Making Simple Seascapes with Long Exposure Photography

[@larrylancaster4287]

I like that you talk about the location and setting up the shot and not wasting my time watching you walk from the car like many of your photography mates do. I've told them, "I know how to walk. Let's just talk photography."

[@Firstmanphotography]

Yeah. I phased out the walking shots more recently. I'll still do some but only if it suits.the story.

[@andychattaway5620]

LOL

[@HambletonRanger]

Nice video, thanks for your hard work.

[@MichaelduS7]

Love that you are sharing your passion in the company of your dad.

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Excellent video Adam! LE with seas and rivers are always great!

[@chrisseveris5126]

Who gives a sh!t what the pictures look like. Day out at the coast with your Dad..... Perfect!!

[@brianmccutcheon3205]

Once again beautiful photos. Thank you for your videos........

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I am increasingly loving long exposure seascapes. Which is fortunate, since Long Island, NY has a lot of coastline but little that you could call epic. We do have a lot of glacial erratic boulders, and they make for excellent subjects. I will probably build a whole series around these coastal boulders. I can't wait for my trip to the Maine coast, where I'll give these techniques a real workout. Thanks for the inspirational content.

[@lestatienza3]

I love how you show the results of all your photos.

[@stevechilvers1322]

Great video/photo's Adam. Keep up the good work.

[@Rodrigo_xt8c2]

I love your style and taste. Great work!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Stephen. Appreciate it.

[@GaryOldSkool]

loved the last photo

[@petercseszarik6552]

Those orange rocks were incredible. Love long exposure as well.

[@martincawley7656]

Learning so much from your videos. It's great that it is "you" showing us your enthusiasm for the subject, without the excitable hype that other vloggers seem obsessed with. Keep it up Adam.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

nice one mate good to see you out with your dad...

[@tinacampbell3720]

Love this! Appreciate that you share the history of the area. It adds the human element to the photos.

[@wallywaller11]

Hi Adam Great images and vlog, thanks for sharing

[@ScottWilliamsPhotography]

Great video as usual.

[@highlands.photography]

Very enjoyable, straight to the point and the bit of local history and knowledge added that little bit extra to keep things interesting!

[@jonkers2007]

Refreshing to hear about history, geography and anecdotes alongside succinct photography/composition tips. Love the images you got too!

[@jimbean532]

Beautiful images. Enjoyed the personal aspects as well. Thank you.

[@kimberlyd.257]

Great video..love the contrast between the soft long exposed water and the rough, rocky landscape in the the last photo.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks....Really appreciate the comment.

[@MichaelFreitag]

Like it a lot. Always relaxing watching your trips :)

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate

[@dennisc1719]

great vlog Adam you have gave me some ideas to try, what a difference a long exposure makes to a otherwise boring coastline. nice one.

[@johnsteadman5965]

A fantastic video Adam with Joe Cornish, watched it three times already and learnt a lot. Well done to both of you.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks, it's my dad on this video though.

[@MrCochise71]

Excellent! What a great story about the area!

[@martineverett7469]

Love long exposure photographs & i understand were your coming from saying it gets you excited every time. Well done Adam 👍

[@Rustavii]

Just great. Thanks a lot.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Rus

[@martienhoogebeen8434]

Very nice one, again. And the resulting pictures: beauties! 👌🏻

[@Gogo-un4bv]

The photos you took were amazing thank you

[@dleong2709]

Beautiful

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate

[@paulcollingridge8387]

I used to walk that coast when my daughter was at Uni in Durham years back. For a botanist it was amazing, but I was only a starter photographer back then..... time to go back, thanks for the inspiration :-)

[@carolignoto1257]

Wonderful video and photo shoot. Love the long exposure compositions and the great tips you offer.

[@Ruscombephotos]

Thanks for this video, which is very inspiring to me. Where I live in New York, we don’t have sea cliffs on the coast here, but there are some interesting places on the coast for long exposure photography. The closest part of the coast to me is on Long Island sound, so sheltered from the Atlantic. Every time I go, the water is like a mill pond and, sometimes, it scarcely needs a long exposure. The water here never produces foam. If I wanted to see it produce real waves and foam, I would have to be there during a snowstorm, which would be potentially dangerous - northeasterly winds, gusts of 100 mph, snow in your face and salt spray that would kill my camera, and the conditions may very well kill me. I will venture to the Atlantic coast soon to get some wave action not during a snowstorm. New York City has a surprising number of beaches. Next time I am in England, I can also seek out some seascapes to shoot.

[@debbielowe9167]

Fantastic to have your Dad along. Great photos - I especially like what you've done with the 70-200 since I'm still learning with mine. Have never seen rocks that look like little flat pumpkins before. :)

[@janboag8361]

Really enjoying your Videos especially loved today's with the pebbled beach

[@williambonsor3915]

Love the video and the photos👍🥇

[@cjiscurrentlyonline]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing, Adam.

[@philiptata3607]

Adam, a really excellent video both in terms of the personal and the historical context, as well as the straightforward no-nonsense approach to composition and above all the enjoyment of photography, regardless of the photographer’s budget. Thank you.

[@alanminshall1824]

Sending any time with your Dad is always a great day. Love the shots Adam.

[@antonoat]

What a stunning part of the world, very interesting to hear it's history ! Another excellent video and fine images too. cheers.

[@philipculbertson55]

Love it. What could be better than being there with your Father? Mine is gone now and I often wish we had more of those moments.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Yeah. They are great trips with my dad. I told him he'll be talking next time he comes on.

[@stephenreed7769]

Thoroughly enjoyed that Adam 👍 And thanks for the reminder that long exposure flattening out moving elements around still subjects puts emphasis on the subject shape.

[@jackarigho617]

Great video, Adam. Like you, I love long exposure. The shots in the video are great, I especially like the one of the triangle rock with the arch. Thanks for sharing!!

[@SushilNawadkarFitness]

Wow first man photography is next level photography. Absolutely stunning pictures

[@paulbell9957]

Nice work Adam. Cracking location, beautiful images 👍👍

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate. Very kind of you. Always appreciate your comments.

[@mauistevebear]

Long exposure is my fave in photography, along with macros. I thoroughly enjoy watching you in action Adam...keep 'em coming! The last shot was my fave of the shoot.

[@FariedAhmed]

Excellent video, keep up the good work.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks buddy

[@dougoh6749]

I like the second image. The smooth misty water contrasts nicely with the rugged rocks.

[@sean-bilodeau]

Wow, so glad to see how nature has been restoring the coastline to it's former self. Just goes to show that nature will prevail if given enough time. Wonderful video and photos Adam!

[@hartsphotography]

Great video Adam love this sort of photography, please can we have more !

[@MrPotts44]

Cracking shot Adam , you can’t beat a 10stop at the coast!!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Couldn't agree more.

[@LetsClickPhotography]

Thanks for sharing Adam, really find your vlogs informative and full of reasons to watch and rewatch - the stories behind the shots really add to the final image - the theory behind the rock colour gives great insight into the story behind the photograph

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate. I think photography is like any other art. Talking about it and getting the back story really enhances the enjoyment of the work. I hope it adds meaning too.....otherwise it's just a picture of a rock!!

[@hogynmon]

Enjoyed this video immensely, great work👍

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate. Much appreciated.

[@Ramblingdads]

Great one Adam! 👌🏻👏🏻🎬🎞📸📹

[@jameslennard4062]

Great watching as always. Would love to see you out by the coves at the end of Filey Brigg!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Good shout. Not been there for a while.

[@jameslennard4062]

@@Firstmanphotography could be 'fun' scaling the rocks at this time of year.. :-)

[@Trish12303]

I really like the beach image, with the orange rocks. It really pops!! The last image was very nice as well. I typically like the more frozen water splashes of the ocean on the rocks, freezing the crash, but this one has a great feel to it. I normally prefer the more ethereal look on streams and waterfalls. All beautiful images though!!

[@bcomport]

Long exposure photography is so interesting. I see you doing alot of it for applications other than smoothing motion of water. I'm so curious what are you achieving with long exposure/filter that cannot be achieved with typical shutter speeds for handheld?

[@colmeg]

Hello Adam, Love the last Image. I need to go do more Long exposure images. Thank you.

[@tompetersphotography]

Lovely job mate, really nice to see you appreciating the outdoors and nice to see you having a connection! I’m a sucka for the long exposure minimal shots so you got my vote

[@RichardFrenchPhotography]

I to am a big lover of seascape photography most likely as i live on the coast myself, looks like a very nice coast line there. Great video with fantastic images Adam really enjoyed.

[@JUSTDUFF23]

YESSS !!!! Adam thoroughly enjoyed that. So inspiring makes me want to kick myself after my failed weekend. 💪 Cheers bud.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Nah. There's always next weekend mate.

[@yossimizrachi645]

That photo with the orange rock was amazing! Tnx for sharing. A small request please, if it is possible for you to talk and explain how to calculate the long exposure when using ND filters…I just cannot get it right.

[@chrissmith9450]

Enjoyed the video immensely, you made an 'uninspiring' coastline look great. Would be helpful if you would explain how you got to the exposure times though, maybe you could do a video explaining that?

[@alexcrowe5219]

Another excellent video and photos, can I ask what ND filter brand did you use for the 70-200, 10 Stop?

[@VarietyEditsTM]

last one amazing :o really enjoyed this, thanks you :)

[@markjutsum6187]

Great image , love the contrast of tones. MJ

[@charliethebubbles]

Although I'm not into this type of image (I like to see some water movement) I think you have captured the mood well.

[@angelathomas2117]

Hi I always enjoy watching your videos as you explain things good by the way how do you find the IQ of the 70-200 you use please.

[@basavarajr.goudar1166]

Good to see see if I can can can be be be in great week week

[@tobyjugg6202]

Class Adam !!! I love how you explain the potential of a coastal scene, then set it up and shoot it - I learnt a lot from this clip matey. As for the final image I'm speechless ( which for a Welshman is rare ) :)

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

Very nice 👍🏻

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate.

[@philipg2296]

Great video Adam, simple but effective ways of getting great shots from what appears to be just a beach & some cliffs. Thats my problem sometime in thinking i need to find this out of the world location. Please get your Dad more involved

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks. I did tell him he'll have a speaking part next time. I find having a variety of focal lengths to work with really helps in making interesting images, even in popular locations.

[@AlexVisualMoments96]

Hat lens were u using to take these photos I like how your camera lets u put in the specific time for long exposures I’m looking at mirrorless at minute for long exposure and landscape not sure though if any mirrorless cameras let u do that

[@tagiti]

very nice

[@paulmorgan6860]

I enjoyed that - good to see three distinctly different images given the long exposure treatment. Sadly I don't live too close to the see to go out and practice them in that environment.

[@raysustain5118]

Was that a x2 Teleconverter on your 70-200mm ?...Lens looked a bit longer than usual !

[@Firstmanphotography]

I don't use converters. Might have been the wide angle video lens making it look a bit longer.

[@raysustain5118]

@@Firstmanphotography my eyes deceive!!

[@ralfahsbahs2223]

Nice video as always from you. Time to buy a Manfrotto L - bracket :) makes it easier to go portrait

[@Firstmanphotography]

An L bracket is not convenient for me. Its good for landscape photography but terrible for everything else. I'm always swapping cameras and tripods around and the RC2 system quick release is perfect for that.

[@1spitfirepilot]

Lovely. Question: if you had a bright sky and you were doing a long exposure without a grad filter, how would you deal with the dynamic range problem? Very long brackets? But if so, that might be a problem, firstly of practicability ( very long waits) , but also movement in the image. What do you do, in practice?

[@Firstmanphotography]

You can bracket long exposures if done manually. I cant usually be bothered with that though. Normally I just expose for the highlights and recover the shadows. I'll talk more about it on the podcast this week.

[@1spitfirepilot]

First Man Photography Many thanks!

[@captinktm]

I am not sure how this one slipped through the net but better late than never. I have been pondering weather to head for the mountains or head for the coast and then your inspirational video pops up. I have also just watched the cloud forming on the cliff video which I would say has to be one of the greatest photos I have ever seen. So I am off to the coast (the Black Sea ) coast to try and replicate some of your work. Is there a way I can help you, I don't shoot in RAW because I can't edit them yet. So joining the RAW room is pointless ...............or is it. Thanks for another amazing video.

[@traceybartlam5940]

Beginner here so maybe a daft question but is it possible to do longer exposures without a filter? If not what would you recommend as a starter filter? Thanks

[@Firstmanphotography]

Yeah you can do long exposure if it's dark enough without filters. Go to f/16 or f/22 at ISO 100 and you can lengthen the exposure time. Have look at Zomei filters, that's the cheaper one I use which is still good quality.

[@traceybartlam5940]

@@Firstmanphotography thank you. I tried in the garden at night and was amazed at the result. I am playing around with settings and have really enjoyed it but wanted to try daytime long exposure as I love the result. Thanks for the advice. Hoping for a trip to the coast very soon 😉👍

[@Joshlocklear_media]

What math were you using to calculate the exposure time?

[@Firstmanphotography]

I use an app called Photopills.

[@normanpritchard1377]

Excellent video Adam, the last photo would be my favourite. I'm not sure where that was but I live about 30 minutes from the Durham coast and I love going there, Crimdon, Blackhall, Marsden. Seaham, and Nose point to name a few places.

[@Firstmanphotography]

It was Blackhall.

[@normanpritchard1377]

@@Firstmanphotography that's what I thought at first but then changed my mind.

[@ErrolHeywood]

Did you consider the 10 stop blended with shorter exposures to show the water drawing from the rocks and sea spume? Probably too much together I imagine.

[@Maybachdemon]

Great video as always! Its given me a few ideas for seascape photography near where i stay. I don't have any ND filters as of yet though. Which ones do you use (in your video)?

[@K9VDRandy73]

Great images Adam, would like to see the first image in color...

[@siralexander5042]

I really like the orange rock shot! Pretty different/ unique from what I'm use to seeing. What brand ND filters are you using?

[@Firstmanphotography]

A variety at the moment. I'm currently searching for a better solution.

[@siralexander5042]

@@Firstmanphotography Do you prefer the round screw-on ND's that you been using lately? Are they better than the traditional square or rectangle style NDs...less vignetting?

[@MSmith-Photography]

My wife and I are watching and are discussing what setups you're using...and admiring the photos. 🤣

[@zadokwest]

Interesting. That's the place where they filmed the final scenes of Get Carter isn't it?

[@Firstmanphotography]

Exactly yes.

[@zadokwest]

Great photos Adam and.Very intetesting to see the changed landscape !

[@ramonvogel4557]

Very nice images you shot there. I thought you mentioned to give flickr a chance again, have you changed your mind again? I didn't see you putting up any pictures there.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Ha.....I was literally just preparing my first post. Will be posting later today with some recent thoughts.

[@deltafit]

Hi Adam. Where exactly was this location? I'm from Durham and I don't recognize it is it Easington?

[@Firstmanphotography]

Time some exploring maybe? Started at the Blackhall Rocks visitor car park.

[@deltafit]

@@Firstmanphotography Ahh Blackhall Rocks. You know what I think that's the only beach round here I haven't been to lol I know a few unsavoury characters round there so always avoided the place lol

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

Used to paraglide there a long time ago, now i'm an old fart who cannot walk very far, the coast from north yorks to berwick and beyond are great locations for me. and this location is less than 30 min away for me, even less if i went straight from work

[@scotty4418]

Enjoyed this Adam, never seen any images or vlogs from this location before so was interesting to see your various compositions. If you dont mind me asking, what screw on filters are you currently using?

[@Firstmanphotography]

I am using a variety. I am not happy with them though (apart from the 16 stop formatt Hitech) and I am looking for a new set.

[@aytw661]

Love this video! probably been asked before, when is the next photo nerd podcast coming out? :)

[@TimberGeek]

I'm rather surprised that Canon has an internal bulb timer but doesn't have a built in shutter for the eyepiece. But given the choice of one or the other I'd opt for the timer...

[@Firstmanphotography]

Me too but it is frustrating. They provide a cover that comes attached to the strap. I don’t use the strap though and took the cover off.......then lost it! Try buying a new anyone.....anywhere. They don’t exist. So I made my own.

[@TimberGeek]

@@Firstmanphotography I've found those covers for Nikon DX bodies on Amazon so one is clipped to the wire on my cable release.

[@nimmira]

This is encouraging. If such place been cleaned out of coal like that, I wish to see more around me here - but it's all attached to the mentality of those around.

[@PrasadPalaniyandi]

Very well made.. Story is awesome and narration is absolutely fantastic. But few things are bothering me in terms of your gears set up. But I found throughout the video I found out your setup looked unstable like 1. In vertical shot ( portrait ) mode camera was offcentered ( in first pic ) with ball head as you didn't use L bracket. 2. Center column is raised up in all scenarios 3. Definitely there might considerable amount of wind due to high altitude and wide open coastal to shake the tripod but couldn't see any weight attached underneath of the center column to stabilize. Probably I may be little OCD guy :)

[@adam.bilton]

Blackhall Rocks?!

[@macbaar]

Hi from Switzerland... coasts only at the swiss lakes... 🙂🇨🇭

[@prabeshrai2593]

Hi I am from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵 watching you.😍

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks dude.

[@davidpinder4587]

Great vlog Adam and Great to see you sharing a day out with your Dad. The last image was top drawer. BTW, what make was the screw on ND filter you described as cheap for the last image? 👌

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks David. Very much appreciated. The cheaper filter is made by Zomei. It performs well with little colour cast.