Mark, your channel has quickly become one of my favorites. Not only is the info great, but very practical and presented in an easy to follow format. Plus I like that you jump right into things instead of having some obnoxious intro music and animation sequence. I also appreciate the overall aesthetic of your work space, information pacing, tone, lighting, etc. Just an overall good experience with someone who is actually relatable. Keep up the good work
Hey Mark! I have been a huge fan of your videos for quit some time now as it has helped me to become more skilled as a photographer. I just wanted to say thank you, and was wondering if you had heard about NFTs yet? If not would you be interested in talking about it sometime might be something you would be interested in as a photographer. Thank you again for the helpful videos I hope to hear back!
You are a born presenter Mark. Calm and concise, with simple explanations of what is sometimes complex issues. Now, I’ve just got to remember to turn off my VR when on a tripod.
Yes congrats on you 100k award. I really enjoy you videos. They do make sense. You take away the technical jargon and explain things I way I understand.
Your Photography Videos are very easy to follow and understand. Your speech is clear and easy to listen. I have watch some videos multiple times, just so I get your main point of the particular subject being discussed. In my opinion you are a good teacher. Thanks.
I watch a lot of landscape photography videos and I have to say that yours are some of the most concise, to the point and down to earth I've watched. Helping me no end. Thank you very much. Steve, Spalding, UK.
Another spot on video! The hardest part of landscape photography for me is finding good light. It's so hard when you are on vacation with the family doing the site seeing thing during the harsh daylight and coming away with any keepers. I often go out alone early or late for that very reason but it's always a crap shoot when you are at a famous landmark hoping for that killer morning or evening light and often turns out to be boring and gray. Sometimes I feel my trip was kind of a waste if I don't come home with some shots I feel I could hang on the wall. Then again, I consider it fun bonding time with the family so it's a win win either way you look at it...
very helpful. Thank you so much. I'm learning to shoot landscape/travel photo with people and find it hard to focus on the people and landscape at the same time. This will help heaps.
Please keep doing what you're doing. You really have a knack for not only explaining things in an easy way to understand, but of knowing what to address for people who aren't experts. I love your channel!! I've learned so much in the 3 days since I've discovered it!
This weekend I followed your tip of putting my focus point about 1/3 into my scene and it was a game changer! I feel like my photos are sharper and more appealing! Thank you so much! This was the first I had heard that tip.
Awesome video! I'm new to the world of landscape photography so I really appreciate how simply you break it all down. Your videos are solely responsible for the development of my photography skills, so thank you!! also, kick ass move with the free lightroom essentials workflow video. I just downloaded it and I'm super stoked to check it out!! I'm an avid backpacker residing in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California and for years now I've wanted to photograph the scenery and mountains I was witnessing. This is my first summer photographing and editing and I have to say.. applying what I've learned from your videos has allowed me to surpass any expectations I could've had this early on in the game.
Mark thank you so much for your video tutorial, its help me a lot to improve myself in landscape photography focus. I love your video the way you talk and explain things absolutely helpful and wonderful.
You're literally my new favorite person (subscribed) . As an amateur I've been learning from so many different people and you're the first that made me understand why you use f11 vs f22. Thank you! This has haunted me for over a year. The only thing is why would you use f22 now that I understand what it does?
@@MarkDenneyPhoto I've been using F22 and it seems to do what you were saying, kind of makes things blurry. I haven't gotten that real sharp look so now I'm headed out to use f11!
Mark, I commend you for constantly giving and feeding us great and useful information too improve our photography without shoving in our faces (buy this and buy that) as so many of your contemporary U-Tube bloggers do. Thank you .... Needed too be said. Stay healthy and safe.
Mark Denney Mark, I place you in the same group as; Mads Peter, Tim Shields and too few others who give us 5 minutes of information and 15 minutes of buy this and that.
The way you explain things, your calm tone of voice just makes it so much easier for people to understand, not complicated or confusing but simple and to the point 👍 Much appreciate the time you take to do these helpful and insightful videos for us all. Thanks mate! 👍
Another great tutorial. You always seem to make the technical details much easier to understand - Thank you. Looking forward to moving on to the next of your tutorials.
Hello Mark. Another clearly explained video with wonderful examples to illustrate the relevant points you make. Photographers like myself benefit enormously from your videos. So thank you very much.
Another excellent video, Mark, Thanks for posting! I'd say being at the right place at the right time is the hardest thing for me in landscape photography. When I retire that will be a game changer.
Mark, I always get so much out of your weekly videos. Thanks for being there, sharing your experiences, providing us with information to consider, as we go on our own quest for knowledge through experience. Your commitment is much appreciated
Brilliant. As much as I admire Nigel danson, his video on focus has certain bits which was hard to understand. This however was brilliant! Learned more from this than other videos combined!
New drinking game, watch this video and take a shot each time Mark says "ultimately". Just kidding Mark. I only recently came across your channel and it has already become my favorite photography channel. I cant stand long drawn out and annoying intros, ridiculous music and dizzying b-roll. You get right to business and I like that. Your explanations and examples are easy to understand, you speak clearly and don't use made up words. I learn a lot each time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for the time and effort you put in to them.
Great video Mark. It’s awesome to see the growth on your channel. You definitely deserve it! One thing I would like to add, is back-button focusing, in my opinion is the best of both worlds. You can shoot in either AF-S or AF-C. No need to switch modes. It just depends on if you hold down the Af-on button or just press once to lock focus. Also ALWAYS check after you shoot. Zoom in and make sure you have a sharp image. I manual focus a lot and even with focus peaking you can adjust this focus a little bit in either direction and it will still show that it’s sharp in red. Thanks again for a great video buddy!
Thanks Mark - I wish i had seen this video before I did my recent trip to Zion National Park ! Came back with quite a few soft photos. Lesson learned and hopefully it wont happen again.
Thank you Mark.. As usual all is very easy to understand and your manner is as perfect as it can be... I've been very fortunate to see in your earlier tutorials re. focusing... I took quite a few shots at the Blue Mountains NSW. last month... F11. Manual focus, small zone.. Really pleased with my results.. I've also saved a few shots that I intend to focus stack just so that I can learn it and be better at editing..Thanks again Mark.. Be safe.. Nifty....
Some valuable tips delivered with precision and clarity, as always. That said I've found that attempting to stabilize a tripod mounted camera by hanging things from a tripod hook usually makes things worse, not better. Backpacks, in particular, will swing around in the wind with resultant vibration. My solution is to carry a length of shock cord with I attach to a solid object (heavy rock, tree root, etc) on the ground and then loop over the tripod hook under tension using a lanyard knot. Works like a charm as long as the wind is not really whistling.
It's hard to put this into words, but your channel should be over 1ml subs. I follow a lot of landscapers and your account is the only one that makes me happy. I feel that you are honnest, you are telling us your real experiences and, i assume, that for us, those who are watching you, it's one of the greatest things; to know that you are allowed to do mistakes. I feel like i'm really learning to overcome my limits with your every new video. I hope that you remain the same person and create the same amazing content.
Nice Job! I like how you made something complex simple and easy to understand. It took me some time to stop using hyperfocal charts and apps. Keep up the good videos!
Some things are worth watching more than once - and this absolutely is. Great video Mark, and it just underlines the power of watching, listening and learning. I love youtube!
Outside of focus, what do you think is the hardest part of landscape photography?
Mark Denney getting to the locations. LOL.
Composition.
@@DavidSenteno Yes, always!!
@@jkendal That was going to be my next item as well!
@@RandyMcKown I second that Randy! The plan is always easier than the actual execution:)
Mark, your channel has quickly become one of my favorites. Not only is the info great, but very practical and presented in an easy to follow format. Plus I like that you jump right into things instead of having some obnoxious intro music and animation sequence. I also appreciate the overall aesthetic of your work space, information pacing, tone, lighting, etc. Just an overall good experience with someone who is actually relatable. Keep up the good work
I agree with skipping obnoxious intros.
Kurt Roemer Great to hear you’re enjoying the channel Kurt! Appreciate the comment to let me know👍
I sooo agree with Kurt!!
Kurt Roemer Plus the fresh tees Mark rocks!
Hey Mark!
I have been a huge fan of your videos for quit some time now as it has helped me to become more skilled as a photographer. I just wanted to say thank you, and was wondering if you had heard about NFTs yet? If not would you be interested in talking about it sometime might be something you would be interested in as a photographer. Thank you again for the helpful videos I hope to hear back!
You are a born presenter Mark. Calm and concise, with simple explanations of what is sometimes complex issues. Now, I’ve just got to remember to turn off my VR when on a tripod.
Simple and Clear. Best video on focusing on youtube.
Nas Mohamed Really appreciate that - thank you!
By far.
I can't stop watching your channel, you are great man
Michel Yazbeck Thank ya Michel! Many thanks for that!
Yes congrats on you 100k award. I really enjoy you videos. They do make sense. You take away the technical jargon and explain things I way I understand.
Your Photography Videos are very easy to follow and understand. Your speech is clear and easy to listen.
I have watch some videos multiple times, just so I get your main point of the particular subject being discussed. In my opinion you are a good teacher. Thanks.
Robert Walker Much appreciated Robert! Glad to hear that you’re enjoying the channel!
@@MarkDenneyPhoto Do you have any advice or suggestions on using "Wide Angle" Photography?
I have a new Nikon 10-20mm 4.5-5.6 AF-P lens..
Very good and clear explanation. As another guy also is writing, you are are a born presenter, thank you so much for your explanation.
Very easy and clear teachings , imo the best video out of the hundreds I see on YT
Very important technique explained simply, another very helpful video, thanks Mark!! I m a fan now!!👍😀
Mark. I always come back to this video just to refresh my memory. It's so helpful. Thanks.
this is one of the best explanation on UA-cam if we talking about Photography
Thanks so much!
Just bought a Canon M50 ... your videoes are helping me a lot. Thank you
Finne Edtwodth Really happy to hear that!
Assuredly the best discussion on the subject matter anywhere on the UA-cam; simple, crisp, clean, no fluff, no dizzying jargon. Thanks Mark.
Thanks Mark for all your informative videos...
dfernandes416 My pleasure- glad you enjoy them👍
I watch a lot of landscape photography videos and I have to say that yours are some of the most concise, to the point and down to earth I've watched. Helping me no end. Thank you very much. Steve, Spalding, UK.
Thanks so much for easy to understand directions.............I just subscribed.
Old400 Glad to do it and thanks so much for subscribing!
I love your videos and find them to be extremely useful. Please keep posting them.
Another spot on video! The hardest part of landscape photography for me is finding good light. It's so hard when you are on vacation with the family doing the site seeing thing during the harsh daylight and coming away with any keepers. I often go out alone early or late for that very reason but it's always a crap shoot when you are at a famous landmark hoping for that killer morning or evening light and often turns out to be boring and gray. Sometimes I feel my trip was kind of a waste if I don't come home with some shots I feel I could hang on the wall. Then again, I consider it fun bonding time with the family so it's a win win either way you look at it...
Thanks Paul, I'm glad you think so! Yes, I agree with everything you said related to family vacations:)
There's no such thing as boring light, only boring images.
Don't blame the light.
Yes it was very confusing.This video made the focusing concept very clear.Thanks a lot.
very helpful. Thank you so much. I'm learning to shoot landscape/travel photo with people and find it hard to focus on the people and landscape at the same time. This will help heaps.
I love actually the practical video info you showed us..is very helpful..I never saw anybody showing this type..Thanks!
Mark, you are the best! always clear and easy to understand! I think I watched this video every month! lol
Please keep doing what you're doing. You really have a knack for not only explaining things in an easy way to understand, but of knowing what to address for people who aren't experts. I love your channel!! I've learned so much in the 3 days since I've discovered it!
This weekend I followed your tip of putting my focus point about 1/3 into my scene and it was a game changer! I feel like my photos are sharper and more appealing! Thank you so much! This was the first I had heard that tip.
I really appreciate your videos! You teach things in a way that let's people know they can trust your opinions!
Thanks again. You are officially my go-to for advice on how to take landscape photos.
Valery Previl This is awesome! Thanks so much Valery!
Awesome video! I'm new to the world of landscape photography so I really appreciate how simply you break it all down. Your videos are solely responsible for the development of my photography skills, so thank you!! also, kick ass move with the free lightroom essentials workflow video. I just downloaded it and I'm super stoked to check it out!! I'm an avid backpacker residing in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California and for years now I've wanted to photograph the scenery and mountains I was witnessing. This is my first summer photographing and editing and I have to say.. applying what I've learned from your videos has allowed me to surpass any expectations I could've had this early on in the game.
Mark thank you so much for your video tutorial, its help me a lot to improve myself in landscape photography focus. I love your video the way you talk and explain things absolutely helpful and wonderful.
This video is so helpful and so well-explained, thank you so much!
You're literally my new favorite person (subscribed) . As an amateur I've been learning from so many different people and you're the first that made me understand why you use f11 vs f22. Thank you! This has haunted me for over a year. The only thing is why would you use f22 now that I understand what it does?
tigersunruss This is great to hear - thank you! I never go above f/16 but some folks might use f/22 if they are looking for maximum depth of field.
@@MarkDenneyPhoto I've been using F22 and it seems to do what you were saying, kind of makes things blurry. I haven't gotten that real sharp look so now I'm headed out to use f11!
Mark, I commend you for constantly giving and feeding us great and useful information too improve our photography without shoving in our faces (buy this and buy that) as so many of your contemporary U-Tube bloggers do. Thank you .... Needed too be said. Stay healthy and safe.
Ralph Netta Thanks so much Ralph! Very kind of you to say!
Mark Denney Mark, I place you in the same group as; Mads Peter, Tim Shields and too few others who give us 5 minutes of information and 15 minutes of buy this and that.
The way you explain things, your calm tone of voice just makes it so much easier for people to understand, not complicated or confusing but simple and to the point 👍 Much appreciate the time you take to do these helpful and insightful videos for us all. Thanks mate! 👍
Shane Smith Photography Glad to do it Shane - really enjoyed making this one!
Thanks Mark, I learned a lot from this video.....
Bill Bell Glad to hear the video was helpful Bill!
Thank you Mark for this video and for all of the videos.
Thank you Mark for making this subject simple and practical.
Terry Levi Happy to do it Terry!
Just found your videos and as complete newbie I find them very useful and easy to follow 👍
Wow, very informative and not confusing like rest of youtube videos, good job Mark! I hope i will get better results
TheBeast Much appreciated - thank you!
Wow, no wasting my time! Succinct and pleasant to watch.
Denise Neuendorf Thanks so much Denise!
Another great tutorial. You always seem to make the technical details much easier to understand - Thank you.
Looking forward to moving on to the next of your tutorials.
Watched several videos trying to explain this. You did it perfect. Thanks.
Ryan Yarnell Great to hear! Appreciate it Ryan!
Hands down. No questions. By far this is the ultimate video on focus I have ever seen. Thank you Mark. Grateful to you🙏💐
Excellent! So clear and informative. Many thanks.
Wendy Newing Thanks Wendy - glad you enjoyed it!
Hello Mark. Another clearly explained video with wonderful examples to illustrate the relevant points you make. Photographers like myself benefit enormously from your videos. So thank you very much.
Great video. Simple and easy to understand. Thank you
Very comprehensive on focusing tips. Thanks a lot
Great vid, Mark! Solid tips. Thanks!
Insta: vu.shots Appreciate ya watching!
I am a HUGE fan of those peak design straps!!
Thanks Mark, very helpful and much appreciated.
Another excellent video, Mark, Thanks for posting! I'd say being at the right place at the right time is the hardest thing for me in landscape photography. When I retire that will be a game changer.
Thanks Jeff - glad you think so!
I learn new things today, thank you mark!
Mark, I always get so much out of your weekly videos. Thanks for being there, sharing your experiences, providing us with information to consider, as we go on our own quest for knowledge through experience. Your commitment is much appreciated
Excellent video. Thanks!
D R Smith Glad you enjoyed it👍
Brilliant. As much as I admire Nigel danson, his video on focus has certain bits which was hard to understand. This however was brilliant! Learned more from this than other videos combined!
Really helpful video- thanks Mark
Thanks Alex! I appreciate you giving it a watch!
Very simple way and useful information in a very short time. Thx a lot
Excellent summary related to focusing in landscape photography. Simple and easy to understand. Well done.
Donal Daly Much appreciated - glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
Thank you Mark, always my go to guy, such informative videos.
New drinking game, watch this video and take a shot each time Mark says "ultimately". Just kidding Mark. I only recently came across your channel and it has already become my favorite photography channel. I cant stand long drawn out and annoying intros, ridiculous music and dizzying b-roll. You get right to business and I like that. Your explanations and examples are easy to understand, you speak clearly and don't use made up words. I learn a lot each time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for the time and effort you put in to them.
Great video Mark. It’s awesome to see the growth on your channel. You definitely deserve it!
One thing I would like to add, is back-button focusing, in my opinion is the best of both worlds. You can shoot in either AF-S or AF-C. No need to switch modes. It just depends on if you hold down the Af-on button or just press once to lock focus. Also ALWAYS check after you shoot. Zoom in and make sure you have a sharp image. I manual focus a lot and even with focus peaking you can adjust this focus a little bit in either direction and it will still show that it’s sharp in red. Thanks again for a great video buddy!
Many thanks Mike - really appreciate it man! Love back button focusing, it's a lot like and L-bracket, once you use it you can never go back!
Mark Denney haha agreed
Thank you for an excellent video. Great advice and easy to understand
Great video. You’ve explained this so well. Thank you 😊
An excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing your tips Mark.
2 weeks later. i am watching this again. Thank you again... I'll learn :)
Love your videos, you make it so easy to understand!
great stuff Mark, this is definitely a tough topic in photography
Aravind Somasundaram Thanks Aravind!
Thanks Mark - I wish i had seen this video before I did my recent trip to Zion National Park ! Came back with quite a few soft photos. Lesson learned and hopefully it wont happen again.
Super informative! Well worth watching. Thank you Mark!
Thank you Mark.. As usual all is very easy to understand and your manner is as perfect as it can be... I've been very fortunate to see in your earlier tutorials re. focusing... I took quite a few shots at the Blue Mountains NSW. last month... F11. Manual focus, small zone.. Really pleased with my results.. I've also saved a few shots that I intend to focus stack just so that I can learn it and be better at editing..Thanks again Mark.. Be safe.. Nifty....
Thanks so much - super happy to hear you enjoyed the weeks video, it was one of my favorites thats for sure!
Some valuable tips delivered with precision and clarity, as always. That said I've found that attempting to stabilize a tripod mounted camera by hanging things from a tripod hook usually makes things worse, not better. Backpacks, in particular, will swing around in the wind with resultant vibration. My solution is to carry a length of shock cord with I attach to a solid object (heavy rock, tree root, etc) on the ground and then loop over the tripod hook under tension using a lanyard knot. Works like a charm as long as the wind is not really whistling.
It's hard to put this into words, but your channel should be over 1ml subs. I follow a lot of landscapers and your account is the only one that makes me happy. I feel that you are honnest, you are telling us your real experiences and, i assume, that for us, those who are watching you, it's one of the greatest things; to know that you are allowed to do mistakes. I feel like i'm really learning to overcome my limits with your every new video. I hope that you remain the same person and create the same amazing content.
Thanks a million Alin - really appreciate this!
Great video and information 👍
Mark Watson Much appreciated Mark!
I have watched so many videos on this subject and no one explained it nearly as well thank you!
As always, a great video! Very informative and useful! Please keep the great content coming!!! 👍
RICK PETERSON Many thanks Rick!
Oh so useful to get detail on the focus. Thank you for making it so clear and easy to follow. You're the best!
Céline Morisset No, YOU are the best! Many thanks for checking out the video!
This is certainly one of the best photography channels out there. Love the simplistic explainations :D
Sam.d.explorer Really appreciate that Sam!!
Great video Mark. Gave me some things to mind next time out. Thanks
Really appreciate, Ian! Hope you're doing well!
Congratulation for 100K members, i always watching your video i learn a lot from your channel, thank you for sharing with us.
Dapur Fithry Thanks so much!
It helped me a lot Mark. Thanks
Another great vid Mate VERY useful info that we often forget. Subscribed.
Peter Evans Thanks so much Peter🙌
Excellent video, very practical and useful. Well done!
Thanks so much Marcia!
Great info as always sir. Have a great trip and look forward to the pics that it produces.
travis branum Much appreciated Travis!
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!
Louise B Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video Mark, thank you
Thanks Mark. I really enjoyed this lesson and you really did simplify things for me ready for my upcoming trip to Canada (from the UK).
Very Nice Tutorial Denny ..... Thanks
Excellent video, very helpful. Thank you.
As always, down to Earth, concise, an excellent, very well explained tutorial...... Thank you Mark.
URSENIORUTUBER55 Very kind of you to say - thank you!
Outstanding Mark your my NEW DUDE TO Go to.
Right to the point very easy to understand. Keep up the great work.
Kenny C You the man Kenny! Really appreciate it my friend!
Great video! Thanks Mark!
youre lighting is on point man
Thanks bud! I put a lot of work into those kind of things so when it's noticed it's greatly appreciated!
This was the exact question I had and you smashed it out of the park. This excites me to try these techniques out! Subscribed
danny This is great to hear - Many thanks!
Thank you for all the great Information do love your Work Mark
Thanks so much - glad to do it friend!
Finally a video that makes sense. Subscribing because of this video. Thank you!
Thank you for creating such nice, calm and informative videos. Much appreciated!
Glad to do it and I appreciate you watching & the comment!
Nice Job! I like how you made something complex simple and easy to understand. It took me some time to stop using hyperfocal charts and apps. Keep up the good videos!
BillsPhotoTips Many thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
Some things are worth watching more than once - and this absolutely is. Great video Mark, and it just underlines the power of watching, listening and learning. I love youtube!
Calm, and good
Thanks Mark, best video I've seen about that important aspect of photography!
Many thanks friend - really appreciate that!