STOP making these COMPOSITION MISTAKES!

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Composition makes or breaks your photos. In this video, I visit Blåvandshuk lighthouse along the western coast of Denmark and share some landscape photography mistakes you for the most part want to stop doing or avoid. I get a good selection of photos in both color and black and white thoughout the day I also share in the video.
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@MadsPeterIversen 2 жыл бұрын

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@maryk6407 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the darker blue lighthouse version. While I appreciate black & white, I miss the colors: the gorgeous golden grass, the blue sky. I was torn between the two, color versions, but the darker blue sky looked less washed out.

@eddieteabagify 2 жыл бұрын

Why do I like Mads Peter Iversen videos? Because they are awesome. Inspiring me to go out RIGHT NOW and make some mistakes.

@danielepitman 2 жыл бұрын

I do like all three pics, but I really like the high contrast of the black and white.

@haroldrobinson4849 2 жыл бұрын

man on water shots absolutely beautiful.

@Zap652 2 жыл бұрын

Love the photos!! Thank you for the hard work Mads !!

@sandiedwards4769 2 жыл бұрын

I love the black and white and then the high contrast image

@jasonnchinchen 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Mads. Thanks!

@michaeljemery Жыл бұрын

I initially liked the darker colour version, but was overly swayed by your suggestion that a bright foreground might draw too much attention from the main subject. After staring at the light and dark version a little longer, the darker version possessed an uncanniness I did not like. I settled on the brighter colour version, and felt the lighthouse was strong enough comfortably to hold centre stage, and the subtle colour graduation in the sky had a pleasing transition. The bright yellow of the grass was not at all overpowering, and it added to the dream like quality of the sky which also made the moon seem a lot more purposeful.

@tomassevchenko5536 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing photos and amazing video, like always Mads

@cptcrztrading 2 жыл бұрын

Epic pics Mads, love your channel, one of my favourite!

@suzannealice 2 жыл бұрын

Love the B&W, good info, thank you

@sgdukerable 2 жыл бұрын

The black and white edit is the best in my opinion

@sabinevanerp 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all those video’s. I like to watch them and I learn a lot!

@GerardSheridan 2 жыл бұрын

Mac’s, I always learn something new from your videos and I really appreciate what you’re doing here vs the gear reviews of old. Keep up the awesome work!

@reichelneil2081 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Mads! I appreciate the content as I learn so much from you and the way you present the info. You will say things other KZfaqrs don't and I appreciate the honesty.

@Richard.Cabeza 2 жыл бұрын

My vote is the BE&W on the lighthouse. I agree, many times central composition is better. On the other topic... I could never live in a cold place like there. I'm on the beach wearing only shorts and the water temp is perfect.

@joebailey8328 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mads, a wonderful range of reminding and new tips! Particularly the lighthouse facing inwards. Love the contrast black and white shot. 👏

@julioyanez9665 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of information. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@bv42 2 жыл бұрын

This video is a gem among gems! It's as entertaining as it is informative, and the photos you toss off as examples are magnificent. Many thanks!

@CassidyHansen 2 жыл бұрын

I love the B&W shots!! 😍 Thanks again for the great tips!

@Stillfilm1 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video and very helpful tips Mads, thank you. I love light and colour and I am especially attracted to the way you use colour, but I have to say those high contrast black and while shots were stunning.

@jorgebalarinbenavides2172 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting your videos and photos. They are wonderful 👍.

@harisheknath3085 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. We love your work.

@brandonmjohnsonphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I love the black and whites on the lighthouse. I love what you done with the sky in those. Also the creativity of the person and the ocean is AWESOME!

@mariamccormick7879 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video ..so inspiring..

@patrickmorgan5210 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate these midday videos as the more experienced I am with photography, the more uninspired midday. Your video makes me want to get out there. Thanks!

@kimwiller6047 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mads As always, you make so inspiring videos about landscape photography. I can feel your enthusiasm and that in itself helps to make your sharing of your great knowledge very interesting! Keep it up! Best regards from Kim (Lives on the west coast of Denmark)

@williampetersen2899 2 жыл бұрын

Some great teaching moments in this video Mads, not to mention showcasing another incredible location in your homeland. A hard time choosing a favorite lighthouse image among the three but I've settled on the darker color version. The contrasting color tones of the yellow grasses and blue sky just added something extra special. An epiphany for me about the Rule of Thirds. An important composition tool that we've all heard a million times but you stress the importance of then making sure the image is balanced...excellent point! Totally agree with your philosophy on centering subjects to. Thanks again Mads.

@Rafaga777 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this inspiring video. Much appreciated.

@marktimonen5359 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Mads. I too liked the black and white on the lighthouse, the moon showed up better balancing your photo. Great advice throughout. I will certainly incorporate some of this in my work.

@suzannemullaney3205 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. I inevitably learn something and I enjoy your beautiful photography. Thank you for all you do.

@garryhughes3747 Жыл бұрын

Lovely! There is something magical about Lighthouses!

@zacharypump5910 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific video, agree with all of your advice and learned some as well!

@anthonyplancherel8274 2 жыл бұрын

Great video...excellent tips and examples

@1964ilovebears 2 жыл бұрын

I love your simplicity taking pictures, it wonders me !!. You have always shown that an iconic place is not necessary to take beautiful pictures. Thanks Mads. By the way, lovely lighthouse !!

@DarrenJSpoonley 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode Buddy, super explanations and full of value, the high contrast B&W images worked for me

@stefankuhn6887 2 жыл бұрын

I love the b/w photos with the almost black sky. This sky fits perfectly to the bright white lighthouse - a photo for the wall!

@akgreenberg 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful images. Lighthouses are really grand. Thank you for posting this episode.

@WendysOccultCompass 2 жыл бұрын

The black and white versions of the moon and the lighthouse are amazing. I love the symbolism of the moon next to the lighthouse and the surreal nature of black and white. Great video!

@mariamullin4031 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the darker version of the light house but also like the black and white one too. Also the sea with man in background is amazing too. Enjoy all your videos

@uncategorised5440 2 жыл бұрын

You and your works really awesome just wow❤

@grahamwickens6842 2 жыл бұрын

great Video!! loved the B&W of lighthouse with moon directly over head! and the shallow DOF with the 2/3 water and man in the top of frame. awesome.

@KarenPAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

All are nice but I really like the black and white one. Lighthouses are a fave. 😊

@terrylstarks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mads for another great teaching video!!! My favorite was a toss up. I like the B&W and the darker images about the same. They seemed to do more for the moon silhouette then the brighter one!!! Stay safe!!!

@SonicStates 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work, Mads. Just picked up you Landscape Composition book... mostly to ogle at your stunning shots. Thanks very much!

@stoettingerphoto 2 жыл бұрын

The brighter one of the first composition is my favorite. Really like the mood there, looks quite perfect to me. Great video again :)

@paulus0109 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the vlog Mads. A good thing your remark about subject in the middle! It indeed can make the photo stronger. Thnx

@dougcarter3202 2 жыл бұрын

Love the photos, especially the last two.

@scotty4418 2 жыл бұрын

In terms of the image of the Lighthouse and the moon, the black and white version was my favourite as the darker sky accentuated the moon better I think. If you had an interesting cloud formation behind the lighthouse, then colour would probably have worked better. Very enjoyable episode Mads with a beautiful collection of images and good compositional advice too

@caroleneame4974 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your clear explanation and your thought processes. I like the simplicity of your images. Of the 3 lighthouse images, I think the dark colours appeal to me.

@kittyclerico18 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Your “forced” poor composition was a good way to illustrate how important it is to pay attention to everything in the frame. I did not know that buildings have faces! Also, I loved the darkened blue sky the most in the three lighthouse edits. Thanks again for for sharing your craft with us.

@annerichard788 2 жыл бұрын

I was very inspired by your photos of the person with the sea in the foreground, quite different from what you usually photograph, very original!

@nadeemhusain3921 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the high contrast black and white ones!

@Robofish12 2 жыл бұрын

I think the black and white versions of the shots are my favorites, but honestly the color shots are great as well! The tip regarding foregrounds and how some foregrounds are too distracting/messy for those simple and straight on shots was super helpful. I'll definitely add that to the toolbag on the next photo venture!

@tonyjhughes 2 жыл бұрын

You got the moon too :) :) I have hundreds of photo's from Blåvandshuk to go through now I'm home... I'm sure I've made a few of these mistakes!! For me in the day, there was no clouds (which was good for the moon rise later!) so I'm going to try some b&w edits, cause I love yours. Not much fire in my sky as the sunset. It's going to really help going through my photo's to have this video on the other monitor to see where I went wrong and where I got it right. Lastly, yes to central compositions from me, 100%!

@wendynewing8834 2 жыл бұрын

That first shot, with the moon right above the lighthouse is wonderful. Later, of the choice of three, my vote goes to the darker coloured version of the lighthouse. As for the images with bokeh with the figure who looked as if he was walking on water, they are stunning. Thanks for all the compositional advice as well. What a great video.

@margueritemoore9428 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mads, I like the B&W image of the lighthouse balanced with the moon on the right. I really enjoy your videos, You are so articulate and complete.

@camuxsc2839 11 ай бұрын

Very useful video! Many times one can learn more talking about mistakes to avoid than just watching perfect pictures. Thanks!

@kevins8575 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful images of this lovely place. I've enjoyed your previous images of a similar location, too.

@GregJorgo Жыл бұрын

Great work!

@valk-photography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mads for this video. A good reminder ! @5:39 The dark photo in color i like the most, then the B&W.

@CluelessYoutuber 2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly helpful tips as usual, Mads. The point about perceived direction is interesting, I know to apply it in people to make them look into the frame, but didn’t think about it for buildings. 😂 for the edits in 5:37, I preferred the colored dark one. The dark color contrast is just something and I think adds more mood to the image.

@joeshiloh6381 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed the video. I preferred the black and white photos, as I think the sky did not do it for the colored photos. I learned a lot, thank you. Your instruction is very helpful. Keep doing more of these type of videos. Thank you again.

@jimsmith556 2 жыл бұрын

I think I would have chosen the darker coloured version of the lighthouse up until a year ago, but have noticed myself trying to edit for a lighter lower contrast feel these days, and so would lean toward the light one now. The video with sand blowing and the wind howling at around 9:20 is amazing. From out of this world. Love the shot of the person in the water with the foreground reflection bokeh at 11:14. Thanks for a great video Mads!

@marycarron5118 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really informative video, Mads, and you present the information in a very clear and interesting way. Of the first lighthouse shots, I like the darker coloured one, but the evening shots are so much more beautiful. My favourite image is the one with the person in the water and the glimmering sea. And I think your really enjoyed capturing it! Apart from your great skill and sharing your wisdom so well, your love for photography is infectious! Thanks as always Mads.

@roberthansen2498 2 жыл бұрын

Hei. Takk for ny inspirasjon og gode tips. Ser fram til nye videoer etter hvert. 👍

@dian970 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ninala5610 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expertice. I learned and relearned a lot from this. Oh. And I love lighthouses :-)

@chrishall6364 2 жыл бұрын

I think the black and white treatment of the lighthouse suits it very well and is the most impactful; it is my favourite.

@DALee-wn2ti 2 жыл бұрын

The high contrast black-and-white is best in my opinion.

@MarkusSchoch 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous photos! And especially interesting to see what all you can make out of this one location. Hope that I can take also such awesome photos when I‘m there this summer. Will try to remind your tipps and tricks 😉

@AristeidisSfakianos 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mads! Thanks for the video! I think I like the darker colour one. I agree with you about the center framed photos. Nothing wrong with them. I mean you can still have elements in the left or right thirds and then something in the middle but it is fine even without them! Keep shooting!

@markbonham 2 жыл бұрын

All work but my favourite is the B&W. I have a very vague recollection of the lighthouse from a family holiday some 50 years ago. Very informative video and your English beats my minimal Danish language skill. Thank you

@coreycorey9611 2 жыл бұрын

I usually go for black and white but in this case I like the darker color photo. Thanks for another educational video.

@AnVoPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips. I found this lighthouse very difficult to shoot with all the clutter surrounding it. Loved your shots.

@robertwhitemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Just WOW @2:00. Yeah I think B&W is the way to go with this subject on this day!

@JamesStevensonPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mads! The reminder not to ignore the central composition was especially useful. Sometimes I find I look for rule of thirds framing without necessarily having a strong motivation, just habit! Black and white light houses for me, though there’s a quality to all of them. Love the central one with the moon above the tower.

@renagoodfriend-leve9443 2 жыл бұрын

Mass,I love these,especially the magical specular highlights one.It looks as if the man is walking on magical water !Beautiful balance of water and sky .I also love the deeper darker blue sky with a hint of A moon against the ethereal dune grass.All so lovely.Makes me want to be there or at least go to my dunes and lighthouse 10 minutes from where I live 🙏🏻

@bizeffex 2 жыл бұрын

Great lessons- I prefer the black & white photo with lighthouse with the Moon on the right

@dentom1954 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another interesting video. As far as he lighthouse images are concerned, my favorite would be the high contrast B&W image.

@Glen.Danielsen 2 жыл бұрын

Mads, thank you so much for your helpful video! I actually think the texture of the beach there is interesting. Also, grassy dune _with patches of sand_ are gorgeous to me, especially rough winding paths through there is priceless. Your black & white effect is nice, and reminds me of stunning infrared photography. Cheers to you from a fellow Dane! 🇺🇸💛🇩🇰

@mt-nv4jd Жыл бұрын

I am a devout b+w fan, but the upper left with darker blue sky is more pleasing to me.

@Sblackphoto Жыл бұрын

I particularly liked your image of the person over the water with the highlights very nice tips.

@garrydelday5816 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mads, I’m a sucker for B&W but the darker blue sky image of the lighthouse and moon was just as pleasing. I’m with you on having your subject central especially if you can’t find a balanced composition or a leading line, sometimes the subject is so strong it has to be placed there with nothing to distract from it 👍

@spidersj12 2 жыл бұрын

I like the darker coloured lighthouse shot.

@nldazuu 2 жыл бұрын

Mads that handheld shot with the bokeh balls in the foreground #wtf so nice, amazing!

@chrisidzenga8634 2 жыл бұрын

Again great Mads, have to say that i still make some of those mistakes sometimes 😳so good reminders. I like the b&w foto more because of the scene. Thanks again!

@ttrp4128 2 жыл бұрын

Another informative video. I like the B&W photo of the lighthouse around the 5:35 mark.

@gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this excellent video! I recently moved to a coastal location and have been doing some location scouting for landscapes. I do struggle with composing images, and using leading lines, and to create dynamic landscapes. Sometimes I can walk in a location and not really see anything worth shooting, where I know that there are landscapes there to be found. I am learning to “see” more and this is definitely my biggest struggle. I also do feel that telephoto lenses are much easier to find compositions than the ultra wide angles I have. I will keep at it and hopefully I can learn to see with my wide angle too!

@marilynrichards979 2 жыл бұрын

Great information from an excellent instructor. Stunning photos of the lighthouse. Lean toward the darker color, but the B&W is really nice. Composition tips are a great reminder. Prefer your minimalistic approach. Thank you for all your instruction. I click on "Like" before I watch since I know your videos are excellent.

@erichstocker8358 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked the last couple of photos of the lighthouse and the golden light.

@elizabethcarlisle3539 2 жыл бұрын

Black and white ine is timeless, by far my favourite.

@fashiontourismngt77 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support. Love from China 🇨🇳 ♥.

@kylekitagawa2371 2 жыл бұрын

Mads enjoyed the video and also learned some things. Partial to the dark blue on lighthouse. I always appreciate seeing camera settings on the photos as I find it a good learning tool. Cheers

@torstenwennberg4845 2 жыл бұрын

I love the layers of the grasses in the later photos. I know it may not be your style, but I could also envision an interesting composition at the beach with a longer exposure with that blowing sand and silhouetted people walking on the beach.

@gpdoyon 2 жыл бұрын

The high contrast B&W light house is the best.

@epronske 2 жыл бұрын

All great images! I am sucker for well done B&W which you have done here! Cheers

@cmichaelhaugh8517 2 жыл бұрын

I’m envious of the minimalist possibilities in Denmark. I really like the shot with the moon centered above the lighthouse. In the second shot with the moon to the right, seems to me that the moon does not carry enough weight and ends up being a distraction.