Photographing ANCIENT rocks | BASALT columns | Isle of MULL and STAFFA

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  • @mitzimckay7934
    @mitzimckay7934 4 роки тому

    I personally loved the photo of the standing rocks and the amount of vibrancy in the colors and the balance of light is perfection. Beautiful.

  • @Bloobacon1
    @Bloobacon1 5 років тому

    Whereas I enjoy the collaborative videos you do with Gavin and co, your posts are, for me, the quintessence of photography vlogs.... pure and simple.
    Thank you.... keep ‘em coming.

  • @FrancescoCelauro7
    @FrancescoCelauro7 5 років тому

    The first photograph is perfect as it is! Vibrant colors are perfect in that scene

  • @andymacdougall6593
    @andymacdougall6593 5 років тому

    Those Staffa columns... just wowza.

  • @mhc2b
    @mhc2b 5 років тому

    I have long been a subscriber, as well as a big fan of yours. But this video just blew me away. What has impressed me so much here are the following -
    1. Showing your original RAW file in addition to the finished product adds so much for viewers. NEVER stop showing your RAW's, and hopefully other You Tubers will begin doing so. It is extremely helpful. Just showing the "end" product is not nearly as fulfilling as when you show what you began with. Bravo!!
    2. Your narrative (B-roll) description as to what, how, and why you did what you did with each image is amazingly helpful and informative. Thank you.

  • @jerryhutchinson2543
    @jerryhutchinson2543 5 років тому

    I love both images - the standing stones and the Fingle's cave images. Fabulous! I would not change any of the editing.

  • @TomHadleyEarthStories
    @TomHadleyEarthStories 5 років тому

    It's not so much the "hellooo, helooo" I like. It's the little half-hearted air punch that goes with it. That's peak Adam Gibbs right there. Never change!

  • @deltasrage
    @deltasrage 5 років тому

    I feel you have a great balance on the 3 standing stones image. The foreground colors are vibrant but soft. It makes me want to lay out in the grass and stare up at the stars.

  • @jongrall
    @jongrall 5 років тому

    Fantastic shot of the cave entrance, which is greatly enhanced by the processing. Love the textures and muted colors. Impressed that you managed to get these in such a short time at an unfamiliar location.

  • @michaeltillman886
    @michaeltillman886 3 роки тому

    What's up Adam? I think that 3 shot stack came out just fine. Like I always say, "You can't let perfection stand in the way of good enough." You made the shot work.

  • @zmerc1969
    @zmerc1969 5 років тому

    I just love these photos.... all of them in fact.

  • @ronaldquint
    @ronaldquint 5 років тому

    Those standing stone formations are so unique.

  • @jamesjohnston6765
    @jamesjohnston6765 5 років тому

    I loved all of the images from this video. Using the LR tools we are lucky enough to have allows for a truly personalized vision of what we see. I love seeing how you use those tools. I play with that light all of the time as well. One of the things I enjoy about you and Gavin being together is that I think you both push each other out of your own personal comfort zones. You both take each other to places and subjects that you might not have chosen on your own. This helps develop new talents and interests. Don't get me started on the four of you being together and what that brings to the mix (unadulterated shenanigans).

  • @Missbagpipernorthwest
    @Missbagpipernorthwest 5 років тому

    I love the greens! Scotland, Ireland and Norway define the word “green!”

  • @wicamulia
    @wicamulia 5 років тому

    Congratulation Adam ... You're the winner of International Photographer of the year ,
    I'm not surprised just like I've ever commented that you're the best ...

  • @andyroberts9980
    @andyroberts9980 5 років тому

    The final image of the entrance to Fingal's Cave is a stunner and my favourite. It doesn't matter how much manipulation has been done to the original shot, it's the vision to see the finished image in your mind's eye that matters. Let's face it, image manipulation has been going on like forever. Even in the old darkroom. And it's tidy. Where I come from, that means a lot.

  • @SciTeF
    @SciTeF 5 років тому

    It doesn't matter what I or anybody else think about your greens and yellows! It's what you like! That's most importand! If you like the result chanses are most of your followers will like it, too. Cheers!

  • @DOM_4GOOD
    @DOM_4GOOD 5 років тому

    Those rock formations are so beautiful that they looks almost fake . Pretty nice shots ! 👍

  • @rerod7481
    @rerod7481 5 років тому

    Master of abstracts. 😊

  • @MrFrankie1311
    @MrFrankie1311 5 років тому

    Adam, you are the grandmaster of light! ...absolutely awesome pictures! 👍😆

  • @rayblg
    @rayblg 5 років тому

    Great video Adam, I love the warm green vibrant colors around the standing rocks. Also, thanks for teaching all of us about using a 10 stop ND to make the etherial look around the rocks. Makes a much more pleasing image to enjoy.

  • @goetzadamgageik7451
    @goetzadamgageik7451 5 років тому

    Funny, with the last image you no longer think "cave" but rocks. Love your take on Staffa and the standing stones are beautifully exposed - i love the vibrancy of the colours, something different from the usual "this is ancient history"-gloom one sees so often. Well done!

  • @sandracashes4255
    @sandracashes4255 5 років тому

    Love, love!! The vibrant colors are beautiful.

  • @waynegale9084
    @waynegale9084 4 роки тому

    I just find all your videos totally inspiring and I cannot thank you enough for how generously you share your knowledge. With thank from Australia

  • @molopez619
    @molopez619 5 років тому +1

    I just realized uncle grumpy is only grumpy when he’s with Gavin lol most of the time, he’s quite jolly. Even more so when the light is on point. Lol

    • @QuietLightPhoto
      @QuietLightPhoto  5 років тому +2

      My alter ego. Actually it's his lordship that's the grumpy one, lol.

  • @hybboul7377
    @hybboul7377 5 років тому

    Fascinating commentary on your process. Also, I am amazed at the number of stunning shots you were able to capture in one hour.

  • @Masterhughesproductions
    @Masterhughesproductions 5 років тому

    ive got a lot of ancient rocks in my back yard , been there since the beginning of time.

  • @Tapshanov
    @Tapshanov 5 років тому

    Why would you put dislike? Just close the video and be gone!
    Did you hate something, did they offend you?
    Unbelievable!
    Great video Grumpy!

    • @QuietLightPhoto
      @QuietLightPhoto  5 років тому +1

      Yeah, I don't get the thumbs up and down thing either, why even bother with it. And you're right if you don't like a video just move on to something else. What really gets me is when people have a need to be offensive, that is really odd behaviour. Cheers!

  • @savagefrieze4675
    @savagefrieze4675 5 років тому

    Watching your video. I’m reminded that we used Mull only as a way point to Iona. Now I really want to go back and explore Mull and Staffa. Pretty cool stuff.

  • @NicklasHolmqvist
    @NicklasHolmqvist 5 років тому

    Now I've seen all the video. Stunning images for a one hour shoot. The image when u straighted out the horizon, feels more like a black n white for me. 😁

  • @aitorzm
    @aitorzm 5 років тому

    Thanks for the wide angle tip. Love the standing stone editing.

  • @2pigdogs
    @2pigdogs 5 років тому

    You managed the lack of space and too many people occupying it on Staffa quite well!! Next time try to get to the Isle of Lunga to photograph the puffins!!! Life changing experience for me :)

  • @marleensteurbaut3630
    @marleensteurbaut3630 5 років тому

    Stunning, stunning, stunning❤️

  • @spectacularscotland
    @spectacularscotland 5 років тому

    Off to Mull and Staffa in 10 days time, this is all great inspiration 📷👍

  • @jimbean532
    @jimbean532 5 років тому

    Wow! Great photos! Especially loved first and last with your commentary. The standing stones is perfect as is imo. PLEASE, make a video of your post-process for standing stones. Seems like a very challenging task. Also, please tell Gavin to stop with the sheep! When men were men, and sheep were frightened... Thank you!

  • @Archibald_Quincy_Stanton
    @Archibald_Quincy_Stanton 5 років тому

    Really enjoyed that series of basalt shots. The Standing Stones shot is wonderful as well. The green to me seems borderline. But I just edited a shot from the North Cascades where I wrestled the same issue and desaturated the grass. Lastly I believe I heard one of Gavin's old girlfriends calling out to him several times during your vlog. The call from a lost love was a nice final touch to this episode.

  • @philpetrie
    @philpetrie 5 років тому

    Nothing to add to all these wonderful accolade's Adam , what a gentleman , and what a photographer

  • @jansmith65
    @jansmith65 5 років тому

    The 2nd photo is amazing

  • @altrujillo3566
    @altrujillo3566 3 роки тому

    Beautiful captures, Adam! I hope you back to Staffa again, I can only imagine what you could create if given more time there. Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @lowellstevens8977
    @lowellstevens8977 5 років тому

    I like the vibrant colors, looks really nice the way you edited it.

  • @MadsPeterIversen
    @MadsPeterIversen 5 років тому

    Such beautiful photos! My initial thought on the Standing Rocks photo was to maybe brighten the sky a tad bit in the darkest areas, that ought to remove the worst HDR'ish effect. However, I really like it and the basalt photos were just amazing! I actually think my preferred one is the one at 12:28 :)

  • @RickMentore
    @RickMentore 5 років тому

    I realize you excel at this art when images aren't there for the taking. An average photographer would not find the abstract compositions I see you repeatedly find in less than obvious, challenging surroundings. The editing is also an outstanding trait of yours. Just tremendous video, images and lesson in editing. Thanks AG!

  • @gurunath1710
    @gurunath1710 5 років тому

    I loved that photo of rocks. You have achieved quite the golden mean when processing it. It does not at all have that dreadful HDR look, and I quite like the warm colours - they provide the feeling of that sunset. I think the image at 9:35 is one of your best from this year - just love the texture and layers in it. That sure is a location where you can go crazy with photography. Thank you for walking us through the images as always.

  • @mirbasarsuhaib1210
    @mirbasarsuhaib1210 5 років тому

    The colours are just perfect, Adam.

  • @gordroberts53
    @gordroberts53 5 років тому

    Wow! The composition and post capture treatment of the standing stones was amazing! I expect that, for the ancients who placed the stones, this was a mystical place, a feeling you captured perfectly IMHO. Your Staffa compositions and work in post simply brilliant. Thanks for sharing!

  • @reneholtslag2297
    @reneholtslag2297 5 років тому

    Yes Adam, I like this kind of work. Very beautiful. They are typical your photos.

  • @slowlyrusting4044
    @slowlyrusting4044 5 років тому

    I too have missed a few nice sunsets due to a lively conversation over a glass, or two, of beer. I justify it by telling myself that I am learning to take the good with the bad. On a different note, I like the vibrancy of the standing stone image. My brain knows that the scene would not actually appear that way, but ,with camera in hand I like to make a scene look the way I'd like it to look. Photography allows each of us to interpret what is in front of our eyes into a vision of how we would like it to appear. I also enjoy the heavy vignette on the basalt image. It works well on that particular image. To each his own... Nice work, Adam.

  • @mibreit-photo
    @mibreit-photo 5 років тому +20

    Those basalt photos are fantastic. Typical Adam Gibbs :-)

  • @barbarajames4933
    @barbarajames4933 5 років тому

    One of my favorites 😊

  • @nigelmorley8092
    @nigelmorley8092 5 років тому

    So the "Standing Stones of Glenmore" are stones that are in Glenmore and they are...standing !! Great stuff as usual Adam..love those Fingal's Cave images..been to Mull twice (for the wildlife mainly) but never got to Staffa though the BBC a few years ago filmed a female violinist playing Mendelsson's music from inside the cave..amazing mood to the place

  • @iemboyshostel
    @iemboyshostel 5 років тому

    Awesome last shot and the first one among the rock column pictures

  • @GeoscienceImaging
    @GeoscienceImaging 5 років тому

    Gorgeous images of those basalt columns.

  • @andychattaway5620
    @andychattaway5620 5 років тому

    Superb video Adam. Your standing stone picture 3:48 is beautiful and i think you got the grass colour just right, as it would be in warm evening sunset light. Loved the Staffa Basalt pictures too. What a life you guys are living just now. You must keep pinching yourselves. 👌

  • @jean-philippemendes937
    @jean-philippemendes937 5 років тому

    You make me dream Mr. Gibbs. Thank you!!!

  • @simonturnbullphotography
    @simonturnbullphotography 5 років тому

    Love that final shot - great vision. 👍

  • @garytheosophilus
    @garytheosophilus 5 років тому

    Congratulations on International Photographer of the Year :-)

  • @CelsoMollo
    @CelsoMollo 5 років тому

    I liked the vibrant colour

  • @fotofletch
    @fotofletch 5 років тому

    I've been to the island and it really is fantastic but as you say, not enough time. My favourite image is the face on view of the basalt rocks and the green, yellow at the bottom. Great work in such a short time Adam.

  • @MattSchulze
    @MattSchulze 5 років тому

    Extraordinary place this Isle of Staffa. Right up your alley with those unusual textures and formations. All volcanic I suppose? You must be kicking yourself not being able to spend more time there. Hope you get back there at some point , I want to see more.

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful and inspirational!

  • @kevins8575
    @kevins8575 5 років тому

    I often struggle with the issue you raised of vibrant colors. I like colors to be bright, but definitely not unrealistic.

  • @johncreen5957
    @johncreen5957 5 років тому

    Beautiful, here in Northern Ireland we have the same columns at the Giants causeway and you have given me inspiration to visit them and photograph them also, thank you Adam

  • @Skippy7189
    @Skippy7189 5 років тому

    WOW!!! Very beautiful pictures.

  • @byoregon1
    @byoregon1 5 років тому

    Those are all fantastic locations. On the standing stones shot, I thought you nailed the composition and the exposures of the sky, the sun star, and the rocks. I found the grass areas to be maybe a little over cooked for my taste. The basalt shots were excellent. Good adventure.

  • @kawiemer
    @kawiemer 5 років тому

    The ancient rocks are made beautifully in their surroundings. The saturation in the final image is great as done. Any less, I’m afraid would lessen the impact of the image.

  • @ukdphotography8448
    @ukdphotography8448 5 років тому

    Beautiful abstracts you got with the columns. Cheers to you. :)

  • @JohnGreenwoodPhotography
    @JohnGreenwoodPhotography 5 років тому

    Hi Adam, all the images were wonderful. I especially like the Thrift and those stones that were standing, whatever they were. I am finding that I have to desaturate my yellows and greens a lot and I can't get it to look realistic, but yours looks spot on, outstanding. Thank you for sharing.

  • @mikeanderson9957
    @mikeanderson9957 5 років тому

    Absolutely love the photo at 12:55. well done.

  • @creatorsjourney6286
    @creatorsjourney6286 5 років тому +1

    Great job as always!

  • @darksideemt
    @darksideemt 5 років тому

    Really like the colors you ended up with on the standing stones pic.

  • @charleshenrymercer1143
    @charleshenrymercer1143 5 років тому

    Can you do a series on how to stop a panic attack when on a boatload of tourists please. As usual, beautifully paced, insightful and helpful.

  • @G0FUW
    @G0FUW 5 років тому

    Well done on getting some cracking shots despite the tourists!

  • @jennifersayers8041
    @jennifersayers8041 5 років тому

    Hello Hello! Another wonderful video and of two very stunning locations, your images are incredible. By the way, Im sure that was Gavin making the sheep noise at the standing stones otherwise it was a very depressed sheep. Hope all is well and thanks for sharing! 😊

  • @vinnykeenan4215
    @vinnykeenan4215 5 років тому

    superb again Adam, the standing stones with the saturation looks great, and just a wee bit of information, Fingal's cave was the inspiration for Mendelssohn's, The Hebrides Overture.

  • @andrewmumford3049
    @andrewmumford3049 5 років тому +1

    The blend on the “stones” image is really masterful - would have loved to see the PS layers & masks on that one. The greens in the mid ground I do agree with you though.
    Personally I think the sheep had recognized Gavin and that’s why they were getting so nervous 👹

  • @daviddotson8995
    @daviddotson8995 3 роки тому

    Beautiful shot Adam. Don't change a thing!

  • @SethPay
    @SethPay 5 років тому

    Haha I seriously did think you ‘dubbed that in as a sound effect.’ You even paused so intently as to fill the silence with’ BAAAAAAHHHH.’ 😉😆
    Pertaining to the first photo, honestly watching on my 55” 4K TV the color representation looked nice enough for me-more about the contrast in this particular shot for me.
    I loved those lines of the basalt as well pressed against that smoothed out water. SUPER good call there Adam. Really a unique and artistic presentation/interpretation of the important textures and drawing your eye to what’s important. Really makes an impact.
    You got loads of good images from that island alone. I’m super impressed and well I’ll say it a bit envious 😉🤤
    It is truly incredible how we can edit RAW files now with such ease. I almost see the focus you put to the center of the last image as if there is actual gold in the cave columns (that’s what the color and luminance looks like at first glance).
    Great vid man! One of my favorites so far.

    • @QuietLightPhoto
      @QuietLightPhoto  5 років тому +1

      I did add a few Bahhhh's in there to dramatise the situation, lol.

  • @mikemitchell3889
    @mikemitchell3889 5 років тому +1

    When you said , "now the sheep are really getting attacked..." I was so afraid your were going to conclude with, "...by Gavin..." Thank goodness our woolly friends were spared his rogering ways!
    Re: the Standing Stones (Stonehenge writ small) Your final blended image has no suck. Very, very nice and most skillfully executed. The vibrant coloring is the better choice.
    Looks like you wrung-out what Staffa had to give. I think you found the only color on the whole rock. Great reminder on the old-school knowledge re: keeping the film plane plumb! The chiaroscuro feel of the cave with the subtle warming is spelunkingly fine.
    Thank-You,
    Mike

  • @howardallen5390
    @howardallen5390 5 років тому

    I liked all the images: those basalt columns are striking and the vignette worked. I don't think those standing stones are smaller than Stonehenge it was just they looked small next to Gavin.

  • @rodscherich9973
    @rodscherich9973 5 років тому

    I like the vibrancy Adam,

  • @Noealz
    @Noealz 5 років тому

    wow those shots came out epic

  • @jrcandela77
    @jrcandela77 5 років тому

    To me it is a great shot,thats exactly the same way i had processed this pic.Congrats Adam!

  • @ewrzosek
    @ewrzosek 5 років тому

    Wow, I wasn't expecting those from you Adam, the basalt photos! Truly gorgeous!!! I bet it must be a breath of fresh air to be out somewhere new and different from the usual of Vancouver Island! And see, most people go after the vistas of the islands and mountains, it's amazing you can zero in on the little hidden gems! Can't wait to see more!!!

  • @fototyz
    @fototyz 5 років тому +4

    If that image of the standing stones is not a prize winning shot, then I simply don’t know what is...... absolutely stunning..... Top work!! 😍😍😍

  • @TonyUnwin
    @TonyUnwin 5 років тому

    Love the picture of the stones, got it about right ... thanks

  • @Barnyz
    @Barnyz 5 років тому

    Excellent video, i really like your videography/story telling as much as the photos. I visited scotland once in the summer and the midge swarms were horrific, i dont think i would ever go back in the summer months again

  • @perambulatingmike
    @perambulatingmike 5 років тому

    Stunning!

  • @ryanlio9611
    @ryanlio9611 5 років тому

    You guys should pay Vietnam linHa bay a visit.. can't wait to see what you can capture in that landscape.

  • @derekcampbell4413
    @derekcampbell4413 5 років тому

    I like the colours nice and vibrant - nice job - I’m sure it was a challenge

  • @paultrunfull3324
    @paultrunfull3324 5 років тому

    The stones image is awesome leave alone Adam.

  • @valleymanphotography9313
    @valleymanphotography9313 5 років тому

    Absolutely love that last image in the series. Makes me think of a dragon’s lair or dungeon. Fantastic work.

  • @Professor_Internet_PhD
    @Professor_Internet_PhD 5 років тому

    Absolutely love those images from Staffa. Very informative to hear your reasons for shooting the way you did. I think the composition on those standing stones was just about perfect, but the greens do look too saturated to me and the image does lean towards an HDR-style shot because of it.

  • @woodygreen6826
    @woodygreen6826 5 років тому

    I know I'm in the minority, but I liked the shot with the waves looking like waves instead of being smoothed out. Regardless, great shots and thanks for another fun video.

  • @jimbembinster
    @jimbembinster 5 років тому

    Great video and photos. I like the green saturation just the way you have it. Oh also, don't let that goofball sidekick Gavin anywhere near your trophy or you may wind up looking on eBay for it. I think his mom likes you better. OK, his video was very well done also.

  • @paulcomptonpdphotography
    @paulcomptonpdphotography 5 років тому +1

    Now the talk over in this was better for me sir. I want to visit Steffa I did Mull but never got over seeing your images makes me want to go more now

  • @AlanBilsborough
    @AlanBilsborough 5 років тому

    You're pretty good at this photography, you might win an award one day! BTW don't forget Iona the next time you're there, stunning island.

  • @fredcarter6996
    @fredcarter6996 5 років тому

    I like the colors...vibrant but still realistic for springtime in a marine climate with lots of rainfall.

  • @Hirsutechin
    @Hirsutechin 5 років тому

    The image from Fingal's Cave entrance really does it for me, thanks for the explanation of your postprocessing. You were warned about the midges; on a really bad day it's yourself and Gavin who'll be making distressed noises, not just the sheep - I just hope I'm not within earshot! Tip: Avon SkinSoSoft.

  • @IslandFilmMaker
    @IslandFilmMaker 5 років тому

    Great award winning like shots Adam! Nice to see some drone footage as well. I really like the quality coming out of the Hassy camera! I was just out with my 10 stop ND filter yesterday. Such a simple way to create magic. Thx for sharing your trip to Scotland :)

  • @weegreenblobbie
    @weegreenblobbie 5 років тому

    I love those texture's Adam. For only having 60 minutes, it was brave to pull out those ND filters, bravo!