Really don't know why you don't have 200'000+ subscribers. Your photos are amazing and you're videos are super educational. I subscribed to a lot of photographer channels but your channel really stands out. I often have to stop your videos because the few seconds you show the photos are just not enough to dive into this beautiful photos.
Adam - to me it's obvious that you are on a completly different level than other landscape/nature photographers showcasing their work on UA-cam. You don't seam to need great vistas, even though Canada have them, to create photographs that convay a feeling that is almost fairytale like. So, so good! /Adam
While watching this video, I came to the same conclusion. I like the fact that he does not need to photograph huge vistas to come away with a beautiful landscape picture.
Squinting can show you the shapes you mention and simplify the contrast areas so that you can focus on those. I've learnt this years ago in another hobby. Beautiful images Adam and I think composition is the master element because non photographers only have that to reach their mind. You really are brilliant at composition and often brave in your choices. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.
Back in the mid 80's I really got into the photographic world beyond just snapshots. During that time, I discovered several photographers that I really admired. Their work seemed so new and exciting, leaving me with an almost magical experience and a new way of seeing the natural world. Viewing your work always brings me right back to those times and how I felt, recapturing the newness, excitement and passion I had all those years ago. Great work my friend.
For me, it's how the light influences the scene I'm looking at composing. Of course we all have our own tastes and preferences on how the light influences our photographs. But, you will have to admit, great light is not an easy to come by commodity most of the time. Then, we make the best of what's there, or pass on by, and try another day/time.
I am always inspired when watching your videos. This one was especially so. Where I grew up in Florida, it's covered in pine trees and oaks with Spanish Moss growing everywhere you look so, it is a rarity to find conifers. Yet, my grandparents had three on their farm, the largest being Christmas Tree shaped standing about thirty feet tall. They were beautiful.
Excellent video as always! I too try to compose by light with my work. I had lost a bit of my way second guessing that as the business of a woodland keeps me from focusing on what I had always done with other works: it’s all about light. As you say, compose with a subject and light and make it shine! I am looking forward to all of the content, and keep up the awesome work. As an educator by trade, I can say with full confidence you are a great teacher as I have learned so much from your content!
A week or so ago, almost as a throw away line you said 'shoot for the light'. That comment resonated with me. I kinda understood what you meant, but was having difficulty trying to envisage it in action. This video is just what I needed. It is brilliant. Thank you.
You have such an eloquent narrative to your videos Adam, and an artistic eye that captures the intimate landscape so well. Such a contrast to the shenanigans you and Fototripper get up to.
I got a lot of inspiration from this video Adam, thank you. These type of images are not the ones where you set out with a pre planned shot in mind rather the type you get when you are walking/hiking and taking time to observe the surroundings and light wherever you are and making images with atmosphere and originality.
I can totally relate to this, and just recently have started thinking the same way. No longer set out for a planned shot (usually shot to death by others), but now go for a walk, and observe the light. If the light is illuminating a subject nicely, then I try to frame the lit subject into a pleasing composition. I find myself doing similar on my mountain hikes, but instead of light, I find myself framing a mountain to balance or complement a cloud formation. Love your work! 👍
Adam, your work just takes my breath away! You talk about following the light but what's hard for a lot of people to do is to just stop running around and be still so they can really SEE. An EPIC scene doesn't necessarily mean a huge vista as you show us over and over again with your Quiet Light compositions. Seeing deeply, purposefully is a learned discipline and must be practiced as you us here. Thank you for this great video!
You hit the nail on the head, Adam. There are waaay too many channels that are focussed on camera gear because that's what UA-camrs watch and therefore generates revenue for clickbaiters like Tony BS. Glad that you focus on what photography is about, composition, lighting and subject matter. BTW, wonderful opening images!
@They Caged Non Well observed. Tony BS is actually a competent photographer, but is chasing clicks and generating revenue by deliberately been contentious and focussed on camera gear only. Too much rubbish on his channel lately. In effect, I feel that they are selling their soul for money.
That's it, I'm putting my camera and lenses away and retiring from photography. I've now seen the best of photography and I am not worthy. You're not just a photographer, you're an artist.
To the heart of the subject ... Light, Composition and Geometry. On a personal level it's what drew me to photography in the first place. This was a terrific post Adam. Looking forward to more on these subjects from you.
I've been wandering randomly through your videos and Alister Benn's for the past week or so and you two have really put out some amazing material, somewhat different approaches and yet entirely complimentary. This video really spoke to me and your photos are spectacular.
Very insightful and helpful tips and info in this one. Your woodland work is beautiful. As a macro and bird photographer I have struggled with landscape photography, your channel has really helped my out. Thanks so much for freely sharing your vast knowledge.
I like very much how you express yourself with your images in relation to light and its composition, I always learn something by watching your videos. Thank you for teaching Adam. Best regards.
Living in Ohio, I don’t have many beautiful vistas so I’ve been searching for more intimate compositions. Mostly they turn out kind of boring, they’re lacking. Now I have a better understanding of why. We may not have vistas, but we do get beautiful light, and I’ll start thinking in terms of how I can showcase the light more. But I can’t forget the other elements of composition. Looking forward to more of these videos.
I have to agree with what Bobby Brown said. Composition can be learned yes, however, talent makes the difference and you have an exquisite eye. I enjoy your work.
I am looking forward to this series of composition videos. Even though composition is subjective one is never to old, I am 66, to look at subjects with a different perspective. Life after all is a school. Your intro images are wonderful.
You are indeed a master of photography and for what it is worth, second to none on the Tube. Love your body of work (stills) and your vlogs are truly informative and inspirational. Keep it up my friend. Cheers
Thank you ever so much for this video. I think finding good compositions is the most difficult part of photography. Really looking forward to this series.
Bang on, Adam. I love your fabulous landscapes but most of them just frustrate me. I can’t relate to my photography. I don’t have the luxury of traveling to Iceland, Greenland, Peru, etc to find great subjects. I live on the prairies. No mountains, lakes are plentiful but quite a drive away. For a significant part of the year I go to work in the dark and get home in the dark. What I really need is inspiration to help me see and capture great images using what’s in front of me, and with the light that is available at the time. I know the images are there but the options are limited. I just have to learn to see.
The early photos with the blue shadows and amber light really made an impact for me. Hopefully I will better be able to see that contrast better when I am out shooting. Thanks for sharing!
I so much appreciated you explaining your approach to those last few images in the rain forest. It looks just like my back yard here in the northern Oregon coastal range. I have some big second growth firs and oaks on the trails I hike, but so much chaos surrounding them. I will be looking intently with a new perspective.
Adam, the way you see light is what makes your images stand apart. I absolutely enjoyed seeing those images, they are brilliant and noted points that made them standout. Thanks for such rich content you always deliver. I am always eager to watch these and learn from your rich experiences. Thank you, Adam
Thanks for the video. Without light the composition of a photo is black. The photos I have taken that I remember most had great light. That light may not always be spectacular.
To me, this is what separates you from the rest and it's your compositions. I'm not sure this can be taught... Sure leading lines and all that but seeing creatively.. not so sure.
I find your videos most informative. Thanks so much for passing on your knowledge to us in such an easy way to understand. So grateful to you Adam. Keep up the good work.
Breathtaking images of exceedingly difficult subject matter. Watching the video I found myself edging ever closer to the door, anxious to get outside and look for similar opportunities. Which of course means I found the video very motivating and motivation is at least 90% of what it takes to produce worthwhile images! Thanks and I look forward to more of the same.
Adam this was stellar,I don't know if it can be taught but in the world that we live in we need to slow down and look and see the light.we have a vision in our minds a preconceive off what we want to photograph instead of being observers and enjoying the moment.
Adam, your work is at a whole different level than most, if not all other UA-cam channels. Your art is exceptional and your style is inspiring. So glad to be a part of your community in a way that supports your outstanding channel. Thanks from a fellow Canuck!
Really useful and interesting video Adam. Some of those back lit trees with the mosses/lichens are just mesmerising. I found a spot locally and keep meaning to go back when the light is 'right' - lots of ferns and mosses - Jane calls it the fairy glen.
I enjoyed this very much. With the leaves in the water I see a spiral of blue starting with the left corner going to the right and up through the blue bubbles on the top right toward the branch with the leaves and continuing with the line the water makes on the leaves. That's what drew me in to the image. I guess the spiral just popped out at me. All your images are fantastic. Thanks for sharing with us!!!
Well done Adam.......I for one throughly enjoy and appreciate these videos especially ones like this. Basically a teaching and learning video at locations that are simply beautiful. Thank You and Merry Christmas to you.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video and your insights. Well done. You've got a great talent and many great images there. I consider your contributions here very inspirational, Adam. Thanks.
Thank you for taking on this topic, Adam. It is difficult to find good info on composition on UA-cam. This is why I watch your channel almost religiously - you take the time to explain the choices you make. I am looking forward to learning more on how to create compelling compositions from you.
Totally great video and it does exactly what you suggested was missing - provided more detail on composition. I hope you make more in this style. A suggestion, if I may, when you draw on your photos, as you did early in the video, it helps me pinpoint what you are talking about. More diagrams please in future videos. Possibly more examples that compare your selected “A” photo to your “B” rejected photo from the same shoot. With drawing on the B photo, you could highlight the reason why one was an A and why the B was not as good. I learn a lot from being able to understand where I go wrong. Superb work, top notch content. Thank you!
Hi Adam. I think this is one of my favourite Quiet Light episodes to date. While I recognized several of the images from other videos, I found gathering them together in a compositional theme was both enjoyable and oh so helpful. Very much looking forward to more from this series. Thanks for sharing and best of the Season to you and yours.
Love this kind of video. It’s like a landscape photography masterclass with all of the sublime images from your portfolio. Definitely my favorite amongst a group of photographers that I follow. I learn a lot from seeing the world through your eyes/lenses especially with your before and after critiques. Well done as always Adam!
Having started to watch your latest video, and slowly see you turn yourself upside down, representing the old large format ground glass screen, I thought, heck why not watch the whole video upside down!! So, I locked my iPads rotation and watched the rest of the images as though I was viewing the old fashioned way. I highly recommend it, after a while my brain was seeing images differently and was almost ‘correcting’ the image. Only issue was seeing the moss on the trees hanging upwards 🙈😂. Really enjoyed this one Adam, look forward to more upside down videos 😃😂
Thanks for this Adam, your work is beautiful and you're a great teacher. I'm always hunting for light/contrast in a scene.. As a photographer who's just starting to document my process/techniques on UA-cam you're an inspiration. I'm based in Vancouver but you make me want to move to the island (or spend lots more time there...)!
Really beautiful images and excellent advice. Looking forward to the others in the series. Most other UA-cam videos stop at 'leading lines' so it's useful to see photos that go beyond that. Thanks !
Adam, It's hard for me to explain this...but I will try. I've always loved forests and trees in general, however yours make me gasp. The only way I can say it and believe me it will fall short...is... I FEEL. thank you Adam
Outstanding. Ive watched every single one of your podcasts and countless others and this vlog help me remind myself that I need to develop the art/practice of slowing down and seeing with a purpose. Seeing and understanding the light is something that im slowly developing and this video helped to affirm that. looking forward to the next one. again, thank you.
I love your compositions. That one that you put the leaf in was my favorite. But then you said it wasn’t so good…bc it was a unnatural composition. But I really like it anyways. It’s art.
Adam, you've got a great set of images here, especially your earlier 5x4 work. I did not see any of these in 'Quiet Light', so not sure if you have published them, but if you have not, it will be great if you could publish another book with your earlier work. I'll reserve one right now! Thank you once again for this outstanding vlog.
I enjoy all your videos, but I’m really excited for these composition focused entries. I’m also glad that you’re breaking it down into specific topics. Now I just need to put your tips and techniques into practice!
A great watch Adam. Since I have been watching your channel the recurring light theme in your videos & images has been something that really strikes a chord with me. When I am out I often look for that differnence in light and try and work my compositions to suit that light. One of the things you don't mention that I think is worth saying is the mood that the light creates. atn Alan
This is a fascinating concept, that I've not seen mentioned in other videos. I'll be searching for opportunities to practice this on my outings. Thanks Adam, all those photos were awesome.
Really good video Adam. Informative and strange as it sounds...exhilarating! Watching this video actually brought back the enthusiasm I used to have for photography Makes me want to go out right now and find a composition. I have gotten really bored with the landscape opportunities where I live (midwest, cornfields) blah! I have gotten to the point where I only get excited about photography when I travel which isn't all that often. Thanks for the motivation and great information! Looking forward to the next composition video.
Simply gorgeous images Adam, the first few in particular. Living near Vancouver, your backlit mossy tree images inspired me last year. Managed to get a few this year.
Watching this for the 3rd or 4th time and I always get something new out of it. I started to wonder if your sensitivity to light might not also be honed by your large format experience. LF screens even if the brightest with a great fresnel lens are still dim. Lighted areas immediately standout and one pays them attention. I know that in my own work in 4x5 that I am always alerted by the bright areas on the dim viewing screen. Whatever the reason, your use of light always intrigues me and I have lots of respect for that ability. Thanks again for the video
You know what,after ten minutes of struggling,I decide to simply type two words for you:Thank you.
The way you use light and colour in your photography is what sets your images apart from most!
Really don't know why you don't have 200'000+ subscribers. Your photos are amazing and you're videos are super educational. I subscribed to a lot of photographer channels but your channel really stands out. I often have to stop your videos because the few seconds you show the photos are just not enough to dive into this beautiful photos.
Adam - to me it's obvious that you are on a completly different level than other landscape/nature photographers showcasing their work on UA-cam. You don't seam to need great vistas, even though Canada have them, to create photographs that convay a feeling that is almost fairytale like. So, so good! /Adam
So Adam created a separate channel to praise himself? Weird flex
@@lint2791 Funny enough there are two Adams on this planet. At least.
While watching this video, I came to the same conclusion. I like the fact that he does not need to photograph huge vistas to come away with a beautiful landscape picture.
I agree. I feel that his photos have so much depth. When you view them, you really feel the need to look deeper into the photo. Just amazing!
Yes, anyone with 200 photography books has some serious dedication! Kudos to him! He has learned the art very well.
The Stephen King of landscape photography. Wished every video on the Web was as amazing as yours. This was perfect.
Adam, don't go to the light just yet. We like you here.
Thanks for this video.
Your channel is one of the few channels that I feel I've learned something after watching. Keep up the great work.
Squinting can show you the shapes you mention and simplify the contrast areas so that you can focus on those. I've learnt this years ago in another hobby. Beautiful images Adam and I think composition is the master element because non photographers only have that to reach their mind. You really are brilliant at composition and often brave in your choices. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.
This is a video that shows Adam Gibbs at his best. Brilliant work Adam!
Back in the mid 80's I really got into the photographic world beyond just snapshots. During that time, I discovered several photographers that I really admired. Their work seemed so new and exciting, leaving me with an almost magical experience and a new way of seeing the natural world. Viewing your work always brings me right back to those times and how I felt, recapturing the newness, excitement and passion I had all those years ago. Great work my friend.
Good to hear because your experience of discovering these photographers was not unlike my own.
For me, it's how the light influences the scene I'm looking at composing. Of course we all have our own tastes and preferences on how the light influences our photographs. But, you will have to admit, great light is not an easy to come by commodity most of the time. Then, we make the best of what's there, or pass on by, and try another day/time.
I am always inspired when watching your videos. This one was especially so. Where I grew up in Florida, it's covered in pine trees and oaks with Spanish Moss growing everywhere you look so, it is a rarity to find conifers. Yet, my grandparents had three on their farm, the largest being Christmas Tree shaped standing about thirty feet tall. They were beautiful.
Light might be quiet but when it talks it has something important to say, we just need to learn to listen.
Two words.... and one free one..... THANK YOU.... WONDERFUL....
But the most important thing is to be there. Get the ass out of the couch and in to the wilderness. Great images Adam!
Well yes that does help ;-)
I always enjoy your thoughtful comments concerning composition and light. It has helped me with my photography.
Excellent video as always! I too try to compose by light with my work. I had lost a bit of my way second guessing that as the business of a woodland keeps me from focusing on what I had always done with other works: it’s all about light. As you say, compose with a subject and light and make it shine!
I am looking forward to all of the content, and keep up the awesome work. As an educator by trade, I can say with full confidence you are a great teacher as I have learned so much from your content!
It is no wonder to me that you won LPOY. Your compositions are outstanding, and I can really see now how light plays a huge role. Thanks for sharing!!
A week or so ago, almost as a throw away line you said 'shoot for the light'. That comment resonated with me. I kinda understood what you meant, but was having difficulty trying to envisage it in action. This video is just what I needed. It is brilliant. Thank you.
You have such an eloquent narrative to your videos Adam, and an artistic eye that captures the intimate landscape so well.
Such a contrast to the shenanigans you and Fototripper get up to.
I got a lot of inspiration from this video Adam, thank you.
These type of images are not the ones where you set out with a pre planned shot in mind rather the type you get when you are walking/hiking and taking time to observe the surroundings and light wherever you are and making images with atmosphere and originality.
I can totally relate to this, and just recently have started thinking the same way. No longer set out for a planned shot (usually shot to death by others), but now go for a walk, and observe the light. If the light is illuminating a subject nicely, then I try to frame the lit subject into a pleasing composition. I find myself doing similar on my mountain hikes, but instead of light, I find myself framing a mountain to balance or complement a cloud formation. Love your work! 👍
Adam, your work just takes my breath away! You talk about following the light but what's hard for a lot of people to do is to just stop running around and be still so they can really SEE. An EPIC scene doesn't necessarily mean a huge vista as you show us over and over again with your Quiet Light compositions. Seeing deeply, purposefully is a learned discipline and must be practiced as you us here. Thank you for this great video!
You hit the nail on the head, Adam. There are waaay too many channels that are focussed on camera gear because that's what UA-camrs watch and therefore generates revenue for clickbaiters like Tony BS. Glad that you focus on what photography is about, composition, lighting and subject matter. BTW, wonderful opening images!
@They Caged Non Well observed. Tony BS is actually a competent photographer, but is chasing clicks and generating revenue by deliberately been contentious and focussed on camera gear only. Too much rubbish on his channel lately. In effect, I feel that they are selling their soul for money.
That's it, I'm putting my camera and lenses away and retiring from photography. I've now seen the best of photography and I am not worthy. You're not just a photographer, you're an artist.
Very glad to see you tackle this topic extensively, Adam. Agreed you're filling a void here. Cheers!
To the heart of the subject ... Light, Composition and Geometry. On a personal level it's what drew me to photography in the first place. This was a terrific post Adam. Looking forward to more on these subjects from you.
I've been wandering randomly through your videos and Alister Benn's for the past week or so and you two have really put out some amazing material, somewhat different approaches and yet entirely complimentary. This video really spoke to me and your photos are spectacular.
Awesome! Thank you!
Very insightful and helpful tips and info in this one. Your woodland work is beautiful. As a macro and bird photographer I have struggled with landscape photography, your channel has really helped my out. Thanks so much for freely sharing your vast knowledge.
I like very much how you express yourself with your images in relation to light and its composition, I always learn something by watching your videos. Thank you for teaching Adam. Best regards.
Living in Ohio, I don’t have many beautiful vistas so I’ve been searching for more intimate compositions. Mostly they turn out kind of boring, they’re lacking. Now I have a better understanding of why. We may not have vistas, but we do get beautiful light, and I’ll start thinking in terms of how I can showcase the light more. But I can’t forget the other elements of composition. Looking forward to more of these videos.
I have to agree with what Bobby Brown said. Composition can be learned yes, however, talent makes the difference and you have an exquisite eye. I enjoy your work.
I am looking forward to this series of composition videos. Even though composition is subjective one is never to old, I am 66, to look at subjects with a different perspective. Life after all is a school. Your intro images are wonderful.
You are indeed a master of photography and for what it is worth, second to none on the Tube. Love your body of work (stills) and your vlogs are truly informative and inspirational. Keep it up my friend. Cheers
Some of the best forest photography I've ever seen! Not an easy thing to capture. These images were magnificent. Great video, Thanks!
That was just fantastic. What a superb insight into how a great photographer works.
Stunning images, beautiful use of light, and great processing. Its so helpful hearing your thoughts behind composing these images - thanks
Thank you ever so much for this video. I think finding good compositions is the most difficult part of photography. Really looking forward to this series.
Bang on, Adam. I love your fabulous landscapes but most of them just frustrate me. I can’t relate to my photography. I don’t have the luxury of traveling to Iceland, Greenland, Peru, etc to find great subjects. I live on the prairies. No mountains, lakes are plentiful but quite a drive away. For a significant part of the year I go to work in the dark and get home in the dark. What I really need is inspiration to help me see and capture great images using what’s in front of me, and with the light that is available at the time. I know the images are there but the options are limited. I just have to learn to see.
Check out this video, I think Rachael covers some of the things that might frustrate you. ua-cam.com/video/SN2x2ChobQg/v-deo.html
The early photos with the blue shadows and amber light really made an impact for me. Hopefully I will better be able to see that contrast better when I am out shooting. Thanks for sharing!
I so much appreciated you explaining your approach to those last few images in the rain forest. It looks just like my back yard here in the northern Oregon coastal range. I have some big second growth firs and oaks on the trails I hike, but so much chaos surrounding them. I will be looking intently with a new perspective.
Adam, the way you see light is what makes your images stand apart. I absolutely enjoyed seeing those images, they are brilliant and noted points that made them standout. Thanks for such rich content you always deliver. I am always eager to watch these and learn from your rich experiences. Thank you, Adam
Thanks for the video. Without light the composition of a photo is black.
The photos I have taken that I remember most had great light.
That light may not always be spectacular.
To me, this is what separates you from the rest and it's your compositions. I'm not sure this can be taught... Sure leading lines and all that but seeing creatively.. not so sure.
The hanging moss photos were spectacular, but all was masterful and elucidating.
Very informative I learnt allot from this video the next time I go out to the bush I will be looking for the light. Thanks again Adam.
I find your videos most informative. Thanks so much for passing on your knowledge to us in such an easy way to understand. So grateful to you Adam. Keep up the good work.
Brilliant. It’s all about the light. Thanks.
Awesome video Adam and breathtaking images. Shoot for the light is such good advice.
Cheers, Nigel!
Breathtaking images of exceedingly difficult subject matter. Watching the video I found myself edging ever closer to the door, anxious to get outside and look for similar opportunities. Which of course means I found the video very motivating and motivation is at least 90% of what it takes to produce worthwhile images! Thanks and I look forward to more of the same.
Adam this was stellar,I don't know if it can be taught but in the world that we live in we need to slow down and look and see the light.we have a vision in our minds a preconceive off what we want to photograph instead of being observers and enjoying the moment.
Almost catched up on all your videos! It’s a pleasure to watch them, you are a big inspiration and learning a lot from your work!!
Thank you so much for sharing your work. Amazing and stunning picture. Love all your pictures, Adam
Adam, your work is at a whole different level than most, if not all other UA-cam channels. Your art is exceptional and your style is inspiring. So glad to be a part of your community in a way that supports your outstanding channel. Thanks from a fellow Canuck!
Thank you, Don!
Really useful and interesting video Adam. Some of those back lit trees with the mosses/lichens are just mesmerising. I found a spot locally and keep meaning to go back when the light is 'right' - lots of ferns and mosses - Jane calls it the fairy glen.
I enjoyed this very much. With the leaves in the water I see a spiral of blue starting with the left corner going to the right and up through the blue bubbles on the top right toward the branch with the leaves and continuing with the line the water makes on the leaves. That's what drew me in to the image. I guess the spiral just popped out at me. All your images are fantastic. Thanks for sharing with us!!!
Well done Adam.......I for one throughly enjoy and appreciate these videos especially ones like this. Basically a teaching and learning video at locations that are simply beautiful. Thank You and Merry Christmas to you.
Great video Adam , very inspiring and good to see some of your older images , all stunning as usual
Thoroughly enjoyed this video and your insights. Well done. You've got a great talent and many great images there. I consider your contributions here very inspirational, Adam. Thanks.
Fabulous photos Adam. Simple yet so complex photos
Thank you for taking on this topic, Adam. It is difficult to find good info on composition on UA-cam. This is why I watch your channel almost religiously - you take the time to explain the choices you make. I am looking forward to learning more on how to create compelling compositions from you.
What differentiates Adam from most other UA-camrs is that you get great solid advice from a master photographer. Plain speaking and no BS.
It is breathtaking. Its pure beauty and emotion. Its humbling and calming.
At this moment
I live the "awe" in awesome.
The “light” I think that’s the most difficult thing to capture in an image... great way to describe and convey the idea thanks!
Your portfolio is breathtaking. Thanks for this video.
Great video. Your experience with composition is excellent. I cannot wait to see the rest of your videos!
Totally great video and it does exactly what you suggested was missing - provided more detail on composition. I hope you make more in this style. A suggestion, if I may, when you draw on your photos, as you did early in the video, it helps me pinpoint what you are talking about. More diagrams please in future videos. Possibly more examples that compare your selected “A” photo to your “B” rejected photo from the same shoot. With drawing on the B photo, you could highlight the reason why one was an A and why the B was not as good. I learn a lot from being able to understand where I go wrong. Superb work, top notch content. Thank you!
Stunning photos. Simply inspirational. Many thanks.
Hi Adam. I think this is one of my favourite Quiet Light episodes to date. While I recognized several of the images from other videos, I found gathering them together in a compositional theme was both enjoyable and oh so helpful. Very much looking forward to more from this series. Thanks for sharing and best of the Season to you and yours.
Thank you! Your skill at turning a daily scene into beautiful picture can only be classed as tree-son.
Probably one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while about composition in nature. Thank you!
Love this kind of video. It’s like a landscape photography masterclass with all of the sublime images from your portfolio. Definitely my favorite amongst a group of photographers that I follow. I learn a lot from seeing the world through your eyes/lenses especially with your before and after critiques. Well done as always Adam!
Great work as always Adam. You are right, it's all about great light & an eye for composition. Many thanks for sharing your insight into this subject.
Absolutely love your philosophy to photography.
Excellent chat on what can be a somewhat nebulous topic. Look forward to more.
Having started to watch your latest video, and slowly see you turn yourself upside down, representing the old large format ground glass screen, I thought, heck why not watch the whole video upside down!! So, I locked my iPads rotation and watched the rest of the images as though I was viewing the old fashioned way. I highly recommend it, after a while my brain was seeing images differently and was almost ‘correcting’ the image. Only issue was seeing the moss on the trees hanging upwards 🙈😂. Really enjoyed this one Adam, look forward to more upside down videos 😃😂
haha, and how did that work for you?
Thanks for this Adam, your work is beautiful and you're a great teacher. I'm always hunting for light/contrast in a scene.. As a photographer who's just starting to document my process/techniques on UA-cam you're an inspiration. I'm based in Vancouver but you make me want to move to the island (or spend lots more time there...)!
Really beautiful images and excellent advice. Looking forward to the others in the series. Most other UA-cam videos stop at 'leading lines' so it's useful to see photos that go beyond that. Thanks !
Adam, It's hard for me to explain this...but I will try. I've always loved forests and trees in general, however yours make me gasp. The only way I can say it and believe me it will fall short...is... I FEEL. thank you Adam
Thanks, Debby!
Really enjoyable video as well as informative. So pleased that you are going to develop this theme further. Excellent images as well. Thank you.
Outstanding. Ive watched every single one of your podcasts and countless others and this vlog help me remind myself that I need to develop the art/practice of slowing down and seeing with a purpose. Seeing and understanding the light is something that im slowly developing and this video helped to affirm that. looking forward to the next one. again, thank you.
I love your compositions. That one that you put the leaf in was my favorite. But then you said it wasn’t so good…bc it was a unnatural composition. But I really like it anyways. It’s art.
excellent photography and yes it all about the light can be very trick to capture but you are a master of light Cheers
I was in a rut and this video brought me out of it. Many thanks.
Same.
Adam, you've got a great set of images here, especially your earlier 5x4 work. I did not see any of these in 'Quiet Light', so not sure if you have published them, but if you have not, it will be great if you could publish another book with your earlier work. I'll reserve one right now!
Thank you once again for this outstanding vlog.
Another book might be in the works, stay tuned
Adam, I received the Quiet Light book yesterday and I'm very happy with it. Thank you!
Excellent! Thank you for picking one up, Kozu Books have done a fantastic job in design.
I enjoy all your videos, but I’m really excited for these composition focused entries. I’m also glad that you’re breaking it down into specific topics. Now I just need to put your tips and techniques into practice!
I really enjoyed the sharing your knowledge and look forward to coming videos.
A great watch Adam. Since I have been watching your channel the recurring light theme in your videos & images has been something that really strikes a chord with me. When I am out I often look for that differnence in light and try and work my compositions to suit that light. One of the things you don't mention that I think is worth saying is the mood that the light creates. atn Alan
This is a fascinating concept, that I've not seen mentioned in other videos. I'll be searching for opportunities to practice this on my outings. Thanks Adam, all those photos were awesome.
Really good video Adam. Informative and strange as it sounds...exhilarating! Watching this video actually brought back the enthusiasm I used to have for photography Makes me want to go out right now and find a composition. I have gotten really bored with the landscape opportunities where I live (midwest, cornfields) blah! I have gotten to the point where I only get excited about photography when I travel which isn't all that often. Thanks for the motivation and great information! Looking forward to the next composition video.
Nice job on the subject, Adam. Gave me some good pointers.
Smokin’! Thanks - looking forward to more in this series.
More of this type of video. I appreciate hearing / seeing your thoughts on what you look for and why. Most helpful.
Thanks for the video! It is always nice to see it from a different perspective. Your's is so enjoyable. It is like poetry in motion.
Simply gorgeous images Adam, the first few in particular. Living near Vancouver, your backlit mossy tree images inspired me last year. Managed to get a few this year.
Very good educational video on composition Adam, I live in Chilliwack, so I feel you are speaking right to me.
Watching this for the 3rd or 4th time and I always get something new out of it. I started to wonder if your sensitivity to light might not also be honed by your large format experience. LF screens even if the brightest with a great fresnel lens are still dim. Lighted areas immediately standout and one pays them attention. I know that in my own work in 4x5 that I am always alerted by the bright areas on the dim viewing screen. Whatever the reason, your use of light always intrigues me and I have lots of respect for that ability. Thanks again for the video
As usual, great opening scenes! Simply amazing examples of composing for light Adam. I find myself drawn to this as well on my nature walks.
Very nicely done and presented. Now, you might want to think of putting a book together from these lessons.
Thank you so much for putting this and the future composition series. You are my inspiration. Happy holidays! Appreciatively, Grandpa Grumpy