I too am drawn to the 16:9 images. To my mind too many landscape photographers whine about the chaotic nature of the forest. They truly can’t see the forest for the trees. I love the chaos of the forest and of nature in general.

@peterdegerman2434

Ай бұрын

Yes! Agree. But it does not make it easier taking nice pictures?

Beautiful stretch of forest. It should keep you busy for months.

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

It absolutely will! There's plenty more of it to explore too! 👍

Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I really enjoy your sense of humour. It’s refreshing to watch someone who doesn’t take it all to seriously, views the world with curiosity and willing to try stuff out. The image with the little stream was my favourite from this video but also the 16x9 is a strong contender. 🌲🤪📷

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like the little stream image, I may pop by that area again and see if I can tackle it at another angle. It's a beautiful little area. Thank you for your wonderful comment and for watching!

Beautiful images, really enjoying the video.

Great shot, thx for sharing your insights

hello Courtney, the 16/9 is very fine. Thanks for sharing images.

love the 16x9 image

I like all your shots, and am learning a lot.

Great video, very inspiring! I love trees 🌲🌳🌴

Wide 16:9 but all very nice compositions and a clear explanation of your methodology.

Very nice! Thank You!

Thanks again Courtney for sharing your pics and comments...I love shots of trees as they all have different 'poses' but always look majestic...I prefer the wide angle shots... great location and I love your coloured footwear.as well... keep up the good work & your beautiful commentary... cheers from Australia 😀❤️❤️

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

The orange walking shoes are quite bright when they are clean ha. Thank you very much Robert, I also prefer the wider shots but it is fun to experiment with close up compositions too. Take care.

Thank you for showing how to take pictures of the forest. It’s very hard for me as a beginner but I’m learning.

You are one of my favorite people on the internet these days! I love your humor and dance breaks, love that you don't insist on only shooting the newest cameras, and love the images you create. In that last scene I think both images are great, but the wider shot is my favorite. I'm not sure that I would have seen the "life cycle" if I had been standing there, but now I'm inspired to look more closely for stories like that.

Thank you. I think you (since I found this channel yesterday) have inspirer me to get more in to woodland photography.

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Woodland photography is very relaxing, I hope you enjoy doing it!

Hiked the Redwoods in Northern California last year with a group had no time to carry a tripod I stayed in the back of the group so I could photograph with my DSLR it was fairly dark under the canopy so I used a Rokinon 14mm 2.8 lens on the huge trees

I like both the 16x9 and the close up. They both are really nice images. have a lot to offer. Thanks for taking us on your adventure!

Definitely the 16x9, tells more of the story and keeps me engaged longer to see what you had seen.

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I think I prefer that shot too!

Hi Courtney. Stumbled on your channel a few days ago and love your content. It is great to hear about your approach to your shots. Like your compositions a lot and love your post processing. All your images are so bright and clean. Enjoy very much your quirky humor in the videos. The scenery is beautiful. Hope to visit there and do some shooting myself. Greetings from the US and keep making these wonderful videos. The D750 is a great camera. I have one too.

Wow, that last image at 7:41 is a banger! Honestly, I love all the shots. What a beautiful, magical woodland to explore.

Thankyou Courtney you have opened my eyes even though I’m in my mid 70s

I quite like the close up stuff I have been doing some macro stuff lately which brings extra enjoyment to woodland photography. Your eye for a shot is very good and I like your commentary on each shot

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

I do keep saying I'll focus more on macro/close up shots for woodland photography, I generally struggle to spot potential images though. Thanks for watching David! 😁

I can not stop watching to your photos shots, Great job.

I like them all. Can’t pick one over the other. Great spot.

Nice vlog. Nice images. Nice Location. I do love woodland at times but night skies have taken over lately! KZread suggested you, you must be doing something right!

All your shots are awesome but yes, the 16/9, incredible!

So nice to see someone who doesn't keep saying "I don't think this will be a "Portfolio/calendar" contender... You like it, you take it, always works for me😇 Nice work 👏

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

I find if you're too focused on getting 'portfolio shots' you'll end up being disappointed more often than you'd like ha. I agree with your statement, if you like it, take the image. Simple as that!

Really enjoyed those images Courtney - especially the trees leaning over.

I like your rather understated approach to these videos. At first they seem so honest, and not trying to be "glossy", but in reality you are very, very good at your videos. Editing is good, you are consistent in your approach. Your slightly quirky sense of humour helps the overall presentation.

Hey Courtney, thank you. I watch all your videos and subscribed. Always fun and inspiring. Be well.

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, thank you very much! I really appreciate it 🙏 😊

What a refreshing video, absolutely love the 3 stages of a tree. Will now be watching more and already have subscribed.

Thanks for your hard work and effort. Think your humour and funny dances are great 👍 I feel inspired to visit my local woodlands literally 100m from my front-door 😎 Guess I’m always looking for autumn leaves or some kind of wildlife instead of the trees and woodland floor etc . Thanks again.

I like the 16x9 better, just a little though. All the images were very good. I like the way you explain how and why you are setting up your shot. I don’t do much woodland photography, mostly wildlife, but I always keep my eyes open. I must admit, I can’t pass up a good shot of tree roots.

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

I do lean towards the 16:9 shot too! It's a crop that tends to work for woodland photography. Thanks for watching Jeff and for leaving a lovely comment!

I would really like a clip where you show how you edit pictures. Good luck!

STUPENDOUS - going for a virtual walk with you is a great way to start my day! Thank you for what you do. Take care and be safe out there….

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I hope you have a great day and take care too.

i use the same type of camera in my daily job. tank you.

I really enjoy your work. I'm new to photography and I've noticed that everyone who knows what they're doing strive for composition that includes balance, framing, contrast, light, forground, and a lot of other variables. I may be wrong here, but I think nature inherently has a lot of chaos. So with that in mind, I look for compositions while framed well, don't have the primary subject matter centered in the photo. So many times while walking in the woods, (many years ago) what catches my eye, is not centered in my view. I'll often select a subject that is NOT centered in the composition, but slightly askew of center.

I’ve been watching your videos for awhile,these pictures were amazing I love them all keep up the good work. Joe from New York USA

The wide Image tells the story much better 👌

Awesome video! Can't wait to see more landscapes by you! New subscriber!👍👍👍

Great video! I prefer the wide 16 x 9 of the leaning tree! It tells a story that’s lacking from the tighter crops!

Maybe a bit lower and closer to the root ball (axis the tree from lower right to upper left corners with with a 45-60mm lens (preferably below f2) opened wide open and focus stacked, 5 shots focused to points on the first third of the trunk so the image starts sharp but still fades to soft even at that focal length, like a dying tree is going to tree heaven. Just a suggestion. That's where my mind went as soon s you showed it.

enjoyed that 16 x 9 lovely shot cant wait for the next advenure

Beautfiul work Courtney. Really enjoyed this 👍😊

Nicely done! Great combination of cinema, stills and explanation.

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great channel Courtney, I have only just come across your posts, you have a great eye for composition, takes me ages to find a shot in woodland and I often leave with nothing. I completely enjoy being out there though! Love the close ups! Keep up the great work, I have subscribed and look forward to more vids. Keep dancing 🙂

So so so beautifully shot👍

Well Done Courtney! You have a well trained eye!... and a Nikon Shooter 👍

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary! I like to think my 'seeing' with woodland photography has improved dramatically over the past year. Hopefully I can say the same thing in another years time.

Mother nature is abundant with limitless beauties all around us we just need to explore and capture it,and you've done amazing classic shots,no doubt this place is really a heaven,thank you for sharing and yes you've got my sub and big LIKE and bell icon.keep it up,greetings from india 🙂🙏🤗

nice vid.......thanks....

Just subscribed to your channel. Amazing contents!

Loving your videos Courtney. The images are great and you have a very relaxed and entertaining style. Have subscribed and looking forward to many more.

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Wayne for watching and subscribing! I hope you enjoy any future content :)

Woodland is just a random blur to me 😂 but so interested to get better in finding those patterns. Excellent video, Courtney :)

New to your channel Courtney and now a new subscriber!! Love this video and the last shot “3 stages of a tree” was fantastic👍🏻! Now, I’ve got to catch up and watch the rest of your videos😀!

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like the 3 stages image, I think it may be my favourite from this video. Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!

I enjoy it and your pictures are stunning! Keep on doing the good work! Greetz Frank ( Alstamarisphotography)

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I quite like the 16-9 shots. Well thought through, I always struggle with our somewhat scrufffy bush scenes here in Australia.

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like those shots. Busy scenes aren't easy to photograph, sometimes they just don't work. I find I have to contemplate a potential scene for a while a lot of the time, just to try and make sense of it. Would love to be able to photograph some Australian landscapes one day!

16x9 The Three Stages of a Tree

be an awesome spot with some fog rolling through , can anyone lend you a dry ice machine ?

Beautiful woodland imagery. I love the saturated greens in the shots. Course I’m a former Fuji Velvia film shooter in my old Nikons so I’m partial to saturated colors anyway. :) Was out this past week looking for ephemeral spring woodland wildflowers to photograph and made a note to start bringing my hiking poles to help with stability while terming to navigate all the down limbs while carrying a heavy camera pack.

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you found some spring wildflowers to photograph! You've definitely got to be careful and keep an eye on the ground while navigating locations like this where there are things scattered all over the ground. It's very easy to take a tumble.

keep up the good work

That was cracking !

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you think so, thanks! :)

I use the same bag ...

Lovely shots. I prefer the close up shots, more visually pleasing and simplified. But the wide shots really do tell a story. Interesting how you were drawn to the fallen or leaning trees, they are usually the one's I avoid or exclude.

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I tend to notice the falling or fallen ones as they stand out like a sore thumb among the rows of tall trees. Thanks for watching Michael!

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感谢分享，同款d750😂

There seems to been many shades of green called green.

I really like your compositions here. Do you shoot in raw? I really mean to ask how much post processing do you do for one of your photos on average?

Hi Courtney, I delightfully discovered your channel tonight as I was looking through Nikon DSLR photography videos as I am going back to using those great cameras. Your gear setup is exactly what I am looking to get, same two lenses for landscape but leaning towards the D780, but the D750 is a close second. I binged watched several of your videos already tonight and they are absolutely wonderful and just the right amount run time to retain your inspiring message and examples as well as enjoying your adventures. I'm a sudden new fan now and you have won a subscriber. I look forward to diving more into your playlist and any new ones in the future. Keep up the great work and all the best to you 📷😊. Question, I noticed you shoot a lot at or around f11 on both your Nikkor f4 zooms. Do you consider that to be the sweet spot of those particular lenses for landscapes?

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

The D750 is a cracking camera! I've not handled a D780 myself, but I'd like to one day to compare it against the 750. Thank you so much for subbing and watching! I really appreciate it and I am glad you are enjoying the content. Great question, I think I generally shoot between f/8 and f/11 for landscapes. I'd probably say the sweet spots for my lenses were between f5.6 to f/9 perhaps. I'm not too bothered by sticking to the sweet spots honestly, as my aperture really just depends on my subject, preferred depth of field and light situation. Although, I probably do like using f/11 a little too much ha!

@artsilva

2 жыл бұрын

@@CourtneyVictoria Yeah, the D750 Is a legendary camera. My friend here in town is an award winning photojournalist and prefers the D750 for most of his environmental work. The D780 tho has many features, power and extended battery life I am looking for for those multi-day hikes I tend to do at times. Thank you for your take on the aperture quality, I tend to be concerned with possible refraction/softness at f/11 and above on a 24Mp sensor but it looks like you're having great results in details with your choices. You just convinced me to pull the trigger soon on those two lenses with the 20mm f/1.8G being my prime landscape/astro/low-light lens. Loving the topics you are covering in your videos pertaining to landscapes and general mindsets of the photographic journey and reality.... Oh and keep dancing 😄

There are sooo many photos of you getting from one place to another, looking for your shots. you could have walked 10 feet into the woods and found myriad of great shots. slow down.

Have you ever filmed Sherwood Forest?

Good job

Thanks for the video, Courtney. I kinda like the wide angle shots as well. Question: what brand of L bracket do you use on that D750? When shooting portrait, do you ever use a cable release, and if so, does the bracket interfere with using that cable release?

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David! I use the 3 Legged Thing L bracket for my camera. It does have an open side so you can connect extra accessories, but I do find on the D750 access to the cable door is slightly impeded. I tend to use a delay timer more often so I've not spent any time adjusting the bracket to see if I can get the cable release to fit a little better.

Would love it if you do a video on phone photography?

@CourtneyVictoria

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I could try it sometime for sure! My bag would be a lot lighter without that camera ha! 😂

I just bought a D750 for $500. 😊

You are very beautiful.

Apreciando a una mujer tan hermosa. 2:10 sentadillas son unos LIKESEX.Uno muchas y un buen ejercicio. 5:25 Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😍👍 Saludos desde la Cd.. de world losk mortales abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer

I enjoy your vibe @coldbeer