The most important photography skill

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[@willtynan4530]

Never thought I'd get the chance to say I'm in one of Nigel Danson's photos! I was on the other side of the valley (Side Pike side) that morning! At 15:25 you can see me in blue in the middle right hand side 😆

[@TLM823]

Nigel- Two things I truly appreciate about you are your consumate enthusiasm for all things photography, and for your disciplined approach to both enjoying and taking photos. I have learned so much from you over the years. It really is inspiring to be able to listen and interact with you even from a distance across the pond here in North Carolina- USA! Thank you!

[@NigelDanson]

thanks so much - that means a lot

[@GeoffSimpsonCreative]

Did he see you 😊😊😊😊

[@kencawley3121]

Definitely would like to see more on your wide angle techniques as it’s something I struggle with.

[@MWB_logic_reason_respect]

Thanks for taking us with you Nigel. I appreciate your efforts as always. (Kent)

[@BlakeGillman-ep9lm]

I absolutely love to watch Nigel. Thanks for being amazing and inspiring both me and my grandson who is now 15 and loves to go on photography trips with his grandpa...we love the bond that it creates and both of us love the content you create that helps us get out more.

[@andreajones4932]

Great images and scenery - thanks for taking us along on your explorations Nigel. Definitely interested in the wide angle video too...

[@stephenlee4596]

Yes to the wide-angle video!

[@davidjoyce3467]

Hi Nigel, so many dog walks at Brothers Water - Three Collies, one boy, and 21 years of moody views. Sunshine, swimming, rain, mist, snow - and swans with rainbows. Enjoy all you put out so, keep on😉

[@zadokwest]

Love it down Langdale and Brothers water. Awesome video Nigel.

[@littlesue2633]

I so enjoy watching your videos. Regardless of the content, there is always a gem of wisdom to be had. Your enthusiasm and complete honesty are second to none. Thank you so much for what you do. 😊xxx

[@NigelDanson]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@andy_simmo]

Wide angle Nigel a perfect subject matter as we approach Autumn. Keep ‘em coming we will watch! ❤

[@jamesmcmillan4234]

Love the video this week. Yes. I would love to see a video on wide angle photography. It is something I would love to learn more about as I just got myself a 14-30 mm lens.

[@Steven_Loy]

inspiring video! Would LOVE to see the vid on wide-angle photography!

[@markbonham]

As ever, great update and yes, wide angle focus would be appreciated. I believe that many overlook using wide angle and with that, don’t develop a style for that medium. More please 👍👏

[@gashead2]

All content is useful Nigel so please continue

[@altonmarsh]

Yes to the wide angle video. I have a Canon RF 10-20 that currently gets used only when I fly from my home in Maryland to Yosemite.

[@kenthall4207]

Yes, please for the wide-angle video. Thanks Nigel.

[@Jude2408]

Love to hear from you on wide angle

[@TheLarrywade]

Yes, I'm interested in the wide angle video!

[@trevorsneath4665]

Yes please on the wide angle video. I love my 12~28 for all manner of photos and wouldn't mind learning some new things about using it. Thanks 🙂

[@gord_tomlin]

That was a beautiful area you scouted, and you really conveyed how much fun it is to scout a promising area. A wide angle video? Absolutely!

[@gerarbara]

Nice to see you out and about again

[@nigelplatt3808]

another interesting video Nigel, thanks and yes, I would live to hear your points on wide angle photography 👍

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Another great video Nigel. Definitely a lot of potential there. Great image's as usual. I was going to ask about your camper van, but you have now told us. Look forward to the next one.

[@brucedelorme5026]

Did have a 10 day trip for fall colors thru the Appalachians. Unfortunately that's not happening but I am heading up there to volunteer which is much better. Next year hopefully fall colors.

[@petermorrison9568]

Cant wait for thewide angle video keep up the great work

[@bills.stills]

Certainly interesting in learning how you take your wide angle shots!!

[@snodog04]

I love your photography videos , but I must admit your campervan ones are even better , looking forward to more of them , I'm mid campervan build too

[@livinggirl86]

What amazing scenery! Yes please to a wide angle photography video.

[@kennethgordon9837]

I just received your 2025 calendar and it is your best one yet. Thank you!

[@NigelDanson]

Yay! Thank you!

[@peterobinson5465]

Great video and images Nigel. Love the new area .

[@mikebartow9415]

Thanks Nigel! Photographs were beautiful. I look forward to your wide angle shots and technique. I am very interested in the van progression. It was interesting how you went about it.

[@tjsinva]

If you build it, they will watch. 👀 Wide angle, aerial, telescopic, whatever🐶. Always interesting. Carry on. 👍🥂

[@RobertAlexander-l4z]

Yes, I would most definetly learn from your wide angle video. Keep up the excellent work.

[@robertlee8980]

Always appreciate every video you do.! always learn much. would defiantly love to see your approach to wide angle photography. Cheers!

[@RelaxRestAndNature]

Great inspirational video again thank you! I was scouting yesterday and found the most amazing woodland on my doorstep with rocks, a cliff and everything, I can’t believe I never knew it was so good in there, I’ve always gone to the other side of the road! I’m still in shock! 🤦🏽‍♀️🌳☀️

[@richard4420]

Absolutely Wide Angle interest!

[@kentcostin4917]

Yes, definitely on the Wide Angle video. I've been wondering about that one for sure. How do you focus for single/focus stacked shots. What is the best "wide" angle to use and how do you compose. Do you use zoom or prime lens? When to use a wide angle and what, and how you decide on what mm length to use. Great stuff as always!

[@richardbripleyutube]

Thank you Nigel for your wonderful vid. Inspired me to get out and do some more local exploration. Yes, a video on wide-angle would be most appreciated.😊

[@c777lf]

Thanks Nigel. Always enjoy your videos. Makes for an enjoyable way to learn more about photography. Yes please to a video on shooting wide angle shots

[@mauricedeckers9279]

Love to see your wide angle video Nigel. I struggle myself how to put my 14-30 to good use and hope to see some nice tips from you so it doesn’t get better. Greeting from the Netherlands.

[@ivailobalevbalev1504]

Definitely interested in a wide angle photography video from you, Nigel. I love wide angle photography and the fact that is a bit more complex for making the composition right, so I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it . Cheers! 😊

[@jimmiebull1]

I would greatly enjoy your insights and your video coming on wide angle photography.

[@markhampshirephotography]

If/when I return to the UK from living in Germany, I'll definitely move close to the Lake District, amazing location. Good to see you back out on location Nigel.

[@ianmcmichael8799]

Awesome video and nice to see that we z6 getting some love and not being gobbled up by the hasselblad monster...

[@alanevans9246]

Nigel, always enjoy your content! Yes, would love to see your wide angle video… Thank and as always, keep snapping.

[@robertwhite-photography]

Great to see you out Nigel. You guys and your Stone walls (yes a little envious). I need to use my Rode mic more often... Great job navigating two cameras, two mics, a drone, etc. I've enjoyed your videos for years. ~king of excuses. Cheers from Texas.

[@JanicevD]

yes, always interested in more info on wide angle photography.

[@yahoonomas]

Definitely do the wide angle video please!

[@bryanspark]

Great video Nigel, looking forward to your wide angle video

[@alwynwilliams2661]

Thanks again for another great video. I would be very interested on your advice on "Wide Angle" really looking forward to it. Cheers!

[@mariamullin4031]

Yes to wide angle video Some great photos in this video

[@allumpfa]

Great video Nigel, thank you. Excuse my cheek but whilst I was watching it your enthusiasm reminded me of the Paul Whitehouse character "Brilliant" in the Fast Show and sure he would have taken a lot of your phrases from the video if he was talking about landscape photography i.e. - amazing, magical, spectacular, absolutely fantastic, brilliant. 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnbethell8666]

Yes for the wide angle video!

[@carolinevandyk3382]

Interested in wide angle photography as well! Thanks Nigel.

[@stephenchampion7548]

of course we'd be interested in a wide angle video....!!! 💯

[@aarjaycee3601]

Yes Definitely Let's have a video upload on wide angle photography I love wide angle stuff I can't be the only one surely

[@garybeat6637]

Full steam ahead with the wide angle video please!

[@DebiSenGupta]

Some outstanding views. You should visit Ladakh in India .

[@simonpond7099]

Really interesting video as usual Nigel. Definitely interested in your wide angle tips.

[@tylerthespirit]

For me as a beginning Photographer, this gives me wide opportunity and perspective. This is Really helpful as I love hiking. But learning Wide Angle shots would help me gain a perspective and keen eye for future shots

[@stevejohnson1231]

Wide angle video would be very much appreciated Nigel. Thanks for the great content, it certainly helps and inspires me.

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Watching your videos is always different and inspiring 👍🙂

[@JaroslawBezKota]

Great job 👍🏼

[@NathanPhua]

Definitely interested in wide-angle landscape photography! Thanks :)

[@69mrwolf69]

Can't wait for a break in University classes and the 2 jobs to get out again. Great photos.

[@deejohnson827]

Great video, Nigel! I would love to see a video on wide angle photography.

[@flyingfinn7909]

Yes please to a video on using wide angle lenses!

[@richardpesce5325]

Yes please do the wide angle video!

[@johnwright2639]

Wide angle - definitely

[@arrow8516]

Yep, would like to hear/see your thoughts on wide angle photography - always open to learning. Thanks

[@tonyabbott-zr3xu]

Great video - thank you. I always find your enthusiasm inspiring. I love that building across Brothers Water too 😊. I would be very interested in the wide angle techniques video.

[@matteobecchi1210]

Super interested in the wide angle shot video! I often use zoom to remove details and simplify the shot, because composing with wide angle lens is quite hard

[@scotty4418]

Hard to believe Autumn is upon us one again. Good to see you back out Nigel and never knew DJI produced a charging bank so will definitely follow your link for a look at it as it’s something I’m currently looking in to

[@markwalker7476]

I just bought the nikkor z 14-30 mm and would definitely love to watch a video and learn more from you. 👍🏻

[@davidpalmer5290]

Wide angle? Yes - definitely. Just does not seem as easy as it looks. So your tips would be great. Thanks 😀

[@KennethReid-v9l]

Definitely like to see the wide angle video.

[@MichaelGalli88]

Yes, very interested in the lenses and techniques you use for wide angle.

[@JR-ro5kv]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Wide angle video techniques would be really appreciated.

[@silverthorn2899]

YEs please on the wide angle video. I wlways find wide angle challenging. Gorgeous hikes. I live in sunny southern california so I always feel a bit jeolous of all your clouds, mist and dramatic lighting

[@randyschwager84]

As always, great information! Yes, thumbs up for wide angle! I rarely take mine out and I look forward to your thoughts! Thanks for taking me along!

[@nelehoremans2546]

Thanks for a nice video and a great series of images, even though it was just shouting in minimal wheater conditions. Autumn is surely starting to shine through! Yes, of course I would be interested in a 'wide-angle photo' video. I think wide-angle shots are tricky, mine are often dissapointing but yours always turn out great. So yes please :-)

[@Catisfaction1]

😂 I’m glad to hear even the pros have to run away from their shadows sometimes!

[@helenoliver7006]

I would love to see your wide angle strategies and any techniques you are able to share please.

[@timothysaja7253]

hiking sticks for steep ascent but more importantly step decedents!!!

[@lindahenderson2113]

Thank you for taking us on your photography hikes and adventures with all of your gear! I enjoy the advice and photography. Yes, I am interested in a video on wide angle shots. I am considering a purchase of a 12-24 lens, but it is pricey and wondering if it would be worth the cost, since I already have a 16-35 lens.

[@chantallabelle8571]

Another inspiring video! I am very interested in a video on wide angle lenses. I just bought a 10-24mm lens (crop sensor) and I don't feel like I'm using it to its full potential! Thank you!

[@mikedodsonlabview]

I’m very interested in wide angle photography. A video on your method would be great.

[@merbella4201]

definately interested in wide angle video !

[@douglashohulin5087]

Great video. The drone footage adds perspective to your videos. I'd very much be interested in your video on wide-angle photography, thanks.

[@ASKnips]

Hi Nigel, as I have just bought 12 - 40 lens which should arrive tomorrow 😊 it would be great to have your wide angle video to turn to for inspiration and guidance. Really enjoyed the video and the spectacular scenery, many thanks for your efforts!

[@rusluck6014]

Спасибо за отличное видео =)

[@MrJason8957]

I would love to learn more about how to take better wide angle photos.

[@billwinward9324]

Wide angle gets a thumbs up from me!

[@JosephArmstrong-w3w]

Wonderful video as always! 😍 Loved it! ...One question, what is the most important photography skill mentioned in the title exactly? 🤔

[@RancidTony]

Having just got hold of a Tokina 11-14mm for my D7200, I would be very interested in a wide angle video. Widest I've shot previously is 18mm and I've already noticed the massive difference it makes!

[@jontheshrub]

Definately interested in wide angle info. I can useually find a good forground and background but tend to endup with an expance of boring sea, beach or grass in beween. should I go lower, higer, change the angle, move closer or further back and use a longer focal lenght. That sort of stuff for me please!

[@meandmybooks]

Such beautiful photos! And I would very much like to see a video about your wide angle compositions. I noticed that you seem to alternate between the 24-120 and the 24-200 lenses but that most photos seem to be between around 24-50. I’m curious about what you think about when deciding which lens to take? Thanks so much for sharing your adventures and knowledge!

[@peterwalsh4964]

Yes please to wide angle techniques. Loads of photographers on KZbin have done videos saying 'when amateurs think of landscape photography, they think wide-angle'. But I find wide angle composition much harder than mid range or telephoto. So many distractions and the subject becomes tiny. I think it's tough. I'd really value your insights on how to get good wide angle shots.

[@michaeljolicoeur2157]

A wide angle tutorial would be fantastic.