Where to focus in landscape photography

In this video I answer a viewer's email about where to focus in landscape photography. What is focusing a third into the scene? What is hyperfocal distance? And do either of these matter? Is there a better way to focus?
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:42 One third into the scene
1:41 A third using the grid
2:39 Hyperfocal distance
3:21 You don't always need front-to-back in focus
4:02 Front-to-back focus might not be apparent
4:25 Focus peaking
6:11 Conclusion

Пікірлер: 18

  • @PeterSlack83
    @PeterSlack83 Жыл бұрын

    Great answer and treated in a really respectful way. Having seen similar questions treated with distaste/ridicule on Facebook groups

  • @WalksOnTheWildSide

    @WalksOnTheWildSide

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Peter, I appreciate it. Those groups and forums always have someone who would have us believe they knew everything from the moment they first picked up a camera.

  • @robertk9859

    @robertk9859

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WalksOnTheWildSide It is just one more reason I am not, nor I will ever be on Facebook.

  • @davidligon6088
    @davidligon6088 Жыл бұрын

    Somehow I missed this excellent video. Your clarity and examples are excellent!

  • @WalksOnTheWildSide

    @WalksOnTheWildSide

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi David. Glad it’s useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @fromclicktoclickbeautifulp473
    @fromclicktoclickbeautifulp473 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the grate advice, much appreciated. I have been using zone focusing, not hade any problems, but will give your method a try. Thanks again.

  • @WalksOnTheWildSide

    @WalksOnTheWildSide

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you found it useful, thanks for watching.

  • @hilarie4
    @hilarie4 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Walks! Thank you. H

  • @WalksOnTheWildSide

    @WalksOnTheWildSide

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you found it useful, thanks for watching.

  • @kathrynhall9920
    @kathrynhall9920 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful thank you.

  • @WalksOnTheWildSide

    @WalksOnTheWildSide

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you found it useful, thanks for watching.

  • @sarahbatsford4791
    @sarahbatsford4791 Жыл бұрын

    Ahh now it makes sense. Many thanks😁

  • @WalksOnTheWildSide

    @WalksOnTheWildSide

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

  • @BusterGotIt
    @BusterGotIt Жыл бұрын

    Liked #234, you got an intriguing formula for your magical rule of third rule. I've always shoot without worrying too much about focal distance but more of composition. You have some beautiful photos, well edited and composed. Nice to use the hazing to create the look of further distance-feel. Softness creates the illusion. I believe most photographers like to have everything crisp tack sharp all around, not sure why. Watched the full video, liked button and comment in appreciation to support the right way, happy to support your channel 😊 Have a wonderful day, take care 😎👍

  • @WalksOnTheWildSide

    @WalksOnTheWildSide

    Жыл бұрын

    I completely agree - it doesn't always need to be sharp front to back. Thanks for the nice comment and for watching.

  • @BusterGotIt

    @BusterGotIt

    Жыл бұрын

    @Walks On The Wild Side My pleasure, happy to support your creative channel 😎 👍

  • @viktorpaulsen627
    @viktorpaulsen627 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. Isn't the hyperfocal distance the distance from the camera? In the figure at 3:05 it is indicated to be from the nearest point in focus.