Trying a BIZARRE Photography Hack (Surprisingly Effective!)

[@simonlewis7224]

Henry this is the type of content i like watching

[@Banyan314]

Placing your pack on the edge of the bridge is very bold move.

[@danohanlon8316]

-or on the backback.

[@michaelreid2143]

Henry: my heart was in my mouth when u put ur camera bag on the parapet of the bridge: one slip from disaster 😱: aaaagh! But the knee tip is excellent!

[@randyschwager84]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@stephenroberts7828]

My thoughts exactly

[@martinjordan5172]

And me. Couldn't concentrate on what you were saying - was convinced all your gear was heading for a swim. 😂

[@trishf29]

Wish I could get my knee into the position Henry did!

[@brucehart706]

Totally agree, aaaaaaaaaaah! 😀

[@trishf29]

Perfect content, Henry. Oh to be in England now that autumn is there! Wonderful riverside walk and superb images - the vibrancy is incredible!

[@tlwe6840]

Henry, thank you for sharing your walk and. exploration - love it! What I love even more is when you share how you come to develop a possible image, looking at the elements that will be included and those you don't want, and how they will come together in the final image.

[@piper081147]

You're a very brave man balancing your bag and equipment on that bridge.

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Great to see you out and about again with Ian. A very interesting riverside walk. Catch you on the next one.

[@jonbarnard7186]

A beanbag works good for this too. I have a bean bag that is actually filled with little styrofoam beads and weighs practically nothing to carry.

[@johnlowe7097]

Stunning riverside walk Henry with some beautiful colours of autumn 🍂 photos were lovely 😍

[@terrymartin4489]

awesome video. It is amazing how when you backtrack, you see things you might have missed.

[@Steph-DK]

The “method” with the knee for stabilization - the captain Morgan method 🤪

[@lindaholtphotography]

Henry, beautiful images.... That was a great tip... I know the one about keeping your arms close to your body, but the knee idea is brilliant!

[@stuartvh4562]

Wow, what a beautiful riverside walk, Henry. Some cracking images there, and a great example of the difference a polariser can make. As for the hack, how about 'time for a knees up!' Hope you enjoyed the workshops.

[@JorgeHernanArcilaA]

Spectacular location to explore lights and scenarios, good video friend. 21:50.

[@patrickmcmahon818]

Ok, great that you have Squarespace sponsoring you but you really need Wales, England, Ireland or Scottish travel bureaus chipping in too. OMG, love your videos and it makes me want to vacation in these locations! I’m sure you have added to the tourism in these countries. Fantastic pictures!

[@scotty4418]

Lovely selection of images this week Henry. Hope your workshops went well for you and Ian too

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you mate, they went fantastically, thanks 🙏🏼

[@Ed-davies]

Epic video Henry. One of my favourite places in the world, especially in Autumn. If you had gone up from that second location to Llyn Dinas, there is normally some amazing colour in the trees and bracken opposite the lake. I’m gutted I missed the workshops (mrs was on her Hen night!) hopefully you’ll both do some more in North Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@wednesdaythroughthelens830]

I am in the club that was twitching at the gear on the bridge😂😂with your hands flapping/talking… I use to drive that road to work everyday!

[@2healinghands589]

hi mate i love the kneepod for your Photography😂 nice work

[@ellyelzinga01]

Autumn is so beautiful! All the colors are starting to go away already here in the Netherlands, it's such a shame. But I'm glad I still get to enjoy them in your videos!

[@robertdavis1255]

Great images Henry at a magnificent location...thanks for sharing... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊

[@jeffslade1892]

The unfashionable camera strap's main purpose is to brace the camera whether around neck or neck & body, to provide a more stable platform even when rested on your knee. This goes back to film with no stabilisation whatsoever. With the viewfinder braced against the head with the strap tightened like a gun sling we get a solid three-point hold.

[@vermis8344]

"If you've never heard of Squarespace..." Pfffhahahahaha... Wonderful video, Henry. Some spectacular scenery; makes me want to go hunting for similar views around here. Some people are saying 'mind your camera/bag' but I'm looking at those wet rocky paths and thinking 'mind yourself!' too. Technique name? 'The Captain Morgan'. (Rolls off the tongue a bit better than 'a knee in the L bracket')

[@ClearTheDeck]

The Captain Morgan! Love it!

[@steveboys5369]

Hi Henry, another grand day out thanks for sharing. I thought, as you were passing the beech tree at the start, "there's your dinner" .. and later on, so it was! .. .another enjoyable video, thanks again. Another tip for steeady shots hand held .. hold your breath, but after you breathe out, elbows in, lean against something if you can.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate 👍

[@geoffjackson6899]

Another nice video. You nailed it when you said you should have taken the OM. 😊

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

Nobody builds rock walls like the Welsh! Drystone construction goes back many centuries. Although not a highlight of your video, I loved seeing them just the same. Coming from a Welsh/Irishman from Canada. Thanks for your video.

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

That was a beautiful location. Nice colours. I did like your image with the heavy contrast and colours of orange and green and darker tones. What is it that in this day and age, someone hasn't invented some super grip walking shoes

[@alexandercarnochan]

That is the tip I've knee-ded for so long! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@matthewbourne8056]

Not a bad idea and it's good to see people trying new things. Having done a bit of shooting (the gun kind) there are many ways/poses that allow one to be steady. focus on bracing the lens/barrel and then having your hands against something to steady them. If I were on this bridge I would use a modified version of shooting with a sandbag - rest your arm flat on the bridge ledge folded in front, rest the camera lens on your forearm, make sure your trigger hand/wrist that is driving the camera (right hand) is also resting on the bridge = rock solid. You could also look for a pole, and wedge the front corner, where the lens meets the camera body up against the pole. Another favourite of mine if there are no physical features to use, sit cross-legged on the ground slightly side on (left shoulder forwards and right shoulder back), slouch and rest your elbows in the soft fold where your knees are. For an extra boost in this position make sure your neck strap is around you and push your camera forwards so there is constant tension on the neck strap to lock your muscles in an isotonic contraction which will eliminate almost all hand shake for a while (until you fatigue).

[@marktaylor9579]

I really "kneeded" that tip - great idea!👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

😂

[@tim.poirier]

I use my knee (sometimes knees) often but for a slightly different reason. I find myself balancing my telephone lens on my knee(s) when photographing birds of other wildlife low to the ground and it lets me get away with using 'relatively' slower shutter speeds when there is not much light available. Great tip, glad to know I am not the only one using my knees 😂

[@kw8147]

What a great place for a walk with your camera..😊👍

[@nevvanclarke9225]

Can I add another TIP.(different way) ..for ultra slow shutter speeds put the camera into burst mode, what you'll find is pressing the shutter button is what makes the camera move ...you'll get 5 pics in 2 seconds (roughly) ...Guarantee the middle ones will be sharp!!

[@Lez325]

Great content as usual Henry- Lucky you living where you do a fabulous area - I have to travel to get my fill of landscape's- Thanks for sharing

[@randyschwager84]

Fun adventure! Thanks for taking me along!

[@varietyphoto]

Great shots Henry looked like an awesome location. I'll have to try that technique next time I'm out.

[@stephenroberts7828]

There are times when there is to much going on and it is a struggle to find the composition imo.Stopping taking some big breaths and doing some previsualisations works for me

[@advicarvalho]

Well, in order to take pictures, you can use a tripod, a monopod, or a KNEEPOD.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Kneepod, love it

[@Kev5565]

It's kneetography not to be confused with footography

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

😂

[@davidgreenwood5442]

Hi Henry I'm thinking of switching to micro four thirds from canon full frame, purely for the reasons of weight. Please can you let me know what on system you use etc. cheers. Dave.

[@Chulagial]

If you had a camera strap on all you have to do is pull it tight and steady and take the photo. I have gotten great ss this way.

[@ian_worth]

Awesome mate. Definitely preferred the shot with the polarizer 😀

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Indeed haha. Thanks man!

[@CraigSparks_]

Glad you haven't gone down the road other YT photographers have & bought a £25,000 Hasselblad setup. I can still relate to how you do things.

[@toke7560]

A lot of u tubers are getting them FREE. Probably why they are so expensive.

[@ianbarnes1406]

Was in Beddgelert a few years back with the wife. Some lovely walks out along that river. Nice to see it in Autumn

[@tomashkoziol]

Awesome spots and shoots🔥

[@TheAndyMaan]

Great video Henry, was good to meet you for the photo tour on the Thursday after watching your videos for years, we certainly had great but challenging light at times on the day with it being so bright. I popped to this location on the Friday after you and Ian recommended it, it was indeed beautiful there but I did struggle finding shots there. I had a bit of a slip trying to get down a section of the bank to some of the falls, no real harm done thankfully but it certainly made me more wary. I had my lunch there and just soaked in the view for a bit. I ended up taking a photo looking down the river back towards the bridge with the building in it I was quite happy with. Came away from that trip with some of the best photos I’ve taken in years (to my standards anyway). I popped back to the Ogwen Valley on Sunday before heading home and spent another couple of hours there revisiting some of the spots we went to on the tour. Ended up taking a lovely intimate long exposure shot looking into a stream with a vivid green plant under the water swaying as the water was running which is one of my favourites from the trip, it caught my eye on the Thursday when we passed it so I’m glad a went back to try shooting it. All the best and perhaps see you again some time 👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

That's fantastic mate. It was so good meeting you and great to know you went back there too!!

[@scarcesense6449]

One of the best techniques/skills I've learned is the primal squat. A full squat with your feet flat on the ground, shoulder width apart, toes pointing out a little. It's as good as sitting down but you don't have to get your pants wet/dirty. It may take a little training to get the flexibility in your hips or ankles but once you're good with it you have a very solid platform for low angles. Or with a little more training, you can waddle around to sneak up on wildlife without them panicking about a big tall biped.

[@RobertToull]

Hi Henry, lets call it a Kneepod everything else is tri/mono etc. Another great video beautiful scenery Thank you

[@ChrisBrown-gu4ki]

It's a lovely location. Was there two weeks ago and got some lovely shots.

[@RobertHogan-zg1rm]

Nice idea, but I think most “kneed” to use a tripod!!…. Very enjoyable video Henry!! Wales is a very under-rated part of Britain for photography!

[@MikePageKaltenberg]

I've walked that river myself in spring and also found it surprisingly difficult to get a solid comp. There's a spot round the corner north of Beddgelert as well that I scouted for the steam train, but never got to use it.

[@AndyBanner]

Your Tripod Knee thing - it's a Reverse Proposal.... 🙂 Beautiful area. Would love to visit there.

[@lawrence.k7634]

Henry can't believe thar you haven't put stud's on the bottom of your boots, makes a big difference. We have lots of slippery rocks in Cornwall. Cheers

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great location and video, Henry 👌👍🙂🍂

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you so much 😀

[@freestyletowers2617]

Great video Henry, you wouldn't have a postcode for that location ... Cheers John 😎

[@georgecarpenter4126]

Great video !

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks!

[@GJuve1]

That gorge looked amazing! My main struggle every year is predicting the autumn peak so I can plan my limited photography time around it, how do you work it all out Henry?

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

I just try to get out as much as I can!

[@ifell3]

3:20 I i honestly don't think it was me but on another channel I suggested using shooting techniques that often uses a minimum of 3 points of contact.

[@karenbergmann209]

Beautiful images! A bit of sunlight would have been nice in the last location.

[@SageWhite-Rose]

Did anyone else get nervous that he was going to accidently fling that camera into the river?

[@midastin]

Name for the hack / technique...How about "ThighPod" (as opposed to "Tripod").

[@nevvanclarke9225]

The other thing mate get a wrist strap ...Im really worried you'll drop your camera off the bridge!! smallrig make a great wrist strap and peak design too

[@davejohnson585]

Bipod! Good little trick

[@grahamellis1897]

the pack! what about camrea sitting there, hands waving left and right,I was just praying he didn't catch it and splash !!!!!

[@77715659]

Nice use of the kneepod

[@tonyboyd6434]

Perhaps your OM 5 would have been a better choice of camera for the moving water!😄

[@paulnewman2717]

IH HENRY LOVE THE CHANNEL AND THE VIDEOS. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE CAMERA BAG IS YOU USE (GREEN ONE) THANKS

[@Stracman]

Kneepod or OBIS (On Body Image Stabilisation)

[@Aperazzo_Salsa_Pics]

Waving your camera around like that near a stream is too scary for me. Why not get (use) a wrist strap to make sure it does not go flying off?

[@paulsimmonds2030]

You are using the little known tripod-free, ‘Patella position’

[@jonfletcher147]

I cant get my leg over as easy as you Henry! :(

[@saganandroid4175]

13:35 yeah but which kind of polarizer? Traditional or circular?

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

Always enjoy your videos 👍🏼 I think your photos would look better with a flat colour in the background. I find the "active" background is very distracting.

[@southernsteve1]

Do you ever use a bean bag, or even just a rolled up jumper? I used the latter in a carrier bag on London Bridge during a storm one night, and forgot to roll over the open end of the bag and almost lost the lot into the Thames 😮

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Not tried it but good idea that

[@wendyshort5972]

Well done Henry. I like the knee technique. That walk is definitely not my cup of tea. Too narrow and slippery for me. Great job.

[@exmoorbaydrones]

Henry, It's only a matter of time before your DJI Mic2 goes sailing into a River!... I think the Magnets are primarily designed for Indoor/Stationary situations. The Clips are far superior and safer.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Hi mate, I have different magnets for mine, you're right, the one that comes with t isn't very strong at all

[@Adam-qs5ir]

What was that little tripod you were using at 4:40?

[@toke7560]

Your camera bag is even better than your wobbly knee.

[@lionmartinsmith1]

Glaslyn Gorge? Lovely

[@lubos-ro3hy]

Hi Henry, great video as always. What camera and and where do you have it when walking, on your chest?

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate. Nikon Z7 in this one and I put it back in my bag 👍🏻

[@lubos-ro3hy]

@@HenryTurnerphoto ment vloging camera 😅, sorry

[@treacadelic]

The non knee trembler

[@saganandroid4175]

5:03 What is the rationale for that type of gate? Never saw one before. 7:35 and I am still waiting for this "BIZARRE Photography Hack" and I see this thing you just did with your backpack! IS it designed for that? Seems a tad risky but I like it!

[@demetriosjoannou]

The other week I put my tripod on the edge of a river bank on a rock and when I turned around it had fallen into the river!! Had to climb down 3 or 4 metres to retrieve it 😫 I was alone about 1 hour from civilisation and the climb was very sketchy. My thought at the time was “if I don’t get the tripod there’s gonna be no video from this trip…” A bit silly really! What would guys have done??

[@SandraPolke]

You can actually walk up one side of the river and back down the other side

[@RogSan1892]

Has anyone coined the phrase "Kneepod" yet

[@colingreen2320]

😊👍🏻👏🏻

[@tornagawn]

Mini Tripod? Better than a biped.

[@bevdonovan]

Hey Henry, can you remember the name of this walking track? It's tailor made for autumn shooting!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Hi mate t is Aberglaslyn I think

[@bevdonovan]

@@HenryTurnerphoto Awesome! thanks for that.

[@lldd11]

It past pick, foliage is down on the ground

[@kevinburke6446]

" Knee-pod " 😎

[@LightspeedVideo]

K-Pod

[@a72Stang]

Rather than using the knee in this instance you would have gotten better stability by resting your camera on the ledge of the bridge. Regardless, nice tip and video.

[@lldd11]

What town is this?

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

it's called "The Patella Method"

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Brilliant!

[@4seasoncarping853]

Kneepod lol

[@Rob.1340]

👍📷😎

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

👍🏻

[@clawfishy]

Bag on the wall Spikeymouse Photography , Karen shouted at you

[@cristibaluta]

I shoot 10 sec with my olympus

[@nokturnalkelt]

Cringe Warning - Camera bag on Bridge parapet, then loose camera on top of pack, then perching one leg balancing camera on knee and had visions of a white van shooting 'round the corner knocking you in ;-) I'll be drinking Whiskey instead of hot chocolate next time with your vids! hehe!

[@TomR-g8r]

“Kneepod” obviously …

[@ianrawlins2231]

Patella potshot...