Are you WASTING TIME on the wrong shots? Landscape photography in the Scottish Highlands E1

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4 жыл бұрын

In part one of my Scottish Highlands vlog I visit the epic Elgol on Skye and talk about effective use of your time and decision making in photography.
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@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. What was your favourite image? Don't forget to check out my Instagram profile for some of the shots from the video - instagram.com/nigel.danson

@jaybadiang6643 4 жыл бұрын

So hard to pick a favorite when they're all amazing! Probably the captured the house at the base of the mountain side with stunning light! Thanks Again for another great video!

@anthonyplancherel8274 4 жыл бұрын

The small house, the light and scale are epuc!

@grantnewton5705 4 жыл бұрын

Agree with others - the telephoto shot at 8min was fantastic .... the light was superb and zooming in really made the shot

@Anon54387 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure, but I do know that at 0:49 is not the safest place in the world to be walking.

@dorothylyner6660 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning photos, Nigel. Great video. I also would say the one with the light on the mountain with the tiny house. Just beautiful.

@thompy1uk 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video Nigel , telling yourself to “calm down” was priceless !!!. The rock photo is absolutely stunning, everything about it is fantastic. Total respect for the hours upon hours of dedicated work you do each week to bring us these videos. 👍

@jonwebber6882 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha yes totally agree with the ''calm down'' comment, brilliant!

@rabvtec999 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, I thought it was just me being such a newbie ... I'm glad to see that it affects even the best photographers!

@myblackboxrocks 4 жыл бұрын

That long shot of the house and the mountains was my favourite

@artemsapegin 4 жыл бұрын

The first photo, with a little house is my favorite - really amazing!

@martharetallick204 4 жыл бұрын

Seconded.

@KarenBaker616263 4 жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm and love for photography are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your art with us!

@josephstanski5180 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! It's like, everywhere you look is a great photo op "waiting for the light" - Thank you Nigel for giving my photography more and better direction.

@WilliamLesourd 4 жыл бұрын

The light and the place... so beautiful. Thanks for this great video and showing those lovely shots.

@PointBlankZA 4 жыл бұрын

"Calm down..." Hahahaha, I can relate, especially as the perfect lighting presents itself ;)

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

That was the polite edit...

@johnrutherford666 4 жыл бұрын

Great guidance, inspiring photos and a real passion for landscape photography coming through. Please don’t ‘calm down’ too much! My favourite.was the ‘portrait’ with the rocks in the foreground leading into the Cuillins under clouds

@sterlingsilver5937 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Your photography and advice help give me ideas on how I can improve.

@davehayford4294 4 жыл бұрын

Nigel, This video was in my view one of your best, if not the best one to date. I could go on about it, but its easier just to say it, the way that I just a said it. It will be one that I watch repeatedly for sure. And as always Thanks Friend for sharing.

@sergevicaire2147 4 жыл бұрын

Great video again, Nigel!!! And I love the abstract one...Thanks a lot and cheers from Alsace!!!

@richardnewland2717 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing place to photo and some stunning pictures. Great work Nigel and love your enthusiasm

@StephenMilner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, what an awesome video. Keep up the great work! I look forward to your next video.

@phooesnax 4 жыл бұрын

Both locations just stunning. Thank You Nigel! Jim

@janm2473 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, Nigel! Thank you...

@proach3 4 жыл бұрын

Love the abstract. How anyone could give this a thumbs down is a total mystery. Awesome images and info.

@michaellyons5208 4 жыл бұрын

I'm particularly taken with the powerful lighting and contrast of the mountain and house. Just excellent.

@scotty4418 4 жыл бұрын

Great images Nigel and fantastic footage with drone. Really was a spectacular opening segment

@martchaka 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome images Nigel. Really good light you got there. Keep up the great work!

@birgitsmetana 4 жыл бұрын

amazing footage and photos Nigel. 😍😍😍

@stevenl.passalacqua3953 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Nigel, I hope one day I can visit these amazing places.

@AlexBerger 4 жыл бұрын

Love the pure joy at 9:19. Scotland at its finest. Really wish I'd spent more time in Elgol when I was there. Caught it in moody weather, but didn't head down to the shore so walked away with very few compositions. Superb shots and what amazing weather! Gorgeous!

@rossanapettersen 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, the photographs are stunning and the location is spot on. Congratulations!

@thatjordandrake 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you printed the Reed 'Picasso' shot. It really stood out to me on Insta.

@AstroHBF 4 жыл бұрын

Some awesome light and locations! Pics came out amazing!

@jeroenwerkhoven5407 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome intro! Spectacular views.

@OntarioHikingTrails 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful drone footage very scenic are loved the video.

@tonygreenwoodN10 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. Really love the long shot, with the little white house - majestic scenery made all the better with the scale enhanced by the house - wonderful!!!

@MajorAddiction 4 жыл бұрын

love your attention to foregrounds. great images as usual

@nicksoulby2204 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video! I was in in Elgol in April, its a magical place! I love the image with the house, great light and sense of scale!

@jh5401 4 жыл бұрын

This is a video topic I never realised I needed

@keithtruman7422 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Nigel. Elgol is on my to do list for next year. Some wonderful images you took. Favourite image was the wide shot vertical with the rocks leading in in the foreground

@ellyelzinga01 4 жыл бұрын

It is so beautiful there!! Amazing.. And you took great pictures, love them! I think the rock photo with the beautiful cloud above the mountain was my favorite, but I love them all!

@marcpilon4585 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic shots!

@josesanabria3819 4 жыл бұрын

I've started to relate Sunday mornings with your excellent vidz. It's the perfect combination, because it's the motivation I need to grab my camera, go somewhere, and start shooting! Thank you for your excellent work!

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

That is so great to hear Jose - enjoy shooting today!

@ceilihmcgrady4125 4 жыл бұрын

I love your photography style!

@brunolp27 4 жыл бұрын

the landscapes. wowww. amazing.

@johannesp1422 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice, Nigel. I like the abstract very much, Awesome ! I was 1,5 week ago also in Scotland. See you there and your pictures make me feel to go back ! And of course : Skye is the limit. :-)

@jesusalvarado6074 4 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic presentation! All your photos nothing less but spectacular! I’m interested in how you plan your compositions and how you envision lighting! Glad you were able to spend a few days there for this!

@fearlesstiger141 4 жыл бұрын

That was a beautiful shot. Nice job!

@johnmcsporran3090 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the shot of Camasunary Bay with the light on Blaven and the cottage.

@photomiqs7553 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I loved all pictures in this video specially the picture with the little house and the top picture was the portrait one with the rocks in the foreground and the curved cloud over the mountain. And, the drone clip of the clouds going over the top of the mountain. So good....so beautiful 👏👏👏

@allandavies1187 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Nigel, and thank you, Scotland was looking magnificent!

@markferrell2470 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful area, great shooting

@michaelfirmbach6027 4 жыл бұрын

Great Work! The photo with the little white house is absolutely stunning👍👍👍.

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@markpursglovephotography 4 жыл бұрын

Superb, one of my favorite places. Loch Coruisk is also fantastic, just a short boat ride away.

@chrishall6364 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video as always; Elgol is a very special place.

@scottporter8386 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video as usual Nigel. Will be spending 5 days on the Isle of Skye in 2 weeks time. Elgol is in my plans and you have given me a great start in finding compositions and what to look out for, and avoid, when composing my images. Cheers.

@michaelbottari6398 4 жыл бұрын

The intro film is so amazing it freez in my neck, when in see it. I imagine it on big screen. The images are very fine. My favorite it the wide angel one. It keeps me into landscape and i can feel it. Great Nigel 👍👌

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that - thanks so much!

@stephenoliver7386 4 жыл бұрын

Top work great stuff.

@SteveStrummerUK 4 жыл бұрын

Simply stunning.

@tomass7952 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Nigel! The wide angle shot with the rocks looks absolutely stunning!

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@michaelarevalomagaling1344 4 жыл бұрын

Really like the place 😊😀. Love the last shot the most.🤗

@CaptainCreosoteRN 4 жыл бұрын

Another fine way to spend 20 mins Nigel, great video. Informative, contemplative and relaxed can you bottle that? :)

@urmumsgstring8254 4 жыл бұрын

that last image at 14mm was really nice, good one.

@valk-photography 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video ..... the telephoto with the house is just sa stunning shot ! When i was there i didn't saw the mountains because of the clouds and rain.

@giselesmith7795 4 жыл бұрын

I liked the abstract when I saw it on IG a few days ago. But I love the house and light on the hills. Nice video.

@MrBerry67 4 жыл бұрын

stunning scenery

@roycoin9219 4 жыл бұрын

That shot at 8:08 is stunning. The size of that mountain compared to the tiny house. I look at this picture and begin to fantasize an entire novel. Great job.

@OrtugaVorsaikai 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great just started photography about a week ago with a cannon rebal T7 and you tips have really helped out. It has been so much fun and I have watched like 5 hours of your vids.😁😁

@MadsPeterIversen 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous photos you got! I really like that long lens video with yourself. So powerful!

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah - need to do more of that

@skyeecobells8475 4 жыл бұрын

Yep that looked epic with the foreshortening of Sgurr na Stri made it look more imposing and epic 😎

@FabrizioZago 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely images, I particularlylike the one at 9:35. The light at the right side of the photo, on the mountain, is really gorgeous.

@mohammedaareeb5341 4 жыл бұрын

Great to Watch Your Video

@Peter-io2xs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your videos. The scenery is always stunning and your insights highlight their photographic potential. The last photo of the reeds is great and looks much like some of Harry Callahan's work.

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. Appreciate that.

@sanclewphotographic 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Nigel, My favourite was the vertical image of the Cuillins from Elgol really beautiful, I get criticised when I take a vertical image with such a bold foreground but I love this type of shot and you pulled it off, I was only there a few weeks ago this time staying at Harlosh, and I was out walking over the coastline with the Cuillins ahead of me and slightly to the left and to my right were the Macloeds Tables with the sun hitting the tops of all three at the same time just spectacular , also I do not know whether you have shot a bit further round the coast at Ord looking out across the sea too the Cuillins, look forward to seeing more, regards, Colin.

@massdistraction6169 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. All the images are stunning, very hard to pick a favourite...so I won't 😉. Thanks for sharing

@tjsinva 4 жыл бұрын

Great images along with worthwhile commentary keep us coming back on Sunday mornings. Throwing in the acrophobic moment at 0:46 to get everyone's attention is a good ploy. Rock on!

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

It wasn’t as dangerous as it looked honestly!

@joeybageyes 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always. Looking for to hearing you speak at the NCPS

@SteveMellorPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

I think, if anything, this goes to show that none of us are wasting our time with whatever photos we take. I think you’re right, that flexibility is important. Most of my best shots are found in those last few minutes when I’m actually thinking of packing everything away and heading home. You have to take the chances that you’re given. I think that goes for your compositions as well, trying portrait when you might only have had a landscape before. You’ve got some amazing photos here. I don’t think you can say anymore that you haven’t taken any good photos of this location 😜

@SteveP_2426 4 жыл бұрын

Great photos Nigel, I'm planning a trip to Skye next May so really looking forward to a few tips from you. I'd kill for light like you had in that vid....Well not literally!! 😜

@ChristouVisuals 4 жыл бұрын

0:58 jheeze ! Great content Nigel 👌

@terrynewmanphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Look forward to your Sunday videos. Didn’t do Elgol on trip earlier this year, maybe next time.

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry

@simonbaigrie2485 4 жыл бұрын

We came over to the UK for a holiday and Elgol was on the to do list. When the day came we ended up with a flat tyre on the hire car and sat on the side of the road for 5 hours waiting for a spare tyre that should been in the back but wasn't. Needless to saying we missed our window. Sooo gutted! Glad you ended up with good light on the day. At least I get to see it through you. Great video as always!

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Loads of people get punctures as the road edges are so dangerous. I have been there in the past and not even seen the Cullins due to fog

@michaelfate3249 4 жыл бұрын

The first photo is my favorite. The little house adds the needed scale to appreciate the size of the mountain. And of course, the light is perfect. One sort of off topic question: “What ball head are you using on your tripod and would you recommend it”? I purchased the Benro tripod you recommended and I love it, and I’m looking for a great ball head for it. Thanks for the video, and more importantly, your inspiration!

@marcusodgaard9111 4 жыл бұрын

Such amazing landscapes over there. I’m always surprised by just the enormous scale of the coastal mountains as it’s something we just don’t see here in Australia. I’m in the Whitsundays and it’s all Tropical islands and rainforest here.

@marcgardner6642 4 жыл бұрын

Elgol is such a stunning location. I spent a sunset there a couple of years ago and got an image that I was semi happy with. Struggled to balance the cliffs on the right (as per your vlog) and the Cullins. You’ve really enticed me to head back and have another go. It’s a simply wonderful place to head with your camera. Your final image with the foreground rock is amazing. Great vlog as always Nigel. I’m looking forward to your talk at Cambrian Photography in a couple of weeks.

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Marc, I really appreciate the kind words.

@jj900 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid!! Could I ask - What would you look for in an online printing website? The usual ones don't seem high quality for fine prints! Seeing your prints makes me want to print my work! If anyone has any suggestions let me know!

@lindahudspeth8006 4 жыл бұрын

Love your work on You Tube and IG. Would love to see a video on your IG process, my photos always seem to lose image quality when I post them, have tried to resize but must admit I don’t really understand it!

@robertstonephoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting these images on your Flickr pages … much better way to present your superb images!

@paulhegarty7625 4 жыл бұрын

wonderful video Nigel what's the lens on the fuji xt3 on ur desk.

@hiteshmeta1027 4 жыл бұрын

Just so beautiful 💙 Can you plz tell me te music name and where do you get them from?

@Woodenarrows 4 жыл бұрын

All your images are great Nigel but on this one, I liked the first image best with the highlighted mountain and the little white house. I was fortunate enough to visit the North half of Scotland, including the Isle of Skye, this past July. Unfortunately, the available free time was short.

@ilesmic 4 жыл бұрын

The photos this week are great-- I especially love the abstract grass photo-- It does remind me of a Picasso drawing. On you second shot, I love the light but in my opinion, I felt the rocks in the foreground are a little much, a little heavy. When you were introducing the shot in the video and and it was panning back to the full shot, I love the shot when it came to the break line between to heavy foreground rocks and the mid ground rocks that are lit up. I even ran the video back and forth a few times. I would crop this at that break line. Again only my opinion.

@timwood407 2 жыл бұрын

Slowly going through all your videos and really enjoying them great work. What is the song in this video?

@stefanschultze 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Nigel I am curious what wireless microphone you are using to get such good sounds standing so far away from the camera on that cliff.

@lynnmilner6310 4 жыл бұрын

Great photos as a point of interest what are the sizes of your prints

@mikehart5723 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video and i love the image at 10:45 . I'm just a bit puzzled as to why you use 2 different camera systems on the same shoot? Is one system/lenses enough to cope with?

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

One for video (best is Fuji) and one for stills (best is nikon)

@golfcity320 4 жыл бұрын

Slightly off-topic but what is the task lamp in your studio where you review your prints?

@watermanagement1246 4 жыл бұрын

Nigel, what drone do you use?? Thanks. Excellent podcasts!👍🏻

@Hirsutechin 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific drone footage and some fine images this week! But Nigel, you surely didn't go to the rocks without checking tide times? Daft laddies get wet feet that way!

@sam7479 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I’m curious, Nigel if you’re using a program to “up-res” your images before you print very large enlargements of them? Thanks.

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

No - never - just print from lightroom all the time

@skyeecobells8475 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! The composition with the volcanic lava flow in the foreground is great! 👌 Would you consider doing a video on the settings you use for your drone? Plenty online but none that I have seen from a landscape photographer that has their eyes keyed into the right look and flying to make it look cinematic. Look forward to your shots from Storr and Quiraing. 👍

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Hi - I did a video on drone photography - if you search for that. Probably won't do one on videography as my channel isn't really about video.

@skyeecobells8475 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel, I’ll go check that out. Yep know you’re not about videography but you’re pretty good at it too 👍

@davebrown2047 4 жыл бұрын

Another great Vlog Nigel, having just yesterday returned myself from Ballachulish it's great to see your shot's and thought process, how I would love to go to the locations you shoot from. My issue is that my wife who has just recently started getting into photography is disabled and access to a great many places is a non starter, as such I/we are limited to the more wheelchair accessible locations, I have learned a lot from watching your vlogs both technique wise but also location wise, I just wish someone like your good self could do a vlog with the disabled in mind, i,e, more accessible locations, yes I know these are the kind of shots that have been done to death, however I'm sure a fresh pair of eye's and a different approach would bring a new perspective to the pot. I know that there are a great many disabled/less mobile photographers that would gain so much from watching such a vlog.

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Woodlands often have trials that are accessible and would be great to go early in the morning with fog. I realise though it must be tricky as lots of places I go are off the beaten track and I take it for-granted! Maybe others will have ideas as well. - post below.

@VanlandeVanir 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nigel! Wanted to say congrats on the excellent photos, though I couldn't help but be distracted by your wellies :P Could you share where you purchased them?

@ivandimarco2004 4 жыл бұрын

I think I will copy your image taken with the long lens. I mean it's fantastic. Hope the light will play ball next week

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

You need the tide to play ball as you can't get there otherwise... it is a longish walk around the headland

@muhdazmi9553 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always and great shots too. But something bothering me with the wide angle shot. What do you think of rocks touched the horizon in distance? Is it ok or is it better to get rid of that for separation between the fore/midground and the background ? Just wondering. 😊 Thanks for your great contents nigel. Love it !!

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

I agree and well spotted but think I get away with it in this case

@JROwensPhotos 4 жыл бұрын

On the one hand, nice timing, since I've just made arrangements to take my first trip to Skye just after Boxing Day, and I'm still figuring out where I want to go to get pictures there. On the other hand, I certainly don't want to just shoot the same things you've shot, so I don't end up just being a 'discount Nigel Danson', so I'll keep looking for places in the books, Google Earth, etc. The other big question mark is what the weather, snow especially, will be like while I'm there. Only time will tell.

@NigelDanson 4 жыл бұрын

Go to the same places. The light will be different and hundreds of compositions.

@ijiwarumat 4 жыл бұрын

Another stunning material, Nigel! The views are quite amazing, but without your guidence it'll be half the video it is now. BTW - is anyone having an optical illusion when it comes to the farthest tripod leg, starting in 04:00? ;)

@JROwensPhotos 4 жыл бұрын

I saw it, too, or didn't, depending on how you look at it. I'm pretty sure that's actually the centre column we see there, and the actual farthest leg is hidden behind the leftmost. But I'm having a hard time feeling sure about that!