A Nice View Doesn't Make a Great Photograph
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- I get in my camper van and escape for a couple of days of landscape photography. I climb a nearby fell and photograph the mist as it descends over Derwent Water, however a great view doesn't always mean a great photograph.
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Poor composition. Cliched subject matter. Lack of technique. Ham-fisted editing.... Well, that's enough about MY photography. Your's, on other hand, is inspirational. Your videos are a fantastic peek into your creative process. Long may you keep making them.
chuckwalla I'm humbled by yoor perfection. 😉
lol, for a second there I was like, what a dick, rofl...... Hey, keep clicking away, and eventually you will get there..... Thomas has a keen eye for those landscapes, you just need to find that subject that makes you feel special
drink a little less soy
@Nikko you must be fun at parties
Once again your videos are top notch quality. When there's so much trash on the internet, its great to see someone like you leading the way in terms of content. You're a real inspiration to get outdoors, Mr Heaton.
Man I find watching your content so soothing. Appreciate it brother.
Yes, yes, yes ! I often see so many people looking at nice views with their cameras all geared up pointing out at something... but at what?... i see the same great views but often fail to find a decent composition...i am so glad its not just me......thanks, Thomas, makes me feel much better👍
I love your life😞Thomas Heaton siempre estaras en nuestro corazon!!❤
I really love these videos! I'm really into photography myself and got some decent equipment laying around here that I bought throughout the years but the only problem is that where I live there's absolutely NOTHING that I think is nice enough to be worth photographing. I live in Belgium and the only place worth shooting would probably be the Ardennes... So it's really frustrating to be into nature photography but not being able to actually shoot anything.
What type of van is that? Lovely!
For your lens, do you prefer IS and 2.8 aperture or when you’re outside the f/4 would be good? I’m new to photography and am learning so much from your videos
Great content and funny, really great inspiration 👌👌👌
The view made for a nice drone video though!
5:07..... #BestMomentEver !!!!!
i think you are the pewdiepie of photography
Wow near 200k.
"F11, take the image..." And then the Photo turns amazing. I wish it was that simple..
Well the photography part of it is really that simple. Finding those stunning locations and at those locations finding great compositions is the hard part in landscape photography. And, this video shows once more, you need a bit of luck too because we can't control the weather. But that's the great part about landscape photography. It is hard but when it all comes together it is so rewarding.
Going out there in the elements...and having a motivation to do it everyday is what separates Thomas Heaton from others. Camera basics are simple.
True.. learned a lot just from seeing his adventure to get that pic. Steping up the landscape game 🤙
you would learn a lot ...and I mean really if you learn to appreciate. Tell us what you have got and then we will talk Moron.
Whoa.. what's with the hate at the end man? I really did appreciate his work. I was just saying how great it is and I was hoping I could do the same. Means more work for me. Sheess..
The amount of effort you put into your b roll footage is incredible. Terrific landscape images too - you really made the most of the super light and superb conditions and landscape.
Thanks a lot.
Agree, love some of the drone shots too
You extremely inspire me in my hobby🤗 thanks for that.🤙
A couple of times I come across something on youtube, maybe the filmaking, maybe the personality, maybe the tone or the scope or whatever, but that after watching I'll sit down for a couple of minutes, turn autoplay off, and just enjoy the way it made me feel. This was one such occasion, thank you.
The shot needs to come first, ALWAYS! Good stuff...
seawildearth photography threw glass
That moment at 5:05
Travel Photographer
I love all the videos that Thomas does. His pictures comes out just beautifull. This guy so talanted! But...."that moment at 5:05"... it hurts me so much! I would't "crop" this image SO small. In my opinion the image looked MUCH MORE BETTER from the vloging camera (Heaton's new canon 200d). I mean you can see there this ray sourse...you can see the river curve...there were more colours collboration...it was really spectacular!
But when it was cropped it looked nothing more then sun ray added after in photoshop, though the final image looked good....IMHO....
That's me when I know I got a good shot lol
I would have done a handheld snap before tripod setup just incase
Travel Photographer do you know what the song is at 5:05?
I have to admit that you are selling me on the idea of a camper van.. Oh boy, I want one!
Great video Thomas. Love the images and as usaual i concur with your statements. Thanks for letting us tag along.
Cup of tea, 6pm.....chill time with Thomas Heaton :)
I admire your restraint in not cursing profusely whenever your tripod falls over. I sadly lack such restraint.
(Lovely photos too)
Ha. The magic of editing.
Those images were awesome mate. Shame about the third! What a place tho! Wow! 😊👍🏻
I do enjoy your relaxed style and the way you share your enthusiasm as you search for a photograph worth taking. Your choice of music adds to the relaxation and inspiration I get from watching your videos. The perfect way to end a day for me is to wind down with a cup of coffee and your video of the day. Many thanks.
I had to stop watching a wild card playoff NFL game so I can watch your video. These 2 images are absolutely Amazing!!
Sandcastle that is true
if you knew the light was going to move so quick, why not just hand hold? always curious why you only really shoot on a tripod
Precision in your composition. Also when you shoot f/11 at iso 100 the shutter speed may not be fast enough to get a clear handheld image.
It's nice to see your video before sleep. Love from India🇮🇳.
Indranil Bag And it's nice to see them at breakfast on a Monday morning in France. ;)
Yes sure☺️
I always fear you‘d miss the scene while you are explaining your settings to us...😅
So „the shot had to come first“ was a huge relief to me this time.😄
Wonderful two shots!
A love your genuine and honest filming, even leaving in the camera falling over! Sometimes the conditions are in your favour, sometime they’re not. so inspirational!!
That's very kind, thank you.
Certainly made for some good drone footage anyway 👍🏻. Are you doing a video about the van?? It’s looking good.
Thomas, no need to apologize for "taking the shot first"... After all, that is what you are there for and why I/we enjoy watching you work.. !!
That first shot was just... 🤤
So much atmosphere and simplicity, yet so much to look at!
The problem i had in Norway also, most of the time there are too many scenes and are mind boggling its hard to focus on one thing for an image. Time to watch now! Looking forward to your adventures this yeah Thomas :)
Norway is surprisingly difficult. It's so dramatic that it feels like there should be great images everywhere, which there are, but it's not as easy as it should be.
Living in Norway I struggle everytime I go on the shoot. All mountains and fjords look boring if you got used to them, so you got to hike really hard to get some exceptional shot.
Would love to go sometime, but I just can't a fjord it
Callahad this comment has not got enough credit. thank you.
Same experience I had when I went to Iceland. It's easy to get overwhelmed by how beautiful everything is but you realize you have to focus and really look for good compositions and good light in order to make images that can really sing.
Hi Thomas. That first shot was great and the light in second was wicked. Can I ask. Is the walk up past the cave. Looks like a great walk. Van is looking great I need mine ASAP lol
Love these videos. Beautiful images and I love seeing the process. Being there is more than half the battle!
I'm mainly a motorsports photographer, I live in Southern California and on those rare days we get a misty-cloudy day I head to the local mountains and do some landscape photography I enjoy being alone up in the mountains looking down on the valley and seeing clouds roll in and out.
Wait for the "look after your gear!!1!" comments
I know, but... those vlogging cameras are there to do a job. Be sure to check out my video this Wednesday, I cover the topic of dropping cameras :)
Just illustrates the landscape photographer’s challenge; that the light can’t be commanded and if it doesn’t happen then you have to accept it. The other lesson you have demonstrated perfectly, Thomas, is that when the light does happen, you just have to go for it. Another genuine, highly engaging and watchable video.
That first image. In the video it looked so blue ish... why did you warm it up?
Personal preference, nothing more. I might change it.
I haven't seen it like you. But I liked the color in the video 😀
Just such a majestic shot that any editing in post will still yeild fantastic results. A panorama would have been cool
Great video Thomas, i'm heading that way myself next month :)
Can you do a video of your camper van? It looks great.
Mark Robinson seconded!
Thirded? Haha I also second that!
All in good time.
That first image is my favourite you've ever taken!
me too, it's the best of this video, she is impressive. Weather conditions are for many
This is the video style of a day out with Thomas Heaton that I thoroughly enjoy. Love the camper van, by the way!
Amazing as always Thomas! I love the drone clips!
I'm amazed about how many douche bags and trolls there are in life. There are 120 "thumbs down" on this video. Watching a nicely done video like this made 120 folks jealous enough to give a thumbs down. Keep up the wonderful work Thomas!
I don‘t need any tv anyomore. The big three Heaton, Tucker, baxter are more than enough.
Have a go of Ben Horne's multi day trips too if you're interested. Some great insights from him.
TV is only for the elderly and the gullible nowadays... 😀
guido kaz would you be so kind to give me some details about these other channels pls? I want to check them. Thx
Peter Ferencz Sean Tucker th-cam.com/video/x_5aoPUSudI/w-d-xo.html
There's a link to Simon Baxter in the show notes of that vid
Hi you need to take a look at a great photographer called Adam Gibbs on here
Thonas, I've been watching your video all the time, but I do love your local photograph travel and your coherent pride for your photography.
There's a nice canyon that's north of me and I have yet to get a good shot of it. It's one of those shots that looks nice to the eye, but it doesn't seem to translate well to a photo. Been trying to get a decent shot for about 10yrs whenever I pass through. I'll have to make an actual plan to shoot it better someday
LOVE SHOTS LIKE THIS!!!! GETTING A SHOT LIKE THIS IS MY WHITE WHALE!!! ps you sound like Chris Martin of coldplay lol
This is mind blowing image ... i have almost cried for how gorgeous this view is ... you're so lucky .. i wish I'll go there ... great video too thank you for sharing this experience with us
Sometimes it's simply about the experience and the camera doesn't come out. Liberating in a way - just living in the unrecorded moment for a change.
Any chance of doing a video about why edits look different on different screens? Im unsure what my print will look like. Cheers buddy
I'm really enjoying every second of your videos my friend... I'm learning a lot as well... Thanks... What's the jacket brand that you are wearing... Thanks
Hey Thomas, why just fire one shot? I mean even if the light is not directly on the island, why not try one say at f8, another 24mm and so many other variables, then decide if the other shots are good enough when you get to the editing? I am wondering if you are leaving other great images in the field. These videos of yours are exceptional, after watching I feel encouraged and entertained.
Rick Mentore The image does not happen in the camera but in the photographer's mind. Once taken, work is done, especially with conditions getting worse quickly. "Spray and pray" is a beginners' way of doing it.
Exactly
My question was simply, why take a single image of a scene, why not try different comp and settings, in other words why not, "work the seen"! The question was an observation not negative criticism!
Rick Mentore hmm that I think depends on the photographer and their experience. Over years I've learnt to slow down and skip some of the shots I know won't quite work enough and just focus more on the strongest ones I have at my disposal (due to current weather or light etc). Sometimes you also need to be ready with your shot for the light and conditions to appear at a moment's notice.
Not to mention Thomas has to spend time filming the episode which means you have to pick your battles.
I think a big part of making really outstanding photographs is having the capability, confidence and vision to take just one shot. There's no 'spreading your bets' or 'suck it and see', and no 'trying out' this or that. Envision the shot, decide how to take it, dial in the settings, and press the (remote) shutter release at the chosen moment. Your chances of capturing a 'nice image' would, of course, be greater with a spray and pray approach ... checking out all the options. But your chances of capturing a 'great image' are much higher if you focus on just that one shot. Raise the stakes higher and you will think more clearly and achieve more.
Its kinda funny thing, but i like much more your video framing than photos. Also colors are imo much more amazing on video.
Awesome Video - with my luck there would be garbage in the lake and tons people fishing and wave riding around. Love it
As always... absolutely stunnin. I'll be in the Lake District Jan 19 - 25th.. hope I get some decent conditions too. Love your channel and photography! A fan from Canada!
"It doesn't excite me at all, not enough to take the picture..." (7:35) Of the 237,566 current views, 237,565 of us would trade our first born child to get a picture like that to call our own...! And that 1 other view is Thomas checking the video uploaded properly... This, I guess, is why you drive the fancy transit van and we sit and watch youtube videos! 👏👏👏
The quality of your videos are world class. The drone shot, the music, the transitions. Do you do this all by yourself or you have anyone else for support?
I think you missed it by a few seconds... Compare 5:01 vs 5:03 (cut between but still) as just like in 5:34 the arrow pointing the moment, when your camera was in pieces by having body in hand and lens still in a bag because you were wasting time with a tripod... :-/
You would have got that shot if you would have been using Olympus 5-axis IBIS (best in the industry, regardless what Sony and Panasonic has even now) as you would have a change to use a 12-100mm f/4 with E-M1 II for easily a 3-4 second shutter speed.
The reason to use the tripod is to use a HR mode (for 80Mpix raw files), 60 FPS for stacking, when you need to do very long exposures or you need to just wait and take shots waiting the moment.
When one gets to such quick situations all the time, the tripod and low stabilization system limitations just hits hard.
>A Nice View Doesn't Make a Great Photograph
This is paunfully accurate...
I've taken so many pictures if great views that are utterly awful later in lightroom... they come out flat and useless with no subject and I'm like "why did I take a picture of that?"
Great video Thomas and good start to 2018. Really seemed like a "back to basics" video from your early days after we got the Namibia videos at the end of 2017. We still need a camper van walkthrough. Also whatever happened to HPOW??
Almost 200k my friend! I hope I can reach those numbers some day :) Nice video once again!
Superb work again Tom, I bet even Chick Morris will like this one!😁
It’s great seeing you making use of the camper van, we need a “van off” between you and Paul G Johnson I think!!!!
Take care and stay safe.🍀👌
What an interesting video! The views can't be more beautiful. You're very lucky to be able to photograph those landscapesBye!
TV on mute, iPhone 6S Plus in landscape mode, 3 hours just spent photographing a couple’s engagement photos here in Houston, TX, about to prep dinner (sous vide rack of lamb, roasted potatoes and broccoli), yoga this morning; and, watching this video was still one of the highlights of my day. Such a great storyteller! 👍🏻
can you do, great images and fantastic!👍. It can shot very beautiful images of early morning. Thank you a lot of, Tom.....,
You live in freak'n photography heaven! Let's just say, I doubt I'll every see you in flat Texas USA. Nice Van by the way!
I am new to landscape photography, well photography in general really. Loved your video on using a long lens and as luck would have it as well as capturing wildlife at our local RSPB site i also started to play with focusing on parts of the landscape as you describe. Watching this has inspired me to do it even more ................ thanks Thomas ................ love the simplicity of your vlogs.
Absolutely amazing video and stunning photographs! It makes me want to leave, travel, and take pictures right away...
Nice Work Thomas. Like the slightly new style using the new vlogging camera. You can really tell you are putting in the extra effort into the B-roll. Have you been drawn in like 90% of the youtube community into the Peter Mckinnon "B-roll" way of editing?? haha
Hey Thomas, Who is flying the drone? Why not fly it down closer to the lake and look around. Is there a drone ghost pilot following you? Tell us about the camper van!! Just push the button, and take the shot. It's not like the film days when we had to count ever exposure. You may never know when you might need a shot. Your wife Charlotte must be the most understanding person ever. You are never home. The Lake District must be a popular spot. I've seen several videos of the area. Is it a UK "national park?" Ever see any animals on your treks? Might make for an interesting composition. As always, top notch advice from you. Be careful, no more falling. Rush, SC, USA
Working my way through a lot of your videos Tom. Consistently great. Informative. Great photography. Most importantly though, you’re a top guy. Keep up the great work man.
NEVER loose a shot, for the sake of keeping the video running smooth Tom. You can always reshoot a video, but that light may never happen again.
Keep up the great work buddy :)
As well as being informative and engaging, Mr Heaton, your videos are just so therapeutic! Excellent for calmly de-stressing and being at peace with the world. Thank you.
Great episode Thomas! Loved the flow. The b-roll also made me feel like I was going on a backyard adventure with you. Nice!
I really like the photographs but I don’t overly like the editing but it’s still AMAZING, keep doing a great job
Hey Tom. Maybe You could try and do some video where You shoot some awesomness with rebel series and standard kit on APSC / 4/3 ? Much people have issues and problems with thinking that only FF is the way to go ;)
Give a cam cost >2500£ set F11 and take a shot. Of course, make corrections in Lightroom and... u a great and famous pro photograph.
Your work is truly beautiful. I'm so glad I purchased your 2018 Calendar and have it hanging on my office wall. Please keep up these terrific videos; you are very gifted and have an incredible eye.
I really love your work. And the videos themselves are so soothing with the peaceful, slightly melancholic music and the views. For example right now i woke up in the middle of the night and can't fall asleep again so I fired up YT on my phone and saw your video. The background music hit the spot perfectly. Good job.
For the first time ever..... I have to say your title is misleading. You had a WONDERFUL view for all those images.
Try coming to Swindon.... there are NO nice views here haha. Anyway. It IS another amazing video. And it’s got me hyped for my trip to Derwent Water soon!
TKS for your postings! My photography friend in Cambridge suggested I would profit from your youtube postings and he is quite right. I'm heading to the canyon lands of the U.S. southwest for a couple months of camping and landscape photography practice; I appreciate the tips you pass along.
Nice video, great shots.. Actually what I'm wondering.. Where do you shoot your video with, and how do you get this nice white balance? (of the video.. :P )
As an ametuer photographer I just love to get out with the camera, hike around and enjoy the fresh air here in Donegal. I don't watch much TV, just reviews on photography gear on TH-cam, I came accross your channel and I love your shows, views, your gear, the music, the way about how you see things in a relaxed way. Your photography is amazing, I hope you keep making your videos on here, it's so chilled out, I shut myself away from the world and watch your shows for an hour every evening with a wee cuppa tea. Fantastic work!!! Keep it up.
Thomas, one of your best videos yet. You were in one of the best locations in The Lakes. With Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite in the background. Looks like the walks were almost as good as the camera work. Next time, go to the Dog and Gun, in Keswick, and get the Goulash!Absolutely brilliant after a good walk and some camera carrying.More of this area and more detail on the camera settings/shoot/lense options.
I don't know if it's just the way you edit your vlogs, but it's seems as though your batting average is pretty high... I can go out for a day, take 100/125 images and when I've sorted them, I'm lucky to have 4 or 5 images that's are any good. But in this video, 2 out of 3 set ups resulted in very good images.
Would it be possible for you to take that pic from 6:26 without using a tripod? What were your exposure times at F/11 and ISO100 (I assume)? What I'm thinking is that when you have such a brief moment to capture the moment, maybe it's worth a shot to try handheld? I mean, if you have IS, then you might be able to get a decent fraction of shots without a blur, so just fire a burst and hope for your steady hand to give you at least one good pic. What do you think?
That was such a great video! I enjoy your drone flight so much and your images! As I'm from the very flat Baltic Sea coast I enjoy such great views like you can have on your side! Thanks for bringing your beautiful world into my one!🙏🙏
You actually had THE picture, but not taken with the camera, but from the dron. ( Several pictures indeed) :)
Its true that a nice view doesn't make a great photograph, because you my friend tend to take bad photos most of the time lol. But let me tell you something, the very first important rule about landscape photography.... L O C A T I O N ! ! ! ! now please, I understand your frustration sometimes, but be sincere in what you deliver... Let people know the truth about photography.
I couldn't agree more, I just got back from the Himalayas and the views were breathtaking but alot of the time I just couldn't find a composition to do the views justice!
just came back home from 2 weeks in the highlands :) and this is just the perfect video for a soft holiday-ending! :) I realy feel the "picture-hunter"-feelings that you are having here with the light like I had the past days ;-))) great!
Thomas, New subscriber here! wow you are such an insperation. I've been working as a professional photographer for the last 13 years and always wanted to get more in to landscapes. Your work is stunning! Love your videos.
I often read in these comments here, that you should leave your backyard to explore more of the world's places. This might be an option to think about, but hey - why to do so? Your backyard is "absolutely stunning". To have such an area near to you, thats presents you day by day the beauty of nature, is a god sent present. So - "stay there, be patient" - and enjoy your trips to lake district. Keep on going Thomas - I am waiting for some great new pictures of you in 2018. Thanks for sharing your impressions.
Loved and liked as always Tom. I'm loving seeing your subscriber count edging ever upwards. Well deserved.
Hey Thomas great kick off to 2018, any chance you can go over your hiking gear, boots, clothing etc. I'm in Australia and watching your videos over the past year has inspired me to get out and go hiking, I've looked at boots and as you would know there are so many different styles and prices. Also what tripod did you have on this shoot? Cheers Joe
Another very enjoyable video. But I have a question. The shot of the outcropping that you rushed to capture, I would have pulled the shot back a little to get more of the sun's rays. Then, those rays would have drawn your eye to the outcropping. As you were talking and composing, that's what my eyes did. Any thoughts? Would really like to hear .....
Will you be my new best friend..?? 😬..does your wife have any interest in photography and the outdoors..??
As always, love you videos.
I just have one question...
In your second image, it appears to me that you didn't use a lens hood.
It looks washed out and with little contrast, from left to right, sure to light flare.
Was this your intention?
Thanks again for the great inspiration.
Regards!