COMPOSITION TIPS & RAINFOREST PHOTOGRAPHY | The Wilderness Photography Expeditions S1E3

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Dave
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[@DaveMorrow]

MY NEW LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE: www.davemorrowphotography.com/winter-mountain-photography-course

[@Hangs4Fun]

I've been enjoying your course. You have done an amazing job on them. I really appreciate all the work you put into them, sharing your methodologies, and the inspiration to drop all social media and get out there more. I've already seen a difference in my work. Have a great day Dave and be safe out there.

[@DaveMorrow]

@@Hangs4Fun That's great! Thanks so much for supporting me & purchasing. I'm really pumped up that you like it:) Happy learning and shooting.

[@jeffogden6060]

Hi Dave. I really like your approach to photography and teaching. I am interested in the "foundation" tutorial course as well as the one listed above. I followed the above link and I land on your main page, there are several videos (many that i have already watched on YT) but I cannot find any place to access the premium/paid content. I've hunted around quite a bit and no joy. Please advise, thanks!

[@DaveMorrow]

@@jeffogden6060 Hi Jeff. Thanks! For the courses, I only sell them once or twice a year. There aren't any on my website. The sale for this course ended on Tuesday the 12th, that's why you're directed right to my website. Shoot me an email [e-mail] and I can provide you with a list of my latest courses. Dave

[@MichaelFreitag]

One of the few photography channels where I am learning the most! Thanx a lot!

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great! Thanks. Take care Michael.

[@overlandphotography]

I enjoy these kind of videos Dave where you firstly mix it up a little. That is, showing the backpacking, then finding a composition and explaining what and how you compose it and also show some photos and the thinking behind them.... nice work. I really enjoyed it mate so thank you

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad to hear it Jim!

[@greggorter]

Hardcore to the bone,,,, excellent series Dave & looking forward to the course ! 🤓✌️

[@DaveMorrow]

Enjoy it Greg & thanks for purchasing.

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Another excellent video Dave, I find it a good balance between techniques and image explanations.

[@DaveMorrow]

Hey Rich. Thanks for the input, much appreciated!

[@willtheelectrician8184]

I can't wait until my kids go to college, I need some more wilderness in my life! It's at least an entertaining vicarious experience to watch you do it Dave. Keep going man, I like it.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Will! I'm glad you like the vids

[@suerakesphotography2342]

Loving new intro - “leave the hive” - got myself a new go pro and going to do as you day and share my adventures - love the inspiration. I don’t share enough!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Sue! That's awesome. Send me a link once your first one is up:)

[@debiprather8697]

Very much enjoyed your hiking details as well as the shooting and processing advice. I especially liked the occasional moments of silence, to me that is one of the most precious aspects of getting out there.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Debi. The quit is hard to come by these days, agreed. It's so nice:)

[@nickbristol3457]

Dave, These videos are great and I so much enjoy watching them. I love the adventure and amazing scenery you show and everything is so real and natural. Even after doing nature photography for many years I learn new things from watching and listening to you. Thank you!

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great. Thanks for letting me know, Nick! Have fun out there.

[@Pat-1000]

Stay safe mate thanks for all you do.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome man. Glad you like this stuff! Enjoy the day:)

[@desmondtraynor1401]

Another great tutorial,it’s nice to get the insight from your vision to create a shot.Thanks a lot

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Desmond. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the input as well. It's helpful for future vids!

[@brandonsilver]

Re: "Riff on this stuff in the future," Hell. Yes. Also, all around great job on this series. And perfect timing on it too. I'm headed out to the Hoh River Trail this weekend with some coworkers and this just really has me amped to get out there! And thanks for all you do fo' free. It sorta levels the playing field for a lot of potential greats out there who can't afford premium courses or college classes. Keep up the good work.

[@easy56wedge]

Glad you offered to talk more about your images and how to "see" the light in each. That is one problem I need to improve. Thanks for your detailed tutorials and for sharing your photo-life.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome!

[@mebepeeblee]

I really like these kind of videos, it allows the viewer in on you’re thought process. Man I have to say that image of the Canyon in southwest United States is a real Beauty! And oh my you’re buddy is a beast swimming in that water. This channel is like watching Art wolf and Bear Grylls all in one love it. Thanks again Dave for your videos always great information.

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great. Thanks for the feedback on the vid style & the photo:)

[@Noealz]

some dreamy forest views there

[@scotty4418]

Having done the Foundation course last year, it was a no brainer to sign up to the Winter Mountain course. Looking forward to progressing through the content Dave and many thanks for you continued and excellent teaching

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks so much Scotty! I appreciate the kind words and support.

[@scotty4418]

@@DaveMorrow Pleasure is all mine Dave and cant begin to describe how you have changed my thinking to taking images and processing. All the best....Jim

[@DaveMorrow]

@@scotty4418 All the best to you too, Jim:)

[@thdcinema]

Excellent video Dave, great content and very informative. I noticed that you don't use filters during your photography trips, any particular reason why?

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks! I'll use a CP once in a while, but don't usually take them to cut weight backpacking.

[@raysustain5118]

Thanks Dave, your endeavours are appreciated.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome, Ray!

[@pauldrew610]

Thanks, Dave ✅👍🏼 Another great video with beautiful pics & full explanation on shooting detail !!! First class, Best on You Tube ✅👍🏼😊

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome, Paul. Much appreciated!

[@yujinlandscapephotograpy4026]

Excellent video,I look, enjoy to learn. I do,try it. Thank you! Dave.

[@clintonjohnson424]

Great video,Dave. Question for you. How do you keep track of what shot is what when you're focus stacking. Do you always start at the back and work your way to the front or vice versa? And how do you know where one set of focus stacked images starts and the next set begins on your camera roll?

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks. It's covered in my sharp focus guide I linked. Hyperfocal and move foward, in short. Enjoy!

[@Nivenization]

Thank you.

[@peterbrimhall6481]

Great video as always.

[@DaveMorrow]

Cheers Peter!

[@1GuinnessPlease]

Dave really enjoy your attention to detail , I have a question about your picture control system setting do you have a preference ,example Vivid , neutral , flat ? Thanks again

[@DaveMorrow]

Check out my ETTR video. It explains in detail.

[@KingGuardianDevil]

Hey quick question, I'm heading for a group travel road trip to Costa Rica next week and it is raining season. So humidity and lots of rain. I can burrow a Gopro, but I think that isn't making it for campturing beatifull photo's and filming of the nature and animals (close and far)? I would love to make some still images when I'm back home to use for website/pc/tv backgrounds. So I wanna make some high res stuff, but due to the humidity and rain I'm not sure what to do. Any tips on what kind of gear is best to buy? Like would some sort of underwater camera do? Or are there some camera's that can stand agains the humidity and rain?? I just would love to not only capture the hike on the gopro, but capture the beaty of the environment with great single shots and short 4k+ movie clips. PS. I live in the Netherlands, so not all gear is for sale her ;( THX

[@DaveMorrow]

Here's my gear. That's all I can recommend. www.davemorrowphotography.com/p/whats-in-dave-morrows-camera-bag.html

[@yorxmediainc.4237]

Great photos and advice! I just started making photography videos as well and you got my support and sub 😁 keep up the good work

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great. Have fun!

[@duncandphoto]

Love your channel, couple questions. What's your pack weight? And in a forest full of trees how do you choose trees as a subject? For me they just come to me and usually the lighting helps, but I am just wondering your process for choosing subject material when it comes to trees.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Charlie. Not sure, never weighed it:) I have all ultralight stuff, but camera and rafts weigh alot. No right or wrong way to choose a subject, some stuff just works, other stuff doesn't Shoot alot. Compare the shots when you get home. Tease out trends. Repeat. That's how I go about it at least. Take care! Dave

[@duncandphoto]

@@DaveMorrow thank you, you have great content, I met you about 6 or 7 years ago at a seminar in Seattle for a smug group meetup where you were the guest speaker, would love to see an updated "what's in my bag" video, you have changed gear since your last one I noticed.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome buddy! Really? I have never been a guest speaker in my life, that I remember. Are you sure it was me? The updated gear video is a good idea. I'll do one this spring. Cheers!

[@lintownboy]

Hey Dave. What are your thoughts on stockphotography, and do you do it?

[@DaveMorrow]

How's it going. I don't do it. Sounds boring to me, but just personal opinion.

[@blivieriphoto]

Great video Dave! That made me cold just watching your buddy swim the river. Whooooeee. And yea, I could sit and listen to you wax poetic about your shooting techniques all day. =) Love hearing people's explanation on why they like a certain compositions as opposed to others. But I do have a question. When you're out shooting, sometimes you (anyone) takes "test" shots before realizing the need for multiple shots for focus stacking, or maybe exposure stacking etc. With you being so far removed from your shooting; sometimes days between time of capture to time of uploading, how do you remember if the shots are for a stack or just practice shots? I know I get confused when I exposure stack (or focus), I can't remember if it was just part of my "test shots" or if it was part of the actual series. I couldn't imagine waiting for days to try and remember. Do you use a notebook? Recording device on your phone? Or something else to help along? Thanks again!!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks. Glacier melt water is pretty cold stuff. I just look at the image attributes when I get home remember what the purpose of the exposure was.

[@blivieriphoto]

@@DaveMorrow I'll bet it's cold. Brrrr And God bless ya for knowing just by looking at the exposure, I can't remember sh*t after a few hours. =) Maybe it's time to start shooting more with purpose. I think I just take too many photos. I suppose that comes with experience too. Thanks so much!

[@DaveMorrow]

@@blivieriphoto For sure! Taking fewer images helps for sure. I don't take many, but it also helps to take alot when starting out to practice. Like you said, shoot with purpose:) Enjoy!

[@debiprather8697]

I did have one question, when you were shooting the fern and tree, you were using aperture priority and shifting shutter speed by adjusting exposure compensation. It seems like a great many photographers prefer A mode but I wonder what is the benefit over shooting M and adjusting shutter speed directly?

[@DaveMorrow]

Hi Debi. It's explained in my last video:)

[@billy4030]

Hi Dave Will you be offering your course again at a later date. Budget tight this month

[@DaveMorrow]

Hi Billy. Next year I'll offer it again. I may be offering something else later this year though. Something will work out. Take care:)

[@billy4030]

@@DaveMorrow Hi Dave Thanks for fast reply. Thanks for videos

[@billy4030]

@@DaveMorrow Hi Dave, Cant wait till next year. Just purchased, thanks

[@DaveMorrow]

@@billy4030 Hey Billy. You're welcome. Happy to help. That's great. I think you'll really enjoy the course. Thanks for supporting what I'm doing as well. Enjoy the day. Dave

[@brucefairman517]

You often talk about "moving the viewers eyes" somewhere in an image. Two questions. 1) Where is the eye entering the photo and 2) What are you trying to move the viewers eye to??

[@DaveMorrow]

Hey Bruce. For sure. Good question. That's all up to you as the designer of the photo. It can enter and exit anywhere, or move to any subject you choose. There is not a right or wrong. I use specific methods to do this for each photo. They are covered in depth in the photo editing sections of my course. Color and light are the main tools used in these methods, it's just the where and how to apply them that takes practice and experimenting.

[@brucefairman517]

@@DaveMorrow I have learned the "how" to move the eye bit. But I was never really clear when to move it to. I always figured you would want to move it to the subject.

[@JakeMorrison]

Studs.