Is My Landscape Photography Better Than Yours?
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Have you ever wondered why professional photographers often have better images than yours? What makes them so good? Well in this video, we're going to dive in to all of the things that separate the beginners from the pros.
Where better to demonstrate the tips in this video than on the beautiful cypress tree swamps of Texas. I've even got Michael Shainblum on hand to lend some words of wisdom.
For once, Amanda takes over the paddling as we rent a lovely canoe. This enables me to reach some amazing locations so that I can shoot long exposures with the telephoto lens.
I get trolled by a paddler who says I'm not his favourite photographer, how rude! Shainblum photobombs a magical wildlife moment so I make him pay by suggesting he sucks my toes. Weirdly, he's not very into it.
I generously offer to adjust Michaels camera bag straps so that his shirt spuds can enjoy a little lift but I think he's offended. I make it up to him by trading him a copy of 'Chasing Awe' in return for his wireless lav mic. He's a hard man to please.
I also give you a demo of how to understand the way light affects a scene simply by returning later in the day when the light is much softer. Naturally, I get the shot.
Will Michael look into my eyes and what's his best tip to improve your landscape photography? What should you do when making eye contact with the swamp creature and what's Amanda's face like?
There's really only one way to find out.
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@fototripper 3 ай бұрын
Best Book Ever? www.fototripper.com/chasing-awe-landscape-photography-book-gavin-hardcastle/
@Kev5565 3 ай бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9CJpMp0nc7aaWw.html He's plugging your book 🙂
@MichaelShainblum 3 ай бұрын
OH NO....was I in your shot? Darn, I had no idea, you really should have said something! It's OKAY, though. I can link you to my post-processing classes, the healing brush should take care of that in a jiffy.
@fototripper 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, I couldn't find the 'atrocious hell-beast' removal tool.
@rolandrickphotography 3 ай бұрын
😂😂
@rolandrickphotography 3 ай бұрын
@@fototripper😂😂😂😂 I make a suggestion to Adobe to add that tool 😂😂😂
@davidellinsworth3299 3 ай бұрын
@@fototripperdid you get him back for it with any of your catastrophic farts?
@stubones 3 ай бұрын
You horrible swamp monster 😂
@benruset 3 ай бұрын
I'm so happy that @MichaelShainblum offered some photography tips in this video! Made sitting through 31 minutes of talking about oatmeal and coffee worth it. 😀
@andrewroland 3 ай бұрын
That swampy sunrise image is cracking Gav. When you get results like this, you know it was worth all that effort.
@rongallacher8216 3 ай бұрын
Michael talks really well about how to set up a shot and not get into the water if you don’t need to.
@srameypr 3 ай бұрын
The short knobby things are cypress knees, not saplings. Their function is not fully understood but they grow from the roots of the cypress trees. My fave shot was the last one. I liked the horizontal splashes of color and contrast caused by the shoreline, leaves and the water plants. I also like how there is a soft, glowing effect, framed the the dark trees on either side of the frame.
@rolandrickphotography 3 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙌🏻🫶🏻👍🏻
@jaybarnhisel1 3 ай бұрын
Come on peeps! Give Gavin a thumbs up! Photography and humor. What more can we ask for?
@hanslindvall7530 3 ай бұрын
I did.... 😀
@KrisLuckPhoto 3 ай бұрын
Has Amanda considered making a YT channel “TheAmandaPanda” and showcase how to get exercise-free canoe rides and such?
@tammymellert98 3 ай бұрын
Great video!! Those are called Cypress Knuckles or Cypress Knees sticking out of the water and are part of the trees root system. They are cool looking
@conniequinton371 3 ай бұрын
I am watching Michael talking with his hands and camera in hand waving it over the water. That was freaking me out!
@MarkFloyd7451 3 ай бұрын
"Michaelis shainblumus - Poisonous, emits toxic fumes on a regular basis, ..." Love it. Nice Photos as always and thanks for the helpful advice.
@PETERFRITZPHOTO 3 ай бұрын
One of the funniest, most enjoyable AND educational videos so far this year. Bloody brilliant. And thank goodness you left out the Shainblum poison-extraction-from-the-crotch test shots. That might have been more than my bowels could handle this early in the morning.
@fototripper 3 ай бұрын
he tried to hit it but he obviously wanted to.
@PETERFRITZPHOTO 3 ай бұрын
@@fototripper LOL! He definitely took too long to say no.
@MrJason8957 3 ай бұрын
I really appreciated that bluesy rock music in the background. Very Texas.
@to_the_ends 3 ай бұрын
Wow! That guy paddling around on that green kayak sure looks like an awesome dude!
@montanaylago 3 ай бұрын
For that last “pano” you can actually use a longer focal length and stitch some images to have a final image with less image loss and better resolution… sometimes works some times it doesn’t
@gregdarroch1946 3 ай бұрын
The photos are epic. The shaded trees with the reflected sunlight at bottom is my pick as best shot. Great advice on commitment too. I really need to pull my finger out and get up early.
@jimsmith556 3 ай бұрын
That first shot of the sunrise in the swamp is wonderful! So much atmosphere! The second with the bookended trees was worth the entire trip! Beautiful detail! Thanks for all the tips and examples Gavin! That snakebite skit was hilarious. "You've got to get some good suction ..." 😂
@fototripper 3 ай бұрын
you gots ta
@jimsmith556 3 ай бұрын
@@fototripper That made me laugh. You nailed it.
@LarryFasnacht 3 ай бұрын
I can't believe you're getting images that sharp from a canoe. Good job. Also I love that shot.
@kenbranstetter2354 3 ай бұрын
Bought those Comp courses. Figured I was sponging the free content long enough. And they have really improved my composition eye. Thanks Gavin.
@fototripper 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support Ken.
@JeffWeymier 3 ай бұрын
I love the first of the 2 images. That sure looks like an epic trip. That was a cool experience with the Limpkin before Michael scared it off.
@ethan.... 3 ай бұрын
I just watched Shainblum's video. I've got to say, the images were amazing on both channels. I'm not sure how you guys get the courage to risk your expensive gear like that. I've hit stumps I couldn't see in kayaks and it nearly flips me over.
@Brock_in_the_North 3 ай бұрын
This place I don't think I could get bored of seeing.
@andypotts8062 3 ай бұрын
Excellent video with usual mix of photography and comedy. All very useful facts especially the one on composition. As a moto Cross photographer it's hard at times to compose a shot without a distracting figure or advertisement in the background. Well done Michael for trying to keep a straight face. Brilliant. Many thanks.
@robertwhitephotography 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful shots... ironically I've lived about a hour away most of my (long, long) life and have never been there. I planned on going around the time you were there but thought I missed the fall colors... gonna try again later this year. Welcome to Texas Gavin!
@gregoneil3523 2 ай бұрын
Love that sunrise, and those bayou reflections. Just add CCR to the background music.
@JasonEdney-wp7pe 23 күн бұрын
came for the knowledge stayed for the banter
@NeilArthurs 3 ай бұрын
wonderful video and wow the images are stunning! fantastic tips on shoot landscapes, I am sure I speak for everyone one when I say "cheers for that" 😀....Michaelis shainblumus hahaha brillian
@waynepike7074 3 ай бұрын
Those little saplings , roots as you called them are cypress knees
@janwilson9485 3 ай бұрын
Lots of useful, sensible info. In this one - you had me worried! Glad the daftness returned later! Stunning location, great photos and Im glad you haven't become an alligator snack yet!
@joehusband8479 3 ай бұрын
Another belting video with spot on photography. These are the highlight of my week 👌
@ItsGeoffScottSimpson 2 ай бұрын
This location will always remind me of the Spandau Ballet ‘I’ll Fly For You’ video
@jcat5150 3 ай бұрын
Big fan, Gavin! This is my favorite of your vids in a while! Makes me want to get off my arse and get out with a camera (which I've really been sucking at doing lately)!
@mandohand9017 3 ай бұрын
When I first got started over 30 years ago, I met a landscape photographer out here in the mountains in Utah. He said the secret to great photos is to stand in front of cool subjects ( with good light of course). Made me glad I lived in Utah ( the only place I shoot). Saved a lot of money on travel. Beautiful shots G man .
@fototripper 3 ай бұрын
lucky
@nickshepherd8377 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for improving my photography like a pro…I have just started to follow Michael and I have come on leaps and bounds.
@happymystic9800 3 ай бұрын
Two true professionals at work … Though, I do not know which one is the bigger „brag“ 😂 … the video, the images and the acting, absolutely top-notch. 😊
@stewartmacintyre7857 3 ай бұрын
I prefer the first image - the symmetry is pleasing ... but that's why I'm not as good a photographer as you & have to watch you drone on & on & on about 'Chasing Awe' 🙂
@briansorrells8126 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video and beautiful images! My tip for swamp photography? High shutter speeds. So you can shoot on the move. You see, alligators look at unmoving prey as an easy lunch. If you're always on the move, then the alligator has to constantly calculate distance, target speed, and angle of attack. Sometimes they decide it's not worth it and go look for something that doesn't require as much geometry. Alligators hate geometry...
@timnightingale4325 3 ай бұрын
I have loved this series from the bayoux, the pics are just so different and the colours are great when you get the light. Almost enough to make me want to head out there... but then again, maybe I'll stick to Croydon.
@dhdavidholloway 3 ай бұрын
Shame that Thornton Heath pond was filled in a long time ago. That might have rivalled the bayou shots
@jenniferlouiseday 3 ай бұрын
Really great video. Lots of laughs and even better photography. I love the patience, dedication, and discomfort you choose to endure to get the shot. It makes your books, videos, and work to educate others, that much more valuable. I've learned a lot and it's definitely inspired me to get even better images.
@dirkkersting1522 3 ай бұрын
You guys are so funny!😂😂😂 Great video and great shots, as always. 👍🏼
@user-he8sc4ib7e 3 ай бұрын
Clyde Butcher's Florida everglades photography is what put the swampy stuff on my bucket list.
@wendynewing8834 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for yet another fabulous video and absolutely gorgeous images. Where you asked which of two we like, my choice is the one at 6.30, i.e. the first one of the two trees book ending the middle trees, because the reflection is more beautiful and the colours are amazing.
@IamAW 3 ай бұрын
Hahaha, the dude that rocked up and talked shit was the perfect character for that bit.
@JS-wz3km 3 ай бұрын
My acceptable level of discomfort is holiday inn express, but i prefer westins, their beds are like your favorite light, soft. I'm dedicated to snoozing the alarm 4, maybe 5 times before throwing it across the room and going back to sleep. After a large brunch and a post brunch nap I stare at my camera for maybe 45 minutes, then watch photographers on youtube for 3 or 5 hours. Then I head out for dinner since it's already dark outside. After a few beers, and a overrated trendy chicken sandwich, I get an uber to the local takeout noodle shop and head back to the hotel to get a good night sleep incase i get up early enough to take photos tomorrow.
@fototripper 3 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good night,.
@PhotoTrekr 3 ай бұрын
This reminds me of a video you did a few years ago. In that video you said that the key to getting better shots was to "work harder". I know that sounds simple, but it's true. Want better photos? Then work harder to get those photos. Most people aren't willing to do that. And that is really what separates amateurs from professionals.
@fototripper 3 ай бұрын
WORD.
@nigelpugh7003 3 ай бұрын
Great images Gavin💜
@carlreid4161 3 ай бұрын
Spectacular straight outta True Detective Gavla! Currently studying Gibbo 😂
@karljackley4423 3 ай бұрын
Those short root things sticking out of the water are called cypress knees. I have one my grandfather cut and gave to my mother 65 years ago.
@georgiewanders 3 ай бұрын
Awesome episode, amazing images and great swamp music too
@howardrankin7119 3 ай бұрын
Some of your best photos. And very good advice
@raincoastphoto 3 ай бұрын
Hey Gavin, great stuff, can I make a recommendation to always wear a belt with waders especially in a boat.
@allansisson355 3 ай бұрын
Great tips with examples, thank you. Your second with the singular tree. Reasons, the moss to me it's acting like fog . Keeping it from becoming busy. Then with the water it just strengthens your eye to see the subject. Then you've got the color seeming to float through on a breeze at the top third. Love the shots with the other photographer in the kayak too. The "Bloody Tourists" LOL It was so close, not bothered by you guys at all. I am an artist with an injury from a patient, I lost most of the use in my dominant hand, it's nerve damage. I'm left handed. Thank God a camera is set up for a right handed person. I can use a camera and a tripod though. I want you to know from you, Thomas Heaton, Adam Gibbs, Ben Horne, Simon Baxter, and Nick Page. I was smiling when Nick's name came up. I just wanted you to know how important all of you are to me. Thank you all for the countless tips and inspiration, and hours enjoyment from all of you.
@fototripper 3 ай бұрын
thanks for the kind words Allan
@calmdown888 3 ай бұрын
Good choice using the blues with the swamp images. They go together like fish and chips.
@juergenriss 3 ай бұрын
Hi Gavin, I love your videos. They are an enrichment in my everyday life. I would prefer the second picture. But Grumpie would have made the picture in landscape format. There's too much water at the bottom. And of course you are right when you say that it depends on the location. The camera almost doesn't matter.
@lighthouse34aerialphotogra16 3 ай бұрын
Im guilty of NOT slowing down...great tip, great video
@stubones 3 ай бұрын
Great episode 👍 love the longer video.
@steveklamkin 3 ай бұрын
You had me at "face like an upchucked oyster".
@DarrenJSpoonley 3 ай бұрын
The life of a master photographer and his wilder beast :-) enjoyed this one Pal
@flightographist 5 күн бұрын
Knees , they are cypress knees...lungs and stabilzer's together. edit: when I was in the Okefenokee, my guide told me stories about the snakes...hanging from the trees. I didn't see any but there were lots of gators.
@Matthew_Tyler 3 ай бұрын
Can’t believe the Blum would interrupt your shot like that.. anyways, good video Gavin. I’ll apply these aspects starting tomorrow’s sunrise.
@kuriouskhemist3395 3 ай бұрын
From a canoe? Absolutely photogasmic!
@chrisburnard5157 3 ай бұрын
Excellent, thank you.
@JasonLorette 3 ай бұрын
Shainblum didn't seem up for the usual shenanigans this time, lol. The bayou looks amazing...I'd be so terrified of spilling the gear in the water. Great images! I need to get me some of that 'early morning dedication' lol.
@dhdavidholloway 3 ай бұрын
Amazing photo at 4.02. One of my favourites of yours.
@jimtrull683 3 ай бұрын
Your background music selection really sets the mood for this location.
@Suhailkhan53 3 ай бұрын
Great shots ❤
@BriBarnhamPhotography 3 ай бұрын
Such a great spot to photograph, not jealous pal. 😬
@garyverstick1620 3 ай бұрын
Yeehaw, y’all got sum funky swamp music there! Nice pix too!
@samarthdev4470 3 ай бұрын
Beautifull images and place is just too good. This place reminds of the game Red dead redemption 2.
@SloopJohnBee-vq6dw 3 ай бұрын
Of the first two shots, I prefer the first one. Just like the composition. Wish we had bayous in Lincolnshire 🙄👍📸
@rongallacher8216 3 ай бұрын
The second shot with that single tree , it gives a size of the scale with the tree. But I prefer your mountain shots. 👍👍👍
@charlesadamsphotography7753 3 ай бұрын
The little knows sticking up. Are call cypress knees
@BobSimmonsPhoto 3 ай бұрын
You would definitely sell more books if you’re cameo’s of it made it look like people actually wanted it! 😅😅
@davidsherman3462 3 ай бұрын
Great shots and music!!
@oldad73 3 ай бұрын
We appreciate your dedication and willingness to be grossly uncomfortable. Keep it up - especially the uncomfortable bit!
@JohnDrummondPhoto 3 ай бұрын
Of the first two swamp images, I prefer the one at 6:50. It's simpler and cleaner. IMO simple works best, most of the time.
@thomasward310 2 ай бұрын
Gavin. Love your videos and tips. How about an in depth tutorial on which software you use to get images so sharp and detailed?
@jamespanter4060 3 ай бұрын
Another Great vidio,thanks Gavin.
@richardmitchell2257 3 ай бұрын
I do a lot of Northern Lights photography so I know about sleep deprivation and getting the shot at - 20 and -30 below 0
@user-if9gq9et6z 3 ай бұрын
Cracking watch with great advise and stunning shots.
@robinchun1 3 ай бұрын
The segment at 19.43 describing the 'hideous' beast that encroaches into your scene etc: should have been done with a David Attenborough voice.. ha!
@thompsy2k6 3 ай бұрын
Loving it so far Gavin!
@thompsy2k6 3 ай бұрын
I love the second one with the lone tree
@LouisaLee63 3 ай бұрын
Second image is my favorite. Why? Gnarly knobs of course!!
@trevhill952 3 ай бұрын
Loved the tips Gav, I wasn't sure at first if it was a piss take, because you were standing angle deep in a warm lake talking about dangerous locations, (it reminded me of David Brent from the office) but I have seen you do plenty of extreme stuff to get the shot. Loving the swamp images.
@conniequinton371 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful framing on that one shot! Great video! Gavin you are weird!
@cliftonwhittaker260 3 ай бұрын
All this talk makes my head hurt. Trond Westby had a good video today about perseverance and sacrifice to get awesome shots of a purple sandpiper on an ice slickened rock with the tide coming in. Your friend, Thomas Heaton, had a wonderful three part video this month of his trip to Mongolia to photograph the snow leopard. That was some real hardship and sacrifice in blistering cold and wind for some marvelous images of exotic species covered in snow on the frozen, windswept Mongolian Stepp. You, Gavin, are racking up some really enviable shots on your location in the bayou. But you aren't suffering enough. I need to see some real life threatening action from you to fill up a lot of the space you are filling with talk. Maybe a cottonmouth moccasin in the floor of the boat. That's usually good for a blood pressure spike and some water inside your waterproof waders. Or a run-in with the swamp people while the theme music from Deliverance plays in the background. I'll look forward to next week and I want to see some suffering and sacrifice to go along with the stunning cypress swamp images. 🤣
@taraelizabethlivinglife4094 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the tips on how to improve my photography 😊
@JohnDrummondPhoto 3 ай бұрын
FYI -- those exposed roots @ 22:39 are technically called pneumatophores. They help the bald cypress respire in waterlogged conditions. They're part of the main tree's root system, not baby trees.
@davidellinsworth3299 3 ай бұрын
"look into my eyes, look at me, Michael" 😂😂😂😂
@cgriggsiv 3 ай бұрын
Halfway through this and absolutely gorgeous photography Sheamus excellent details for taking it slow and saying that yes you are going to make a lot of mistakes just so you can get the right shot I too take it slow Mostly because of I'm a blind bat and needs to take that extra time anyway
@mikeinmontana8875 3 ай бұрын
Oh make no mistake...pretty uncomfortable all of the fn time Gavin!🤣 Love your content and images. The very best to both of ya!
@mrjiggawatt 3 ай бұрын
I think that bird that wandered into your shot is called a Limpkin.
@raystone5985 3 ай бұрын
Cypress knees
@Hirsutechin 3 ай бұрын
You know those hunters you were worried about lately - you know, when you wore the Vest of Midsummer Sunrise so they wouldn't mistake you for a moose (an understandable possibility, the resemblance is striking)? You should have talked to them about a suitable firearm (something of elephant calibre would do) to stalk _Michaelis Shainblumenus_ when the opportunity presented itself, which it plainly has. A trophy head mounted on an oaken plaque, or an offcut of ¾" Strandboard at least, would look spiffing in the church khazi, donchaknow.
@utlucky3 3 ай бұрын
Great shots! I'm curious why not use a gimbal stabilizer to steady the canoe shots?
@brianmckeever5280 3 ай бұрын
You were worried about alligators but were considering asking Michael to ram you? Hmmm. Great fun! I think I prefer the image @ 07:00. I like the shallower depth of field. Safe travels! I noticed that you and B&H Photo are the same age, maybe you should get in touch?
@richcower 3 ай бұрын
“Sick Man Blues” was an ok choice for music, but this felt more like “Dueling Banjos” from Deliverance. Like the first shot better, complimentary color is great. 2nd shot was too busy for me.
@josephstanski5180 3 ай бұрын
N i c e - well done Gavin. :o)
@rayharvey1339 3 ай бұрын
Wow what a location sooo jealous but lovely video and content, thanks
@RikFreemanPhotographer 3 ай бұрын
Superb location and loving this series. A little idea and maybe a project for the missus to do to solve your LCD framing problem. Get some black card and cut out the frame dimensions you want. Carry them in your pocket and if needed simply place whichever crop you think may work over the screen and voila. Just don't get them mixed up with the s**t tickets, could prove to be painful. 🙂
@fototripper 3 ай бұрын
I actually invented it. It's called the pano finder. Costs $1 + $1000 shipping,.
@RikFreemanPhotographer 3 ай бұрын
Ahh but, did you patent it?? I'm off, where's the patent office? Then again, is that U.S or Canadian $$$@@fototripper 🤣
@RikFreemanPhotographer 3 ай бұрын
Swap one for a Twirl bar?? @@fototripper
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