Shoot Your Own Sunset Wall Art - Part 1

[@MrVoayer]

Mike Browne !!! Hell of a teacher ! Terrific entertainer ! Certainly my favourite on KZbin !

[@benhenson2355]

done this with one shot its a great feeling hanging in my hallway its something that means a lot to me and no one else will ever have. nice to have my own work when I explain to visitors

[@ItaiBoublil]

I love your tutorials. Unlike other photography-tutorial channels, you take the time to actually put sense in everything. Much appreciated!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you

[@rayperez8326]

I've watched a couple of your tutorial videos and I must say I'm really impressed with how you take your time to explain things in detail. the majority of the videos I have come across gives me a feeling of being left hanging. I am now one of your loyal followers.Thank you Mike

[@MicroFrog2011]

Mike Browne I have never seen someone takes the time to clearly explain every single detail, unbelievable, very dedicated person, its amazing how you love what you do and inspires hundreds if not thousands, i am truly one of your biggest fans, keep it going mate :)

[@Essyton85]

I love your videos. They really offer a lot without being pretentious. Really easy to watch, and still informative. Thanks for posting them.

[@dukeofoven]

Fascinating to see the thought processes Mike - just shows how some planning makes such a difference to the final image

[@ABT212]

Thanks for another great how-to video. I love the full range of demonstrations you offer and also that some are aimed for the beginner and some for more intermediate level students of photography. Great pleasure watching your videos and learning from them.

[@lakhbirsingh4403]

"Don't chase the shot otherwise you will miss everything" !!! awesome!!!

[@bigguix]

well... i stumbled on your channel by accident tonight and.... it REALLY did light the fire in me again... i need to go out and take pictures again.... thanks alot, really, i really needed that kind of passion back in my life Guillaume

[@dvdslearners5772]

I LOVE your vids Mike. I've learnt more from you than any other vids I've watched. Thanks

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you @ dvdslearners ... MIKE :-)

[@eazizisaid]

You're welcome ! I think most of beginners themes are covered now... we would love to see more photos ideas, composition concrete examples... :D Thank YOU mike !

[@Motomilky]

Hi Mike, you can't imagine how match I learn from your videos. Thanks...

[@connieabbott6146]

You are awsome! I totally enjoy your videos and have learned so much. Also you seem like such a nice guy. Makes watching you a joy!

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you for the kind words, - please do share them too so we can make more free videos - Melissa pp Mike :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Pleasure. I'm still using the D300 and a Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF-S DX kit lens most of the time. D300 needs replacing now because there it is getting old. Still takes good images though.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. I'm working to set up workshops in different parts of the world so keep an eye on our website over the next year or so in case... If you're ever in the south of England give me a call - or come on a 121 training session. Really glad you find the films useful. Please help us make more by 'liking' 'G+ing' and sharing our videos on photo forums, Facebook etc. Oh - and stay warm!! Mike

[@Sallybunckle]

Thank you so much for giving us a blow by blow account of the thought process into setting up your shots. Excellent excellent excellent.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi. To get the best from your image file a bit of post production work usually has to be done to tweak colours, brighten / darken some areas etc. In the days of film this was done by a lab when your negative was printed. With digital you do it yourself.

[@paleozon]

Hi Mike, Your approach is brilliant! I enjoy watching your videos and would like to convey my appreciation of you and the time you dedicate to this. Thanks. Your fan from Morocco.

[@afryhover]

Another great video Mike Browne! I've learned so much watching your videos.

[@hobit45qw]

Hi Mike, Your video's are always excellent and very well presented. Thank you.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you hobit45qw Please help me make more free vids by ‘Liking’ them and sharing them on forums, Facebook etc 

[@antonnanayakkara6969]

Hi Mike , Most of my free time of the day and some of Holidays I'm watching your videos. I learned lot from them and they make Photography more interesting. Thank you So much.

[@GabrielKnightz]

I really enjoy these videos where we get to watch your step by step process. The peaceful shots were gorgeous, felt a bit bad for jayne though, having to chase you around back and forth with that video camera.

[@realBobToms]

Good choice of subject; my belief is that it the prettier contrasts usually win out, which I preferred myself in this case. Great to see 'hands on' & 'walkthrough' photography. More photographers need to see this type of video instead of reviews or overly scripted and lacking information stuff like DigitalRev (different audience perhaps); I do like a chuckle myself though. Very informative and useful.

[@stephenwilliams6682]

Hi Mike just wanted to say thanks, your videos and advice has inspired me to get my camera out and start shooting again.

[@TejeshwarTaneja]

Hi Mike, I think this place and time was a great chance to use some lens filters? Maybe a soft grad to bring out the clouds in the skies and enable a higher exposure to bring out the details in the bottom half? Very good videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and thoughts.

[@mzeeshan]

Hi Mike, I really love your videos. You made photography So SIMPLE for me... Thanks for that. I live in UK and really want to travel inside UK to get the best Landscapes shots like you. So I humbly request you that Please Please mention the name of the places that you select as subjects in your videos or post a list of all the places that you have used in your videos till now. That would really really help newbies like me to explore beautiful places in UK. Thanks M.Zeeshan

[@yamahawilliams]

love your vidoes. Very good teacher. You make it is to understand the subject than everybody else teaching phototgraphy. Please keep up the great vidoes. I go out and use all your ideas. even though it is freezing in Northern Iowa,USA. Thank you for your great work. Would love to tag along on the job with you. Great work Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

You're right there isn't much difference in image quality and on a landscape like this no impact on depth of field at all. I suggest F11 because lenses always work best at middle apertures - though as you say the difference on most lenses is virtually imperceptible. - Mike

[@cosmonz]

I discovered your channel about a month ago while looking for info on the Lee Big Stopper. BIG difference in waistline since that video :) Well done.

[@gunsite45]

4:05 "I folded up into it and couldn't get out" Hahahahahaha. That's hilarious! You are awesome, Mike! Thanks for the excellent videos. I've watched almost all of them. I bought a great high quality camera recently and have gotten tons of inspiration from you and your family. BTW, The longer video length is excellent

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you so much. If you'd like to help us grow so we can make more vids and do podcasts etc you can help by posting and linking about our website (link at top of our channel page) on forums, sharing the vids on Facebook, Google+ etc and clicking like buttons. It's probably easier to find and watch the vids there too. - Mike

[@Jemma.Mar95]

Great video. Did you you use a small aperture to be able to block out the very bright light coming from the sun that was visible in the video?

[@davesharp5197]

Only recently discovered your channel. Thanks for the great info. It looked like lots of photographer's where there that evening.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Dave Sharp so glad to help. Please help me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc. Yes great locations attract a lot of photographers. Sometimes it's hard to get a shot without a photographer in it!

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi - A small aperture wouldn't change the bright highlights because they will always be in proportion to each other regardless of aperture used. I used a middle aperture of about f11. The photos look different because I shot them as RAW files then did a bit of work on them after the shoot. See part 2. Cheers... Mike

[@BikeTour07]

Thanks for all your tutorials sir. I am just curious, what camera body do you own right now (2013) and your most used lens?

[@saveusmilkboy]

I always thoroughly enjoy your videos! Let me be one of those terrible people who make requests and suggest that you perhaps make a video about photographing in small, dark spaces (like temples and churches), and during concerts. Those are my haunting places and I still haven't quite gotten the hang of them.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi - It's the final image. Because the rage between the sun and everything else is so vast you can't have highlight detail and still be able to see the lighthouse as anything other than a silhouette - unless you do an HDR. I wanted to be able to see detail in the lighthouse so i set an exposure somewhere between the two. - Mike

[@iaingeoghan2548]

Very entertaining double feature once again Numpty! Excellent work of making do with what exposure was available to you! i don't want to "piss on another man's fireworks", but during the course of banter on your lovely Facebook discussion page a few weeks back where i was being machine gunned with street photography questions i encountered a brilliant question from a Paul Hutchins. That was "do you ever go out to shoot and come home with little to nothing?". i was completely honest with the good man and said "all the time, but that is sadly the way it goes and how one learns". Regarding this rather dour comment: i just wanted to throw in what you DO touch on in this series, and that is: mother nature or father time, or both can often come around and kick on in the backside and wreck this sort of long planned out sort of shoot, or any shoot. i have to tell this to anyone to not be discouraged by this, and consider it an extremely valuable lesson instead. best iain

[@iaingeoghan2548]

:)

[@jai309]

I often have to take photos in a beautiful small dark 11th century church in our village, always a challenge without flash especially if there is a bride and groom involved, so a tuition session on this would be great.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks - Planning is vital - Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

OK - it's on the list and I'll see what we can do..

[@flannen182]

I'm going out for a shoot thus weekend got a few ideas planned a lot of your vids have helped inspire me I won't be taking a heart balloon around the countryside but I like that negative space idea shame it'll be too late for the comp. But breakwaters and long exposure are gonna be my friends for the day much to the boredom of my mate I'll be out with who's nobly got a bridge Camera like my old one that's limited for options

[@ManyDoors777]

Your videos are very helpful. Thank you!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you ManyDoors777 Please help me make more by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc.

[@lintownboy]

Mike Browne Mike I loved your videos about ND filters, I wish you would make at least one more =) And I also loved your video on how to find new photos to take in areas you have visited multiple times. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks lintownboy - what would you like me to make the next ND filter video about?

[@lintownboy]

Mike Browne Thanks for the response. Maybe about shooting directly into a sunset.. also point out the difference between the 8 stop variable lens, and the 10 stop ND.. some other ideas are if u can include apps that make it easier to find the right shutter speed and aparture maybe? also the classical waterfall/stream pictures with the ND.. sorry if my english is horrendeus, im from sweden :) have a nice day

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks lintownboy - your ideas have been noted for further vids... :-)

[@EpicWhiteShark]

I'm excited :) And i love your videos... i learned a lot from you

[@MikeBrowne]

Yes sorry if I caused confusion. Subtle natural looking HDR is great because when done properly you can't see it as an effect It just gives you a great image - it's the over the top HDR which you mention I don't like. - Mike

[@paulhills1967]

Hi Mike, I was on holiday last week and happened to visit Burnham-on-Sea. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the light house and recognised it from your video. I photographed it but as it was about 1pm the result was quite ordinary. Unfortunately, I couldn't come back at dusk as I had the family in tow! Anyway, thanks for all your inspirational videos - keep em coming please.

[@soothingsoundvideos]

Can't wait for part 2!

[@MikeBrowne]

I agree sooo much Ben Henson. Totally fulfilling :-)

[@chaibphotography]

Im pretty sure i'll be visiting this place very soon

[@MikeBrowne]

Cool ***** Please share your images on our Facebook page if you do - facebook.com/DigitalPhotographyVideos

[@MikeBrowne]

I never give the crop factor any thought. The numbers I quote are only a rough starting point to see what it looks like in the viewfinder. Just go for a focal length that makes the scene look the way you like and try lots of them because there isn't a right or wrong - there's only what you like the look of. Hope this helped..

[@grahamwerner69]

Awesome Tutorial Mike.

[@andreibordeianu]

Hi, you are using an old tripod, but I never seen one like that before! I really like the central column. does it rotate? more to the point what tripod is that?! thank you!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Jonathan

[@mjcz5853]

Hi Mike - thanks so much for the great videos/lessons. After 42 years so shooting I still look for something new in light, composition, etc. just curious what lens were you using for this photo shoot?

[@MikeBrowne]

Replied on your last comment - 18-70 f5.6 Nikon DS lens... MIKE :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Salt isn't good for a camera but i don't often bother to clean my camera bodies unless they get really muddy, covered in salt spray or something. Just don't take the lens off if there's salt spray in the air.

[@lucasscott1247]

mike , so when shooting say sunsets etc if you cant use a grad filter...would u say use ap priority? is this correct what im getting from this video? thanks again for answering my questions so quick :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks +lucas Scott - It doesn't matter which mode you use because that's just for making the exposure. The Grad lowers the light level across the sky to make the clouds more moody and dark and take some brightness away from the sun area. So it doesn't matter which exposure mode you use, just be careful not to overexpose the bright bits or under expose the dark areas. Using your histogram will help with this. here's a video to help you.. www.photographycourses.biz/videos/technical/exposure/Histograms-and-highlight-warnings - MIKE

[@OviTube21]

half of the movie youre walking back..... how cool is that? :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - this is Burnham On Sea near Weston Super Mare

[@josebueno52]

What kind of printer is good to have. Will a regular HP work or i should have something special just for photos?. Thank you

[@MikeBrowne]

I'm not the best person to ask this one Jose, I never home print and send files to a pro lab because it's easier and cheaper. But I do miss that feeling when you see the print slowly creeping out - it's a bit like it was in a B&W darkroom. For good quality photo prints you would be best to get a six ink photo printer, calibrate it to your monitor and use proper photo papaer. If anyone can suggest a printer they like please help Jose out here... MIKE :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Anton Nanayakkara. Please help us spread the word and grow the community by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing on Facebook etc.

[@lordoftheflings]

When you say 50mm do you mean actual 50mm lens or 50mm taking the dx crop sensor into effect? I guess that would be about what 35mmish? Love your vids btw.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Kieran - say G'day to the folks down there in the sunshine for me eh!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

my pleasure:-)

[@TexasPelican]

I'm glad you explained why you didn't use HDR, I was wondering. :)

[@cmdllb]

Great and thanks again for a wonderfully informative vid. Where's pt 2?? :-)

[@combojerman28]

Hi Mike. Yes, I know many photographers that they dont like HDR images. I can totally understand that ;) For my photography is capturing a special moment. Building HDRs are more for 3D approach ;) IMHO I like the way you make your videos. Thnx for sharing. Just one thing. The camera lady or guy moves to much and time to time get lost on focusing on one object.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Combo Jerman glad you like the videos.

[@shSonyStuff]

Hi, what kind of filter brought the clouds out so nicely? Thanks

[@MandurahConsumer]

It's critically important we know whether the camera you used here is APS-C format or 35MM as that affects whether a particular lens is wide-angle or telephoto. Brand/model doesn't tell it to those who don't know much about the particular brand.

[@moodyrcf]

what do you do after shooting near the sea? do you clean your camera? ( I have heard that sea air isn't good for the camera.)

[@DaddyGuiver]

As always Mike a great video but where is it taken? I would like to try the same shot.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you DaddyGuiver It's Burnham on Sea UK - There's a Google Map on this page of my site www.photographycourses.biz/sunset_photography_2.html

[@DaddyGuiver]

Thanks Mike Browne Keep the videos coming. You have caught me so much and made the World of photography and exciting and fore filling past time. One suggestion, can you do a series about night shots. I am getting into it and find it even more enjoyable than shooting in day light. Once again.. many thanks for your time and excellent broadcasting skills.

[@MikeBrowne]

No worries DaddyGuiver - you're teh second person today to ask about that. It's on the cards...

[@bleyland629]

Hi Mike, Love your channel. What gear bag are you carrying ?

[@evak8210]

Thank you for all your lessons , you are wonderful! :-)

[@0000kris0000]

Mike, what's the reason for using ISO 200 in a lot of your videos of ISO 100, even in sunlit scenes? I always try and keep to 100 to minimise noise, am I wrong? Thanks.

[@MikeBrowne]

My D300 only goes down to 200 iso *****

[@DanishWildernessAdventurer]

Is it an aluminum tripod that you're using or what? :-) And would you recommend a carbon fiber or aluminum?

[@YouthGamer1]

I would greatly appreciate it if u can respond back but is a fujifilm finepix s4000 a good dslr for photography as i am fairly new to photography

[@MikeBrowne]

Cameras don't take pictures +YouthGamer people take pictures by learning the techniques of photography (light, composition, exposure) and using their own creativity to blend them together. All cameras capture great images these days so which brand is less important than whether you like the feel of it in your hand and it makes sense to you. I recommend trying a camera in a store before buying one. The fujifilm finepix s4000 is a compact camera so you won't have as much control over the techniques I mentioned than with a DSLR. But you can still shoot great images with any camera if you practise with light and composition. Hope this helped and you have fun with your photography as you learn and grow. Here's a video which might help you with that - MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/videos/reviews-and-help/help-and-advice/how_to_be_happy_with_your_photos.html

[@YouthGamer1]

thank you for replying back to me

[@MikeBrowne]

YouthGamer no worries - MIKE :-)

[@TheCheck43]

+YouthGamer Iv recently started off with a Nikon D3200. It seems to be floating my goat, easy to operate. It makes me feel like a pro, but I take photos like a 4 year old colors in the lines.

[@theisleofbute-scotlandbymi6563]

Do you shoot everything in RAW... Really enjoy your videos Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Isle, Yes Mike shoots everything in RAW

[@josebueno52]

Good morning Mike. Question, i am going on a trip for about a month or so and taking my camera, i would like to take along a tablet instead of my laptop just to store my raw files temporarily until return to process them, is that ok or i must take the laptop?

[@MikeBrowne]

Can't say for sure @Jose. I've never used a tablet. Give it a try before you go... MIKE :-/

[@MikeBrowne]

Easy dude - easy. There's more coming but there's only so much time in a week and these bad boys take up around 16 each. Thanks for the appreciation though :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you

[@bozhidarmihaylov]

Right! Is all about to move around! :)

[@CristiNeagu]

I don't like the crazy look of HDR photos either, but there are useful things about the technique. In this example, you could take a slightly overexposed shot and if you find in post that the lighthouse is a bit dark, you can bring in some of the other exposure to lighten it up.

[@MikeBrowne]

Absolutely +Cristi Neagu HDR is just getting a wide range we can see with our eyes but is beyond the camera's ability to capture, to be visible in the finished image. HDR can be used to make an image look natural as you say - MIKE

[@PeregrineTrousers]

Enjoying your tutorials :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Peregrine. Please help me continue making more tutorials by clicking the like button and sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook etc. - MIKE :-)

[@GordonHeaney]

I think a lot of HDR shots are either so 'over the top' or of subjects that don't justify HDR that it gives it a bad name. Subtle HDR can be very effective in my view

[@RogerZoul]

Very nice teaching.

[@charlotte.harrison]

Mike, isn't it a hazard to look at the sun through optics? What are your thoughts?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Craig Harrison, I've always known this not to be a problem if it's a quick check your composition is set up correctly. Online though it says differently so i wouldn't want to advise you to if it was not safe. If you have an option of a live mode which some cameras do you could use this then your only looking at your LCD screen instead of through the viewfinder. Hope this helps - CHRISTINA

[@FGKaye]

It seems to me that if you had taken a compass reading when you first arrived, you would then be able to predict, where the sun will rise & where it will set. Using a compass with a moveable bezel, point " W " at the setting sun, turn the bezel to re-align the bezel with the compass pointing " N ", that's your variation from " True N ", then use the dial-in compass, to predict where the sun will rise, by aiming it " E". EASY !

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - go for it and have fun :-)

[@GordonHeaney]

Not sure I agree with that. When I zoom in to 100%, I can see a difference. Photo's shot at F22 are slightly softer. My shots at F11 are pin sharp. Yes, you may not see a difference on smaller prints or when picture fills the screen, but on larger prints, I can see the difference personally

[@Laughing_Squad]

Was wondering what f-stop you were shooting at during this video

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry +mossyoak425ify it was years ago so can't remember off hand. Probably around f11 - f8 - MIKE

[@MikeBrowne]

That's great to hear:-)

[@JPMitchell31721]

HDR can be done in a way that looks totally natural. Just because you've seen it done badly doesn't mean it can't be done right.

[@MikeBrowne]

I completely agree *****

[@combojerman28]

Sorry, but HDR cant be look that natural as a normal pic. Close to a normal pic yes. HDRs take much more information, store this info and compress in only 1 pic. Then you have a no totally natural pic. Shooting scene/scenario shooting as a HDR doesnt make sense. Pos-Pro is fine.

[@JPMitchell31721]

Combo Jerman You must not have much experience with HDR photography.

[@combojerman28]

***** Well I dont like how they come ;) And yes I have! I have strong knowledge doing HDR, because I do HDR for 3D. And time to time just for only one shot = photography. But as I said. I dont like it 100% i prefer a normal shot. But, I will like to see your HDR work ;)

[@JPMitchell31721]

I'd be glad to show it to you. :) ankh-infinitus.deviantart.com

[@ExploringTampa]

A little late here, but can you show us how you edit your sunset shots?

[@MikeBrowne]

I can show you pt2 of a different video where I made best of a bad job when the sunset wasn't as good as hoped for. Link below... MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/videos/creative/photo-editing/sunset-disappointment-2

[@Mrfilmgamer]

Hi question, what type of tripod is that you are using? Thanks!

[@MikeBrowne]

hi, It's a manfroto tripod with ball head - Melissa pp Mike

[@Mrfilmgamer]

Mike Browne actually I did some research and Mike is using his kennett tripod (Aka Benbo tripod) in this video. Thanks!!

[@pointer2null]

This comes up quite a few times. You (and others) often say a 50mm lens is "how we see the world". So does that mean on a (canon - x1.6) crop sensor, the 50mm lens becomes a 31mm lens for the same natural look?

[@MikeBrowne]

hi +pointer2null 50 mm on a 1.6 crop sensor becomes 80mm hope this link will help , photographylife.com/what-is-crop-factor - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@rickjohnson831]

canon is 1.5....nikon is 1.6

[@MrBones51]

Helo man, can you tell me what are the settings on the first image you shot?:D

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry MrBones51 it was a very long time ago and I can't remember. At that time we weren't posting camera settings because the ones i was using won't work excepth for that exact situation at that precises moment. We do add them on later films because so many people asked for them.

[@MrBones51]

Okay..Thank You anyway..but the picture with the wide lens one is best!

[@southcoastgaragedoors7017]

hey mike, great vid, where is this place please?

[@MikeBrowne]

It's Burnham on Sea. There's a google map on this vids page on my site. Link below... MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/videos/tips-and-features/techniques/sunset_photography_2.html

[@southcoastgaragedoors7017]

Wow thanks Mike. your videos are excellent and your the reason i got a d610, just learning how to use it

[@MikeBrowne]

:-)

[@AwesomeGamerNL]

nice pictures :) !

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha - how exciting! Still you now know where a great location is when you fancy a photo break all to yourself..