STOP shooting at ƒ/11 (YOU SHOULD TRY THIS!!)

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks so much for watching! Something I never seem to mention much in my videos is my eBook on Composition - something I'm really proud of. If you'd like to check it out, head over to this link: www.henryturnerphotography.co.uk/ebook-on-composition/composition-the-art-of-seeing-landscape-photography-ebook. Cheers for your wonderful support as per usual. 🙏🏼

[@briannicholson2971]

It's been one of my best purchases and for next to nothing 😊

[@RM831BC4E4]

Hey Henry, I just purchased the Ebook. But said it can't be opened due to its format.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

@@RM831BC4E4 just dropped you an email mate.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

@@briannicholson2971 Delighted you enjoyed it Brian and thanks for the kind words mate :)

[@RM831BC4E4]

@@HenryTurnerphoto appreciate it. Very much just downloaded it now. Will let you know if it works.

[@Walt.2013]

Keep living the dream, Henry. You are an inspiration, showing how to lead a meaningful, intentional life! Good on you, mate.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

I appreciate that!

[@terripetterson7098]

I completely agree with you Walt! He has helped me see things differently! I love his enthusiasm and zest for life! It's contagious! I find myself smiling at something as simple as how a fern curls or how birch bark curls! I REALLY appreciate him!

[@MSmith-Photography]

I love going between wide open and closed apertures as I think it helps to tell a story in a series of photos.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Yes absolutely Mike, no limitations

[@consistentlystupid4726]

I'm so glad I found this video. I recently started getting into photography as a hobby to try to take nice pictures while I'm hiking, and I use a lower aperture all the time to get some blurry foreground objects while focusing on the background, and vice versa, quite often. I liked the effect but I felt like I was taking photos in the "wrong way" since I've never seen that really discussed in other videos. I'm glad that I'm not alone in enjoying that style.

[@OftenMissing]

Love your ‘Canada’ toque

[@mthesse]

Nice one. I always looked at an narrow depth of field an that way, that we as humans always have only on focal point at where we are looking. So we never see everything or the whole picture sharp. So as photographers we can use an wide aperture to guide the viewer to what we think is the most important part of the picture. And with that technique we don’t need any guidelines like stone wall or such. So therefor I think it’s a great technique we should use more often. But I had a lot of people telling me that it’s wrong. Which I personally don’t agree on. So good one mate. Keep up with the good work you’re doing. Love your channel.

[@BsktImp]

I am a newbie to photography and I have to admit I was a bit shocked when I realised the governing law and lore of certain genres of photography is that every pixel of an image needs to be in focus (as well as "properly" exposed), which is completely and utterly opposite to what the human eye (really the opto-psychoneuroprocessing system) "sees", wherein as you say only a tiny fraction of the visual field is in focus at any one time. Coupled with all the post-processing that goes on it seems photography is closer to painting than reflecting on capturing what the eye "sees". And then I wonder what photographers make of Impressionism! Bizarre!

[@ianhamer4294]

I got a 2nd place in a competition for landscapes using that method, in a bluebell wood years ago. I haven't done it since, so thanks for the reminder. Great content as always Henry. Stay safe mate.

[@anthonymrbs]

Yours is my type of photography. Photography to me is about recording what you've seen in life and how you saw it. It doesn't have to always be about creating a masterpiece of art to be presented at some exhibit. It's fun to try new things.

[@rudesilva6590]

Some of those came out really nice.. glad to see you having fun with hand held.. the hardest part is remembering to slow down and take your time when you don't have to use the tripod..

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Agreed!

[@rudesilva6590]

@@HenryTurnerphoto Do you think you can get the same results without a tripod as with? b/c I always feel like when I take the tripod out its "real photography" but a lot of my best pictures have been taken handheld.. just wondering if its a mental thing and how you see it for yourself.. :-)

[@PhillipBlancher]

I often shoot one landscape sharp (f11) and one wide (f4). Prefer the f4 one better. Glad to see another photographer doing something different. Like the Canada toque too!

[@jimreinhart9539]

Beautiful great blustery day! Enjoyed the talk. It’s great fun working the exposure settings.

[@jeremiahyoung5931]

Love your creativity and imagination it's very inspiring! Keep up the great work and keep Sharing! Thank you

[@xraylover]

I agree fully, sometimes stepping down to F4 or F2.8 can make landscape photography a very different animal. Ive only just stumbled upon your channel by accident and I'm loving it, keep up the great content Henry. :-)

[@seikibrian8641]

"Stopping down" is going to a SMALLER aperture (higher number). Going from f/11 to f/4 or f/2.8 isn't stopping down, it's opening up..

[@garrymacdonald5576]

Another great video. So glad you chose to shoot through that post at 5:10. I saw that when you were shooting the stile and thought "He's got to take a shot through that surely 😂", and you did. Love your videos

[@MrsMinx50]

Good to see you still enjoying getting out and about Henry love the fact your trying different things . I find this really interesting and certainly the insentive to keep trying different things and getting out the comfort zone . Thank for the inspiration Henry 👍

[@aarjaycee3601]

another (to borrow a phrase from somebody we all know) TOP DRAWER video, I do not think I will EVER get tired of watching Henry and his informative, educational photography videos Thanks again for another great near 20 minutes H.T. UPDATE:- I have also just shared this video on my facebook page, never know might bring a few more people to the channel

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a lot for your continued support and comments!

[@paddymorrison]

Hi Henry, just started following you. Just want to say your Enthusiasm is infectious. And I love the way you explain the shot, & how to improve sharpness and thoughts behind the composition. I will try some of your ideas & let you know how I get on. Well done on the hiking- hope you enjoyed your Cuppa. Paddy

[@MrPenfold71]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air, and I learn something new in each one. Keep up the great work!

[@tomcrookes5689]

One word for this video... “Class”

[@shutterbuginfinity]

Amazing scenery again, true what you said it good to change up the aperture, nice dept of field beautiful

[@rollls63]

Another great video. I have gained so much knowledge from watching your videos, it has helped my photography and my understanding of manual modes no end. Thank you

[@nightcoder5k]

Looks like you're having so much fun. Great tips, and nice shots.

[@iankellam6440]

Never describe myself as a landscape photographer so tend to operate wide open as a matter of course. Your excellent vlogs are my route into closing down a bit but delighted to see your experimentation. Top drawer content and images as always. Keep it up mate and stay safe.

[@simonbarnes7124]

I’m really enjoying your handheld POV style of vlogging. Very different.

[@jesse4590]

Great video and photos as the usual Henry. Keep it up!

[@paulbyr43]

Loving the enthusiasm in your excellent videos.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you very much!

[@StephenJoines]

Great tips again Henry. Its strange how you did this video as only last week I was experimenting doing the exact same thing. Your right with the comment about street photography, low f number, adds a great effect (with a good nifty 50).

[@kenhenley7599]

Stunning scenery in a bleak sort of way and some wonderful images. Keep on trying new things and passing on your knowledge and experience. Cheers. Ken

[@jimwlouavl]

Good reminder not to shoot the same way all the time. You made an inspired shot through the hole in the post. Stay safe and healthy.

[@emilebaudot904]

I agree Henry..it’s a great way to emphasise a specific subject within the wider image. Similar to looking through an old telescope. It clearly has a place in landscape photography. Especially when you’re shooting hand-held. Good work & much food for thought....as always...👍🏻👋🏻

[@darlaharker4818]

Great info! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@stephenthompson1998]

Another lesson thanks Henry. Yes social contact is a non entity currently if you are single and work for your self it must be getting to you a bit, stay strong and hopefully we will get out of this mess soon.

[@arcanics1971]

I love going up to Clougha. Such a lovely place.

[@pix4japan]

Thanks for sharing your insight in this week’s video. I almost never shoot without a tripod, but am inspired to try more handheld shots.

[@daelpixphotography]

16:00 Nippy? You should have been where I was this afternoon......-1 degrees with very light snow falling in a gusty wind. Wasn't pleasant at all. I turned back to the car only after 0.8miles because it was that freezing. And the track was patchy with icey pebbles.

[@jez4181]

Hi Henry, good man for braving the elements and bringing us some good tips on aperture which I will be trying to emulate out in the Purbecks in Dorset this week. cheers Jez.

[@sinead7156]

Hi Henry, great video, I'm new to photography so loving all the tips and info, have been binge watching your videos over the past few days, got out today for small hike within our 5k lockdown radius and it was beautiful, just lovely to have somewhere new to photograph, thanks for the virtual push out the door.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Awesome, thank you!

[@fredrikternstrom1034]

Great video, Henry. Can really relate to being stuck in the f/11-f/16 bracket.

[@barrieanthony952]

Nicely done. I'm often wide open shooting as I like how with a narrow focus range u can lead the eye to a certain subject

[@grahamegannon9708]

Us landscape photographers aways tend to go for f8, f11, or f13 and as you rightly say we should experiment at lower f settings. Great video Henry.

[@neilwharrier6506]

Love your videos, so informative as a fellow D7200 shooter. Some great local locations as well that I am so familiar with, Morecambe Bay, Bowland and Silverdale. I lived in Knott End for many years only relocating back to my native Northumberland in 2019. I do miss the fantastic sunsets!

[@philyoung4804]

As you have said before Henry ‘There’s always someone that wishes they live where you do’. I wish I lived where you do! I live in the flat southeast. You have all of that fabulous open space, and only 3 people around as far as the eye can see. I see more people than that when I shut my eyes 😂 Another great video.

[@donfeldman]

Just found and subscribed to your channel. What I really enjoy ( besides the scenery) is way you experiment with the camera settings rather than following all the rules. You seem to truly be enjoying your self . Plus As a Canadian, I couldn't help but notice the Canada Toque.

[@astralbody]

Nice! I've shot landscapes in 2.8 even, I enjoy the artistic aspect of playing with lines and creating drama. It harnesses the viewer's eye with sharp lines amongst blur. You can create a subject just as in street or portrait photography. Creating an abstract comp is fun at 2.8 or 1.4. good video, Henry! Not brought up often in our landscape genre, whilst it should be. Thanks!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks Victoria! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@bethtribe1399]

Thanks. You gave me some great ideas for the next time I'm out.

[@helenagustavsson5633]

Love this latest videos with tips how to use your camera in different ways and that you encourages us to think and try new things. Thanks!

[@Xetenor]

Great video. Definitely encouraged me to try F/4 with my 2.8 zoom lenses and fast primes too.

[@mtnphot]

When you shoot with shallow depth of field you have to make sure that there are no highlights out of focus. Did you notice that the out of focus lichen in your image at 6:08 catches your eye and distracts from the rest of the image? You have to pick the subjects for shallow depth of field so that nothing out of focus draws your eye away from the subject.

[@scotty4418]

enjoyable as always Henry and you are clearly enjoying being unshackled from the tripod and experimenting when you are out and about

[@gordwilliam4384]

Really enjoy listening to your channel!! Nice tuque by the way!! Cheers from Canada!!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you very much!

[@kevinbrown945]

Another good video. Something I noticed a few days ago while out (also a D7200 user) was that the VR on the camera disengages once you remove your finger from the AF button. You probably already know this.

[@timothylabrecque8589]

Great stuff henry, and when the hikers walked right up on you in the middle of a chat you kept on going. That to me is impressive. Idk how u do that man. I freeze up like a statue. Cant wait till the next one

[@brucedelorme5026]

Henry, as usual great VLOG and great information. Always enjoy!

[@kian.merrikh]

I enjoy your style of vlogging and your enthusiasm for the art of photography Henry! Very inspiring. Also, as a Canadian, I must say I love your hat! If you are ever visiting Toronto area, once we can freely travel again, you must let me know!

[@steveboys5369]

Get yourself inside and get a brew. Nice video Henry, good to mix up techniques where you can separate objects and play with depth of field artistically... and an added bonus, a good few KZbin steps for me. Thanks for the trip out!

[@DavidSmith-ov3vu]

Just found your channel ( saw your interview with Kim Grant ) I've rarely gone over F 8 in anything I have ever photographed ( plenty of sun in oz )

[@jamesss1953]

its good you bring this up, it’s something Ive been doing before I started watching your stuff. f11 ish + hyperlocal distance is great, but lower f numbers is quite creative I think. Good stuff here...(as usual though).

[@andyallard5990]

Cheers henry nice to see you out and about thanks for your tips are used to shoot a lot of wildlife And I always shot in aperture priority and you can shoot landscapes in temperature protein it’s good because it gets you used to how much depth of field UK we need setting rather than just going to the norm thank you very much for your time look forward to your next one keep smiling

[@jcollins469]

Another enjoyable video. Everyone has had some great hints and tip that I take away and give a go..keep up the positive outlook.

[@TheJoshuaborden]

Love the Canada Toque!!

[@OurWanderingWays]

Thank you again, enjoy watching your videos. Inspires me. Cheers from an old Aussie chick who needs all the inspiration she can get. I love photography as a hobby. I just don’t have a very good eye for seeing , so many mistakes I can make. Lol.

[@speterlewis]

Great, Henry. Your enthusiasm for exploring (both the landscape and the gear) is infectious! Crack on! #f4Forever

[@teresaw9693]

your videos are entertaining Keep up the great videos!

[@frankgarvan1921]

great show

[@petermcguire3070]

Hi Henry. I enjoyed this video, lots of tips and ideas and loads of inspiration, topped off by more of your cracking photos. Top drawer.:-)

[@LarsBartschat]

Class video, mate! Please keep it up! It gives me so many cool ideas and it’s so good to chill after a long day at work without getting out to shoot myself. 👍

[@rjtuts-photoshoptutorials1611]

really awesome scenery!

[@ryanbeer5262]

It was nice to hear something other than focus 1/3rd, f11. I shoot mainly with primes so f2, 2.8 become interesting options. My favorite landscape lens is a 105 backed up with a wide angle zoom or a 24 2.8 to travel light

[@bobmcdonald4834]

Thanks Henry. Super vlog - gives you a kick to be a bit more imaginative with settings. Thanks for inspiring a bit of lateral thinking! 😊👍👌

[@paulmcnulty3198]

Great content has always, loving these vlogs about photography without a tripod. Would be very interested for you to do a few more editing vlogs to follow on ideas you mention like the multi exposures and blending together to create a long exposure. Keep up the great work. Thanks again.

[@robertbrown5052]

Hi Henry- fantastic video - love the stile shots - wish we had that sense of conformity with the landscape that the stone walls have here in the Pacific Northwest (or most anywhere in the States! - think barbed wire fence!). Must admit your ideas of open apertures somewhat against my upbringing (a dyed in the wool large format film shooter where we weren’t cooking until you got down to f/32 or 45) but then we could change the focal plane with that kind of equipment

[@Energine1]

Robert Brown I'm up in the Olympic mountains shooting today 😉👌

[@iangoodliffe224]

I am a new subscriber to your channel and mate, I find your videos inspiring and you're enthusiasm infectious. It is rekindling my love of photography. Unfortunately I live in one of the flattest counties, if not the flattest, Lincolnshire fens. However, I can see me doing a bit more travelling when this lock down is over. I have a Nikon D7100 and an Olympus E M 5 MK2. Keep the videos coming, I am thoroughly enjoying watching them and hope to get back out and about myself very soon.

[@wildzenventures]

Sounds like a fun challenge! Thanks for the video and inspiration, cheers!

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Selectively focusing isn't just for portraits! Glad to see someone else venturing away from f/11 :)

[@LeeRatcliffe]

f/4 is stopped down!! I very rarely shoot smaller than f/7.1 You should try having an f/1.2 as your main lens ;) Nice Vlog ;)

[@radcoimbatore]

Awesome, sure I will try too bro

[@eisenstein2391]

VERY nice......and now.....I will try it out.....but ... I hope it will work in Gemany also!?!?!? 🤔

[@Kerry_CYWG]

Great toque, great vid.

[@kelsangjorlam5770]

Hi Henry. Another enjoyable and informative episode... Absolutely love the photos of the stile, the beautiful moorland too.. i must admit to a preference for focused foreground with blurred background rather than the other way round..

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Many thanks Jorlam!

[@justinnemeth8931]

It's a great way to help add seperation especially if you don't really need to show off some of the elements because they aren't overly interesting. Use it as a way to portrait shoot landscape like you're photographing a model. It's not often you get a holy trinity and sometimes you can't get a 2 element shot. So use colour, contrasts and open it up and give it a go.

[@ellyelzinga01]

Great video, I usually first adjust the aperture before adjusting the ISO. Many times it even gives a very nice effect to the pictures, shooting at F4 or sometimes even F2.8. Also in woodlands it can be a good way of creating more depth in your image!

[@gabrielresendes8277]

Cheers from Canada

[@jordanbalint2031]

Nice toque, bud!

[@jackthair8311]

Love your hat.

[@fanoftheowl6979]

you are amazing

[@Webpromotions]

Mild. 8c. Bloody nora (does that translate). Mild is 25-30C. Wish we had your seasonal variation though

[@p.i.e.1270]

You know there's a video by Mark Denny which revolves around breaking ISO100 norm. Yours is somewhat similar, as we(outdoor photographers) always try to play with shutter speed. Good video Henry ❤️

[@toolfankrk]

Great video. For me is one of the biggest myth in landscape photography that everything has to be in focus..I often shoot with open aperture.

[@thomasgledhill4180]

I recently "found" you on here and really enjoy your videos, they are very informative - thanks!

[@markdixon9826]

Thanks for the trip out - you can see my house from there (nearly) 😀

[@johnny970]

I liked the Gate..can you go back ?

[@MrCochise71]

Love this vid. I'm a prime lens shooter. Partly for this exact reason. It's not just about the huge vast landscape shots.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Ah yes, even better with primes - absolutely

[@MrCochise71]

@@HenryTurnerphoto 🤜🤛

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Another productive video! Thanks so much!

[@Stillfilm1]

Thanks Henry, another great video and food for thought.

[@Paul-vy1ev]

Thanks Henry , brilliant video, Great shots,but also very informative , it great to see someone who thinks outside the box,top draw. Looking forward to your next lesson.👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul, cheers mate

[@산중도사]

수고에 항상감사드립니다,🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@garys.674]

Really nice

[@minus1db]

Great video Henry, the very reason my main wide angle lens is f2.8. Looking forward to the next one

[@peterkennington1043]

Thanks Henry, always good to see your take on things. There is so much difference between full frame and micro 4/3. I use a Panasonic 12-35mm with a fixed f/2.8 aperture, the sweet spot aperture is around f/6.3 to f/7.1, the depth of field on this system is so much greater than a full frame camera, so much so that I can shoot from just over a metre to infinity at f/7.1. So coming back to the point of the video much depends on the camera sensor and the lens you're using as to the best f stop, I do get where you are going with it though

[@terrynewmanphotography]

Really enjoyable video. I never go under f/8 so should give it a try. Your drystone wall shot looked great and I liked the way the focus arrives later on in the shot. I think I’d probably prefer the arty shot like that than messing about focus stacking.