Landscape Photography in Germany - Castle Eltz, Burg Eltz, TIPS and techniques on composition

Castle Eltz or Burg Eltz is a beautiful castle in Germany. It reminded me of a Dracula Fortress from Transylvania, but I got to photograph it during daylight, which made it into a Disney Castle. In this video I go in depth with my thoughts in regard to composition and delivers some tips and techniques on that subject.
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[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be such an enchanting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

[@jenjen4658]

Love that last picture through the trees

[@JaypeaFoto]

I like the last 2 and agree the last one is especially good.

[@elmaben6786]

The last photo is amazing !

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Elma :)

[@just_kyles8090]

The hike from the train station in Moselkern is also a great way to get to Burg Eltz if you have some extra time.

[@renejensen5146]

I like the part with composing tips and trics.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're welcome, I hope you got something off of it :)

[@geoarthur6593]

I was there in 1984, beautiful place ..

[@linajurgensen4698]

I would always walk! Countryside is beautiful!❤️😊

[@jamidavis8043]

I like this new format. Also, the last photograph was fabulous.

[@aritz_atela]

What a gorgeous spot. Ive seen this castle millions of times, always moody, so this weather you had, helped to bring another different atmosphere to it. Love all the different perspectives, but the last one really rocks Mads. Great tips as usual! :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Aritz! Really happy you liked it! :D

[@zoe20641]

Hi Mads. I like the format where you discuss composition and the image. I also love the last image. Thanks.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are very welcome and thanks a lot :)

[@nctommy]

Great video Mads! The intro is excellent, with the feel of a TV show! Well done. The image construction segments were impressive. Going through the entire process of multiple compositions was a great idea. Overall, very well done! I look forward to seeing more of this series.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Tommy! I'm happy you liked my thought processes :)

[@dalemews1]

Another great video Mads. Nice to hear you go through your composition thought process. It's not easy creating mood in your images when you're battling against the mid day sun, heat haze, tourists and scaffolding! You did well though. You'd probably enjoy shooting the castles along our Northumberland coast line.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot! Yes I bet I will! Actually as I'm writing this I'm in Scotland and going to photograph Kilchurn Castle in the morning :)

[@dalemews1]

Hope you have a great time up there Mads. Looking forward to seeing the results.

[@massimiliano_coniglio]

good job Mads! I live close to this Castle and still have to go there. keep it up!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're very lucky. Even though it's a very visited place living close to it gives you a better chance of getting the best pictures :)

[@RonaldNaumann]

As always very informative and entertaining. Miss the drone shots, but value your thoughts concerning the composition even more. Please keep it up.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Ronald! Would have loved to fly the drone there... But the world seems to have a problem with drones...

[@JB-ym2yy]

I really enjoy hearing and seeing your analysis of the various compositions. I would consider it an upgrade to your already amazing photo/video adventures.

[@edwardlee1815]

Yes the image with the construction latter turned out great.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Edward :)

[@geeseuss5751]

I'm going to visit this place in a couple of weeks and this video has been very useful. On that note, the content of your channel is excellent, I haven't come across anything like it on the subject of landscape photography. Really fantastic stuff and your photos are amazing! Never been so happy to subscribe to a channel in support of your efforts!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks so much Gabor! I'm really happy you like the content! I hope you'll get some amazing pictures. I actually just revisited Burg Eltz a couple of days ago. Sadly the scaffolding was still there...

[@geeseuss5751]

Yes, thanks to your video I'm now prepared for the scaffolding to be there when I go. Noticed you removed it in post-production (very good job on that btw.), so I might just have to try and do the same if I get any keepers from that angle.

[@ebchef]

How you don't have hundreds of thousands of subscribers beyond me. Great channel!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot for your support at least :)

[@DaleEurich]

Mads, I really liked this format where you talked a lot about composition! Keep it up!! :-)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Dale! I'll do :)

[@valk-photography]

Like this format. Looking forward to the next video ! Thanks Mads !

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Mario :) Next one is gonna be great!

[@isabelladavis1363]

love the last image taken of this iconic landmark with the brach coming from the right...and one of the few castles located inland instead of along the rivers and waterways...wonderful trip as always

[@HugoLopesPhotography]

Really love the new format Mads. It is far more complete. Very cool to see your creative process in looking for composition. Big thumbs up.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hugo Lopes Photography thanks a lot! Happy to share! :)

[@Luigi13]

Good shots and a nice location. I did like the one through the branches of the tree with some back lighting.

[@toebeytw]

The Pictures came out awesome anyway, Mads! Very well done! Tobias

[@marcusfrank3271]

Thanks for the explanations of your compositions. I Love your Location Videos to get Info about the Places. Your compositions Infos are a great Bonis. Thanks a lot, great work.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're very welcome Marcus and thank you :)

[@keithlinforth4585]

Enjoyed the additional commentary....nice location as well!

[@tonyturner7676]

Loved the contents of this video. After all, composition is so important. My favourite image was the very last one, enchanting.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Tony. Yeah composition and story either make or break a picutre! :)

[@creative-anon-ca______4560]

wow amazing

[@arunabhSiddhartha]

Been there! It was a great trip. Also, managed to get nice pictures with a 10 stop ND.

[@scadet17]

Love the new format of your videos! Talking through shots allows ALL viewers to apply the information to their own photography, not just the people visiting that exact location. I think it gives your videos more reach. Keep it up Mads!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Ragin! :)

[@andrewboland8170]

Great work again Mads. Found the additional detail about your methods for composition really useful - more of that please!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're very welcome Andrew! I'll say a bit more about composition in the future :)

[@yannfortin7035]

I love your videos so much, Mads! Please keep going, I always learn so much, and your shots are consistently inspiring! :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Yann! I'm very happy to hear that :)

[@GaryBoal]

Really enjoy all your videos Mads, whatever the focus or format you are inspirational and always offer nuggets of advice.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Gary! I'm happy you get something off of my videos :)

[@gordonmelrose9700]

Liked this new format! Looking forward to more

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Gordon! More will come!

[@nickbailey9038]

Thanks for sharing. I like the format. Nice to hear what's going on in your hear while you're shooting...

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're welcome and I'm happy you like the format :)

[@cagliostro91]

love your videos, so inspiring

[@MadsPeterIversen]

So happy to hear that, thanks :)

[@watervlo4771]

Thank you for a wonderful video. This is on my list for autumn this year. Look forward to your first video from Denmark.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Water, two Denmark videos are coming up :)

[@cookfred281051]

Very informative video, nicely done Mads.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Fred! Much appreciated :)

[@theresarice7289]

Really enjoyed the points you made about composition

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Very Nice I'll do more of that then :)

[@dwelker3778]

Thanks for the explanations of your compositions. This really helps give me ideas to consider when I am out shooting. Beautiful images even if it wasn't the perfect setting that you wanted. It is good to see someone taking great photos even if it isn't the most opportune lighting, etc.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Welker :) Yeah they turned out quite good. I also enjoy sharing my thoughts. As one can hear, it's not rocket science ;)

[@ninacleven7889]

Nice video as usual. Looking forward to seeing your Denmark video.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Nina :)

[@jbairdexp]

Inspiring stuff as always. Can't wait to see Denmark!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Julian, two videos are coming up :)

[@selbstdenker2346]

If yo are here again, you absolutely have to visit Burg Eltz at night under the Milkyway. There is so much history inside.

[@pausejulien8566]

Beautiful work ☺

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks! :)

[@Jon_Godfrey]

Love your work, Mads... please keep these coming :-) Scaffolded is the bane of my life in Bath. I waited for a year for it to be removed from the Empire Hotel and then they put it back again three months later!! Love the last two compositions :-)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Jon, really happy about that. Too bad with the Scaffolding! Did you at least get your shot in those three months?

[@photographymarcel405]

Omg that's pretty near to my home but I didn't know it 😳 thank you for this viedeo I definitely will visit this spot in the next time 😍

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're very welcome Marcel! I hope you'll get some great shots!

[@epronske]

Very nice video and I like the descriptions you gave. I was there few years ago and went inside. I don't know if you did, but there were some terrific compositions in the little open areas in the castle. cheers, Erik

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you Erik. No we sadly didn't enter since I wanted to get on to Alsace :)

[@RossMcLendon]

Thanks Mads. I find the composition discussion really helpful as I feel this is the weakest aspect of my landscape photography...

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Ross, yeah it takes some time to learn and I have a lot to learn too :)

[@dirkbuttgereit7286]

great video, thank you!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're welcome Dirk! :)

[@AntonRiley]

Good job Mr Iversen! :-)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Anton!

[@ciarahutchinson]

I liked the last shot best too! Also liking the beard Mads😊👍

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha thanks Ciara :)

[@RoyzNL]

Cool! I was exploring the same spots at Burg Eltz lol! :)

[@NicklasHolmqvist]

I liked the talk about different angles etc. I really need to travel down there and shoot some castles too. Not that far from Gothenburg 😊 great video as usual ☺️

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Nicklas - it's just about getting out the door!

[@benvanboom8907]

This is inspiring Mads, i was there two month's ago, passed the spot where you took the picture framed by the branches but did not notice because i was not interested in that side of the Castle because of the scaffolding. I guess i had to slow down and think about removing the scaffolding in photoshop, stupid me !

[@Farmdog1111]

Nice

[@laraschweitzer1088]

Thanks for the inspiration, I'm going to visit this castle next year. I'm from Brazil, you should definitely visit it. There aren't castles but there is a lot of nature beauty. You would take great pictures.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much Lara - I would love to visit Brazil one day! :)

[@jongrall]

Great video, Mads! This new format really helps explain your thought process on location. The parts where your hands are heavily blurred while indicating stuff in front of the lens might be improved by using a collapsible teacher's pointer and/or smaller aperture before you actually take the shot. Shame the light wasn't ideal, but you made it work. That looks like a lot of work to remove the scaffolding!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Jon, yeah normally I shoot with a smalle aperture, but zoomed in it got a bit too blurry. Anyway, yes the scaffolding part was a big pain in the butt :P

[@fredericdemeus6163]

It has to be a great place to visit in autumn, during foggy weather I think. The shot I liked the most is the one with your friend shooting the castle. Were you able to do "Cloeff", it's also in the same region. I'm actually looking to plan a trip in that region for 2018. Great video, as always, I love the settings you add, they give a good indication and are helpfull to me. How was the UK-trip by the way ?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Frederic. Nope didn't shoot Cloeff. I bet it's beautiful in the fall! The UK-trip is on going :)

[@RugbyLock2668]

Nice photos Mads! Would be interested in how you removed the scaffolding.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Lots and lots of clone stamping

[@bornforadventureie]

Great...The last photo is sensational, how did you remove that scaffolding, wow ... :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Jiri, a lot of clone stamp! :P

[@rebbel67]

Loved this different style of presenting. Thought you did voice-over, your microphone sounded as such, no background sounds. Talking about the composition (choices) was very interesting. The shaky first minute/half a minute was a little distracting, if I'm honest. All in all, like all your vids so far: great stuff. Thanks!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Ro, these kinds of imput help a lot :)

[@ionutschiopu2305]

For "Dracula's Castle" check Bran Castle here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bran_Castle and Corvin Castle en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvin_Castle. I like all the videos from your youtube channel and I find them realy useful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much for those links! That Corvin Castle looks absolutely amazing! I've never seen it before :)

[@ionutschiopu2305]

I am glad you like it. My pleasure :)

[@Tom-zl1lx]

8.05 min 😳 How did you get that effect?! It looks absolutely awesome 😳 Well done!! 🙌🏼

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you, not sure what effect you talk about? The Orton-effect?

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[@michaeljrgensen6350]

I like the part with composing tips and trics.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Aweomse, I'll do a bit more of that :)