Landscape Photography - 1000 Steps from Home

In this video I accept a 1000 step challenge by fellow photographer @oddbjørn austevik foto. It is quite straight forward, I am allowed to take 1000 steps from my front door to take one photograph. I walk in the direction of the beach with my Canon 5D MKIV and Dog in hand, but will I find a composition at the 1000th step? Enjoy.
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[@oddbjrnaustevikfoto]

Fantastic Thomas. Watching you and Monty doing the challenge made my month 👍 Had me laughing from start to finish! My wife really hoped Monty would walk into the composition at the end there! Thanks for taking up the challenge, hope many will do the same 🙂 PS, your photograph was great! All the best!

[@nadaland40]

Holy shit you got me with you presentation video ! NEW SUBSCRIBER !

[@camdendebruin6667]

That feeling when the photo he takes while messing up is better than your best photo.

[@johnblanke2653]

I know that feeling all to well, Camden.

[@scotty4418]

Oddbjorn has a great channel, been following it for a while and like the style of his videos. Good to see Monty featuring in one of your vlogs too.

[@frugal10191]

Tom: I've ruined it Me: That is better than any photo I have ever taken...

[@PaoloCerri]

Very very good job!!! It’s very funny. There is a good photographer inside you!

[@jer3006]

1K steps from my door in any direction puts me in the middle of a 12-lane freeway so I'm just going to enjoy your and Monty's effort for the challenge. And I did enjoy it-nicely done, both of you!

[@shanefiddle]

That could be a pretty amazing video though! And a long exposure of the freeway at sunset? Could be EPIC.

[@jer3006]

@@shanefiddle Sooo, an honorable death then? 🤣 Depends on the resulting photo, right?

[@seantomlinson3320]

That was fun. Good for you for the attempt! DAMNED YOU STEP COUNTER! I'm going to try this. I have a neighborhood pond. Time to give it a shot.

[@bonniehedden5579]

Love seeing Monte, he a great addition to the video 👍😊🐶looking forward to more video 👍📸🎥 where your next adventure going to be and where🎥

[@wallybeep]

Thomas. Your post was a blast. Monty has issues. You have talent. You'r e home is stunning. You delivered the product. Great job.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Great video Thomas thanks for sharing the challenge, top work 👍🙏

[@jazzydebs]

Hi Thomas, that was great fun to watch. Love a good challenge ! Thanks so much x

[@craigallenphotography]

Shades of Simon Baxter with being Monty involved :-) Nicely done and a very fun video. Take care

[@BosePhotography]

Loved this! This seemed to encapsulate perfectly the chaos I go through pretty much every time I take an image! The image was stunning too! I’m a big fan of Oddbjorn, great to see you take him up in the challenge. Keep safe, Sam.

[@kurtismjohnson]

I watch your videos with my 3 year old who has also taken an interest in photography. He laughed hysterically every time the wave crashed and got your feet all wet. Ha! He also enjoys when your dog makes an appearance.

[@borissmit7112]

Nice Thomas, I did the same .I am Dutchman andliving in Norway as well. Found Oddbjørn because of his waterfalls. That is something I like to photograph the best

[@yvonnerichard6099]

'I might as well commit to wet feet! lol I love your content for many reasons Thomas, not the least being that you're so naturally entertaining! If I'm tired at the end of the day, you're the one I want to watch!

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Fantastic video idea, I also checked out Oddbjørn's video after too. I'd love to give this challenge a shot sometime. I think you're excused for going over the 1000 steps after playing ball with Monty while walking haha!

[@StevenMusgrovePhotography]

Great idea by Oddbjørn. Consider it challenge accepted!! 😉 have a feeling its harder than it looks...

[@Grajinso]

good to see Whitley Bay in your video. Missing it lots. I used to study in Newcastle and always go to South Shield after my class to listen to sea breeze.

[@stuartschaffner9744]

Thanks, Thomas. I needed that -- all of it!

[@MikeChesworthPhotography]

Looks like a great fun challenge. Sort of makes you remember what is on your doorstep. Excellent vlog!👍

[@charlenenagel7962]

Nice results considering the restrictions. What a fun challenge!

[@cmtravels]

Monty what a champion!!

[@darinbrindle2882]

This was an awesome video of Thomas chasing the ball, nice of Monty to get you out for some enjoyment! 🤣 Also a great challenge for close to home focus in photography!

[@samdensleyphotography]

That was a fun watch! Good to see a good vlog outside. I'll definitely be giving this a go!

[@zdrankowskiphotography3348]

Hahahaha very entertaining 🤣🤣🤣 You did great, photo much better than expected 😉

[@zhyaxxion]

i think i'll give that a go, i won't give your location away, but it is lovely there, visited many times. bumped into Nev last year up in yorkshire, nice chap. love how how the dog just caught the ball and dropped immediately afterwards, my old dog would have wrestled me for it. hope you are getting out more now, looking forward to the new book

[@jlart6274]

Thanks for keeping content going during this difficult time.

[@allanmarshall4582]

I noticed you stopped where there was a few rocks on the beach. You did break all the rules lol. Never mind loved the video. Takes me back to your early days.

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

I did this challenge last evening!! I was pretty tight on the rules only going over 2 steps and stayed within 3 minutes.I won the rules but you won the photo! Cheers!

[@bonniehedden5579]

Shorts were good anything to do with the sea is alway a wonderful day and great time👍😊

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

Its an interesting concept indeed. One of the other guys who Oddbjorn nominated (Ian Smith), later nominated myself, which ive not yet done. looks harder than you may imagine! Nice to see you being able to get back out and about! Regards, Ewan

[@malcbawn.photos]

Thomas a quick tip, if your Canon 5d mk iv touch screen is as sensitive as my 6d mk ii, use it to take the photo to catch the wave. As long as you are in manual focus to ensure you don't focus and meter automatically the sensitivity of the touch screen will not introduce any camera shake. I use it all the time for catching wave motion, no need for a remote. Try it.

[@colliegardenmaintenance729]

Love the video. Been caught by the tide and got wet feet few times on that beach walking the dog. I miss it so much.

[@derekwillson2538]

Excellent video Tom, perhaps you should try 1000 Monty steps and a dogs eye view photo? cool photo on this one see you again soon Del

[@JonasReichert1992]

The Dog is just efficient- not Lazy!

[@carlreid4161]

Great image Tom but you are the king of one shots! 😃

[@ArnaudPecqueriePhotographie]

I’ve seen video of @oddbjørnaustevikfoto when he released it. Nothing better than a mechanical step counter. That a great funny challenge and good to get you out of your confort zone.

[@petermalone7869]

Very entertaining as you had to balance a lot! Not a bad shot and I want to try the challenge!

[@gumbynomad]

The shot turned out amazing!

[@clanelliott0305]

Oddbjorn i like his style and have been following him for a while. Nice Photo

[@antonydavid2953]

try an Olympus EM1 and get IBIS that allows handheld long exposures. saves faffing with the tripod and 2 sec timer.

[@GodIsReal]

I actually really like the final photo. Very minimalist indeed, but great feel to it.

[@jean-comebouden4225]

The post processing is flawless. Great job Thomas !

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Made up you did the challenge from oddbjorn 👍 and you did a belting job. Really enjoyed both. Yours and oddbjorn top chaps. Edit. You could of given him the end card 🥴

[@sprocketslip4564]

I love this challenge .. Such a great idea

[@612morrison]

Im so glad you forget stuff because that doesn't make me fell so stupid for the times I've done it in the past lol

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

You should deduct all the steps you took playing fetch with Monty. That's the story; stick to it. ;-D

[@francisschweitzer8431]

John Drummond yea... I think he knew EXACTLY how many steps to those rocks .... and was faffing about, kicking the ball. I WANT A RECOUNT...lol

[@robintaylor-hunt5875]

It was a great photo, after all! You’re lucky having a beach within a thousand steps, mind.

[@FRANKSVLOGS]

Well done did mine today early in the morning but i am not so lucky to live at the seaside 😉

[@barrieanthony952]

Really enjoyed this.

[@extremelydave]

That was actually a pretty cool challenge!!! Wet feet and all....

[@paulhoggard2227]

Enjoyed that Thomas! Great shot under pressure and a bit of water! lol

[@JohnMHazlewood]

Poor Monty didnt stand a chance lol. Nice final shot.

[@ilsehattingh1976]

Nice video. I especially had a giggle when you left your lens cap on for a second. Now I know it can happen to the best, not just me!

[@kentsroadtony]

Fun film 👍. Cable release, surely this should live in the bag,it can't have a use at home, just a thought.

[@KenrickFischerArt]

Super fun challenge! BTW, your Fenix watch can count steps.

[@AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

That dogs got you well trained

[@who_is_hugo]

Love your dog

[@jirby100]

Great video. Makes me feel better about my outings where I forget stuff . . . at least I can make it home with dry feet. 😊

[@evolutioned7934]

Dog's taking the piss. You walked more then him. Nice video :)

[@marcel9568]

Subscribed to the guy’s channel.

[@shafayat1004]

We don't have too many epic landscapes but I really hope one day you'd come and shoot in the mountains of Bandarban or the countless serene rivers in 🇧🇩. Love your photography, you're a big inspiration in my images that I just take with a phone. Hopefully with proper camera and a freer world, you'd shoot in my country (which is cleaner in the mountains, thank God) . Though I'm not crossing any fingers.

[@MarkKellyPhotographyUK]

Great challenge Tom, might save it for next time I'm up in Blyth, Stay safe up there

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Now... If Monty has been a Python instead of a dog.... this video would have been COMPLETELY DIFFERENT... btw... LOVELY SHOT... it may not be just as you wanted it but it turned out awesome.

[@tonymurphy9112]

Just perfect👌

[@FLNYgirl1980]

Superb photo!

[@genegustafson715]

I'm going for the tech side....I bought the Footage and the Acrotech head (your older video on replacing your ball head) and could not be happier. I ordered a second bowl head for my Ninja Nodal head (already had one) so it makes switching quick and easy. The combo is an excellent get, and made shooting much less work and more fun. Nice to see you using it.

[@jkay2425]

great idea and photo.

[@terrywbreedlove]

I will try it tomorrow

[@davidselby8115]

Great fun

[@JoshPricePlus]

Very happy to hear you'll be shooting more film.. For those of us that shoot film more often than digital.. It can seem like old news, but it's great to hear you having that same experience myself and many others have had when beginning to shoot (or returning to) film.. It can really spark a lot of excitement, creativity and joy in photography. For me, a session with the medium format film camera where I take maybe two images that I wont see for a a week or two at least.. its often much more rewarding than a session with my mirrorless.. and perhaps due to increased care in composition, precise metering and better pre-visualization, usually leads to better images too. Have fun Tom! And I cant wait to see what road you went down camera wise.. Mid 90s, I'm guessing MF (170MP scans - yes please).. Could it be an RZ67? A Hassy? SG/SQ-Ai, Pentax 67ii? Or something 654?

[@shaunhall8158]

Josh Price thinking it’s either an RZ or a Pentax 67 if it’s practical but also have an inkling that Xpan may have sucked him in......

[@opwanncanopie]

You know, that was still a great image. Given a few more shots I bet you could have made it come alive even more.

[@shanefiddle]

Read the title: Liked the video already. Now I'm ready to watch :-)

[@markhyde1970]

Is it wrong that I was hoping Monty was going to make a photo bomb appearance? Purely for humours sake of course

[@elmachomen]

Great video Thomas! Such a great mental exercise, I might try it soon but I´ll probably need to plan the route carefully because otherwise I´ll have to settle for taking a picture of a building. Excited to see what camera are you talking about! Take care and stay safe! Greetings from Scotland :)

[@JHurrenPhotography]

You're going to have to take this with a pinch of salt 😂😂😂 you English and your euphemisms! Gosh you do entertain

[@allansisson355]

That was Great big thumbs up

[@cheapshotphotography5828]

Hi Thomas I did mine today and ended up nowhere near I expected. It was tough to find something but I think I just managed !! I thought your shot was brilliant ! Best wishes Tim

[@StephenPlimmerPhotography]

I love this challenge, especially in these times, if I didn’t live in an industrial area I would do it myself

[@drivelaughing7905]

Just do it. Industrial landscapes can be amazing!!

[@macronencer]

I was getting quite stressed watching you getting stressed, there! Well done - that was a pretty good image given the trying conditions. I might try this myself... but I think I'd probably strap a GoPro to my head if I video it. I'm not used to doing the vlogging thing and that would just be one faff too many :)

[@brianstark3578]

you are quite right, don't let them know where you live. All the photo groupies camping in your garden.

[@jameslovell71]

I might have to have a go at this. Good video. Now, which direction shall I go in??

[@erikswenson2659]

Really cuts down on the challenge to have an ocean view 100 steps from your door. On the other having your dog with you could make the 3 minute time limit tougher -- though you are lucky not to have leash laws on the beach in the UK. Here in the U.S., in many places dogs are not even allowed on the beach. Hope you are right that the groupies will be deterred by your omitting the first bit of your hike to the coast, honestly good luck with that -- you are a brave man.

[@mark_pavlik]

Little unfair you have that gorgeous scenery within 1000 steps. I mean good for you that you live there haha, but I'm about 1000 steps from a Costco and a Bestbuy. Nice challenge tho! I think it's a cool concept. Gets most people out of their normal box.

[@justinvanmarle6039]

Awesome, inspirational stuff. Really enjoy this sort of thing from your channel. Challenges are always good to get the creative juices flowing! 😊👌🏼 And at a guess, Contax T2?

[@jasonphilbrook4332]

Hows the tripod holding up after the salt water and sand? I've ruined two that way and changed over to a Ries wooden tripod which seem to handle that environment much better though it's not as compact.

[@ivormorgan9030]

I wouldn’t be ashamed of that shot

[@AndrewAliferis]

Nice, Thomas.

[@JuhaniJaakola]

Tom you have step counter in your Garmin Fenix 3. Which you have on your wrist on the video... just saying ;)

[@realspyfrog]

This is a fun challenge to try. You won't be getting very far away limited to 1000 steps. Roughly 500 meters is my guess. I managed to be lucky enough that actually two decent locations is about 1000 steps away.

[@SubiTrekker]

They say great minds think alike. I just picked up 2 nice vintage Nikon film cameras yesterday and am planning on doing some b&w in the near future. I do believe you went over the 3 minute time limit though.

[@hervebais554]

Cool...Thanks 😷

[@adamsmith6594]

What a brilliant idea. I thought you were going to get low and catch the colours of the sky reflecting in the wet sand. Then you went wading. I'm not convinced your dog isnt made by Fisher Price.

[@strote]

Thomas, I have a tip for you. You live by the sea. You're going down to the beach. Wear your wellies! You're welcome. That was a fun video. May try that...

[@mustaphafadel9654]

I really like your photo compositions . always as succesful . please what kind of tripod you have used . thank you .

[@bigbrownmab189]

Dont blame the step counter lol. You had your mind set on those rocks, and admitted you broke the rules in the video it self :) haha

[@LukeOrwin]

Great video. Monty did not seem to want to be out for a walk. Hope your well. Did you look at the Landrover? Stay Safe

[@robertblesse5108]

Well, Tom, that was interesting. How lucky you are to live so close to the sea! As others have mentioned, I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing about your new camera. Take care.

[@BordoloijSamar]

Nice Tom !! Very interesting