What APERTURE to use?

Finding the optimal aperture isn't always obvious. In this video, I'll dive into my thought process about aperture, focus and depth of field, while photographing different locations around Denmark. What the best aperture is, is always relative to your scene. Sometimes you want an open aperture, other times you want it closed down, while other times again it doesn't really matter. SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER - get the free Landscape Composition lite eBook: http://eepurl.com/cJRfF5 THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: Use the Coupon Code "MPIYOUTUBE" to get 15% OFF! https://madspeteriversen.teachable.com/ Get my Landscape Composition eBOOKs: https://payhip.com/MadsPeterIversen HOMEPAGE and PRINTS https://www.mpiphoto.dk Standalone PHOTOSHOP Tutorials, DISCOUNT CODE: “mpiyoutube” for 10% off: https://payhip.com/MadsPeterIversen Get my LOCATION maps: https://payhip.com/MadsPeterIversen 0:00 - Sharpest aperture? 4:58 - Aperture without foreground 8:30 - Aperture with foreground 11:08 - Intimate details 13:47 - Hyperfocal distance? 16:17 - More examples 20:42 - Focus overlap INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/madspeteriversen_photography/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MadsPeterIverse MUSIC: EPIDEMIC sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/wpJt9 Affiliate links (I get a small commission for each sale without any extra cost for you) for MY GEAR and recommended gear: My Landscape Photography Gear: My B&H shop with my gear (and recommended): --- https://bhpho.to/304aMIG --- Sony a7R3: - Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ps0lsS - B&H: https://bhpho.to/30Wlmm1 L-bracket a7R3 (Smallrig): - Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QklniI Sony 12-24 f/4: - AMAZON: https://amzn.to/2rr0QKg - B&H: https://bhpho.to/30WlCS1 Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 - B&H: https://bhpho.to/2PnUyug Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 - B&H: https://bhpho.to/3KPfX7C Sony 24-105 f/4: - Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PsgazO - B&H: https://bhpho.to/30Yz1ZZ Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6 - Amazon: https://amzn.to/393NdtP B&H: https://bhpho.to/3dY66ie 100-400 LENSES: - B&H: https://bhpho.to/2BmeLK2 Sony 100-400 Lens Collar Shoe: - B&H: https://bhpho.to/2BmkqzN TRIPODS: - Benro Travel Angel FTA19CV0 (discontinued in the US, FTA18CV0 is a close alt.): https://bhpho.to/2BS05zk - Benro Mach 3 TMA38CL: https://bhpho.to/2JKOExn FILTERS: - Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uOeBUW (remember to check filter threat size) BACKPACKS: - Shimoda Action X50 and others, get 10% OFF with the code "IVERSEN10": -- http://bit.ly/mpishimoda - Tenba Solstice 24L: -- Amazon: https://amzn.to/2L2ksxg -- B&H: https://bhpho.to/30UPu1q - Lowepro Pro Tactic 450W: -- Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uS7pqY -- B&H: https://bhpho.to/36dvGy1 My recommended SD card: - Amazon: https://amzn.to/382asDG - B&H: https://bhpho.to/30Yv5s2 PEAK Design Camera Capture Clip V3: - Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gzsqxh - B&H: https://bhpho.to/30XEiB9 DJI Mavic 2 Pro: - Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PsvY5B - B&H: https://bhpho.to/30SzU6l My Vlogging gear: DJI Osmo Pocket (newest version): - B&H: https://bhpho.to/37NNZKC Micro SD for drones: - Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xABFZ3 - B&H: https://bhpho.to/3xmHGIO Manfrotto mini-tripod (new version): - Amazon: https://amzn.to/2L6dW8F - B&H: https://bhpho.to/30YAzmL Zoom H1 (new version): - Amazpn: https://amzn.to/2Qoj1iD - B&H: https://bhpho.to/30YORnh RØDE lavalier mic 2: - Amazon: https://amzn.to/385dOGo - B&H: https://bhpho.to/3xoxe3u Other stuff: Camera Dust blower: https://amzn.to/2L4cAeQ First Aid Kit: https://amzn.to/2L2PB3C Sports Tape (for twisted angles): https://amzn.to/2EaUuGH Emergency Blanket: https://amzn.to/2QhP7N7 Foldable HEX key: https://amzn.to/2EbdS6u HEAD Torch: https://amzn.to/2Qkteg3