Landscape Photography in the Desert

[@keithnmdowling]

Wonderful work Mr Heaton. Your an important voice in the skills and concepts of Landscape photography, thank you. best Keith in Ireland.

[@lincolnabraham4695]

“It’s gonna be lit” -Thomas Heaton

[@scotty4418]

Thomas, this has been an amazing year watching your channel grow week on week. You have shared with us so many magnificent moments and images and to say you have been an inspiration would be an understatement. Today's vlog was no different and to see so much contrast in the mono image was magical. Have a great Christmas with Charlotte and Monty and your family and so looking forward to following you in 2018

[@noeleee]

scotty4418 Agreed 100% :)

[@ChocoLater1]

Exactly. Thomas genuinely shared what he had to share without caring about the amount of subs or any kind of advertisement. So refreshing.

[@pinguiniswatchingyou]

True words.

[@obroadieswimmer]

Ditto. Best LP channel out there.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

scotty4418 That's very kind, thank you for sticking with the channel. I wish you all the best for 2018.

[@derekwillson2538]

The black and white image... STUNNING! Excellent job, I am itching to get out and get some photography done, thank you, Derek

[@n1ckotene]

Great to see landscape photography with a long lens.

[@macronencer]

One of your best black and white images ever, without a doubt. The textures and the curves were just breathtaking. BRAVO!

[@srmilk4495]

The b/w photo of the dune at the end of the video is my favorite of all your photos. The ripples in the sand, the sharp lines and contrast. Beautiful!

[@heartlandlight6862]

Playing with creation. Holy visions. An artist walks the planet.

[@PetterHallden]

The black and white is a masterpiece. Just amazing...

[@allansisson355]

That image of the smaller sand dune, so beautiful. You'd almost think something so perfect couldn't exist. Merry Christmas

[@richardlehoux]

The last one, in black and white, is my favorite of his trip in Namibia. Well done!

[@prozac1127]

what photography today needs is a story from the artists perspective behind each one of it...

[@markharris5771]

For me the videos when you are "in the moment" and you talk about your pure awe of the sights you see are my favourites. You have the ability to take us with you with your passion for your subject and the detailed search for the perfect shot. Your talents go far beyond just knowing when and how to press the shutter. That last image was amazing, almost abstract femininity, it’s one of those images that should be printed as big as possible to almost entirely cove a wall.

[@mestevep]

Thank you Thomas for bringing us with you on this adventure. Seeing these landscapes and the way you look at them is genuinely inspiring.

[@ryangallagher3235]

Absolutely love that last black and white shot. It's one of my favorite images I've seen from you. Great video.

[@frankdevos1965]

Wow the dunepicture is marvellous!! The rinkles, the contrast is amazing.....

[@gstandaert]

Absolutely stunning black & white image of that smaller sand dune Thomas, well spotted!

[@kathyaggiss9006]

I’ve loved the whole Namibia series and I was in this very spot last November so it brought back wonderful memories. I’m returning in a couple of weeks time and I’m now armed with all the tips you’ve given which have been invaluable. Thank you again for your insight and I look forward to many more videos.

[@terryclair2914]

The B&W is the best image to date, IMO! Beautiful Thomas.

[@peterosborne9802]

Thoroughly enjoyed all your Namibia vlogs, stich them together and you have a great programme..? Thankyou for all your work this year, merry Christmas to you .

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Both of those shots turned very nice, I do love the simplicity of them both and I really liked how the long lens made the small dune look so much larger. I find myself wanting more and more to add a long lens to my bag for landscapes. Thank you so much for the great videos Tom and Merry Christmas. Jason

[@ToddHiggins]

This was beautiful. The photo of the small dune is one of the most beautiful black & white images I have ever seen. Love it!

[@LarryManiccia]

That last dune shot was really awesome! I have to say as long as I have been watching your vlogs that shot is one of your absolute best of all time.

[@shootNbreezeIRL]

Love that final image. Shadow and light.

[@stevebird7556]

Thanks Thomas for all the fabulous and inspiring video's this year. They always make us feel as if we are there too sharing your adventures. Hope you your wife and Monty have a great Christmas and a well deserved rest for you all. Have fun. Cheers Steve

[@TwoTracksOutdoors]

Thanks, Thomas, for all the wonderful videos this past yr. encompassing extended effort and sometimes much travel to your photographic destination(s). They always make us feel like we are right there with you, almost helping you compose those magnificent shots we see from the warm cozy comfort of our living rooms, while you endure the often extreme temperature and climate extremes in pursuit of that ever elusive perfectly framed photo. One can only imagine the effort required in these desert locations presented here, all the while trying to keep sand out of your wind blown equipment. Very much enjoy your commentary on each and every photo shoot and your reverence for Mother Earth very much shines through as you capture another fleeting moment in time and then, share it with us all. A very Merry X'mas to you and your family as we look forward to your next adventure, wherever it might take you and us.

[@LeonardHein]

The last photo in B&W is absolutely superb!

[@robertpaskin7817]

I've been to Namibia and the timeless peace is beautiful, like the dawn of time. In fact it is Being pure and simple.

[@muhammadarwanagustiar2263]

every video you made brings ton of good mood

[@DennisSiebertPhotography]

Your Videos are very inspiring. Keep up the good work Thomas. Merry Christmas from Germany 😀 Dennis

[@mikemitchell3889]

Tom, What a fine, lovely present you've given, this Christmas day! Thank-You, Mike

[@SohamSarkar17]

Love your videos. So much to learn from them. Could watch them all day. Absolutely stunning!

[@RachelLerch]

I love the way the direction of the sand plays with the green foreground tree near the beginning. Beautiful Thomas! Nice work

[@mebearcreations]

Oh wow that B&W one is amazing! Thanks for taking us with you on this adventure!

[@russellrazo1312]

Loved your second shot by the end of the video. Absolutely beautiful.

[@MilindTalekar]

Its an art to make something which may not be so obvious into these incredible images. Thanks for all the videos you do simply incredible!!

[@jenslundinbyh8845]

That black and white was amazing.

[@drewhumphrey]

That last sand dune image is definitely one of your best of the year. Fantastic stuff!

[@SamJohnsonVoice]

Great video, Thomas! Thank you.

[@oldgrumpyjim5003]

As always Thom, you take us on a adventure. Brilliant!! Jim

[@BenHorne]

Both shots are incredibly beautiful! Wonderful work as always!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Ben Horne Thanks Ben. Same goes for your channel.

[@jasonkennedy2045]

Amazing shots mate. The last bnw high contrast is sublime. Wouldn’t have thought about using bnw for sand but it works so well. Great vlog!! Jase

[@christoombes7875]

That last B&W image was simply stunning 👌

[@ronsworld6831]

Thomas - your work is superb. You come up with great images no matter what environment you are in.

[@jonaqpetla_]

Absolutely magical.

[@lindabrazeau1037]

Merry Christmas!!! Absolutely stunning. The black and white is just breathtaking. Thank you for sharing!

[@markmacfeeters4603]

Great vlog, takes me back to my time working in Desert environment nearly 40 yrs ago! Keep up the good work.

[@joseluisavilagonzalez9626]

Adrenalin and motivation rises with this excellent video Thomas!

[@robindehaies2827]

One word, GORGEOUS

[@tomass7952]

A nice Christmas present- A new video from Thomas Heaton. Great work!

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

That last image is perfect so so nice in mono well done you

[@kl048]

you are a true inspiration. you are my yoga! brings such a calm watching you. keep the good work up!

[@damoninlr]

The BNW image literally took my breath away. Thank you for sharing with us...

[@JohnHaswellPhotography]

These videos have gone to another level! That last image was pure perfection

[@codyschultz9915]

Wonderful final image Thomas :) just got your calendar for Christmas from my parents, signed and all, for me to hang up as inspiration. Thank you

[@JonasOldChannel]

Thomas - that second BW photo was extraordinary! Well done mate. Thanks a million for sharing my last video!

[@drmaani18]

THAT SECOND PHOTO! MAGIC!

[@leanderhoefler7054]

Man this last shot is breathtaking!

[@Derginator]

That’s a beautiful place to take pictures at. I want to go to a desert environment one day.

[@magicmari]

Thanks Thomas for an lovely year of photography! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@willshaman2128]

I love your work with the dunes. From now on, I don't want to be a good photographer, I want to be a good imagemaker. Because that's what you've demonstrated here: how to *make* an image out of the environment you find yourself in. Thank you for your inspiration and bravo!

[@richandiben]

I quite like the footprints. Adds a human element to the landscape.

[@kubaquba]

Thank you for another beautiful and inspiring video, Thomas. I adore your channel!

[@Mcyrix]

Truly amazing captures! They make you want to go out and explore.

[@TimWoodVlog]

Watched this as my start to Christmas day. Thanks for all the hard work Thomas!

[@mikebavington5853]

Out-Stand-Ing !! Have a Merry Christmas and another great year.

[@imageofoz3586]

Merry Christmas Thomas, thanks for bringing some joy this warm Christmas morning in Australia. Great effort this year, cheers mate.

[@rasc-travel]

Awesome b&w image of the dunes. Thanks for sharing your videos with us, which are made in a „special“ way. Great stuff. Looking forward to following your channel next year.

[@duncanwallace7760]

I've climbed that massive dune you mentioned at least 3 times. For me it's one of the most beautiful places in the world. You get the most amazing shapes and lines from the top of them. It's best if you go up pre-dawn. Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado USA is also great for dunes, with snow-capped mountains in the background. Really amazing.

[@Higgins_Nature_Photographer]

Beautiful shots and great compositions Thomas, well done.

[@marka5964]

Love that last image, simply Stunning Thomas

[@tadeusz11000]

You’re on top form and playing in ‘The Zone, ‘ Thomas. Great work.

[@Mukhtar_Ali]

Beautiful shots and background music with your smooth commentary was soothing

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Mukhtar Ali "Smooth commentary". Haha. That's a first. 👍

[@user-id8cl5zd9e]

So so so helpful. Tomorrow I'm going to camp for 2 days in Jordan's wadi araba and I'm hoping to shoot similar photos of huge red sand dunes and some wide shots of many smaller white sand dunes that just dissappear in the distance. The information about the aperture was very helpful and the way you evaluate the landscape before shooting is incredible

[@chrisroot7182]

That was a nice little Christmas bonus! Happy Holidays Thomas - love your channel!

[@Potato-adept]

Absolut stun.... gorgeous gorgeous landscape.

[@artyomoh63]

I'm very delighted to start this year's Christmas day with your video. Merry Christmas !

[@robcarr1899]

Fantastic mate. Love them shots. Brilliant. Thanks for taking the time to post on Christmas Eve. I wasn't expecting anything till new year. Much appreciated. Hope you, Charlot and Monty have a great Christmas and a brilliant new year. Best wishes.

[@kenmunoz8517]

Nice to hear your understanding of the desert. I live in the desert a few hours from Death Valley National Park and know it as an under appreciated wonder.

[@jasonstuempges4336]

That second image is probably my personal favorite image of yours. Been watching your videos since the beginning of the year. There is not a single photographer out there, past or present, that has inspired me the way you do. I just want to say, “thank you.”

[@martinjn2920]

Christmas Eve and a Thomas Heaton vlog, brilliant way to set me up for Christmas, stunning pictures as always. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Thomas, Charlotte and Monty

[@jitendraakb]

breathtakingly great compositional skills!!! simply amazing!!!

[@lisa-marieplevey365]

Beautiful second image indeed & then some.

[@johnjgilchrist]

I really enjoyed your Africa trip and have now converted my son to your channel. Merry Christmas.

[@timbliss8777]

Another amazing video of your amazing work. Happy Holidays Thomas! Can't wait to see what 2018 brings.

[@MdMizanurRahman-te4kr]

My god man, they are truly "absolutely amazing". Merry Christmas, Thomas.

[@mrussell37]

The B&W white shot is stunning

[@drsamarrahman]

Loved the monochrome sand dune picture. Great shooting Thomas.

[@graemehayhoe3141]

Last image, superb!

[@RalphGoldsmith]

Excellent video as always Thomas, Looks like you really made the most of the trip

[@tommyandersen5325]

One of your very best ever - that last shot of the BW sanddune!!! Really beauty! Merry Christmas Thomas :)

[@PesoDeus]

The sand dune image might be one of my all-time favorites of yours, Thomas. Congrats on this one mate.

[@benwoodford1569]

Stunning last shot! 😱😱

[@svidela]

Wow! Thanks for sharing that "Sunrise Live". Great comments btw

[@RogerZoul]

Wow, that last image is amazing! Well done.

[@vargavideo]

Love the second shot.

[@robertwhite-photography]

Beautiful morning composition Tom! Great B/W texture!

[@harirao12345]

Great upload! From safety standpoint, a mechanical compass with a bearing set to your vehicle from a distance - in case it gets dark and that reference landmark disappears for one or the other reason.

[@derekwinsor8072]

Lost for words - well, except stunning work!

[@scotty4418]

Notification Squad.......its not only Santa that delivers classic stuff on Christmas