Interesting mix of the technicalities and the story behind the image. Maybe you could include more about the composition of the pictures. I like the style of your landscapes!
Thanks Gian, I appreciate your feedback. I think I'd actually like to videos to be less technical and more focused on the discovering of the location, the composition of the image and general approach to the capture. So I'll see what I can do to elaborate on that aspect of the story. Thanks again!
Have been wanting to see some BTS of Sugar Loaf rock and you have delivered! Still yet to get down there but thinking now that I'll have to look into this in a month or two's time. Love the capture you got with the milky blue water using long exposure. Keep them coming
+Beau Davis thanks Beau, you have to get yourself there, Sugarloaf Rock is one of the best locations in WA. Every time I've been there the conditions have been different but it always provides great landscape opportunities.
Another excellent video! Great job posting the processed images after the video segment for that composition. Also, the music accompanying your early morning drive is excellent - please continue to use that on your fast-forwarded drives. Keep 'em coming!
+anonymous62810 thanks so much for your kind comments. I show the final image after talking through my process as I think it provides a good story line and clearly shows what I'm try to create with my photography. I'm so glad you enjoy this approach. Thanks also for the feedback on the music. I created the music for the time lapse drive scene myself, so I am very happy you like it.
You are doing a great work, I hope there will be many more Videos. Very interesting and helpful. Sorry for bad English. Keep going Mate, youre awesome!
Thanks very much, I had done two videos where I edit an image, I don't do post-processing video all the time as they can get a little boring. You can find them here, ua-cam.com/video/kBWX89f6I_M/v-deo.html and here, ua-cam.com/video/j1xOGVXhPCs/v-deo.html
I love it down there. I was down there a couple of weeks ago, got a shot very similar to your vertical one, I was just the other side of the rocks you were using for shelter :P Jesse
Awesome Jesse, I think it's one of the best and most accessible locations in the south-west. Hope you got great conditions and a couple of great images!
+andy sheader +Igor Grigorjev It is an amazing place. I am looking into purchasing an L bracket, as I have been told it will be a big benefit. I haven't yet basically because I find it very easy to put the camera into portrait using the ball head.
+Tarkik Dutta Thank you! I'm looking at adding this information in the description at some stage but basically I use a Nikon D800 with either 14-24, 24-70 or 70-200 lens, and Lee filters and a polariser.
Greetings Andrew... I'm still viewing your videos in reverse order moving forward ( pun intended ), as I am getting closer to the beginning... In the previous video as well as this one I see you using f/22 on those extremely bright sky ocean shots rather than filter down the skies with your ND filters. I can only assume there is a learning curve in utilizing ND filters, Little & Big Stoppers, etc. Despite the tiny apertures, the images look quite good. Really enjoying myself & I have learned a load of important points on long exp. photography, composition, camera settings, when to use or not use ND filters, etc... Thanks again, Bill...
It's a good point you make here Bill, I find it's a compromise the reduced quality in detail due to diffusion with a small aperture or potentially a similar reduction in quality have the light pass with another piece of glass in an ND filter. Another option could have been employing a bracketing technique instead. That's the beauty of photography there's s many ways to get a shot. I think as I've developed as a photographer I've tended to stay away from smaller apertures.
Andrew Really poweful final image, black and white really showed off the power of the sea. Did you auto bracket or just shoot different exposures and blend thereafter?
Thanks Scotty, one of the things I enjoy capturing on the coast is the power of the ocean. The coast down south, where this was taken, it so beautiful and there are lots of opportunities to grab this style of landscape. All image in this video were taken in a single shot (no bracketing or multiple exposures), cheers!
Andrew, many of your images have a quality that I really admire but don't know how to describe. They are usually what I would call moody, somewhat soft feeling, often with some pastel color shades. I am looking for any advice on how to create that same style in my photos. Is there something in particular you can put your finger on that creates that look or does it just happen naturally based on how you shoot? Is there something in Lightroom that helps bring that out?
Thanks very much for your comments and question. I had to take some to think about how to best address you question. The short answer is I don't think I do anything specific to achieve a particular look or feel to my images. When I'm editing, I try not to force a style on an image and in fact attempt to allow the image to dictate the feel, I just simply explore and try a few different options. Having said that, there must be some part of me and my preference of colour and feel in each image, I would say that's unavoidable. The softness you describe might come from the fact that I shoot lots of long exposure images. Also I don't tend to saturate colours much either as I'd rather leave them natural. That's not to say I don't manipulate the colours and tones to my liking. I tend to like richness in colours over vibrance and don't mind leaving some shadows that provides a sense of mystery for the viewer. While taking the shot I do think about the final result that I want to achieve, I'll have some idea while leaving a little room to be flexible in post-process. This has been one of the toughest questions I've needed to answer, thank you for the challenge! :)
Well worth the effort Andrew. Beautiful shots. Look forward to seeing the next instalment!
+david green thanks David, yeah this took a little extra effort to finish but we got there in the end!
Amazing views, beautiful photos. I understand why you drive so early in the morning. You get rewarded.
Thanks very much, appreciate your comment!
Stunningly beautiful !!!
Lovely seascape images captured in challenging conditions. Interesting and enjoyable video too. To coin a phrase... I'll be back!...
Fantastic to hear you're enjoying them, thank you for the feedback!
Great video and very nicely presented. Both those images are wonderful.
Your videos are enjoyable and your photos are beautiful! Thanks for taking us along with you on your photo adventures!
My pleasure, thanks so much for commenting!
Awesome!
Thanks so much Vicky for your comment! :)
Interesting mix of the technicalities and the story behind the image. Maybe you could include more about the composition of the pictures. I like the style of your landscapes!
Thanks Gian, I appreciate your feedback. I think I'd actually like to videos to be less technical and more focused on the discovering of the location, the composition of the image and general approach to the capture. So I'll see what I can do to elaborate on that aspect of the story. Thanks again!
Great video Andy, awesome location!
Thanks for that! :)
Recently discovered your channel Andrew, a new fan, great content. Greetings fm the other side of Oz.
Great location and some fantastic shots in difficult conditions, new subscriber!
Great to hear you're enjoying the videos, appreciate you commenting, thanks Mark!
Have been wanting to see some BTS of Sugar Loaf rock and you have delivered! Still yet to get down there but thinking now that I'll have to look into this in a month or two's time. Love the capture you got with the milky blue water using long exposure. Keep them coming
+Beau Davis thanks Beau, you have to get yourself there, Sugarloaf Rock is one of the best locations in WA. Every time I've been there the conditions have been different but it always provides great landscape opportunities.
Another mighty fine Presentation Andrew
Effort and Passion well rewarded indeed :)
+Rick PLAYLE cheers Rick, Sugarloaf Rock always comes up with the goods, thanks mate!
Another excellent video! Great job posting the processed images after the video segment for that composition. Also, the music accompanying your early morning drive is excellent - please continue to use that on your fast-forwarded drives. Keep 'em coming!
+anonymous62810 thanks so much for your kind comments. I show the final image after talking through my process as I think it provides a good story line and clearly shows what I'm try to create with my photography. I'm so glad you enjoy this approach. Thanks also for the feedback on the music. I created the music for the time lapse drive scene myself, so I am very happy you like it.
Great shots!
Thanks Tomas! :)
You are doing a great work, I hope there will be many more Videos. Very interesting and helpful. Sorry for bad English. Keep going Mate, youre awesome!
Thanks very much for your kind feedback, glad you are enjoying the videos!
nice work, thank's for sharing
+ChristianBimages France no worries, thank you for the kind comments!
Belas Imagens Andrew, parabéns!! Ficaria legal um vídeo com você editando as fotos.
Thanks very much, I had done two videos where I edit an image, I don't do post-processing video all the time as they can get a little boring. You can find them here, ua-cam.com/video/kBWX89f6I_M/v-deo.html and here, ua-cam.com/video/j1xOGVXhPCs/v-deo.html
Great video!
Thanks mate!
I love it down there. I was down there a couple of weeks ago, got a shot very similar to your vertical one, I was just the other side of the rocks you were using for shelter :P
Jesse
Awesome Jesse, I think it's one of the best and most accessible locations in the south-west. Hope you got great conditions and a couple of great images!
Sugar Loaf Rock, wow, what a place....why not get an L bracket :) Cheers.
yes, L bracket is a life-changer =) Looking forward to see new episode
+andy sheader +Igor Grigorjev It is an amazing place. I am looking into purchasing an L bracket, as I have been told it will be a big benefit. I haven't yet basically because I find it very easy to put the camera into portrait using the ball head.
Loved it mate.
+Shane O'Reilly thanks Shane! :)
Nicely planned video. And I love the shots. Do tell us about your gear.
+Tarkik Dutta Thank you! I'm looking at adding this information in the description at some stage but basically I use a Nikon D800 with either 14-24, 24-70 or 70-200 lens, and Lee filters and a polariser.
thanks a lot.
Greetings Andrew... I'm still viewing your videos in reverse order moving forward ( pun intended ), as I am getting closer to the beginning... In the previous video as well as this one I see you using f/22 on those extremely bright sky ocean shots rather than filter down the skies with your ND filters. I can only assume there is a learning curve in utilizing ND filters, Little & Big Stoppers, etc. Despite the tiny apertures, the images look quite good. Really enjoying myself & I have learned a load of important points on long exp. photography, composition, camera settings, when to use or not use ND filters, etc... Thanks again, Bill...
It's a good point you make here Bill, I find it's a compromise the reduced quality in detail due to diffusion with a small aperture or potentially a similar reduction in quality have the light pass with another piece of glass in an ND filter. Another option could have been employing a bracketing technique instead. That's the beauty of photography there's s many ways to get a shot. I think as I've developed as a photographer I've tended to stay away from smaller apertures.
Love the videos. How about showing what work you do to process your images.
Brian
Thanks for the suggestion Brian, I'll look at perhaps adding this to an upcoming video.
Very good Andrew
Thanks David, have you been to Sugarloaf? A spectacular place!
No i've not been there but planning a trip very soon - looks great
Andrew
Really poweful final image, black and white really showed off the power of the sea.
Did you auto bracket or just shoot different exposures and blend thereafter?
Thanks Scotty, one of the things I enjoy capturing on the coast is the power of the ocean. The coast down south, where this was taken, it so beautiful and there are lots of opportunities to grab this style of landscape. All image in this video were taken in a single shot (no bracketing or multiple exposures), cheers!
Andrew, many of your images have a quality that I really admire but don't know how to describe. They are usually what I would call moody, somewhat soft feeling, often with some pastel color shades. I am looking for any advice on how to create that same style in my photos. Is there something in particular you can put your finger on that creates that look or does it just happen naturally based on how you shoot? Is there something in Lightroom that helps bring that out?
Thanks very much for your comments and question. I had to take some to think about how to best address you question. The short answer is I don't think I do anything specific to achieve a particular look or feel to my images. When I'm editing, I try not to force a style on an image and in fact attempt to allow the image to dictate the feel, I just simply explore and try a few different options. Having said that, there must be some part of me and my preference of colour and feel in each image, I would say that's unavoidable. The softness you describe might come from the fact that I shoot lots of long exposure images. Also I don't tend to saturate colours much either as I'd rather leave them natural. That's not to say I don't manipulate the colours and tones to my liking. I tend to like richness in colours over vibrance and don't mind leaving some shadows that provides a sense of mystery for the viewer. While taking the shot I do think about the final result that I want to achieve, I'll have some idea while leaving a little room to be flexible in post-process. This has been one of the toughest questions I've needed to answer, thank you for the challenge! :)
Great location. How far from Perth is this?
Cheers mate, this is one of my favourite spots and is only about 2.5 to 3 hours south of Perth.
Andrew Marr I will have to get myself there one day, looks like a great spot.