Great video Stuart, totally understand where your coming from with the educational stuff, I think you being out on location & talking through your compositions/camera set up is all that most photographers need regardless of ability. Anything outside of that should then be done in a paid for workshop so good on ya for being honest with your subscribers. I love watching your channel & the work you produce it is very inspiring.
Thanks Stuart. I can appreciate your views on free education which are entirely justified. Having said that I enjoyed your vlog and it really benefited from avoiding the "here's 49 top tips etc" and just focused on a 2 or 3. Nice one. Thanks again and all the best.
Really can’t blame you for not wanting to teach on here when you do workshops, it’s like taking money out of your own pocket I guess. Thanks for these tips anyhow, I just need to get up to Wastwater to put them into practice. It’s one place I’ve always wanted to visit but I believe it’s a hard place to photograph, make it interesting, more so as I’m predominantly a Street Photographer 😂
I needed to watch this. I barely consider foreground most of the time (though I guess that means at least I'm not putting random uninteresting rocks in there), and I really should think about it more. Thanks for the video! PS. Can't believe I won! Very lucky.
Well at least you were honest about why you don't do educational videos Stuart. Glad that others do them as I'd never have got into photography seriously if they didn't.
Good tips about doing things with a purpose. I have probably heard the 'getting closer to the foreground interest' part, but it made more sense this time. Thanks!
Great video on what for many is a really challenging subject. I know personally, the difficulty I find when trying to discover foreground interest is being able to identify what is interesting and what isn't. Many a time I've thought I've found something interesting, but then when I'm reviewing what I've captured, it looks anything but interesting. So the key skill here to learn is how differentiate between what constitutes being interesting and what doesn't. I still don't feel I have this nailed, though I maybe better than I was.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips, it is hugely appreciated. Very insightful and practical. I’m new to your channel but looking forward to your content and outdoor experiences. Thanks again. 👍🙏👏
Hi Stuart, good advice that will go a long long way. I have not picked up my DSLR for a few months but have tried to keep my eye in with frequent visits to the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales. Wastwater is one of my special places and have stopped a few times at the Wasdale Inn. Love the image at 08.55. That deserves a large wall to hang on. Hopefully will pop in to see you when next in Keswick. Take Care, Andrew
I have long avoided wide angle landscape shots for the very reasons you mentioned; they didn't seem to work with the rest of the image. I will now try to employ the tips you have presented. Thank you very much.
Thanks for the free tips Stuart 😁, however, I do agree with your principles on 'free' education. One day I might get on a course. I wish that this video had come out yesterday and then, maybe, I wouldn't have made some of those mistakes when I was out this morning. 🙄 I will try and remember them for the next time that I go out though. Glad to hear that you have been busy (hopefully in a profitable way). As ever, great video and I shall look forward to the next one. Cheers bud.
Great video again. I find these educational videos interesting.
Thanks very much 👍
Great video Stuart, totally understand where your coming from with the educational stuff, I think you being out on location & talking through your compositions/camera set up is all that most photographers need regardless of ability. Anything outside of that should then be done in a paid for workshop so good on ya for being honest with your subscribers. I love watching your channel & the work you produce it is very inspiring.
Thanks Shaun yeah this platform is not something I make much from so it makes little sense to provide my services on here for free
Excellent video. Great examples of the points that you were making. Enjoyed seeing the really well composed images and how well they were exposed.
Thanks mate hope you’re well
Liked and subscribed. Your photos are gorgeous, man. And I liked what you had to say.
Thanks Steve
Thanks Stuart. I can appreciate your views on free education which are entirely justified. Having said that I enjoyed your vlog and it really benefited from avoiding the "here's 49 top tips etc" and just focused on a 2 or 3. Nice one. Thanks again and all the best.
Cheers mate appreciate that
Really can’t blame you for not wanting to teach on here when you do workshops, it’s like taking money out of your own pocket I guess. Thanks for these tips anyhow, I just need to get up to Wastwater to put them into practice. It’s one place I’ve always wanted to visit but I believe it’s a hard place to photograph, make it interesting, more so as I’m predominantly a Street Photographer 😂
Thanks Brian
Thanks Stuart will try to remember and put your comments into practice. You included some great photos also.
Thanks Stephen
I needed to watch this. I barely consider foreground most of the time (though I guess that means at least I'm not putting random uninteresting rocks in there), and I really should think about it more. Thanks for the video!
PS. Can't believe I won! Very lucky.
Another fantastic video and this time it's in my back yard.
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Some great advice there Stuart. Also great to see Wast water when it not blowing a howler and raining. 👍
Cheers Peter yes a rarity!
Great advice, and wonderful pictures! Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks Frank
Well at least you were honest about why you don't do educational videos Stuart. Glad that others do them as I'd never have got into photography seriously if they didn't.
Despite its flaws it certainly can be a good platform for beginners to find information
Good video .. key learning .. made me realise I should be more thoughtful when I'm out .. slow down and think a bit!
Thanks very much
Good tips about doing things with a purpose. I have probably heard the 'getting closer to the foreground interest' part, but it made more sense this time. Thanks!
Thanks glad you found it helpful 👍
Useful advice there Stuart and will admit I can be guilty at times in relation to tripod height but not as bad these days I hope.
Cheers mate
Wise words there Stuart, love the Wast Water rocks too😍. I go with the, use the longest focal that gets the framing spot on. 🤗
Thanks Simon 👍
Great video on what for many is a really challenging subject. I know personally, the difficulty I find when trying to discover foreground interest is being able to identify what is interesting and what isn't. Many a time I've thought I've found something interesting, but then when I'm reviewing what I've captured, it looks anything but interesting. So the key skill here to learn is how differentiate between what constitutes being interesting and what doesn't. I still don't feel I have this nailed, though I maybe better than I was.
Thanks Ian 👍
Thank you so much for sharing your tips, it is hugely appreciated. Very insightful and practical. I’m new to your channel but looking forward to your content and outdoor experiences. Thanks again. 👍🙏👏
Thanks Joe 👍
Hi Stuart, good advice that will go a long long way. I have not picked up my DSLR for a few months but have tried to keep my eye in with frequent visits to the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales. Wastwater is one of my special places and have stopped a few times at the Wasdale Inn. Love the image at 08.55. That deserves a large wall to hang on. Hopefully will pop in to see you when next in Keswick. Take Care, Andrew
Thanks very much Andrew
Thanks Stuart, great advice 📷👍🏻
Thanks Claire
I have long avoided wide angle landscape shots for the very reasons you mentioned; they didn't seem to work with the rest of the image. I will now try to employ the tips you have presented. Thank you very much.
Thanks Gary
Superb photos always an inspiration.
Thanks Paul 👍👍
Thanks for the free tips Stuart 😁, however, I do agree with your principles on 'free' education. One day I might get on a course. I wish that this video had come out yesterday and then, maybe, I wouldn't have made some of those mistakes when I was out this morning. 🙄 I will try and remember them for the next time that I go out though. Glad to hear that you have been busy (hopefully in a profitable way). As ever, great video and I shall look forward to the next one. Cheers bud.
Cheers mate thanks for watching
Very helpful video and lovely examples 👍
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Ya lost me at 2:43 with the big red X next to the beautiful image of the rock in the fog in front of the trees.
Nice conditions poor composition, rock far too dominant and not interesting for me