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Today I head out with a Nikon ZZ II & a 24-70 f2.8 lens. I take my camper van & shoot landscape photography the way that most of us do, which is as and when we can, with limited time & without the luxury of travelling to exotic locations. I hope I can show that even with limited time, dull weather and not so dramatic locations, it is still possible to shoot awesome images. I also injur myself in this video :-/
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[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Happy to report my neck is much much better after a short rest. Calendar pre-orders finish on Friday, so get that free signed print: thomasheaton.co.uk/product/2022-calendar/

[@PMCN53]

I've ordered my copy! Glad your neck is improving, TLC from the wife?

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Ohh about that neck… I keep a heating pad … you have a large Inverter for the power to cook so the pad will work. Since you have a place to lay down like I do in my semi truck … that heating pad works wonders

[@rickdenbraber6869]

When and why or did you switch from the gfx 50 to the z7?did you say or are you going to?

[@aaronza7218]

Good to know you're okay Tom. Stay safe out there. And thank you for great content, as always.

[@sterby1]

You are getting old, Thomas, can't deny it, it just shot you in the neck. Also these kind of pains radiate out from the shoulder blade area, it isn't exactly your neck muscles being pulled.

[@derekgillan7314]

I admire the dedication, driving hundreds of miles, walking miles, then photographing a fern. Love it.

[@JeffandLeslie]

Preferred the Nikon version by far. Not because of camera but to me the vibrant greens of the fresh ferns was the real story of this image.

[@xander1052]

yeah, the Infrared for me needs to the balance of the pitch black skies and such to really make it work, it being bright white just doesn't do it for me quite as good as those vibrant greens where you can see the variations in how how green each part of the fern was.

[@FinnMacCuhl]

The effort that goes into the 3rd person shots setups is amazing.

[@jbairdexp]

I injured my ankle on Dartmoor a couple of weeks ago. Had to walk 2km back to the car. Like you, I'd never had an injury while out photographing before. Spooked me a little. Anyway, glad you are all better! :-)

[@M_Teeboo]

I really appreciate the premise of this video. The only time I really have to go out and photograph is on my day off which limits my distance and the conditions available.

[@antonykyriacou8300]

That’s the reality of most people including myself.

[@mattpindar6911]

Never have I related more, “oooo look at that tree” sums up me every time I’m out in a woodland; Non photographers wouldn’t understand! Great video as ever and glad your neck is better!

[@foveonyc]

Glad Tom that cured his neck! I really liked the heather location! I even remembered poems from my childhood about the Scottish King! Rowan in the performance of a long trick - just gorgeous! I don't really like short focus myself! As for the fern, then in spite of my love for black and white photography in landscape photography, I choose the color Nikon Z version ... Although I would shoot on Foveon :) Greeting from Saint Petersburg!

[@koalasquadron530]

I had a stroke in 2017 and had to give up much of my photography, including my medium-format digital outfit. Take care Thomas and don't take your health for granted!

[@RobertSmith-fs5uc]

Glad your necks better Tom, definitely not a disastrous end to the video, just the real life and trials of a photographer that we all have as we get older. What makes your videos so great is the unedited truth and honesty you leave in. Looking forward to the new calender 👍

[@dylanturek8364]

As an amateur, with 2 kids and a full time job, it's super difficult to take the types of trips I used to in the "before times" (aka in my 20's and early 30's). Tom's videos are a godsend when I don't have time to get out and shoot as much as I'd like and while I love the videos from exotic locations with gorgeous scenery and hiking... it's just not applicable to my situation. I might get somewhere semi exotic once a year during a family vacation and let's be honest, they're not joining me for a 6 night backpacking trip. All this is to say my favorite videos are the ones where Tom goes into a typically ordinary place and finds amazing compositions in all the meh. The boring 10 miles, or whatever that video was called, was the absolutely the most helpful and motivating video I've ever seen on KZbin. Tom, if you read this, you're super helpful and I appreciate all the hard work you put into making them. If you want a challenge, try going to a few less spectacular places and like (like upstate NY :) and show us how you approach composition in the average viewers domain! Cheers and thanks for all the great content!

[@furmstons]

The photo of the tree with red berries is simply stunning

[@EJames22]

I like the Nikon shot of the plants. Really like the shot in general!

[@justoalejandrogonzalez5097]

You know? I'm from Argentina. We have had a magnicide attempt last night and EVERYONE is bat crazy around here, so, sometimes I come to this channel just to hear your voice. So damn calm. Of course, the photography too, but once in a while, it goes to second place. =)

[@omegamanz6]

Glad to hear you are much better and I felt your pain when you were on camera. This is a great video and at 28 mins was one of the longer ones. Much appreciated Thomas, always look forward to Thursdays (NZ) when your videos drop.

[@ScottymanPhoto]

Hey Thomas! Fantastic video this week! Some incredible scenery with excellent dialogue. Just when I think you can’t top your previous work, you drop another masterpiece. Well done, and thanks for sharing.

[@terryfields4394]

Glad to hear you are better! Your dedication to photography is inspiring!

[@ericerickson6537]

Tom, I own both the 24-70 F2.8 and the 24-120 f 4 and you are correct the 24-70 is clearly a think of beauty. Magic happens when I put it on the front of the camera.

[@garethbartlett]

Lovely Eric Church snippet! 🙌🏻

[@samb5506]

Loved the happy, light-hearted and slightly frantic vibe of that video. So much fun to watch! Great photography as always. And glad you’re neck feels better!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Haha, until the end. Yes, it felt frantic at times. This was all very last minute.

[@henrysutton5813]

Great video as always! Very happy to say I've bought your calendar, glad I can support you with more than just a like :) can't wait for the print as well!

[@andrewscott743]

Had me hanging on every word .. Masterful storytelling! You have a gift my friend! Your adventures are inspiring! All I want to do after I watch your videos is go up the mountains take pictures and eat spam! Looking forward to our next adventure!! Thanks Tom!

[@henrywilliam8506]

I'm happy to hear you're feeling better. Your neck injury is what is known as ‘Photographers Neck.’ It's caused by constantly looking around for a good shot. 😁

[@KellyPettit]

Glad you’re back up and running. Another fun video. Thank you

[@creeks-and-peaks]

This was a fantastic video, not only from the perspective of the images you took, but the general quality of the videomaking itself. I mean--at 18:10 ...what a shot! Even your videography is so well-composed. Keep it up mate!

[@blenderous7496]

I loved this location

[@cifuentesphotos]

Hi Thomas. You happy to go into autumn, well, I am happy to go into spring here in Australia, sick of the cold and wet weather. Yes, I know, photographic way not the best, but when you are not 20, or 30 or even 40 anymore, you need a bit of heat to go out. Great video for the way. About your neck, well, welcome to old age mate. By the way I am not fifty anymore either. 😉

[@marlinphotography5514]

Gorgeous area and Beautiful photographs! Glad you are feeling better! I’m looking forward to my 2023 calendar!

[@Ozkar1989]

Hello, Thomas! Love your channel and enjoy watching your adventures! Can’t wait to see where you end up in this new one.

[@alangauld6079]

I cricked my neck last March and it lasted for 2 weeks! Glad yours cleared up much faster. But you did kind of prove one thing - the typical landscaper is unlikely to get epic shots very often!

[@alanhuntley55]

Oh, lad, this is what we 70-year old's call "aging!" ;-) Glad to see you're on the mend.

[@millymucci]

especially enjoying your photography recently - those incredible, mysterious, b&w, 'best of''s, with that fun looking instaphoto camera, the infrared experimentations and all from the above episode. of close up on the fern, infrared for its unusualness for my eyes but also love the clarity and green of the colour one!

[@matthewwilkes6065]

Been unable to shoot for a few years myself because my eyesight has been hurrendous, can't imagine how i'd cope if i was a professional. Superb video Thomas, nice to get catching up on the vids after so long.

[@carolynspohrer8493]

It was nice to hear you touch on thoughts of your safety when parking up for the night. I think about safety when traveling around anywhere anymore. Great fern shot!

[@JamesAndrewMacGlashanTaylor]

Brilliant work on composing that tree! That was true photographic expertise. Stroke of genius. Well done, sir! Light wasn't ideal as you said. But no doubt an improvement, compositionally. I don't think I would have thought of that. After watching this, now I will. Thanks!

[@michaeldesselle7589]

So glad you recovered so quickly! As always, your videos are inspiring 🙏

[@michaeldesselle7589]

PS, the color version of the fern is my favorite 😉

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Yeah, mine too 👍

[@owenfetherston6906]

The look on your face when talking about even the slightest possibility of shooting fall colors is making me so excited for fall, I love it! Also I totally prefer the Nikon mainly because I think the vibrant greens play a big role in making it a striking image.😌

[@Chreeeys]

Hi Thomas, love your content since many years! Wild video suggestion: Go out on a 2-3 day trip into the "wild" and build a primitive camp/shelter incl. preparing and lighting a camp fire etc. And then take on some small photography journeys from there. So basically like @XanderBudnick but with the added cherry of landscape photography. NOW THAT is something I'd enjoy :)

[@odsalve]

Good video. I always enjoy watching your new releases. Take care of yourself and your neck. Good luck and new, cool pictures.

[@KyleClements]

After a 4 day hike through Laugavegur a few years back with my camera swinging around my neck, I gave myself a similar neck injury. This brought back some memories of that adventure. Now I swear by wrist straps and camera clips. Swinging gear = strain injury just waiting to happen. Great video.

[@louisburley1597]

Glad you're okay! Happy to have already pre-orderd a calendar! I look forward to hanging it.

[@aliskandari]

Oh yes, I looove this lens! Too bad mine got broken in a very inconvenient accident - it still functions, but the zoom ring now takes some additional effort to turn. I traveled to Altay mountains recently, 70-200 2.8gave me mostly everything I needed, but 24-70 proved to be irreplaceable in some cases. Not even by the 50 mm. And the more I learn about photography (20 years in, still learning), the less I use wider lenses

[@victorlim5077]

The colour Green Fern photo is so beautiful. The green is so luscious. 👍 Please tske care, Thomas.

[@PaulWilkinson]

Over the last 3 years or so, I've had what I thought was a trapped nerve on quite a few occasions. In February this year, I thought I had it again, however, as the week passed, it got so bad I couldn't move my neck, I couldn't walk more than a few metres and I lost all strength in my left arm. I was diagnosed with bicipital tendinitis. All the muscles running from my neck to my shoulder had fused together. I've had 11 visit's to an osteopath and nearly 5 months of physio. I've got some strength back now and I've about 90% manoeuvrability back but I'm still healing and I've another 6 months or so to go. My point is, if you start to get this every so often, go and see someone. I was told that to get this bad it must have been happening for sometime. It had been, I'd just downplayed it. It's only been the last month I've been able to get back out walking with the camera and a very light bag and I've been back driving for 3 months now. You really don't want to let something underlying floor you and take you out of commission. Take care 👍

[@dalkapur]

Great video, Thomas. I had exactly the same moment just the other day, when the bright red berries of a Rowan tree caught my eye and had to capture an image.

[@thomashannibal]

I like the Challenge and theme in this video. It’s interesting to see how a great photographer like you handle the conditions amateurs like me are facing.

[@SeanPepper672]

Images are fantastic !!!!!! The ferns shot was brillinat!!! For me personally I loved the regular over the infrared. I have recently taken up more intimate photography and finding it more rewarding.

[@zhyaxxion]

Thomas, think about going to a sports therapist every 6 to 8 weeks, we spend loads on servicing cars to make sure we can go places, but we never stretch enough or get reset. i also carry anti inflammatory tablets and paracetamol ( mainly as i'm terrible at remembering to keep hydrated whilst out, and often get a headache). glad it got better though

[@kqschwarz]

Thank God your neck is alright. The first part in the jungle was incredible. Holy cow were those ferns big. I vote for the Nikon shot rather than the IR. All the best.

[@AmericanPatriot447]

Hope you recovered fast after this Thomas! Thanks for posting!

[@chriswardlecousins]

Love the Nikon version of the fern photo, I think the rich colours just added to that - brilliant! And that rowan tree 😍, I’ve been trying to get a shot of a nice rowan in my local woodland but alas, it’s evaded me again this year! We have some lovely ones in full berry, but they are all in housing estates 🤦‍♂️ Glad your neck is feeling better 👍

[@Tagomac]

Pleased you soon recovered from your neck injury. I have to say I much preferred the colour image of the bracken over the infrared, the Nikon and that lens are terrific. Really liked the rowan tree shot, clearly demonstrating the benefit of exploring around the subject rather than settling for the first composition you find..

[@ScottRae]

Tom, for the infrared B&W work, I'd seriously look at using something like SilverEfex to tweak the microcontrast and play about with colour filters - they'll transform infrared images like that fern and I feel gives you more control than Lightroom / Photoshop

[@alexgimagery]

Oh wow the green fern image is an art piece, absolutely remarkable. Great find and composition!

[@DavidUstick]

I'm glad you feel better

[@25kpoole]

Glad you are better. Comedian Dana Carvey has a funny bit about getting old where his arm gets incapacitated just answering the phone.

[@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY]

beautiful works! and hope you get well soon!

[@garyverstick1620]

Luv the lush green fern!

[@davidadams007]

Glad you healed up quickly. Not to worry, carry on and keep up the wonderful photography and accompanying commentary.

[@johnpunnett1426]

A real good 'down to Earth/ real life' style vlog so thank you for that. Defo the colour version for the Fern shot - cheers & hope the neck thing was a 'one off' John

[@shaunduke7064]

The colour fern definitely got the vote, even though I have been enjoying the inferred images.

[@stewartblamfordphotography7395]

I feel your pain! I ruptured my Achilles in my left foot whilst out and had to hop about 2 mile home. Was out of action for a fair few months😢

[@hettekloosterman16]

I can relate to the walk part. I always end up doing things longer and or futher then expected! Can be tiring at times lol

[@ricardiumhues]

No doubt on the Nikon ferny shot. Those vibrant greens are what makes ferns look so special

[@andrewbrooks2001]

I liked the wider shot you got of the fern with the video. It was a bright green contrasted against a dark muted background and a mossy foreground. Great video and location

[@jonkayl9416]

Great Autumn video Thomas. Beautiful

[@ejorbe]

Man, I know that feeling all too well. It sucks!! I am glad you are on the mend and that it wasn’t too serious of a pinch.

[@jacephotos]

Better late than never? The Nikon version of the fern is stunning! Love my Calendar btw, thank you!

[@brianmckeever5280]

Glad you're better! I was 38 when I had my first idiopathic injury like that for no reason. I almost expected to see Adam Gibbs walk into the frame at the quarry at 07:00, reminded me of Vancouver Island. Then you're photographing heather in the Lake District with a Nikon Z7 II like Nigel Danson! Too funny. I love both the infrared and color fern photos. I was imagining slicing them each into vertical images alternating one than the other for a huge wall feature. Take care!

[@stuartbell3666]

Another great adventure Tom and glad your necks better. Definitely the Nikon version for me. Colour seems to work best for flora in most instances IMO. Although, nothing wrong with trying something new. Keep up the great work mate.

[@EwanDunsmuirImages]

NIce story telling Thomas, with nice overlay of b roll and music! NIce!

[@LarryFasnacht]

I’m a big fan of IR but I like the color version of the fern better. Nice to see your pano worked out!

[@nhanthemanphotography]

I am glad your neck is OK now Tom. I noted that you were under a little pressure when you were kinda crawl under the big fallen tree with all your heavy gears on your back. That might have caused the neck problem. Anyhow, you are ok now, that's all it matters. Beautiful photos. Can't wait to see your next week video and photos. Take care brother!

[@pathogan4854]

glad your on the mend !!

[@franksabatine9075]

That photo of the Heather is beautiful

[@BirdsandMore2376]

Ahh yikes! I feel your pain! I wiped out last summer hiking with a heavy camera pack and tripod. Loose rocks slipped out from under my hiking boots and to prevent landing on my camera pack I twisted to one side, landing on my butt. That tweeked my back and I didn't think I was going to get up to hike a mile or so back to the truck. A miserable experience that had me gimping about for over a week. Do be careful, Thomas! Love your videos. Cheers from Arizona!

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Video as Always Thomas 09:42 Stunning! 11:38 I prefer the green! 15:07 Beautiful! 18:51, superb, the best shot so far! the lighting is so soft! Thanks for sharing

[@IvanRiveraStagea]

That bit of Eric Church singing made my day. Good to hear that your neck got better quickly. Beautiful photography as always. 😊

[@LanceCrashNM]

Great video! Much appreciated!

[@livejames9374]

I’m afraid you had a lemon 24-120. Is the 24-70 ever so slightly sharper? Yes, but only toward corners. If the 24-70 is a 10/10 the 24-120 is a 9.7/10.

[@blivieriphoto]

Glad your neck is all better. Part of getting old. lol There are times when a simple sneeze will do it! Thanks for your dedication and great content.

[@Rob.1340]

Thank you. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@laurelb8372]

Glad the neck has improved, years of hiking such as you do, will likely catch up with you. My old bones often slow me up but am determined to keep getting out photographing nature, my happy place.

[@lowellprice6351]

The Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens is truly an excellent choice. Of the S lenses I have, it is my favorite.

[@wendynewing8834]

I'm glad that you are on the mend. I preferred the Nikon version. The green was wonderful, and so was the clarity of your new lens.

[@karencolville9738]

I am also glad you are feeling better, I was going to mention there is yarrow near by. Sometimes having a small tin of salve can help ease muscle strains on the road, lucky you are close to home and your wife. I prefer the infra red shot as it seemed to team with life and more detail the subject matter of the fern, you have to work with what is available. The Nikon one was nice more simple cleaner looking. I enjoyed this video mostly for seeing the Lake district from a different photographic viewpoint than that of a tourist, I appreciate more. I also find the heather to be beautiful , the way it is now, and thanks for sharing it in this video.

[@Wklambert]

I feel your pain. This weekend is Labor Day weekend for us, and where I am, we are launching a rocket to the moon. Talk about not being able to find any solace. Glad you're feeling better. Being in pain is no bueno.

[@ivanstevens]

Lovely images. Hope you get better soon.

[@JamieBulloch1]

Great stuff as usual Tom, glad the injury was temp and did not affect the excellent content, it might be an idea to do a piece about all kinds of insurance, health and personal effects? etc. Got my calendar pre-order in last week with an inclusion of your book, looking forward to that very much, btw i carry small pocket heat gels for little muscle strains like that, works for me..

[@danncorbit3623]

Liked the green ferns and the red berries. Sometimes a chiropractor is a good thing when you hurt your neck or back.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Yeah those 24-70 2.8's generally are stunning, and well worth the price compared to cheaper, more "flexible" options. I think it really shines in the detail you captured in the ferns. Great image!

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

I miss seeing your videos. Hope CO is treating you well.

[@SullyOSullivanCamOp]

Hi Thomas, I always like your videos before I even watch them. I look forward to each vid, I really enjoy watching them and they encourage me to think outside the box. Can I ask which suction cups you use for your van windows as they are not in you kit list. Thanks.

[@fotofysik9186]

Fantastic video as always! Love the little longer ones~ New lens to the video camera or just shooting wider than previously? Or maybe I'm wrong but the footage recently has been crisp like a clear winter's morning.

[@DavidCKlann]

Really good video. Thanks!

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

Yep, I've had those awful neck issues before. Advil, 600mg to 800mg and most of the time that does it for me. Glad you're on the mend. There are small heat packets that are activated by oxygen and those can offer some relief too. The tree with red berries was quite nice. Good job isolating the subject from the background with compression from the long lens. Nicely done.

[@paulcooper9187]

“And in this weeks vlog sponsored by Voltorol “ , it comes to us all Mr H. Great video, and only on the same ground last Thursday evening. These are great Thomas.

[@TheNorthernExplorer]

We were up that way last week at the cathedral caves, beautiful area of the lakes, once I get a camera I’ll have to take a trip, there’s a couple of decent greenlanes in that area too 😉

[@scotttucker9613]

Must have had a bum copy of the 24-120. It’s one of the sharpest zooms of any apertures I’ve ever owned.

[@ianbachanek2538]

You'd recommend? Most reviews have been positive. Every store in my area has a waiting list for this lens. I've been thinking of this lens plus the Z 20mm.

[@scotttucker9613]

@@ianbachanek2538 yep, the 24-120 + 100-400 and 1.4x TC are the core of my kit. The 2 best lenses I’ve owned.

[@ianbachanek2538]

@@scotttucker9613 thanks for the response. I still mostly FTZ my older lenses. I do have the Z 50 mm 1.8 and I do love it. But the F-mount is definitely heavier.

[@davidskinner274]

Loved the first image. I am pleasantly surprised on the detail I get out of my Sigma 17-70 on intimate shots too. (SONY A99II full frame)

[@tompetersphotography]

Hope the necks better buddy! Stunning lens 🤙 really liked the first shot, nice to see you going really intimate

[@Pengranger]

Can’t wait to receive the calendar 😀 Definitely the Nikon fern image!