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[@coopscorner123]

Marvelous job, Adam. From my eyes, this shot has the primal beauty of nature undisturbed except through its own design. Your vision of how to capture that element at its best is remarkable. Thank you very much for sharing this video, and this wonderful area.

[@AlexBerger]

I edit my photos while I watch your videos. Happened to also be editing shots from Scotland this summer. One thing that I'm constantly reminded of is just how difficult Scotland is to photograph. I honestly think it's one of the most challenging gorgeous destinations out there. The weather, the light, something about the vegetation, the watercolor, the reflective nature of the rocks, etc. - it just all comes together to make incredibly challenging landscapes for cameras and photographers to get right. I suspect that's part of what adds to the mystery and mystique. When you get a great shot in Scotland, it's like any two great shots elsewhere.

[@Nature_Wild_And_Free]

The last image with the dead snag is Amazing! Really liked that composition!

[@dawa3858]

The last image is definitely a keeper, uncle grumpy!

[@robertleathers5630]

The waterfall with the tree framing it was a fantastic image!

[@williammiller7328]

Absolutely love the work on framing the waterfall with the dead tree. Fantastic!

[@hamsterneckliving]

Love the way you talk us through. I agree with you that seeing the rocks in the pool is much better than the reflections. And the processing and way the rocks look along the shore are just beautiful! Really well done.

[@valpayne2963]

Well, my goodness, that last image is a stunner. I see another trophy for Gavin to covet. For me, your first tree image was more about the rocks, such great texture and interest. The tree was supporting act for me. I learn a lot from you, thanks for sharing.

[@johnsholian4318]

“Let me know what you think”. I think you’re a bloody genius with your compositions, drone footage, editing, and teaching skills. Well done Adam!

[@jamesmarko1787]

Or when Adam says" I think I found a composition" Of course he found a composition and most times it's great.

[@mike76rob]

Nice capture of the Falls of Falloch, I always stop there when I travel through. That is actually quite a low flow for those falls, it is absolutely spectacular to see it flow after a storm, the entire area becomes a couldron of white foamy water with the sheer force of the falls. I really am finding it great to see yourself and others visiting places I go often and have photographed myself.

[@larsagren6595]

Really like your composition with the dead tree in the foreground. Makes the image much moore interesting 👍

[@ALinNZ2]

Loved that last image - amazing the difference a bit of foreground interest makes to the image. Something to work on!

[@erichstocker4173]

I liked the crop you made in the second photo. Cutting off the lowest falls worked great. I also agree with you about the reason for "liking" of 4 x 5 crop. I also shot and still shoot 4 x 5 film so I find that I often gravitate to that size.

[@TheNonsenseAdventures]

Probably best shot i've seen from Falloch! it can sometimes be mega busy, Sometimes you find a quiet spot to shoot and some random tourist scrambles down the rocks and stands 6" from you! looks like you got it nice and quiet!

[@DavidSwarthout]

You said, "Let me know what you think." I think your channel is the most entertaining and informative of all the landscape photographers I follow here on KZbin. I especially loved the photo of the eponymous tree and the last photo of the falls and the "snag", but they were all excellent. Your talent for creating a composition that works in the varied environments you take us to in these videos is truly remarkable.

[@philnixey4563]

That last shot is so strong. The curves of the tree are a perfect frame.

[@hamsterneckliving]

p.s. I love the way that log frames the falls in the second image. Especially with the detail and grain in the wood.

[@DiegoMcCartney]

The final waterfall image is brilliant Adam. I was laughing at your grumpy hat as you were setting up your first composition. I was thinking to myself man I’d absolutely hate vlogging if I was setting up that scene right there. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@ItsWillLee]

Notification bell has rung! Class is in! I never miss a day at this school & I learn something new each class...Mum would be proud, lol.. If anybody watches and can't learn something.. watch it again!...oh, and let me see your awards.. ;p Thanks for your time and work Adam!! Cheers

[@JDubyafoto]

Gnarly trees are definitely photogenic!

[@chriss2761]

Another brilliant vlog Adam I’m enjoying watching your Scotland trip vlogs, Stunning set of images and love how you describe your thoughts on each composition 👌👍

[@loricanton7969]

love the waterfall and foreground , I to look at things other than just the basic

[@victor-ferreira]

Learning from the Masters! Watching your videos it's a....big pleasure, also a great motivation to go out and starting shooting!!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, thoughts and knowledge 👌🙏

[@jamesjohnston6765]

Another fantastic video, as always. Great locations.

[@MargatePete6137]

Great stuff Adam, watched on the big screen and returned to KZbin to say thanks for sharing. All the berst............Peter.

[@whafrog]

Wonderful shots. Really appreciate the three levels of talking through it, from the general conditions, to on-site composition thoughts, to the final post-processing discussion.

[@zmerc1969]

I love all your photos but your last shot is amazing

[@klausschleicher523]

Another very helpful Adam Gibbs video. I love the drone intro. About the second image, my eye is drawn to the big boulder. maybe because the big boulder and the two in the lower corners form a triangle? The last image with the branches is great. the composition and the processing is really, really good.

[@chrisanderson3983]

Awesome shot of the falls of Falloch

[@thomaspopple2291]

I think the first shot of the tree was perfect. 4x5 was the right choice in my opinion. In the second shot I think the big stone right in the middle was a bit distracting. Felt like I was trying to look around it to see the scene better. Really like the third shot but the falls in the lower left kept drawing my eye from the main falls and the cool branch that was framing them. Love your eye and I have learned a lot about composition by watching your channel. Thanks for the videos

[@ralphwatson7036]

Great video, really like what you did with the Falls of Falloch photo. It was also good to see you back to being a little more serious, a format more befitting your status as ILPOTY.

[@jonglass]

Just so you know, you have some of the greatest opening sequences!

[@molopez619]

Jon Glass I’ll drink to that!

[@luckyman1953]

Great shot of the tree, glad you left it alone as the bit of reflection on the right side along with that on the lower end helps to frame the tree as does the lush greenery does on the left. Beautiful photograph.

[@000pps]

To me the lush greenery on the left appears a little distracting or too vibrant. I think I would have tried lowering the saturation of the distant, green tree on the left and moving its hue a little bit towards yellow. This way I would have tried melting the left tree more with the background which should support the separation of the subject tree. I have no Lightroom experience. In Capture One such tweak is an easy exercise.

[@youlookingatmelookingatyou533]

Well done on a great photo of a moment in time at the Falls of Falloch. I stopped off there in the past week and the tree snag has now gone.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Awesome work Adam, I really love that first image of the tree!

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

You really are a master of the art. Some very nice images again and I like the way you crop down the second shot it really pulled your eye into the far waterfall

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Cheers, Paul!

[@rasesh4u]

Amazing compositions and great images as always. Love the way you're explaining each compositions and post processing details.

[@derekcampbell4413]

Not crazy about the first image. I thing the rocks in the foreground distract from the beautiful tree. Love the last image. The waterfall framed by the old tree is beautiful. Love how the wood of the tree looks. I imagine that this was not an easy shot to get right. Nice job.

[@fredcarter6996]

Tree photo is very nice. Cropping it simplified the scene some (a plus) by getting rid of a lot of the reflections.

[@angryanimaldoc]

Very nice. I really like the first composition.

[@colinc3292]

Thankyou Adam, as ever, informative and entertaining

[@romiemiller7876]

Backlighting on rapids and falls can illuminate the water if the shutter speed is fast enough to freeze the water.

[@jimbean532]

Such beautiful compositions. Really appreciate how thoughtful you are about them and your explanations of them. Thanks!

[@1young-geezer]

Loved both photos and think you did right w/ the lack of reflections in the 1st one, which was waaaay to busy w/ them. The 1st one was really grounded w/ those incredibly beautiful rocks and then the springing of the tree dancing above - lovely. 2nd image was so sculptural, think you did a great job applying JUST enough light to the tree to give it presence w/ the waterfall being dessert.

[@molopez619]

Todd Williams very well said! I definitely enjoyed both too.

[@jimcooke5590]

great vlog adam, just simply beautiful images

[@tonygrasso8058]

Awesome composition I love the framing.

[@monkeyking67]

very nice Adam,love the mossy tree's photo you just uploaded on IG as well!!

[@lisatalley296]

Thank you, thank you for explaining your vision for these photographs. It’s inspired me to spend a bit more time to think through why I like a composition. My favorite was the first photograph of the tree. Hoping to meet you next March in Kanab.

[@kentaufderheide8454]

Great video. All the shots were great but the last one was by far my favorite. Awesome.

[@creatorsjourney6286]

Well done as always! That twisted oak tree with the waterfall is very soothing

[@andychattaway5620]

Awesome video Adam. Loved the last image 👌

[@Macman608]

Absolutely love your work. Always look forward to viewing your videos each week.

[@KellyPettit]

So educational! The problem most of us have is, we just aren't as talented as you! Such a great shot of probably a tree everyone else walked by. That's one of your real talents. Thanks Adam.

[@molopez619]

Kelly Pettit well said bro! You’re absolutely right.

[@kaiolsen6963]

I always think when looking for compositions, -what would Adam do here-.

[@johnleftwich650]

Outstanding images Adam!

[@DavidSenteno]

The tree in the last photo was amazing. Framed the falls perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@zigatretjak75]

4x5 is an eye pleasing format. Appreciate the thought process and the outcome. Thank you!

[@mikemitchell3889]

I think you're right about the 4x5 vertical. The legacy of lurking beneath a focusing cloth, staring at the back of a Sinar definitely influences our compositions. But, I also find my time behind 'blad wants me to always consider the square crop, also! I do believe you were able to "squeeze" some pretty danged-good light out of your tree (first) location, and have also found that, once I start to edit pics in LR or PS, my compositional priorities will often re-align. Your Falloch Falls shot is mighty mighty! Thank-You, Mike

[@molopez619]

Mike Mitchell the water fall image was VERY strong.

[@drramakrishnaiahh.6681]

Last image is brilliant...

[@leighdorey8271]

Another great video Adam.

[@DrNaderAwad]

These days I almost always crop my vertical compositions to 4 x 5 too, seems to be more pleasing to view for some reason. Thanks for the video Adam, I still got to chase waterfalls whilst stuck at work!

[@philpetrie]

A superb selection of Images Adam , the 1st 2 , I have been to those areas but never saw those compositions , your eye and feelings for an Image are just something that can't be taught , where Paul was standing in the 1st Image , I have shot on a few occasions but from the other side looking down the "V" of the glen , next time Im up I must go over to the other bank and have a look at your Image , and Pauls if he puts his up , but for me the Falls Of Falloch is way above anything that I have seen from that location , your right , most people just stand on the platform and take the Image , but I loved how you have made your way down to the bottom to get that super Image , and the processing of that Image is just superb , thank you again for bringing this video to us , and again , just the right amount of time to keep our attention , take care , Phil

[@johnspencer1146]

Loved the images and the explanations made it extremely interesting, would have been really interesting to have image one with the reflection as a comparison.

[@henkpeter1755]

Interesting to hear and see your thought process choosing a composition. Thanks for sharing.

[@molopez619]

Henk Peter getting in the mind of a master photographer

[@gayleruble6529]

Your eye for compositions is amazing. Great and inspiring work. I remember when I stumbled onto your channel and binged watched the vids you currently had...now I have to wait for them!

[@tonyutting6508]

Nice images. Not seen this blending technique before. Will give it a go when I have found something suitable.

[@jennifersayers8041]

Love all the images, so natural and pleasing to the eye. Stunning. Just saw you on Gavin's vlog also, you two are so funny.

[@trevhillphotography7852]

Brilliant tutorial Adam. It really doesn’t matter what I think about the images, the technique and vision you share is invaluable. I didn’t fancy the last image, but it used the same composition idea as that fabulous tree one you did a while back. You are always looking at depth and dimension, great lesson. More please.

[@waynebrookes4309]

That last image is stunning

[@molopez619]

Wayne Brookes gorgeous frame!

[@johnfuqua1143]

by showing me your line of thought and talking through it, helps me in my compositional set up - my weakness - Thank you

[@molopez619]

John Fuqua extremely helpful. He does a great job breaking it down

[@robertkeck178]

I really like those two images, especially the framing on the last one (integrating a difficult obstruction into the composition). I very much appreciate your walking us through how you work the image as you compose and set up to shoot. Keep up the good work!

[@leslielanderkin8301]

Love the striations of the rocks in the front of the first photo. I also agree w verticals looking more pleasing in 4x5 aspect. It made a significant difference in the second image. Really love all three images and thank you for walking us through the composition and post-processing. Leslie

[@gordroberts53]

"...let me know what you think...". Well Adam, I think I've just been to another Master Class. Today I learned a little more about the value of the crop and how to pull post production skills into the field. I am also learning that I much prefer photographs that include intimate details of the scene. I will most certainly be looking forward to attending one of your local workshops in the fall/winter/spring months. Thanks for sharing!

[@Batteristafoto]

Man thats last shot is amazing Adam! Worth the efforts you made! Greetings from South America!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks!

[@Batteristafoto]

@@QuietLightPhoto Sorry I didn't comment sooner. I been watching you guys for a while out here. Just real busy but I enjoy your work. Great dedication to the craft!

[@vproven]

Great work. 👍👍👍

[@martinhommel9967]

Liked the last shot :)

[@radim_spitzer_seascapes]

enjoyed this very much! great comentary

[@chrisroot7182]

Last one was my fav, but thought they were all very good. Once again, I really enjoyed hearing your thought process about shooting and processing these images! Cheers Adam!

[@JoeMustang99]

Perfect! Adam Gibbs video, get to watch this BEFORE the toughest Tour de France mountain stage!

[@slowlyrusting4044]

Yup !!! I know how you feel. I did the same thing.

[@tonyutting6508]

Great video as always.

[@FrankSchulenburg]

Stunning images and great explanation of how you got to the end results!

[@Noealz]

picture came out really cool

[@molopez619]

Noealz Photo I agree!

[@timmorrow8909]

It's always interesting to see how you build a photograph. That tree image is stunning.

[@tomnicholas8264]

Another enjoyable & informative vid - thanks, Adam.

[@tjsinva]

Great photography without the midges, eh? Enjoy your comp walkthroughs. Loved the last shot. Rock on!

[@Snowcatnz2]

Great video Adam, I really love your images, probably because I love taking photographs of waterfalls as well. The one thing I really like though is the conservative use of the dreaded drone. All to often these days vlogger overdo the use of drones to the point where they might as well be drone videos. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ddavis196311]

another great video. just love how you take the time to explain your thought process. That's incredibly helpful

[@AlanBilsborough]

Falls of Falloch composition 👍

[@oli177]

I think this Falloch picture is well composed and looks really beautiful. Well done!

[@anujasharma9677]

Gorgeous shots and locations, Adam. Loved how you explain the composition aspect. Thanks a lot.

[@bestpix100]

Another great video, love the composition of the tree. Thanks for sharing

[@molopez619]

Bestpix photography the tree came out splendid!

[@tjcuneo]

Adam, I appreciate your explanation of your thought process re: composition and then the processing of the image. I like the last image but find the water on the bottom left side of the frame distracting. My eyes kept going back and forth between it and the main subject - the large waterfall. IMHO, I think that reducing the exposure on the bottom left corner would improve the image. I carry two small cards made out of mat board with 2"x3", & 4"x5" cutouts that help me visualize a potential composition. Others may find this helpful as well. Thanks, always enjoy seeing your work.

[@KurtBaumanMobilePhotography]

Beautiful images, my favourite is the last one with the dead tree in the foreground framing the Falls.

[@allandavies1187]

Hello Adam, as always, the clever use of branches and composing of something that little different from the normal.

[@canuckdon]

Adam, love these images and your detailed explanation of your compositional thought process. Thanks heaps!

[@zadokwest]

I drove past it a few days ago, but i was so wet from Glencoe i carried on home.Great shot!

[@PaulthomsonphotographyUk]

Nice video mate and images it was a great couple of locations to visit and just enjoy the surroundings. Fantastic company as well of course 😉👍

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Cheers, buddy!!

[@mattiaferraboli5715]

Beautiful shots, Adam! Maybe the first one is my favorite but they are all great, as ever! Keep up the good content and have a good weekend!

[@sergenicolas3571]

Superbe

[@andrewherbert9938]

Great shots Adam , I agree about the 5x4 crops , much nicer. 3x2 always seems too tall in portrait and not long enough in Landscape, surely someone can make a 5x 4 sensor in a camera that doesn’t involve having to sell some of your organs to afford it !

[@rockychocbill]

I would agree with all of your decisions in making these images Adam. As soon as I saw those gnarly deadfall trees in your drone footage I knew you would find a way to make them work. Great stuff. 👍