Getting the most out of a location. Photography in the field with a Nikon D850

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Follow me in the field as I photograph a single location to see how many images I can come away with. I take advantage of the rain and a rushing waterfall, talk you through the process behind my images and manage to get the inside of my wellies wet! Join me while I practise some landscape photography and see if you can spot the lens in my bag I didn't get around to using!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Getting stuck in on location!
1:36 Mossy Falls: Image 1
2:59 Square Crop
4:52 Low angles, rocks and aliens. Images 3/4
7:51 Searching for the next image.
9:40 Top of the falls: (2 images)
11:10 A Narrow Trail (2 images)
12:31 What's next?
13:00 MPB Sponsor
14:26 The Backwards Tree (last image)
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@CourtneyVictoria Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! To claify the wonky waterfall confusion, I did use the D850's virtual horizon but the odd angle of the fall was still throwing me off on screen 😂 the more I stared, the wonkier it seemed! 😄

@recklessthor4 Жыл бұрын

I love it! Have you thought about starting IR or UV photography?

@AndyBanner Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean... Many years ago, when I was in magazines, one of our production heads commented on an image and said "That's wonky, straighten it." He was told that it's perfectly level to which he replied "Well, wonky it up until it looks straight". It can be difficult sometimes with images that have no obvious "level levels" to know what's correct and what isn't and the simplest thing, I find, is to do what feels right through the viewfinder (not the LCD) as you are not impacted by peripheral vision. Very pleasant watch. thanks

@RideandRemember Жыл бұрын

I just saw a girl full of passion, creativity and great photographic sense. Thank you so much Courtney for showing me such beautiful passion and enthusiasm. It doesn't matter if your images are loved by a lot of people, what matters is how you enjoy the entire journey and how you approach it to get what you want & make yourself happy. I love your images of course but love your brilliant photographic eye and a massive passion for photography far more. Once again, thank you so much.

@zollieuncle9647 Жыл бұрын

I am watching a lot of YT videos on photography, but got to admit your episodes are the most joyful experiences. Your open, candid and humble style is not only inspiring me to take my gear and get out into the woods, but also quite intimately sharing your mental and physical journey that is pretty rare here. Thank you.

@barryjosephson4893 Жыл бұрын

I have been photographing as a hobby since 1968 and am now learning things I've not had or taken time to study regarding my pastime. Your teaching style is clear, understandale, and seasoned with your enthusiasm, humour, and sincerity. Long may you teach. At age 74, I am an avid student. I wish you well.

@attrell64 Жыл бұрын

I think we are seeing the emergence of a new Courtney... Still with the same goofiness (emptying the wellies & going back to walk between the two trees) but also with a new found confidence, since the return from Antarctica. Great stuff CV. 😊

@ggardner33gg Жыл бұрын

I always feel far more relaxed about my own photography journey when I watch one of your videos. Thank you please keep it up your photos are an inspiration

@patford9943 Жыл бұрын

Courtney, I enjoy your material and wanted to tell you. The correct words weren’t coming until I watched “The Photographic Eye” and Alex showcased your channel. He mentioned how you embrace the chaos! I am trying to emulate your “blankly staring” to improve my photographs. As for dancing, last week I nailed an Aurora shot and did do a little happy dance. Thankfully it was in the dark because I’m not ready to match our moves!

@marcellmeyer3528 Жыл бұрын

The display on the back has a virtual horizon display. If you go to the wrench icon in your menu, you can activate it there, then you know your shots are level

@jorbru Жыл бұрын

Indicators in the viewfinder can also be activated.

@IdleSummer Жыл бұрын

@@jorbru This is the real secret

@arneheeringa96 Жыл бұрын

I once bought a spirit level for the flash shoe.

@ChadHensiak Жыл бұрын

Your videos always put me in a wonderful mood. So inspiring and fun. Thank you!

@grumpyoldphotographer9624 Жыл бұрын

I was just watching The Photographic Eye KZfaq channel and Alex gave you a very nice complement on your channel. I’m glad to see you getting some recognition that you so well deserve. Cheers.

@gregm8392 Жыл бұрын

Wonky or not, alien rock, royal we me myself and I. 14:30 royal bath. What a refreshing approach. Love it. I just wonder how many of you left in the world. Not to many. Stay there don't go anywhere we need you.

@askssk715 10 ай бұрын

To me, the fallen tree looked like to antlers...like 2 animals hooked and fighting. Spectacular find.

@PhotoTrekr Жыл бұрын

Nice waterfalls. When I go to the mountains here where I live, I always say that if there isn't anything else to photograph, there's always the waterfalls. Nice shots.

@robertdavis1255 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Courtney for sharing your experience.... magic location with many good compositions....yes I could spend all day there taking lots of pics from different angles etc.... just love your presentations & your enthusiasm... great results... cheers from Australia 😊❤

@Revup1 Жыл бұрын

The sad thing is that since watching your videos I've also begun to see alien heads, trees with arms, and other oddities in nature......its gone well beyond faces in the clouds! Is this a form of madness that one recovers from, or am I now forever bound to imagine the ridiculous every time I pick up my camera? It is inspiring though, how an active imagination unlocks the creative mojo.

@CourtneyVictoria Жыл бұрын

Haha!!! You'll never go back now 😂 let your imagination run free 👍

@susanfirth2279 Жыл бұрын

Great location. Super images. Must admit you had me worried for a second when you took the vertical image of the waterfall and said you hoped you wouldn't have an accident, for a minute I thought you were going to lie on your tummy overhanging the fall and take the shot. That would have been dicey. The last image, I thought it looked like it was trying to run away. Really enjoy your video's. Love your sense of humour.

@CourtneyVictoria Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness ha. No, I know my limitations and that wouldn't have ended well! 😂 thanks!

@snowmanphoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you for including exposure data with your photos.

@keithratcliffe5576 Жыл бұрын

Your point about 'wonky' horizons is interesting. So many landscape/scenic pictures on social media have dodgy horizons and it really infuriates me, particularly on seascapes. Our brain does have an inherent spirit level that detects whether it is right or not. However even without a genuine horizontal component we have a sense of whether something looks correct - or perhaps I should say pleasing. So I think this then becomes a compositional decision and your second picture illustrates this, I often find myself rotating a crop in post entirely on this decision, does it look good? Thanks for some lovely pictures and insight into your process.

@SteveMitchell-bt8ez Жыл бұрын

Alien rock monster in Galaxy Quest. Never give up.....never surrender. Good slogan for photography too.

@tomaswmitchellphotography Жыл бұрын

Great Video! I love your LOTR reference with “backward falling ent” at the end. You are my kind of people!😊

@davejsullivan Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I found your channel. It’s exactly what I’m looking for. You give great insight to what you are thinking as you compose shots.

@Eli4Bill 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful images, the waterfalls, moss covered rocks and the fallen tree (moss covered). 👏

@mb-moose Жыл бұрын

Again, a great video. Washing the feet was almost as entertaining the dancing! As always, i love to see your mind working.....it always challenges what i see. The fallen tree was really great.....perhaps a high contrast black and white would suit it as well? I think its great that two people could visit the same place at the same time and produce such different concepts, both of which could be equally valid and impressive. It just shows its worth spending those extra minutes (hours?) contemplating.

@hanneshofer7590 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for taking us with and again for all the inspiration!

@PhutureproofUK Жыл бұрын

Discovered your site thanks to the photographic eye. Nice work Courtney. I love those moss colours.

@neeway1620 Жыл бұрын

For getting level on my camera I have a little cheap spirit level that slides into the hot shoe. You can take it out and rest on top if shooting portrait or buy a dual version. I see below Nikon has the "virtual horizon" but it's worth having in the bottom of your bag for the odd situation.

@pdarnold481 Жыл бұрын

Courtney - I always enjoy your energy filled videos! Your positivity, enthusiasm and your story shines through. Love your photo's and your thought process in composing them. Thank you for providing great content!

@erichbrunner6157 Жыл бұрын

I somehow ended up on your channel by mistake. I really like your approach. I'll be back. Thank you.

@Ruscombephotos Жыл бұрын

They’re all stunning images. This is a great masterclass on shooting waterfalls. I love the idea of looking down waterfalls to shoot too. Thank you!

@randyschwager2515 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Educational and entertaining! Fabulous images. I love your joyous attitude! Thanks for taking me along!

@GaryCihlarPhotography Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching your videos, nice job!

@ErikGronnestad Жыл бұрын

I just found this channel and have binged it for days. I love it! Thank you so much for sharing, Courtney 😃

@kevindahouse1709 Жыл бұрын

Loving your videos,thank you for inspiring me to get back out with my camera.

@craigwilliams4161 Жыл бұрын

Love the shot "Down the Cascade" Your narration is excellent. I find I am enchanted by your photography and your eloquence.

@willfoster7 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Courtney, as always! You never fail to amaze and inspire!🙂

@steveklamkin Жыл бұрын

It's the first time I've watched one of your videos, I love your photos, as well as the deliberate approach you bring to making your images. You are very informative and engaging Courtney!

@artsilva Жыл бұрын

It is so awesome to see great results from the very same kit I am now shooting with, makes me happy with my latest big purchase. Another beautiful video. 👍

@csayban Жыл бұрын

I love your photos and video content. I hope you are enjoying your D850 as much as I love mine. Keep up the great work!

@hkanderful 8 ай бұрын

Another great video from you! You are great inspiration to me with your great images. All the best from Norway!

@alanhall5648 Жыл бұрын

A wonderful video when you say standing around that is the reason you get such amazing shots that look so natural, you don’t rush and actually look at what you are taking.that is why I enjoy your videos so much 🔥🔥🇬🇧

@MomentsFound Жыл бұрын

Another relaxing and enjoyable video with beautiful images... thank you!

@danram69 Жыл бұрын

love your work

@stephank.502 Жыл бұрын

Great as always

@webbphoto2 Жыл бұрын

My first visit to your channel and I really enjoyed it, thank you!

@albuntin9514 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@ZYL343 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your videos always inspire me to go outdoors with my camera.

@Ron-noR Жыл бұрын

Love your job. Thanks!

@jaybradley9083 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. I love the fallen tree.

@manugeee Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled over your video. I really like that you give each image a name. This is something I will definitely adapt for my keepers I present wherever . 😊👍

@matthewbell1968 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and well thought out video, thank you. Great to see the mighty d850 being put to good use, the z6s and z7s really are no better!!

@thelberg62 Жыл бұрын

Hello Courtney, I've just discovered your channel after it was randomly suggested - and I don't regret taking a look. I think you are very skilled, both as a photographer and as a video producer, and everything is done with an appropriate dose of good humour! 😃 After watching the previous video, where you explain your vision condition, I was even more impressed by your photos. I have now started working my way backwards through your films and already I can determine that you are in my top 3 photo content producers! Thank you so much for sharing, and for the tremendous work that goes into producing quality videos like you do. This is really inspiring! Looking forward to the next video 🙂

@RobertFGardner Жыл бұрын

I am not a landscape photographer. That being sad I truly enjoy watching you go through your process. It’s very meticulous and detailed. I will practice your process photographing my subjects!

@mawavoy Жыл бұрын

You captured a very nice set of images. Especially like the two tight in waterfall shots.

@Roberto18baggio Жыл бұрын

Love it glad u made ur safe

@paulcomptonpdphotography Жыл бұрын

Some nice work again. Love the tree

@johnshedwick Жыл бұрын

Only just found this channel. It slows down time, and accentuates beauty.

@earlspiece9403 Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful video!!! Your vids are so inspiring and so achievable if you pay attention to your detailed advisories!

@timrosenburgh8597 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video as usual Courtney. What a great location with so many waterfalls to choose from. Like you i would be there for hours. You captured some cracking image's as usual.

@edduffy9366 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. You have an amazing voice. I could listen to you all day. The pics you took were very nice.❤

@gregsmith6373 Жыл бұрын

This is my first time I saw your video and I love it! Im going to follow your videos. Thank you. Cheers from Norway :)

@johnhal1 Жыл бұрын

Thank for another brilliant video. I'm learning so much from you. X

@Trish12303 Жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud when you poured the water “out” of your boots!! Beautiful images as always!! Thanks for sharing!

@eelsing1 Жыл бұрын

Great vid, as always. I think the 'Resilient' shot is particularly successful.

@pepper6253 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the waterfall adventure today stunning, i get nervous for you slipping tho glad you didn't. My favorite was the waterfall with branch .Resillant . 😊

@freeray8111 Жыл бұрын

great photos, keep up the great work.

@camloff Жыл бұрын

Great videos and shots.

@jimcross7002 Жыл бұрын

It's the story you see in a composition that's your artistic gift a true creative, thanks for posting see you next time.

@donchisciottev Жыл бұрын

Great shots and nice video! You have a beautiful way of spreading photo tips and techniques. 👏 😉

@amv000yt7 Жыл бұрын

I just love the greens. My fave shade. Fabulous shots.

@keithbilsborough2729 Жыл бұрын

Loving your vlogs, keep up the good work👍📷

@I3lueworks Жыл бұрын

Entertaining video as always. I really enjoyed the "Resilient" shot.

@tombooker2679 Жыл бұрын

Great vid as usual!

@toddbaxter1795 4 ай бұрын

beautiful location.

@retirewithjames6745 Жыл бұрын

I like the backward falling tree. Good image. Thanks, I enjoy watching your videos.

@JuliusToltesi Жыл бұрын

The fallen tree was a great shot. So much moss. We call them a "Nurse Log"

@nemethgabor-kenyeri1960 Жыл бұрын

Gyönyörű vidék, szép vízesések. Gratulálok a fotókhoz ! kár hogy a környékünkön nincsenek ilyenek !

@jimadams6159 8 ай бұрын

So pleased to have found your channel, I am still a relative novice in photography. I find your presentation very informative relaxed and enjoyable to watch. You also make me smile with your humour 😊

@MarkHoudePhotography Жыл бұрын

Love your videos Courtney, and your irresistible personality! And you shoot Nikon!!! 👍🏼

@michaelbidegain1455 Жыл бұрын

Courtney love your approach and agree

@terrynestor6353 10 күн бұрын

Your photography tips are fantastic, brave, mad but love them

@paulkirk5760 Жыл бұрын

Love to watch you working a location. Super images!

@ccoopify Жыл бұрын

Splendid video, unique positioning provides unforeseen images. I too have been drawn to fallen trees lately, I think the green adds interest to the subject and draws interest.

@robinmartin1395 Жыл бұрын

Great photographs. I love the last tree photo, to me I see it as an arm and a hand. The ridge on the arm/trunk looks like a vein and all the branches are the fingers, as you say catching itself.

@jimhamilton8775 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video Excellent images.

@anthonymrbs Жыл бұрын

Your videos are fantastic!

@icantfindtheremote Жыл бұрын

I love your perspective, Courtney.

@twodalec Жыл бұрын

I’m here thanks to the photographic eye channel. So far I love your content and your style

@FocusedNatureAndWildlifeByAJ Жыл бұрын

Wonderful and very informative video 👍

@josearevalo6998 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy see your videos. You're amazing. The place is beautiful and relaxing see and peace on mind ...thanks for share

@davidskinner274 Жыл бұрын

Nice shot, that last one.

@user-wb3gr8dv5u Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Courtney, right enjoyed it, i also like to take my time and get several shots from places too, but a lot of my photography friends just like to hit the button and go to the next location lol. Keep up the great videos

@zlatkozarin5106 Жыл бұрын

You and your video are wonderful

@2011spikel Жыл бұрын

Quite nice perspective looking down at the waterfall 👍

@Nitramyeldud Жыл бұрын

I think the "Down the Cascade" works very well. Great image!

@outdooradventuresuk Жыл бұрын

great vlog, with some fab photos too, i do like waterfall photography with long exsposure

@fly-pedro Жыл бұрын

another great video👍🏼 you are a very weatherproof woman making wonderful photographs.

@elamuruganmahadevan1112 Жыл бұрын

Liked the fallen tree image . Awesome.

@keithpinn152 Жыл бұрын

Hi Courtney: Another wonderful image and video. I love shooting waterfalls and I have a couple locations within 2 hours of where I live and over the years they have become my favourite and dependable locations to capture images. I really enjoyed seeing your images. Keep well. Cheers, Keith (Canada)

@kevgoes Жыл бұрын

The Backwards Fall though....Well done!👌👍

@johnyoung1606 Жыл бұрын

Courtney You are a Sweet, Clever, Talented Photographer, and not Hard to Look at :) :) I Truly Enjoy Going on Your Adventures With YOU :) :) and Long Live NIKON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!