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[@guthrie2ndStreet]

Hey Mark, I’m a quadriplegic paralyzed from the shoulders down and have been so since August 19, 1970 due to a motorcycle accident caused by hit run drunk driver. I chime in not to make you feel bad, but to tell how liberating your videos make me feel. Keep up the work. 👊

[@lonesomedovecall822]

NOT possible to pick a favorite... they're all spectacular! WOW!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@dr.danamplifiers1753]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR PASSION AND CREATIVITY. 🎉. Rock on Mark. Glad I found your channel.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. Love your profile image.

[@dr.danamplifiers1753]

@@MarkSmithphotography I found you on Instagram and I sent you a message. Thanks a lot man like this is serious creativity. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to find your page. It’s really inspiring.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

@@dr.danamplifiers1753 Instagram buries messages. I never see them.

[@dr.danamplifiers1753]

@@MarkSmithphotographyfind ya on web. Sent email. Thanks so much cat

[@millertime6]

Love the way you captured those storm clouds! Very dramatic ⛈ ☔️

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@EGlideKid]

Two beautiful shots, Mark. Thanks for taking us along.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@kennetht66]

Impressive landscape photos incredible work. Been to some of these places you just make it look easy

[@LaurenPeelerBrice]

Best shot of the BCotG I've ever seen. Congrats on your hard work and wonderful image.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you very much!

[@andreak4280]

the 2 images w/cabin & fence!! sweeeet 👌🏼

[@Mr31formula]

The clouds really made that barn photo. Imagine if it were just blue sky. Totally different mood. Great shot!!!

[@jeffkatzer]

Loved the sunsets.

[@Jimgoodwin846]

Mark your videos are always amazing to me. I liked all three, I don't think I could pick a favorite. The scariest one is the river sunset. I am not as sure footed as I used to be in my teen age years and don't want to take a fall. I guess I need to get out more...I live in Colorado and pass up shots where you see awesome opportunities and beautiful sunsets. Your are definitely one of my favorite photographers. Incidentally, I am looking at adding the (AF-S Nikkor 20 mm f/1.8g ed) using my FTZ adapter to my Z50. Thanks again for the video.

[@pamhennet419]

I love the canyon and river shot best. Just found you this week on you tube and soaking up the knowledge. Thank you.

[@PossMcLeod]

Amazing settings and awesome pix! Thanks for sharing!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@charleshoward1475]

I enjoyed this film a great deal. Wonderful locations to behold, and you make an excellent teacher Mark. I honestly couldn't pick a favorite as I like them all in equal measure. Thank You.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@bobchristopher7383]

Hi Mark…I just got my D850 three weeks ago and your information will be put to good use…Thanks…Cheers Bob

[@gobbles3102]

I’m a novice photographer and my god these photos are on another level. Will be getting a D850 in April. I am hyped

[@Meagain921]

Super impressive, and that great “Mark Smith” narration. Many thanks.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@coryhalling1614]

I loved all of your shots. Totally amazing. Loved the Video short and to the point. Im now a subscriber

[@josemirabal1063]

Spectacular images Mark. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@bobchristopher7383]

Great stuff…I just got my D850 and now I have a great teacher…Cheers Bob Christopher

[@jayv751]

Mark, these new videos are a refreshing shift from you amazing bird and animal ones. Brilliant !!!!! Well done, the beauty of the nature comes through vividly in your stellar shots. Kudos.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much! I'm really enjoying myself!

[@nn1982in]

Love all 3 of them!!! 😊

[@MrJimckorn]

Amazing! Really liked the fence posts and house sunset photo. Nice to see your searching and using your brain to find locations. Thank you.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. Searching is part of the fun!

[@65mooncap]

Amazing work!!!!

[@lucasbrea212]

Amazing pictures all of them but the last one was the best one to me. Great work!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@tomhughes5123]

awesomness as usual Mark , im a sucker for moody skies but to have all the elements come together like that , is good scouting and making a few visits , its not chance that brings all these things together , its planning and putting the hours in . 10/10

[@dennisjerb]

Oh my God Mark! You continue to amaze with your incredible talent and ability to capture and frame shots. The narration is engaging beyond compare. I loved the reference to Bob Ross. Two magnificent talents in the visual arts and media, you and Bob Ross.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you so much. To be mentioned in the same sentence as Bob Ross is a great compliment. Thank you!

[@keithsims5109]

House with that awesome looking sky

[@robertcase2252]

I lived in Colorado. Colorado by far has some of the best cloud formations. Especially from spring to fall.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Yes, there are some amazing ones over the mountains.

[@phooesnax]

This awesome new new three Mark Smith videos per day is great. Looking forward to three more. J8m

[@MarkSmithphotography]

lol!

[@mixedbag2009]

Great work Mark!! Dude, you are inspiring me! I'm heading a workshop in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado in the fall and will be taking my D850 and 20mm 1.8 lens (as well as my D500 and 200-500mm lens for wildlife). Your Colorado series of videos have been fantastic and I'm really enjoying them. Keep up the good work, it is appreciated!!!!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank so much. I should be here for the fall colors and I can't wait to go get some shots of that.

[@VTPyzon]

When you got to the part (8:02 or so) where you were describing the image of sunset through the house, my wife came running in from the other room, "what's he talking about??!" She had to see it! I watch a lot of photography videos and she has NEVER been interested in any of them until today. Your narration is great. Super inspiring.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

That's awesome!

[@antonoat]

Loving this series Mark, great work.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

All three shots are great, but I really like the ones with the house. Great job once again Mark!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@thomasphillips5850]

Great shots if I had to pick one it would be the old house and sky. Perfection. Thanks

[@richardbarakett4163]

Your pics are absolutely stunning...thank you for sharing :)

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching.

[@clusha2]

Amazing work man!!

[@rem9547]

Impressive Impressionism.

[@a2roland]

Awesome work Mark!.... love your work and explanations and stories.... be safe out there bud, God bless you!... Thank You!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@jwp2166]

Beautiful shots and I love the very clear way you explain your thinking, set up, and settings. I'm not a fan of heights so am glad there are fearless people like you around to go out and capture them for scaredy cats like me. I can't imagine the cliff walk in the dark back to the car after that sunset. In flip-flops no less. Glad you survived.

[@barry_kelly]

I don't have a favorite but I must agree about Colorado and the endless vistas. Good video. Great camera.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks and I agree. So much to see here.

[@oppossumhead]

I liked all three but my favorite is the last one of the old building and the sky.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@helloitsmeterrykelly1944]

Awesome captures! Love your video.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@beaupfeifferrecordings]

stunning clouds mark

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@timbyron7320]

That last shot is KILLER. You got some skills there fella. Love ya work.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@8888Riley]

WOW those are amazing images!!! Hard to pick a fav.. but I would have to say the last one with the little house and the huge angry sky! :)

[@marisamacc]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your settings!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks and you are welcome.

[@Techsavie]

brilliant just brilliant!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@Pontie66]

Hi Mark! as always your pictures are inspiring .... nice places!!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@derekmidgley]

Wow that lens has been on my wish list for a while. Nice shots and impressed with how well well flare and contrast (shooting into the sun !) is handled also. Your last shot of the house under the sky is awesome, incredible!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much. I got real lucky with those crazy clouds. The 20mm is a great lens and does excellent astro too. Hope to have a video on that soon but it has been super cloudy here. I've only had a couple of clear nights and now the moon is back.

[@konsamprincesingh7763]

Beautiful pictures. I am saving up to buy a good lens for landscape. Do you think this lense is a good choice.

[@pjkdiver]

beautiful images, well done !

[@pedrotorres9499]

Great images mark, would you mind sharing your tripod specs as well as which head and brakcet it has?

[@davelimonta1]

Hi Mark. Great video. Can you tell me wha is setup you have for your camera when it comes to your tripod and the Lshape frame?

[@DebojitDatta]

That last Sunset shot with the cloud detailing and old house is simply amazing and my fav among these. It more like a Fairytale picture. 😍

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. I agree!

[@richardgrudzien2798]

Great video, once again, Mark. I have the same camera and the Nikon f1.8 24mm lens. The canyon shot was amazing. Looking forward to your next video.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@luisin69ful]

Your images are amazing, but I like the tonality of the last one, you make great artistic photography my friend.

[@scljr1987]

Nice Mark! Great shots as usual.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@troyrx6669]

Mark your story telling makes any video u post worth watching, keep up the great work 👍👍👍

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you very much!

[@Paulinodiazlorenzo]

Espectacular foto!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

THanks!

[@BrianWest58]

The canyon an the last one. The sky was awesome!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@evemitchellanderson]

Wow wow wow wow love those photos, and I just subscribed

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@perth45]

I just bought an 850, haven't got it yet, but this tutorial is excellent and I like the fact that you don't talk down to us..

[@MarkSmithphotography]

You will love the D850. Thanks for watching and for the compliments.

[@keithmacdonald4805]

A real change of pace for you Mark but I really enjoyed it. You are a really talented photographer and a great teacher!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you very much!

[@bennyob01]

great video and captures Mark. You're killing me with flip flops on those rocks though!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. I know, I should have worn better shoes but my other Florida shoes are even worse!

[@rogerashley8616]

Nice job Mark !

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@davidrobinson4118]

Brilliant video Mark and what a fantastic location for landscape photography. I think the last one of the sunset shots is my favourite, but you gave us a hard job in picking just one. The sky in that shot is just amazing. Best wishes from the U.K.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much. I would have shown more of the landscapes but I didn't want to put too much in there and bore people. It is really nice over here, especially when the light is just right!

[@WhittyPics]

Awesome stuff Mark

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@bassangler73]

Awesome work!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@old4004]

Snakes in Florida and heights in Colorado...........please say that you'll trade-in those flip-flops, Mark, for appropriate footwear. We need to keep you around making these extra special videos. Wish the one thumb down critic would explain his/her negative vote.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I know. I need some decent hiking shoes. I'll have to go out and get some I suppose.

[@panhaveng6788]

I caught your vids early today .. my lucky day

[@ChocolateHabanero22]

Yesss!

[@dpie4859]

Looks like a Luminar edit. Great job.

[@cantinflas2292]

Thank you for this awesome video. How did you figure out the correct exposure for the sunset itself? The focus point was taken from the ledge.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Just trial and error.

[@chairulhalim4447]

Great shots with Nikon D850 ... Thanks for sharing the technique. I learn a lot from you .... Lastly, I miss Colorado Scenes ... 😀

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you are learning something from the videos.

[@onurkayatekin4308]

hi.great video. do you recommend 20mm f1,8 as landscape lens? does it makes remarkable difference clasic 14-24mm 2,8 in image quality? did you suffer about its built quality? thanks

[@jcam783]

Hey there Mark , thanks for taking us along for the ride ! Beautiful pics , 2nd one was my favorite , I was wondering what tripod and gimbal you used .

[@russellraevo6123]

Mark, More than just taking amazing pictures, you are a great narrator. I had not seen any of your videos until today.......I have subscribed and tagged the bell also. Keep it up. Found you while looking for information on the 20mm f1.8 that I am talking myself into getting!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much. No need to talk yourself into that lens. It is excellent. Great for astro as well!

[@luishernandezdavila8231]

great video

[@tomdullage1531]

What, no wildlife?! Awesome sunset pictures, Mark, hard to choose, but I think the last was (just) my favourite. Off to see how you process them.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Correct. No wildlife. That was difficult because I saw lots along the way! Thanks for the compliments.

[@crittaker]

Well done...Nice photos.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@madtical777]

omg that sunset shot on the small house !! super sweet!! the clouds!!! and diggin that zepplin t shirt!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Yeah I got super lucky with that one. The sky was just crazy that afternoon! Thanks for watching and for the compliments.

[@gordroberts53]

So morning coffee and then I get 3 Mark Smith upload notices...Whaaat!? The sunsets are all epic, the canyon shot gets huge points for the immense vista and effort to access (cliffside hiking in flip-flops??) lol. Both of the old house shots were super but I have to go with the second as it captured the drama of the moment so perfectly and I love moody skies. Question: I noticed you are using a Sirui tripod, which model and how do you like it so far? Off to watch 2 of 3. As always, thanks for sharing.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I got real lucky with those clouds. They were amazing. I love my tripod. It is an older model that has been discontinued. I got it secondhand from a friend. I'm not 100% sure of the model.

[@paddy696]

Flip flops a little crazy foot wear on that track, I'd rather see Teva or other quality foot wear.

[@harrykaravias4823]

Hi were you using the polarizer filter in any of these photos. Cheers

[@NityanandaMukherjee]

amazing

[@dance2jam]

Once again, thanks for the video brother (and watch your step!). Quick question about gear (sorry). You do have a link to it. I'm looking for a gimbal head. Your thoughts on ProMedia vs. Mongoose vs. Wimberly? Why did you choose ProMediaGear? Last question (and a bit off Landscape point, but a D850 BIF point). You were going to purchase the En-El18b. I've heard some photographers say it not only speed up the fps but turned the D850 into a different animal? True or hype? As always, brother, thank you in advance!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

I've never used the Mongoose Gimbal but I think the ProMedia Katana is better than the Wimberly. The Promedia gear is so smooth. I'm going to make a video on my gear soon and why I chose each piece.

[@XavierValentine]

fantastic video

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@Skidoo22]

Excellent video

[@MarkSmithphotography]

THank you!

[@Bridgewater73]

The photo with the old house has a face in the cloud right above the house that looks like a wolf ! Nice shot!

[@obsidian00]

Those shots were nothing less than FIRE!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks, I think.

[@obsidian00]

Mark Smith LOL! It’s a good thing, a very good thing! Your wildlife shots are top tier to be sure but it looks like your game is just as strong with your landscape photos! Keep it up, fan for life!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@21utubeutube]

Have you tried taking the iso down to 32 on the d850? It would be good to see. I find an increased performance in image quality when using L1.0 on the D500 for landscapes. Thanks

[@MarkSmithphotography]

No but that is a good idea! I'll have to give it a try.

[@joachimkoster3528]

Hi Mark, I have a question concerning the adjustments you Tool in the first shot in the Canyon. With ISO64, Aperture 14 and shutter 1/4 looking directly in the sun should produce overexposure. Did you use an ND-Filter too? Thank you for your answer Kind regards Joachim

[@amadablamtrek6852]

Mark I would like to see that you shoot beautiful landscape video and photos.

[@Adi-vq2ek]

Last one was THE BEST!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@johnbamouk8002]

Subscribed.Wonderful video.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@Suhailkhan53]

Awesome

[@zollieuncle9647]

Hey Mark! I love your rocky sunset shot, but I am not fully getting your settings though. You emphasised that you were using RAW image type, while D850 - at least mine :--) does not allow HDR setting while shooting RAW. Is there any smart hack on that?

[@h2ofrogman]

Love the pictures. Great job. Where did you take them?

[@612morrison]

The scenery by the road with the mountains looks very familiar...... Znation lol. Great images.

[@tomlee812]

I love the way you talk to us all as friends and explain what works and what doesn't. I love too that the file information is all there to help us. Do you use Photopills app for the sunset location. I've just downloaded it and am going to (try to) use it for the blood moon we have scheduled for this Friday... Fingers crossed for some clear skies... Now for Part 2 ! Thanks from East Sussex England...

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for the compliments. I enjoy bringing everyone along for the trip. No, I didn't use an app for the sunset info.

[@tobeetwo]

Mark, i'll comment later on the video...Can you tell me what tripod you are using? thanks!!