Bad Photography Days

I venture out in bad weather to enjoy some landscape photography with Simon Baxter. The conditions are sub-par and it feels like everything is against us, but I always say that you have to be in it to win it and more often than not I will experience regret if I choose not to go out because of bad weather. Woodland photography is difficult, but that's why it is so enjoyable, however not every photo shoot results in a good image as I show in this video :)
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[@andresena01]

"When I get hungry, it's basically game over." ohhhh, I know the feeling.

[@johnsholian4318]

Hanging with Simon & Meg. That’s a win in my book regardless of the conditions or the images.

[@molopez619]

John Sholian never a dull moment with those two

[@scotty4418]

When the vlog gets Meg-bombed, you know you’re off to a good start 👍🏼

[@aerialfilm1]

When you’re positive and upbeat even with the challenging conditions, it’s a pleasure to be brought along. I know it’s tough some days, I too struggle with it.

[@seanbreslin5836]

That was one of my favourite videos of yours in all the years I’ve been watching. Your intro talking about regret was perfect! And as an ex-pat Brit living abroad I often miss those wet and messy adventures in the woodland. It doesn’t matter that you didn’t get an ideal image, it’s the adventure and exploration that counts. It’s also so refreshing to watch a KZbin channel on photography with someone that actually takes photos (and sometimes fails) instead of all those channels that bang on about gear all the time with no photos to show for it. Keep up the great work!

[@Echinacea53]

Wonderful photo! I love this fresh green color in it. Thank you for posting the video Thomas. It is always interesting to watch, and wish you a safe luck!

[@TNTtrolls]

Always a pleasure to watch you

[@timscanlanphotography]

Hi Thomas. I feel your pain - I've had two fails this week. I went into the Central Beacons on Sunday evening and it clouded over while the light on the coast was perfect. Got up at 4:00 this morning to drive across the border to photograph the Wye near Monmouth and after climbing a hill for 40 mins couldn't get a clear shot because the woodland had grown so much. Gutted !! What I'm doing now? Watching your vlog then checking Clear Outside to see if there's any chance of a shoot this weekend. Cracking video (as usual) - glad you didn't drop into the abyss !!

[@chriss2761]

That was a interesting video Tom always good to see your thought process I love the end result image 👌🙏

[@cgriggsiv]

So far your video is absolutely the colors are popping beautifully in the wet rain And I also love the little four-legged friend you had their

[@mariacyou9265]

It was my greatest joy to see Meg running freely. I am very happy that she is feeling well. As always, your vlogs are so educational and inspirational. Thank you so much🙏 P.S. Tomorrow I we have another rainy day in Ontario, Canada. Now I know I have to go out and enjoy photography. All the best from 🇨🇦, 👍🤗

[@Donner1974]

Fantastic video, love the way you find great images in a otherwise daunting situation. Keep your feet can't have you going for a swim, cheers!!

[@isabellaknight379]

I love your adventures, Thomas!👊🏻😎

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

Dont worry Thomas, one evening last week , i looked out the window and on seeing the potential in the sky, headed to the Angel of the North for a sunset shot, only to find i had forgot my memory cards

[@molopez619]

BigBadLoneWolf we’ve all been there 😂🙌🏽

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Nice work Tom.. great to see you out with the two other messers :-)

[@stevematadobra6117]

Bad photo day or good photo day - your vlogs rock. Thank you. Needed that!

[@brentjones571]

It looked a challenge to photograph , am looking forward to seeing your calendar young man 😁

[@jeffreywatson396]

That certainly looked like a squeaky bum moment! Great video too, they've all inspired me enough to head to North Wales next week for a week of Landscape photography.

[@pukster88]

That slipper wet drop looked sketchy !!! Balancing vlogging and tripod - BRAVE!!!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

I very much enjoyed that, Tom. It's interesting to see you tackle the challenge of one of my local spots and also fun to watch you struggle with the terrain - I love trudging through woodland undergrowth in search of the next best shot :-D I think my episodes from there will be out over the next 2 weekends (hopefully! Definitely maybe!)

[@tomzweb]

As a fellow dog owner, how does Meg handle the terrain? I'd be terrified she'd get in trouble. I'm not sure I could trust my dog not to dive right into a gorge.

[@FranzFridl]

@@tomzweb or chace a deer, rabit, squirrel, cat or mouse

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

@@tomzweb Meg is very agile - lightening fast reactions and can turn on a sixpence. However, behind the scenes she is often on the lead depending upon the terrain or wildlife.

[@richardbrown5459]

Definitely a challenge, I didn't realise how hard woodland photography was until I tried it

[@nigelmorley8092]

I noticed Tom was on the scrambled eggs (!!)..i guess as he hasn't booked a Baxter workshop he doesn't qualify for homemade cake ??!! :-)

[@markjarrett9400]

mega vlog. So enjoyed it. Remember it is not a do or die mission. I had rather you not take a picture or take a picture that a mere mortal would be ecstatic about than read your obituary.😊

[@PMCN53]

WOW two great landscape photographers in the one location + MEG bomb LOL!

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Oh how I miss the UK for those types of photo shoots, another great video.

[@steelheadranger]

My view is that of yours: landscape photography (both in the large and the small) is really a solo experience you have to immerse yourself into in order to focus on the environment and capture it from your viewpoint on the schedule of the subject, not your schedule. thought-provoking video on photography per usual. Great work.

[@johnjon1823]

Good work, it shows the challenges of reality, not just the plumbs. And it provided good information on shooting thoughts for that kind of landscape image. I have this one tree I like to shoot over and over at different times of the year. I like the tree, what can I say. Personally a great image of a fabulous looking mountain can be a challenge getting there, a challenge to get the right weather and sky and time of day and position of the sun etc. But it is the more mundane that makes me work in other ways, it kind of forces me to think like I am shooting film and work more slowly and think more, and worst case scenario it exercises the mind. Good work! Best wishes!

[@10shxf]

Great to see u photographing the smaller details and textures

[@kawiemer]

Most days of looking for the ‘shot’ are appreciated by just experiencing the environment. Even if I don’t get a keeper, it’s still a great day. BTW, recently took delivery of my TH 2020 Calendar, it’s a reminder of what excellence of craft looks like! Can’t wait till January to put it up.

[@Artist1974CH]

Beautiful image!! :-)

[@steveatesh]

great video - my heart was in my mouth when you were standing over that drop into the stream below until I reminded myself you must have avoided the drop otherwise there would be no video!...lol.....

[@grantspeller7865]

The lengths you go to for a shot 👍🏼. Good video mate

[@allynscott1983]

I have to say that I was worried that this might be the last Thomas Heaton video we would see for quite some time. That hillside looked mighty sketchy. You had me thinking, and I have to agree that I don't recall a time that I was ever sorry that I got up early in nasty weather for a photo shoot. There has always been something that I got out of it, even if I didn't get a good photo. Thanks for that reminder.

[@TheMoodyPhotographer]

Actually I guessed directly (Who is with you) after seeing the leaves on your tripod in instagram story, yes, THE KING of woodland Photography, don't be jealous 😄, you are THE KING of Landscape Photography 😉😄

[@molopez619]

I feel like you an Simon vibe so well together

[@Wealth28]

most of the times when i didnt feel like going out to shoot and ended up going anyway they turned out the be some of the best moments ....

[@molopez619]

Allard Vrije EXACTLY! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@janm2473]

Really enjoyed this. The bracken matches your hair colour. ;);). Beautiful..

[@speecher1959]

Thomas, Simon, and Meg, and I'm stuck at the office.

[@williamlong63]

Jeez, thanks Thomas. I was looked at the rain outside and decided not to go out. Instead I sat down and checked for KZbin videos and like wow. Your video slams me. I feel guilty now but, gosh darned it, I'm not going out. It's all good though. There is always another day. Well, no, there is not but that's okay too. Seriously, thanks for the video.

[@MichalOlender]

It's the adventure that counts!

[@PrasadPalaniyandi]

Another fantastic video as usual.. Seems you got Acratech Leveling base... Please share your opinion on that leveling base.

[@treyfoerster8759]

Looks like Wisconsin this week!

[@OffThePath9]

I think brilliant is over used as a mater of fact, but the work you did and the composition was simply "Brilliant"...thank you.

[@ianbrown704]

Thomas I have mass respect for you as a photographer, but having followed you for the past 4 years I feel you are struggling for content. Hats off tho because it must be a huge challenge to keep a diverse audience of almost 400,000 people happy. Still love your vlogs and your photography is off the chart!

[@IanSmithFotografi]

I actually like the scene directly behind you on the embankment

[@fuxing81]

I got one question: have you ever felt lost when you exploring the forest? I kind of once lost in a mountain trek the other day after the blue hour.

[@adss70]

Question: is it bad for me to feel good watching someone else going out in the cold wet miserable early hours of the morning? :) Jokes aside, i love these vlogs... as it reminds me of my own experiences.... and I do get a laugh out of it. Ps. Superb BRolls!, and great insights into your thinking.

[@John_2Much_Coffee]

Great save of your camera. Thought we lost you for a moment! Cheers from Canada.

[@molopez619]

John H cheers from San Diego, California!

[@ABRAVERICK1]

LOL I had the exact same experience today.....I went out to shoot waterfalls and didn't get a composition that I was happy about ( it was raining as well ) but I kept on and shot something I am happy with.

[@tomgrigsby5401]

Tom, I did a similar wander, but ended up falling and dislocated my shoulder lol

[@artsmodelstation9396]

Cool how your video camera just moves itself as u walk and knows where you’ll be. Must be expensive new technology.

[@sweetscience1988]

@Thomas Heaton Strange request but what are the waterproof trousers you are wearing in this vid? They are different from the ones listed in your blog. I would like to own a pair of WP trousers that dont feel like im shuffling around in bin bags. Thank you

[@MrCochise71]

Thomas.... Simon & Meg. Oh my!

[@441greenleaf]

4 years passed since i discovered your channel..and still 362k subs?..jesus i wished u were 3-4 million now. make a contract with some social media experts so they can introduce you to millions. you deserve it

[@waterman308]

Like watching two different comics superheros come together in one movie ;)

[@phurbadukpa4375]

Love to see your vlog Bro. ..but be careful because life is precious then images.

[@inbetweenstops]

Meg reminds me of the t-rex in Jurrasic park, you can't see her you just see the trees and underbrush getting tussled. by the way, in my latest vid, I had a very similar experience in getting out to shoot with minimal rewards (but enjoying the attempt)

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

A very philosophical intro! Excellent video as always!...but how many times did you say bushwhack in this video? :D

[@paulus0109]

Thnk you Thomas.

[@kieranhusbandsphotography4199]

you are right near my home in this one tom :)

[@markattardo]

I half expected the title of this video to be related to a tumble down the hill.😮

[@urmumsgstring8254]

i wanna see tom (meg ), adam, gavin, nick, nigel danson ( pebbles), matt granger and jared polin do a woodland/ everything workshop.

[@uzerkhan8387]

That was an lovely motivation. If would be there in your place I would have taken thausands of photo just to satisfy my staying in for all day long. Man that place is beautiful. Don't know when and how I am going to start photography or even get closer to it. Insha Allah (if Allah wills one day). One day I will.

[@stephennicholson4964]

So when doesn't it rain over there??? I spent from 29th July to 31st August travelling around Scotland and had 5 days with no rain some sunshine and minimal cloud, the rest of the time was ducking between drizzle and light showers with wall to wall cloud.

[@FranzFridl]

It was wierd to see you driving the Skoda instead of your Transit

[@raiz3375]

is it just me who thinks as tom becomes wiser his beard becomes longer... coincidence? I think not!!!!

[@molopez619]

itzzz harry mind blown!!!

[@cubingwithcarl4572]

itzzz harry lol

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Your still the vlog master lol. Two things one you need to keep your radio on you all the time if you had slipped Simon May of helped you. Second what is the over trousers you used I know you told us years ago in island

[@thewildsilence4097]

nice video -look on the bright side-Ticks don't swim!

[@jamesattenborough2597]

the image was worth the effort!

[@tjsinva]

Thought you had Monty with you for a moment. Isn't he Meg's brother? Good example of the trials and tribulations of landscape photography. Certainly working on a real slippery slope and sporting an F-Stop bag. Experimenting? So, will you show up in Simon's next vlog? Rock on!

[@guitargrimblin]

Would love to see a Nigel Denson Thomas Heaton collab sometime haha

[@000pps]

Why not using your spike-equipped tripod as an alpine pick when it's getting that steep and slippery?

[@Biologischetuinman]

Is the audio off?

[@HarshitRautela]

He is in sanhok!

[@romiemiller7876]

"Hi Meg!"

[@AdventureswithJerrod]

Send some of that rain to Alabama please!

[@prasanttripura3623]

New car huh Thomas 😊

[@arvizaslt]

Is this Amazaon jungles?

[@chrisroot7182]

Can you talk Simon into turning the F4 into the F5?

[@steelheadranger]

PS As a dog person, I am glad to see Meg contributing to the videos ;-)

[@ashstubbings2603]

I was just wondering if all you Landscape Photographer KZbinrs all know each other? Because lately I've seen a lot of you feature in each other's videos quite a lot, for instance, you in Gavin Hardcastle's video, this one with Simon Baxter. And then there's the one with you, James Popsys, Gavin and someone else, (whose name escapes me, and whose, name I will probably instantly remember when finish typing this comment!) Oh, and by the way, I don't know whether to commend and congratulate you on your determination to photograph the Rowan tree, or to think you are completely bonkers even attempting it, risking life and limb for the shot! LOL

[@derekgillan7314]

Tics are still active in October, don't drop your pants.

[@cgriggsiv]

Thomas I will be watching this sometime after I'm done with work and my gaming around midnight So dude have yourself a good day

[@heavenscape]

My drive to wake up at 5AM every Wednesday is to watch Tom's video, but today the video did not show up until 10AM. LOL, I should have slept in..... haha

[@molopez619]

Heavenscape its s great reason to get up and start a work day lol

[@pedrofenoglio1197]

Lovely video as always!

[@dwbpicture]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍good middle night from indonesia

[@davidyanceyjr]

I love your videos. I love the video collaborations with Adam and Gavin. I'm closing my first year in my photography journey, I love it. When I'm not in the field I'm watching you guys in the field and it makes me want to get back out there expediently. Thanks for sharing brother. @davidyanceyjr

[@gryzman]

did you pay Simon for his workshop? ;-)

[@ravondal1958]

Hello Thomas, I am a first-time poster. I am an anatomic/clinical pathologist with a subspecialty in cytopathology and am an amateur photographer with little to no interest in making photography a business. However, I do have a question for you. But before I ask you this question I just want to share the level of education in the sciences I have undertaken (in the USA). Bachelor of Arts (4 years post High School). Master's Degree in Biology (2 years in addition to the Bachelor of Arts). Medical School (4 years in addition to Bachelor of Arts). Pathology Residency (5 years in addition to Medical School) and finally a Fellowship in Cytopathology (1 year in addition to Residency). Now, I know that that level of education is extensive. Of course, it does not provide me the knowledge of everything (LOL). But I do have a working knowledge of how science and research work. In all your travels over the last decade, have you noticed a change in the general climate? You may have not paid much attention to that but nonetheless, I wanted to ask :). Btw, I do believe the scientist consensus on climate change. Just wondering about your take on it. Thank you, Sincerely, Alex.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

You need the app, "What three words." You could have sent Simon the three words describing your location, if things went really badly he'd would have been able to start from where you were. No guessing. Or you send it as a matter of course to Mrs H. Just a text message, it will go when you have coverage.

[@alternativemushroom]

Thought I was watching the mission across Wales at 7:50

[@dr.allmight7810]

0:08 would make a great click 😄

[@romiemiller7876]

Are your dog & Meg related?

[@markhyde1970]

New car/van

[@doublett4193]

Having a really bad eye sight taking photo using manual focus is almost impossible.

[@martinbirks]

I enjoy your videos but looked like you were asking for trouble on that steep bank. If you end up in that water would anyone hear you call for help? Not worth risking major injury or worse for a photo!

[@attilathehamster6774]

sketchy slope.

[@koichiyamada5550]

B

[@DavidSenteno]

Your not doing your job if your not slip sliding down the side of at least one hill. 🐼✌️🧟‍♂️

[@molopez619]

David Senteno sometimes, you gotta take one for the team lol

[@DavidSenteno]

Last week I took two...and a hand full of thorns trying to stop the fall. Just had to laugh..🐼😁🧟‍♂️

[@glacieractivity]

I feel a bit bummed about the UK going bonkers too. I get how hard you work in wading for hope (as we do). I have not taken a picture for a while - and a part of it is to be aware of news and watch the British left as a democratic fact. Myself as Norwegian and Oxbridge guy and stuff - I feel uneasy. It itches me what goes on. It itches me what goes on in Swansea and London. I feel a bit empty due to what goes on in the islands. Because to take a picture should come from a point of joy. what goes on is not joy. So the narrative is changing to do it "despite".

[@swansong007]

I don’t mean to be disrespectful Tom but i think you may have been better off staying in bed this day. 5 gold stars for effort though.

[@robinhorton6625]

Hey Thomas, thought this may be of interest to you, Syndicating your video's, AutoVlog talks about it in his video "How I afford a Ferrari" he increased his earnings by 12,000 dollars in a few months, plus it's a not all eggs in one basket thing, worth a watch.