Winter Photography in the Snow

[@lesliedanielmolina]

"A good photograph is knowing where to stand" Ansel Adams

[@davidschmude]

Or being willing to lay on the ground. :D

[@britainthroughmylens]

I took that message personally. I’ve been stuck indoors for weeks feeling increasingly miserable, with the camera gear gathering dust. Tomorrow I’m taking the short stroll to the forest that I can see from my window and bagging some shots. You’re a rock in these terrible times Tom and I really appreciate your videos. Keep the faith.

[@craigskoney1627]

"Part of 2021 is to shoot whatever the flip I want." I have more respect for you now than ever. :)

[@taterandy3958]

I was looking for a good idea for a photowalk "Bam !!!" Forest photography!! I like how you explained the shot you were making " you are the man !!!!" As a beginner photographer that talk is what i exactly needed !!! Thanks 😊

[@belvapresley3112]

Ilovethisvideo

[@gladysperrier4270]

It is heart warming to see you’ve got back your poetic self and the negativity has floated away on that wind. This is the Thomas Heaton we enjoy but I really respect your honesty. It’s important that true feelings are not bottle away. I love those snow dusted fingers out stretching and the monochrome works really well.

[@alisonwood2810]

The black and white version of the snow dusted fir tree is probably one of my favourites from all your beautiful landscapes. It conveys the silence and peace of the moment.

[@ronwise3069]

I don't need help with gear or composition. What I need is to know that I'm not alone in the struggle of creativity - of wanting to be creative. Thank you, Thomas, for sharing your own struggles with us. I've recently started taking early morning walks - often before dawn - with a camera. Even though it's gloomy, cold, and gray this time of year, just getting out has helped to clear my head and make me feel so much better. I've even gotten a few nice shots in the past couple of weeks.

[@robgutkowski7141]

As the heat of August approaches, I really enjoy looking back on the cooling snows of winter.

[@JamieOverland]

The benchmark in landscape photography vlogging. Clear, simple messages delivered without cheese or loaded, underlying intent. Thanks Tom 👍

[@rogergough7093]

"Lose yourself in a single shot". For me, those words are a great tip, and are enough alone to make watching your film worthwhile. Your great photos are just the icing (sugar) on the cake.

[@yvonnecamperriovista225]

A reminder to keep it simple and learn to feel the opportunity Just watching you makes me realize I need to spend time on learning how to really use my cameras and take time looking for compositions.

[@MrPhotog4u]

Great advice Thomas, been laid off from work for months now and my peace has been pushing myself to go out everyday and get one image no matter what the situation is. I can't sit around the house and think about all the negative stuff going on, it will drive you crazy. One capture a day and it doesn't matter if it's a keeper or not, just being out and getting fresh air and exercise is a win in my book. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the video you'er also helping people cope whether you realize it or not.

[@romiemiller7876]

When you've been out in the cold, windy rainy or snowy weather and you're getting miserable, it is SO nice to get back in a familiar, warm, comfortable home! Make yourself some hot chocolate or coffee, and warm up a cinnamon roll. That makes the whole day worthwhile, especially if you've gotten some good photos.

[@markhyde1970]

You know, when you apologise to people, when you point out that people might not like it - "it might not be to your taste" - , you do yourself a miss service. All your regular viewers/subscribers , enjoy watching your new episodes/uploads. We like what you do! I personally always enjoy it which is why I watch everyone , 3 probably 4 times. The way you explain, view things differently, the advice you give. Your attention to the bigger picture (no pun intended) and the way you notice the little things (bubbles in ice etc). You think the same way as so many of us, but do what only you can. Who cares if someone doesn't like your channel - that's their loss! Being the humble man that you are, you want them to - that's the way you are. You can't please everyone. Enjoy doing what you want. I'll be tuning in. 3 great pictures. The third one was epic. The way the light catches the spindly branches covered in snow. It almost looks 3D. Absolutely perfect in black and white/monochrome. Fantastic Tom. Hope you're feeling a bit better, you seemed a little bit more like your chirpy self this week.

[@RogerZoul]

I love how you explore photography while relieving yourself of the pressure that every image be great. I know a little about how that it feels, and how limiting it can be, that every image be great. Great images take time and effort and they don’t just pop up in front of the camera every time you point it at something.

[@carljarvinen1189]

When I first began my photographic journey in the 70’s I did a lot of black and white photography. In the digital age I’ve moved away it. Seeing your photos today and doing some readings by Alister Benn, its time I get back into the black and white world of photography. Take all the “flipping” photos you want, I and many others will still keeping following, its not just your photos, its your character that keeps us coming back and back...

[@kepribensiyah]

a cup of coffee and watching your video is my morning meditation.

[@brianmckeever5280]

I can't think of a video of yours that I have not enjoyed. There is always something to see or think about. Give yourself a break, let go of whatever you felt was lacking in the last two videos. Seeing pictures that make you happy and your process is why I watch. The images I might take at the same location or how I might approach a subject differently is the fun part. I enjoy your process and presentation. As Billy Joel said, "Don't go changin' to try and please me." For what it's worth.

[@johnlawrence1378]

There are only three things that are certain in this life... death, taxes and Thomas Heaton not using a lens hood!

[@SteveP_2426]

And not worrying about the rear lens cover going back on a lens! :-)

[@thomask3580]

or the sternum strap on his backpack :-)

[@davidschmude]

Or shooting over ISO 100? This is the first video of his I ever watched but all ISO 100? I guess if you're willing to carry around that tripod.

[@nf_images6427]

@@davidschmude Images get grainier the higher the ISO. You should always shoot at 100 when possible.

[@davidschmude]

@@nf_images6427 I know how it works. 100 ISO is not possible in my world. Maybe with 1 second of exposure but I sure ain’t that steady.

The Bonus image by far, got slight goosebumps

[@davidkissman9179]

Glad to see and hear that you are now feeling more upbeat. Keep those pearls of wisdom flowing.

[@kevinburke6446]

I always say (like you just said) keep pushing because when you see that one composition and it turns out as you visualized it, well its all worth it! The negative energy disappears.

[@louislafleur4716]

Up here in Canada, winter scenery is quite usual around this time of the year and so I encourage you to pursue snowy scenery, as it is often quite beautiful. The light of winter is even better in February, when sunlight is more abundant. The snow, the light of the sun, make for wondrous scenes. My best to you and a happy new year.

[@carolynbetz4449]

Thomas, you quickly became my favorite photographer once I discovered you. I appreciate your approach to photography and the honesty you possess. These pics today were terrific with the light snow. Like powdered sugar on a donut!

[@pixel2224]

The first tree image, atmospheric and balanced. Second a masterpiece in composition, ghostly feeling, those fingers are reaching out, to do what? Imagination engaged. Brilliant results from what seems like a hopeless landscape. Thanks.

[@jamessinclar6118]

I whole heartily believe that a photographer should capture images that make them happy. I have hundreds 10 times over of pictures I have taken just like that. Although when I look back at some of them I may think, why. Yet still, I keep them. Some of my best shots have been photographed in this manner.

[@jamesgerboc]

Videos where you make something out of nothing are best Thomas! We often feel we have nothing to work with and you call us out on that. Thank you!

[@dfglandon]

I alway feel that winter is great in black and white.

[@RzaNaziri]

I love when a video is straight to its purpose, no intro no jibber jabber...

[@lisatalley296]

I do like the quietness of these images. I live in the soggy Pacific Northwest so it does get hard to trudge out in the mud and rain, but once out it is always worthwhile.

[@paulhuntington8027]

I do like the three compositions you had found and produced in the video. I also agree with you on getting out to clear your mind of negative thoughts. Please keep us all sane Tom.

[@travissaunders4686]

You always inspire me to always get out regardless of conditions and look for compositions. More often than not, I find something and I am always glad I followed your example regardless of the images. It just feels good.

[@AdventureswithJerrod]

“Just go out.” I needed to hear that. Thanks Thomas!

[@KarlVaughan]

I've been following your channel for about 3 years and I've been re-watching your old videos. It's interesting to see the progression to where you are now. Whatever you do, keep doing it. It doesn't really matter what you photograph as long as you enjoy doing it. That's what it's all about :)

[@moghali22]

love the last photo, with the contrast of the branches with the snow against the darker woodland.

[@thomasstanley5227]

Tom, when I am out shooting, I am so focused that I forget the troubles of the world and come away refreshed or at least less stressed. Your fir tree image in black and white is amazing. The depth, the hint of light in the trees behind the fir is wonderful. Bonus image is quite interesting, too. Keep the teaching and the images coming.

[@DianeHardingA2Z]

I have been watching and enjoying your channel since your first year on KZbin. I love how you explained the contrast in the scene with the snow on the boughs. Thank you for helping to keep us all motivated even when you are not.

[@ianbrown704]

Its been a tough 12 months for most, and your vlogs illustrate how the outdoors and photography (no matter what gear or skill level) can have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Cheers and stay safe!

[@_stevenfoster]

The Triumphant "But this is my channel" had me cracking a smile! Good vibes to you Thomas from the American Pacific Northwest.

[@josephblackhall]

Out of interest, as someone who lives in a place as beautiful as the PNW, what do you think of the British countryside that Thomas visits in his videos?

[@_stevenfoster]

​@@josephblackhall I enjoy watching Thomas shoot the British countryside, because I can see how he is in his element. His environment has become almost like a friend he knows. I have yet to visit Europe myself, but before I go anywhere else hopefully I can return to my family's home in Mexico. That feeling I think we all enjoy seeing in Thomas is how I feel when I return to my family's home among the jungles and beaches of Mexico and I know that is how many people feel here in the PNW about their peaks and lakes. Thank you for your question and best to you.

[@belvapresley3112]

Nicetomeetyou.Pleasevisitthesiteforabetterexperience

[@daisyl12]

So enjoyable to watch your videos when a break is needed. Your image of the snow on the evergreen is lovely and it's not just the wine talking.

[@jannekebrouwers6342]

The final one is my favourite of the bunch.

[@samoliver6351]

I just started watching your videos about 2 weeks ok and am now obsessed. I can't take a good photo to save my life but I do love the outdoors. So watching your channel mixing the two is fantastic and your making me want to try some long distance walks and just making me fall in love with the outdoors again.

[@manwithaplan47]

Saw lots of people tweeting about snow in the NE and thought "hoo boy there'll be a Thomas Heaton snow video soon" and you did not disappoint

[@belvapresley3112]

Hihi,nicetomeetyou

[@larsneumannNeumannPhotos]

Hey Tom! I'm not usually the kind of "commenting on KZbin Videos"-Guy but your passion and your honesty while filming those photography hiking trips amazes me so much that I just can't resist to tell you how much I enjoy watching every single one of them. When you talk about losing passion or feeling depressed and going outside being the solution to overcome that loss I feel a part deep within me feeling the same way and being reliefed I'm not the only one feeling this way. Love your videos, love your photography, always have, always will. Keep on being yourself!

[@chrinick6434]

It is much more difficult to take attractive landscape photos in unspectacular areas, so this video helps me sharpen my eyes much more than if I were in a photogenic landscape. Thanks for the video.

[@markjohnson301]

Nature will show us beauty in unexpected places and ways if we are willing to get out and look.

[@donmacdonald5863]

I love the shot of the snow on the leaves. So simple....

[@keithreilly9270]

I truly love the bonus image. thanks for braving the snow to share this!

[@Mapother78]

Thanks, Thomas. Love your manner and approach to photography. You make it inviting and accessible.

[@marvesrivas307]

Didn’t even notice that this started out with two minutes of Thomas just walking, getting set up for a photo, and no talking. I was just lost in the video. I bet Thomas can make a whole video with no narration and still it would be amazing to watch.

[@johannaknowles8569]

Love snow on the fronds/branches. Your words about outdoors helping mental state is so true 👌🏻👍🏻

[@davem3925]

Tom. As ever keeping it real and for many if us, this is as good as it gets sometimes. Thanks for your inspiration and on a personal note, helping me get out with my camera through lockdown.

[@shaun53355]

The advice Thomas gives is so helpful. I am really enjoy losing myself in the woods getting into that zone then that little bit of advice pops into your head. Great channel Thank you

[@benjaminthorpe7990]

Thomas Heaton: A professor in reflective practice 👌

[@stuandimi1480]

Last image is the best by far.

[@Apalapse]

Marvelous video as always!

[@vincentlerie2911]

Images were great, but the photographic philosophy was outstanding!

[@garycheesley515]

Keep on inspiring us Thomas ,,your enthusiasm is infectious

[@Ktizo_Images]

Glad you enjoyed your day out. I did too. Loved both of the images. Thanks for taking us along!

[@squirerad]

last photo is by far the best

[@jimwallar8920]

The B&W snow covered branch photo was wonderfully executed !

[@adrianscott500]

The texture in the 'hands' image does it for me!

[@debbiegracy7193]

Your words really connected with how I have been feeling lately about being uninspired during this time, between world events and a winter with very little snow. We put so much pressure on ourselves as photographers to capture the best image and make it productive. For me, to just go out and explore what captures my eye and shoot that, without feeling that external pressure is heaven. If I like it, I should capture it! Thank you for your inspiration. :)

[@amgphoto76]

i like when you do encores. just like seeing your favorite band in concert...cheer loud enough and they'll give you another song!

[@millymucci]

what transformation with the snowy hand tree from the colour version to the b&w. stunning result! 🙌🏼

[@christianneumuller4484]

The « bonus » picture Is realy, realy great !!!

[@JamesRBurnsVLOG]

A very positive message in challenging times and simple yet effective photography made reachable. Thank you Tom

[@michaelflanagan6525]

Like the monochrome shot...."change the way you look at things and the way you look at things change"

[@ProneToRome]

That photo of the tree limbs with snow you are. Not sure about is my favorite you have ever taken. It looks like a snow bird flying in to a void. Absolutely beautiful

[@ChrisPattonPhotography]

I love your abstract images Tom, capturing the environment as it is at that particular moment in time, never to be seen again. Awesome video as always 👍

[@Splintor13]

Thank you for a good and inspiring chat. The images were great as usual but it's the advice from this one that rings so true today. Thank you Thomas.

[@DiegoTerzano]

Happy New Year's Thomas! Great to see you out in the field. It is a great way to get inspired and clear your head. Love the first image of the rock and the bendy tree, so many possible compositions but one possible aspect ratio, 1:1 of course. Cheers!

[@marcuswagar7246]

The bonus picture was my favorite one.

[@samdensleyphotography]

I have really enjoyed watching your photography shift and morph over the past couple years! Cheers to 2021 and shooting whatever the flip we want!

[@mitzimckay7934]

Wow, to all three images. Winter is my favorite season so your winter photos thrill me. Thank you for continuing to share your beautiful photography and your advice. Much appreciated.

[@lauraricher1]

Yep! That bonus image was the one for me!! So good!

[@CamillaI]

Love a dusting of snow if you can’t create in snow well think about doing something else. It transforms simplifies and contrasts all in one . Great stuff glad to have you back on the light side Thomas

[@CalMukumoto]

The last image is outstanding! All were great but I really like the last one.

[@jacob.munkhammar]

Everytime you say "this might not be to everyones taste," one knows something good is coming up.

[@markjutsum6187]

Good to see you smiling again and using the good old faithful 5D . Great to hear you are going to do your own stuff , less pressure. Love the image of the fur trees. “Positively “ inspiring. Mark J

[@sjwall]

love your images Thomas. Your vids are so genuine and authentic. Always enjoy watching them

[@larryhaley3]

your videos put me in a calm photography reflective mode, i reset.... love your work brother!

[@barclayjb]

From a non-Canon shooter, I am glad to see you with your old Canon. I love getting new equipment. But I also feel loyal to the old stuff and really like to keep using it because it is still good.

[@dax5066]

Absolutely love the bonus image. Thanks for your effort and the videos you put out each and every week!

[@KaiFriis]

I liked the bonus image best. I love the abstract feel of it.

[@astralbody]

You go, Tom! Flipping shot whatever you want. Isn't everything about finding perspective? Beautiful shots!

[@paulmolgaard4630]

I believe the leaves and branches with snow make a great composition. 👍

[@marcwilliams4097]

Just love your channel Thomas. It's one of my favorites. Really like the way you "talk / walk" us through the process. Keep up the great work in 2021.

[@georgemurray752]

Thanks for this video! I often find it challenging to create good photos in Winter, but this video showed me that it is more a matter of my own frame of mind. Beauty is indeed anywhere and anytime we care to see it. Cheers

[@simonpaterson84]

Love all those photos Tom. They are all different and unique and I think the compositions work very well on all three. Glad you are managing to get out a bit with your camera and pleased it's given you a lift. God bless you

[@Leo9ine]

This is just what I needed to motivate me to get out and start devoting days to photography again. Your videos on the whole have been a massive influence on both the frequency of my work and the creative process behind it. Thank you so much for always sharing your experiences, it goes a long way for a lot of us :)

[@plsm5882]

That bonus image! Wow.

[@Antolalto]

I like your positive attitude and your spirit. You really motivated me. Thanks.

[@craigroethler1495]

Thanks for sharing your journey and also helping us see.

[@silencenhikes6692]

I like the way you started quiet, just the sounds of the place and you setting up. Should do more of that.

[@abirrick3031]

The last image would be my all time favourite of yours. It's like a neuron firing in the brain.🙏

[@smc340uni6]

excellent perception Rick; amazing what we each take away from capturing 'light'.

[@aarjaycee3601]

that last, "bonus photo" was interesting, It looked like lightning or electrical arcing going on, love the counterpoint of it being trees but looking so like huge sparks and electric arcs

[@itaylorm]

I enjoyed seeing how you use the snow on the limbs of trees to add to your photographs

[@ErnieStripling]

Thomas...you are a grand orator and I always love hearing you tell a story. Yes, I have felt very sympathetic for your "blues" in the last couple of videos. Here in Texas, I would grab you up and take you to (our version) of your pub and let you get it out. Today's video seems you have worked through it. Don't let the people in control take your joy (freedoms). You have seemed to have found your "why" in today's story and seem to be making lemonade out of the "lack of freedom" lemons. Today's composition setup "how to's" description is great. It's like giving someone the riddle and the answer at the same time. Art viewing is a private discovery in each individual viewer. Love your work Thomas! Keep the spirit up and don't let the bullies steal your joy!

[@HorizonsDevelopmentKit]

The bonus image is great, add a bonus image to all videos it could define your new brand.

[@patrikhanggi4961]

A peaceful image! Thank you for your high quality content!