Film Photography Roadtrip - Without a Plan

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

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[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Really enjoyed this Thomas and the resulting images were fantastic - no plan is the best plan!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks, Mark. glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@andydean9479]

The Black and white pano is a stunning capture and the sand image is beautiful in its simplicity .

[@chromagraphphotoart]

Brrrrrrmmm, I get that shaky feeling when someone looks at an analogue image and says 'Great Capture' (well meaningly of course) They aren't captures, they are photographs. Captures are what those digital thingies do.

[@jonnygeez]

To be fair not having a plan in a place as dramatic, varied and photogenic as Iceland is a lot easier than say, Birmingham. Its a beautiful and rewarding environment that I personally adore. Oddly though out of all those shots the sand was by far my favourite...which is bizarre because it could have been a beach in Ibiza for all I knew. Thanks for your content, I really enjoy living my life vicariously through your films, you have a great approach to film-making that is very personal.

[@willemschottert]

Take the shot and don't be so hard on yourself. The results are amazing. Nature is Nature. And we all have our favorites. Even the sky which you don't like, is fantastic Nature. Well done. No plan. 🤩

[@Digital.Done.Right.]

Thomas your music choices are what keeps me watching

[@gojkodjurkovic]

The black and white pano was absolutely great to me. Lovely video as always.

[@bbrown6574]

Love the lagoon images... ethereal and lunar... another world.

[@markhyde1970]

The sand photo was my favourite. Love the minimalist pool , and the panaroma. But the patterns and texture of the sand - wow.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Yeah, it's a grower for me and I'm liking it more and more. thanks a lot.

[@jacob.munkhammar]

The pano is my favourite. It's beautiful!

[@kojw7100]

Your enthusiasm simply oozes from your pores and inspires me to not only look forward but also to look down, up, left, right and back. Awesome photos!

[@SceneArtisan]

Top tip for photographing snow - over-expose to get the snow white but be careful to protect your highlights.

[@Rcoon3]

Big fan of the black and white pano...spectacular

[@egor_nvkv]

The melted pool images for sure made the day. My rule of thumb is: if I can take at least one keeper, the day was successful.

[@nirman984]

Nothing better to start the day with

[@randallstewart175]

Makes a tricky video title. but the reality isn't there in my experiences. My profession for decades limited the time I could make available for serious photography (landscapes). These ended up being week long, once or twice a year. Usually included a significant travel, car rental, hotels, etc. Apart from the obvious trip scheduling, I quickly found that to maximize my productivity and minimize my frustration by having the right light, right film, right lens, etc, the more pre-trip research and planning I put in, the better the trip and the photo results. Anal as it may sound, I often prepared a three ring binder of daily schedules, local maps, phone numbers of hotels, and anything else I might need to overcome unplanned disruptions. To my fellow travelers, I occasionally ended up looking like a cruise director, but no one ever complained when we arrive at a location, found the trails we wanted, and had enough time to get good light and good shots without stressing out.

[@TimberGeek]

I enjoyed it and agree that sometimes no plan is the best plan. Friday the first three plus hours in the daffodil fields were what I'd planned but then I found an unplanned long winding dirt road with reservoir views and golden eagles.

[@kthschsslr]

A few year ago, I did a similar thing, but rode my motorcycle. Each morning, I drew an “X” on the ground with my boot, representing compass directions. Flipped a coin in the air, and that was the direction I went. Wound up 10 days later, 1800-ish miles from home, in the White Sands National Park with my 617. No plan is a great plan.

[@vijayantsharma9622]

A blank canvas is always best to paint - here its no plan trip which is the blank mental canvas as are the photo films; both capturing amazing memories.

[@PhilTaylorPhotog]

Absolutely love the seemingly natural ability you have to separate simple images from the busy landscape. Something I think I used to have when I first started photography. 30 years of scientific photography which always has a very specific end goal makes it harder for me to find those shots now…something I need to specifically work at. Thanks for another great episode, love to see the Hassy & Fuji.

[@TheChromaKid]

All of those images were a delight, the pano especially. Found it to be genuinely immersive it has a real tactile quality to it, can't quite put my finger on it.

[@jameskeener7251]

One of my favorites. You shared your joy. I shared it.

[@francisschweitzer8431]

I like all the shots … the pool is great… but the sand … is to me, awesome. One half looks like wood grain.

[@markthemutant]

Incredible, the honesty and self doubt so human, it's a reason I'm a fan, when we're currently in a world of people being fake as a norm its refreshing to see people like you Thomas, much gratitude to your efforts.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks, Mark. I really appreciate that comment. I try to keep things authentic, with all of the fears, doubts, ups and downs 👍

[@peterfritzphoto]

Like you, I prefer plan-less shooting. Magic can’t be made; only discovered. Love the pano and the sand image. And the drone footage of the Toyota and surrounding landscape was beautiful. Gorgeous work, Thomas. 👍🦘🇦🇺

[@Bleunoir686]

Love the sand shots. The crab stance was definitely worth it.

[@JeffCorcelius]

I love big Bertha! I love to see the Panoramas.

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Gorgeous images - that pano and the sand - beautifully done!

[@jeg569]

Stunning B@W shot of the mountain, liked the sand patterns too.

[@hollybenson50]

Love that black and white pano!

[@keithmagee4450]

Enjoyed this post as usual. I liked the images, especially the black and white panorama, that would look great as a five footer

[@jackmatthews9390]

Yes! I’m inspired about the low contrast snow images! Loved them. Thank you

[@Waleed_diaries]

Me too man I enjoyed so much thanks for ride

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

I especially like the B&W pano.

[@scotty4418]

I would say success was never in any doubt, been watching you for years Thomas and you are a master of your craft as the images from today exemplifies that.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks for your kind comment. Things came together nicely in this video, glad you enjoyed the images and thanks for sticking with me for so long 👍

[@07dnokin]

I especially liked the black and white panorama

[@asha5928]

Black and white Pano my favorite

[@zenphotojourney]

I especially like the black and white pano. Beautiful textures! I had an evening last night when I'd hoped for a good sunset only to have a cloud bank smother the light in the last hour so I understand how that is. Still you got some really nice shots and enjoyed yourself and so did I. Here's hoping for many more days of photography for all of us.

[@felicityrostron9406]

Loved them all but my favourite is the pano

[@garrydelday5816]

Beautiful Iceland, was there last Summer and returning in Summer 2023, you have to be a hardy soul to go in Winter as it can be brutal. Will be travelling through the Westfjords next time 4x4 and definitely with a plan as we are doing a whole lap of the country in 6 days. Love the minimalist shots of the lagoon and the B&W pano was spectacular, so much contrast in Spring when the snow is melting and the ground reappearing through it. It is an incredible place at any time of the year ❤️🇮🇸

[@kamilbandura5491]

Best video in 2022. So happy to see this

[@howardrankin7119]

The sand image is my favourite

[@uuutooob9]

Will ALWAYS come back !!!

[@heres_the_sauce]

That Landcruiser though 😍

[@edwardnelson2728]

WOW on the black and white pano

[@davidknight6981]

My best is the panorama. The lagoon photo is nice also.

[@alisonlyons4691]

I loved it all Thomas. Lucky you what a place to be. Cant wait to see more x

[@jimlebiedz5723]

Loved the black and white pano! Keep them coming.

[@zongmuas]

The Panos always amazes me. Every time I hear BIG BERTHA, I'm always excited for the photo that follows. A success in my opinion.

[@TheCCMasterChief]

Enjoyed the entire video but that panorama is something special.

[@TheycallmeWade]

I loved the last image looks like wood grain and sand also the pano, always a sucker for a mountainous panoramic

[@jimsmith556]

Love the minimalist images of the pool. Nice work as always Tom!

[@HughWalker]

There is a reason why you are my favourite photographer, and it all goes to the quality of the content and the beauty of the images. Bless you for what you do and for giving me a boost of creativity in every video

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks, Hugh. and bless you for watching. it means a lot and goes a long way 👍

[@samuelebertoli]

West Fjords are the part of Iceland I loved the most. Wild and absoloutely stunning

[@GordonSime]

It's not luck that brings me back each week ;)

[@GirdHerd]

I love the B&W pano.

[@michaelledger602]

Love the tones in the pano

[@brianbeattyphotography]

I absolutely love having no plan. It keeps me flexible in my observation and prevents disappointment in case something doesn't happen that I'd hoped would. Excellent images, but man the real gold in this video is that intro! So well done. The video, overview, commentary, etc. Taking some notes!

[@richardbirger2245]

the B&W pano is outstanding, thanks for your videos ... and remember, no plan is actually a plan, (but in many circumstances not a good plan) ... it worked well today

[@1961Duane314]

No plan is usually my plan. I shoot mainly by driving and exploring. I love new places for the same reason. I think this method is best as there are no expectations. One of my favorites from you.

[@1young-geezer]

1st & 3rd of the blue pond & the black pano I liked the best. The sand was a curious one - by that I mean, what's going on w/ the two sands overlap is, well, curious, nice catch.

[@Ruscombephotos]

I so want to get back to Iceland. I agree with you: Day 1 was very successful. The panorama from Big Bertha was fantastic and worthy of a big print. I also liked the images from the pool; I even liked the one at the coast, which you didn't like. And the sand image was great, especially with the wood-like grain on one half of the frame and that sort of jagged, diagonal divide with the lighter-colored sand. I'm beginning to think that no plan is the best plan.

[@denisesavage2382]

Love that kind of random exploration in a new place. So much fun!

[@ChrisEdgecombePhoto]

Great images there Thomas, I particularly liked the abstract sand image. Keep up the good work.

[@rodbest5847]

I have to say that I love the B&W pano! Some of the pool shots were nice too.

[@marcuswagar7246]

The black and white pano is my favorite.

[@marcuswagar7246]

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[@DaveWphoto]

Another smashing video Thomas. My favorite image is the sand patterns, very abstract and yet contrasty.

[@MrKoalalan]

10 min of a stunning road trip. Wow !

[@dennisvanleent1]

Love it Thomas, and couldn't agree more with this way to get around. I went to Iceland 6 years ago, and had seriously overplanned my roadtrip (and hugely underestimated the distances and amount of time I spent there). I ended goin' with the flow, having a general plan where to go and knew largely what was on my way. I really payed off as i skipped some parts of my trip, on the benefit staying longer at some beautiful areas. And until now I stick with this philosophy, no matter the destination. To me capturing landscapes is about the experience; planning too meticulously distracts from the time I'd rather use to get in touch with my emotions on a particular location. I just prefer to give myself the space to roam and explore whilst having a general idea of where to find my subjects. Not all things can be planned; moments are fleeting after all, whether you're chasing them or stumbling onto them. But thats a given with landscape photography.

[@fraserhayward9261]

I must admit mate. Your videos have changed a lot. But in a really really good way. I wouldn’t say they are videos anymore. They are stories. Beautiful. Keep it up ❤️

[@juanitakelly3082]

Love the sand image not only for its beautiful patterns and textures, but the fact that you are in Iceland and not in the desert or on a tropical beach is kind of wild! Unless they know you, most people would never guess that, which adds an extra fun element!

[@stuartpotgieter1660]

Like the black and white panoramic

[@islaymcilraith8838]

I am definitely a sucker for a good black & white, high contrast panorama! Both the one in this video and the one from the Isle of Harris are absolutely stunning!! 🔥 Always been a big fan of your work but these types of panorama are on another level, keep up the great work!

[@mike_s_]

As if you had never done anything else. These 3 pictures at the little lagoon. A really wonderful series! Interesting for me how you exposed, as I use a similar setup. The beauty of this fantastic island you also find at your feet. Unbelievable for me.i love your work since a long time. Looking forward for more Iceland wonder out of your boxes. take care of you and your gear📷🙋

[@AliasJimWirth]

The B&W pano and the sand abstract were my favorites. Thanks for sharing, Thomas.

[@benlyons_snapshots]

Loved the pano, the patterns in the sand is stunning, sorry but minimalist photography I find boring, but each to our own!

[@sueshyne5624]

Love video and my favorite picture was the contrast in the sand!!

[@dougheizenrader2280]

Beautiful, Thomas!

[@macronencer]

Another enjoyable video, and great shots - my favourite was the BW pano. Those mountains were like twins!

[@innesdunbar]

Iceland is fantastic and I am hoping to return and visit the West Fjords area. Some nice shots there Thomas. Similar to your first image, my favourite photo I took in Iceland was a small rock in blue water on my first day, there are lots of little photo options there sometimes just at your feet. the sand photo was a really nice one.

[@daveneel3441]

My favorites are the pano and the sand. I’d love to see a video on how you decide on where you will go on your trips. What aps you use, where you will stay, places to book through, etc. What a Great job Thomas!

[@georgfritz]

Love the Panorama

[@clarkbarrow6750]

You made a wonderful video with beautiful images. Well done,

[@ТимофейСухов-г4я]

Молодец!!!! Смотрю твои ролики и отдыхаю. Суперские кадры!!!!

[@ТимофейСухов-г4я]

Я рад. Спасибо!!!

[@ondrejtoral3794]

The last pool photo is a strong calendar contestant!

[@calvinwon5113]

The snowy scenes revealed how dirty my computer screen is.... or WAS;) I always love your film photography episodes. Very inspiring!

[@MrKrupp42]

Massive success mate , wonderful images, the pano is superb

[@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY]

everything looks perfect except mix match of black body with chrome film magazine. Love your contents all the time! thanks for the video.

[@mgman6000]

this is what I do most of the time, just go where the wind blows you. I call it serendipity photography I have always wondered what is down that road. usually I find something.

[@uncleants]

In Iceland I'm not sure you need a plan. Loved the pano.

[@richardclements2134]

Love the pano and the sand images. Surprised you didn't go for one of the edge of the pond (diagonally of course) with the little sticky up block of ice.....

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

Yesss you brought back The Hasselblad!! I have a 500c 500cm and 2000fcm, and I love seeing these videos giving me interesting takes on the square format

[@CalebWeston_dubland]

Love the photos! Especially the panoramic. The ice pool was great too! I do enjoy your film photography videos. It’s kinda a way to vicariously relive shooting film.

[@andyandy7847]

love the location, love the photos.

[@RandyPollock]

When you bring out the GX617, my mouth starts to water... wonderful images.

[@nelehoremans2546]

Great video, Just loved how happy you looked like a kit in a candy shop :-)! the images of the blue pool are great but my favourite is the pano!! It looks like a 3D image you can walk into! Looking forward to next week's continuation of the trip

[@wildcatcamaro]

Love all of the images from this trip, and also jelly of the Land Cruiser ice truck...giving me ideas for my Lexus GX 470 build (eventually).

[@charliewaterman816]

Love that sand photo! Awesome find

[@karenbergmann209]

Lots of variety and they are great. Love the sand shots.

[@gasoowannab]

Love the square photo of the sand! The left part looks like a pattern you would see on wood.