Stop Using the Wrong Shutter Speed in Landscape Photography!

[@CharlesPalmerPhotography]

Very interesting fact about the distances, I'd never really thought about it before, but it's totally logical. Every day is a school day!

[@stefanwagener]

The same effect you have when changing focal length ... and that's the reason why the rule of thumbs (shutter speed = 1/focal length) works!

[@scotty4418]

Thank you for the discussion today Mads as I had never considered the relationship between distance from the subject and shutter speed. Something that I will consider more next time I am being selective about the final look of the image

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are welcome, Jim, yes. It is just a small thing to have in mind. I usually just eye-ball the effect, but it's a good starting point :)

[@bbbb6066]

What I find interesting is that most of your pics I have been to those places. I have been to Iceland 7 times and I was there in July 2021 and got good pics of the volcano. Thank you and I will subscribe.

[@annaheya2109]

Aww I didn't know the effect of the distance from the object

[@Sabaki]

An excellent tutorial for long shutter exposure. Like many others, I initially got stuck on doing the long exposures, without realizing I’m losing an opportunity for detail and patterns in the water. Fantastic that you also discuss distance from the lens and shutter speed, this isn’t spoken of enough. Thank you once again for a fantastic tutorial. Liked and subscribed

[@pcproffy]

I really like using about 1/10 shutter for streams, small rapids, and small waterfalls. It retains some texture but softens it to look more pleasant.

[@gooe9561]

The concept is very simple, but your examples are amazing. Great work.

[@johndonegan8110]

Hadn't thought of the closeness of an object affecting its blur. Thanks. I'm jealous of your still foggy mornings. I'm in New Zealand - its windy here, and a calm foggy forest is hard to come by. Thanks for all the great detail in this video

[@unsaved6]

Unreal photo at 12:30, hats off to you if this is a real unprocessed photo and not just layers and masking in photoshop.

[@leebee664]

Hello Mads, having only recently discovered your video's here, i just wanted to say a huge 'Thank you!'. I consider myself a complete novice as a photographer but do know that my passion is landscape photography. I wanted to get the most out of my camera (entry level Canon) so turned to KZbin. Having watched many of your tutorials now, i am hoping to put it all to good use in an upcoming trip to the Scottish Highlands/Skye in June. Your photographs are an inspiration, keep up the great work :) Lee, Wales.

[@fysherofmen]

I thought this would be so elementary! Boy… you proved I still have a LOT to learn! Awesome!

[@extremelydave]

Not only do you explain things well, you have some GREAT killer example photos. PLUS plus PLUS!! Finally, someone who knows that music should be in the background!!! Well done Mads!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hehe, thanks a lot, Dave! I like to take it chill with some chill music ;)

[@SeanKolednik]

Truly beautiful examples. They are simply stunning. Thanks Mads.

[@orangeuavpilot7572]

Awesome long exposure tips covered in one succinct video covering a wide variety of contexts and environments! The biggest takeaway for me was the distance relationship to the subject. Thank you!

[@matthewluzitano]

This is one of the best landscape photography videos I've ever seen.

[@marilynbettridge2889]

Perfect timing Mads! I went out yesterday for the first time, and as beginner, to capture a waterfall and stream. Got this in my inbox today!! perfect!!

[@marcuswagar7246]

Usefull tips! I haven't thought about the distance between the camera and the object.

[@Daravideos]

If you show the time that you took the each photos is the best, Thanks so much for the best sharing

[@andrewgallup3890]

Thank you for this presentation. I have posted questions on various forums concerning "what initial settings to begin and then adjust?" This has answered the question very well.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are welcome, Andrew. Happy it helped out :)

[@chinmayasinghrawat4622]

The explanation that the water drop has to move across the frame is so life changing! 😳

[@kokoze]

Pro tip! You can always take multiple photos with different styles/settings and later pick which one you like the most.

[@marchicks1005]

Great Mads. I was a 10 stop, long exposure guy. But I am now going to experiment, thanks

[@Durio_zibethinus]

This level of quality is scarily good, thank you for your lesson. One thing, may we have your auto caption turned on? Thanks.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, they are turned on, but KZbin doesn't seem to prioritize captioning my videos...

[@shaungoddard8417]

Great Video Mads, as I am beginner at photography i have watched multiple You Tube channels, however i always come back to yours. I have moved away from alot of the other channels & use yours as my go to channel for guidance. So many thanks for what you do / have done on your channel

[@LandscapesDronescapes]

Cracking video. It's always fun playing about with shutter speed and water however this video really bought it down to earth a bit in terms of specifics. Thanks.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot! Happy you enjoyed it :)

[@charlieross-BRM]

I appreciate the repetition: The closer you are, the faster the water is passing through the frame so shutter speed: faster. Sometimes just one lesson at a time is valuable whether it's photography, engineering principles, or riding a motorcycle. Build on the basics one at a time and you never forget them because they become habits, not something you have to pause and think about.

[@joannegardner4930]

I appreciate your clear explanation of shutter speeds. I’m just getting into long exposure photos and this helped a lot. Thank you

[@carlosm9323]

As usual, great video, very educational, thanks Mads.

[@raphaelcoelho1557]

fantastic video. As an engineer I always do this math and some people doesnt understand why. Just to add that the math between distance and speed is that way for a fixed focal lenght for sure. The real "distance" in the frame that corrects all focal length to the same base is based on pixels

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Exactly, thanks for the acknowledgement 😊 and thanks for the kind words 👍

[@raphaelcoelho1557]

@@MadsPeterIversen my pleasure to follow one of the best landscape photographer in the world.

[@Stillfilm1]

More great tips, every new video is a precious thing. Thanks Mads.

[@marthaaguero4968]

Everything you say make lots of sense, now that I watched your video, I love the texture of your seascape photos. Beautiful images. Thanks so much!!!!

[@PhotoTrekr]

I like to bracket my exposures when shooting moving water. If the exposure is too long, I lose all detail and it's just a mass of solid white. I prefer a certain amount of detail.

[@epichourtime]

Wow best youtuber I've seen in a long time. Thank you for all of the great tips! 👍

[@bartjes2509]

I've been experimenting with this a bit but waterfalls are difficult to find in the Netherlands. Thanks for the tips, I can use them soon in Iceland.

[@rkdazet]

Thank you, Mads! Excellent! I've learned more new skills watching this tutorial! Now I need to get out and do it. I'm a slow learner and "practice makes perfect", "Ubung macht den Meister"! 🙂

[@gautammukherjee2141]

Excellent video & very informative...I too make this usual mistake to pushing to the slowest shutter speed... now shall be more aware & conscious 👍🙋‍♂️

[@henrybarnett]

I've watched many tutorial videos on photography but your way is very professional and awesome too. Not only that but it is very agreeable to listen to you explaining the different effects that changing the shutter speed can produce. Full of useful facts - I am eventually hoping to get to Lapland next year for the Northern lights (having been delayed since the Covid shutdown) and your tips will be used without a doubt. Definitely going to check out your e-books.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much, Henry! I really appreciate it. Really means a lot with such a kind comment!

[@henrywho9433]

these shots are gorgeous!

[@7fisherman7]

Super interesting and enriching! Great class!

[@romanpul]

I followed your advice and googled for ISO invariante cameras. Without digging too deep into it boiled down to basically all modern cameras are ISO invariant (Sony, Nikon, Fuji, Pentax...), with the exception of Canon

[@jamessmeatonphotography]

These photos are amazing bro!!! Damn!

[@magr2611]

Awesome video, I'm a beginner and this helps a lot.

[@iKeto_gal]

I like the ethereal look sometimes, so it's nice to do super long exposures once in awhile.

[@dougkuskopf-dallas6124]

thanks for the content... good explanation of the relationship between exposure and distance.

[@CassidyHansen]

So good. Great info. Insane shots.

[@abdulrazacksyed41]

Powerful master of photography 👍 thanks so much.💖

[@mzand95]

Excellent video very clearly explained thanks

[@SourcePhotography]

Beautiful photography. Thank you for sharing. Cheers!

[@domhaughton6809]

Funnily enough I'm looking at my own shot of Kirkjufell on the wall as your video started and have been wondering why I went for 30 seconds. Now I'd go for a second or less on the waterfall at a location like that. But I'd paid attention to you at Aldeyarfoss and used 0.8 seconds there ~ it looks way better. Another really helpful video Mads, and the proximity to the subject was also the thing I hadn't really thought about before 👍

[@webersteve1547]

I really like you calm and thoughtful presentation!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much, Steve :)

[@svend-erikeriksen6138]

Nice exploration of shutter speeds on waterfalls in this video. I find that the over-blurred waterfall effect tends to have become somewhat of a cliché and I do prefer having some texture in those kinds of images just to get a more real sense of what's alive. Thanks for the video - Mange tak!

[@MannyG32968]

GREAT video. Excellent details.

[@o0L4nc3r0o]

I've only just discoverd your channel. As someone who loves doing landscape photography, I see that I still have a lot to learn, when I look at your videos. :) Subscribed! Now I have a lot of watching and learning to do. :p

[@TheHimalayanLife]

Brilliant video Mads!

[@StefanOffermann]

The effect of the distance to the streams is new to me, but it makes sense, thanks for your Video!

[@sselvatico]

Thank you very explicative and super clear, thanks!!

[@ralphk.8869]

Great video about using the correct shutter speed. I also usually tend to expose water with more than 20 s. Very good explained, also for non-native speaker like me from Germany. Of course the video made me curious about your landscape composition eBooks. They will certainly be very useful for my Iceland photo trip in September.

[@annetivendale8616]

Loved this video Mads! You explain things so well.Thanks for sharing your awesome photography tips💙

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

For me, I like my water photos tack sharp. The eye can't see slow motion water.

[@Gari.Hughes]

This is why I like blurry water. Because the eye can’t see it. You get to see the world in a different way.

[@robcoopermusic]

So you only use 35mm or 50mm lenses then? Because that's (roughly) the focal length that the eye sees at...

[@luisbrito7468]

@@robcoopermusic nice point.

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

@@robcoopermusic don't think I mentioned static subjects.

[@robcoopermusic]

@@luisbrito7468 one that Eric seems to have missed.

[@EdwardKilner]

Fine video with a rare number numerous and good example images. I do comment frequently but almost never hit the like button. Did both this time. Appreciated this video greatly. 👍

[@JaypeaFoto]

Great tutorial and examples.

[@WhitefirePL]

I really like the video! You do great job covering the topic. Ice caves and auroras are the two things where I have no experience (*sigh*...*wish*...), but the rest, including running around with with a 10 stop filter and taking too long exposures of waterfalls/waves, sounded so familiar :)

[@tin2009tin]

Amazjng video! Thank you so nuch!

[@GeoChild]

11:45 is unreal.

[@bbbb6066]

The pic that I am looking at is from Vik Iceland. thank you ben

[@johnleonard4149]

You explained everything so very well

[@Bengalgirl2]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@cowpony11]

Love your work and your tutorials. Get so much out of them. Thank you!

[@southerncomfortuk]

Fantastic video, thank you so much 🙏

[@wojciechkwiatkowski1833]

Dzięki! Spróbuję tego.

[@richieboy1971]

Great video and very well laid out with examples and the settings you used to get your results. I am still learning and now experimenting much more in the manual mode to try and get some better results in photography and step it up to the next level and I have learnt loads but still have a long way to go. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@jsbphoto]

I loved this video! Thank you for posting your beautiful photos!

[@htunmin1440]

Very good Mad Peter tusin Tak

[@gabrielaovalle1894]

your photos are ..amazing thanks you to open a new form to see the world

[@amsivertson]

Great concept! However, to be specific, It's not actually a matter of "distance" that's doing this - it's a factor of your focal length and therefore viewing angle. Think of it as the surface area of your sensor - the number of pixels something covers when it moves. If you have a 3 metre high waterfall, and you shoot it with a very wide angle with all the rock and trees surrounding it, the falling water covers X number of pixels of your sensor as it moves. However, if you shoot that same waterfall from exactly the same distance away, but you use a telephoto lens instead and fill the frame top to bottom with only with the 3 metres of the waterfall, the water is covering many more pixels - so you need a longer shutter speed to give the water time to cover those pixels. BUT, if you moved further away, but then used whatever focal length but framed up the waterfall to be the same size as either of the above examples in the frame - i.e. the same composition so the moving water is covering the same number of pixels, then you could use the same shutter speed as you did in the same framing above and achieve the same effect. Put shorter, If I shoot the waterfall from 200' away, and then I go to 100' away, and then 50' away, BUT each time I compose the scene with the waterfall the SAME SIZE in the frame (using whatever focal length, therefore viewing angle, needed to create the SAME composition at each distance), then using the same shutter speed at each distance will produce the same effect - the same amount of motion in the moving water. So it's not the focusing distance that does this, it's the focal length and viewing angle and the resulting 'surface area' of your capturing medium that does it. This is the same reason why when you shoot stars and you want sharp stars without star trails, you have do a different calculation using any given focal length. If you are shooting telephoto, you need much shorter shutter speeds to 'freeze' the stars before you see star trails because they are moving across more pixels of your sensor. If you are shooting a big wide scene, you have a lot more time because the stars are covering fewer pixels, so the movement isn't noticed as soon. That's why the snow blowing off the top of the mountain in your example in the video wasn't as noticeably blurred - it's covering such a tiny amount of pixels on the sensor that it wasn's as noticable as it would be if it was the same framing but the snow was blowing off a snowdrift right in front of his camera, covering half the frame -covering a million pixels instead of a thousand pixels, for example.

[@moisescugat3948]

Absolutely amazing photos... and totally agree with your ideas about the exposure times

[@deborahlee3671]

Another wonderful video, Mads! Your work is so phenomenal. I like the focal length discussion as well, it should be all about the composition, shouldn’t it? 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@thomasmaughan4798]

Great photos from Iceland.

[@dnldnl4880]

Amazing place you get to shoot

[@andrewgreen1355]

Very informative. I was resisting going down the ND route and now I have some options. Thanks

[@Russellrodberg]

Thank you, great video

[@raphaelcoelho1557]

Regarding the astro photograph ISO invariant means we should protect our highlights since the dark it self would as good or bad independent of the ISO used but once you explode the highlight due to high iso it is lost. There after it is other level to steach at least 10 or 20 shots really changes the results level. Even with no draks or bias althoght I always use some darks. It also a huge improvement if one use diferent exposures for terrain and sky. Today I always use iso limited to 1600 but at least 10 or 20 shots between 1s to 5s (from deep sky to wide shots). That gives long exposure results with all carre of the highlights. If your camera has more than 30Mp it is recommended to adopt NPF instead of 500 rules

[@paulmorgan6860]

Really helpful video - thanks Mads.

[@jennifercarrigan1979]

Fantastic video. This was really helpful

[@johnleonard4149]

Very through & with accent you are very understandable, thank you

[@grahamegannon9708]

Thanks for the video which I gained a lot of knowledge from, for example I was not aware that distance had an effect on waterfalls images as well as shutter speed, makes sense when you think about it. I will keep that in mind the next time I photograph a waterfall!

[@miguelavila2131]

amazing video, I just learned so much out of it so THANK YOU for that.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

You aways show so many amazing photos wow

[@dominiclester3232]

Nice, thanks!

[@pakdhejalan-jalan9806]

Thank yuor for informations. Good job.

[@grausound]

This video is truly excellent thank you

[@paullachapelle7477]

Thank's Mads . Great video with a lot of photos of Iceland .

[@pacocuevas7620]

Great video, some information that no body tells, THANK YOU!

[@juandiegoduque5513]

First time watching your videos! This video was extremely clear, useful and pedagogical! thanks for sharing your knowledge! I am a newbie so I am starting to get a better sense of how to do landscape photography!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are very welcome and I'm happy to hear that 😁👍 Hopefully, you'll enjoy my other videos too ☺️

[@Sternodox]

Would be nice to know what time of day all these amazing photos were taken.

[@julietlewis7814]

Brilliant tips .....thank you so much!

[@captureitlive]

Thank you 😊

[@cjsurban4364]

nice contents, please keep it up. We still have a lot to learn from you. Thank you very much

[@johnsharples6641]

Hi Mads. Another excellent tutorial. I recently experimented by taking five exposures of a rapid flow at 1/200 sec then focus stacking them. This resulted in well defined droplets an the perimeter, A lacy effect in the main body of water and then blurred streaks in the flow pattern. It's not perfect but tends to give the best of both worlds. I'm happy to send a shot if you have a link. John