The best part of this video (aside from your excellent images) is that we were able to enjoy some stunning light and seascape outing without getting wet! 😁
I continue to go back to the same spots over and over and with seascapes, it is never a problem. With different weather, sunsets, tides, seasons, etc. it is pretty hard to come away with the same images. Always something new to capture.
A novice at seascapes I watch your seascape videos with keen interest. It is such a dynamic situation, clearly speed and nimbleness is a priority. Ditch the geared head, ball head a necessity, no cable release, no shutter delay, take advantage of the image scale of super wide angle and leave one hand free for operating the camera the other free to grab the tripod in an instant when necessary. This is the first video in which I’ve seen you using an L bracket rather than flopping the ball head. Switching the L bracket does require decoupling the camera from the tripod briefly, a moment of vulnerability, perhaps best timed when the water is flowing out. Persistence is the other lesson, keep working the situation until the light runs out. What a workout! Stunning results.
My first seascape photography experience was a week-long workshop on the Oregon coast this October. We had high surf. Arriving at location at first light, looking down on the maelstrom, I could tell even our instructors were taken aback. The last sentence of the safety talk was, “If you fall in there is nothing we can do to save you.” With that we descended to the rocks and frothing chaos.
Looks like Rodeo Beach, just a few miles from the Marin Headlands. Back in the late 90’s Galen Rowell used to take his workshop classes to this beach to get seastack images right where you are standing in front of those three stacks. At certain times of the year you can get the sun setting just between two of the stacks. We were using Fuji Velvia film shot at ISO 40.
You’re easily the best landscape photographer to watch on UA-cam. The pov style is brilliant mate. May I please ask what you have the go pro set to ? Is it like superview ? We’ll keep watching, all the best.
In my neck of the woods, coastal South Carolina, the only rocks we have on the beaches are the ones rattling around in my head. We do, however, have a few barrier islands that have trees eroding into the surf. These can make for dramatic images, although there are numerous challenges to achieve them. I am currently starting my foray into long exposures. My daughter and I got up at 4AM this past weekend and drove an hour and a half, and battled the gnats to be at one of these beaches when the sun came up. I got a couple interesting photos in the 30 sec - 60 sec range. They are a challenge to edit, and I probably need to go reshoot with changes based on this weekend's experience. There is a narrow window to get sunrise and the right tide to coincide. We plan on being on the beach in about 2 weeks. I am jealous of the sea stacks and rocky coastlines, but I will try and make the most of what my area has to offer.
I’ve already seen someone asking the same thing in your comments, afraid I have to jump on the bandwagon too! I’d really like to see how you put the two exposures together. I recently upgraded from a kitlens to a better quality lens and was offered a great deal on Kase filters, so I bought them too. Really enjoy using them and like that I don’t have to carry grad’s, but I’m not sure how to put exposures together. I like to do a lot of seascapes and coastal shots and get stuck with how to combine the exposures for this. Thank you for all your videos, there’s so much valuable learning in them!
Nice video! I like your message about coming back to spots in different conditions. I am curious about the rail system you're using that's mounted to your camera body as it allows you to easily swap from horizontal to vertical shot. Looked for the link but didn't see it. Thanks!
Outstanding video as always, Michael! I really liked your tip about treating the sea stacks the same way you'd treat mountains. Seascapes have never been my thing but your videos always make me want to get out and try anyway. And shout out to the new tripod head! See you in DV. -Vince
Hi Michael Why were you shooting at F4? Did you focus directly on the sea stacks? Wouldn't the swirls be out of focus with such a shallow depth of field? thx
What you said about what you bring as a photographer to a location as you grow made me go oh yeah! Should be obvious but definitely isn’t I have a lot of revisiting to do.
Ah…yes…shoot local and shoot often, even if you don’t think the conditions seem favorable…and even when you’ve already gotten stunning photos…because there’s ALWAYS another great photo just waiting for you to capture! I’ve used this discipline many times in my local area and been rewarded many times.
You are right, can’t do seascape’s properly without getting wetter than you wanted. Can be quite relaxing, apart from the headless chicken moments when the light is really kicking off, and …… you know the feeling. Thanks for sharing again Michael. Stay safe 🇦🇺
Hello there! Which stop filters would you recommend for photos similar to what you're getting in this video? I've been considering a 2-5 vnd and 10 stop. I've been coming across your videos because I'm trying to figure out which ones to pull the trigger on! I'd love to get out to the coast to shoot long exposure shots just like this. Until then I'll just have to keep enjoying the channel! And if you ever find yourself in Montana be sure to send me a message and I'll show you around the mountains.
Hey Andrew! I use a 10 stop for super long exposures and daytime shots, then an ND 64 for most other situations like sunset/sunrise. I do have an ND 8 but I do not use it as much as the other two.
Great work, Michael. One question: why not use a remote release, either cable or wireless? I'd worry about inadvertent camera shake from using the shutter. I know you're holding down the camera, but still. Thanks.
I would venture a guess that it has something to do with how dynamic the situation is. Not just compositionally, but in situations like at 8:29, it's probably beneficial to have your hands free and clear of any remote so you can have a confident grip on the tripod, and it's easy to drop a remote while scrambling to lift your gear out of a wave's reach.
Thanks John, I really apprecite you watching. I personally haven't found camera shutter shake when using the wide/ultra wides for seascapes. I find that shutter click shake is more of an issue the longer the focal length. So I will generally set a timer when I am doing midrange or telephoto long exposures. For seascapes there is just so much happening with the waves crashing in that I prioritize having a firm grip on the camera and keeping the tripod as stationary as possible.
@@MichaelShainblum thanks for responding. I love your videos. I use a self-timer most of the time for landscape shots, except when timing is important. Such as waiting for the wind to stop moving foliage, or for catching just the right wave motion like you did. That's where my cable release is handy. I might still have to hold the tripod for extra stability, but no worries about click shake.
So as far as i understand Bracketing is taking 2 or 3 images under exsposed and over exposed and correctly exsposed then merging them together in photoshop. You mention its important not to move the camera, but where i,m getting confused is that you have the waves motion changing for each exsposure, so how do these blemd together correctly?
If you blend exposures it’s mainly just for the sky section where the sun is, so usually it’s fine to just use one wave exposure. Unless you have some crazy bright reflections on the water, then it becomes a bit tricky.
I'm wondering what type of wide field night skys you could get here. Maybe a nice Milky Way panorama from the top of the cliff? It might be tough as the MW is south east and the sea is likely west.
I know most of the photos are taken at 1/4s to 1/2s for the water movement but how to do you prevent blurriness from the water hitting the tripod (or even the tripod sinking in the sand)?
If you are using an 82mm thread maybe doing the 95 will be a safer option. It depends how wide of a lens the 82mm thread is on. If its a midrange lens or telephoto the 82mm thread should be fine. If its a wide angle lens absolutely you will want 95mm to get the full benefit.
@@MichaelShainblum same problem , especially the cap , just falls off everytime you take the camera out or jostle the bag, very weak magnet, but i understand the new version is improved.
It is very chaotic presentation. you are waving the camera instead of showing step by step slowly and comprehensively how to capture the see using long exposure method.
Actually, I think that was meant as constructive criticism Michael. I too would have appreciated a slower more educational approach. Love all your pics...just sayin'.
The best part of this video (aside from your excellent images) is that we were able to enjoy some stunning light and seascape outing without getting wet! 😁
hahaha thats true ;)
I continue to go back to the same spots over and over and with seascapes, it is never a problem. With different weather, sunsets, tides, seasons, etc. it is pretty hard to come away with the same images. Always something new to capture.
agreed!
A novice at seascapes I watch your seascape videos with keen interest. It is such a dynamic situation, clearly speed and nimbleness is a priority. Ditch the geared head, ball head a necessity, no cable release, no shutter delay, take advantage of the image scale of super wide angle and leave one hand free for operating the camera the other free to grab the tripod in an instant when necessary. This is the first video in which I’ve seen you using an L bracket rather than flopping the ball head. Switching the L bracket does require decoupling the camera from the tripod briefly, a moment of vulnerability, perhaps best timed when the water is flowing out. Persistence is the other lesson, keep working the situation until the light runs out. What a workout! Stunning results.
thanks so much for watching Michael! Hah yeah the L Bracket made it into this video. I finally remembered to put it back on my camera ;)
My first seascape photography experience was a week-long workshop on the Oregon coast this October. We had high surf. Arriving at location at first light, looking down on the maelstrom, I could tell even our instructors were taken aback. The last sentence of the safety talk was, “If you fall in there is nothing we can do to save you.” With that we descended to the rocks and frothing chaos.
Looks like Rodeo Beach, just a few miles from the Marin Headlands. Back in the late 90’s Galen Rowell used to take his workshop classes to this beach to get seastack images right where you are standing in front of those three stacks. At certain times of the year you can get the sun setting just between two of the stacks. We were using Fuji Velvia film shot at ISO 40.
I don't comment often because I am lazy but, please remember that I thoroughly enjoy every single photo & video of yours! Keep shooting Michael!
Thanks so much!
You’re easily the best landscape photographer to watch on UA-cam. The pov style is brilliant mate. May I please ask what you have the go pro set to ? Is it like superview ?
We’ll keep watching, all the best.
In my neck of the woods, coastal South Carolina, the only rocks we have on the beaches are the ones rattling around in my head. We do, however, have a few barrier islands that have trees eroding into the surf. These can make for dramatic images, although there are numerous challenges to achieve them. I am currently starting my foray into long exposures. My daughter and I got up at 4AM this past weekend and drove an hour and a half, and battled the gnats to be at one of these beaches when the sun came up. I got a couple interesting photos in the 30 sec - 60 sec range. They are a challenge to edit, and I probably need to go reshoot with changes based on this weekend's experience. There is a narrow window to get sunrise and the right tide to coincide. We plan on being on the beach in about 2 weeks. I am jealous of the sea stacks and rocky coastlines, but I will try and make the most of what my area has to offer.
Spectacular photos. Thanks. Thumbs up to Mark Denney who steered us to your site.
Bonjour Michael.
Superbe vidéo, très intéressante avec beaucoup de très bons conseils , des photos superbes , .Merci et bravo.
Great images and excellent advice! Thanks for taking us along!
thanks Randy!
Beautiful shot, beautiful location , good job Bro..📸📸📸
thank you! :)
Some gorgeous photos. I would love to see how you put the two exposures together for one of these shots.
Thanks Patrick, I will need to release another editing video soon.
Michael, thanks for all your work and education this year. All the best for the New Year!
thanks so much
I’ve already seen someone asking the same thing in your comments, afraid I have to jump on the bandwagon too! I’d really like to see how you put the two exposures together. I recently upgraded from a kitlens to a better quality lens and was offered a great deal on Kase filters, so I bought them too. Really enjoy using them and like that I don’t have to carry grad’s, but I’m not sure how to put exposures together. I like to do a lot of seascapes and coastal shots and get stuck with how to combine the exposures for this. Thank you for all your videos, there’s so much valuable learning in them!
You are a very efficient shooter.
Beautiful location !! I'm totally envious!!
Great video! I was wondering if there is any reason why one wouldn’t be using intervalometer mode instead of manual clicking?
Nice video! I like your message about coming back to spots in different conditions. I am curious about the rail system you're using that's mounted to your camera body as it allows you to easily swap from horizontal to vertical shot. Looked for the link but didn't see it. Thanks!
I live in San Jose. Can you give me a location to this spot so I can take photos, too? Love your content and thank you.
That's a great spot and a good set of images.
My personal motto is "if you don't get wet, you're not trying hard enough" 😁
We share the same motto, thanks so much Andrew!
Outstanding video as always, Michael! I really liked your tip about treating the sea stacks the same way you'd treat mountains. Seascapes have never been my thing but your videos always make me want to get out and try anyway. And shout out to the new tripod head!
See you in DV.
-Vince
Hey Vince, thanks so much for the comment man. I am so excited to catch up in DV, its going to be amazing!
enjoyd this love your photograhy well explained cant wait for the next adventure
Thanks Bryan!
Another fantastic vlog 🎉. Your channel is one of my favs for sure. Thank you.
thank you so much!
Hi Michael Why were you shooting at F4? Did you focus directly on the sea stacks? Wouldn't the swirls be out of focus with such a shallow depth of field? thx
Thank you for the very interesting video!!!!!
Where is this taken in the Bay Area? Great shots, thank you! 😊
What you said about what you bring as a photographer to a location as you grow made me go oh yeah! Should be obvious but definitely isn’t I have a lot of revisiting to do.
Ah…yes…shoot local and shoot often, even if you don’t think the conditions seem favorable…and even when you’ve already gotten stunning photos…because there’s ALWAYS another great photo just waiting for you to capture! I’ve used this discipline many times in my local area and been rewarded many times.
You are right, can’t do seascape’s properly without getting wetter than you wanted.
Can be quite relaxing, apart from the headless chicken moments when the light is really kicking off, and …… you know the feeling.
Thanks for sharing again Michael.
Stay safe 🇦🇺
Thanks so much for watching John I appreciate it!
Thank you so much for this quality video
Hello there! Which stop filters would you recommend for photos similar to what you're getting in this video? I've been considering a 2-5 vnd and 10 stop. I've been coming across your videos because I'm trying to figure out which ones to pull the trigger on! I'd love to get out to the coast to shoot long exposure shots just like this. Until then I'll just have to keep enjoying the channel! And if you ever find yourself in Montana be sure to send me a message and I'll show you around the mountains.
Hey Andrew! I use a 10 stop for super long exposures and daytime shots, then an ND 64 for most other situations like sunset/sunrise. I do have an ND 8 but I do not use it as much as the other two.
@@MichaelShainblum Awesome great thanks for the quick reply!
Great work, Michael. One question: why not use a remote release, either cable or wireless? I'd worry about inadvertent camera shake from using the shutter. I know you're holding down the camera, but still. Thanks.
I would venture a guess that it has something to do with how dynamic the situation is. Not just compositionally, but in situations like at 8:29, it's probably beneficial to have your hands free and clear of any remote so you can have a confident grip on the tripod, and it's easy to drop a remote while scrambling to lift your gear out of a wave's reach.
Thanks John, I really apprecite you watching. I personally haven't found camera shutter shake when using the wide/ultra wides for seascapes. I find that shutter click shake is more of an issue the longer the focal length. So I will generally set a timer when I am doing midrange or telephoto long exposures. For seascapes there is just so much happening with the waves crashing in that I prioritize having a firm grip on the camera and keeping the tripod as stationary as possible.
@@MichaelShainblum thanks for responding. I love your videos. I use a self-timer most of the time for landscape shots, except when timing is important. Such as waiting for the wind to stop moving foliage, or for catching just the right wave motion like you did. That's where my cable release is handy. I might still have to hold the tripod for extra stability, but no worries about click shake.
The next day image is incredible
Thank you :)
Awesome work buddy !! The uniqueness of every wave is what makes
Seascape so addictive
Thanks Darren!
So as far as i understand Bracketing is taking 2 or 3 images under exsposed and over exposed and correctly exsposed then merging them together in photoshop. You mention its important not to move the camera, but where i,m getting confused is that you have the waves motion changing for each exsposure, so how do these blemd together correctly?
If you blend exposures it’s mainly just for the sky section where the sun is, so usually it’s fine to just use one wave exposure. Unless you have some crazy bright reflections on the water, then it becomes a bit tricky.
Great video. Love your content
thanks so much!
May I ask what beach you were at? I live in Northern California and I am always looking for seascape locations.
I'm wondering what type of wide field night skys you could get here. Maybe a nice Milky Way panorama from the top of the cliff? It might be tough as the MW is south east and the sea is likely west.
I wish you could, but its super close to light pollution in San Francisco, the stars are very faint.
Beautiful shots and work Michael. Also, congratulations on getting a new dog....lol My favorite shot is the one with your new dog in it.
Haha thanks, I wanted to take that dog home
I know most of the photos are taken at 1/4s to 1/2s for the water movement but how to do you prevent blurriness from the water hitting the tripod (or even the tripod sinking in the sand)?
When you are bracketing, are you using the auto bracketing function?
All manual, not a huge fan of the auto function
Great video and as always gorgeous images. Would you mind sharing what you use for mic. Your sound is so good compared to some outdoor UA-camrs.
Thanks Patricia! I use a Tascam Lav Mic. Its a midrange mic, nothing too fancy, but it really does a good job in these loud situations.
@@MichaelShainblum Aww, thank you so much Michael! I'll check it out. Happy Holidays to you!
Eagerly waiting for your content ...❣️
Watching Michael sainblum video instead of world cup match that much i love your content.🇳🇵
Wow thank you so much! Haha I know bad timing on this huh😂
@@MichaelShainblum
Forget the World Cup, it's photography time!
Do you leave the steadyshot On during long exposures?
Beautiful images, Michael!
thanks so much Anna!
What kind of ball head are you using Michael?
its from the Colorado Tripod Company :)
If you have a 82 mm lens, do you use a 82 mm or 95 mm magnetic circular ND filter from Kaze?
Go for a size bigger, that way you can stack without vignetting
If you are using an 82mm thread maybe doing the 95 will be a safer option. It depends how wide of a lens the 82mm thread is on. If its a midrange lens or telephoto the 82mm thread should be fine. If its a wide angle lens absolutely you will want 95mm to get the full benefit.
Beautiful work🙏
Thanks for a nice video.
When did the Kase filters get a colour cast? Havent seen this in Kase filters in Europe.
Hey there Lars, thanks, the filters do not have a colour case. They are pretty neutral.
@@MichaelShainblum Hi Michael, i meant colours on the ring to see witch filter is witch.
@@larsagren6595 Kase Germany have them in the program. Surch after Kase revolution
where's the location on bay area?
your tripod link doesn't work, which tripod and head is that?
Some great images Michael, thank you for sharing. also the advice you share.
Enjoyed this 🤍
that dog stole the show lol
Haha agreed
I had the first version of Kase magnetic filters. They constantly would fall off when moving locations, especially the magnetic lens cap.
Odd I have not experiences that before. Sounds like it might have been a bum copy, did you reach out to them about a replacement?
@@MichaelShainblum same problem , especially the cap , just falls off everytime you take the camera out or jostle the bag, very weak magnet, but i understand the new version is improved.
Great and terrific video as always. Can you make video for how to edit this seascape photo if you can.
Thank you Michael .amazing video 👏🏻 Good luck bro 💪🏻
Thanks man!
The ocean isn't rising?
🤔
@@MichaelShainblum Grear location What if I'm using Bulbmode with 6 stop Nd?
How can you work so quickly 😂
haha not sure!
It is very chaotic presentation. you are waving the camera instead of showing step by step slowly and comprehensively how to capture the see using long exposure method.
I am sure there are plenty of channels here on UA-cam that will satisfy your viewing needs.
Actually, I think that was meant as constructive criticism Michael. I too would have appreciated a slower more educational approach. Love all your pics...just sayin'.
This really isn't a how-to, and more a vlog of your trip to the beach...
There is plenty of how-to and education in this video. But if this isn't a style of video you enjoy then no worries.