are a reference for landscape photography. Thank you for share your routine. 😊

[@williammcginnis4151]

When I watch your videos I feel like you are having a one-on-one conversation with me. I felt that I t was nice of you to mention your father and your memories of hikes with him. Love your work and your approach to sharing with us all.

[@celinemorisset5533]

Awesome Nigel! Thank you so much for taking us along. Always such good learning.

[@williamtrentel5222]

Glad your scout went better than mine today. My chosen trail was closed due to nesting eagles. Options B, C, D provided nothing but a couple nice walks in the woods. Watching your vlog tonight is motivating me to get out there at 4:00 a.m. again soon.

[@NigelDanson]

Early mornings are the best

[@desgardner7169]

One video a week is fine by me, they are aways enjoyable, thank you for putting them on here!

[@glttheriault]

That is very useful to see how you scout a place and show the possible composition. Especially when you explain how the composition could work when the light hits those mountains. On another note, amazing to see those rock fences. We don't have that in Canada! Thanks for sharing and hope to see more of your scouting videos!

[@allandavies1187]

Hello Nigel, I have learned many tips from others these past 30 years . But really enjoyed this tutorial, seeing your passion, listening to your inspiring talk. It just wants me to get some weight of myself, get fitter and just get out and enjoy myself like you obviously do ...

[@endtimeimages3284]

Hi Nigel, totally understand that you reduce the number of videos. Take your time. Your videos are inspirational and I will watch in whatever frequency you upload.

[@aleksander8659]

Agreed. I second that

[@rebeccamoore4177]

Thanks for sharing how you scout locations! Love your channel.

[@RalphNicolay]

Another great video Nigel! Thanks for all the great tips. That photo print is outstanding. Well done.

[@SteveP_2426]

I agree with you about the Wayfarer's breakfasts Nigel. Had 2 on a long weekend on Dartmoor just recently...YUM!! :-) I agree that quality of videos is more important than quantity but they don't need to be so high production it ties you up editing for ages.I think we all pick up so many tips as it is.

[@iZogAdventure]

Thank you Nigel. Totally agree having a camper helps with the early mornings. Also gives you a place to chill when the weather turns.

[@vdxmonv_3958]

Great video Nigel, loved the intro song! Thanks for helping and giving me the advice you offer. Always a pleasure seeing your work!

[@shazbot1969]

What an amazing gift to give to your parents.

[@markrayton6385]

Nigel i have just discovered your videos and i am really loving them. You get to some really amazing places, really lucky. Even though i have been doing photography for 37 years i am picking up some great tips from you. Thank you and I have subscribed.

[@petracunningham4457]

Really informative video, thank you, so helpful to listen to your thoughts as you assess a landscape’s potential. Agree it can be really difficult to get up so early in the summer

[@themadhavsharmaphotography7029]

TRULY MESMERIZED SEEING YOUR VIDEOS.... ONE THING I WOULD LOVE TO SAY IS THAT YOUR AND MORTEN HILMERS VIDEOS ARE SOO SOOTHING AND CALMING AND YOU BOTH DO AWESOME ASMR .. YOU BOTH JUST LOOK SO ALIKE IN TERMS OF VIBES

[@robertvranek9710]

I really enjoy watching your process. Love the image

[@simeonmarkfernandes1423]

The detail and simplicity in that image is beautiful. The color variations with the greens is so pleasing to the eye. Agree with u on the balance of the shot as well. The slight sunlight on the hill towards the right, plays a huge role in the flow of the image too. Loved the shot!

[@haroldmassey5966]

I really love the wall and how how it just goes on and on. I like your tip about using the iPhone to look at potential compositions before getting all the gear out and then thinking I don’t like this and have to pack it all up again. Thanks Nigel

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Not all printing mistakes are failures, as your latest print proves. Stunning scenery and a great image for sharing.

[@chillycheeks5318]

Another great video. Professional, informative and your personality makes it relaxing to watch. Cup of coffee and a chocolate biscuit. Learn and chill. Many thanks Nigel.

[@bivashbiswas7235]

Wow the production quality in this video is off the charts. looks so good.

[@lisarobertson7011]

Thank you Nigel for all this incredible content! Learning so much from you!

[@jamesscarborough9545]

Heading out today for a little photography, thanks for the continued motivation to get out of my chair.

[@swedesrus25]

Well done! I imagine one could hike there often for dynamic shots.

[@SimonTraffordphotographer]

Hi Nigel, recently discovered your channel and have subsequently spent many lock down hours catching up with your back catalogue and enjoying your relaxed, calm, thoughtful style. Just read your About Me and get it! After many years in the corporate rat race I am moving into full time photography over the next 6 months, having been part time for 12 years. Keep up the good work and hopefully I'll get onboard with one of your workshops in the near future.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks!

[@robertstonephoto]

The composition of you between the two trees was quite spectacular.

[@rossmcleavy453]

Thanks Nigel foe sharing your valuable experience much appreciated

[@ianmorrow5968]

Fantastic video, very enjoyable watching your process, and those beautiful locations

[@philipsmith1465]

Nice one really enjoyed the wall photo at the end. I got taken up there on a Landscape course some time ago and its a spot I really love.

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Excellent video and beautiful images 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pavelperina7629]

It makes me wonder ... is there a photo from 10:48 using bottom right corner in some way? It seems it has some potential for telephoto lens. Trees against the sky, trees against the hill in the background with sky, some plant perhaps. I really like country side of British highlands.

[@michaelhenderson9412]

Nice work mate. The planets rarely align perfectly for us. The craft is to see the possibilities and optimise what you have to work with. 👍

[@MikeChesworthPhotography]

Really enjoyed the video this week. Learning more and more about composition on every vlog I watch. 👍

[@paulmccole4928]

Beautiful image..That print feels as though you can really touch and feel that stone wall. We don’t get walls like this in Australia. Great Video Nigel.

[@snoopaka]

Really loved the pano image you shot. There was some gorgeous light on that one. Sorry you are "stopping" the mid week videos but I get why.

[@peter.nicholson]

Very interesting workflow Nigel, a real start to finish process. What about adding the printing of the image to this? Thanks.

[@leonflack5673]

I'd like to see the choosing of the focal points and the edit process for this image as well.

[@pascalhibon7928]

Well, glad to hear that I'm not the only one who is sometimes a bit late in the mornings... :-) Great image though! I hope this covid thing is over next year so it won't interfere with my travel plans to the Lake District. This is such an amazing place!

[@Paulpanly]

I love the tracks on your videos!

[@Deriathan1]

That two trees shot (video) was amazing. It looked like the background is painted and you are standing on a artificial stage.

[@AlynWallace]

That t-shirt though 😍😁

[@NigelDanson]

👍🏼

[@adamhewitt8763]

Cracking video as usual! Cant wait to get up to the lakes in september. Thank you

[@scotty4418]

great images this week Nigel and many congratulations on hitting the 100k milestone on Instagram too 👍

[@mrLebesgueintegral]

As someone who struggles with landscape photography, and always feels underwhelmed by the images I capture, observing the process you go through is very useful. Thanks.

[@schmidt28117]

Wonderful video and scenes. It was also very nice to see and hear about your parents, I did many hikes in the New England (US) mountains with my grandfather. Still treasured memories. I know you mentioned it a while back, can you repeat the name of the group or singer in the music you use? I would love to find some of their music. Chuck

[@Wizzlan]

Just did my per-order, so pumped!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks

[@romroullier1351]

Amazing work. Very inspiring.

[@flick6291]

Due to corona I havent had the possibility to do as much landscape photography because I live in the city. Im not very good at street photography, however, I use some of the rules you suggest and it has improved my street photography so much (especially in regards to light and leading lines)

[@leonflack5673]

I just love the way you put your videos together; even the ones you say are rushed, for what it's worth I think they are all great. Which were the two focusing points you chose for your final stacked image and did you just use single point focus on the 1st point then move it on the screen to the 2nd focus point and shoot ? What did you use to help you choose these two points, PhotoPills ?

[@ChrisPattonPhotography]

Nice video Nigal, you scouted some great locations. It might be a while before you can park on the side of the road in the Lakes as its not allowed now anymore 😔

[@juliaread5449]

Good grief - the bee - threw my headset off and jumped off my chair - thought it was buzzing me!

[@niftytwo]

Hi Nigel. Could you possibly notify me the name of the App you use in this video?? I keep missing the details. Thank you. Neville. J. West Australia.

[@crisbde9970]

Hi Nigel, what’s the app called, you use to check when/where and how the light falls? Great content again, thx for sharing :)

[@tigiewig]

think its The Photographer's Ephemeris

[@terrynewmanphotography]

The shot looked good at set up time, and end result was amazing. 👍🏻

[@rodschweiger4195]

Always love your videos. It wouldn't be Sunday morning without my dose of Nigel. One question: did I hear you say "handheld pano"? I thought a panorama required a tripod. Please explain.

[@themadhavsharmaphotography7029]

NIGEL IS OUR RIGEL (VERY BRIGHT STAR IN NTHE BIG SKY )

[@rockywaters9592]

You mentioned EVERY bit of equipment but the apps you use, please tell Nigel. 🙏📷✌️💜

[@PatchesCody]

Nigel, awesome video again, as usual. I have a Smartphone group on FB that I highlight your Sunday videos on because you almost always mention using your phone as part of your overall exercise in producing your location photos, but the main reason I do is because you are so inspirational and it's a real joy to share a bit of your photography experiences with my 800+ group members whom I'm always trying to inspire. Stay well during the pandemic. Smartphone Photography World on FB is my group. See you next Sunday.

[@JayAMoore]

Great image. Did you consider processing this one in B&W?

[@KarenBaker616263]

Always the best! I know you don't have time for this ~ But, who built the beautiful stone walls? I'm assuming for farming many years ago?

[@NigelDanson]

Yep - sometimes over 600 years ago

[@KarenBaker616263]

@@NigelDanson They certainly knew what they were doing! Makes for great photos!

[@nayanbhattarai3529]

Preety Awesome ❤️. Loved your videos, many more to learn. 😍😍

[@christophersaul4532]

Wonderful images as always Nigel. Have you got a new lens? I thought your 24-70 was the f4

[@richardturner81]

Nice shot of the wall! Did you split tone this one Nigel?

[@sterlingsilver5937]

Thanks!

[@yabede007]

I like how You searching for the best Shot. :) Great video 👍

[@crowtheri]

I think the plant in bloom is Erica Carnea, Nigel? Have you stopped the IG #ND2020 review now? Shame about the midweek vids but we look forward to your on-location shoots. Made a comment on IG re the photo - leading lines and light draws the eye down the valley - intriguing as to what lies ahead - great shot! :)

[@JROwensPhotos]

After seeing a lot of what's probably the same heather on Win Hill in the Peak District last weekend, I'm fairly sure it's bell heather, Erica cinerea, but we seem to be thinking along the same lines. ETA: Ah, I just saw what's probably the carnea, later in the video, 7:42. Definitely not cinerea. I was talking about the bits at 3:24 & 3:35, not so clearly pictured, and guessing they'd be the same in the Lake District, perhaps.

[@TheMounil]

Hi Nigel :) Thanks for ur fantastic Videos 👌 Just wandering about the 24-70 F2.8 and the F4 version do u notice any difference ? Thx in advance

[@NigelDanson]

Yep - but subtle. Many around the edges. I am sponsored by Nikon and get it free but I am not sure I would recommend the extra

[@TheMounil]

@They Caged Non yeah agree .... I own both the Z7 and the 24-70 F4 ( as u said the Z system is just awe )

[@xpalladin]

Loved the mistake in printing. It turned out amazing. When scouting this shot you showed what the sky looked like when stopped down. Was the sky "stopped down" when you focus stacked and you lightened the foreground or visa versa?

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

Well done a gain , Nice Photo,s

[@scottweaverphotovideo]

Greatly admire your work, but the video quality is stunning, technically and aesthetically. Shot on z6 or Sony?

[@jordantorrilla]

Love the midweek content but do what is right for you. Maybe you could use instagram stories to give mini midweek tips and tricks?! I dont know haha

[@Rahul-ke8lt]

nice video. thanks for this

[@tjsinva]

Can't wait for the heather. You'll be able to sleep later as well.😜 Rock on!

[@dyshweb1947]

I really didn't catch that. What's that applications name....????

[@NigelDanson]

TPE

[@dyshweb1947]

@@NigelDanson thank you

[@dmitrybelyakov]

Every time I wonder if you could possible do something about that music. Last time I even stopped the video even though I really enjoy your channel a lot otherwise. (hope that didn't sound hostile)

[@karlthefirst8690]

I love and appreciate Nigel’s videos so much that I haven’t had the heart to say anything. Glad someone else spoke up though. I REALLY hope no one on here knows the poor girl whose music this is. Apologies in advance if so, but man, it really does distract from the great content.

[@sparkleglitch13]

I like the music,,but find the vocals distracting, and prefer instrumental in the context of these videos

[@allandavies1187]

Just keep playing that one tune ‘ Sober ‘...

[@pixlplague]

Cool: workshops! Not cool: my country doesn't allow travel because of Covid...

[@johnfletcher1036]

Have a look at qimage printing program. It even simulates 16 bit printing in windows. See Jose Rodriguez KZbin channel.

[@rendyraksatama08]

So early haha

[@andyblessett1282]

I think you've just introduced a new category of picture taker.....a "Phototechnographer"

[@oscarschindler12]

I dunno if you really like those songs, I really don't think they suit your videos or your personality.

[@Dreyno]

Your Dad doesn’t look a day over 70.

[@NigelDanson]

He was a builder all his life and is fairly fit