I Almost Gave Up Hope! Landscape Photography in the REDWOODS

[@lphilpot01]

I guess in addition to all the other necessary components, landscape photography is like real estate: Location, location, location. What a location!

[@fototripper]

The drone frame at 15:01 almost looks like the mountain line at Yosemite. Great shot.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Glad you dig it man, thanks!

[@derkarhu5079]

That "way cooler when I was there" is a bit like the mental "weight" of a lion when you're on safari, snap!! Wow! Get it home, and the lion is almost microscopic; -) similar thing, where emotion amps up the image...but, hey, you did some really nice work, for being prepared for a 'nothing' outing!

[@Levashanks]

What a treat Michael thank you.

[@photomaker4502]

Mr. Shainblum, you inspire me to keep going out to take photos.

[@louisburley1597]

I keep saying this, but it's a damn shame this channel is sub 100k or even sub 1 million. No bullshit about gear, just "let's go for a hike and take some pics" with ASMR voice over. Keep up the great work. I love this channel.

[@MichaelShainblum]

I really appreciate the kind words, I love making these videos. Perhaps I could grow this channel very quickly if I did weekly videos, but I would really have to degrade the quality. Thanks for your support!

[@ianbayley6092]

Pity you couldn't capture the images with smell a vision. Or maybe you did!!! Looks so refreshing. Thank you.

[@owenfetherston6906]

Every video you make is like a mini-masterpiece I swear! The cinematography, the compositions, and the storytelling make it so much more immersive than most of the content out there. Nicely done on the shots too! Stoked you were able to get some cool photos after all of these years!

[@adamgibbs3218]

Brilliant, Michael! really stellar work.

[@ts76751]

the quality of this week's video is top notch. Very nice and thank you

[@doxfie.]

1:04 no never buddy its always spot on

[@chrisbastow7737]

Wow Michael! I just love your photos and videos! They are truly inspirational I had the good fortune of driving from San Fran all the way to Olympic National Park! It was the trip of a lifetime for someone who loves adventure! One of the absolute highlights was The Redwoods! I did a 6 hr hike during covid and saw only 2 people the entire time! All I could hear were the birds in the sky, my own footsteps and my own heart beat! It was Epic beyond words! It’s an astonishing part of the world! Thanks again for the video and photos. 👌👌👌

[@diogocarvalho6247]

Your work just makes me have goose bumps. I normally get those when I’m overwhelmed with amazing imagery. Well done.

[@bruceonthelo0se]

your videos are always highlights for the weekend. relaxing and inspirational.

[@cowboy6591]

Photographers are like musicians, We're are own worse critics. I see so much beauty in your still shots you have no idea. Sometimes mother nature reminds us just how small we are compared to her. We would have to be 100 foot tall giants with 2 ton cameras to get the big picture of the beauty of the Redwoods. Your video quality is 110% too. Good work man.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Man this was an insanely good video and the images resulting from it were 🤯!!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks Mark, hope you are doing well man :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Extraordinary photos as always! :D

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks Mads, hope you are well!

[@amaitra]

Awesome as always! You don't need the "leave your comment below" - the quality of the work speaks for itself all the time!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much, Amit I really appreciate it! Haha I know, I know just trying to play a little bit of this KZbin game ;)

[@amaitra]

@@MichaelShainblum yup I know - we all know too - that is why so many of us (at least me) try to leave some comment. Even if it is what I had for breakfast ;-)

[@lieslwalshphotography]

Your work is inspiring!!

[@stevenkriemadis1998]

Thanks for inspiring me to go out and shoot today. Brilliant video.

[@svenskbibel]

5:30, yes that was a really good one! 👏 A tip: Take a red jacket and place your self in the redwood forest with all these trees, that would help a lot to really see the majestic trees there.

[@SthrnShutterbug]

The Hoh Rainforest .... shot my first frame there in 1978... and in all these years, ive never felt i could capture the feeling i get walking through that landscape...

[@sramabadran]

I struggle with forests. The dappled sunlight on undergrowth of fern and moss, the sense of calm but foreboding as you stare of into a seemingly never ending landscape of vertical boles along a curving landscape, the fog or mist that sometimes rolls thru. I can never get it right. Thanks for this video!

[@tnwoodland]

I have been to the Mammoth Lakes area twice now. It is gorgeous and yet I always come back with crap photos. Everywhere I look there is beauty but when I get home and look at the photos, they're bummer time... I feel you

[@deenugent473]

I love how the fog just gives you a mysterious mood.

[@alhOOO2O]

3:17 this is such a beautiful shot

[@hamsterneckliving]

Totally agree. I really like this shot!

[@IanSmithFotografi]

You got some lovely images there Michael… I have forests that don’t seem to deliver and then suddenly some fog and light appear that reveal what I’m looking for

[@vonteddunageswararao3201]

Wonderful landscape photography. Really magnificent work done by you Michael.

[@LukeWillard]

Already got soo excited once I went into the video!!

[@ScottymanPhoto]

Several great compositions! Thanks for sharing!

[@ChrisPattonPhotography]

Fantastic video Michael, really liked your images and the video really captured the mood of the misty forest 👍

[@mikipixi]

Magnific work and beatiful photos. Congratulations from Extremadura in Spain. Thank's for this trip. I really felt there. I have loved redwoods since I was a child. You have a new follover.

[@oregongreen1403]

I really enjoyed your philosophy to not give up. Thank you. I live in Northern Nevada and am surrounded by the endless skies and sage brush seas. I live here surrounded by beauty and struggle to capture that beauty that I see to share with everyone else. I have be shooting this area for 20 years and still struggle to get that shot.

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

I've learned to look at places in 2 ways: one is the beauty I can see, which I know can never be captured with a camera; and the other is what looks good in a picture that CAN be captured by a camera. Both amazing in a place like the forest, but they are different. Sometimes you have to focus on small things and how you see them, instead of just seeing the huge 360° that there's no lens for.

[@hamsterneckliving]

Thank goodness for tilting and articulating screens. 5:02 😊

[@MichaelShainblum]

so nice to have!

[@sajjadal-lawati3133]

Thanks for sharing ...3 best things in this video , photography , video , and your commentary... i enjoyed watching it

[@markcollins6132]

Well done ! Yes - been there too many times. Your words an ideas are spot on, and your images are sublime.

[@kevinleblanc7965]

Thanks for this video. I've experienced the same feelings of excitement for a certain location I visit often, only to be disappointed when importing my photos into lightroom. Your words really resonated with me. The point is to get out as much as possible and enjoy the journey, treating each outing as an opportunity to get closer to nature. Getting the occasional "great shot" is just icing on the cake.

[@philclancaster]

Beautiful video, epic

[@richritter]

Thank you Michael for the inspiration! After watching this, I'm going out and going to find the things you taught. I am hoping for good winds as I am going to photograph the waves splashing one of my favorite lighthouses in Port Washington, Wi. Thanks buddy!

[@simonmiles1972]

Well worth the wait.stunning work.

[@ianiles6430]

Some lovely woodland shots. By the looks of things, there are compositions to be had all around.

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

This was so good pal !! Those trees are incredible and the fog really sets them off even more ! Perhaps what’s missing is a human element for scale ? Beautiful shots thruout

[@Joe-hs8gf]

Aaaaaand now I want to go to the Redwoods and take some pictures. Those were amazing photos!

[@neo___79]

I was in the red woods in april... such a wonderful place🙏🏼...great Photos

[@macsprotte1436]

Breathtakingly beautiful pictures!

[@danielg3202]

Quality immersive videos and the pace and music are so peacefull!

[@MichaelShainblum]

thank you so much!

[@SYNCOMicrophones]

WOW how beautiful!

[@derkarhu5079]

I shot in redwoods on P67 with 45 mm wide angle, on...6x7 VELVIA 50 Delightful

[@robertfreeman6644]

I live minutes from a trail packed with tall maples and oaks, 5 waterfalls, and Lake Superior, and I have very few pics I like - as they don’t did the experience justice. Thank you for the video, I won’t give up!

[@brucedelorme5026]

Always enjoy Michael!!! Great work! Have been to the Redwoods once for photography amd I aswell struggled a bit. Headed back there in June 2024 and so excited. The beauty of that location is almost overwhelming

[@samwilson4012]

Hi Michael. Thank you for another beautiful and inspirational video. I can only dream of having an eye like you do - not jealous at all lol. Your videos are always such a joy to watch and your editing is sublime. Thanks again - Sam

[@MrEnglishgolfer]

Those top-down drone shots were excellent!

[@jordimesa]

Thank you for this inspiring content Michael!

[@Michal_Kosakowski]

Man, I only just discovered your chanel. After watching a few videos, I gotta admit, you're my favourite YT photographer at the moment. Great photos and videography too, nice balance of technical and artistic approach, and very fitting choice of music to match the mood and the tone of your voice. Well done dude. Keep up the great work!

[@manlio1152]

Excellent !!! Saludos desde Mar del Plata. Argentina

[@johncampbell3628]

The mist / fog just makes the image

[@AdrenalinePitStop]

What an amazing location, them trees look huge. Nice images buddy

[@JasonLorette]

What an amazing spot...would love to go to a Redwood forest someday...way to keep at it! Those "waves" photos near the end 13:44 are one of those photos you can "hear" in your mind.

[@trevhillphotography7852]

Winston Churchill gave a good bit of advice once “never, never give up” and I think of that every time I try and photograph mossy trees in the Caitlin’s or Fiordland in NZ. I love them, love taking pics, but my images almost without fail, fall short. But I will keep To never giving up, and enjoying the adventure. Nice vlog Michael.

[@rolandgroschke3567]

Danke!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much for the support Roland!

[@JakeWalksAmerica]

I've done photography in the Redwoods. It was difficult for me the first couple of times I visited too, but I was able to start finding compositions after my third time the. It's a fun area to photo. Really enjoyed your shots at 9:53 and 8:38.

[@anthonyross-fallon9624]

Hi what say really resonates with me my wood is called Great Wood in Quantock Hills Somerset England I have visited many times quite busy and cluttered lots distractions! But will return! Great video wonderfull scenery and photos best wishes Anthony😊

[@janewillis2421]

Beautiful images especially with the fog...so ethereal 🌿

[@HurleyDeanSandpointIdaho]

Yep! I am the same way. I visit beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest. Glacier National Park is one of them. I have taken some nice photos, but it seems I am not quite happy with them. Thank you. Very nice video. Your photographs are beautiful.

[@Akazrel00]

Thank you Michael for these videos. You are a big inspiration for me ! Keep going your video are beautiful

[@navwelchh]

Love the compositions! Great images! Thanks for shooting them.. Definitely inspired to go try n try n try!

[@maureenickrath8414]

My first visit and I loved what you presented. Thanks

[@sonpois]

What a great inspirational video. I miss my redwoods! Thanks

[@svetlanagrobman3476]

I sure have that place. It's a creek by the Missouri River bluffs that looks great, but I have never been able to convey that feeling in my photography 😥.

[@PULAUBALIDEWATA]

Nice video thanks for sharing very beautiful

[@susanreneebright6804]

Taking a pause in my day, thank you for your beautiful images 🌲❤

[@cxs240]

hi Michael, Like your the pictures and videos as always. It is so encouraged!

[@honorab6220]

Great video. I love "Sea to Summit."

[@hervek.1941]

Thanks you for this beatiful video and those beautiful images. After seeing this, I am even more motivated go back to my woods, scout, and try new compositions

[@tirsolecointere]

For me, I have realized that there are places that are amazing for the eyes, but not photogenic for the camera. That's one of the reasons why we struggle to get a composition.

[@danielalvarado7294]

Dude I’m so pumped! I’m taking a trip to crescent city in two weeks and although it’s a family vacation I have planned lots of time for photography and this series on the redwoods is perfect timing! Can’t wait to get out there myself and do the same! Great video!

[@hilarywhite0]

Great video, Your first shot is fantastic! Such atmosphere!

[@bryanashford5118]

another great video amazing photography and composition cant wait for the next adventure tnx for sharing

[@415dreams]

I spent a week camping in those redwoods last year. And literally just finished filming an elopement there. Such a beautiful location

[@huubdegroot]

Fantastic! Thank you Michael, love the video!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Great photos in an enviable place to be!

[@LandscapePhotography]

really the photos are so interesting, the photo composition is so cool and the location is the right location to produce a work that is so special, I am a subscriber to your channel, brother, I come from an Indonesian country. regards 📸📸📸

[@aprilthrasher4471]

I love trees. These images are wonderful and perfect. Thank you so much!

[@TAdams-hx9lk]

Your honesty made me laugh in recognition. Somehow, it's affirming to know someone of your photographic caliber has similar challenges and frustrations. Your work is so inspiring and a personal presence to match. Thanks so much!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much! Glad my situation here was relatable. We can’t win every time haha!

[@billbaker4970]

I think this was the trip Michael. Great shots love them all.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Bill!

[@Loretta-pl6km]

Hi Michael, I found your channel through Nigel Dansen's video where you critiqued his photos....that was so good! But, wow, this video has really inspried me. I live in Eureka, California at the Redwood Coast and have never found a redwood composition that I loved. I drive to Oregon a lot, as my son lives there, and it is almost always foggy up near Crescent City. So....thank you, I am going to drive up this weekend and walk through the redwoods to see if I can find a shot...or two.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Beautiful work, Michael - as always.

[@isabelladavis1363]

What an incredible place…certainly on my bucket list…looks like you chose the perfect day …very painter,y quality images…stay blessed and thank you for sharing

[@Osmone_Everony]

I have tried this countless times as well until I found the reason why I was never satisfied. As with your photos there are just two dominant colors, green and brown, brown and white/grey or green and white/grey. This gives an image a melancholic or even depressive mood. Then it dawned to me. There needs to be something that stands out. This could either be a colorful flower (or a field of flowers) or golden sun beams in the haze (just two examples).

[@filipeondas6727]

Always spectacular !!!

[@CalMukumoto]

Great video, Michael. It was great to meet on Memorial Day weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed talking with you as we walked on the Damnation Creek trail. Your beautiful photos make me want to use the Sony kit and shoot on the Tripod.

[@nelehoremans2546]

Thanks Michael for again an inspiring video!

[@stevendouglascarr5517]

Beautiful videos, but very educational for neophytes like myself...

[@joemarkham]

Love the scenery and the tips on not giving up Thanks Michael!

[@sonholee5769]

Great images. I've seen others go to the redwoods and struggle for images too!

[@black-and-light]

Stunning Footage! Absolutely beautiful

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much!

[@ThomasParis]

As a young adult, I lived for a few years in Finland. And that's where I picked up photography. And I absolutely love this country. But I still haven't been able to do it justice, photographically... Good to hear you're happy with what you got on this trip!

[@joshrossphotography]

Stunning photos and footage. Especially watching in 4K.

[@philliptaylor5994]

thanks for the forest inspiration Michael. My home is surrounded by forest but it can be difficult to find anything original. At least now it is mushroom season so lots of fungi to capture.