Here are a list of questions sent to me. Please keep in mind that it may take several weeks or months for your question to appear here or it may never if I feel that the question as already been answered on this page. Please bare with me I am really doing my best. Hoping this will answer many of your question or simply give you more of an insight on the wonderful world of Landscape Photography.
First i want to say that your photos are amazing!!!!very very beautiful!im a photographer too,well just started year ago. im using actually same equipment as you
i ve got a question about nd grad filters.till now i was using natural density B+W but read a lot about nd grad filters,so i have ordered lee nd grad 0.3 and 0.6 they just arrived today,but i find them very light.i mean do you find 0.3 usefull?i love effect\”misty water\” so im thinking to swap 0.3 for 0.9?
thank you
Monika Baster – Jersey UK
www.monikabaster.com
A: Hi Monika
Thank you so much for your great comment about my work. This really means a lot to me and I appreciate this a lot. To answer your question I hardly use the 0.3 filter unless it is upside-down to attenuate a bright foreground like sand or reflection on water. I would really suggest you to get the 0.6 – and 0.9 hard and soft. This is what I use 90% of the time.
Live with Passion
Pat
Q: Patrick,
I have to ask you a question, and I know a lot of photographers as good as you aren’t too keen at revealing any details of their work or their equipment, but I have to ask: how did you create such beautiful images? I know the camera isn’t a big deal but what sort of lenses do you use? Post Processing? Nikon, Canon? The colors of your images are so amazing and deep I look at my photos and wonder if I’m editing mine right. The photo of the dock at the Mayan Riviera is an example. It looks like a long exposure night shot, but the colors are so richly detailed and the depth of field is so deep I feel like I’m standing there when I look at it.
Take care,
Michael -Canada
A: Hi Michael
Thank you for contacting me. You can presently see my whole list of equipment HERE . There is no secrets, Good camera, good lenses, proper filters and most of all time of day and location. This shot you are referring to entitled “From Now On” was taken early morning before sunrise. Then in post processing adjustments were made in the levels, contrast, saturation and sharpness. Sharpness always has to be performed at the end regarding of your output and size. Web and print need completely different techniques in order to achieve desired results.
Pat
Q : I have some questions about you and your camera gear! Next year I want travel to scottland. I want to know, what you use on travel? Ok, a Canon Eos Mark 5 and I think two lenses and a handful of ND filters. Do you sleep in tents? How much equipment must I have for good landscape pics?
I hope you have time to answer me.
Greats from a great fan, Frank – Germany
A: Hi Frank
I always carry all my gear unless it is a backpacking trip. Then I will only bring the Canon 5D MK II, 17-40L and 70-200L lens plus tripod and of course filters. I find I shoot 80% of my work with these 2 lenses. I usually sleep in cabins, hostels, tents, whatever I can find really 
So with a good camera, one wide angle lens, one zoom lens, a tripod and some ND Filters you should be set to capture many of the beautiful Scottish landscapes.
Happy Shooting
Pat
Q: I love your picture,,it is awesome… i just know about photography and since3 months ago i decided to learn about landscape photography, start traveling etc… about your picture (like : “Ghost Ship”)…is it fresh from your camera without post processing because the tonal is wonderful and the object so sharp… any secret? hehe….. and what gear and supported gear u used to take picture?
Regards…
Putra – Indonesia
A: Hi Putra
Thank you for your great comment about my work. To answer your question, I always try to come as close as I can get to the final result in camera and then do the final post processing in photoshop afterwards. This will include dodging and burning some areas, adjusting levels, contrast saturation and sharpness. I will also use Luminosity masking when trying to combine 2 identical shot taken at different exposure in order to render the scene as the human eye would see it. As for my gear, you can view my entire arsenal here http://natureismykingdom.com/my-equipment/ Hope this answers your question my friend.
Happy Shooting
Pat
Q: Hi Patrick!
I’m going to be taking Jay Patels online courses that you’ve highly recommended. I just have a question for you regarding filters. I dont own any at this point. Which one should I start with? ND? for blurring water…..GND for skies? Polarizer? What am I going to get most use out of? PLEASE ADVISE! I’m racking my brain trying to decide which is most important.
Look forward to more of your work, its always a inspiration!
Brad Tremblay – Canada
A: Hi Brad
You would definitely need a Polarizer, This will be enough to get that blurred water effect (which is caused by long exposure on a tripod) add contrast and saturation to your images. After in order to balance the light I recommend ND Grad Filters. If you budget is limited, I would suggest getting the 3 Stop Soft and 2 Stop Hard. If you can afford the whole series then have a look here http://natureismykingdom.com/my-equipment/ and you will see exactly all the filters that I have. Hoping this will help and that you have enjoyed Jay’s terrific Webinars.
Q: Hello! I must say, you take great photos of the nature, I love the colours! (my english is not so good, so I hope you understand) I like to photograph the nature, landskape and animals. So I wounder.. How do you get the colour to be so sharp in you photos? – Have a nice day! =)
- Lene Kristin Grebstad – Norway
A: Hi Lene Kristin
To answer your question. They are many factors that contributes to the sharpness of my images.
1- A good camera like the Canon 5D MKII and good quality lenses are a must.
2- Then you would need a polarizer in most cases, this will add contrast and saturation to your image.
3- Never underestimate the perfect time of day to take photos which is “The Golden Hour”. This would be the hour before sunset and after sunrise, the first and last hour of sunlight in the day.
4- A steady tripod, this will eliminate blurry images and render your images nice and crisp
5- Final Stage is the post-processing. This is where you would adjust contrast, levels, saturation and sharpness in order to achieve your final desired result
Hope this answers your question
Have a Beautiful Day
Q: Hi, What your opinion about Canon TS-E 17 mm? In your photos with 17-40 you use always 17 mm ??
Regards
Paulo Gregorio – Portugal
A: Hi Paulo
I really cannot answer your question because I have never tried it. I am also very interested in that lens because I know it will give me the sharpness I am looking for. The only thing that blocks me from purchasing it is the incompatibility with my filters due to the extruding front glass. I might consider renting it before actually making the big step.
In my photos I often use 17mm but still like the option to zoom out to 20-26 sometimes in order to frame my image exactly like I want it.
Have a Beautiful Day
Q: Hello Patrick !
I am a photography enthusiast From Mumbai, India.. I was blown away & amazed by your work !! Astounding.. Your work reflects how much effort you must have put in creating these beauteous images.. Hats off to your persistence, dedication & love for photography.. Its certainly reflected in your work.. I spent hours together watching, studying the images & understanding the depth of thoughts involved making these masterpieces .. Your work is certainly very inspiring.. I have a few questions 1. What is your work flow? 2. What gear u possess? 3. You have been photographing for how many years? 4. Have you taken any formal training (COURSES etc.)? 5. Is photography your full time career? 6. will you please hire me as your assistant?
Cheers !! thanks a lot..
Abhishek Joshi – Mumbai, India
A: Hi Abhishek
First of all thank you very much for your great comment about my work. This really means a lot to me. Being able to do my passion on a constant basis means everything.
To answer your questions:
1- My workflow is never the same, it all depends on the location, time of year etc
2- Here is the link to my gear: http://natureismykingdom.com/my-equipment/
3- I Bought my first SLR in 2000 But discover my passion for Landscapes and Nature in 2003
4- No formal training whatsoever beside a little course at the beginning to explain what was shutter speed and aperture
5- Photography has finally become my full time career.
6- If ever I have the chance to visit your beautiful country, you can definitely join me
Have a Beautiful Day
Q: You have such a gift for capturing the beauty of this planet God created. I love your amazing colors. Have you considered writing ebooks on your photoshop/lightroom workflow, light, composition, etc.? I am downloading ebooks from some other members of your team, Darwin Wiggett and the Patels, but your photos are always captivating to me. I’m know there are many other folks who would love to have them too! Anyway, something to maybe consider.
Patricia Price – USA
A: Hi Patricia
Terribly sorry for the delay in my response. I am presently trying to get through all my emails.
Thank you sooo much for your wonderful comment Patricia. This really means a lot to me. I am sure you were really pleased with the quality content both Jay and Darwin put out. These 2 photographers are second to known in many aspects and together they will do wonders. To answer your question, I am presently writing a book on “On the field techniques” and if time permits I will create another one on PS workflow. Hopefully I will have my book ready for christmas. That’s if I manage to free up some time to finalize it I kept your name in my database and will contact you as soon as it is available.
Thank you once again
Have a Beautiful Day
Q: Hi Patrick,
I spoke to you last year regarding AS level Photography (i am now in my second year). Since then I have continued to follow your work and it has only got better! It is amazing what you can do with a camera. In particular Beautiful One is fantastic! I was emailing you to seek some advice, I am travelling to Jordan in a couple of weeks and was wondering if you had any tips on shooting in the desert? We\’re going to be spending a lot of time around Petra so it would be great to get photos like Sculpted By Nature and Reamains Of Life. Thanks for you time and I look forward to hearing from you!
Dan Foxell – England
A: Hi Dan
Thanks a lot for your nice comments about my work,
Here are my tips for shooting in the Desert:
1- Make sure your protect your camera as much as you can, specially if it is windy. Sand can get everywhere and the last thing you want is a sensor full of sand. If you need to change lens use a sealed bag or hide yourself as much as possible from the wind.
2- Again Light is everything, Show up at the Golden hour Sunrise or Sunset. This will create the beautiful golden colors you are looking for.
3-If this is an area that has a lot of traffic, (meaning a lot of people walking in the dunes) make sure to show up at sunrise before all the tourists start leaving footprints everywhere. Usually during the night the wind will erase all these footprints so you should be able to get perfectly intact dunes.
4- Dont forget your tripod, a wide angle lens and a polarizer. You might consider bringing a few ND Grad filters also
Wishing you the best of luck on the incredible trip
Have a Beautiful Day
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