Landscape Photography Fail - Damaged 10 Stop ND Filter & Polarising Filter. Nightmare Vlog.

A behind the scenes vlog showing that all is not plain sailing in the world of Landscape Photography. Poor light, a storm, a blizzard, a damaged 10 stop & a damaged polarizer. Canon 5D MK III is well weather sealed though, so not all bad.
Location: Bamburgh & Holy Island
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Music:
Shlow Motion 1 - David Bjoerk
Hopeful And Calm Piano - Anders Mörlin
Some kit used/seen in this video. These are affiliate links.
Canon 5D MKIII - geni.us/5DIII
Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Tripod (New Version here) geni.us/Manfrot...
My New Arca Swiss Manfrotto Ball Head - geni.us/c9eN
Garmin Fenix 3 - geni.us/GarminF...
LowePro Pro Rover 45 - geni.us/HikingBag
My “L” Bracket - geni.us/LBracket
LowePro Filter Pouch - geni.us/FilterP...
Lee Foundation Holder - geni.us/wKWK
A Range of Nisi Filters - geni.us/NisiFil...
Heliopan Polariser - geni.us/Heliopan
This Attches my Polariser to my Filter Holder - geni.us/LeeAdapt
Hot Shoe Bubble Level - geni.us/yIzTeke
Waterproof Cover - geni.us/WaterProof
Leatherman Skeletool - geni.us/Tool
Black Diamond Storm Head Torch - geni.us/HeadTorch
Jobby Sling - geni.us/Sling
Filter Ring Lens Caps - geni.us/LensCaps
Canon 24-70L f2.8 Lens MKI
Canon 70-200L F4 Lens None IS
Zeiss Distagon 21mm
Filming
DJI Phantom 4 Drone - geni.us/Phantom4
Canon G7X - geni.us/CanonG7X
Micro Muff - geni.us/WindBuff
Windslayer for Gopro - geni.us/WindSlay
GoPro Hero 4 Silver - geni.us/Hero4S
Timelapse Head - geni.us/TimeLap
GoPro 3 Way Mount - geni.us/Mount
GoPro Jaws Clamp - geni.us/Jaws
Camping
Vango Banshee 200 - geni.us/Tent
Thermarest Neoair X-Lite - geni.us/NeoAir
Editing & Processing
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop

[@DaveBowman]

This brought a smile to my face. Not the misfortune, just the similar circumstances I've found myself trying to take long exposures in. I admire your tenacity. Great vid!

[@markharris5771]

Easily the best think about all Thomas's videos is his honesty. If he faces challenges we see them, they are not hidden as with some on KZbin. He doesn't pretend he has all the answers and gets it right 100% of the time. What he does show though is that even on a s%*# day in Northumberland, if you try there is still a decent shot there if you are willing to persevere.

[@PhilippKotsch]

Hilarious edit of an obviously not so funny day. Love your storytelling skills while being educational at the same time!

[@rvboondocker2559]

Don't ever delete this video Thomas. It makes me feel better about my photography! Thank you! Everything isn't always perfect.

[@Kokis.R34]

Thank you so much for uploading this video even if the day was a disaster. It sucks that you had to struggle, but it is very helpful to see how it doesn't always work out as planned and you just have to cut your losses and try again another day. On top of that you were able to come back with a couple stunning images. Cheers!

[@The60lespaul]

I honestly gotta say, that watching your videos is more motivating than anything else. Even if you sorta fail. Thanks from Bavaria, Germany

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

This is the TH I remember I used to love watching you try fail but win most of the time.

[@jessicasteinhilber4853]

I love the music that you play when you show your images! Heavenly.

[@jeff97-polar]

Just going back through some of your back catalogue I may have missed and stumbled across this one today. Gave me a good, proper laugh. Thanks for the good times!

[@Csoery]

I absolutely love that shot you took on that dull, lightless, tideless, boring, disappointing beach (01:29). Great composition, very dramatic.

[@mitymous1]

One of my favorites of your videos, and I love them all. Seeing all of this just made me smile to see what you go through for images.

[@SlimsGolf]

This was equally inspiring to see your perseverance through adverse conditions! The efforts you make to travel to, and deal with whatever situation presents itself is more than admirable. Thanks for filming and sharing the journey with us.

[@AndyHughes81]

As an aspiring landscape photographer, you have no idea how relieved I am you posted a video like this. I've lost count of the amount of trips out that I've had like this that have ended up with no shots. I even had a similar experience of losing a filter while perched on a rocky crag in the Honister Pass that saw me chasing it down the hillside.

[@tonyturner9465]

Great video Thomas. Love all your work and the pain you put yourself through at times. Legend!

[@SteveBott1963]

I wish I had the patience that you seem to have, glad you do as it keeps us all entertained and always learning something.

[@benpowersification]

Videos like these are really quite valuable. As a n00b to photography you kind of expect to go somewhere and point a camera at something and come away with a stonkingly good image. Its reassuring to see that actually the really good images (that I can't ever achieve) are due, in part at least, to the immense amount of thought and effort that you've put in to them.

[@ryanehoward]

That was a rough day. Thanks for documenting it though. It's good to see how much work really goes into producing good work. It also makes it when the magic happen that much better.

[@3439jc]

I love the fact that a beep was used in the audio. It is refreshing to find a channel on KZbin that I can follow which is free of certain words. The fact that I can be watching your videos in the living room and can trust that my children won't get bombarded with profanities is just fantastic. As a man of faith first and then everything else second I thank you and love the videos.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I always beep and very rarely need to use it. Usually it's when in trouble or when I'm trying to emphasise a point. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

[@crawfish91]

Good video in that this just shows that photography isn't always simple and easy. Trial and error, fail attempts, etc. It takes many tries and not all will end in a happy ending. But when you do get a good one, it makes all the more satisfying! Keep going forward Thomas!

[@girliedog]

I used to work out of a back pack when doing landscape, but one day I opened my filter wallet to discover my 77mm polorizer & 10 stop ND filter were smashed. Thus as much as it hurt I replaced the filters to the tune of $500. & purcahsed a small Pelican case just for my filters it works very well in the field. Thanks again for another wonderful video.

[@johnhumphries4632]

Wow, Thomas!! Thanks for your hard work and dedication.

[@Sheshader]

I really liked the muted tones in your Bamburgh shot. Unusual, in that it wasn't like the vibrant, colour-soaked ones we see so often.

[@jasonpetty3786]

I don't like that thing went badly for you but I'm glad you shared it. This is how it turns out sometimes. Not everyone shows the failures. Good try. Test shot was nice too.

[@RonanHardingDownes]

That's what you call a bad karma day, even got stuck at every level crossing! May all your bad luck go with it!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+Ronan HD Every single one. Gutted.

[@RonanHardingDownes]

+Thomas Heaton at least you can look back and laugh! We'll file this one under "Anger management tutorial" 😂

[@richardgibbs637]

New subscriber looking back through your old vlogs. Really glad days like this didn't put you off. Love your vids Tom 👍

[@rocketeer6713]

Thomas, I think your vids are my favorite photography vids to watch. You've definitely made me want to go on a photography day adventure!

[@gordonmelrose57]

My favourite stretch of coastline!! I was there last year a week after you and it was flat calm. Love your videos - thanks

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

total respect for your determination. Big lesson for me is that you see the photograph before you take it. Thanks for posting.

[@wokabu9991]

"The Adventures of Brave Thomas Heaton" - what an inspiration!!!

[@christopherbarnett9414]

This was great! Not enough photographers get to show the amount of difficulty a photo shoot can be.

[@srkgv]

This is your best video so far. This shows resiliency. Great work!

[@cartmanbruh23]

U r brave. Went for long expo even in high winds ! Like a BOSS

[@atyl1972]

Toms vids are always worth watching in full HD, so will have to wait a little longer :-)

[@PMCN53]

Even your "fail" days give me something, I've had them as well 👏🏻

[@MrGflan]

I think this is the most human video I’ve ever watched on KZbin. Reminds me of yesterday when everything went wrong for me also. Ball head fell apart, tripod legs went loose, clouds were on the other side of the valley. The landscape photographer’s struggle is real.

[@neehalm887]

I love how the other photographer walks up like he is on a pleasant Sunday afternoon stroll...lol. But well done for persevering through the storm.

[@deltafit]

Anyone else give Thomas's vids a like before even watching?

[@NathanDavis2]

+deltafit I like it usually in the first few minutes.

[@Eddiesoc]

+deltafit yes

[@jorgeduran8803]

+Nathan Davis usually

[@Eric-ue5mm]

I try not to be a weird fanboy.

[@bruceefeatheblock]

What a brilliant video. That's what 3/4 of my photography trips are like!

[@SteveJenkinsonPhotography]

Unlucky Mate, Tuff in them conditions and well done for giving it so many chances and not giving up. Respect to you.

[@Zeeem99]

Top marks for perseverance! Your vlogs are so informative even on a bad day.

[@davidrouchet1970]

The true life of a landscape photographer... excellent video that illustrate this statement.

[@tracythorn2918]

Thanks for showing the not so great days as well. I just became aware of you from hearing the "Tripod" podcast interview. Now I am enjoying your vlogs. Very inspiring, even for a weekend shutterbug like me.

[@peterskowronski6248]

Great video. A demonstration of what it takes yo be a good photographer and artist,,,,,, real determination. Well done.

[@AndrewStorey]

Well the test shot was pretty good! Great video, nice to see how other landscape photographers also suffer in the weather. I had an experience in Iceland where it was so windy my new beautiful camera was damaged with from the black sand storm - but the photos were nice. Please keep up the great videos!

[@truescotsman83]

The not so good, the bad and the very ugly. Had a few experiences that like that myself , not quite dropped filters though! I like the fact you shared an unsucessful trip it shows all sides of landscape work . A true landscape photographer Thomas.

[@1motivationstation]

Haha brilliant, photography bloody hell always lots to learn from the fails. Well done mate another great production.

[@sneakydukegaming5066]

This is perfect! :D its what photography is all about. I was beginning to wonder if anyone else had days like this.

[@kieran.stafford]

The test shot was worth it. Its days like these that create memories and that's all we are.

[@TheSultanofChaoSS]

This is my favorite photography channel! Makes me wanna get out and take some photos!

[@gabyisphoto2379]

one word my friend - chapeau! your determination is admirable. keep up the great work!!!

[@clansman66]

That was tough to watch, we all have days like that and learn lessons from it, keep up the good work!

[@atyl1972]

If i wasn't already really impressed Tom by your videos with the great quality video, narration and photo's to top it off, now you upload a video that everyone has these kind of days that nothing appears to go right but they never upload anything or give up totally, hope your filters are ok and scratched, expensive to replace those :-)

[@diduoduo]

Like the way you kept trying, very inspirational vid, and the 2 photos you got are amazing, definitely worth the effort.

[@AtterJay]

Fine example of the tenacity required to get the shot. This is why Tom is a success where many fail. One for another day, perhaps?!

[@mountkeen8701]

Glad to see its not just me who is cursed with lousy sunrises, toppling tripods and gale-force hailstorms. Good vlog!

[@jeffstephenson5633]

I love your videos Thomas keep up the good work.

[@Mrbluesplayer43]

Loved this video. Real UK photography. Don't ya just love our weather!

[@anthonyskellern5970]

Damn - Sorry for your pain, Thomas - that was an epic tough day! I'm sure you must feel cheated, but at least you got a couple of shots to remember the misery, - and you turned the experience into an enthralling adventure that the rest of us lazy stay-at-homes can enjoy from the comfort of our warm and dry living rooms... (hmmm - that's not much comfort is it !)

[@liammcclean1336]

I'm glad you posted this video Thomas...just to show that sometimes it all goes against you!! Been there myself! In fairness though,i have never been out in that sort of crazy weather! Well done mate!

[@JohnKlos]

Bummer on the filters Mate. Love your channel for inspiration.

[@VasilisKaramanlis]

Οh, dear friend, maybe this summer you should come to a Greek island for your photos, it will be much easier! You take so much effort in very very difficult weather situations. However you work is so much interesting and unique and you always manage to take great photos wherever you go! Thanks for everything i have learned from your videos!

[@photoyamamoto]

Hey Thomas, have you thought about getting some pouches you can attach to a belt. easier to work out off to change lenses and filters. saves you putting the bag down in the sand.

[@Elysianplains]

Look how far you've come since this video! 👍🏻

[@ThePosiview]

I feel your pain, Thomas, been there. Great place Holy Island, though :) Cheers.

[@Thediycarchannel]

I just subscribed no one ever puts the bad bits up you have so to me these will be straight honest videos liked what Iv seen so far will keep watching I used to live near holyisland

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I love the bad bits. Failing is part and parcel of photography.

[@ezekielkokspeaks]

hope the filters are okay. the shot was beautiful

[@Pnoysneakerhead24]

your vlogs and photos are spot on, keep doing what you doing

[@wildfisher]

A great effort Thomas much better than sitting at home.

[@paulwatt768]

At one point I said out loud "I feel your pain brother" when watching this. Had similar the other day, I hiked miles through mud and rain. I got filthy, cold and tired but no shots! My tripod fell over into the mud with the wind, dropped a lens ON a filter. Ahhh the life of landscape photographers.....

[@jimalpin]

at least you got great audio despite the storm :D

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+Jim Alpin That's my windslayer!

[@gebsrus]

You are, by far, the most determined photographer I've watched on You Tube. Even though you had a rubbish day, I fully and wholeheartedly enjoyed your filming. Eleven out of ten for trying. (I must apologise though, because I had a right old laugh at your expense, hahaha!) Best of luck for next time and thanks again.....👍

[@stevearita3267]

I really enjoy your videos! They are great! I also learn a lot as well!

[@MartinGrayling]

that has happened all too often to me too. In a strange way its those days that make you want to keep going out . Oh for those winds on the east coast!

[@NeathVideos]

Good to see its not all stunning scenery and relatively nice weather when you get out 😀 but I take my hat off to you for trying Thomas..

[@mikeontour8293]

Sehr schönes Video, tolle Bilder. Bitte mehr davon

[@zacharyjones4520]

Another great video. It wouldn't be so funny if something similar hadn't happened to all of us at one point or another. The difference between you and me is that my bad days don't produce the quite good images that you came away with here.

[@marcgardner6642]

Best video yet. It's nice to see your human after all 😀

[@GivesAMinute]

Mate, incredible persistence you have!!! I totally dig your determination to not say no!! Congrats!! Newly subbed :)

[@ChenhopwoodAuPhotography]

+Gives A Minute He is worth the sub that is for sure. Love his style!!

[@GivesAMinute]

+Chen Hopwood Photography Hello, another fellow Aussie :) here comes a sub for you too :)

[@ChenhopwoodAuPhotography]

+Gives A Minute Thanks for the sub, I will return the favour :)

[@GivesAMinute]

Chen Hopwood Photography Thanks a lot! Hoping to learn from you, my landscape photography sucks big time!!

[@ChenhopwoodAuPhotography]

Gives A Minute Hope I can help :)

[@kentreloarphoto]

Love that first image Thom!

[@ColoredinLight]

After seeing the preview, I was excited to see this video. Now that I've seen it, all I can say is I'm sorry.

[@mibreit-photo]

Test shot looks really cool! PS: you really conveyed the atmosphere with that video. Hah, one must love the english weather ;-)

[@cmdrdanno]

I think this is brilliant - to show that you don't nail it every time. Gives us mere mortals hope :)

[@andyevanscreations]

I'm so glad you did this video I just thought things like that happened only to me. Great commitment to the cause mate there's no way I'd of been bothered to make a video in that.

[@Ryanhelpmeunderstand]

you sir are amazing! thanks for the pointers and tips!

[@MiLaProduction]

What a great video. You are one of my favourite photographers. Nice greetings from Germany =)

[@robertkern1686]

Enjoy your channel very much. Two suggestions: 1.Small Microfiber cloths (4 inches X 4 inches - 6 inches X 6 inches) in your pockets, in your back pack, in your car. Make them part of your every day carry and in your kit. 2. Finger-less wool gloves. Gives you dexterity and warmth - keep them in your backpack for when you need them (from what I've seen you generally go to cold wet places frequently). Cheers!

[@joelcleare]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Its okay to spend hours TRYING. Better than sitting at home.

[@DiiZeh_]

Great video still though mate! I really liked the first shot! Keep up the realism and the amazing style of your videos! :D

[@ilocanowanderer1981]

wow.. i've never seen a weather so unpredictable. 15 minutes from a sunny blue sky to a gloomy, windy and snowy overcast. good thing you gave up, thomas. A picture there is not worth your gears and health. saw you changed lens in a windy situation. i will never do that. that is why i always bring 2 camera bodies when im outside taking photos. Good video!

[@andrewfrost8866]

Man, that's real! Thanks for showing its not all easy glory.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+Andrew Frost Real is best.

[@AllRedLFC]

At least NO one can say that you're a "fine weather only" photographer!! Fail or not, it's great stuff!

[@robcarr1899]

that test shot proved at least you got a really good however unexpected shot. Great video. even without photos you are so entertaining . Thanks for doing these vlogs. chuff to mint balls.

[@matthewhenry6281]

Tough day. Thanks for sharing

[@caboose691]

Hey man! I just wanted to let you know that I have been loving every single one of your videos, and have recently be delving into the amazing world of photography. I love how hard you work for your shots, because it reminds me of how hard I work for mine. I love landscape photography (obviously) but the current issue I'm running into at the moment is that the area I live in isn't as "dramatic" as I want it to be. There aren't a lot of mountains, high altitude shots, rocky beaches, or anything really. There is a lot of beautiful farm country around me, but I can only take so many photos of fields and barns, and live-stock before I get kind of unmotivated. To get to any sort of mountain range (as far as I know) It's at least an 8 hour trip, and to get to any great rocky beach location, it's at least a 10-12 hour drive. As much as I love photography, I can't really afford to drive out that far on a whim, due to my work, and flights can be pretty expensive. So getting to my question, I can take off a week to two weeks of work to essentially travel anywhere for vacation, and for my vacation I really want to travel and shoot photography in those kinds of landscapes. So if you were to recommend a country or two in close proximity to one another, for me to shoot Mountain/earthy landscapes, shore landscapes, and the such, where would you go? Again, love your videos man!

[@paulwatt768]

+caboose691 Would Iceland be do-able for you? Mountains, beaches, waterfalls.....

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

+caboose691 Iceland > Hire Car > Drive East on Route-1... You'll never look back.

[@caboose691]

+paul watt I was totally thinking of an Icelandic trip or northern Europe trip. As far as I can tell, the Icelandic trip is more doable. Hell, I might do both! Thanks man!

[@caboose691]

+Thomas Heaton Sounds like the perfect plan. I'll book a trip there when I can. Appreciate it man!

[@dave1234u]

Only just found this and enjoyed it. I'm heaps more amateur. I have a sony A6000 and Picasa haha but Im just trying to hone my skills. I might do some vlogs like this. Thanks man, the twp photos you got were amazing.

[@just4all1]

u r inspiring me to go out and a just shoot and have a great day, thank you for sharing ps: longer videos :P

[@larrymarx3405]

You get kudos for trying. The wind was horrible but you gave it your all. It was a little funny since I can feel you pain. But you kept your composure.

[@Rich_Adventure]

Great video certainly putting all them jackets to good use lol, and still got great shots.

[@fernandodeleon9727]

At 5:50 I was laughting and saying... "He doesn't know whats comming, right?". And then... BOOM! I'm sorry, but... it was funny for me. Hey Thomas! When everything it's getting complicated, don't push it! just... let it go.

[@xDarkpenance]

Love that you show even the bad days, love your vids my favorite youtube photographer =) also what would you recommend a messenger/man bag style bag or a back pack and why?