Landscape Photography in the World's Most Boring Location

The biggest complaint with landscape photography is that some people do not have access to dramatic, photogenic locations. It's a fair point, but I don't think it should hold you back. Today I set myself a photography challenge: The Boring 10 Miles. I have to cover 10 miles in the most boring landscape on earth and make 10 images. It won't be easy and not all images will be good, but it's about what I learn and the challenge of seeing my local area in a new way.
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#LandscapePhotography #10BoringMiles

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[@AxR558]

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[@gauvwx]

"World's most boring location" He surely hasn't seen my neighborhood

[@pankajjangir5901]

You Didn't Seen My Town 😂✌🏻😂

[@EXANT9000]

you haven’t seen my earth 😭😭😭😔

[@cyberp0et]

@@EXANT9000 You haven't seen my galaxy :p

[@StudioBonn]

Sorry, the universe doesn't look boring... ;-)

[@leendertjagt5542]

pfff...boring?

[@drpepper998]

When I took a photography class back in the 1980's we had a project to find the shape of the letters of the alphabet in outdoor objects. Only rule was you couldn't take a picture of a letter, like in a sign. For example, in a parking garage the stairs on the outside were in a "Z" shape. The project is desgined for you to see deeper into normal things. Great video.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

That sounds like a great exercise, I've never heard that one before. I smell another challenge video 🤔

[@flixtorres]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto please do it 😍😉

[@adamsmith6594]

In watercolour painting you have a 30 minute exercise. Including drawing. It is designed to stop you overworking the scene and keeping the watercolour loose and ethereal rather than clipped in with sharp edges. It's also to allow the paint to create the scene rather than a replica of the scene. I've wondered if this would help in photography

[@juandiegov]

I like this. I may try it. Thanks!

[@AlexsaurusRex]

Beautiful assignment. I'll give it a try sometime

[@Souljacker7]

It's funny how we get blind to the beauty of the things we are used to. As a Brazilian I was thinking "what a nice landscape" all the time lol

[@beautyofthailand7393]

I agree. I rush to take photos when I first arrive in a new city before it becomes mundane

[@zimmejoc]

“An idiot on a bicycle, taking crap photos” yup describes me perfectly. I have thousands of crap photos from my adventures that come nowhere near capturing the splendor of what I see on my rides, but I likes my crap photos anyway.

[@mohamedaminebekhouche6822]

" crap photos have good personality" Drake -1973-

[@PWN_Nation]

Yep, I felt a bit called out by that statement when I heard him...😆

[@DontWorry-Bhappy]

Every time i see those bike by shots i just imagine him setting it up then going behind the camera 20 ft so he can ride past it, then he stops again and goes back to get his camera

[@stephendixon8575]

Ditto - 100% what I kept thinking, and credit to him that must be bloody hard work shooting all those B Roll sequences without someone following you as you’re out there (but even then those shots have to be set up at some point). The one where it was a shot of him cycling past on the opposite side of a busy road towards the end there had me thinking - must be a fairly safe neighbourhood to leave a video camera on a tripod and then cycle away and past at that kind of distance without someone stealing your gear! If you’re reading this Tom, would be interested to see you do a video one time where you give a quick explanation of how you plan and execute the video side of your shoots, including these types of shot

[@fredymendez8340]

Literally what I was thinking with him going up that hill 😂😂

[@datstefi]

Haha, my thoughts are similar. My conditions won't allow me to ride up and down the hill for all those shots. You gotta go back for the gears... that's why my vlog is so boring 🤣

[@cgan2013]

You managed to capture some beautiful images….however, your story-telling is what I enjoyed most about this segment. You are a masterful story-teller and no matter what the venue is, you are always keeping me captivated by your wit and ability to paint a verbal picture!!

[@sajanstanley]

Totally agree to this. ❤️

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Agreed.... came for the photos... Stayed for the stories

[@gharrop1]

Agree totally…..some amazingly well crafted b roll!

[@rickbrowne519]

As you ran over to get the image of the birds on the wire, I said to myself, "Tom - the image is your bike against the bench with the grass behind it catching the light!"

[@kakarabreu]

kkkkkkkkkkkk the photo would be much greater right? instead of the two birds

[@koolblue2]

I just watched this video and thought the same

[@kurtpleavin]

Even take the bike out of it; this bench would have been fascinating against the green backdrop

[@serbuuu]

Exactly what I was thinking about, but only 1 photo for each mile tho, moreover the birds photo ain't bad at all.

[@viridae]

Personally I thought the birds were the best photo of the day.

[@HipyoTech]

Thanks for giving me some photography inspiration again!

[@sittingbush]

What is up keyboard dude

[@cKHgNbX09cr1W7]

Hey Hipyo

[@madebyPure]

Strange but welcome cross-over of two hobbies here

[@butyou_nobody]

Wouldn't mind a photo series of 'mech in the wild' ;)

[@juergenbreidenstein696]

For me that was probably the most interesting, inspiring and enjoyable video you have created in a long time. I feel like having the exact same problem with living in a boring area and not knowing how to create something with it. Thank you for this and I hope you will do more videos like this.

[@rickmower1136]

Yes I agree as well, this was inspiring and made me feel like I can do thisl. Usually when I watch Youtue channels I feel like this is all out reach. This was good though, more like this please.!

[@mapakern3979]

I 100% agree to this. After a long long time, this is a video which inspires me to go out and shoot again, too. I am not particularly fond of the results (except the woodland shot), but that's because of my slight aversion black/white shots (sorry). The video however is so genuinely positive , all in all very pleasing and your enthusiasm so contagious that I really am motivated to try out something like that!

[@aagould]

Agreed! Even if you live in a not-boring place, seeing the same scenes every day can make photographing it a challenge! I liked the reminder to take time and look at things from new perspectives.

[@BrokenToeKnee]

Agreed

[@andrewmorrison3276]

I am with Juergen, I would go as far as to say this is the most interesting and inspiring video I have seen for a long while amongst all the photographers that share on You Tube. Seeing how you create in our real world is so much more interesting and valuable. more please. Brilliant image in the small woods.

[@mattdayphoto]

Happily making photos in Chillicothe, Ohio for over half of my lifetime, I loved seeing your perspective in a place like this. ❤️

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Former Xenia resident here. ... plenty of photographs hiding in your area.

[@hughwolfe1176]

I think they call that “crop factor” the ability to see something within a larger thing.

[@mattcrow8381]

Current Delaware, OH resident. Some of my favorite images have been surprisingly in our Ohio area backyard.

[@CincyMike]

Hi Matt! Im down in CIncinnati under the same circumstances as you. This is a great video by Thomas!

[@johnlocke7097]

Hi Westerville here, I spend a lot of time in Chillicothe love it down there. I am from the UK.

[@caleblatreille8224]

“There are no boring places, only boring people.”

[@eyerolling]

So correct!! see beauty covered whole earth

[@dudewtfitz]

El Paso TX is boring change my mind

[@AddMemBroAzaz]

soo, then you didnt see my area, but anyway im trying to do something interesting

[@SONALI_V]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sheldonmurphy6031]

@@dudewtfitz 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I grew up in Amarillo! Same! Lmao Stars, Cows, and Macro is all that seems avail. Even the street hooked are boring. Lmao

[@rohandebbarma24]

The amount of effort put behind this entire video is the real inspiration. You're amazing, mate!

[@PaulHarveyAustralia]

"There is nothing worse than a man in the woods talking to his camera" .... LOL .. Mr Heaton, honestly, this video was so so inspiring. I presume most of your subscribers live in "un-interesting" areas, so this video is simply the perfect catalyst to get out there and be creative, no matter where. Loved it

[@andreasstein421]

I feel like someone on KZbin finally gave an answer to a very important question for many hobby shooters. Thanks Thomas!!!

[@thebkstank2095]

Mad respect for placing your camera down, riding past, hopping off, picking it up, placing it down, riding past. The B roll love.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

I really enjoyed that, I thought all the images were interesting but I have to say the last was my favorite, I love an old building. I also found it interesting that you didn’t use a tripod. I definitely think Tripods have there place but I find it a bit freeing to hand hold. Thanks for the inspiration. Jason

[@FakeNews_Ignored]

Thomas returning back to basics, and from looks of it, he is enjoying it.

[@Syy]

Fantastic video! Also, totally agree that the faux-oil painting picture is incredible. That, and the amount of b-roll in this was insane. Lord knows I would've gotten bored of the whole rigmarole long before you did.

I think the most amazing is how you take time to place cameras while you were moving between each shot. Making it like documentary. Just to imagine how to you had to walk the same place 2-3 times just to place a camera and then come on the bike. 😮

[@isaacwaller2547]

Something I've always told people that I teach photography to, is that you don't always need an interesting place or subject to photograph. If you focus on making something that's boring interesting, then you can make something that is interesting, spectacular. its all about your perspective.

[@raunak.u]

I could see the TH POV in every image and that "painting in the woods" was just jaw-dropping. 🙌🏻 This was refreshing to watch.

[@kevinhugo]

This was one of the best, most inspiring videos you've done. I think that it's easy to lose the creative element with landscape photography and fall into the trap of just visiting well known locations to reproduce images that have been captured by others. This should act as a reminder to everyone that photography should be a creative pursuit. Hope you do more like this!

[@manny_k2988]

I always thought making your images black and white was corny, but after seeing how he used the black and white effect I’m dying to go outside and try it out for myself. What an eye opener!

[@JamesStevensonPhoto]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one, a great reminder that setting ourselves limitations and challenges is a fun way to grow and learn. Also loved that you're ducking into bushes to hide from the farmer... we used to do this with the local game-keeper as kids in the forest behind my childhood home. Sometimes he'd catch us and send us packing, sometimes we'd get away with it!! As an adult I still jog there occasionally and find myself doing exactly the same thing!!

[@kaiworleyphotography]

Well if anything, you've made me feel better about struggling to get good images in my local area!

[@etaabyarn]

I can definitely identify with feelings of the boring landscapes near by. I found this video to be one of the most inspiring and surprising how easily Thomas found images in what I simply could not. This really makes me want to get out and experiment more. Thanks Thomas 😊

[@stuartlauchlan7061]

One thing to bear in mind is that what you may have seen day in day out for years, others may never have seen before. Visit local sites and maybe pick out those things that constantly catch your eye as you pass by.

[@CodeRedCody]

Living on the Canadian prairies this video hits home for me. I've been doing photography for a little over a year now and it can be quite challenging to take good photos

[@JayFunningham]

The extra effort you put into story telling and recording your journey between locations is so worth it.

[@marilyngiannuzzi9867]

Oh love the reflection of the trees in the water,just beautiful!

[@TheAndyMaan]

Fair play Thomas, I've been waiting for a photographer to challenge themselves to shoot a boring location, you are the only person I've seen actually do it. I will have to challenge my creativity more when shooting locally, I do shoot a lot locally but often find myself very uninspired compared to when I go off to the national parks. Thanks for the inspiration 👍

[@jakiecalderon2023]

Marcilito pomoy and david pomerans

[@michelle_nolan]

2:30 in and I already love this video. This is what I remember of meeting you at the out of Acadia conference. It was really about seeing beauty where you are at. Hope you do more with this style. ❤️ it!!

[@analogoutdoors]

Thank you. The type of woodland you explored is pretty much all I have available to me. It is refreshing to see a "pro" seek out and explore this type of photography.

[@greenbrightly]

Got to say the intro is perfectly sequenced and edited, top level stuff.

[@Burssty]

I really appreciate these kinds of videos, where we learn that you can always make use of where you are and what you have

[@andrewgrant2765]

It's pretty weird seeing you cycling around the routes I usually go, surprised I haven't bumped into you already! I've been following for a few years now and only just stumpled back onto your videos, great work Thomas!

[@Dennis-1367]

16:26 as someone working in environmental ecology and being on fields regularly, farmers only care and worry if you dont greet them. And if the farmer stops just nicely explain what youre doing and what a nice area his fields are at. Nice weather, ah ye the drought is terrible this year, quite early harvest eh? Never ever had a single farmer being aggressive even if we had to walk THROUGH the fields. Great content by the way, glad I found your channel. Greetings from Germany.

[@stephenlloydco]

Might be different over there, but in Australia, some of them get snarky about biosecurity, and bringing weeds onto their property.

[@richardbirger2245]

@@stephenlloydco same here in the US

[@tomhath8413]

@@richardbirger2245 That's more polite than saying they suspect you are a thief, which is what they're actually thinking. Unfortunately they have reason to think that in our society today.

[@FutureChaosTV]

@@tomhath8413 What? A thief of miniscule amounts of wheat?

[@JeremyLawrence-imajez]

@@FutureChaosTV - poaching is one concern, stealing eggs [from wild birds] is another. I had a farmer come check out what I as doing one day and that was why. Ended up having a long and interesting chat about wildlife and the unusual countryside nearby.

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

I love these kind of videos. You’ve captured everything that I’m about as a photographer. As much as I’d like to concentrate on landscapes but at the end of the day, I call myself a photographer of things! Thoroughly enjoyed your video 👍

[@markrogers256]

Been watching your videos for a few years now, this one has to be one of my favourite videos you've done so far. I'm sure it will offer inspiration for many photographers. I think deliberately going out to 'boring' locations is a great way to improve and sharpen ones eye for composition and also makes you appreciate the beauty in places you often wouldn't give a second look

[@clairedo7735]

His filming and editing are just so smooth. The thoughts, time and effort put into those different angles are mad. I’m really enjoying it!

[@shenaluke]

i am so glad you did this video. I am glad that you got to see what us (Normal) photographers have to face because we can't travel for those exquisite landscapes. I wish that I could see you do more videos of this nature.

[@johnmay1788]

Best video in a while, I thought. Also, I recognized some music you used to use long ago, and realized I'd missed hearing it. Thanks!

[@MrCochise71]

This is so excellent. I live in central Utah. So I'm spoiled with amazing landscapes. But gotta say some of my favorite shots are just walking around farmland and so many area's where it's " boring". Fantastic video tom.

[@RachelSchell]

Thank you for this! I have been doing photography for 15 years and even owned my own photography business doing portraits. After having the business, I really lost the joy I used to feel for it. Landscapes and details have always been my favorite thing to photograph. When I watched this it reminded me how much I love to see things in a different, creative, beautiful way. It's also interesting because I would have chosen different things than you in each location and I think both of our images would have been beautiful. I love that you chose to ride your bike, also, instead of driving. I think it really puts you in the landscape. Maybe I'll get my "big" camera back out of it's bag and dust it off.

[@eddyinet]

Probably one of my favorite videos you've made. Cheers

[@ibengraadal1460]

Love the concept, it”s very easy to relate to👌🏼 Very inspiring. I love the “oilpainting”.

[@alistairbeavis1536]

As someone living in East Anglia, I share the same feelings about the wide flat-ish countryside. When you travel to a destination for photography, you are looking for that outstanding image to justify your travel, but if you are exploring by bike or on foot, you find images on the journey. I've explored quite a lot of the local area recently thanks to lockdown and now is the time to explore the wider area. Great inspiration Thomas.

[@PaulWilkinson]

This was refreshing, I really enjoyed and I'd like to see more like this. I've spent most of the last 6 years or so doing this sort of thing, I constantly create challenges for myself. By setting challenges or walking the same route over and over you develop a knack for various shooting styles and genres. Before you know it, you can be placed in almost any location and come away with something worthwhile.

[@alexgimagery]

Good stuff, great to see your thought process in these more "ordinary" settings.

[@GawxArt]

Awesome video!

[@bernardralte]

Yeee gawx!

[@razr7r531]

photograpy gawx?

[@sharko6579]

What’s up gawx lol

[@brayward1452]

Gawx = best KZbinr

[@demian3281]

Gawx!?!?

[@idobartana2790]

The shot of the bike leaning against the bench in the middle of the video is one of my favorites in the video. I love that you had it in there as Broll and not as a still image

[@ScottymanPhoto]

Well, one thing is for sure, your videos are never boring. I truly didn’t think you would come out of this excursion with anything special, but I must say that a few of those images were quite impressive indeed! Very inspirational, Thomas! It’s a pleasure to watch you work.

[@hajnal4755]

Oh Thomas, calling a barley field wheat or corn......apart from that, I live in the middle of plane farm lands in eastern Hungary, and having a bike ride like that is what I have been imagining myself, now that the sunflowers starting to bloom and the harvest started on the barley, wheat and rapeseed fields. I usually wish we had some lavender fields around for some interesting scenes, or that I had a drone, because the flat always looks better from above. I loved the woodland image, that looked like an oil painting. Any more bike ride videos planned?

[@sandyknight3910]

I can seea 'pimp my bike' video perhaps... LOL

[@moviebufftexas5277]

This is why I tolerate the occasional sponsored content on your channel when I have dumped nearly all other photo channel subs. With you the journey is always at the forefront and the challenge always has potential for reward. I live in Houston which is VERY far from attractive. But if you want to take pictures - you have to shoot. Great video. Consider me inspired and on the way to my own quest for 8 (it is REALLY not attractive around here).

[@RickMentore]

One of your best in a while, in so many ways! The fantastic video editing, the simple yet stellar images and the story that says, make use of what you have at your disposal!

[@Hodenkat]

"Essentially, I would be an idiot, on a bicycle, taking crap photos..." LOL! Great job! That line made me chuckle out loud. Thanks for all the good perspective!

[@maxwellwellmax878]

that woodland image reminded me of a Monet Painting!

[@robertblacquiere9508]

Interesting video. I live in the Netherlands and yes is flat and really flat even below sea level. Most of that land is farmland. But you give me some pointers to look different at these things maybe there is some pictures to make. Next bike ride I will check.

[@jumpingjohn280459]

In my humble opinion, your most inspiring video yet! This will really encourage us to get out into our local areas with a fresh pair of eyes. Added to that, when, or if, we do get the opportunity to visit somewhere spectacular, the practice that we’ll gain from looking and observing will pay huge dividends. Thanks Tom.

[@RFGfotografie]

Even the first seconds of this video, I already see so much promise. Bit of sunset/sunrise, bad weather and it turns magical. And even if that's not there, bit of magic/imagination/creativity is enough.

[@makerofthingsunique]

Great idea, I have done a 10x 10 meter macro challenge before and stayed in that location for an hour. One thing to be careful if Is be careful of electric fences. I found one when I lent forward to get a picture of a horse 😂

[@Rallybear]

Cool idea ☺️ not the electric fence though 😜

[@MartinKyral]

The crop is barley. Hopefully, it'll end up in a cold, refreshing pint of beer one day ;) Very photogenic especially when it is bathing in a warm light of the setting sun.

[@Catap]

Agreed, although in british english it’s ”corn”.

[@MartinKyral]

@@Catap ah, thanks. Not being a native speaker, I find huge gaps in my vocabulary.

[@freetibet1000]

@@Catap That’s interesting, up here in Sweden it is called “Korn”! Anyway, I was surprised to see it has matured so early into the season over there. It will not be harvested until September over here. That’s what it like to be living on northerly latitudes, I guess!

[@Catap]

@@freetibet1000 skulle tro det har att göra med att vi ffa har vårsådd, och britterna höstsådd…. Men höftar lite hära… ;)

[@iseriver3982]

@@freetibet1000 we get warm winter's thanks to the Atlantic, so I bet we get to plant a lot earlier.

[@loganhall5580]

7:37 - This is really interesting. I often find myself driving to a location and likely flying past dozens if not hundreds of potential images along the way. One of the things I love most about this video is that you rode a bike for your journey. Slowing down allows us a different perspective and helps us create images in our minds as we physically transport ourselves through our subjects. Thank you for putting this video together! I'm now inspired to take my bike out next time and just see what I can shoot within a 10-15 mile radius around my house rather than feel the need to drive 2+ hours for an image. Also, an added bonus of getting a little exercise on the bike!

[@PokiLee]

im just impressed with the video shots of you traveling that you placed the camera down to record, rode your bike away to show you are traveling etc , then had to go back for you camera every time.

[@craigallenphotography]

"Avoid like the plague." Too soon? LOL "Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual." - Edward Weston A favorite quote of mine from a true master.

[@stuffbyneilsmith]

Loved this 'down to earth' vlog. But when ever I see the b roll and you've set your camera up somewhere that it could be nicked I do keep wondering how it never was.

[@sandyknight3910]

same! I'd be way to scared to just leave a camera, walk away and then just casually walk/cycle/drive past

[@jbwilhelmi]

My favorite video yet! Having grown up amidst wide open farms and small sections of woods which may not be epic locations, but when you pay attention, you can find amazing scenes.

[@kelliesharpe1067]

I'm fortunate enough to have been born, raised, and I've lived my life in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. I'm a wildlife and landscape photographer and I love taking pictures of anything from sunrises, flowers, bears, or bugs....literally anything. I have so many beautiful things just out my back door that it is quite overwhelming at times. That being said, since all these things are so obviously beautiful I think it takes away from my need to be overly created and you just made me super jealous of how creative you are. Well done...I don't get jealous often

[@cameronsmith169]

I absolutely love image 9 with the clouds and telegraph pole. This is probably my favourite image of the lot. I absolutely loved this video. Your excitement is infectious and you make me want to try and repeat this challenge myself in my area. The filming of this is incredible. Keep it up and would love to see some more videos set up with challenges like this.

[@pavlo3511]

i actually like empty spaces, it gives me a nostalgic and freeing feeling

[@Biovirulent]

Wanderlust, maybe

[@markcox732]

Have followed you for a while now and love all your videos but, for me, this is the best so far. Exactly the sort of inspiration, guidance and ideas I've been craving - and all with the usual Heaton humour, humility and enthusiasm. Thank you.

[@BayouJosh]

that reflection image is magical. this has been an incredibly inspiring video. 3rd time watching it. I feel guilty considering I live in one of the most magically beautiful areas of America and I've completely neglected landscape photography. that changed this weekend and this video was the inspiration. thank you sir. fantastic.

[@eighteenfiftynine]

This is what it's like round my way, and I don't drive. Really been getting to me lately. Thank you so much for posting this. I feel inspired for the first time in a long while.

[@petersmitham8273]

The wheat field is Barley…..the long ears give the game away….📸🌈

[@generalgrafx]

As a landscape photographer he should have known that.

[@markfectic4887]

@@generalgrafx I don't think they teach you the differences between agricultural crops in Landscape Photography courses. Not sure why though.

[@brandonmjohnsonphotography]

As many others have said, I believe this video helped in more ways than one. Sometimes you can get lost in trying to make sure that you take those breathtaking landscapes and you forget what photography is really all about. Photography is an art and it a way to express yourself. Keep up your amazing work!

[@savnac]

I love the image you considered your favorite of the last couple months. What a unique capture.

[@arnob5386]

Rip to all the cameras he left behind while cycling

[@DanielKennedyaeos]

"there's nothing worse than a man in the woods talking to his camera" Simon Baxter has entered the chat

[@ricetheories]

I like the challenge/story-based format you used for the beginning while keeping the content consistent with your usual stuff. Feeling a bit inspired.

[@grantcullen6066]

For me your best video so far Thomas. You've proven it's not the location or the gear, it's the attitude of the photographer that counts.

[@filton12]

Is that your breath I keep seeing at around 13:00 by the stream? Ah, summer in the UK.

[@johnround8311]

It`s strange, but B & W is a good way of eliminating the greens of Summer, in fact,

[@markyd504]

Thanks Tom, another inspiring video, i think that most photographers struggle with this at some stage, keep up the great work!

[@gertklay4648]

This boring video of the boring landscape you live in is yet another very good example of what one needs to do to stay inspired and to keep observing in stead of just shooting about... I really enjoy your video's since they always take the viewer back to the essence of photography.. It's not about expensive gear, not about living in the most photogenic environment, not about post processing.... But all about good observation and getting inspired by the right (or wrong) circumstances. That's what makes me (I hope) an above average photographer.... Thanks, I would like to see more of this, it really helps!

[@WhySteve]

"get a camera that easily accessible for most people".... I just spent 6 months saving to buy the X-T3 haha

[@WhySteve]

@@gk7754 True, true. It's not like it's a 12k camera.

[@chromaticvisuelle]

Yes, I thought he would use only his phone lol

[@DominusFeles]

Apart from the video being great, I was definitely impressed by how clear your audio was while biking and speaking! Does this make me a bit if a nerd? 😅

[@M_Teeboo]

I really appreciate this video. I realized the other day that I haven't been taking any photos this year because I'm just bored with what is around me. I did go out on my last day off to my local park and made some portraits of the ducks, swans and squirrels and by the end of my walk I could feel the creative flow again. I also appreciate that you used a kit setup as that is probably what most of your viewers use as we live vicariously through your adventures.

[@LarsBartschat]

One of the best videos on photography I’ve watched on KZbin. Thanks a bunch for creating, sharing and putting all that work into it.

[@districtsouth8358]

He is like: "if your fotos look boring, use black and white!"

[@TheGoodContent37]

I shit you not, I once got my portfolio sent to a very famous cuban photographer. I love color so my photographs were 99% in color. She said my work was good and she only gave me one advice: Convert them to black and white. Needless to say her entire work was done in black and white. To this day I laugh at that non sense and hipocresy. F'ing low intelligence level people that can't handle color in their pictures and need black and white to focus their attention on a subject. Sadly, minds that see beauty and poetry in color are very few so I'm destined to be poor and uncknown because I refuse on doing black and white just because it looks more "fine artsy"...

[@districtsouth8358]

@@TheGoodContent37 feels bad man! I love colours as well, I like to isolate certain colours and desaturate the others but not completely cancel them. I don't really mind people using black and white as long as they do it intentionally and not afterwards because they prefer the clean look over the colour mess. For me black and white is more about isolating clean subjects and light them in a specific way but only to draw attention to the one important, storytelling thing in the picture. They intend to give a fraction of reality in order to high lite one specific topic or subject but without creating emotions. In my opinion its a very "subjective" way of photography.

[@boydwinters]

Laughs in netherlands

[@dianecotton9531]

The reflection shot was just magic. Also loved that last cloud one.

[@bobsanders3439]

That's the best video you've ever made Thomas! More educational and inspiring than you could have imagined. Thanks a million.

[@simonwiltshire9324]

I love how excited you were. There is definitely something liberating about knowingly doing something different with photography, especially when there's little chance of getting something 'good'. It really takes the pressure off and you enjoy it a lot more. Definitely evident in your videos...until you started flagging towards the end at least 😁

[@kimgrantphotography]

Absolutely loved this video! Very inspiring and loved the abstract water reflection shot.

[@tonyutting6508]

Enjoyed this one immensely. I wander the local lanes regularly down here in Devon and have found a few photos that deserve the right conditions

[@azlifmohamed8804]

This is just bloody brilliant. The music, narration and the simplistic joy of capturing moments on the go.

[@johnhergt6686]

Enjoyed watching a talented photographer explaining his thought processes.

[@craigautry]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been in such a funk with my photography since summer got here in Georgia, USA. Watching this really got the spokes spinning again.

[@jimjames4875]

Mad man shakes vita weets at camera and delivers sage wisdom about landscape photography. Love your work mate.

[@Ivan-xg1zo]

Just stumbled upon this vid, and I just want to say it's content like this that does the most for the normal everyday person trying to find inspiration.