Landscape Photography in Yellowstone National Park

[@AttilioRuffo]

Photography VS Photographs... what do you think?

[@judilecompte9377]

Another great video, Attilio. This one is near and dear to my heart. I’ve had a life long interest in photography, and our trip to Yellowstone last summer pushed me to get a DSLR and as a result I have discovered a passion. YES! The process, including discovery and exploring is just as important as the final photograph. BTW, love your take on Grand Prismatic Spring. Magnificent, isn’t it?

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Judi!

[@shawnboisclair3696]

Thanks a enjoyable and useful video. Sometimes it's good to know that finding the "perfect " composition, taking the ultimate "photo" is not always the end result. Tha0t said sometimes taki g pleasing photos of adventure something to remind you of a life experience is nearly as important, at least for the amateur and traveler.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@davidboulton5793]

Love the way you get it right in the camera.

[@sassytbc7923]

I loved this video. I visited Yellowstone for the first time about 10 years ago. The park truly changed my perspective of nature. Now, after watching you photograph some of the most beautiful places in the park, I want to go back and revisit them, this time with the knowledge and equipment to capture some of that beauty. I also agree with your assessment of the Shimoda 40L. It’s a game changer.

[@macmcmillen6282]

Just an enjoyable place to be, no matter the photographic outcomes. It's a magical place.

[@AttilioRuffo]

yes, indeed!

[@kevingoza]

True...it is about the search! Love Yellowstone!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Yes it is! 👍

[@garynedbal9909]

Love the fact that you can admit when a subject or area is not your type of photography. I stick to what I know and love best!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Gary!

[@bhanwar04]

The way you share all the secrets of your art, you are not only a good photographer but also a very kind person.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 😊

[@eth3rton]

So much beauty sitting on top of one of the worlds biggest volcano calderas!

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@westenbergerstephan5955]

For me Landscape photography is to slow down in a very hectic world we are living in. Taking a picture is not just capturing the spot but more to capture the moment with all its impressions like smelling rotton trees or fresh grass or to feel the moisture after a rain shower or looking to a sun ray behind the clouds to appear, etc. etc. If I do look again to my pictures I am instantly back to this moment which gives me a great releave! Cheers, Folks and enjoy. :-)

[@AttilioRuffo]

Well said Stephan!

[@paullanoue5228]

I went to Yosemite and it was overcast and rainy. I was frustrated until I remembered what Ansel Adams said, “If you don’t go out in the storm you will never be their when the storm breaks.” That was the most enjoyable day of photography I’ve ever had. The National Parks can give your camera wings. They are so beautiful.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍👍👍

[@Mr31formula]

I was there 50 years ago. What great memories.My son is out there right now.

[@astroteej26]

Excellent. I liked that you didn’t just go for the “good” weather shots, but you also showed what can be done in harsh lighting. As a novice “landscaper” getting interesting photos in bad light is a unique challenge.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@kineticbe]

"You slowly seem to.... float away" is exactly what happened Attilio but it had nothing to do with getting bored. Your video's have a nice balance between dreamy music, beautiful landscapes and your calmness which is the perfect medicin to "float away" for a couple of minutes. As a beginning photographer, it's people like you who inspire me to go into nature. Where I live, it's flat and we don't have nature like that, but I try to make the best of it. Thanks again for sharing!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you very much Marcel!

[@juliekeeble6366]

Another great video Attilio what a fantastic place and brilliant pictures. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MrJMAshraff]

WOW, awesome video. How did I miss this video all these years.

[@nancyliu3686]

I very much enjoyed all the stunning scenes and connected with your comments at end of video. What you said parallels many things in life.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you dear Nancy!

[@blackdarkghost1212]

Attilio, if I could give your photos not just one thumbs up but a thousand thumbs up and one, I'd do that. You're such an inspiration, a walking talent, and a well-versed instructor.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@AlessandroCorinti]

Yeesss! The process of discovering is the best part in landscape photography and what you get back in your memory card is not as much important as what you get back in your memory. Attilio your videos and pictures keep my willing of exploring and taking pictures high and for this I’m really thankful to you. If you decide to take a photo tour in Italy or nearby let us know. I’ll do my best to join you.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie Alessandro e saluti dalle Dolomiti!!!

[@mikemaheno3233]

Another awesome video. Your passion shows. Thank you.

[@AttilioRuffo]

thank you Mike!

[@elwynsmith5092]

I like the video very much ! ! I always learn more about iso, shutter, speed, aperture, lenses and filters from your teachingi along the way ! A big thank you !!!!!!!!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@molopez619]

Exactly why I enjoy watching him. Never too smart to learn something new.

[@gretapansini1258]

As always you are interesting, innovative and make wonderful photographs. Thank you, Attilio!

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏🙏🙏

[@michelleliu7970]

Beautiful images. What you said at the end about the process of landscape photography really resonated with me. Thank you.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Michelle!

[@molopez619]

Michelle Liu I waited to the end after reading your comment! You’re absolutely right.

[@darylgilbertphotography]

It's all about the journey!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Yes indeed!

[@SteveSylvester23]

Great Video Attilio! I loved the ending as I feel the same way. Sometimes I don’t get the image I am hoping for, but the experience, memory, hunt, the wanting to see something I’ve never seen before is really what I am after. Capturing the moment can go either way depending on weather or time of day. As long as I have the memory I am perfectly content. Thanks again Attilio for your amazing videos!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Steven!

[@daviddiffenderfer3836]

I will finally be going to Yellowstone this Sept 2024. I spent hundreds of trips to Yosemite over 50 years and studied photography under Ansel Adams there. Primarily interested in landscape.

[@jurossevic]

Beautiful! I am always excited when I see that you have shared new video. Thank you!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@wendynewing8834]

This is a beautiful video of an awesome location. I love the photographs too. Wonderful!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you dear Wendy!

[@molopez619]

Wendy Newing made me want to visit here next year hopefully!

[@Emmermacher]

Really great video and fantastic photos. What are you enjoying more? Hiking or photography in this wonderful place.

[@molopez619]

Emmermacher the million dollar question!

[@Emmermacher]

@@molopez619 For myself the answer is easy. I prefer to hike here and enjoy the landscape. Taking pictures is something we can take to our home to remember to a beautiful day.

[@AttilioRuffo]

I like searching...I love being in Nature and scouting for beauty with my camera!

[@marover]

Beautiful. Thanks again for sharing your Job Attilio.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Mario!

[@isoawe1888]

Artist Point is a great destination for early morning ( maybe around 8:30-9:30 ). As the sun hits the waterfall at this angle, you can often get a nice rainbow in the mist.

[@AttilioRuffo]

I was a little late... :-(

[@UFGator1972]

Wow, it gives me goosebumps to see the beauty of nature and Yellowstone is a wondrous place! I am so glad to hear that you do not turn down a photo opportunity because of harsh light. It is my opinion, that as long as the composition is well-thought-out, we should capture that moment in time that we may never see again. Great video, Attilio.

[@UFGator1972]

That picture of the rams, reminds me of the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Florida. Beautiful, Attilio!

[@earlwilliams6639]

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[@andrewmcarthur3843]

Love the video. Sometimes being there and seeing with our eyes is more important than bringing back lots of images 👍

[@AttilioRuffo]

Agreed!

[@roberthopper4269]

Really well done. It takes patience and to only take ONE photo says a lot. Been there and will go back with NO time limit to enjoy.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Robert

[@Sugram1]

At last we got video longer than 10 minutes! ;-) Thank you! And the panorama of 14 vertical shots - fantastic!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks my friend!

[@paulbell9957]

What an awesome place. You got some stunning images. Excellent video 😊

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Paul!

[@markusburger2526]

Thank you for taking us with you!

[@AttilioRuffo]

happy to have you Markus...

[@MrFalch]

Have the Haida M10 myself and never thought of tuning in the CPL before you putting it in the M10! Love how you handle dull mid day-light into magic long exposer shots.

[@Arjanvisser1969]

very beautiful photos Attillio. Also nice music at 3.30 ;-) THX for your inspiration.

[@chesterkleinhans4207]

I have read of 2 types of outdoor/landscape photographers. Hunter; you meticulously plan for an expected event-location for hoped for results. Or you may be a Gatherer; you take what nature gives you. The weather may change, the sun doesn't provide the natural light you want. Your videos show that what counts first is your positive attitude before you even go into the field. Thanks again.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you mate!

Enjoyed your quest, your attitude, your pictures. Great Video. I have been to Yellowstone over a dozen times and it is still my favorite Park of them all. Lots of memories, And with your help, the next time, I will have a different point of view. Thanks for the Long exposure tips.

[@francois0013]

Dear Attilio, your videos are so inspiring! I can't help but always watch then till the end and hold on for the rest of the day to the beauty, not only of your images and the scenery, but to this reflexive process that you share and that drives your passion. You're a true artist!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you so much Francois!

[@jllanesphoto]

Great video. Thanks you for sharing this beautiful park with all of us.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Jerry!

[@nicolalazzarini9796]

Wow!!!! Grande Attilio complimenti!!! Foto bellissime e posto stupendo, mi fai viaggiare col pensiero!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie Nicola!

[@r.geo.]

Great video. I had the opportunity to visit and photograph YNP in Sept 2021. It was my first visit and I got some great photos. Can’t wait to go back.

[@thesaint1517]

Very nice video, Attilio. Good tips on locations, lenses and mostly filters that you used. Yellowstone and Grand Tetons are the two parks that are next on my agenda. Keep them coming!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Antonio!

[@EarlLJ1]

As Always .... Outstanding !!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@fofdeejay]

Beautifull. I wished we had lakes and mountains in the netherlands. Enjoyed it again.

[@actie-reactie]

Euhhhhh.....seriously......mountaines...ok...but lakes??????? .....WTF.....do you ever step into your car .....or onto your bike.......voormalig ijselmeer.....zou ik toch maar eens rond gaan kijken....Ik geloof dat wij in Nederland toch wel bekend staan om het feit dat we veel water hebben.... weet bij God niet waar je het over hebt....geen meren....WTF.....😂🙄

[@fofdeejay]

@@actie-reactie rond eindhoven ? Nee weinig bergen etc.... Wou je dit hier vergelijken met wat daar allemaal is 🤭 Was het maar waar.

[@lmergenti]

Attilio thanks for the great video. I was just in Yellowstone two weeks prior to you. But I only had one day there and it deserves so much more. I also spent time at the Grand Tetons a few days prior to that. Incredible locations there. And then I ended my trip in California with visits to the Sierra Nevada mountains: Redwoods Natl. Park, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Death Valley and so much more. But I discovered that its really difficult to plan such a trip and hit all the great places at the right time while the light is good. I think next time I will limit my trip to just one or two great locations and spend a week at each one. Give myself enough time to let myself feel the land and sky and try to understand what its saying, rather than running around like a idiot to 35 different locations in just a few weeks. In any event keep up the videos. I really enjoy them. And I enjoy your sense of humor too. We would probably like each other immensely.

[@AttilioRuffo]

;-) Thanks for your kind words 🙏

[@houcinesinaceur5170]

It was a real pleasure to browse your channel stunning

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@bh6279]

Good morning Attilio, all the photographs are 5 stars in my eyes

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@nuwanperera5221]

Before I started watching your videos my knowledge of photography was 0%.. but thanks to you I've been learning so much over the last couple of weeks.. so once again thank you very much for all the time and effort that you put into making this videos..🙏

[@AttilioRuffo]

Happy to hear! 🙏

[@joederosa5918]

I just went to Yellowstone and it was great. Also you’re very right about the shots at artist point. ONLY GO AT SUNRISE! I did and got a great picture.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@jimhowarth2707]

Beautiful images as always from you Attilio.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Jim!

[@silvershadow4965]

Attilio, you have a way of taking the beauty of nature and making it even more amazing! Your use of light and time is phenomenal. As I watch your videos I try to think about how can apply those techniques to the landscapes around me. Please keep these videos coming.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you so much!

[@august9855]

Those photos were stunning!

[@AttilioRuffo]

thank you!

[@stephengray1973]

Hi Attilio. I absolutely love this video thanks.

[@Noealz]

that looks super beautiful

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks

[@williamdesevo2089]

Thanks for taking me back. We went last September to that magical place and visited some of the same spots you went to but of course, your photos were 100 times better than most of ours. I did get a couple of pretty good photos of the geysers.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Beautiful places indeed!

[@pablonickodemus8785]

Your a legend Attilio! Makes me homesick ! Really love the wildlife shots, and the water falls and river shots. I've always loved your time lapse videos how many second intervals to you shoot at? I would love it if you did a Time Lapse tutorial. Over all awesome work I have to admit I watched it twice already. Cheers.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@gernotdelor3851]

good to see that not everything goes perfect. Thanks for that video

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@zigatretjak75]

Beautiful pictures and music

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@yossimizrachi645]

Great video...Beautiful photos... Tnx

[@AttilioRuffo]

thank you Yossi!

[@Ruscombephotos]

Beautiful video. It makes me want to get out to Yellowstone, but it probably won’t be this year. I agree with you that getting out and exploring, hiking and finding the compositions and experiencing the landscape physically is what landscape photography is all about. I think it was the same with my grandfather when he went out with his water colours and created the most amazing seascapes on the south Devon coast in southwest England.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you! This park is definitely worth a visit... 👍

[@timnightingale4325]

Grazie Attilio. Perfetto. Ciao.

[@jasper19661]

so awesome!! Always look forward to your videos!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@peterdavid3813]

Thank You

[@nunoneto23]

Attilio, in my opinion your videos convey a sense of honesty and a truthfulness, to which I can relate to. I restarted recently my photography hobby, and have found that the process of taking a picture: before (all the preparation before going to the location) and after (editing in Lightroom) is more and more filling than the actual moment when you press the shutter button. Keep up with your work: its an inspiration!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@Nam3Iess]

Yellowstone is beautiful just like the pictures You took. I really enjoyed the video

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@patrick.771]

Those are the best photography videos on youtube! So inspiring and you can really feel the spirit of the nature ... thank you. But I wish that you'd show us the final pictures a little bit longer. I always read the camera settings and when I am finished with the numbers the photo disappears :-) (of course I could press Pause but that interrupts the flow ...) Hoping for more videos like this one ;-)

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Patrick, I will listen to your feedback!

[@jlewart]

I just pause the video on the final results!

[@karinaport]

Hola, Attilio!!.. wonderful, full of info videos!!.. I really enjoy them!!.. could you please include a bit of your metering and focus point ad well, if it’s not too burdensome??.. I know most photographers use the whole metering ( not point or center weight) for landscape photography but I’d like to know your thoughs about that... I also use the “one third into the picture” approach for focusing..again.. what do you use???- Thanks!!!- Carlos.. PD: by the way.. just received my “ Wanaka tree” histogram tee’s!! Thank you!!.. that was really fast delivery!!

[@omarortiz9443]

Very good video Atilio. More inspiring than technical. I always learn something with your videos...

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Omar!

[@stevehottinger7537]

Spectacular Attilio! As usual!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Steve!

[@sergioc.p.7845]

Hi Attilio! . When you watch a movie, the credits usually appear for 3s. It's a kind of rule, because 3s is the time that people need to read them properly. I mean... you should let your photo params appear at least for that 3s. That's it. Great video and good photos despite those hard lights. Congrats!

[@AttilioRuffo]

you are right...thanks for the feedback!

[@grahamlewis3387]

Hi Attilio another great video beautiful national park some great images can't wait for more! Graham

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks my friend!

[@rolandkowalke]

Hi Attilio - once more a great video and beautiful photos - I like your way of photography

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks Roland!

[@rubenzamora3326]

WOW, I just started watching your videos. Amazing work!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@57sapke]

As always beautiful images. Thanks !!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you

[@John-Shutterlyphotos]

Attilio, you inspire me to become a better photographer. Thank you!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@luigibassi2087]

Attilio che dire????? Non basta magnifico!!!!! Sei bravissimo

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie mille Luigi! 😊

[@luigibassi2087]

@@AttilioRuffo attilio a quando qualche ripresa con la tua classe col drone?

[@AttilioRuffo]

Spero presto e in Italia!

[@luigibassi2087]

@@AttilioRuffo mi faresti, credimi, il più bel regalo per i miei tanti tanti anni se mi facessi sapere in quali città vieni, poi ti raggiungo io . saluti.

[@who_is_hugo]

I love your videos🙏 Great images, good choice of music 👍 Keep on your good work!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate!

[@iczemi]

I always enjoy watching your videos. They are full of good tips for enthusiast photographers. Thank you.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot!

[@wilbursmith6173]

Thanks for the inspiration Attilio

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you

[@cristianogiani702]

Molto interessante e ben fatto,Attilio. Grazie e alla prossima.....

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie!

[@frankwaters8177]

Hi Attilio. Your vid brings back memories for me. 6 years or so ago, my job sent me to montana 6 times, and i really knew nothing about photography, i didn't even know enough to shoot in raw. Nevertheless , I started shooting many photos with a canon xsi, and putting them up on facebook. i was lucky enough to travel through yellowstone a few times,, and although i knew nothing, the majesty of the place attracted many positive comments on facebook. this inspired me to learn more, about photography, art, and post processing. i'm still grateful for those trips, which caused me to embark on this journey of photography.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@eatwelllivewell4941]

Beautiful photos Attilio, thanks for sharing!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@rosssayer6524]

Just brilliant captures what a place very hard to compare that with anything in Australia but will go out and look. Very enjoyable video. Love your long exposures

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Ross!

[@chelostgo]

Beautiful images... gracias

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@fab7182]

Really amazing video as usual. I dare finally comment in English just to highlight the fact that it's not only about the breathtaking landscapes or the beautiful frames you took, but also in relation with the human aspect which is really important through every of your video. Many thanks for sharing with such skills but also with humanity and honesty your love of this specific moments.

[@AttilioRuffo]

What a nice comment! Thank you 🙏

[@andychattaway5620]

This is a stunning video Attilio. The scenery is spectacular and Yellowstone must be on every photographers bucket list. Tomorrow morning i'm going to photograph the UK's first National Park - The Peak District - sunrise 04:40hrs 🤔. Loved all your photographs and your B&W processing is awesome 👌

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot Andy!

[@pattymattes7124]

Beautiful images!!! I wish you could have kept them up just a little longer so I could soak in the view. Thank you for taking us along on your trip!!!

[@FabrizioZago]

Great photo of a great place, very nice video.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie!

[@nghinguyen5944]

You very good job 👍 I love 💕 pictures for you !

[@pradkphotography]

Beautiful video Attilio. Loved it. And the b n w photograph of the river at the midtime of the day. That was superb. I really wonder how you roam with the threat of the bears! May be it is hard to imagine from my place in India. Anyway, looking forward to great contents like this in future.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@satyajitbhadraroy7723]

Very informative and inspiring one. Love you.

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks mate!

[@robertanglee4735]

I have been to YP many times, seen so many parts of it. My best memories ❤️.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@andyfreeman4622]

Fabulous inspiring video as always. I'm lucky enough to be quitting work later this year and looking forward to spending more time exploring and searching the UK landscape for photo opportunities. Congrats on hitting the 60k subscribers by the way!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Good luck on the next life Andy!

[@paolorusso9146]

viva il trekking e la foto di paesaggio.. :)

[@AttilioRuffo]

sempre!

[@sbrenden]

Great video og beautiful pictures! Agree about beeing out in the wild, searching the unknown and just enjoying the nature is more important then taking pictures, but the camera is also an extra reason to go outside and make good memories :) Love your content. Cheers from the middle of Norway.

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks mate, I love your land!

[@peterwillstein198]

Attilio, WOW! Incredible video and subject content. Peter

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks a lot!

[@billbeverly2864]

I live/work/play in Yellowstone, i'm starting to get into photography, I need to experiment with filters, I have never used them before. Thanks for the video.

[@genivaljunior8349]

Amazing.

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks!