M.A.S.T.E.R of fine art !

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richie 👍👍

I really like the finished image and the side view was a wow for me. Agreed fine art and HDR do work for us that appreciate photographic art.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian 👍

I love it....the lightness under it makes it feel as if the pier is floating 🙂👍

The extra picture is just woooooo

What i love about you with your images, is you for the most part always ask for our opinion unlike many others who just make out like it's their way or the highway and you can't say anything constructive about it. Now my favourite is actually the 2nd image.

@GaryGough

10 ай бұрын

The art form has to be subjective, no matter the photographer or KZreadr. Cheers Rob 👍👍

Absolutely love your fine art, Gary - bowled over by the HDR - thank you.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heather 👍👍

What really motivates to go out and take pictures like this, is your genuine happiness while doing this :-)

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

It's really about being away from the wife but shhh mums the word 😁

I like it with the second layer put to it. I straightens the view and fosters imagination stronger than without it. Great work Gery.

Just love the details .. and the light

@GaryGough

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan 👍👍

As Mali said. A masterclass from start to finish. The last image's I thought were amazing. Another great job Gary.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tim 👍

I really like the 45 degree view with those other groins in the foreground

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍👍

Love these images, love your dedication to your art too where composition and perfection trumps wet feet.

As always spot on by a master of long exposure.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ralph 👍👍

Brilliant Gary, love the final image of the pier with the lighting effects.

Just perfect

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Karl 👍👍

Love it! Absolutely worth doing. Thanks for sharing your vision.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

My grandad worked at the Steetley for almost 40 years!

Nothing wrong with any of it, Gary. Beautiful images!

Very easy to follow video. Entertaining and informative also. Thanks for teaching us.

@GaryGough

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

The last shot is my favourite - fantastic composition with the foreground interest. The HDR layer was essential imho.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter 👍👍

@BLITZgescheit

2 жыл бұрын

@@GaryGough by the way: when I was at Skye I stayed at Rachel’s B&B. She also seems to be a big fan of you :)

Superb Gary and I’m a lover of HDR so this one is right up my street 👍🏽

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve 👍👍

Love the final image. You are an inspiration. I do wish we had these types of piers on the Great Lakes, but with no tides, the piers are all vastly lower.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they're picturesque in their own right 👍👍

I reckon it is worth adding the extra element, and certainly to have the option to do so.

Fantastic photos Gary. I can tell you that I prefer the one with the underside of the Pier with more light. The side view of the pier is super Gary. Quality work by a professional for sure.👌👌

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks 👍👍

Another magical piece of work Gary

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alec 👍👍

Great work Gary. I enjoy seeing the combination in the final photo.

thought the final image was fabulous Gary and loved the additional image shot from the side too. The good thing was you had all the possible data captured so you have options based on your final preference

Just amazing!

@GaryGough

Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍👍

I think HDR and the fine art style work well together, it adds to it I think. I like it. But I do like detail. I will try it, thank you for your knowledge.

The images are wonderful. Thanks for an enlightening post.

Hell's Teeth Gary - absolutely fabulous photos - I just can't get to grips with this post processing - but my oh my the benefits of being able to post process is fully demonstrated by your good self and the end results are amazing.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

You’ll have to watch the videos again Keith 😂😂 I’ll make a step-by-step guide on this one too 👍👍

Always live watching your videos, very inspiring.

Fantastic final image! I always learn from you! I think the HDR really made a positive difference!Thank You!

Love the images! You make it look easy! Thanks for sharing.

I like the HDR.

This is exactly why for me you stand head and shoulders above many other vloggers Gary. Not only do you break the practical and theoretical aspects down into to bite size chunks, but you then go onto explain why you have chosen that particular method, before explaining other ways in which the viewer can achieve the desired results. As for the images., well they really do speak for themselves, brilliant.

Love it! Amazlng photos!

Great image Gary, really like the HDR effect. But the final image is fantastic!!

I personally do like the extra detail, excellent work. And the second shot is very nice as well.

Beautiful picture Gary HDR was worth it thank you 🙏

From start to finish, a masterclass! I wish my long exposure series was coming along as good lol Brilliant Gary

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure, in fact, I know they are Mr Davies. About that date in the diary? come on get it sorted! 😁

Yes like the image Gary , 👍 really enjoy your channel. , Best wishes.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Cheer Andy 👍👍

Well done and thank you. Really liked the last image, beautiful job.🤩

This was absolutely stunning. Wish I were you!

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Think carefully about what you’re saying, if you were me you’d have to live with my wife and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone 😂😂

Excellent video - well explained and great results. Opening up the underside of the pier makes a big difference.

Works for me Gary, nice work! Thanks for sharing.

Excellent video again Gary really loved your photo as always great work 👍

Great video, with all the essential techniques clearly explained.

Gary, as always, your work is amazing! Your depth of knowledge and your expertise is virtually unmatched by other KZreadrs. I really like your fine art work no matter how you achieve it. Excellent video.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Consider yourself added to my Christmas Card list. Cheers 👍👍

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That last wide shot ... 'stunnin..' .. hehe seriously very nice Gary :-)

To be honest, it works really well, great job

Great video as always Gary. Thanks for the tips. Very interesting 👍😊🙏

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cath 👍👍

@cathoutdoors523

2 жыл бұрын

@@GaryGough Your welcome Gary. Looking forward to the next video. Have agreat week .👍😊📸

Amazing as always Gary! I’m in aww

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 👍👍

done similar but kept in colour, I like the affect, seems to work well on cloudy days with water in the foreground

Absolutely love it,must have a go.

Brilliant 🥇

Hi Gary, I think the addition of HDR works well on this image. I actually preferred the brighter version myself. Cheers Russ

I'm watching this while sat beside Steetley Pier 😂

@deltafit

2 жыл бұрын

@@djstuc 😂

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Oh cool :) It is indeed a cracking place. 👍👍

Love it gar

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David 👍👍

Brilliant 🙏

Hi Gary, I prefer the use of HDR for under the bridge, what a difference it made. I loved the last image of the pier and the stumps,it was super and I am gonna guess that was without the HDR treatment. Oh yes, and I prefer the shot under the pier with the extra bits the way you finally chose it to be, as soon as you started I was like “oh no Gary you must keep them in,they make for a far more complete image” , thankfully you seen the light (no pun intended lol). Excellent video, one I was deeply engrossed in from start to finish, thank you 😁👍

I feel it works, providing it remains in the category of realistic. The image you have created by dialling back the opacity of the blended layer works.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicky xx

I love the HDR addition. It really does bring out the otherwise lost dark details. I don’t think it takes away from the original shot, rather, it is more like what the human eye naturally adds in real time viewing to compensate for the dark areas. After all, as good as modern cameras are, they can’t do what the human eye does. At least, not without help in post, LoL!

Very interesting - must try it soon

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍👍

G'day Gary. The HDR shot is good but to my mind the long shot of the pier is simply spectacular! Well done mate. Love your vids :)

Smashing images Gary, I think the use of HDR is fine and works very well, if done subtly.

I'm rewatching all the videos, Gary and they are even more inspiring on second viewing. You have re-invigorated my love of photography

@GaryGough

Жыл бұрын

Then all my hard work has just paid off. 👍👍

Very much like your final creation. I’ve often wondered about hdr. Think I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the clear explanation as always. Aloha!

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael 👍👍

Beautiful vlog easy to follow 👍

I've learned so much watching your videos - above all is the 'taking my time' lesson. Watching you is so relaxed and lacking any anxiety, it has taught me to give myself time and space when out taking photos.

@GaryGough

Жыл бұрын

Kind of you to say, cheers 👍👍

love this

I love these fine art photography! Thank you charing your art and knowledge Gary 🤗

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David 👍👍

love the last image. The gripe i have with the under pier shot is the fire damage. The yoof of today 😩

Great job...thanks

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍👍

Another great video Gary. Personally, I prefer your alternative image.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul 👍👍

Fantastic image and explanation of the process, by far my favorite watches on KZread...I'm really motivated to try this..big hurdle done thanks lol

Thanks as ever Gary. The addition of the HDR works for me. Also the last photo shot across the groynes is stunning.

Really like the HDR finished photograph and will definitely try it. Unfortunately, I like the last image to the side of the Pier much more. But as you said, that's personal preference.

Brilliant Gary, your enthusiasm is so infectious. I am just getting into Long Exposure photography, oh and after 3 trips to the Mach Loop I got some crackers. Thanks again.

I always carry three old CD's in my kit, place the CD's under the feet of the tripod, they help spread the weight

Niiiiiiice!

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary 👍👍

This is something I must try and see how it turns out for me. I prefer the last image, the side on image.

Nice and Yes, I very much like it. Small tip I picked up on youtube somewhere is to pack 3 old CDs and put your tripod on top of that on sandy soil or beaches. During a trip to Madeira I also have been experimenting with focus stacking and exposure blending: take a short exposure of a flower in the foreground and blend that with a long exposure of the seascape in the background also gives very nice results

awesome .... clark ..

The more I watch your videos the more I love your work. Just starting out in photography, I have learned so much, thank you, I will keep watching

Beautiful work as usual, Gary. Well done.

Great vlog Jason. You surprised me once again with this method (which I didn't know yet). I usually use NIK HDR, but will give your method a try. Thank you!!!

I Like It

For a moment I thought I saw a wrecked drone under the pier 😀

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Don't go there 😁😁 Cheers Bob 👍👍

Loved the final result and am up for trying it! Looking forward to the ‘Members’ video showing the mechanics! Clive

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Clive 👍👍

Brilliant Gary, love the final image of the pier with the lighting effects, thanks for showing us that.

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim 👍👍

Gary, you work has inspired me to look at all aspects and not just focus on one spectrum of photography. Thank you for sharing your skills and talents with the world!

Love the final image Gary. I think people that still have reservations with HDR need to remember that it is simply a tool to increase detail precision and reduce noise in the shadows, and is a means-to-an-end for the 3+ stops shortfall between the dynamic range of our cameras and that of our visual system. We've all seen bad examples of HDR, such as when a post-sunset sky meets a daytime foreground, but if you can composite well and sell the effect as realistic then it's a valuable tool that yields cleaner, better-detailed images.

Another really good and thought provoking video Gary. I think taking the over exposed shot increasing your options so making it a good idea. Then it's just down to personal taste if or how you use it.

Great video Gary, I love your fine art work. I use 3 Legged Thing spikes on my Gitzo as tripods tend to use the same thread size and gauge and they work well, Simon Baxter has done the same. I know they wouldn't have worked in this situation but they are great for soft ground and rocks. 3 Legged Thing Vanz Set of 3 Spikes + Rubber Feet, these are the ones and they have removable rubber feet.

Yep, I think the HDR element of the composition adds an extra depth to the finished image and it works well. I do some HDR work, but hate the cartoon effects that some produce, but in this is an excellent example of how HDR can work to the photographers advantage, and it's an excellent image to boot.

Gary, for fine art photography there is no one else out there that i follow or take advice from. Your images & guidance are top draw my friend. I am a novice photographer but i am taking so much onboard from your videos & its helping me a great deal. This video like all others is amazing

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Shaun. Consider yourself added to my Christmas card list 👍😀

IMHO this is great image, communicates volumes in nature, beauty and is inspiring, hence it works and works very well. The other capture is quite interesting. Thanks for sharing and how you accomplished this,

@GaryGough

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael 👍👍

Hello Gary. Thanks for another great video. As a photographer you're always learning. I am mainly a portrait photographer but I am looking to do more landscape and fine art. Your videos have really inspired me so thank you.