Almost every video on composition talks about "what's the story you are trying to tell here". However, you really explained what this actually means so well. A video every beginner and intermediate level photographer must watch. Josh terrific video and you always give your audience something to takeaway. Cheers ❤
Thanks Josh, As a new inexperienced photographer this talk really clarified the thinking process of telling a story on a photo, I understand why I have been unsatisfied with some of my compositions.
I don't follow social media and I don't keep up with the latest trends. Often, I feel like I am out of touch with the times but what I am really doing is writing my own story as I see it without that particular influence. Our perceptions are very different from one another. Tell your story in your own way. Don't let ANYTHING or ANYONE tell you that your perception is wrong. And, Joshua, keep doing what you are doing! Express your own truth!
Another great video! I came to a similar conclusion about "popular photography / instagram" a couple of years ago. Since then I've been busy exploring my own style and being out enjoying the beautiful wilderness. While I'm not photographing with the same terminology as you do, I still find it similar enough. I'm mostly thinking about the aspects of a certain area that I think are important enough to be photographed (for me) and then I'm framing up the best composition I can of that. Thus for me composition becomes a balancing act, trying to give each aspect the correct amount of space while keeping the correct relationship between each subject. I've said it before, but good things needs to be encouraged! I really appreciate that your delivering content on photography, real photography, and not just repeating the same old tired phrases that everyone else seems to do. Keep up the good work!
Great topic and message Josh! Thanks for enabling us to tell our story through our own eyes with a composition to match and not succumb to “singular” expectations of what is right. Thank you!
Great images that are not too saturated more pastel like and good colors. I like the natural look that they have, and each image has its own impact. Thanks Joshua.
Brilliant. So clearly expressed and has really set me thinking about composition in a different way now. Thanks Josh and merry christmas from Lancashire, England.
Such awesome points! Loved the way you told this story with contrasting images from the same places. Often as photographers we stop trying to tell a story and drift into “what’s gonna be popular.” Instead of looking at a scene for our story, we instead look at which image will get likes or sell. Other similar articles often try to make this point but don’t show images taken at the same place and time. Thank you for such clarity.
I really enjoyed your perspective on this issue, and I couldn't agree more. Tell the story you want to tell, not the story you think will increase your audience!
Excellent, excellent, excellent! Well told, illustrated, and explained. You make me rethink my approach to landscape photography. No more pandering to mass appeal!!
I am so happy that you returned to UA-cam this year. I always appreciate your humor and informative photography tips! I hope 2021 is a great year for you and your channel 📸📸
Man your videos are so amazing, and so helpful! I honestly feel like I’m stealing by watching these videos for free! I really appreciate all the education you have taught me! Thank you! -Korey-
I recently was at Mt. Shasta and the first thing I tried was the wide lens. Decided that was not it so I tried a medium zoom which included part of a smaller mountain that gave some depth to the photo. Then I pulled out the 200mm and filled the frame with Shasta only and it's hat cloud. Have been trying to figure out which one I wanted to tell the story with and this video helped me with that decision. Next time I am out I will have to recall this video to make it easier with my decision.
Great points, Josh. So agree. I always found it hard to understand why there is this slavish pattern of emphasis on a foreground item when you have a grand scene you are wanting to capture and this foreground emphasis means that the main subject ends up small and insignificant. I'm afraid l'm guilty of not using foregrounds much but that's because they are mostly not important to me.
Great video thanks Josh, in essence we need to remember we are capturing our own story but we tend to follow the popular trend. I'm looking forward to your future work, cheers 👍
I love the expression "landscape porn". I think that it gets right at so many of the landscape visuals that I have seen. I look as see this beautiful vista but the mountains are tiny as can be and some weed with yellow flowers is huge in the foreground then make it at sunrise and sunset. That is what often is sold as vista by manual. Such images say very little to me. I think you have provided a nice counter.
I am so over the "get close to a rock/bush with a wide-angle lens" composition. Sure, if that rock/bush is inherently interesting...maybe. But if the main subject is in the mid-ground or background and the photographer feels like they _must_ have "foreground interest", it often seems to just be a distraction to me. I guess it's like every other "rule" -- it can be a guideline to get started with, but if you're a slave to it and truly treat it as a rule, you can miss out on making much better images. Your mileage may vary. :)
All art is story based. Beautiful work on this.
Couldn't agree more!
CONGRATULATIONS for your placing as runner up in Nature Photographer of the Year. Very nice image.
I did not know about Nature Photographer of the Year (but I don't get out much). Thanks so much for bringing that up. Well deserved.
@@AliasJimWirth Yes it was a story in The Guardian news online. It was his New Zealand image of water fall. Nice image indeed.
@@AliasJimWirth www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2020/dec/24/nature-photographer-of-the-year-2020-the-winners
@@patrickguilfoyle8884 Thanks for this link. Some really fine images. It must be an honor to be in that company; among that degree of talent.
Thank you so much 😀
Almost every video on composition talks about "what's the story you are trying to tell here". However, you really explained what this actually means so well. A video every beginner and intermediate level photographer must watch. Josh terrific video and you always give your audience something to takeaway. Cheers ❤
One of the best explanations of story telling in landscape photography I have ever seen!
I totally agree.
Simple idea, succinctly articulated. Thanks, Josh!
Thanks Josh, As a new inexperienced photographer this talk really clarified the thinking process of telling a story on a photo, I understand why I have been unsatisfied with some of my compositions.
This is a great talk Josh. Thanks for your thoughts ...
I don't follow social media and I don't keep up with the latest trends. Often, I feel like I am out of touch with the times but what I am really doing is writing my own story as I see it without that particular influence. Our perceptions are very different from one another. Tell your story in your own way. Don't let ANYTHING or ANYONE tell you that your perception is wrong. And, Joshua, keep doing what you are doing!
Express your own truth!
Another great video! I came to a similar conclusion about "popular photography / instagram" a couple of years ago. Since then I've been busy exploring my own style and being out enjoying the beautiful wilderness. While I'm not photographing with the same terminology as you do, I still find it similar enough. I'm mostly thinking about the aspects of a certain area that I think are important enough to be photographed (for me) and then I'm framing up the best composition I can of that. Thus for me composition becomes a balancing act, trying to give each aspect the correct amount of space while keeping the correct relationship between each subject.
I've said it before, but good things needs to be encouraged! I really appreciate that your delivering content on photography, real photography, and not just repeating the same old tired phrases that everyone else seems to do. Keep up the good work!
Thank you this opened my eyes on another way of shooting different focal lengths.
Great topic and message Josh! Thanks for enabling us to tell our story through our own eyes with a composition to match and not succumb to “singular” expectations of what is right. Thank you!
Great images that are not too saturated more pastel like and good colors. I like the natural look that they have, and each image has its own impact. Thanks Joshua.
Thanks! You gave me a lot to think about in this one!
Brilliant. So clearly expressed and has really set me thinking about composition in a different way now. Thanks Josh and merry christmas from Lancashire, England.
Such awesome points! Loved the way you told this story with contrasting images from the same places. Often as photographers we stop trying to tell a story and drift into “what’s gonna be popular.” Instead of looking at a scene for our story, we instead look at which image will get likes or sell. Other similar articles often try to make this point but don’t show images taken at the same place and time. Thank you for such clarity.
Merry Christmas Josh, thanks for the great video and tips, definitley helps with the story telling aspect! Enjoy the holidays!
I really enjoyed your perspective on this issue, and I couldn't agree more. Tell the story you want to tell, not the story you think will increase your audience!
Precisely! Thank you for watching
Great to have you back on UA-cam. As always, great videos.
More to come!
Excellent, excellent, excellent! Well told, illustrated, and explained. You make me rethink my approach to landscape photography. No more pandering to mass appeal!!
I am so happy that you returned to UA-cam this year. I always appreciate your humor and informative photography tips! I hope 2021 is a great year for you and your channel 📸📸
"Brilliant talk," JC! Your presentations are always engaging; accentuated rich with quality images. Hey, Happy holidays, now.
Great lesson on how to tell a story with my photography. Thanks for the explanation and examples.
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliantly explained... thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏
Excellent ideas and instruction Josh! ✊
story telling is KING!!
Totally!
Man your videos are so amazing, and so helpful! I honestly feel like I’m stealing by watching these videos for free! I really appreciate all the education you have taught me! Thank you!
-Korey-
Im agree with u he'is amazing
I recently was at Mt. Shasta and the first thing I tried was the wide lens. Decided that was not it so I tried a medium zoom which included part of a smaller mountain that gave some depth to the photo. Then I pulled out the 200mm and filled the frame with Shasta only and it's hat cloud. Have been trying to figure out which one I wanted to tell the story with and this video helped me with that decision. Next time I am out I will have to recall this video to make it easier with my decision.
Great points, Josh. So agree. I always found it hard to understand why there is this slavish pattern of emphasis on a foreground item when you have a grand scene you are wanting to capture and this foreground emphasis means that the main subject ends up small and insignificant. I'm afraid l'm guilty of not using foregrounds much but that's because they are mostly not important to me.
Great compositions & comments.. Merry Xmas - thanks for sharing..
Stay Crisspy big fella. Hope you had a great Xmas and keep the vids coming. Cheers from Adelaide, South Australia 🍻👍
Great advice Josh, Merry Christmas.
Thanks so much, Joshua. Have a blessed New Year.
Same to you!
Great video Joshua, thanks for bring this up.
Thanks for watching James!
Beautifully put. Thank you for the tips
Great video thanks Josh, in essence we need to remember we are capturing our own story but we tend to follow the popular trend. I'm looking forward to your future work, cheers 👍
Exceptionally helpful! Thank you!
Great to hear!
Thanks! This is very helpful.
Very informative, thank you.
Thank you for this!
Very good point Joshua, thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
so true - excellently described!
Glad it was helpful!
🙏🙏thank you. for a photo psychological course
Excellent video and advice
Well done! TY!
First. Happy Holidays man. Love the video as usual.
The best tutorial
Great vid. My story would be a 2 row pano!
I love the expression "landscape porn". I think that it gets right at so many of the landscape visuals that I have seen. I look as see this beautiful vista but the mountains are tiny as can be and some weed with yellow flowers is huge in the foreground then make it at sunrise and sunset. That is what often is sold as vista by manual. Such images say very little to me. I think you have provided a nice counter.
Nice vid Joshua, Merrry Christmas too you
Good learning
I am so over the "get close to a rock/bush with a wide-angle lens" composition. Sure, if that rock/bush is inherently interesting...maybe. But if the main subject is in the mid-ground or background and the photographer feels like they _must_ have "foreground interest", it often seems to just be a distraction to me. I guess it's like every other "rule" -- it can be a guideline to get started with, but if you're a slave to it and truly treat it as a rule, you can miss out on making much better images. Your mileage may vary. :)
Soooo agree.
Preach my friend! Social media is turning landscape photography into pop music - just follow formula X.
Tell a story - it's far more interesting.
Ur amazing bro ...
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