Folks, if you are thinking of Mads' composition books, don't bother with the lite-version. They are really well priced and excellent. Just buy them. I purchased them a while ago and still periodically go through them. There always seems to be something that I learn on rereading. I have a sigma 100-400 for my Sony RIII. I always bring it with me but I'm used to hauling 4x5 and 6x7 film gear. My problem is acrophobia not my mule duties. Couldn't even begin to climb some of those features in the Faroe Islands. :-(

@MadsPeterIversen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, Erich! Sorry to hear about your acrophobia. I bet it can be a huge deal breaker for many landscape photos. However, just come to Denmark, it's rather flat here ;)

@CGnislof

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadsPeterIversen perhaps too flat ;-) At least zealand part where I live...

I feel like every single time I leave one of my lenses at home I almost guaranteed to stumble upon the scene which would require it. Not only telephoto, but any lens in general. It's a curse.

@eirikjarlmikkelborg537

3 жыл бұрын

I will take it further. NEVER in general leave home without both the wide angle lense and the long lense 🤷‍♂️

That comment at 1:36 is so crucial. I've learned that many times from my wildlife photography. The atmospheric interference will eat the sharpness you expect for landscape or wildlife. Cool is always better and earlier in the day is better.

@MadsPeterIversen

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, another reason to shoot during mornings :)

My breakfast: Selfmade jam, orange and rhubarb. Your photos: Very inspiring, thank you so much!

I've seen many-many videos about landscape photography but I still managed to learn some new and useful things from your videos. Thank you a lot.

Love the comments about being carefully evaluating the composition in the field. I have had two many objects cut off at the sides or corners of the frame. It's easy to miss, but also easy to correct.

@MadsPeterIversen

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I've made my fair share of those mistakes too 😅

As a rule of thumb in windy circumstances I have image stabilization on when mounted on a tripod. I have photographed in strong winds with plenty sharp pictures as a result.

I always enjoy your videos Mads. One of the aspects I appreciate most is how clearly you explain the techniques and approaches you use. Thank you for the hard work you put into these, and I look forward to seeing your next one.

@MadsPeterIversen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such kind words, Andrew! 🙏

I am absolutely loving your videos Mads. Thank you 🙏

Thanks for sharing.... Great advice & comments which I can learn from & put into practice.... Cheers..

Hello Mads just wanted to say I really appreciate the work you do with your KZread tutorials for budding photographers like myself they are priceless! Thanks again 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Always quality content… thank you, Mads!

Thank you so much! Very inspiring, love it!

Just started my lunch break at work and get a notification for a new mads video.. Brilliant

Thanks Mads. That was terrific! Each point you raise regarding telephoto lenses is true and very important. This was a very useful video

Worth the wait. Good advice Mads.

Thanks Mads for sharing. Well that final image was worth waiting for. Very nice 👍

Thank you Mads. It was very interesting. I'm looking forward to Sunday!!

Excellent, as always, thank you.

Beautiful, beautiful shot today! My husband and I often go out to different locations to attempt to capture dramatic sunsets. Only the dramatic ones generally occur on the days we decide to stay home!

Thanks for the great tips Mads!

Love this tips and the photos used in this video mate ❤️

As always.. Excellent inspiration, well done Mads thank you

I shoot micro four thirds because I am a backpacker and carry a full system with me. 8-18, 12-60, 50-200 with a 2x teleconverter available. My last purchase was the 50-200. I have always preferred wide angle views, but honestly since I've purchased the 50-200, it lives on my camera! I find so many uses for it, I cannot imagine leaving it at home or in the car. If you own one, just bring it!

Stunning, stunning tips and wonderful final photo!

Really appreciate for this video!, these all problems you covered which always I faced on field during scouting.

Thanks, Mads. Great information in this video!

Awesome video Mads!! I’m getting ready to go on a trip and will be using a telephoto for landscape compositions for the first time. This video was really helpful!!

Just trying to support your work by making a comment here - I watch your videos every week and never fail to learn from them - and I enjoy your presentations, so it is always a pleasure. Be well!

Mads, a couple of additional tricks for combating the wind when using a tripod. The first is to suspend a weight from the bottom of the center shaft of the tripod. For most of us, our camera bags are heavy enough that they can function as the weight, so we don't even have to bring extra stuff along with us. The weight ensures the legs stay planted to the ground. The second tip is to not extend the legs of the tripod, if composition allows for it. As the leg segments fit into one another, they get progressively thinner and particularly on cheaper tripods, can be less supportive than the thicker segments. So if the conditions are bad and the composition allows for it, leave the smaller leg segments nested inside the bigger segments and just use the thicker portion of the legs for the most stability.

@gaetanoscalfidi

3 жыл бұрын

Agree with you, but shooting most of the time on a mountain fighting strong winds means to me that there's only a solution, or maybe two: image stabilization and fast shutter speed. I have been in locations with winds blowing at 60kmh or even more. No tripod can handle that, I use it just to hold the camera because the arms get tired.

@macsandsquid528

3 жыл бұрын

An issue I have with the bag hanging is that the wind will move the bag around and cause vibration. I've had my tripod nearly go over when a gust grabbed my bag.

@CGnislof

3 жыл бұрын

Also avoid using the lens hood in windy conditions!

@MadsPeterIversen

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, problem is that even the heaviest bag won't secure you against the micro vibrations. What I ideally do is simply to try and find some cover or use myself as cover :)

Thanks for another great video.

Thankyou for the advice!!

Excellent video Mads! Good tips and tricks. They’ll be very helpful!

WOW!!! Great lesson and breathtaking photos. Thanks.

Excellent video Mads, lots of real-life usable tips. Thanks.

Gorgeous sunset photo! All of the photos for that matter. Thank-you for the info! I love my telephoto lens even more!

Thanks for sharing your tips. Very useful.

Mads, I learn so much about photography from you. I have almost completed your editing class and I'm looking forward to your Composition Masterclass/webinar. I watch all of your videos and, although I follow a lot of other photographers, you always teach me something new. Keep it up.

I primarily dabble in astrophotography, but between the months of early May and Mid-August the nights are too bright as the sun doesn't dip far enough below the horizon. Without fail, every summer, I still get the bug and I consume as much guides on landscape photography as I can come across. I like your videos and I'm going to purchase your guides - if nothing else to support you and the content you provide.

Another great video. This one is timely for me, as I am making an effort to create more intimate images with my longer lens, and not always the wide-angle vistas.

Always a pleasure watching your videos.

Wow, fantastic images and sound advice from one of the best. Quality Mads as ever👍.

@MadsPeterIversen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Colin! :)

Final photo was amazing. Great video.

Thank you. Excellent!

Enjoyed it, thanks Mads.

Once again simple but fantastic photos. Thank you for your tips 👍

The final sunset image is stunning. Such good tips, thank you

I never ever ever leave my Sony 100-400 GM behind. Always with me, even though my backpack is already heavy, there's still room for this beast. My back will thank me later, obviously. Great video Mads, as always! Cheers!

Thanks. I'm totally agree with you. I often use my long lens and it's super

Thanks Mads, enjoyed it as always!

Really good tips--much appreciated!

Great video. Some tips that I had never heard of. Especially the depth of field info. Thought you had to use a higher aperture with the extended tele. Thanks. Love your work. Very inspirational.

Some really great lessons to be learned there. Fantastic tips and real time composition techniques. Thanks.

Great video and really practical examples. Thanks! :)

another really great video thanks mads

Amazing! Very inspiring!

Very good advice once again Mads. Thank you.

Hi Mads thanks for all the awesome content ✌🏽I’m looking forward to starting your photoshop cause.

First time on your channel and immediately subscribed. Thanks for this great video and the finale is breath-taking!

Great tutorial, as always, Mads!

Incredible photos! Very inspiring.

Very helpful information. Exquisite photographic images.

Awesome Vlog full off useful knowledge and beautiful photos.

Gorgeous images of those trees! Great tips too. Excellent video as always Mads 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

These are really great insights with long lens, Mads.

Love your Videos so much to learn here

Mads. I always enjoy your videos. You provide excellent tips. And without intending to sound condescending your use of the English language is excellent. Chuck

Thank you for the tips

I always learn from you. Something useful each time. And there is always a great shot, or so, worth viewing. Thank you.

@MadsPeterIversen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I always want to show some good photos :)

Great tips. Thanks

Nice video and tips, thank you

I love your videos!! Thank you for making things easy to understand. I will be enrolling in your photoshop editing course as I struggle with photoshop and mainly use Lightroom.

@MadsPeterIversen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Kim! I am very greatful to hear that :)

Great tips Mads. Thanks so much! I shot for years and didn't realize I could loosen the tripod collar on my long lens to rotate between portrait and landscape mode! There's always something to learn. :)

I appreciate your cadence and of course your work, thank you for sharing.

Very interesting. Thank you

Great tips, thanks Mads!

Nice. Thank you!

Great tips and advice 🍀

You also can hang your backpack from the tripod to help stabilize it. This best when you have a strap that allows the backpack to just touch the ground.

@zeroart00

3 жыл бұрын

Even a simple grocery bag w rock or sand will help.

You have a really interesting channel here Mads.. I really like the way you present and you have a LOT of great info.. Only found you recently but I'm finding your channel is right up there with the photography channels I most enjoy watching...Also I really love that your favourite places are not necessarily in amazing locations, but you found an amazing shot in a not so amazing location. There is a huge lesson to learn from just that in itself for me.I have learned a ton off you already, thank you for the time and effort you put into these video :)

I own some prime lenses up to 85mm, but photos made with telephoto lenses are something else. I simply love these compositions you can get with it. Need to save up some money to pick up the Sony 100-400 GM & can't wait for the day to shoot with it.

A lot of tripods have a hook you can hang your camera bag or some other heavy object from underneath the help stabilise in high wind too. Great tips. Appreciate it.

Great video as always

Thanks, Mads. Beautiful final photo. I now know I need to bring my 100-500 to Antarctica! I so enjoy seeing the Danish country scenes. I lived there for three months and hope to return again for a few weeks to photograph the minimalist beauty.

Good advice and that final image was awesome!

Ahhh man, that last image was so worth it! Thank you for sharing!

Once again an educational video.

A great video, as usual. I just picked up a 100-400 mm lens and it really opened up the possible compositions. Your recommendations are spot on. I spend a lot more time working to exclude items from the scene than with my other lenses. Since I'm frequently shooting in the wind, I've found that using my weight to stabilize the tripod helps with maintaining focus. I usually press down on the top of the tripod, just below the head. I haven't really noticed a difference between stabilization on or off in calm conditions, but I use the stabilization when it is breezy.

Beautiful photos.

Since I bought a long lens recently, this video was very beneficial to me!

That's the reason why I finally got the 24-200 for the z6. Minor sacrifice in image quality but the flexibility is so good for landscapes.

Very good points. I found that the collar is far superior to trying to tighten down the plate to the camera body as the collar gives a better balanced load to the tripod head without creep. I also found that a head like Manfrotto XPRO 3-way head allows better fine tuning compared to the ball head.

Absolutely wonderful sunset shot at the end of the video! Jouuuu, you don't have to bring your telephoto lens...😂 It's always better to have with you what you don't need, than to need something you don't have with you. 👍🏼 Great video, thank you Mr. Iversen.

Great video, i have made all these mistakes multiples times while shooting with 300 mm. Sometimes even if we know the issues, in the hurry to get the shot, sometimes we end up making the mistakes

So helpful ... the L bracket or lens clip tip for portrait shots. Thank you, and the other wind advice

Thank you!

Great video!

So inspiring

Your discussion of wind induced vibration reminded me of why I bought a carbon fibre tripod back in 2008. I read (can’t remember where) that CF tripods did not suffer much from “thrum” from wind. Don’t know if this is true, but it feels right. In any case, I bought the CF version and love it.

Very inspiring, as always. Tak :)