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7 PHOTOGRAPHY MISTAKES I see all the time

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Great video Nigel, learned a lot on this one and for those interested the landscape master class, I cant say enough about it, It has been great Sharing of photos with the others has been fantastic and I have received great feedback that has helped my photography
Comment from : @Highdepthfilms

"You can always crop, but you can never add more" - 4 years later and we're in a different spot with AI :) It's interesting how things are changing with technology, if you're willing to embrace it Nice video, these were useful tips for a better composition I make these mistakes all the time and learn on the go, but the most important thing is to have fun while doing it
Comment from : @Fil_Mo

Thank you
Comment from : @lawdsouza

Unfortunately not always you can get the right light Sometimes you can be there only at that wrong time, only once in you life I try to do something with it in redactor, but it doesn't completely solve problem
Comment from : @BimepWind

I mostly take pictures of birds and insects to post them on my inat Now I feel bad about cropping the photos way too much I see the importance of the surroundings and other objects that might be captured in a shot after watching your video
Comment from : @alz3217

Advice is spot on
Comment from : @lisaduncan2606

Top mistakes 😱 (not click bait)
Comment from : @struggle375

Great information would have been helpful to crop more of the photos u said aren't right to show the good shot Saying it and not seeing it on some isn't as helpful
Comment from : @maxramsey7860

You gotta think composition and lighting
Comment from : @Vidarm

Liked the info in this New to photography so nice to get tipsand tricks Cheers
Comment from : @ThePitstopBoxPod

14:07 To be honest the mountain shot with the sheep looks much more interesting to me than the following "good" examples you showed of some uninteresting landscapes Perhaps he could have changed the perspective a bit going closer to the ground or the sheep or made the entire image darker to unite all elements, but it's interesting at least
Comment from : @JC-XL

This is the most helpful video I have seen on this subject Please make more like this Showing very specific examples of what works and what doesn't really drives these points home Please make more videos like this
Comment from : @emjay9323

Wonderful video, gotta take notes brThank you
Comment from : @jfrg_official

I hear his critiques and am thinking about my beginner logic with the rule of thirds and how his thoughts go against that rule
Comment from : @matador428

Great video, love the examples Thx for sharing your expertise
Comment from : @adventurecoalition3690

Interesting and usefulbrbrThe difficulty is that everyone has different tastes While I tend to prefer your approach, it may be that the photographer actually captured exactly what they wanted and prefers it just as they shot it - and I can't say they are wrongbrbrThat's one of the beauties of a camera with more pixels and good optics You can shoot a bit too wide and crop down as you demonstrated in some of those images
Comment from : @oldguy1030

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Comment from : @TommyPhoebe-d6b

Thank you, Nigel for this great video I'm an amateur photographer for probably, too long now Something like between 30 and 40 years I consider myself a lucky photographer because I never really learned the basics, but I've had some success' I'm going with, I have ADHD, and that's why I haven't taken a class sooner Anyway, I've been taking thousands of pictures with my IPhone 15 pro max, out of convenience All while my Canon, T5, DSLR sat in it's camera bag Well, now I'm ready to learn something new (to me) I am thankful for the experience I've had with my phone, however a seemingly majority of photographer's don't consider it true photography (so I think, anyway) I don't either so, I'm possibly projecting So, I'm not nearly ready for your Masters Class just yet Do you recommend any beginners classes? Hopefully you teach one as well and I just don't know it yet That'd be pretty awesome!
Comment from : @scoobyj100slaker1000

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Comment from : @TamaraBarker-i6p

Do you know you have a lot of good points to your pictures that you’re showing but you need to do something with your voice because you found you sound very squeaky like when you’re talking you need to have a muffle over your mic or something, but you ought to look into it to see what makes it sound better
Comment from : @walterhall9682

The most enjoyable 20mins i have ever spent on YouTube thanks
Comment from : @DreamCatcher101-6

Great hints
Comment from : @professorroberioliborio7307

To many details can over complicate an image and make it a little overwhelming It’s easier to center the photo around an object
Comment from : @brendan4591

Even the slightest changes can make an image more balanced and pleasing to the eye
Comment from : @brendan4591

I agree on most of your corrections but the one with the mountain divided from the earth by clouds was soooooo good and the whole point for me and the wow effect was exactly because it was with the ground but it was divided The sheep shouldn't be in the grass probably but all the rest 😮😮😮😮
Comment from : @lizzymccormic3328

Regarding the 6th: what if I want to show all of the elements there? Like an outlook from a window Imo, they're perfectly combined there If I go closer to the boat, I'd get a photo with a prominent boat, it may even look more artistic But it's not something I'd like to see in a summer house description because it'd contain much less informationbrThe points made are great I just think the photos chosen as examples aren't the best to demonstrate these points
Comment from : @xpoback

Sorry, I don't know a lot about photography, but I have a question: Is it your personal opinion and many people would disagree that there are certain problems on these pics? Or all the described mistakes are common and it's important not to commit them?
Comment from : @simon_bbx8846

More evidence that photography is literally just point (maybe twist the lens a little) and shoot I can't see SHIT he's talking about He also didn't give justification for any of his strategies What is "such a big difference" and why? This whole craft is full of shit Kinda sucks I spent so much money on a camera I appreciate his conviction, though He really cares about what he's doing, and it's fully evident
Comment from : @0xggbrnr

i think balance is cringe
Comment from : @cillno

I’ve read/seen so many topics on these things, but this vid made me learn so much more as the specific issues were explained with examples…Thanks so much! I subscribed! 😊
Comment from : @NeilMyatt

Been a photographer is like been a sound engineer and no matter how good u think u did or do ur job ,there are always goin to be people saying ohh u need work Herr ohhh u missed this Herr ohh u need to do this Lol u will never please another photographer Let me tell you something that alotttt of photographer and lot of sound engineer are missing Here Herr it is we are are different persons, we have different hearing differences, we have different eye sights and some people might not see full color or are far sighted blinded or who knows My point is that you will never never never get the perfect shot or the perfect mix in the live band Do your best and please the client that is ur most important work, don't worry about the neighbor who is a photoand is going to see ur work If u have knowledge and know what r ur doing Work with the education u have and give the costumer a smile
Comment from : @SuAmigoElilegal

That last image of the foggy forest with the huge dead trunk Do you guys have an opinion on whether or not it’s proper to photoshop that element out? I’m inclined to do so, especially now that art has to compete with ai (which has zero moral constraints) But do you guys feel like it’s even more important now days to stop photoshopping real life? Perhaps as a way to distinguish yourself away from ai?
Comment from : @davidswanson5669

Great information!
Comment from : @WildWyomingImaging

This is very helpful I take too many shots on bright sunny days, because I like blue skies so much I wonder if you think there is value in afternoon and midday shots, or if I should just go out during the golden hour
Comment from : @natet5959

This video is giving me "treating art as a quantifiable science" Great tips if you want to take a specific very style of photo, awful if you have a vision that doesn't align with what teachers at photography schools believe is a "great photo"
Comment from : @SlashCampable

I like this video and I like the tips about light conditions but when we are travelling, usually we can´t go back to the location We have that one chance
Comment from : @marcelomatiello77

Thanks Nigel!!
Comment from : @pauldarville3843

Talk is good for a lot of tips, but your focus on the real life shots was thought provoking
Comment from : @fransteeno

Thank you Nigel Great video !
Comment from : @alexandrasprung

Great video Nice to see a picture from my home country at the end😊
Comment from : @oddnybaldursdottir974

Loved this video, so well explained and easy to understand Thanks!
Comment from : @annelaberge4473

I’ve taken so many photos of amazing scenes that disappoint because they lack the elements you discuss Thank you for going over the pics and pointing out ways for improvement!
Comment from : @KyleDean66

Wow! Thanks to everyone who allowed their photos to be used in this video It’s so easy to get attached to a photo emotionally when you are learning
Comment from : @LinnieHarper

You should do another one of these nigel, nice seeing fan submitted photos with your cc about them
Comment from : @beaugonzales5171

For the lighting I have a different opinion, but overall I will try to improve these mistakes
Comment from : @WDGaster-sh3md

Thank you for your valuable suggestions I will improve my shots
Comment from : @walaiwadchaiyabutr5478

Always interesting videos Nigel! Thanks
Comment from : @stefanogelliphotography

Thanks for the lesson, Nigel This is the good stuff I do have a suggestion, though You’ve shown some compositions that don’t work, and for some you’ve shown an alternate take - brilliant But for others, I’m left wondering what I could have done differently when I’m up there on the location For each example you use, I’d love for you to show how to compose it differently Cheers
Comment from : @AllisterBradley

Thanks for this, Nigel!
Comment from : @naomilimbaga9099

These are great things to keep in mind but don’t let them change your style At the end of the day make sure you are happy with the pictures you take and the rest will fall into place!
Comment from : @mgs915

Great video Great Information
Comment from : @Baker504

Im new at takling fotos so i Think i learned a log of how to get a good fore Ground and make connections It helped me Thanks nigel
Comment from : @lindawinther8341

This video has been very helpful to me Thank you
Comment from : @heatherb4096

Thank You!
Comment from : @a2roland

Thanks for this one good lad
Comment from : @diffydude9083

loved these tips thank you
Comment from : @sallieturner8771

Thank you so much again for this tips ☺️
Comment from : @FilipLjungberg

Bye-bye
Comment from : @Potencyfunction

Thanks for the tips This was so helpful ❤
Comment from : @FilipLjungberg

Mostly just personal pref
Comment from : @omirrrr

When people talk about different characteristics DRAWING your eye through the photo, is that a scientifically observable thing? Is it eye movement leading the brain or the other way around?
Comment from : @SAMTHINKS2

Whoa, these are some really common photography mistakes! It's surprising how many people still make them Thanks for sharing and reminding us to be more mindful behind the lens! 👍
Comment from : @ojanmaul

Really fantastic video I agree with your assessments, and thank you for showing Mark LJs images
Comment from : @Jake-vt4ow

“There’s nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept”
Comment from : @DDP1991

"You can always crop, but you can never add more" Little did Nigel know how soon AI would chance that!
Comment from : @danytalksmusic

Terrific video with much to pay attention to Many thanks Nigel
Comment from : @sarahbatsford4791

Good tips but i dont always agree My favorite image 11:45
Comment from : @MiikaKontio

That's nitpicking
Comment from : @baelavay

I like the way you crop the photo to make it more interesting to change the picture into a better composition
Comment from : @peeweebarney

I really love your work :) Do you have any videos or any links to a more in depth balance tutorial? I really struggle with the subject
Comment from : @laenas79

Some compositional values are helpful; some too arbitrary or controlling Your eye light makes you look like a movie zombie sometimes
Comment from : @seamonstersounds

Thank you so much, it was very knowledgeable
Comment from : @Mylensflow

great knowledge !
Comment from : @pingao1841

Thanks Nigel Many great advice here One question though: if cropping solves some issues, it creates other ones when wanting to print the photos, as the ratio doesn’t match anymorebrHow to solve this (apart from framing correctly when taking the photo)?brCheers
Comment from : @nickbianchi

About the photo you give as a example at the end of the video of the blurred circles and the mountain in the background I’ve always been told not to cut my image in half by having a line dissecting the middle of the image Your eye struggles between the two half’s For me, had one side or the other been significantly larger with a crop It would be a better image I understand rules can be broken What makes this image a candidate for doing that? I come across this decision often in my own images
Comment from : @markcrossno3007

The best teaching video I've seen about photography And I've seen thousands of them
Comment from : @69dm

this my first time seeing your video and you just blow my mind mister anyway your foto shot was really great an amaizing i want to be like you🥺🥺
Comment from : @project_time0706

Thank you for a very entertaining video teaching how to take a decent shotbrI like to take long shots, i would like you to criticize some of my moon shots and the skybrthe sky is a difficult thing to shoot don't you agree?
Comment from : @G7KTE

I'm a more introverted person and don't have the ability to just travel so I like to be a photographer in video games! Tears of the Kingdom has beautiful landscapes that enjoy taking pictures of and even using for art references when drawing The game is absolutely beautiful and I use these tips when playing!
Comment from : @hideyourlocalvaporeons8710

You need a little bit of headroom
Comment from : @anasbino87

I have the hardest time making these decisions Some photos I take forever getting it just right
Comment from : @williampaul8556

You talk way too much before you actually get to the real stuff
Comment from : @steveguinsler4451

감사합니다
Comment from : @salee825

Fantastic Thank you for the awesome content!
Comment from : @tebarmanfaat

9:16 If he got closer and set the camera at the right prospective point, he could have catch the specular symmetry between the mountains at the horizon and the trees on the ground
Comment from : @ZhaliaNovantaquattro

love it
Comment from : @joshidoshi123

When putting together a Cyberlink video/photoslideshow (as in my grandchildren's activities), I generally dissect a photo & incorporate multiple cropped images of the same "complicated" photo IT WORKS! RATHER THAN GOING AFTER A SINGULAR IMAGE for one impression It's refreshing & highlights the things missed by a viewing audience
Comment from : @richardgreene5119

Your experiential discernment is as prominent as your compelling evidence of proper composition I subscribed to your relevance brBless God for your talent & gifted bent towards His perspective concerning His natural creation & technology!
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