Composition Hunting among Breathtaking Waterfalls

Composition Hunting among Breathtaking Waterfalls - On Location Photography.

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Follow me in the field as I photograph a new location, searching for waterfall composition inspiration. I take advantage of the rain and some rushing waterfalls, talk you through the process behind my images and wade through a freezing stream. Join me while I practice some landscape photography and let me know which image you liked best!
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0:00 In my Element - Waterfall 1
3:06 Wales? More like Middle Earth! - Falls #2
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8:00 Exploring an Idea - Waterfall 3
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Пікірлер: 158

@stanleysteamcar 11 ай бұрын

Another great, well filmed video. It's always nice to see a talented photographer at work and with you, you get the added bonus of some great fun interwoven (in fact some times you're just downright hilarious, always making my day better 😄). Thank you for taking the time to bring us along. T

@CourtneyVictoria 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! :)

@quavehead 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking us along for the walk. Love how you edit things together too, makes it so easy to follow. Snacks are indeed important.

@robgutkowski7141 11 ай бұрын

Bravo for using a creative POV for the Blaen Y Glyn image . Images like this, taken from angles above or below average eye level, really tie the entriety of a scene together, the pool leads the eye to the waterfall in the background.

@AliasJimWirth 11 ай бұрын

Your discussion, or description, of the compositions is really helpful to me. Thank you for talking about them and walking through them. You acquired some nice images on this outing which reinforces, for me, your talk about the process. Cheers.

@dirkkersting1522 11 ай бұрын

I like youre vids a lot. Sympathetic and often with a good sense of humour. Good tipps, advices, wonderful locations, wonderful compositions and shots. Keep on with that fantastic work.👏🏼 Great!

@tiltedanviluk6843 11 ай бұрын

Was watching this and thinking "I recognise that waterfall 🤔" and then when you got to the bridge I was 100% certain where you were 😅 it's an awesome place

@CourtneyVictoria 11 ай бұрын

I thought a few people may recognise it ha! The forest around them is stunning too!

@paullavin5449 11 ай бұрын

I do enjoy watching your videos and your shots of waterfalls are great. This is obviously the type of photography that appeals to you the most but it would be nice to see you step outside of your box at some stage and maybe head for the coast or mountains or even the city for a change.

@CourtneyVictoria 11 ай бұрын

I do have some plans to head into the mountains in the near future actually which I'm looking forward to! I try and dabble in coastal photography every so often but it's not something I enjoy, (at least not as much as other types of photography) but I'll keep it in mind and try not to turn into too much of a waterfall fiend ha! Thanks!

@TC_Conner 11 ай бұрын

5:49 in - "Waterfall of Echoing Voices," i.e., 'Lanthir.' My favorite. But all were quite beautiful. "Blaen Y Glyn" would've been, if not for too much foreground water foam. Another enjoyable watch Ms. Courtney. I sure wish there were trails of falls like that somewhere around here! 💜

@ffstopP 11 ай бұрын

I like the way you talk us through your compositional choices. It's helpful to follow your thought process. You visualize your images in detail before committing them to the sensor, almost as if you were using large format film. Thanks for the guidance.

@michaelt7320 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Courtney, for such a wonderful video and for sharing your creativity and thought processes about composition. From the first fall, I particularly liked Flow, which had a real sense of depth. At the second fall, in Adjacent the two trees provided balance and the diagonal of the stream also seemed more defined. Blaen Y Glyn was very imaginative with the swirling pool in the foreground. I wondered whether it would work by blending two exposures, a slow shutter for the pool and the faster shutter as you used for the main fall. This was full of ideas for great waterfall photography. Thanks once again. 🙂

@mylucksmiles 8 ай бұрын

What pleased me so much in your blog is the use of ISO. I also purchased a vanguard tripod..( having seen how it performs)The two things that have helped me improve my image quality.That and learning my craft by visiting a small local lodge is stability and ISO. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Capturing our version of beauty ,also to share how you got the photo with others is an art. I enjoy your blog because of your ability to share an idea. I have found that my z8 works better when using ISO 64.+100.A tripod that 6:27 does not lose bits of its self or goes into phantom unscrew or unlock mode is key to getting the results I am pleased with. What is seen on a screen or in print is what we share. The vanguard tripod is a top tip. Thanks this was one thing that I got out of my finding your blogs . Cheers.

@Ruscombephotos 11 ай бұрын

All of these are a wonderful set of images and beautifully processed with real empathy for the scenes. I wished I had come upon this trail when I still lived in the UK. Maybe on a future trip back home, I can explore it for myself.

@adventurelifewithbob2960 11 ай бұрын

I find your photography and video’s fascinating. Keep up the great work!

@ddki9094 11 ай бұрын

I really liked the live side by side comparison with the different compositions because it really helped to show the differences. Even though you didn't move too far, to me, the second one with the shorter distance between the cascades, looked more balanced. Great explanation and demonstration!

@DS-ke8pq 11 ай бұрын

Hello, Unless you can see a nice sandy route it’s often safer to put your boots back on without your socks to protect your feet from unseen objects that might cut or damage your sole when fording. The boot won’t absorb much water, will be a bit damp, but will be fine with dry socks after a few minutes. Safe travels.

@CMC5961 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing - very helpful indeed.

@tjsinva 11 ай бұрын

Nice location. Bring more snacks., stay longer. Carry on. 👍🥂

@petermcginty3636 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Courtney, fun video. I loved all the images, but the last one I liked the most. I just would have looked past that swirling pool of foam. 😂

@CourtneyVictoria 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad you like it! I initially overlooked the swirling pool myself but spotted it after walking around for a few minutes. I will quite literally walk in circles on location because I KNOW the first time I look around I will be blind to half it haha!

@billkipper3264 11 ай бұрын

I like your choice of shutter speed in the last photo. I recently shot a small cascade in a local creek and must have taken fifteen or twenty images at varying slow shutter speeds. All of them seemed too milky and bland. Finally, I looked at my test shot which was taken at 1/30 of a second and there it was. Just what I was looking for.

@davidbuurma9309 4 ай бұрын

Love waterfalls

@Paul-vy1ev 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful video, Beautiful location and some beautiful shots, you can't beat a good waterfall. Thank you for sharing. 🙏

@wimscheenen3535 11 ай бұрын

Beautifully filmed waterfalls. I love how you give multiple compositions of them.

@Gareth1959 11 ай бұрын

Love the Lanthir composition, as you say, very Tolkien(ish). Blaen Y Glyn is very surreal as well, a good day out.

@toddshane2243 9 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried waterproof socks? I used to do what you did until I found waterproof socks. Another great video. Love them. Keep up the awesome work

@CMC5961 8 ай бұрын

Good idea, I may try to get a pair of it.

@paulkirk5760 11 ай бұрын

Stunning location only match by your images! Think you were right to close the space between the 2 falls, works better.

@andrekingme 11 ай бұрын

Just thinking of you, and I see you. Don't get me wrong. I just enjoy watching your video.

@bryanashford5118 11 ай бұрын

another great video and great shots cant wait for the next 1

@sophietucker1255 11 ай бұрын

Liked the image “Adjacent” and the one after it. The one before Adjacent had a rather bright spot on a rock on the right side of the image that kept grabbing my eye and not letting go.

@timrosenburgh8597 11 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video as usual Courtney. Wow what a fantastic place. I like you explain each shot and your reason for it. Keep up the good work. Great image's as usual.

@markielinhart 11 ай бұрын

Fabuloso‼️✌️🇦🇺

@marvintpandroid2213 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Courtney and thank you MPB

@mawavoy 11 ай бұрын

Great video, as always. You pay attention to composition details. Thanks for sharing your images and thoughts. One of my favorite waterfall shots was actually in your B roll. Thanks again!

@susanfirth2279 11 ай бұрын

Love a good waterfall and to find so many in one location - jackpot! You had some different POV's in there as well. Great images Courtney.

@syoung3868 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Brilliant as always !!

@StephenBridgett 11 ай бұрын

Spectacular! Thanks Courtney

@martincomeaux6949 8 ай бұрын

Love the waterfall captures!!!

@andrekingme 11 ай бұрын

I love the view of nature around you making each video.

@RideandRemember 11 ай бұрын

Love your images and they way you see things. Thanks a million Courtney!

@waltervermeiren6860 11 ай бұрын

Great location and shots!!!

@thebufeable 11 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos!

@Froster563 11 ай бұрын

Ooh looks great!

@margot6041 7 ай бұрын

Loved all the images, what a magical place!

@johnhal1 11 ай бұрын

Another really inspiring video. Thanks, Courtney.

@juliehatton2564 11 ай бұрын

Thats a great location . will look stunning in autumn when the fern s turn golden bronze colour .

@CourtneyVictoria 11 ай бұрын

It will be lovely in Autumn! Potential for some great photography there later on in the year :)

@mikegarthwaite8925 11 ай бұрын

I love that pic with the swirls, very cool

@keinpodcast4053 11 ай бұрын

Really beautiful shots in this episode.

@Ericbjohnston5150 11 ай бұрын

Love to see some high speed photos of the falls. Nice tack sharp photos.

@Mokhtartba Ай бұрын

that part of rock in 8:35 as like rhino horn and the water part as like Chocolate or Tea ! my imagination always works like this 🤔

@JerryWilliam63 11 ай бұрын

In Southern Wales under waterfalls spray, Courtney embarks on another photographic day. As the end of a weekend comes to a close, We observe her adventure and the path she chose. In Blaen y Glyn, a popular spot, Where people, apparently, throw their socks?🤔 A sock in a tree such a humorous distraction, Made its way out of the frame, with some digital subtraction. Off came her shoes, and her socks took flight, Crossed a freezing river, not such a delight! But Its the end of July we have to remember, being thankful for, we are not in November.🥶 Waterfalls roaring a captivating flow, As Courtney captures the magic of the show. Perfecting each shot, before the falling of the night, She danced with ferns, rocks and shadows to get it just right. So here's to Courtney, in the waterfall's might, For sharing your journey and sparking our delight. Your dedication to beauty and capturing it true, We Thank You Dear Courtney, for sharing your view.🙏

@user-cv2sf7ll4j 11 ай бұрын

Lovely poem, but being picky Blaen y Glyn is in South Wales, not South England - just saying 🙂

@JerryWilliam63 11 ай бұрын

@@user-cv2sf7ll4j I've checked your claim and I'll give you credit, So I changed the text and made the edit. One day I will visit this lovely place and I'll be sure to get my geography straight.

@user-cv2sf7ll4j 11 ай бұрын

@@JerryWilliam63 Hope you didn't think I was being rude - certainly didn't mean to be. Thanks for the edit 🙂

@JerryWilliam63 11 ай бұрын

@@user-cv2sf7ll4j Not at all, be free.

@joebailey7361 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful location and video. Thank you for sharing.

@formatthitech 11 ай бұрын

some fantastic compositions! We love how you centered both the swirling pool & straight down waterfall. Great work Courtney

@Powerstroke98 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Courtney, I often wonder if you ever blend your focus for one image, to keep sharpness from front to back? Moreso to keep ferns, ledges or flowers int he foreground sharp as the background? Unfortunately, some locations such as this here in western Canada with waterfalls often will have signage not to walk in the gorge itself (more for safety, as it can be a steep climb down in many locations. Thanks again, for these video's, showing us a little rain can still keep our spirit alive for finding wonderful compositions.

@ilpoheikkila4773 11 ай бұрын

Cool! New Courtney video!!!

@spirg 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful, Courtney ❤

@candyboise3186 8 ай бұрын

Glad I found your videos from The Photographic Eye.

@toddroy9558 11 ай бұрын

I love shooting waterfalls, I think you do a wonderful job.

@over2weeks 10 ай бұрын

Love Balen Glynn! Totally worth the weird setup!

@GeorgeLoch 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful location! Thanks for sharing your adventure mixed with some whimsy.

@DrGruffLes 11 ай бұрын

Forests and Waterfalls, what's not to love / be obsessed about! Love the videos, wish we were photo walk buddies, be such good fun.

@RedmiNotepro-sm9si 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@hkanderful 8 ай бұрын

Good video! Just love your waterfall shots. The last one with the low viewpoint is great! The choice of shutter speed is excellent! Another great video from you!

@randyschwager2515 10 ай бұрын

Excellent job! Great video and wonderful images! You are so fortunate to have access to such beautiful scenery! Keep ‘em coming…and thanks for taking me along!

@alanhall5648 11 ай бұрын

An excellent video with some lovely shots 🔥🔥🇬🇧

@user-tq6kx2lv8t 11 ай бұрын

Even if I was not a photographer I would still love your videos.

@nigelpugh7003 11 ай бұрын

Great images 😁

@Merjia 11 ай бұрын

Love the way you break down your shot and framing choices. Also that 16-35mm f4 is my dream lens, what a treat!

@retirewithjames6745 11 ай бұрын

Good video! Fun

@stephenbest5011 11 ай бұрын

Great video of my favorite subject (waterfalls, forest and streams)

@RoyJenkinsPacker 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, another brill video. Missed the dancing 😢😉

@PhotoTrekr 11 ай бұрын

Love waterfalls. I always think that if nothing else I can photograph the waterfalls. I like to vary the shutter speed to get the streaks in the water right.

@adragon3210 11 ай бұрын

Hi. I loved your video as always. You seem to find really good spots to take your photos. I loved the last waterfall pic and agree it looked really good with some water action.

@user-rh5fw2bq4t 11 ай бұрын

Your video is so peaceful and beautiful😊

@robertdavis1255 11 ай бұрын

Amazing location Courtney.... thanks for sharing your results as they all look great to me.... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘❤😊

@marvinspates924 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are always a great Sunday treat! Great compositions in every photo! I felt your video was a little short! Lol, no dancing, left me a little disappointed!!! But I can understand about running out of snacks!!! Have a great week, young lady!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Jany-Juno 11 ай бұрын

You’re so good 👌🏻😍👏🏻👏🏻

@michaelcarnes2087 9 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos and you have shown me why I should get the 16-35 lens.

@OthmarsVlog 11 ай бұрын

nice one, well done and thumbs up 👍🙏💯

@thecaptain2521 11 ай бұрын

Just ordered a Nikon Z7ii from MPB, thank you!! Beautiful place with the waterfalls! Pictures are stunning!!!

@alanthornton3530 11 ай бұрын

This was an interesting video of some beautiful waterfalls & scenery, I just wish we had access to places like this closer to home. Excellent photos!! 😀

@alstamarisphotography2797 11 ай бұрын

OMG thats so beautiful. I realize that i live on the wrong place on earth. Here in Belgium there are not such beautiful places with waterfalls. Great video Victoria. Love your work. Please carry on! Greetz from Belgium.

@ericerickson6537 11 ай бұрын

Nice work

@alanvandever9683 11 ай бұрын

Nice video.

@mattpyfe 11 ай бұрын

Howdy Courtney from Florida USA! The first image, "Flow", is a magnificent capture. When you first went over it, I saw in theta area the squared off rock. Kinda reminded me of Frank Lloyd Wright(I don't know why). Great video....but no dancing??? Keep up the great work!

@tysonator5433 11 ай бұрын

Another great video and very informative. The only downside is the sponsor, I have not had any good experiences with Mpb !

@artsilva 11 ай бұрын

Always great to see a master at work. Fantastic images and I like the decision of varying your shutter drag according to each scene. Again I had to watch this a couple times because every time I first watch your videos my mind wanders to how and what I would shoot in similar situations, it's the situational inspirations of your photo adventures that sparks ideas in my brain, thank you. 😁

@robertoambrosi9876 11 ай бұрын

❤

@MarkPhilpott 11 ай бұрын

Another great vid, and what a location ! Would be interesting to see a blend of 2 or more shots on the swirling one, keeping the waterfall at 1/20, but seeing what patterns maybe came from a 1 minute or so in that swirling foam ?

@CourtneyVictoria 11 ай бұрын

Definitely an idea to try next time! Thanks!

@steveruss8369 11 ай бұрын

Kia Ora from a new sub in New Zealand.

@wongkenneth4005 11 ай бұрын

I wonder how the waterfall will turn out if much slower shutter speed being used. Could the water running down be very silky? Thanks for sharing your great video.

@Solophotoventures 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic video as always, I’m not sure I know these falls I wish I had when I made my book but none the less looks like a place I should visit, thank you for your content keep them coming

@CourtneyVictoria 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome to shoot me an email or message if you'd like to know the location in this video. I just searched for your book and I'll definitely order a copy, it looks great! I hope to be spending a bit more time in Wales over the next few months so I've been purchasing books and maps for inspiration. :)

@Solophotoventures 11 ай бұрын

@@CourtneyVictoria thank you I’ll definitely do that I’m following you on instagram so I’ll message you there, I hope my book helps it’s 30 stunning waterfalls in wales, while this channel doesn’t have much content at the moment my previous one had over 300 videos largely waterfalls so if I can help your search in anyway please let me know

@jaybradley9083 11 ай бұрын

Am I the first comment? I don't think that's happened before.🙂 Beautiful waterfall photos, Courtney. Love your videos. They are the next best thing to actually getting out with my camera.

@CourtneyVictoria 11 ай бұрын

Happy first comment! Unfortunately I wasn't online when the video went up so I didn't see, but I'll believe you haha! :)

@MSACoachMike 11 ай бұрын

Like you said, lots of potential there! If you revisit that spot, take some hip waders and get right in the water where it is shallow. There were a few spots that looked good. Get low while the water is flowing past and I’m willing to bet that you’ll get some some even more impressive images than the standout ones you got in this video. Get “immersed” in your waterfall scenes - LOL!

@CourtneyVictoria 11 ай бұрын

Ooh yes! Could result in some interesting images and it'd just be fun to splash about in the pools ha!

@user-cv2sf7ll4j 11 ай бұрын

You really did justice to this beautiful part of the country Courtney, thanks for sharing. I am fortunate enough to live 15 minutes away from that location & often visit - as you can imagine. We are extremely fortunate to have a number of wonderful waterfall locations in the area. Hope to see you visiting more at some stage.

@charlottemorley6535 11 ай бұрын

Where is this?

@CourtneyVictoria 11 ай бұрын

You've got such a beautiful area on your doorstep! There seem to be quite a few trails and locations to explore around the area which I'm looking forward to becoming more familiar with in the near future.

@user-cv2sf7ll4j 23 күн бұрын

@@charlottemorley6535 Blean y Glyn Isaf (search that on Google maps) in the Brecon Beacons. A couple of miles from the far end (not dam wall end) of the Talybont reservoir. Park in the car park, but walk out the car park onto the road & turn left to cross the little road bridge there. Immediately after crossing the bridge, there is a gate on your left - go through & up that way. i.e. with the river on your left. This is the best way to see all the waterfalls first, and then you can do an anticlockwise circular walk bringing you back to the car park. What three words leaky.ladders.sporting

@jimimber164 11 ай бұрын

Really like your videos Courtney. I'm interested to know where you focus in your waterfall images.

@goghtube1890 21 күн бұрын

👏🏻

@stevep2430 11 ай бұрын

Nice photo's but does the rain always follow you around? I thought it was summer in balmy England.😊

@andersoncookiesfotografia7416 11 ай бұрын

I love your videos. I would like you to put subtitles in Portuguese too 😘👍 Congratulations

@oscarhagelberg7895 11 ай бұрын

Nice images! The one with the low angle and swirling water in the foreground could perhaps be even better if you took an image with a slightly longer shutter speed for the foreground and blended it with an image of the background with the shutter speed you had. Then the swirls would probably have appeared more.