How to Photograph Waterfalls - A comprehensive Photography Tutorial

[@boofyhalfpint8559]

OMG! No one has ever explained the exposure trio so clearly. 3 up/3 down! All that money wasted on photography courses that never gave a simple guide like that???? You Sir are wonderful. My dyslexia understood your lesson from beginning to end. Thank you from the bottom of my heartxxxxx

[@GaryGough]

Kind of you to say and I'm so glad it helped. Cheers 👍👍

[@boofyhalfpint8559]

@@GaryGough Oh it has helped! I hope you are out and about taking some awesome shots! Enjoy!

[@JJ-ef7lb]

It’s helped me massively as well. Gary explains things easier than any other photographer I’ve come across 🙌

[@richardslater677]

I’ve watched hundreds of photography tutorials and you are literally the first to explain stops, outside of aperture size. Excellent.

[@nigelbramley4188]

The only KZbin photographer that teaches at all levels and entertains too. Top man as always...

[@garymitchell4259]

A photographer who helps as opposed to telling us what gear he keeps buying 🤔 Stays true to the art.

[@leebee664]

As a complete DSLR novice but soon to be heading to the Scottish highlands, where waterfalls appear from nowhere, this has been by far the best tutorial i've watched. Simple, understandable tuition and language...it all makes sense now. Thank you.

[@carlosfergo1022]

Your ability to explain complicated things into a simple and effective way to understand...it is a God given gift, you are truly an amazing teacher. Thank you Gary.

[@GaryGough]

Very kind of you to say. Thank you

[@GaryGough]

**COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED** - THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT ENTERED 👏👏

[@0191Marko]

Even the pro’s suffer from technical hitches 😁👍

[@joaquimsantos4384]

My e-mail was sent. Best regards Gary and well done once again!

[@funinfred9342]

All good and sent again Gary 👍🏻

[@RM831BC4E4]

Email sent. Richie x

[@GaryGough]

😁😁 Blonde moment - It's all good now 😁😁

[@scottcheggs7988]

Absolutely fantastic. This has to be the best camera tutorial on KZbin, by far. Brilliant job sir. Thank you 😊

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Scott 👍👍

[@johnsoden7419]

That’s the best explanation of the exposure triangle I’ve seen well done Gary

[@GaryGough]

Cheers John

[@andreasbrandt1]

I will visit an area with plenty of waterfalls very soon and so I was looking for advice and inspiration on how to photograph them properly. Found your channel - and this video has it all. Clear and easy to understand. As a pure hobbyist I knew the exposure triangle before, but now I know how I can use that in practice! At least until practice again reminds me of my enormous learning potential ;) Great fun to watch your channel. Thank you very much, Gary!

[@GaryGough]

Very kind of you, thank you very much.

[@p8ryot]

Finally, understanding how to use F stops simplified, it's as easy as 1,2,3. Well done.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers James 👍👍

[@kimw7433]

Not only a great photographer, but a great teacher too. My lightbulb finally came on. Thank you!

[@JohnDoranski]

Just got into photography and now learning about filters - this was greatly appreciated. Now I just need to find a waterfall in Central Texas. I did buy a NISI 77mm Swift variable ND Kit 1-9.

[@ianhamer4294]

Smashing Gary, thanks. Didn't realise how much i'd needed a refresher course.

[@santocreative]

Hi Gary, Finally your wonderful easy tutorial about the “Triangle Stops” is a priceless gift to me. Sincerely grateful for the great sharing and teaching to those who are passionate about photography! ❤🥰🙏🏆

[@9451shan]

Wow!!! Talk of Complication simplified! 🙏👌

[@GaryGough]

Cheers 👍👍

[@dave0147]

This has to be one of, if not the best tutorial vidoe i have seen on youtube. Brilliantly simple and perfectly explained.

[@MrKamos57]

Thanks so much for the detailed explanation. Before I just kept changing my settings until I got something I liked. I knew about the triangle but not about the 3 stop rule. That makes it so much easier. Thanks again. Now I just need to go find a waterfall to photograph.

[@terrygordon1045]

This is a most comprehensive tutorial. Gary this is the best video that I have seen which demonstrates how to use the camera. You a re a great teacher, especially for me a total 'novice' when it comes to photography.

[@GaryGough]

Glad it was helpful! cheers Terry 👍👍

[@yongcb88]

So glad I bumped into this. The clarity and the enthusiasm is just great and totally clicked with me. Cheers

[@deenanaidoo2804]

You are such a great teacher making this tutorial so simple and attainable for beginners like me. The best I watched on KZbin.

[@PeterEvans-h8f]

Gary, that is probably the most comprehensive explanation of stops I have ever seen, absolutely fantastic tutorial. Please keep up the great work you are doing. Pete

[@GaryGough]

Thanks, will do! Cheers Pete 👍👍

[@davidmoffat4610]

Fantastic tutorial. Gary explains the exposure triangle in such an easy to understand way. Now long exposure photography doesn't seem so daunting. I particularly enjoyed the comparison images showing how each change impacted the image. Such an easy process and one that I can practice. Thanks Gary

[@michellewhyte1265]

Brilliant! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank-you so much, you make seemingly complicated things easy to understand.

[@GaryGough]

You're welcome 👍👍

[@GoneDogging]

I didn't learn anyting new but it's always great to have what you know confirmed. Excellent video, thank you Gary

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Mark 👍

[@bleujaii]

This is an excellent overview that goes beyond waterfalls! I just purchased my 10 stop ND filter but was nervous to use it. Boy, the lights came on after watching this. My confidence is ready to do fieldwork. Thanks Gary!

[@adstoop7885]

Gary, this was a great tutorial. Simply in simple language that everyone understands. The beginner and the seasoned photographer can do all kinds of things with this. The ND app was also an addition. Thanks for this and like more of this. Your way of teaching gives peace of mind, no pressure, relaxing and fun to follow. Top Gary please keep this up !!

[@RickMahoney2013]

This has to be the best video lesson I have ever watched you explain things very simple for simple people like me. I would love to spend several days with you learning more about photography. Thanks Rick.

[@billpacker5826]

Finally! You made the exposure triangle and long exposure photography very easy to understand. Thank you very much. I can't wait to try it out.

[@peteg330]

Thanks Gary, this is the best tutorial I have seen on changing these settings. I had an idea of stops and 3 clicks per stop but this has truly explained it to me. Thanks for being so comprehensive, rather than just do it once you showed us all the way from one end of the spectrum to the other, thank you.

[@GaryGough]

You're welcome Peter 👍👍

[@cara1067]

You are absolutely brilliant as a teacher. Fantastic stuff,Thank you,

[@jimlydle4170]

I fully agree with all the others, a photo tutorial that I can understand, I started this a bit late at 65 and to be honest all my gear has been locked away until now. Gary you've given me inspiration and motivation. At last an instructor and NOT a salesperson. Keep them coming mate.

[@jasoncross5684]

Love your straight forward approach and going at an understandable speed so many on KZbin seem to think they will die if they don’t say a minutes content in 10 seconds.

[@souljah2023]

This is the best video iv seen that explains it so clearly and even shows you the out come of every shot thanks Gary I love watching your videos keep them going.

[@jangoofy]

Apart from the good teaching style, it is refreshing to see somebody who enjoys what they do.

[@johnnycampos6992]

Now if I am clear about the subject of the exhibition triangle, I have never seen on the internet such a good, clear and simple explanation on the subject. Great teacher. Thank you very much for your time and sharing your knowledge.

[@samuelphillipsirede]

This is definitely the best photography tutorial I have seen. And what you just taught is what some other teachers would call a master class and charge a crazy amount of money. Thank you very much. And to know you are giving away your tripod is nothing but amazing.

[@nadimz]

The best technical comprehensive video on waterfalls and Manual mode adjustments. I admire you

[@martinmaciekstilter3117]

Brilliant, one of the best visual explanation for waterfall photography thank you

[@GaryGough]

Many thanks!

[@BlueStar_X]

Big thanx! You have great pedagogic skills. I saw another video with your long exposure photo of seascape. I follow a lot of photographers, but the simple and understandable way you explain things are unique. I am going to subscribe and look through all your videos.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers 👍👍

[@_mehfil-e-sukhan_]

What a great tutorial! A delight to watch and learn from you.

[@GaryGough]

Very kind, thank you

[@carlosvanvegas]

That was really mind blowing how you explained this, as it put a structure to understanding why the changes were made, where I've just sort of hit and hoped the settings before, but not really understood why I was making them.

[@lashablachhab3244]

This is the best ever tutorial for for slow shutter speed photography I have ever seen, you are the best.

[@WendyM1965]

Wow! I love this video. It really simplifies how to photograph waterfalls. Ha ha.... now the actual practice it for myself part! I think I'm going to have to jot down notes to keep me right. Thank you so much for sharing. Loving your videos.

[@timrosenburgh9485]

Another brilliant video Gary. Very well documented and easy to understand.

[@stephendavey1011]

One of the best and simplest explanations of the Exposure Triangle.

[@davidbeck1696]

Good morning Gary, what a wonderfully simple way of explaining how the whole shutter speed works with this type of photography.. Thank you very much

[@doogerbeck2010]

This was the BEST video on this subject I have seen. Anxious to go out and try what I learned. Thanks Gary

[@johncallery814]

Thanks Gary. Very timely. We have had quite a bit of rain and the snow will start melting in the mountains soon. I think I will try some waterfalls in March.

[@janenuse1051]

This was a fantastic explanation for photographing water! I loved it! Thank you so much!

[@Dombennezon]

Good video thanks Gary. Nice and easy to follow with good examples. Cheers.👍

[@GirdHerd]

Brilliant, Gary. Thanks. An excellent review of manual mode and the use of an ND filter.

[@zuzia7628]

The best explanation I have ever heard. When 2 min exposure the wind moving the branches can spoil the image.

[@jimrobertson2693]

Great easy to understand explanation of the exposure triangle. Love all of your videos!

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Jim 👍👍

[@Scouse270]

That was an excellent explanation Gary. Thank you for making everything so clear.

[@insightvideo6136]

Fantastic, and well explained Gary. Thank you so much!

[@markjacksonphotos]

Explained so well and great to watch.👍🙂

[@GaryGough]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@kathybuda2566]

Finally I understand "stops"! Thank you sir.

[@winstonward5772]

Wow.... fantastic video Gary... nice steady pace has helped me take it all in. Can’t wait to get out and try it...Super wee job 👏👏

[@niftytwo]

Thank you Gary. Without doubt this tutorial is way beyond the Norm. I saved the video for my own personal learning benefit. I will study and enjoy every idea. You deserve all of the accolades you receive Gary. Very special. I will treasure your tutorial. Thank you. Stay safe.

[@campferg]

Very great information. I think the best at explaining the relationship between the exposure triangle. Thank you.

[@nurijeidrizi-newson7429]

Thank you so much for such for making it so easy to understand and so clear . Can't wait to give it a go .

[@GaryGough]

Thank you

[@mannydrone5]

Thank you so much Gary for Sharing. I was able to do this and you were my teacher. Thank you again for the teachings.

[@adammurray9940]

Masterfully done Sir. Start to finish this was a well thought out and explained lesson for everyone from the beginners to the novice looking to get a refresher lesson. Job well done.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Adam 👍👍

[@MichaelTilley]

Nicely put together with a crystal-clear explanation. All I need now is a waterfall!

[@grahamcharnock7464]

Nice one Gary. Enjoyed your easy step by step approach to landscape photography👍🏻

[@GaryGough]

Many thanks

[@lesleystrahan4665]

Excellent tutorial, Gary. Thanks

[@brendareid8207]

Thanks Gary Defiantly helped my understanding of the triangle .

[@raamangupta3277]

Wow that was some great explaining. Thanks

[@GaryGough]

You're welcome! Thank you 👍👍

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

As I watch in progress, a couple of thoughts: - The best light for waterfalls is indirect: shaded or at least partly overcast. Bright sunlight is the worst because of highlights. - I highly recommend a polarizing filter. Even on a cloudy day, a polarizer will ameliorate ambient reflections and bring out color. I personally prefer shutter speeds between 0.5 to one second, depending on the strength of the waterfall. From there, I bracket. Sometimes I'll blend in a faster shutter speed just to better combine water motion and detail. EDIT: At 16:25 the voiceover went to stereo, which was much better. Not sure what you did different, but thanks.

[@pentax-paul.]

Fantastically well explained , thank you so much . 👍

[@pierrebernier4949]

Back to basics ... great video well documented with picture ... Thanks

[@valerievaleriem1769]

Thanks Gary for a very clear tutorial.

[@durhamsnapper9426]

Your intro states I’m going to explain in plain English how to photograph waterfalls and boy you don’t disappoint . Sir you are a natural communicator and a joy to listen to as well as very entertaining . I have watched almost all of your videos and nobody comes near to you in the art of teaching . There is only one other in the same league in my humble opinion and he is Karl Taylor but you are entertainment personified.

[@sterlingharris637]

Excellent video. Your explanation was so clear and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@alexelley6283]

A good structured lesson, easily explained. Many thanks.....

[@bobketteringham4779]

This tutorial was very informative and practical. Thank you!

[@carlreid4161]

What a very good tutorial Gary thank you very much!

[@pengyap]

Excellent tutorial Gary!. Thanks much.

[@cliveharlow6939]

This is my go to video because you explain the step by step process that I can understand.

[@behramcooper3691]

Very very well explained Gary. Thank you.

[@mokhan4748]

Excellent video. Thank you very much Sir.

[@bernym4047]

What an excellent tutorial for helping beginners understand the principals of exposure control using the exposure triangle. All beginners should watch this regardless of whether they are landscape photographers. Beautifully explained and presented. Thanks, I will share this.

[@andrewgriffiths1142]

Gary , another brilliant video. I wanted a video suggesting settings for waterfalls and came away with a much better appreciation of the exposure triangle principle. Great inspiration for playing with settings now and can't wait to start. The three clicks explanation was brilliant and such a simple way to get complex information across. You are a great teacher - many thanks!

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Andrew, kind of you to say 👍👍

[@dilus13]

Brilliant explanation of light stops Gary, un muddied the waters and turned them milky 😉 👍

[@yo4695]

Muchas gracias, por fin lo he entendido 😊

[@GaryGough]

Cheers 👍

[@ksnmurthy4476]

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you so much. Such a clarity with no confusion and hype. Really a great teacher. Thanks. I noted all the step like a check list.

[@davidmalone4017]

Terrific video -thank you so much for this great lesson!!!!

[@tonyutting6508]

Top tutorial. Very easy to understand. Thank you.

[@MrFreakwent]

Enjoyable tutelage on water! I have struggled with changing shutter and f stop -but your counting method will help .Thank you.

[@RicardoVale1234]

Really interesting video. Thank you very much Gary for it.

[@davidharle8794]

Best explanation I have ever seen. Brilliant video.

[@pete-c]

Brilliant many thanks for sharing watched twice,

[@Phillybhoy]

Awesome, easy to understand 👍

[@sawdoctor2737]

Fantastic informative video . I've gained so much from your clever presentations . WB is one of my favorite most visited falls , but I now need another visit to try some of your tips .

[@GaryGough]

Cheers 👍👍

[@williammacbeth5093]

Thanks Gary, first class video. That lesson will help me a lot. Thanks again 👍. William.

[@bobs4103]

Thank you so much! This is very helpful.

[@GaryGough]

You're very welcome!

[@treed3476]

Thank you I'm going out for a couple days to try and get some waterfalls. Will be watching this a few more times.

[@petelarkin4409]

Thanks Gary - just stumbled across your channel...now I fully understand the exposure triangle! (and how to photograph waterfalls!)

[@oldmanandthesea3763]

Great information and very well explained. Thank you.