Landscape Photography: Best Laid Plans
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- I had a plan of exactly how, where and when I was going to enjoy my next landscape photography shoot. There was only one thing that could stop me and that was the weather, but I thoroughly checked the forecast and it all looked good.
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What do I think...good on you for coming all that way. Also having versatile gear, as well as having an adaptable approach is vital to all photographers. I know I go out some days and after watching the light change I think I am sure to get some good images then when I get to a suitable location I find the light has gone or things have changed so much there is no shot no matter what composition I try.
That's the thing with photography, being creative you want/need to release that shutter on the perfect shot just as you envisioned it but some days the conditions are against you. Perseverance is key and often just by trying you make your own luck and are able to capture an image you never considered before.
Thanks Tom for another great video.
I don't speak english very well, but I would like to say, I love yours videos. This's type of Vlog it's just wonderful. I learn english to better understand you. But thank you for these moments, you are a great guy!
Watching vlogs is also a nice way to learn English! :)
Yes. I'm watching English photography videos also for learning.
I switch-on the generated subtitles for better understanding. Without subtitles is a more hard for me. Sometime when video is too new, artificial intelligence do not push synthetized subtitles under video, I'm forced to watch without it. It's a challenge.
Thomas has a clear pronouciation and word rate is not extremely fast. So it's good! Thanks you very much.
There can be another idea which I have in my head for some months already. Contribute to translate subtitles. I'm sure it can be a good exercise for learn. But I don't sure if Thomas would be OK for that.
"Fast shutter speed of 1/15" ... You're not a wildlife/sports photographer, that's evident! Great video as always
That made me smile too!
The best part of being positive is you'll always see a shot out of nothing. Some of our best pictures come from it being unplanned and being open to seeing it. Love your work and the music was spot on.
Love how you never fail to create such beauty from the most minimal scenes. Most people would walk away downhearted but to sum up a bleak day with one image and still cherish the moment says everything.
"Life is what happens when we were making other plans" and this was a wonderful result. Love the story that came from this.
Can´t fight it... every single week for the last two years I´ve been waiting for your adventures... As you always say, it is not just photography, it´s a state of mind. Thomas, again, I always watch your videos, but never say thank you... so here it is. Thank you man. For me, they are 10, 15 or 20 minutes disconnection from my weekly rutine. Keep enjoying and sharing!
Never a fail when you make an effort. Just seeing nature is a win.
There is something in you, in you videos that is so inspiring, so tranquil... to me, all your videos are so amazing, landscapes, photography, campervan, editing. It's all that I dream for, all that I hope / I know I will do soon.
Thank you so much.
I follow your videos for alf an year and... what can i say... this is my favorite "tv show"! There is now words for it. I grow a little bit in every video that you post. Can't thank you enough for all the content and motivation that you bring to my life.
The way that a master of photography can convert a bad weather morning, into a beautiful shot, it’s something magic! :D Great work Thomas!
I think your mood has lifted so much.............so much so, that we can even hear in your voice, a change in the texture of it.............you're such a canny lad......
I’ve learnt so much from your videos, more than anything it’s your attitude, you are prepared with kit that can do a wide range of things, and you came away from a potentially disappointing morning with a gorgeous, moody, evocative image that is so much more than a simple landscape. That is what I admire.
The old adage that you make your own luck really applies in this journal. Effort will nearly always be rewarded even if not in the way we expect. Well done for all the effort to make this image Tom, I love seeing cloud “pour” over mountain tops.
Take care and stay safe.🍀👌
Once again, we learn the simple joy of trying. Get the shot, or not get the shot...what a day anyway. You make us all want to sleep three hours in the back of our car and get up before dawn to hike in a sleet storm. Bravo!
I love the pace at which you speak, E-Z to understand and shows your passion for photography.
I cannot love this cloud's shape more.
I follow your channel for almost a year and must say:I admire you for your patience! Thanks for your inspiring videos.
That moment at 5:55, when you started throwing down your bags and quickly switching your lenses... it made my heart race a bit. I know that excited feeling when you spot something extraordinary and can't wait to capture it. Awesome video, and excellent job at showing the lengths we go for such an experience.
Possibly one of your best videos Thomas. Love the atmosphere.
Such a inspiration! I love how you show not only the good time of your adventures, but also the bad times. That's how life is. In the age of Instagram and "perfect lifes", this is so good to see. Keep it up Thomas!
In your words Thomas, absolutely stunning.
Those clouds rolling down the mountain...amazing. Absolutely breathtaking! And such a wonderful landscape. You captured the atmosphere quite well. Loved the video!
Thomas, thank you for all the inspiration. Because of you, we happen to step outside to get that one perfect picture!🙏
This is exactly what happened to me on Sunday. I was hiking up to Snowdon, set off at 4am in the pitch black hoping to get some sunrise light over the lakes to north east of the summit. I was 3/4 of the way there and the clouds were just not behaving as forecast. So I headed back down a bit lower noticing EXACTLY what you noticed about the clouds rolling over the mountains. I took a series of shots (longer exposure than you as the clouds were silky and didn’t have much detail to preserve) and walked away with one of my favourite shots I’ve taken. It’s so refreshing to see you have the same experience!
Always make the journey - never let the doubt stop you.
I think you can apply your message to life in general. You make wake to clouds and a bad mood, but walk down the path and look at things differently and those clouds can brighten your day!
I cannot imagine the hard work goin in this video. Alone being out there setting shots finding compositions and all. Really appriciate the hard work man. Keep on the good work. You are an inspiration to many!
This is very timely for me. I often watch random motivational videos before early morning runs, but right now, it's 5AM and my first trip to Japan, I've been on 5 or 6 hours of sleep a night, and have walked/hiked 20 miles for 3 days straight.
This helped wake me up and remind myself why we do this. It's so hard to explain why we're such masochist for such little payoff, but it helps to know others feel the same.
What I'm trying to say is thanks! Getting in the shower and off to catch the first bus.
Oh man, the moving clouds over the mountain are just awesome!!! Like the still shot also. Trip was rewarded. Best, Bob
Although I can't speak from personal experience, having never been fortunate enough to visit (yet), I would have to imagine that even the worst day in Scotland's highlands has to be better than the best day pretty much anywhere else. 😊
Absolutely love the beauty you bring to us through your channel. Thank you!
Dedication and resilience with 100% commitment. Top man and a great shot, worth the effort. Enjoyed the vlog very much.
Really like the 3 textures, earthy foreground, muted hillside and feathery texture of the mist. Great composition, works well in the square format.
Hi Thomas. Since I discovered you on CZcams a few weeks ago (and recently subscribed), I've absolutely enjoyed your videos. I've come into the market for some new gear, and you've taught me a few things that I will try out as I continue to learn. I thank you for your tips. Of course, handy tips can come from a lot of places. What I think makes your videos stand out among so many others I've seen, and what reminds me of the reason I got into landscape photography in the first place, is that your passion for capturing emotion in nature in all its variety, and your appreciation of just being out there, clearly shows in your voice. You don't simply run through a tutorial on how to take "pretty pictures" and what settings to use. You slow down, you are purposeful, and you take time to look at the wide angle view (sorry...bad pun :)) and approach landscape photography as a way to connect with nature, sort of like a meditative experience. It is calming. I lived in the UK briefly. Unfortunately, my time was cut short due to family events, but I'd love to go back and explore the coasts and countryside of the British Isles and attend a Thomas Heaton workshop. Thank you for your excellent videos!
Another epic TH adventure and image.
An absolutely stunning photograph. Very evocative, powerful and intriguing! I don't often exclaim at the TV screen but when I saw this one I heard myself saying "OH"! The TV screen got a fright but I didn't care as I was in a state of bliss.
Amazing vid! I could watch the clouds rolling over those hills all day!
All I can say is another wonderfully atmospheric video. You took this Australian to the Scottish highlands and I thank you
One of your best!! Tenacity and patience pays, and it always pays to look over your shoulder. Also just goes to show what can be done in what has been a particularly dismal period of weather
Love the feel of the movement with contrast and colors showing different textures. I'd stop to look at that.
Absolutely magical!! And what a peaceful background music! love your work.
A pretty cool experience out there in the highlands. In my humble opinion, the time lapse footage you took of the mist rolling over the mountain was the real treasure here. Great video. Thanks again TH.
Always love when you make it up to Scotland and I feel your frustration over the weather, love your positivity though!!
Myself and a friend are heading to Scotland for a photography trip away, and watching this has just got me excited even more, good job Tom..
Another wonderful result Thomas. You also offer a great location guide through your videos. There are so many places I now need to visit!!
So landscape photography is about nailing the right place, the right time, the right conditions! No mather if you fail or not, you are aways in the nature! :) So, there is no way you are loosing something!
On my last outing, I chased a sunrise that was forecast to be amazing. I got up very early, drive an hour, got to my location and It did not pan out. I felt pretty defeated. You have inspired me as you always do. The image you captured is fantastic.
Love these videos. Look forward to them each Wednesday and Sunday!
Respect to go all that way and the weather try’s to out do you. So take a photo of the weather love it
Thank you, Thomas! So exciting, as always. cheers!
What an incredible location. Fantastic you were able to turn the situation around and pull one out of the bag!
Exquisitely simple image, beautiful and it was worth the trip Thomas
You always seem to find a shot when at times where I wouldn't even consider taking the camera out. Always inspired by your work.
Oh Thomas, that is spectacular.
Pretty amazing location and shot. The video of the clouds coming over the hills was amazing too! Stay positive and thanks as usual!
I'll try. Thanks a lot.
Man, as you say, it's incredible how sometimes what we don't expect turns out to be amazing... Your shot is gorgeous, as always !!
Your vids are always so inspirational... I wish I were as good as you ! Keep up the amazing work !
Think that is the story of this year so far for myself, every time I plan to go out the weather changes for the worse. To coin a phrase from an inspirational photographer, "got to be in it to win it". I'm sure we'll all get the weather we so badly want, eventually, in the mean time please keep the vlogs going as they always inspire me to keep trying.
Man Thomas, we really all relate to the intro of this one...and by the way that is a BEAUTIFUL shot, I'm glad you chose a fast shutter speed to let that cloud be a cloud in all its textured glory. Well done
The results were beautiful! You have such amazing scenery to find so many great shots. All it takes is patience and looking around for what's there.
Wonderful image as always. Your video production and editing is fantastic Tom, beautifully shot and a joy to watch every time.
A day in the mountains hiking with a camera bag on the shoulder beats ANY day in a cubicle! Always remember that Thomas :-) Awesome video of the rolling fog, picture turned out quite nice.
Love this video and your adventures. So peaceful and inspiring.
Glad you got an image Thomas. Good luck next trip. Safe journey too!
Love your vlogs, great inspiration and knowledge. You are the Brian Cox of landscape photography
Hate to say it but coming from Scotland not one for giving praise!!
Bloody brilliant
Jim
Hi Thomas, this is the third video I've seen from your channel and what can I say I'm hooked on your storytelling. You don't just give inputs and advice, you explain it in a beautiful, artistic way. Possibly close resemblance to NatGeo or Planet Earth narration. Listening to you describe the experience rather than just telling it definitely sets you apart from the rest. Well crafted!
The VW-campervan next to yours looked great. Your image did also. 😊
You captured a beautiful photo, Tom. I think all of your photos are beautiful. :) And I want to say thank you, for making these videos. They are inspiring, and informative. They also continue to strengthen my decision to pursue photography as a hobby, and possibly even a career.
I love seeing how you go out to try and get the perfect photo for the day (sometimes trying more than once at a certain location), only to have the weather change and begin to ruin it... And then, there it is! A new photo opportunity, and it turns out wonderful in spite of the weather. Sometimes even because of it, like this time! Occasionally it doesn’t work out that way, but you still try to look on the bright side anyway.
I got a small chance to practice that yesterday. I thought that because it was raining, I wouldn't get to take any photos like I had hoped. Instead, I got a photo of rain drops on clover leaves! I happened to notice them, because I’m learning to keep my eyes and mind open... Thanks to your videos, I'm beginning to see more opportunities than I would have before.
So once again… Thank you very much for your videos. I hope to see more in the future. :)
100% worth the effort. Looks almost like a shot on the sea shore.
Cúl Beag (Cool Bee-Ug) means "small back", beautiful shot and well done for sticking it out. Nothing more interesting than nature interacting with the landscape.
Beautiful shot. I love Scotland and wish I could get there more. Thanks for sharing your trip.
What an awesome shot and story Thomas! Thanks for sharing!
Welcome back to our most beautiful and dramatic country! If i'd known you were coming, i'd have brought you a half! :-)
A lovely image Thomas, it reminded me of a scene very similar on the Kyle of Tongue a few years back. Looking over to Ben Loyal and Ben Hope, the clouds rolled over them like the cascading sea...mesmerizing to watch and absolutely stunning!
Great video as always and await the next venture!
Hast Ye' Back Laddie! :-)
Every time you say "I'm looking forward to this." sounds more like you're trying to convince yourself, haha.
Beautiful shot.
Fantastic photo. Well worth it in the end.
I really enjoyed watching this. The story that went along with this made this whole video! I was hooked!
I feel for you with that hike up the hill. I've done it in exactly the same conditions for exactly the same reasons. The only difference was I was heading up the evening before hoping to camp overnight for the sunrise, I ended up back at the car soaked and frozen. It wasn't a great night in a tent but, like you, I aim to be back for the views that I know exist from the ridge. Lovely image and a great video that I could really connect with!
Great video Thomas! Looking forward to prints of this one.
That photo was definitely worth the trip! Awesome shot man.
You have Always been an inspiration for me to go out and better myself.. 😍
Wonderful video as always and now my mood has lifted, too!
I love your stuff. So real. It just inspires me, because most of the time when I pull out my camera, it feels just like this! I guess it is not supposed to be easy...
Hi Thomas I love this picture it is so atmospheric and personal love it keep up with the great videos really enjoy them them.
Thanks for sharing.
Just wonderful as usual..
Good luck for the next time !
I have only been up Stac Pollaidh once, years ago. The view north from the top, across to Cul Mor, Suilven and Sutherland beyond is my absolute favourite view in the UK. In fact, we even named our cat Suilven in memory of that day. :-)
I just watched one of your older videos where you talked about quitting your job to pursue photography, very inspiring! It would be really interesting to see how your work has evolved over time since you've really been taking it seriously!
Typical Scottish weather - which is I guess why when it all comes together it comes really good. Stac Poll is my favourite little mountain in Scotland, always looking majestic. Have another visit as the views from the top are stunning but extremely windy.
Gorgeous photo. That cloud 😘
Thomas, Our wither is coming... You don,t know how lucky your to have baron landscapes. Here in Australia where I live, drive 3 hours and you still can’t see the wood for the trees 👍🏻🍷❤️
Lovely image Thomas. Thanks for sharing.
this music fits great to the mood of the video ... awesome
Hi Thomas! I just want to say that you are my new favorite vlogger. You are amazing. :-D
You are a awesome photographer. And a explorer too.
That is dedication. We do get a lot of those life experiences. Glad it turned out well for you. Seeing the clouds pour over that mountain was really cool. Love the image!
Great story Mr H, you really do have some adventures. love the image simple and thought evoking
Amazing photo!! Just beautiful!!
I really appreciate the great work you are doing,
You are enjoying your profession and passion together to fullest.
I can understand all the hard work you are going through, behind each frame and filming you are doing for making such a beautiful video.
God bless you and keep the good work going.
Will one day try to be a beautiful photographer like you ....
Awesome video (as usual), incredible view, stunning photo 😍
Such a good story man, that's amazing
Really enjoyed this video Thomas. Absolutely brilliant. Very reminiscent of some of your older hiking and photography videos. Stunning location too, except for being stood in blinding fog for ages. But that's what we get for our efforts sometimes. The camper van definitely makes life easier though I would say. Cracking job fella.
What an incredible image!