Previsualization through exposure and negative density. A photo trip to a beautiful area of the UK

[@user-is4jf8yr4z]

I watch a lot of photography youtubers but your pictures are the most beautifully crafted in terms of subject matter, composition, light/shadows, etc., such a joy to look at.

[@CBortlearts]

I agree. The content is excellent and the photos are very good. I see so many channels on photography where the photos are just average or below.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you really appreciate that

[@davecarrera]

A joy to watch and learn. Thank you Martin for taking the time to share.

[@martinhensonphotography]

And thank you for commenting

[@philipstrachan455]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Martin. Lovely photograph.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Very welcome

[@cinnamon--girl]

Always beautiful work, Martin!

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks

[@haydenobryanphotography]

I loved the end result! Great photograph.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you

[@stigmatedbrain]

Always a pleasure Sir to watch your work. Thanks for sharing

[@martinhensonphotography]

Your welcome

[@barneyw.robinson9657]

Another wonderfully enjoyable photo excursion filled with inspirational tips for your craft. One suggestion though would be to use a blaze yellow, green or red vest for safety when working in such confined spaces where high traffic flow is a concern. I would be quite saddened to learn that you were injured, or worse, while doing what you love. Be safe always Martin! Cheers! 🤓👍

[@martinhensonphotography]

I realized that when I got there, didn't think it would' be that busy, point taken

[@mickcookson8009]

Nicely thought out print Martin, it just shows planning for the end print comes first.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Yes it does!

[@stevenbridgland3727]

What a lovely, informative video. I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@martinhensonphotography]

@@stevenbridgland3727 your welcome glad you enjoyed it

[@billbarraclough9653]

What a joy to watch! Thanks Martin!

[@martinhensonphotography]

Your welcome

[@glennporter5035]

One of your best Martin I really enjoyed the video. All the best.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Your welcome

[@Colin399]

Gorgeous work

[@bennojones4575]

When you showed the scene and described your vision, I instantly saw it in my head, and your final result matched what I pictured almost exactly.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Great minds think alike

[@rbrowning8088]

Another enlightening and wonderful video ....

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks

[@chaffimaxlife]

FANTASTIC, master a work

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you very much!

[@paulresurreccion4037]

Thank you for being so generous with you photography knowledge Martin! You’re an inspiration.

[@martinhensonphotography]

And thank you very much

[@GarthsCanada]

Reveni Labs Spot Meter! I never leave home without it. Excellent work, thank you.l

[@ianlainchbury]

I'm tempted to get one of these!

[@martinhensonphotography]

There are really good meters, needs the battery pack though

[@mike747436]

Lovely print Martin.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Get a bid in lol, thanks

[@mesires1]

Great video Martin! I always like to watch your videos - not only you provide high quality content, your presentation is very nice and kind but most of all your photos are really great, unlike many other youtuber creators. Well done.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks

[@GeorgiosKalaydjian]

Master of this era 👍🏻

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you George

[@JJCPhotography]

A very great photo trip！

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks JJC

[@jamesmoore9511]

That's one busy road - Think I'd get a bit nervous standing there.

[@martinhensonphotography]

I was

[@flyingo]

Very nice as always sir!

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks

[@wcwendychapman]

Another interesting and educational video. Just out of curiosity. How did you choose your f/stop? I was wondering why not f/16 for example? You could have used a table top tripod if the shutter speed was slow. I don't have experience with 4x5 so I appreciate your explanation. Thank you.

[@martinhensonphotography]

@@wcwendychapman I did not take a tripod other than for the GoPro, not realising the width of the wall, I choose to alter the shutter speed to get a fast speed as possible, the Crown Graphic is a heavy camera, I’m not as steady hand holding these days , thanks for watching Wendy

[@wcwendychapman]

Thank you for your reply.

[@filipposfilippou5212]

Respect 🙏

[@martinhensonphotography]

Your welcome

[@chriscard6544]

awesome, I tend to overexpose and reduce development

[@martinhensonphotography]

Yes another way to manipulate the negatives

[@chriscard6544]

@@martinhensonphotography actually, you put shadows in Zone II instead of Zone III, if you think

[@chrishogg8293]

Martin, I liked the picture very much . My only worry is the printing paper you used, it seemed to be resin coated. For an archival print fibre based papers are much more suitable . With resin coated paper the layers eventually separate. Keep up the good work.

[@martinhensonphotography]

@@chrishogg8293 Yes I agree however, the print will outlast anyone that wins the auction, thanks for making that point

[@lensman5762]

And it all goes to prove that there is no such thing as the correct exposure, because it all depends on what the photographer would like his final image to look like. Previsualisation and the understnding of the concept of exposure relationship to the final tonal scale, is sadly a dying skill due to the over automation of digital cameras, and the possible extent of data manipulation in post which has resulted in generations of phtographers who do not understand the basic concepts and pillars of photogarphy. Very well demonstarted Mr Henson.

[@paulmcivor9994]

We visualize before we shoot. We don't pre-visualize. There is nothing before the visualization, hence no pre, which means before. This misunderstanding dates back to Minor White, an immensely talented but obviously only semi-literate photographer and teacher. Let's be clear about our terms.

[@stevebarnett5048]

Yes, at college we always talked about pre-visualisation thinking it was an Ansel Adam’s term but he never used it, only talking about ‘visualisation’ on the few times he mentioned it. Of course Minor White was into Zen so for him pre-visualisation may have been a state of something else.

[@martinhensonphotography]

@@stevebarnett5048 Not to argue your point, however, pr-evisualization is pre to pressing the shutter, the visualisation is in the finel print

[@stevebarnett5048]

@ yeah ok, we have the history of photography and a photographic language to talk in and you invent a new language? The Zone System was to visualise the entire process in front of the scene from exposing the film to making the print, it was never separated into convenient bites. And while the principle can remain even with digital photography visualisation takes place in front of the scene, not after, otherwise you encourage the typical post exposure flailing around trying to create a silk purse out of a sows ear that so many amateurs get into. How can you apply filters on the lens, decide on the exposure etc. if you have no idea what the final image will be? At best you are talking about post- visualisation in having the better idea after you’ve made the exposure.