Great video, Mads! Even though I do prefer to be a “lone wolf” as you put it, and try for original compositions, I can think of 2 other reasons for photographing famous locations. 1) If you are spending a lot of money to go to a faraway place, it’s a good idea to include some “safe” photos where you know you can get something good. This way you won’t come away empty-handed, because trying to be original carries a greater risk of failure. I like to do these shots at the beginning of a trip, so that once I have captured them, the pressure is off, I know I have something good, and I can spend the rest of my time being creative without any fear of leaving with nothing. 2) These shots build confidence that you too can do it. This is especially useful if you hit a dry patch where you aren’t happy with any of your recent photos, and capturing a famous location can give you a much needed boost.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Jon Grall those are very wise thoughts! Thanks again Jon :)

@IamUke

5 жыл бұрын

What Jon said. Absolutely true.

@renemens24

5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree. I was littery thinking about this this morning. Why do I take a 'safe shot' when arriving at specific location? Well for the exact reasons mentioned above. It builds confidence and gives you the flexibility to go creative. And when you go creative you can succeed or/and you can fail. If you succeed you win, if you fail you learn. and those are the times you learn and can challenge yourself. And when you're being challenged and you have a good outcome it gives fulfilment. This is a method that works for me personally. So a 'safe shot' is not something I do for the 'Gram' but it is something for me that helps me in my photography.

The under-the-bridge shot was my favorite.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Theresa Rice yeah, I like that one too the most :)

I wow'ed like 3 times at that last picture.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks a lot, Perrin! :)

Love the new series, landscape photographers show how beautiful this world really is!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, John! :)

Why anyone would give this a thumbs down, is beyond me. You've an incredible talent as both photographer and educator.

I think it dosent matter how many times place has been photographed it will always be unique to you as youv've captured a moment in time that will never be repeated. Think you prove that perfectly each week Mads, as again these images were breathtaking. The last one was magnificent as the detail of the dark rocks in the foreground were balanced beautifully with the cloud rainbow above the mountain. Truly superb yet again

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

scotty4418 thanks a lot, yet again ;) And you're right. All moments are unique :)

I think one of the benefits as a photographer taking photos in a well known area is that it challenges you to find that composition that others have missed. And when you do it’s a great reward.

Different angles of the same scene ~ every one equally beautiful. What a location!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

John McFarland thanks a lot! :)

While many may photograph a particular location, the story being told is never the exact same. Patience & persistence can lead to your ability to tell a new story in a familiar location! That also remains true for revisiting locations you have previously photographed. Photography is art, but it also, to me, more about telling the viewer a story.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Those are some very nice thoughts PEte! :)

Long comment alert* Pictures and videos like these had Hamnoy & Reine on my bucket list for years as an aspiring landscape photographer. 🤩 I had my first visit a few days ago (Summer 2022) and gotta say, this visit has forever taught me to research ahead of time where the sun will be when planning any visit photography wise. The fishing villages with the mountainous backgrounds make this area one of a kind no doubt, but it wasn't until I went out around 11pm(sunset) that I realized what makes those breathtaking photos of this area so eye-catching. The lighting placement and snow on the ground. While the midnight sun does provide an advantage to prolonged golden hours, I completely overlooked these two crucial factors. That said, I'm sure the south facing view from Reinebringen during this time is still majestic, however, I frustratingly can't speak from experience. I'm an avid hiker but I caught COVID literally the day before my arrival to this area and it completely crushed me physically and emotionally once I realized I had no chance in making the climb. Just a heads up for anyone looking to visit during the summer solstice and thinks COVID no longer exists in Norway. 😷

I photograph these locations mostly for myself - for the experience of beeing there! There is a good reason why those locations are so well photographed, and the photos make great memories of that visit. Your camera will take you places 🙂

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly! It'll take you all sorts of places :)

Wow! 4 hours of golden hour! Last shot was amazing. Well photographed locations are good for beginner's to improve their skills using well known images as guide.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Kathleen Hart thanks a lot, yeah that light was just crazy! :)

For me, photographing "well shot" locations is not about copying someone else more using other peoples shots (like yours Mads) to inspire my own photography. There are infinitely better shots done by immensely better photographers than make of most of the shots on my wall but all the shots on my wall are taken by me which is what matters to me. So I say don't be afraid of the well photographed location embrace it and try to get a shot of your own that you are proud to hang on your wall. BTW, another inspiring video Mads, keep them coming.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Topsyrm thanks a lot! Yeah, that's what most important. If you like it and if it's yours!

Seeing this video I still have a long way to go......but it's inspiring.....it really is.....

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, there's a long way, but the journey itself is very satisfactory :)

Wonderful images! That portrait shot from the rocks is a one of a kind image. Fantastic as always!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

James Johnston thanks a lot man! Much appreciated :)

So many places to go, don't think I will make all of them. Nice location and some memorable photographs.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Lowery thanks a lot. Yeah there's plenty to see out there in the world! :)

That last image....stunning!! Love the different angle and portrait orientation:)

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I'm very happy to hear that :)

Absolutely stunning images Mads. A four hour golden hour sounds good to me!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Dom! Yeah it worked out quite well ;)

WOW!

10:40 photo - wow...!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

vargavideo thank you very much! :)

If the journey is as important as any images captured then I say go to the iconic, often photographed locations. Your images are the first I've seen and they are truly amazing! As an aside, I love the music bed.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Brad! And yes, the journey is as important! :)

Incredible Mads, this place is on my hitlist. Perfect timing! Thank you for another epic video and I cannot wait to watch the rest of the series, take notes and then get it booked!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Darren Blight that sounds awesome! And thanks ;)

The way you say ‘we had it all’. :-D awesome

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, good to hear ;D

Fantasic vlog mads, awesome images especially under the bridge shots. Again brilliantly presented

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Jim! :)

Beautiful Mads, I envy you. Wonderful shots, what an epic location.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Epic indeed!

Another excellent adventure!

WOW..beautiful

Wow, Mads, another great video! That last shot was insane. Another reason I think to go to iconic locations, is to experience them deeply and understand WHY they've become so iconic. What is it about the location that draws people there? Learning exactly what those reasons are can then be applied to future locations that you're scouting out, and don't yet know about. Thanks for sharing!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome and thanks a lot Zalman! I think you're right :)

All I have to say is wow! This video has made me an instant fan! I am so excited to keep on watching thank you for sharing your experiences

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you, Bobby! Very happy about that and I hope you enjoy the rest :)

Another super video, Mads, and your long exposure image taken in the blue hour (09:34) is spectacular. So much looking forward to your next episode from Norway.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Tony! :)

Great stuff again.

YES YES YES MADS! Love it!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

HAHA! Thank you, Henrik! Always appreciated from a Norwegian :D Hope to meet you again someday sooner rather than later :)

Fabulous work. We are so inspired!

Magic! Pure Magic!! Thank you kindly!!!

Amazing photos, especially the one at 9:58, well done.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Lars! Pleased to hear that :)

Your enthusiasm is amazing. And your photography is spectacular. Great video Mads, as always, full of good information and creative insight. I always enjoy getting out into the Landscape just to take in the sheer beauty of our world and to then try to convey that feeling I had into my images .

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! Yeah, that's the best feeling :)

Soooooooooooo beautiful! Thank you!

Amazing start to the series, looking forward to seeing the other episodes 👍🏻

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Medwyn Roberts thanks a lot! They'll be good too ;)

Awsome 👍

That was amazing. I really enjoyed it!

Awh Well. Thats another place on the Bucket list! Fantastic video Mads!! Really liked the first photo with the contrast between the street lights and houses against the Blue of the sky and the towering Mountain in the background.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Shaun! I hope you'll go one day ;)

Thank you for opening another great series on photography. For me, someone very new to photography, these iconic locations are a great learning opportunity. Because they have been shot to death in all weather conditions you can try to replicate the shots and by doing so learn master scouting skills, composition, working with current weather... Rinse and repeat :)

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Wojciech Szela yes, that is also a good reason :)

Great video, Mads! Why would I photograph these iconic locations? It's simple for me. On my walls, hang my images! I'm guessing any non-photography person has never seen any of those iconic images we photographers talk about.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly, doing it for yourself is the most important :)

Have enjoyed your photos for a while didnt know you had a youtube channel! So good! That location is incredible, blown away.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Jon! Well, welcome here as well! I hope you enjoy the content :)

fantastic, in awe yet again Mads, my particular favourite was the image taken from below the bridge, the light around the peak was truly amazing, very much looking forward to the next video :-)

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

ian hill thanks a lot! Yeah, that's my favorite too ;)

It's on our list of places to visit! What a stunning place Mads. Been to Norway before, hopefully we can visit the place again. Iconic!

Another reason for me to shoot a location already framed multiple times is, just like in any post processing tutorial your Guru give you the RAW files to play with now it's one step ahead you also get the location to play with. It's a good learning process for me. And you can always thank mother nature, if she throws in a few unique conditions like a rainbow or a shooting star. I am sure that will be a pleasant surprise.

Epic Mads, I can see why people shoot these well known locations , stunning x

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly! They kinda draw you in! :)

Excellent. Will be there in 3 weeks.....juuhuuu :-)

Going to an iconic place is always a new experience to me! All my shots I can remember the weather, how worn out , who I met, the food experiences. Its a whole lot more than just getting the perfect shot! I go with enthusiasm to see and grow. I love your personality because you bring so much energy and knowledge to your production!

Very nice. Again. And a new item on the bucketlist! Enjoyed it big time.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy to hear that Martien! :)

Stunning again Mads, look forward to the next one, keep up the good work.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Phil! Next one will be great too :)

Beautiful photos Mads. Stunning scenery.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

Hello Mads Peter I watched with awe and wow your epic locations in Iceland and now I landed in Lofoton Islands in your journey.you inspire us to go to the next level wherever you begin.if you are nature lover you want more.If you are a beginner photographer you want more. If you are an advanced photographer you want more.if you are an artist you want more.we always come asking for more. Never to be satisfied with what we received before. As regards light I should say the Light on Iceland and Lofoton and on Isle of skye are the most devine lights I have ever seen.please do shoot in Scotland including the Isle of skye. Best wishes for your great journey. There is always another peak to climb for a mountaineer.your mother and father would be proud of you.

Oh WOW man this is sooo sick 😱🔥 Stunning pictures, perspectives and edit 👍🏻❤️

is amazing mads , a fascinating place !!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Ariel! :)

Extraordinary!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

Great video Mads. Could really see you are enjoying Yourself in beautiful Lofoten. I think i really wont get tired of Lofoten or the rest of the North. The only reason i photograph is to ground my self and reenergize again. And if someone like my shots well...thats a bonus :-) looking forward to the rest of the series. Stay safe :-)

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Bente! :)

Incredible location and photography. Definitely on my bucket list.

As always!!! Stunning, stunning, stunning vlog!!! It's a pleasure watching your vlogs Mads!! And I totally agree with your thoughts!!!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

victor ferreira thanks a lot yet again :D I'm very happy you enjoy the videos :)

Beautiful location, dream to visit 😀awesome pictures 😮

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Jiri Vrablik thanks a lot and yes! Dream visit :)

Superb as always Mads!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, John! Much appreciated.

Mads, these photos are masterful! Great work portraying the mood :)

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Adrian! :)

Love it, thanks !!!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Jan-Uwe!

Thanks for the link to all! Time to binge watch with a glass of Merlot! :)

Belles images d'un spot que j'ai de plus en plus envie d'aller voir. La dernière photo est sublime.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

TheMarcao93 thank you very much! :)

I have planned to go to Lofoten in 1 and a half years, I will follow your episode carefully it will allow me to plan places to visit thank you Mads

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

ylemort you are very welcome! :)

Just been to the biggest photography show in the UK this weekend. I saw a similar composition to what you shot as a finalist in three separate photo awards and on the front page of a brochure - people clearly want to still see great images regardless of the number of times they have been shot before!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed! It's the same with the tunnel view in Yosemite. It's just a timeless classic ;)

Another cracking video. Always agree new compositions and locations are ideal, however these places are worth visiting for a reason as well. My local beauty is Glencoe and I can't get enough of it, happy to try others but equally happy to go back time and time again.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Zander Rutherford oh boy how I miss Glencoe! Could return there myself over and over :)

Great video, those images were stunning

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Usama! :)

Magical! Thank you! Magical!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Biff! :)

WOWWW i want to see those places ones in my life 😍

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

You'll have plenty of possibility for that :)

Stunning location,Stunning images

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Richard. Yeah they turned out great :)

Wow your vlogs are amazing, very informative and educational and your images are second to non, in a word superb.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, David! :)

Great vlog Mads that last image was just amazing, definitely going on the bucket list!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

ANDYD655 thanks a lot! I hope you get there one day :)

Finally! I was wainting to see episode from lofoten where I live! Awsome shots! Looking forward to the next episode! :D

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Tommy Selsøvold thanks a lot! I'm pleased when locals like my videos! :)

WOW Mads truly amazing😁😁👍👍

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

steven peachey thank you very much! 😁

Another superb location and video keep it up

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Pat Sheerin thank you so very much!

Amazing as always and well put together. Have Iceland and Norway on my radar for a visit this year.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Those are two top locations you should definitely visit!

Oh Mads the last shot and the blue hour one Just Fricking Awesome. Yet another place to add to the bucket list.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very, very much Paul :)

Great video as always and stunning photo's, Norway is very high on my list just as you explained due to how much we love these shots in the photographic community

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

It's indeed a very special place! :)

Love this. I have seen so many shots from the bridge, they are always so eye catching. But the shot from the rocks below is truly incredible. I love what moving 100 feet one way or another in known locations can do for your composition.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Nick Noyes yes! It can completely change the entire scene :)

Fantastic location, snowy places always make for great images. Lofoten looks amazing. It goes without saying your images are superb especially the slightly slower shutter one. 😊

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Mark! :)

Awesome location and images Mads..........Excellent work

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Chris! Much appreciated :)

fantastic work

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Rolf! :)

Cracking video :-) And stunning shots too :-)

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Iain!

So, so glad that I've come across your channel and other social media sites. Love the videos, keep up the great content.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Eg5100 thanks a lot! I will :)

Beautiful Mads. I myself will capture my images and I do not care if they have been done to death by other photographers. At least I have my own images of God's wonderful earth. I feel a visit to this area coming on.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Hamilton I think you have to go! ;)

Hi Mads, good points and stunning photos. I absolutely love the one at 10:40. Thanks for sharing this with us!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Daniel! :)

Fantastisk Mads, deilig å se video/bilde fra hjemlandet=) The obvious reasons to shoot famous for me would be; 1. They are usually amazing locations and can offer you amazing images. 2. To have it in my "collection" as I think photography is in a way collecting and saving memories in a sense, and you should never feel discouraged by the fact that "everyone" has shot that location, there is a reason why they have=)

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

I think those are also very good reasons Steffen :)

Beautiful work mate wow 😮 thanks for the tips

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Stead Stead you are very welcome :)

Great video as usual Mads. You had some great light indeed. I have been a few times in that spot and never had so good conditions. However I know that on that bridge you can sometimes see more than 40 (!) photographers in the same time. The ofoten are a true photographic paradise but so little of photographers really try to explore it more. You can on and on and on and on see the same pictures from the same few spots. Even if I love the place I am getting partially tired of seeing them again and again unless the light conditions are spectacular... You had some great light so it was a pleasure to look at the images. It is great that you decided to go under the bridge as the composition is really nice :) waiting for the next episode now :)

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Maciej Markiewicz thanks a lot! Yeah if it's the exact same conditions it become a bit repetitive ;)

Stunning location and, as always, beautiful images. Who wouldn't want to take those iconic images?

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

I have no clue, I think all would ;)

love your videos. i'm just starting out and found your channel through other photographers but yours is very useful for people like me with info on comps & how to get to the location etc THANKS!

Mads! I am a fan of your vlogs and photo's as well. Enjoyed your #stuitermoment (insane epic smile) when you where at Hamnoy in the super duper Golden Hour. Yes Scandinavia, Lofoten is on the bucketlist...... so your video helps me out. What I really like is you remark about meeting and greeting, catching up with other photographers, allthough I am not enthusiastic about busses being emptied by photoguided tours..... I've witnessed that in the Dolomites and that was just #@!&^%$ ;-) so yes saying hi and hello to others is really nice, but when it is that epic light I might be busy so respect for your stunning video capturing!!

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Dave Zuuring you should go for sure! It can be ok with workshops. Some people go to get that one shot, while others just want to learn :)

Another great video ! I think it’s nice to visit these well known locations so you can actually Take in the amazing views in person. Also if you can create a shot that’s different to the others it gives you a sense of achievement ! Top work as always looking forward to the next

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Matt. Yes. There's definitely some sense of accomplishment to that!

Man, I got a feeling that I'm going to need to visit Norway soon! Totally agree with your sentiments on meeting other photographers. :-) That last image was a stonker. I will always shoot the iconic or well shot locations so I can get my own image from that location.

@paulwayman5137

6 жыл бұрын

Hear, HearJulian

@fredrikosterlind5890

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly, shoot a known location to get my own photo. And definately visit Norway. One ot the most beauriful countries in the world by far.

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography you have to visit Norway. It's absolutely gorgeous! :)

@jbairdexp

6 жыл бұрын

Well, definatley one to add to the map....hopefully making it to Faroe Islands in 2019 though... that trip was very much inspired by your fantastic series of videos from there. :-)

I had to come and watch this video again. This is by far my favorite mpi video (watched under a different account). The final sequence with the image and music selection is absolllutly majestic! Thank you once again, Mads

Just stunning. I have always wanted to visit Norway. This has just confirmed that it must happen soon. Fantastic video

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm fairly late to the party, but I enjoyed the country thoroughly :)

They are well known for a reason and seeing something on picture and seeing with own eyes is 2 very very different things. You can't really transfer the whole feeling of seeing the location into small picture. Lofoten are my dream to visit one day :) Until then I will enjoy your videos :)

@MadsPeterIversen

6 жыл бұрын

lukas k. Exactly yes! Two very different things :)