Nigel, thanks for your channel during 2020. In some respects, it was a bummer of a year, but when I view your videos, I realise that time flows on without consideration to any eventualities. You've made the most of 2020 and brought me joy in doing so.
That B-roll at 5:18 is downright one of the most cinematic things I've ever seen on a youtube channel. It's like I'm there. Everything is just breathtaking, actually. Greetings from Portugal.
What a breathtaking video Nigel! It’s very inspiring to experience how you are connected to the area, patiently overthink the possible compositions and finally capturing stunning and peaceful images full of emotions. Chapeau!
Beautiful video Nigel. Your episodes always makes me feel emotional but a mix of joy and sadness. I think its a combination of the stunning nature you feature, how you convey it along with the perfectly matched music. It makes me miss travelling alot as i can't go anywhere right now so i look forward to your weekly updates. Thanks for everything you do. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Just an awesome video this week; can't wait to see next Sunday's. What a joy it's been to have discovered you and your inspirational videos earlier this year when the pandemic got started. As always and I know I speak for many who are your fans, I wish you continued safety and health going into the new year. The best to you in 2021 and let's hope this thing gets behind us all as quickly as possible. Cheers from SWFL, USA.
Thank you Nigel for this magical tour of such a beautiful Forest. This is like capturing poetry without the words. Such a stunning forest. Enjoyed your tips too.
WOW. Nigel. You have just nailed the most SPECTACULAR scenery video of the year. You are a braver man than me, standing on that plateau, still, I guess that Pebbles would rescue you. Oooops. Pebbles is Probably at home. You won’t be happy to leave your location Nigel , it’s MAGNIFICENT. Be safe Mate. Thank you.
Nigel you are so inspirational.. love your b&w images in the mist/fog, such drama, thank you for sharing them.. wishing you all you could wish for yourself throughout 2021.
GEGENEES was wow factor to me. It seemed to be such a surprise! This is my first year watching your UA-cam videos. I don't know if my photographic skills have improved, but you have touched my heart with your love of and sensitivity to the beauty of nature. Thank you, Nigel and God bless you!
Wow! Wow! Wow! This has to be your best vlog yet. I love the poetic video with the lovely gentle music, never mind the inspiring photography. It also helps to know we are not alone with our frustrations when the weather doesn’t give us what we might have predicted. Thank you. Looking forward to part 2.
Nigel, I am so glad I found your channel recently. Thank you so much for all the amazing footage and tips you are sharing, it is such a help and motivation!
That opening sequence 👌 belongs in a movie. Loved the way you transitioned from the woods to the mountains using the fog. And of course the rest was just as fantastic. Thanks Nigel!
Every time I think your videos can't get any better....I decide... "It can't get any better than this (one)!" Wowza, fantastic photos Nigel! I have wanted to go here ever since I first saw photos of those trees place last year. Your photos certainly do it justice. Thanks for the tip to get down low...really low....for some other angles.
That was indeed an absolutely beautiful location! Looking forward to going there myself. Until then… I’ll do everything I can to find something better in Denmark 😁👌
Brilliant summary to your vlog Nigel where you answered all the questions I would have wanted to ask. The filming with the drone reversing back threw the forest showing all the different compositions as it went was brilliant. (What a choice). My favourite was the last one taken at 14mm. Beautiful.
That is a fine usage of your phone @18:00, and you have mentioned the value of using phones in the past. What a wonderful addition for those who can afford one. I cannot. But I can still appreciate it. Tnx for the tip.
Such a magnificent forest, thanks for taking us with you on this trip! The black and white pictures at the end are amazing. My favourite is the Guardian, a very powerful image.
your video skills are for sure getting to another level i'd say. love how you edit videos. the music, the scenes. love it. not to mention your photography skills, as for me you're the best. thanks for everything you shared with us in 2020, i can say for myself i learned a lot. gratefull! take care Nigel!
Hello Nigel, what month of the year do you recommend going to Madeira to be able to enjoy the forest with fog and those spectacular waves, what did you take? Thank you!
The way you talked about the Guardian reminded me of the Ents from The Lord of the Rings. I appreciate how you shared with us the sometimes-hit-or-miss quality of dealing with the fog and the scenes you want to shoot. As you said, “That’s photography!” In your videos you seem to invite us into the experience of the location while you are coaching us on how to approach the composition. Love these photos! Thank you.
Nigel, I really love how you incorporate your drone footage with your stills... & always your explanations are inspirational -- thank you.... happy New Year
My favorite shot is " Standing Proud ". I love the color combination. Simpler, less crowded image puts more focus on the tree. But Hey! Who am I to judge. They are all fantastic shots. The videos are just mesmerizing. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us.
Amazing stuff Nigel. Really emotional as I’m Portuguese and Madeira is one of my favourite places, although never went there specifically for photography. After this I’ll definitely return when I can. Thank you so much.
What an amazing location Nigel, thanks for sharing it and sharing your enthusiasm for it! It was different to see you with black and white photos! Looking forward to hearing more of the B&W project. I wish you, Pebbles and the family an amazing 2021 after this very different and strange COVID dominated year! Hopefully you keep spoiling us on Sundays with your excellent videos.
Very nice cinematic intro and a good choice of music. What an amazing place and so mistic / enchanted forest. Those trees are amazing! Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see next week.
Amazing forest there. I love the way you used the unique shapes of the trees to frame your images. The B&W images at the end were stunning photos. Nice Vlog, I enjoyed it thoroughly
What a great video, Nigel. Madeira is gorgeous and the Fanal forest is mystical. I visited Madeira last February and made some nice photo’s in the very foggy (!) Fanal forest. Beautiful! I am looking forward to the next episodes.
Dear Nigel, thank you so much for sharing :). In two days my husband and I are going to madeira and so I started to get my camera gear out after quite some break time and needed quite some tipps to start. when I searched for photography tutorials i gladly found you. Your tips and how you present them are so helpful and mindful. It's a joy to whatch, even more when you're so happy when you found a beautiful place and can't help but to express this :) . After your madeira videos i can't wait to go there. it's looks really stunning there and I hope I can get some good shoots myself.
Incredible and stunning landscape Nigel! Thanks for sharing that experience and definitely one for my own list now! Great shots as well - can’t wait to see what your other ones look like!! 😄
I think the thanks should go to you, Nigel, for 2020. For the incredible variety of vlogs with stunning drone footage, the landscape photography competition to raise money for a good cause, adapting to lockdown with weekday videos and the 5in5, the inspiration from beautiful locations, and -- always -- taking the time to explain and teach. So thank YOU for 2020, and for bridging into 2021 with the magic you found in Madeira.
Happy holidays! Can’t wait to see the next ones. With the current situation, I’ve 3 things to do every Sunday: Zoom my family, watch your new video, and get out to take photos.
It is comforting to know a master photographer like you has those issues when shooting woodland. We just spent 2 weeks in the van in Victoria, Australia in the mountains chasing fog, in summer. I had the same issues and could’ve done with this video had we had reliable wifi. Great video Nigel. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing. It was not easy. I just finished 6-day hiking in Mountain Jade. From magical forest in mysterious mist to breathtaking mountain lake. Great experience. A lot of elevation in short distance in a row but worth the effort. So impressed that you made amazing jobs done. Thank you.
I always love your videos because your passion and enthusiasm for the artistic process is always so evident throughout, and it is reflected in your work. As a fairly new photographer, I find it really encouraging to see the possibilities of where this passion has the potential to take me on my personal photography journey. I also find it reassuring to see that even at the pro level you still struggle with many of the same dilemmas, and I really enjoy hearing your thought process for how to not only evaluate a scene, but decide when to move on for the chance of getting that perfect scene you hope for elsewhere.
Thank you Mr. Nigel for these great videos. I am a beginner in photography and your work inspires me to learn and be better. I wish you good health and a lot of success in future projects and travels. Happy New Year!
Just stunning Nigel - wow! Magical - you almost expect the trees to just up-root and begin moving and speaking to each soul that passes by - only love Nigel.
Another fantastic video in yet another stunning location. I love your work Nigel and how you compose your vlogs. Relaxing to watch and always inspiring. Glad I found your channel in 2020 and look forward to seeing what's to come in 2021. Great work mate! 👍
Another beautiful vlog Nigel, thoroughly enjoyed it 😃 I’ve really enjoyed watching your adventures this year, both on your own and with Pebbles 🐶. I hope you and the family have a peaceful Christmas and New Year and I look forward to next year’s adventures 😀 All the best, Neil
Yup. I'm a native who left the island for 14 years but had to finally come back... Fanal is incredible and the hike to get there is amazing. Those centennial trees are called Til (Ocotea foetens). The Guardian shot is so beautiful and made so much sense. All of them. Congrats!
Watched this a few times now, and it is just impressive, amazing, wonderful; very well done; See you in 2021; and great thanks for taking your time to show us where and how you photograph!!!
Wow, what an amazing place to spend a day photographing. Lovely images as always. Thanks for all the great content you have posted in 2020. Has helped me learn a lot. All the best for 2021 Nigel . Thanks
Nigel, thanks for your channel during 2020. In some respects, it was a bummer of a year, but when I view your videos, I realise that time flows on without consideration to any eventualities. You've made the most of 2020 and brought me joy in doing so.
That B-roll at 5:18 is downright one of the most cinematic things I've ever seen on a youtube channel. It's like I'm there. Everything is just breathtaking, actually. Greetings from Portugal.
The Guardian tree shot is really stunning.
That's exactly what I thought, I wanted to write it here and already found your appropriate comment.
@@DennisSiebertPhotography Great minds think alike, right? ;)
:) so good
So glad I found you this year Nigel. You have been so encouraging and such a positive part of the year.
What a breathtaking video Nigel! It’s very inspiring to experience how you are connected to the area, patiently overthink the possible compositions and finally capturing stunning and peaceful images full of emotions. Chapeau!
Beautiful video Nigel. Your episodes always makes me feel emotional but a mix of joy and sadness. I think its a combination of the stunning nature you feature, how you convey it along with the perfectly matched music. It makes me miss travelling alot as i can't go anywhere right now so i look forward to your weekly updates. Thanks for everything you do. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Thanks you so much Lisa. Means a lot when I get comments like this and makes it worth all the effort.
Just an awesome video this week; can't wait to see next Sunday's. What a joy it's been to have discovered you and your inspirational videos earlier this year when the pandemic got started. As always and I know I speak for many who are your fans, I wish you continued safety and health going into the new year. The best to you in 2021 and let's hope this thing gets behind us all as quickly as possible. Cheers from SWFL, USA.
Thanks so much Rod
Love your child like enthusiasm. Your videos made 2020 a lot more bearable. Many thanks and best wishes for 2021.
Thanks John
Thanks Nigel. I found your channel this year and and very excited to continue watching and learning in the new year. All the best and take care.
Thank you Nigel for this magical tour of such a beautiful Forest. This is like capturing poetry without the words. Such a stunning forest. Enjoyed your tips too.
Your patience payed off Nigel , love mist and fog for simplifying a busy scene, spend most of my time shooting in bad weather.
WOW. Nigel. You have just nailed the most SPECTACULAR scenery video of the year. You are a braver man than me, standing on that plateau, still, I guess that Pebbles would rescue you. Oooops. Pebbles is Probably at home. You won’t be happy to leave your location Nigel , it’s MAGNIFICENT. Be safe Mate. Thank you.
Thanks so much - appreciate that...
Nigel you are so inspirational.. love your b&w images in the mist/fog, such drama, thank you for sharing them.. wishing you all you could wish for yourself throughout 2021.
GEGENEES was wow factor to me. It seemed to be such a surprise! This is my first year watching your UA-cam videos. I don't know if my photographic skills have improved, but you have touched my heart with your love of and sensitivity to the beauty of nature. Thank you, Nigel and God bless you!
"Family Tree" & "Gegenees" were my favs, what a stunning spot! Also, the drone flights through the mist, dreamy...so good!
Wow! Wow! Wow! This has to be your best vlog yet. I love the poetic video with the lovely gentle music, never mind the inspiring photography. It also helps to know we are not alone with our frustrations when the weather doesn’t give us what we might have predicted. Thank you. Looking forward to part 2.
Nigel, I am so glad I found your channel recently. Thank you so much for all the amazing footage and tips you are sharing, it is such a help and motivation!
That opening sequence 👌 belongs in a movie. Loved the way you transitioned from the woods to the mountains using the fog. And of course the rest was just as fantastic. Thanks Nigel!
Thanks David!
Every time I think your videos can't get any better....I decide... "It can't get any better than this (one)!" Wowza, fantastic photos Nigel! I have wanted to go here ever since I first saw photos of those trees place last year. Your photos certainly do it justice. Thanks for the tip to get down low...really low....for some other angles.
The wave shot at the end of the video is spectacular. Works amazingly well as a B&W shot
That was indeed an absolutely beautiful location! Looking forward to going there myself. Until then… I’ll do everything I can to find something better in Denmark 😁👌
Thanks Mads. It is so awesome. Few like I didn’t quite take advantage of it and would love to be there with fog and a bit of sun.
@@NigelDanson you'll have to return when I get there :)
Your recent videos from foggy forest with twisted branches were amazing too! 😀
I hope you also come one day to Madeira.
Brilliant summary to your vlog Nigel where you answered all the questions I would have wanted to ask. The filming with the drone reversing back threw the forest showing all the different compositions as it went was brilliant. (What a choice). My favourite was the last one taken at 14mm. Beautiful.
You were the best person to capture the beauty of this place, Nigel. Fantastic and inspiring images, as always.
What a beautiful shots of this magical place! I love your black and white shots at the end an look forward to see more of them.
That is a fine usage of your phone @18:00, and you have mentioned the value of using phones in the past. What a wonderful addition for those who can afford one. I cannot. But I can still appreciate it. Tnx for the tip.
Such a magnificent forest, thanks for taking us with you on this trip! The black and white pictures at the end are amazing. My favourite is the Guardian, a very powerful image.
This I one of those videos that I had to watch twice. So enjoyable !! Thanks Nigel.
Whow! Absolute amazing b+w photos - thank you very much Nigel for These beauties!
Thanks to come to Portugal to photograth amazing Madeira landscapes. There are much more to see. Happy New Year!
Wow! Wow! Some of your best work yet. I continue to be inspired. Thank you for continuing to produce these amazing stories.
your video skills are for sure getting to another level i'd say. love how you edit videos. the music, the scenes. love it. not to mention your photography skills, as for me you're the best. thanks for everything you shared with us in 2020, i can say for myself i learned a lot. gratefull! take care Nigel!
Hello Nigel, what month of the year do you recommend going to Madeira to be able to enjoy the forest with fog and those spectacular waves, what did you take?
Thank you!
The way you talked about the Guardian reminded me of the Ents from The Lord of the Rings. I appreciate how you shared with us the sometimes-hit-or-miss quality of dealing with the fog and the scenes you want to shoot. As you said, “That’s photography!” In your videos you seem to invite us into the experience of the location while you are coaching us on how to approach the composition. Love these photos! Thank you.
Agree the guardian shot is a standout, lovely video, looking forward to more black and white
So stunning! Thanks for sharing. I love seeing your reactions to the beauty of the places you shoot.
This was easily the best video I have seen in 2020!! Thank you for that! Unbelievable images!
Hi Nigel ! Fabulous forest ! Wonderful photos! Expecting your amazing pictures !!!
Fabulous shots, every one...and a beautifully crafted video too. Excellent work Nigel! Best wishes to you and your family in 2021!
Nigel, I really love how you incorporate your drone footage with your stills... & always your explanations are inspirational -- thank you.... happy New Year
What great imagery and a great video production Nigel. Take care and keep safe. Here's to a better and brighter light at the end of the 2021 tunnel.
My favorite shot is " Standing Proud ". I love the color combination. Simpler, less crowded image puts more focus on the tree. But Hey! Who am I to judge. They are all fantastic shots. The videos are just mesmerizing. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us.
Amazing stuff Nigel. Really emotional as I’m Portuguese and Madeira is one of my favourite places, although never went there specifically for photography. After this I’ll definitely return when I can. Thank you so much.
Awsome pictures and really beautiful work.
The footage, music and editing in this make it one of your best. Great work! Love the shots too.
Thanks grand master!
@@NigelDanson 😳😳😆😆
What an amazing location Nigel, thanks for sharing it and sharing your enthusiasm for it! It was different to see you with black and white photos! Looking forward to hearing more of the B&W project. I wish you, Pebbles and the family an amazing 2021 after this very different and strange COVID dominated year! Hopefully you keep spoiling us on Sundays with your excellent videos.
Very nice cinematic intro and a good choice of music. What an amazing place and so mistic / enchanted forest. Those trees are amazing! Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see next week.
Happy 2021 to you too Nigel. Looking forward to enjoy another year of your superb videos and inspiration!
Amazing forest there. I love the way you used the unique shapes of the trees to frame your images. The B&W images at the end were stunning photos. Nice Vlog, I enjoyed it thoroughly
Thanks Nigel ......... Happy New Year to Everyone .......... From Ontario Canada
its too good Nigel.. I really appreciate the amount of effort you put in..
Wow!!! What a surreal place! Stunning!
What a great video, Nigel. Madeira is gorgeous and the Fanal forest is mystical. I visited Madeira last February and made some nice photo’s in the very foggy (!) Fanal forest. Beautiful! I am looking forward to the next episodes.
I audibly gasped at the keyhole shot from the final montage. Stunning stuff 👍
Dear Nigel, thank you so much for sharing :). In two days my husband and I are going to madeira and so I started to get my camera gear out after quite some break time and needed quite some tipps to start. when I searched for photography tutorials i gladly found you. Your tips and how you present them are so helpful and mindful. It's a joy to whatch, even more when you're so happy when you found a beautiful place and can't help but to express this :) . After your madeira videos i can't wait to go there. it's looks really stunning there and I hope I can get some good shoots myself.
What a collection of breathtaking shots.
Incredible and stunning landscape Nigel! Thanks for sharing that experience and definitely one for my own list now! Great shots as well - can’t wait to see what your other ones look like!! 😄
Stunning Video Nigel!! The Forest was magical, but the mountains with the clouds down below was equally stunning!!
Thank you!! I love photographing trees!
I think the thanks should go to you, Nigel, for 2020. For the incredible variety of vlogs with stunning drone footage, the landscape photography competition to raise money for a good cause, adapting to lockdown with weekday videos and the 5in5, the inspiration from beautiful locations, and -- always -- taking the time to explain and teach. So thank YOU for 2020, and for bridging into 2021 with the magic you found in Madeira.
Great video Nigel. Live your passion for photography and life.
Amazing creativity & patience.. thanks for sharing 🙏🏽
Beautifil work, beautiful place, beautiful imagery... Thank you!
So fun! I really enjoy your videos, your excitement is intoxicating!
Thank you and Happy New Year!
The 4 alpine shots starting at 9:55 were very nice. A remarkable location and a great presentation. Well done Nigel.
Happy New Year to you and yours, Nigel. Thanks for a wonderful and educational year.
Absolutely so beautiful and magical💙
wow! those black and white shows are just outstanding really beautiful! thanks for another good video!
Brilliant series of videos Nigel. Just the inspiration I needed.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thankyou for all the videos! Keep up the amazing work and all the best for 2021!
Happy holidays! Can’t wait to see the next ones.
With the current situation, I’ve 3 things to do every Sunday: Zoom my family, watch your new video, and get out to take photos.
Hi Nigel, every video is a very important lesson for me as an amateur photographer. Amazing tips and images. Thank you.
It is comforting to know a master photographer like you has those issues when shooting woodland. We just spent 2 weeks in the van in Victoria, Australia in the mountains chasing fog, in summer. I had the same issues and could’ve done with this video had we had reliable wifi. Great video Nigel. Thanks.
Thanks so much Harper
Those earlier shots were awesome but the black and white shots at the end I felt were on a whole other level. I can't wait for next Sunday.
Thanks so much
Thank you for sharing. It was not easy. I just finished 6-day hiking in Mountain Jade. From magical forest in mysterious mist to breathtaking mountain lake. Great experience. A lot of elevation in short distance in a row but worth the effort. So impressed that you made amazing jobs done. Thank you.
It was absolutely inspiring. I was waiting for this video since You announced it. I wasn't disappointed 😁. Im can't wait for the next weeks episode!
Thanks Nigel,
Some awesome photography there... And will make great prints.
Love the new into style too.
Rodger
spectacular spot, nice shots Nigel. Another location to put on the must vist list, thanks!
Thank you for bringing such beauty to us this year! Wishing you and yours a Healthy and Happy New Year in 2021!!🥳
Another fantastic video to end the year - thank you Nigel
Very inspiring Nigel. Thanks for taking us up there.
Fantastic vlog Nigel, your forest images are amazing. Looking forwards to part 2 of your Madeira trip.
Wonderful location, amazing pictures!!! Thanks a lot, see u next year!!!
I always love your videos because your passion and enthusiasm for the artistic process is always so evident throughout, and it is reflected in your work. As a fairly new photographer, I find it really encouraging to see the possibilities of where this passion has the potential to take me on my personal photography journey. I also find it reassuring to see that even at the pro level you still struggle with many of the same dilemmas, and I really enjoy hearing your thought process for how to not only evaluate a scene, but decide when to move on for the chance of getting that perfect scene you hope for elsewhere.
Thank you Mr. Nigel for these great videos. I am a beginner in photography and your work inspires me to learn and be better. I wish you good health and a lot of success in future projects and travels. Happy New Year!
Just stunning Nigel - wow! Magical - you almost expect the trees to just up-root and begin moving and speaking to each soul that passes by - only love Nigel.
You could quite happily spend the rest of your days shooting in a place like that. I look forward to more of your videos in the new year Nigel.
Another fantastic video in yet another stunning location. I love your work Nigel and how you compose your vlogs. Relaxing to watch and always inspiring. Glad I found your channel in 2020 and look forward to seeing what's to come in 2021. Great work mate! 👍
Another beautiful vlog Nigel, thoroughly enjoyed it 😃 I’ve really enjoyed watching your adventures this year, both on your own and with Pebbles 🐶. I hope you and the family have a peaceful Christmas and New Year and I look forward to next year’s adventures 😀 All the best, Neil
Stunning video Nigel ! The trees are superb but the pictures are amazing !!!
I hope to go there next year.
Epic Nigel. Truly a magical location. Like a gift that keeps on giving. Stunning Simplicity...
I enjoy it so much and look out for the other videos in madeira. I also learn a lot of your videos every time !! Great work, Nigel.
Fantastic location and video thank you Nigel! I wish you a very happy holiday!
Yup. I'm a native who left the island for 14 years but had to finally come back... Fanal is incredible and the hike to get there is amazing. Those centennial trees are called Til (Ocotea foetens). The Guardian shot is so beautiful and made so much sense. All of them. Congrats!
Stunning scenery Nigel. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks for sharing your photos and time through a very different 2020.
Stay safe.
true master of composition , esp the last one..loved it!!
the best way to start Sunday. having breakfast watching Nigel Danson
Watched this a few times now, and it is just impressive, amazing, wonderful; very well done; See you in 2021; and great thanks for taking your time to show us where and how you photograph!!!
Thanks for providing some great entertainment in 2020 Nigel, it really has been appreciated and enjoyed by me.
Wow, what an amazing place to spend a day photographing. Lovely images as always.
Thanks for all the great content you have posted in 2020. Has helped me learn a lot.
All the best for 2021 Nigel . Thanks
Happy New Year. Thank you very much for taking us with you. You have been an inspiration for me. (Tunbridge Wells, KENT .)