Sometimes it overwhelms me, as an amateur photographer, not knowing what to shoot, what to tell. Then I see incredibly talented people like Thomas and on one side I feel relieved because he proves over and over again that you can find a good shot almost everywhere. But on the other hand it makes me feel bad because I don’t have that “eye” for photography that goes beyond the obvious.
That looked so blissful Thomas and what a great way to be detached from the madness of the world and be immersed in nature. Hope you and your family have a good Christmas and thank you for all the work you have put in and shared over the past year
I find myself enjoying your process of taking the image than the image themselves. Perhaps, end results actually doesn't matter anymore. The travels, the preparations, the lead up and the joy of just being there is enough for me to be hooked to the channel :)
This is precisely why I watch. A photograph is the tip of an iceberg, with so much experience hidden beneath the surface. I love that this channel explores that experience.
I'd kill to be in the middle of nowhere right now. Looks lovely there. Nice minimalist Portra shots too. Congratulations on half a million subscribers Tom!
If your shoes, boots, wellys are wet, you should stuff newspapers inside to soak up the wetness and maybe change every time, also a good way to get off smells.
Nice ambiance on those beach shots. Your right, it's often not the objective weather a hill or a picture. It's the soaking up the environment. . . . Love your van shots. My Deli has not the camperized interior but I still love it...made me smile that your wipers are as loud as mine!
A nice blissful and peaceful morning-- The shots that took me were the drone shots with dark ribbons of water against the sand-- was just a quick "B" roll shot but that was more to my liking-- The pics of the beach and estuary were just to blah in color and scope for my taste-- I hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Yeah that’s something I personally have to remind myself…that’s it’s not always about the final image, it’s about being out and connecting with nature. Thanks Tom
Watching your videos sometimes takes me twice as long, cause I get inspired to revisit some of my photos (this time of the estuary at Borth -y-Gest), then get thirsty seeing your cuppas! Nice peaceful scenes.
The videos are just perfection. Really liked the sounds of changing the settings on the lens. It's all so immersive and soothing. Amazing picture of the grass on the dunes; you can almost feel the bits of warmth from the sun.
There's something about your videos that puts me out in the field while watching. Every Wednesday night about 11:30 i sit down with a little snack and watch your video. Then off to bed and dream of the next photography adventure.
After a long night of caring for very sick people i watch your videos and your photography has a real calming affect on me. Thanks you minimalistic photos are my relaxation therapy.
Haha, for me the "relaxation therapy" is in the morning (since his videos come out overnight here)...I watch his latest episodes over a cup of coffee and it sets me in a calm mood for the day
"Getting lost" in what you are doing is for me the most important aspect of photography. That is the attraction. Few other things do that for me. I suspect this is true for many of those who watch this channel.
Just loved the calming effect of the estuary photography that through your video reached all the way up to Belgium! Thank you so much for this and wishing you a beautiful Christmas and a 2022 filled with beautiful light! My favourite photograph of the series: image 5, just love the soft pastel colours and the s-curves bringing you all the way to the feeders in the distance! great work!
Zen is right! It was obvious that you were having a wonderful day. Never mind the light letting you down at the end, it happens. Lovely shots, beautiful and minimal!
You nailed the philosophy of your morning shoot as well as the images. I agree with you, capturing the mental satisfaction of a day like that is just as important as capturing the images....... unless you are working on a commission job. :)) I've been fortunate enough to capture that feeling a few times in 60 years of shooting.
Beautiful journey Thomas, the scenery is stunning and you captured some nice ones. Just noticed you are now over 500K subscribers, congratulations and well earned.
Thomas I was there a few years ago, its a dream for photography, great shots. Even when the light does not go your way, you always make up with some good grub lol.
To be honest I didn’t thinking those beach images are your strongest work but as long as you are enjoying the process why not. The last image with the tall grass in front is definitely my pick of the bunch.
When you shoot in remote locations, and we see tiny snow-covered villages in the Himalayas or wind-swept houses huddled on shorelines in the Outer Hebrides, I wonder about the people living in these dwellings. The photos you make are evocative of nature, color and form, but also of lives lived just beyond the horizon of our imagination. Thank you for inviting us along on these journeys.
Thomas , I could never / would never call the location "nothingness" . I've walked those very similar steps on a number of occasions. I would call it, one of the most peaceful, tranquil places on Gods green earth. keep up the great content.
Super video Thomas. The images were stunning, such a beautiful place. Luskintyre ? l think. Easy to get lost in in the moments of such a beautiful place and no one around. Thank you as always for sharing your information. Take care Alioban
Peet boot dryer will dry your boots in about 4 hours and you can also get pair of glove dryer attachments cost between $25 to $40 U.S. depending on sales or seller.
You know Thomas I'm not typically a drone lover ... but I hope you clicked a few of those! Nothing against Rodger Miller, but you my friend are "King of the Road" Super inspirational! As usual, thank you!
Absolutely love your minimalist perspective. Strangely the images are both zenful and exciting at the same time! Merry Merry Christmas to you and your family! Take care and be safe out there….
Lovely shots, reminds me of an estuary, river in Victoria Australia Called Tidal River which has tanin in the water with amazing colour. Merry Christmas fro Australia
This is how I feel so often on on my photographic ventures Tom. Just being out and Being There, not always getting a great shot, is really what its all about.........
Your joy is infectious. I get pockets of time like that and it keeps me sane. You look so happy and content. I am so pleased for you. Thanks for all your hard work on these vlogs. Must be exhausting. God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Veggie Burger on a Rainy Day. That is just what I did only a spicy black bean burger with a slice of pepper jack cheese lol I didn't have a nice for it ended up using whole wheat sandwich bread, but this fine in the USA that is called a Patty Melt don't see them that much anymore. It was delicious. Love the scenery shots. we are actually getting some winter weather in California Rains, wind and low temps at least low for us. 40's F or about 5-6-7 C
What a video! I've got to tell you, Thomas, personally I don't really click with your photos this time, but man, these drone shots were outstanding. So good material - and that comes from a person who actually DESPISES drones. But wow, what great views. Bravo!
I used to shoot a Bronica C back in the day. This video brings back fond memories. The $25 dollar per 12 shot roll for film brings back other memories. It was my inability to make my own prints that eventually killed off that line of endeavor. I still admire the aesthetic however. I always wanted to shoot an 8X10 view camera for scenes like this. I have to say that coming from the Mojave desert the reference to a dry morning for these shots was slightly disconcerting.
opening scene looks identical to an area in my part of the world...had a moment of, "what!...err no..Thomas isn't here...he's in Scotland!" haha. "nothingness" is hard to photograph. entering the minimal mindset is tough. I need to practice it more. lovely photos, Thomas! Have a great new year and looking forward to it and following you on your adventures!
Bloody great idea having a van touring around and shooting things. Might even look at that myself now that I'm forced to no longer have a studio or run an office. And landscapes, how interesting, would love to know how much you make of those, as stock libraries are no longer worth the effort. Wonderful!!
And here I was thinking wellies were to keep water out, when in fact they are to keep the water in! . Fave image was number 3 (from the ones shown at the end).
much liked the gentle soft muted colours, and especially those colours in the grasses image, were perfect. nice that it all flowed and was such an enjoyable shoot for you. love film, don't know why but it just does it for me. thank you for a year of brilliant, fun videos; am so grateful to you. merry christmas to you and yours. 💡⭐️
am I the only one that thinks your cooking looks amazing? Could start a campervan cooking series hehehe. BTW I appreciate your showing your top photos at the end.
Lol XD Zen with half a gallon of peaty sea water in each welly. Your enthusiasm knows no bounds Tom. loved the look of the area. Plenty of scope on Lewis and Harris too. I like the image with the marram grass and hill silhouette best. Merry Christmas and best wishes for new year.
Sometimes it overwhelms me, as an amateur photographer, not knowing what to shoot, what to tell. Then I see incredibly talented people like Thomas and on one side I feel relieved because he proves over and over again that you can find a good shot almost everywhere. But on the other hand it makes me feel bad because I don’t have that “eye” for photography that goes beyond the obvious.
What a great day of photography. Those days when you can get lost in your photography are the best.
That looked so blissful Thomas and what a great way to be detached from the madness of the world and be immersed in nature. Hope you and your family have a good Christmas and thank you for all the work you have put in and shared over the past year
I find myself enjoying your process of taking the image than the image themselves.
Perhaps, end results actually doesn't matter anymore. The travels, the preparations, the lead up and the joy of just being there is enough for me to be hooked to the channel :)
That certainly takes the pressure off.
This is precisely why I watch. A photograph is the tip of an iceberg, with so much experience hidden beneath the surface. I love that this channel explores that experience.
I'd kill to be in the middle of nowhere right now. Looks lovely there. Nice minimalist Portra shots too. Congratulations on half a million subscribers Tom!
The moment when you said "what a life!", I replied you won man, you won in life.
a man who can find zen with one wet cold foot is truly focused 😇
First 10 minutes of that video where brilliant, pure bliss, lovely music, scenery and images. Love it.
The colours from the Portra are just stunning.
A very enjoyable and zen movie including the soundtrack. It excels at its atmosphere. Beautiful.
Love the spot you stopped been there several times myself in my van. Love your work on this video
If your shoes, boots, wellys are wet, you should stuff newspapers inside to soak up the wetness and maybe change every time, also a good way to get off smells.
Do no know what it was, but this video brought tears to my eye.
I would have never thought that the film and your attitude would have done that.
Watched this before my shift working Christmas in the NHS. Relaxed me no end.
Nice ambiance on those beach shots. Your right, it's often not the objective weather a hill or a picture. It's the soaking up the environment. . . . Love your van shots. My Deli has not the camperized interior but I still love it...made me smile that your wipers are as loud as mine!
This entire photo shoot needs to be done with the medium format panorama camera. That would be so stunning.
When you cracked open the door, I felt the draught here!
How is it possible that i just wondered if you have a new video out 2 minutes ago!? Awesome mate!
Psychic skills ✌️
What a magical place to just be in the moment plus great photos too
A nice blissful and peaceful morning-- The shots that took me were the drone shots with dark ribbons of water against the sand-- was just a quick "B" roll shot but that was more to my liking--
The pics of the beach and estuary were just to blah in color and scope for my taste-- I hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Great photo at 9:15. Colors really pop, especially in the background.
Yeah that’s something I personally have to remind myself…that’s it’s not always about the final image, it’s about being out and connecting with nature. Thanks Tom
Watching your videos sometimes takes me twice as long, cause I get inspired to revisit some of my photos (this time of the estuary at Borth -y-Gest), then get thirsty seeing your cuppas! Nice peaceful scenes.
The videos are just perfection. Really liked the sounds of changing the settings on the lens. It's all so immersive and soothing. Amazing picture of the grass on the dunes; you can almost feel the bits of warmth from the sun.
There's something about your videos that puts me out in the field while watching. Every Wednesday night about 11:30 i sit down with a little snack and watch your video. Then off to bed and dream of the next photography adventure.
Your videos always bring me so much serenity and remind me to cherish the process of photo taking rather than just the end result. Thank you for this!
After a long night of caring for very sick people i watch your videos and your photography has a real calming affect on me. Thanks you minimalistic photos are my relaxation therapy.
Haha, for me the "relaxation therapy" is in the morning (since his videos come out overnight here)...I watch his latest episodes over a cup of coffee and it sets me in a calm mood for the day
The estuary looked very blissful
Photography for the soul-very nice too!
"What a life". Says it all really. Enjoyable video Tom.
What a life, indeed. Good for you.
His channel is never boring me and I always waiting his another video. No matter millions followers and he is legend in landscape photography.
You took a fantastic Sand Dune shot Tom, best shot of the video in my opinion, loved the Blues contrasting with the grasses!
"Getting lost" in what you are doing is for me the most important aspect of photography. That is the attraction. Few other things do that for me. I suspect this is true for many of those who watch this channel.
Love the drone images.
Love the Zen..... I totally get that vibe, thanks Thomas!
Bruce Percy would be proud! Very well done
I'm so pleased you are shooting film as well as digital Thomas 🙂 These are some cracking photo's......... Brilliant vid too 🙂
Just loved the calming effect of the estuary photography that through your video reached all the way up to Belgium! Thank you so much for this and wishing you a beautiful Christmas and a 2022 filled with beautiful light! My favourite photograph of the series: image 5, just love the soft pastel colours and the s-curves bringing you all the way to the feeders in the distance! great work!
One of my favourites from you in a long time Tom.
Excellent video, Tom! What a peaceful, calming video! Lovely shots! Isn't shooting the Hasselblad is just such a pleasure!!
Zen is right! It was obvious that you were having a wonderful day. Never mind the light letting you down at the end, it happens. Lovely shots, beautiful and minimal!
You nailed the philosophy of your morning shoot as well as the images. I agree with you, capturing the mental satisfaction of a day like that is just as important as capturing the images....... unless you are working on a commission job. :)) I've been fortunate enough to capture that feeling a few times in 60 years of shooting.
You'd never think that a simple photo of grass would be this stunning, and yet here's one at 13:55.
Congratulations on the 500k subscribers. Very well deserved!!!
Beautiful journey Thomas, the scenery is stunning and you captured some nice ones. Just noticed you are now over 500K subscribers, congratulations and well earned.
My wife bought me your book for Christmas and I’ve got to say it’s brilliant!
Thomas I was there a few years ago, its a dream for photography, great shots. Even when the light does not go your way, you always make up with some good grub lol.
Very peaceful photos. Enjoyed the video Thom. 👍
Almost therapeutic to watch. Very well put together Thank u
Just beautiful soft on the eyes images Tom, loved it
To be honest I didn’t thinking those beach images are your strongest work but as long as you are enjoying the process why not. The last image with the tall grass in front is definitely my pick of the bunch.
I like the simplicity. Well done 👏
When you shoot in remote locations, and we see tiny snow-covered villages in the Himalayas or wind-swept houses huddled on shorelines in the Outer Hebrides, I wonder about the people living in these dwellings. The photos you make are evocative of nature, color and form, but also of lives lived just beyond the horizon of our imagination. Thank you for inviting us along on these journeys.
Very chilled and enjoyable Thomas.
Gorgeous shapes, beautiful pastel colours and not a soul in sight. My type of photo trip, very similar to Orkney 😉👍
Thomas , I could never / would never call the location "nothingness" . I've walked those very similar steps on a number of occasions. I would call it, one of the most peaceful, tranquil places on Gods green earth. keep up the great content.
Great videography and editing. A nice peaceful watch.
Super video Thomas. The images were stunning, such a beautiful place. Luskintyre ? l think. Easy to get lost in in the moments of such a beautiful place and no one around. Thank you as always for sharing your information. Take care Alioban
Looked like a wonderful outdoor expunged!
Loved that I could escaped the stress for a few minutes! 😉👍
Peet boot dryer will dry your boots in about 4 hours and you can also get pair of glove dryer attachments cost between $25 to $40 U.S. depending on sales or seller.
You know Thomas I'm not typically a drone lover ... but I hope you clicked a few of those! Nothing against Rodger Miller, but you my friend are "King of the Road" Super inspirational! As usual, thank you!
Holy cow. This is my first video from this channel and i am IN LOVE. Subbed
Congratulations on reaching over 500k subscribers!
Those days are few and far between but well worth the wait
Great video, so polished well done. I'm not forgetting to mention the beautiful images.
Nice one! The dune/grass pic was excellent.
Thank you Thomas.
Therapeutic! :) Watching Thomas enjoy his stuff.
Absolutely love your minimalist perspective. Strangely the images are both zenful and exciting at the same time! Merry Merry Christmas to you and your family! Take care and be safe out there….
Lovely shots, reminds me of an estuary, river in Victoria Australia Called Tidal River which has tanin in the water with amazing colour. Merry Christmas fro Australia
so beautiful out there
This is how I feel so often on on my photographic ventures Tom. Just being out and Being There, not always getting a great shot, is really what its all about.........
"What a Life", sounds like a great title for a book or a calendar! I loved the images, thanks!
Another simple BUT great VLOG TH!......serenity :)
Thank you. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. All the best. 👍📷😎
Your joy is infectious. I get pockets of time like that and it keeps me sane. You look so happy and content. I am so pleased for you. Thanks for all your hard work on these vlogs. Must be exhausting. God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Beautiful pictures and an amazing video like always, thank you for sharing we enjoyed it.
Beautiful, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing, & merry Christmas to you and yours x
Veggie Burger on a Rainy Day. That is just what I did only a spicy black bean burger with a slice of pepper jack cheese lol I didn't have a nice for it ended up using whole wheat sandwich bread, but this fine in the USA that is called a Patty Melt don't see them that much anymore.
It was delicious.
Love the scenery shots. we are actually getting some winter weather in California Rains, wind and low temps at least low for us.
40's F or about 5-6-7 C
What a video! I've got to tell you, Thomas, personally I don't really click with your photos this time, but man, these drone shots were outstanding. So good material - and that comes from a person who actually DESPISES drones. But wow, what great views. Bravo!
I used to shoot a Bronica C back in the day. This video brings back fond memories. The $25 dollar per 12 shot roll for film brings back other memories. It was my inability to make my own prints that eventually killed off that line of endeavor. I still admire the aesthetic however. I always wanted to shoot an 8X10 view camera for scenes like this.
I have to say that coming from the Mojave desert the reference to a dry morning for these shots was slightly disconcerting.
opening scene looks identical to an area in my part of the world...had a moment of, "what!...err no..Thomas isn't here...he's in Scotland!" haha. "nothingness" is hard to photograph. entering the minimal mindset is tough. I need to practice it more. lovely photos, Thomas! Have a great new year and looking forward to it and following you on your adventures!
I really like the last image
Fantastic location Tom, you certainly did it justice. Loved the handheld grass shot.
Some days we get lucky and everything comes together. I loved this location. The images you shared were very nice. Nice way to head into Christmas.
Bloody great idea having a van touring around and shooting things. Might even look at that myself now that I'm forced to no longer have a studio or run an office. And landscapes, how interesting, would love to know how much you make of those, as stock libraries are no longer worth the effort. Wonderful!!
Nice minimalist shots. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Tom, 13:05 you do have a sand dune picture on the cover of your book which was awesome.. 🤔🤔
So peaceful photography! Again enjoy watching your video
Those estuary shots on Portra are so beautiful, great video.
Morning mediation, done by Thomas with a cube ....
Wishing you the best! Happy holidays!
And here I was thinking wellies were to keep water out, when in fact they are to keep the water in! . Fave image was number 3 (from the ones shown at the end).
much liked the gentle soft muted colours, and especially those colours in the grasses image, were perfect. nice that it all flowed and was such an enjoyable shoot for you. love film, don't know why but it just does it for me. thank you for a year of brilliant, fun videos; am so grateful to you. merry christmas to you and yours. 💡⭐️
am I the only one that thinks your cooking looks amazing? Could start a campervan cooking series hehehe. BTW I appreciate your showing your top photos at the end.
Lol XD Zen with half a gallon of peaty sea water in each welly. Your enthusiasm knows no bounds Tom.
loved the look of the area. Plenty of scope on Lewis and Harris too.
I like the image with the marram grass and hill silhouette best.
Merry Christmas and best wishes for new year.
Brilliant
Brilliant episode Thomas, nothing better than having a day like that. Beautiful images, thanks for sharing and a very Merry Christmas to you.