HOW To Photograph SUNSETS in The Mountains

[@ShelleyLevy-rm2kf]

Oh! C'mon! This video is littered with gorgeous images! Thanks for sharing - New Zealand looking stunning and thanks for sharing how you capture it. I also found it helpful you showing the raw files. I often get home and get a bit down about how the raw files look. I know that the file type is flat and you have to process them, but seeing your raw files transform is great - I would love to see you process them.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

My pleasure, thanks for the support! :)

[@denisesavage2382]

Photography - the excuse to be out in nature and the breath taking parts of the world. Light - the thing that gives a photographer creative breath. Thanks Will. I appreciate that you take us with you into these spaces, share your thought processes as you go.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thank you Denise 🙏🏻

[@georgehatzipantelis4642]

Love those images mate

[@pangelos44]

Thanks for the great tips and for taking is along on your photography journey. Such breathtaking scenery!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thank you!

[@Hausen17]

Great video William, I love the fact you just pick a destination and go, no track required. Living in QT I need to get off the beaten track.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Come down for a mission sometime mate.

[@Hausen17]

@@WilliamPatinoPhotography Would love to man.

[@johnchambers6272]

Dusky Sound is a stunning location, a lifetime of photography can be had in that area alone let alone the Fiordland N.P. Beautiful images, that tarn has potential, could you get a little higher to get more of the sound in with that composition. Looking forward to the sunrise video. Your videos showing the workflow in the field, image selection and image processing is up there with the best posted on youtube.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks mate that really means a lot. And I was standing on the highest rock for that tarn image, unforgivably no more separation possible!

[@WJMPhotography]

Thanks for this episode, William. I share this approach to landscape photography as I tend to be very mobile and very light centric when I shoot. It’s very tough for me to focus on a composition when the light is gone, but if the light is incredible, it’s not unusual for me to try to work on several comps at once as my curiosity always gets the better of me. I’ve seen some photographers who will work the same comp for hours, but I’ve never been able to do that…at least not yet. And while I continue to shoot with a tripod, by rule has always been to get the light FIRST, which might mean rolling up the ISO and just getting the shot. If the light sticks around, I’ll set up the tripod and slow down, but more often than not, the light is only there for a few minutes…and then it’s gone. I can’t stand the thought of the light disappearing while I am setting up the tripod, LOL. It's nice to see someone with your level of success who chases the light and doesn't get bogged down working on only one comp for the day.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Man, I’m bored thinking about being static on the one comp too long haha. Too many possibilities out there and very rarely does a scene need such minute incremental adjustments, especially when your wide. We all approach things differently though and that’s the beauty about art, there’s no right or wrong. This workflow definitely works for me and organically happened over the years. If you have a mirrorless try shooting slower and leave the iso low. I’m rarely above iso 200 and generally sitting around 1/6s etc. cheers mate.

[@janewillis2421]

Loving the new music with the beautiful photos... Feeling changes

[@matteotroncone]

I couldn't agree more. Besides your images and technical know how, what makes your teachings so special is the philosophical/spiritual and intuitive wisdom you practice and impart. It's how I roll too. My compliments and thanks. Cheers, m

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Matt, that really means a lot mate. Thank you!

[@ilyanazarenko3330]

Great work William, as usual! Right to the subject and very detailed explanation of the thought process. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful images.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks for the support 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😊😊

[@heiser_bill]

Thanks for putting the work into creating these weekly sessions. It’s really helpful the way you explain your thought process throughout the workflow.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks mate, I appreciate the support and feedback. More to come.

[@leannecullen8317]

So much to be said for your get into a flow state and let the scene inspire. This is another excellent inspiring video addressing composition and workflow - totally gold!! Looking forward to the sunrise and mini windswept trees videos.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks Leanne :)

[@Ridster-Photo]

Absolutely breathtaking scenery and a great video as always ❤

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thank you very much!

[@andrewharrison2814]

Brilliant video again

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks again!

[@doubletphotography8014]

Great video once again!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks again!

[@gurdeepkhosa3055]

So many amazing tips and nuggets in this mate, thank you for being generous with your time and providing an insight into your field and computer workflow 🙏🏼🔆 on a personal note you have challenged me and made me go more hand-held everytime i go take photos now. I can feel the freedom in this method and I'll keep chipping away at finally saying goodbye to the tripod 👋🏼🔭

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Amazing, thanks so much for the comment. Very rewarding to hear! Keep it up :)

[@teeeenyfifi]

I’m still on the couch ☹️ so this was great! Stocking up the tips for when I can be free again 😁

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Injured or being a couch potato? 😅

[@teeeenyfifi]

@@WilliamPatinoPhotography honestly I think a little bit depressed… but the vans in for mot and when I get that back I’ll be out to the hills for sure! Nature therapy required 🙂

[@carlreid4161]

Some nice light and colour in your photographs and how subtle it was in some. A great discussion Will and what a place to camp, how tough was the walk to get up there?

[@mikkiscott9995]

Great video and advice. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and photography adventures with us.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

No worries, thank you for the nice comment mate.

[@ericacampau7799]

Really liked this one. Felt like we were walking with you in the field. The hand direction to help show what you wanted to convey was great!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks a lot Erica 🙏🏻😊

[@vhobus]

Wow! Very helpfull! Thanks

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

You're welcome!

[@hubert.fotografia]

Yet another breathtaking view :). Thanks for that William. All the best and keep up the good work!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks legend :)

[@rolf_siggaard]

Wow you picked a good day for photography in Dusky Sounds! Lucky. Love your enthusiasm and passion for the light. Brilliant images. Really enjoy your post processing walk through and observations.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks for the encouragement and support mate 😊👊🏻

[@photografiq_presents]

frikken love the wild panning.

[@lewlarson6882]

Great video. Excellent insight on relaxing and working the landscape. I liked your thought process on image selection. Thanks William

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks a lot mate 🙏🏻

[@mikegoodwin9896]

Superb video - I love your approach to composition and editing. And that setting - WOW!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks a lot mate 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rosssayer6524]

One would never tire of walking around Fiordland NP what an amazing place, those windswept trees make an excellent foreground, thanks again William for sharing this workflow with us. It's quite a thrill waiting for that light to hit the mountain tops and clouds, beautiful images. Will now look forward to the Sunrise images. Hope you had a good night in the tent. One question for you, how long did it take you to reach that location?? Have a good week.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Always appreciate it Ross, thank you. I was able to hitch a ride on a heli which was headed out that way, so I scouted this place using the maps and got dropped off out there for a few days.

[@light-bringer-studios]

Hi, William. I love your work. And in the last few months you have done more for me than you will ever know. I have slowly started to find my peace again, through photography. Unfortunately i only have a Sony ZV-E10 with the little 50mm. But it's helping me so much to see the beauty that we often over look in the world again. Thank you so very much. NSW AU

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

My absolute pleasure. Thanks so much. Keep getting out there my friend. Hopefully you can pick up an ultra wide lens for it someday.

[@somroy]

You absolutely run the best landscape photography channel out here brother. Inspiring as always

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

You’re a legend mate. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@colinstalker]

The more I utilise these workflows in the field and post processing, my photography improves dramatically. Thanks again, mate 😊

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Pleasure mate. Glad to hear 🙏🏻👊🏻

[@chrissylviaparkin5720]

Thank you for another brilliant video, Will; that was a great lesson on separation ... I think I get it! Loved the examples you inserted into the first part of the video, as well as the beautiful results from the shoot.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏻

[@1_Tim]

I appreciate your work flow description when on location Cheers

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thank you mate 🙏🏻

[@DaveBerthiaume]

Absolutely beautiful. I'd love to get to NZ someday.

[@jordanwheatley602]

Glad you took a frame of the scene of the reflection in that tarn! That would've been my plan A! Always so interesting to see how others see the same places. Also I'm assuming you took a helicopter out there?? That's a long way out... I've found roughly where you were based on the landmarks and sun direction... can't see ANY tracks out there! Truly wild, amazing stuff.

[@macimages4215]

Light is everything

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Absolutely.

[@lphilpot01]

Wow... I believe even crooked hi-noon clear-sky snapshots of that area would be better than my best, processed local landscapes! 🙂 What a stunning location, and you expressed it well.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Haha, thanks a lot mate.

[@izam2628]

What a view !!! Amazing - and as always you’re amazing as it all comes from the heart ! Gifted photographer and gifted teacher :) This is what drew me to your workshop and it was beyond words - keep up the amazing work champ :)

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Very kind Iza, thank you! Loved having you on that workshop, such a great energy haha. Come back sometime! :)

[@GaryCunninghamyouareenough]

Stunning 🤘🙏📸

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks Gary 🙏🏻

[@ph5386]

Pekne 😀📷👍👋

[@PhotographyByRune]

On using tripods. I carry mine on a sling. That way I have my hands free, but it is also quick to deploy if I need it, as I do not have to first take off my backpack, free it from the straps, and then deploy.

[@dgriesdale]

Thanks @william. Working without a tripod seems very appealing. May I ask how you focus stack and is it a challenge being handheld to get alignment? Sorry if you’ve previously covered.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks mate. No challenge, as you can see in the video. Workflow is the same as if you had a tripod. Cheers :)

[@김진호-f5s]

Thanks ❤

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

You're welcome 😊

[@mehran_g4933]

Hello. You took all the photos with the 24-12 f/2.8 lens. If I take the same lens but f/4, there is a change in the quality of the photo.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

I also used the Tamron 28-75mm. Most companies make the 2.8 version of lenses optically sharper. I personally found the f/4 of the 12/24 softer than the 2.8 version although both are quite soft when you close the aperture past 11.

[@diekritischestimme]

I think I would have zoomed in much more and just ignored those bushes in the foreground, I feel like they occupy too much space in some of these shots, like at 12:40 . They are also quite bright and I find them a bit distracting. I think I would have shot this scenery with a 200mm telephoto lens or even more, concentrating on the tiny islands and play of light on the distant hills. But generally, the video is very good and enjoyable. I certainly have this problem to panic too much, when encountering this rare, special light, which often just happens for a few seconds, before it's gone.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks. Personal preference. I had my 100-400mm up there but any tight perspective was too simple for me, especially without any atmosphere. I like the character of the trees and the depth they added. You could still create some nice scenes with the tele for usre, but it's not the type of work I create.