This is NOT a Sunset Location. Or so I thought.

Landscape photography requires more than just the knowledge of how to use a camera, you have to be able to read the landscape, the weather, the terrain and so much more. In this video I had the opportunity to photograph the Matterhorn, however I was not expecting much as I believed this was not a sunset location! Was I wrong?
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[@jacktanner001]

12.36 Is one of my favourite photographs I have ever seen. Love it!

[@nicokobel3426]

RIP "stunning", "gorgeous" is taking over...

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

'Stunning' is reserved for the very best!

[@sharronferreira6420]

Stunningly Gorgeous?😏

[@crainseye8499]

And when he drops the G and just says "stunnin," that when you know things are really getting serious.

[@mhuntert]

Breathtaking! Some of the video of the photographers set up on the mountain tops lookong out at that gorgeous view are breathtaking. Wow! I'm going to re-watch and freeze some of those shots. Maybe a calendar of photos showing your workshop attendees. Wow!

[@endrevestb895]

On the matterhorn / cloud picture, when the close up preview started I was surprised to see that you went for black an white. When I could see the whole image my eyes opened wide. Beautiful image! Great video as always.

[@JavierMedinaImagery]

So much joy a single cloud can bring :) Got to love landscape photography...

[@allandavies1187]

Hello Thomas, I often feel that not only are you a gifted photographer you always manage to get good luck with the light, colour and weather. Very enjoyable to watch. And those beers looked great also....

[@cgriggsiv]

I just got done watching this video it is absolutely beautiful scenery of that morning with all of those Mountain Ridge line with the clouds and all of those other beautiful shots you've taken from the road on

[@shamferna]

Thomas, I'd say that, you always appreciate the present situation and never say that you disappointed. in short, you're always pessimistic; don't ever drop the words like "Be-U-tiful".. from your jargon. keep up the good work. God bless!

[@Gijz74]

8:15 does life get any better than this? Really wouldn't mind being there! 12:34 Why did you go for a B/W? The pink cloud with the faint blue sky was just perfect. What a difference a cloud makes. Only photographers can be so happy with one single small cloud ;-)

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Show us the Matterhorn colour one, pls :-)

[@rvboondocker2559]

I’d love to see it as well.

[@carljohnson7182]

Hi Tom, I agree. Although there were some nice contrast in the B&W image, I thought there was enough hints of orange and pink on the small cloud to have a colour image too. Nothing wrong with the B&W image, in my opinion the colour image could be something special too (even with the potential of some dead sky areas). As you mentioned in your video, the cloud makes to shot 🙂

[@AwesomeDailyVlog]

amazing place

[@wendyarthur3941]

Great video as usual. Amazing images. I do love the misty/cloudy images. I noticed one sun ray shining from the top of that little cloud right onto the peak. Wonderful.

[@aspectgaming2091]

This will probably never happen but it would be so cool to see you, Peter McKinnon, Matti Haapoja, Even Ranft, Chris Hau, and Brendan van Son all do a collab together just hanging out making photos and video sequences. You guys are the best!

[@Maximiliano.Montero]

I don't know why but I want to eat Toblerone after watching this video

[@peterowbottom1110]

I didn't, but I do now after you mentioning it !

[@jxmai7687]

@@peterowbottom1110 B & W

[@retrorevival1]

classy move from Paul. Good form.

[@alejandro_mery]

stunning > gorgeous > glorious

[@2212ajit]

Are you saving those colorful photographs for something special ? I loved the tree photo and was expecting a colorful ending but to my surprise it was in black and white 😊

[@Chris391971]

Hopefully one day I will be able to join one of your workshops but they sell out too quickly

[@ThyWorshipMetal]

Chris Waistle exactly, I never seen to have money when a new workshop is announced.

[@stigmata77]

I never have matching holidays...

[@hikingtheoutdoors]

Ohh. My dream is also getting there, Thomas. Love your travels. KEEP GOING ON!

Man, superb use of the music going with the story to emphasize your storytelling

[@RicoResolves]

Awesome location, love it!

[@crusher1150]

When it is by Thomas Heaton, first you like the video and then you watch it.

[@adamtaylor1430]

spot on

[@MrKrupp42]

HAHAHA thats EXACTLY what I do !!!

[@KonstantinChikov]

Parimal Bansal Me too!

[@ProfessorAB]

Kya baat nahi dost, bilkul sahi

[@adrienwillmott3975]

don't put out so easily ;)

[@maaronsmith]

I'd really like to see your take on night sky photography

[@chaldokid501]

What made you change the image of the Matterhorn to black and white? I thought the colors looked amazing when you were framing the shot.

[@savagefrieze4675]

What? You did Astro Photography and didn’t share any images? Love your videos!

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Tom, do you ever use a lens longer than 200mm for landscapes? I was birding in Sedona, Arizona last summer. I grabbed some detail shots with my 400mm F/5.6L of the surrounding buttes. They ended up among my favorite images of the trip.

[@dare-xofficial]

I'm quite interested into why in these workshops or videos everyone always has their camera set up for the same composition, pointing in the same direction, 5 to 8 people too. Is it part of the workshop? No different compositions with a variety of angles for people? Or just lack of compositions and one really good one? I've never done one of these before so I wouldn't know, but anyway great video!

[@willherondale6367]

I love how Thomas gives Lele Pons (...pons) a shoutout in his closing music... great to see youtubers supporting less well known creators.

[@jehousley]

I have a gear question. On your "gear list page" you don't list your backpack. I'm asking because next summing I am doing a 3-day back country hiking/camping photo workshop.

[@evanoldknow]

I would have loved to see your astrophotography! Even if there was no video footage. Great vid as usual bru👍

[@gui4j]

good vid, lovely landscapes and great images , but please give waldo his shorts back :D

[@pdspot]

Hey Paul! Come and comment here, wanna see you! :) And, dear Thomas, everything is awesome! Loved it!

[@harsh8426]

Oh noooo! I would have loved to see some night photography! Still liked the video though 😊

[@Brock_in_the_North]

That's a shame that you didn't include your night sky photography/Astrophotography. I think including some milkway shots or just stars in general to your photographs would not improve them because your shots are brilliant but give us a different take on them. The alps with the night sky above would have looked amazing. Anyway, a great video and certainly has inspired me :)

[@photografiaaustralis2131]

It's time Thomas to elevate your work to the next level. Like it or not, as a pro landscape photographer you ultimately have to some day move to medium format. You have the drive and youth on your side. You have the knowledge and the dogged determination to succeed, and incredible locations to explore, but your efforts are not maximized by using tools with short-comings in image fidelity. I love you man and I want nothing but the best for you and I believe anything short of perfection in your eyes is unacceptable. The soon to be released Fujifilm GFX 100 megapixel is a tool worth considering. Why am I so passionate? Because I would like someday to walk into a world acclaimed gallery and see your breathtaking photographs at a level that truly surpass the so-called "fine prints" of others in your field. Greg

[@Khajakkodian]

Another masterpiece video by Thomas Heaton.

[@charliegreaves8609]

This makes me want to go back, Zermatt is a beautiful place. Cheers Thomas, you may have cost me another pretty penny to go back :)

[@lucaforlin433]

The Cervino, in italy we call the Matterhorn like that, one of the most beatiful mountain around the world, to climb too ;) Great work! As always! You’re just the best Thomas!

[@Mecholable]

I used to live at a 2 and a half hour drive from there and now it's a 14h flight. I miss that place so much, thanks for the great video and emotions/nostalgia... One of my favorite place on earth :)

[@JulioCesarEirasMelanda]

Oh man, I strongly disagree on using B&W for the peak picture in the evenin! Youlost all of those colors on the cloud... Besides that, awesome video as always!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

With the greatest respect, you have not seen the colour version. What you see In your mind will not be how the image looks in real life. I'll show all on Sunday 👍

[@JulioCesarEirasMelanda]

Thomas Heaton Yeah, now that you mention it, it makes sense. But the colors in the cloud were so nice, It's hard to think it didn't work well on the final image. Anyways, Thanks a lot for your answer! by the way, you're a big inspiration!

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Superb Thomas, one of your best! Just from a narrative point of view and the locations. If you could choose a weather condition for the Matahorn, what would it done it for you? Do you think you would go back on your own to capture again?

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Ha, stay tuned. I take at least 3 more photos of the mountain in all weather conditions. We were very lucky to have such variety of weather.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thomas I’m always tuned 😂 can’t wait buddy!

[@teogaberscek886]

Nice video, awesome shots. You should come in Slovenia it is a very beautiful country with a many very nice compositions. :-)

[@kawaspresso3228]

I really need to come to this lake, Zermatt is 4h drive from where I live, but I think it's worth it :)

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

You have to go!

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Nice one again great locations

[@a.j.saliman1293]

Great video Tom, sorry to be in the background the entire time :)

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Ha, you do feature quite heavily. Hope you've recovered from the cold water plunge.

[@a.j.saliman1293]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto I think the alcohol was more of a shock to my body.

[@94nagendra]

You have a very loyal fan base here in Bangalore! Trust me!

[@sumanthkashyap8366]

Add me too ✋

[@ProfessorAB]

I was going through the comments section below and lots of Indians are here, love from India 🇮🇳 Thomas

[@kitsva]

Your videos will make lot buy 70-200 lens. At least I did!! Can't wait to shoot with you in Moab next week! Thank for sharing your adventures and inspiring.

[@rolandrick]

Like to see your subs increasing so fast. Can remember it below 10000 😉. Thomas if your video ends, they stop with your edit and do not swap over to this annoying suggestions., 99.9% I am not interested. How can I deactivate this on my channel? Could not find the corresponding preference... 🙈. Thanks for help in advance 🖖

[@kenkelchtermans6476]

Hehehe the Sir putting another lens on made me laugh (3:05 mins)

[@andys.7083]

Question: Why have you decided to take the Matterhorn shot in B&W? Why no color? It looked pretty good in the video. Maybe you could compare it in a future video. 🙂👍

[@feikosmith]

Super nice video again, keep showing this amazing photos and journeys. Too bad though you choose to make the matterhorn sunset picture a black and white photo. The colors made it so dramatic with all the contrast... Looking forward to the sunrise video

[@tobaldy]

Thomas, I'll see you in Moab, UT next week and I'll buy you a beer - no need to put me in your next video even. :)

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Looking forward to it 👍

[@jacksongodbold9297]

Only live a few hours north of Moab but wont be there. 😭

[@OgetID]

The Matterhorn is like Paramount pictures, 😂😂 Very nice, always enjoy Heaton trip and love it

[@prphilipp]

While you are at all these great locations, often with a clear night sky and away from light pollution, why don't you venture into some night/astro photography?? Would love to get tips on that as well in the same way as you share so many great tips on landscape. Maybe a new challenge for you :)

[@paulwayman5137]

Nice one Thomas. Glad the cloud popped over to improve the image. Any chance of seeing the colour version of that image please? It looked great in the background whilst you were talking to camera.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I'll do a post vid analysis on Sunday and show all the behind the scenes stuff 👍

[@davidbruceod]

Wow, what a tremendous reward for your perseverance!

[@paulsparkes5741]

What made you go for a B&W ?? Amazing how one little cloud can change things!!!

[@5ThingsI]

Black and white for the last image, well i never!! Thought the colour in that cloud was sure to feature!

[@casperghst42]

I'd be interested to know from where that photo was taken ... ;-)

[@markjltilly]

WOW WOW WOW!!! This has to be your best vlog yet Thomas!!!! I totally felt like I was there, just unbelievable, the whole video was edited so well. Thank you so much for sharing it. One day I hope I can join you on one of your trips. they look so inspiring. Keep up your great work, looking forward to sunrise.

[@robert.ferstl]

Thomas, love it! And by the way very kind of you to not compromising me but covering myself in "half of the group made the decision to...". Nevertheless, outing myself: it was not half of the group but only me... 🤫

[@daviddowling9830]

Home now,enjoying the vlog Thomas,what a place,absoooolutely stunning. Travel safe.

[@grmrtnz]

Thomas why did you go with the b&w version of the photo? I would love o see he color version.

[@R17D5D]

Laurterbrunnen in one of my favourite places in the world. I was there last year, just passing through. It was simply incredible. Switzerland has the be one of the most beautiful countries on Earth too. Beautiful images, Thomas. I'm loving these videos.

[@nostunas]

I don't know what it is, but lately (prob this whole summer actually) I've had a lot of problems with black and white landscapes. I don't know what is it, guess I've been so interested in color, but I feel like black and white robs the image of something very significant and beautiful. Especially on sunsets/sunrises. So I'm very interested as to why Thomas decided to convert to bnw, since I thought the lightning and color were minimalistic and beautiful. Of course, it's your decision, Thomas and I wouldn't argue about it, but I'd just like to know more about your thought process on this particular image, since I really think it'd work so much better without the bnw conversion. Thanks for the inspiration, as usual!

[@Swiss_Bohemian]

Yay, Lauterbrunnen! It's only 15 Km away from my hometown (Interlaken). Great vlog as always!

[@jean-charles9931]

Hi Thomas, always so inspiring... One question please, did you use any gradual ND to have a better balance between the lake and the sky exposures, or is your shoot fully "unfiltered"? Cheers.

[@gstandaert]

Inspiring video Thomas! The Mattterhorn & Zermatt area is really gorgeous. I was there 2 years ago in November. The entire area was covered in 40cm of snow. It looked completely different from what I see in your video :)

[@MarkTeeuwen]

Again great job! Surprised to see the "closed" photo see in black/white didn't expect that one coming :) on the vlog the color looks great, or was the small "haze" (?) In front of the peak killing the photo in color version?

[@Jordz3n]

I really like how you create and tell your stories. Love from the Philippines.

[@damienmckinley8871]

Isn’t the Matterhorn just majestic mountain! I hiked to the oberrothorn and just sat there looking over to the Matterhorn. Only good thing about this (stay at home) malarkey is watching your videos. Amazing photographer 🇮🇪😊

[@indy311c]

I’d like to think I’d be among the group setting out despite the weather. Maybe one day I’ll have the chance to find out. Simply staggering video, Thomas.

[@stephensarjeant4063]

Limestone Thomas! The Lauterbrunnen Tolkein's inspiration for Rivendell.

[@derekgillan7314]

#### What a view.

[@MdMizanurRahman-te4kr]

Like always, Awesome video. One Question, Why did you turn your last photo to black and white? I thought the colored edition was beautiful.

[@OlDoinyo]

The Matterhorn is a world icon, like the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal or Delicate Arch; there are millions of photos of it out there from every conceivable angle, some of a very high caliber. That you were able to do something original and worthwhile here is a considerable achievement.

[@beatrizbonilla9673]

Been a fan of your work for a while now. I don't comment much but I think I've watched all of your videos. Some of them multiple times.

[@DPWarriors11]

Amazing video but you didn’t mention anything about your set up. That’s one way of learning from your videos.

[@benrichardson9526]

Hey Thomas, It would be great if you could do an episode showcasing some of the images the people on your groups capture. Love the videos. Ben

[@danielbeck2340]

Amazing video !! I was thinking you should do a compilation of all your photos you've taken at the end of the year or something!!

[@abanoubnabil8882]

Fantastic, I would love to see the photograph of the Matterhorn in color 😁

[@mtk683]

The first pic was my favourite one of the three, anyway do you think you will upgrade to the GFX 50R in the near future?

[@allansisson355]

Black and White , just sets that image top shelf. Love the shadow from the Matterhorn showing the way to the cloud.

[@julieholland9639]

what a stunning place, so envious. Thank-you for showing these wonderful places though your photography

[@scotthays294]

What a fantastic trip sir. The layers of mountains is a dream. Always enjoy watching you work.

[@jackbronziet373]

Amazing video, as always. I am intrigued to see the night/astro shots you got, please do share, even if you don't like them!

[@andysartyautoimages]

Typical Thomas Heaton - there I was admiring the subtle tones of the image with the contrasting vibrant orange of the sunset lighting the cloud, thinking wow and then you make it a mono :D A nice shot whether colour or monotone.

[@btorivar]

What i surprise. I did not expect the shot of Matterhorn to be in black and white; with those beautiful colors. What is your thoughts behind this decision?

[@RichardThomas-db2pw]

There is something about that black and white image of the Matterhorn, as I sat here looking at that photo I could feel emotions and the stunning beauty of it all. I just started tearing up, such an amazing shot, thank you!!

[@paulhambly1193]

Wow I think I would have enjoyed just sitting there with a glass of that red in your words Thomas “stunning” 🍷😮

[@DaaanG73]

I can't even describe how jealous I am. I spent a couple days in Zermatt last summer and I only saw the bottom third of the mountain. It was clouded over the entire time. Quite a bummer.

[@christianedvardsson]

Just beautiful Thomas 👌🏼💙 One of your top ten episodes 👍🏻🤗

[@BryanPollardPhotos]

When you talk about changing the crop, are you changing it in camera or just re-composing with the crop in mind?

[@erikvroom3119]

I was there in Lauterbrunnen earlier this summer as well. On one of the days I was there, I had roughly the same conditions as you had. It gives me great pleasure to see that I was having similar ideas about compositions in the valley. Mine didn't turn out as good as yours tho

[@searam1]

Paul G Johnson? Just guessing about the wine... Excellent video!

[@mauistevebear]

Why do I watch you? cuz you are living the dream and it always takes me away. You are fantastic!

[@JoDaniels]

From the beginning untill the end this video doesn’t let your eyes go off the screen. The moments and images you shared are “telling” a breathtaking story.

[@leonnemets8327]

Bottle of wine or astro session Sure is a dilemma Thankfully I had Gus to keep me company and inspire me to stay out :)

[@SilasBahlig]

Personally think the cold/moody colors look better here than a b&w :-) Your shots were almost as good as mine :P