How to Photograph Swamps from a Canoe | Landscape Photography Tips & Techniques

[@michelbigras]

Most of your photos looks like a painting from an artist, and that is what you are Michael.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Wow, thank you so much Michel!

[@dayeah765caoni3]

Prerequisite#1 : early riser

[@kennygo8300]

A very special place. I appreciate that both you and Gavin didn't tell the world where this is. It isn't a place for a lot of people at once. I know this place well. It's hard to shoot, because everywhere you look... it's beautiful.

[@jimbruton9482]

As much as I've enjoyed your previous videos, it was refreshing to see a photographer such as yourself to explore and learn in an environment unfamiliar to you and many others. The backlit moss on the cypress trees in many of your images were stunning. Finally a new place that's not a beach, woodland, hillside or somewhere that's frozen. Thank You!!!

[@mxb5346]

The photo at 4:50 is Off the Charts spectacular ! I would hang that photo on my wall which is the highest compliment I could give. Great job considering the boat conditions. 👌🌟

[@JuliaPiper-r2g]

A very magical place to photograph....the light, textures, Swamp Cypress trunks and Spanish Moss seems to create an etheral feel to all your images...thank you for sharing this - Julia

[@randyschwager2515]

Your photographs are spectacular! You amaze me…over and over! I cant pick a favorite! Where are you! I want to travel there!!! Thanks for taking me along!

[@taraelizabethlivinglife4094]

The colours in these photos were absolutely beautiful.😍 I love how you notice the different textures. The bayou is so peaceful. ♥️

[@ethan....]

My favorite was the bottom row, middle image. The simplicity of the photo with the shadows draw me in the most.

[@CostaMesaPhotography]

I have always enjoyed your videos, and this one is no exception. As a bonus I also follow Gavin and seeing his first I was wondering how yours would be different. All of your photographs were unique and engaging...didn't get tired looking at them. One thing I noticed that was also enjoyable was the difference is music back tracks. Gavin used tracks with what I call a bayou vibe whereas your was a soft and classical piano. I think BOTH enhanced the viewing experience. I like your mellow, observational narration and instruction.

[@robertlee8980]

I love them all. Choosing one, I believe it is the 17th in the series. 4 cypresses grouped with the trunk visible at the surface of the water. Wonderful grouping.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

WOW i luv Gavins photography but after watching his videos and yours i have to say you SMASHED it with your photos, they are so nice, maybe its because you are comfortable shooting handheld and higher ISO's

[@Tim.L]

Beautiful!

[@DavidTpitCabrera]

Magical photos ❤

[@sophietucker1255]

I liked them all but several of them have a very ethereal quality to them that is just gorgeous

[@gord_tomlin]

Absolutely fantastic bunch of images. My favorite was at 11:57. The wind blowing the moss gave it some dynamism, which I think more than made up for the less smooth water.

[@lowellprice]

All the images shown are excellent...well done!

[@wcwendychapman]

They all look like beautiful paintings.

[@Tonpicknick]

Love all the photos. If I must choose one it will be the one with light green plants at the bottom of trees contrasted with white moss and autumn leafs in the background , so stunning! 11:57

[@AllRedLFC]

Magical! Warm vs. Cold ie. Orange on Grey/Blue/Black is just beautiful and then back lit on top of that..!! Love it 100%! 👍

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@barbarachamberlain6918]

All beautiful, but the first and second from the left in the bottom row were my favorites. Thank you for taking me along to this magical place! Would you be willing to say which marsh/lake it is?

[@msingrey14]

You are absolutely the GOAT. Your creativity and vision is nothing short of amazing. Thanks for another fantastic vlog.

[@davidpearce2981]

So abstract, amazing colours, excellent Micheal

[@seantomlinson3320]

Fabulous set. I love your style and these are so neat. I’m surprised by the variety from dark and moody to some bright and cheerful. Wow.

[@timnightingale4325]

Some amazing shots. Favs @ 7.30 and 13.50. Excellent.

[@chrisjmiller6]

Wonderful photos of a remarkable location. I was there last summer during an intense thunderstorm. Looking forward to returning

[@jetwoman10001]

Really cool shooting environment! Its own unique beauty! Really enjoyed this video.

[@lu8cho]

Beautiful images! Hard to pick a favorite!

[@michaelbierbaum-z5x]

Wow, what beautiful pictures, colors and scene, well done love it.

[@luisfigueroa3300]

They were all my favorites. You are truly an artist.

[@tomoconnor7674]

Hi Michael, great video as usual. Your photos are wonderful and your narration is very good. My wife and I are visiting our daughter in Texas in April and I would like to visit the swamps. I see a lot of them are near the gulf. Would you mind sharing which one you were at? Thanks Michael, I love all of your videos.

[@davidbogard4826]

Wow! Some of the best shots I've ever seen from down there! Love the different colors and the moss blowing in the wind. Really on my bucket list now.

[@keithwcaselman]

So loved this video! I do a huge amount of my shooting from a kayak. Preparing the shot as you drift by is a must. Letting the wind do your work is always nice, but it means a lot of thinking ahead and planning the shot. I find to get a sharp image 200/sec is minimum in a moving kayak shooting from 100-600mm. Love your work!

[@sharonsuskin6859]

What a relaxing (for the viewer) and beautiful video. Loved all the photos. The color and texture were incredible. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Suhailkhan53]

Exquisite work. All these photographs are enthralling.

[@NeilArthurs]

What a beautiful video! And wow wow wow that image at 11:13 is absolutely gorgeous! 😍

[@jimkuchler8239]

Very nice! Caddo was spectacular this year. I was there for a week Nov. 5th. I installed oar locks on my canoe and find it improves stability and control.

[@marcushanenburg]

The photo in the top right of the grouping was my favorite! The lighting on those two trees with that color just stood out to me! Amazing work!

[@guyhausfeld7783]

Gavin still owes you. Thank you for posting. Very interesting location. Nothing like that back here in Australia. You are so calm compared to Gavin the Chocolate Gobbler.

[@dougstevens9973]

That was a beautiful piece, Michael - looking forward to episode 2! Cypress swamps look so different to my Northern Rockies landscapes - I have to make it a bucket list place!

[@tompetersphotography]

Beautiful shots Michael

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Different level Man !! 👏👏👏

[@philliptaylor5994]

Truly wondrous images Michael. many thanks for sharing !

[@Liquid_Effects]

Certainly beautiful images

[@markh2719]

You captured some really amazing photos Michael. I can't say that I would choose one of the others because each one is unique and they all look fantastic.

[@Chromatomic]

Lots of great photos in here, 5 and 13 on the grid at the end stand out but great points of interest across all of them.

[@Kamijin01]

Definitely an inspiration! any change you'll capture the bixby creek bridge? love to see your take.

[@reliablenh]

These photos are spectacular! The colors are just beautiful.

[@MichaelShainblum]

thank you :)

[@lubaortoleva9554]

just beautiful, enchanted, magical. Love it.....

[@OneWeekGetAway]

Whoa, these are some stunning shots, well done!

[@ab.collage]

They're all lovely photos. Interesting to see how both you and Gavin came to a new location and came away with photos in your own styles.

[@randyschwager84]

Amazing images!! Thanks for taking me along!

[@davidhuth5659]

Stunning images!! The image that grabbed me the most was on the top row all the way to the right. The thin greenish shoreline that went all the way across the image grounded it nicely. Can't wait to see more!

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Absolutely love this spot. I too went nice and early in November once and had the lake to myself it seemed. Great images too

[@nickramundi8378]

Sorry for what it might seem a silly question Michael but, is now fall in Texsas and was the video shot inthe last few days/weeks. do you know how long does the season and the colors last?

[@lathajes6199]

Awesome captures and video. Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s a great inspiration.😊

[@chantallabelle8571]

All beautiful! I really like to see how you work your composition throughout the video !

[@bio7021]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@charlesscott6202]

I know exactly where you were. I have been photographing the area since since 2010 and only found out about this lake two years ago. Definitely my comfort zone. Mountains are what I have the most trouble shooting. You are correct, it is challenging but worth it. My kayak tripod is 9 pounds and has holes drilled near the feet to allow water in and out quickly. It works very well.

[@penneypix328]

Love your photos…. The knob on the top of the paddle is for your top hand- for leverage 😬

[@GrahamMarkham]

They are all Amazing !!!

[@oakspringphotos]

Awesome images Michael, those colours and textures😮 I always really like your telephoto work, very inspiring. Another great vid👏

[@SWillow-]

wow wow wow - amazing!!!!

[@slosmoke1]

So many beautiful photos! Impressive!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much!

[@WaterfallJoe]

Excellent video, Michael! Always a great time watching

[@creatorsjourney6286]

Your fotos are 2nd to none. Just gorgeous man. Makes me want to get out and make a new video😂😅

[@MichaelShainblum]

That means a ton to hear thanks so much!

[@matthewarmstrong6282]

Very nice job! I go there every year and recognize that location, great job in capturing it. Too bad it's getting so crowded. There are other great areas around the lake.

[@nicksaunders106]

Stunning!

[@juanitakelly3082]

How exciting for you to have a new challenge and add these amazing images to your catalog. Although I love reflections, I found myself gravitating more towards to the ones in the breeze with the moss moving. Composition, stories and memories trump sharpness for me which I guess is a good thing sometimes!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much!

[@nickbristol3457]

This was great! Really beautiful shots!!

[@mrskarshsphotos]

Using a tripod in a canoe must have been a challenge….beautiful photos as always from you. Thanks!

[@danielriggs3357]

Just arrived after watching the fototripper video. Both videos have inspired me to hit the swamps here in the fall (I live in SC). Great video!

[@rlau68]

Thanks Michael! Beautiful shots! Too hard for me to have a favorite. Thanks for all of the hard work you do to share with us!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed them!

[@sievers209colt3]

Unreal stuff! Great work!

[@saeidrostami]

Thank you michael 🔝👏🏻📸

[@adventure_photo]

Beautiful results Michael! Pretty tough to choose a favorite, they’re all masterpieces! Probably my favorite is at 10:10. 🙌

[@mikehirst3294]

awesome images Michael!

[@siegfriedtomaschko1664]

Hallo Fromm Austria! Absolute amazing pictures!👍

[@jenniferkichinko9125]

This video and these photos are just incredible, Michael! I’m dying to shoot this place in the fall and I loved seeing your experience there and now know a tiny bit better what to expect!

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Lovely shots, Michael! Really enjoyed how you worked the scene with a wide variety of comps🔥

[@brianmckeever5280]

You keep making me choose! I'd say #5 or the upper-right corner: Isolated single tree. #2 is the 10th or second row far-right: Colors. More please!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks Brian, glad you liked those ones! More to come soon!

[@AndrewStuderVisuals]

You killed it! Great images, man! Fun to see this come together!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much man, such a fun time!

[@bobfrechette1812]

Loved this. What time of year were you there?

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks I was there in Autumn of last year.

[@joshhead9368]

Great video man. Those pictures are really intriguing. Once the ice comes off the water I'm hoping to get out in my canoe and give this a Shot. Cheers from Alberta Canada.

[@michealpociecha8351]

My God you’ve captured such beautiful photos. What an eye you have and editing talent. Amazing. Where is this in Texas and what time of year for the colors? Thanks as always. Great stuff.

[@stubones]

All exquisite 👍

[@krosewx34]

Thank you for sharing this lovely video, Michael! You never disappoint! I will have to try this type of photography in the swamps and springs where I live. It's literally impossible to pick a favorite - I like 1, 12, 13, and 15 in particular.

[@denisemann4694]

Your photography is dreamlike and mesmerizing! Love all the photos! Can I ask what month these were taken in?

[@marshalhedin7538]

really amazing images!

[@JanicevD]

Gorgeous!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you! 😊

[@MJ-dw8jw]

Beautiful photos, really inspires me as a photographer myself :)

[@vab3photo]

gorgeous

[@lindahenderson2113]

Michael, beautiful photography! Did you use shutter priority or use the auto iso setting to set min iso and max iso to get the shutter speed you wanted?

[@JPHPhotographs]

Funny, because it looks a lot like Caddo Lake, on the border of Texas and Louisiana - see book - Photographers Guide to Caddo Lake. Nice photos!

[@zhikander-4227]

I love all of these pictures, they are all damn beautiful. I wish I can see this by myself, I am a little bit jealous 🙂

[@gary.kenyon]

A great watch with Stunning Shots. How do you find the 28-200 lenses is image quality good?

[@JasonLorette]

Amazing images from both you and Gavin, the Bayou looks amazing...terrifying have all that gear in a canoe though!

[@MichaelShainblum]

A little nerve-racking at times for sure haha, thanks so much!

[@Macman608]

Absolutely beautiful! Gavin could learn a thing or two if he would just watch your videos 😂

[@AcuraTechMan]

Stunning. Way better than Gavin’s photos.

[@Alanbravofotografo]

Splendid work my friend, Nice vídeo 👏👏

[@robertwhitemoto]

Mike I live an hour or so away from this spot... what time of year was this... I almost when but felt the fall colors had passed already. Oh my Stunning photos!!. Cheers from Dallas