The KEY To Capture GREAT Wave Images | Landscape Photography Tips & Techniques

[@NigelDanson]

It really was a special day shooting those waves. Loved your shots as usual Michael. You always capture something amazing!!! Loved the video.

[@billpanuska5775]

Nobody, nobody, nobody does it better than you! Loved the dueling monster waves.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Hey thanks so much, really glad you like the shot!

[@gammalambdapi]

I love your videos. What I really like is not only that you capture amazing images but you choose words in your commentary which augment and amplify the visual artistry.

[@billgoldly3962]

I see a giant with his mouth open and the dark part being his body and legs. The giant is very angry and the rock is standing its ground. Having pareidolia helps to ‘see’ things like this for me. Your amazing photos deliver the sense of fury of the ocean to the viewer. Thank you for the great tips, particularly the camera settings. 🇦🇺

[@bigalbjr]

Oooooh. That shot at 12:34 is wicked.

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

man o man, I can remember that day like it was yesterday, such a fun time and the shots you bagged are insane... the duelling rock and wave shot is fab.. Told ya, All M Shainblum has to do is think banger and BOOM!!!

[@gregorsnell]

06:30 is a dulling Dragon 🐉 vs. Rock 🪨

[@patrickmorgan5210]

The image at 6:33 was stunning - before you said it, I was imagining a battle between an earthy demon and a watery dragon. Magnificent

[@jacobmurphy5774]

At 6:30, I feel it should be titled “Dragon in the Mist.” The main body of the creature is within the wave while one of the wings is represented by the rock. Fantastic image👍🏼

[@bigalbjr]

The battle of two monsters. Man that is an absolute great catch.

[@Michaelpalomataoneaperture]

That image 6:27 just phenomenal!!! No one does capture the scene like you do it. Reminded me with 2 huge monsters battling each other! So many great images and captured it beautifully. 😍😍

[@pifilos]

Every time I watch a new video of yours I wonder why I hadn't discovered your channel earlier. Thank you for sharing.

[@louisburley1597]

As always the content quality is super high. This channel always encourages me to go out and find something to photograph. Cheers and thanks for being a huge inspiration!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much man!

[@mrhallphotography]

These images show the eternal battle between Earth, wind and water. The three forces that have shaped our world. Excellent video.

[@bluejesper]

The two monster head shots transcends a seascape photograph into fine art photograph 👏👌

[@TheNaturalLandscapePhotography]

Even with you setting the bar so high for the quality of both your photography and these vlogs, this one was really beautiful, felt like watching a documentary, I watched it multiple times

[@MichaelShainblum]

Wow, thank you so much! Was the video better the first or second time around? ;)

[@robertwhitemoto]

Such cool Waves !! and what a powerhouse of photographers !! Thanks for taking me along. Cheers from Texas.

[@amaitra]

The youtuber union! When you are with him, you do not say "overwhelmed" but "its can't get better than this" :-) Great shots as usual!

[@andrewkeating8952]

Love the video - images are amazing - delighted you enjoyed Clogher Beach and that the conditions were great for you !

[@micter59]

The 2 big ones, are like a dragon fighting against some dinosaurs with pics on his back. Really cool ! It really motivates to go to the sea and make some photos ! Thanks

[@DavesRvRepair]

Wow awesome shots of these magnificent waves. I’m just blown away 🤩

[@jakemcavoy2554]

A bird soaring to high above gives me a sense of hopefulness: human spirits soaring high upon turmoil in one’s life rather than cowering in fear. Your photos are not only artistically sublime, I often see hopefulness in desperate time like present in which we live. THANK YOU, Michael!

[@kevinarmstrong3415]

Wonderful images. That at 6.25 suggests the monster sea repelled by the rock. That at 16.22 suggests something I fail to put into words except to say it’s inspirational. I suppose I relate to the bird.

[@janmueller4092]

the triangle sea stack shot at the end is pure beauty🤌

[@Mr.BESURKER]

You inspire me so much. I love your photos

[@joanhuggett5164]

Loved the tremendous power in all these shots. The dramatic force of nature can be terrifying but then you had the calming effect of untroubled birds. Wonderful. Thanks, Michael.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Really glad you enjoyed the shots Joan, thanks!

[@bryanashford5118]

another great video amazing shots blown away again cant wait for the next adventure

[@jakemcavoy2554]

Dragon chasing after a bird. Stupendous!

[@mickparly]

This photo at 5:58 - 6:02 is among one of the best photos i have ever seen, i think it is absolutely amazing and i can go back and look at it again and again, it appeals to my hearth and mind to an enormous degree. The light in the picture and the beauty and the power of the nature is so perfectly captured. I don't need to read fighting monsters in to it or any thing else like this, the beauty of the nature itself i sufficient for me. I often go for long walks alone in the forest and take photographs, and sometimes there are moments when i see/experience something so fantastic and beautiful that i almost become kind of dizzy and absorbed so deeply into it that i feel i almost become one with it, it is an enchanting experience - i would even describe it as an experience of something deeply sacred. This photograph at 5:58 - 6:02 brings that feeling/experience back to me. 10:00

[@wendynewing8834]

Awesome photography. I can definitely see a dragon towering next to the rock at 6.28.

[@KevinBestPhotography]

Amazing images !! Especially the monster one!! 🙏🏼👌🏼👌🏼. I see you got the typical Irish weather!! lol 🌊 🌧️ 💨

[@josephmansfield2875]

Brilliant as ever Michael. I can't believe the scope and beauty of the photos taken by the four of you in those few days. I'd call that photo of the two monsters Cuchulainn and Ferdia two giants of Irish mythology. Mind yourself and keep up the great work.

[@shellhawkens]

I saw the dragon battling Little Rock! I really loved the mountain-like mist framing and exalting that scene. Your art is stunning! Thank you for sharing.

[@jonathantharp9425]

Michael, I find that your videos are most inspiring. The content contained within each one has helped me to take better images of multiple subjects. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

[@georgemason2472]

Always thrilled when a Michael Shainblum video pops up. Lots of fantastic wave shots. Those big green waves against that warm background were gorgeous. Your editing is immaculate. Great variety and commentary.

[@tracioceanfire7773]

I am obsessed with waves and the shapes that form within. Thanks for sharing your tips, great shots!!!

[@andrewyeates7717]

I mean, just insane. You've managed to make my home country look like another world. Amazing. That last image is phenomenal. I can see a bird in the wave with its wings out. Looks like it's coming in to land on its nest.

[@gregorsnell]

Interested to watch this one mate. 🌊

[@gayleruble6529]

Again…love your perspective on so many different levels. You are so good at helping to see multiple perspectives versus latching onto just one.

[@metalmick99]

Such breathtaking photos, and sterling advice. I never tire of seeing your work, Michael, and you inspire me to improve. I take to heart your words about being patient for that is an area where I need to lift my game.

[@Gypsophila_el]

14:12 that looks like the pillars of creation...from Hubble space telescope... amazing.

[@youritguy1]

Absolutely amazing video. The waves are just incredible. When you showed the waves hitting the side of the mountain /hill it looked like an explosion. Great job.

[@richardpesce5325]

Magic as always!

[@nealschneider6554]

What a great video filled with fantastic images. The one you show at 5:29 looks like it could be a snow covered mountain top…STUNNING!!

[@markgubbins1958]

Wow !!!! Those images were just mind-blowing. You take dramatic photos to a whole new level. My favorite color is green, and those waves did it for me.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Mark!

[@kenharnish5778]

I don't know Michael. I don't know of many photographers who have a better eye and make better photos than you do. Awesome images.

[@keithnisbet]

Breathtaking images. Fantastic. Thanks. Oh I see you got the bird too. Congrats ;)

[@Cphoto1954]

YES Loved the dueling monster waves! Although you got lots of other great images too. This is why I follow you.

[@rafal_krakow]

EPIC! as always

[@kaid3566]

This is my first time watching one of your videos, and I'm VERY impressed with your process and the resulting images! The main takeaway for me is that I spend way, way too much time walking around, whether I'm shooting coastal landscapes or doing street photography. Somehow I've become too restless in mind and body to accept the "sit and wait" approach that you so wonderfully describe here. You resemble a plen-air painter, setting up their studio in a carefully chosen outdoor location. I am inspired to work on my patience and let the images come to me, rather than ceaselessly hunting around for the "perfection that I might encounter just around the corner." Thank you!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Welcome to the channel, and thank you so much for your thoughts on my video. I really appreciate it! I think the approach of "sit and wait" vs "walking around more" all depends on the subject matter and shoot. For example, my two previous videos to this one are more about the "walk around" approach as well, so I certainly do not think there is a right or wrong way to shoot, just different methods for different situations. :)

[@kaid3566]

@@MichaelShainblumWatching more of your videos, I am continuously stunned at the quality of your photos! Have you considered displaying each image, unedited, before you unveil the final post-processed version? I think that most viewers realize that taking a photo is just the first of many steps in your process, and it could be interesting to get more of a sense of that. (This comes from someone that hasn't quite yet learned to enjoy editing photos...)

[@nicolaguy]

Fantastic photos. Very inspiring. And I totally agree with you that 'time' and persistence are key to getting great shots.

[@rocketmanab]

Amazing shots, terrific video. As a new 100-400 owner...thank you!

[@danasnyder3072]

Love your videos, they immediately inspire, and increase my happiness...there's nothing like waves to wonder.

[@susannestockli]

Amazing shots - all of them! What an experience it must have been to be out there. Makes me remember a morning on the Faroe islands with monster-waves like these. An experience I'll never forget.

[@robfielding100]

When I know I'll be using my zoom lens for these shots I shoot in burst mode and always take 10X binoculars to look for the best shooting locations. Some absolutely stunning waves here!

[@paulchristiaens331]

Awesome video Michael! It feels so passionate, apart from that it's so professional. That one shot where you had the feeling that the rock and the wave were two monsters, was exactly what I was thinking. Keep up the awe-inspiring work

[@mikeg5121]

All beautiful images, but i love your final image, it would be my image of the day.

[@honorab6220]

Wow, those images were great and so was the advice.

[@somewheredowntheroad2274]

The KEY To Taking GREAT Wave Photos - Be where the Waves are. I love your work and always have. There are few that do it better than you do.

[@MichaelShainblum]

hahaha thanks, well certainly the key to taking wave photos is to be where the waves are, but how do you make them great? ;)

[@JohnPaul-ii]

When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. Great images Michael, you even got your birds. Stay safe 🇦🇺

[@mrskarshsphotos]

Thanks for your inspirational videos. I love the gentle manner in your delivery. The photos inspire me. Thank you

[@VexMediaPhoto]

The power and awe of nature…😊 Great stuff!

[@hmuz8388]

6:30 man that wave is incredible! Looks to me like a fox monster (you can see the elongated snout grin with the eye) wearing some kinda armor, with his arm far back (on the right of the frame) trying slam a punch into the rock. Maybe I am reading way into it haha, great capture nonetheless!

[@bizeffex]

Fantastic images! The last photo looks like the rock is Godzilla on the left fighting against a Dragon the wave and spray arching up on the right.

[@bastow21]

Amazing video Michael. Fantastic images and video footage. I could listen and watch to absolutely anytning you do. So artistic! Epic

[@richardpesce5325]

Beautiful images. The battle between the forces of light and darkness.

[@juanitakelly3082]

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen such amazing waves and the way you capture them is truly masterful!

[@MichaelShainblum]

They were quite amazing to witness, thanks! :)

[@andeeleininger5968]

Fantastic photos! And I love the editing on the battling sea monsters

[@davyp93]

Great video, really helpful and stunning shots

[@fingerstylefan]

That,s funny that you were talking about monsters fighting. I just was at Cape Disappointment a couple weeks ago and when I was going through my images that’s exactly what I thought. You are totally right about taking the time to get what you want. I do a lot of wildlife as well and people gasp when I tell them how much time I put in the field. Awesome awesome shots man. Really love your work.

[@elithunder]

Stunning photos Michael!!! Made me want to head to the west coast!

[@RicardoCid-m9v]

I can see how you are opening a door to another dimension using your photographic skills. The way you envision your pictures is indeed calling for something more than the eye meets. At least with me you are suceeding in evoking those inner feelings that transform your technical work into art. Congrats and thanks!

[@MichaelShainblum]

That means a lot to hear, thanks for the thoughtful response!

[@sarahbatsford4791]

Marvelous shots Michael. Amazing photographer.

[@РоманСтаниславский-э4ч]

Love pretty much all your photos!!! They are amazing!!! Thank you for sharing🔥🔥🔥

[@demacf6805]

Michael, From a place very deep within my soul, Thank you!

[@tjsinva]

Good lesson, awesome images. Carry on. 👍🥂

[@klaras286]

...absolutely incredible shots... 🥰 it's a pleasure to watch them... thank you...😊

[@qkamoen]

As always you come back with great images and wondering how much photograph you come back with

[@neilarmitage6632]

Waves hitting the rocks ... perfect

[@PaulMoorePhotography]

Absolutely inspiring ... I have captured wave images in that area before but they pale into insignicance next to yours. I'd love to see how you edited particularly the two titans images which is my favourite. I love the colour tones you achieved. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@BullitTom]

Awesome images again, superb 😀

[@brucedelorme5026]

Michael, great adventure and beautiful shots

[@donnakeeley4531]

Incredible conditions which can seem like the photographs will come naturally but your photos are inspiring. I saw a dragon rearing up as if protecting a nest of eggs in the rocks.

[@luisferreira8939]

Really amazing photos here, congratulations! Loved it.

[@MichaelBandy]

Amazing shots dude! Artfully shot and processed. Killing these videos!

[@nevvanclarke9225]

I shoot a lot of this kind of stuff in Australia. I live on the south coast where the waves come from the south pole and they come with ferocity specially our winter time when the swell is huge. There's actually a wave here called the right which is near Denmark it's the biggest wave in the world, but it's about a kilometre of sure but with a long lens you can still get the cropped shot, thanks for the video, inspires me to go out and shoot more waves

[@carstenblanck7934]

You took some of the most beautiful and stunning seascape shots I have ever seen! Great work, Michael!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Fantastic shots. The kind I dream of taking!

[@thirdmort]

Your 100-400mm videos are what finally convinced me to buy one! I have only been able to use it sparingly so far, but I can't wait to see what I'll get with it! Thanks for the consistent inspiration!

[@Infurnas]

Up Kerry!! Love Coumeenoole Beach

[@asimeshpal]

So nice to experience the crashing waves on the sea stacks ..Wonderful as always ..

[@GeoffSimpsonCreative]

Fabulous video content. Congratulations.

[@danvieirafotografo]

Good job Michael, absolutely inspiring!

[@pauldarville3843]

Beautiful photos, Thanks!

[@TFM3234]

I see a water dragon and a subdued rock monster. Cool Video. I learned a lot from you.

[@danielbastos1885]

Absolutely wonderful images!!! Amazing video, Michael!

[@nicolasguillenc]

Absolutely beautiful, thanks Michael!

[@PhotoTrekr]

Love the B&W shots. So much more dramatic.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks, but there were no black&white images in this video.

[@PhotoTrekr]

@@MichaelShainblum Certainly looked B&W to me. Great shots.

[@davidellinsworth3299]

Quality Michael!!!

[@julianpaxton5750]

Excellent video and advice. Thanks

[@randyschwager2515]

WOW! Thanks for taking me along!