The Alternative Photography Technique you SHOULD Try!

[@ian_worth]

Please let me know if you use this technique or if you think it's worth a try . 🗞 Get weekly photography tips - Sign up for my free newsletter - www.iworthphotos.com/take-action

[@tomheim9516]

I have not but certainly will give it a try. I like the end result!

[@richardchubbUK]

As someone that is new to landscape photography (but not photography) I do want to capture images that reflect what I see on the day. This is a great example of how you can produce this, without it looking like it is over manipulated. Thanks for sharing!

[@lloydstuartm.d.5625]

Wow, I never heard of focal length stacking. Awesome idea!

[@sethie_shots]

What a cool technique! I love that you show the intimidating PS edits too. Look forward to trying this out!

[@jimsmith556]

Nicely demonstrated and explained Ian. Thank you! The final image seems completely natural.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much, great to know

[@SteveBrill]

Excellent instruction and a beautiful image as a result. 👏

[@alawtonphoto]

Cool idea...thanks for the tutorial

[@danielspenner3683]

That's one of the best tips, I've heard in this year so far.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@goranritterfeldt2608]

Thanks a lot. Never thought of this possibility before. Excellent! Take care Göran in Latvia

[@malcrickman4999]

Wow, that was amazing. I'm not sure if I'm capable of doing it, but I will practice. Awesome photo.

[@grahamegannon9708]

Great idea and technique, something I must try!

[@tyronehughes969]

Definitely better after your wizardry ,great watch thanks

[@radcoimbatore]

Really awesome buddy, amazing works 🎉

[@AlainLafleche1]

A perfect example to try. Often we find ourselves with a magnificent foreground but what is too far away does not highlight it because it is too small. With this technique, it’s a game changer. Thank you Ian.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much Alain 👍

[@Istsogut]

I love composing

[@sharonlee782]

Wow, that is awesome. This was such a great helpful video 😀

[@granddadmark7639]

There is a very fine line between photography and disney, today you have hit the sweet spot ❤

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@davidmatthews2647]

I am going to practice with this and you post processing technique, Thank you, Going to follow and learn from you

[@peterhamilton8913]

Hi Ian, nicely explained and excellent timing for me as I have a seascape in my local area that presents me with this exact challenge. I’m looking forward to giving this technique a go.

[@ian_worth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@XiterPL]

"Podoba mi się to, co Panowie mówią, że się podoba" ;) Super!

[@albertphillips447]

I like it, looks like fun and you make it look like playing with a new toy, thanks, Al

[@rickbaines8262]

Blimey Mr Worth, that's impressive, not just a great photographer, but an editing genius! I can hold my own as a photographer, but I'm not a fan of editing, I like to be done as quick as I can and I have not got those skills. Used to love being locked in the darkroom but don't have the same love for sitting behind a screen after doing it all day for work.

[@ruthannaphotography]

Could you perhaps show how you would edit that final photo to make the water look a little more smoother? Pretty please? Without having a long exposure shot in the blend somewhere... That would be cool to see. 🌻🦋

[@adrianwalters4377]

A stunning Technique that aims in the perfect spot to create realistic wide-angle compositions. The way you first demonstrate this on location and then go through the editing is very easy to follow. More of this type of vlog would be very beneficial. Thank you

[@ian_worth]

Thank you very much!

[@allanroza3839]

Ian another fabulous video. You are a gifted teacher. Cheers

[@alanclose1230]

Im very intrigued. I need to get into layers and blending more...

[@davidfrost3770]

Very interesting, must give it a go, thanks for all the step by step guides here Ian. A great insight into how you professional guys get these type of shots. Liked the final image.

[@julieboyle170]

Brilliant. Love the end result. Thank you for sharing.

[@the_rat_run]

Neat! The end result did look more like as seen by the eye. Great video, thanks.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@SebastianBevanPhotography]

Top stuff Ian

[@Dreken1963]

Bedankt

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍 Very kind of you 🙏

[@DanaPushie]

Great technique Ian and final image. You're braver than I am, being that close to the edge of the cliff. Thank you for sharing.🙏

[@ian_worth]

It looked way worse than it actually was, there was a big flat area just below me. 👍

[@kencawley3121]

Great tip. I'm going to try this technique the next time I go out. I avoid wide angle shots because of the very thing this resolves. Since I've reduced my kit to two lenses, I'll be trying with different focal lengths on my wide angle zoom lens.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@DavidMaffin]

Interesting extension of focus stacking. Ian, I’m curious about the blending of the 3 foreground images. It was quite breezy and the flower will likely have moved between each shot. I have had problems when using photoshop auto blending or using a brush to manually blend, where blurred artefacts are revealed from the images focused behind the foreground subject (e.g., grasses). Maybe you had enough depth of field at the wide angle the get all the foreground to the top of the flower in focus? David.

[@neilholden7821]

great video, like the editing. you could not get me on the edge of a cliff. 😄

[@Ed-davies]

A very interesting technique Ian, will have to give this a go.

[@alanbudge]

Great end result with step by step instructions. Brilliantly done, thanks Ian. Will give this a go but definitely will not be hanging off the edge of a cliff to get any shots. Strictly terra firma for me.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks, it looked way worse than it actually was. 👍

[@hooroadproductions8541]

Nice lesson Ian, I definitely think the blended image is the more appealing of the two and gives a stronger distant subject to draw the eye to.

[@ian_worth]

Glad you like it 👍

[@icogicog8287]

Very cool indeed. Interested to see how the blending would work when the origin is not as well defined as in the shot you used. Typically foreground and mountains and or other elements in the background.

[@ian_worth]

Yes the more complex the scene, the more difficult it will become

[@artefia-photo-video]

Nice technique Ian, thanks for sharing. I look forward to find a scene appropriate to try it soon.

[@daveberg8782]

Thank you for demonstrating this composition enhancing Technique. Love the way this technique seems to enhance the use of the wide angle lens in landscapes.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@SWillow-]

What a great idea, thanks a lot !!! Greetings from Germany

[@timothysmallwood2367]

Great video, thanks. Definitely one to try. Me being me, I immediately wondered if you could get the same effect by copying the wide photo and then expanding it before blending. Obviously lose some resolution but could be useful if you want to try the effect when you get home, and it’s too late!

[@ian_worth]

Thank you. Yes, you can do this in post as you mentioned. One of the benefits of changing lenses is that a tighter focal length will remove distortion and make the background look more natural as it will be more compressed. This is especially useful if you have a series of mountains that recede into the distance or you have tall objects close to the edge of the frame. 👍

[@timo6457]

Well done Ian. Love the simple approach and positive approach to getting a great stacked outcome.

[@dronepilotcontractors4094]

Pretty cool to pull the background and foreground together without the visual effects of the Wide Angle lens!

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@jamesmynes1953]

I have thought about doing this technique before. It makes a lot of sense to do it as it represents the scene better. I will be giving it a try. If someone viewed the original photo and then went to the location, they would not make the connection. Another great video Ian. Well done

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much, that means a lot 👍

[@gjp2930]

great tip, thank you very much 👍

[@Coloradohiker658]

I could either way with the two images. Both worked for me.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@GrahamHolmes]

Great video again Ian. I just attempted a very similar shot with flowers in the foreground. I struggled to blend the layers though as I think maybe there was a little too much move my in the flowers.

[@ian_worth]

I know what you mean Graham, I had to wait for ages for the wind to be perfectly still for this set of images, any movement makes the blend so difficult.

[@chrisminchin854]

Excellent, thanks.

[@MPB35S]

Thanks Ian, you simplified what felt like a complex processs

[@ian_worth]

Great to hear!

[@MarkRomine]

Very interesting and nicely done!

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@jimmywestphoto]

Oh wow, this is really brilliant. I never thought of this myself even though I've worked in Photoshop for yeeaaarsss. I actually would've needed this yesterday when visiting Njupeskär Waterfall (should've watched this when it was released haha)

[@ian_worth]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@LeePelling]

I was only thinking last week if this is possible on certain scenes with a ultta wide angle, glad to see you managed to do this, final result looked so much better

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@jnwpv]

Great idea. Many thanks for sharing.

[@AM_PALMER_PHOTO]

BRILLIANT video Ian I’m certainly going to give that a try at some point!!! Great tutorial 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@DennisBater]

Excellent job Ian!

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Brilliant. Like that idea mate

[@paulburwood8231]

Great technique Ian and love the final image.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@dsneds555]

Great video Ian. Definitely a handy technique in certain situations. I’ll have to give it a try.

[@ian_worth]

Awesome 👍

[@kristeencochran4753]

Brilliant! Can’t wait to try this, but I won’t be perched on a cliff.😜

[@RalfTenbrink]

Looks Like a lot of work. But the final result does look so much better. Something I have not considered before. But I will try this as I can see the benefits

[@TAdams-hx9lk]

Expanding awareness of possibilities and then showing details how...terrific. Thanks!

[@ian_worth]

Glad you liked it!

[@GG-ko9gg]

Brilliant never seen this technique before ian well done

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@thomashilmersen711]

The manipulation certainly changes the image, but I think both are equally good. What I like about the image are the shapes, and the contrast between the white flower and the dark rocks.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@susanwalker2861]

Wow, thank you! Must try this.

[@levunit2265]

Awesome 👌

[@gil_lbe2190]

Thanks, i will probably try it !

[@ian_worth]

Have fun!

[@joerichard171]

Great technique

[@ian_worth]

Thank you!

[@dan.allen.digital]

Thanks for the helpful tips on Photoshop

[@ian_worth]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@dperry90277]

It would not have dawned on me to use this technique. Thanks for the share!

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@larsagren6595]

Great content again Ian. A little bit tricky but If one practise it should work 👍

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@christophermason7735]

Thanks Ian. I'm going to try that.

[@ian_worth]

Hope you enjoy

[@sstokoe2301]

Well done!

[@stevenfouts9150]

That's a great technique!!

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@JoelJohnPhotography]

Great video Ian! nice to see the full work flow. 👍

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@video-carl]

great walkthru and I appreciate your explanation

[@ian_worth]

Thanks

[@timrosenburgh8597]

I enjoyed the video as usual Ian. Wow that was a dodgy spot on the edge of the cliff, it made me cringe a bit Very interesting to see how you do that type of image. Unfortunately i don't have photoshop. Can you do it all in lightroom. It was be nice to see how you do that. Great work and image. Look forward to the next one.

[@anthonykoeslag]

Really cool

[@brianeastwood9235]

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, well you have just taught this old dog a new trick, which I will be trying out very soon.

[@ulftornert2855]

Cool technique AND a beautiful shot! 😀👍

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@danovenchjean5716]

Had me on the edge of my seat lol

[@fredjansohn8888]

Hi Ian, Thanks for another great clip. As a "newby" to Lightroom and Photoshop was wondering if what you did with both could be done all in Lightroom Classic? Cheers, Fred Jansohn

[@robertgrenader858]

Great technique, I will have to try it. Wanted to ask, Fuji has a focus bracketing function in the drive setting menu. Have you ever tried this vs the manual focus stacking approach?

[@ian_worth]

Hi Robert, yes I have tried the automatic bracket before but I had mixed results, I find it easier to do it manually. At least I can't blame the camera if it doesn't work out, lol

[@tonyhayes9827]

I like it because the original 13mm lens distorts the image away from reality in the first place. Consider it a correction of this effect. Very cool.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@erwinkruger-haye2698]

Canon mirrorless has focus bracketing since the EOS R …(even entry level R7 and R10 have it) you have to select it and set it up each time you use it.select number of images and DOF and it will take up to 90 odd images straight after each other… so if you doing 3 images at f13 and say 250th…they will be almost identical , even with moving sea, while moving the focus for you…you then put RAW into😮 Canon DPP software ( free with your camera) and click a button…pops out a blended pic….no need to do layers or anything…..I. have used it for macro and scapes…as opposed to this method described here that I used to use…thanks for the video though…explains it perfectly….Sony mirrorless cameras have it now on some newer models as do some Nikon and Fuji XT 2 onwards ….just checked…I am not sure why this is not a standard feature on all new cameras as it is more likely to be used by everyday owners than many other features…I now understand why so many landscape pros is South Africa shoot Fuji..cos they have had had focus bracketing for years😂

[@bjornoswald3469]

Thanks for the video. On a more philosophical note: Is it still a photography technique? And does the final product still count as a photograph or rather as a collage? Personally I'm all in favor for editing pictures as it is an important aspect to the photographers vision. When we manipulate an image by using only the information that's already there (light/shadow/contrast/color) it still is the same image thus qualifies as photograph. The moment we put different photographs together does it still count as photograph? Where do we draw a line between photograph vs collage? Is a collage still something that should be allowed in something like a photography competition?

[@davidskinner274]

Hello Ian. I would consider 18mm in the first place, one set of focus stacked, but would you have gotten the flower in? Stitching two images at 18mm perhaps? I completely understand your reasoning here, but if I can avoid extra PS processing, I am a happier man😅. Nice shot, love the moody sky.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks buddy, yes, i'm all for less post processing, this is more a demonstration of what's possible 👍

[@josephweaving6458]

Braver man than me mate but as usual great shot

[@tommynikon2283]

Climbing Harness not included. Wonder if life insurance and gear replacement costs aren’t mixed up.

[@MartinSh429]

like the idea

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@edwardkurek5355]

I have a ballhead with a 3/8 female thread . Will the treeroot tripod take my ballhead ?

[@ifell3]

Yeah, I like it Ian! What 35mm equivalent is your 13mm lens? I'm looking for a wide-angle lens for an MFT camera. Photoshop does have quite a few more functions than GIMP aha

[@ian_worth]

About 19mm FF 👍

[@patrickmorgan7173]

Ahhhhhh...me when my camera falls off the mountain.

[@ian_worth]

It was really quite safe up there lol

[@fly-pedro]

Uuiiuuuiii ... when the photographer falls behind the camera.

[@simonpayne7994]

There is no need to change lenses on site and fall off the cliff. All you have to do is to take your last wide angle shot, the one that is focused on the horizon and treat it separately. That means enlarge it, crop it, and past it in as demonstrated in the video. I do this quite often to get a larger moon or sun disk in my background sky. Much easier. 🙂 Up to about factor 2 everything looks quite natural.

[@ian_worth]

Yes, Simon, you are right, you can do this in post as you mentioned. One of the benefits of changing lenses is that a tighter focal length will remove distortion and make the background look more natural as it will be more compressed. This is especially useful if you have a series of mountains that recede into the distance or you have tall objects close to the edge of the frame. 👍

[@simonpayne7994]

@@ian_worth Hi Ian! "BE MORE COMPRESSED". This is a highly popular fallacy. There is absolutely no difference between using a telephoto lens and cropping in, as far as the look and perspectives of the picture are concerned. The deciding factor is how far away you are from different layers of your scene and - due to your camera view point - what parts of the motive cover up other parts of the motive to what extent.. Focal length is completely irrelevant. Distance is the key factor. This even holds for DOF as long as the apertures remain the same. Using two lenses with different focal lengths does not really make much sense. Except for resolution, maybe. As far as distortions are concerned - there should not be any unless you are using a fish-eye or doing some sort of a pano.

[@granitfog]

Great video. What backpack are you using. Is that a new Gregory like your previous one?

[@ian_worth]

That one is from Lowepro 👍

[@kenhenley7599]

Fascinating but maybe a bit too advanced for me! Cheers

[@ian_worth]

Thank you, it is a tricky technique to get right, but with practice it becomes easier 👍

[@rayb1853]

Above my pay scale but I did find the video very interesting. Maybe someday?

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@mikematthews5454]

What is that device you have on the hotshoe?