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  • čas přidán 17. 08. 2024
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Komentáře • 169

  • @kqschwarz
    @kqschwarz Před 2 lety +99

    Your videos have really gone to the next level since you've transitioned from mostly camera reviews to the art of photography. This one was fascinating. Thank you very much. You're the best.

  • @WatchesAndPhotography
    @WatchesAndPhotography Před 2 lety +36

    Wow, I really loved this episode Ted. I’m always blown away by the photographers and their work you expose in your videos like these. It truly is inspiring and gets me excited and motivated.

  • @SteveMillerhuntingforfood

    Ted; channeling his days of when he was teaching photography.
    A great episode and such an important topic.

  • @PrairieDad
    @PrairieDad Před 2 lety

    That was the smoothest ad setup I have ever seen. Masterworks owes you a bonus.

  • @MeAMuse
    @MeAMuse Před 2 lety +11

    Best episode you have had in a long time Ted.... and there have been a lot of great episodes. For me what works here is taking a simple concept (layers), and then keep going a layer deeper.... I am already trying to think of how I would go to the next level in this concept (e.g. times, seasons, weather, movement).

  • @lomeroger4101
    @lomeroger4101 Před 2 lety

    I'm glad we still have channels like this one where we can listen to a real, experienced artist who understands the photography craft. I'm sick of those young boys, holding their “vintage” or latest cameras and vomiting words, repeating pre-made sentences that they never actually studied but just heard from someone without even understanding. We are on the verge of not having anyone else to learn from or just to talk about this artform that shows life from a special and unique perspective. Thank you!

  • @foxtowercommunications

    Thanks for getting back to the Art of Photography.

  • @MetinSenler
    @MetinSenler Před 2 lety +1

    I‘ve been following you for years now. You have been getting better and better and I LOVE your voice over videos, your evolved style and your general work ethic. I hope you give yourself a high five from time to time.
    I‘ll give you one digitally ✋

  • @tommywu9867
    @tommywu9867 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, thank you Ted. I haven't heard of Gianni Berengo Gardin before and I definitely look him up. These two masters are incredible in bringing photography to the highest level.

  • @drmatthewhorkey
    @drmatthewhorkey Před 2 lety +8

    I LOOOOOVE the videos that you do on composition theory... this one and the one with the paper cutout exercise.

  • @davidjb9199
    @davidjb9199 Před 2 lety

    Glad to see you produce this video. It was for content like this that I subscribed in the first place. Nice job.

  • @DanielKoellmann
    @DanielKoellmann Před 11 měsíci

    I'm really enjoying your in-depth videos. Keep up the great work!

  • @saxmangeoff
    @saxmangeoff Před 2 lety

    12:06 - “We’re gonna get a little outside here.” Slipping in some jazz jargon. Love it!

  • @matthew_thefallen
    @matthew_thefallen Před 2 lety

    I love these videos. This is why i subscribed and why i share your videos with my photographer friends! Cheers from Italy ☺

  • @TheCandlepin
    @TheCandlepin Před rokem

    Just discovered "art of photo" channel,awesome, worked at Polaroid for 38 years, took a bunch of technical photos, technically proficient, artistically "dumb" love this channel . On the road to getting smarter, Long,l long road, never ends. respect your musical BKG, Love your presentations. mostly landscape, live 5 minutes from Lake Ontario, many many water images, silhouettes, mount5ains, waterfalls, etc. will try to watch from the beginning, interesting how we change!!

  • @tamilhoward9708
    @tamilhoward9708 Před 2 lety +1

    A bit late to this party (the video) but this is why I grew to love your channel. So much information and inspiration. We all have plenty of gear but we need to get out there and use it and sharpen our vision. Thanks Ted!

  • @henryrogers5500
    @henryrogers5500 Před 2 lety

    You have a valuable gift for articulately adlibbing your videos without a script, Ted. I learn so much about photography from watching your videos! Thanks.

  • @AndreiMorar
    @AndreiMorar Před 2 lety +3

    Composition and technique videos are what makes this channel great. I don't care about technical reviews, please do more compositional videos. Great stuff, Ted!

  • @patrickmorgan5210
    @patrickmorgan5210 Před 2 lety

    These analytical videos of the masters are what brought me to your channel and make me realize the depth of this art.

  • @chrisbinch800
    @chrisbinch800 Před 2 lety

    Back to old school Ted. I like it!

  • @allencrider
    @allencrider Před 2 lety +1

    I really like Meyerson's work. Thanks for showing that. I also am reminded of Stephen Shore's work often showing layering in his large-format compositions.

  • @marcusoutdoors4999
    @marcusoutdoors4999 Před 2 lety

    A joy to watch as always, instructional and inspiring

  • @lneleven1708
    @lneleven1708 Před 2 lety +3

    I love the way you educate, it’s clear, concise and from a place of experience. Great video and I have come away from this with a little extra knowledge myself. Thank you

  • @Stone1108
    @Stone1108 Před 2 lety

    Oh yeah, your content seems to have stepped up a notch or even three! Really enjoyed this Ted. thanks.

  • @navicto
    @navicto Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for continuing to honor the name of your channel. It baffles me that this kind of videos don’t do as well with the algorithm. Thanks for exposing us to these concepts 🖖🏽

  • @sevsuk2011
    @sevsuk2011 Před 2 lety

    I think Alex Webb is the master of layering, how he 'fills the corners' is genius. 'The Suffering of light' is a masterpiece. Great video Ted.

  • @jerryeisner1
    @jerryeisner1 Před 2 lety

    You did a truly awesome tutorial showing and explaining how two master photographers use layering/framing/ and composing to create brilliant and timeless photographic Art. Thank YOU so much!

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman Před 2 lety +1

    Outside observer here... on your first example of horizontal layering, the more intriguing aspect of that image to me, what draws me into it, is what the car does to those horizontal lines. The rearview mirror is angled. The windshield forces the distant backgrounds down, making them slightly smaller. The roof even plays a part as its seam around lines up with the distant horizons. There is a TON of things that draws my eyes to that image without initially knowing what is doing it. I suspect these things - and others - not being in symmetry with one another is what makes it a great photo.

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade Před 2 lety +1

      It's a great example of how sometimes putting something more or less smack dab in the middle is the right composition. If he hadn't broken the normal rule against centering things, it would have been a much weaker composition.

  • @alexanderpons9246
    @alexanderpons9246 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you Ted Forbes for always showcasing concepts that can help everyone into Photography expand our view of things!

  • @asheeshkchopra
    @asheeshkchopra Před rokem

    Wonderful episode ! …Thankyou
    Watched it a second time today. 😊

  • @scottplumer3668
    @scottplumer3668 Před 2 lety

    I find I focus so much on getting the technical aspects right, I overlook composition. This was really helpful.

  • @jasonphilbrook4332
    @jasonphilbrook4332 Před 2 lety

    Stieglitz "the steerage" mixes layering composition, lines composition pretty nicely for an early historical modern photo.

  • @livemoksha
    @livemoksha Před 2 lety +2

    Man, this episode is amazing. The technique presented, the explanation, the examples used and get to know these photographers! Bonus knowing the sponsor, pretty cool idea!

  • @jdelarosa89
    @jdelarosa89 Před 2 lety

    I don’t have the vocabulary to explain why I think some photos are pleasing to look at, but videos like this allows me to better understand why some photos look nice.

  • @enricomarconi8358
    @enricomarconi8358 Před 2 lety

    FINALLY!!!!! THANK YOU!! Gianni is one of the absolute masters and hardly anyone mentions him!! THANK YOU!! (Vaporetto - steam boat - is one of his masterpieces shots!). He was much appreciated by H.C. Bresson.

  • @rajs4719
    @rajs4719 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your videos on composition! I've learned all my composition techniques from you and my photos have got way better

  • @RichardBO9
    @RichardBO9 Před 2 lety

    This is so refreshing. Great video.

  • @p3rrypm
    @p3rrypm Před rokem

    Yeah, Gestalt referred to this as Figure to ground and it really dictates that all layers of the image are equally important. Galen Rowell wrote about how people will often ignore the setting when taking their pictures and focus solely on the subject.

  • @alma175w
    @alma175w Před 2 lety

    The last image, proof that inspiration can come from anything - Seurat’s work is certainly iconic, never would have thought to attempt a study of it like that.

  • @noseycomic499
    @noseycomic499 Před 2 lety

    Watching this I developed a new approach to how and why of compositional photography. Thanks for your time!

  • @christopherherrick703
    @christopherherrick703 Před 2 lety +2

    Thx much! I can always count on you to teach a concept and to keep it fresh… it seems all the other CZcamsrs go on and on about gear. I like to know about new gear, but it gets old after a while. You always seem to have something good up your sleeve! Love your stuff!

    • @WatchesAndPhotography
      @WatchesAndPhotography Před 2 lety +1

      Ted just makes the gear videos to pay the bills and make content like this for us to enjoy! At least that’s what I tell myself :D

  • @guiurban
    @guiurban Před 2 lety

    Thanks for all Ted !!! 👏👏👏

  • @johnroe256
    @johnroe256 Před 2 lety

    I really enjoy content like this that helps a photographer better understand compositional techniques. Thank you.

  • @flickrchannyuk4396
    @flickrchannyuk4396 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for producing this amazing video, I love the educational / art orientated content on your channel

  • @csb65536
    @csb65536 Před 2 lety

    This video was recommended by another CZcams channel. It is a great insight into understanding what layers can add and how to use them. However my question(s) concerning overall composition is much too detailed (probably too long winded) to ask here. But it seems I can recognize when one of my photos “works” and when others don’t. But I don’t know the why’s even after having artists as well as others with an artistic eye agree with my recognition of a good vs not so good photo. To be honest, this video on layers helped me a lot on that specific area. Thank you.

  • @V4D2
    @V4D2 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this.
    Some incredible shots on this sort of.. showcase.
    I love Photography. :)
    Thank you for loving it too..and sharing your love for it, with us.
    Cheers from Portugal

  • @NetGawker
    @NetGawker Před 2 lety

    I have learned so much from not just this video but MANY of your videos. It's not just the education that you provide, but also the passion that you place on full display is so inspirational. You are truly one of God's gifts Mr. Forbes. Thank you...for everything.

  • @randygerdes
    @randygerdes Před 6 měsíci

    Fascinating video, great concepts. Thanks so much!

  • @jonathanwalther
    @jonathanwalther Před 2 lety

    13:21 blew me away!!! You never sould guess, this is a photograph! Thanks Ted for intruducing us to the masters.

  • @rendapangestuchannel
    @rendapangestuchannel Před 2 lety

    just by looking at the book and the picture that you pointing to us it's really teach me a lot already
    thank you very very much for this education bunch of my shoot base by learning from your youtube channel

  • @randolphcroft4212
    @randolphcroft4212 Před 2 lety

    Gardin inspires, intimidates, entertains me. I want to shoot like him, but not like him, if you get what I mean. Same with Yusuf Karsh. Thank you for this.

  • @ro3843
    @ro3843 Před rokem

    For a burgeoning photographer your content are absolute gold

  • @jacktoddy9783
    @jacktoddy9783 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for a very informative and entertaining video - after 50-years journeying from Rolleicord to Nikon Z6, I learnt much from your video - once again, thank you.

  • @ottersphotography304
    @ottersphotography304 Před 2 lety

    Simply put, the content you create expands my mind and my horizons, and it enriches my work. Thank you for all the content and education you provide us with.

  • @mt-nv4jd
    @mt-nv4jd Před rokem

    I understand how "on the edge" photos make use of the imagination. That's fine. But I am always "at ease" with my book of Adams' landscapes.

  • @mndoci
    @mndoci Před 2 lety

    Brilliant! So many ideas in this one

  • @queensrentalagent
    @queensrentalagent Před 2 lety

    i was aware of layering, however, the images you chose to illustrate the potential have illuminated and expanded my awareness of layering. Thank you for putting this out. 💪👍

  • @steveleeart
    @steveleeart Před rokem

    Arthur is amazing. So fortunate to have studied with him several times now.

  • @philipthomas8032
    @philipthomas8032 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video on composition once again. I recognized the technique, and now I know what it's called! Another master of layering (and someone who I would love to see covered on the show in the style of the artist profiles you did some years ago) is Ray Metzker. Some f his street work, and especially the pictus interreptus series, use layering to really great effect.

  • @guidolima
    @guidolima Před 2 lety

    Awesome episode, Ted!

  • @MefeiesT
    @MefeiesT Před 2 lety

    Really cool Video! Thx for that. Awesome Examples & explanation

  • @JohnDrummondPhoto
    @JohnDrummondPhoto Před 2 lety

    I immediately ordered Meyerson's book after viewing this video. Thanks!

  • @chunglinglo9687
    @chunglinglo9687 Před 2 lety +1

    beautiful works! thank you so much for sharing!

  • @Silverjag1997
    @Silverjag1997 Před 2 lety

    This is a great format, great topic and you are, of course, a great speaker! Cheers,Ted.

  • @armstrongphotography21

    Thank you for sharing you knowledge and insight. Really enjoy the channel and your take on photography.

  • @andyfarmer2661
    @andyfarmer2661 Před 2 lety

    I have learned about so many amazing photographers from you. Thank you.

  • @PP-qc4nz
    @PP-qc4nz Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video Ted! Thank you so much for this!

  • @philipadam7870
    @philipadam7870 Před 2 lety

    Edward Weston was once asked to write an article for a magazine on composition. He refused, but said one thing that covers it. "Good composition is the strongest way to see something."
    End of....

  • @Maurice75
    @Maurice75 Před 2 lety

    Absolute fantastic insight on a touchy subject. Congrats.

  • @ArminHirmer
    @ArminHirmer Před 2 lety

    great one Ted!

  • @kokokhanduja6981
    @kokokhanduja6981 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this inspirational video that you have so artfully created. Helps me understand how to appreciate and create better images. Thank you for introducing these masters of photography to those like me.

  • @pacamilo
    @pacamilo Před 2 lety

    Just wonderful. I always try to frame but this is the next logical step. Great examples, thankyou.

  • @BrettOssman
    @BrettOssman Před 2 lety

    Interesting. Don't recall ever seeing about the "layering" technique. Probably the closest would be depth of field. Will definitely give this a go.

  • @raykleiner3151
    @raykleiner3151 Před 2 lety

    When HCB was asked about composition he said he saw all his images in terms of geometry and then waiting for the right moment. Simple? Not really, no-one else did it better.

  • @edub9930
    @edub9930 Před 2 lety

    11:58 to me what that photo says is that no matter how big a corporation might be, it is still nothing compared to nature. Nature metaphorically & literally speaking, swallows up that McDonalds logo. I love it. We are nothing compared to nature. I think another "layer" to photography could be how small humans appeared on your choice of photos. The photographer minimalized humans in the photos; therefore, possibly making a comment on how small we really are in connection to the grand scheme of things. I don't know just an observation I made.

  • @ChristineWilsonPhotography

    Loved this episode, love the idea of almost abstract

  • @barclayjb
    @barclayjb Před 2 lety

    Very motivating. I have done some of this in the past without knowing it. With your explanation it makes me eager to find and create more.

  • @johnjacob7287
    @johnjacob7287 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing the work of these geniuses 🙏🏽👌🏽

  • @BENJAMIN_NL
    @BENJAMIN_NL Před 2 lety

    outstanding , as usual!

  • @MarkCarline
    @MarkCarline Před 2 lety

    Inspiring! defo going to be picking up the camera more. Keep up your great work!

  • @mata4r43un
    @mata4r43un Před 2 lety

    This is an awesome and informative video. And, man ... the works of those photographers are amazing

  • @gc2161
    @gc2161 Před 4 měsíci

    This is great, thank you.

  • @lunisproductions3614
    @lunisproductions3614 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant episode with great examples. Well done!

  • @thephotolifestyleblog
    @thephotolifestyleblog Před 2 lety

    Love this video! I’m slowly trying to work on and improve my photography, I think slowing down and using techniques such as these is definitely the way to go for me!

  • @sbai4319
    @sbai4319 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Ted. Very interesting video. One of your best. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 Steve

  • @NirSharon
    @NirSharon Před 2 lety

    Great episode, thanks!

  • @keremk
    @keremk Před 2 lety

    Another great video with meaningful and important knowledge. Thanks alot 🙏

  • @IncendiaHL
    @IncendiaHL Před 6 měsíci

    Hey just a heads up, you might want to apply a high pass filter on your sound. The very low frequencies rumble like crazy when listening on a decent headset. Great video.

  • @bakeee
    @bakeee Před 2 lety

    the batman movie had a bunch of layering! especially during the diner scene

  • @danfiorephotos
    @danfiorephotos Před 2 lety

    Ted, love the video. Thanks again for your information and inspiration! Cheers Dan

  • @pedrobartolomei7707
    @pedrobartolomei7707 Před 2 lety

    Great video as always, thank yo for sharing this artist's masterpieces

  • @trischulte
    @trischulte Před 2 lety

    Thanks Ted! Such an inspiring vid. Layering is difficult and powerful comp technique!

  • @prilljazzatlanta5070
    @prilljazzatlanta5070 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Loved it!

  • @hollylbooth6776
    @hollylbooth6776 Před 2 lety

    I loved this episode!! Thank You!

  • @PaulMarshall
    @PaulMarshall Před 2 lety

    Really enjoy these types of episodes … learning ‘The Art of Photography’ by example ;-)

  • @Whiteniqqamobin
    @Whiteniqqamobin Před 2 lety

    Please shot a video about dynamic symmetry 🙏🌹

  • @Jack-qn6vy
    @Jack-qn6vy Před 2 lety

    More composition talk!

  • @DoubleB13
    @DoubleB13 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing

  • @tvariuness
    @tvariuness Před 2 lety

    as a street photographer, much of this doesn't apply to me but it's still great to know.

  • @bassem500
    @bassem500 Před 2 lety

    Very inspiring! Thank you for that. I discovered some shots I did using this technique, but did not know what to call it. And I am inspired to go out and shoot some more. :)