How to shoot a PANORAMA - A Landscape Photography Adventure

Alex Nail Photography
6 Aug 202113:48

Summary

TLDRIn this video, the photographer shares his approach to capturing a stunning panorama of a Scottish landscape during a sunset. The journey takes place during a landscape photography workshop in Fisherfield, where the group hikes to a remote mountain. The photographer sets up for a wide shot of the scenic Loch and surrounding mountains, explaining techniques such as using a polarizer and leveling the tripod for perfect panorama shots. Despite some technical challenges, he captures a breathtaking image, showcasing the beauty of the region while sharing lessons learned from past photography experiences.

Takeaways

  • 📸 The video focuses on photographing a panoramic landscape in Scotland, particularly at sunset.
  • ⛰️ The photographer is on the third day of a landscape photography workshop, backpacking through Fisherfield, a remote area of Scotland.
  • 🌅 The goal for the evening is to capture a panorama of an incredibly wide scene with stunning sunset lighting and heavy cloud cover, aiming to improve on a previous shot from the same location.
  • 🎯 The photographer highlights the importance of leveling the tripod to avoid horizon distortion when shooting panoramic images.
  • 🌀 A polarizing filter is used to cut through haze and improve the clarity of the mountain scene.
  • 📏 The photographer chooses to shoot multiple portrait frames at 35mm to maximize resolution, stitching them together later to form the full panorama.
  • ⚙️ Camera settings include ISO 200 and f8, chosen to maintain a shorter shutter speed and avoid any depth-of-field or image quality issues.
  • 🔄 The importance of using overlapping frames (30% to 50%) when shooting a panorama is emphasized, ensuring smooth stitching later.
  • 📝 A previous panorama shot from 2014 is compared to the current one, with the photographer noting that his sensitivity to color and contrast has improved.
  • 🚫 A mistake is admitted, where the photographer accidentally left the image stabilizer on, creating a swirl effect that ruined the final panorama frames.

Q & A

  • What is the main objective of the video?

    -The main objective of the video is to demonstrate the photographer's approach to capturing a panoramic photo of a spectacular scene in Scotland during an incredible sunset.

  • Where does the photography take place?

    -The photography takes place in the mountains of Fisherfield, Scotland, during a landscape photography workshop.

  • What was the photographer’s motivation for returning to this specific location?

    -The photographer returned to this location to recreate a panoramic shot that he had previously taken and wasn’t satisfied with, hoping to improve the outcome, especially with better lighting conditions.

  • Why is the photographer excited about the weather conditions?

    -The photographer is excited because there is a clear gap in the clouds that suggests the possibility of beautiful red light at sunset, which could enhance the final shot.

  • What challenges did the photographer face while composing the shot?

    -The photographer faced challenges with composition due to some unwanted elements like rocks and ridges creeping into the frame, and he was also standing on a sloping rock near a vertical drop, which limited his ability to reposition.

  • What role does the polarizer play in this shoot?

    -The polarizer helps cut through haze and improve clarity in the photo, making it a useful tool for mountain photography, especially in scenes with side light.

  • What camera settings did the photographer use for the panorama, and why?

    -The photographer used ISO 200 and f/8 instead of his usual ISO 100 and f/11 to ensure a shorter shutter speed, as longer exposures during a panorama can increase the likelihood of errors. He didn’t need the extra depth of field or image quality at f/11.

  • How does the photographer ensure the horizon remains level in the panorama?

    -The photographer levels his tripod using a bubble level, ensuring that when he pans the camera, the horizon stays in the same position across all frames without distortion.

  • What mistake did the photographer admit to making during the shoot?

    -The photographer admitted to forgetting to turn off image stabilization while shooting the panorama, which resulted in a weird swirl effect in the images, ruining their quality. This error highlighted the importance of shooting a backup frame.

  • How does the new panorama compare to the photographer's earlier attempt in 2014?

    -The new panorama has more coherent colors, with a more muted and golden color palette due to the late summer season. The lighting is also better, with fewer distracting clouds, making this version a significant improvement over the gaudy color palette of the 2014 attempt.

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