Camping Overnight for One Photograph!

[@alexander-1761]

For what it's worth.. I've been following you for years, and these field-based videos showing you out in nature and focused outside of the normal KZbin grind are always my favorites. It's like we're brought along for the ride while you explore two things you're so obviously passionate about (nature and photography). I'm deeply in love with both subjects, but don't work the sort of career that let's me enjoy them as often as I'd like. Your videos give me that sense of connection despite being stuck in a corporate office.

[@markkent294]

I have to say these are my favourite kind of vlogs. Reminiscent of your earlier ones before you were quite so famous :) Inspirational as always. Thank you!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

That's very kind, thank you. I really do enjoy making these and need to spend more time in my own back garden.

[@MHTutorials3D]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto I have to agree with Mark on this. The appeal of your videos is in part "that could be me "

[@PaulMessner]

Fabulous video again Tom. I love the camping videos. Your original wild camping video is what inspired me to start my wild camping youtube channel. There's no finer feeling than opening your tent overlooking the fells and lakes. I've only recently begun to take the photography side of things a little more seriously. Great tips as always...Oh and well jealous of the camper. 😀. Thanks for sharing. Paul

[@thewordonthestreet743]

I agree totally. The camping vids are my fave too

[@PaulMessner]

@@jonfriday4641 I like to use the word adventurous. Thank you 👍

[@matthewhenry6281]

Agreed. Love those original wild camping videos

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks Paul. Glad you enjoyed it. Unzipping the tent at dawn is always an experience. There's usually a lot of anticipation in that moment.

[@ZachTSmith]

Photo or not, getting out into nature and going camping is always worth it Thomas!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Yes. 100% 👍

[@Missbagpipernorthwest]

Absolutely! The camping is as exhilarating as the perfect photo! The picture is the journey!

[@galaxydreaming]

Every time I watch one of your videos I want more stuff, photography stuff, videography stuff, hiking stuff... it’s honestly not a bad thing, really I’m saying that I think your videos are really well put together and beautiful to watch.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

That's very kind, thank you, but dont reach for the credit card based on my videos. It gets expensive 🙂

[@oddbjrnaustevikfoto]

Landscape photography is more than just landscape photography. I often find the photograph itself to be a bonus, although functioning as a main driving force to get out there and experience. Thanks again for another beautiful video filled with passion and love for the outdoors!

[@abhishekdhiman3925]

Hi @Thomas, I’m feeling very demotivated these days, looking like every door is closed and I’m not gonna make it. But your videos are the only thing that is giving me some positivity, some light. Thankyou And the picture of the tree is looking like a painting. You are an amazing Artist. ❤️

[@ThrowerofSticks]

Pffft. Drove 1,000 kms for the day just to see if there was anything worth photographing. There was, but not that trip. Love your videos. Such a refreshing change from many others.

[@danielegravina]

Not only your photographs and videos are beautiful, but also the way you explain your composition is fascinating. Very well done

[@DonovanChilders]

Only one image, but an amazing one. To me, it has the feeling of a painting - it's amazing!

[@lenefischer3773]

Enjoy the trip and the landscape...life is not just photography....All the best, Thomas!

[@idyllitz3911]

yeah sure.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Couldn't agree more.

[@xfirty2x]

It's funny, you talk up/down the image/s you're taking so much that one would be mistaken into thinking that they're going to be mediocre or 'not that great', then we see the image/s and they're breathtaking.... every. single. image... it really is magical. Top notch mate.

[@jesse113553]

I love seeing your preparation and BTS story. It feels calm and meditative.

[@peterkokai]

This is a back-to-the-roots Thomas Heaton video and i love it! love the camping, the location, the failure, the vlog-style and the final picture! thank you Thomas!

[@ottersphotography304]

Excellent call on when to move on or stay. Good advice to have a possible back up composition in these instances where you know the conditions may not pan out on your main interest. Thank you for all your content sir.

[@KrUzEpArX]

I've only recently discovered your work Thomas and I have to say you're already one of my favourite landscape photographers. Your attitude towards photography and other people in general is exemplary. You're inspiring and I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking you give other the courage to just get out there and try. Thank you 👍

[@oregonnich]

absolute beautiful country. Love this time of year!

[@tonyjames5444]

Good video because it shows the reality of landscape photography, main thing is to enjoy the scenery and being outdoors just as much as taking pictures and then it evens out.

[@matthewkrah1567]

Glad to see you back out in a tent Tom! Wonderful video, I really enjoy the explanation about the blurry leaves. Looking forward to watching the next one, Cheers!

[@GreenRC24]

4:42 This is the coolest thing I have ever seen!

[@OgetID]

You walking for thousand miles, always great journey and great documatry, that's what I love from your journey. Great mr Heaton

[@MrPhotog4u]

Nice when you can FEEL the light change. Still a good capture when the image in mind doesn’t happen. Lemonade out of lemon for sure. Thanks for sharing

[@scotty4418]

Nice to see you out on the fells with the tent. Reminded me of your earlier vlogs and agree with what you said as sometimes the experience can be its own reward even if you don't get the image you set out to get

[@peterbaylis8631]

Getting out and camping is worth the effort and the experience is very rewarding. If you happen to capture an image as well then you have a bonus. I enjoyed this video Tom and the sentiments you express about the photographic opportunity. Cheers.x

[@biffyeager611]

I really like the way you are growing! Your style much more refined and really explaining what caught your eye! A true sign of professionalism! You truly are becoming a Great Photographer! I will keep following!

[@a160369]

That was a classic video again, Tom. The reason I started following you was this type of content! Thanks

[@MaartenGruijters]

thanks Thomas for the video, these are the video’s i like the most, authentic and down to earth, the way you started!

[@hacky296]

I set my gear up to capture a waterfall in The Rockies a couple of weeks ago and had in mind for a long exposure but didn't bargain on wind blowing the lovely colourful trees and I got wound up by the slightest breeze blurring the a tree I had prominently in the composition. Got home and on reviewing the shots and I'm most happy with the blurriest; as you said it was the colour that mattered not the clarity of a single leaf. If only I'd seen this vid beforehand I could have saved myself some serious angst. Great work once again Tom :)

[@cgriggsiv]

I may be at work right now but I will show you watching this when I get home And by the way there's nothing wrong spending the night somewhere in the woods for a photograph the next morning I've done it many times that I've enjoyed it many times

[@Mukhtar_Ali]

Man! I like your patience & sharp eye which looks into changing light conditions. Yet another great video

[@michaelhill692]

This video is Thomas at his best. This is the type of video that caused me to subscribe. Great info and entertaining as well.

[@gstandaert]

I have to agree with the other comments here, your camping videos are always superb. A joy to watch!

[@olivergoette4240]

Those videos are really excellent. Very authentic and down to earth.

[@mikemitchell3889]

Tom, Beautiful, and my favorite time of year! Thank-You, Mike

[@george-vhs]

That was quite amazing ! from 13:48 to 13:49 it was obvious in the video that the light had warmed up significantly, I imagine it must have been quite astonishing on site!

[@uroojwaheed955]

amazing , soothing and refreshing...all at the same and in one place

[@allanmarshall4582]

Loved the only image you took, very simple but a nice woodland shot. Always next time, the light might be more favourable. Any visits planned to your local coastline. Love Seascape Photography.

[@robstammers7149]

Another gorgeous program to feast my eyes and ears over. Thanks Tom.

[@MOTOPILOT6]

Thanks again for going to the trouble of bringing us along.. MP

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks for going to the trouble of watching the video 👍

[@MOTOPILOT6]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Well, you take me out of the city when I can't. =-)

[@RedSpectrumPictures]

I always find your Lake District the most inspiring.

[@macronencer]

I really enjoy the camping and hillwalking videos! Shame you missed out on the bigger shots, but I think the tree was a good choice. "Painterly" is definitely the word - quite impressionistic.

[@valpayne2963]

Great image. Soft, moody, painterly. One for the wall.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

The journey the place but eventually all came down to why I love watching your videos. You found something that not many would. Love the shot. Take care, Sithee 😁👍

[@iemboyshostel]

I like the fact that you choose to not concentrate on having sharp leaves rather capturing the color and mood...sometimes i get too mich disturbed if leaves are not sharp in my photos... thanks for making another great video

[@luisfelipegope]

What an amazing photo, I'm blown away by it! Very impressionist like

[@mymisty7]

I love this channel. The vlogs and the the music really goes with it perfectly! I look forward to every one you put out! Keep up the great content! I love it!

[@falconxvid]

By listening to this guy I do now understand what photography is all about. nicely done...

[@gordonmiller4439]

In addition to the stunnin' photography stuff, I love the vanity auto plate, F11 HTN, truly fitting for a nice bloke.

[@tobiasyoder]

Watching Thomas fill up that pack is oddly relaxing and satisfying

[@Leffe49]

That was a beautiful image of that tree and yes I think it was indeed worth it, to get such a good image.

[@BeCoShooter]

Even a bad day shooting photographs, beats a good day at work.

[@horaciomillan4181]

Well Thomas, it seems you´ve done a Monet with your camera.

[@stevemozzie6497]

If you enjoyed the experience, it's always worth it. Out around Castleton today, walking in the rain with our border collie desperate to explore. The images ain't much to write home about, but loved the outing. Well being sky high.

[@T5Gamez]

Just the views alone make me want to get to the lakes again! If only it wasn’t such a trek away for me.

[@2212ajit]

It's just amazing how u find such delicate details. Thank you for your video.. Keep posting

[@lucatisi228]

thank you for share this your experience where the weather didn't help a lot. sometimes I feel like it happens just to me😊

[@cathyann1601]

That image of the tree is stunning! IMO, worth the trip.

[@robcarr1899]

Great job Tom. That photo is gorgeous. After work on friday I'm out for a walk with my friend Mr Canon in my local park to find a tree.😎😎😎😎

[@Teacher2Polis2XtraRice]

Sometimes things don't always go the way we want. Just enjoy the ride. Awesome video, btw.

[@deborahclemons8022]

Beautifully soothing. You've got your mojo working again, it seems. Back to basics.

[@duaneparker5070]

Very inspirational, meaning it inspires me to get out and take my own photo excursions.

[@paulbarnard5267]

The big suction camera mount in your windscreen is illegal by the way. You need to mount it so the cups are outside the sweep of the wiper blades. You are only permitted a maximum of 40mm diameter of obscured area in the swept area of the screen. Basically the size of the old tax disc holder, for obvious reasons.

[@PhotoBob]

I cant help but think you would fall so far in love with an Oly EM1mkii 12-40pro or 12-100pro. Hi-res mode and you are set. Small carbon tripod.. so good. Awesome video as usual!!!

[@Yannick_84]

Oh nice, walla crag starting from the ashness bridge was my very first hike in the lakedistrict 2 month ago! Thanks for that video Thomas, brings back all memorys! And what a beautiful shot of that tree i really like that and the squarecrop is just a perfect match!

[@allandavies1187]

Hello Thomas, glad to see you took my advice. ' Back to Your Roots and Boots ' vlogs/videos. If it ain't broken don't fix it!

[@ANDYD655]

Beautiful image! Love the wild camp adventures which have inspired me to put a rucksack and 2 man tent on my xmas list and hopefully get out and do some in the lakes or Scotland, cheers.

[@Steed171]

Amazing shot of the tree. An ethereal quality.

[@robertwhitemoto]

The longer you stare at the tree photo, the better it gets! great eye Tom.

[@danev1969]

Tom, We loved the video and the thought you put into finding another opportunity (lemon vs lemonade I guess) and your final shot. I tend to focus (no pun intended) on sharpness and have learned an alternative view on the value of softness. Thank you.

[@FrankBergdoll]

My own passion for photography is really about capturing hiking and camping experiences - so I really appreciate and admire these videos especially. An area that challenges me on my longer trips is the weight of gear. Mostly, I just don't worry and carry a little heavy - however, the tripod has long been the one item that challenges me. I recently picked up a special tripod head plate that allows me to use my hiking poles as two of the legs and a pole as the third. I'd be interested in hearing your take on lightweight tripods and their alternatives (like Gorillapods). The item I used on my lasts two week-long hikes was called the TrailPix Ultralight tripod.

[@peterdixon502]

Just love the borrowdale valley great choice this time of year 👍

[@IvanKosovan]

Seriously my favorite youtuber. Very inspiring videos and especially images!

[@JackJack-wo8js]

Nice image, also good to see that blurry is fine :) One thing, it looks like that the top of the tree is cut but that may not be the case and the white line around the square gives that effect

[@michellefitch5942]

Beautiful, almost looks like a watercolor painting...

[@johnsholian4318]

You don’t know until you go. It matters not the quantity of images but the quality and I would say that the one image is a nice image but shouldn’t be the determining factor of the success of the outing. Getting out and hanging with a good friend whilst doing what you love is worth far more than a fistful of images.

[@hughmccann7414]

Rydal water car park...Derwent water??? Portrait of a birch tree, 1:1 square crop...mostly...works best for trees. Love the camping concept for weight saving. Not too sure about the rehydrate food though...rather bring some sandwiches; and beer of course. Great to see you don't simply boost the ISO to get the shot. Square crop = square space, more squareness than you could shake stick at. Gotta keep your sponsor happy man, you almost forgot to include them in the first part of the video anyway. Thanks Tom for sharing and all you do for photography + creative inspiration.

[@maxencelemoine4190]

it looks like a painting that could have been done by an impressionist painter (it reminds me of some Monet's painting) ! beautiful !!!

[@davidhardyphotography]

I really love all of your videos Thomas. You make me want to go out and shoot. Very inspiring in all that you talk about. Would hope to one of these days meeting up with you. Also love your IG page as well. Cheers!!!

[@paulbarrett423]

enjoyed your video, lovely location , I find myself more and more drawn to doing landscapes now im getting on a bit .

[@ChrisLonsberryMedia]

It may be "only" one image but what a great shot. Better than anything I've shot for the past week.. or.. month?? Very nice! 👍

[@Levashanks]

Wow Thomas I think that might be my favorite image of your YT works beautiful stuff man - Cheers

[@WayneRobertsonPhotography]

Lovely image very much like a painting. Definitely worth the effort in my opinion 👍🏻

[@trevorronson7458]

Back to what you do best. Great vlog.

[@inigotaylor9401]

not a fan of vlogs but have to say I enjoy this one, not really a landscape shooter but find the images on here a refreshing change to a lot of other landscape phvlologgers (new term?) not a bombastic or predictable

[@richardvaleo6642]

Thomas, really your videos, very informative and encouraging for my own photography.Did you ever explore the mirrorless camera option. The latest inovations in all the aspects of cameras and lens, seems the new way to go.

[@pipari21]

I'm pretty sure that you can have those nice warm tones in any scene by using that jacket of yours as a reflector ;) How much did your camping + photography stuff weight initially (before food and water were consumed)? Thank you for the video.

[@drewhumphrey]

I see what you were going for with the lower contrast/clarity ethereal look, but I think it's overcooked (or maybe the scene was naturally overcooked). The softness from the leaves takes away the little contrast left. I think the photo could use some more dynamic range with some deeper tones.

[@vazrulsaltiani]

on the minutes 5.18, just happy the backsound come through the video, thanks

[@TheEnduringGardener]

So close to 300k....and when you watch vids like this you can see why. 👍🏼

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

The moving foliage makes the image look like a Monet. Beautiful. BTW I greatly enjoyed your Nature Visions seminars. Hope you've got your voice back by now.

[@ChristopherCoombs]

Awesome video again Thomas it was your first wild camping video that inspired me to start KZbin in the first place!! 🙌

[@stephenmclean4127]

You are very natural Thomas I love your videos You are a canny photographer too!

[@lesliecremer4930]

Love your videos. Just found out about you and your work not too long ago. Your pictures are amazing!! Such beautiful views! You are so talented! Keep doing what you're doing and letting us follow your journey! The places you go to are surreal & breathtaking. I have been catching up also with your older videos & binging on those.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thank you so much, and welcome to the channel 🍻

[@felixcomms]

Very interesting your approach to the conditions.. I actually prefer that soft pastel feel in landscapes over a pin sharp image. Thumbs up from me.

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

Love the Video and the location, my question is did you think of going vertical on the Tree photo? I kind of thought the green walkway in the brown brush leading to the tree was interesting as well.

[@benharris3949]

I had the same thought.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

No, it didn't work. I just managed to leave out the sky, so to have gone vertical would have either introduced the sky or made the image too top heavy 👍

[@benharris3949]

Thomas Heaton cheers for clearing that up. Things always look different from this side of the screen ✌️

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Thanks for that response and I understand your reasoning for it, I like it

[@jonfriday4641]

Great stuff Thomas. Keep em coming.

[@Gijz74]

16:45 - That is a fantastic image. Well spot and well captured!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Great to see you out in a tent for a change. Hope to make it to the Lakes next year for a few summit camps and make a change from my usual Scottish outings.

[@ScotsWildcamper]

I'd recommend Sprinkling Tarn Ray, not a summit but a decent wee hike. Angle Tarn also good, if you wanted a bigger hike you could hike up Hallin Fell then up place fell and on to Angle Tarn for a camp.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I just watched your last video. Loved it. Happy birthday 👍

[@RS.Outdoors]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Thank you very much Tom, really appreciated. Atb

[@titouyou1]

Cool one. Looks like a painting