Solo Camping & Landscape Photography

There's no better way to enjoy outdoor photography than camping out on location to enjoy best of sunset photography and sunrise photography in the landscape. In today's video I take my Canon 5DIV and my Nordisk Telemark 2 tent up to the summit of Bow Fell in the lake district. The conditions were beautiful and I enjoyed a good crop of images from single frames to stitched panoramas.
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[@DanMarkland]

Yay! The original Thomas Heaton is back!

[@TorstenPull]

That was exactly what I was thinking. The reason I followed Thomas to begin with. Best video in a very long time.

[@shitanshusandhu3755]

With his messy hair !

[@sakebombyum]

I had the exact same thought.

[@3Ddunk]

Yes!

[@chrlmlln9018]

Exactly so! Well said!

[@Caroda_band]

This is why I originally subscribed to Thomas Heaton's channel. Top class mate. Loved the adventure, loved the images!! MORE!!!

[@JungleEddie]

Glad to see the Canon 5D Mark 4 get some action. It has been a while.

[@sakebombyum]

Right? He's been extremely indecisive with his camera choices. Still not sure what he was searching for.

[@agh7]

yes interessting to hear why he made this choice for this trip

[@esphilee]

I would guess he need the telephoto lens. And add the resolution.

[@esphilee]

James Stamsek, Camera is not wife. You can go with many. As many as you can afford.

[@samuelgoad7320]

JungleEddie have you ever done photography, feels like you want a new camera or lens after every shoot

[@kimgrantphotography]

Really enjoyed this one and great to hear life's feeling great for you just now. Hopefully you'll get one or two more wild camps under your belt before the year is over 😊

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Back in the lakes, your best videos are in the lakes. Bit bias because I'm in love with the place! Who doesnt love the lakes though really. Nice to the old trusty 5DIV make a return

[@envyrish]

These are my favourite videos. Hiking, light and camping🙏🏾

[@momenteimlicht3375]

Yeaaaa the Thomas i miss is back. Camping and making gorgeous pictures

[@danmaynard120]

Agreed! I haven’t even watched it yet and I’m so excited. I’ll be upset if I don’t see him cook up some food in his travel kit.

[@danmaynard120]

And there it is. Something calming about watching Thomas Heaton cook up a feed.

[@AtaBoraBasar]

I love this trio. (Thomas, Canon Eos 5D Mark 4, Canon Ef 70-200mm f/4L ) And I know the great pictures will appear on the screen soon.

[@riadhomari9560]

I do toooo

[@Lindsay_Brunton]

Smashin'. Vintage Tom video, you and the old Canon flame reunited. Its like John Frusciante rejoining the Chillies.

[@loretagema9085]

So beautifully put: 'composing the light more than I'm composing the landscape'!!! (3:04)

[@suhangyin8872]

Loreta Gema Totally agree

[@jimgraves4197]

The words "Absolutely Stunnin'" come to mind. :)

[@peterwaterall5913]

Best video of you I've seen for a while, I could see tgat you were genuinely excited which in turn got me excited to get out with my camera... Again a great video

[@AleRodrigues]

Wow, amazing photos and love the video tone, you make us travel and live the adventure with you!

[@wendynewing8834]

Welcome back to the Thomas Heaton we know and love! This is a most enjoyable video, which is full of excitement and adventure. The images are gorgeous and I'm so glad you have kept your big Canon. I know the weight it a bumer, especially on a big hike, but the results are very high quality. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@MrTommy982]

really enjoyed this video Thomas. more “frantic reacting” in the UK please it’s when your at your most entertaining best.

[@zenphotojourney]

I know it brought a smile to my face to see his excitement as the light got good! :)

[@cbscott82]

This is the type of Thomas Heaton video that I subscribed to many moons ago. I appreciate trends change but absolutely loved this video and hope there will be many more like this to come.well done Tom keep up the great work.

[@iKeto_gal]

Hey Thomas, you should check out youtuber Kraig Adams ...he’s not a landscape photographer but a hiker solo camper film maker who makes silent (no talking ) videos that are sooooo amazing. It’s relaxing, inspiring, and breathtaking. He will take you on a beautiful journey through amazing landscapes

[@HEALINGMUSICSTUDIO]

I am a Photographer in South Korea. It's a beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

In the last photo (21:29) I wonder why f/14? it sort of starts and ends at infinity :-) And it seems to be hazy so being in focus or sharp is not possible anyway.Were you hoping that diffraction would add to any naturally occurring haze or fancied a longer exposure?

[@steveperkins3718]

Someone’s got their mojo back - 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@GediAstro]

Pro tip: Turn on youtube subtitles when mr Heaton is having his snack. It actually manage to understand what was said, better then me 😅

[@zenphotojourney]

LOL

[@Ohyehah]

I'm seeing a lot of people happy with this "old Thomas" returning, and I would like to balance the feedback. Photography to me is a journey in itself. As soon as you settle on one permanent expression, you're done. Those of you left unsatisfied by his recent stuff, do you think you could get something like this if he had just continued in the same path all the way until now? You may claim to like him and his photography, but the pressure you put on him by worshiping one fragment of his creativity might end up like a prison. Do I enjoy seeing more of this earlier style of Thomas' videos? Definitely. Do I enjoy seeing him experimenting with different mediums, equipment, styles? Yes, and there's no doubt in my mind that those are the ones that help me evolve my own photography the most. It is possible to have both. In general, don't be afraid of change. It's going to happen no matter what, and if you don't learn to embrace it both for yourself and others, you will inevitably end up disappointed and bitter.

[@extremelydave]

Well said. Don't pigeonhole the artist. Let them fly and explore to widen their horizons. Every picture they take is NOT with just you in mind.... some of them might actually be for themselves......

[@pedrosantosgomes8190]

You always get the best images with the 5DIV. Just saying...

[@PMCN53]

I agree with the 2 previous comments.... classic TH! Some lovely light to work with, I do know that panic feeling of making the effort but running late and rushing to get the shot. PS: I have your book, loving reading it for the first time. The 2021 calendar is on order, hoping 2021 will see us all being able to get out to some new destinations & enjoying the photography, appreciating what we have all been denied in 2020. Cheers Thomas!

[@kushmazafra]

You back! Keep it in this way! That’s the Thomas I’ve knew at the beginning!

[@jatinpahuja3482]

Yeah man finally the 5D4 is backkkk and i can see it in the images, they were always lovely but better w this camera

[@neilhutchins75]

Welcome back Thomas, great video and images.

[@neilcamden1365]

Back to your roots! Great vid and good you seem to have your mojo back!

[@ronsteelman6025]

Glad to see you're using the 5D Mark IV again. This is the Thomas I've been missing.

[@JJ-fromDK]

"blooming heck" might be the most english phrase I've ever heard hahahaha :0) but oh my God, the light is simply beautiful, that last picture is amazing

[@DimitrisVoutsas]

your passion is unmatched Thomas...incredible

[@broken12367]

Try Henry Turner too his enthusiasm is infectious

[@nicola6323]

Broken Toy Absolutely! And at 20k his channel is still small enough for him to reply to most comments. I really like his videos.

[@Duade]

So good, it really was like a blast from the past, the quality of your storytelling and the flow of your videos is an inspiration for all KZbinrs. Cheers, Duade

[@JonStallings]

"Light makes it happen" - enjoyed seeing your enthusiasm to get to the top, and that enthusiasm paid off. Also, pretty neat using the tripod to hold your water bag and the sheep casually walking behind you at the end.

[@michaelventarola7100]

I am glad to see you using your Canon Gear again.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Hello! Was this from Saturday? I was sure you passed me at Derwent water, you was heading towards Seathwaite. Great to see you pumped and buzzing! I love it when it’s like this! All though it’s tough it’s so rewarding. Tom, loved this! Ssshh don’t tell everyone but this is the best time to go the Lakes, evening time fun. Super duper Spondecking video!

[@idzardkruizinga]

Love the old camping vids are back! That adventurefood is so good by the way!! They have great meals

[@benshaw673]

I’d take a hundred of these over a fancy pant Iceland epic. Thomas at his best. More of these please. The joy of simple pleasures.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Its funny I understood its against the rules and bylaws to stay overnight anyway in the lakes right now. So is it OK or not. I am so wanting to get back out

[@ritacolley5155]

The beauty of your photos gave me chills and brought a tear to my eye. That landscape is so incredibly beautiful.

[@dtj41]

Hey Tom if you ever come out to Colorado make sure to announce it! I'd love to show you around the area

[@PaulStrople]

Fellow Colorado photographer! It’s be amazing if Tom came here! ☺️.

[@Light_Camera_Story]

Back in Fuji days, I was loving my 2nd hand 18-55mm and 35mm with my XT20. These 2 followed me in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Australia, france, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, Belgium, Greece and many other places. It took photos of my wedding. My wife had a Panasonic Bridge camera which traveled with us too. When I look back at the old photos, I almost could not recognize which camera took what photos (except in nights). And I paid half of the traveling expenses of all the countries above with the money I saved for a Canon R5. And the lenses mentioned in the video. But I sacrificed and spent the money on travelling and by learning history and cultures. My photographs turned out just fine. Having a good shot with a okay camera is better than not having the shot. I sold my Fuji sets. And Now I am proud owner of a canon 70d , Sigma 18-35 and 70-200 f4 (all 2nd hand, 1300€ total). ___ Don't spend money on gears. Spend money on memories.

[@PeteLeong]

Beautiful stuff. Now im motivated to get out for a camp and get some shots here in Japan!

[@ashisborah19921]

This is more like it. It reminds me of those days when I subscribed to this channel. Soft music.. hiking.. calmness.. photography

[@richardsilva-spokane3436]

Your enthusiasm and expertise help make for a compelling and enjoyable expedition video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Alister_Benn]

Real quality show this week Tom, excellent images and great to see you chilling in the tent again...

[@zuuzuka]

Surprisingly you didn't hike with fuji...but happy to see 5d4 come back...

[@BenKapurPhotography]

This is exactly why I subscribed to you over 5 years ago. The best at what you do when you're out in the wild, camping and creating amazing images. This is the reason I started photography and KZbin, and I would LOVE to see you do this as often as you can. Absolutely amazing Thomas. Thank you

[@chrlmlln9018]

So wonderful to see you inspired on the summit to capture the beautiful evening light! You, are always, so inspiring, dear, sir! Wishing you all the very best always! Take care and stay healthy and safe! Best Regards from Sweden!

[@Echinacea53]

Photos, it's like, something from ancient, from the past... Beautiful views all around. And hills ,and clouds, and colors, and distances, and light, and that vast space... liked it very much. Thank you for the video Thomas. Good luck!:)

[@michaelreynolds6543]

does anyone else look at Thmas heaton videos and practice the "eye" for compositions. In all the snippets of film when panning, "B roll" shots Im always looking to see if any compositions pop up to my eyes . . just an observation. As of today 29/09/2021 Im busy planning a trip up to the lake district with my partner who Im teaching photography. Ive spent an afternoon on you tube looking at locations around Keswick, Ullswater, Catbells, Derwentwater and finally Coniston after watching a wonderful (but ultimately sad) doc on Donald Campbell. Im busy doing portrait TFPs at the moment and planning a couple of Boudoir shoots in London, so this little break will be glorious. The fall will be well under way at the end of Oct which is when were heading up. My Canon 6D and the 24/105 L F4 & my trusty 70/200 F4 L non IS will be going through a real workout I cannot wait!

[@kevinburke6446]

Had a blast watching it too. I could feel your energy and excitement as the light opened up and suddenly shots appeared. Fun!

[@phynx2006]

Outside, camping, taking photos and using a Canon 5D Mark IV ....... life doesn't get much better than that 🤗👌

[@jonnyanderson2271]

Also, at 15:02. I’ve started to teach myself bird song and correct me if I’m wrong but I can hear Yellowhammer. However, I’m not sure that was edited to create effect. Just a guess really. Something to keep my mind active amongst 2020’s shit year. 😎👊😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@KirkDurstonquest]

Enjoyed this immensely, especially because I enjoy both remote wilderness canoeing and camping in Canada, coupled with landscape photography. I might have been tempted to experiment with some night landscapes using that beautiful little pond in the foreground.

[@AlejandroGonzalez-AGS]

What an incredible camping trip...perhaps one of the best lighting I have seen from you yet....amazing compositions! Well done 👍.Cheers, be safe.

[@biffyeager611]

Excellent video! Showing your adventure! Stunning Imagery!

[@penorvoll]

Great video after all, and don't fix your hair while camping. Campers should look a bit .....wild ;)

[@jmurphy536]

Yes!!!! Thomas !!! Your back....this is the Thomas I’ve waiting to come back , this video was great!!! Keep up !! You inspire me to break out my camera and look for scenes to shoot in Florida.

[@cloudrippr]

WOW ........ you had me breathing hard along with you. As soon as the quarantine is over I might move to GB. I am curious though why you don't use the tripod collar on the 70-200?

[@coreyhusic]

Love this. THIS is why I subscribed way back when. I’m not looking for “content.” Just Thomas.

[@allanmarshall4582]

Oh imiss my 5Dmk1V already. Traded in for the R5. Which I am still waiting for. UK deliverys are slow at present. 🤣

[@OmarOmarOmar]

nothing nicer than being in the hills with sheep around u. such a serene and beautiful moment

[@LarryManiccia]

Good stuff Thomas! As others have said this is "classic Heaton"....Adventure, overnight camp, great light, and great images.

[@RichardFrenchPhotography]

Loved to this video, just what I needed to end my day. Classic heaton and even the canon came out to play 🙂. Keep doing what you love. Ps. love the book and the square calandar. Richard

[@esphilee]

Luving your video. I like your image better than gavin’s. More natural and peaceful. Gavin’s photos are usually over processed, over cook, too saturated. Just my personal opinion.

[@axlr5150]

Beautiful photography but i'm exhausted just watching you.

[@FelixJorgenfelt]

Great video, a little to frantic for me perhaps but still great! Lovely conditions like these are so hard to film, always battling priorities, should I film or take photos? Myself I approach most scenes with the hope of getting one really good composition and photograph it as the light progresses. That frees up more time for filming for me. But less focus on the photography, priorities as I said. Really hope you have more hiking adventures planned, those are the best!

[@hankandlefty]

It's already been mentioned, but yes, the Thomas Heaton I got to know...camping and photography. And with the tried and true Canon Mark 4. Everything old is new again.

[@macronencer]

What a great way to spend a Sunday morning cuppa! One of your best videos ever, I think, and I was actually almost giggling at your excited energy through the first seven or eight minutes. I do enjoy your calm, measured videos, but now and then it’s good to see the chaos. I appreciated seeing the behind-the-scenes dumping of the camping gear, for example. Oh, and I REALLY liked the little rectangle that came up to show us where the shot was as you stooped out of frame. That really helped me to understand the way you look at a landscape when you’re going for a longer focal length. Please consider doing this more often, as I found it very useful. I love the vicarious enjoyment I get from these videos. Not too many mountains where I am (Southampton), but I’m hoping to move much further north at some point and start getting out into nature again. It’s been far too long, and you continue to be an inspiration. You’re one of my favourite people on KZbin. Thank you for sharing what you do.

[@paulatterby7507]

Fantastic video. Saw this just as I got back from a camp on High Stile above Buttermere. Beautiful light on your pictures.

[@Grem135]

Amazing pano, amzing video so far and I'm only half way through it. Just finished the video and loved it! Beautiful shots are a bonus. Keep up the good work Thomas.

[@calumpaterson123]

Great Video! I love how you really explain your process, its fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@robertcase2252]

BRAVO MY FAVORITE Landscape photographer! Beautiful photos- More than that beautiful energy. I have been in a lul. I lived in colorado and California and now in charleston SC. I have the blue ridge mountains but after living in the previouse states the east coast does not inspire me like the west. But it is making me a better photographer making me hunt and find compositions others have not provided. The whole coved thing for awhile seems to want to suck the life out of insperation. However, What I see when I go out and what I see in your photos Is God. I feel the splendor and the power and emotion we see and feel is the hand of God and what we see is his artwork. GOD who sent his son for us. Yes we see the face of God. I enjoy your photos and I enjoy your life's journey. Joyful and challanging at times. I know you tube is your business. But thank you for sharing your journeys. Does not feel like a business.. Your soulful in your work, your honest and ethical and true.. Blessings.

[@MikeKatona]

So nice to see you excited about life/photography again. I almost gave up on you. Life is good Thomas,

[@Nathanvphotos]

The return of wild camping and the canon. 2020 is finally feeling normal again! Great video and compositions as always. That area seems to lend itself to both wide and intimate shots.

[@Raykenn1]

Great video. I always enjoy them. When you said ," I've been craving this", I knew exactly how you felt. I feel that my life is never going back to how it was. So I just have to find a new path forward. Thanks for posting.

[@sallyjberry805]

Great video... enjoyed this thoroughly! You can see the joy of you being in the environment coming through. It's also nice to see your faithful Canon 5 DIV back again.

[@stuartwilson1613]

I enjoy the mountains but I am certainly no photographer, nonetheless that video totally & wonderfully absorbing. Christmas is coming, your book & calendar should do well. Cheers.

[@mikeswoods]

At last ........... Thomas Heaton (the one we all know & love) is back ................. and boy did it show by the smile on your face .............. Great Video 📷👍

[@calcowie8219]

Awesome video Tom! I'm still waiting to get out in the Lakes this year as well hopefully in the coming weeks after a visit to northeast Scotland. Let me know if you have any recommendations for landscape photography there. That last shot is my favorite you've shot in the UK as well. LAYERS!

[@colinbrown8740]

Edge of the seat photography vlog. Who knew??? Another excellent video. Thanks Tom and stay safe 👍

[@oneandonlyjaybee]

I'm always in this boat. Always behind time and getting there with my legs and lungs burning. Such is family life and only getting out very briefly. I love getting a good shot with good light and composition, knowing you'll hardly have to do any post production to get what you want from it.

[@johnkaper1129]

Incredible video, love your hard work and enthusiasm. Colors and landscape, the best!!

[@theeaselrider4032]

Good one Thomas. I rather liked that the whole thing was a bit frantic, much more as it happened kind of thing. I am mostly a Landscape Painter, but photography is often part of that process. Looking around where you are for this one, I could spend several days there, and likely still not get everything possible. You weren't up there alone though, you had neighbours - and not just the sheep ( at the end you mentioned hikers coming over the ridge, just as two sheep strolled that very spot. ), I could see at least 2 tents around the 1:55 mark, maybe a 3rd as well? A very enjoyable video, thank you.

[@VlogPhotography]

This video is old but gold Thomas! Absolutely stunnng images! To see you that excited at the start was great. I always feel like that when I get good light! Im getting back out soon to shoot some Autumn photography once I finished messing around with locations. Coffee always makes the mornings feel a lot better. The images where you were working with the light turned out really well. Great video and really inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@relaxation_ambience]

I totally understand Thomas, when he tries to squeeze maximum from his living area. I live in a very similar mountains area in Norway. And what can I say- what is beautiful for the eyes naturally, is absolutely boring from the camera view. Luckily I have only 1 hour to drive from my home to get much more dramatic views...

[@debraiversen9214]

I’m don’t shoot landscapes, but your enthusiasm inspires me, always. It’s contagious.

[@tompatton2086]

Beautifully filmed with a great choice of sound tracks. Liked and subbed. ;-)

[@fromflabtofourteener9596]

Love the videos, have been watching for some time now. As someone who lives in the foothills of the Rockies, the opportunity for a great photo is presented daily! Ideas on how to get around (or utilize) the thick smoke that's been hanging around the western US? Scrolled through past videos, but didn't see - what about a solid educational series? Thanks!

[@JimmyCheng]

This is why we love Thomas Heaton and Landscape photography. It is not about the end result, but the journy to get them.

[@fab-mh7vz]

Yeah! Great video, but please, don't talk with your mouth full. Never do that again! Ever!

[@guenin]

Thanks for another excellent video! It certainly was exciting, but you could kick it up a notch with some dramatic thriller/horror type music during the "frantic" scenes.

[@Mr.PetePrice]

Wow, great video, it's like TH Classic. LOL

[@jamesjin8839]

Real life minecraft + reaping stunning Photography. Man you're living a dream lifestyle to me.

[@kearneyIT]

I honestly thought I was finished with Thomas, but yes! he is back and so am I. please come to Ireland! it really beautiful here and you are only 1 hour away!!.......by plane

[@RohanGosavi]

I always wonder... Don't you have a fear of wildlife like snakes or scorpions or any other bigger animal while u camp... Because I have that fear even when i am with my friends 😂

[@neilcole3406]

Looking forward to, Light Chasing, at the next Olympics! lol

[@judedizon8666]

I very much appreciate this video here. It’s good to see a video where it goes back to its roots and to see you “doing the dance” of chasing the light haha I struggle to make videos and I really appreciate that even years later of KZbin, it’s still about the photography versus the video. I think the term “ace” comes to mind 👍🏽 great video journal Tom.

[@willparsons32]

Really appreciate your level of enthusiasm! Hope it's contagious!!

[@Buenosdiiaz]

Love this video and currently binge watching the last year of your videos. Hoping to get your book for Christmas as I keep trying to hint it to my wife every time she’s around while I’m watching your videos.