In this weeks vlog I discuss the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens (affiliate link to the product on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2Wy0FdB). I think this is an excellent lens and offers fantastic value for money, I also find that it works really well for woodland photography. To hear my thoughts on this and see the images I capture with this lens on a recent woodland trip, click here.
Woodland Photography and Climbing High in the Cairngorms to Capture Light
My recent landscape photography trips have seen me venture to a woodland and also climb high up in the Cairngorms in Scotland. In my woodland photography vlog I capture some of the finer details of the woodland and a particular scene which I found quite interesting, you can watch that video here. On my trip to the Cairngorms I set off late in the afternoon to climb high up in an attempt to capture the nice evening light as it hit the Cairngorm mountains and surrounding hills and lochs. Watch how I get on and see the images I capture here.
Changing Weather and Nervous Waits
The weather can change significantly in a matter of minutes. I decided to visit the Aberdeenshire coastline one evening as it had been a beautiful day. Not long after I headed out to do some landscape photography the weather changed and the clouds rolled in! I found a couple of scenes I really liked but had a nervous evening waiting to see if the sun would come out from behind the clouds. You can watch what happened here.
Racing Against the Sunset
On my recent travels around North Scotland I spotted a wonderful expanse of water late one evening. The scenery was beautiful but I wanted to find and compose an image which captured the feel of the location and evening. Although I had some time until sunset the sun was moving quite quickly to hide behind a mountain, when that happened the opportunity to capture an image would be gone. Watch how I get on racing against the sunset here.
Taking One Image
Sometimes you can travel a long way and spend all day to take only one image. That’s how landscape photography can go sometimes and I always find it enjoyable regardless of the end result. I recently spent one of my days like this on a tour of North West Scotland. You can watch my vlog and see the image I took here.
The Highlands of Scotland
I just returned from enjoying a few days landscape photography in the Highlands of Scotland. I was fortunate to be met with some beautiful weather and stunning scenery including snow covered mountains. An important part of landscape photography is enjoying the scenery while on location as much as enjoying the end result in terms of the images you capture. I felt lucky to do both. Some of my trip is available to see here.
Light, Composition and a Castle
Light and composition are essential components of successful photography. In this landscape photography vlog on my YouTube channel I discuss their importance while photographing castle ruins on the North East coast of Scotland. You can watch my video here.
When Conditions Change
At some point everyone who enjoys landscape photography will encounter a day where the weather is nice then, after heading out, the grey clouds start to appear. This happened to me recently, you can watch how I tackled this situation here.
Landscape Photography in Tough Conditions
Tough weather conditions can make landscape photography difficult. I recently ventured out in strong winds to capture some coastal images on a stormy day. As long as you can make sure you are safe, and that your camera equipment is sufficiently protected, tough conditions offer great photographic opportunities. You can see how I got on via my YouTube video here.
Taking Good Images in Dull Weather
It is still possible to take really nice images on a dull day. In overcast conditions I head to the woods and search for compositions which appeal to my eye. The sun appears once and only very briefly but I leave with some nice images which I am happy with. We can’t always be out at sunrise and sunset but you can still capture great images at other times of the day and in less than ideal weather conditions. Watch my journey here.
Telling the Story of a Location
I recently visited a coastal location hoping to capture three images which I felt worked well together and told the story of the area. After exploring the area and working on some compositions I captured three images which I felt achieved my goal. This can be a rewarding exercise, not only can you get a set of images which look good together on your wall but it is also a great way to improve your landscape photography. You can watch my day here.
Landscape Photography in the Scottish Highlands
I enjoyed some great weather and fantastic views on my latest landscape photography trip in the Scottish Highlands. The climb was steep and certainly not easy carrying a lot of gear but my reward at the top was to witness one of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen. The wind was strong and cold but that didn’t matter as the colours were incredible and it was a privilege to witness the sun set for the day. You can watch my journey here.
