Outside of focus, what do you think is the hardest part of landscape photography?
@DavidSenteno5 жыл бұрын
Mark Denney getting to the locations. LOL.
@jkendal5 жыл бұрын
Composition.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
@@DavidSenteno Yes, always!!
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
@@jkendal That was going to be my next item as well!
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
@@RandyMcKown I second that Randy! The plan is always easier than the actual execution:)
@Roemer_Roemer5 жыл бұрын
Mark, your channel has quickly become one of my favorites. Not only is the info great, but very practical and presented in an easy to follow format. Plus I like that you jump right into things instead of having some obnoxious intro music and animation sequence. I also appreciate the overall aesthetic of your work space, information pacing, tone, lighting, etc. Just an overall good experience with someone who is actually relatable. Keep up the good work
@recycleretirement805 жыл бұрын
I agree with skipping obnoxious intros.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Kurt Roemer Great to hear you’re enjoying the channel Kurt! Appreciate the comment to let me know👍
@francetrudelle5 жыл бұрын
I sooo agree with Kurt!!
@patrickrandallf34 жыл бұрын
Kurt Roemer Plus the fresh tees Mark rocks!
@glendarowland515 жыл бұрын
You are a born presenter Mark. Calm and concise, with simple explanations of what is sometimes complex issues. Now, I’ve just got to remember to turn off my VR when on a tripod.
@vaseemnasiruddeen5 жыл бұрын
Simple and Clear. Best video on focusing on youtube.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Nas Mohamed Really appreciate that - thank you!
@jimmyb49824 жыл бұрын
By far.
@vijaykarve7369 сағат бұрын
Yes it was very confusing.This video made the focusing concept very clear.Thanks a lot.
@bladefilming7143 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark - great information. Got home last night after sunset shot and had soft images. Will try these tips at same location ! Cheers
@shanesmithphotography5 жыл бұрын
The way you explain things, your calm tone of voice just makes it so much easier for people to understand, not complicated or confusing but simple and to the point 👍 Much appreciate the time you take to do these helpful and insightful videos for us all. Thanks mate! 👍
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Shane Smith Photography Glad to do it Shane - really enjoyed making this one!
@alpsofsilence14613 жыл бұрын
Assuredly the best discussion on the subject matter anywhere on the KZfaq; simple, crisp, clean, no fluff, no dizzying jargon. Thanks Mark.
@cvtees16videos5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark for all your informative videos...
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
dfernandes416 My pleasure- glad you enjoy them👍
@christinamarie23134 жыл бұрын
This weekend I followed your tip of putting my focus point about 1/3 into my scene and it was a game changer! I feel like my photos are sharper and more appealing! Thank you so much! This was the first I had heard that tip.
@old40045 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for easy to understand directions.............I just subscribed.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Old400 Glad to do it and thanks so much for subscribing!
@michelyazbeck4 жыл бұрын
I can't stop watching your channel, you are great man
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Michel Yazbeck Thank ya Michel! Many thanks for that!
@Azunaii Жыл бұрын
Sitting here with my out-of-focus pictures from a snowy mountain hiking trip that looked great on the camera screen, going "Yep, I messed that up" - "Oh and yes, I missed that one too". Awesome video, albeit 4 days late for me! xD
@billbell17965 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, I learned a lot from this video.....
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Bill Bell Glad to hear the video was helpful Bill!
@DirtDigglerDetecting2 жыл бұрын
2 weeks later. i am watching this again. Thank you again... I'll learn :)
@mickparly4 жыл бұрын
Very good and clear explanation. As another guy also is writing, you are are a born presenter, thank you so much for your explanation.
@abs25204 жыл бұрын
Very important technique explained simply, another very helpful video, thanks Mark!! I m a fan now!!👍😀
@umeshwaghmare69123 жыл бұрын
I love actually the practical video info you showed us..is very helpful..I never saw anybody showing this type..Thanks!
@pauldomsten83315 жыл бұрын
Another spot on video! The hardest part of landscape photography for me is finding good light. It's so hard when you are on vacation with the family doing the site seeing thing during the harsh daylight and coming away with any keepers. I often go out alone early or late for that very reason but it's always a crap shoot when you are at a famous landmark hoping for that killer morning or evening light and often turns out to be boring and gray. Sometimes I feel my trip was kind of a waste if I don't come home with some shots I feel I could hang on the wall. Then again, I consider it fun bonding time with the family so it's a win win either way you look at it...
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, I'm glad you think so! Yes, I agree with everything you said related to family vacations:)
@formermpc102 жыл бұрын
There's no such thing as boring light, only boring images. Don't blame the light.
@Phillybhoy5 ай бұрын
Just found your videos and as complete newbie I find them very useful and easy to follow 👍
@takasytuacja51334 жыл бұрын
this is one of the best explanation on KZfaq if we talking about Photography
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@davidnoseworthy45402 жыл бұрын
Mark, I always get so much out of your weekly videos. Thanks for being there, sharing your experiences, providing us with information to consider, as we go on our own quest for knowledge through experience. Your commitment is much appreciated
@elchopper88843 жыл бұрын
Yes congrats on you 100k award. I really enjoy you videos. They do make sense. You take away the technical jargon and explain things I way I understand.
@cynthiahanna Жыл бұрын
Please keep doing what you're doing. You really have a knack for not only explaining things in an easy way to understand, but of knowing what to address for people who aren't experts. I love your channel!! I've learned so much in the 3 days since I've discovered it!
@lifeinthemiddle552 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your videos! You teach things in a way that let's people know they can trust your opinions!
@solojetset3 жыл бұрын
Mark, you are the best! always clear and easy to understand! I think I watched this video every month! lol
@deniseneuendorf35775 жыл бұрын
Wow, no wasting my time! Succinct and pleasant to watch.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Denise Neuendorf Thanks so much Denise!
@ksnmurthy44763 жыл бұрын
Hands down. No questions. By far this is the ultimate video on focus I have ever seen. Thank you Mark. Grateful to you🙏💐
@tigersunruss4 жыл бұрын
You're literally my new favorite person (subscribed) . As an amateur I've been learning from so many different people and you're the first that made me understand why you use f11 vs f22. Thank you! This has haunted me for over a year. The only thing is why would you use f22 now that I understand what it does?
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
tigersunruss This is great to hear - thank you! I never go above f/16 but some folks might use f/22 if they are looking for maximum depth of field.
@tigersunruss4 жыл бұрын
@@MarkDenneyPhoto I've been using F22 and it seems to do what you were saying, kind of makes things blurry. I haven't gotten that real sharp look so now I'm headed out to use f11!
@alceganyau55262 жыл бұрын
Mark thank you so much for your video tutorial, its help me a lot to improve myself in landscape photography focus. I love your video the way you talk and explain things absolutely helpful and wonderful.
@ryanyarnell15 жыл бұрын
Watched several videos trying to explain this. You did it perfect. Thanks.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Ryan Yarnell Great to hear! Appreciate it Ryan!
@ralphnetta45634 жыл бұрын
Mark, I commend you for constantly giving and feeding us great and useful information too improve our photography without shoving in our faces (buy this and buy that) as so many of your contemporary U-Tube bloggers do. Thank you .... Needed too be said. Stay healthy and safe.
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Ralph Netta Thanks so much Ralph! Very kind of you to say!
@ralphnetta45634 жыл бұрын
Mark Denney Mark, I place you in the same group as; Mads Peter, Tim Shields and too few others who give us 5 minutes of information and 15 minutes of buy this and that.
@valeryprevil4895 жыл бұрын
Thanks again. You are officially my go-to for advice on how to take landscape photos.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Valery Previl This is awesome! Thanks so much Valery!
@razrutton89565 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. As much as I admire Nigel danson, his video on focus has certain bits which was hard to understand. This however was brilliant! Learned more from this than other videos combined!
@Triplebuc504 жыл бұрын
Your Photography Videos are very easy to follow and understand. Your speech is clear and easy to listen. I have watch some videos multiple times, just so I get your main point of the particular subject being discussed. In my opinion you are a good teacher. Thanks.
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Robert Walker Much appreciated Robert! Glad to hear that you’re enjoying the channel!
@Triplebuc504 жыл бұрын
@@MarkDenneyPhoto Do you have any advice or suggestions on using "Wide Angle" Photography? I have a new Nikon 10-20mm 4.5-5.6 AF-P lens..
@lisarobertson70114 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark - I wish i had seen this video before I did my recent trip to Zion National Park ! Came back with quite a few soft photos. Lesson learned and hopefully it wont happen again.
@boatman2223455 жыл бұрын
Some valuable tips delivered with precision and clarity, as always. That said I've found that attempting to stabilize a tripod mounted camera by hanging things from a tripod hook usually makes things worse, not better. Backpacks, in particular, will swing around in the wind with resultant vibration. My solution is to carry a length of shock cord with I attach to a solid object (heavy rock, tree root, etc) on the ground and then loop over the tripod hook under tension using a lanyard knot. Works like a charm as long as the wind is not really whistling.
@deantiger13904 жыл бұрын
Another great tutorial. You always seem to make the technical details much easier to understand - Thank you. Looking forward to moving on to the next of your tutorials.
@etanthony15 жыл бұрын
Great vid, Mark! Solid tips. Thanks!
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Insta: vu.shots Appreciate ya watching!
@escarameiaf5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these useful tips.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Francisco Escarameia Thank YOU for watching!
@focuscapes39032 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of landscape photography videos and I have to say that yours are some of the most concise, to the point and down to earth I've watched. Helping me no end. Thank you very much. Steve, Spalding, UK.
@vincentyunchannel62983 жыл бұрын
very helpful. Thank you so much. I'm learning to shoot landscape/travel photo with people and find it hard to focus on the people and landscape at the same time. This will help heaps.
@burt50573 жыл бұрын
Mark. I always come back to this video just to refresh my memory. It's so helpful. Thanks.
@FoodFitnessAlways Жыл бұрын
This video is so helpful and so well-explained, thank you so much!
@richlovin21733 жыл бұрын
I've been using Nikons for sixty years. When I use a current Nikon the first thing I do is determine how to set if for manual focus, aperture, and shutter speed. This is essential! Yes i use automatic modes when appropriate. And I always shoot many combinations so that I have something to work with on the computer in Lightroom.
@dejvidphotography45685 жыл бұрын
Wow, very informative and not confusing like rest of youtube videos, good job Mark! I hope i will get better results
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
TheBeast Much appreciated - thank you!
@riyankusumo82314 жыл бұрын
I learn new things today, thank you mark!
@sukhvirb76844 жыл бұрын
Very simple way and useful information in a very short time. Thx a lot
@JeffStudley5 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video, Mark, Thanks for posting! I'd say being at the right place at the right time is the hardest thing for me in landscape photography. When I retire that will be a game changer.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff - glad you think so!
@DapurFithryOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Congratulation for 100K members, i always watching your video i learn a lot from your channel, thank you for sharing with us.
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Dapur Fithry Thanks so much!
@wendynewing88345 жыл бұрын
Excellent! So clear and informative. Many thanks.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Wendy Newing Thanks Wendy - glad you enjoyed it!
@philipmark33432 жыл бұрын
Great video. Simple and easy to understand. Thank you
@ShimodaDesigns5 жыл бұрын
Great video Mark. Gave me some things to mind next time out. Thanks
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate, Ian! Hope you're doing well!
@1970travelguy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark, always my go to guy, such informative videos.
@davidclode36013 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, very helpful and much appreciated.
@danielrao31205 жыл бұрын
Hello Mark. Another clearly explained video with wonderful examples to illustrate the relevant points you make. Photographers like myself benefit enormously from your videos. So thank you very much.
@mickbear413 Жыл бұрын
Great video. You’ve explained this so well. Thank you 😊
@gamnis5 жыл бұрын
1:06 actually made me spit out my food cause of the laugh it created
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Hahah!
@jefferycampbell22435 жыл бұрын
Another tip for aging eyes is to use a magnifying loupe in addition to the max magnification your cameras manual focusing aids can provide. I use this extensively for astro-landscapes to get pin-point focus on the stars.
@kimcoles54713 жыл бұрын
So clearly explained, thank you.
@terrylevi97174 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark for making this subject simple and practical.
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Terry Levi Happy to do it Terry!
@theginjaninja36062 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! I have been a huge fan of your videos for quit some time now as it has helped me to become more skilled as a photographer. I just wanted to say thank you, and was wondering if you had heard about NFTs yet? If not would you be interested in talking about it sometime might be something you would be interested in as a photographer. Thank you again for the helpful videos I hope to hear back!
@licclesteve9925 жыл бұрын
Very easy and clear teachings , imo the best video out of the hundreds I see on YT
@linhuisui87464 жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive on focusing tips. Thanks a lot
@lindacowley88603 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, you make it so easy to understand!
@mariosnicolaou8770 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for an excellent video. Great advice and easy to understand
@donaldaly20295 жыл бұрын
Excellent summary related to focusing in landscape photography. Simple and easy to understand. Well done.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Donal Daly Much appreciated - glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
@lllogggs3 жыл бұрын
Literally just watched your settings video for landscape before this one and you said the last thing to adjust is ISO and on this you said first thing. Enjoy the channel though! Thank you
@niftytwo5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark.. As usual all is very easy to understand and your manner is as perfect as it can be... I've been very fortunate to see in your earlier tutorials re. focusing... I took quite a few shots at the Blue Mountains NSW. last month... F11. Manual focus, small zone.. Really pleased with my results.. I've also saved a few shots that I intend to focus stack just so that I can learn it and be better at editing..Thanks again Mark.. Be safe.. Nifty....
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - super happy to hear you enjoyed the weeks video, it was one of my favorites thats for sure!
@alexraynor16445 жыл бұрын
Really helpful video- thanks Mark
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex! I appreciate you giving it a watch!
@Tunesmithnw5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks!
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
D R Smith Glad you enjoyed it👍
@aravinds28365 жыл бұрын
great stuff Mark, this is definitely a tough topic in photography
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Aravind Somasundaram Thanks Aravind!
@darksideemt5 жыл бұрын
Great info as always sir. Have a great trip and look forward to the pics that it produces.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
travis branum Much appreciated Travis!
@aych235 жыл бұрын
This was the exact question I had and you smashed it out of the park. This excites me to try these techniques out! Subscribed
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
danny This is great to hear - Many thanks!
@Jonny2won4 жыл бұрын
Why do we have to turn OFF stabilization? Could somebody explain me ? thanks!
@riasharma5613 жыл бұрын
It helped me a lot Mark. Thanks
@celinemorisset55334 жыл бұрын
Oh so useful to get detail on the focus. Thank you for making it so clear and easy to follow. You're the best!
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Céline Morisset No, YOU are the best! Many thanks for checking out the video!
@alb41ful5 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Louise B Glad you enjoyed it!
@URSENIORUTUBER555 жыл бұрын
As always, down to Earth, concise, an excellent, very well explained tutorial...... Thank you Mark.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
URSENIORUTUBER55 Very kind of you to say - thank you!
@rudraksh99863 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing this information!
@gervaischouinard98095 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, best video I've seen about that important aspect of photography!
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Many thanks friend - really appreciate that!
@kennyc44725 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Mark your my NEW DUDE TO Go to. Right to the point very easy to understand. Keep up the great work.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Kenny C You the man Kenny! Really appreciate it my friend!
@billsphototips42475 жыл бұрын
Nice Job! I like how you made something complex simple and easy to understand. It took me some time to stop using hyperfocal charts and apps. Keep up the good videos!
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
BillsPhotoTips Many thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
@peterevans32475 жыл бұрын
Another great vid Mate VERY useful info that we often forget. Subscribed.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Peter Evans Thanks so much Peter🙌
@vada0731 Жыл бұрын
Great video Mark, thank you
@ohanzeetokala5 жыл бұрын
They say to truly Master a craft one must return to the fundamental basics many times and for me that's what this video is telling me wonderful video as always and I have been reminded how to work the focus for landscape photography so thank you for that the next time I'm out I will definitely be reviewing this video to help me out where I end up forgetting things
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear! Glad the video was helpful!
@jennyyu57075 жыл бұрын
Super informative! Well worth watching. Thank you Mark!
@johncraft81755 жыл бұрын
Wish I’d seen this before my Hawaii trip. 1/3 focus rule, thank you, that will help make my photos sharper. Love Haleakala.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear the video was helpful John!
@standavid18283 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very helpful. Thank you.
@rickpeterson73035 жыл бұрын
As always, a great video! Very informative and useful! Please keep the great content coming!!! 👍
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
RICK PETERSON Many thanks Rick!
@toddturner23564 жыл бұрын
Finally a video that explains this..... Hope is works on golf course photography (any extra tips for this)?
@edtwodth4 жыл бұрын
Just bought a Canon M50 ... your videoes are helping me a lot. Thank you
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Finne Edtwodth Really happy to hear that!
@Higgins_Nature_Photographer4 жыл бұрын
Very well explained! If your shooting wide angle using a 20mm lens or wider, have you ever heard of a method where you determine the distance from the nearest subject in your foreground you want sharp to your camera and then double that distance and that is your Hyperfocal Distance and where you focus. I use this method most of the time and it works extremely well.
@josephl89984 жыл бұрын
Ultimately, I’ve decided that you provide great content add decided to subscribe. 😉
@rudolpholaspari60392 жыл бұрын
Calm, and good
@bh62795 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the great Information do love your Work Mark
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - glad to do it friend!
@willymadison80742 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I'm new to the world of landscape photography so I really appreciate how simply you break it all down. Your videos are solely responsible for the development of my photography skills, so thank you!! also, kick ass move with the free lightroom essentials workflow video. I just downloaded it and I'm super stoked to check it out!! I'm an avid backpacker residing in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California and for years now I've wanted to photograph the scenery and mountains I was witnessing. This is my first summer photographing and editing and I have to say.. applying what I've learned from your videos has allowed me to surpass any expectations I could've had this early on in the game.
@mallberry415 жыл бұрын
Great video Mark. One thing I have learnt though is not to always shoot at the f11-f16 range. I was doing this alot as that is the commonly held aperture range for landscape. However, It all depends on subject. You could shoot full frame at f5.6 and have everything from 1.71m to infinity in focus at 24mm. This has helped me with my visualisation and helped me to think of my shots a little more and whether I actually need the smaller apertures.
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! I'd have to agree with you, sometimes it's nice to create separation from your subject and the background and for this I like to throw the focus a bit and use a larger aperture.
@crazydude56245 жыл бұрын
Great video , thanks man 🙌
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate it friend!
@eddyinet5 жыл бұрын
This was really great. Clear and concise method for most situations. Thanks for putting this one together... very helpful 👌
@MarkDenneyPhoto5 жыл бұрын
It's great to hear you think so - this might be one of my favorite videos, so much fun to make!