Patterns in Photography - The Best Way To Find a More Compelling Photographs Episode 6
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- čas přidán 9. 08. 2023
- Today I talk about patterns in your photography. They are everywhere in nature, but sometimes they can be hard to find... at least the good ones that will make a compelling photograph. So this is how I go about finding them.
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Useful content for upcoming photo club pattern workshop. No kidding. If having problems finding patterns in nature, look closer. Zoom in. Fill frame.
Great to hear it has helped.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Directly to the point with good acknowledge, difficult to find stuff like this in CZcams... Thanks for the tutorial
I'm saying 9 different patterns in the pool photo. Great video series, thank you so much.
I love visual rhythm. Thanks for the overview and wonderful photographs.
What drew me were the dark drains at the bottom of the pools.
Another great video in your series, Mike. My favorite pattern is fish scales. Once you look for it they are all different. Not just the colors or size but the shape of each fish is a slightly different. Stay safe out there.
Nice, that is definitely a great pattern in nature!
As always thanks for watching Lance 😁👍
Another great video Mike. It’s great having a series like this building up a “toolkit” for expanding creativity
Thanks so much! I have made a playlist and put it at the top of my home page, so if you ever wonder how to find these videos, that's where they will be for the time being. 😁
Thanks for watching 👍
Good stuff Mike! Your training is very good and I have forwarded your videos to others who need to learn...
Great to hear they are helping... and thanks so much for sharing!!
😁👍
This is such good information and so well presented. And your photos are great!
Just found your channel. Hobbyists getting back into photography after many moons. You deserve your success. There is so much out there wanting to take 10 minutes to say not much. You are the polar opposite, no time wasting at all and seem like you know your stuff. Thanks. Subscribed.
Thanks so much for your kind words James... I have a lot of fun miking these videos and it is great to hear they are helping.
Thanks for watching and welcome to my channel 😁👍
Great ideas, thanks
Great video Mike! Thanks for the tips and great ideas about patterns
No worries, thanks for watching Curtis
Good tips again Mike.
Thanks Lyn!
but the paterns on the ground on both sides of the wall? the “3” pools? was this a trick question? i’ve missed more haven’t I? 😂
Haha!! Lots of patterns to be had in that one.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
I just discovered your channel and I’m just very impressed by how easy you make it to understand these concepts and how you provide new ideas. Thank you!
Great to hear they are helping!! It is amazing how CZcams sometimes doesn't really share videos with people that they would really help... They almost need to have an entertainment and educational tab to know if people want to learn or if people want to be entertained.
Thanks for watching and welcome to my channel 😁👍
Pattern photography look’s cool! I sometimes manage to get three boats or ship’s in line on a ship photo, but it’s also pattern’s on a ship with the window’s and lifeboat’s maybe😊 i like the video alot!! 😁 i look forward to the next video! 😄
Great video and topic, Mike. Patterns are something that I, like a lot of people struggle to find, but are really happy when we find them. I did not realize how impactful they could be until I was in the desert and snapped a photo, only to be mesmerized by the patterned effect. I hope you and yours enjoyed your holiday in Europe. We are looking forward to our holiday next month. I will reach out soon and find out where you guys are pitching your tent. Take care, brother.
They really can make a difference!
I bet you're looking forward to your trip... Yep, let us know when you are going to be over this way and we'll try and meet up.
As always thanks for watching dude 😁👍
Very good tips,thank you
Thanks very much!
great series, keep them coming
2:56 what a phenomenal frame, Mike, excellent photo!
If you allow me, I would saturate the outdoor colors and switch the indoor elements into the black and white.
And the angle of your camera is perfect in this shot.
Thanks so much!! That is a good point, and in editing it in that way, it would really emphasis the two very different elements.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
So pleasing and informative, thank you very much
Nice Job-- On the pool photo the deck has a pattern actually 2 upper deck and lower area - the wall at top of the sunbeds-- the 4 drains in each pool -- LOL
I spotted those patterns as well, I must admit if I'd have looked out of the window I'd have probably through wow boring shot, would not have even considered patterns. just shows you
Thanks very much Michael, and you're right... lots of patterns to be had!!
Robert, it is amazing how boring scenes can become interesting when you frame them in a certain way!
Thank you both for watching. 😁👍
How many times can you say 'patterns' in 5 minutes? Challenge accepted!! :)
Love the irony of the fact that you're talking about the difficulty of finding patterns in nature whilst standing in front of a massive area of bracken. Bit late in the season for the opening fronds, but bracken has some incredible patterns to photograph at any time of year.
By the way, 2:43 is that a new style capture clip from Peak Design or is it third party? It's totally different to the one I've got.
Haha!! Good point... I did think that when I was editing this one!! 😆
I am trying out the backpack clip from Ulanzi/falcam... not sure I like it though, so I might be going back to my trusty old peak design.
As always thanks for watching dude 😁👍
More brain food, thanks Mike!
when are we seeing another video of yours? Has been a while I hope all is well on your end.
Hey Armin,
Unfortunately life has gotten in the way and I've had to get a real job. 😫
I might get back to making videos again someday, but unfortunately I haven't been able to make it get to a point where it was making enough to pay the bills... and when youtube is taking up 60-70 hours in a week, it really needs to pay the bills! 😆
Thanks for checking in with me though, I really appreciate your kindness. 😁👍
No more Peak Design Capture clip usage? 😀
Haha!! Just trying out a different option ... although I think I prefer the peak design capture clip. 👍
Please help me to make a decision.
I have a Nikon d5300. But i wanna step in the Sony's world with Tamron 50-400. I will use my next cam only for landscape. Can A7ii produce a same sharp images compare with the A7iii?
Thank you
Yes it can, but the difference between the A7ii and a7iii is huge when it comes to focussing ability, battery power and general ease of use.
If you can afford to get the A7iii, I would very much recommend that over the A7ii.
@@mikesphotography thank you!
Hi Mike, not related to this video but I do have a question that I think you’re probably best to answer.
I’ll be travelling for a long period of time soon and will be capturing lots of images from a range of different locations for use in a large timelapse sequence. As I intend on shooting RAW and currently only have one 64GB SD card, I’d like to get your take on what the best method to store all these RAW files would be?
The card can store approx 2000 photos when shooting RAW and I’ve worked out that each shoot should be around 300-400 frames, meaning I could shoot in around 5 or 6 different locations before I have to store these files somewhere safe and clear the card.
I intend on sorting and editing all these images after my travelling, which means that some files would require to be stored for up to 9 months. What would you recommend is the best method to store these RAW files?
Thanks very much for your help!
Good question.
I use the WD external hard drives to store my photos on and thy seem to work well. The SSDs are faster, but more expensive.
I have a whole stack of these: geni.us/WDharddrive
... and I make sure I have two copies on separate drives so if one was to fail, I'd have a backup.
I hope that helps.
@@mikesphotography Thanks for your response.
Sounds like the perfect strategy - the SSDs are definitely on the pricey side. Those 2TB WD hard drives seem like the best solution and should be the right amount of storage for approx 15,000-20,000 RAW uncompressed files (not ran the maths yet, hope my guesswork is right!).
Agree with you on the two copies for sure - the price of two 2TB drives seems reasonably priced too.
Thanks again for the help!
Hello Mike, where'd you go? I hope you are well. Bob
Hey Bob,
Unfortunately life has got in the way, so I have had to get a real job... for now.
Just trying to make a plan as to where to take the channel in the future.
Thanks for checking up on me.
Cheers
Mike
Mike I wish you well. Whether you continue the channel or not, I will always find you an inspiration. You were the first CZcamsr I followed. My photography improved so much from your work. Thank you for doing it. Bob
@@RobertReilly-mc8zq Thanks very much Bob. It is always an inspiration to me as well when I hear I've been able to help you and your photography.
My video catalogue will always be here, as long as CZcams exists... so you can always have a refresher when needed.
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