Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When photographing old buildings, do you automatically think in landscape?
I normally do, but sometimes changing the orientation can completely change how you see the subject.
At Ardtully, I tried both portrait and landscape compositions to see which worked best.
Which would you choose?
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When photographing old buildings, do you automatically think in landscape?
I normally do, but sometimes changing the orientation can completely change how you see the subject.
At Ardtully, I tried both portrait and landscape compositions to see which worked best.
Which would you choose?
π© Free Resources
π Get the complete FREE Essential Landscape Photography Skills Trilogy (Volumes I, II & III) when you subscribe to my newsletter.
π darrenjspoonley.com/newsletter
π Download your FREE Photography Location Guide
π darrenjspoonley.com/store-darrenjspoonley/photography-location-guide-lite
π Books & Photography Guides
π COAST (Printed Book)
A collection of my favourite coastal landscape photographs from around Ireland.
π Ireland Photography Location Guides
π darrenjspoonley.com/locationguidesoverview
π The Alphabet of Landscape Photography Series
π darrenjspoonley.com/alphabet-series
π₯ Learn With Me
π₯ Patreon
Exclusive videos, behind-the-scenes content, early access and more.
π patreon.com/darrenjspoonley
π One-to-One Photography Tuition
π darrenjspoonley.com/one-2-one-private-tuition-session
π₯ Photography Workshops
π darrenjspoonley.com/group
π οΈ My Photography Gear
Want to see exactly what I use in the field?
π darrenjspoonley.com/gear-list
You'll find my cameras, lenses, filters, accessories and recommended gear all in one place, alongside free resources, location guides and workshops.
Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. In some cases, you may also receive a discount by using them. Supporting the channel this way helps me continue creating free content.
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If you're new to the channel, welcome! Consider subscribing so you don't miss future adventures, photography tutorials and behind-the-scenes videos from around Ireland.
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