Moss and streams

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Backlight is awesome especially for fall colours. It just brings scenes to life.

[@cyborwhat]

The sunlight pushing its way through the trees gives it a eerie almost surreal look.

[@MsDonnamurray]

Yep got to love backlight. These woodland photos are epic. Thank you again for taking the time to shear with us . Awesomeness

[@evertking1]

This is what separates the good from the amazing. Attention to detail, putting in effort and taking the time and frames to create art.

[@derekcampbell4413]

Excellent video Nick. I know what you mean about feeling rushed. So nice to be able to slow down. Great shots and so interesting seeing your shooting process. Thanks for sharing.

[@tiffanyenglander8302]

Thank you so much for this wonderful & educational video. It was so helpful to see where you focused for your water rapids shot! Beautiful images and thanks for your work!

[@wendynewing8834]

Beautiful! Great video. Nick Page at his best. Thank you.

[@hermilioquintana9178]

Great vlog , good music too. Thank you for sharing Nick.

[@sandyvilahu538]

Thank you Nick for all your wonderful content rich videos. It was so cool to get to meet you at the parking lot the day you shot this video and thank you in person. Please keep up the great work, thanks to you I'm becoming a much better photographer!

[@NickPage]

It was great to meet you guys as well! Thank you so much for the kind words

[@fine_artist123]

Huge backlighting fan as well. Works well in so many types of photography.

[@michaelb.4149]

Besides the great photos... another adventure into the extraordinary mind processes of the thoughtful photographer! Keep it come'n my friend.

[@jenjen4658]

Love your photos as always and thanks for the information 😊

[@brandonrosburg5701]

Backlight + timber= awesomeness

[@kawiemer]

Enjoyed this last shot...chaos into peace and tranquillity.

[@dannynash5713]

Thanks for explaining the different exposures Nick. Really helpful!

[@cii1072]

Nice Video and some great scenery. I did a similar Fall hike today in Missouri. Great Fall colors and temperatures and I found some good compositions. Just a great day to be outside enjoying nature. Your bracketed photo of that backlit moss is a winner.

[@adamholden2558]

Really love how you take your time and look through all the little details and get everything how you want to build the shot. Definitely taught me to slow down, and check the details. Awesome shots Nick!

[@mikemitchell3889]

Nick, Like you, "streaming backlight" always catches my eye. Sometimes I try too hard (if that's possible) to wring-out a composition in that type of light, when there may, in fact, be no composition to be had. When you show the compositions that don't work, that serves to validate my process of "fail-to-succeed." You work the scene until it works, and that's a great way to win. I also like that you are engaging your comments more often (again).Not that your content isn't outstanding, but because you have gone back to a good amount of comment response, I have re-subscribed. Thank-You, Mike

[@NickPage]

I would be curious to know why you had unsubscribed.

[@mikemitchell3889]

@@NickPage Nick, I will, after a time, unsubscribe to channels where the creator ceases to engage in comments. Since I began my channel, even with a very few subscribers (so far) I realize it's not always easy to engage, but I try to follow a "dance with the one what brung me" (my subscribers are who brung me) philosophy and respond to every comment. Even a "heart" is good when I get busy with life happening. So, it's a personal ethic, subscribe to those who engage with comments, unsubscribe to those who are too busy. Thank-You, Mike

[@NickPage]

Mike Mitchell Well I can kind of see where you’re coming from with that, it is a very difficult thing to keep up with at times. There are times where I will release a video right at the beginning of a workshop and when those workshops are going on I don’t have time for anything else. There are other times when the negative troll comments get to me to the point where I don’t even look at the comments because I’m afraid of the negativity that is sometimes within them. I’d like to think that the value is in the video content more so than my replies in the comment section. Sometimes the comments sections or a scary place

[@mikemitchell3889]

@@NickPage "Scary Place," Aye! I am subject to sometimes losing my cool when I choose to respond to negative stuff, so I try to avoid same. This Vlogging thing can make us vulnerable to exposure to the negative remarks, but I'm trying to learn to be teflon-coated in my reactions to them. Thank-You, Mike

[@robwasnj]

I just love how these videos give out ideas on how to shoot what one could consider less than ideal conditions. I too thought that swirling water looked like it'd possibly make a good photos but after seeing both your frames totally agree neither one was great. I once shot something similar with swirling bubbles and foam but set my camera to interval mode and let it shoot many frames, eery single one was vastly different but I found one that truly captured movement and just worked wonderfully. I hope you do more videos on how to shoot on less than ideal days, they're really something you don't see many photographers doing but such a reality of life, can't tell you how many times I spent 2 or 3 days, even longer at somewhere and just got the worst weather for photography ever then other times have literally been driving somewhere and out of nowhere the best light I've ever seen.

[@heavenscape]

I like the whirlpool of 9:02. It looks more artistic than the later one. The mossy forest looks spooky, perfect for the season. Happy shooting!!

[@Bazzo61]

As a newcomer, really enjoying your videos and style. Two amazing shots and really useful talk through of how they were taken.

[@niftytwo]

Thank you Nick. My first time on your channel. I love your determination & commentary. As somebody used to say,,,,,,I’ll be back. Neville J.

[@NickPage]

Thank you I appreciate that!

[@paulglass9932]

Inspirational tutorial Nick, thank you for putting it together👍🙂

[@ianstainer6090]

loving these videos in which you explain your process as you do the work, it is really helping me improve ready for university

[@dianesnowflake]

Man, you really nailed the moss shot. Stunning edit.

[@andychattaway5620]

Great video & gorgeous atmospheric images. 👌

[@stefanpangratz]

Thanks for the video Nick! I really like the last shot!

[@niclaspalsson5409]

Wow! Amazing shots and a very inspiring videography. Well done. I'm about to upgrade from my first over a decade old DSLR and get back to photography.

[@azziria967]

Really enjoyed hearing your thought processes about the things that didn’t work as well as the things that did 🙂

[@markferrell2470]

On my way!, Nick these shots are awesome. I totally agree that this is the kinda shooting that separates the awesome from the good. That area is just so amazing I’d love to see it in person. Great job Nick

[@MLC48]

Thanks for including the camera settings that you use to get the look that you want and for including the 'failures' or difficult parts of composing and creating a photo. I photograph in the same environment that you were in and appreciate that you struggle with the same issues I do.

[@00_Ryan_00]

Great vid and stellar images again Nick. 8:00 is a further reminder why i love my Fuji X-T2, portrait oriented flip up screen. Thanks again for your continued efforts and the inspiration you put forth.

[@chrisbohinski3364]

This is, by far, one of the most helpful videos you've done man. I don't a have peer group to go out and shoot with so to learn how you bracket images really helps a lot.

[@barryashenhurst2071]

Second forest shot was a ripper, Nick. Well done old trout.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Love love love back lighting! Magnificent shot at 2:30!

[@normacasto8370]

Wow your photographs is always so amazing !! I always learning a lots from you

[@destructobeam3000]

Thanks for showing your thought process! I love seeing the final results, but I also enjoy seeing the thought process in action; focus stacking, planning for exposure blending (even if you might not use it), trying different apertures. I know I should do that too, but it helps me not be lazy when I see a pro putting it into practice.

[@metrixc]

Nice video. I really liked the detailed explanation and settings of the shots. I would really like to see a post processing video of that last picture. Brgs Thomas

[@andersvestin5613]

I just like the flow in your videos👍, nice images by the way😃

[@keithdraycott]

You know when Nick Page has made a difference to your photography when you go to your favorite local location on a beautiful clear day and go "ahh crap there's no clouds in the sky" :0)

[@daveedds]

Love these "moody" shots. You are the master at these types of shots. Still the best music of any KZbinr

[@jeff8289]

One of your best! I love the teaching moment. You have convinced me that you are a great teacher. I'm off to buy one of your tutorials.

[@Feanor_1169]

Very LOTRy Nick. Music adds to the drama as well. Imagine walking around in the forest and suddenly you spot a random guy laying around at the creek... 😂👌🏼

[@lawrencepallant]

Thanks. I like the real time "problem solving" and seeing how you think focus stacking for the scene. And the laying down video was funny!

[@ScotTheGr8]

So awesome to hear another photographers thoughts on working through compositions. Even when shooting with other photographers rarely do we share that many thoughts on the compositions - usually too busy trying to get them. Hey, how did you keep you feet dry in that stream???

[@amypeer5741]

Love the backlit moss photo. I’ll have to go hunt for some on the next stupid sunny weekend. The falls look like the sweet creek area which is always fun to explore. Spent all day there on Oct 12th this year and the storm from the week before took all the leaves from the big leaf maples down early.

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Amazing images with the backlight, would love to see you make a simple video about blending the waterfall images, thanks for sharing.

[@Skyhooks]

Nick, backlit moss shot just epic 👌

[@tonymurphy9112]

Great story and video production 👌

[@Mikey-cc3rf]

a true gentleman, super photography

[@valpayne2963]

Very, very nice images. Tons of mood and texture. Definitely see these large on a wall.

[@chriss2761]

Another great video Nick, stunning images to really love the back lit moss image 👌🙏👍

[@davidellinsworth22]

Both great images... the first is stunning though. I haven't done enough of these kind of backlit forest shots and seeing this just gives that motivational itch. Thanks Nick

[@grahamjones2759]

Great video, love the explanations of the thinking behind the shots

[@LaurelHousdenphoto]

Wonderful video - I really enjoyed your walkthrough on how the picture was captured. I’m a new subscriber- found you via Thomas.

[@leniehulse1621]

Really great video. I like how you show what you are doing with the settings on your camera! For a newbie this is very helpful!! Thanks.

[@gcarmichael]

As always, nice work Nick. I've been out there a bit further west in the Willamette National Forest. Gorgeous country.

[@jacktaylor6190]

Perfect choice of music for these photos, great shoot Nick!

[@michellewesson4409]

The waterfall photo came beautiful. Making the ordinary special.

[@FabrizioZago]

Really like the backlight shot with those shapes!

[@chillisimo]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! My favourite part was for the shot of the swirling water where you were adjusting your shutter speed. My favourite shot was the last one with the water going over the natural river riffle.

[@johnleftwich650]

Great images Nick!

[@petersparkie]

Love the intro with the backlight shots

[@paulus0109]

Seen you hiking, i saw some great compositions! Are you looking enough Nick? Hahaha. I like this kind of vlogs. Eventhoug sometimes finding a good composition may be a struggle.

[@Mackymcd]

Nice work on these images Nick

[@angelinnz6796]

Gorgeous shots. Your so inspiring ❤

[@corywilson9248]

Thank you Nick, this video was extremely useful and eye opening.

[@NickPage]

Thank you Cory!

[@Ramage7070]

Loving the b-roll on this video.

[@19Photographer76]

Thanks for taking us along! By Central Oregon you meant the central coast, right? I don't know where you were but the Smith River area is pretty good for what you wanted.

[@devon_rjh_photography9349]

You sir are rapidly becoming, if you're not already, the best photographer on the tube (in my opinion) and still think your decision to go it alone and not sponsored is brave and a brilliant move, as people who watch the videos listen to your advice and maybe buy the cameras or equipment you review, why? Because its unbiased 👍👍👍

[@NickPage]

Thank you so much Rob! I consider myself a much better photographer is a KZbinr..LOL I have to admit though I’ve been feeling like I’ve been in a pretty big slot I haven’t got to get out and shoot enough these past couple months

[@devon_rjh_photography9349]

@@NickPage well with 94k subscribers you have to be doing something seriously right lol it's a pleasure watching your videos 👍🥇

[@matthewhargerphotography]

Nice photos Nick. I currently live in Qatar, sunny 360 days a year. Wish I had a forest to wander thru. About how many times do you get out and shoot per week/ month.

[@perfectlylonely]

@9:34 Very much enjoyed your detailed explanation of this shot. I need to slow down and try different camera settings to achieve the vision I'm seeing.

[@evertking1]

Thanks.. you inspire me man.

[@maxmillion4216]

Nice composition Nick......! I hate being rushed.

[@PMCN53]

Love the water shot and the backlit image! I'm assuming "downstream" didn't give you and images.

[@patrickyott]

Beautiful images, Nick. Would love to see your method for blending the exposures for the forest image.

[@bbrown6057]

I struggle with stacking and taking numerous shots and blending them with different exposures. How do you remember which shot goes with what if you take numerous shots trying to get what you want? Beautiful shots and your editing skills are 2nd to none!

[@jasonjonesphotography610]

Its always nice just to lie down and take images nothing like relaxing and photography :)

[@BMRTV]

Reminds me of the Heaton vid when they were shooting from deck chairs :)

[@1989Goodspeed]

Wow, Really cool video and amazing photos!

[@julieholland9639]

great video and images, Im always nervous seeing photographers putting their cameras in running water!!!

[@ericcarter3617]

you are the Orton Effect master my friend, very nice.

[@viningj53]

Hi Nick. This is one of my favorite videos. Your thoughts behind the images you are taking and why they are needed and how they will be used in the final edit. Not sure how many times I was out taking photos and get back to edit them and kick myself for not getting a faster exposure or a focus stack. I really like your thought process in the field.

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Surrealistic !! Speedlight may come in handy, hidden on the ground to help backlight the moss if the sun is not powerful enough. Thanks for sharing !!

[@toddshane2243]

I had to do the same thing the other day always good to get different perspectives of the shot. Great work Nick

[@jeffp8042]

I carry a yoga mat I can use for laying down like that. Weighs next to nothing, rolls up and straps onto bottom of my backpack and works great for keeping the creepy crawlys off you.

[@NickPage]

I have a butt pad that I almost brought but didn’t this time around... Would’ve been nice for the elbows and knees

[@pattymattes7124]

I love your images! I'm a bit curious what would happen if you bumped up your ISO just a bit more on the waterfall shot?

[@NickPage]

Typically with Moving water like this any faster than 1/5 of a second and it starts to feel a bit too choppy.. But it always comes down to personal taste

[@stevematadobra6117]

Nick - great vid. On the second image (12:40), did you apply an Orton type effect to the back ground? It seems soft and ethereal (very nice BTW). Just curious. Thanks.

[@GMC43]

Just amazing 👏👏👏👏👏

[@pept6267]

so jealous of that red focus box.........

[@1spitfirepilot]

Great - informative and entertaining.

[@davidsweet8837]

Nick great video. How do you handle vinetting on you Sony at 16mm. On my a7r3 if I put anything more than a polarizer even at 87mm I get the problem.

[@spotMATic]

Digging the new tunes!

[@Uncle-Duncan-Shack]

Waiting for our rainy to season to pick up so that I can go do some of this in the forests along the escarpment here in South Africa. Currently it is hot and dry, with a lot having been destroyed by fire. I see it's not going well in LA there either.

[@NickPage]

That’s sad to hear! My least favorite time of year are the hot dry seasons

[@saidn.4149]

amazing

[@ronboe6325]

I'm with you, backlighting is great! I just can't get good results (need to work on post processing skills).

[@clapotistube]

What was moving behind you at 7:42?? I can't figure it out!

[@tamira4621]

great video! finally sony allow to change color for the focus point :). i wish that the next update for a7r iii will include this

[@randybottphotography]

You should get an IR camera. Best time to shoot is the middle of the day

[@NickPage]

I’ve thought about doing a conversion I’ve never shot IR

[@old4004]

I always learn something from you videos, Nick, but what type of back-lit moss is attached to your chin? Thanks for the great videos.

[@NickPage]

my chin is 100% Spanish moss

[@harsh8426]

Hi Nick, beautiful images as usual....I had a question about filters...I see you & Adam using magnetic filters...is is possible to stack these filters...e.g let's say I want to shoot a really long exposure by stacking the 10 & 6 stop filter ...Or I want to stack the circular polariser & a 6 stop filter...can this be done? If yes, do I need to buy 2 magnetic holders?

[@NickPage]

This is an old prototype of breakthrough photography filters. These cannot be stacked unfortunately which is one of the reasons they’re still redesigning it.. I use it because it’s convenient to quickly swap filters, but there are certainly issues get the system

[@harsh8426]

Oh ok...thanks for the reply...! I currently use filters from wine country camera...& even though it is amazing quality (probably the best)....the holder, & the filter rings are big & add some weight.. so, was looking for something more convenient ....