Hiking & Photography in Nepal | Everest Basecamp & Gokyo Trek

This video is the start of a 20 day landscape photography trek through the Himalaya mountains of Nepal. I have my Fuji XT3 camera and we venture up towards Gokyo before crossing the Cho-La pass towards Everest Basecamp. Join me as I share the first 5 days of this photography hiking adventure through some of the most challenging terrain I have ever hiked in.
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[@PaprykowyMonarcha]

Thomas: Neeh, there is nothing to photograph here. Me: I'll overload my SD card of random shots of everything.

[@PaulGJohnsonphotography]

You created a video that would take a production crew of 10 people to achieve in TV land . Utterly amazing . Brilliant video . Your best ever . Merry Christmas

[@temporarymomentary]

Or one crazy passionate photographer from UK

[@jagoss45]

Agree fully!!!

[@johnfynphotography7928]

His story telling ability and selecting the right footage to support the story is second to none.

[@PK-ql5en]

I don’t want to be mean but: lol you have not been on KZbin long have you? Go and see what ppl do with their travel channels...no shade to Thomas but this is amateurish at best in comparison.

[@masterthelens]

I went to Katmandu in 2001 in my early 20's as part of a round the world trip. I remember walking out of the airport doors scared as I've never been to a place like it. After three days I fell in love with Katmandu and Nepal and even now when I think about the place I have a smile on my face.

[@ag-baloch158]

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[@mihailfridljand8977]

Sorry for you because of the altitude sickness thing…. But I think, it is still one of your best vlogs. Amazing, how did you manage to film this all while hiking quite hard … We really appreciate and love your work.

[@ktelegenov]

I can’t believe I was hiking on EBC trek less than one month before...and now Thomas one of my favorite photographers is there...

[@ktelegenov]

Xenonsanjayy it’s not...

[@imageswestcanada]

Nepal has sure changed since I was there - I can't believe how large Namche Bazaar and the other towns in the Khumbu region have grown. Back then, the Lukla airstrip was just a grassy field full of boulders...

[@Nathanvphotos]

Every video, your story telling and quality gets better and better. Thank you for 3 years of entertainment and inspiration!

[@stupattinson1031]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Thomas. I hope you're having a good one.

[@GaryGough]

Brilliant episode Tom on what must have been a tough but epic adventure. I’m looking forward to the next. All the best to you and yours for the New Year xx

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

The mountains look absolutely beautiful

[@ianslingsby682]

I think you’re being a bit harsh about the area around Namche. You might not have got that killer landscape shot but the area has so much potential. The people are fascinating to photograph from the little kids running around to the porters carrying the massive loads on the trails and the people in traditional Tibetan dress. If you happen to be there when the market is on that is also rich pickings. The Buddhist influence on the area with the Monasteries, Stupas, prayer wheels and Mani stones are also great photographic subjects. I don’t know if you went up to the Tenzing Norgay Memorial area but you have great views from there of the trail you take. You get Everest and Lhotse and Ama Dablam with Tengboche in the mid distance, watching the sunrise light up Everest and then the other peaks from there is magical and the long lens landscape photography is great. You also get the views over Namche to the snow covered peaks in the west. Sorry I just love Nepal and wouldn’t want anyone to think it didn’t have photographic potential. Looking forward to the rest of the videos. All the best Ian.

[@sushantbhandari7948]

Totally agreed. There are so many things to capture around that area. And his timing of the visit is not that right as well. Himalayas are usually hazy during monsoon and late winter. Late September to Early November is the best time to visit the Himalayas. Hoping to see much more on the rest of the Everest videos. All the best.

[@medyocrity]

You must understand he came for landscape photos.

[@Dineslimbu]

Ian Slingsby actually he dont know abou Nepal

[@AUS-NewbiTLorD]

Honestly, so far the most exciting content you've released. I've loved a lot of your other stuff but this is very inspiring!

[@wojtekw6040]

Maybe it`s Fuji or the place or editing but Your photos got even more amazing! Like 4D experience of colour, space and story. wow!

[@piper081147]

Only just found this. Did that trip 14 years ago. Experience of a life time. After Gokyo we entered Khumu via the Cho La and the glacier. This brings back wonderful memories. Looking back at my own photographs in a new light!

[@bpslodge]

I am really looking forward to this one, totally awe inspiring.

[@timothylinn]

I think this is my favorite video you've ever done, Tom. Can't wait for the next one!

[@GraemeSomerville]

This has to be the best video I have seen of yours, Thomas. And I have seen all of them. Fantastic. I can't wait for next week.

[@rep3e4]

Thanks. Make sure you go to the 5th lake at Gokyo. The best place I have ever been

[@slavomirgajdos]

I was looking forward to this video and it turned out to be better than i expected. Great work Thomas and wonderful images as always. Can't wait for the next one.

[@alex_nita]

Thank you, Thomas, for all the hard work you put in your vlogs and photography. I am inspired by you to go higher and higher with photography every day.

[@allanmarshall4582]

Happy Christmas Thomas and family. Wish you a fab 2020 photography year

[@SeanTaylorPhotography]

I'm sure it's already been said by many, but I think this is some of your best work. Thoughtful, deliberate, well-produced. I was enthralled by the journey and felt included, and that's a difficult thing to achieve. Very much looking forward to your next video. Thanks Thomas!

[@vitaminalm]

I have been waiting for this!! So jealous.

[@CyberEditing]

Superbly artistic results!

[@MrSnask]

I think you had a bit to high expectations. There is loads to work with if you just forget the fact that you are among the grandest landscapes in the world. It is so big and beautiful that it is actually getting hard to capture it and focus on the small details that exist everywhere like small streams, weird pines and bamboo forests... Awsome video as always....

[@vladimirhammer3174]

Thanks for sharing this with us Thomas! Simply amazing!

[@jaikumarkesav]

Thank you so much, you took a lot of effort to show how exactly this would be. Love you man

[@michaelgoodwin4480]

Loved this video. I can see such a big difference in your videography from a year or so ago and I love watching your new techniques. And as always, the photography is top-notch!

[@samatkinsphotography]

That’s one hell of an adventure and a pretty amazing anecdote for the kids in the future. Beautiful colours in this film too.

[@MBroam]

Thank you for taking us along on your journeys.

[@bryanlittle4647]

This video is beyond perfection!

[@RBKARKI977]

The long wait is over and its always beautiful to see photographs from own home country .

[@kallumbamber3488]

Amazing, I loved this video but one question I have is... his did you charge your batteries 🤣

[@hilarywhite0]

Another fab video. Happy New Year!

[@jamidavis8043]

Thanks for taking us along on your Nepal adventure. Twenty-plus minutes flew by quickly, as I watched your amazing video.

[@MrPrashanth619]

I was waiting for this Nepal video..the day you announced your trip ...here it is...you Rock Thomas 🙏😇

[@rajmaharjan9828]

Saw two girl wearing the same college uniform that I did years ago. Stunning images. Fantastic video. Homesick. Nostalgic.

[@sergeantcrow]

It must be good to visit Nepal, meet the locals, see My Everest, and get to Base Camp... Brilliant... Oh ! ....and get some great images too...

[@LlamaFina]

Increíble video, Thomas! Algún día espero estar por ahí....

[@ShootPicture]

It's been fun seeing Nepal through your eyes. Keep coming back sir 🙏

[@johncraft8175]

Out of breath just watching. Been waiting for this since your sneak preview. Stunning landscape. Can’t wait for more. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@TheMoodyPhotographer]

My dear Thomas, before even watching a second, I liked the video, put my headphones, made the resolution to 1080p and now I can enjoy it. ❤❤ Sorry for the late comment and watch, I was waiting for this second since 4 hours, now after my kids are sleeping I'm here for watching it 😅

[@janm2473]

Absolutely excellent, Thomas. You and your buddy, Brendan, are outstanding videographers, and have given us viewers a fine glimpse of Nepal.

[@AdventureswithJerrod]

Merry Christmas Mr. Thomas! I can't wait to watch more! Great job!

[@tjsinva]

Quite the adventure! Rock on! Happy Holidays!

[@clyse88]

Following the videos for so long it's amazing to see where things have led

[@DipakThapa]

Waiting is over! Love to see youthere Thom!

[@andreasehrenreich4497]

Great video! I love this beautiful Country. Next year I will go there for the third time 🏔✈️ Greetings from Austria ✌🏻📸

[@ScottDawson]

Great video! Can't wait to see the rest!

[@andyprime56]

Another great delivery, thx Tom. 👍

[@WayneRobertsonPhotography]

Looked like an amazing experience, looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey. Merry Christmas Tom.

[@hawkkim1974]

already waiting for the next video! great job, man!

[@inkedviking2183]

I really enjoyed this video. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a great new year Thomas.

[@katzsteel]

Wow! This is great stuff. Thx for sharing the adventure.

[@UTAZCO.Overland]

Agreed... I stopped bracketing when I got comfortable with my α7Rii; now using the Riv, and its dynamic range is such that I rarely, if ever, need a second capture to make it work.

[@sic04250f]

So with that one shot do you expose as far to the right without clipping your highlights?

[@dougscortegagna]

Amazing video Thomas, loved the atmosphere. Grettings from Brazil!

[@lukasheisler3343]

One of your best videos to date.

[@ugenegurung3829]

Love from Nepal Thomas. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@anandkheti9455]

Literally no words to say , amazing video ,great

[@ME-vz1sf]

Thanks for sharing this ! Amazing stuff and so much info !

[@kaiolsen6963]

What are it they expecting those who dislike your videos. They are inspiring, entertaining and educational. Looking forward to many new videos in 2020. Happy new year Thomas.

[@Salvadorsalais]

So inspiring, thanks for all your amazing contributions to photography

[@RatishTuladhar]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 most awaited video

[@bevleaross8736]

absolutely love the b-roll.. esp the slo-mo...stunning photography

[@FabrizioZago]

Great storytelling, beautiful video! You've captured the scenes in the best way you could with the light conditions you had, great job.

[@charlesgough3528]

Merry Christmas Thomas to you and your family. More adventures to come I'm sure.

[@Tuggers1986]

Loved this video. I trekked to Everest Basecamp three months ago and your video took me right back to being there.

[@MauroPoggi]

You are doing the same trek I did ten years ago, but I first went up the Kumbu valley, then down the Gokyo valley . Wonderful trek! Waiting for next videos, so nice to see these landscapes again!!!

[@danwray5626]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. I experienced altitude sickness in Costa Rica several years ago, so I empathize with you. I pray the best for you as the adventure continues.

[@robstammers7149]

Fantastic, as usual Tom. You are without doubt my favourite videographer, and stills master, lovin' it...

[@iqbalpribadi4112]

absolutely stunning!

[@pjmimages]

One of your best videos and even though the photo opportunities were limited, you managed a couple of great shots. The street photography potential looked immense but guess you chose to capture the scenes on video and some of the video footage is stunning quality! The storytelling is superb. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@yorimaru218]

how beautiful mountains!!行きたいなー！

[@mauistevebear]

Amazing stills for sure, but your video had me from start to finish! Your new setup is working great for you and wow, what a videographer you've become as well! Well done!

[@rlfisher]

Recalled wonderful memories of my own treks in 1989 and 1991.

[@ggzii]

I like to watch these because I could never imagine vlogging infront of a group of people so im glad others do it

[@rayblg]

Thanks for going where most of us can't. Its great to see the world thru your videos. Travel safely and Merry Christmas.

[@ashokkarki7547]

HEY..... yeay ... Welcome to Nepal ... i was always hoping to see a video of you from Nepal, welcome to Nepal and thanks again for coming here... you made my day... FINALLY YES!!!

[@allansisson355]

Beautiful and fascinating I would start looking for "The One" after filling a card or three on everything else. Then that being done calming down take a deep breathe. Start the photographer part of my brain. Great video

[@boohaka]

It’s a stunning, beautiful and hard place and I really miss it! The people are wonderful and influenced me hugely. It’s not an easy place to take photos but highly rewarding when you get it right. I’ve still got some pics on my walls from good old film! I’d love to go back there with the potential that digital can provide.

[@rollentrainer2762]

Honestly, I love Kathmandu. Great movie, thank you!

[@selzzaW]

Loved that last image. Great work as usual!

[@kevinharding1181]

Looking forward to your next video .. great to reminisce. I've made 4 trips to Nepal but the Gokyo Lakes (Ri) trek was by far my favourite.

[@RichardFrenchPhotography]

Awesome video to start the Nepal series with, cant wait for more. Merry Christmas Tom

[@ianw73iw]

Thank you ref the “empty vs neg” space. Think I’m getting it now. Happy Christmas to you and the family.

[@anilghale9801]

Namaste 🙏, Thank you for covering my country Nepal, was looking for this ever since when u annouced that you were going to cover nepal . Beautiful small country laid in the lap of mt everest and dozens of other small mountains. Hope u take breath taking images ..( which u always do ).. and enjoy nepal to the fullest. Cheers mate ..👍👍👍

[@user-mm1pg2hi4g]

xt3 user from China here. Glad to see your new videos coming and the first episode turning out so amazing! Maybe someday you can try China. We have some beatiful landscapes here, too.

[@davidroberts6766]

You may not have gotten the stills that you were hoping for, but the video was stunning....very much looking forward to the next upload.

[@volkerjansen3901]

Beautiful video, absolutely beautiful! I was surprised how well the GoPro 360 footage looked. Not surprised about the lovely X-T3 movie and image quality ;) You have reached a level of quality and authenticity with this video that I prefer to anything I have ever seen on TV.

[@kumargurung2833]

Wow just the heaven proud to be Nepali u make me feel it

[@rep3e4]

Nepal is a great country, I had a great time

[@markbaigent8373]

Your best yet, it is about time that somebody in TV land signed you up. There are no photography shows on TV ffs

[@colliescameraaction8944]

Some more great photography. Thanks and Merry Christmas ❄️

[@westr70]

Merry Christmas Thomas and thank you for sharing your work.

[@zaskardude]

Tom, fantastic "vlog", but to be honest I felt I was watching a documentary. The B roll is bang on, editing is bang on and content speaks for itself. Stunning place, felt like I was there but without the sickness. I recon this quality is worthy of broadcast. Thankyou.

[@mrmtruckermax2]

Your story telling and voice over, documentary-like, video is great!! Good stuff, dude!!

[@mohitkunwarmagar9618]

Welcome to Nepal Thomas Heaton. So glad to see you here in Nepal. I hope you will enjoy each and every moment here in Nepal.Thank you so much for this Awesome photographs as well as video. Stay safe ,Stay Warm . Thanking you. Namaste .

[@topplacesingreece]

Amazing photography and filming! You are such an inspiration Thomas 👍 Amazing channel, thank you 🙏

[@bestpix100]

Great work Thomas, thanks for sharing

[@JimT-RCT]

Great introduction to Nepal, I look forward to the follow on videos.

[@mmoskala]

Amazing video Thomas!