Take PRO-LEVEL Hiking Photos with These SIMPLE Tricks!

[@terrymartin4489]

Awesome video. I love all of the shots you take and it is amazing how you really pull in the foreground and entice the viewer into paying attention to the little things as well as the vast epic views.

[@alanbudge]

Great tips. "Make a photograph, don't take a photograph" is probably the best tip I ever had. Love the picture at 3 minutes and well done for getting a 14mm shot from a 24-200mm lens. 😊

[@scarcesense6449]

lol

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Haha thanks mate!

[@ianforber]

@@HenryTurnerphoto I’m the opposite! I think every photograph is made because the photographer is deciding when to press the button and where to point the camera. I fear that using the term “make” sometimes makes some people feel inadequate. To suggest people “take” better pictures is more inclusive. Just me though!

[@TomekToroj]

This is exactly what I wanted to write about :)

[@davidcrighton3431]

A slight addendum to tip#1 if you don't mind. Or tip #6 in conjunction with the video at 6:38. When using a wide angle lens and there is a dramatic sky instead of pointing your lens down, point it up.

[@randyschwager84]

Nice job Henry! Thanks for sharing your experience! And thanks for taking me along!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@localnavy433]

Oh man that last tip is awesome especially coming from you when you first started out. You would use it all the time. I love the fact that you have grown past the need for it. I used to use it all the time and have found that the only time I want to pull it out is around water. The actual need for the tripod is so much less if you have a good camera that is great at higher ISO’s.

[@jamesmlodynia8757]

I had the pleasure to see the grand canyon years ago when I had a film camera and looking over the amazing landscape I found it difficult to capture the landscape that was before me. I took so many rools of film but could not do it justice, now that I have a wide variety of digital cameras and lens I would love to go back one more time.

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

OMG, going digital was life-changing for me. I had no skills, and no money to learn them when I was limited to 36 pictures at a time, and paying for a shop to develop them and paying for rolls of film to take more. Switching to a DSLR, I could suddenly take 400 shots at a time (now, much more with a newer DSLR), and I could look at them right away to see what I was doing wrong and to take another if I could make it better.

[@alanevans9246]

Henery, Regarding Golden Hours, they are great and offer very unique photo opportunities; but, like you I have found there is always a good image available if you look and are creative. Plus, midday offers a different set of conditions that you do not get at the Golden hours… I will take them all. Like you said, images are everywhere, but artistic photograph comes down to good compositional technique, purpose and the photographer’s eye. Remember, a good photo is one that the photographer likes! The creator is really the only standard…. The rest of us come along for the ride. As always, keep snapping! Loving your work and content…

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate! Yeah I always try to be careful about encouraging people to go out at golden hours, seems a bit of a shame to limit your passion to only a couple of hours a day!

[@APSPhotoJourney]

Hey Henry! Serious question for you (and maybe a video idea): When you go hiking in the mountains, scouting a location or something like that, how do you orient yourself to return, especially after sunset? Do you have some kind of GPS watch or do you follow open maps blindly? Thanks for you videos! you rock!! Cheers!

[@owenjones-wells9395]

Good video. I use my heavy tripod for long exposures and night imaging (including astrophotography) only. When I started out I used to take it everywhere, but at almost 3kg it becomes a pain to carry with you. I now take a monopod on all hikes. I can use it as a walking pole when walking and to stabilise the camera if needed. Can also be used as a heavy-duty selfie stick if I so desire.

[@Stracman]

Really enjoyed that one Henry

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad to hear it mate, cheers :)

[@malcolmtrinick71]

The tripod conundrum, do you-don't you. It is absolutely as you said Henry, the individuals choice. I have certainly lessoned my tripod use. Long hike = no tripod (use IBIS). Short walk = tripod (possibly). A tripod automatically slows me down when at a location. So if I'm shooting something specific, no time constraints eg a waterfall, then I'll always take my tripod. Great tips, makes me want to get out into the mountains again!

[@2akashdas]

Very educational and entertaining as well. Love the video.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks so much!

[@chriscameron5873]

I'm with you regarding tripods, unless its very early or late in the day, I leave it at home. Use IS and keep your iso on auto and your shutter around 125-250 and then use AI noise reduction if needed pp.

[@typhoon-7]

Great video. We have 3 things in common. 1. Landscape photography geeks 2. Nikon 3. We both love "bad" weather for thr same reason. You live in the Lakes, I live in the Highlands, let's embrace our moody weather!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Fantastic!! Moody weather is the pinnacle! 👍🏼🙏🏻

[@chrispietryga8710]

Cat bells...try explaining that to anyone not in the UK. Another enjoyable video 😀

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Haha yeah I was thinking that at the time 😂. So very random. Thanks mate 🙏🏻👍🏼

[@ellyelzinga01]

I agree with your last tip, tripods are not needed unless you really want to go for a longer exposure or nighttime photography. Or things like lightning. I am even doubting if I take my tripod to Austria when we go there in a few weeks. But I might take it even though I almost never use it, cause you never know 😂

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

You looked very trending there Mr T 😊 nice video, what a stunning location. Keep well.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks! 😃

[@ericerickson6537]

Always a good video. Thanks for sharing

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@ianforber]

I always take a decent travel tripod, not least because I do a fair amount of IR photography but also because my camera doesn’t have image stabilisation. Talking of kit though, that bag suggests you’re carrying quite a lot. I’ve stripped back to one camera, one lens and a few filters, with the camera often clipped to the backpacks strap unless it’s raining v heavily. I’m more interested in a bag that lets me take first aid, food, clothing for layering up/down. Thoughts?

[@thoek35]

And preferably one that has a 'breathing' back, like you get on some pure hiking backpacks. I am still looking for a backpack which supports both hiking and nature photography (able to fit a telelens).

[@BackgroundCharacter86]

@@thoek35pgytech flex @ kickstarter?

[@DaveEP]

And yet another good video with lots of Tips!. Thanks Henry! Must get me over to the lakes in the next couple of weeks....

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a lot!

[@wednesdaythroughthelens830]

Liked that short time lapse and the peak in the clouds 👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you mate - much appreciated!!

[@scarcesense6449]

Great tips, energy and self introduction on this one. Feels like a good candidate for a pinned video on your profile page!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate, good idea!!

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Brilliant mate 👏

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you Craig, cheers for watching as always mate 🙏🏻👍🏼

[@ColoBeauPhotog]

Your energy is awesome! First video on your channel I've seen, definitely earned a new sub. Man, I need to backpack the lake district!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for the sub!

[@scotty4418]

Only done the lake district once and took too much gear and a tripod. Knowing now what I didnt know then I would agree Henry, take a lens that gives you a good range and if I did take a tripod it would definitely be a travel tripod but I can see the rationale for just going hand held. Nice images this week as well as always

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

That’s it mate and thanks so much!

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Helpful tips as usual Henry. Some cracking view's on your journey apart from the clag. Look forward to the next one mate.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks 👍

[@Sorarse]

I've travelled a fair bit, both in the UK and abroad, but I've never been to the Lake District. Really ought to put it on my bucket list.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

I would highly recommend mate and thanks for dropping a comment!!

[@southernsteve1]

Great vid as always and excellent tips. The vid reminded me of my only visit, so far, to Wales very recently, went up Snowdon with my wife on the train, she has mobility issues, and it was glorious. I was sitting wrong side for photos so elected to walk back down, had sort of planned that anyway. Had the right gear so no problem there, but the weather closed in and it was like your video for the whole way down. Never got any photos and all I wanted to do was go to the pub when I got back down. More frustratingly, I could hardly walk the rest of the trip, so the old scouting motto definitely applies, be prepared, you can tell I was never a boy scout 🤔🤣🤣 As for tripods, rarely take one if I'm walking anywhere, less is more, the lighter the load the easier the walk.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Haha, I've definitely been there where all I wanna do is go to the nearest pub!!

[@pathogan4854]

Catching up Henry!! Hope your keeping well !!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate yes all good thanks! Hope all is ok with yourself 👍🏼👍🏼

[@bergis65]

Good one. As a non tripod shooter for many years, I love not having to hassle with it, but if things go to plan I am off on a hiking trip (with tent) tomorrow to locations I expect to be stunning - remains to see how the photographs turn out :) - I will bring a tripod though. I am lucky enough to own a gitzo mountaineer, the lightest one, weighs absolutely nothing, I am using some 6mm rope attached to the centre column, long enough to reach to the ground to attach weight to, in case I want to use nd filters. Midnight sun - light 24 hrs …. 😊

[@robertdavis1255]

Great tips Henry...I enjoy my 18-270mm Tamron lens on my D7100 for general landscape photography...I don't use a tripod very often... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Good stuff!

[@Ed-davies]

Ha! Pea soup don’t you just love it! Was up Yr Wyddfa 2 weeks ago in pea soup and high winds which then turned into heavy rain with high winds, with a stupid heavy tripod. I’m also on the hunt for a much lighter tripod that can take my camera. Love your videos Henry.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate! Yeah it's those moments when you question the stuff you have with you isn't it

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

Thanks for the tip Henry, I use a tripod for my night photography, but not when out walking

[@steveboys5369]

Hi Henry, another grand day out .... thanks for sharing your tips ... Re your headtorch tip ... make sure you've got a spare set of charged batteries too! ... and don't forget you need access to water to drink.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate, absolutely spot on with that one. I take 2 extra batteries sometimes!

[@Twobarpsi]

Very good advice!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a lot! 🙏🏻👍🏼

[@johnlowe7097]

Good video Henry with really good tips which are so helpful, just considering getting a tripod but can’t make my mind up to get one or not 😍

[@malcolmreah7769]

Thanks Henry for another great video, your tips are always great even for a more experienced photographer which I am beginning to class myself as, but everyday is still a learning day and always will be, I am just starting the process of setting up a squarespace site

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Great to hear mate, hope it goes well for you, I do love mine. Let me know if you have any questions or anything, I might name able to help

[@jacquesgiard6943]

Thanks!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate!! :D

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Agree that there's nothing better than a weather sealed telephoto lens to get the best photos. Oh - and assuming you actually go out in the bad weather :) Great points

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Absolutely

[@michaelreid2143]

Another super video Henry. Living in the western lakes it’s nearly always wet so deffo always packing wet weather gear. As for a tripod, depends on what I want to shoot & on the camera I use. I have a very light befree which I bring which is great tho not for heavy lenses: I have another tripod for those. Travel light is my motto as an OAP!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks!

[@chriswittstruck282]

Nice vid thanks! Subbed.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Awesome, thank you!

[@timpaine6180]

Great video as usual Henry!! As for the tripod, I don't know if I would be comfortable without it. I think it depends on where you are. Here in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, there are so many waterfalls and cascades that I would kick myself if I didn't bring one and that be the day that I see a really great composition that required a tripod. Like you though, I recently had to purchase a lighter tripod. I had been carrying a very bulky Manfrotto tripod that wouldn't even fit on my backpack. My arms were exhausted after every hike. Anyway, thanks for the tips. I will definitely try to always remember the "Making" not "Taking" a photograph. That is a Mic Drop tip 🎤.

[@marlenehazlehurst8666]

Great tips. Thoroughly agree with no 5. Do you fancy going a video on how to use the TPE...I have it but don't truly understand how to get the angle of the sun etc.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a lot! Oh yes I will consider that 👍🏼

[@lisajoseph5817]

I own a tripod. I hardly ever *use* it, but I own one. Trust the expensive VR engineering in your camera - you'd be surprised at just how much you can do hand held. I was glad to have a monopod along when I went to Yellowstone as it came in handy for photographing wild-life at the longer distances, but I prefer being as mobile as possible. Thanks, as always, for the content. This home buying/moving slog is keeping me from going out to "play," but I'm hoping to hit the trails in my new location and do some woodland shooting as soon as I get settled. Out!

[@ronboe6325]

Normally I find tripods a pain. However; on the north shore of Lake Superior, in the winter, at dawn - I'll use one. Because sometimes the wind is a big problem - besides the usual reasons, it can cause me to shiver - which is not ideal for steady holding. I also own too many tripods. :P

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Been a while since we’ve seen a Wainwright, sadly this one was veiled in cloud. Still, you got to impart some handy tips along the way. Thanks for sharing again Henry. 64/214 🇦🇺

[@trishf29]

Gorgeous countryside, simple tips and tricks! What more can Henry provide? Just wish I was there (with my new OM5) instead of freezing southern AUS! Enjoyable video, Henry!🇦🇺 Just signed up for your newsletter. Thought it about time!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Ah thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed and I hope you enjoy the newsletter waffle!!

[@davidfrost3770]

My problem is that once i have got a great image, then its easy to think all the others are naff as i am comparing them to that. Like the foreground as priority because the background will always be there tip.. I usually carry a tripod just in case any long exposure opportunities show up. Nice to see another Wainwright (just😂), thanks for sharing again

[@lisajoseph5817]

Take them anyway. You may find some happy surprises in the rest of the batch once you get over your "wow" shot.

[@davidfrost3770]

@@lisajoseph5817 What I do find is that sometimes I have s shot within a shot if I crop into parts of it in post processing if you know what I mean, and that can be better than the original. uncropped shot.

[@lisajoseph5817]

@@davidfrost3770, absolutely! I had what turned out to be a lackluster low tide harbor shot, cropped in hard and got an almost abstract textural image of reflections in the water that has become a favorite of mine.

[@erichbrunner6157]

Good video. In my opinion the tripod tip is not "controversial" at all. That is just a matter of preference. I like them. Others hate them. You do you, is my thinking. What was controversial was suggesting that people go to the top of mountains during sunset. That means that they have to descend in the dark. (unless they pitch a tent and spend the night to get the morning as well win-win). That kind of hiking requires experience. So, if you are going to hike in the dark; at least bring someone along until you have the experience to go it alone. Just a thought.

[@pheel.the.fletcher]

Headlamp FTW ✌️

[@ClimberGW]

Great video, I live in the Lakes and am just getting into landscape photography, always frustrated me that the view is saw never looked nearly as good when I took the photos back to the computer. The foreground tip is brilliant, look forward to trying it out.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brucedelorme5026]

Always enjoy your adventures, and your photos are beautiful. You Henry are a hiking beast. So what percentage of Wainrights have you completed? Alway enjoy

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

haha thanks so much mate! I must be at 30% now!!

[@brucedelorme5026]

Well Henry I'm guess you best get a cracken....ha

[@stephendutch1760]

I never bother with tripods unless i'm taking night shots or waterfall pics, just use a higher iso you can't tell the difference anyway. I'm a regular walker and i never use a tripod, unnecessary weight. It's mostly professional photographers that use tripods. My camera (Nikon D780) is exceptionally good in low light.

[@1WillyK]

Here's a tip for you. Don't forget the bug repellent like I recently did. I hiked up to a mountain lake I'd never been to before here in Colorado. The flies were horrendous. Absolutely the worst I've ever seen. While moving it actually wasn't too bad but I was literally covered in flies whenever I stopped. I did get a few photos but I didn't get to explore nearly like I wanted as the flies were literally unbearable. Now I know what a fresh cow pie feels like.

[@RussWeymouthPhotography]

The Midges in Scotland are also relentless during the summer. Avon skin soft spray works well for me.

[@washingtonradio]

I would add - stay hydrated when out and don't push yourself as if you are in a race and wear yourself out.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Good one 👍🏼

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

Double comment, but I learned real quick that there are 2 types of beauty in nature: there's beauty you have to be there to experience, and beauty you can capture with a camera. They are different things: both amazing, but still different things. The faster you can learn to tell the difference, the easier it will get to take good photos, because you won't be chasing that beauty the camera can't capture!

[@the_rat_run]

Not controversial at all, Henry... I rarely take a tripod out with me, but, when I do, it is an inexpensive one that weighs a few ounces more than the very expensive Carbon Fibre ones! Great video, as usual, one day I'll have to get brave and visit some of them! Thanks.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a lot!

[@speliotis]

are you day hiking or are you pitching a tent and spending the night at these locations?

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Mostly day hiking mate, but sometimes with a tent

[@garycasey7986]

Perhaps using the Met Office Mountain Weather Forecast would be a good tip too? 😉😁

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Yep haha

[@bn5055]

The Mountain Weather Information Service is better 😊

[@flyon9694]

hope you dont mind my asking but what back pack are you using?

[@gemmahumphrisphotography]

Thanks so much for the tips. I'm just about to go out with my camera in Scotland 😊 I'm always scared to get my camera out in the rain but you seem to get yours out. Do you have any advice on how wet you let your camera get before you put it away?

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

No probs!! It's hard to quantify really, I wouldn't be as daft as I am to be honest, I think I ride my luck! Gear is weather proof not waterproof so do be careful

[@gemmahumphrisphotography]

@@HenryTurnerphoto Haha, thanks! I did have it out in drizzle yesterday and it seems to be okay!

[@BruceMurphy]

Awesome footage, as usual. How do you manage your gear when you come home with a damp bag of damp gear?

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate! My gear never really comes home damp to be honest. I have 4-5 micro fibre cloths in the bag and I’m always keeping on top of them when out

[@bn5055]

A common mistake beginners make (not helped by manufacturer marketing) is that you need a wide angle lens to capture "big views". In fact they just shrink big views and you lose all sense of scale. Wide angle lenses are good for landscape for exactly the reason in your first tip - they accentuate foregrounds and skies. If you want to capture a "big view", use a longer lens and make a pano!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Yes I agree that’s a common mistake, something I definitely used to do!!

[@Footski1]

Love your final, bonus tip. Unfortunately, at my age of 66, it would be stupid to hike in the dark...

[@asfcboys6317]

Do you take filters and ND Grads with you when hiking?

[@valerievaleriem1769]

My full sized tripod, and my travel tripod are just gathering dust in the corner of the room most of the time. With in body stabilisation and lens stabilisation I find that there is no need for a tripod unless I am deliberately setting out to take a long exposure lasting minutes.

[@alangauld6079]

What about exposure brackets, focus stacking, or just waiting for the right light? tripods are virtually never used to avoid camera shake in my experience, they are there to hold the composition steady between shots or while waiting for the light (or subject) to be in the right place. But you certainly don't need a massive big/heavy one.

[@Rob.1340]

👍📷😎

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks Rob

[@alanwilson7792]

First pic - @ 3:04 how did you get 14mm out of the 24-200?? That's a good trick!

[@michgreeno1]

I have many times lugged a tripod out and not used it, I use it for moving water with filters or low light but the rest of the time I am mostly hand held, then I wonder why I lugged the damn thing around in the first place.

[@garryhenshaw4747]

I've noticed every time Ian Worth uploads a video, you also upload one a couple of hours later, do you have to wait for him to get off the computer so you can upload yours lol

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

😂

[@OutdoorActionPhoto]

I find that some of my best photography hikes is when I do not take my camera. With that thought, I don’t have to worry about a tripod.

[@deviantMystro]

3:58 hmmmm….reminds me of a certain photo tripper

[@pawelw.3502]

How can you make a 14mm Picture with an 24-200 ? It seems you added the wrong lens to your first picture :D

[@gregdarroch1946]

I wish I weren’t paranoid about going out in the rain. Fear of damaging my camera, even though it is weather sealed to some extent (Canon R6 ii).

[@bn5055]

Get an Optech Rainsleeve. Basically a shaped plastic bag with draw strings to tighten around your lens. Dirt cheap.

[@gregdarroch1946]

@@bn5055 will do

[@jameswakefield3873]

I think you can be far more reactive without faffing around with a tripod and missing that epic brief moment of good light.

[@adam.bilton]

i cant seem to get away from the wide lens. I find it hard to see the image in the distance with a telephoto

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

Caution for hiking in the dark: be aware of what predators are in your area. I'm in North America, and we have mountain lions and cougars that will attack people hiking in the dark, or even people hiking in small groups or alone. I haven't chosen not to hike because of this, but I will shy away from hiking on my own at night because I do not want to be alone with a wild animal in the dark.