The Olympus 150-400 is Back! And Just in Time for My Best Image of the Year? OM-1 MKII

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  • @GuidoVanDeWater
    @GuidoVanDeWater  3 місяці тому +2

    QUESTION : What's your biggest telephoto lens for landscape photography?

    • @jeroenvandenberg2132
      @jeroenvandenberg2132 29 днів тому +1

      For the moment: Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro, most of the time with the MC-14 on it. But saving for the BWL.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  29 днів тому +1

      BWL is a major investment, but I'm sure you won't regret it for a second. What an amazing piece of equipment. Thanks for watching. Grt guido

  • @Elderester
    @Elderester 3 місяці тому +2

    seeing someone regaining their inspiration makes me hope to do the same. Couldn't have asked for a better day

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watchibg! I think I was a bit spoiled with great trips this year. When things don't work out for a while this uninspired feeling creeps in. Especially when running a UA-cam channel you hope to show something interesting in every video. So when everything you hoped for comes then it's hard not to feel inspired 😅 keeping that feeling is going to be the main thing now... I just hope for a quick arrival of autumn! Grt guido

  • @ASKnips
    @ASKnips 4 місяці тому +4

    Hi Guido, good to see that the beast is back and working well with the bird shots. Personally I prefer the color image portraying the summer morning at its best 😊

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks I totally agree on the colour shot. But I hardly ever prefer black and white over colour. Hopefully I can keep the white beast a little longer. Thabks for watching. Grt guido

  • @gregm6894
    @gregm6894 4 місяці тому +1

    Great and inspirational video Guido. You captured a trove of really excellent images. This was just what the doctor ordered to fire up creative enthusiasm.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Greg. I appreciate your comment. I don't know if the doctor described it but I'm definitely taking it, hahaha. Grt guido

  • @philippedugout2278
    @philippedugout2278 4 місяці тому +1

    Another great vid, and yes what a great place as well to enjoy life and wildlife

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks I appreciate your comment! Grt guido

  • @matthew2410
    @matthew2410 4 місяці тому +2

    Cheers. Great video. It's the colour image for me.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks! I think most votes were for the colour image, including my own 🙂 thanks for sharing your thoughts. Grt guido

  • @CheikoSairin
    @CheikoSairin 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing footage. Beautiful. A big LIKE for your video.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much. I appreciate your comment! Where are you from? Grt guido

  • @huwalban
    @huwalban 4 місяці тому +1

    The image at 12:11 is the standout for me! The symmetry in the frame is lovely and really suits the mood of the image. I also love that the duck in front is in the reflected sun! Lovely image, and I'd pick this one as the best from the set, but that is just my opinion of course :) Take it is easy there sir

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому +1

      I totally agree with you. I knew directly when I pushed the shutter that it was a cracker of an image. I'm really pleased with that one 🙂 thanks for watching. Grt guido

    • @gregm6894
      @gregm6894 4 місяці тому +2

      I'm with you, this image is really a special image in every way -- for all the reasons you mentioned. I'd be making a really large print of that image if it was mine.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      That was a great moment indeed. I'm sure that eventually it will end up on my wall somewhere. Thanks for your comment! Grt guido

  • @bellasvistas3463
    @bellasvistas3463 4 місяці тому +2

    Great Work 👍. Good to see you so excited again. I really like the 250 to 400 too! The best in the fog. Love the foggy sunrises

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks, Mike. That beast is so amazing, especially with these situations. There is nothing that beats it. Thanks for watchibg get guido

  • @Ktizo_Images
    @Ktizo_Images 4 місяці тому +1

    The image of the ducks at the 12:11 mark with the lead duck in the reflected sunlight on the water--outstanding! Cheers from Texas!

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому +1

      I took that shot, and I immediately knew that it was a great image. I could not ask for anything better that morning. Amazing moment that I won't forget soon. I'm so happy that you enjoyed it too. Texas, nice! Don't think I've seen anyone from your state in the comments before, so welcome 🙂 thanks for watching and the comment! Grt guido

  • @JillBatchelor
    @JillBatchelor 4 місяці тому +2

    I’m so glad you’ve got the big beastie back along with your spark and with conditions like this how could you not be inspired :) I hope your eye feels better soon

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      I'm sure me , and Big White are going to have a lot of fun together 😅 conditions like this are absolutely amazing, and I think I will get back there more often. Love all those birds combined with landscapes. I hope with you! One of the most frustrating things for a photographer is not seeing properly. It could take up to 2 weeks, so this is going to be a struggle. My wife now has the same, so it's probably some kind of virus. Thanks for watching and your comment! grt guido

    • @JillBatchelor
      @JillBatchelor 4 місяці тому

      Oh no that’s no fun our eyes are so precious I hope you can both clear it soon

  • @lesw.1748
    @lesw.1748 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi Guido, Great images as usual. I think from the two images, I would pick the color one. It looks more interesting to me, but as it is most of the time it is a matter of preference.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Agree with you. I just prefer colour photographs. But I always have a look when the scene is a bit minimalistic. In this case it was worth showing even do I still prefer the colour version 😅 thanks gor watchibg and your comment! Grt guido

  • @RossCollins
    @RossCollins 4 місяці тому +2

    I prefer the colour version of the two images at 5:28.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and the comment. I agree with you. Somehow, it works in colour and black and white, but I'm just a colour guy, I guess 🙂 grt guido

    • @RossCollins
      @RossCollins 4 місяці тому +1

      Me too! @@GuidoVanDeWater

  • @RobertOwen-p2e
    @RobertOwen-p2e 4 місяці тому +2

    Some great shots again!

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thabks robert I really appreciate your comment! Grt guido

  • @colintraveller
    @colintraveller 4 місяці тому +1

    Top Drawer

  • @johnpark8297
    @johnpark8297 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice first visit Guido. I prefer the colour shot that early morning light is amazing👍

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks John. I agree with you. My personal favorite is also the colour version. But my favorite image in the video is by far the one with the geese swimming trough the sunlight. Thanks for watchibg grt guido

  • @tonvanbruchem142
    @tonvanbruchem142 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi Guido
    Weer een 👍🏼 video, blij dat je inspiratie weer terug is, de foto’s bewijzen dat.
    Ton

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Dankjewel! Ja gedurende de zomer is het soms erg lastig om motiviatie te houden. Dit soort dagen zijn dan altijd wel even extra lekker. Bedankt voor het kijken. Grt guido

  • @chetanunindracusin664
    @chetanunindracusin664 4 місяці тому +1

    One of the best olympus len I own ps. I had it about 2 years ago worth all the money I spend😊

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Did you sell it now? Wonder what you changed it for then. I don't think that I have ever used a better lens then this one. Thanks for watching. Grt guido

  • @pentagramyt417
    @pentagramyt417 4 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely amazing images.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thank you very much is appreciate it. Grt guido

  • @VlCesenek
    @VlCesenek 4 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful images. Above all I like the atmosphere and also the choice of music which enhances the atmosphere.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks, inrecently discovered ab artist that makes tunes that really suit the mood that I'm always looking for. They are all different but also the same vibe in some way. So in happy to see that I'm not the only one who likes it. Thanks for watching and the comment! Grt guido

  • @jerryhughes4720
    @jerryhughes4720 4 місяці тому +1

    A great video, love your enthusiasm. It looks like a good spot you have found, and you certainly caught the atmosphere in your images. My preference was for the colour in the lake/tree image, the B&W looked too wintery (and presumably the leaves were still on the tree. I do like wildlife in landscape images, it adds a good dimension to images.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks. It's hard not to get enthusiastic with conditions like this. I prefer the colour version to myself. It's funny because a few years ago, I would try to get as close to the wildlife as possible. Somehow, the landscape photographer got the best of me. These days, I always try to see wildlife more in their natural environment. So, the animal becomes part of the landscape. Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido

  • @ellenkeizer4275
    @ellenkeizer4275 4 місяці тому +1

    Ik heb weer genoten van je presentatie en foto’s. Fijn dat je weer de inspiratie terug hebt.
    Ik ga voor de kleurenfoto, als er zulke mooie kleuren zijn is het zonde om die niet te gebruiken

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Ben het met je eens mijn persoonlijke voorkeur is ook de kleuren versie. Maar toch geeft de zwart wit ook wel weer iets heel screens ofzo. Bedankt voor het kijken weer. Grt guido

  • @Marie-AnneP-bd3ln
    @Marie-AnneP-bd3ln 4 місяці тому +1

    Hello,your photos are amazing !!!so beautifull !
    I'm French et I'm begining photography,I'm just discovering your channel et I like it,thank you !

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment, and welcome to the channel! Where do you live in france? It's such a diverse, beautiful country! Grt guido

    • @Marie-AnneP-bd3ln
      @Marie-AnneP-bd3ln 4 місяці тому +1

      @@GuidoVanDeWater hello,I live in Brittany (Bretagne)lovely country with the sea everywere 💙

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому +1

      @Marie-AnneP-bd3ln ow nice! Haven't been there yet but it's on my list for years!

    • @Marie-AnneP-bd3ln
      @Marie-AnneP-bd3ln 4 місяці тому +1

      @@GuidoVanDeWater good idea 😉😁

    • @Marie-AnneP-bd3ln
      @Marie-AnneP-bd3ln 4 місяці тому +1

      @@GuidoVanDeWater your country is on m'y list too !😉

  • @jpsteiner2
    @jpsteiner2 4 місяці тому +1

    Wonderful photographs. Can't wait for my calendar. I sent the photograph I purchased to be printed and framed. Should get it back in about two weeks.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Really looking forward to see it framed. What size did you print it? I expect the first batch of calendars in this week then I can start sending them out. Thanks for watching and the comment! Grt guido

  • @siofna9709
    @siofna9709 4 місяці тому +1

    Hello Guido
    Great morning conditions and the white beast is back, so Guido is happy :-). About your question, i prefure the color version, but the b&w works also. Like the images of the swans, too. With have on our storage lake about 200 of them. Two years ago I got some images in flight of them.
    Grt Ernesto

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому +1

      Those swans are beautiful birds. I don't know If I ever showed it on the channel but a few years ago I photographed a couple of swans. But the water they were swimming in was covered with red plants. So it was white in red amazing moment never seen anything liken it again. Thabks for watchibg get guido

  • @richardfink7666
    @richardfink7666 4 місяці тому +1

    For me that was your best video with the most beautiful photos.....exept the Sweden videos. P.S.: With these colors you have to take photos in color.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      There wasn't much colour in the sweden series, haha. But thank you very much. I really enjoyed this one. The shot with the geese swimming in front of the rising sun is definitely one of my all-time favourites. Hopefully someday I can return to sweden 🙂 thanks for watching grt guido

  • @janandjim4442
    @janandjim4442 4 місяці тому +1

    At 5:39 I think the color image is better

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Di agree with you here 🙂 thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido

  • @barryaitken9761
    @barryaitken9761 4 місяці тому +1

    Black and white looks cleaner shot but both are great. Looking forward to my calender arriving.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks that was actually what I thought but I love the athmosphere in the colour version. Still the one woth the geese is ambulance far my favorite shot 😅 I hope to recieve the first batch of prints next week so then I can start sending all the pre orders out. Thanks for watching. Get guido

  • @davidfleet
    @davidfleet 4 місяці тому +1

    Some lovely images there Guido. It’s getting me excited as I have 4 months of landscape photography back in the uk starting later this month. My choice would be the colour images over the black and white ones.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Wow 4 months that would be amazing especially in the UK. I thibk you are vmblessed with such a diverse country rich in nature! Thanks for watchibg and your comment. Grt guido

  • @stigfloberghagenphotography
    @stigfloberghagenphotography 4 місяці тому +1

    The Fogmeister. Lovely video. I actually got a fog video coming up soom 👍🙂

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому +1

      Haha so your trying to go for the throne? Looking forward to see that. I don't get it because somehow I never get notifications from your account while everything is turned on. Could it be a setting on your side? Your comments are always my reminder to look at your channel 😅 thanks for watchibg grt guido

    • @stigfloberghagenphotography
      @stigfloberghagenphotography 4 місяці тому +1

      @@GuidoVanDeWater No thats impossible. Video is not up yet. Do you mean notifications on general?

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому +1

      @stigfloberghagenphotography with all other I subscribed to like thomas Heaton I get notifications when they post new videos. I don't get them with your videos. The bell is on all so that should be OK.

  • @waltervermeiren6860
    @waltervermeiren6860 4 місяці тому +1

    I prefer the color shot...

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment. I do agree with you 🙂 grt guido

  • @banjowillowwarbler-gm4jk
    @banjowillowwarbler-gm4jk 4 місяці тому +1

    hey hey Guido, another amazing location you have found. The reserve looks incredible and so pleased you have the White Beast. I have one in a parallel universe! I love the atmosphere that your images evoke, can just imagine being there in the early morning light with all the sounds of wildlife etc waking up around you.
    As for the colour v B&W image, I love the colour tones you have and hence prefer the colour one, having said that I do have a bias for B&W photography but as you show here, although it conjures up some atmosphere the magic is in the colour of the early morning light.
    I long to be able to have time to spend time in locations like this, hopefully in October when I have some leave.
    As for swans, yes you have to be very careful with them but if there's plenty of room to pass them then whistling as you pass helps, a trick I learnt when doing surveys of rivers years ago. But sometimes it is best to give nature space too, so really appreciate the fact you didn't venture further, next time.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      I knew there was a road around the Swan, so why provoce nature indeed. But I have a good tip with the whistle. It's a tough choice with colour and black and white. I personally prefer the colour. The best thing about going out is those sounds of nature. I'm just feeling that you're enjoying something that nobody else is enjoying. Thanks for watching and your comment. I hope the paralel ouniverse will come a bit closer someday 😅 grt guido

  • @martinlennon4673
    @martinlennon4673 4 місяці тому +1

    You certainly nailed the shots. I preferred the colour image but the black and white was excellent. Do you back button focus ?
    All in all superb photography 👍

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому +1

      No I don't use back button focus. I know that makes it difficult but I seem to do fine with this setup. Mainly because 8p percent is landscapes. And I always have arguments with my wife when the camera is setup with back button focus. If she wants to photograph the kids she destroys the camera if it's bot working 😅 but if I would only do birds then I would prefer the back button. Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido

  • @jeroenvandenberg2132
    @jeroenvandenberg2132 29 днів тому +1

    Goed punt: camera meenemen. Bij het hondenuitlaten neem ik meestal mijn OM-1 Mk.2 plus 300mm/f4 mee en bij echt goede condities ook nog de OM-1 Mk.1 plus 40-150mm/f2.8. Dan hoef ik niet lenzen te wisselen 😉

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  29 днів тому

      Haha ja dat kan ook. Ik neem altijd maar 1 body mee. Tenzij ik in het buitenland ben dan neem ik een 2de body mee maar die komt eigenlijk nooit de koffer uit. Bedankt voor het kijken. Grt guido

  • @boboneill1828
    @boboneill1828 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for these beautiful images. If you recall we discussed the "new" tone curve feature on the OM-1 ii, and its lack of RAW output. I was just checking the settings on my EM-5 iii, and I noticed there was the same tone curve setting on the Super Control Panel. It's just the same as the OM1 ii, no RAW output. I can't find this feature on my OM-1 i, I imagine it was simply copied from the EM-5 so I doubt it will ever have a RAW output. I don't know if it's on the OM-5.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Yes I remember I did a lit of testing but it just doesn't work in Raw. It would be an amazing feature if they ever make it with raw output. Who knows someday... thabks for watchibg and your kind comment I appreciate it. Grt guido

  • @wimscheenen3535
    @wimscheenen3535 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice video with some nice shots. For me the colour version works best as it is a summer scene. Black and white makes me think too much of winter

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      I agree with you but I'm really a colour guy. I rarely find a black and white from myself that I like. But In this case they were pretty close to each other. Thanks for watching grt guido

  • @shaunbradbury2486
    @shaunbradbury2486 4 місяці тому +1

    Black and white for me

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks. I prefer the colour version myself but I just love colour photography. 🙂

  • @shaunbradbury2486
    @shaunbradbury2486 4 місяці тому +1

    The bird detection is working well and you wouldn’t know about the eye problem if you hadn’t said something. I think there will be an image from today on next years calendar

    • @Angeliekje2
      @Angeliekje2 4 місяці тому +1

      Good morning! That was an insane morning for you! Love this location. Absolutely amazing images Guido! I prefer the coloured image BTW 😀 fantastic work! 👌🏼😍

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      I'm very positive that one of these images is going to make it for next years calendar if that is going to be there 😅 actually already got 3 potential once from upcoming videos so it going in the right direction. Thanks for watching and your comment! Grt guido

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, thanks you! Have you ever been here? This was my first visit but I'm sure I will be back there some day. Love it with all those birds around. Thanks for watching grt guido

  • @louisswaim7024
    @louisswaim7024 4 місяці тому +1

    What a great morning; thanks for sharing! I was shooting in dense coastal fog recently, and a couple of times was challenged to acquire focus. Do you have tips for focusing in extremely dense fog? Do you ever use manual focus in such conditions?

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому +1

      Focusing in fog is always difficult. What you can do is focus on a part were the contrats is big. So something dark. Or just focus manually. I always use the zoom function on my camera when focusing handheld. So yes I do manual focus a lot in the conditions. Also try to keep the aperture lower because else to much fog will be in focus. Thanks for watching and your comment! Grt guido

    • @louisswaim7024
      @louisswaim7024 4 місяці тому +1

      Excellent advice. I will practice next time I’m in foggy conditions. I love the results you get!

  • @kenanderson1124
    @kenanderson1124 4 місяці тому +1

    Great images. I’m now a subscriber. Colour or BW? Tough call as both versions are great. Probably the colour version given the time of day.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel! We're are you from? I agree with you I also like the colour version more. But indeed if it was a different time of the day then I would deffinitly go for the black and white. Grt guido

  • @JanetRoxborough
    @JanetRoxborough 4 місяці тому +1

    Color

  • @theflyingdutchman7127
    @theflyingdutchman7127 4 місяці тому +2

    Hoi Guido
    Veel foto’s gezien in deze video. Er zaten hele leuke bij, maar ook een paar waarvan ik dacht wat is hier aan de hand. Leuk, dat de Big white weer terug is. Misschien een idee om een link te maken met buy me a 150-400 lens. Als al je volgers je €1.50 doneren, heb jij je lens. Ik heb zelf het goed voorbeeld gegeven en je €5 gedoneerd. Was wel meer dan de €1.50. Maar minder dan €5 kon niet. Misschien de doneer drempel wat verlagen ?. €5 kan voor sommige mensen net iets veel zijn.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      Dat zou wat zijn inderdaad als er zoveel gedoneerd zou worden haha. Wel eeb mooi doel maar vrees dat het niet zo ver gaat komen. Maar wie weet als ik lang genoeg wacht. Ben hey met je eens dat niet elke foto even geslaagd was. Maar er zaten ook wel weer een paar van mijn favroiete foto's tussen. Bedankt voor de tip mbt de drempel van buy me a coffee. Voor zover ik weet zou het 1, 3. 5 en 10 moeten zijn. Maar blijkbaar staat daar iets niet goed. Als ik weer een beetje kan zien ga ik er even naar kijken. Bedankt voor het kijken, je comment en je bijdrage! Ik waardeer het enorm! Grt guido

    • @theflyingdutchman7127
      @theflyingdutchman7127 4 місяці тому +1

      @@GuidoVanDeWater je zou nog staan te kijken hoeveel je ophaalt als je €1,50 als start bedrag neemt. 1,50 is heel toegankelijk veel meer dan €5.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      @theflyingdutchman7127 ik heb even snel in de app gekeken maar daar kan ik het niet aanpassen. Ga vandeweek even achter de computer kijken wellixht kan ik daar meer aanpassen. Met jou idee is het meer een crowd funding haha. Ben overigens bu al verbaasd hoeveeel de buy me a coffee oplevert had ik eerser moeten doen😅

    • @theflyingdutchman7127
      @theflyingdutchman7127 4 місяці тому +1

      @@GuidoVanDeWater je inzet wordt in ieder geval door mensen erg gewaardeerd, dus met een beetje geluk komt het met de rest ook wel goed. Ik vind je video’s erg leuk en informatief.

    • @GuidoVanDeWater
      @GuidoVanDeWater  4 місяці тому

      @theflyingdutchman7127 thanks leuk om te horen!