Landscape Photography - The Ground Beneath Your Feet

Hiking and landscape photography go very well together, but it is not always the grand vistas that draw me in and get me inspred. Often it can be the very ground beneath my feet that inspres me enough to unpack my camera gear and take a shot. In this video I start the day slowly in my camper van before undertaking a beautiful day hike up Great End and Allen Crags. The photograph you see in this video has been altered quite dramatically and I will go in to more detail about that in my next video. See if you can figure out what I have done differently.
Here are some stats from the day- Distance: 15.58km. Time: 6:45:35. Ascent: 2887ft
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[@dozerjohn]

"so yeah, I don't really know what I fancy doing today" says Thomas Heaton chilling in his epic van in the mountains. You sir are a fucking winner at life, I'm going to pour myself a drink just to celebrate that, cheers!

[@MrPhotog4u]

Just a good old fashion Thomas Heaton video nice location nice hike nice image. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnsholian4318]

This is the kind of content that drew me to your channel in the first place. Nicely done Thomas. Cheers!

[@hughstevenson603]

well said -classic Thomas, more of the same please!

[@bereantrb]

I was going to comment that this definitely had the old vibe - a back to his roots sort of feeling.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

It's all in the details, a man after my own heart. Go for a walk up some peaks and take an image or two, what could be better? love it.

[@davidellinsworth22]

@@veronicawilliams8056 did you really just spam Adam Gibbs with a link to some photography advice?? 🤣

[@fototripper]

Aaaaa so that's where your icey shot came from! I just assumed it was from our Rockies trip. Well spotted and once again.....you're the master of B-roll mate.

[@craigdlazarus]

Juicy....

[@Vyacheslav-tm9wy]

Amazing! I from Russia and i follow you. Your video watching in all world. Good luck!) You the Best.!) Sorry for my english

[@chrisjonesfilm]

Peter McKinnon inspired me to shoot quick and flashy, Thomas Heaton inspired me to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the world. Cheers mate, and thank you for what you do.

[@matt-inthehighlands7385]

This is so true. I found Thomas first and Peter second. The two have inspired me so much to learn the art of video/KZbin

[@TL-xw6fh]

Whose's Peter McKinnon?

[@Winterharbourmusic]

The two have really helped understand me and my camera. I know thrive to get out as much as possible

[@philhowell9873]

Couldn't agree more with this! Love Peter's dynamism and love Thomas' calm and measured style! Equally good! WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THOSE TWO COLLABORATED???!?? I for one would love to see that happen!

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

@@philhowell9873 💥💨

[@Hazmat13UK]

A really really great video Thomas good to see you getting back to your roots of the channel. Always good to remember You don't need to travel thousand of miles to see some wonderful views in the North of England only a few hours Driving will have yourself bang in the middle of Cumbria and the Lakes District or the Yorkshire Dales and Peak District. I'm Look forward to the Scotland video's...

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I’m away to buy a long spoon 🥄 - grand video as always 👍

[@listonheinz9103]

Hiking 10 hrs up one of England’s biggest and most beautiful mountain. Takes photo of frozen puddle and some gravel. Nailed it!

[@op9080]

I love this channel so much, its so gentle and mild mannered, its like the best therapy ever... just a chill dude on a ramble

[@ShajahanPhotography]

tom... even your van window have a perfect composition 3:43 😀😀😀

[@103_journey]

So true.. 😂

[@muamamu1]

Gotta grey with you on that one... :D

[@benharris3949]

I noticed that too!

[@tomgrigsby5401]

Is that yet another new tripod? I don't remember see one with red leg clamps, last one has twist locks

[@JonathanRobsonPhoto]

Old School Heaton, I like it. Nice visit back home through your vlog! 25 dislikes though, wtf is wrong with people.

[@mrheng562]

I swear you mic your shoes when you walk. Your sound design is one of the best for KZbin videos. Let me know if you're every in SoCal. I'd love to "hengout" and talk shop with you.

[@danmaynard120]

MrHeng562 haha I’ve never thought about that! Now it’s all I’m gonna notice. Great point.

[@mrheng562]

Yeah, sometime he's probably rushing to shoot and not mic stuff, but I know he mic the crap of just about everything. It's one of the biggest reason why I started following him. The other is that I also do landscapes and travel a fair amount too. :)

[@bereantrb]

Ha ha. Funny you say this. I was dialing in to the subtle friction sound as he turned his polarizer.

[@AlynWallace]

You should totally come on a campervan under the stars mission in Wales

[@onairsebcycling]

New Heaton video: I click like and then watch.

[@94nagendra]

True that!

[@bobsanders3439]

Almost every time!

[@DiegoTerzano]

This is the classic content I have always enjoyed about your channel. Good to see you out there on hikes, enjoying nature and keeping your eyes sharp for intimate compositions that most would have missed. Cheers!

[@mihneatatu]

What is the point in having all that security for your van, if you always leave it open ? #mindblown

[@rainoofblood]

Nepal!!! My home!! :) excited to see those videos. Thanks for all the awesome videos :)

[@waxwingsphoto]

I was a little apprehensive about a 25 min video, but did enjoy it.

[@The_Cyberz]

Also, playing back at half speed makes you my favorite stoner photographer 🤣

[@geotaco]

Hey, did you get a new hat!?

[@jamesscarborough9545]

I noticed that too, someone must have made one larger for the nugget between the shoulders....lol

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Old school Heaton. Love everything you do, but this is where the inspiration all started for me - and for that I say thank you!

[@Himlovesrunning]

True Inspiration is what you are Heaton!! Superb video

[@The_Cyberz]

Looks like you ditched the induro tripod, what are you using now?

[@jorgevela8546]

Best tip of the day...long spoon. Adding that to my shopping list. Along with some Lee filters. Unfortunately I'll get the spoon before the filters...WAAAAYYYY!!! before the filters...lol..love the videos. I'm trying to get caught up. Been MIA since the start of 2019

[@doughoffart1247]

Licence: F/11 HTN, clever! And I recommend meeting up with Jamie McGuiness in Kathmandu if you're planning a Nepal trip. I used his guidebook to Everest Base Camp (via Gokyo Valley, not Khumbu), and was amazed. Great country for photography. And people.

[@Drumimages]

I'm not sure when you filmed this, but I was up at Fleetwith Pike a couple of days ago and the conditions (decent amount of snow and clear skies) made it perfect from photography. The ever elusive accurate weather forecast continues to play games with us!

[@lucasdomm]

5:54 Heaton is gold. He devotes so much, also, so natural and original. The BEST photography channel. Pure photography. The truth. Hoping that water didn’t burn much! Cheers from your number one fan in Brazil.

[@Peter_Reed_Photography]

Cracking climb. Did you know Ordnance Survey also do custom maps, so you could get one which would cover the area where OL4 splits from with OL6.

[@dangernba]

Very nice video, and I liked the image. 25 minutes is too much to my taste, I personally prefer those 12-minute videos. Keep inspiring us. All the best, greetings from Brazil.

[@mahidoes]

Thomas I have a kind request to you!! Why not name your video titles depend on content. Photography: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (composition tips, Post processing) Hike: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Gear: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Reviews, talk about gear) Then we can find it in a glance what video it's about. Honestly I'm only after photography. But I know most people like other things too.

[@dirtywater5336]

Man, mountain names are drastically different there than in the US, at least near me. The Adirondack mountain names near me consist of Upper and Lower Wolfjaw, Sleeping Beauty, Buck, Cascade, Sawteeth, Spruce, and Whiteface

[@arnemacht...]

Thank you Thomas! I really like the pace of the video. We are bombarded by all this fancy quick cut videos that i nearly forgot what draw me to going out, enjoying nature and taking pictures. You're style shows the beauty of a day out. Very motivating.

[@pritambaral9195]

Trip to Nepal when? I Would love to welcome you at the airport. I live 15 min drive from it. Also, take around, suggest some of the location. Let me know Tom. Its has been around 2 year i have been following your channel. I being watched all of your video Journal. Love From Nepal

[@WayneRobertsonPhotography]

Enjoyed seeing your trip and the path you walked, looked like a great day 👍🏻 I like the image and I'll hazard a guess at the answer to your question: I'll guess you "stretched" the image a little to emphasise the patterns/flow of the ice.

[@danfry909]

Beautifully produced video, it just oozes quality. I love the attention to detail and the audio work in all of your videos, it makes them so immersive. I must thank you for making such great, inspiring videos. Now, where's my backpack.

[@FelixJorgenfelt]

I've come to appreciate the beauty of a hike more and more. I can easily spend hours out in the wilderness without even taking out the camera. A scene needs to connect with me in a way, else it's going to be forced and I wont be happy with the result. From what I've seen it seem to be the same for you. It comes across in the video anyway, that you are at peace with what you are doing and you know that even if others will think differently it doesn't really matter because what in the end you're doing it for yourself first and foremost. In simpler words, lovely video Thomas!

[@KevinOutdoors]

I love this style of video. And great shot.

[@dtj41]

You're going to LOOOOOVE Nepal, man. I was there last year for a month, and the landscapes are some of the most incredible I've ever seen. So fun to photograph. Make sure you look at the stars at least one night - they're crazy bright! I have an awesome image from Muktinath of the night skies. Enjoy it!

[@stefandietmann5120]

Hello Thomas, those are the kind of videos that I like the most. Local fotography, eye for detail, basic vlog no fancy editing. Enjoyed quite a lot. Keep them comming. Cheers, Stefan

[@BrynDavies67]

As soon as Mr Heaton started heading up that deserted valley in the middle of the most picturesque region of England, in the middle of Winter, heading for a peak specifically for its dramatic panoramic views you just knew he was coming back with a picture of a puddle 😂JK Thomas, love your work 😀👍

[@reiddickson]

Nepal... Well now I'm excited and have to wait 10-11 months wait for that video! Can't wait to see it, and Nepal's one of the top places I want to visit in the next few years. Unfortunately altitude sickness can be a bit unpredictable... I've slept at 12,000 feet problem-free in Peru only to feel like an absolute wreck at 13,000 feet a few days later. If I were you, I'd spend a few nights at the highest elevation I could manage in the Alps within 2-3 months prior to the trip to acclimate as much as possible. That photo of the ice & rocks looks like a painting, if that was your intention. My guess on the modifications is that you, after cropping it, horizontally narrowed it to exaggerate the waves in the ice and make it look more like it's flowing from top to bottom, and then brought out the reddish colors in the rocks quite a bit more than they appeared.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

So, I've watched a million backpacking ect. vids and have never seen that cool hack. Put a bag of food in the thermos. Long spoon and that's it. F11 HTN always kind of makes me chuckle. Very enjoyable video to watch.

[@qlogic74]

Hey Thomas was wondering if you ever thought about hiking the John Muir Trail. My wife and I did last year took my very first DSLR with me and got hooked. I got what I think are some good pictures, also got some “flat” pics as well as I have learned watching your videos 😊 anyways you wanna see some really great landscapes check out the JMT. Something you may wanna do some day would love to see some pics from you on that trail...o and its around 220 miles sooooo pack a lunch!!

[@Prameshman123]

Hello from NEPAL which trek will u be doing in Nepal.🇳🇵Love ur videos been following u for 2 years.cheers👍

[@rickmiron]

Hi Thomas, I genuinely hope that the last few 'outdoor' videos have done well for you in terms of views/analytics etc. it's this very style, which drew myself (and hopefully many, many others) to your channel in the first place. Keep up the fantastic work, and hope you've had luck with getting your Mac repaired

[@seanlewis6335]

I see you're off to Nepal in November. I booked a ticket for Katmandu for the middle of September for a month, thinking of heading up the Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa where endless amounts of exploring can be done. What part of Nepal are you planning to visit? Sean

[@andykeeble1]

Another superb journal Tom, I was totally absorbed. I doubt many, I include myself, would have seen the image, it’s all to easy to be “blown away” by the grand vistas and miss those special opportunities. Great work as always.

[@HiroFromHell]

I went to Nepal to do the Three passes trek from Jiri. Amazing views from all the passes but the Renjo La pass was the best. 180 degrees of view including the Mt Everest!

[@matt-inthehighlands7385]

Loved this video. Much prefer your UK stuff. So much more relatable. Good stuff

[@wendyarthur3941]

I enjoyed this video of serenity and peace. Thanks for sharing. Oh and love that image! I have seen similar ice crystals among the stones, however, the light wasn't right. So thanks for the inspiration :). Stay safe out there and enjoy the peace. I feel that place would produce some amazing night shots....just saying' :)

[@gstandaert]

The outside of your van looks impeccable, did you bring a high pressure cleaner? :D Really enjoyable video Thomas, thanks for sharing!

[@MKennyPhotos]

Thomas mate! Have you ever been to Nepal? Its a spectacular place. One of my favorites in the world, what moutain are you thinking of summiting???

[@ColtonCampbell]

You really inspire me to slow down and think about what I'm shooting and not just rapid fire everything i see. Keep it up Thomas

[@sashasparro]

Thank you for your video. I was just looking where to go next week, so for me know it's definitely Lakes. Keep up with the good work ;)Nice to see you out and about!

[@NadeemSyed62]

Back to the old way.. simply enjoying the outdoors and not running after a photograph. nicely done as always..

[@keithsandercock1412]

Nice video. Hate to sound like a gear head, but it looks like you have changed tripods again. Manfrotto > Induro > Ifo_____(?)

[@benlawson6156]

Love all of your images and videos and I always watch them, like them and I subscribed of course, but doesn’t it get annoying only shooting during golden our or blue hour? Aren’t you inspired enough by England, Scotland and other locations to create an amazing photograph during normal daylight hours? You should do it a few times just to show us how you handle those types of images. It’s all your own choice at the end of the day but your attitude is sometimes strange in regards to taking photos for the love of the craft and profession. My opinion is my own and I’ll always watch you anyway like I said. Just take more pics! 😂

[@dougscortegagna]

Amazing video Thomas. Loved the way you've documented the hike!! Looking for more videos like this!

[@imagesbyjk]

You might consider a language primer. You brits talk funny. I think I can use context to figure stuff like “faff” out. But....😉

[@Brock_in_the_North]

MR HEATON! While your videos are fantastic and photography equally as brilliant I want to know why you only plan or seem to only plan your photography around sunrise and sunset. Surly not shooting in the day also there are missed opportunities? Just wondered if you ever shoot say at mid day etc.

[@esphilee]

MS has long horn, USAF has Long Bow, TH has Long Spoon. This video is way better than a camera review.

[@TOPP3R1993]

Nice picture in the end! But i wonder whether it isn't frustrating doing all that video work all by yourself? All that walking forward, putting the cam to the ground, walking backwards turn, walking to the cam like nothing happened, getting your cam again and walk on? ;)

[@TheDLR1947]

Thomas, when hiking alone in the mountains, how would you handle an emergency... is there cell service there? I worry about stuff.

[@fstuart1547]

I watch your videos for the landscapes. I watch bicycle videos too. Great landscapes.

[@peterebel7899]

Thank you Thomas You are just performing the master of B-roll! Great sharing your thoughts & adventures. By the way: nice one shot.

[@OscarDog200]

C'mon Tom - health and safety! Stuffing your lunch into a flask right next a pan of boiling water? All it takes is one wee skite and you've got yourself a good scalding.

[@gavinjmcgrath6983]

This is a splendid classic Heaton: outdoors hiking, views, kit recommendations (long spoon!), and inspiring narrative. Thanks, Tom!

[@LucaTornei]

I wish to cook for you a REAL pasta bolognese here in Italy one day, man! ;) Great video as Always!!!

[@caohungrf]

hello Thomas Heaton! I am a photographer in Vietnam, I really like your videos

[@Thultmark]

Many thanks for another inspiring video. Gorgeous! And might you consider not using plastic single-use food packaging?

[@prometheus9464]

Hey Thomas, aren't you afraid of been eaten by pack of wolfs or a bear...I mean a wild animal may be lurking from just behind some of those rocks. Are you prepared?

[@rhonaldjohnrose5861]

Back on your elements eh!? Great video... quality of your vlog has gone up these days (after the meltdown) :-)

[@jabrown1075]

Very nice Vlog Thomas. I found your videos a few weeks ago and have really enjoyed browsing through and gleaning tips. I had always been a "happy clicker" and have found a sense of purposefullness in your mindset. I hope to slow down and be more inspired in taking photos in the future!

[@Biswash]

Hello Heaton...did i hear it correctly..i mean u are coming to Nepal?it would mean the world to see you here...places like Mustang, Annapurna Base Camp havent been photographed well even if it seems like a wonderland...wish i could talk to u about all of nepal...and i have contact with best tour guide here...i wish i could meet u here

[@JamesOnYoutube_01]

I would like to see a behind the scenes video of you creating a video like this.. Something that shows how you set up your camera for you walk past shots etc. Do you run foward, set up your camera, walk back, walk past, go back pick up the camera, repeat..

[@tylerng2004]

Great video as always Thomas! Just curious: is your license plate acronym for “forward slash heaton Thomas n?” Not sure what the n stand for. Middle name? Just a wild guess

[@randallmarchant3443]

I thoroughly enjoyed this one, thank you. More like the old school Heaton stuff. Felt like a mini holiday watching it :-) Thanks again.

[@markmcmullan3351]

Yes this will do, Classic Heaton video . Great to see you back , play to your strengths and this is definitely your strength . Beautiful peaceful film .

[@bobsanders3439]

Thomas - I think I enjoyed this video more than any other of yours I've seen. All your videos are entertaining and informative - very enjoyable and useful for an amateur tog like me - but I'm also a great walker and adore the lakes but can't get there often enough. Joining you on that hike I vicariously 'lived' every moment like I was there myself. That was wonderful. Thanks and I hope you'll do more like that, in the lakes or anywhere else! Best wishes

[@chrishall6364]

Enjoyed the video; mirrors my style of photography; combining hiking and photgraphy.

[@louispink4561]

Recently Thomas you have really inspired me to get out and travel further to take landscape Photography and utilise what I have and get more creative. Thank You for being a very big inspiration to me and always providing content that I watch over and over again. :)

[@chrisdurant50]

I've been looking into a Nepal trek as well, once I'm down school its the first place I'm heading, looking forward to those videos. what trek are you doing?

[@thecrowfliescrooked]

For all you hikers and wanderers check out vsslgear.com for survival and or first aid needs. I don’t go exploring with mine.

[@markwayne8502]

Thomas, what a wonderful outlook you have in your appreciation of the simple things that being us pleasure. Great video and amazing image!

[@kavianmashayekhi5838]

Hi Thomas. I’m from Iran and here, a lot of landscape photographers are following your videos and photos to get better pictures and also enjoying more of the nature as well. What an inspiring video it was. Thanks for all the energy and the feelings that comes from your videos.

[@patro222]

Fantastic video as always Thomas! But may I suggest an update to your gear list? I believe I noticed a new tripod but your list shows your old workhorse still!

[@santiagotorrealba8489]

Great day to hike Thomas, its truly inspiring when you go hiking and photographing in your backyard. Lots of us do not have massive mountains, or expensive international trips to remote locations. Creating a video in your local area truly inspires people to hike in realistic $$ hikes in our local areas. Your photo looked amazing!

[@PfefferschnitzelPl]

Great video! All imperfections give it an incredibly real atmosphere :)

[@jeffpotter7958]

Recognizing the US and UK are two countries separated by a common language, what do you mean at 25:01 "its just a lot of faf." Huh?

[@jimrookphotos]

The ice and rocks; very cool shot, indeed. I believe we too often get so caught up in "getting the photo" that we forget about the journey. We all need to relax more and take the hike, so to speak, and enjoy what nature has provided for us. Keep it up Thomas. Jim

[@davidmellstrom8047]

Lovely video Thomas, going back to your roots and doing more videos that brought me here in the first place. Keep inspiring mate, you're doing a grand job 👍

[@cgriggsiv]

Two spoons up Nothing like hiking and such beautiful countryside just to find one small spot no bigger than a foot that was a very beautiful photographs

[@neshonshrestha]

I’m desperately waiting to see your reaction and videos after you visit Nepal. 😄 I’m sure you will find it adventurous and amusing.

[@simonblatch5316]

A great place in beautiful weather. I climbed a snow covered Great End one winter via Central Gully, it was some walk in as most of the passes were closed and leaving the car somewhere wasn’t easy. It was a pretty good day and I had the good fortune to meet Chris Bonington on the way back down. A great image, thanks for posting a video that brings back some great memories.

[@JamesAndrewMacGlashanTaylor]

@ Thomas Heaton: Does Osprey make a photography pack? What pack are you using? Its not on your gear blog. Thanks.

[@KV89-b3c]

Great video. I really love your freedom. It amazes me when you go out and make only couple of images. Maybe you could start a campfire to get warm and then you would enjoy waiting for sunset!

[@snoozinglion8596]

Thomas the Gypsy I don't think there's many windshields that need scraping up there.... lol