Sleeping in my Car for Landscape Photography

Landscape photography requires a certain amount of commitment whether it is a long hike or an early start. In this video I aim to photograph sunset and sunrise in the lake district national park, however I have nowhere to stay for the night. Wild camping is out of the question, campsites were full and hotels are too expensive. My last option was to sleep in my car and it paid off as I woke up to beautiful mist and fog which made for some great landscape photography.
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[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

With this video, I would recommend watching until the end. It's a great example of how quickly things can change. Enjoy👍 P.s. My 2021 calendar is now available: thomasheaton.co.uk/product/2021-calendar/

[@darren220272]

Thomas When you are up in the Scottish highlands next, i would love to join you so you can teach an old dog how to do decent images.. ;)

[@steveb.4292]

Cake - stop eating cake. Sugar is bad for you.

[@V5I5E5W5]

Thomas Heaton Excellent video as always. So very glad the mist came through for you. Torn between the colour and black and white, but I do love the lone sheep in the dark area of the B&W shot. Ordered both your book and calendar and they just arrived two days ago. Love them both. JoAnne

[@DECKARD263354BR]

Definitely the colour version Thomas, I like how you can see the blue water in the foreground and to the left rear of the image, it's a nice contrast of colours.

[@vladimirbelohradsky1578]

Hi Thomas, if you are looking for more separation in BW photo use color filters. It is of course possible simulate in post process but not everytime because color filter alter how much light of given color is touching sensor. I thought that color filters are obsolete in digital era but they are not.

[@kieran.stafford]

Tom, there's a gentleness to your videos. There's an integrity, a respect and a simplicity. I would rate you as a bloody decent film maker at this stage. Also the music that you choose and how you use it. These videos are beautiful and an art form all by themselves.

[@EverydayEnglishTipswithAmit]

All well said ♥️

[@davecarson3D]

agreed - enjoy them enormously here in Australia - longing to get back to UK

[@joelinton8446]

Black and white for me. Love the contrast between the copse of trees and the mist!

[@kensavage7388]

I love when you explain what is and isn't working in a composition. I sometimes find that Thomas Heaton voice in my head when out in the field.

[@danmaynard120]

Softer colour for me. I think colour helps bring the scene alive and separates it even more oddly enough. Love the colour one.

[@BrendanvanSon]

I used to sleep in my car on travel assignments so I didn't have to pay for hotels. haha This was my life.

[@robmulally]

Its not a bad thing! car or cheap motels ftw!

[@lonnieclemens8028]

Sounds like a good idea.

[@richardhamilton9053]

I honestly cannot say which I prefer. Both are quite different in their own way and both work beautifully. Sorry to sit on the fence but I like them both

[@maxxmckinney3777]

I have to go with the black and white image. I think that sheep adds so much to the composition, and breathes extra life into the scene

[@arshsohal2751]

Black and white image at the end of the video is the best ❤️

[@seminolecapt]

The single sheep makes the B/W version. Adds further depth and leads to the wall. Terrific shot.

[@l.k.9459]

These videos are so cozy and soothing for the soul. Thank you so much.

[@juanitakelly3082]

I like the black and white on this one. Thanks for the tips on separation and contrast.

[@Kcignatius]

I lobe the Black and White contrast and how much the tree stands out (I also like the sheep)

[@issue_1337]

I prefer the soft, colour version of the last image. To me it looks like the perfect scene I'd like to see in a morning.

[@pjg1309]

I love the separation that you were able to get with the black and white shot. The tree steps off of the page to me and really catches my attention. Great shot!!

[@ASouthernLadyinAppalachia]

I love B&W photography, but the softer colored version is the winner for me. It brought me to the place a lot more. Fantastic capture!

[@stephaniepegg5325]

I love them both, but I think the colour version is my favourite.

[@roy4513]

I prefer the color version ( although I love b/w for many shots ), because it preserves the soft, ethereal conditions.

[@naturealbums]

Yes definitely the BW works well nice detail and contrast. Great ending comparing the two at different light conditions. Love the Lakes.

[@alanhopps]

It's the B&W image for me that is the winner

[@90053]

The Black and White one, but only because of the sheep.

[@Tim_G_Bennett]

Same, the sheep adds a touch of foreground interest that is lacking in the colour one.

[@randychristopher1429]

I love the black and white image for the reason you stated, the seperation. I find myself having an issue with seperation. I think have a great image but then when I get home, I find there's no seperation and the imagine is one horrible mess because you can't tell what the subject was supposed to be. I have to admit, you bring a tear to my eyes with the images you take and the positive energy you bring in your videos. That emotion you showed when you finally got the shot was so real that I wanted to go out and find anything to shoot. Take care

[@jimbenjy7225]

Your videos are real and always fun to watch...I also learn something every time!! Thank you

[@bernadettebecher5668]

I sleep in the car-I reckon its just fine. Beautiful drone footage and photography. Love the coloured photograph -beautiful.

[@justkerry173]

Definitely the colour shot, for me.

[@kieronsykes]

100% the muted colour image. Beautiful. 👍

[@alanwatts2623]

I like the black and white one seems to draw you in from the ground through the white under the trees too the trees them self .

[@phil8922]

Been using the vehicle for photography trips for a few years now. Used to have a Ford Kuga and had to sleep diagonally, but changed to an x3 a few years back. Have to remove the back seat out, then the back drops almost flat. I then have a mattress from one of the kids old beds. Windows are all tinted, so no one can see in. Its a lot cheaper that paying for accommodation, especially when you might be getting up at 4 in the morning or even getting in really late

[@hartreflectionsphotography1111]

I can't pick between the two, I love them both. In this case the deciding factor would be decor and where the picture will be displayed. Can't go wrong with either. ❤️

[@vdubgtiismine]

I liked the black and white one the best out of the two.

[@conorbangham323]

Your last few videos have some of your best. Thank you. The black and white image appealed to me more as the definition in the trees stood out better. You could enjoy other aspects of the image individually and as part of the overall completion.

[@gordonsaxby6409]

Prefer the colour version - has more interest for me, personally.

[@adershvarshnei5198]

Your videos make life look much better than it has any right to be.

[@ministry7149]

Both, for me! I like the b&w a lot, but the softly coloured one just seems to have more character, somehow, and there's still plenty of separation. I've had some success at this location in snowy conditions, when the reddish-black bare branches stand out well against pale/foggy surroundings. Can't think of a good place to park near the first location, I'm afraid - I could suggest tiny roads on the marsh, but farmers might investigate a parked car, and the obvious car park in a quarry ~5 km away is known for, er, nocturnal activities!

[@rickbrowne519]

Very difficult choice. I think I lean toward the black and white image. Fantastic good fortune to catch the mist rolling behind the tree on the hillock. Well done!

[@chrisbroadbent8322]

I do like a b&w tree but I think the softer colour shot just wins for me.

[@disprtim]

I like them both for different reasons.

[@daveparry7167]

I agree with Steve Oprey, defiantly the shot for me for the same reasons, and yes another great video.

[@kakyoukuzuki]

Last shot was spectacular! I like the Black and white one

[@mmpsp693]

No mentions to Roxette? Lame. Sleeping in my car - I will undress you Sleeping in my car - I will caress you Staying in the back seat of my car making up.

[@frauleindaniela]

Thank you... Now that’s stuck in my head! 😆😝

[@mmpsp693]

@@frauleindaniela you just need to get dressed for success!

[@photonomist6345]

I think I prefer the softer colour image - it seems to capture the sense of place more, but that is just a personal reaction. On the subject of sleeping in the car, I do this fairly often in my Ford Focus, but even when I lie diagonally across I can't fully stretch, but nonetheless I get a good night's sleep. I'll often take my tent in case there is a suitable place to put it though - it only takes a few minutes to put up and down and there is often a little spot on the side of a really minor road to put up up and not trouble anybody, and I can relax knowing that I can always fall back on the car! Thanks for another enjoyable video.

[@mitymous1]

Tough call, and I love B&W, but I think I have to pick the color version for the win here.

[@siomurchu]

The black and white definately works but the colour version depicts how beautiful the scene was, so its colour for me.

[@tomgrigsby5401]

Hi Tom, I prefer the black and White version. Keep inspiring us!

[@willryt]

This is a lovely video, Thomas. I liked the shots you took on your way to the locations - 14:22, 15:00, 17:45, 17:52. And the sheep makes the final B&W my preference!

[@marcbedingfield1934]

I always camp in the car for photography, you can't beat it.

[@juliangreaves4727]

Hi Thomas, for me, the B&W takes it. Well worth waiting around for. 😁👍

[@cotswoldphotographers]

Great video Thomas 👍 for me personally I love the softer colour one! For me it is much more painterly and mysterious for my liking. Both fabulous though and appealing in completely different ways. 👍

[@Ramage7070]

Music choice is really on point during your day 1 hike! I liked the side light on shot #1, but yeah little drama in the sky would have nailed it. Shot #2 in the mist is my kind of shot I really enjoy conditions like that. The softer colour image is a keeper, what a shot!!!.

[@johnbancken2011]

Hi Thomas. In a few weeks I would prefer a color version with autumnleaves, now I like the B&W more.

[@alanthomas2235]

Its colour for me I think this is your best vlog for a long while stay safe

[@AshleyGittins]

B&W all day long - contrast, mystery, sheep. Actually, it's all about the sheep. She makes that shot!

[@madformorgan7848]

Hi Thomas, two points of view here, being a water colour painter naturally the colour version stands out for me and I would love to paint it. However, for a photo to enlarge and hang on the wall then for me the black and white is by far the better of the two. Great video, thanks for sharing. Jeff

[@jamesmonte3165]

Beautiful Thomas, it is definitely Black and White for me 👍

[@Alister_Benn]

Awesome mate, always love your passion out in the field.

[@TheBigdavejones]

Great video, and a reminder that the reason I have never been as good a photographer as I'd like is my lack of patience! The black & white wins for me. I tend to prefer monochrome, and in this instance, I think the colour pic is too green. Monochrome brings out greater contrast and interest. Great work

[@chriswellstead776]

I like both, however the B & W gets the vote, only just! Thanks for another great video.

[@canuckdon]

Thomas, thanks for an excellent video. Wow! What a reward at the last moment. I love both versions of this shot, but I prefer the colour version.

[@bobscott4711]

Great photo it's just like a painting of Turner but the black and white ones has the tic in the box.

[@karenrobinson3805]

Love the colour...

[@jeremyspencer2974]

Enjoying the original Thomas. Thanks. Jer

[@bgr20]

Definitely black and white for me. Great image and great video!

[@simonwilliams2109]

Thanks Thomas.

[@colinforber8504]

I'm a monochrome guy, and so that's how I'm leaning here. What I will say is that I love how the two versions of the photo communicate such strong and yet differing emotions. I think that's a really good example of different approaches to the same composition.

[@alexandraontheroad1025]

Very nice Thomas. Both photos are great, but we are drawn toward the color shot. Thank you for what you do. Alex & Scott.

[@erniepowell3603]

They are both stunning but I love the soft colors. There is just something about it

[@mwe5398]

Soft color

[@dorisdoesderbyshire9353]

Hi Thomas, they're both great but my nod is for the colour version. Regards Russ

[@AgillexUK]

Loved finding this video. For me, I preferred the B&W image (and liked the placing of the white sheep in the foreground) though did wonder if a square crop would look good.

[@lowellprice6351]

Great video. I personally prefer the softer tones of the color image, due to the mist playing an additional role other than just separating the tree from the background slope.

[@wayneashton]

I liked the black and white with the single sheep in it vs the none sheep colour version, not sure why but the sheep made it for me but maybe because I shoot nature/wildlife. Great vlog, as always!

[@rvboondocker2559]

I like them both. I’d prefer 3 or 5 sheep or cows, to be picky. Thanks!

[@iancolston3695]

I like the colour version Tom. I think it’s a beautiful image.

[@ducassebordes1019]

I love you Mr. Heaton you are Champion with in keep up your hard work

[@raymondherapath9254]

I don't have a favourite in as much as I think they both have equal merit. The colour version has a very 'old master' painterly feel about it and would look great, in the right setting, in a very ornate frame. The monochrome version would suit a more minimilist frame in a very contemporary setting IMHO. Either way I think that they are both superb images. Great video, your videos always make me smile they strke the right balance between education & fun. Keep up the good work!

[@billgordon7240]

Black and White all day long!

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

This has been one of my fav videos in a while. It feels like such classic 'Heaton' and reminds me of the earlier ones that made me subscribe. Not that the recent ones are in any way lesser to me -- Tom's output has always been consistently high -- but this just has a certain homely warmth to it that I really enjoyed.

[@barrycainphotography]

I love b&w and this one is great.

[@MrLucsbaron]

I was trying to work out which I prefer best and kept going back and forth between colour and black and white. I really like the separation with the black and white including the high contrast. Funnily enough I think the colour one looks a bit “meh”. For some reason I never look at a colour photo and think I wonder what that looks like in B&W, but I do look at B&W and think what does that look like in colour. That’s why, for me, the B&W works.

[@rbruce63]

Outstanding! I once attended a photography seminar where the teacher said that you couldn’t get most on 35 mm only in 6 X 6 cms. So I went and repaired dads Mamiya Standard 23...I’m for the color image!

[@markroxas7104]

The bnw one. The instincts that made you come to the spot and wait, and the instincts that made you shoot bnw first is probably the same.

[@philmarsh5593]

Colour for me. Seems easier for me to make out all the elements. The B/W one was clearly far better than the first B/W one but still seemed to have a bit too much going on; colour was easier to lose myself in. But you know the famous quote about opinions, I'm sure...!

[@annstevens1274]

Loved the muted tones of the colour image & also a very relaxing watch. Off to bed myself now!

[@PMCN53]

I think the B&W shot has a slight advantage over the colour, but only just. Both images have their merit. It's amazing how such small changes in the atmosphere make such a difference. I'm glad you finally got that shot you were after. I once visited the same location to get the shot I wanted. After 9 previous visits to get the conditions I was looking for I went with no expectations, then amazed it finally happened.

[@andrewevans7184]

The B&W has my vote

[@jimwlouavl]

My initial reaction was that the color works nicely with the green trees against the grey-blue mist.

[@lohikarhu734]

Drive from Torino (was at a conference) to Valensole, arrived at about 21:30, so went to a campsite, and slept in my car in their carpark ;-) it was some tiny rental car, not at all a "camper", but, hey, I was able to be up and shooting lavender and sunflower fields at 5:30, and back in Torino by noon...the things we do for an image!

[@keithpoolehomecoffeeroasti489]

B&W did it for me, excellent work

[@PaulKingArtist]

The B&W shot is very impactfull but I prefer the colour version for the restfull nature of it, which I think is perhaps more in keeping with the scene.

[@derrickclouthier1153]

Def bigger than a Ford Focus! I spent over a week roadtripping through Quebec sleeping in my car everynight (with my partner too!) and even with everything pushed up and laid flat there was no hope of stretching out fully! That being said I could be wrong since i'm 6ft and no idea how tall Thomas is!

[@nelsonm.5044]

I prefer the black and white one

[@1stfootprint_art]

I have really enjoyed your last 2 uploads... keep upthe good work...

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Excellent video - the colour image for me!

[@FabrizioZago]

The two images at the end are quite similar but also quite different at the same time, it's not easy to choose one. If I really must pick a favourite, then I say the black and white, leaving the colour photo for an extra trip when the trees changes colours.

[@ngrabowskiphoto]

B&W is more obvious because of high contrast and I think it make better work as an instant impression, colour is less obvious, you probably need more time to get used to it and I think it is kind of an image that you need to have more time to like it but when you finally like it you'll like it longer. About sleeping in a car, I did it few times now, in even smaller Kia Rio, I had to sleep on a pasanger seat because boot is too small even after folding back seats. I always suffer next morning :) , no pain no gain :) :) :) Love the video - slow pace, whispering - makes me calm and smile.

[@nolansnook1268]

Don't make me choose between B&W and Color Thomas ... I love them both for different reasons!

[@neilthacker2069]

I am partial to the black and white version of the trees...there is more seperation between the foreground and background,and the group of trees grabs your attention more than in the soft colour version!

[@Kcignatius]

Delica!! Excellent choice mate.

[@Nicktgrief]

I have a soft spot for B&W ... the colour is ok, a bit turneresque but has to be the b&w

[@JHurrenPhotography]

It's a good year for spiders here in British Columbia too. Great images, great video.