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[@DanKleinow]

That first photo with the cliff... Just wow. Absolutely beautiful. Just love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks 👍

[@lyndapassey2752]

Really good to see how you approach this and understand your thought process. Woodlands can seem chaotic places to try to find a composition. Great to see the red beast. 😔

[@canuckdon]

Henry, keep exploring woodland photography. It's probably the most challenging genre of landscape photography. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks so much Don

[@stephenburden25]

Awesome work Henry ,a beautiful image as always, glad you got the first aid kit ⛑👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers Stephen

[@jwdsnapper]

Lovely stuff . These woodland vids are very calming . Nice balance to those shots , well composed , It's hard to envisage a good shot in dense woodland but you make it look easy, well done.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks James, glad you're enjoying them mate

[@arielalejandrogarma3672]

fantastic photography really really nice congratulations

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers Ariel

[@RauriBarron]

Great video, explanation and shots! I suck at woodland photography but am trying to improve.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers Rauri, thanks for the comment

[@ChrisPattonPhotography]

Fantastic vlog Henry I'm really getting into woodland photography at the moment myself and love your tips and explanations. Fantastic images as well mate.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Great to hear Chris, glad you enjoyed mate and thanks for tuning in!

[@tobiasrehbein7251]

Love your Images and your Videos! Thanks for Sharing and the Tips! Really anjoying It! No # review this day?🙁😂

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a lot Tobias!

[@KevinNordstrom]

My issue is getting away from people. I am uncomfortable filming in front of folks. I couldn't do city or street photography lol. My comfort zone while doing landscape photography videos is somewhere deep in a landscape away from humans. Not easy to do. Great content as always friend.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers Kevin, yes I can relate I definitely prefer the solitude!

[@russellspeight5175]

Good to see you're enjoying some shinrin-yoku! Best advice for woodland photography is as Simon Baxter says, "don't look for trees!"

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers for the comment Russell, great advice!

[@pauldlewis3138]

Just love your detailed explanation of your composition thoughts .... it's so useful to me .... and what a great woodland you have found here ... cheers Paul

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul!

[@ellyelzinga01]

Love the first picture, stunning! Woodland photography can be tricky, but it's absolutely worth it.. Just right now I'm kind of avoiding my local woodland because of the midges, I'm getting eaten alive there at the moment..

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Oh no, I'm not looking forward to the midges :(

[@janm2473]

That second composition is my favourite,,, soft, woodland setting. Nice, Henry..

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Many thanks Jan!

[@gterefenko]

Honestly, I was never interested in woodland photography, and to be perfectly blunt, was missing your mountain work. However, I'm the first to hold my hand up when I've made a mistake...after this last video i thought why not give it a go. Today I had one of the best photography days I can remember. I researched a local wood and 15 minutes later I was snapping away. Thanks for the the videos Henry, can't wait to get back to the woods!!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers Greg, glad you're having a crack at it too!!

[@robertdavis1255]

Great video Henry...can I ask if in future videos you give mention to what camera & lens you are using...as I am learning from your presentations...great work ..thanks.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks Robert, yes Ill try and remember!

[@kwchalky02]

Another superb video Henry. Love both photos and I enjoyed your thoughts and description about your experience and the process. I love photography and love learning more about the art and the skills required and about how best to work with the strengths and limitations of a particular camera, but central to my enjoyment of photography (and life!) is that I don't see myself as a photographer. What I mean by that is that I don't go out with the purpose of taking photos but rather take my camera with me to capture and record some of the experiences I enjoy. Perhaps the most obvious example of this is wedding photography. A wedding photographer obviously goes to a wedding with the intention and aim of taking photos, whereas when I go to a wedding I go to witness and celebrate the occasion with my friends. I usually take lots of photos to capture the moments, and I want the photos to be as good as possible without detracting from my principal reason for being there. Similarly, for all the other scenarios when I take photos ... I go for walks and cycles by the river, in the mountains, by the coast, in the forrest, and while I'm there there will be views and moments, feelings and experiences that I want to capture with my camera if I can. But I don't go out principally to take photos. That's what works for me ... it means I never come back frustrated that I didn't get a particular photo I was hoping to get or depressed that the weather or lighting wasn't what I needed for my photography goal that day. That's why I love your videos so much ... you manage to convey an enthusiasm for your surroundings and a desire to not only capture it in a photo but to simply enjoy and appreciate being in the environment you are in. That has come across very clearly in your recent woodland videos and it's that enthusiasm that I appreciate as much as your tips about composition, etc. Thanks. 🙂

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks so much for your words Kenny - I absolutely love your point here. I think people (myself included) could learn a lot from this approach

[@johnsparkes8963]

Well captured images Henry, its like you say woodland photography is all about taking images that catch your eye. I find plenty that catches my eye in woodland. photographers tend to make to much fuss about finding images in woodland. stay safe and well.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Great point John, cheers for watching

[@stuartlauchlan7061]

Great video Henry. I have always been inspired by woodland photography but have never been able to find a composition in the chaos. As you said, its maybe something I need to slow down with and keep trying. Great vlog as always mate.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad it was helpful Stuart!

[@richardprior1919]

Lovely video Henry. I just wander around, soaking in the woodland and its wildlife until a scene makes itself apparent. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn’t!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers Richard

[@elmelmon]

I want to share an old trick we used back in the days of film photography. When you shoot slide film/color negative and had them processed they returned them mounted on slide holders. In essence it was each color negative mounted on a frame. We would use that negative size frame to compose a picture without using your camera. We would walk around with this tiny frame composing everything that caught our interest. Make yourself one and try it.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for the tip!

[@davidstarkey3002]

Loved all the images Henry. The contrast bright & dark for balance , pukka

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching David! :D

[@perjensen6396]

Thanks for a very nice video and I like how you are explaining what you are doing because I think that woodland photography is not so easy to do and I liked the second picture best.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching Per!

[@garyrobles8529]

Henry, I think your woodland fotos are brilliant. Is it possible to see how you handle some of them in Lightroom.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a lot Gary, much appreciated

[@robnunya572]

That first image is magic Henry. Very calming. Three (tree??) thumbs up!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Many thanks Rob!

[@williamtrentel5222]

Love your energy and enthusiasm it confirms my own emotions and approach. I'll be heading back to a spot in the morning for the third time. I know the shot is there, the third time might be the charm or I might stumble across the real shot on my hike in.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

I like the persistence William!

[@markedfortime]

Chills...I don't know how you do it, but I literally get chills watching your work and how you assemble the finished shot. The drone pull out overviews are an amazing feeling and give us so much perspective. Another great experience!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated and really glad you enjoy my content

[@andykennerley8159]

Nice photo mate number one photo quality 📸📸📸

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad you like it Andy, thanks for the comment

[@65johnmc]

Love your enthusiasm,,,,& nice pics!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching John

[@Westmoreland348]

Two beautiful images Henry, you take such care and attention with your compositions. It's amazing to see woodland (and the wonky gate at Yealand manor (!) I have known all my life on film, I think the whole area of the highest quality and it's rewarding you for the effort you put into it. Keep up the great work, thanks for the mention, Simon

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Many thanks Simon! A very only gate indeed!!

[@Westmoreland348]

@@HenryTurnerphoto The crazy thing is that the new gatepost still uses the same scratty piece of wire it's had for decades and has it's own little gatepost:)

[@jakobklentz]

Dont you think it is hard to find composition in the woodland? I really struggle when i am in the woodlands here in Denmark.. I have it like this, you need to find order in the chaos...

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

It is definitely tough but I personally really enjoy the challenge!

[@jakobklentz]

Me too

[@goateyephotography808]

15:16 I hope you had spare batteries with you. 😅

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

I did not, just about made it though!!

[@markjacksonphotos]

2 lovely images, just great.👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Many thanks Mark!

[@Chris391971]

Very nice photos Henry. Well done

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Many thanks Chris!

[@mauriziomigliozzi]

This time I am really jealous of you (well, more than usual). Where I live we have lots of similar woodlands but I usually walk around like an headless chicken and very rarely find a composition. In addition, these two are simply incredible, congratulations.

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Brilliant video again mate. 👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it Craig!

[@igorkosik3261]

hello what lens did you take it with? very beautiful photos .... thank you for the reply

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Nikon 16-35mm f/4

[@igorkosik3261]

Henry Turner Thank you and continue your work. You are doing very well

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you Igor 🙏🏼

[@igorkosik3261]

Henry Turner Thank you for the inspiration 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@petersmitham8273]

Am enjoying your woodland videos, am doing similar in the woods near my home in north Derbyshire...exploring woodland with a camera seems to be a very calming and life affirming experience .... 👍🌈😎

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Sounds great Peter & cheers for watching mate!

[@AdrenalinePitStop]

This is defiantly something I need to brush up on. thanks for the tip's and ideas, another great watch. Thank you

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad it was helpful, cheers for watching!

[@kertpilman]

Nice. Love your forests there... Just walked in my nearby forest again over 2 weeks, and it's suddenly A JUNGLE... Definitely going in tomorrow, regardless of the conditions to capture those jurassic ferns and all that green second hand sunlight ;) Create every day, ey!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Sounds great Kert!

[@stevenharland556]

i could happily wander around there for days,such a beautiful place.beautiful pictures as always Henry,thank you once again for stirring a passion deep inside with your beautiful photography.thank you,thank you.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it Steven, cheers as always

[@tHaH4x0r]

Glad to see you do more and more woodland photography. It is a kind of photography that seems a bit more rare on youtube, yet a lot harder to execute. I am lately also doing a ton of it myself, and its always fun to see someone else's approach to such a difficult subject.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a lot for the comment and glad you're enjoying the woodland stuff

[@heiser_bill]

Thanks for sharing this. I found your thoughts on woodland, or we call “forest” here :), composition. I struggle with this. There’s “so much!”. I like clean shots, with a simple aesthetic, and I’m challenged to find that in the forests in my area. But your talk here has me thinking more about it.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks os much for the comment Bill and cheers for watching

[@ianquincey8584]

Really liked the thought process on both compositions. 2 great images. Cheers Henry

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a lot Ian

[@deathstarHQ]

Awesome images again Henry, you have a good eye for composition, because the first composition fits to a Fibonacci Spiral quite perfectly from what i can see (i use it a lot in my own photography) starting bottom left and ending bang on the tree back center, cracking video.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a million

[@mikehoughton5550]

Great video Henry, I'm loving the woodland journey you are currently working on. I actually mentioned you in my last video about the frustrations we feel when doing woodland photography. I am also really loving the woodland at the minute, I feel so calm when I'm walking around amongst the trees... It's like a natures therapy. You should come visit Northumberland some time and I can show you some spots, I think you would like it here. Keep up the great content you are an inspiration to many mate, you definitely inspire me to get out

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching Mike, definitely agree about the therapeutic side to woodland photography

[@colinfreear4749]

Really enjoying your woodland work Henry. I must get out there myself, second image was great.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks Colin 👍

[@robertstephens1868]

Thanks, Henry, for sharing the beautiful freshness of your woodlands.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it Robert, thanks a million for watching mate

[@DavidJohnBlackwell]

Nice one Henry. As a result of these last few videos I’ve been exploring my own local woodland and I am determined to have a go and try to capture it. Hopefully I will get something good enough to post on the #10mileradiius site. 🤞

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers David, glad they have inspired you to enjoy your local woodland!

[@petermcguire3070]

Nice informative video Henry, I like both of the images, the first one being my favourite but having said that the second one has nice texture in the greens. Cheers for the vlog.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching Peter

[@stephenburden25]

Yet another great vlog, 2 beautiful images, the second image is my fav,good job Henry 👍👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks Stephen 👍

[@robsouthall8228]

Quality H. Great use of light. Stay safe and well, thanks for sharing.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks Rob, you too!

[@dfreitas853]

Wow!! You are really getting good at this. Cheers and thanks for the encouragement.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stevemakin7007]

is that a carving on the boulder top right early on ? also, check out the work of Paul Caponigro for his wonderful woodland work

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Not too sure Steve, thanks I'll check him out for sure

[@TheOutdoorswithTonyNoble]

Quality as always - Cheers Henry - T 🙂

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks again Tony!

[@valeman1958]

Another great video Henry, very informative and motivational.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

I appreciate that Stephen!

[@hubahp6714]

your photos are amazing👏👏👏👌

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you so much 😀

[@treyfoerster8759]

This was an excellent vid for me, we have a lot of these rock formations in Wisconsin and good to see how you handled the challenge.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it Trey, cheers for watching!