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MH Landscape Photography
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UK based landscape photographer and lover of the outdoors.
A landscape photographer based in Warwickshire, UK. With a passion for capturing the natural beauty of the English countryside, I love exploring the woodlands of my home county, as well as the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia, Lake District and beyond!
Often accompanied by friends, who share my love of photography. Together, we seek out the most picturesque locations and strive to capture the perfect shot.
Photography isn't just a hobby - it's a way of life. Constantly seeking out new challenges & opportunities to hone our skills and refine our craft. I'm eager to share my knowledge and experience with fellow photographers, whether I'm shooting solo or with friends.
If you're looking for breathtaking landscape photography, a sense of community, and the opportunity to learn and grow as a photographer, you've come to the right place. Join me on my journey through the stunning landscapes of the UK.
A landscape photographer based in Warwickshire, UK. With a passion for capturing the natural beauty of the English countryside, I love exploring the woodlands of my home county, as well as the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia, Lake District and beyond!
Often accompanied by friends, who share my love of photography. Together, we seek out the most picturesque locations and strive to capture the perfect shot.
Photography isn't just a hobby - it's a way of life. Constantly seeking out new challenges & opportunities to hone our skills and refine our craft. I'm eager to share my knowledge and experience with fellow photographers, whether I'm shooting solo or with friends.
If you're looking for breathtaking landscape photography, a sense of community, and the opportunity to learn and grow as a photographer, you've come to the right place. Join me on my journey through the stunning landscapes of the UK.
Amateurs Do This! - Woodland Photography
Amateurs Do This! - Woodland Photography
I head to a local woodland this week for a spot of woodland photography.
The conditions aren't quite what I was hoping for (are they ever?) but I share some tips that amateurs can use to improve their woodland photography.
Also, at the risk of becoming unpopular, I have a bit of a rant and get something off my chest that's been bothering me for a while.
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Woodland and Landscape 1-2-1 and small group workshops now available - mhlandscapephotos.com/workshops/
Prints available - mhlandscapephotos.com/shop/
For any enquiries/partnerships/collaboration requests please email me - martin@mhlandscapephotos.com
#landscapephotography #woodlandphotography photography
I head to a local woodland this week for a spot of woodland photography.
The conditions aren't quite what I was hoping for (are they ever?) but I share some tips that amateurs can use to improve their woodland photography.
Also, at the risk of becoming unpopular, I have a bit of a rant and get something off my chest that's been bothering me for a while.
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Subscribe to me on CZcams, it's free - czcams.com/channels/At2tXtctNbv2QsUPqaLs2A.html
Woodland and Landscape 1-2-1 and small group workshops now available - mhlandscapephotos.com/workshops/
Prints available - mhlandscapephotos.com/shop/
For any enquiries/partnerships/collaboration requests please email me - martin@mhlandscapephotos.com
#landscapephotography #woodlandphotography photography
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Nice one that place is just wonderful what I said on Steve's blog goes the same for all of you and getting up at that time in the morning you deserved everything that you got! Thanks for sharing...and yes I have been there!
Thanks Des, it's an incredible location, it was tough getting up at that time but it definitely paid off (when I eventually woke up 😂)
Well spoken young man! lets just call them photographers and forget the amateur bit, if you have a camera then you are a Photographer good or bad it makes no difference! Now what's the difference between a Pro camera and a Amateur camera or even a Beginners camera? are they three different cameras? errr I think top class, middle class and working class could be bought into this debate could it not, I am lucky I guess I own three cameras, so called but not by me, a Pro camera, a semi Pro camera and Beginners camera, they are all well used, but I love using the beginners camera the controls are so easy to understand and its so light you can almost get it in your pocket and you can without a lens on! but that's no good at all it has to be in your hands! There are many people on here who's opening words are Hello I am a Professional Landscape Photographer this is how you should be doing things yes that makes my blood boil too, but I still watch them telling us all what we already know, and at the end of the day it's all good fun, I am so glad I am long retired and forgotten about titles...except for my pictures of course! Thank you for bringing the subject up it's always good talking matter, perhaps your this subject may be asked in one of the many Pubcast's that are on here and yes I watch them too! Have a nice day and oh I nearly forgot you got some nice picture's in that woodland you went to, well done...
Thanks Des, I'm not personally one for labels and agree if you have a camera, you're a photographer. The main thing is we're out there and enjoying the craft.
I completely agree with you Martin on your outlook to photography, I find it difficult to watch videos,-youtubers, where they say pros do this, I think 90 percent of it bullshit and 10 percent photography, now I have got that off my chest, some really good tips and information on woodland photography, love your compositions and processing Martin, because with the conditions you had on that day I find so difficult to get any images at all, thanks for shearing mate.
Thanks Martin, looking at all the comments below including yours it's good to hear I'm not alone in this thinking. Really glad you enjoyed the video and photos as always. Blue sky days in woodlands can be a challenge.
Totally agree, in fact the moment they put “Pro” in the title I won’t watch the video.
I've started doing the same, thanks Andy
Well said Martin I’ve started to unsubscribe from some seems there is a trend one starts and others follow suit.
I've done the same to be honest, thanks Malcolm
Not keen on labels, apparently I'm an enthusiast or hobbiest photographer. I'm neither to be fair, I've a boring style, but love it. Never gunna get a penny, but I get lots of mind freeing joy from the taking to the editing 👍 loved this content 👍
Not a fan of labels myself, for me the mind freeing element of photography will always be the key driver for getting out there. Thanks for watching.
As an amateur photography who does it just for fun and to motivate myself to get out of the house, I have never even considered the phrase, 'The pros do this..." to be insulting or condescending at all. None of those people who I watch for inspiration come off to me as arrogant at all. They are just people who have been lucky enough to make a living doing what they love and want to share it. I do find a lot of braggards in the comment sections of those videos however.
It's good to hear that you don't find it condescending or insulting. Main thing is we get out there and enjoy doing what we do.
Manfrotto 410 geared head - 20 years on still going strong and it has never let me down.
That's great to hear
Woodland photography is something I really struggle with. I enjoy your videos and suggestions for improving. It all about compositions and your videos help. Thanks.
That's very kind of you to say, thank you for watching
Oh I completely agree with you on all points. Love your work as well mate, well done. Got ya'self a new subscriber and follower on Instagram!
Thanks for watching and subscribing, glad it's not just me that it annoys 😂
@@MHLandscape On the contrary I actually laughed at the title because I got the reference right away 😂 that's why I clicked it
Haha, glad you got the reference 😂
I've had exactly the same thoughts recently - 'Pro's do this!' In their clickbait title and/or thumbnail. When i see that, it just feels condescending.
Seems I'm not the only person who feels this way!
Very good point put across there mate, I think with all the Pros do this Pros do that, can really dishearten people new to photography, which then takes away the whole reason they took up the hobby which, like many of us is purely for the love of it, the out doors and meeting up with others with the same passion.
Couldn't agree more mate, at the end of the day it's mostly a hobby for people, they should just be out there enjoying themselves
Martin, I can perhaps some sympathy with your comments, there are certainly some professional You tubers who are very good at putting them selves on pedestals , often indirectly, but they make sure that everyone knows that they are the expert, the best , in either Denmark or in Camper van conversions for instance , but they see this as their USP , that gets them even more viewers and sponsorship. This is how they make a living , and its what they have found has to be done to get the revenue and lead the lifestyle they have chosen. They do tend to produce well crafted vlogs, that have an impact, even if we don't agree with the content . Other professionals simply have charisma , and people watch this . There are some other professionals who just get on with it, without patronising everyone. Their work is useful and informative and well worth watching. Each of these have their idiosyncrasies, that makes them unique. It will appeal to some but not everyone. They are useful and these tend to blend into the amateur market where many people like yourself are creating great content and often just want to share things and shoot extremely good images and talk a lot of sense. However there other people out there at the 'amateur' level, who set themselves as something special just because they have the latest Nikon Zx camera for instance or because they know beyond all doubt they are the worlds leading expert on landscape photography, but cant understand why everyone doesn't love them . These are just as bad as the some of the professionals and compound thing's as they dont shoot great images and often waste peoples time in watching them through poor content or repeating other videos content that has been produced by others a few days before to a high standard. Neither side of this argument is without issues. Its down to people and the way they work and in the pro case get paid. Both sides have short comings for certain, the need for attention snapping headlines to get the views sometimes drive these things. As a consumer of the content, everyone gets the same chance to impress , and I often subscribe to channels, which after several weeks viewing , you start to realise that they are not making it for you, so you unsubscribe and stop watching their content and move on. You will never change peoples personalities and their motivation for doing these things , everyone of us is different. When people talk S**t too much people move on, they eventually get found out. The last election in the UK showed that. Keep it up Martin, the content is good and worthwhile , don't forget that and dont be distracted by the false gods out there.
Thanks so much Paul, you've made some very compelling points there. I didn't consider the other side, those at 'amateur' level that see themselves as gods in their field are every bit as bad 😂. At the end of the day most of us put content on here in the hope that someone will watch it and take something away from it, whether that be inspiration or advice. I think all of us putting content out would do really well to remember that.
@@MHLandscape you are exactly right there Martin. Have a look at tonight’s posting from Adam K, first man photography, and his observations
Will have a watch in a bit however having just seen the title, I can already sense his frustration
Easier said than done but I try and ignore those click bait ‘tubers. Great video Martin, with the usual high standard of images 👍🏻 Absolutely love woodland. Definitely my happy place to be as a location. I just get disheartened when I can’t transfer the feeling of being there in to the images 🤷♂️
Indeed easier said than done mate, we've been in the game long enough now to not take in their BS, but guys new to photography probably not so much. Let's have a day together in the woods soon mate
@@MHLandscape absolutely mate. Need to make that happen 👍🏻
Drop me some dates buddy I'm actually off work all this week if you're about.
@@MHLandscape I'll see what I can do 😉
Any person trying to make a living out of photography these days good luck to them, everybody else enjoy your hobby.
Absolutely! I will hopefully always just enjoy photography for what it is, a hobby
I always struggle with woodland. I struggle to see compositions. Great advice to get some great shots. I really like your editing style.
It can be a challenge in such a chaotic environment, hopefully some of what I've said here will help a little.
Nice one Martin - must admit CZcams video titles wind me up at times... I defo think a lot of CZcamsrs just use them as 'click Bait' to draw you in... Some nice images given the conditions..👍
Thanks mate, it's all just click bait.. TBF I'm guilty of that here myself, but the cause is genuine 😂 glad you enjoyed the video.
Lovely video mate and definitely agree with your point! They are no better in fact some are worse😂
Thanks mate, some are blooming awful 😂
I have to agree with you Martin, about the "pros do this" and also my bug bear "3/5/10 + bonus tips" videos, disappointingly do effect my motivation to produce content for youtube. Although I dont actively watch those videos, when i'm considering producing a video on my photography for YT, I will like all others, research what is already been done and in 99.99% of cases my idea has been executed and delivered far better than I can/could do, so I end up not bothering. If you or any of you subscribers have thoughts on combating this attitude im all ears has i have been trying for years to break that blocker lol :) 😆
Mate if anyone else has any ideas how to break that attitude I'd love to know, best thing is just to get out there and enjoy your photography and hope others do too.
@@MHLandscape photography isnt the problem it's the content creation/video ideas :)
Yeah know what you mean mate, but sometimes it good just to share your photography adventures.
Hi mate, some very nice images that morning. i think the vloggers that use titles like you mention are really only trying to play the CZcams algorithm , i dont think they all think their better than everyone else, although im sure there are a few that do. CZcams has created the problem and those that are trying to make revenue from youtube are trying to maximise that. Sadly if your new to photography and or the youtube platform you may not be aware of this and can lead to the problems you spoke about. There are many amateur photographers out there that are fantastic at what they do , better than many pros . I dont think i can make the same income from my photography as i can from my full time job and if photography was to become my job would i loose the love i have for it as i would have to concentrate so much more time than people realize into running the business side of things . Like you and many others im more than happy shooting when i can . Hope your feeling better having offloaded :-) , take care mate !
Much better thanks Lee 😂 I won't make a habit of whinging 😂 I don't necessarily mean they think they are better than everyone else, but I fear it gives off the impression, especially to beginners who will feel they aren't good enough unless they shoot everything the same way as the "pros" which for me would make landscape photography very boring if we we're reduced to copying rather than flexing our creative muscles. Thanks for watching Lee
Totally agree with you one this one, nearly never watched it because of the title but glad I did. Pros are under constant pressure to produce the goods and self promote. One of the things I like most about photography is that it is a constant learning curve and the great feeling when it all comes together and you produce an image that you are proud of.
Haha, thanks for watching despite the awful click bait title. Promise I won't make a habit of it 😂 I get why "pros" feel like they are under constant pressure to put things like "pros" do this. But there are many pros that don't do this and make a good living out of their videos still.
Hi some good thoughts great photos! Like you I take photos because I enjoy getting out being around nature not for a living! It really does help you well being and balancing life best wishes Anthony
Thanks Anthony, couldn't put it better, photography for me is a means of being out in nature and enjoying it.
Well said Martin, the difference between an amateur (hobbyist) and a pro is, an amateur (hobbyist) has to work for living and has limited time to shoot… Not all the so called pros make great images all the time either.. Love your channel, all the best.
Thanks Smiffy, you're absolutely right. Amateur/Pro has nothing really to do with the quality of the images, I just hope that beginners realise this.
Hi Martin. A video that could of been called "The Humanising of Inanimate Objects" as the key feature was the interplay between trees and how the shapes they form remind us of humans in various situations relevant to our life experiences (akin somewhat to pareidolia). Plus, it would of made a great clickbait title :-)) Our tax status from earnings associated with photography, in the eyes of HMRC, is what separates amateurs from professionals, 😂 I look forward to more videos of trees/people dancing in the forests and woodlands. Enjoy your weekend.
I'll save that click bait title for another video. 😂 It's a very good point you make about tax status. It's taken a while to realise but Pro/amateur has nothing to do with the quality of the images. Thanks for watching Colin.
I enjoyed your photos and hearing about your process. I really liked your thoughts on the “pros do this” clickbait.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it.
Great video mate, i totally agree i get sick of all the crap thumbnails Pros do it this way etc, its a load of shite lol some of the image they show are nothing special either. When i think about it most of the amateur Vloggers that are out most weekends because they love being out with a camera get better images than the so called Pro photographers.
Couldn't agree more there are so many "amateur" channels I watch where the standard of images is miles above the so called pros. Thanks for watching
@@MHLandscape you still need to do a vlog with that Viking helmet on lmao 🤣
@@pssphotography yes mate! I actually took it up to Northumberland with me but wasn't feeling a hundred percent so sadly it didn't feature.
Great one mate that hit the nail squarely on the head. Lovely images mate.
Thanks mate 🙂 glad you enjoyed it, wasn't sure how it would go down but glad to get it off my chest.
Really great video and the photos were beautiful 👌🌳
Thanks so much Stig
@@MHLandscape 👍
This rant makes you my favourite youtuber!!!
Thanks so much 🙂
Well said Martin ! You might be an amateur but you’re a top woodland photographer !!
Thanks mate, average at best, but do appreciate your kind comments.
Nice one Martin and you have given me an idea about a location along my local canal.😊😊😊
Thanks mate, should make the most of these canals, the country is famous for them.
Resonate with that one Martin. Having said that, it’s not something that bothers me as I recognise the people you are probably referring to are only doing what they need to make a living. Completely agree that amateurs are just as capable as taking great images as the pros. I guess that the pros typically have more opportunities to get out which increases their chances of taking those better images. What I don’t like is some of the snobbery that exists in photography, but thankfully that seems to be contained within the non CZcams community!
Thanks Anthony, good point you make there, I get why they do it, I just feel that beginners especially could fall into the trap of believing all the BS they flog on their channels and feel inferior because they aren't up to "pro" standard.
I would like to pull you up on one point there Martin...... They don't all produce amazing photos lol. But I get what your saying, its click bait marketing and often only teaching you to suck eggs. But they know that its people just starting out that is the biggest market I suppose, so play on it. If half of them where with you on that day I doubt they would have matched your images 👌👌
Haha thanks mate, not all of them produce amazing photos, not naming any names.. ahem... 😂 But yes all about marketing and playing the algorithm, which I understand is their way of making a living.
I feel exactly the same way, really enjoyed the video and images mate 👍
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it
Are the nobs the only way to adjust the ca era position? It seems like you would be turning the nobs forever if you wanted to make any kind of large adjustments.
The knobs are for fine tuning, for large movements each axis has a quick release.
@@MHLandscape do you still use the nobs at that point or would you use the steam the nob is attached to as a kind of handle?
I'd use the knobs at that point to fine tune the image.
Wouldn’t have thought for a second to use that cow parsley as foreground but that’s a great set of images from that side of the castle. Really enjoyed the whole video Martin 👍🏻
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. There wasn't much else to use as foreground on that side of the castle.
You could definitely tell you were knackered at the start 😴 Although the conditions weren't great you made the most of the light. The cow parsley image with the castle was a simple image but well balanced and it worked as did the one with the castle and the puddle. The side lighting on the castle was really nice. As I mentioned on the other vlogs if you can time it so you get onto the island before sunrise with the tide rising it'll keep most people away until the causeway opens again. I managed it last year and probably had a good 4-5 hours with just another photographer
Thanks mate, I was completely knackered 😂 glad you enjoyed it, it's a cracking place. Definitely one to return to and hopefully time it right like you did.
Way too much pontificating! Geez! snap! So much gear!
Thanks for watching
Any focus stacking with castle shots?
No none at all with the focal lengths I was at.
Hi Martin. The vertical picture with the cowslip in the foreground was the right thing to do and you were rewarded for your efforts with an image I liked a lot. The upturned boats turned better than I initially thought they would and the edit was gorgeous. Have a good start to your week.
Thanks Colin, glad you enjoyed the images. Have a great week.
Thoroughly enjoyable mate I didn’t realise you were so tired but that was one knackering weekend it has to be said. Some great photographs but that’s always the case.
Thanks mate, tbh I spent the whole weekend feeling rough, good to be with you guys though, and good to come away with some good images.
@@MHLandscape yes. We need to do it again, really enjoyable to be with friends.
Lovely pics and a great location, got to get there early to beat the crowds unfortunately in high summer it is stupid o’clock. The heather on Cannock Chase is just turning purple and the early morning light is breaking through at the coppice, it’s looking good up there at the moment.
Thanks so much, I was at Cannock this time last year, it was beautiful, fear I miss the best of it this year as I'm up in the Lake District this week, will see what's left when I return.
Good to see your take on the location , blimey you guys crammed a lot in , in such a short space of time no wonder you were feeling it. Still great memories im sure and some really nice images to remember it by.
Thanks mate, we really were burning the candle at both ends, well worth it though 😁
Nice work Martin ! Really like the balance in them first images !
Thanks mate 👍
I cant find my way out of the bed after 2-3 hrs so fair play to you guys, I really do like the first image really well composed 👌👌
Thanks mate, it was a real struggle 🤣
Lovely stuff mate, I'll echo what Dan's said. It shows you were knackerd but we were all in the same boat with that. A trend to be repeated throughout our visit. Regardless of that mate, you still pulled it off. 👍
Thanks mate, it was so worth it!
Great video 👍📷
Thank you 👍
Great images!
Thank you 👍
Thanks Martin, you did get some fine images from the trip. Good time to go to avoid the crowds, I often bypass the castle and walk around to the obelisk and sand dunes where there are sometimes basking seals, you can hear their grunts.
Thanks Peter, that sounds very interesting, I'll have to take a look next time I'm up that way.
Simply beautiful images there mate. Yeah that was an early wake up call that morning but well worth it in the end.
Thanks mate, it was brilliant!