I edit my photos while I watch your videos. Happened to also be editing shots from Scotland this summer. One thing that I'm constantly reminded of is just how difficult Scotland is to photograph. I honestly think it's one of the most challenging gorgeous destinations out there. The weather, the light, something about the vegetation, the watercolor, the reflective nature of the rocks, etc. - it just all comes together to make incredibly challenging landscapes for cameras and photographers to get right. I suspect that's part of what adds to the mystery and mystique. When you get a great shot in Scotland, it's like any two great shots elsewhere.
Well, my goodness, that last image is a stunner. I see another trophy for Gavin to covet. For me, your first tree image was more about the rocks, such great texture and interest. The tree was supporting act for me. I learn a lot from you, thanks for sharing.
Marvelous job, Adam. From my eyes, this shot has the primal beauty of nature undisturbed except through its own design. Your vision of how to capture that element at its best is remarkable. Thank you very much for sharing this video, and this wonderful area.
Probably best shot i've seen from Falloch! it can sometimes be mega busy, Sometimes you find a quiet spot to shoot and some random tourist scrambles down the rocks and stands 6" from you! looks like you got it nice and quiet!
Love the way you talk us through. I agree with you that seeing the rocks in the pool is much better than the reflections. And the processing and way the rocks look along the shore are just beautiful! Really well done.
Nice capture of the Falls of Falloch, I always stop there when I travel through. That is actually quite a low flow for those falls, it is absolutely spectacular to see it flow after a storm, the entire area becomes a couldron of white foamy water with the sheer force of the falls. I really am finding it great to see yourself and others visiting places I go often and have photographed myself.
You said, "Let me know what you think." I think your channel is the most entertaining and informative of all the landscape photographers I follow here on UA-cam. I especially loved the photo of the eponymous tree and the last photo of the falls and the "snag", but they were all excellent. Your talent for creating a composition that works in the varied environments you take us to in these videos is truly remarkable.
I liked the crop you made in the second photo. Cutting off the lowest falls worked great. I also agree with you about the reason for "liking" of 4 x 5 crop. I also shot and still shoot 4 x 5 film so I find that I often gravitate to that size.
Wonderful shots. Really appreciate the three levels of talking through it, from the general conditions, to on-site composition thoughts, to the final post-processing discussion.
Another brilliant vlog Adam I’m enjoying watching your Scotland trip vlogs, Stunning set of images and love how you describe your thoughts on each composition 👌👍
I think the first shot of the tree was perfect. 4x5 was the right choice in my opinion. In the second shot I think the big stone right in the middle was a bit distracting. Felt like I was trying to look around it to see the scene better. Really like the third shot but the falls in the lower left kept drawing my eye from the main falls and the cool branch that was framing them. Love your eye and I have learned a lot about composition by watching your channel. Thanks for the videos
So educational! The problem most of us have is, we just aren't as talented as you! Such a great shot of probably a tree everyone else walked by. That's one of your real talents. Thanks Adam.
Notification bell has rung! Class is in! I never miss a day at this school & I learn something new each class...Mum would be proud, lol.. If anybody watches and can't learn something.. watch it again!...oh, and let me see your awards.. ;p Thanks for your time and work Adam!! Cheers
Learning from the Masters! Watching your videos it's a....big pleasure, also a great motivation to go out and starting shooting!!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, thoughts and knowledge 👌🙏
The final waterfall image is brilliant Adam. I was laughing at your grumpy hat as you were setting up your first composition. I was thinking to myself man I’d absolutely hate vlogging if I was setting up that scene right there. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Another very helpful Adam Gibbs video. I love the drone intro. About the second image, my eye is drawn to the big boulder. maybe because the big boulder and the two in the lower corners form a triangle? The last image with the branches is great. the composition and the processing is really, really good.
Loved both photos and think you did right w/ the lack of reflections in the 1st one, which was waaaay to busy w/ them. The 1st one was really grounded w/ those incredibly beautiful rocks and then the springing of the tree dancing above - lovely. 2nd image was so sculptural, think you did a great job applying JUST enough light to the tree to give it presence w/ the waterfall being dessert.
These days I almost always crop my vertical compositions to 4 x 5 too, seems to be more pleasing to view for some reason. Thanks for the video Adam, I still got to chase waterfalls whilst stuck at work!
I think you're right about the 4x5 vertical. The legacy of lurking beneath a focusing cloth, staring at the back of a Sinar definitely influences our compositions. But, I also find my time behind 'blad wants me to always consider the square crop, also! I do believe you were able to "squeeze" some pretty danged-good light out of your tree (first) location, and have also found that, once I start to edit pics in LR or PS, my compositional priorities will often re-align. Your Falloch Falls shot is mighty mighty! Thank-You, Mike
A superb selection of Images Adam , the 1st 2 , I have been to those areas but never saw those compositions , your eye and feelings for an Image are just something that can't be taught , where Paul was standing in the 1st Image , I have shot on a few occasions but from the other side looking down the "V" of the glen , next time Im up I must go over to the other bank and have a look at your Image , and Pauls if he puts his up , but for me the Falls Of Falloch is way above anything that I have seen from that location , your right , most people just stand on the platform and take the Image , but I loved how you have made your way down to the bottom to get that super Image , and the processing of that Image is just superb , thank you again for bringing this video to us , and again , just the right amount of time to keep our attention , take care , Phil
I really like those two images, especially the framing on the last one (integrating a difficult obstruction into the composition). I very much appreciate your walking us through how you work the image as you compose and set up to shoot. Keep up the good work!
Great video, really like what you did with the Falls of Falloch photo. It was also good to see you back to being a little more serious, a format more befitting your status as ILPOTY.
"...let me know what you think...". Well Adam, I think I've just been to another Master Class. Today I learned a little more about the value of the crop and how to pull post production skills into the field. I am also learning that I much prefer photographs that include intimate details of the scene. I will most certainly be looking forward to attending one of your local workshops in the fall/winter/spring months. Thanks for sharing!
Love the striations of the rocks in the front of the first photo. I also agree w verticals looking more pleasing in 4x5 aspect. It made a significant difference in the second image. Really love all three images and thank you for walking us through the composition and post-processing. Leslie
Brilliant tutorial Adam. It really doesn’t matter what I think about the images, the technique and vision you share is invaluable. I didn’t fancy the last image, but it used the same composition idea as that fabulous tree one you did a while back. You are always looking at depth and dimension, great lesson. More please.
Thank you, thank you for explaining your vision for these photographs. It’s inspired me to spend a bit more time to think through why I like a composition. My favorite was the first photograph of the tree. Hoping to meet you next March in Kanab.
You really are a master of the art. Some very nice images again and I like the way you crop down the second shot it really pulled your eye into the far waterfall
Great shot of the tree, glad you left it alone as the bit of reflection on the right side along with that on the lower end helps to frame the tree as does the lush greenery does on the left. Beautiful photograph.
To me the lush greenery on the left appears a little distracting or too vibrant. I think I would have tried lowering the saturation of the distant, green tree on the left and moving its hue a little bit towards yellow. This way I would have tried melting the left tree more with the background which should support the separation of the subject tree. I have no Lightroom experience. In Capture One such tweak is an easy exercise.
Last one was my fav, but thought they were all very good. Once again, I really enjoyed hearing your thought process about shooting and processing these images! Cheers Adam!
Your eye for compositions is amazing. Great and inspiring work. I remember when I stumbled onto your channel and binged watched the vids you currently had...now I have to wait for them!
Loved the images and the explanations made it extremely interesting, would have been really interesting to have image one with the reflection as a comparison.
@@QuietLightPhoto Sorry I didn't comment sooner. I been watching you guys for a while out here. Just real busy but I enjoy your work. Great dedication to the craft!
Great video Adam, I really love your images, probably because I love taking photographs of waterfalls as well. The one thing I really like though is the conservative use of the dreaded drone. All to often these days vlogger overdo the use of drones to the point where they might as well be drone videos. Thanks for sharing!!
Not crazy about the first image. I thing the rocks in the foreground distract from the beautiful tree. Love the last image. The waterfall framed by the old tree is beautiful. Love how the wood of the tree looks. I imagine that this was not an easy shot to get right. Nice job.
Of course, I made it until the end. I love how you take us through your thoughts about your compositions, like the directional rock in the first photo. It’s also somewhat reassuring to see how your mind can change a bit once you see it on your monitor. Really great work. I don’t know if the foliage to the left of the branches and waterfall in the last photo could be a bit darker as I thought it perhaps drew my eye more than you would prefer. Just a thought, but you are the master and I but a lowly acolyte. 🤪
Adam, I appreciate your explanation of your thought process re: composition and then the processing of the image. I like the last image but find the water on the bottom left side of the frame distracting. My eyes kept going back and forth between it and the main subject - the large waterfall. IMHO, I think that reducing the exposure on the bottom left corner would improve the image. I carry two small cards made out of mat board with 2"x3", & 4"x5" cutouts that help me visualize a potential composition. Others may find this helpful as well. Thanks, always enjoy seeing your work.
Once again Adam, you nailed a good one. I agree, the Glen Coe falls seemed overly lit, not enough contrast. The final image was a winner with a nice mix of light & shadows & very well composed. I always enjoy hearing your thoughts on why or what you are trying to capture in your compositions & sometimes changing your mind once you get it into post. Blazing hot & humid today in Vermont with mid 90's in the forecast with a heat index of 105°... Bill on the Hill... :~)
I edit my photos while I watch your videos. Happened to also be editing shots from Scotland this summer. One thing that I'm constantly reminded of is just how difficult Scotland is to photograph. I honestly think it's one of the most challenging gorgeous destinations out there. The weather, the light, something about the vegetation, the watercolor, the reflective nature of the rocks, etc. - it just all comes together to make incredibly challenging landscapes for cameras and photographers to get right. I suspect that's part of what adds to the mystery and mystique. When you get a great shot in Scotland, it's like any two great shots elsewhere.
“Let me know what you think”. I think you’re a bloody genius with your compositions, drone footage, editing, and teaching skills. Well done Adam!
Or when Adam says" I think I found a composition" Of course he found a composition and most times it's great.
Gnarly trees are definitely photogenic!
The last image with the dead snag is Amazing! Really liked that composition!
The waterfall with the tree framing it was a fantastic image!
That last shot is so strong.
The curves of the tree are a perfect frame.
Well, my goodness, that last image is a stunner. I see another trophy for Gavin to covet. For me, your first tree image was more about the rocks, such great texture and interest. The tree was supporting act for me. I learn a lot from you, thanks for sharing.
Absolutely love the work on framing the waterfall with the dead tree. Fantastic!
The last image is definitely a keeper, uncle grumpy!
Marvelous job, Adam. From my eyes, this shot has the primal beauty of nature undisturbed except through its own design. Your vision of how to capture that element at its best is remarkable. Thank you very much for sharing this video, and this wonderful area.
Probably best shot i've seen from Falloch! it can sometimes be mega busy, Sometimes you find a quiet spot to shoot and some random tourist scrambles down the rocks and stands 6" from you! looks like you got it nice and quiet!
Love the way you talk us through. I agree with you that seeing the rocks in the pool is much better than the reflections. And the processing and way the rocks look along the shore are just beautiful! Really well done.
Nice capture of the Falls of Falloch, I always stop there when I travel through. That is actually quite a low flow for those falls, it is absolutely spectacular to see it flow after a storm, the entire area becomes a couldron of white foamy water with the sheer force of the falls.
I really am finding it great to see yourself and others visiting places I go often and have photographed myself.
You said, "Let me know what you think." I think your channel is the most entertaining and informative of all the landscape photographers I follow here on UA-cam. I especially loved the photo of the eponymous tree and the last photo of the falls and the "snag", but they were all excellent. Your talent for creating a composition that works in the varied environments you take us to in these videos is truly remarkable.
I love the waterfall framed by the tree. Very well done Adam.
Really like your composition with the dead tree in the foreground. Makes the image much moore interesting 👍
I liked the crop you made in the second photo. Cutting off the lowest falls worked great. I also agree with you about the reason for "liking" of 4 x 5 crop. I also shot and still shoot 4 x 5 film so I find that I often gravitate to that size.
Wonderful shots. Really appreciate the three levels of talking through it, from the general conditions, to on-site composition thoughts, to the final post-processing discussion.
Loved that last image - amazing the difference a bit of foreground interest makes to the image. Something to work on!
Awesome shot of the falls of Falloch
Another brilliant vlog Adam I’m enjoying watching your Scotland trip vlogs, Stunning set of images and love how you describe your thoughts on each composition 👌👍
I think the first shot of the tree was perfect. 4x5 was the right choice in my opinion. In the second shot I think the big stone right in the middle was a bit distracting. Felt like I was trying to look around it to see the scene better. Really like the third shot but the falls in the lower left kept drawing my eye from the main falls and the cool branch that was framing them. Love your eye and I have learned a lot about composition by watching your channel. Thanks for the videos
So educational! The problem most of us have is, we just aren't as talented as you! Such a great shot of probably a tree everyone else walked by. That's one of your real talents. Thanks Adam.
Kelly Pettit well said bro! You’re absolutely right.
I always think when looking for compositions, -what would Adam do here-.
Just so you know, you have some of the greatest opening sequences!
Jon Glass I’ll drink to that!
Last image is brilliant...
Notification bell has rung! Class is in!
I never miss a day at this school & I learn something new each class...Mum would be proud, lol..
If anybody watches and can't learn something.. watch it again!...oh, and let me see your awards.. ;p
Thanks for your time and work Adam!!
Cheers
Great stuff Adam, watched on the big screen and returned to UA-cam to say thanks for sharing.
All the berst............Peter.
love the waterfall and foreground , I to look at things other than just the basic
Learning from the Masters! Watching your videos it's a....big pleasure, also a great motivation to go out and starting shooting!!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, thoughts and knowledge 👌🙏
Another fantastic video, as always. Great locations.
Amazing compositions and great images as always. Love the way you're explaining each compositions and post processing details.
The final waterfall image is brilliant Adam. I was laughing at your grumpy hat as you were setting up your first composition. I was thinking to myself man I’d absolutely hate vlogging if I was setting up that scene right there. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Well done as always! That twisted oak tree with the waterfall is very soothing
Such beautiful compositions. Really appreciate how thoughtful you are about them and your explanations of them. Thanks!
The tree in the last photo was amazing. Framed the falls perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing.
4x5 is an eye pleasing format. Appreciate the thought process and the outcome. Thank you!
Great video. All the shots were great but the last one was by far my favorite. Awesome.
Well done on a great photo of a moment in time at the Falls of Falloch. I stopped off there in the past week and the tree snag has now gone.
I love all your photos but your last shot is amazing
Another very helpful Adam Gibbs video. I love the drone intro. About the second image, my eye is drawn to the big boulder. maybe because the big boulder and the two in the lower corners form a triangle?
The last image with the branches is great. the composition and the processing is really, really good.
by showing me your line of thought and talking through it, helps me in my compositional set up - my weakness - Thank you
John Fuqua extremely helpful. He does a great job breaking it down
Awesome work Adam, I really love that first image of the tree!
Loved both photos and think you did right w/ the lack of reflections in the 1st one, which was waaaay to busy w/ them. The 1st one was really grounded w/ those incredibly beautiful rocks and then the springing of the tree dancing above - lovely. 2nd image was so sculptural, think you did a great job applying JUST enough light to the tree to give it presence w/ the waterfall being dessert.
Todd Williams very well said! I definitely enjoyed both too.
These days I almost always crop my vertical compositions to 4 x 5 too, seems to be more pleasing to view for some reason. Thanks for the video Adam, I still got to chase waterfalls whilst stuck at work!
I think you're right about the 4x5 vertical. The legacy of lurking beneath a focusing cloth, staring at the back of a Sinar definitely influences our compositions. But, I also find my time behind 'blad wants me to always consider the square crop, also!
I do believe you were able to "squeeze" some pretty danged-good light out of your tree (first) location, and have also found that, once I start to edit pics in LR or PS, my compositional priorities will often re-align.
Your Falloch Falls shot is mighty mighty!
Thank-You,
Mike
Mike Mitchell the water fall image was VERY strong.
A superb selection of Images Adam , the 1st 2 , I have been to those areas but never saw those compositions , your eye and feelings for an Image are just something that can't be taught , where Paul was standing in the 1st Image , I have shot on a few occasions but from the other side looking down the "V" of the glen , next time Im up I must go over to the other bank and have a look at your Image , and Pauls if he puts his up , but for me the Falls Of Falloch is way above anything that I have seen from that location , your right , most people just stand on the platform and take the Image , but I loved how you have made your way down to the bottom to get that super Image , and the processing of that Image is just superb , thank you again for bringing this video to us , and again , just the right amount of time to keep our attention , take care , Phil
Absolutely love your work. Always look forward to viewing your videos each week.
Falls of Falloch composition 👍
I really like those two images, especially the framing on the last one (integrating a difficult obstruction into the composition). I very much appreciate your walking us through how you work the image as you compose and set up to shoot. Keep up the good work!
Beautiful images and I like the way you talk us through your compositions and post processing. Thank you!
Outstanding images Adam!
That last image is stunning
Wayne Brookes gorgeous frame!
Great video, really like what you did with the Falls of Falloch photo. It was also good to see you back to being a little more serious, a format more befitting your status as ILPOTY.
"...let me know what you think...". Well Adam, I think I've just been to another Master Class. Today I learned a little more about the value of the crop and how to pull post production skills into the field. I am also learning that I much prefer photographs that include intimate details of the scene. I will most certainly be looking forward to attending one of your local workshops in the fall/winter/spring months. Thanks for sharing!
Love the striations of the rocks in the front of the first photo. I also agree w verticals looking more pleasing in 4x5 aspect. It made a significant difference in the second image. Really love all three images and thank you for walking us through the composition and post-processing. Leslie
Very nice. I really like the first composition.
Brilliant tutorial Adam. It really doesn’t matter what I think about the images, the technique and vision you share is invaluable. I didn’t fancy the last image, but it used the same composition idea as that fabulous tree one you did a while back. You are always looking at depth and dimension, great lesson. More please.
Thank you, thank you for explaining your vision for these photographs. It’s inspired me to spend a bit more time to think through why I like a composition. My favorite was the first photograph of the tree. Hoping to meet you next March in Kanab.
You really are a master of the art. Some very nice images again and I like the way you crop down the second shot it really pulled your eye into the far waterfall
Cheers, Paul!
p.s. I love the way that log frames the falls in the second image. Especially with the detail and grain in the wood.
Interesting to hear and see your thought process choosing a composition. Thanks for sharing.
Henk Peter getting in the mind of a master photographer
Awesome composition I love the framing.
Perfect! Adam Gibbs video, get to watch this BEFORE the toughest Tour de France mountain stage!
Yup !!! I know how you feel. I did the same thing.
very nice Adam,love the mossy tree's photo you just uploaded on IG as well!!
It's always interesting to see how you build a photograph. That tree image is stunning.
Stunning images and great explanation of how you got to the end results!
Awesome video Adam. Loved the last image 👌
Tree photo is very nice. Cropping it simplified the scene some (a plus) by getting rid of a lot of the reflections.
Love all the images, so natural and pleasing to the eye. Stunning. Just saw you on Gavin's vlog also, you two are so funny.
Another great video Adam.
great vlog adam, just simply beautiful images
Great shot of the tree, glad you left it alone as the bit of reflection on the right side along with that on the lower end helps to frame the tree as does the lush greenery does on the left. Beautiful photograph.
To me the lush greenery on the left appears a little distracting or too vibrant. I think I would have tried lowering the saturation of the distant, green tree on the left and moving its hue a little bit towards yellow. This way I would have tried melting the left tree more with the background which should support the separation of the subject tree. I have no Lightroom experience. In Capture One such tweak is an easy exercise.
Thankyou Adam, as ever, informative and entertaining
Last one was my fav, but thought they were all very good. Once again, I really enjoyed hearing your thought process about shooting and processing these images! Cheers Adam!
Your eye for compositions is amazing. Great and inspiring work. I remember when I stumbled onto your channel and binged watched the vids you currently had...now I have to wait for them!
Loved the images and the explanations made it extremely interesting, would have been really interesting to have image one with the reflection as a comparison.
Man thats last shot is amazing Adam! Worth the efforts you made! Greetings from South America!
Thanks!
@@QuietLightPhoto Sorry I didn't comment sooner. I been watching you guys for a while out here. Just real busy but I enjoy your work. Great dedication to the craft!
Beautiful images, my favourite is the last one with the dead tree in the foreground framing the Falls.
another great video. just love how you take the time to explain your thought process. That's incredibly helpful
Great video Adam, I really love your images, probably because I love taking photographs of waterfalls as well. The one thing I really like though is the conservative use of the dreaded drone. All to often these days vlogger overdo the use of drones to the point where they might as well be drone videos. Thanks for sharing!!
Another enjoyable & informative vid - thanks, Adam.
Gorgeous shots and locations, Adam. Loved how you explain the composition aspect. Thanks a lot.
Hello Adam, as always, the clever use of branches and composing of something that little different from the normal.
Not crazy about the first image. I thing the rocks in the foreground distract from the beautiful tree. Love the last image. The waterfall framed by the old tree is beautiful. Love how the wood of the tree looks. I imagine that this was not an easy shot to get right. Nice job.
Great photography without the midges, eh? Enjoy your comp walkthroughs. Loved the last shot. Rock on!
I think this Falloch picture is well composed and looks really beautiful. Well done!
Nice images. Not seen this blending technique before. Will give it a go when I have found something suitable.
My favorite image for today is #2. Juicylious. 🧃
Backlighting on rapids and falls can illuminate the water if the shutter speed is fast enough to freeze the water.
I drove past it a few days ago, but i was so wet from Glencoe i carried on home.Great shot!
Very nice images sir Adam Gibbs enjoyed your video …
Of course, I made it until the end. I love how you take us through your thoughts about your compositions, like the directional rock in the first photo. It’s also somewhat reassuring to see how your mind can change a bit once you see it on your monitor. Really great work. I don’t know if the foliage to the left of the branches and waterfall in the last photo could be a bit darker as I thought it perhaps drew my eye more than you would prefer. Just a thought, but you are the master and I but a lowly acolyte. 🤪
Another great video, love the composition of the tree. Thanks for sharing
Bestpix photography the tree came out splendid!
Adam, I appreciate your explanation of your thought process re: composition and then the processing of the image. I like the last image but find the water on the bottom left side of the frame distracting. My eyes kept going back and forth between it and the main subject - the large waterfall. IMHO, I think that reducing the exposure on the bottom left corner would improve the image.
I carry two small cards made out of mat board with 2"x3", & 4"x5" cutouts that help me visualize a potential composition. Others may find this helpful as well. Thanks, always enjoy seeing your work.
Once again Adam, you nailed a good one. I agree, the Glen Coe falls seemed overly lit, not enough contrast. The final image was a winner with a nice mix of light & shadows & very well composed.
I always enjoy hearing your thoughts on why or what you are trying to capture in your compositions & sometimes changing your mind once you get it into post.
Blazing hot & humid today in Vermont with mid 90's in the forecast with a heat index of 105°...
Bill on the Hill... :~)
enjoyed this very much! great comentary
Love that last image, Thanks for inspiring
Well done Adam - I would have done the same. Composition is GREAT.
Adam, love these images and your detailed explanation of your compositional thought process. Thanks heaps!
Great video as always.