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The Fujifilm XF16-50mm is Fuji’s latest mid range zoom, launched as a kit lens that's capable of resolving the 40mp resolution on Fuji's X Series cameras. I tested it out for two weeks in the Dolomites

THE PHOTO YOU WANT & THE PHOTO YOU GET - VLOG

The second part of my Patagonia trip earlier this year for the fall colour, and in this video I talk about failing to capture an image of Mount Fitzroy that met my expectations in the Argentinian side of Patagonia

I FINALLY MADE IT TO PATAGONIA - VLOG

I've wanted to visit Patagonia and photograph the mountains there for so long. Early this year I was there for the fall colour, and in this video I talk about capturing the peaks of Torres del Paine on the Chilean side of Patagonia.

LEARNING TO SEE DIFFERENTLY - LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

Sometimes when visiting locations I’ve been to many times before familiarity or expectation of a scene can make it challanging to see the scene with fresh eyes and come back with new images, so in recent trips to Iceland and Lofoten I’ve been trying a few techniques to try to help me see differently and overcome familiarity.

LEARNING TO PHOTOGRAPH FORESTS

Forests are among the most complex places to photograph. As someone who looks for simplicity in my images, the visually chaotic nature of forests makes them challenging for me to find the kind of compositions I'm usually drawn to. Last December I spent a week in the forests of the Pacific North West at the end of my US road trip with @hougaard_malan trying to learn how to do it.

MY GEAR ESSENTIALS - 2024 EDITION

Equipment, Fujifilm, Landscapes, TravelAndy MumfordMay 2, 2024what's in my bag, gear, gear essentials, packing, backpacs, tripods, backpacks, fujiComment

ONE OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY TRIPS OF MY LIFE

Landscapes, Travel, USA, Utah, WorkshopsAndy MumfordMay 2, 2024bryce canyon, white pocket, usa, southwest, us southwest, landscape photography vlogs, LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY, landscapes photography, utah, arizona, national parksComment

THE BIG LANDSCAPES OF THE SOUTH WEST

SIGMA 10-18MM F2.8 - BETTER THAN THE 10-24MM?

The new Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 is a serious competitor to Fuji's 10-24mm. I put it through it's paces shooting landscapes with in northern Norway.

BADLANDS PART 2 - FINDING INSPIRATION IN THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST

I spent three weeks in November and December travelling around the US south west and the forests of the Pacific North west, a bucket list trip that I’ve wanted to do for years. The south west more than met my expectations, it’s an incredible stunning place with some of the most unique landscapes I’ve ever seen.

BADLANDS PART 1 - THE CRAZIEST LANDSCAPES I'VE EVER SEEN

I spent three weeks in November and December travelling around the US south west and the forests of the Pacific North west, a bucket list trip that I’ve wanted to do for years. The south west more than met my expectations, it’s an incredible stunning place with some of the most unique landscapes I’ve ever seen.

Fujifilm, Landscapes, Travel, Video, USA, UtahAndy MumfordJanuary 1, 2024VLOG, utah, badlands, southwest, us southwest, USA, desert, south west deserts, hanksville, moon overlook, drone, fuji, fujifilm, abstractsComment

PHOTOGRAPHING CLEAR BLUE SKIES - WORKFLOW

Clear blue skies with no drama are some of the hardest conditions to make impactful images in. I was recently in the Dolomites where we had clear skies most days, and in this video I go through my workflow, from composition to image processing, trying to get the best out of the conditions.

FUJIFILM XF150-600MM - FUJI'S LONGEST LENS

I took the Fujifilm XF150-600mm telephoto lens to Namibia and South Africa to put it through it’s paces shooting distant landscapes. Thanks to Fujifilm Portugal for letting me borrow it.

Equipment, Fujifilm, Landscapes, REVIEWS, VideoAndy MumfordNovember 5, 2023fujfilm, fuji review, fujifilm 150-600 review, telephoto lenses, reviewsComment

KEEP IT SIMPLE - COMPOSITION

Trying to reduce a compositions down to their most essential elements and create simple images from the massive and infinite landscapes of Namibia

NAMIBIA - PHOTOGRAPHING KOLMANSKOP GHOST TOWN

The deserted diamond mining town is slowly being reclaimed by the desert. It's a fascinated place to photograph, but comes with some challenges.

5 COMMON MISTAKES IN LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)

In this video I look at some of the most common errors I see in landscape photography which I often have to remind myself about almost every time I shoot.

FUJIFILM X-S20 - HANDS ON REVIEW

I’ve been using the new Fujifilm X-S20 for the last week around Lisbon. It’s an update of the X-S10, a camera I really like and still use it today for my videos. Thanks to Fujifilm Portugal for letting me borrow it.

MAVIC 3 CLASSIC - A LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHERS REVIEW

I’ve been using the Mavic 3 Classic for a couple of months for trips to Norway, Greenland and Iceland and putting it through it’s paces. Here are my thoughts after long term usage creating images and cinematic video. Thanks to DJI who sent me the Mavic 3 for this review.

THE COLDEST PLACE I’VE EVER PHOTOGRAPHED

Last month I had the opportunity to spend some time deep in the Arctic Circle in Ilulissat, Greenland. Spending time there in winter brought with it some challenges with the extreme cold, but more than anything it was an opportunity to try to put together a portfolio of images that reflected how the place felt.

BEST LANDSCAPE LENS FOR THE GFX? GF20-35MM REVIEW

I've wanted to try the GF20-35mm f4 wide angle lens since Fuji announced it last year. I took it to Lofoten last month to put it through it’s paces shooting winter landscapes