Solving the Puzzle of Woodland Landscape Photography: Tips and Techniques
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Жыл бұрынWelcome to my Madeira woodland landscape photography vlog! In this video, I'll take you on a journey through the enchanting woods of Madeira. Throughout the video, I'll share tips and techniques for capturing this beautiful yet puzzling place. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more photography content, and let me know in the comments which image was your favorite!
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@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Want to learn more? Check out my new article 5 SIMPLE Tips for Capturing Woodland Photography. I cover some practical and mental tips for getting better images in forest scenes. Also you can see more high resolution images from this adventure. www.shainblumphoto.com/2023/03/20/fanal/
@kerrygrim7934 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful images! I prefer sunrise to sunset for these reason: 1-the rest of the human world is in bed, less noise. 2-birds are more active, singing during morning. Even when fully involved in photography, my listening for bird song never stops. 3- usually less wind during morning. 4-I am not sure if I can accurately pinpoint this. Color seems better during morning…less pollution, but I may be imaging that. 5-blue hour light is more colorful during morning, at least to my eyes. Going from dark to light may make seeing the colors better than reverse. But again, am I imaging this?
@tonynewland8051 3 ай бұрын
You have a fantastic eye for landscape. Most of us would just walk straight past. Thx for your honesty and sharing your thought patterns in changing compositions and not getting caught up in one shot. Great video 🙂👍
@cmichaelhaugh8517 Жыл бұрын
What a productive day!
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! The images were captured over two days, but it really was quite productive either way. I am usually lucky to get 1 image in a day haha.
@JohnPaul-ii Жыл бұрын
Those headless chicken moments are stressful Michael, and not always suitable for landscape photography. The foggy conditions can add a calming effect to the image, however this does not automatically apply to the photographer. Thanks again for sharing this amazing location Michael. Stay safe 🇦🇺
@DS-ke8pq Жыл бұрын
Classic Shainblum, knocking out thoughtful classic images from a “not a morning photographer”, so suppose by contrast I’ve now become a “not an anytime photographer “. 😂👌👏👏👏
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
haha oh no, I am sure you are not giving yourself enough credit, but I really do appreciate the kind words!
@danieldanahey9446 Жыл бұрын
Liked the pix with less fog…..the warm light was beautiful-in a subtle way….
@jimsmith556 Жыл бұрын
I'm a night owl and find it difficult to get up for sunrises. Such a lazy a**! The second composition with the foreground Y-shaped tree was so interesting. The gnarly tree at 5:45 was stunning! So much detail and separation! The trees at 7:30 are so unique! The composition with the fog the next day was fantastic!. That forest is full of wonderful shapes and trees! That reaching tree you found was wonderful! (11:00) Great video Michael!
@caloy4573 Жыл бұрын
As if the amazing tree is taking a selfie! Beautiful.
@klartext2225 Жыл бұрын
Always MORE fog - for me! Because I find special conditions in the weather more interesting, especially when it comes to woods. But this area is so great, I envy you. Nearly every tree worth a "single portrait" or "two shot". Good work!
@Francisco.Rizzuti Жыл бұрын
I never get tired of this dude
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@photographybycolinmcdonald9404 Жыл бұрын
The first one with less fog. 📷👍👍
@charlesandaloro7709 Жыл бұрын
Less fog. The light was just right to make the color uniquely pleasing.
@Flanke111 Жыл бұрын
Fanal can be difficult and overwhelming and you definitely need time. I love all the photos and I have some of the same compositions, which makes me happy and proud..
@navn9771 Жыл бұрын
I like all your photos. My request will be tell us, on both shooting photos and most likely editing it, because editing makes all photos alive.
@KellyPettit Жыл бұрын
I've said it before but you're my favorite photographer. You've got such an amazing eye and all your photos are beautiful. I also like the way you delivery your story on KZfaq. Very clean and inspiring. Thank you.
@richardpesce5325 Жыл бұрын
The image with more fog. You are truly a master!
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@nldazuu Жыл бұрын
used to be more of a blue hour ‘sunset’ photographer, but midday with some good atmosphere and sunrise works well for me. Nice vlog as usual…. keep living the dream….
@jimisfot9592 Жыл бұрын
Haha I can feel this hazy morning head 😁 your compositions are stunning Michael, I don't have words I just enjoy them!!
@JonathanTrueman 7 ай бұрын
Beautifully composed pictures. I admire how you are able to isolate so well from such a busy background. I had not thought of isolation by wide angle! Thank you for sharing.
@Wklambert Жыл бұрын
I do a lot of shoreline photography. Mornings (I am on the east coast) are best for me, for many reasons. Nothing better than a beautiful sunrise, and a crisp, clean, clear beach. I like the color I get in the evenings too, but I tend to focus on other subjects based on the time.
@michealpociecha8351 Жыл бұрын
Just breath taking photos. Love what you did with them. I like the one in the fog although they are both great. I’m with you….not an early riser. Thanks for the video. Excellent job.
@denisbede3251 Жыл бұрын
Wow, you created so many beautiful images from that destination :O I would vote for the pictures with less fog. I love the foggy ones, but the pastel colours of the one on the left... absolutely brilliant!
@JJ-ef7lb Жыл бұрын
Amazing. That one tree at first looked like a person and then from a different perspective looked like an animal sitting upright with its mouth open! Another cracking video. Thank you Sir!
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thank you JJ!
@YevgenyKheifets Жыл бұрын
Both images are interesting. The one with less fog is more compelling to me.
@lyndapower9408 Жыл бұрын
LOVED EVERYTHING about this photography video - the stunning location,
@lyndapower9408 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful photos and mystical atmosphere and even the music was mesmerizing. Both the foggy photos AND the ones with a clear atmosphere were lovely, but I think the ones without fog had a bit more punch. I am definitely more of an afternoon, twilight and night time / lowlight photographer , but I do sometimes get up before dawn to get the sunrises, but it's not so easy! Thanks for inspiring. - Lynda Power
@playhardbegood Жыл бұрын
I'm definitely an evening type of person as well, I'm a bit foggy in the morning as well lol. Thanks for this walk through.
@Petecycles Жыл бұрын
Great insights, the fog adds so much depth. Makes me realise I need to invest more time scouting.
@markgubbins1958 Жыл бұрын
Wow !!! What a fantastic set of images. I prefer late afternoon till sunset photography. We have some awesome thunderstorms here in South Dakota, which are frequent in the afternoon, and I love the adventure of the storm chase.
@altrujillo3566 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, Michael. Always a pleasure to watch one from you.
@bio7021 Жыл бұрын
I liked less fog. All beautiful photos
@jvalenta47 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful pictures Michael. I admire your photography and videos. I like that mysterious foggy picture little better.
@davids2720 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Those trees were..... balletic. Of course they needed someone to interpret them, which you did exceptionally well, but still, amazing trees.
@michaeljones6948 Жыл бұрын
Loved that shot at approximately at 5.50
@dianecotton9531 Жыл бұрын
I love the trees with less fog, which is strange, but l love the colours & the lighting. The image with the single tree with the golden light is stunning! My other favourites are at 12:51 & 13:01.
@johncarnahan4067 5 ай бұрын
Brilliant video Michael and fantastic photos I prefer evening time. You got some very unique compositions thank you for sharing your video
@kencawley3121 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the one with one fog. Separates the trees nicely and gives the photo a nice mysterious feel.
@GillesQuennevilleGQ Жыл бұрын
I can see plenty of compositions in this place. Wow
@alanclark9691 Жыл бұрын
'More fog' Michael. Some lovely shots in a wonderful location.
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
thanks so much Alan!
@paulg.2347 Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael i have seen many video of photographers taking shots in the Fanal forest .... Your photos are the best i have seen . Great job !
@samwilson4012 Жыл бұрын
You really are the master of composition. Thank you so much for sharing - I always enjoy your videos
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the support Sam!
@svetlanagrobman3476 Жыл бұрын
Great shots! As for your question, sunsets are definitely my thing 😊.
@sharynwest2944 Жыл бұрын
I like the images with the fog.
@rogerhostinphotography Жыл бұрын
Definitely sunrise, but where I live, sunrise comes as early as 5:30am in late June so it is always so hard to get up. But it is worth it when everything comes together.
@motaztawfik 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful photos... beautiful. I am also definitely not a morning person 😃
@andrewblock7118 Жыл бұрын
Just so good! Your eye and processing is so next level! Thanks for sharing!
@anthonyross-fallon9624 3 ай бұрын
Hi Michael some great thoughts and information ,with to much fog you can lose some of the detail I personally find early morning is best less distractions and a real sense of peace!
@PETERFRITZPHOTO Жыл бұрын
That shot of the group of trees at 7:24 is utterly gorgeous. I actually prefer it over the foggy version.
@WilliamPatinoPhotography Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! Really nice stuff man. Looks like a fun session :)
@charleshodge1223 Жыл бұрын
Very inspiring video, and countless beautiful images, love the one at 12:49. But the three at 9:26,10:57, & 13:09 it's like you brought them to life like tree creatures out of Lord of the Rings. Brilliant & magical.
@andrewweathers2938 Жыл бұрын
I tend to be defeatist in the morning. It isn't that I don't want to get up and go find outstanding morning light and potentially fog. It is that I have often been disappointed that I haven't found "the shot" and ruined what would have been a good walk/hike trying to make it happen. Afternoon and going toward evening, I feel as if I have more hope. I can see what is happening with the clouds and the potential for great light. Then I get to decide what time I want to invest in photographing a landscape, or if I want to concentrate on shooting other things. You talked about scouting. There are times that is not possible if "the shot" needs to be at sunrise and you can only be there for one morning. I think of a trip a few years back to Maroon Bells. I could only be there for the morning. It was the only chance I had at mild conditions during the winter. What I had hoped for didn't happen. The trip wasn't a total waste. Some of my favorite black and white photos came from that trip. There was just no way to appropriately scout it myself to plan what I wanted to shoot in morning conditions.
@amaitra Жыл бұрын
More fog one! All pictures are great as usual!
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
thank you Amit!
@eltinjones4542 Жыл бұрын
Lovely shots with both cameras 📷📷👍
@PETERFRITZPHOTO Жыл бұрын
Too many awesome shots in here to keep commenting!
@randallpeck6056 Жыл бұрын
Hey, I have a week booked in Madeira for October. Your images from Fanal Forest are the best I've seen. Thanks for the video.
@louisburley1597 Жыл бұрын
This is the kind of stuff that inspires me to go out and shoot. Thanks Michael! We gotta get you to +250k subs. Every one of these makes me go "I'd print that one in 20"x30" or larger".
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Hopefully some day haha, my channel has been a bit stagnant lately. But hopefully I can gain a bit of traction. Thanks so much Louis!
@janemetcalfe2393 Жыл бұрын
8.18 More fog!!! that one was superb
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
thank you Jane!
@jpmissdeNice Жыл бұрын
More fog with the gorgeous dim golden back light.
@tompetersphotography Жыл бұрын
Wonderful shot Michael, what a special location
@ericthibault8736 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video ... as painful as it is for me to get up (not much of a morning person as well) l do however enjoy and appreciate the peace, quiet and calmness that comes with the start of the day. I feel much more connected with nature. I do put more and more effort to do more sunrises than sunsets. And those afternoon naps get more and more refreshing ... lol
@dougheizenrader2280 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video and images, as usual. As for me, I tend to get my best shots in the morning vs. the evening. I'm not really sure why, but suspect the transition from blue hour to golden hour stimulates my brain more than the other way around. Who knows!
@andybusard6694 Жыл бұрын
Definitely not a sun riser myself. More later afternoon to blue hour here. You have some great photos here. I like the fog...
@williamshakespeare9815 10 ай бұрын
Really enioyed this, thanks for sharing! So many of the trees looked like they had their own personalities
@MichaelShainblum 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@lu8cho Жыл бұрын
Truly amazing set of images Michael! Feeling inspired after watching this! 👍🏽
@Tpformanphotography Жыл бұрын
I'm with you Michael...I'm more of a late afternoon and evening photographer.
@JohnKAdams-lp2ov Жыл бұрын
The usual insightful content, Michael. Thank you!
@OwenEDell Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous images. What a fine outing! Me: morning person. Fog: yes. Thanks.
@sloemo4024 Жыл бұрын
The film shot with the cow was by far my favorite. It made the scene feel much more unique and special.
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Really glad you like that one, thanks so much!
@shounakhinge8 Жыл бұрын
Definitely a sunset photographer! My eyes AND brain refuse to work at sunrise time!
@seaberry6 Жыл бұрын
I am definitely more of an evening photographer. All my life I’ve been a night owl. I love your “thinking aloud” in your videos!
@AdamHinckley Жыл бұрын
8:24 in a way, i prefer it without fog, but in a way, I prefer it with the fog because it makes the trees stand away from each other, and it looks like that the tree does not look like that they are next to each other
@rauberdaniel Жыл бұрын
absolutely phenomenal photos! I love the different moods that the fog creates and the variety of compositions you were able to create!
@Manosgarf Жыл бұрын
Wonderful work Michael! Really amazing how spending a bit more time in the field can change the outcome of a photoshoot! Kudos to you! Cheers!
@ss9889 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Michael! So inspirational. Thanks for sharing!
@Speedbird447 Жыл бұрын
Great video - loved the photographs with nice bright sun!
@reiddickson 8 ай бұрын
I think the photo at 1:57 is a BEAUT. Belongs on a wall; it'd be really cool if it was back-lit somehow in a frame.
@JohnDrummondPhoto Жыл бұрын
I spent a 40 year career getting up early so I could sleep in sometimes in retirement. But no, I had to take up photography and get serious about it. It's a struggle, to be honest, to get up as early as I need to for morning images. When I do, it's totally worth it. Plus I don't end up guilt-tripping over getting up late, or not at all. Doesn't mean I like it, though.
@tambeparag Жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael for the tips and the way you explained it. I love the fog and how it isolates the elements to create depth. I enjoy sunrises- seems like I am the odd one out :). Your videos inspire me a lot to go out, explore and take photos.
@anniegroth9083 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful and informative video. I have struggled to capture a couple willow trees in my pasture that mean so much to me. You've inspired me to keep after the right shot. Stunning stuff Michael.
@cougarkeeper0 Жыл бұрын
incredible images Michael! thanks for sharing!
@wednesdaythroughthelens830 Жыл бұрын
Great advice around some lovely images. Thanks
@madebyPure Жыл бұрын
Wow, incredible images! Thank you for the advice too Michael
@Jaynechch Жыл бұрын
Wow 😮
@therapyprints Жыл бұрын
Truly exceptional images. So inspiring, I need to get out and shoot now!
@berkletheclownsvideos2461 Жыл бұрын
I loved the images! Thanks for sharing.
@manueladurson701 Жыл бұрын
Truly phenomenal!
@DavidMackenziekong Жыл бұрын
Those trees are gnarly and cool looking. Sweet place to hunt shots🤙 Thanks man
@VicenteGonzalezBravo Жыл бұрын
Really beautiful images 👏🏼
@martinbugel8190 11 ай бұрын
Amazing (as always). So talented
@Anna-gg4xl Жыл бұрын
I love your photos and these trees!!! What a fairytale place! Do you happen to know what kind they are? I love your unusual compositions! I’m like you…not a morning person. It takes me s while to wake up even with coffee. By the afternoon I’m ready to go! I love all of your work! Good idea to scout ahead of time.
@juanitakelly3082 Жыл бұрын
Team Sunset and Team More Fog for me! Great tips Michael. You really found character in those amazing trees by doing more scouting and trying various compositions as the conditions changed. Thanks for showing the multiple versions and the difference it can make.
@sookephotographyadventures Жыл бұрын
Some really outstanding images, Michael! Every time I see a video from Madeira am always so impressed by those trees (and the wonderful foggy conditions). I really enjoy getting out for sunrise photography, as there are usually less people around and once I get going it’s a great way to start the day. Unfortunately, I often have difficulty dragging myself out of bed that early, so,end up shooting more sunsets!
@paulfowler3416 8 ай бұрын
Very instructive and some of those shots are fantastic
@ovidijuspocius6336 Жыл бұрын
breath taking, thanks for sharing.
@bryanashford5118 Жыл бұрын
another great video great composition 1 with less fog for me
@nealschneider6554 Жыл бұрын
Another great video. I really like the way you used foreground trees to frame the subject trees. Of the 2 shots you asked us to compare, while I like the no-fog shot, the version with the fog is my favorite. I’m with you, Michael. I’m a daytime/evening/sunset person rather than a sunrise person.
@user-kj5mm6ky7n 5 ай бұрын
I like them both.
@wasil3k Жыл бұрын
So great video and stunning photos !
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@mitzimckay7934 Жыл бұрын
Stunning photos!
@MichaelShainblum Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@adragon3210 Жыл бұрын
Hi, first time seeing one of your vids and totally loved it. The trees were amazing. I both liked and subscribed to your channel. Can't wait to see more
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