Landscape Photography - 7 Most Important Things I've Learned

[@BjørjaBear]

Might be a Scandinavian thing, but I really like your down to earth rational delivery. There is no bombast and yelling here, which is rather refreshing. Subscribed.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks a lot Kim. Before I went full time with photography I spent many years in the classroom as a teacher and basically try to carry that presentation style over into the videos.

[@toivoha]

Andy Mumford it really shows :)

[@midnightwind8067]

@@AndyMumford I started to post the same observation, The quiet delivery lets me hear the ideas. And I dont even take pictures.. I apply all this metaphorically to my music production.. Still... the XT-3 is becoming more interesting.. lol

[@africanhistory]

Jared Photo Fro

[@OwenL2020]

You'd like Sean Tucker's channel as well.

[@JonDiPietro]

I just discovered your channel because KZbin suggested your "What's in my bag video." I follow a lot of landscape photographers on KZbin and I look at most of their images and think, "I must not understand landscape photography yet because I don't think these pictures look all that great." Your images are breathtaking and inspiring.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoy the videos and images

[@mrv1963]

Subscribed. Embracing failure is the hardest thing. I can't tell you how many times I've shot 300, 400 images to come up empty handed feeling like a massive failure. The empathy this video conveys is compelling, thank you Andy!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment...really glad you e found the video useful

[@Macoscis]

What you said in the chapter "shoot for yourself" is just brilliant!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed the video

[@God_is_in_the_details]

Thank’s so much for not saying “hey KZbin, what’s up?” and for not acting like an affected nitwit - greatly appreciated. Thanks for the thoughtful, practical, down-to-earth content...refreshing.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoy the videos. I'm a bit old for the "hey You Tube, whassssssup" kind of approach, and it's not really me.

[@fdanny03]

Just an idea, perhaps you could teach us how you edit your landscape photos because your editing technique is mesmerising

[@AndyMumford]

Hi Dani. I've done a couple of videos where I went over my editing process. This one kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3_OqWSBhLVsncU and this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2WyiaKCadmafKs. I've got quite a few photography trips in the new year and I'm planning on producing a lot more capture and processing images then.

[@chris5706]

That is really useful thank you

[@IceCreamMan1909]

I always appreciate Andy’s videos. This one is a bit of a gem. I can’t remember the last time I saw a landscape photographer being open to show images he has taken that didn’t turn out to be the photographs they were looking to make. Many say things in that regard but few actually show and talk about how they hiked and hour or waited for a long time and came out without the photograph they were looking for. I know this to be true from experience but it feels validating to see it described by someone I respect and whose opinion I value.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you enjoyed the video and found it so useful

[@monteholmes3435]

Thanks Andy. I'm a beginner & all I know so far is I like Landscape photography. I'm concerned I don't have a eye for a good picture but, I will keep shooting.

[@alexanderverdoodt]

I feel like such an amateur and failure when I get home and there are so many pictures that are not good enough. Thanks for you honesty Andy. It does make me feel better. The research stuff was super helpful! Love this channel.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment Alexander.

[@steveborghardt]

Spot on as always - Shoot for yourself to me is the most important - it's your minds eye - no one else's. Thanks Andy for another great lesson

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video

[@cbimage]

I'm five years late, Andy, but your points remain valid. Thanks.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed the video

[@岩一格]

Mr Mumford you are truly the most charming photographic professor I ever known!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment, I'm sure my mum would approve :-)

[@morganivy4107]

Me: a self taught, ammeter photographer, looking at his mistakes and thinking they're amazing

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@TJackSurvival]

That’s because they are

[@KibitzerXD]

100%

[@anujasharma9677]

Andy, very few photographers talk rationally and your down to the basic talk comes about as a great refresher. Loved it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks Anuja

[@florinpopa10]

Excellent points, thank you. It's refreshing to see someone putting the focus where it should be, on personal vision, enjoyment and humility, among all the hype about technology, settings and gadgets.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment Florin, glad you enjoyed the video

[@emmgeevideo]

The first sentence in this video is evidence that Andy is a master photographer

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much

[@withaminutetogo]

Andy I have just been on a binge watch of your videos and I can't tell you how grateful I am to hear from someone on KZbin who has paid their dues in real shoe leather and has so much worthwhile experience to share. The quality of your insights is extremely valuable.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the videos

[@The22Century]

I watched through the start to the end with a growing enthusiasm. For a beginner photographer your video actually helps. Thank you.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found it useful

[@toureiro]

Thank you. This was super helpful, especially with the examples of photos that didn't work and all the descriptions. It was almost a bit too helpful with all that condensed wisdom - I kept pausing so I could focus on the writing. Not a bad problem to have. Wonderful video.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks Ricardo, really glad you liked it

[@hidayayusuf1029]

Andy Mumford Ricardo Toureiro glad to know I wasn’t the only one! Amazing and inspiring video. My goal has always been and is to take great photos that translate what I see and feel. Landscape photography is my silent voice. So glad to hear your engagement it adds more fire into my passion.

[@merlenetanke7500]

Thank you Andy. I really enjoyed this. I very much agreed with your comment about criticism. People often forget that each photo is the personal view of the photographer. And we should always remember this.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for watching Merlene, glad you found it useful

[@johnmontgomery9699]

These aren't mere tips, this is meaningful advice! I have saved this video and hope to watch it again and again in coming years.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much John, really glad you found it useful

[@kmg1100]

Thank you Andy. My photography journey started with watching your video's a year ago. Right now I'm preparing for my first dedicated photography holiday and I'm still coming back to your video's. The thought put into your work demands respect and admiration. Keep up the great work!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment and kind words- I’m glad you enjoy the videos. Good luck with your photography.

[@eaglescout9901]

Thanks for your insite.And easy to listen delivery. We all can keep learning. So lucky for KZbin and the people who present quality presentations. Learning right in our own homes.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for watching

[@chandlermcquoid7900]

After just one video, you’ve become my favorite photography instructor. Thanks for sharing your hard earned wisdom. Each lesson resonated and I appreciate your generous and humble approach

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful

[@facundobustamante4854]

So nice to hear you talking in a calm and professional conversation. Simple, accurate, assertive and to the point. Just a pleasure to watch and learn. Thank you Andy.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful

[@thelonghaul5214]

I loved this video. You checked off all the important points. So much of landscape is story telling, and trying to capture a feeling, and a moment. You're like a master Yoda of landscape photography. Thanks for this video.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful

[@valtocalo]

I learned most of the technical stuff about photography on KZbin, particularly from Rob Trek channel. Very grateful to you all contributors for sharing your expertise. I have no questions, what I wanted to say is, this video of yours about photography tips inspired me more. Just when I thought I'm hopeless, you gave me a nudge to keep going, to appreciate my camera. Reminded me why I love craft. Rob Trek taught me how to fully utilize my micro 4/3s, but you speak to my inner photographer soul. Thank you.

[@boceskia]

Finally something useful, real and down to earth. Thank you.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for watching

[@1spitfirepilot]

Just rewatching this again. This is one of the most useful and heartening videos anyone has done on this subject. Prior to a visit to the Dolomites at the moment - I find this raises my morale.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks man, I’m really glad you enjoyed it. I’m actually just putting together another video which deals with similar themes

[@Highlighttry]

This video is like a cool breeze on a Sunday morning in the country.

[@AndyMumford]

Thank you

[@madison2255]

Thank you for the tip about failure. I’ve been very discouraged lately, but you never get better without failure

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment. Failure is part of any progression, any aspect of learning comes from failure, and accepting that it's pretty much a constant companion is part of doing anything creative

[@smm504]

I recently started viewing your videos and really appreciate your simple way of delivery. Each video highlights just a few simple points and avoids the clutter.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoy the videos

[@frankly5171]

You sir are an artist. Thanks for sharing your invaluable insight.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video

[@hkanderful]

You are so right. Very useful tips young man. A wise man is always learning! I don't care about equipment, I do care about the image you are showing me. All the best from Norway

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the video

[@yannickfaure]

I looked at your video by chance, and I think it's the most complete video that deals with the subject of photography. Whatever the subject, the landscapes or the portraits, your point of view on the material and the creative necessity of the photographer is totally true! The consumer society always pushes us to have the "must have" and to produce images in a commercial spirit, when the only reasonable way is to make photos for pleasure only. Thank you for this moment!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for watching, and for the comment. Glad you found the video useful

[@ahmedawad563]

Excellent video. Your calm way of explaining what photography is really about is captivating. Thank you.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment Ahmed

[@MerryAdo]

I stumbled onto your videos while in the throes of shopping for the Fuji camera that will replace my current Canon model, and this one made me pause, settle, and take a breath. Your superb work and thoughtful presentation suggest that your camera is not only an extension of your eye and mind, but also of your heart. Very well done.

[@TheRussianMaster]

Explained it very well not too long, in a professional manner, mentioning the most important aspects of landscape Photography. God bless you.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video

[@paulasimson4939]

I love your channel and your creative point of view. In a world gone mad over the minutia of gear and pixels, it's so refreshing to hear simple logic and focus on the art.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks Paula, glad you enjoyed the video

[@RS.Outdoors]

Very helpful advice Andy. The one thing I have learned is to not get hung up on the latest camera body. It is getting the best quality lenses you can afford for what you want to do with the camera and then match to a suitable body. It is great to be ale and get the new sony A7iii for instance but to get the best from it means having the ability to afford the best glass to pair with it.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment, glad you found the video useful. The more I shoot the more I worry less about specs in cameras. The simple reality of my work, and that of many professionals I nowadays I suspect is that it's mostly viewed online and the work that is printed is rarely above double pages magazine spreads or books. Print sales above that size, in my experience, account for a fraction of 1% of my income. It's nice to shoot with a 50mp camera and see all the details, but it's not a necessity at all.

[@alfredbarten4901]

Beautifully said. Point 4 (equipment specs) rings especially true for me these days because I'm 80 years old, somewhat mobility impaired and find increasingly the only equipment for me is the equipment that accommodates the way I can work and what I want to achieve. I'm no longer in a position to adapt myself to the equipment. The equipment has to work for me.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the video

[@nigelmay6349]

All very excellent points! Things you can only truly learn through years of experience.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found the video interesting

[@reopercegayle8108]

Trying to digest as much as possible these important tips to.create my own style...thank you...

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment, glad you found the video useful

[@margareteastham4957]

Thank you for your insight. For sharing "tidbits" of years of hard earned knowledge and experience. For breaking it down so gently and reassuringly. To press on in our own creativity. Look forward to the next one. Be safe in your travels. God bless.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much Margaret, glad you found the video useful

[@zlawrenceking]

Andy, just watched and I felt like you and this video is like wisdom (v. intelligence). I have done just enough landscape photography to know your advice and especially the non-technical, is precious. Sincere thanks.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks Lawrence, glad you enjoyed the video

[@Normanskie]

The beauty of education is it teaches you how little you know and how much more there is to learn.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks Norman, glad you liked the video

[@jepoystaines]

What a likeable guy and I love his works too

[@AndyMumford]

Haha, thanks so much

[@karinstrobl1910]

I am just a beginner. But yet I know, that I have a little hand full of quite good fotos. I fell in love with landscape fotography and I am lucky enought ot able to travel for the next year though out Europe. I am heading to Norway. I thank you so much for your inspiration. I think that my benifit is almost endless time. I wil be able to wait for light, weather and perfect conditions at any location. Thank you for your wonderful explanation.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video

[@jianxiong69]

Photography is a labour of love...💓

[@AndyMumford]

It is

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Another "small format" photographer who's successful that I've basically learned photography from, is John Shaw. I bought all his books many years ago now, (before KZbin had tutorials) read them cover to cover and learned much of what I know now. Composition is the most important thing in photography IMO, and it takes a good eye so to speak. Definitely get a good tripod. I'm trying to be content with my APS-C Fuji system also. Make the best of what I've got rather than keep searching for the ultimate solution and then not having the money to go travel to use it.

[@NolanLobo]

The way you speak is so motivating. Things you saying apply to life as well

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you found the video useful

[@ramelsen]

Nice calm way you are giving your experience and knowledge on to the viewers. Thank you for your video!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks :-)

[@lucaceoloni1574]

this is the best landscape photography video you can find on youtube. Thanks Andy!

[@AndyMumford]

Thank you so much Luca, that's a really nice comment. Really glad you found the video useful

[@ColorexpertsbdDOTcom]

The best thing about landscape photography is its beauty. Awesome photography! Useful video, thanks.

[@AndyMumford]

Indeed. Thanks for the comment

[@tomaswilde5481]

It is a pity not to have met you before. But it's never late. Today I learned many things and especially conceptual aspects. From Bogota, Colombia, congratulations and thank you for teaching and sharing!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much Tomas, glad you enjoy the channel

[@munkeepilot]

I agree, your valuable lessons are made magnificent by your down-to-earth delivery style. Great job!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, glad you found you found the video useful

[@121072900]

You are the best teacher, love and respect from India

[@AndyMumford]

Thankyou

[@infdesu]

Good stuff! One of my personal challenges is that I tend to not work a scene hard enough for the optimal composition. A lot of it comes down to not being able to really review images on the spot the same way you do after months of hindsight and just time spent pondering about it. Just taking more photos certainly helps... slowly. That said I really enjoyed your quick breeze through "missed" shots because they were excellent in many aspects (better than most of mine) and thus made it more interesting to analyse the flaw. It would really interesting to maybe see more of that kind of critique and/or teaching method in future videos!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment Teemu. I'm glad you liked the "missed shots" part. When I first recored the video I hadn't intended to do that, only to speak about failure, but as I was editing the video together I felt it needed something more visual (rather than just me speaking and waving my hands around :-)) and it's interested that a couple of people have picked up on that part. It's certainly something to consider in the future. I'll be travelling a lot in the new year and intend to do more "in the field" videos about capturing and for sure there are going to be times when things don't work out, so it might be interesting to do that and look at why.

[@markmiller8080]

Wow, a very inspirational list of invaluable lessons presented without a single drop of ego. Well done!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks Mark, glad you found it useful

[@paulsicurello2333]

This type of advise is exactly what I need. Thank you for your time and commitment

[@AndyMumford]

Cheers, glad it was useful

[@rickevans33050]

Excellent insights. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, glad you found it useful

[@channinghatcher8580]

Thank you for such a refreshing prospective on the art of photography! As a novice I feel so frustrated when I go out and the shot just does not live up to my expectations. It is nice to hear even pros feel the same way at times.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment Channing, glad you found the videos useful

[@johnronayne9675]

Thank you sir. One of the most insightful and encouraging photographic video lessons i have viewed.

[@jonashuckphoto]

The thing that sticks is, you've taken your best shots always in situations when you had to improvise and for a few seconds, all your knowledge, gear and plans weren't standing in your way of being open for something spontaneous and truly beautiful to happen. The less you know, plan and expect, the more open you are for whatever will happen.

[@AndyMumford]

Yeah, sometimes it happens like that.

[@GSPhotographics]

I really enjoyed watching this video .. For me photography is about being creative and being there. Every time I go out with my camera is an adventure into the unknown as you can visit the same location many times and never get the same image twice. This for me is what makes photography unique. Capturing little moments in time creating memories that will last a lifetime is very rewarding on a personal level for me. Your video perfectly explains the magic of what photography is all about. Brilliant Video.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment Glen, glad you enjoyed the video

[@ivanr4180]

You’re such an inspiration as a photographer and you’re videos and explanations are so valuable! Thank you 🙏

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the video

[@h8510129]

Just amazing, absolutely masterful. Thank you so much!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, glad you found it useful

[@maxmillion4216]

Excellent advice and yes, photography is a life long adventure of learning.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks Max. Indeed, landscape photography will keep us company for the rest of our lives, and I find that to be incredibly reassuring

[@saadfaridi9200]

Very insightful tips. Particularly your tip about shooting for oneself is brilliant. Perhaps I needed to hear that from someone.

[@RogueRoute]

The examples of the images you used for "Embrace Failure" are stunning. I would buy and frame each one. I hope one day my standards for images are as are high as yours. Incredible!!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the video and my work

[@larsrc]

One of the best landscape photography videos I've seen, really well delivered. In particular #7 is important - I have found that whenever I was thinking of what might sell well while shooting, my shots were uninspired and bland. When I shoot what I like, I can immediately recognize that I like it without second-guessing - and I just enjoy the shots so much more. I slightly disagree with #1: If you're starting out, get a merely OK tripod at first. It'll give you a chance to figure out what you like and dislike in a tripod before putting down the big bucks. The money you spend on the cheaper tripod might be the difference between what you eventually get and what you would have wasted on something expensive but unnecessary.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment Lars, glad you enjoyed the video

[@terrygordon1045]

Tremendous presentation. Great delivery of some very common sense key aspects. Well worth the watch.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the video

[@philipculbertson55]

Very well said Andy. I especially liked the last one. It made me think a lot about how I frame my own feedback to participants in my classes. I wasn't there and didn't have their vision. I should be offering suggestions to consider instead of stating how I would have done it. It is subtle but very meaningful to me.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment Philip, glad you found the video useful

[@TheCyclingCardio]

I was a fuji landscaper couple of years ago..i wish I found this channel earlier..great content 👍🏼

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, really glad you're enjoying the channel

[@russadams]

Andy, thanks for the insightful video. I learn from all of your videos and agree that photography is a constant learning process. The point that resonated most with me is finding the tool that feels most comfortable and most like an extension of one's self regardless of sensor size or megapixels. Until very recently that has been the Fuji X-T1 for me. I haven't felt this comfortable with a camera since my days shooting with the venerable Nikon F3 (i'm really old school). As photographers we can get wrapped up in the gear but the non-photographer only sees the image we produce - they don't care about grain or barrel distortion if the image moves them. So your comments on image creation rather than concentrating on gear is spot on. Having said that, the reason I'm giving up the X-T1 is that I've just purchased an X-T3 (I know i just shot my argument in the foot but I don't care!). Cant wait to get out with my new body and 16mm f1.4. Looking forward to your next video.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much Russ, really glad you liked the video. I loved the X-T1 too, it really gave me back my love for photography and just felt great using it. There were a couple of things about it that frustrated me though, nothing to do with image quality, just things which were missing that stopped me completely focusing on shooting - the bracketing was really limited, it lacked a dual card slot and I couldn't get usable video out of it. The X-T3 puts all these things right in my opinion

[@PatOutdoorify]

Wow what a great video about... Photography. So refreshing to see it's about the essence of why we shoot and not about gear and why you need 12 card slots and a internal stabilized external anti alias filter...

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, glad you found it useful

[@ninacleven7889]

Well said! Great ideas to keep in mind whenever one is out capturing images.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks Nina, glad you liked it

[@niamhymbird]

Really helpful thank you, even more excited to go out and take some photos now 🙏

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful

[@erg1450]

Andy, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience, I really do value your logs,, please keep positing for our benefit

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you enjoyed the video. There’ll be plenty more coming this year

[@jaycarlton2010]

Excellent advice! Many great teachers out there, and many teach on technique. I appreciate videos like this that expounds upon motive, theory, and conceptualization.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found it interesting

[@pallabrc007]

Great lesson for us, beginners. Thanks a ton.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked the video

[@AboyLAUGHING]

I like you, Andy... seem like a great bloke and I like what you've got to say

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks John. My mum reads these comments and I'm sure she'll approve of this one :-)

[@forkedMuffin]

Very nice. I love your calm collected attitude.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much Tomas

[@torbennielsen4708]

Yes Blackblaze is great. I back my entire data onto backblaze and pay for extended storage. great video. Thanks for your experience and these key points.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment

[@MLC48]

Thanks for the encouragement and guidance Andy; I was getting overwhelmed with my inability to capture the beauty of nature, but now I'll keep trying.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks Mary, glad you like the video. Keep trying with landscape photography and good luck on your journey

[@JeromyGreen]

I got the peak design aluminum travel tripod and it is the best tripod simply because of its size and versatility.

[@AndyMumford]

I've seen that tripod quite a few times on workshops. It's certainly super small and light

[@JeromyGreen]

@@AndyMumford it’s perfect for my set up which I need compact as possible haha. Hasn’t failed me yet.

[@edwinscox]

I love these seven principles. I have a great Gitzo tripod, but I don't duplicate my images, and often I don't get to the site early enough. So thanks for adding those to my basic principles.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for watching Ed, glad you like it.

[@michaelsimonds2632]

This is an outstanding presentation. Thank you for posting.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment

[@PT-re2gi]

Your videos are always so thoughtful and inspiring. Thanks for the time that you put into them.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it

[@harmenpiekema]

Really informative video. I enjoyed watching it and your tips are really good. Especially the last one is really important. With the pressure of social media, this is often forgotten by many. Developing your own style, doing what you love and,what you want, will only give satisfaction. Hunting for likes won't be rewarding in the end. That is why this last tip is so important!

[@judyustina4506]

Wonderful and inspirational presentation, not a recipe, but how to find your own voice as well. Thank you!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment, glad you found the video useful

[@DLewis-pc2op]

Getting there early......yes! The light changes quickly and you want to be there as the landscape changes with it. Very important.......

[@yoichinoyumid1234]

I've really enjoyed your tips. Thank you for taking your time to make this video.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much

[@wojtekw6040]

That is one of my favourite videos on KZbin ever. Very motivating! Thank You!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks, I'm really glad you like it.

[@niftytwo]

Thank you Andy. As usual it’s a joy to see & hear your ideas & recommendations. Very well presented. Thank you. Neville J. Western Australia.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks Neville, glad you found it useful

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Great vlog, really interesting. Totally agree photography is a journey and what a great journey it is.

[@AndyMumford]

Glad you found it interesting Steve

[@ianterada6821]

great information and presentation, and beautiful photos! Thanks Andy!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Extremely useful advice. I recently bought a Gitzo traveler 2 and apart from the stellar quality, it is a joy to use and genuinely helps take better shots, it is simply better to work with.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment. That Gitzo Traveller 2 is a great tripod.

[@timberray9572]

You have a good way of explaining things, I just recently got back into taking pictures after a 20 year hiatus. I picked up an affordable Nikon d5100 with the standard 18-55mm kit lens to get me started.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck with the new camera

[@christophergrove4876]

Andy... Great video! Very useful! I tell people who are all into MEGAPIXELS and the best lenses that once a cheap tripod wiggles/wobbles so that the image vibrates around ONE PIXEL in each direction, that IN EFFECT HALVES THE EFFECTIVE MEGAPIXELS that they are shooting with because the rays of light, instead of creating coherent dots are blurred out the neighboring pixels. I've heard OVER and OVER people buying a new camera with way more megapixels than they used to have who are then completely flumoxed when they can't tell the difference between the photographic results that they used to shoot compared with their new sensor camera. ONCE a photographer understands that the slightest vibration moves the image around inside their camera EASILY one or two pixels in each direction then they understand the importance. Camera quality... lens quality... tripod quality... are the TRIAD of good camera gear. Now... having said that, there are pretty good quality "store brand" (Adorama's for instance) stiff, carbon fiber and metal apex tripods that are MUCH more affordable nowadays. Cheers!

[@AndyMumford]

Cheers Christopher, and good points