7 SIMPLE forest COMPOSITION tips to IMPROVE your photos

[@Gilmourdom]

Where light is king, framing is queen and subject is the pawn, put together you have the game of all games. As you said Mads, the techniques in photography are endless, key to success is working out which to use at any given time but ultimately, editing in post often gives that final punch to a composition. A great inclusion in this series, thank you.

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

6:45 that depends on your interest. To me, leaves and moss can be a valid subject, and in that case, that spot is balanced out by the trail coming from the right, passing behind the tree and going over the leaves and moss.

[@rockywaters9592]

The image at 9:33 is excellent Mads, great content as usual. 📷✌️💚

[@jimberry9676]

Great video with some lovely examples. Also, your English is better than mine, and I'm a well spoken native Englishman and a teacher!

[@cristian82]

3 videos make me to subscribe ! great job, man , well done !

[@jontypiper9881]

I think i always fall into the trap of keep stepping back and stepping back some more trying to fit more into the frame which doesn't work. Also looking with the eye then looking through the lens can alter the perspective a lot. Much to learn.

[@kiprasmilaknis5725]

Thank you for the tips and inspiration!

[@Matt__just_a_guy]

Thank you Mads.. Wonderful tips. Im learning so much from your content

[@edmundschubert4963]

I’ve watched a lot of KZbin videos about photography and never before encountered the concept of “breathing room.” It’s SUCH a helpful, useful idea! Thanks!

[@chuleepornchu2141]

It’s very beautiful and great technique

[@svetlanagrobman3476]

Wonderful presentation!

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Humans in the woods can definitely add mood and scale, if used appropriately. And yes, "Slender Man" is a terrifying video game. That was the first thing I thought of when you showed that image at 8:45!

[@PaulHowcroft]

Great work and very eductional.

[@valk-photography]

Thank you Mads for these tips ! Woodland photography is more challenging but when it comes together it's really rewarding.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

It really is! :D

[@AliasJimWirth]

You are a good teacher. Thank you for what you share.

[@danielbastos1885]

Excellent tutorial and content! Many thanks Mads.

[@fawadkmc]

Very nicely explained, thank you.

[@ravimathew4123]

A big thank you for the informative video with beautiful photos.

[@davidbodine6465]

Those images are beautiful

[@redauwg911]

Thank you

[@alessandrolosacco9406]

really beautiful and usefull video

[@TITAOSTEIN]

Amazing! Thank you very much !!

[@MyHumanWreckage]

Your landscapes are epic and so is your woodland photography. You are truly gifted and I truly appreciate your inspiration and constructive advice.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@egyptiansphinx]

Amazing tips... thanks so much.

[@tysonator5433]

Some stunning images, great video with very helpful advice.

[@patrik78145]

Som alltid en fantastik video Mads !

[@shengyetang7220]

very useful tips, Tks Mads.

[@joachimmroske7949]

Really absolutly lession to learn photographie.Many thanks again.My Respekt.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Joachim! Appreciate it :)

[@MarcKoetse]

A very good video indeed. I like the comparisons between images that work and do not work a lot. Thanks!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks, Marc! Good to hear :)

[@marcelor.giorgi5622]

Very good video! Thanks.

[@TodColbert]

Excellent video. I discovered a few things that I have been struggling with. Principle, making sure the I leave more breathing room toward the edges of my frame. Thank you!

[@scotty4418]

Those final images of the silver trees really were stunning Mads and the value of returning to a place if you can was clearly demonstrated when you showed the same three in 3 different times of the year and conditions. Really enjoyed this with the demonstrations used to put your points across

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you, Jim. Yes, that thing about returning is really good. Sometimes you nail it the first time, but it also just changes over time giving different results :)

[@jamesattenborough2597]

Thanks for the tips Mads. Hope you're well

[@dartercam1932]

This is good quality stuff - informative, measured, calm - unlike many sites!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot :)

[@carlosm9323]

Great video, thank you

[@arielalejandrogarma3672]

is amazing !! , beautiful photos I like so very much congratulations

[@darrinyo-mamakimble7002]

Lighting is critical I need to keep bashing that into my head… I live on Vancouver Island and have scenery that is Spectacular however I am lazy and don’t have the patience to go to the same places day after day. This little video is giving me some motivation LOL thank you.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hehe, you can also just wait for the good days to happen and go out there :D

[@johnharris3380]

First video of yours that I have watched - really helpful. Liked the framing sections of the video - the insights were super helpful. Will be watching more of your videos.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, John! Happy to hear that 😊

[@AngesvanderLogt]

Thanks for the lessons on woodland photography.. very nice examples and easy to understand. 👌👌👌

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Simply put and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing again Mads.

[@alfredolopezcalbacho2752]

very instructive video, Mads

[@howardsmith6609]

Fantastic video - incredibly informative as ever and delivered with such enthusiasm too. I noticed you weren't quite lost for words as in Glencoe - makes me smile every time I watch that video. As mentioned elsewhere, really useful that you have chosen to include what doesn't work in a photo alongside what does. Alas, the key element to woodland / forest photography is finding some photogenic trees. And decent light helps - oh and I mustn't forget the fog. Hmm - why do these elements always seem to come together when I'm office bound :). Finally, just to say that your videos really do inspire me to get out there - whether an iconic location or just locally, there's always a photo to be had. Thank you !

[@10mansa]

think for Your great work. again and again ist is a great joy to listen ... LG Manfred

[@amerphoto1]

Mads, your tips are always well noted and appreciated. Have learned so much from you in your course and videos. Thank you so much!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I am the one thanking you, Daniel! I really appreciate it :)

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Very useful tips, explanations, and examples 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JaypeaFoto]

Great tips

[@williamerickson4849]

Well done!

[@simonhaywardphoto]

Thank you. Great video, great content and great images....very inspiring!

[@Berry_N]

Great video, you have such a good eye for composition, I love to watch what decisions you make. It's also clear how much time and thought you put into your videos. Thanks!

[@kwchalky02]

Really good video. You explain well, with plenty of good examples to illustrate the points. The tips you gave are all things I would normally look out for, but this was a good reminder. Thanks. 🙂

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you, Kenny! It sure is good with a reminder :)

[@_nebulousthoughts]

Great advice!

[@perrydahlbergh]

Thank's Mads 👍 Very helpful tips to think about 😊

[@opendrivers]

thanx!

[@Scooter-K]

Wonderful content, love this series!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks, Scott :)

[@AnVoPhotography]

Thank you for a very educational video. Highly appreciated.

[@hannesgoertz2768]

Amazing video. Thanks!!

[@ChrisParayno]

Thanks for the info

[@alanmcassey8531]

Brilliant tutorial and content throughout Mads. Great images and series.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you, Alan! Means a lot :)

[@andy_crane]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing. I'm now going to re-visit some of my woodland crops over the last few weeks, maybe I took out too much. Looking forward to your next video :)

[@michaelnielsen3462]

Hi Mads. A request - at the risc of photographic blasfemi🤓 I would love to see a “tech” video dedicated to your drone shots. Seems you are perfectly capable in adapting all of your expertise and produce stunning clips. Best, Michael

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hehe, thanks a lot, Michael. I usually just film in aperture priority around f/5-f/5.6 as that's where the lens is sharpest on my Mavic 2 pro. Nothing fancy :)

[@michaelnielsen3462]

@@MadsPeterIversen Allrighty then. Swapped out my old Phantom 3 Pro for the Mavic Air 2 this summer. Not quite as good as the Pro, but its a way better image than on the 60 Mbps P3. Thanks for the feedback, Mads!

[@andrewanderson9374]

Many thanks Mad's. This was an interesting and insightful summary.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Andrew, happy you enjoyed it :)

[@lindahenderson2113]

Thank you, MADS. I appreciate all of the time and effort spent on your instructional videos. I have purchased both E-Books and have learned a lot.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much, Linda! That really means a lot :)

[@Stu_Whittaker_Photography]

This video was really informative, I have learned quite a bit from this video. All of them photos where amazing. Well done on another awesome video. Looking forward to the next one. 👏👏

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much, Stewie! Happy to hear that ☺️

[@轩辕傲天]

very good video

[@robertseals9165]

Great video thanks for the tips. Where were these photos taken?

[@robertwhitemoto]

Thanks Mads... now I need to move to Denmark! Seriously though, I enjoy these each week!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you, Robert! I am very happy to hear that :)

[@maartenschot]

Thank you, love it.

[@Micuzzzu]

stunning photography!📷

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot :)

[@MarinalliaArt]

Thank you for this interesting video. The forest is awesome and your pictures are very peacefull ! It invites to visit this place ! Best continuation ☀️

[@treyfoerster8759]

Thank you for more inspiration!

[@jimcooke5590]

Brilliant Mads, very well put together and explained, i think all of us have learned from this. Mads question, can you use programmes to create the illusion of fog or just let the real thing do the job?

[@abhishekchakraborty1067]

Great video.. thanks bro❤️

[@kevingoldsmith4325]

Fantastic vid with some beautiful images! Have to say though, I love scary images of dodgy silhouetted people in the woods haha.

[@Judyrey]

Another great video!!! You are just amazing! I love how you explain things in the photographs. I learned a lot just watching your videos. Do you have a book you sell just showing all the photos you took? You are a good photographer and instructor I thank you for making all this great video tutorial and tips. Thank you!!!

[@WXtremeChaser]

Very helpful!

[@erichstocker8358]

Great video.

[@robertstephens1868]

Mads, the large white bark twisted trees are quite striking. What is the species name? They are very impressive as a border for a track through a forest. You have quite an interesting collection of trees.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Most of the trees in that foggy forest are beech trees. An occasional oak also and maybe a birch :)

[@nickbailey9038]

thanks for this. It's really helpful. Just wondering about the difference between negative-space and dead-space. I can see what you mean in the examples given, but is there a way to understand the theory behind what differentiates the two?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I honestly don't really think so besides negative space is usually used in a positive context, it adds something to the photo, whereas dead space doesn't.

[@wickie4801]

Thanks for sharing. Apart from this being wonderful perfect photos: would you say everybody can do this with practical experience o r do you need photographic eye/talent to reach this height?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I'd argue you can learn to see, but it may require more practice for some than others, (given you don't have some cognitive disability where you can't "see / notice" patterns) :)

[@wickie4801]

Yes I understand. Your "scale - like to show human elements in this huge world..." I was remembered of pictures from painter Caspar David Friedrich. Christoph

[@teeeenyfifi]

Great video, with tips we can use 😊 But... How do you avoid lens flare when shooting into the sun, finger trick?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

That is one way to go around it, but it also comes down to the specific lens :)

[@matthewpace2528]

The dead space isn’t necessarily a bad thing. You can use the dead space in that first one for graphics or something. Especially if you’re going to sell the photos on stock websites. That dead space could actually turn into a selling point to a buyer if they wanted to use it for a thumbnail or poster

[@leahpoppy6011]

This was so helpful, I’m going to try keep it all in mind next time I’m in the woods. My son says he wants to be the Slender Man model in my photos 😆

[@bayazidalam3927]

I think it will be helpful if you give the details of the photo just beside when you show us. Details like iso, aperture, shutter speed, focal length etc

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Almost all photos in the video: f/16 and ISO100 in Aperture priority ;)

[@alanalain4884]

Hi Mads, It's completely outside of the subject, but do you have a video mentioning, or could you tell me, what microphone set-up you use for recording ? (I want to make a gift and don't want to go wrong...) Thank you.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Yeah, in one of my more recent videos I show my practical gear set-up. You should probably go for newer versions than what I have :)

[@alanalain4884]

@@MadsPeterIversen Thank you Mads, I will look for it. You create very nice images...

[@davidblocher1949]

Great video Mads. Love all your videos especially Faroe Islands. Can you tell me the nbame of the artist and song name for the first tip in framing? I would like to get a license from a link below but have no idea who it is? Thanks. Looking forward to your next videos.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

The first tip in framing? I don't understand...

[@davidblocher1949]

Hi Mads, Im an idiot. The video I am referring to was from 7 steps to master forest photography. I believe it starts around 22 seconds and you use it in your USA videos. Love all your videos. You really got my passion out for landscape photography!!. Someday I will make it to the Faroe Islands. Dont have those type of views in Chicago. Thanks again. Keep up the great work.

[@fredwilsenack8634]

Seriously need to add a chain saw to my photography kit. Twenty feet past the tree line here and you’ll need Search and Rescue to bring you out.

[@tarjei99]

Wrong tool. You need dynamite and detonating chord. It works a lot faster.

[@geoffhoward2171]

@@tarjei99 But the felled tree can provide a wonderful foreground!!!

[@tarjei99]

@@geoffhoward2171 That is more hope than reality. It can take decades for a tree to become photogenic.

[@geoffhoward2171]

@@tarjei99 Hi Tarjei, I was referring to the tree felled by Freds' chainsaw

[@tarjei99]

@@geoffhoward2171 It does not matter.

[@echotube2000]

Slender man 😂🤣. To me, seeing you in your photographs makes me think of Alfred Hitchcock . He appeared in all his movies somewhere in the background 🙂. Cheers. Derek. Sydney.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha, I haven't seen any of his movies I think, but I get to think of Peter Jackson appearing in all the Lord of the Rings movie :)

[@germanaranda1974]

por favor traducción...!!!

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

9:57, no breathing room on the right. What happened?

[@paulsehstedt6275]

"I see a silhouette of a man" (Queen) The loneliness of the solitary tree underlines the simplicity of the picture. Det minder mig om et billede, jeg tog i Frankrig for en del år siden. Bortset fra det, i hvilken skov har du taget billederne?

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

When something is to close to the edge of the photo, it feels like it's AT the picture, but not IN the picture. Adding breathing room makes it feel like the object is actually in the picture...if that makes sense.

[@jarsok245]

Is it possible to turn on the subtitles to translate the text. Regards

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I wish... they are turned on, but for some reason KZbin doesn't autogenerate them on most of my videos...

[@jarsok245]

@@MadsPeterIversen I watch your movies are very good,yes, there are no subtitles in a few :-( watching what you show I guess what's going on :-) I don't speak English :-(greetings from Poland and thank you for the answer :-)

[@guykerr8111]

The photo with Sophie in it has nothing to do with having a person but that the person is Sophie - right!!!!

[@PedroDVC]

I kind of like those creepy photos of silhouettes in a dark forest haha

[@piotr.G_lab]

Haha funny how the photo of the tree in summer is... ugly :D I had similar issue when I photographed a magnificient lone tree in autumn colors last year, and when I went this year, it was dry and almost dead :(

[@tanyablais2992]

Totally agree about Slender Man!

[@fabioangeles607]

Help me i only have the worst cam Next day its the final pothojourn CANON DIGITAL IXUS 90 IS

[@martinbyrne6643]

Always bring a chainsaw when u go to the forest ‘ it saves a load of time with branches and bows ‘ only joking of coarse ‘ great video

[@opelgang89]

Who down votes a video like this?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I wish I knew, but by now I've just accepted that some people just like to share their misery 😅

[@geoffhoward2171]

The first two points you make are surely in contradiction to each other, begging the question as to "What is correct?", do you go for Framing or Breathing? Other than that a most interesting 20 minutes.