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In this video, I share my thoughts on composition and light while exploring a small twisted forest of oaks on the shores of the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
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[@chrisroot7182]

I am convinced you have the vision of an eagle to be able to pull off those long drone shots thru branches, etc!

[@Andrew_marr]

The opening scene was so beautiful Adam, always impressed with your drone work mate. So much beauty and character in these old growth forests, you did a wonderful job capturing the scene bathed in stunning afternoon light. Loved the walk-through of the composition of the second image, so important to retain and guide the viewers eye in a scene like this where there’s lots going on, and the composition you created did just that. I can relate to what you said about enjoying the quieter moments, I also enjoy shooting locations like waterfalls because of the time you have to explore the area and simply relax. Thanks for sharing mate! 👍

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

Totally agree on Adams drone work. His ability to weave a path through the scene and not crash, amazing. When I fly my drone all I think about is not crashing it. Adam must have some really steady nerves and hand-eye control.

[@explorewa1018]

@@SteveMillerhuntingforfood Haha Adam certainly has a delicate touch on the controller and nerves of steel!

[@roberts693]

No "secrets" here Andrew ;-)

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks Andrew, always appreciate the feedback.

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

For an old fart.

[@TL-xw6fh]

That first image is simply gorgeous. You certainly have an eye for composition and lighting. I cannot understand why Thomas found it so difficult to shoot great images at Mull as you seem to find them, albeit with some difficulty.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Not all areas inspire all so it can be tricky to find comps.

[@shanebrennan7856]

Totally agree about UK woodland. Very jealous over here in Ireland as we have so little old growth forest like this. Any Irish viewers on here who know of any old woodland like this on our little island?

[@QuarkCharmed]

Woodland is very hard to do. Out of all landscape photography channels, I learn the most from yours. At different stages of my learning curve I learnt a lot from other sources, but now I get a lot from your channel which covers some advanced techniques. The woodland tips are very useful. Maybe one day come to Australia, Australian bush/woodland is so drastically different and I guess more challenging. The coastline is also something different.

[@RohannvanRensburg]

Couldn't agree more. I love the thick rainforest of Vancouver Island, but we have little in the way of deciduous forests. It's also rather mountainous, so we don't tend to have many sprawling forests or hillcountry. Visiting Finland, Sweden or the UK (or Eastern Europe) is quite unique in that regard, compared to here. I've taken boatloads of photos in the local woods, and since it tends to be so overgrown that one can't easily wander off the trails (I hate salal), it makes it difficult to actually feel like one is exploring or finding anything new to photograph.

[@bradzaruba9686]

Loved the video and thanks for including one of your "mistakes". I take a lot of them.

[@paulovargas3812]

Congrats on the pictures Adam. You are one of the few that simultaneously shows raw image in RAW, which gives us a real dimension of your work. I wish we had here in Brazil instructors of landscapes like you, beautiful video!

[@johnsholian4318]

You just keep raising the bar with your sublime compositions, drone work, editing and detailed explanations of the thought process behind the images and the processing of them. I enjoy the collaborations with the other guys as well as their individual channels but the cinematic content that you put forth is a step above. Well done once again Adam!

[@anujasharma9677]

Great images and equally great information. Adam, thanks for putting this together for us.

[@aitorzm]

Always learning with your videos, thanks for sharing.

[@charleshenrymercer1143]

Your videos inspire and all your so-called grumbling teaches us to be more precise. Thank you.

[@markmozley5604]

Great video, maybe your best. Thanks for sharing so much of your insight into making your world class photos.

[@steffenandersensahl9443]

Wonderful images and video Adam! Really enjoyed the mood of the video, the place and the gorgeous drone footage. Thank you.

[@erichstocker4173]

I love the waterfall photo and you did a great job explaining your thoughts. I agree with you about the quiet times as well as the spectacular times in landscape. Many don't photograph the quiet/peaceful times.

[@johnscratchley3288]

As a fellow Vancouver Islander I agree with you about shooting in the forests here. Am always trying to find something different but I've been there and done that scene in a lot of cases. Still light and seasons can make a difference. Keep on shootin'

[@The58stupot]

My favourite youtube photographer by a country mile. Legendary drone footage and such vision. Thanks for sharing this trip with us Adam.

[@chriss2761]

Stunning vlog 👌

[@thomaspopple2291]

Great lesson on composition and avoiding things intersecting each other. So important but easily missed. Thanks as always for the videos

[@for09tx]

Another great video. Love the last drone scene. Thanks for sharing.

[@Balconeswpg]

I’m awestruck! Gorgeous work.

[@stillinthestream]

Really enjoyed your comments on your personal preferences. Having the time to really look at a place to find a composition is part of the satisfaction of Landscape photography I think, and your videos capture that.

[@andrewevans7184]

The last transtion from still picture to drone shot was magic !!

[@wojtekgrabowski1]

Well done Adam-good job

[@ScottWalton]

Adam, thanks for your continuing pursuit of the soft light forest scene. By far my favorite too. Much more enjoyable to work a patch of forest where you can take your time, enjoy the experience and maybe, actually connect with the subject rather than chasing a fleeting few seconds of ‘dramatic’ light. You do extraordinarily well with both of course, and I always enjoy your videos and images. Thanks!

[@LarryManiccia]

Loved your last capture Adam. Very calm, tranquil scene for sure that was wonderfully framed by the gnarled trees.

[@darksideemt]

Gorgeous location and great images

[@jimbean532]

Excellent video - informative, pleasantly narrated, with obvious care in the production quality. Beautiful images of nature’s sublime moments. Thank you!

[@loribenton5975]

Lovely spot, beautiful drone work. I appreciate your composition and editing explanations.

[@IamUke]

I appreciate you autopsying your "fails". I see a great image, but then you say you were dissatisfied and I look closer. Once you explain the problem, it teaches me a lesson in composition in a way that preaching about rule of thirds or whatever doesn't really match. I too like the intimate landscapes. Of course I love the sunset porn and sweeping vistas but something about small, softly lit scenes really grabs me. You do those very well. And the backwards Mavic. I am on the edge of my seat watching that, waiting for the bird to be swatted from the sky and down a waterfall. But you always (so far) pull it off. I always have to go back and watch again to get the cinematic effect and appreciate the beauty. Thanks for sharing, Adam!

[@grahamjones2759]

Tremendous video. Love the lack of gimmicks, the time taken to explain your thoughts and of course the final images. It's good to know I am not the only photographer who likes flatter light combined with water as a subject.

[@JayMacroPhotos]

Great photos

[@davehayford4294]

Welldone.

[@mickboh]

Great stuff, keep them coming.

[@andrewherbert9938]

Cracking video Adam , really like the images that you put up , looks like you had a great trip

[@joannatauriel8715]

I really very much enjoy your content. So much attention for every detail of the composition. I studied Forestry and landscape architecture long time ago, So your films and photos makes me feel happy and calm. Thank you for your work. Greetings from Poland.

[@tompetersphotography]

Beautiful shots Adam....your right it would be interesting to see that final comp with a raging waterfall

[@brandonpidala]

Totally agree with the Portly Prince on the fog request -- that would have been amazing! Still loving the first set of images with that golden light. I really appreciate your ability to compose with the trees so well!

[@Noealz]

those twisted trees are amazing

[@timothylinn]

I know I've said this before but there isn't a better teacher of photography on KZbin than Adam Gibbs. Another great vid.

[@mikemitchell3889]

What a rich-with-possibilities location, and that light is a buttery treat! I really appreciate you sharing some of the nuances of exposure and composition technique in the shots. I believe the oak-as-frame makes the waterfall shot -- lovely textures. Thank-You, Mike

[@stefankuhn6887]

My favourite photo of this episode is the last one of the waterfall. The tree frames the fall really nicely although the fall appears relatively small. In addition it‘s always a jay to watch your drone clips.

[@goetzadamgageik7451]

I'm glad to see more of Mull, it almost feels as you're in these forests.. I wander what it'd be like in rainy weather.. Thanks for the video!

[@anvilcloud]

Thank you so much for my Saturday morning fix. Your drone footage and music at the beginning put me in such a peaceful place, and then your detailed explanations of your thought process for your compositions are so thorough and helpful. That first series brought forth some oohs and ahhs, let me tell you.

[@jansmith65]

Amazing drone work always. You’ve given me an idea of how to compose the next photos I’ll shoot at Padley Gorge in the Peak District. Many thanks 🙏🏼

[@Bimmly]

What an incredible eye you have in picking out such wonderful compositions.. Nice use of the three legged thing tripod too :-)

[@andychattaway5620]

The Landscape Photographer of the Year thriving and producing in his natural habitat 👌

[@manfredstrata5395]

Thanks for discussion on your image you were not happy with. Those points are helpful for me.

[@Hirsutechin]

I like the image at 3:01 and the pano at 4:42 - these really walk your eye around the trees and the evening light is a treat. I'm enjoying your efforts to find interesting compositions and hope to learn a few things!

[@georgexu5333]

I think the second shot would look much cleaner without the branch on the right side sticking out. But that always is the challenge to make the most of mother nature. Appreciate that you shared the raw file too!

[@jennifersayers8041]

Adam, you have an incredible eye for compositions. This inspires me to keep trying in old nearby forests as I find it difficult to find an eye-catching composition as you do. The images you've captured are so beautiful, thank you for sharing. ☺️

[@fotofletch]

You are the master at creating reveal shot with that drone Adam. Amazing every time mate. Just like your photography.

[@martingreenaway8748]

Adam your drone work is always immense, but 12:10 OMG

[@JoDaniels]

I like your style and the way your capture woodland compositions. The way you take the best of every scene always brings good and better images👌 I wonder what a shared woodland shoot with Simon Baxter would bring...😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@JoeMustang99]

My Saturday is complete!

[@andychattaway5620]

Mine too.

[@jasonkennedy2045]

Awesome vlog mate... I learn so much about composition from your channel and quiet light is such a great descriptive. Your drone footage is also epic and always looks great, especially backwards between horizontal branches... brilliant! Cheers Jase

[@kyleklip101]

Another great video, I’d like to see you shoot some more locations across Canada in some of the different provinces, and see what you could come up with.

[@philpetrie]

Thank you Adam for another splendid video , mistakes , I wish I could make mistakes like that

[@SeanBagshaw]

Dude! Wonderful as always. And can I just say that you have some seriously ninja level backward drone flying skills!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Haha, thanks, mate!

[@robertberg3944]

Good work! Full of landscape photography content.

[@michaeltillman886]

Keep your kidney Gavin and just dehaze. I thought I'd just through that in there for the fun of it. I love what you guys do. Peace fellas!!!!

[@RussWeymouthPhotography]

The forest location in this video so much resembles forests in Snowdonia, Nantmor near Beddgelert or the Gwydyr Forest, which is a great place to explore and one I return to each year.

[@vinnykeenan4215]

Excellent again Adam, love the drone footage at the start of these, btw, I have just been binge watching lots of your older vids, ones from 2017, but the really weird thing is my normally hyper dog calms right down when he hears your voice, he stops and just stares at the TV..I stream all your youtube vids on the big tele, think he seems to like your content ...lol keep them coming...

[@s2eves]

Subject tracking in several of the vlog segments was on point 😁

[@billonthehill9984]

Simply beautiful Adam... The twisted moss covered scrub oaks with the scattered light all about was stunning to behold in both the slightly cropped 4 x 5 & the pano version as well & I can't make up my mind which one I like the best. The overall view in there reminds me of an apple orchard for some reason, perhaps due to the of lack of any major chaos. Really nice capture on the waterfall too, very well composed & I enjoy your relaxed approach in general while out in the field... In closing, I enjoyed the recent Gary Gough interview too... Bill on the Hill... :~)

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks, Bill!

[@michaeltillman886]

What's up Adam? I like this video a lot. You have a shot in the video where you thought it was a failure. I personally liked it. I had to stop looking a certain shots as failures. I view them as slight disappointments. When I look at the shot at a later date with a different set of eyes something in my head I missed about the shot jumps out at me. No failures in Photography. God Bless you Adam Peace!

[@gordroberts53]

Good morning Adam! What a lovely forest. I am also sometimes envious of the shots I see of the UK deciduous forests but hey, we have some pretty spectacular vistas here on the Island too. Really don't know how you are able to shoot Vlog footage while telling us all how fast the light is fading. I end up on the edge of my seat holding my breath for you. Great drone footage but I see what you mean about the sudden exposure shifts in auto ISO. Thanks for sharing and travel safe!

[@TimberGeek]

Very nice! Photographing in the hardwood forests of New England can be quite challenging as well, between Dutch elm disease, Chestnut blight and charcoal manufacturing all our ancient forest giants have gone as well. It's much brushier and chaotic than what I've seen from watching YT from the UK but that is a rather selective sample.

[@alannorthdevonuk763]

This is stunning. I am a new, but older, recruit to photography and love your woodland photography. It's late autumn here but I'm impatient to go for a walk with my D3500 through Wistman's Wood on Dartmoor, Devon, about 20 miles from home. I know I will not do the woods justice but now want to have a go.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

A place I would love to visit myself one day.

[@rockychocbill]

Wonderful images and drone footage as usual Adam. I love your attention to detail. I learned this from Rick Hulbert on his talks about architecture photography. Personally I didn't mind the rocks in the corner of the frame, but I like the image either way.

[@jefffiles9209]

Outstanding vlog Adam. Having just come back from Mull after 5 days there it is facinating watching all the videos and the differance in conditions. When I saw the falls there was a lot more water and very busy, people swimming in your pool! Stunning drone footag, did you get any video of the lower falls onto the shore? Love those old twisted oaks, they've had a hard life but so photogenic. You see compositions I never noticed, stunning!

[@MargatePete6137]

Another interesting blog, I agree with you that pine trees are not very interesting, eucalyptus forest here in Tasmania are much the same. We do have rain forests, much more interesting. Thanks for sharing. All the best..............Peter.

[@dbj1113]

another nice video adam, thanks again. i do hope Thomas suggested to you,to go across to the mainland and on to torridon and the ancient Caledonian forests. i think you would have a ball there. not so much in the way of heavy wooded areas now, but those old scots pine have a character all to themselves. see simon baxter's channel for some he shot there, with Thomas also,

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Next time for sure, thanks!

[@fotofillholland]

I remember years ago (probably when you were still a wee lad in your 70's) I encountered a mossy scene in Borrowdale(?) and how difficult it was to get the colour of the green correct on my Nikon D40, no matter how hard I tried, fiddling with the white balance, exposure, it wasn't going to happen. Mossy scenes are hard, kudos :D

[@garyheaton3302]

This is how a drone should be used. I’m tiring of the typical send the drone up high and pan around shots. These low shots flying through a scene are so cinematic. Well done Adam.

[@jeepdelfuego8366]

Double LIKE!

[@TomHadleyEarthStories]

Have you ever photographed the New Forest down south in the UK, Adam? Next time you're in the UK get down here, we have spectacular twisted ancient woodland, you'd love it!

[@CostaMesaPhotography]

I continue to be impressed, increasingly so, with your videography, photography, teaching, and overall narration. Your opening sequence was stunning, as they are frequently. I was curious if you photography the drone moving forward, and play it back reverse or do you actually fly backwards? I also enjoyed your tree photo and the way the main subject trees are evenly spaced left to right...brilliantly composed. And your waterfall image was a feast for the eyes. Clearly the waterfall was the main subject idea, but what a supporting cast you included with that tree--spectacular. Lastly, your explanation of your preference for the quieter moments in nature, and your reasoning and explanation of that was very interesting...and I suppose that philosophy is the bases for your "Quiet Light" lead-in each time. I'm a huge fan.

[@gordroberts53]

He flies it backwards, see the episode on capturing epic drone footage, it is as the title indicates Epic!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

backwards mostly, not as hard as it looks.

[@cwetfeet]

The waterfall pictures was very nice and I learned some good lessons from you narrative. I need to remember the brightest spot tip. Unfortunately lit looked like someone before you had broken off branches in order to get the right framing of the picture.

[@Valadhiel76]

Good morning, Adam. With regards to your "Twisted Forest" photos, I loved your pano, but I wanted to talk about the one you considered a failure. I actually preferred your RAW image more than the one that you edited. I guess that's because I'm a fan of photos that contrast the highlights and shadows. Eye of the beholder, right? :) Anyway, love it when you're in a forest with character and love the photos that you take of them. :)

[@antonydavid2953]

Adam, your drone footage is exceptional. Would you consider making a video about how you shoot, and edit, a drone video?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I made one some time ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJfVnZZ9ZrWdnKc doesnt cover everything but is a good start

Thank you Adam for the video. I always like tree-related topis :-) Have you ever tried to make pictures of trees with shallow depth of field? Sometimes it works well and nicely separates few trees from the rest - in a similar way like a fog.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I have, you can see the video here thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYCpnaKumseNd8k

[@bkspicture]

Like the failed image quite a lot!

[@BruceLR57]

I particularly liked these images, Adam. So peaceful. I am wondering about the iso 200 for the forest shots. Why not 100? Didn't seem like shutter speed would have been an issue.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

pretty windy in there hence the higher iso.

[@hachewie]

I’ve been trying to get drone clips like yours. I’ve crashed several times now, nothing serious, however, I am in need of some new props. Lol. Best drone footage.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

no worries I've crashed a few times as well, lol

[@allandavies1187]

Hello Adam, I really, really enjoyed this vlog and again as always, I learn so much from you. I love hearing your thought processes what works and what does not. By doing this it helps others in a similar environment to learn so much more. I have been to the Ilse of Mull also where I stayed at a place called Dervaig which was very pretty to photograph the reed beds and listen to the sedge warblers and watch the low flying short eared owls during the daylight hours. I shall not ask you, where the Oak Twisted Trees are located. But I do have a question for you, Adam. As you were filming there was no movement in the trees and yet you had your ISO set @ 200 instead of your normal ISO 100 was this an oversight or some other reason? As always thank you for sharing your skills which are much appreciated by me. Ps. Enjoyed the vlog with Gary Gough...

[@QuietLightPhoto]

It was quite windy so I upped the iso a bit, thanks ever so much

[@gordonmacgregor7762]

Thank you Adam, I learnt a great deal from your compositional analysis and approach to a difficult subject. In the photo of the waterfall you had a large depth of field, and I assume that is why you used F16? Could you comment on where you focussed and what options you considered, if indeed you did?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Cant remember for sure but I believe I focused on the waterfall and then check the LCD panel on the camera to check focus

[@gerryroncolato8895]

Adam, super, super work digging out your compositions in a beautiful but challenging area!! I even liked your "failure" shot, mainly because of the composition I think. Very much appreciate your explanation of how you built the compositions...really helpful. Question: Why were you shooting at ISO 200 instead of the native 64? Thanks.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

probably to keep the shutter speed up, I recall it being windy or for the waterfall I wanted a faster shutter, cheers

[@mypixelchrome]

On your waterfall shot I really like the 3:2 format WITH the rocks. The 4:5 image looks cramped and squeezed-in-it needed the "air" around it as in the 3:2 format. Fabulous drone fly-throughs! Do you do these on tripod mode?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Cheers, Jeremy! Ah yes all sensors off and tripod mode

[@IanWilkinson]

Plenty of food for thought here again - thanks for that and for an insight into your process. I was wondering what you might feel about improving a scene by removing things like untidy or misplaced branches and twigs: case in point, the twisted-off branches at Eas Fors waterfall (12:23). Within my own main interest of insect macro photography there's plenty of scope for manipulation, much of which is frowned upon by the "purists".

[@QuietLightPhoto]

The branches from the tree were already twisted off, probably by people looking for firewood. Cheers!

[@dasarpan007]

Hi Adam. Amazing video again. How do you find the peakdesign clip? I am thinking to buy one.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

It works well although a bit pricey, I believe there are 3rd party alternatives out there

[@MaximPodbereznyy]

Adam, what audio setup do you use for vlogging? The sound quality is excellent, including the ambient sounds of birds

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Nothing special, for most vlogs I use an H1 external audio recorder or a small rode mic attached to a video camera of some sort. For this video, I recorded the birds with my DJI Osmo and added it in afterwards.

[@MaximPodbereznyy]

@@QuietLightPhoto thanks!

[@jimbembinster]

Great video, beautiful photos. I wish I had your eye for composition. See you next week.

[@KellyPettit]

Wonderful vlog again! Could you have used a filter for the photo at around 9:40 to take out the harshness? Just curious.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Such as the Breakthrough harshness filter? haha just kidding, no no filter will reduce harsh light.

[@KellyPettit]

Adam Gibbs haha! Im heading to amazon to purchase a harsh light reducing filter. Should solve all my problems. 😬😬

[@ben5shuttle]

Great video Adam. Are you still having issues trying to work with the new Drone, as I noticed that the automatic changing of exposure is still quite agressive/stepped (like the arch drone footage) and not subtle like it normally would be with you're previous Mavic. Is this just how it is with the Hasselblad camera on the drone or is it the fact normally you would use manual exposure? Looking forward to the next video Adam. Thanks. Regards, Stewart.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

No, I just had it set up wrong for some of this trip, should be better moving forward

[@JosephOlar]

Adam I really enjoyed the video but it seem to me that most Camera brand always seem to struggle in the shadows like the one you showed in raw file before it was processed hmm I guess I'm not alone my gear at this moment is a canon eos rebel xti still works though thank have a great day and be looking forward to more videos Cheers

[@QuietLightPhoto]

They don't struggle with shadows but it is easier to expose for the highlights. If the highlights are blown out then it is impossible to get them back after the fact, hence the dark shadows.

[@JosephOlar]

@@QuietLightPhoto so basically it will depends on what metering you use in the camera either spot or matrix or average soif spot is used the it will have a much faster shutter vs matrix or average thanks for the tip

[@michaelhull1813]

1st Tip... Find the most beautiful forest on the Planet.

[@bigbrownmab189]

Not sure if you have ever mentioned it or not, but might you look at trading the D850 for the Z7?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Not really, I can't really see an advantage to it.

[@BitcoinBuccaneerBridger]

I always enjoy your drone footage! however, what will you do now that Canada has changed the laws concerning drones?

[@FrankCrispo]

As long as he has his drone permit and passed his test then nothing should change. For where he flies it shouldn't be an issue.

[@BitcoinBuccaneerBridger]

@@FrankCrispo I'm seeing other youtubers, from Canada, with drones opt out of using them altogether. Its good to hear its not overly bureaucratic. I surely hope you get your permit Adam, You and Simon Baxter are, for me, the top 2 photographer's using drones who take great footage that clearly enhances your video's.

[@rockychocbill]

@@BitcoinBuccaneerBridger I recently watched a Peter McKinnon video and it appears as though it is over the top bureaucratic. 320 page course outline for just the basic licence.

[@BitcoinBuccaneerBridger]

@@rockychocbill I watched the same video, and that was my thought exactly.

[@rockychocbill]

@@BitcoinBuccaneerBridger Actually I don't have a problem with it. With commercial drones coming onto the scene shortly they had to limit the traffic. This is an easy way to do that.

[@josephcole3187]

Gavin stop ruining The Masters epic drone cinematography!!! Fantastic as usual Adam and like Gary Gough said, you are a master pilot with that drone footage. Just out of curiosity how did you like the sit down with Gary Gough?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Sit down with Gary was great! Gary is a fantastic host and I really enjoyed the sitdown with the small audience. Hope it works out for him it's a great idea.