Thanks @Nicholas Wu - I often work alongside various academics and I'm my experience - a photographer will never earn their respect unless they inturn respect the subject or topic of interest. Which I believe is completely fair. Thanks for the great feedback - really appreciate it. 😃😃😃
I concur with your last statement. Its important to respect the creatures we want to photograph. Ultimately, if we can't do things with disturbing the natural habitat, and heaven forbid that there are photographers who would put insects in fridges just so they can take photos, its immoral
I'm giving a like just for that final words on ethics. It exasperates me too when macro photographers cut grass or leaves with scissors just to take a picture.
Thank you for a great video, especially in regards to your final segment on ethics. It drives me nuts when people have animals in studios, move them around for a picture, or just show them general disrespect. It sometimes feels like people just don’t care. It’s refreshing to see other people who want to share the wonders of small creatures while treating them as real individuals that matter and have emotions.
The hardest part for outdoor macro-photography is lighting! Natural light isn't enough for some fields. I do think that the reason people catch animals/insects in studio. Anyway I love shot outdoor.
I'm only 3 minutes into the video and I have to say... you are an absolute professional. I love how you just cut to the chase instead of having long introductions or demands to like and subscribe to your videos.
Well, I'm three minutes into the video too, and I'm debating weather I should continue watching or not, as I suspect this will be a waste of time. This is the umpteenth vid I've watched where the creator tries to explain magnification ratios, but fails to mention how the distance between subject and camera affects the image size on the sensor.
Love this video, especially your final points. As a former active member of scouting, I try to always apply the "Leave no trace" rule when I am out taking pictures. Great advice!
Wow, it may be 4 years old but this has to be one of the most informative and interesting videos I have watched. You are knowledgable, engaging and manage to keep things simple and understandable. I have subscribed to your channel and hope to enjoy many more similar videos.
Neil I have never given micro photography a thought but after your video it looks like something I could do at 82 years old thanks for a interesting introduction.
Thank you @leslie dougan 😃 It's certainly a genre of photography that photographers of all ages can tackle. If anything, younger photographers often don't have the patience for mastering macro photography 😝😝😝
This was a really engaging video, informative and interesting. You are very concise and to the point. I also love the part about Ethics at the end. All in all quite a brilliant video 👍🏼
I love how you turn the message from big animals to these little ones. Your approach to macro videography is so inspiring, resulting in solid footage that's visually appealing and continuously enhancing your storytelling. Thanks for share.
Such a helpful video! I also appreciate your comments on ethics. As a biologist, I care deeply about the natural world and I'm glad you are bringing this info to photographers who may not have the biological background!
I´m an very experienced photographer but i can tell you, that this is one of the best videos for all those who are interested to begin with macro photography i've ever seen. Thumbs up!
Wow! I don't usually say this lightly. The quality of this tutorial is the top notch. All the concepts and ethics are covered with just enough details and core principles, no bullshit and fillers. This video will now become my highest standard of making any video tutorials, no matter the topics
Sir, you explain things really clear and concisely. Every time you explained a point I noticed how you were showing your point with your filmmaking. As a I have a new found interest in macro photography I really enjoyed this video and I had no idea about the lengths that some photographers take to shoot the perfect shot. Thank you for explaining your last point, I couldn’t agree more. -Cheers
I highly appreciate and respect your discussion of ethics of macro photography at the end of this video. Bravo! And I completely agree. Live and let live.
This has by far been the most edicating photography video I've seen so far! I've been going crazy to find out which lena I should buy to level up my game in snake photography and now I got all the answers I needed to know, to decide which lens I buy!! Thank you so much!🙏
Coud'nt agree more about respect even the smallest. Thank's for bringing this up. I'm a pre-beginner "macro-photographer" and your videos are very helpful.
I cannot explain MACRO photography the way you do, but I enjoy photographing garden creatures with some success. I enjoyed our video and especially your comments on ethics. I wouldn't say I like that caterpillars eat up leaves, but their development is interesting to capture, and I know that the plant will recover.
What a fantastic video! Simple to understand yet full of great information. I will absolutely be referring back to this video when I start my macro photography endeavors next month. Thank you for this!
Man thank you a lot for this video. I spend a lot of time searching in different videos on who to do it right and this is the most complete explanation in the macro photography that anyone can have. With this basic knowledge you are helping a lot of people.
Wow! you had me with the content, then the soundtrack kicked in reminding me of some old school downtempo IDM, and the final thought. Your video alone is such great art. Thank you!
I love your video and most of the instruction throughout. In particular, the ending. This is where you addressed the macro world and surrounding environment. Tiny critters deserve to live in peace just as much as any human. Okay, let me get back to on that human part later. As I was attempting to say, I was taught photography by my grandpa (nearly 60 yrs in the biz, sshhh!), and he had one very important point. While it addresses, fashion, portrait, model, glamour, etc. it also serves well here. His point: If something's in your way, MOVE THE PHOTOGRAPHER, not the model or your props! Hope to see more. Be safe, do well. ~Alexa Shaw
This was a really well articulated lesson in Macro Photography. One of the best I've seen on CZcams. Thank you very much! I'm happy to be a new subscriber. :)
"bring scissors to cut down grass and foliage that may be obscuring that perfect butterfly photo" I see what you did here. I saw that video too, haha. Thank you for the video. It's extremely helpful. And I'm grateful that you try to protect nature. People don't do that often.
Your discussion of ethics is absolutely invaluable. Thank you for addressing the matter. Yesterday, I encountered an ethical matter while practicing photography at a park. Some people were throwing bread into a stream to get the fish make themselves vulnerable while a heron was hunting for prey. I felt very conflicted about taking photos of the scene after that. I wish more people in general would listen to what you have to say about ethics while interacting with nature.
Excellent video and beautiful images! Great pace, too. I also appreciate all the animations and overlays. It's a lot of work, I'm sure, but they add a lot.
Awesome video, I've learned a lot. Loved doing "macro" photos for years with my compact, now I'm waiting for a m43 and seems the party has just started.
Great video! You gave me somethings I have to change my thoughts on like, refrigeration of insects. Infact I spent 2 minutes following a Grasshopper but the end result was well worth it. So thanks for waking me up to a few facts!
+Henry Bulger glad to hear it the patience paid off - I always feel that a photo is more impactful if the photographer can honestly say that their was no interaction with the subject. Thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciated. 😀😀😀
Okay, I've been watching photography video's for ages now and I can't believe I just found you! the way you explain things is just superb and on top of that you're also fun to watch. You've gained at least one fan today!!
Excellent video. Absolutely loved it, and learnt a lot too. Glad that you touched on the topic of ethics. Sad to know that bugs are kept in the fridge and are glued to trees. Really sad!
Neil, that was a awesome video ! I assume for what you said that you use a full frame sensor camera. Your respect for the miniature world is great, it shows your kindness as a person and is a very admirable thing to have. Enjoy your day !
Many thanks @Jules Sanchez 👍 Yes, I primarily use full senors for macro work. It's always great to hear that others appreciate the discussion surrounding the treatment of macro subjects. Thanks again 😃😃😃
I have shot hundreds of covers and big ads. but getting tips on macro is an entirely new thing for me. love how short it is and how much you get in... note with tripod an extension in the form of say a book would help get the camera close. very goo data you have here. macro makes me feel like a beginner again....
Thanks @Pinn Sinratchatanan 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍 However, I think you've fallen victim to CZcams's recent decision to remove the dislike counter from all videos - that said, there are certainly a few individuals who have found something in this video to "dislike".
I especially like the last comment about ethic and respecting environment...in so many other intros/tutorials/guides people say that spray bottle of water is essential, same for "clearing surrounding" with scissors, things which I never fully agreed...will the picture be more stunning, many times yes, but in the end it is most important to not harm the subject and its habitat. IMHO macro as well as any other kind of wildlife photographers should follow the rule of minimal to possibly no impact. Many times grass blades, small branches etc. can be gently bent out of frame with a little bit of effort and if they can't then one should change their own position, try different framing or angle...if that's not possible, well world will not end and there might be many more better occasions to take a shot in few minutes or next time...and if someone really need the droplets on the spiders, lizard or frog...get up earlier, the light will also be better ;)
Many thanks @Ars3nicGinger 👍 It's really nice the hear that some many others share the same line of thinking - hope as the issue is talked about more openly, it will become less of a problem. 😃😃😃
I have sprayed geckos many a times for a better picture. I've done most my work in desserts and I can promise you, any lizard I have done it on has only been thankful to get some extra water. (Just make sure it isn't chlorinated). If a single straw of grass in the way, I can also promise you, moving your entire body to a new position (especially if you are laying flat, as you often need to) will only disturb the micro habitat more than just pulling out that one straw. Saying that you shouldn't touch the environment, put instead just move yourself and stop being lazy is all fine and dandy, but you also have to think for a bit and consider if it really makes sense.
This is a great video. Although I already do some macro, it’s still been informative for me. Totally agree on the closing comments. Only criticism is that the Neil Fisher text bottom left obscures the very helpful EXIF data. Perhaps move top left? Thanks for a great video 👍🏼
Thanks @Dave Rollinson 👍 The watermark size is an embarrassing mistake... fortunately it only covers shutter speed - which is consistently 1/60 sec for all the video clips 😃
as many have noted, i like that you brought up the ethics part of photography. It's the first time I've seen your videos and am now a subscriber. Thanks for all the contents you're making.
Many thanks @Mihai Vale 👍 It's unfortunate that the matter of ethics needs to be mentioned at all, but unfortunately there are still some who don't share the same respect for living macro subjects.
Because of the last section about the ethical macro photography, i have subscribed to your channel. I find diffusing lights is a challenge for me in macro photography. At this moment, I am using my DSLR built-in flash.
Wow, you covered nearly everything I could think of! I had been wondering about ethics when I was watching, and wondered how much of an issue it was. I'm glad this is a thing people take seriously. Being able to highlight nature, but destroy a creatures habitat in the process, is not the kind of approach I wish to take. I am interested to know, you mentioned the downsides to extension tubes, but did you cover diopters (maybe I missed it)? I plan on using both, since I can't really afford good glass. I'd be interested to see some more content about low cost/no cost alternatives, like the cereal box setup you showed.
Thanks @Sawta 👍 Happy to hear that you found it helpful and share the same respect for tiny macro subjects. Regardless whether you're adding extension tubes or diopters, or both, to a non-macro, you'll not likely end up with a magnification anywhere near 1:1. Adding multiple extension tubes reduces light quite significantly and a diopter alone really doesn't change magnification all that much.
I knew almost everything you talked about in this video. Very well explained and visualised. I found it very interesting to watch. But what I liked the most is your deep respect for the animals.
Thanks @Roy C 👍 Very much appreciate the feedback and it's been fantastic hearing from so many other people who share a profound respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Love your teaching style and thoughts on ethics. Your presentation is artful and at the same time technical - very well done. I'm a beginner in macro photography, truly inspired :-)
Great tutorial! Really wish I’d seen this before getting my telephoto “macro” lens with 95cm focus distance and 1:2 magnification 😟 still - at least I have a usable telephoto I suppose whilst I get used to some close up shots 😅 great tips in this video!
Thank you for stating that people should respect the environment and the creatures in it. So many people, -mostly without thinking- will do just that in order to capture that one photo. Great video, I learned a lot.
Thanks @Still Moments 👍 It's been fantastic hearing from so many other people who share a profound respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃 However, it's also been surprising how many others have vocally disagreed and opposed my statement regarding respect.
@Bao Doan my girlfriend made fun of me immediately upon hearing how I pronounced it. Though a few close friends pronounce it the same way ... it could be an East Coast versus West Coast ... Canada thing? It's pronounced properly as: dif·fuse
Thank you! Very informative and with great visual examples. Just what I needed to understand it. Very helpful. And I love that u have your settings shown at the bottom of the videos you share.
Thanks @Dandelion 👍 Happy to hear you found it helpful. The inclusion of EXIF information has been well received and certainly something I hope aids in understanding how shots are captured😃😃😃
It’s a strong message at the end to respect the nature even the smallest things. Nowadays, many people crossed the line just to get what they wanted.
Thanks @rahayuyogawati8162 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
As a biologist and photographer, I'm grateful you discussed about the ethics of wildlife photography. Keep up with the great work.
Thanks @Nicholas Wu - I often work alongside various academics and I'm my experience - a photographer will never earn their respect unless they inturn respect the subject or topic of interest. Which I believe is completely fair. Thanks for the great feedback - really appreciate it. 😃😃😃
I concur with your last statement. Its important to respect the creatures we want to photograph. Ultimately, if we can't do things with disturbing the natural habitat, and heaven forbid that there are photographers who would put insects in fridges just so they can take photos, its immoral
Thanks @Dexter101x 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
I'm giving a like just for that final words on ethics. It exasperates me too when macro photographers cut grass or leaves with scissors just to take a picture.
Thanks @whitecinnamon 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Thank you for a great video, especially in regards to your final segment on ethics. It drives me nuts when people have animals in studios, move them around for a picture, or just show them general disrespect. It sometimes feels like people just don’t care. It’s refreshing to see other people who want to share the wonders of small creatures while treating them as real individuals that matter and have emotions.
Thanks @Cal Robinson 👍 it's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
I think cutting a grass isnt so big of a deal but bad handling of animals surely is
The hardest part for outdoor macro-photography is lighting! Natural light isn't enough for some fields. I do think that the reason people catch animals/insects in studio. Anyway I love shot outdoor.
I've been doing macro photography for a short while now, and thought this was by far the best beginner video I've ever seen
Many thanks @Grom👍 Appreciate the feedback😃😃😃
Great closing statement. Totally agree. Respect the universe big and small.
Thanks so much @Garnett Leary 👍 Great to hear that so many others feel the same way. 😃😃😃
Came to the comment section to basically say the same thing and was pleased to see this thread.
I agree also, except for cutting a blade of grass down?
Yeah, me 2. Kudos on the ethics part in the end!
Agreed!
By far the best video about this topic. 21 minutes well spent
Thanks @yellow_scratch 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍
I'm only 3 minutes into the video and I have to say... you are an absolute professional. I love how you just cut to the chase instead of having long introductions or demands to like and subscribe to your videos.
Well, I'm three minutes into the video too, and I'm debating weather I should continue watching or not, as I suspect this will be a waste of time. This is the umpteenth vid I've watched where the creator tries to explain magnification ratios, but fails to mention how the distance between subject and camera affects the image size on the sensor.
Big respect for the last part of the video, many dont understand the importance of "small world". Enjoy friend.
Thanks @Boos Bos 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Love this video, especially your final points. As a former active member of scouting, I try to always apply the "Leave no trace" rule when I am out taking pictures. Great advice!
Thanks @Gene Sizemore 😃 That a fantastic motto to work with 👍👍👍
Wow, it may be 4 years old but this has to be one of the most informative and interesting videos I have watched. You are knowledgable, engaging and manage to keep things simple and understandable. I have subscribed to your channel and hope to enjoy many more similar videos.
Thanks @routebeard 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
Simply amazing! Great details! ❤
Neil I have never given micro photography a thought but after your video it looks like something I could do at 82 years old thanks for a interesting introduction.
Thank you @leslie dougan 😃 It's certainly a genre of photography that photographers of all ages can tackle. If anything, younger photographers often don't have the patience for mastering macro photography 😝😝😝
Your explanation and ruler demonstration of ‘minimum focus distance’ was the most easiest and direct way I’ve seen it shown in a video.
Thanks @Kick Rocks 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
It's nice to hear someone who delivers not just hang on to fill the time space. This guy to me is fast blanc and educational, he just tells it.
Thanks so much @Yancho User 👍 Very much appreciate the kind words 😃😃😃
This was a really engaging video, informative and interesting. You are very concise and to the point. I also love the part about Ethics at the end. All in all quite a brilliant video 👍🏼
Many thanks @Martin Zero 😃😃😃 It's nice to hear that so many others appreciate the ethical discussion too. 👍🏼
Me too. I have never heard anything like this in a CZcams video. Ethics is the part which i loved.
I have to weigh in too! Loved the kindness , I mean ethics bit! Great comprehensively presented video! Thank you!
Thanks for typing out my comment for me mate .
yeah, LOL, don't cut grass with scissors.
The best tutorial I’ve seen yet in macro photography. Outstanding job!
Thanks @F. Norman 😃 Really appreciate the kind words. 👍👍👍
@@neilfisher I had exactly the same comment, very informative and helpful tutorial, thanks very much!
@@neilfisher Please tell me which camera are you using on the video? Very good 4k quality
More than the tips, I love the messaging towards the ending
Thanks @Diverspud PH 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
I love how you turn the message from big animals to these little ones. Your approach to macro videography is so inspiring, resulting in solid footage that's visually appealing and continuously enhancing your storytelling. Thanks for share.
Thanks @vupham.wildlife👍 Appreciate the feedback and it's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
This video is perfect, an entire summary of macrophotography, all you need to get started.
Great job and great video!
Thanks @akramdogha3778 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
Such a helpful video! I also appreciate your comments on ethics. As a biologist, I care deeply about the natural world and I'm glad you are bringing this info to photographers who may not have the biological background!
Thanks @Allison Krause Danielsen 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Thanks @Allison Krause Danielsen 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
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I´m an very experienced photographer but i can tell you, that this is one of the best videos for all those who are interested to begin with macro photography i've ever seen. Thumbs up!
Many thanks @Gal Anonim 👍 Appreciate the feedback😃😃😃
I was standing at the end of my Photography Life , .....You show me there is way that can lead me to another new beginning Life, Thank you so much!
Thanks @Tsuyueh Leu - that's quite the statement😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍
LOVE your comment about protecting the subject’s environment and the subject!!!
Thanks @garysparker 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
The ending! “Chef’s kiss”
Thanks @Monica Alfaro 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
The dog playing alone with the stick was so lovely
@Rafael Vázquez he certainly does love to chew on a good stick 😃
Wow! I don't usually say this lightly. The quality of this tutorial is the top notch. All the concepts and ethics are covered with just enough details and core principles, no bullshit and fillers. This video will now become my highest standard of making any video tutorials, no matter the topics
Many thanks @Onyx Lee 👍 Greatly appreciate the kind words 😃😃😃
Sir, you explain things really clear and concisely. Every time you explained a point I noticed how you were showing your point with your filmmaking. As a I have a new found interest in macro photography I really enjoyed this video and I had no idea about the lengths that some photographers take to shoot the perfect shot. Thank you for explaining your last point, I couldn’t agree more. -Cheers
Many thanks @Lenin Moreno 👍 Super happy to hear that you enjoyed this 😃😃😃
SO INFORMATIVE! You have captured my attention!
Thanks @Jacob Tramel 😃 Great to hear you liked it 👍👍👍
I highly appreciate and respect your discussion of ethics of macro photography at the end of this video. Bravo! And I completely agree. Live and let live.
Thanks @godblessyou7376 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
This has by far been the most edicating photography video I've seen so far!
I've been going crazy to find out which lena I should buy to level up my game in snake photography and now I got all the answers I needed to know, to decide which lens I buy!! Thank you so much!🙏
Thanks @Nico Hediger 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
Superlative explanation! Thank you so much. I also appreciated the final comments about ethical behaviour and photographic integrity.
Thanks @Crazy Eddie 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Holy moly. What a professionally shot and produced video. A+
Thanks @Anthony Novak 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍
just found this best macro photography tutorial after almost 3 year from published. thank you for make this amazing tutorial!
Thanks @Loki Luck 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
Coud'nt agree more about respect even the smallest. Thank's for bringing this up. I'm a pre-beginner "macro-photographer" and your videos are very helpful.
Thanks @stephanielinder2696 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
One of the best videos I've seen approaching the subject, macro photography
Thanks @Ricardo Pereira 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
The most informative video about getting started in macro that I've found on CZcams, thank you.
Thanks so much @Darian Harris 👍 Really appreciate the kind words 😃😃😃
Neil: "Backgrounds are often completely forgotten about."
Cue the dog entering the background, stage right.
Priceless
Ha... Cousteau certainly has a mind of his own 😝😝😝
I really appreciated your statement at the end about respecting the beings we photograph.
Thanks @Ryan Hanks 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
I cannot explain MACRO photography the way you do, but I enjoy photographing garden creatures with some success. I enjoyed our video and especially your comments on ethics. I wouldn't say I like that caterpillars eat up leaves, but their development is interesting to capture, and I know that the plant will recover.
Thanks @Rlene Steffy 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍
I love the respectable conclusion of respecting nature for anything we do. Thank you for the video :D
Thanks @Flowericious Resident 👍 Great to hear that others appreciate the open discussion of treating macro subjects with respect 😃😃😃
This was such a well put video I can't even believe it. From the structure of information, to the B-roll, it was everything it needed to be and more.
Thanks @Arūnas Rimkus 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍
What a fantastic video! Simple to understand yet full of great information. I will absolutely be referring back to this video when I start my macro photography endeavors next month. Thank you for this!
Thanks the feedback +Pathfinding - greatly appreciated 😀😀😀
@@neilfisher you make me love macro photography even more.. a superb video tutorial..
Will you please suggest me a macro lens. I am a beginner.
@Debi Paikaray - honestly, any macro lens with a 1:1 mag option is perfect to start with 👍
Man thank you a lot for this video. I spend a lot of time searching in different videos on who to do it right and this is the most complete explanation in the macro photography that anyone can have. With this basic knowledge you are helping a lot of people.
Thanks @Taciturno23 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
Man, this is the best tutorial video in the world which I have looking for whole life.
Thanks @T. Smith 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍
Wow! you had me with the content, then the soundtrack kicked in reminding me of some old school downtempo IDM, and the final thought. Your video alone is such great art. Thank you!
Thanks @Neon Rei 👍 Happy to hear that you found it helpful and share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
I love your video and most of the instruction throughout. In particular, the ending. This is where you addressed the macro world and surrounding environment. Tiny critters deserve to live in peace just as much as any human. Okay, let me get back to on that human part later. As I was attempting to say, I was taught photography by my grandpa (nearly 60 yrs in the biz, sshhh!), and he had one very important point. While it addresses, fashion, portrait, model, glamour, etc. it also serves well here. His point: If something's in your way, MOVE THE PHOTOGRAPHER, not the model or your props! Hope to see more. Be safe, do well. ~Alexa Shaw
Thanks @Saipan The Hidden Vacation Wonderland Of America👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
This was a really well articulated lesson in Macro Photography. One of the best I've seen on CZcams. Thank you very much! I'm happy to be a new subscriber. :)
Thanks @William Sanchez 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
"bring scissors to cut down grass and foliage that may be obscuring that perfect butterfly photo"
I see what you did here. I saw that video too, haha.
Thank you for the video. It's extremely helpful. And I'm grateful that you try to protect nature. People don't do that often.
Thanks @Ilya Danilov 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Your discussion of ethics is absolutely invaluable. Thank you for addressing the matter.
Yesterday, I encountered an ethical matter while practicing photography at a park. Some people were throwing bread into a stream to get the fish make themselves vulnerable while a heron was hunting for prey. I felt very conflicted about taking photos of the scene after that. I wish more people in general would listen to what you have to say about ethics while interacting with nature.
Thanks @p5eudo 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Great job at explaining macro photography in a beautiful (!!!) setting. I especially appreciate the ethics at the end.
Thanks @Paul Verzantvoort 👍 it's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Really appreciate the bit about ethics at the end. Great video.
Thanks @spongemonster 😃 Always great to hear that others feel the same way about the treatment of small macro subjects 👍👍👍
Excellent tutorial, clear explanation of the optical principles involved.
Thanks so much @Jennifer Smith 😃😃😃
You sir just earned my subscription. This video explained so much without making it to hard to understand
Many thanks @Adam Urquhart 👍 Appreciate the feedback😃😃😃
I love the last comment you said regarding ethics. I think that was the home run point. brilliant video.
Excellent video - really explained a number of macro concepts in clear language
Thanks Philip, greatly appreciate the feedback. 😀😀😀
It's been a difficult subject for me, but you've explained it perfectly. Thanks Neil!!!😎👌
Thanks @Daniel Perez 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
Excellent video and beautiful images! Great pace, too. I also appreciate all the animations and overlays. It's a lot of work, I'm sure, but they add a lot.
Many thanks @dinnae 👍 Appreciate the feedback😃😃😃
Last message was really appreciated
Respect the smallest of small
And weakest of weak
Thanks @santoshaphale7862👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Easily the best macro photography video/guide on youtube. Thanks so much for the tips!
Many thanks @Justabrazillian 👍 Greatly appreciate the kind words 😃😃😃
this was fantastic - thank you so much!
Thanks @George Thompson 👍👍👍
Very informative. Thank you for the video.
Awesome video, I've learned a lot. Loved doing "macro" photos for years with my compact, now I'm waiting for a m43 and seems the party has just started.
Great video! You gave me somethings I have to change my thoughts on like, refrigeration of insects. Infact I spent 2 minutes following a Grasshopper but the end result was well worth it. So thanks for waking me up to a few facts!
+Henry Bulger glad to hear it the patience paid off - I always feel that a photo is more impactful if the photographer can honestly say that their was no interaction with the subject. Thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciated. 😀😀😀
Hats off for the last bit of the video. It isn't said out loud much, so thank you for that!
Thanks @theJungliiWhoSings👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Okay, I've been watching photography video's for ages now and I can't believe I just found you! the way you explain things is just superb and on top of that you're also fun to watch. You've gained at least one fan today!!
Thanks @roy klein 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍
Excellent video. Absolutely loved it, and learnt a lot too. Glad that you touched on the topic of ethics. Sad to know that bugs are kept in the fridge and are glued to trees. Really sad!
Many thanks for the kind words +zaid Habib 😀 I'm glad to hear others like yourself appreciate the matter of ethical photography. 😀
A superb introduction to macro photography! So many tips and examples rarely seen on many channel's videos. Thanks for making and posting this one
Many thanks +James Watts, the feedback is greatly appreciated. 😀😀😀
Neil, that was a awesome video ! I assume for what you said that you use a full frame sensor camera. Your respect for the miniature world is great, it shows your kindness as a person and is a very admirable thing to have. Enjoy your day !
Many thanks @Jules Sanchez 👍 Yes, I primarily use full senors for macro work. It's always great to hear that others appreciate the discussion surrounding the treatment of macro subjects. Thanks again 😃😃😃
I have shot hundreds of covers and big ads. but getting tips on macro is an entirely new thing for me. love how short it is and how much you get in... note with tripod an extension in the form of say a book would help get the camera close. very goo data you have here. macro makes me feel like a beginner again....
Thanks so much @Elan Sun Star Photography 😃 Really appreciate the feedback and kind words 👍👍👍
No dislike once, in 3 years after published, what a master 💪💪💪
Thanks @Pinn Sinratchatanan 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍 However, I think you've fallen victim to CZcams's recent decision to remove the dislike counter from all videos - that said, there are certainly a few individuals who have found something in this video to "dislike".
@@neilfisher Thanks for informing, Neil
I especially like the last comment about ethic and respecting environment...in so many other intros/tutorials/guides people say that spray bottle of water is essential, same for "clearing surrounding" with scissors, things which I never fully agreed...will the picture be more stunning, many times yes, but in the end it is most important to not harm the subject and its habitat. IMHO macro as well as any other kind of wildlife photographers should follow the rule of minimal to possibly no impact. Many times grass blades, small branches etc. can be gently bent out of frame with a little bit of effort and if they can't then one should change their own position, try different framing or angle...if that's not possible, well world will not end and there might be many more better occasions to take a shot in few minutes or next time...and if someone really need the droplets on the spiders, lizard or frog...get up earlier, the light will also be better ;)
Many thanks @Ars3nicGinger 👍 It's really nice the hear that some many others share the same line of thinking - hope as the issue is talked about more openly, it will become less of a problem. 😃😃😃
I have sprayed geckos many a times for a better picture. I've done most my work in desserts and I can promise you, any lizard I have done it on has only been thankful to get some extra water. (Just make sure it isn't chlorinated).
If a single straw of grass in the way, I can also promise you, moving your entire body to a new position (especially if you are laying flat, as you often need to) will only disturb the micro habitat more than just pulling out that one straw. Saying that you shouldn't touch the environment, put instead just move yourself and stop being lazy is all fine and dandy, but you also have to think for a bit and consider if it really makes sense.
What I'm most curious about is the flash. Can't the flash cause any damage to the insects? Thanks
This is a great video. Although I already do some macro, it’s still been informative for me. Totally agree on the closing comments. Only criticism is that the Neil Fisher text bottom left obscures the very helpful EXIF data. Perhaps move top left? Thanks for a great video 👍🏼
Thanks @Dave Rollinson 👍 The watermark size is an embarrassing mistake... fortunately it only covers shutter speed - which is consistently 1/60 sec for all the video clips 😃
I put all of my subjects in the refrigerator/freezer first. Please contact me for any child portraiture work you might need.
Ha... I hear they're prone to eating glue and dancing under spray bottles too 🤪😋😆👍
One of the best explanations of macro photography I have come across. Thanks
Thanks @Steve Wohlgemuth 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍
being a total beginner this was the most understandable video yet , well done and thanks
Thanks @Fran Misantone 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
Loved the info, totally adored the ethics consideration! Cheers
Thanks @Laura Cannon 👍 it's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Amazing video, very well explained. I especially liked the discussion concerning ethics. Well done!
I agree!
Thanks @Crop Person 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Excellent video with massive details. Thanks!
Many thanks @Sankar Karuppiah 😀
Your video explains the macro photography basics clearly and to the point. The best I'd seen. Thanks.
Many thanks @Augie Garcia 👍 Greatly appreciate the feedback 😃😃😃
as many have noted, i like that you brought up the ethics part of photography. It's the first time I've seen your videos and am now a subscriber. Thanks for all the contents you're making.
Thanks @Luc De Villa 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
I apreciate that you talk about the ethic. I think the respect for the subject or for the context is the first thing to consider. Great video! :)
Many thanks @Mihai Vale 👍 It's unfortunate that the matter of ethics needs to be mentioned at all, but unfortunately there are still some who don't share the same respect for living macro subjects.
The zoom in in live view was a fantastic tip. I didn't even know you could do that.
Thanks so much @oTURLo 😃 Great to hear you found this helpful 👍👍👍
RTFM
Thank you for covering ethics.
Thanks @cwetfeet 😃😃😃
Watching this now. My son just gifted me a Nikor 85mm lens for my Nikon D3500. I am excited!
Watching from Australia 🇦🇺
With family in Brisbane, it's always great to hear from those down under @carolyn3746 😃😃😃
Because of the last section about the ethical macro photography, i have subscribed to your channel.
I find diffusing lights is a challenge for me in macro photography. At this moment, I am using my DSLR built-in flash.
Thanks @wendynatureguide65 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Apart from the inormative aspect of the video, breathtaking b-rolls man
Many thanks @Bivash Biswas 👍 Greatly appreciate the feedback 😃😃😃
Wow, you covered nearly everything I could think of! I had been wondering about ethics when I was watching, and wondered how much of an issue it was. I'm glad this is a thing people take seriously. Being able to highlight nature, but destroy a creatures habitat in the process, is not the kind of approach I wish to take.
I am interested to know, you mentioned the downsides to extension tubes, but did you cover diopters (maybe I missed it)? I plan on using both, since I can't really afford good glass. I'd be interested to see some more content about low cost/no cost alternatives, like the cereal box setup you showed.
Thanks @Sawta 👍 Happy to hear that you found it helpful and share the same respect for tiny macro subjects. Regardless whether you're adding extension tubes or diopters, or both, to a non-macro, you'll not likely end up with a magnification anywhere near 1:1. Adding multiple extension tubes reduces light quite significantly and a diopter alone really doesn't change magnification all that much.
the closing comment made me subscribe. I'm glad I found this channel
Thanks so much @Reza Esfahani 😃 Happy to hear 👍👍👍
I knew almost everything you talked about in this video. Very well explained and visualised. I found it very interesting to watch. But what I liked the most is your deep respect for the animals.
Thanks @Juliyan Mudrik 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍
Just the closing about photography ethics takes me right to the subscribe button. Keep it up!
Thanks @Roy C 👍 Very much appreciate the feedback and it's been fantastic hearing from so many other people who share a profound respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Love your teaching style and thoughts on ethics. Your presentation is artful and at the same time technical - very well done. I'm a beginner in macro photography, truly inspired :-)
Thanks very much @Rosas Gonzales - great appreciate your feedback. 😀😀😀
Great tutorial! Really wish I’d seen this before getting my telephoto “macro” lens with 95cm focus distance and 1:2 magnification 😟 still - at least I have a usable telephoto I suppose whilst I get used to some close up shots 😅 great tips in this video!
Thanks @Harry Ward 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍
4:35 Frog says more
The last part is really great
One should give respect to all
The ethics is really important for any photographer
Thanks @SVK Rider 👍 It's always great to hear when others share the same respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃
Thank you for stating that people should respect the environment and the creatures in it. So many people, -mostly without thinking- will do just that in order to capture that one photo. Great video, I learned a lot.
Thanks @Still Moments 👍 It's been fantastic hearing from so many other people who share a profound respect for tiny macro subjects 😃😃😃 However, it's also been surprising how many others have vocally disagreed and opposed my statement regarding respect.
Moose macro photographing gear: camera, check, lenses, check, chainsaw, check, life insurance policy, check.
Excuse me. Is "diffuse" pronounced "dai-fuse" or "dee-fuse"?
Sincerely,
A non-native speaker.
@Bao Doan my girlfriend made fun of me immediately upon hearing how I pronounced it. Though a few close friends pronounce it the same way ... it could be an East Coast versus West Coast ... Canada thing?
It's pronounced properly as: dif·fuse
@@neilfisher Please tell me which camera are you using on the video? Very good 4k quality
Dih fuse
Or actually dih fuze
Simply the best tutorial on Macro photography. Absolutely perfect 💯
Thanks @Hrishikesh Rao 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍
Thank you! Very informative and with great visual examples. Just what I needed to understand it. Very helpful. And I love that u have your settings shown at the bottom of the videos you share.
Thanks @Dandelion 👍 Happy to hear you found it helpful. The inclusion of EXIF information has been well received and certainly something I hope aids in understanding how shots are captured😃😃😃
This video deserves at least triple the amount of views it currently has
Ha... thanks @John Penagos 👍 I'm just happy that anyone enjoyed it 😝😝😝