Taking your PHOTOGRAPHY from GOOD to GREAT

[@andycarlisle1962]

Excellent! Glad I asked the question. Lots of great advice and examples. Love the drone shot!! Now to practice....

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Andy!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

This is such a valuable video for anyone who wanna add that extra spice to their photos! Thanks for the kind words, Nigel and I'm looking so much forward to Antarctica!

[@NigelDanson]

Such an epic image! Thanks Mads

[@mikskinner6431]

That shot of the lillies - just phenomenal. And perfect.

[@christheswiss390]

I love your ideas, your attention to detail, your concise explanations and understandable pronunciation, your voice, the general tone as well as your photographic knowledge and your well structured and comprehensive reviews. I'm sure your a great instructor. Now if I can only scrape that cash for Antarctica together...

[@LouisPrudhomme]

10:45 What an absolute beauty of a shot... 🙌🙌🙌

[@janm2473]

So beautiful...... the photographs you used to illustrate.... What a lucky group of people who will go with you, James and Mads. Thank you, Nigel, for giving us followers so much to think about.

[@lindasmith2471]

Thank you for another great video. I can’t agree with you any more that “if you like the photo matters the most”. Learning a lot from you. I am expecting your videos every Sundays.

[@mrsusan893]

Also I think being highly skilled in post processing in addition to all of the points you made really separates the pack. I've seen countless photos that have all the key ingredients such as amazing light and composition at stunning locations with top notch cameras, but it's the post processing that falls short.

[@MightyMushroomMax]

You are absolutely right. Exspeacislly the photo of Faroer Island from Mads is a timeblended image out of 8 seperate images. You do not do this after A LOT of post processing exercise.

[@bradleyzimmerman4184]

When that image transforms from just another pictures into extraordinary photograph that evokes emotion out of the viewer, it is a very special moment indeed. That moment in time when it all comes together so perfectly is what we photographers live for. When it has happened for me , so many times I pause and look around. Sadly, I am usually all alone viewing something magnificent and feel sorry for everybody who can't share in the experience. That is what photographers do so others can see through your eyes, see your vision of the world and how beautiful and magnificent this planet really is. When you go to Antarctica, keep a look out for aliens and their crafts. How phenomenal would a gorgeous landscape photo be if an alien spacecraft were in it? Definitely a portfolio booster to say the least! ;)

[@proach3]

This is one of your best vlogs yet! Thank you. Love Mark Littlejohn’s work and Mads is a photo genius! You keep great company

[@adstoop7885]

And again Nigel a great explanation regarding the explanation about the photos. Certainly there were pictures with a large WOW factor.

[@GunnarDresler]

I guess it is good to build your composition for the time you have when the scene does not really pop, the extra bit "greatness" is often up to being at the right place in the right time (when we talk about light or let's say animals swimming by) ^^

[@roberthennessey128]

That is a wow picture, fantastic ...the lighthouse, mountains,color, depth....awesome Nigel! Your printer is amazing!

[@richardbyrne8061]

Love that Nigel. Always get me excited to head out with the camera!

[@vlaney21]

Really great topic Nigel. And the examples you gave were spot on! AND, I found new photographers to inspire me. Your print of Vestrahorn is gorgeous! Thanks again.

[@jamesgerboc]

Excellent topic Nigel! I think emotion is what makes an image great. I dont 'believe great" is definable in words. It just appeals to something inside you that you cant explain. There are great images that lack one, or possibly even all, of your four characteristics. But they transcend the normal, the traditional, the usual and tug at your soul in a way that makes you want to stare, but is based on a style that is timeless.

[@kevindickinson3600]

Great video Nigel! I think to get some of the tones, mood, and emotion to create a great photo- it comes down to this...you've got to have a processing style that is unique or you process each specific photo to enhance the mood that is there....so much comes down to post processing when trying to go from good to great. This is an excellent topic and a very important one for those that can't seem to get over the hump. Everyone must eventually come to the understanding that if photography is an art form...then your photos must have mood, emotion, and style...which in a lot of cases is all set up with effective post processing. You've got to live with a photo for awhile and understand it, to determine what it needs. And this is what artists do when creating a piece.

[@melissafaria5386]

Have my first landscape client request this weekend and these tips will be so helpful...now I will know what to look for!

[@wildwisdomjourneys7221]

Fabulous intro, Nigel! Thanks for all the beautiful visual distinctions of photos going from good to great. Really helpful given that I’m closer to the novice end of the photography spectrum. Kudos on your Antartica workshop, Sylvia

[@geoffscott5066]

what a stunning pano image Nigel. Definitely an image to display proudly on your wall. Congats!

[@stevechilvers1322]

Another great video Nigel. Many helpful tips on how to elevate your photography. Keep up the good work.

[@ianbarnes1406]

I've just decided to get back into photography after a few years of not doing much and I've been binge-watching photography videos on YT lately. I came across you a couple of weeks ago and have watched a ton of your videos. These have led me to watch a number of other YT channels, most of which are informative and entertaining, but I have to say that your best images, the ones you invariably show at the end of your blog, just have a certain 'something' that the photos from these other channels don't.

[@brianharradine8130]

I done a trip to Antarctica a few years back with Aurora, such a surreal feeling when you get there you'll love it

[@NigelDanson]

Can’t wait!

[@Petesmotoadventure]

Step one, go outside. 2 practice. Step 3 don’t get discouraged that you aren’t getting epic Nigel photos. Step 4 continue your journey. It takes time and practice. I have found I take far fewer pictures now than in the past as my skills develop. Nigels master class is very helpful.

[@rachaelyoung172]

Catching up on all your videos, they are all so helpful and amazing shots!

[@stevejarvis186]

It looks as though an incredible locaction is one of the most importent elements that you need. Brilliant, brilliant photographs. Thhanks for sharing.

[@stephenreed7769]

Nigel, how about 'It really doesn''t get better than this'? I'm pretty sure you've said that in videos 👍😊

[@RamazanKamari]

Fantastic to see you again.

[@antonoat]

"It rarely gets better than this" or "It can't get better than this" Apparently James is happy to hire himself out to appear in peoples photographs, for a modest fee, lol. Great video Nigel, I'm glad you appreciate simplicity in an image, not everyone gets it! I do think you and James Popsys are a great combination, note to self, lottery tickets.

[@ahmedawad563]

Great video Nigel, and that pano looks superb in print 👏👏

[@bigbrownmab189]

The glow of light in that photo you printed is amazing!!

[@NigelDanson]

Yeah - it seems to make it look 3D

[@RickBebbington]

Some amazing advice in this as ever, great work Nigel. That print looks awesome.

[@alevans1168]

Great video, good tips and was nice to be introduced to some other great photographers

[@adamturner7040]

Wow some fantastic images there Nigel, another great video, now feeling inspired on this stormy day in the UK.

[@stevebanks484]

Excellent tips thank you Nigel. Very thought inducing. 👍👏

[@martincutrone5816]

Great video! Clearly illustrated the differences between good and great. I agree that the photographer must think his photo is great, first. When he or she feels that way it colors how we approach editing and presenting the image. Between this video, and your video on editing with a painterly approach, you've presented wonderful techniques. You've made my work better in the last month!

[@dandelargy]

Great video Nigel. Very inspiring to go out and shoot at the next level.

[@Wendy-cf5tv]

Thanks for this video. Oh how I wish I could attend any of your workshops!

[@wendynewing8834]

This is so inspirational and informative. Thank you so much to you and all the photographers featured. What an amazing print at the end! I had no idea you could make an 8 shot pano stitch from a drone. That technique could be a whole video on its own.

[@timscott8124]

Great stuff Nigel, agree with your use of Verity's image as an example of a great image, it blew me away when I saw it on twitter!!

[@andyjsmith1981]

Another absolutely brilliant video, I am new to photography and your videos have helped me so much! Thanks Nigel and keep them coming!

[@SimonGodfrey]

Another great video Nigel and lots to be thoughtful about. I'm looking forward to your video on split toning as I feel there's a lot in post-processing that is sometimes required for a great image.

[@mwoodwa2]

Very cool print this week! It looks stunning! Also very jealous of the Antarctic trip, been on my bucket list forever. Looking forward to seeing some photos from it! You should come out my way for a trip one day, PEI or Newfoundland. You can even stop in for some Yorkshire tea and Hendersons relish.

[@AndyNoblePhotography]

Awesome video again Nigel, some top photography in here! Love the lily pads in the river!

[@DreamBig]

Value video Nigel ! Emotion is definitely #1 that makes a great photo and the skills in post to convey it...

[@benjaminarellanogaete711]

so much quality put into this video

[@logical333]

Great Video. Thanx for sharing your very experienced personal thoughts.

[@rudolfharris2378]

River Brathay, family favourite walking to Elterwater from Skelwith Bridge. My son loves to run it. So many great spots to get some nice shots along there. Loved yours.

[@burrdaddy]

Wonderful video, Nigel. I think it's great that you gave a shoutout to Morten's Ellesmere Island series - it is remarkable. People, go see it. Morten, like Nigel, is very positive and passionate about his work.

[@howardwilson5625]

Superb tutorial, nigel, outstanding photographs, huge respect to you sir 👌👍👍.

[@CookedLight]

Superb. I think you said the thing that elevates to great, but without noticing...it is “unique”. You have captured a moment in time that is not likely to happen again - where all the good elements come together in one fleeting event, and you were there to record it for history. I’m off to by a lottery ticket so I can go on the Antarctica voyage 👍🏻

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Great video and great images! Thank you Nigel!

[@RM831BC4E4]

Another outstanding Vlog Nigel :-)

[@jswinsphoto]

What a great video! Love the content and seeing your growth on KZbin!!

[@Mark-qn9xl]

Another insightful video Nigel. It certainly makes you want to get out and shoot some more. Although the conditions play a major part in elevating a potentially good image to great, one needs the vision and practice to put it all together, especially when conditions can be changing rapidly. That is a magnificent pano from your drone, fantastic. It, more than any other images I have seen really makes me want to buy a drone. I looked at the Antarctic trip, that ship is amazing. Certainly several steps removed from the converted expedition ships that I travelled to Antarctica on. I am sure that with two years still to go there is a lot of research still to be done, however, if I could make a suggestion. Make time to visit the cemetery in Punta Arenas, lots of interesting images to be made. It was quite an emotional experience for us as well. I am certainly looking forward to the proposed video on post processing.

[@TheMoodyPhotographer]

Dear James, I can give tripod lessons 😌😄 The photo @5:30 changed in amazing way, the last 1 with the swan is fantastic.

[@christopherdean5323]

That drone pic isn’t great, it’s epic! The trip to Antartica is on my bucket list.

[@tylercollinsphoto]

Great video as always Nigel! I was in Iceland same time, the weather was exceptionally good, 6 days of blue skies, aurora 4 nights out of 7 - just a brilliant week for my group! I did manage to push my last battery to the last day haha!

[@kiliandietrich8526]

I'm four minutes in and already love this video!!! good content man, well done!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks so much

[@yvonnecamperriovista225]

Wonderful program, I enjoy following you and look forward to your videos.

[@jeremydavis3249]

Another amazing video and amazing photography! Thank you for sharing! Your videos always inspire me to get out with my camera.

[@Barleyman-SD]

Thanks Nigel! I sometimes feel like I am trying to get from meh to "OK, I won't delete the raw file". ;-) Good to Great... great video.

[@richlovin2173]

Your image from the drone is outstanding.

[@bradzaruba9686]

Great video Nigel and for pure emotion take the time to watch Morton Hilmer's effort to capture the image of the wolf.

[@bennovice3327]

Antarctica trip sounds amazing....just need to save up!

[@richard5005]

Great 👍 learning experience. Put together rather well . Nice job Nigel. Regards Richard

[@Kamuigod2001]

I love how you say "photos"

[@fearwolfbrewery5014]

At which season would you recommend to visit Island?

[@gabewebyt]

Love this one, one of my favorite videos of yours. I've been thinking a bit about this recently with some images that I can't decide if I love or just really like (tip: if you're not sure that you love it, you probably only really like it), and I think you've hit the nail on the head.

[@jxmai7687]

Every time i watch Nigel's video, i want to press the subscribe button again and again.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Michael - if only...

[@aliciatangotweety4815]

Love this vid! LOVE LOVE LOVE the beach photo 12:49!! OMG, so beautiful especially compared to the more "normal, good" shot.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Alicia 👍🏼

[@martinsarre]

Great video, fantastic shot for your wall, congratulations 👍

[@erikhy]

Hi Nigel, ICANN opened up the top level domain names to be anything you want now, not just .com, .org or .net. So you can register "itdoesntgetbetterthanthis.photo", for example, which is much more descriptive than .com.

[@wizardofbricks]

Such a great explanations and great samples to show intangibles things !👌

[@fredrikhedman2145]

Nigel isn't Good, he's GREAT! I'll really like all your work! 😍

[@phillipP8848]

This video is verging on great. Well done.

[@SelmanJulian]

I think James hates the faff of carrying/erecting/levelling/positioning/collapsing tripods but he is (reluctantly) resigned to their practicality. I do get that but I did LOL when you started with images of him strolling around carrying tripods! Great video, very thoughtful.

[@rodscherich9973]

Thanks again for the tutorial Nigel!

[@Glasshousebc]

Really enjoyed this, Nigel. Thank you Steve.

[@dehribaissa3024]

Glad i found your channel, your content is intresting in a simple way

[@martienhoogebeen8434]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant!

[@wallystellmacher6794]

Really nice Estrahorn image from your drone with the typically icelandic orange lighthouse.

[@ardentdfender4116]

Haven’t been here in a while. Good to just hit play.

[@JeromeLaignel]

very nice video and indeed great photos! Took my camera right away after watching it and went out to shoot 🤗

[@robertstephens1868]

Thanks, Nigel. I found your presentation quite captivating.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Robert - appreciate that

[@Matt__just_a_guy]

really useful video. thank you so much!!

[@joelallonen5501]

holy hell that antarctica trip looks fun!

[@asmirr4696]

I absolutely love your channel 👍 🙏

[@martinagiusstreetphotography]

Great vlog with true words. Really enjoyed watching.

[@bastelwastel8551]

The trip to Antarctica souds perfect. I'm afraid of good equipment, left over money and skill..i have none of them. Anyway, have a great time out there!

[@DennisNazarenko]

Really appreciated your insight on this. Thanks.

[@RalfWeyer]

Seeing some of these pictures you labelled „good but not great“ and comparing them to my own pictures in my head I kinda feel very bad now 😂😉. I get what you mean and saw the difference between good and great, and this realising I still have sooooo much to learn. Biggest mistake I usually make is not taking enough time. Time upfront by scouting the location, preparing the shoot and then of course actually taking the picture. I need to slow down and take way less but better pictures.

[@nationalibus9896]

This is nothing related to the video but since you made a good review of my new KASE filters, I want to buy a new monitor for photography for my new MacBook. Can you help with?

[@Waltorian]

Location location location. Beautiful photos and fantastic music. Thank you

[@ericbates54]

Just found your channel, and I’m really getting a lot of information from you! Thanks!

[@noreenoshea2883]

Some amazing shots there! Thanks.

[@paulus0109]

This... is very helpfull Nigel. Very good tips! Thnxvrsmch.

[@ardentdfender4116]

At 18:49 can you please say what that print image size is? And do you offer photo prints in that image size? It seems much bigger than your normal image prints just looking at you in relation to the print. The Photo at 9:21 & 9:51 from same photographer are absolutely great and seems to me almost from a fairytale. The photo by Mass at 16:18 is absolutely stunning and at just the right time in the right orientation to capture the sun. That’s a picture for any wall. Do you ever think of doing a gallery showing of some your best photography for viewing?

[@hibaazem5559]

So many great lessons 👍👍👍 thanks a lot

[@kent2000100]

Beautiful photography!