Landscape Photography | Learning how to see woodland compositions.
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- One of the most challenging parts of landscape photography is learning how to see woodland compositions in what is often considered to be a very confused environment. Like anything in life, learning is an essential part of our growth and to help you grow as a woodland photographer, I have had an idea to improve the way you see compositions. In this video you find me in Cairngorm National Park in Scotland during the autumn period in one of the many beautiful woodland habitats that can be found there.
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Please let me know in the comments below if you want to see more of the in field cropping during future videos. In this film, my favourite has to be the tree canopy, followed by the lone birch. On reflection, I'm not a big fan of the last image.
I think you may be able to turn the 'cropping' scene into a viewer guessing game?
I'm interested in what questions you ask yourself while you look for images.
I liked the first tree in the sky photo the most because it had a nice colour contrast and also lots of smoothness around the high frequency detail trees.
The other images are still too busy for my liking, but maybe an carefully added blur could help them.
I’m a bit late to the video having only just discovered your amazing channel. I loved the format and I love to hear about your process. The crop marks were really helpful to see how you found the composition in the wider scene. I really enjoy your style Simon. Your mix of optimism, enjoyment and positivity with an honest description of the challenges we all go through is just so relatable. Thank you.
Thank you so much Nick
Loved the showing of the bigger view first, leading me into the actual image. Thanks.
I have mentioned this exact personal struggle with respect to composition in the woods just a few days ago
one of the more informative videos, nice the way you showed the hole scene and then layed the crop on top
Good heavens (no pun intended), that image at 8:40 is excellent. The separation of trees and the colours really make it work. Brilliantly seen.
Thanks Tom. Nothing beats finding a good one!
It’s September 2021 and I’ve just discovered your channel and have subscribed. What I really appreciate is how you challenge the viewer to identify the potential subject and then describe and show how you choose to frame the shot, that really is helping me develop my skills and making me think. You have developed a great way of not just involving, but also teaching the viewer. Thank you Simon.
1st photo was beautiful.
The shared experience and thought processes are remarkable.
It's like I've lived this video.
That's brilliant Michael, thanks.
Always a pleasure watching you at work....as for woodland photography I've come to the conclusion that I'm better just appreciating a woodland rather than photographing it! lol
Julian, really! Now you mention it, you don't have any woodland videos, do you! I'm beginning to think it's where i'm happiest! Thanks again for dropping in.
Love how those images break the iconic and cliche images we often have from autumn. My goodness they're amazing.
I always like seeing the thought process behind images, it helps me when I'm out making sure I am thinking the right thoughts.
I'm glad it helps and thanks again for your valued comment on here.
I enjoy your Videos so much. So calm, narrative, picturesque! Every single one of them! And this beautiful Image of the treetops and the sky. Thank you for that.
Thank you very much Jan. That's a nice compliment to have. My films are often referred to as calming.
Thank you Simon. I often look up at tree tops. The message is, "stand tall even in stormy times."
I do too, and I'm forever tripping over!
Great concept of challenging us to find the composition in the wider view first, before showing what you had in mind. Fantastic video!
Showing the crop marks during the film and the 'see if you can spot the composition' segment was a trial, but It's been so well received that I will do this fairly regularly from now on. I have a couple of films nearly ready to go again but they don't incorporate this quite so well, but watch this space.
I really like the image looking up thru the trees, it’s very striking. Thanks for taking us along on your outing!!
I really liked the images and I also liked the way you showed how the composition fit into the larger scene. I would love to see more in this format.
Lisbon. Very nice and colorful forest site. Go on.
What fantastic colour in this woodland Simon.
Wonderful format Simon. It was like following your favorite teacher around watching you work through those frames. Always appreciate and enjoy your work. Cheers
Thanks Tony - Showing the crop marks during the film and the 'see if you can spot the composition' segment was a trial, but It's been so well received that I will do this fairly regularly form now on. I have a couple of films nearly ready to go again but they don't incorporate this quite so well, but watch this space.
Simon yes that is a god idea continue with show the wider view
Love this format/style.
Hello Simon, the formation of talking about composition by framing is absolutely amazing, giving us opportunities for our own one verses yours, great learning experience. thank you very much
Yes, the tree canopy all the way. I like the variety of trees that you captured👍
it's taken many years of looking up to finally find one that I liked. The separation was just right I thought.
Thank you. Great infield instructional video. Overlays provided key points w/in the comp.
Glad it was helpful for you and thanks for watching
From my point of view, probably the most effective and usefuil of your films, Simon: at least, amongst those watched so far (I'm almost half way through).
Beeing capable of "seeing" a compelling view or detail in the natural chaos of woodlands, isolating it from the surroundings and framing it successffully is - for me - the most challenging task. I will now begin to see with different eyes: thank you so much!
Thanks Glauco. I sincerely hope you enjoy the other films too. It's not easy making the films without any scripts or idea of how the day will go. Thanks for your support.
The pre image setup description is helpful in seeing what you are planning. I do LOVE the first image looking vertically up through the canopy ..... Fantastic!! Image #2 are also beautiful with such vibrant Autumn colour. I always learn something new. Tahnks for sharing Simon. Cheers.
Thanks Phil - Showing the crop marks during the film and the 'see if you can spot the composition' segment was a trial, but It's been so well received that I will do this fairly regularly form now on. I have a couple of films nearly ready to go again but they don't incorporate this quite so well, but watch this space.
Excellent. The music gives a nice feeling of transcendent spiritual beauty and, of course, has nothing whatsoever to do with the photographs.
Depends!
@@SimonBoothPhotography Yes, actually I have to revise what I said as the music gives a valid context considering the beauty of the photographs.
The wide angle view is helpful. Enjoy your videos.
Thank you
At 8:40. I really like that shot. it is beautiful.
Thank you Jim
What a wonderful location and absolutely beautiful colours. I'm sue you really enjoyed that shoot Simon.!
Cheers Paul and sorry for my slow reply. I generally do replies as a new film is about to go live. The trip seems like a distant memory now and like all these places, when I get back, I wish I would have tried to appreciate it more...do you do that?
Always a pleasure to watch you work .
And a pleasure to have you here.
loved the shot of the tree canopy - thanks
I had been after that view for many years and it's been tough to find just the right grouping and conditions. Probably why I was keen to run back!
Your voice is so relaxing and the music is beautiful.
Thank you for such lovely videos
Thanks Micky. So many other people say the same and i have no idea why.
I learned so much about how to narrow my vision when looking for a subject - in just one video! Thank you for this.
This is exactly the kind of videos I’ve been looking for. Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful Joseph
Great idea to show your cropping decisions
More of this from now on Deborah. Thanks for watching.
Great idea to do the composition practice using the wider video to spot the shot.
I should do more of these.
Great video Simon and very well explained. Seeing your video is such a great help, especially the way you use the crops marks. Great job, please keep doing them. Just fabulous.
Thanks again
Peter
Showing the crop marks Peter during the film and the 'see if you can spot the composition' segment was a trial, but It's been so well received that I will do this fairly regularly from now on. I have a couple of films nearly ready to go again but they don't incorporate this quite so well, but watch this space.
Great location & colours... Enjoyed your comments on composition.. thanks for sharing...
Many thanks Robert
Really enjoy this Simon,every vlog is like workshop or photography lesson ,so much to learn.
😂 Thanks Colin...but without the cost 👍
Thank you for showing the bigger picture first, then talking through the compositional decisions you have made. I have learnt heaps and hopefully my photography will improve.
Great to hear. I will be doing more of this going forward.
Hands down my favourite is the photo looking up at the tops of the trees. The separation of the trees is spot on. Wonderful shot.
The concept was spot on and very helpful.
Thanks Jim
Explaining the comp, to me is very helpfull. Those are 3 good images. Thnx Simon.
Glad it was helpful!
Beautifully described.
Thank you kindly!
Three strong images and an excellent video. I very much appreciated the methodology you used to walk through your thinking - it's excellent and genuinely useful.
Great to hear Steve. I like the concept of this.
More of this please!!!
Keep tuning in Federico
As someone who struggles with finding the smaller details, I like being able to see the big picture first. Love the crown separation of the upward shot but that copper coloured tree was amazing.
Thanks Kerry. It seems this film had an image for all tastes.
Thanks Simon, great explanations.
My pleasure Stephen.
Thank you Simon; sharing your selection of the composition and field cropping is super helpful ... happy to see more of those.
Showing the crop marks during the film and the 'see if you can spot the composition' segment was a trial, but It's been so well received that I will do this fairly regularly from now on. I have a couple of films nearly ready to go again but they don't incorporate this quite so well, but watch this space.
Great lesson Simon. Great communication of your ideas
thanks Gary, glad you enjoyed it.
going through your old videos as another new comer to the the channel, but this format is brilliant, especially with the crop lines. keep up the great work.
Glad you enjoyed it Duke
stunning images !!!!! ive i had to pick wich is tough i would pick the last one w the redish tree behind !!!!!!! GOD BLESS n stay safe !!!
It just goes to show that there is an image for everyone. Glad you like it Juan.
Excellent video, enjoyed you walking us thru spotting and the how you put together the final image. You did right to go for the final image with the weather about to come in.
Cheers again Andrew. two, possibly three more to come from this trip.
Really like the concept. Images are excellent! Thank you.
More of these to come Rick
Ode to Autumn; beautiful image into the canopy and sky. Thanks, as always.
Mike in Oz
Thanks Mike...I suspect you are sweltering in the heat!
@@SimonBoothPhotography A pleasant 15-25C; it's Spring here.
I enjoyed that Simon, good to see your thought process and scanning the scene, maybe perhaps easier to share the scene with you behind the camera? :-) My favourite image was the one of the tree top canopy, gorgeous! 👍
Thanks David. I did rather get in the way didn't I :-D Work in progress! I thought if I try and stick to one of the corners?
Loved the 'can you see the composition'. You've struck gold there Simon, engaging with the viewer. Keep that going!
Thanks Mike and thanks for articulating your thoughts in such a way! - Showing the crop marks during the film and the 'see if you can spot the composition' segment was a trial, but It's been so well received that I will do this fairly regularly form now on. I have a couple of films nearly ready to go again but they don't incorporate this quite so well, but watch this space.
City streets or country lanes, I tend to shoot the whole of my subject. On all but the first, I would not have cropped in so close. Your "reveal" of the crop marks revealed to me that I should look tighter as well. Thanks for responding to our needs, and finding a way to demonstrate the steps you take.
Yes i like this kind of video
Thanks Ruud.
Excellent video. Your way of describing the scene is amazing. I'm learning a lot from your videos. Thank you very much!
Greetings from Brazil.
You are welcome! Thanks for tuning in.
I’m still making my way through all your videos ☺️ This one was really useful; I spend most of my time looking at the ground, hunting mushrooms and taking macro and I find the ‘bigger picture’ and landscape more tricky to visualise. On the back of a few of your videos I now feel motivated to go try some landscape this weekend. Thanks again for such great content.
That's really good to hear Leah. I love to motivate others, it's very rewarding indeed.
Just found your Channel, and its really good, im a beginner photographer and i love this and learn from it
Excellent episode. Really enjoyed the format and it will really help my photography going forward. Thank you.
Great to hear John.
Hi, congratulations for the photos. I liked the photo of the treetops.
Many thanks for watching
Inspiring. Must visit Scotland.
You absolutely should!
Up into the trees - well worth the wait and a little bit of exercise Simon lol
I was not a happy photographer when that sun came out, I can tell you!
Loved the concept and loved the images particularly thr 1st one with thr mossy tree. I was suprised how impactful the tree tops against the sky shot was - far better than mine - time to go out and try again. Thanks for the video
it takes a while Jan to find the right shot and I've been searching for a tree top shot for years.
Good video nice to see what catches your eye, that tree canopy Wow very nice
Thanks Brian. That one was my favourite of the bunch.
I a, bit behind with u tube, but just watched this. I think the first two images are lovely. The third may be a grow on you image. I like the idea of showing how you find the compositions as this is the thing I struggle most with.
Thanks so much 😊Glad the visual cue's are helping.
Great Film again. Love the idea of showing composition, helps a lot especially us who are learning.... LOVE the sky shot. Just stunning.
Thanks Barbara. Showing the crop marks during the film and the 'see if you can spot the composition' segment was a trial, but It's been so well received that I will do this fairly regularly form now on. I have a couple of films nearly ready to go again but they don't incorporate this quite so well, but watch this space.
Loved the final image! Must be the colour contrast. Showing the process of how you have arrived at your final compositions worked very well and I would certainly be interested in seeing more of this style of vlog.
Possibly a Marmite shot that one John and I appreciate those of you who liked it.
Beautiful Autumn colours with simple imagery. Yes the tree canopy shot was spectacular. The crop lines are better than vaguely pointing over there. Next Simon you will be asking us to put an X on your image as you pan around like (Spot the Ball) or it could be like the (Golden Shot) up a bit down a bit, Bernie the bolt. Getting carried away now.Thing is Simon all sorts of people could be watching your Channel a colour blind photographer may have difficulty in isolating compositions, and putting framing lines on the image is inclusive to more viewers, and it draws us all in. Great Video much appreciated.
Thanks David...I think the new concept really has legs! Showing the crop marks during the film and the 'see if you can spot the composition' segment was a trial, but It's been so well received that I will do this fairly regularly from now on. I have a couple of films nearly ready to go again but they don't incorporate this quite so well, but watch this space.
Interesting concept. Thumbs up to the tree canopy. The single tree is pretty good too.
Thank you! Cheers William
Great video, loved the crop lines really helpful . Beautiful images.
Thanks Charlie, glad it was helpful
Hi Simon.
There's merit in all three shots I thought. I particularly liked the texture of the second shot with the lichen draped tree and the leafy framing. I loved the "guess where I cropped it" element of the film too and surprisingly for me, the shot I thought best (No 2) was the one I got completely wrong. I got the subject right but my framing would have made for nothing like as intimate or successful a shot as it turned out. That really is something for me to think about. Educational and entertaining as ever.
Thank you Simon.
Hi David. I like to keep you on your toes and I just might test you on Sunday.
Another excellent video with very clear explanations of your thought processes which I certainly found very helpful. I liked your crop lines innovation and would like to see more of this in future videos. As for the photographs, stunning as always. The tree canopy shot is the best of its kind I have ever seen and way better than any of my efforts!
H David, Showing the crop marks during the film and the 'see if you can spot the composition' segment was a trial, but It's been so well received that I will do this fairly regularly from now on. I have a couple of films nearly ready to go again but they don't incorporate this quite so well, but watch this space.
I love the second photo.
Excellent as usual....
Thanks again!
Very well explained matey, and wow what amazing colours!
Cheers Tom. Scotland is pretty special in autumn!
Still doing a bit of catch up, but really love this video Simon. Its a very clever way of explaining what you see and what you are focusing in on. Also really interesting to see your crop in process on screen. I can appreciate the work that has gone into this and appreciate the effort.
A bit like me catching up on comments Stuart.
Good concept and, as always, a nice overall video. Keep it up. You’ve got a lovely eye for a good composition. 👍
Thanks Daniel, that's very kind of you to say.
I absolute love the images your shared in this video. This first image is my favorite. it always help to share your thoughts how you come to a composition. Like to see more of this kind of videos.
Thanks Hugo, watch this space.
Nicely done and a really good concept. Love the first and second images. The third one I thought was a bit busy.
Something for everyone in this film William, but I agree!
cracking video Simon very informative .enjoyed it and great images , great work, take care and stay safe
Thanks as always Mick. Good to hear from you again.
Really like the concept of walking and talking through an image. The first image was my favourite. Thanks
Many thanks Paul. Glad you liked the idea.
Very nice. Love the image at 13:50. Thanks for sharing
It's funny how you get to know someone even though you don't. If I would have had to have guessed which one if any you would like the most Tony, it would have been that one!
@@SimonBoothPhotography Ha ha. good one. I like them all, but that one just had that look that makes you feel as if you were there looking at it with your own eyes.
Very much enjoyed this composition.🤣 Stay safe and well.
Thanks Brian, you too.
Very good video Simon. Loved the tree top photo.
Glad you enjoyed it Tina. I think you are new to the channel, so welcome 😀
Hi Simon, just discovered your channel and I'm a big fan already. Great idea scanning the scene with the camera. Really shows the thought process involved in capturing those fantastic images.
Hi D and thanks for watching. Hope you will stay with the channel by adding it to your subscription list! Be sure to watch the back catalogue. There’s some really great episodes to catch up on!
This is a very good video from a learning point of view ‘ others take note
Cheers Martin. I feel like i have hit on a great little concept here!
Thank you for another instructional video. I always include too much so really useful to follow your cropping guides. My favourite along with many others was the canopy shot. However the lichen covered tree was fantastic. I learnt a lot.
Thanks Laura. I think you just need to practice and always try to pick and choose the work you follow. Competition winners are always worth studying.
Loving the videos Simon. So glad to have found your channel today. It’s great to see so many different styles in these CZcams videos. This is my type of TV 😃👍🏻 Keep up the excellent work, liked, subbed & hit the bell 👍🏻
Thanks for joining the channel Andy, it means a lot to me that you take time out of you valuable day to watch.
thanks for the useful and beautiful video 🙏
Thanks Ryan. Sorry about the audio!
Thanks Ryan. Sorry about the audio!
Hello Simon, that image of the canopy at 8:30 is Gorgeous in the Extreme...
I appreciate that Allan, thank you.
Hey Simon. Toms freckles hot got me here :> .
The peripheral view approach is just perfect . .. the full vista & breathe it i n ! i found the cropmarks disturb the ‘moment’ . Instead suggest your tones of tactile comp revealed from behind the LCD screen. .. like zoning into your vision and we remain immerse
with u and the tale of delights .:: lit.:::
Was so excited about that copper red. tree loved the entire RED contrast against verdigris fungi . Auntumn is so beautiful in the Northerly magic latitudes of Earth. Greetings
from SA.
Not a bad idea. I just wish the screen filmed better than it does. It's like looking at a very old telly! Thanks for the suggestion!
I was really getting inspired to go out to try to use similar photography techniques. Yes I loved the thought process and agree with all your shots but the last one. For me, the photo is to to busy and not a real central drawing point. But, that's just me. Thanks again , it was very very interesting.
The last shot is very much a Marmite shot. I'm not convinced I like it either, but it formed part of the film, so I left it in.
This was fantastic. Having recently returned home to Scotland after 20years living overseas in cities, I've start to visit a local woodland and have been trying, but struggling to refine my compositions. This video was really helpful. Absolutely loved the shot looking up through the canopy. Keep them coming.
Hi Richard. You must be full of inspiration having been surrounded by buildings all that time. A child in a sweetshop springs to mind!
Autumn is just beautiful in the highlands and you found some gems there.. great to see your process in the field and how you battle through the pros and cons...
Cheers Ian. Always appreciate you watching. It was a bit of a blunder this one sadly! Never trust tech!