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  • @SteveStrummerUK
    @SteveStrummerUK 6 років тому +71

    Tripod Stability (w/telephoto lenses) Tip: Nigel, I always carry a strong supermarket carrier bag and an 'S' hook (or Karabina clip) with me when out shooting. It's usually easy enough to find a few rocks or heavy stones to fill the carrier with - you then hang this using the hook from the underside of your tripod. It improves the stability of the set up no end.

    • @CraigTravis
      @CraigTravis 4 роки тому +5

      Even easier, I started carrying one of those elasticated woven ropes with metal hooks on each end and a tent peg... No swinging in high wind, no dirty hands...

    • @ThePurpleHarpoon
      @ThePurpleHarpoon 3 роки тому +3

      @@CraigTravis A bungee cord?

  • @johnsholian4318
    @johnsholian4318 6 років тому +7

    Loved the cloud inversion conditions. The Fall colors and clouds make for a great combination. My vote is for the first one as the road is more clear and leads your eyes into the scene. Nice work Nigel and I love shooting with the 70-200mm as well as it seems to allow for more compositions especially when the the light is not optimal for the grand vistas.

  • @nicolinogiangiordano1680
    @nicolinogiangiordano1680 6 років тому +2

    One of the nicest people on UA-cam. A Master of your craft but always helpful, always giving relevant and valuable information away to us newbies/non-pro's in easy to view videos. Like so many others, I've learned a LOT and every time I watch a video I feel like grabbing my camera and shooting. Thanks Nigel.

  • @alb41ful
    @alb41ful 6 років тому +1

    Your love for landscape photography and your enthusiasm is infectious! You make learning interesting!
    Thank you Nigel!

  • @shinma989
    @shinma989 3 роки тому +3

    Nigel, to echo the sentiment of many others: I love your enthusiasm and passion for teaching. I would kill to go on a workshop like this with you!

  • @davebrown2047
    @davebrown2047 6 років тому +7

    A great insight into using a telephoto lens for landscape work, I love the step by step explanations on your video's, I find them so useful, I try and put your tips down in a small book that stays in my camera bag, I find it a great resource when out and about.
    I am limited in time, money and equipment due to being a full time carer for my disabled wife so getting to places of photographic interest can be massively difficult, as for equipment I use a D7200 and dx glass so no where near the quality you produce, that said I do try. When using a telephoto lens I use my camera bag to aid stability, I purchased a climbing carabiner and use that to attach the bag to the clip on my tripod.

  • @BobbyBabaletskos
    @BobbyBabaletskos 6 років тому +3

    Out of this world scenery! Great footage, my goodness! Can't wait to see your take of Lofoten!

  • @martharetallick204
    @martharetallick204 6 років тому +4

    The 70-200 will be my next lens purchase. Thanks for this tutorial.

  • @terrynewmanphotography
    @terrynewmanphotography 5 років тому +1

    Great video Nigel, love those misty woodland scenes with warm sun colours. Got a Nikon 70-200mm f4 ages ago but if honest I don’t use it very much and this has inspired me to give it a try.

  • @hannesgoertz2768
    @hannesgoertz2768 3 роки тому

    You are a great photographer Nigel. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. I have so much pleasure watching and learning it!

  • @miriammoriarty8588
    @miriammoriarty8588 3 роки тому

    Fantastic work. The Lake District looks incredible.

  • @joshzaring
    @joshzaring 5 років тому

    Watching you talk as you flew the drone was trippy. Fabulous idea!

  • @Andreaskunzphotography
    @Andreaskunzphotography 6 років тому

    Found your channel today and watched straight 2 hours now. One of the best landscape photography channel out there!! Great tips, stunning photos and very inspiring. Can´t believe i found your channel that late..Keep up the great work!! greetings from Germany.

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  6 років тому

      Brilliant - thanks so much for watching

  • @murphyrp01
    @murphyrp01 4 роки тому

    Really glad I found your channel. Enjoy your quality imagery and insights. Have just bought a dslr and can’t wait to try your tips

  • @willprice7475
    @willprice7475 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful shots, Nigel. You make everything look too easy! Haha! I love that your landscapes are fresh and not the exact same Instagram recreations I see everyday.

  • @JoDaniels
    @JoDaniels 6 років тому

    Keeping your wide angel video in mind and putting my telephoto lens, Fuji 50-140mm, also in my back I went to the Belgium Ardennes yesterday. After looking at your todays video and looking at my yesterdays wide angel images I see a lot of oppertunities where I could use my telephoto lens to capture the landscape in a more simple way. This inspires me the return to the location again and only shoot images with my telephoto lens. Thanks for sharing Nigel!

  • @julianf.161
    @julianf.161 3 роки тому

    These shots are tremendously beautiful. And your tips are stunning as always. Thanks a lot for your work. I'm really enjoying it.

  • @emmgeevideo
    @emmgeevideo 5 років тому

    A year ago I bought a Fujinon 50-140mm lens for no particular reason other than somehow I got a bug that I couldn’t shake. Since then I’ve used it only a couple of times, mostly just to convince myself I didn’t waste my money. I decided to look for telephoto lens videos on UA-cam and happened upon this one. It really has inspired me, especially since I saw that great image you took with this lens. I hope to see some more. My go-to-lens has been the 16-55mm f2.8 which is so versatile. But I’ve been in a rut and now I hope to break out of the rut. Thanks!

  • @boudoir_lueneburg
    @boudoir_lueneburg 6 років тому +1

    Wow! What a set of absolutely stunning images! Thank you so much for keeping us inspired and for sharing your knowledge.

  • @tedcomeau2671
    @tedcomeau2671 6 років тому +1

    The quality of the video is great and as always the framing of the images gives me good things to work on . Thanks

  • @lindsaygoodwin3140
    @lindsaygoodwin3140 6 років тому

    Your videos are always very timely. I'm going to Penang in 2 days. I've rented an air B&B with a view of the city and mountain with the plan to practice with my telephoto lens. Thanks again!

  • @Hirsutechin
    @Hirsutechin 6 років тому

    Fabulous morning Nigel, you lucky workshopper! And some things to think about some more, thanks!

  • @maggiedormer1208
    @maggiedormer1208 6 років тому +1

    Just the topic I needed. I use a micro four thirds camera and my 70-200 (equivalent) lens is fast becoming my favourite. Sadly at 66 with dodgy feet I can’t get climb up to those sort of heights but the principle remains even on flatter terrain.

  • @michalsleziak3449
    @michalsleziak3449 5 років тому

    Wooooow! Nigel, amazing work. Spectacular images & drone footage. Your videos overall quality is amazing. Love the idea of keeping drone flying and you talking into that :D Wow!

  • @AlexBerger
    @AlexBerger 6 років тому +1

    Yup, similarly, I find I do a lot of shots on my tele. My knock around standard 70-300 is one of my favorite lenses, even for nature. Also opens up so many shots and opportunities that would otherwise be unsafe to get to or capture.

  • @breadman86
    @breadman86 6 років тому

    Oh my gracious, I ADORE that portrait photo of the road with the inverted clouds and sun cascading off the trees. It's probably my favorite photo I've seen of yours. So good.

  • @zadokwest
    @zadokwest 6 років тому

    Such outstanding light qualities up there Nigel, thanks for sharing amazing images and Video.

  • @sniffjack8220
    @sniffjack8220 6 років тому +2

    I just got Canon 70-300 mm lens after watching this video I'm so motivated right now, I just pack my camera and go outside. As always amazing video !

  • @paulus0109
    @paulus0109 6 років тому

    Great excamples with clear explenations Nigel. Realy great spheric photo’s. Thnx for sharring.

  • @fernandevaudan7774
    @fernandevaudan7774 4 роки тому

    I really love this way of taking landscape, telephoto is a pleasure, you discover little by little new details. Thanks for yours videos I like the way you share your knowledge and tips...

  • @chrishall6364
    @chrishall6364 5 років тому

    Just discovered you on UA-cam after chatting to another photographer at a location last Friday. Really enjoying the videos I've seen so far.

  • @Cviksi
    @Cviksi 6 років тому

    Fantastic pictures :) And great video as always. Looking forward to next sunday. Cheers from Denmark

  • @andresortizaldana3787
    @andresortizaldana3787 4 роки тому +4

    I've literally never seen anything so beautiful

  • @andrew5860
    @andrew5860 6 років тому

    Great video, i love the composition regarding the cloud inversion and autumnal colours. Great video.

  • @1502Jinx
    @1502Jinx 6 років тому

    Hi Nigel, only had my 70-200mm lens for about 4 weeks so your video came in very handy. Can't wait to take it out and try your tips.

  • @wendynewing8834
    @wendynewing8834 6 років тому

    This is a wonderful video. The images are stunningly beautiful. Love the drone footage too. Awesome stuff. I'm so please Squarespace are sponsoring your great work. I bet they will be delighted with this video too. You have done them proud!

  • @stuartdrury4253
    @stuartdrury4253 5 років тому

    Great video again Nigel, yes The telephoto lens is a favourite of mine, and keeps it all simple. So many obstructions and telephone poles wires, parked cars, litter, which can all be avoided by the use of a telephoto zoom. Thanks .

  • @NickIrvineFortescue
    @NickIrvineFortescue 5 років тому

    You make really helpful videos with beautiful footage and photos. Thanks, it is an inspiration! Keep it up!

  • @QuietLightPhoto
    @QuietLightPhoto 6 років тому

    Now there are some fantastic environmental conditions to shoot in, what a great morning. Nicely presented there Nigel!

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  6 років тому

      Thanks a lot Adam! It was glorious. Difficult to go wrong!

  • @raffaeleredaelli4911
    @raffaeleredaelli4911 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Nigel, this is a great lesson about telephoto lenses.

  • @tobyehillier
    @tobyehillier 6 років тому

    My go to channel for learning.... Love your easy style of teaching, and your passion for it is infectious

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  6 років тому +1

      Thanks - that is really kind of you to say!

  • @acidsnow5915
    @acidsnow5915 6 років тому +1

    what an insightful video!
    would love to use more telephoto lenses!
    thanks for sharing this great content with us!
    really enjoyed watching this

  • @colinshawhan8590
    @colinshawhan8590 3 роки тому

    You have a beautiful series here. I enjoy watching when I'm in my office doing paperwork, which requires minimal attention but is more of a necessary evil. If I've taken anything away from this particular video, it's #1 - get to a beautiful location and #2 - be there at the right time. I think a lot of good work can come out of good light in a good location for a variety of people and equipment. For me, it's a matter of having quality gear that doesn't take away from the image; too much noise, shake or less than optimal sharpness. Given a Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Sony, whatever, as long as those boxes are ticked you should be okay.

  • @jerryhutchinson2543
    @jerryhutchinson2543 6 років тому

    Excellent again Nigel. I often use telephoto in my landscape photography for exactly the reason you say - picking out detail. Placing a small object by a huge element of the photo works for me. For example a small house or small building at the foot of a huge imposing hill or mountain. It gives a great sense of scale and the compressed perspective creates a slightly forboding look to the image.

  • @lynneotter651
    @lynneotter651 6 років тому +1

    Buongiorno from foggy.. low cloud Italy. Wonderful light, loved the 3 trees! Very inspiring. Well l will have to get my 200mm lens out once this cloud lifts... Great vlog as always. Ciao.

  • @peterwillstein198
    @peterwillstein198 6 років тому

    NIgel
    Thoroughly enjoyed this weeks vlog and completely agree on the usefulness of a telephoto in landscape work. The past six months or so, my go to landscape lens has been my trusty
    Nikkor 70-200 as I'm able to capture the details of a scene and wide and just could accomplish. For the past few years my wife Diane and I have vacationed in Bar Harbor, Maine and spend a lot of time in Acadia National Park. Incredible doesn't come close to the magnificent landscape but every year, the multitude of of people in the park make capturing classic
    images very difficult. With the 70-200, I am able to work around most of the crowds and still capture a brilliant scene.
    BTW, I received my calendar and print and just wanted to say thanks you. Being the first calendar, I decided not to open it and am keeping it as a collector's item!
    Peter

  • @terrytracey4179
    @terrytracey4179 6 років тому

    Great advise and tips. My 80-200 mm just arrived for my Nikon so looking forward to getting out with it tomorrow so ill keep you advise in mind thanks for sharing Nigel

  • @stevenmarvinranger
    @stevenmarvinranger 4 роки тому +1

    Funny I just got back from a trip across the lower states, I'm Canadian and I was noticing the shots within the shots I was taking and how I could have zoomed in and picked up more powerful images. Thanks for this, solidified my purchase of a 70/200 for my sony 7r 3 :)

  • @stevemarson9665
    @stevemarson9665 6 років тому

    Great video and a fantastic workshop, Nigel. Enjoyed every minute of both !

  • @shiva.sharan
    @shiva.sharan 6 років тому

    What. A. Video. !!! Amazing tips. Keep making more of these. Loving it.

  • @stredent
    @stredent 6 років тому

    Dude, your work is spectacular. Thanks for sharing all these tips.

  • @Eco-Shine-Solar
    @Eco-Shine-Solar 6 років тому

    The composition of your videos are incredible let alone the photos

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  6 років тому

      Thanks a lot Sam - really kind of you to say

  • @terryd8692
    @terryd8692 6 років тому

    Another stunning video Nigel. I'm loving the drone shots and the time lapse

  • @lintownboy
    @lintownboy 5 років тому

    The image with the sun under the tree and pink sky is so incredible. im jealous :) Good video.

  • @kenkelchtermans6476
    @kenkelchtermans6476 6 років тому +2

    I caught myself having the fuji 50-140 as my fav lens. Love the details

  • @derekhall8132
    @derekhall8132 6 років тому

    Great video as always Nigel. 👍 Starting to become my first Sunday watch with my morning coffee. On my bucket list to come to one of your workshops in the future.

  • @paulcomptonpdphotography
    @paulcomptonpdphotography 6 років тому

    You really do some nice work with the longer lens

  • @ChristopherCoombs
    @ChristopherCoombs 6 років тому +22

    I love the quality of those prints wow and the mist just tops it all off. You're a huge inspiration to us aspiring photographers 🙌

  • @davehayford4294
    @davehayford4294 6 років тому

    Well Done Nigel......In fact its so well done that I will be watching it several more times. Thanks For Sharing.

  • @paulhambly1193
    @paulhambly1193 6 років тому +2

    Thanks Nigel I think they the telephoto lens draws you in to a scene your eyes can’t do I think that makes a difference coming away from our normal view

  • @ungavaproductions
    @ungavaproductions 5 років тому

    Amazing works ! Wonderfull place and country where sensibility joined talent

  • @rickpeterson7303
    @rickpeterson7303 6 років тому

    Another great video with excellent photo tips! Thanks!!!

  • @alexsanci9827
    @alexsanci9827 3 роки тому

    Great video ,amazing pictures thanks!

  • @PhilipDurkin
    @PhilipDurkin 6 років тому

    Stunning conditions and super images you captured there, really looking forward to seeing you at Bolton Camera Club in February next year for your landscape presentation.

  • @robd2467
    @robd2467 6 років тому

    Some lovely images and great info - thanks. Enjoyed the buttery smooth drone video.

  • @kevinmarshall7604
    @kevinmarshall7604 6 років тому

    Nice video Nigel very thought provoking as regards long lenses.

  • @robertkeck178
    @robertkeck178 5 років тому

    Good stuff! Just loved the time-lapse of the fog rolling through the valley.

  • @robertmyers4390
    @robertmyers4390 6 років тому

    Seriously cool drone footage,, great shots too,,, well done mate, thanks again, Bob

  • @giselesmith7795
    @giselesmith7795 6 років тому

    Thanks again Nigel. I always learn something from your videos. As a side note, sometimes I get an unplanned shot with local wildlife when I'm using the telephoto lens, which is a nice bonus. And - my calendar arrived! Beautiful job. I am looking forward
    to hanging it up in December.

  • @Robeaver
    @Robeaver 4 роки тому

    Being disabled I use teli to compose as I can move a lot. The,ideas of simplicity hit home, thanks very much.

  • @jakemcavoy2554
    @jakemcavoy2554 Рік тому

    Very informative! Great teacher indeed

  • @ralphmichaelferraro2398
    @ralphmichaelferraro2398 5 років тому

    I always enjoy your presentation ... these telephoto images are fantastic ... I also enjoy your story

  • @Yellowscale
    @Yellowscale 6 років тому

    I'm pretty sure those are my favorite shots yet, Nigel, esp. the twilight b-roll *before* sunrise. I missed dawn my first time going to Loughrigg Fell, I can't wait to go back and catch it with that unbelievable morning fog, fantastic work!

  • @colintomjenkins
    @colintomjenkins 6 років тому +1

    Lovely images and a timely video for me because my 70-200 is pretty much glued to my camera at the moment. What I've been trying to do is create images, often quite abstract, from closeups of streams; for example mini-waterfalls created by autumn leaves stuck on stones It's good fun :)

  • @waltersjonathan
    @waltersjonathan 3 роки тому

    Great video. Interesting - assumption is to choose the widest lens so will give longer focal length a try!

  • @bradzaruba9686
    @bradzaruba9686 6 років тому

    I spent part of my Saturday taking photos of the changing leaves with my telephoto lens. It was a fun experiment. As always, loved your images!

  • @kimmyette9484
    @kimmyette9484 6 років тому +1

    Love this... I have a new 70-200... you have again inspired me to think outside the box... just read your email where you recommend photopill, will you do a video with tips on using it? I personally learn a lot watching your videos. And as always... great background music!!

  • @kevins8575
    @kevins8575 6 років тому

    Very informative video. Really liked the time lapse of the fog. Of those two similar images, the one with the clear view of the road is my favorite, but the other has great texture of the colors and trees. Tough choice.

  • @stuartschaffner9744
    @stuartschaffner9744 6 років тому

    If you’re as big a fan of Nigel’s telephoto landscapes as I am, spend some time in your local art museum looking at Japanese and Chinese scrolls and screens. Nigel has the idea of negative space nailed! A couple quick tips: even with no fog, early morning and late evening offer more stable air so telephoto shots look less turbulent. Quality in a telephoto lens is more important than focal length or aperture. If you can afford top-of-the-line gear, fine. If you have to compromise, think seriously about a prime rather than a zoom.

  • @melinda5450
    @melinda5450 5 років тому

    Thanks for this video, it helped to answer a big question I've had about landscape photography. It seems whenever you ask someone about lenses for landscapes, the ubiquitous answer is always: you need a ride angle lens. I have a wide angle lens but I don't always want wide open vistas... a lot of the time what I want is that mountain far off in the background. It's strange that I don't see many videos talking about using telephoto lenses for landscapes, though almost anyone who does a "what's in my bag" video almost certainly has a 70-200. Anyway thanks again for the video, love your content. And I think this has finally convinced me to bite the bullet and buy a telephoto lens.

  • @AFLanotherfamilylife
    @AFLanotherfamilylife 4 роки тому

    Amazing video man, one of the best i've seen in photography. Really enjoyed it.
    Loved when you show wide vs telephoto. Really beautiful stuff came out of it, totally agree with you philosophy to simplify.
    Much respect!
    PS. That workshop in the beginning, woah, where ever you looked

  • @rgarlinyc
    @rgarlinyc 6 років тому

    Oh, man...Gorgeous photographs...! Your four tips are on-the-point too, thanks ND!

  • @inconceivable5269
    @inconceivable5269 5 років тому +1

    Watching this and other vids... I agree completely! I've tried to use wide angle lenses for landscape but always ended up pulling out my 55-250mm to find better compositions. Compositions are pretty tough with primary lenses unless you know EXACTLY what you want. Though you are sacrificing F stops it's just so much easier using a zoom lens to get great compositions in my opinion. /shrug

  • @19compton52
    @19compton52 6 років тому

    The timing of this blog was perfect for me, having recently bought a second hand 50mm- 140mm fuji lens. Plenty of ideas to try out. Thanks Nigel.

  • @sander5086
    @sander5086 6 років тому +4

    You got some amazing photo's from this cloud inversion, the first one should be on your next calendar!!

  • @romancoins4429
    @romancoins4429 6 років тому

    Seriously amazing video! Your passion and eye for detail is amazing, I just bought a Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary lens, now I just have to go out and use it. Even though I have had a camera in my hands for about 40 years I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion.

    • @paulmiller7671
      @paulmiller7671 6 років тому +1

      I just bought the same lens 3 weeks ago. Only tried it once at Chester Zoo and am seriously impressed with it. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

  • @luckyman1953
    @luckyman1953 5 років тому +1

    I enjoy your videos greatly, I don't shoot mirrorless yet still find what you have to share very helpful. On this location did you consider using the rock outcropping to your immediate left in the video as a foreground interest? I couldn't take my eyes off of it. Keep up with the videos very informative.

  • @gstandaert
    @gstandaert 6 років тому

    Those long lens mist shots are amazing!

  • @fredrikhedman2145
    @fredrikhedman2145 6 років тому

    Quality clips, impressive pictures, amazing tips. You are the best! 💪

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  6 років тому

      To kind - thanks so much! Appreciate you watching

  • @alexsanci9827
    @alexsanci9827 3 роки тому

    Hi,you are a good teacher thanks a lot.I don't have just one zoom lens 16-300 3,5-6,3 ,but I try to buy something with f 2.8 wich is more better definetly.

  • @Biscuit761YT
    @Biscuit761YT 6 років тому +1

    Two important lessons from this, getting up early and getting up high are key to most of these shots. Love the misty shots.

  • @Brenda-xc7sq
    @Brenda-xc7sq 6 років тому

    Another excellent video with lots of valuable suggestions.

  • @ninacleven7889
    @ninacleven7889 6 років тому

    Loved your images, especially the landscape version of the morning fog.

  • @scotty4418
    @scotty4418 6 років тому

    Superb images Nigel both from the drone and your camera and looked forward to seeing your vlog this week after seeing your postings on IG

  • @Aseniya100
    @Aseniya100 6 років тому

    Amazing stuff Nigel! Learning a lot from you. Thanks a lot

  • @jamesattenborough2597
    @jamesattenborough2597 6 років тому

    Thanks Nigel. Great video!

  • @dougsmith3000
    @dougsmith3000 6 років тому +1

    Hi Nigel, great to see some more ways to use my 70-200!

  • @martharetallick204
    @martharetallick204 4 роки тому

    Me? I have been shooting handheld. With a 70-200. Which leaves me feeling like I have done a serious upper body workout.
    And then there's Nigel, using a tripod. I have not been a big fan of tripods, but I've begun to understand why one could be useful.

  • @G0FUW
    @G0FUW 6 років тому

    I took the plunge with a 70-200mm a wee while back and it really is an asset. Most of my images are with the 24-85mm but for all the reasons you give, the 70-200mm is always ready in the bag now. Had great fun with it by the sea when there were some serious waves coming in, isolating the crests and getting in amongst the sea without getting wet. One of my favourite landscapes was captured with an old 300mm lens. Not the sharpest glass but best I had at the time. Allowed me to select the most interesting part of a wide valley view. Lofoton sounds awesome but I think the trekking would be a bit to much for me! But Jonas is one great guy, I love his videos, always so positive and he really takes you into the wild places.

  • @kwamemartin7095
    @kwamemartin7095 5 років тому

    Hi nigel, I think street photography would be a good subject with 70-200mm. Thanks keep up the good work!