Iceland Ended Miserably

[@thestevewood]

Epic drone shot through the tent! And the mood and voice over fit perferctly! Your videos are just getting better and better. Thank you for the awesome content Thomas!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Steve Wood That's very kind, Steve. Thanks a lot.

[@georgigeeksky8349]

Man, that's why you are my favorite photographer, you capture not just the picture but the emotion, you describe it, you feel it. And that's the way a photo comes to life!

[@gustavocontreras1685]

Once Again Tom you have made me rethink my approach to landscape Photography, In hard conditions simplicity should always appeal the photographer. I was one of the students waiting in the Van for 6 hrs for the clouds to clear, I never thought to use a ND grad in those conditions but as a seasoned Photographer you showed us the use of different Techniques and how to approach each composition during the Workshop. Thanks Again for a Memorable time in Iceland.

[@Feedsyourminds]

Hope you learned alot and I hope you had a good time!

[@gustavocontreras1685]

I did Learn a lot, Thanks

[@PelleksBamari]

I think you are missing a point. I think Tom was not saying: by the way, if the weather is bad, use this filter and try to find some simplicity. What he was saying was, even if the weather is miserable, don't be lazy, go out, use your eyes, find the composition that suit your mood and use your experience and your devices to convert those compositions into good photographs.

[@Andy_Thomas]

Did you come away with some keepers, Gustavo?

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Cheers, Gus. It was a tough evening and the clouds never did clear. I don't suppose you ever found your Puffins?

[@ricardohnn]

As a landscape photographer, you are able to show in your photos, the mood and emotions, conditions at the moment, the technical and the efforts done to achieve a photo. It is really inspiring to see all the aspects and how you can translate them into your videos and photos.

[@elmateo487]

I audibly said "Oh my" when I saw the end result of the blown sand photograph on the beach. Your eye for picking something out is incredible. I have been subscribed to a lot of youtube channels before, but this is the first time I have found myself checking to see when your next upload is. Truly inspirational.

[@JamesLanePhoto]

I’ve just finished your Iceland videos. Wow. I think your best images by far are those that use the black rock/sand of Iceland and the whiteness of clouds and turbulent water. Your image of the bending coastline (the 2 second SS one) and the trickling water down the black rock image are two of my all time favourites of yours! Inspirational as always. I’m genuinely watching you evolve as a photographer over the years, gone from the obvious vistas to the intimate, abstract and contrast compositions. “Absolutely gorgeous”

[@wdelcambre]

These two stones on a black sand is one of my favourite pictures of you. So simple, so quiet. It is not only a picture, it is an athmosphere. I could definitelly put that on my wall.

[@hermanvanzyl7780]

Thomas, what can i say? i am simple awe struck at how you remain focused and always positive, and the results are there to prove you know what you are doing. fantastic, brilliant images and i am sure i am allowed to speak for many other enthusiastic photographers out there - you inspire, you energize, you stimulate so many of us and thank you for that.

[@ldstirling]

Tom, I absolutely love your simple, grey, desolate photo of the two rocks on the black sand beach. It really captures the moment of your being in Iceland on that day. Every time you look at this photo, you're going to conjure up those emotions and those memories. It's a much more powerful image than many would give it credit for. Excellent work Tom! Loved how you made lemonade out of the lemons you were given this day.

[@blaisemontfort9615]

I love your two square images, full of mood, contrast and atmosphere. You succeeded in creating two stunning compositions from this harsh weather. Huge source of inspiration for me! Thank you!

[@WayneRobertsonPhotography]

Iceland seems wonderful for creating images with contrast. I really like the image with the two stones, it’s atmospheric and would look good on a wall as it evokes emotion. The same with the final image, again it’s full of atmosphere.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Wayne Robertson Photography I agree. Contrast is everywhere in Iceland.

[@ThatGuyInVegas]

The two rocks image is also wonderfully minimalist, something you didn't mention in the video. You manage to go out into abysmal conditions and find a beautiful compositions. Love it!

[@michellefitch5942]

Love the two-tone sand picture. Nice symmetry too - the bottom wave-line of the cloud nicely matches the top curve line of the dry sand.

[@jomormont]

I appreciate all that you do in the world of landscape photography and KZbin!

[@gavinperry]

Your eye for seeing images in the landscape even in bleak conditions is insane! I’d have both those images on my wall, absolutely awesome!

[@peterkiessling9143]

Two simple shots with more emotions then all the classic colorful ones. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing Thomas.

[@Twa-Dags]

I love the shot of the two rocks, beautiful simplicity and mood. Drone flight through the tent was just genius!

[@abhinav_om]

Your images make people spellbound....Everyone will fall in love with nature after seeing your images and the process of making such images.....you are a genius photographer.....I must say its your honesty towards photography and your originality which makes you different from others.....

[@conorstephenson5652]

Personally love that photograph Thomas. Yes, you jump for joy when conditions go your way but as a landscape photographer you have to report the landscape. You made he most (or least) of what you had, and actually the composition is gorgeous. Bleak & beautiful.

[@alfiep7930]

The 2 shots were serene and dramatic and captured your mood too a tee. Thank you for your inspirational videos, you are a star.

[@stuartschaffner9744]

IMHO, your two shots during your bad, horrible, last day put you on a new level. I was once in Iceland about 30 years ago for two days in November. To me, you nailed what Iceland is all about in those two images. Iceland is all about lava, water and wind, in all their forms. Also the scale of both images is epic. Epic is about contrasts, not absolute size.

[@davidgilmore3064]

Hey Thomas. Great images. Emphasis on simplicity is one of the key ingredients for me, in communicating through imagery. I am very appreciative of your efforts in such challenging conditions. The two shots you shared capture a significant mood and I’m sure when you look at them down the road you will remember vividly, how you felt then in the wind and blowing sand and it will take you back to that moment. My favourite images are the ones that remind me not only of the place but of how I felt at the time. The weather may have been crap but your efforts were well worth it. Again, thanks. Dave

[@rockchester1]

Tom, I was just getting ready to tell you about Pakgil Campsite off of 214 but I see that you already discovered it. I hope you were able to experience the cave at night with all the candles. We have made 4 trips to Iceland since 2018- chasing volcanos, northern lights and puffins. I have learned that chasing anything in Iceland sets you up for disappointment. The wind is always there. Good weather is an exception! You just have to work around the difficulties. Enjoyed your experience- I can easily see myself standing in the same beautiful locations seeing it thru other peoples eyes. Keep shooting and sharing. Nice to see you smiling again and enjoying the journey (s).

[@jamesewer5586]

Love the drone through the tent shot. The production value of your vlogs sets you apart from the rest. Thank you for another superb dose of Sunday night inspiration!

[@livingtheadventure6283]

I absolutely love the minimalist shot of those two rocks on the black sand Thomas. I think its stunning!!! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@therightfoot81]

Thats a cracking image of the two rocks, its like they have a wee story to tell, absolutely love it. Simplicity at its best.

[@celia.m]

Thomas I don't think you are a photographer. I think you are a painter! In every one of your photos I see a stunning painting! I love you sensibility for beauty and emotion in the landscape. Thank you for sharing.

[@OhSoCheesy]

What I like most about your videos is that I've learned to see what I would never have seen before. I remember the time you had a burned our forest and you found the tree or two that popped. This photo of the two rocks and the coastline image are things I would have walked right by before I started learning from you. Thank you!

[@darrenmcdowell9823]

Hi Tom, loved this vlog. Had the same experience a couple of months ago when I went to Nova Scotia and drove the Cabot Trail. Was hoping for fine weather but, like you, had miserable damp, grey and miserable conditions. Only saw this video now, but all that you've done before ensured that I made the most of the conditions and shot for what was on offer. This video has reaffirmed me in my outlook. Thanks heaps and love your work. Darren

[@timhanhd6423]

The photo with the rocks is amazing! I totally understand your way of looking at a photo. It's all about the mood and feel.

[@nicolahguy]

Stunning images; love how you’ve captured the mood and atmosphere. Thanks for sharing.

[@howardrankin7119]

What an inspirational message to seek out the image even in ostensibly unpromising conditions....those two square crops on the black beach are superb

[@mattcrow8381]

The 2 stones image is my favorite of yours so far. Powerful simplicity.

[@TK421-53]

It is all in the eye!!! You can look all you want, but you have to SEE. Loving the greys!

[@sridipnag1117]

The STONES shot... epic art!!! Keep it up. This is what I love about your image making.

[@rodrigosadelima6632]

Dear Thomas... you’ve been such an inspiration for me. I gotta say that the last two photos of this vlog are absolutely stunning. Congrats and thanks for showing them to us. Kind regards from Brazil!

[@danielleswain2729]

I love your work and your mind. I relish your photos of moody miserable days, they are the best. Thank you.

[@guyroberts4181]

Inspirational as always. Your videos are teaching me to look more carefully for a composition. I’ve even started taking a telephoto zoom with me, which I never did before. It is all making the photographic experience much more enjoyable.

[@hanslarspedersen]

You're absolutely right- the images are amazing. Once again you prove to me (and probably to a lot of others) what an inspiration you are. You manage to explain in simple terms what it is that makes your images work. We can all see that they're great images, but when you explain it you help develop my creative photographers view (if that makes any sense) and hopefully help me get those great images along the way. And it is symptomatical that you are getting out in the wind and the cold and finding the images that are still there to be shot even though the weather is miserable. Absolutely stunning!😀

[@werder8570]

love the atmosphere of this video and i dont know why but i loved those diagonal shots when you said the weather turned. extremely atmospheric!

[@Valadhiel76]

I love how changing conditions challenges your creativity.

[@srmilk4495]

The two stone photo could be the book cover for sci-fi novel taking place on a distant planet. Awesome composition and photo! Loved this video!

[@michaelg61420]

Oooo I actually loved that first image!! It could have been boring in any other conditions but the black sand and dark conditions make it look incredible

[@brianasmith9095]

what a fantastic image the stones on the beach must be a keeper. love the simplicity of the subject.

[@00Skyfox]

I love dark moody scenes like that. So many people would look at such weather and lighting and think it's so gloomy, but I look at it and I see such beauty in it. There's always a great photo to be had, or a scene to simply be looked at and enjoyed.

[@helenagustavsson5633]

Fantastic picture! I like wat you say it´s al about to capture the feeling of what you see and experience. Thanks for showing us!

[@miltonpics]

You show that wonderful images are possible in almost any conditions. Great video Thomas.

[@Patrickkeller22]

Great job finding an image, this was exactly how it looked when I was there. Your video is a great example of finding images when the weather is tough

[@menashephoto]

Thomas your pictures and your slow music mixed well and every time it makes me calm and relax. Thank you

[@vsfora]

I quite like the "two rocks" and the "beach" photographs and how you were able to persevere through the inclement weather. Theres something about moody and minimalism that has an impact on me. Looked like a great trip!

[@arnemacht...]

I feel you. I stayed in Iceland the last three weeks and the weather was mostly really bad to dangerous. (storms in the highlands) At Stoksness i couldn´t even see the mountains. I enjoyed the journey, but for photography it was very difficult and i didn´t catch a lot of pictures i really liked at the moment. Coming home tomorrow i will revisit the files and hope for some revelations. I think i even managed to drown my Pentax which should be near impossible. Best campsite i have ever been to. The whole area is a dream, the drie alloone took me ages because i had to stop at every corner. Thanks for the video. You always have to work with what mother nature gives you. Your passion is very appealing.

[@tombuck]

Great storytelling! It was the intro for Rogue One that they filmed in the first location.

[@brianmaneely]

The photo of the two rocks is absolutely astounding! You really seem to be picking up steam in the "fine art" (if I may) category. It's really inspiring to see how you deal with such desolate conditions when a photograph seems unlikely a photograph will be found. Thanks, once again, for sharing your experiences.

[@AdhishMajumdar]

I love that shot of the two rocks! It captures the mood of the day perfectly.

[@roblawson4882]

Once again where most people would just walk past you see a possible image. You are an inspiration to every photographer.

[@pjf7943]

Minimalist photographic artwork does not always reveal itself, if at all available, and nice to see when it is recognized and utilized.. BRAVO Thomas..!!

[@cece86ita]

The pic with the two stones is just great. A minimal shot with square format. Micheal Kenna teaches. Excellent

[@scadet17]

Absolutely love both of the images you captured Tom. You took a crap day and made something amazing. Great work!

[@roydonaldson3946]

Nothing miserable about a day like that Thomas. Two of your best images you’ve produced since I started watching your channel.

[@BenHorne]

The shot with the two rocks turned out fantastic. That is the sort of story telling with photography that I enjoy so much.

[@dilus13]

I love the two rocks shot, almost as though they shouldn’t belong there. Two tiny contrasting greys on acres of black, brilliant. The last shot was something special too, lovely contrasting layers through the whole scene 👍 gives me inspiration for my upcoming trip this August 2021

[@larryrudnick1519]

Wonderful minimalistic images. That's caled making lemonade from lemons! Great job and I hope your workshop attendees learned from it.

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Love that last shot full of mood. Stunner.

[@yashanbasnayake4338]

Thomas, even when you classify a shoot as "miserable", its absolutely epic!

[@katzsteel]

Yup both shots work for me! I like the two rock photo the best. Love the isolation. You are one of the few that produce great videos and photos. It’s one thing to be a great vlogger, but you do both very well. Very inspiring!

[@horaciomillan4181]

Your two rocks and black beach have the abstact beauty of a painting by Rothko. I remember being at the National Gallery at Washington staring at one of his black painting for almost an hour. After some minutes what first look like a big black canvas started to shine with all kinds of different colours. There was red-black, and violet-black and green, and they had a tri dimensional quality. It´s not only the photo, or the photographer, it´s also the beholder.

[@laurenlabella23]

Tom, another great video. I appreciate how much detail you go into about your thought process. This type of information is extremely helpful. Your eye for shots that others wouldn't see is outstanding. I enjoy the picture with the two rocks. I like macro/abstract photography and I think that's a perfect example of abstract landscape (not an easy task). Keep up the great work!

[@BryanDorr]

This is gorgeous scenery no matter the conditions, unless you're in fog or whiteout blizzard with less than 50m visibility. Great video as always and thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@GARY1951A]

Thanks Tom, I really liked your shot of the two rocks! I also liked you finding compositions from what the weather conditions present! Great video - I would LOVE to go to Iceland!

[@tomt274]

Miserable conditions but beautiful photos. I love the 1st one. Excellent work, Thomas!

[@GraemeSomerville]

I loved this vlog Thomas and the message "there are always images to be had..." I learned a lot about how you pick out compositions in challenging conditions. Thank you.

[@dillonb9648]

Welcome to my life Tom! I was in Iceland just about a month ago and have nearly the same image from Vestrahorn. I waited there for an entire day and the fog never lifted! I wonder if that sort of thing just happens at this time of year! Love your videos and keep up the great photography!

[@patrickblackburn4875]

Thomas - thanks for sharing, absolutely loved the photos and content you share. Both photos just speak of the environment and hope one day to visit this area.

[@RichardFrenchPhotography]

I just love the way your mind works finding and picking this little bits put of the landscape even when is miserable you turn out this amazing images. Just makes me want to grab my camera and go out and find something whether it's miserable or not. Well done tom 👏👏👏👏👏

[@dattran6372]

when conditions are the worst, sometimes it brings out the best. really great advice here. shoot to the conditions. what i really like is when you said "think how it feels." i think if you do that you will always find a great image. great stuff. great photos.

[@rogerionunes5171]

Excellent job! Sometimes, the simple things, are the most beautiful! Congratulations, Thomas!

[@gregormurphy5979]

Wow! I absolutely get and love those images of the beach...great work again Thomas. Couldn't agree more about the bleak conditions offering so much more interesting opportunities....and being a Scot...we know all about bleak conditions ;-) Brilliant video! Roll on Wednesday! :-)

[@benoitdupont9125]

Great work, as always. Love in particular the 2 rocks on black sands. it is simple, it says a lot.

[@PMCN53]

You are definitely a master photographic artist, able to produce such images as the 2 in this episode. I learn so much from your honest and simple advice and perspective.

[@cotswolddroner7714]

That last photo you shot in the video is straight up Ansel! I love that photo, dude. How do you always pull these out of your hat? I'm in awe. Wow!

[@rickpeterson7303]

Another great video, full of awesome drone footage and stills!!! I’ve added a photo-trip with you to my bucket list. 👍👍

[@sweetdavey]

LOVED the minimalist stone scene. In fact I think it's one of my favourite images of yours

[@LorenSchwartz]

Excellent shots Tom! Very moody and really bring out emotion from the image. Love your work.

[@ChanceBarber]

I like it. Good contrast with the beach & sky. Simple & clean.

[@Andrew-yt6pf]

Another wonderfully inspirational video and beautiful images. Thanks Thomas.

[@SomeCanadianDude]

It's crazy watching your videos. It seems like no matter the situation, you more often then not come out with at least one beautiful picture. It truly is inspiring. Today for instance I was complaining that it's no hot to do anything (35c feeling like 42c with humidity (95f - 108f)), but after watching this I think I might just go out exploring and see if I can make some decent pictures around this area I'm living.

[@fijiimages]

Another top video Tom. Hope you enjoyed the Berghaus Guesthouse as much as we did. Brilliant couple who run it.

[@derekwillson2538]

Beautifully atmospheric shots, the first one is a very "Thomas Heaton" image and showcases your talent for abstracts very well, I'm sure your clients had a great time, see you next time Del.

[@NadeemSyed62]

Amazing video ones again.. Loved the background music while speaking. Absolutely loved the 2nd and the 3rd image, 3rd one being the best of today's lot IMO.

[@Tempest1984]

I like the image with the two stones a lot! It's simple, yes...it's minimalistic, it's sombre, cold...just like the situation you took it in. It might be something else compared to most of your other works, but that's certainly not a bad thing! Being out there all by yourself, you just might have felt as alone as those rocks were, and you managed to translate the feeling into a photograph. Double thumbs-up for that!

[@Grem135]

Loved the two rocks then I saw the last shot. Amazing! I hope I get to do some extra traveling when I retire. I am going on a family holiday to Grand Cayman this month. hope to get something worth keeping.

[@60secondmediauk]

that last image is amazing... love your work Thomas!!

[@rickdenbraber6869]

New to your channel. I was taking photos at 14 and got lost in the digital revolution. Reduced to an iPhone now But my heart still soars when ZI see your work and adventure. Keep up the great passion.

[@DTAnglesey]

Great video, perfect illustration that not every day gives glorious sunshine with perfect conditions for the perfect photo! But once again you nailed it.

[@scotty4418]

I think the image of the two rocks was perfect for the bleakness of the conditions and the spartan landscape. Hopefully you will be going back as I am making plans to get on one your future Icelandic workshops

[@pthomas36]

Still only the one visit to Iceland for me and I have promised myself I'd go back. It's one of the most astounding places on earth. I really envy your participants so perhaps I'll consider being one in the future. I love the camping idea, a lot!

[@DominicUliano]

Quintessentially making lemonade out of lemons. Lovely images!! Great job on your video.

[@DennisLeJ]

10:00 Don't ever excuse yourself for making a video a surtan way. You know what's best for you and it's up to you to make the best of the situation. If that means having shorter more composition based information rather than a long talk about feelings so be it. People are not here to only hear your thought regarding compositions. I'd say most people are here for inspiration and you my friend can be very very inspiring! Keep on keeping on. Sheers from Dennis in Sweden

[@photoartbergmann2394]

The black pic with the two lil stones is one of your ever best pics!!!!

[@versatildoom]

I love the images you created at Stokksnes. It's a shame there wasn't better light as I know firsthand how great the mountain can be under the right conditions. It was one of the places I was most keen to visit on my own trip and thankfully the weather paid off.