"Myths in Landscape Photography" - Photographing Denmark - Episode 4

[@MadsPeterIversen]

The ENTIRE "Photographing Denmark" playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL8OsdzASUWWA2ViF4mfVeEq1v38h7Dsh5

[@cliffnieuwenhuis8638]

Your "Photographing Denmark" series is wonderful -- perfect mix of learning about photography and learning about Denmark.

[@irabrucelevine]

From my perspective, Mads, I enjoyed this "longer" video; please don't apologize for its length. I would love to see more videos like this one. I thoroughly enjoy watching you walk through the landscape to find compositions, listening to your thought process, and seeing the finished product. There is one thing that I would very much wish that you would do, and that is to show the settings you used with each photo you presented. Seeing those settings -- aperture, shutter speed, and ISO -- would give me, and your viewers, a fuller understanding of how you captured the image. Thank you for producing your inspirational videos.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

That's good to hear, Ira. Then I won't cut them too much in the future :)

[@berndmichael100]

"There is one thing that I would very much wish that you would do, and that is to show the settings you used with each photo you presented. Seeing those settings -- aperture, shutter speed, and ISO -- would give me, and your viewers, a fuller understanding of how you captured the image. Thank you for producing your inspirational videos."

[@carmenfissenden2530]

Very sound advice and something we can all take away and adapt for our own outings . Thanks again for some great advice . We may know it when we see it , but this is the value of having us reminded of these things. And for those who have not yet tried or felt under-welcomed by our past failures to be encouraged to have another go. We learn best after all by understanding our failures and using good advice to correct and amend those errors . Practice will then make perfect . Thanks again for another well provoking video .

[@ruthroberts3803]

All the times I visited Copenhagen for work and I never got to see the beauty of Denmark. Your videos are inspirational but also much needed to help through these difficult times and helping me look forward to planning my bucket list of trips for the future. Seven great tips, beautiful music, your fun personality, stunning scenery and your amazing photos. Thank you Mads.

[@beyond990]

There's nothing wrong with long episodes as long as you keep the subject interesting, which you nailed. Loving your work so far.

[@EdCatlett]

You are so spot on with the people who state as fact that it's better to just enjoy the scene rather than taking photos. Odds are these are people whose skill level isn't to the point where their photo matches their memory of the scene. For me almost every scenic photo I have taken immediately brings the entire scene and situation back to my mind. I would not have those regular reminders if I had merely watched things happen. The other funny thing is that without fail, when I am with such people (somehow they are never at sunrise LOL) I point out so many details that surprise them. They clearly would have never seen them.

[@JohnPaul-ii]

I think you have mastered how to capture the minimalist image. A simple sunrise, and a small boat on a glass sea, fantastic. Excellent vlog to watch or just listen. Was it to long ?, certainly not for me. Thanks for sharing again Mads.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, John! Happy to hear that and that it's not too long :)

[@willemakit48]

I just re-watched this video. I love to go with you on your journeys to take photos. It is always a learning experience to watch and have you explain what you are doing to get them. Thank you Mads, looking forward to your next video.

[@richardstorier6172]

Hi Mads as usual you have taken us on a journey many have not been to and given us some stunning images, many thanks even my wife Carol appreciated it!

[@Stillfilm1]

Thank you Mads for another great episode. Your videos can never be too long for me as I so enjoy watching you photograph your beautiful country.

[@SteveP_2426]

Loved the boat shots Mads, so tranquil. I think a mix of video lengths works well. If i was in a bit of a rush I wouldn't have just watched this episode but I was having some lunch between editing some photos so I put it on. I agree you don't need to shoot in manual but I think you should know how to do it as there are certain situations where it comes in useful. I also agree with you totally on the HDR item, you can get an 'HDR look' out of pretty much any photo if you set out to in editing!

[@johnhare6652]

I've just linked this into a Facebook Group for beginners/intermediate photographers as we hear all the myths you speak about on a regular basis. Thank you for making such an informative video.

[@AliasJimWirth]

Beautiful. Worth the watch. I liked your shining some light on myths. I continue to learn. Thank you, Mads.

[@benvivian8040]

I agree that last blue hour photograph is lovely. I also liked how the wave forms in the foreground mimicked the geological structures, bedding and strata.

[@alkimble6259]

Mads, great photography, and great photo instruction. Have never seen it this level. Keep up the great work!!!!

[@roberthennessey128]

Love the combination of the ocean and the limestone ..which has awesome texture. Ty Mads Peter. The tips on manual vs shutter priority.

[@peterosterman5820]

What you often hear people say, oh what a nice picture, you must have a good camera, wondered if people told Rembrant, you must have good brushes!😀

[@KennyTelfer]

What a lovely video, great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

[@gaetanoscalfidi]

1. The locations are incredible. 2. The pictures are amazing. 3. The content of this video is brilliant. Thanks Mads for giving me the best 30 minutes of this week!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha thank you so much for the kind words! :)

[@michaeldesselle7589]

Could not have said it more eloquently‼️

[@tombain5665]

Mads your art and its presentation,,,is inspirational! You have rekindled my interest in photography unquestionably and reignited a curiosity that I used to have many years ago. I am thoroughly enjoying your videos and philosophy and you are imo the best out there. I will be watching closely your great career and future work. Fantastic well done!

[@jimcooke5590]

Just by the way you present these vlogs Mads makes it compelling viewing, just love the images and he the way you look at good and bad, whats right and wrong, just what we need right now

[@j-riz7513]

You’re my absolute Favorite Artist Mads!! Your work is always top notch and you’re so humble . A true gift to us up and coming photographers. Much respect, and Greetings from California 🌴

[@aslater4385]

Thank you for another great video. There is a quality to the photos of the boat that is exceptional and when we got to the one with the birds as well it really made me think that this was more than just a photo. Perhaps it’s the crazy world that keeps our emotions nearer to the surface but I think you have captured something special.

[@jordanjardine2458]

Your analytical approach to landscape photography is absolutely refreshing. Keep up the great work.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Jordan! I will for sure :)

[@VisualImpression]

I loved the way you narrating and explaining...

[@hfranke07]

Hej Mads. (Jeg er dansker og bor i Sønderborg...... blot til info) Great video..... loved it. Lots of great info and awesome pics. I had to laugh a bit, when you said that Nationalpark Thy is a massive area..... for us in Denmark it is big,- but compared to some of the BIG places in the world, it is just a parking lot...... but Thy is awesome. The coastline of the Western Sea and the wind..... love it. Take care. Mojn.

[@verlenelewis9866]

I like a longer video and am thoroughly enjoying getting to know your country. I loved all your sunrise boat shots, how peaceful they are.

[@Luigi13]

This recent video you published is quite inspiring and very good in its aspects of variety and information. And it also shows the surroundings of some places where there are people in it very good indeed. I like it, thank you.

[@jeffpotter7958]

That last photo was amazing. The long exposure created lines in the water that matched and complimented the lines in the rock formations.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Jeff and yes, that's exactly why that became my favorite :)

[@victor-ferreira]

TOP!!!! TOP!!! TOP!!!! Watching this video it's a big pleasure!!!!! The music, the ambience and photos...WOW!!!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you, Victor! 😊🙏

[@nevillewatkins4997]

I enjoyed your tips Mads. I think it's sort of liberating to know that you can be a lot more flexible. Really liked the boats.

[@AngesvanderLogt]

Great video again.. love to see the locations you visit and how you look for compositions.. thanks again for the great tips!

[@marcusthiele8234]

Hello Mads. First of all: Thank you so much for this great video and this "special" content. I think these myths are still there and there much more of them. For example: Good photographers, like you, always shoot a magical photo. In my oppinion there are many people out there, who don't know how many time, the long planing, the scouting and the effort photographers you've to invest in just one good shot. When you're on location - oh no - the forecast is wrong.....all that kind of stuff. So thank you for telling the truth and keep on with you're videos. I feel, that photography - for you - is more than just a job. It's your passion - so keep on. Thank you.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks, it most certainly is both a passion and a lifestyle :)

[@johnearl2303]

Another excellent informative video, and no it wasn’t too long, I particularly liked the first set of photos of the boat

[@jotablen5978]

I wanted to visit my friends in Denmark, just to be with them. Now... if I can go... they'll se me only one night or two... the rest of the time is going to be following your steps!!! Thanks Mads!

[@petercorral19]

That blue hour shot is by far the best of the lot, love it!

[@gabriellahunter4885]

Mads you are my man. You are a true artist.

[@97hb]

Absolutely beautiful images and interesting video. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@rickbrowne519]

I love the series you're doing on Denmark - and I really loved all of the photographs you took of the boat!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Rick! Appreciate it 😊

[@erkkikoski-lammi1687]

It was a lot to learn about with your videos and this video too. Also I liked to learn your way to use minimalism at your photos. It has helped me to do more that way, what I have liked already long time. Also you tell things honestly. I am sure my photography eye has grown in good way(maybe not from wife, who is sitting in car) to find places I wanna photograph more. Thanks for inspiring for that 👍👍🙏🙏 Mads

[@jakobschneeberger3965]

A beautiful video and great photos. 👍👍👍

[@tomgwl65]

Awesome footage, and stills👌👌👌 sunrise....

[@tarjei99]

Myth 1 depends on the background because of the way our cameras measure light. When I am at the Runde island trying to photograph birds in flight, the background is either the sky - with or without clouds, an island or the sea. Each of these backgrounds will cause the camera to change its exposure. This is one of the few places where I use manual exposure. Most of my photography is Aperture priority.

[@toomuchkit964]

Mads you are brilliant inspirational and my favourite channel. You should be sponsored by the Danish tourist board. I didn’t realise how wonderful and diverse Denmark landscape is.

[@f.leenen3077]

Like I said on insta, I like the Lodbjerg lighthouse area. I made two compositions from that same dune near the lighthouse. One with the path leading to the lighthouse and one towards the other side with a path leading into the dunes. Somewhat sad I wasn’t able to visit Fur. Nice place and cool shots 👍

[@dianevose9655]

Really enjoyable video about the photography myths. You are so chilled out taking pictures, so enthusiastic and knowledgeable 👍

[@scotty4418]

another collection of great images from your beautiful country Mads. Loved the serenity of the first set of images with the boat and very much enjoyed hearing your views especially number 6. So what if it's been photographed before. If you don't have that image then go ahead, take the image and enjoy the experience

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Jim. Yes, I think that is certainly an important one :)

[@SimonWillig]

This should be part of every photography course! Very well done!

[@ketanography]

Great learning experience from this video.this is my first video of yours i watched, defiantly ill watch all videos.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Ketan. Very happy to hear that ☺️

[@ianbarnes1406]

Stunning opening scene and conditions!!

[@paulredman1496]

WOW! Those cliffs were amazing. Gives me ideas to look closer when I am next down in Dorset, UK at the Jurassic Coast.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

I like geology so whether they are photogenic or not I always like to see the various strata all tilted and so forth.

[@colinw8237]

Great Video, Mads you captured the scenery beautifully

[@ZeLoShady]

25:47 I think if you used a longer lens and did a 1:1 crop than you would have got a very nice & artistic photo. The lines would be more visible and the contrast between the light & dark sides would have had amazing balance. I do quiet enjoy the final image you took in that spot without the harsh light though.

[@chrispylant8001]

This was fantastic. I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of the video.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I'm so happy to hear that! 🙏🙏🙏

[@FredrikLarssonPhoto]

One note. When it comes to aperture or any other mode that the lightmeter chances your exposure, it depends on what area the lightmeter is to look at and take into consideration. If you have spot metering, center metering etc. It works a little different on different cameras aswell :)

[@andrewanderson9374]

Informative, insightful and highly interesting. Great video Mads.

[@tjsinva]

As long as things are interesting, length isn't an issue. Time well spent. Rock on!

[@geoffmphotography9444]

Excellent. Rather liking the longer format too.

[@mikeswoods]

That shot at 4.51 is absolutely stunning 📷👍

[@QuarkCharmed]

Thanks for the video and great photos Mads. Re: more control in Manual mode. Manual mode doesn't give you more control than say Av mode because you can use exposure compensation in Av. But it unbinds you from the in-camera metering. It's a bit easier to use histogram in Manual.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

True, I am not sure I agree with the histogram part. I think it's equally easy or at least comes down to the knob design of the camera :)

[@tudora5498]

Nice video, great photos.. I actually like the one with the rock from the sea where the sun shines on it from the side more than the one with flat light, but I agree that the pattern does not stand out as much. Still a very nice picture :)

[@leeolver3778]

Great video, as always (the whole series so far, actually). Never planned on Denmark (other than Copenhagen), but you have me hooked on the countryside now.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

There are so much to see out here, but admittedly it takes a bit of effort to find it ;)

[@10mansa]

Thanks again for Your work and Your explanations. I think Denmark is a good place for landscape fotos and I hope to visit Your Country in future ...

[@OracleTestlab]

The video was so enjoyable actually I looked at the time when you said it's a long video!! It's a great good well composed well thought presentation. Would love to see your camera settings in future. Thanks for the great work.

[@Nickbellarosamedia]

If a video is more than 10 mins you should be able to like it twice!! Great video as usual!!

[@Alastair6]

I really enjoy your videos. I learn something and you come across as a very likable fellow. Keep 'em coming!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Alastair! :)

[@shrudt]

really every point you disclosed as myth is.... well defined..👍🏻

[@ThomasParis]

Didn't care for the mythbusting but the locations are stunning! My only experience of Denmark was about a day and a half in Copenhagen but I clearly should come again and visit a lot more of your beautiful country.

[@DmitryVarennikov]

I like your BTS videos and handy tips you share along. Could you elaborate on your "side light + polarizing filter create dark background"?

[@GuidoVanDeWater]

Thanks for your great videos. Im from yhe netherlands but my wife is from a danish family. Due to that we visited het family a lot that lives around herning on jutland. I just always struggle to find great places ( just like here in the netherlands ). But you are realy setting an example for possibilitys. I realy think you have amazing images there. I was following you for a while now and will koop doing it. Are you gonna be in the area of herning, viborg and silleborg? Ibe been a lot in that area and am realy wondering what you can come up with there. If you want a tip... last year i was on the island rømo and that has been a real treat for me. Grt guido

[@andyv6127]

Great video. I enjoy the honest approach. Does anyone know if in camera HDR (R5 say) is that much worse than doing it in Lightroom - esp. in the look of final print?

[@robertwhitemoto]

The people @ 23:40 give such a good frame of reference !

[@relax-max_Alain_de_Maximy]

Very interesting video Mads, as always. A point about HDR: HDR is not tone mapping as most people think it is ;)

[@arielalejandrogarma3672]

is really fantastic photos congratulations

[@karenbergmann209]

Stunning images!

[@maartenschot]

Thanks Mads! Will start watching now

[@Aledharris]

I was thinking about the manual mode vs auto modes the other day. The conclusion I came to was that so long as you know what the settings do, and make the creative decisions for yourself, then it makes no difference at all how you achieve those settings.

[@valerievaleriem1769]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video even though it was longer than usual. There was a lot of drone footage showing the area. Can you tell me if you use aperture priority in your drone or manual when taking a video, as the quality of your videos is outstanding? Perhaps you could do a video at some stage about drone use, and processing of drone video clips etc. By the way I thought the last image was absolutely stunning.

[@markrapien]

Beautiful video as always mate. I’m glad you pointed these myths out, cause I have definitely fallen victim a few times to them.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're very welcome and thanks a lot :)

[@kushi1515]

Beautiful pictures 😍

[@Okay_Okay123]

Wonderful video

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot :)

[@kevin2landscapes]

Great video as always.

[@CharlesPalmerPhotography]

A fantastic episode, really enjoyed this one with some great photos. The length wasn't a problem for me, but I guess everyone is different :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Charles! That's good to hear :D

[@bernardolorenaponte9896]

Great video! I do agree with your reading on HDR but the question is: how do you edit if you want to simultaneously blend by luminosity and photo stack for better sharpness!

[@judywright2051]

I'm really enjoying seeing some of the different landscapes of Denmark - that's not something that comes up a lot in the States. In regards to print sales, I've always wondered how many prints you can realistically expect to sell off a photography channel when (I assume) most of your viewers are photographers and would prefer to hang up their own work.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I almost don't sell any prints. However, I don't push them either and don't print them myself. I know Nigel Danson do sell some :)

[@nickbailey9038]

I love these longer episodes. Many people apologise for them. Is that because it's bad for the algorithm, or do they just tend to be less popular?

[@ghulamrasool8406]

Beautiful photography.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much, Ghulam :)

[@neelsfer]

Nice video. How about doing a 24 hour photo session at the same place using different light for same images

[@MadsPeterIversen]

It's actually something I've thought about :)

[@Frobbl]

Regarding Myth 4: You definitely need to know how to market your photos on whatever platform(s) you use. This marketing is the part no one will teach you on youtube (thank god) because it would hurt their own sales. You need to figure your own ways. That's the best way to do it anyways though because that way you learn a lot.

[@zemekiel]

So, that myth about AP vs Manual Settings.. How did that work out on that last photo?

[@ChrisDefalcoblues]

I like your logic and common sense

[@stephenoliver7386]

Excellent

[@navkahlon5826]

Peter which nd filter do you use?

[@arvestrandsphotography]

old video , but i need to say that you missed one of the most important things about limfjord, Ölen! Limfjordsporter is fantastic and great for a brake in the photosessions :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Ha! I absolutely do not like Limfjordsporter 🤣

[@arvestrandsphotography]

@@MadsPeterIversen what's wrong with you :)

[@Kustus1]

Fantastic pictures, I have to go to Denmark as soon as COVID19 allows ... Previously I have visited you mostly for the good beer, but now you have added the beautiful landscape. Thanks!

[@opelgang89]

The upload worked 👍

[@opelgang89]

Was it nostalgic for you to edit the HDR the "old way" 😉

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha, yes! Very much - it was also surprisingly easy to get that look in CameraRaw!

[@robinfellows-weir3734]

I haven't got all the way through the video yet, but I can tell it's going to be excellent! What's the name of the nature reserve in the Limfjord please, Mads? Thank you! And I think the length is fine, by the way!

[@chrislarkin4582]

Longer episodes the better as far as I’m concerned...