The SECRET to IMPROVE Landscape Photography in Woodland

[@johnbianchi6430]

It doesn't get any better than walking through the woods, just you and your dog. A Zen moment.

[@katalinkiss1469]

I love the trees...the fog...the birds singing...the peacefulness... You did capture all of it on your photos... Thanks for sharing

[@BittyVids]

That focus pull when your dog was running was brilliant. Well done.

[@borleyboo5613]

I’m very new to DSLR photography, and landscapes, seascapes and woodland are my favourite subjects. I have much to learn and you’re a good teacher and a pleasure to watch how you compose your beautiful images. Thank you and I’ve subscribed. 👍😃

[@MichaelPerssonSE]

You are really good at transferring that calm feeling of being out in the woods. Must feel really good coming home after such a day.

[@hugomartinsphoto]

yes

[@benharris3949]

Magic, that last shot was stunning. Nothing beats a nice walk in a quiet wood.

[@NigelDanson]

Many thanks Ben

[@paulthomas4277]

The drone sequence at 6:04 coming down into the shot was brilliant in showing the larger picture(!) and placing the subject in context.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Paul - Love the drone

[@colinoneil5050]

Your passion for photography is peaceful & captivating! Amazing shots!

[@josephstanski5180]

With changing weather conditions, patience is the key ingredient to creating great images. I see this so much where I live in prairie country in midwest USA. Finding the composition is my whole challenge; patience is the key. I much learn to do it without a camera. Love to see you do more on this subject. Nicely done Nigel. Thank you.

[@hugomartinsphoto]

I agree!

[@desertoo23]

What a beautiful pace my goodness! This is the kind of video could keep watching and watching non stop

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks a lot Bruno

[@markmuller3086]

Beautiful video, Nigel. And really interesting and educational comparisons of atmospheric conditions. Just great. Thanks so much for pouring so much of yourself into these videos

[@hugomartinsphoto]

yes!

[@charliecooper3030]

Really appreciate the effort you put into choosing the music for this. For me it makes it 20x more engaging and immersive. Love it.

[@davidburns6529]

The fog creates the layers that brings the images to life, excellent pictures that show the 3 depths to the pictures. Excellent stuff.

[@alanwsmith]

Really enjoyed this video Nigel. Some great tips on Woodland photography which I often struggle with but find fascinating when done properly. And as you have demonstrated brilliantly in this video how the conditions change the look and feel of a location and resulting image.

[@jerryhutchinson2543]

Woods are wonderful environments and you have done your local wood great justice in this vid. It looks beautiful in your images. Very instructional and inspiring vlog as always.

[@davidmedeiros7572]

Foggy SF Bay Area is my habitat so its great to see how you work with fog and mist.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

What great work. The vivid colors. The bouncing dog. The old adage is, never work with kids or dogs, but your dog seems to be happy and sticks with you. Mine looks a little like yours but his name is Bullet because he's off and gone. Good drone workas well. I live in AZ. We are lacking in great fog and moss.

[@martinjn2920]

Great vlog, it just shows how different a scene can be in a few hours. I really admire the way that you are able to pick out an image in your mind, this is something that I struggle with. Well done on getting some stunning images and thanks for sharing.

[@stevewturnbull]

Lovely video. You've captured the magical/ethereal quality of the wood really well - in both the stills and the video. And shown that woods/forests in general can make a wonderful subject for landscape photography - not just mountains, seascapes etc.

[@philipculbertson55]

I appreciate the woodlands video today. Woodlands are my primary focus now as I am trying to learn how to find good images in the chaos of the woods. I am always keen to learn more about what others see and how they capture images.

[@hellogregory3449]

Nicely demonstrated, out of the trio I personally like the fog & snow ❄️ image. Sad about the trees being impacted, but normal for the pines to take the brunt of the damage. Enjoy the videos and have a grand day. Cheers, G

[@RussellMcCollom]

Really enjoy your videos Nigel. Good one on different conditions with the same scene.

[@AstroHBF]

It’s great these come out on a Sunday. Perfect to relax to

[@NigelDanson]

So kind thanks

[@Andrew_marr]

Fascinating to see the impact the recent storms have had. Awesome video Nigel, with some fantastic tips about woodland photography. I wish we had more fog around where I live in Australia as it really does help with simplifying landscape images. Out of all the vlogs I’ve done, only one has included fog…it just doesn’t happen often. Loved the image with the moss rocks in the foreground and the story it told, thanks for sharing mate!

[@NigelDanson]

Cheers Andrew - appreciate that. It is more difficult without fog. That is for sure

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Nigel, absolutely fabulous scenery, your photographs are phenomenal! Thank you for sharing this beautiful and peaceful woodlands!

[@Jack-se2iz]

Stunning photos, and excellent video! Thanks so much!

[@martinbuttrick]

Great selection of photos Nigel, same view can be so different everyday or even every moment. Thanks

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Very ethereal, lovely episode. The texture and details look fantastic on the tree. 😁👍

[@claireedwards2667]

Great video Nigel. Woods are so magical. Out of the tree I like the image with snow and fog, but all three are beautiful

[@deborahclemons8022]

Always a joy! Thanks for the tips. Great organization of the content too.

[@WilliamLesourd]

Great video. The misty condition makes such a difference.

[@dalemawby8717]

Hey Nige, this is my first ever comment on KZbin. I stumbled across ur channel by accident after watching another Pom whilst I was recovering from foot surgery. Anyway as I mentioned once to you on IG I love ur work but I wanted to say why. So many others do something similar but I love ur honesty and originality the most!! Its a rare thing with photographer these days! Once you watch a few you can see what they're really up to ;) Please dont change the way you do things Nige.

[@NigelDanson]

Really appreciate the kind words. I try to be original so that means a lot! 👊

[@husseinbinorj]

Really fantastic video with great tips. Thanks Nigel.

[@jamesbotterill9963]

Nigel, great video as usual. The family and I will be at the NEC on Sunday as we will pop as say hello!!

[@DavidDixon]

I echo the sentiment of just how nice it can be walking through a peaceful wood with only the sounds of the natural environment. Nice spot there Nigel, and good shots - I like the one in the fog with a dusting of snow, as it gives a bit more definition to the forest floor.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks David

[@gavinjmcgrath6983]

What I didn't anticipate: I like the image of the 'fog gone' best! Not sure why, but the clarity (and contrasts?) drew me to this image more than the other two... thus proving the subjectivity of the viewer, I guess. Thanks for your continued teaching and inspiration. Pebbles is a delight, by the way (and I speak as a confirmed lab owner)

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Gavin.

[@naveedillahi6062]

Saw, liked, subscribed. Great tips and techniques Nigel. Thank you.

[@brianhitchens4574]

Another great video Nigel. I've been watching your channel for some time (from Oz) and can't wait to see some of the places you have taken us to when I visit the UK from Apr - Jun this year. I always find your commentary informative as you keep the viewer interested with the way you tell your story. Love Pebbles too....

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Brian.... don’t forget I do 1-2-1 workshops! 😉👍

[@trevorhughes7399]

As the saying goes, ‘a picture paints a thousand words’ and it was really interesting to see the shots side-by-side. Great video Nigel and thank you.

[@NigelDanson]

Cheers Trevor

[@theresarice7289]

I think the first shot (fog) was my favorite of the three, but I like the other composition either more. As always, thanks for taking us with you!

[@hugomartinsphoto]

I agree!

[@vargavideo]

Very effective demonstration - the amazing depth captured in the first image. Thanks once again for sharing!

[@NigelDanson]

Many thanks

[@marcelzwart3527]

Again a nice vlog to watch Nigel. The woods are indeed beautiful. Every season has its own charms. From the pictures you made my preference goes to the one with the fog.

[@Steve-Cross]

Nigel. I think your photography is superb. The fact that you are so in-tune with the environment, makes a huge difference to how you see things, plus your infectious enthusiasm makes me want to wrap up warm and get out into the countryside as well.  Thank you… :-)

[@NigelDanson]

Many thanks Steve 👍👍👍

[@DariuszTech]

Absolutely amazing. Such a great channel 👏🏕️🌅

[@dialectixemcee2428]

this scenery is absolutely stunning!

[@garymorris864]

Many thanks for more great content Nigel. I tend to struggle creating decent shots in the woods, this has helped a lot! Very best wishes.

[@scotttilleyphotography]

Hi Nigel, brilliant video. I am determined to crack woodland so will be employing some of your tips. Surprisingly enough we don't have too much ancient woodland in Nottinghamshire!!

[@michaelbarr24]

Great video! I think you have the happiest dog I've seen haha. The little bit of mist in the air in your first photo just makes it. Really beautiful. Fog + Snow for me. loved it.

[@sherrydavis3110]

Loved the video, very informative. When you put the photos side by side, it was very easy to see that the ones with fog were much more atmospheric.

[@scotty4418]

Video quality in this episode was fantastic Nigel. The vividness of the green and browns along with the mist combined to make these lovely images. Unfortunately wont be in Birmingham next week as heading to Aberdeen for the weekend. Hope your talks and weekend are a success

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks a lot!

[@chrisbroadbent8322]

Hi Nigel, great idea to show the difference in the same scene, thanks for sharing.

[@GodfreyYork]

Beautiful pictures Nigel and a great vlog showing the remarkable difference that weather conditions make. Those three trees are wonderful - what are they like through the seasons I'm wondering...

[@tompetersphotography]

Amazing what abit of snow and wind can do!!.... loved your shots mate! Especially the first one!

[@muhamadasyraafsaid8037]

As always Nigel, awesome tips and great video. Living in Seattle and surrounded by woodlands and mountains, I find your photography tips very useful for me.

[@thomasploner9424]

Awesome video! On one hand interesting from the photographic point of view, but it also conveys the relaxing mood in the woodland

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Thomas - appreciate that

[@Leffe49]

Beautiful shots Nigel! No question about it, the Foggy and the Foggy+Snow comes out as a winner, since the 3d depth created in that composition.

[@NigelDanson]

Yep

[@garypentecost833]

Great comparison on a great scene well captured images

[@whafrog]

Great video, very inspiring. I really like the comparison shots and the lesson of patience and revisiting a place.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks

[@davehayford4294]

Totally enjoy you woodland scenes.

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

More interesting great video, than i speak my words. Nigel. fantastic images trees!! Lovely forest amazing.👍👍 Thank you ever much, Nigel.

[@Jawright2k]

Another fab vid Nigel - wonderful images and great production values on the video! Great stuff! :)

[@yacovbercovitz]

Thank you so much for your tips. Really useful to be aware of the different effects of light. Fantastic vlog!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks - appreciate what kind words

[@TonyGouge]

Very nicely done Nigel!

[@WayneRobertsonPhotography]

Loved the video. The drone footage helped show the scene and it was great to see the same composition in different conditions. Fog is definitely great for capturing woodland images.

[@thomasb4717]

very much enjoyed watching this vlog. Nice slow pace of your story telling, background sound and choice of music adds to the atmosphere. And great pictures of course. Good points about revisiting the same location.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks - I tried to slow things down a bit

[@thorstenwestheiderphotogra7722]

Great video indeed, really love the shot with the lined up trees in the fog - well done!

[@MiguelACoronaDM]

Great comparison Nigel. Fog here in NY is rare and fleeting when it does appear. I've become better at predicting when the conditions will be right with camera bag at the ready. Keeping those mental notes knowing where to go when conditions are right is so important. Thanks again and cheers!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks for the kind words

[@MrHeliflyguy]

Hi Nigel, i've just stumbled across your channel and from the first few videos i've watched i found them very enjoyable and intuitive. Off to watch a few more now. Keep up the great vlogs.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Simon - appreciate that

[@gcarmichael]

Very well done! The aerial footage merging with the still photograph was outstanding!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks 👍

[@pgcknaphill1892]

Hi Nigel - excellent. I am a teacher in ancient woodland & tree science - although I'm happy in plantation woodland, even coniferous, my heart is in ancient oak, beech, hornbeam, large-leaved lime, black-poplar, etc where there are grand old veterans, pollards and all the spring herbs. These woodlands are so much more chaotic, maybe random is a better term, there are no lines of trees, there is always a vast mix of ages, often with coppice between. Fog seems the only way to simplify, though if distance is possible a long lens with a wide aperture can help. Nevertheless, I find it exceedingly hard to find a composition even when the subjects are magnificent, capturing these grand old trees is more akin to portraiture than landscape photography. It would be really great if one day you could visit an ancient woodland with some big old veterans and show us how to isolate a subject and capture the venerable dignity in an ancient tree (these trees have incredible stories to tell, just like portraiture of veteran soldiers from D-Day). I promise the trees will lift your heart, though the composition may be somewhat testing. Thanks for your incredibly honest and inspiring videos.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks for the detailed comment - really appreciate it. I will definitely and I have found some stunning trees just for that! So watch this space

[@JamieOverland]

Great video Nigel, really enjoyed it. It's amazing how the fog & mist can really change a woodland scene and make it really atmospheric. See you at the show!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Jamie 👍👊👍

[@johnmcfarland2055]

Another great video, Nigel. Loved the way you looked at exactly the same view with three different weather conditions. What a difference. Does Pebbles chill out and relax when you get back home? So much energy.

[@NigelDanson]

Yeah 😉 she sleeps a lot as well!

[@drewsbenmad]

Thanks Nigel, I have been watching you Thomas Heaton,Adam and Gary Gough for awhile now I have really enjoyed the images ,video and music. The English and the Welsh are my favorite photographers by far. Good luck in Birmingham.

[@NigelDanson]

Many thanks 👍

[@GingerPhotographer]

Inspiring video Nigel, my favorite was the first image with the fog. We have many forests around here in my local area but mostly coniferous.. Have to revisit some and see what I can find!!

[@JohnDoe-qr4xu]

I'll be at the show on Saturday if anyone wants to meet up. Great video as always 👌

[@zigatretjak75]

Like the video with pix and the adorable Pebbles!

[@foofreddy]

Lovely demonstration again Nigel, always making it look effortless. I think I preferred the first foggy image but the snowy fog one was great too. If your ever doing a presentation in york I’ll come say hi.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks a lot.

[@anthonyhedger4301]

Such beautiful photos Nigel

[@danielhamilton2157]

first video of yours I've watched, enjoyed it and loved the photos.

[@MrLiamGood]

Great video Nigel. Good to see the same composition in different light conditions, my own preference is for the one with the fog and snow.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks - mine too!

[@1303real]

Wonderfull image, Nigel. I love the first one with fog, and the one with the big tree include in the photo...Always great video in same time. You inspire me!!! Bye

[@NigelDanson]

Many thanks - appreciate that

[@keithtruman7422]

Great vid Nigel. I'm gonna be in Northumberland next week so maybe I'll get a few misty mornings. Your video has inspired me to take some early morning walks through the woods. Thanks.

[@NigelDanson]

Great - the early bird catches the fog 👍

[@unexplored.]

Excellent video !! Your a real inspiration keep up the great work

[@kelv52]

As I said on Instagram, there could be an Army in that mist, I also heard a woodpecker near where I live this morning, one of natures wonders...love your images

[@neviamo]

Nice to see the variety from the same composition 👍🏻

[@mburkevidz]

I'm not that far away, and yet I can't believe I've never been to Macc forest, looks enchanting. Some great tips as usual. I'll try and come say hello at the photography show :-)

[@soumyadippaul2211]

Fantastic episode Nigel, transition of a scene with time was portrayed in the most beautiful way.😍 And the ending was absolutely lovely

[@NigelDanson]

👍👍👍

[@phooesnax]

What a great episode! Very nice work. Jim

[@NigelDanson]

Cheers Jim 👊

[@adrianf9876]

Nigel, these photos are captivating! It's amazing how you've showed us the possibilities that one location can yield....I think I will return to a few of my favorite photo spots now :)

[@NigelDanson]

Yep - you can get so much out of one spot 👍

[@smedz28]

Great video. I missed a great opportunity tonight with fog in a woodland next to a road I travel everyday. I've had my eye on a shot in there for some time now and when the conditions were perfect had never had my camera and also had my 3 month old daughter in the car as I passed. Maybe next time :(

[@paul_d_cannon9640]

Nice vlog Nigel 😁 i tried woodland photography today 😁 your dogs awesome 👍

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Great set of images Nigel, stunning location too.

[@henry2742]

fantastic, thank you Sir.

[@greyhound0z]

A lovely woodland vlog nigel

[@nigelmorley8092]

Lovely production Nigel, and some nice low(and high!) level flying !

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks - the low level was a gimbal

[@ThePosiview]

That was very special, Nigel , I've never really been interested in woodland photography until recently and you've provided more inspiration so I'll getting into the woods on Thursday/Friday of this week. The mist really does take it to a different level. High quality post production on the vlogs as always. Cheers.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks! Who is Dan? ;)

[@ThePosiview]

Nigel Danson yikes, watched too many vlogs and got comfuzzled, edited 😉

[@maxmillion4216]

Nigel, I wonder what the one on the far right would like with some tone mapping. Love to see one with it...Great job.....!!!

[@alanwatkiss7993]

Nige, love your vlogs not that far away (S-o-T) driven through the Mac forest a few times must stop of and take a walk

[@crapcarper1406]

Great video hopefully see you at the NEC

[@sarahyarbrough9464]

Love both the 1st and 3rd. Also pebbles she is just awesome. And last I need to have the song you play over your picture reveals for my playlist can you tell me who it is pretty please.

[@joshzaring]

Me too, that song is great. Really fit the mood of the video too.