The ONE THING most landscape photographers DO WRONG

There is one mistake that I see photographers make more than any other. In this video I explain how to overcome this and start taking better photos.
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[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Beautiful images and great tips!

[@keithtruman7422]

The shot at Min 19 is superb Nigel

[@ericoconnor5416]

A pro tip that you could have added is that everyone needs to get a dog like Pebbles who will scout out those stunning compositions for you.

[@NigelDanson]

Ha ha

[@docharisht]

Agree

[@barrysbackcountryadventure562]

My dog knocked over my tripod twice last week in the same shoot Therefore he isn’t coming along with me anymore

[@KellerChewning]

Wow this video was insanely helpful! Thanks so much!

[@katarzynaswiatek729]

Nigel make a video.how to photo totally flat land....The place I live is such.No hills at all.

[@robertfalcone8031]

great tips...as always. Quick questions.... do you crop your images? It seems that you work on getting your final image size from your master shot without cropping?

[@howies.chanel13]

Kinda disagree that your eyes see differently to a lense. Leave your tripod and move around with the camera. There is always more than one composition, and looking through a laser defines the composition. A God view by eye doesn't always make a photograph..

[@lsvisualart1051]

All though I agree with you on the observing to familiarize yourself with the location and thinking of what to shoot, I don't think you should have your camera in a bag, and I always take it out as soon as I exit the car. James Popsys in his video from yesterday has demonstrated the reason why, but in short; I think you could miss an opportunistic shot when your camera is in the bag and you have to struggle to get it out of there, turn it on and maybe the weather and lightning have then changed and the chance is gone for good.

[@Skye_the_toller]

Thé point is more : how many of those « opportunities « are really great photos you will keep…. 🙄

[@lsvisualart1051]

@@Skye_the_toller It comes down to preference, and my comment merely stated my reasoning for preferring to keep my camera accessible. I agreed with all the rest. So no need to be so snarky. Have a great day!

[@Joseph-iu6ip]

I alway hike with my camera in the bag, mostly because I’ve tripped and fallen too many time to count and if I had it out that would have been the end of it.

[@martinpickard5818]

That’s ok if you have the correct lens on and the weather permits.I also like to keep my gear as safe as possible and for me to have my hands free for my safety…..also the chances are if that moment is that fleeting then the chances of a keeper composition is small…..

[@johntravena119]

If you're a bird & wildlife photographer it's probably not great advice but I can see how being present would be more important for a landscape photographer.

[@robertspeicher5047]

While walking , slowly, every once in a while, pause and look behind you. If walking into the dawn....may be a good photo behind you.

[@HighWarlordJC]

This is especially good advice when exploring caves.

[@EmilWall]

I love how this video is all about mindfulness without ever using that word. Will definitely approach photography a tiny bit differently after having watched this. Thanks Nigel and Pebbles!

[@pcfreak1992]

Great advice! I have to agree that using your phone as a "compositional viewfinder" is a great way to find a good composition without already being fixated on your camera. It feels a bit like the 21st century version of using your hands to frame the image 😀

[@norfener]

I love trees, and I love to try and take photos of them. Problem is, like those two oak trees, they are always in a messy environment and it's hard to separate them out from the background. Hopefully I'll get there in the end.

[@SteveZodiac777]

Great stuff Nigel! I find woodland photography to be most challenging - just too much chaos. Your tips are very welcome!

[@martharetallick204]

That's why I like to shoot nature closeups.

[@brianmcguire979]

Good points as usual. Just realized why Pebbles is always looking, and sniffing around; he's trying to find who you're talking to...

[@michaelarguelles9093]

I always love to hear your explanation about photography. Thank you! A big fan of yours!

[@marycarron5118]

This is a real master class on how to make a good image. I am always more likely to try to shoot 10 images and hope for the best. I usually don't manage to get anything worthwhile. I'm going to try this approach. Once again, thanks so much Nigel, I love your teaching style and content.

[@josephschimmer302]

You’re such a great teacher, Nigel! I am not into landscape photography at all - and still there is so much to learn from your examples! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@leonardbertaux6897]

Totally true, recently took a tour through Lower Antelope Canyon in AZ and there you always need to remember the best composition may be behind you.

[@gregsmith6373]

To ba frank, this was boring

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Always good advice I take way to many photos I want to take less next year

[@tomdriftwood3674]

I've been following your channel for years, but you've really gone overboard in bothering your viewers with KZbin ads. Most of your fellow photographers are much more restrained and only have ads at the very beginning of their videos. If you don't change this soon, I'm going to hit the unsubscribe button.

[@NigelDanson]

Hi Tom - in this video I mistakenly didn’t remove them and now have. I am sorry about that.

[@petercollins7848]

Tom, you would be missing priceless advice if you did unsubscribe.

[@DominikMarczuk]

Every time I watch videos like this, I ask myself, what's wrong with me? I've just got back from a few hours long woodland photowalk (beware of ticks, I've just removed seven of these little buggers from my legs) and I managed to find no interesting compositions. Not a single one. I guess I'll need to try that apple trick out...

[@GkPhotographic]

probably the one thing iv taken from your adventures is to "Slow Down" , its amazing how this one thing has improved my eye for a better composition , your content is not only a learning experience but with easy listing music and your calm description's makes a great viewing experience . here is south Dublin , the Autumn is late and the colour tones are not in sync . Happy Samhain on this sunset we light a fire to remember our ancestors . stay safe

[@HappyHubris]

The ONE clickbait title that MOST PHOTOGRAPHERS can't understand! I can't recommend your videos anymore b/c they all have identical titles with no label...

[@FlatWaterFilms]

I record the journey into the 'location' and out. Just some simple quick photo's are fine. This way I can create a story.

[@Abilio_Duarte]

Hello. I loved the tips, I really like going into the middle of the forest to photograph but sometimes I get stuck and I can't get a single shot... I'll try this last apple tip to see if it works. :-) And by the way, great job!!!

[@steveshorrock6857]

Great video as usual, was you in my favourite woodland? Brocton Coppice, Cannock Chase. Some good tips Nigel, thank you 😊

[@cahilart8966]

things landscape photographers do wrong # 1 observe your surroundings # 2 crafting the composition # 3 checks for the final image

[@URSENIORUTUBER55]

Nigel as always a fantastic tutorial. Full of valuable information. Thank you I’m going out to get some apples and have a look around. On last request Would you mind telling me exactly what breed Peebles is . I’m thinking Springer Spaniel but I don’t know for sure because see stays so close to you and you don’t have to go find her. She is a heavenly creature for sure and I for one enjoyed her prancing about as much as enjoyed you quality tutorial. Thanks RustyironMike

[@chengong388]

Let me save everyone 24 minutes: The "THING" he's talking about, is you should look around the scene before taking out your camera to shoot. What a waste of internet resources.

[@JonathanRobinson11]

Excellent video about mindset. Thank you. I think Pebbles is still wondering who you were talking to;)

[@adivarup]

This is a great video!, just 1 request... do you think that when you show the "final" pictures you coud also add the settings that were set on your camara when you took the picture? for me even your Camara and lens were intresting (I am very new in fotography, just started a few weeks ago...) best of luck with everything and thank you again for all the tips!

[@thomassorensen9749]

You know that's so true, we miss a lot by jumping right in, I kept seeing one shot that you seemed to over look, especially because of the sharp contrast. Maybe you got a shot that wasn't in your video but your companion with the fall colors, thank you Pebbles!

[@MarkStinchon]

Couldn't agree more Nigel. I love an apple but also a banana does good too. Hope your knee is on the mend and you can soon get back out into the woodland again. Take care and wish you all the best.

[@knutpohl339]

Next episode: how to fix overly dramatic unnecessary cliffhanger announcements

[@glynparry6598]

Very helpful and great video and images Nigel. You may well know Jerry Ghionis who is a Nikon ambassador and for me one of the best fashion and wedding photographers. I've followed him for years and one thing he stresses all the time is "slow down and take your time". See you next Sunday

[@madcat1007]

Hope you checked Pebbles for ticks. That bracken is a haven for them!! Nice video. Thanks,

[@dfinlay587]

Glad to see the Apple back! Thanks for the tips... Also explain why you can't do this with a muggle, i.e. a non photo person. Make them stay home. ;-) Patience is key.

[@BarryHull]

Unfortunately I am more like your dog pebbles, running around sticking my nose into everything. :-)

[@stephenhoran4897]

Hiya Nigel! Where is this wood cause I've looked like a mad man and can never seem to find it, all the ones I get too never really have the different tree species so close together. I know Errwood/goyt Valley can get that low cloud/mist/fog due to elevation but couldn't see anything quiet like this place at all

[@richardreddyrredd8110]

I'm late to these posts. Nonetheless, I shall comment. As good as you are Nigel, I'm sure you must know that Pebbles is the "Star of the Show". :)

[@AliasJimWirth]

Wow, Some really nice images. An excellent outing. Hello to Pebbles; always love to see her out and about with you. Thanks.

[@MrOnetwoseven]

One of your many best. The production was as good as the lesson. A wonderful way to get my apple a day! And Pebbles. I listen to you but watch her.🐕

[@chadroberts44]

I'll give you a thumbs up on this one. I like the way you described your thought process and then showed it with your phone. Makes it easier to understand and visualize.

[@MarkRomine]

A lot of wisdom to this approach but it should come with a caveat. This approach works really well as long as your conditions and lighting are stable. When the lighting is changing rapidly, such as at sunrise or sunset, then to capture the images that you see at that very moment you must be more decisive or the light will be forever gone. Same thing with certain weather conditions, such as fog. If you see a composition you better shot it before the fog burns off or it too will be gone forever. Loved all these images except for one. The one at 15:55 with the bright light colored bracken in the foreground really draws the eye away from the composition. Otherwise some really lovely images, thank you for sharing those images and your thought process behind shooting them.

[@gryphongryph]

You video skills are getting better and better, love watching them, thanks for visiting Faroe by the way 👍🏻

[@timosullivan2499]

Sorry meat. I love almost all of your work but I wasn’t moved by any of the photos from this video. The tips were good and made sense, but the photos were something I wouldn’t have even bothered to stop and double take if I was walking along

[@new_england_times553]

I've done this for years with my phone just because I would get a better idea of what my shot on my camera would look like. This was because I didn't know what the heck I was doing and wanted to make sure I had at least one good shot. lol. People would laugh, but then wanted my pics. lol

[@RandyPollock]

This is why you take good images for yourself first and place them on a website or service along with Instagram because on Instagram the average image will be seen for 1 second at best.

[@tallaganda83]

A lot of time especially on boring sunny middle of the day conditions I don't even bring my camera I just use the viewfinder app on my phone and do the same thing fine tuning compositions for a return in better conditions. Obviously sometimes on the day sometimes light just happens and you have to be ready to change but I do agree it's always better to do some good fine tuning, frees you up a lot too.

[@kennethmikaelsson7990]

Pebbles looks so supportive of you.. a lonely man walking in the forrest talking for him self... :)

[@ericpecquerie4868]

Really interesting to follow your thoughts and process. Inspiring.

[@bqhuyro7211]

How to become professional landscape photographer as such you, thank for your share !!!

[@sandrobedinobrecht8509]

excellent video and a beautifull place too. Thank you Nigel, always a pleasure to watch!

[@levenscott645]

Thanks, Nige. A good watch with useful ideas, as always. Pebbles had a nice day out, too.

[@Giles29]

The best advice is the apple. Often you will see something you did not before, and if you don't then at least you will not be hungry

[@jdpjamesp]

It seems the other thing that all photographers get wrong is forgetting to bring gloves!! :) Great video Nigel. Thanks.

[@helenfarlow4573]

Do you run workshops or photography holidays? I would love to come along to something like that hosted by you. I have learnt so much from your videos

[@marilyngiannuzzi9867]

I never have my camera in my bag.It is on a strap that goes around my neck,unless it is raining or snowing.I keep my other lenses or other things I may need along the way in my bag.That works best for me.

[@gretchencole296]

Excellent information. The first oak trees would look great after leaves are gone leaving the oaks as sculptures.

[@kushla]

Nigel, thank for another great video! Would you be so kind to tell what focal length are these images on 22:45 shot with?

[@millymucci]

watched before todays woodland photowalk and followed it all! 🙏🏼☺🐶🙌🏼

[@davidletz9123]

Great tips, Nigel. If I only had a woodland within 200 miles of me that was worth a hoot to visit...

[@starbase218]

I think I'm just too impatient and sensitive to be able to really do this and enjoy it. Unfortunately.

[@j.k.photography3664]

I woul have left the closer tree out of the photo and gone with the three in the back with the bracken hugging the trunks. At approx. 17:08.

[@PaulHarveyAustralia]

Brilliant. Excellent advice. Thanks for sharing

[@jamesvoiss7122]

The way you walk us through your thought process is so helpful. You are a terrific teacher.

[@gerryboyd178]

I find especially with a sunrise or sunset that I go to an area with a particular idea in mind then get there to see something happening with the light, reflections and so on that changes my plan there and then

[@sueiversen4916]

Love this video. Can you tell me what is on top of your camera. Some type of microphone or flash.

[@esjovold6572]

What is on top of the camera on your tripod? Great video and tips. Thanks.

[@AdamMatthewsPhotography]

I really appreciated hearing more of your thought process as you're out in the field. Not that your technical or post-processing tips aren't fantastic as well, but being "along for the ride" as you basically thought out loud this whole video was tremendous.

[@ardeleancristian2666]

amazing advice. Simple things makes a huge difference

[@beverlyjohnston396]

Thank you Nigel, you're such an inspiration!

[@ronaldmccorkle9894]

Way to much talking and walking. Just show the set up.

[@69horatioh]

Great video. I do that always wrong☺️ Thanks a lot!

[@be.perfect]

This was a very interesting video, because it's not so common to have photographers really go into their thought process regarding composition and how and why to make certain choices. Thank you ! I really like the 2 shots at 22:30, very magical ✨

[@michealpociecha8351]

Really enjoyed this episode. Love seeing how you can take a busy scene and make it into something great. Seems when I try it it looks like chaos. It’s an art learning how to separate the subject from the jungle. Keep up the great work and say hi to Pebbles for me. Thanks.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks!

[@billdoucet8209]

Really enjoyed this weeks video. Thank you.

[@julesgardet659]

Woods are my thing, thanks Nigel.

[@chrisdavid735]

you don't know me... you can worry about your art and leave my art alone.

[@xGSTQ]

Love the chase, grasses by the stepping stones caught my eye too.

[@ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname]

Why is landscape photography so intimidating

[@M0nkee_mode]

this would have been nice yesterday when i was out shooting

[@dominicflaherty]

Great advice and great photos to finish the video off with.

[@gretchencole296]

The birch images are wonderful.

[@MrLaufentor]

I wish I could also stay so calm if my dog runs around in the wilderness.

[@TallSomeone]

Bless Pebbles. Thank for this sharing.

[@SchatzFamilyHF]

Love your videos like this one that explain the thought process before the camera ever comes out of the bag. Also the attitude of slowing down and relishing the process. Just wonderful.

[@skynesher]

Nice pre focus on the branch on the ground :)

[@philk7472]

The dog enjoys landscape photography too !

[@stevenl.passalacqua3953]

Hi Nigel, today I've been shooting at "your" magic forest at the Peak District!

[@NigelDanson]

Awesome!

[@gerryphilpott9766]

Nigel, thanks. I believe it was you in a video that said 'look more, shoot less' and this advice dovetails with that I guess. I'll give you credit for that anyway if it wasn't you that said it.....

[@NigelDanson]

It was - thanks

[@eugenefedechko2852]

That your videos are the best, goes without saying. Pebbles around you is truly an added bonus. The friendship between a man and his dog is priceless and it shows every time Pebbles appears on the scene.

[@tbhokuto]

What kind of remote trigger are you using ?

[@robertgrenader858]

Back in the day, I would carry a 35mm slide mount to preview layouts and composition before I committed it to film. Beautiful images, I love how you pull landscape details out of the chaos.

[@gretchencole296]

Me too Robert Grenader

[@marek_vanco_photo]

Hihi, So your advice is: eat an apple and when apple fall and roll, it will indicate the direction of your ideal composition. 😂😂

[@NigelDanson]

Yes - exactly

[@vaidas777]

Great video. Thanks for that. One question though - what is that thing plugged in to the flash socket of your camera at 15:00 ?

[@NigelDanson]

It is my wireless mic receiver 👍🏼

[@minus1db]

Loved it thank you so look forward to every one

[@pgr-9586]

It seems so easy, Thank you Nigel

[@docharisht]

Every frame of the video is worth a freeze ❤

[@BethBuelow]

I'm going to need to watch this one twice: once for Pebbles, once for Nigel. Pebbles = best location scout ever :-). Great tips, Nigel. Slowing down is so important, and I consistently forget to do that. When I remember, it makes all the difference. Thanks for continuing to remind us! And those shots around the 22:40 mark... GORGEOUS.