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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 👌👍
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
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
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.
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 👌🙏
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
"...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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
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!!
Amazing stuff as always sir. I did watch this after watching Gavin's vid and now any time I see Paul I just feel like I'm watching a video with you cheating with someone else....lol.
The last image is definitely a keeper, uncle grumpy!
The waterfall with the tree framing it was a fantastic image!
The last image with the dead snag is Amazing! Really liked that composition!
Absolutely love the work on framing the waterfall with the dead tree. Fantastic!
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.
I love the waterfall framed by the tree. Very well done Adam.
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.
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.
That last shot is so strong.
The curves of the tree are a perfect frame.
Gnarly trees are definitely photogenic!
Another fantastic video, as always. Great locations.
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.
Really like your composition with the dead tree in the foreground. Makes the image much moore interesting 👍
Loved that last image - amazing the difference a bit of foreground interest makes to the image. Something to work on!
love the waterfall and foreground , I to look at things other than just the basic
“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.
Awesome shot of the falls of Falloch
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.
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 👌👍
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
I love all your photos but your last shot is amazing
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
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.
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 👌🙏
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.
Great stuff Adam, watched on the big screen and returned to UA-cam to say thanks for sharing.
All the berst............Peter.
p.s. I love the way that log frames the falls in the second image. Especially with the detail and grain in the wood.
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!
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.
Very nice. I really like the first composition.
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!
Last image is brilliant...
Thankyou Adam, as ever, informative and entertaining
Awesome composition I love the framing.
Well done as always! That twisted oak tree with the waterfall is very soothing
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.
very nice Adam,love the mossy tree's photo you just uploaded on IG as well!!
Outstanding images Adam!
great vlog adam, just simply beautiful images
Great video. All the shots were great but the last one was by far my favorite. Awesome.
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.
Absolutely love your work. Always look forward to viewing your videos each week.
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.
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
Awesome work Adam, I really love that first image of the tree!
Amazing compositions and great images as always. Love the way you're explaining each compositions and post processing details.
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.
Just so you know, you have some of the greatest opening sequences!
Jon Glass I’ll drink to that!
It's always interesting to see how you build a photograph. That tree image is stunning.
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.
That last image is stunning
Wayne Brookes gorgeous frame!
Awesome video Adam. Loved the last image 👌
The tree in the last photo was amazing. Framed the falls perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing.
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.
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!
Such beautiful compositions. Really appreciate how thoughtful you are about them and your explanations of them. Thanks!
Another great video Adam.
Tree photo is very nice. Cropping it simplified the scene some (a plus) by getting rid of a lot of the reflections.
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
"...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!
picture came out really cool
Noealz Photo I agree!
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.
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.
Beautiful images and I like the way you talk us through your compositions and post processing. Thank you!
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-.
Nice images. Not seen this blending technique before. Will give it a go when I have found something suitable.
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!
enjoyed this very much! great comentary
Another enjoyable & informative vid - thanks, Adam.
4x5 is an eye pleasing format. Appreciate the thought process and the outcome. Thank you!
Falls of Falloch composition 👍
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.
Gorgeous shots and locations, Adam. Loved how you explain the composition aspect. Thanks a lot.
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.
Stunning images and great explanation of how you got to the end results!
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.
I think this Falloch picture is well composed and looks really beautiful. Well done!
Interesting to hear and see your thought process choosing a composition. Thanks for sharing.
Henk Peter getting in the mind of a master photographer
Hello Adam, as always, the clever use of branches and composing of something that little different from the normal.
Great video as always.
Very nice images sir Adam Gibbs enjoyed your video …
Great work. 👍👍👍
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.
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!
Nice intro. Always interesting how you talking me to the composition! Thnx Adam
Great photography without the midges, eh? Enjoy your comp walkthroughs. Loved the last shot. Rock on!
My favorite image for today is #2. Juicylious. 🧃
Beautiful images, my favourite is the last one with the dead tree in the foreground framing the Falls.
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
Love that last image, Thanks for inspiring
another great video. just love how you take the time to explain your thought process. That's incredibly helpful
Liked the last shot :)
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!
Well done Adam - I would have done the same. Composition is GREAT.
Beautiful shots, Adam! Maybe the first one is my favorite but they are all great, as ever! Keep up the good content and have a good weekend!
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 great video, love the composition of the tree. Thanks for sharing
Bestpix photography the tree came out splendid!
Amazing stuff as always sir. I did watch this after watching Gavin's vid and now any time I see Paul I just feel like I'm watching a video with you cheating with someone else....lol.
Adam, love these images and your detailed explanation of your compositional thought process. Thanks heaps!