Photography Trip in Camper Van - Escaping the Storm

In this video I pack my camper van and drive north for some landscape photography in Scotland. The weather was brutal on the first day so I took shelter in some nearby woods and used this as an opportunity to practise my woodland photography. Enjoy.
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[@rob31hockey]

I can't imagine how long the b-roll of the forest took to film. Setting up a slider for those shots?? The production quality on your videos have just skyrocketed over the last 4-5 months or so.

[@bradleyverde]

'Can always count on you to deliver, Tom - but I've gotta' say: you've stepped up your B-Roll game the past couple of videos. Really great work - even for the lofty standards we've come to expect.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks. I really enjoy making the most of the story through video. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@FrackFreeTV]

I was going to say that you must have been on a filming course. I noticed the slider shot as you make your Brew. Well done.

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

@@FrackFreeTV Yep, I noticed at least 2 times in the B-roll with a slider or a rotator.

[@szubal]

I made the same comment. So good.

[@speterlewis]

Yes, Tom! Seriously, your production quality has gone way up recently (and it was always great). It shows just how much effort you are putting into your work. Bravo, mate!

[@peteskyrunner4845]

Your film making has really improved Tom. I'd swear you had 3 cameramen with you. Seriously though, the effort you're putting in makes a noticeable difference.

[@FabrizioZago]

Personally, I don't mind if the trunk is cutted out, the shape of tree comes out well I think and has a good light on the branches with the moss. Lovely image.

[@wildest4335]

Van and photography, two words I love the most:)

[@Normanskie]

@ 11:32 thank you for getting up to show us the video of the morning weather BEFORE you got up, that was not only really nice of you but it is things like that really make the story.

[@robertlittle9907]

Sir you are a modern-day Ansel Adams. You are a true artist. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. You should do a TV show.

[@MioMyDog]

Love all the b-roll of this video! Gives a lovely mood and sense of presence!

[@rainyambience923]

my favorite parts of your channel is you sitting in your van, making/drinking tea. I don't know why, and I know thats not the main focus of your channel, but maybe there are others that feel the same as me :D

[@adrianscott500]

Peace of mind. Tranquil in solitude. Keep up the good work.

[@EdsonLuizVargas-cz5jm]

Hi Thomas I am really shocked by the tranquility of you to park in isolated places and not fear being robbed. I see you standing with your van on deserted beaches, forests and other wilderness and sleeping without any worries. Your channel is very interesting, inspires me in many compositions and I remain your fan. Hugs from Brazil.

[@jiggyb21]

Unreal story telling and production value. SO many camera moves.

[@stukelful]

The first tree - the patience to scout a definite subject from one angle for 20 minutes, then decide to take the time and effort to walk around it to the far side for a better composition, which in that forest doesn't look like a walk in the park.. Well done.. I don't normally have the patience.. you taught me something today thanks!

[@thefullmonte1902]

Thomas, did you know that trees actually move and position themselves in contrast or accordance to other trees? A Danish biologist found out, that "mother-trees" can suddenly grow in a direction towards another tree to "push" it away from it's young ones. Or they can be at "war" with a competing tree, usually for light.

[@V5I5E5W5]

Your video is like being there camping with you and experiencing all the sights and sounds including spilt tea. I loved it. You were attracted to the first tree by the shape of the branches, but I was astonished by the close up of the texture, colour and interplay of light and shadow on the bark and mosses. Bravo. JoAnne

[@LevinBe]

5:05 fastest lens swap in history

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

World record

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

Good eye! Too funny.

[@awc723]

just took it out and it was cold...shrinkage....lol

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Thomas, in my humble opinion the first image is the best, I have a feeling that it will grow on you over time (excuse the pun) and I bet you will be showing it to us again in the future. Thanks for sharing, enjoyable watching as always.

[@Jerry-fq1ic]

I totally agree. That image stood out to me the minute I saw it. Love the light on the tree and the mossy greens and earth tones.

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

@@Jerry-fq1ic It was the best for me by far.

[@robertc.fisher3214]

I personally liked the first image better, it can get better with some atmosphere though. The second image I thought was soso. You could have done some dodging/burning to take the trees on the right down a bit in the pano.

[@szubal]

*Places camera on log ....* did everyone else bite their lip also ...best B-roll out there

[@dirtywater5336]

....no. It's just a log

[@szubal]

@@dirtywater5336 I was afraid the camera would fall ...

[@dirtywater5336]

@@szubal Even if it did, it's a short drop and the X-T3 is pretty rugged. I'm confident it would survive a fall. Mine fell out of my car seat onto pavement and barely even got scratched

[@StreetShots79]

I love the camper van videos the most. Who is with me?

[@keating_around]

Greg Snell must be getting nervous after seeing all that glorious b-roll... Great story telling sir!

[@robstammers7149]

Another smooth as silk peaceful video, thanks Tom. Till the next time.

[@diannejiminez122]

Both photos of the two different trees tell their own stories. The mighty oak with branches reaching, determined to stand out and hold it's own in a forest of pines (?). Be an original! The pano of the second made me think of spectators standing doing nothing while a silent battle for life takes place in front of them. Both sad in a way but very powerful nonetheless. Loved them both.

[@ChrisHunt4497]

I know nothing about film making but I absolutely love yours. It's like you have 3 cameras on the go at any one time. The part where you are driving past that loch in the blizzard- wow! . Loved the pano shot of the trees - you have inspired me again. 👍 Thanks for a great video Thomas.

[@roadracer247]

One of my favorites of yours! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@stevemeier7876]

luv having your vids up while post processing photos and having a bourbon...so awesome.

[@anujasharma9677]

Excellent images, Tom and very insightful. Thank you 🙏

[@jakesutherland]

16:51 You know you've watched a lot of Thomas Heaton videos when you see a composition from another photograph in a completely different photograph. The little golden tree. :)

[@mattmaber]

The cropped trunk image worked for me. Lovely light too

[@HelloThere...]

If someone made a 10h loop of the first, like, 8 seconds, I wouldn’t be mad.....So peaceful... well, peaceful for me... you were the one getting blown away by the wind and drenched by the rain... love your videos btw! I was real chuffed when I saw was the first view of this video, lol. Simple pleasures in life, I guess.

[@szubal]

Agreed. The evolution of his videos is wonderful. I have heartily volunteer to follow and create a film of him working. No words no teaching. Just process and choices.

[@Highdepthfilms]

Great video production. Love it. Thank you for putting these together.

[@love28483]

absolutely stunning...!

[@kainmarks1667]

Think the intro to this video made it my absolute favourite. Well done!

[@isabellaknight379]

Niiice b-rolls Thomas! As for the pics, uhumm...I liked it too!

[@paulus0109]

Very relaxed video Thomas. The pano is nice. Thnx

[@hallamphoto]

Love the lone oak amongst the pines. Trunk cut off works fine because of the light. Absolutely love it. Reminds me of something Adam Gibbs said in one of his videos... "Compose for the light." And I think that lone oak is an example of that intended or not. Great shot! 👍

[@MrSprikiting]

You can really make your own movie. With you as the director, actor, camera man, etc. The effort you placed in placing the cameras at a certain angle, whether you have an assistant or not, is just really incredible. It amazes me everytime.

[@AndyHornbyPhotos]

Dude. You're on point with your B-Roll. Goals right there. Nice work

[@TimothymakeupsDitzler]

Love these camper van videos!

[@whafrog]

The tree is a fantastic abstract especially amongst all those straight lines...the contrast of forms is what makes it work. In that view, it's not a "tree", so it doesn't need a "trunk"... Love the pano too!

[@mago.herrera]

Wonderful edition work

[@kallumbamber3488]

I love how your videos are purely based on photography and not the technical side of cameras and all that, great job Thomas keep at it!. (I joust bought an Nd filter and I’m so excited)

[@breedlovephoto]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Great job!

[@greggScutum]

I just always smile when I watch your videos; they simply make me happy and relaxed. Thank you Thomas!

[@jonglass]

I hear the wind at the beginning, before the picture, and I think, "oooo. I wouldn't want to be there!" and then the view through the windshield, and I'm "Oh, I'd give anything to be there!"

[@OscarDog200]

FYI A small loch is called a lochan. If you ever find yourself at Lochan Spling near Aberfoyle (just to the south of Loch Ard), you'll find that it's very photogenic and well worth a visit

[@cgriggsiv]

Looks like another awesome adventure 👍

[@clintwood1983]

Jaysus, the production on this video, all that KZbin money getting blown on the 2 additional cameramen you now take with you!!

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

So interesting knowing that the weather(or similar) Tom is talking about is right here in the U.S. now. The last pic, I was flabbergasted. Whaaa, that scrawny tree? This I've got to see. Turned great and I "get it" now. Maybe not the way anyone else gets it, but it was beautiful enough for me to make up an instant story in my head.

[@thenoblepixel7586]

Awesome job on the story telling with video!

[@barrymaytum1686]

I have to agree Thomas, the last couple of videos have been of most excellent quality. Nice to see you back doing what you do best.

[@1spitfirepilot]

Great. High quality stuff.

[@kevinpalmer8947]

Hello Thomas once again what a joy to share your trip! I was going to ask about the pulling camera out of the bag with one lens and next edit a different lens, but then in your update email you revealed all. Seeing you use a manual cable release, ah the memories. But a word of warning to any newbies always be gentle when you press down and only press til it clicks. If you consistently squeeze the button all the way down and all the time, over time you can cause issue on the internal spring and contact assembly (costly repairs) They are great to use otherwise.

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Awesome trip loving the stunning b roll it’s soooo much extra work but the results out weigh the effort 📷📷

[@polastories]

Love love love the way you tell your adventures! Tip from a fan: for a softer light in the van shots you might easily add a shower curtain between the seats and the back and place a led light on the other side. Greetings from Italy!

[@PixelheavenAmsterdam]

Would be cool to show the gritty behind the scenes shots. That is a video on its own right there. Most people don't understand, how much effort it takes to film al that B-roll by yourself. Setting up sliders everywhere, getting back in the van, getting the camera again and so on. And all that in the pouring rain

[@valpayne2963]

Quality video! Thanks for sharing your thought processes.

[@t.f_6532]

Like a movie 👍👍👍.

[@warrengh5647]

Thank you Thomas, really appreciate the effort you clearly put in to producing these videos.

[@MKNYC_]

So cool how those vans come with standard transmissions in Europe. Great video Tom!

[@danclark3292]

Loved the first subject, the light on the far branches and their moss was gorgeous. I agree that the pano was the strongest image of the second subject, but watching the video scan of the image, it seems that there is a real opportunity to do a more detailed / closer image of the point where the two trees interact.

[@regannealephotography]

I loved the first image, it was the chaos in the order of all those straight trees in the background.

[@Zanagash]

The last couple videos you really have stepped up your editing game ! I love all the cuts and b-rolls... but I can't imagine the work ! Amazing work !

[@mobimo2832]

Awesome video many thanks Thomas.

[@matssandquist9258]

It looks very cosy in that van :-)

[@krectus]

wow, Thomas has really upped his video game. Very cinematic, lots of angles, cutaways, and coverage of everything. We notice. Great job, worth it.

[@ravisankar5297]

An honest feedback, I have been following your channel for almost 2 years now. I don't know what you changed to record this video but the video looked far better than other of your uploads.

[@jiffijoff9780]

Hi Thomas, I cannot believe the amount of work and effort you put into producing the videos, including insane b-roll work. This is easily professional grade video work where I was "just" expecting to get inspired photography-wise. I enjoyed every minute. Keep up and thanks for sharing! All the best 👍👌🍻

[@WayneRobertsonPhotography]

Good to see you in Scotland Tom and great job documenting your trip. My favourite image is the pano you took on the second day it has a lovely atmosphere.

[@MrRastler]

Stunning shot with the old tree! Congratulations!

[@openworldgames532]

This is a great show. The nostalgia of the van life mixed with the twang of the red dead redemption soundtrack is amazingly refreshing to watch. Your patience is unlike what reality is like so it's breathtaking to see what it's like to live without being in a hurry or on a schedule. Great relaxing show to watch, keep it up. A little Bob Ross vibes too.

[@ShaneCrouch]

Thomas, man, really loving the extra effort you are putting into all of these cuts and different video shots in your story. Excellent work, really makes the video even better!!!!

[@cotswolddroner7714]

The first shot was like the woods were the church and the moss covered tree was the stained glass window. Great shot!

[@alphatango4447]

I just love ur vehicle man so awesome it is

[@bagamingshow]

Pano was definitely the way to go. I wouldn't have thought of doing that atm honestly.

[@shawvercreations9703]

So rad how you find these beautiful trees!!!

[@Archer1182]

I always wonder how many people realize the amount of work that goes into a video like this. Walk down the trail set up camera and slider walk back up the trail trigger slider walk past camera and slider go back take it all down and pack it up. It must take an hour to go what would normally take five minutes.

[@wellteazm]

Great Video Tom! #KeepItUp 👏🏻

[@robertwhitemoto]

great shot of that Oak, what a great contrast in lines.

[@DJshutterfly]

I'm in love with your cameras, tripod, and camper van. Beautiful images as well. Hoping for more videos soon.

[@chrisminchin854]

Liked your fist image (oak tree) best.

[@peterebel7899]

Great vid!

[@FakeNews_Ignored]

Amazing, never saw you take a bad photo. 👍👍👍👍

[@LeeRatcliffe]

That last pano wins. Definitely!!

[@cgriggsiv]

Gnarly tree with pine looks good too

[@esphilee]

Always amaze me how you manage the B C roll all alone. Must have been running up and down, you even have a camera out in storm to film the van moving. That was some dedication. Great video.

[@malgresty6466]

Awesome video your videography quality is catching up to Morten Hilmer without the coffee great stuff mate👍

[@catlife2070]

Another great vlog

[@patricktangye]

That tree has to be a contender for Tree of the Year next year! Absolutely gorgeous.

[@st1nk1n]

Great video. Very peaceful and enjoyable to watch. PS jealous of your van ;-)

[@cgriggsiv]

Looks like a nice image to me For the conditions that you had I think you did quite well

[@DeRose05]

Looks so cozy in your van. The tree image looks great!

[@adamaj74]

8:40 Wonderful detail!

[@lowredphoto]

Love the first image of the tree.

[@chandlerh]

I feel like the production quality of your videos has been increasing and increasing over the past few months. This is the best one so far. Great stuff.

[@peterthornton681]

Your videos simply the best, just like your images

[@kreygscott]

Good stuff. Really enjoyed this one.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Great video Thomas thanks for sharing 👍🙏

[@Russellhawker]

All subjective but prefer everything about the first image. Composition, light, background and subject. Second is nice too. Which camera/lens is used makes no difference. Both great systems. The campervan is epic. And the b roll even more so. Well done Tom, keep up the great work.

[@robertbrown5052]

Hi Thomas- great video. Love the images. I was ignorantly unaware that Scotland sported pine forests of that caliber. Guess I've been stuck in eastern Oregon to long! Thanks for the education. Looking forward to seeing the final results from the f4 mission - some of which is in my backyard here in Oregon. Keep up the great content. Best and many thanks - Bob

[@hilarywhite0]

Always enjoy your videos, the effort you put in to them really shines through! So want to see the snow in your next set of beautiful landscapes. Hope the weather is good for you, fingers crossed!