HOW I Shoot Seascapes | San Francisco Landscape Photography

[@MichaelShainblum]

Hey everyone, thanks for checking out the video. Definitely one of the best sunsets I have seen in 2020 and it was nice just to be out on the coast for a bit. In the beginning of the video I capture some gnarly trees. (If you are ONLY interested in watching the seascape section you can skip to 5:53) Although I do recommend checking that out, it was fun to scout and see the different lighting changes on the trees. This was recorded before the terrible wildfires around California. We have been stuck inside for quite sometime with very hazardous air quality. Yesterday was actually the first day in awhile that the air looks good. So I am pretty excited to get back out there and film some new vlogs.

[@syednadal9142]

BEAUTIFUL post thanks for your post

[@souadchatta7997]

Image number two with more reflection. Thank you for sharing such stunning pictures!

[@yoshima9560]

I felt like my eyes were in heaven for 12 minutes....😍😍

[@robbieallcock]

Image 1 for me - stunning photos, sunset & location!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks Robbie!

[@grantspurr1623]

I love the second exposure with the patterns in the water.........👍🏻

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks Grant!

[@melissahall7009]

Image 1. Thanks so much! Could watch these tutorials all day. 💜

[@alohaleslie9407]

Stunning images...Wow! A photo I captured was very much like what happened for you. Bright, brilliant, borderline colors that lit up the sky. There was no way I dialed back the vibrance and I've received many words of appreciation for that photo. Regarding which photo in the sea scape I like most, though they are both magnificent, is ONE. No specific reason except that my eye seems to really gravitate to the mid-range as it leads me to the colorful sunset. Thanks so much for another powerful, interesting, and full of great tips vlog. :)

[@mchjubjub6915]

Lovely scenery and colour. No 1 pic first as it's slightly more ethereal. More please😀

[@evelation5223]

Thank you Michael, for creating these videos, always so helpful. Love your photos.

[@janetcarpenter6236]

I’ve literally learned more vocabulary and techniques from the single video than all of the hundreds of videos I’ve been watching this past week. Thank you so much for sharing your camera settings

[@JorgeRiveroMadge1982]

I'm so glad that you too some times see the photo in your camera and love it and then in your computer you don't! It happens to me so many times and made me feel so frustrated. Knowing that it happens to the best photographers is kind of a relief.

[@nateshf9303]

Great video on Bakers Beach and so refreshing to see a DSLR camera.

[@henry2742]

Only one word needed here.....perfect.

[@LemjayLucas]

Wow fantastic light! Great video Michael!

[@pratikpatil4352]

Beautiful video Michael ... i loved the first image because the wave was smooth & equally balanced

[@markpoole1879]

Fantastic composition Michael image 1 rocks my boat

[@CookedLight]

Image 2 for me. Your comment at 5 1/2 minutes is spot on...my wife asks me all the time why I’m not taking pictures when we’re out, and I have to remind her each time that tho it looks great to our eyes, when its on screen / film it just doesn’t have any impact.

[@willsimpsonphoto]

definitely image number 2. I like the more defined lines in the water. Both are incredibly beautiful though!

[@wendynewing8834]

What a good video. Thanks for all the information and for taking us with you on your adventure .Image one is my favourite but image two is very beautiful.

[@owainsphotography397]

Such an awesome location with beautiful colourful images 👌

[@martinnightingale6033]

Great vlog Michael . Not sure how the trees turned out . I agree some fog to soften the light on them . Love the seascapes . Really beautiful light . 2 weekends ago we escaped to the coast . On the Sunday my partner Sams boys and their families came and. Met up with us . We were in Berrow Somerset UK . 2nd highest tide on the planet . I just wandered off with my camera and tripod at high tide . Quite stark light . Bug had a few ideas . Got home and loaded the shots on the PC . REALLY pleased with the shots I took . I'm gradually getting Landscape/seascape photography. It's totally new to me as always been into motorsport photography. Been following you for a while via Gavin Hardcastle . Thanks for the inspiration .

[@daymonpearcey8468]

Really cool video. Those beach shots are fantastic.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much!

[@hemantchatterji8986]

Such a beautiful place to stay... Along with some breathtaking photography...

[@dhaval0007]

Never looked at the simple waves the same way once got introduced to your work !! You are brilliant ! Thank you for all your magic

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Image number 1 for me, Loved the video Michael, thanks for sharing.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it!

[@sharonlee782]

I like image 1 foreground but image 2 wave and colours. Another great video Michael 😁

[@ivan7453]

Really nice shots. I love the feeling when you are presented a delicious box of chocolates like you were. I hope they look as good on your computer as they did on your video. Cheers mate.

[@massimocarnevali2785]

I personally prefer Image 2, it gives me more sense of balance within the image, from the movement of the near water to the apparent stillness of the middle ground and the amazing reflections, and then to the crashing waves and the calm and beatiful sunset.... great job!!!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Massimo!

[@clayguthrie]

#2. The contrast of the white wave and the sunset reflection create better lines back into the scene imo. Nice work!

[@lindahenderson2113]

Thank you, Michael, for the video. I like all of the photos, but if I had to choose one, I prefer the second photo that has more reflection and warmth. The colors are stunning and you are blessed to be able to venture out to the beach (without smoke) for sunrise/sunsets. I look forward to the next one.

[@akashdeeppuri4344]

I anticipated those colours when i saw your last video where you gave some tips about seascapes. And about the image, i loved that second image as the foreground was much more abstract looking and had much more defined patterns in it.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks Akash!

[@michaelmurrell2231]

I love image #2...great capture!

[@PeteHappyFeet]

Image #2 in a square crop, job done!

[@nashhall694]

Beautiful Michael. Image no1for me. Am loving your timelapse tutorial & posted my first timelapse this week! Thankyou 🥰🙏🤗😀

[@stevethompson8154]

#1 it has a softer feel to my eye

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks Steve!

[@GMC43]

Wow! Mate the light on the beach was spectacular 🤩 beautiful scenes.. I think imagine no2 I'd prefer as it's a little different the first imagine was a classic.. it's good to be different. Excellent and calming vlog as usual. 🤙🤙📸

[@blivieriphoto]

Epic colors love it.

[@frankf9233]

Crazy burn! Love the wave action in both photos but I think I prefer the foreground in the second photo. Looks like the skies are finally clearing up there today.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Its been so damn smokey. I recorded this about a week or so before the smoke started coming in. So nice to see some blue skies again. :) Thanks Frank!

[@andykennerley8159]

Nice photo mate stunning number one photo for me pal 👍 📸📸📸

[@brilliantphoto5992]

Thanks. Instructive and inspiring video for seascapes. I like image #1 more for it's silkiness. Keep the videos coming. :)

[@SammySantiagoIrizarry]

Great seascape video! Like image #2.

[@garygedyt]

Image 2 for as you pointed out and keeps my eyes on it longer but also the bigger wave in the midground.

[@charlesking4138]

What a scene, well done Michael. Image 2 all day.

[@pianoman0417]

Thank you for sharing your process. It helped to reaffirm what I try to do when in the field. Thank you!!

[@MichaelShainblum]

I am really glad to hear that Andrew, thanks!

[@bizeffex]

like your image number 2 on the right with the light reflections

[@MicheleParmigiani]

Awesome work and as usual, a very inspiring video! Very nice work!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Michele!

[@TheWrighteye]

Image #2, another nice video!

[@jonesnax]

Great video. I'm glad I'm not the only one whose stunning viewfinder image turns to "meh..." when I get home!

[@mariobaert8346]

Image 2 for me, clearer lines in the wave pattern in front. Nice video 👍🏻

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

You do not need to use ND filter at all for the seascape. This is awesome. I love your photos

[@PaulFaracePhotography]

Beautiful conditions and video! I liked image 1.

[@gokul109]

Enjoyed the video 😊. My favorite is image 2. Look forward to the next one.

[@michelecalabro4344]

Beautiful video, as always very useful for improving my photography! At 10:32 I prefer the second photo, love that texture of the foam on the water!

[@michaelbottari6398]

Michael, I like image one. I love the leading lines . Wonderful idea to catch the play of the waves with the great light and colors in the sky.

[@riccardocodognotto9245]

Hi micheal! I prefer the 1st one because the movement from the waves forms a kind of arrow which then guides you towards the sunset! ✌🏻

[@TravisRhoads]

Wow, great light at an iconic location. I have not had that kind of light there, maybe one day. I think the square crop image was my favorite followed by Number 1. The longer lines of movement seem to draw my eye in better.

[@pattymattes7124]

Yes, I did enjoy this. I like image 2 the best because of the reflections. Thank you for sharing!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks Patty!

[@michaellundphotography]

Thats some legit light!

[@michaellundphotography]

Also image 2 =)

[@salvatoremannino4677]

Hi Mike, I really got your feelings when you're saying sometimes you see reality more intriguing than what the camera captures. It happens to me a lot. As for the seascapes, man just amazing works!!

[@TeamBCD_RC]

Great video, and I really like image 2. The form of the waves in the background, and the reflection of the sky in the water is just beautiful. Great job!!!

[@ronnieoutdoors]

Great video and my choise is nr 1 !

[@talvardi6]

Love the way you approach these shots and the excitement that never ends. Thanks for sharing and motivating Mike!

[@deanndasilva8467]

I prefer Image #2, I like the longer in focus wave both that really draws the eye in. Stunning! The unbroken wave is #1 is spectacular too. I am not surprised it took you a while to decide.

[@Slewis71119]

OMG, I would have loved to have an image of the Golden Gate Bridge with those skies.

[@seantomlinson3320]

Image 1 I think. The very large reflections distract me from the sky a bit. I like the seemingly stronger leading lines to the the vortex. What neat shots.

[@YantoKiernz]

Wow the color in your blue hour shoot amaze me sice I m just finish my blue hour painring

[@EmDeePhotography]

Absolutely beautiful

[@dougpunzel2296]

I like the lightening bolt look of #2, great job. I would have been hard for me not to run down to capture the bridge in great light. Even as a Midwest guy, I have a number of Golden gate images, none with that good of light. Hope you are well, I enjoy your videos. Doug

[@timphillips3873]

I liked all of these shots, mostly because I LOVE shooting the ocean and beaches- especially at dusk/sunset. It's just so peaceful. I'd pick #2. Really like the detail in the ocean foam, yet it's still a "long" exposure. feel.

[@santoshgc6757]

Amazing 👏 i always love your work brother ❤ ♥.

[@davidnelson6199]

Beautiful compositions! I like Number 1, myself.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks David!

[@ottoberkeley7722]

Awesome video Michael. Between the final set of images, I like the flow of the water along the bottom of the frame in (1), but the colour in the water in (2) is just beautiful. If I had to choose then (2).

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks Otto!

[@JasonLorette]

OMG...those colors, wow. Image 1 for sure...I would have turned and shot the bridge anyway...just because, lol.

[@kristapple]

A beautiful evenings photography down on the shoreline, and I think I prefer image no 2 with slightly less of the blurred motion from the waves not as distracting to my eye as in image 1 🙂

[@gaetanoscalfidi]

Great video, incredible conditions and wonderful images. My fav is n2, love the pattern in the water. Thanks!

[@wrmarhoffer]

Greatly preferred Image 2 with the wave breaking its curl, like surfing inside the Green Room.

[@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography]

Love sitting down to your videos dude. I think I liked image 1 out of the two.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much Andrew!

[@rosemarylogan7443]

I love Image 2. Great video

[@TheLisaanntorres]

Image 2...its awesome!

[@Bloodyummy34]

Very gorgeous!!!!!

[@jimbennett565]

My choice is image 2. Glad you explained why you didn't shoot the bridge.

[@kentaufderheide8454]

Great video!! Image #1

[@neild108]

Definitely image one. More dynamic, flowing, engaging, especially on a smaller screen. Thanks for the presentation--appreciate the specific, useful info on settings and compo for this type of shot.

[@karenwalter5784]

I love your videos and listening to your thought process as you go about taking shots. Both of your seascapes are stunning but I will go with Image 2 only because the wave pattern is unusual, “lightening bolt” describes it perfectly. I will look forward to seeing more photos of your trees too. Tree roots draw me in every time, something about them that is so fascinating and in the fog I can just imagine how they would look.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Karen!

[@nldazuu]

Number 2, Nice calm vlog

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks Dave!

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

loving your seascape , looking forward to learning post process Ps tutorials on these seascapes too.

[@madhurjyapratimborah2430]

Awesome 😍😍 I enjoy each and every video of you man 🔥🔥 keep making it 🤗🤗 I would like to see more 😇😇 by the way I love the 2nd image 🙏🙏

[@AndyNoblePhotography]

Stumbled across your channel. Excellent video, love how natural you are. Has to be image 1 for me. Leads the eye in so beautifully. Subbed & Liked 👍🏻

[@rossmcleavy453]

man, so inspirational, thank you

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Ross!

[@neilgroves534]

I did some seascape photography when i lived in CA and i found the biggest problem was having to wipe the sea spray off the filters after a while....you got some nice shots here Michael.

[@luisfernandopinzon5293]

Great video. I like image number 2.

[@shaneanthonyoconnor]

I'am drawn toward Image #2, I think I was vibing more with the larger reflections, both beautiful shots!

[@gatsby498]

Beautiful work

[@pumamycat]

I prefer image 1 but like you I prefer the mid wave whole line in the 2nd image, so I'd probably blend that into image 1. Lovely video!

[@nikkirix4659]

image number 2 is my fav.. I shoot lots of seascapes myself.

[@Clickumentary]

I like that your vids are as much about inspiration as it is about instruction. Also, I think my favorite image is of you behind your tripod in the surf. It's a great composition and the human element has movement but also is literally dwarfed by the scale of the surroundings. Nice work!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much, haha yeah I was really happy with the way that video clip came out :)

[@1young-geezer]

I did like photo #1 as it does drive you into the center of the image and in a way mirrors the clouds, but I see why you liked #2 as well, but it was more static and became a distraction to the flow. I also think you were on point w/ the rooting trees, I kept feeling like pull the camera back and drop the lens, the roots need much more visibility along w/ the troika. And beyond that I TOTALLY sympathize w/ what you capture against what you get on monitor and how disappointing it can be many times. Ahhhhh, the challenge!!

[@wilmavanheerden9177]

Amazing scenes! Thanks so much Michael! I prefer image 1, but they are both beautiful.

[@martinhawle6658]

Hey Michael, enjoyed watching this video. My favourite shot is shot number 1. Really love the motion in it combined with the beautiful glow on the horizon. Thank you for creating and sharing these inspirational vids.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Martin!

[@troyblueearth7450]

Your videos are so fantastic! 📸🤍

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Troy, I am really glad you are enjoying them!