Landscape Photography on Location: Sierra Nevada Mountains & Alabama Hills Sunrise Shoot

A morning shoot in the Alabama Hills, Lone Pine. I was only here for one night, which I regret and would love to return for longer.
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Canon 5D MKIII - geni.us/5DIII
Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Tripod (New Version here) geni.us/ManfrottoTripod
My New Arca Swiss Manfrotto Ball Head - geni.us/c9eN
Garmin Fenix 3 - geni.us/GarminFenix3
LowePro Pro Rover 45 - geni.us/HikingBag
My “L” Bracket - geni.us/LBracket
LowePro Filter Pouch - geni.us/FilterPouch
Lee Foundation Holder - geni.us/wKWK
A Range of Nisi Filters - geni.us/NisiFilters
Heliopan Polariser - geni.us/Heliopan
This Attches my Polariser to my Filter Holder - geni.us/LeeAdapt
Hot Shoe Bubble Level - geni.us/yIzTeke
Waterproof Cover - geni.us/WaterProof
Leatherman Skeletool - geni.us/Tool
Black Diamond Storm Head Torch - geni.us/HeadTorch
Jobby Sling - geni.us/Sling
Filter Ring Lens Caps - geni.us/LensCaps
Canon 24-70L f2.8 Lens MKI
Canon 70-200L F4 Lens None IS
Zeiss Distagon 21mm
Filming
DJI Phantom 4 Drone - geni.us/Phantom4
Canon G7X - geni.us/CanonG7X
Micro Muff - geni.us/WindBuff
Windslayer for Gopro - geni.us/WindSlay
GoPro Hero 4 Silver - geni.us/Hero4S
Timelapse Head - geni.us/TimeLap
GoPro 3 Way Mount - geni.us/Mount
GoPro Jaws Clamp - geni.us/Jaws
Camping
Vango Banshee 200 - geni.us/Tent
Thermarest Neoair X-Lite - geni.us/NeoAir
Editing & Processing
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

I love this place and can’t wait to get back! It’s funny watching this 6 years later, having seen how much more knowledgeable and polished you have become.

[@jimkeener3773]

This is so rich. I know the Alabama Hills and have hiked the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Mount Whitney, and you have reintroduced me to an old friend. I can feel that rough granitic surface under my feet and have a new understanding of the Range of Light. Thank you.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+Jim Keener That's great to hear, thank you for watching.

[@HistoryByGPS]

Your black and white image of Lone Pine Peak at the end is excellent. I know that this is a few years old by this posting, but thanks for the memories of my younger years as a climber. - Jim

[@deannahoward8748]

You always manage to get a great photo no matter where you are. Love it.

[@TorridDesign]

Just wanted to comment in general that I enjoy your on location videos...I'm currently working in a location overseas where I don't get the chance to shoot AT ALL...so living vicariously through your videos until I get home has been a pleasure!

[@KennyG211694]

Thomas, Excellent video as always!! If you're ever in Ontario, there are many spectacular areas to shoot. Especially in autumn!!

[@AbrahamDakin]

Your videos are much less frequent than other channels, but far more interesting. Keep up the good work!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks. This is because a lot of my outings are quite boring and probably wouldn't make for interesting videos.

[@kevinkaiser5498]

+Thomas Heaton I find that what you might think of as mundane and boring might be the key I need as an amateur to unlock my photographic genius and inspiration. Please keep the videos coming. I am inspired.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I'm glad you're inspired. That is all I want in life. I should also mention that it is very difficult to make these videos, which is another reason they are not too frequent. More videos will follow. Thanks.

[@lintownboy]

+Thomas Heaton are you a fulltime photographer or do you do anything else on the side?

[@tpphotography3796]

This may be the first KZbin comment I've ever left but I can't watch another of your vids without commending you on your work. I absolutely love the feel of your vids and I enjoy going on your journeys. Your work is definitely inspiring. Keep doing what you do Thomas!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It is very much appreciated.

[@weschilton]

I live about 3 hours from Alabama Hills... its a spectacular place! So cool that you came here. :)

[@gettinbattered]

great video mate. I'm learning a lot from your videos

[@Petminder]

My part of the world. Beautiful photos of the Alabama Hills and the Eastern Sierra Mountains. I love it there. Great video, you explain things so easily :-)

[@johnstilley5063]

I live in California and spend a lot of time in our mountains. This was inspiring. I love that you focus on the composition instead of the camera settings or gear. Always so interesting.

[@michaelcwu4466]

never change, man. never change. keep putting out this exact stuff

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I might change. What if I get offered a multimillion pound deal to shoot a video like Peter Lik? Only joking. I will always keep it real and honest.

[@arghyadipsen2429]

I like the boulder image more than tje panoramic. This is another fun of photography, you never know what you're going to have.

[@spikej3118]

Another great video and great images every day I'm learning to look at my surroundings in a different way, thanks

[@terrygoyan3022]

Love your videos and photos! I travel through Lone Pine and the Sierra Nevada all the time. California is blessed to have these amazing locations. Just to let you know, Sierra means mountain range, hence Sierra Nevada Mountains is redundant. Thanks for all your work bringing us these wonderful videos. In a time which is for many is very messed I really enjoy them. Almost like taking a road trip!

[@chrisklein7454]

You have the most amazing videos, love seeing a new one pop into my subscriptions. Big inspiration.

[@philmckinney7606]

You are a teacher and an inspiration! Keep 'em coming .

[@joseluisfernandezroa7561]

An amazing place Thomas, stunning sky above you. the feeling of lonelines should be absouletly. Undoubtedly a great place to enjoy, congrats a great video, once more.

[@edortiz87]

Your videos are gold. Great explanation of your methodology. Thank you.

[@tony1257]

Fantastic video Thomas! I loved the walkthrough of your composition!

[@justinwilcoxphotography2012]

Thanks! I live in Northern California and have been having trouble composing the cluttered scenes around me, this was a big help!

[@jpaul4595]

Your videos are always interesting , fun & entertaining. I enjoy them.

[@christinebilby2335]

Really enjoyed this Thomas and thank you for talking us through your thoughts, filter choice and composition. Really look forward to your posts on here.

[@zacharyjones4520]

Another great video Thomas. I really enjoy seeing where you travel and your thoughts on finding images. There are tons of channels that obsess over camera tech. I like that yours shows the more important act of creating images.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

That's exactly what I want to get across. Thanks for your comment.

[@ryanbailey112]

Thank you Thomas another great video! You come up with amazing compositions!

[@Johnny8Walker]

What a lovely shoots Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. looking forward to the next one

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Eklipze]

Waited so long for a new video. Keep up the awesome work Thomas. It's truly inspiring for someone who is always stuck in city life due to school and work.

[@just4all1]

i really love this type of videos, thank you for sharing

[@20centurymodern]

Love your commitment to your videos you make. It's great to see your passion and what you do.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

That's very kind. Thanks a lot.

[@robertaltic3395]

Thanks Thomas for posting this video. Love the pano and the b/w. I appreciate you walking us through your thought process in setting up each shot. I love going out west, and have started doing more scouting and less shotgunning my shots to find the better view to shoot. Thanks for the inspiration to shoot and keep'm coming. Best, Bob

[@Transparant]

You make absolutely amazing videos. They're all very educating and also a lot of fun to watch. You explain everything in such a nice and energetic way, great job.

[@joeandjan]

Love your work Thomas. Very informative and always interesting. Always looking forward the next one. Keep them videos coming.

[@duncanhoole1045]

I am really enjoying your videos. You are a true inspiration to landscape photographers!

[@sonnyknight9161]

Great viewing as always!!!

[@DiiZeh_]

Your videos are absolutely amazing, Thomas! The content and realism is stunning! It's so inspirational for my photography! Keep up the amazing work mate!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

That's really good to hear. Thank you for watching.

[@Zorkee4]

As always - a really brilliant walk-through of your thinking process. Love your videos. Best Regards.

[@sergeykichuk2586]

Thank you Thomas again great video, inspired me to go out and take landscape photos

[@StephenTvedt]

Wonderful video and walk through of your thought process! Cheers

[@Robbo338]

Love your work. Please keep them coming.

[@stevejago7659]

Another brilliant, informative,inspirational video.Real pleasure to watch.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks. That means a lot.

[@scotie690]

I need today a new video from you because tomorrow is gonna a be my shooting day and inspiration is always needed. Very well explained. I wonder how you always have time to make the video and shoot. Thanks so much for all your effort, Thomas! Best wishes Pedro Quintela

[@karlchesterify]

You make the best videos, very insightful! Thanks for posting

[@TheTammanytiger]

This is the highlight of my friday, Thank you!

[@ManyDoors777]

Superb video. All of them are!

[@svachop]

Amazing Thomas. I enjoyed it a lot !!!

[@gerry13cs]

You are such a great photographer and an inspiration for us.The trips,the way you photograph and the fact that you are doing it solo means a lot!Keep it up Thomas :)

[@resumepromo]

This is amazing. I feel really inspired, not only the photographs you've taken but much more by the way you're all alone camping the whole night there just to capture the beautiful sunrise shots. I guess many other photographers would feel the same. Love it!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Hey. Thanks a lot. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@HPeterJi]

I love the first two shots, the pano and the boulder shot in color. Not so much for the black and white. I appreciate your dedication, which I am learning quite a bit as an aspiring 'landscape' photography! Thanks!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Yeah, I know what you mean. Not all of my shots are to everybody's taste, but i try to show the process of how I come to take them, rather that trying to show how amazing the images are, which they are not. It's a subjective. Thanks for your feedback.

[@philipshackleton5005]

Once again a great video, your work is amazing.

[@jamesjohnston6765]

Really great videos. You are quite good at what you do and your videos are educational and entertaining. Keep them coming.

[@georgepark8444]

Great video the way you describe the art of photography. This is inspiring thanks Tom keep them coming.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+George Wilson Thank you, that's very kind.

[@andywhiteside16]

fantastic video in a fantastic location

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

Amazing! Thank Thomas...,

[@brendonholt2319]

Your videos are incredibly inspiring.. And I know you don't intend them to be educational in the tutorial sense but they're educational in the sense that one can learn from watching someone who is very skilled in their craft.

[@martinezryanpaul3105]

Quite helpful! Thank you and keep on making these videos.

[@PMCN53]

Great shot. Love your guidance.

[@pip6293]

these are my fav videos ever . :) quality stuff!!!

[@yusufhoda4588]

your videos are really inspiring for going out and taking wonderful shots. Thank You :)

[@OrenBVideo]

Wonderful!

[@terryrobinson4197]

great vid. love the process and forethought.

[@royb577]

Awesome work .keep it up you have inspired me to try harder with my photography.

[@jongraham2679]

loving your videos thomas .love your videos of the lake district .already looking at a tent to get up there and get some shots .cheers jon

[@Shaz-dn3hs]

great work as always - really enjoy your vids. keep it up

[@Djem79]

You make great job!! Very interesting video!! Thank you very much!!!

[@deborahpaton433]

fantastic videos. easy to understand. well done sir.

[@DaveMorrow]

Nice dude. Great shooting location. Great work on your vids!

[@tobaldy]

Thomas, I just found your videos this weekend and have watched them all. I watch a lot of youtube videos on photography, but none of both taught AND inspired me like yours. I really like the behind the scenes work you do. Others that simply teach are great for learning a discrete skill, but your's breath life into the learning... and I really appreciate. One question I have for you, and you may answer this somewhere and I haven't found it. Could you share a bit about the settings you use on the GoPro when you are filming yourself? Thanks so much. Tony

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+Tony Baldasaro Thank you for watching my videos and thanks for your kind words. With regards to GoPro, I keep it simple. 30fps, 1080p SUPER VIEW. That's it.

[@nate22621]

amazing work!

[@ahmedadly]

Wonderful work, Please continue such great photography :)

[@SuryaFriends]

you have inspired me a lot........ i wish you good luck.......love to see your videos.....keep doing it buddy

[@stuartfergus943]

Another great video with some great images! Nicely done

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Cheers, thanks for watching.

[@pkpapworth]

Great video once againyour explanation of what you are working with (Sunrise, great light, cloud or mountain formations)then what you are looking for to complete your compositionis excellent advice and has inspired me to get out there and shoot some of my favourite spotsThanks again,Peter

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@HusamNurein]

Brilliant Mate... Thank you ...

[@nicofiro]

Wow... this video is amazing. I think I'm going to learn a lot of things from your videos. Things I would have probably never been able to learn with any book or similar resource. Thanks!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks. I wouldn't give up on books just yet. I love a good read for a bit of inspiration.

[@WayneFenton]

Next time you're in the USA I would recommend a trip into the Sierras . We hiked the JMT last September and it was fantastic. You'd love it. Great video as always. Keep 'em coming!

[@Kanziszw]

Thomas Heaton great videos mate, proper insight and in a great casual manner - keep it up!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+Kanziszw Hey, thanks a lot. Much appreciated.

[@chavezcastro00]

Loving your videos mate and you have inspired me heaps!

[@floatingapple]

awesome stuff keep up the good work

[@HENRYHOBBS1]

Another brilliant video.still don't understand how you get such detail in the foreground and background,top work

[@derekgordon7]

@Thomas Heaton Great videos. I really like your style of shooting, one man in the wilderness with just a Go-Pro to record on. Your presenting style is relaxed and informative and your images are fantastic. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work. Cheers Derek

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+Derek Gordon Thanks Derek. That's very kind of you to say.

[@MrSoft85]

great work!

[@lintownboy]

Cool intro, I love your videos. Wish they were longer :(

[@dennislabao4681]

Such an awe and inspiring video. your work is an inspiration to a beginner like me. Thank you very much.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@johnphagen]

great video!!

[@NevinXavier]

Love ur videos... very inspiring

[@Fotozaic]

Just discovered you on here yesterday and love your stuff! Love watching your adventures, as a photographer and as an outdoorsman! I'm going to Arches national park next month so I've been gobbling up information to help with my landscape shots. Your vids help a lot for inspiration! :)

[@WayneGoodmanPhotography]

Fantastic as always :-)

[@user-no9yz9fx5g]

All alone enjoy life, enjoy photography. Nice

[@jakesinnott6204]

Make more videos dude ! They are awesome an I learn a lot

[@Burneynator]

Thomas, I'm always looking foreward to your videos. They are both ispirational and educational at the same time, and I thank you for taking the time to make them. Pressing that subscribe button was a really good desicion.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thank you and thanks for the subscribe.

[@eosuser]

Fab enjoyed that thanks for sharing

[@SoloVagant]

Another great insight into your work Thomas. Thank you from a very grateful subscriber.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks for watching and thank you for subscribing. I really appreciate it.

[@lilcamper1]

I love this! Your shots are amazing!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+Ardra Morse Thanks a lot, that's much appreciated.

[@lonosmond]

Thank you for your good work, Tom, and for your willingness to share your knowledge with others; I’ve learned so much from your videos over the past few months since discovering your channel. After an acquisition of the company where I worked for many years, I was “re-orged” out of my position in continuing medical education, where I worked with physicians who have a similar mindset about teaching others what they know (check out the Hippocratic Oath, wherein physicians vow “to hold him who taught me this art equally dear to me as my parents … to look upon his [or her] offspring as equals to my own siblings, and to teach them this art, if they shall wish to learn it, without fee or contract”). You truly have a teacher's heart. I just returned from a few days sleeping under the stars in the Alabama Hills, a few hours north of where I live in Pasadena, CA, and an area where my son and I spent many weekends fly fishing when he was younger. I was able to practice many of your lessons, and I am grateful. Cheers, Lon

[@yashsangani]

Love your work, Sir. Keep inspiring us! :D

[@WahidFayumzadah]

I sense that this channel will grow fast, just as it should.

[@mindflayer9751]

I've just started into photography and these videos are great!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Excellent. It will change your life.

[@stelakistha]

great work you made !!! keep up the good work !! when i saw your video i want to go out and Shoot !!!!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+stelakistha That's all I wanted to achieve, so thanks for letting me know.

[@eleche2biotech]

keep it up. good stuff as always.