I Photographed my Boring Town in Infrared & the Results Were Incredible

[@bardofhighrenown]

What I liked the most about the video is how even seasoned pros still get worried that people are looking at them weird when they are taking pictures, it's very comforting.

[@krimke881]

Wiow. Ir photo would safe my day, too many times I think. There's always days where you can't get a shot, then this is it. perfect.

[@daleykun]

I'm really glad that you've found something to keep your motivation throughout summer. I obviously love your usual content, but I really enjoy your summer series' as it forces you to try something else and push yourself out of your comfort zone and I think has birthed some of your most interesting videos!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks a lot. So far, I'm enjoying the change. I very much see this camera as an addition to my usual kit 👍

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Just a heads up, that scammer you told about is now replying around here...

[@patrickcarrierephoto]

@ indeed, same here. I have reported him to KZbin.

[@conorbangham323]

Another great infra red video. Loved the graveyard, bench and final image. Great to see your enthusiasm in the summer months that gives the rest of us inspiration. Great work and thanks again. Looking forward to seeing seascapes when they happen.

[@antonoat]

Well said Conor, totally agree with your points! 👏😀👍

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Yeah, I'm also looking forward to shooting the sea. On a blue sky day, with a good subject, it should look interesting with black water and sky.

[@robfielding100]

I had my old Nikon D5000 converted to an Infrared 850 nm camera a few years back and the shots I've taken with it are some of my best work. I would whole heartedly recommend anyone with an old camera (and about £280) to convert a camera that is rarely if ever used. I can still use all my lenses and get instant results.

[@scotty4418]

Shooting mainly architecture I know that feeling well trying to get an image with security close by. Loved the image you captured at the industrial park using the glass to make the tree stand out. The IR conversion looks a good decision so far Thomas and hopefully you will do some seascape with it to see what you can conjure up

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Haha, man, I wasn't comfortable at all with all of the cars and security knocking around. I much prefer being in the middle of nowhere.

[@simon.revill]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Remember Nick Carver’s advice, wear a hi-viz!

[@Anon54387]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Majestic mountains? Fortunately I had the good sense to be born near the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

[@Anon54387]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto I once had the police called on my because I was by a railroad track, late at night, waiting for a train to go by under the lights from an adjacent store parking lot. A homeowner thought I looked suspicious so the police came out, ensured that I wasn't up to anything devious, that I didn't have any warrants out for my arrest and let me go back to what I was doing.

[@Anon54387]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Why can't you talk to the camera with people around? Is there a law?

[@lgude]

Sent my old Oly EM5 off for a 720 nm conversion. Lost in the mail with the PO claiming it was received by a very oddly named person who did not exist at the conversion shop in Melbourne I sent it to. Fortunately they found it by looking at their surviailnence video for the exact delivery time. So I will soon be exploring my little suburb of Perth doing exactly what you did in this video. I’m an old B&W film photographer who interested enough to try infrared film, but found it difficult to pre visualise and so too time consuming and expensive to get control of. So this video was extremely helpful. Thanks. I’m subscribing.

[@Zombie-Tog]

I did exactly the same thing last weekend...lol...infra red is my new obsession....took a day off work tomorrow as the weather looks good ....love hunting out random churches in Essex as they always have great mature trees and stuff..great for wellbeing and no early starts!

[@alanneilson6811]

Glad you are still enjoying playing with your converted camera, some nice images glad you trying urban as well as rural areas.

[@declarehisglory8602]

Hey Thomas, the last photo was absolutely breathtaking!!! Especially the foreground with those beautiful broad leafed plants. The looming clouds right behind the tree and upward almost look like a water colour artwork and start looking like they are the actual leaves of the tree. Not to contradict you but your boring town is actually very beautiful... love from India...

[@brentmiller3250]

What do I like most about this video Thomas? No tripod, no backpack, not filters, no accessories, no exotic locations ... just your camera; handheld. A wonderful video! Thanks!!!

[@olaflubke4389]

Thank you Thomas. Believe it or not because of you I expect my converted camera tomorrow. I can't wait to take the first IR pictures.

[@sputumtube]

Excellent vid which not only describes the content, but also the self-conciousness of making the images in the first place. I can relate to this and at 61 years of age (and with limited mobility) I'm reluctant to take photographs where I'm watched by people who wonder why I'm taking pictures of a lamp post (however 'artistic' it seems to me). Thanks for posting. :)

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

I really love this kind of content. The photographs are of course supurb but it's the getting about locally (and on your bike) that really works for me. Showing that even local, an industrial estate or a country path is easily accessible to a photographer. Sure we can all visit Glen Coe or travel abroad, but we can also step outside our front doors and find beauty to take pictures of.

[@eileenconragan1064]

So beautiful Thomas. That last photo was really spectacular. Thank you for sharing

[@inigotaylor9401]

"No place is boring, if you've had a good nights sleep and a pocket full of unexposed film" Robert Adams. I respect this channel its a great resource for photographers. Landscape photography can be whatever you want it and spectacular eden like views are indeed important but the attitude that our own "backyard" isn't as worthy is what holds many photographers from becoming great photographers. IR or any other trick or gimmick is a great way to energise our view of where we live but our eyes and imaginations can do far more.

[@Indrakusuma_a]

As someone who practices street photography, the third shot easily takes the cake for me. But other than that, I choose the fourth shot as my favorite of the bunch. As what I presumed from IR photography being dramatically contrasty, that bright lone tree against the dark glass wall looks fantastic.

[@bbrown6574]

Wow... love the drama that is conveyed in the high contrast. Agree that many of us will have to tailor our locations to our diminshing means. Another great video, thanks.

[@JohnLee-ty5ey]

Excellent video Thomas! Very interesting shots definitely must food for taught there. I taught the shot of the two ladies on the bench was class!

[@LPNewsomPhotography]

I completely relate to your hesitation to record videos in front of other people. Honestly, I don't think I could relax enough to even record myself talking with no one around. Good work, Thomas. I appreciate the authenticity that you bring to your channel.

[@joelwexler]

I can't do it with even nobody around. Nobody ever cares what I have to say. I'd feel like an idiot pretending otherwise.

[@calumcree4456]

Love the renewed energy the IR photography has given you. Was a very fun video.

[@swirly_magnolia]

Loving these videos regarding the infrared photography, not only is the subject great but your clear enthusiasm really sells it. Thanks

[@aharshephotography]

I love to see you on your bike after a while, my love for biking has grown recently mainly because I can explore some unexplored areas with my camera much faster than walking. it is a great way to scout for new compositions. Nice to see you enjoying your IR modification, it is so genuine that it shows on your face. Beautiful images as always Love the last one with the foliage and a lone tree

[@markhyde1970]

That's it. I've got a canon 100d , nothing flash, I'm getting it converted. Loved the 1st shot!! All fantastic. 1st and last. Awesome

[@MrMonikerjay]

I've been watching your channel for a while and I must say, these are some of your best images EVER!

[@SuperD1249]

Thomas I’ve been following you for a few years now. Your photos are awesome and your presentations on KZbin are always the very best. You have convinced me to try infrared photography. So just the other week I sent one of my Fujifilm X-Pro2’s in to Kolari Vision to have it converted. I’m waiting anxiously for it to arrive. I can’t wait to try it out. Thanks for all that you do and for sharing all of your photos and travels with all of us.

[@Macman608]

Very dramatic images. Would love to see you continue this series. Nicely done.

[@Yannick_84]

greate photographs! and nice to see you shooting local, thats somehow fresh and authentic!

[@johnwesley4713]

Man, the image with the tree in front of the building was great - perfectly composed and the IR really made it come alive.

[@Lindsay_Brunton]

Loving this IR vibe. I bought an IR filter about a year ago and rarely used it. A camera conversions the only way to do it. Thanks once again for the inspiration.

[@chrisogrady28]

You can't buy an IR filter to go on the end of your lens. The whole point it to remove the existing IR filter from your sensor and replace it with one that allows IR through

[@Lindsay_Brunton]

@@chrisogrady28 You can indeed buy an IR filter. The one i purchased is from Urth. Granted, they do not give anywhere near the same effect as converting your camera which i was very much aware of before Tom posted this video. Tom gave me the impetus to convert a spare camera i had lying around unused. I repeat from my comment above, a camera conversions the only way to do it. Hope this helps Chris.

[@uhorne]

@@chrisogrady28 you can create some infrared images from unconverted cameras. However it requires long shutter times, so doesn't work well in situations with movement

[@jane1975]

@@chrisogrady28 The Hoya R72 filter which is the same filter wavelength that Tom had his camera converted too, can be used on a unconverted camera, although it will be a long exposure of which depends on how sensitive your camera, despite the IR blocking filter [ some are weaker than others ] is. It could be anything from 6-40 seconds in bright sunlight so you need a tripod, try pointing your tv remote at the camera in live view in the dark and it will be able to see it, although you won't as IR is invisible to the naked eye. Some camera lenses have a white dot on them, older ones have a red line on them. This is the IR focusing setting on the lens. The filter is like having a 25 stop ND filter on the lens.

[@crowleyvt]

@@chrisogrady28I bought an IR filter and it works but controlling focus and long exposures are a drawback.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

You have totally inspired me to get my xt1 converted. I have been thinking about it for ages. So now I am doing it. Thanks

[@bv52gyf]

Cheers Tom, bought a filter and took my first infrared b&w shots yesterday. Looks like boring blue skies are a thing of the past. Andy

[@DanHortonSzar]

Great video (as always)... really pleased to see the IR conversion with Protech worked out so well :D

[@markmozley5604]

Glad your finally getting into infrared photography. I got into it 12 years ago while on a workshop. Everyday after the morning shoot most of the workshop people would go to get something to eat, edit and stuff until the late afternoon. However some had infrared converted cameras and just switched to them to keep on shooting. It made sense to me. Pay all that money to travel to a great place for photography you might as well use all the day. Harsh light is great with infrared.

[@paulasimson4939]

Watching this really gets my creative juices flowing. Excellent video, Thomas.

[@sugarology]

Wow, talk about making you see the world differently! I am so glad you are diving into infrared, it is something I have been interested in for a while. Great shots!

[@StephenCotterell]

You’ve inspired me to revisit my home town with my IR converted camera

[@tompetersphotography]

Loved this one Tom, great to see you shooting every day subjects

[@michaelbjorge8341]

Had to laugh at some of the comps, and then how great the images turned out! Great video, and images Tom!!

[@jawadsaleemastro]

Excellent once more. Keep it coming Thomas.

[@ste29]

Actually said 'oh wow' out loud at that shot of the ladies and the crow. Just stunning!

[@kevinhinesphoto]

Thomas you have definitely inspired me to convert one of my Fuji cameras that never gets used. Great video. Thanks.

[@ronwise3069]

Great video, Thomas! I recently converted a Fuji X100S and have been having a blast with it. I would love to see something about your infrared post processing.

[@gypsybelle4757]

So dramatic and creative! Thank you for sharing this.

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

I've mentioned before that I cut my photography teeth down in Whitley Bay, after being unable to get a decent shot of the lighthouse on my phone. I was working on a contract down there, living Monday to Friday in a B&B on Espanlade, and spending the evenings pounding the seafront with the camera. As a beginner at the time none of my shots were any good. So it's always interesting when you stick close to home. But now, you've gone and grabbed shots of the office where I worked (Cobalt Business Park, not quite local to Whitley Bay), and the path where I walked at lunchtime - it never occurred to me back then to take pictures of either of these. So it's brilliant to see these locations unexpectedly leap out of my computer screen. Thank you for sharing them.

[@davidxx1]

so great seeing you happy and enthusiastic again..

[@exposureseries3747]

The last photograph turned out exciting. So glad you figured out a way to enjoy the summer months with photography. I remember last few years and about this time of year you’d be getting depressed and completely disliking almost anything you would shoot. Good for you and keep it up!

[@ProfessorAB]

Love the new experiment you doing with your content, hope you do a lot more like these. BTW the photos are actually awesome like what...

[@asha5928]

You’re like a kid with a new toy! Amazing photos and glad to see your excitement back.

[@jamesmonte3165]

Amazing images and great video Thomas

[@paultrunfull3324]

Lov the tree in front of the building shot, nice one Thomas.

[@barrymiller526]

I love the idea of IR photography. Your shot of the tree on the industrial estate is superb and I also liked the second pylon shot. I'm so pleased I found your channel.

[@dentonator96]

Very cool! Love to see the lighthouse in infrared.

[@daviddowling9830]

IR is sadly under appreciated,so glad you found it,with the right lighting,clouds,foliage and subject the results are mind blowing.Portraits,with the same parameters and subject is amazing.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I took a photo of my wife in sunglasses. It was unreal. The glass were completely transparent on the photo.

[@daviddowling9830]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto sooo much to discover,try a fast flowing stream with mini rapids,long exposure,maybe 1 second or as needed. Thank you for replying.

[@doreenhart2732]

Loving the IR stuff, and its great to see Yr enthusiasm

[@garrydelday5816]

Very nice images Thomas, particularly liked the lone tree with the office glass behind and the two ladies on the bench with the crow was great 👌

[@peterkennington1043]

I spent the weekend out with my EM5mkiii and a Laowa 7.5mm lens fitted with a 720nm filter which I've had for years. Yes it creates long exposures and the wind can be a problem but the clouds, wow. I enjoyed it so much I've just sent my old Lumix GX7 to Protech Photography to be converted, can't wait to get it back

[@charliejg]

Such a beautiful location to live. I've neglected my bike so far this summer. Have to get back on it soon! Have a great week.

[@TLBainter]

Awesome video and I really appreciate all the work that went into it! So many different kinds of shots!

[@valeman1958]

Always enjoy your videos Thomas, thoroughly enjoyed the livestream with Vahagan. Keep up your good work!

[@elusivelens1744]

I imagine I can speak for many of your subscribers, it's a good thing you filled that gap of summer middays with this new fancy, as it provides us with great entertainment.

[@azuraflame1]

These are amazing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing these.

[@tinaskoularsen3694]

Very nice pictures and not something you see everyday. Last photo was my favorite.

[@brianmckeever5280]

Very fun, with interesting images. I remember another video when you were surprised at some of the images you got in the middle of summer in the middle of the day. Looks like you've found two good ways to deal with the summer doldrums. Strong work. Cheers!

[@dxps26]

I recently took my GFX, Pentax67 and a XE2 that was converted to full-spectrum on a trip to India - and I ended up shooting the XE2 with an infrared filter the most! its so refreshing to see things in a different light.

[@raunak.u]

Super inspiring to see how a dreadful summer is coming to life with this IR photography. Great images all of them.

[@badger67]

Absolutely stunning. I now have an urge to play 'Tunnel of Love'. 👍

[@jerryfornarotto7498]

Thank you for opening up this new world. Can you please do a video on how to 1) make a camera profile of IR 2) how to install the profile into LR Classic 3) how to process IR images in PS 2022. Thank you in advance, Jerry

[@Thatwasthesummerofsv]

I really enjoyed this video, Thomas. I've not played with infrared since my film college days in the mid nineties (save taking a few shots several years ago with a Hoya infrared filter) but I'm seriously considering buying a converted camera so I will be able to hand hold.

[@KristinaAdventures]

fun seeing this different type of video Thomas! thought this was really interesting. awesome photos as always, have always admired you and your photography knowledge/skills!! :) have learned so much from you

[@stephenvictor8961]

I always like your work. Proper job my friend!

[@emgee44]

As someone who currently owns 3 camera’s this looks like an interesting proposition. Love the dramatic look and it’s a style of photography thats right up my street. I wonder, can you also shoot video with an IR converted camera? Nice one Thomas, keep’em coming.

[@sean93956]

Never really looked at The IR twist to landscape photography but it looks very interesting. Great content Tom 👍

[@NJM1948]

Wow!! the shot of the lone tree against the offices at 7:04 is stunning!! The windows look amazing. Not all lenses are compatible though? or so I'm led to believe. I have just taken delivery of a Hoya IR filter to try before going down the conversion route. Some great results so far but MUST try those greenish glass buildings!!!

[@peterrudolf7016]

Love the infra red images they look amazing. When you said you had a new sponsor for this video, the way you were waving your cup around, I thought you were going to say Greggs!🤣 Think of all those free pies!

[@pault5795]

Love this, and who knew the cobalt could look so good!

[@barbara98721]

I liked the caravan shot. Yes, not quite right but oh so close. Sometimes IR is an interesting way too see what everyone else just drives by. I would expect to see something like this as part of a series. A tree in a field is easy, buildings need context. These ir vids are very entertaning, look forward to more 😁🌿

[@colliegardenmaintenance2560]

Just don't mess with the Whitley Bay and Cullercoats Massive Mr H. Know know it it's gonna get messy down at the Feathers Caravan Holiday Park hood. Love the shots this week. Keep up the good work. Neil

[@lonewolfphotography01]

Wow , I've always been a little dubious about infrared photography, but this video has inspired me , thanks Thomas, superb images

[@tracts]

Please do a video with color infrared profiles! It looks so unique and interesting

[@ThePinoyAggie]

Thank you Thomas for providing ideas and inspiration. So I have a Nikon D810 converted to full-spectrum for deep space astrophotography. Summer gives us clear skies but, the sun sets too late and rises too early. I'll now bring my D810 with me on bright summer day hikes to do IR photography.

[@benruset]

I visited Northumberland in 2018 and fell in love. I'd love to see some of your IR shots out on Holy Island.

[@rblast1]

Great shots! Enjoyed.

[@timpier7817]

I sent my Canon 5D MKII to Advance Camera Services for a conversion and can't wait to get it back. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@BarwickGreen]

Some great ideas in that video, I have a converted X-T10 and will give it a go.

[@emmarita487]

I almost choked on my food when you said the mean streets of Whitley bay. Tom you seem much cheerier in your vlogs lately. I think the infrared is exactly what you needed

[@zyban99]

Agreed. I’ve come back to your channel now that you are cheery.

[@johnzapell1527]

looks as though IR opens up a whole new world. Thank you Thomas.

[@devashisroy6747]

Hello Tom, I was so impressed to see your first IR video so that I converted one of my Nikon camera in to Full spectrum IR camera. My humble request to you so show us your post processing techniques . So that I can follow the steps .

[@millymucci]

fascinating 📷 transformations. well cool. and funny. enjoyed your livestream thingy yesterday.

[@PMCN53]

Great shots and hilarious commentary LOL!

[@Burrator]

Loving this IR stuff, great content for summer months

[@davidsims3346]

Enjoying the Infrared , had me a cheap filter and planed to get some shots of some Archeological sites ( Roman forts at the wall) but never happened.Keep them coming.

[@lorenzomariasantini]

Weird but amazing and relatable video!!! Please keep up the good work

[@neildethridge9455]

Have to admit after the first video with the camera couldn’t understand why you had done it but now have to say really good and really enjoyed the video great music too

[@DMDBSJD]

Liked several photos but the tops in my estimation was the last photo (the “no B-Roll footage” photo). Great shot! Thanks as always.

[@JayGrapherBKK]

whole lot of nice images and seeing things in a new way

[@gazdyer2732]

£260 well spent Tom , great way to fill the gap in your photography , those images have so much mood and mystery .

[@stevesomers7366]

Tom, you keep building my excitement for IR. Going to get an XT-2 converted soon. Thanks for such great ideas. Cheers!

[@Fessoid]

That the video editing level. So much interaction!

[@foxspike]

Even though I'm a stones throw from the Bay, I dont know why you going to Cobalt suprised me so much! I work literally just around the corner from that tesco/Greggs etc and had never seen the place as hugely snappable but definitely think IR allows for a kind of abstractness which changes the way you think about images. I'd love to see how well it translates to filmmaking as an aesthetic.