IMPROVE your landscape PHOTOGRAPHY by adding SCALE

[@Elreddo]

So, I'm a relatively new hobby photographer, and seriously Nigel, your videos have been such an inspiration, I can really see the difference between the pictures I'm making now vs. a year ago, much of it down to your wise words. Scale is not something I realised made quite such a gigantic difference before watching this, but seeing the shots that work and don't really hammers it home. Another piece of valuable knowledge in the arsenal from you! The slope image actually took my breath away and the house dwarfed by the mountain... incredible. Keep it up, I always love seeing a Nigel video on the feed! Cheers

[@tompetersphotography]

Lovely video Nigel fantastic shots with some really helpful advice

[@paulasimson4939]

Your studio looks stunning. Very warm and inviting.

[@ralphwatson7036]

One of my favorite Nigel Danson videos ever. So professional.

[@janm2473]

Thanks so much for this, Nigel. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into your videos. Stunning compositions.

[@bigbroondug]

That skiing pic is outstanding 👌 right up my Strada.

[@petranassphotography]

Thank you for another inspiring and thoughtful Sunday video.

[@logical333]

Outstanding examples of scale. Thanx for sharing this important topic.

[@josesanabria3819]

Thank you for this eye-opening video! With your simple, super practical tips, photos can definitely look better. The other day I was taking a walk along some trails in a national park in my country and I found a great location with big trees that form a kind of tent at the top. Sun rays went through the leaves in the canopy creating a fantastic atmosphere, but it was not until I included a little cabin in the photo that the splendor of the trees could actually be pondered. Thanks again, I love your work because it's super clear and practical. By the way, the pyramidal shape of the mountains in the background at 4:20 are awesome!!

[@StephenMilner]

Hi, what a wonderful video. Keep up the superb work! I look forward to your next video.

[@adstoop7885]

Nigel thank you for the inspiration video again !!

[@CookedLight]

Can’t believe I’ve had to turn the page of your calendar twice already! Book looks superb.

[@a7wd]

Interesting. Thanks for including situations without people, too. Nice cozy studio - I liked the fire in the scene.

[@timpotts2804]

Another great video.....I’m learning so much from your channel and all the other great photography youtubers, really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and expertise. Thanks 👍🏻

[@carlreid4161]

Thanks for the tips on scale and how to introduce that into your images and what works and what doesn’t with your examples, really interesting vlog Nigel. 👍

[@nrlondon7959]

Hi Tim. Great advise. In addition to what you recommend I may go out in the field nearby and take some photos. There should be no body around and it gives me a break from being home. Happy shooting and be sure and wash your hands. ;-)

[@huwmorgan51]

Excellent video. So many people fall back on the technique of taking a wide angle shot with a "foreground interest". Many of these photos accentuate a foreground that isn't all that interesting at the expense of diminishing the drama of the background. The images in this video accentuate the drama of the background with the foreground used to illustrate scale. Well done!

[@anujasharma9677]

Excellent tips, Nigel for adding scale to images and amazing music as always 👍

[@agapyearish9982]

Wow that was so great. It moved at a great pace. It was obvious that you had done lots of preparation: relevant B-roll, great setting and lighting on you, multiple camera angles, love the use of the iPad to add something different, and a worthwhile topic. Someone I watch mentioned that your channel has grown. No wonder. Killer quality.

[@terrynewmanphotography]

Another Sunday treat, thank you 👏🏻

[@rodscherich9973]

Great lesson on scale!

[@lynnjarmstrong8348]

Great video! Preordered your book. I think it will be very useful for our trip to Ireland & Scotland this year. 😊 thank you.

[@nickshepherd8377]

You said it yourself “Inspirational Tuition”. That sums up your videos beautifully! Excellent in every respect! 👍🌟🌟🌟

[@janblid3419]

Thank you Nigel. Your videos are very inspirational. I have always strived to exclude humans and human elements and such in my photos. This spring and summer I will think differently...

[@vlaney21]

its kind of funny, but I used to get frustrated when someone would walk into my landscape shot, but I am beginning to understand how having a person in it really helps add to the drama. Of course, it helps to know that person and ask them to stand where you'd like them to stand, and please be wearing a nice bright color.... : ) Thanks Nigel!

[@YarikSychov]

Another great video, thanks so much!

[@TheMoodyPhotographer]

Thanks for these amazing tips ✌🏻 The B roll at the beginning is also fantastic

[@evanb_8652]

Another inspiring video. I have actually learnt quite a lot from watching your KZbin channel and it's now Autumn in Australia, so the light will get softer and some Autumn colours on the way :-) Also want to say your studio looks great. The fireplace looks very cosy!

[@gbee8888]

9:27 Seems to be some orange artifacts to left and right of the lighthouse?

[@kwchalky02]

Good video Nigel. Cheers.

[@andrewgallup3890]

Perhaps the largest frustration I have had getting back into photography is handling vistas. As you know, in the western US vistas are almost constant. In person they can be breathtaking, from the camera less-so. Thanks for covering this subject. Gives me a reason to go back and try again.

[@williamcharlesworth4617]

Enjoyed your views on scale. Your compositions are beautiful. Would you ever consider coming to Pennsylvania and photographing our vistas and lake shores?

[@danr6255]

Amazing video love the upgrade to your studio too that log burner is lovely :)

[@petersparkie]

I love your man cave, (studio sorry). Good tips for for producing scale. Very helpful.

[@guykerr8111]

Interesting. You have said, on occasion, how I visualize a photo may be entirely different than how you do and that is absolutely okay. I see the same for the comments about Angel's Landing as I did not view it as particularly scary. All in the eyes of the beholder! Love the videos.

[@tjsinva]

Illuminating, as usual. Alas, my shadow will likely not be gracing the trail to Angels Landing. I've seen enough spine tingling videos to discourage that endeavor. Of course, some of those other locations are a bit sketchy as well. Book ordered. Rock on!

[@jerrymanzer5176]

Thank you for your information. scale of landscape is a hard one is difficult, some what of the eye of the beholder.

[@takaharu]

I really liked the more homely approach to this episode, that was a nice touch. I was 1 click away from ordering a signature edition but the shipping just edged it out of a price I could personally justify as I recalled ordering Annie Leibovitz's 2005-2016 portraits book for less than £70, which is a substantially larger with a comparable, high-quality print and protective sleeve, albeit not a limited or signed print.

[@KateSmirnoff]

Book is a wonderful idea! I've pre-ordered :) Can't wait for it later this spring in US 👍🏻

[@davekelly8168]

Great stuff Nigel, one of my favourites 📸📸👍🏻

[@G0FUW]

Great explanations, as usual, Nigel. Book ordered, it's now a race to see which arrives first, yours or Ben Horn's!

[@andyjsmith1981]

Another great video Nigel, just pre-ordered the Exclusive edition with print can't wait until May when it arrives! All the very best,

[@valk-photography]

Thanks for the useful tips for adding scale in the images ! I try to use them on my trip to Patagonia in 3 weeks. Also i'm eager to see and enjoy your book along a single malt ;)

[@tessm9775]

Thank you for another great video. I am going to the Scottish Highlands this June, and as a new photographer, I do not have a lot of lenses. Would my nifty 50 be able to take decent shots of the landscapes in Scotland??? I have a Nikon 750.

[@ShaneBaker]

Thanks. You've given me something to think about there.

[@grahamblues1127]

Good video on size and scale...also like the look of your book, but I can't find out how big it is...

[@Happy_Snapper]

Wow, that photo with Steve on the ridge line 😯

[@finomrs]

Awesome video as usual!! I've just pre-ordered the exclusive edition, can't wait to get it on my hands!!!

[@paulus0109]

Good vlog Nigel. Thnx

[@pexeu1966]

Book and print ordered, I’m really looking forward to seeing how in comes out I’ve admired your work/channel for a while now 👍

[@zislandsurvivor138]

What is the best computer I can buy for editing my photos???

[@dannynash5713]

Great video! Tried pre-ordering your new book but it won’t allow me. It says “UNABLE TO ADD ITEM” and Please select the Vistas Edition option. I’ve tried on both my phone and pad and get the same message.

[@stus.1710]

Hi Nigel. Another great video - many thanks. The book looks great. I’m wondering if a currency conversion and increased postage will be applied for those of us outside the UK (I’m in Colorado, USA)? Thanks again!

[@Maple-fq8iw]

I’m from Thailand, can you please tell me how many percentage which lenses you use most , thank you ( i’m very new in this )

[@unclesuhascamerawilltravel3526]

How can i order your book ? I am in Thailand and love your book too.

[@paololarocca7684]

Very beautiful images! About the use of a wide focal length, does it is render the scale or does it exaggerate it? Because often we say that the focal length which correspond (perspective wise) to the human vision is about 50mm.....anyway I like the its effect....

[@robertwhitemoto]

Love the fireplace. Beautiful Skier shot and the lake district! I have to do Angel's Landing. How difficult is a drone pano? Everyone is coming out with a book (Adam Gibbs, Ben Horne, you) I'm gonna need a bigger coffee table :)

[@JayMacroPhotos]

I’m preordered your book!

[@daviddowling9830]

I use bananas for scale and have no problems relating to size perception,works quite well.

[@robertstonephoto]

Been hoping for a Nigel Danson book!

[@erichstocker8358]

Does the log burner not put smoke/soot into the studio?

[@NigelDanson]

Nope!

[@phileckersall4285]

6 shot pano with a drone? interested on how this was achieved!!!

[@Wealthishealth89]

Will you be shipping to the US of A??

[@NigelDanson]

Of course!

[@markpursglovephotography]

Ordered my copy this morning :)

[@johnhawkins1606]

Book sounds great. Might have to invest some of my pennies in a pre-order...

[@vishalrai4610]

Until next Sunday!

[@keessonnema]

Pre-ordered the signature edition! Very excited for it. It'll be the first specific photography book I own.

[@martharetallick204]

Question about displaying images on a pad: Does the pad offer local image storage so you don't have to rely on an Internet connection?

[@nicobuijs2311]

Yes it does.

[@martharetallick204]

@@nicobuijs2311 - Thank you! Looks like Yours Truly is going shopping now ...

[@nicobuijs2311]

Martha Retallick Take a good look at what’s for sale. Learn something before spending your money. Just an advice. 😊

[@Mark-qn9xl]

I agree that scale can be an important element of an image, however, the inclusion of that element needs to complement the image. I had a shot of old water tracks in Deadvlei, looks like fingers. Someone commented, quite rightly, that there was no idea of scale, they were huge. I felt however that the inclusion of a person would distract from the image. The ones you have shown certainly complement the composition. I guess it comes down to the feeling that your image is trying to convey.

[@klausschleicher523]

Hi Nigel, I think bringing scale by coincidence (building, people running through the frame, animals a.s.o.) to an image can make it really good. But these forced adding of scale is only ugly. Sorry to say it, but the first image from the Färöer you showed: In my humble opinion the person there is ruining it. For me a perfect case for the Photoshop "content-aware fill" ;-) I know, this is my personal taste and maybe I have seen too many "hero" shots. The opposite case is the image where more people hiking on the ridge line. This image looks good. Sorry, I don't want to be too destructive. The book is welcomed idea and already preordered. I'm curios how much VAT I will have to pay ;-)

[@wallystellmacher6794]

It‘s the hardest challenge to bring the real scale of the landscape into your photos that you experienced at that moment. The only thing I see is to create a significant depth in the photo by using a powerful fore- and background.

[@busta2k12]

sweet

[@AlexLancashirePersonalView]

Boris will soon get rid of your log burner.

[@simonmiles1972]

I couldn't disagree more. Ambiguities of scale add mystery and evocation to photography. Just add David Ward, Joe Cornish, Guy Tal or any fine art landscape photographer. We do not need to show and explain everything. Adding human interest - particularly when this is something so blatantly staged as a figure just gawping at the view - simply turns a landscape photograph into an advertorial for Trail magazine. Every one of these images would be immeasurably improved by removing the human element.

[@bodadinesh]

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