The ONLY 4 RULES of COMPOSITION that you need to know
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
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Only 1 rule i care about, its the rule of get off the couch watching youtube and get out and press the shutter button more.....
"they're more like guidelines than actual rules" - pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the black pearl :D
These intangibles are so tough to grasp as a beginner, and I'm sure they're quite difficult to verbalise. You've done a great job and have given me much to think about. Thank you, again.
I’ve never considered “energy” in composition but it makes a lot of sense. The uniqueness of a moment gives the images more of a story. I appreciate your video!
The tree between the clouds was a BRILLIANT example of capturing energy in a relatively still scene. So goooood
Thanks for the tips!
I wish I could see things like this. I often think I've found a good composition only to discover my photo just looks rubbish. Often my best pictures are the ones on instinct - I just see something and snap it. The more I think, the more I manage to ruin it.
The ones that really do work always seem to involve these rules, but I almost never see that at the time. It's just a fluke (or intuition) that I arranged all the minor details in the right spot without even being consciously aware of them.
I think the problem is more with our civilization in general, the way we are raised and that attitude that everything needs to be now, instantly. That is why you cannot see/notice all these things. That one single Nigel's video presents just view ideas you should practice perhaps for the next whole year. So assuming that every weekend (52 times/year) you go for a walk you need to focus just on one element ie movement. You are shooting only movement for 2 months. That should be your project. Excel this one thing and then move to another one.
From my experience it is extremely difficult thing to do. Recently I am torturing myself eating tones of apples on my walks and slowing down. ;-) So far I have learned that some compositions I would find interesting before and were boring after I looked at them on the screen so I am omiting them and shootinig less at the end but I am enjoying just being and watching. And some times I can even notice things he is talking about and then gives me that hope that one day... ;-)
Very well done, Nigel. With all the fluff and self proclaimed experts on UA-cam it's refreshing to find someone who actually knows what they're talking about.
As somebody who is new to photography as a hobby I really do appreciate videos like this. You are definitely my favorite channel to watch for photography videos
This video explains why some photos just ‘look right’. Excellent advice from Nigel, that shows the difference between a ‘snap’ and a real landscape photograph. ‘Thinking’ before ‘taking’ can make all the difference. Thanks Nigel.
This has to be THE best tutorial on composition I've ever seen! It appeals to feelings not rules. No wonder your photos are so amazing... If one can get a listener to feel a concept imagine what he can do with a camera! Thank you for this.
Thank you for the tips, Nigel. It's great to see a video with composition rules different than the common and well-known rule of thirds, golden number, etc. Your tips help to think better about the interactions of all the elements in one scene!
When I watch your videos, I always feel like a beginner... Thanks Nigel !
Those of us who really *are* beginners are also really grateful for Nigel
This is the best educational channel ever. And it is free.
I watch a lot of good UA-cam landscape photographers but you are far and away the best. Thank you Nigel.
Thank you - these videos that touch on the aesthetic skills are so helpful. So easy to get stuck on the technical skills and forget to practice the artistic ones.
Love the way you make your videos without any hyperbole! Thanks Nigel for this wonderful one!
If you do a shot the flow, energy is most of time influenced by your emotions, thinking at the time of doing the shot. therefore a pictures works for yourself mostly. but to influence a viewer and take him to a journey or story through your picture, you should do it like you, Nigel, explained it perfectly! thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you for your videos Nigel. I like how thorough you are at making sense of stuff that otherwise could be considered mainly subjective.
Really enjoyed this Nigel. Thank you
A different and interesting approach to composition! Your examples helped me to understand what works and what doesn't .Thank you Nigel!
Thanks for another set of tips. May you have a joyous week.
Brilliant analysis! I really enjoyed listening to it. 💙
Another fantastic lesson in composition. Really informative and interesting.
Best video on composition I‘ve seen in a while. Thanks a lot Nigel!
Nigel Danson - King of composition
Amazing video - love the simplicity and using a lot of photos as examples. It makes the video very usable and great to learn from. Thank you!
Very insightful! You did a great job of going back and analyzing your photos to come up with the 4 points. Thanks for your videos each week!
I watch these videos on my Smart TV, but I always make sure to come here later or while watching to like the video. Best way to kick off your Sunday. Nigel’s videos and a cup of coffee. It doesn’t get any better than this :).
Absolutely brilliant… informative video, easy to understand.
A great reminder of what to look for, illustrated with your fabulous images.
Perfect! Many thanks Nigel.
Thanks Nigel, I really like your videos!
Thank you for your detailed and thorough explanation.
Great video! I think this is a very concise but comprehensive tutorial on creative landscape photography. At the same time, these "four rules" can be applied to other types of photography with comparable results. I've enjoyed many of your videos and thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
That water scene at 8:00 if you upped and slightly contrasted the bright highlights of the lake those highlights would serve as leading lines back to the mountains
Great lecture again Nigel ! Love watching your videos each sunday morning :-).
Thanks for the Lesson. Hope your family is ok.
Super intuitive and helpful, Nigel .... in a very non-complex way. Thanks!!!
The best way to know if I'm learning from your videos, every time, is trying to anticipate what you're going to say about the pictures. Looks like I'm slowly nailing it :D Great tips on this one!
Such a well thought out video. Thank you
Oh Nigel... how you make me want to grab my camera and bolt from work and then at the same time I feel I should just grab it and dump it in the trash! LOL You give such great explanations and advice. I love your insights into composition. For some reason it gives me great comfort to see that even with your vast experience and the multitudes of jaw-dropping landscape images you have shared... well you still are able to produce "rubbish" at times (your words now Nigel not mine!).
But seriously it does help to realize we will never get to a point where we are able to 100% of the time get a great composition. There are so many variables that come into play. But in the end it gives me hope to pick up more good information on why composition is so important and then try to remember your advice when I'm confronted with the viewfinder of my camera! The struggle is real!
You are a wonderful photographer and teacher! Keep shooting and keep teaching us Nigel! Peace, Donna
Thank you Nigel! Great video and a very good explanation of composition :)
“Guidelines…..” …….. aside from the element of angular lines etc.. its like The Pirate Code in Pirates of the Caribbean…. As they say, its “more like guidelines….” Interesting and helpful guidelines to composition. Thank you 😊
Outstanding information Nigel. Everything you covered made perfect sense to me and I will put it all to good use. Thanks!
thanks a lot, Nigel. Always amazing video 📸
Thank you so much for sharing as always loved it
I'm watching this from the perspective of a landscape painter, not a photographer and found this extremely useful. Thanks for the great videos! This one was exceptionally good!
Breakfast with Nigel, always a great way to start the week. Looking forward to some Iceland content from your recent trip. Hopefully, you've escaped by now. 👍 🥂
Always thought provoking and informative. Thank you Nigel
Really great video. Thanks for sharing with knowledge.
Hi,thanks for the interesting video.
I think that imbalance sometimes creates great dynamism in a photo.
It's a technique frequently used in decoration nowadays:f.e placing a mirror on the floor instead of on the wall,placing a picture on a chest of drawers instead of on a wall,not placing the chairs to the table,etc.
The key is to give the impression that things aren' t on so that there seems to be certain movement in the different elements of a room,etc.
What I mean is that sometimes symmetry ( balance) frequently used in composing a photo reduces the amount of dynamism and energy in a photo.
Thank you very much! Love ur enthusiasm!
Excellent tips as always Nigel!
Best tips ever, all this things I can adapt in environment art in my future games!
Wow! This is so helpful! thank you!
The photo with the church and the Mountain is incredibly powerful ! Love it !
I’ve said this before, I’m not at all into landscape photography but your videos add so much to photography in general and I love your pictures as well, great advice, well done video, as usual a pleasure. I love your channel!!
I am enjoying your masterclass II and this video could clearly be part of it. One of your best.
Energy tip was priceless
More great advice . Shows just how benefficial it is to take your time and think things through. Cheers Nigel.
Such a great tips! With great examples! Nigel, you are really good teacher. Thank you so much.
Great video and tips on how to create astonishing photos.
I'll take those tips to my next session of photography, and I'll try to take those tips.
Thanks
Good points. I’m going through the photos stored on my phone to see if they utilize these techniques.
Thanks for the video, very helpful for my landscape photography
There are a number of similarities between golf and photography, golf looks really easy when you're on the tee, but when it's your turn your mind is in turmoil trying to remember all those 'rules' before you swing at the ball. Similar with photography, it's not as simple as just looking through the viewfinder, as Nigel has explained in this video! Thanks as always, some great tips!
Hi Nigel. Definitely making sense to me.
Thank you. You have given me some things to think about to improve my photography.
im so glad i found your videos your explanations are superb
Really a great video, man. I am starting to study composition beyond the rule of thirds and your video really helped me. Thanks!
This is such a great video - thank you for sharing your expertise!
Four excellent 'rules' or inspiring ways to view the world and our images. Thanks Nigel
I love when you talk about Composition.....Anyone can click a camera. Your Eye is the Art. :) Much Love God Bless YOU
2:13 wow! That picture looks like a concept art! Beautiful!
Thank you very much Nigel for this video: absolutely clear and useful for a beginner photographer like me.
Have a good weekend , look forward to next video.
Nice seminar, thank you!
Great reminders on balance/flow/depth -- but the one I hadn't really thought about was dynamism/energy. Really interesting stuff. I've definitely waited for the clouds to be in just the right place, but I hadn't realized that sometimes the viewer can perceive that as something like movement.
Brilliant advice and great examples of what works vs not. Thank you.
Thanks a lot ! for sharing great tips Nigel.
Your shot of the church and the mountain... every time I see a shot like this I develop a sense of anticipation... I really want to see the top of that peak!
Excellent video, thanks
Brilliant and informative video. One of your best.
Bro. You're one of the most underrated youtubers. And the songs u put are awesome.
Thanks for a very fine video! Lots of visual wisdom 👍🏼
Thank you! I always learn from you excellent videos!
That is your best video ever... Thanks
This video is really a gem!
Thank you
I learned some good stuff here
Hey Nigel.. sound advice mate! Thanks. Have a good weekend , look forward to next video.
I liked your heather/rock image very much. One of the things I noticed about it was the use of contrast, how your eye is drawn to areas like the dark clouds and lighter sky. Thanks for the videos, I like the practical advice and lack of pretension.
Thanks Nigel! Great video!
Great video Nigel. So many interesting and valid points raised in this video. I think depth is so important whie having a balance of elements to tell an interesting story through the image. Would love to see you cover black and white woodland photography as that is a challenge and would love to see your take on it. Thanks fort sharing Nigel.
Thanks for the video!
Thank you, very helpful!!!
Love these helpful guideline/tips for composition. Atmospheric might be a word that could apply, relates to energy and movement of the outdoor elements. A term I picked up in watercolor painting.
Wow, this is the best video I've watched on composition. Should have named it the only rules you need to know about composition.
I love your videos and your advices, it always gives me so much, to my photography
Your best I think. Thank you.
Great explanation with amazing examples 🙌Thx for sharing your expertise and knowledge, much appreciated 🙏
Great video Nigel. Always like when you show composition examples and when you demonstrate why they work or don't. I find this super helpful especially the way you walk us as viewers through them.
Glad it was helpful!
@@NigelDanson You should look up something called the steelyard principle. It has to do with balancing different "weights" of elements in the image. Picture a see-saw/teeter totter with a heavier weight near the fulcrum and a lighter weight on the other side farther away from the fulcrum. The point is if one has a more "massive" object near a dividing line in the image one should have a lighter one on the other side farther away from the dividing line. I picked this up in an oil painting instructional book. We don't have the freedom to "move" things around like oil painters do, but sometimes things in the real world align this way.
I really enjoyed this, it was very thorough and helpful. And surely rules aren't required, but having what you call flow does make for more appealing images that make one pause a bit longer.
This is great stuff! I’m more into videography than photography but these are great tips to help me frame my shots! Especially static B roll.
This video will help me a LOT.
Huge thx 🙏💡