Thanks, everyone, for watching this video. You can see part 1 here: ua-cam.com/video/vJuPKXFTSWc/v-deo.html Also, a freakishly high amount of people are asking about my Bum Bag, so I thought it best to capitalise and make my first million from this Affiliate Link: geni.us/Seral7 and whilst I am pushing my luck, here is a link to my 2022 Photography Calendar, still available: thomasheaton.co.uk/product/2022-calendar/
First, this is why I still watch this channel after all these years: outdoor adventure and exploration. Second, the images are usually a treat and this crop was especially. Highly enjoyable for all concerned and thanks also to Murray for partnering in the adventure!
I thought at first when you were using the pink spongy towel you were going to end up with a pink rinse lol. Seriously though Thomas this was an outstanding mini-series and Murray, summed it well at the end and that is you delivered an array of stunning images that weren't Skye's honeypot images. You and Murray owned this adventure from the start and that to me is why this is a stand out piece of work. Well done to the both of you 👏 👏
Same here, but yeah the lens just wanted to cuddle after being left behind for looking after the "lost" tripod. Taking strength of gear serious, in the bumbag I couldn't see any separation or even a cloth between the lens or the body.. But it seems all of the gear survived the trip and after all the marks on the gear are memories of the trip. :-)
Love bum bags! I first used one in the Pyrenees in 1980. I was staying in an hotel and the bum bag held waterproofs and food, all I needed each day. So much easier to carry and much more comfortable than a rucksack in hot weather. Of course I wasn't carrying 2 pro cameras and lenses, just an OM2 and a single zoom round my neck... Bur I've been using bum bags ever since.
Tom, I'm always amazed at how you can pull a nice image out of nothing. The trees image at 26:07 is a perfect example. That's why I enjoy your videos so much. It makes me think, "if he can do it, I can do it". I just need to get out there and try.
So many photo's in this that are spectacular. The pine trees and the earlier mountain shots as you were returning from your tripod journey. Just incredible.
The pine trees shot is absolutely amazing! Goes to show that most of the times the most important thing in landscape photography is to be there! Thanks for sharing!
Thomas & Murray .... What a pretty fantastic duo to say the least. Great to see the Two together on an adventure. Brilliant just brilliant. Thks lads ☘️
Wow so enjoyed your trip Thomas, and Murray along with you too, l love his videos. Yep l wear a bumbag too, as well as a rucksack, so handy. It's going to be hard to better that adventure, maybe a trip to St Kilda ? 🙂 Thank you for all the lovely photography and info. Take care Alioban x
Most people don't appreciate enough the fact that every shot that Heaton shows up walking far away, he had to set the camera, walk, and then go back to get the gear.
Epic ! I spent a lot of time scuba diving Skye in the late 70's, and getting into all sorts of trouble with the weather, but the memories are still solid of such a brilliant place. Thanks for bringing back the memories !!!
You are my absolute favorite photographer on YT and videos like these are why. Your style, lack of bravado or attempted drama, and of course your amazing photography, make your videos an absolute joy to watch. Keep doing what you're doing sir!
We’ve just spent the last icy cold morning of our Christmas vacation lying in bed with warm Espressos watching both your Isle of Skye videos. What a great journey. We enjoyed it very immensely. It has given us a great impetus to also document the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada when we retire there in the next couple of years.
That house used to be a mountain bothy offering free overnight stays for hikers, slept there numerous times before some years back the roof was damaged in a storm and the owner boarded it up and retired it. The army built another bothy nearby but it's not a patch on the old one.
Tom....thank you for sharing your wit and adventures with the world. You are a grand inspiration for all who have followed you. Your storytelling is mesmerizing as time seems to stand still while you sew your words into a humorous and visual tale. While the last several months have been a tough go for the world you have been definitely given hope to all and made do with what you had. As an old story goes, "you have made a silk purse out of a sow's ear". May God bless you in your travels.
I tell myself to slow down and slow down, but some of my best memories are the ones where I am chasing some last bit of light in the mountains. Glad you found some on your trek Thomas and glad you brought us along.
Being from Jamaica, I died a little when I saw you jump on the water. Anything under 30° is suicide 😁. Man this is a classic. What a beautiful part of the world. Also, it's funny how much your accent changes the more excited you get. Love this channel man, love your work.
Mr. Heaton- excellent work on these past 2 videos of your Isle of Skye adventure. By the looks of it, this maybe my new favorite place on the "to-see" list. Great images, and you told a good story. Congratulations!
About 35 years ago as a younger and more foolish man, myself and a couple of chums took the ferry from Mallaig with the idea of hiking, wild camping and photography. We hiked across the rough ground and bogs for about 3 hours. After stopping for a cuppa we said “sod it”. Down to the road, back on the ferry, drove to fort William, setup camp and in the pub for dinner.
Absolutely the best ‘landscape photography video’ I’ve seen. Have you seen the video by mountain biker Danny Macaskill called ‘The Ridge’ shot on Skye ? I’m sure you’d like it with the scenery and music Thomas!
Even if the first 5 minutes you hit a point that I often swear by. Bad boots can make a hike all that worse if you dont have the correct footware. Bumbags are always helpful Thomas. (Fanny pack lol we used to call it that as kids but it seemed to have stuck with so many including myself. Still useful though lol Absolutely stunning location. Massivly jealous I must say. Omg I bet that water was freezing but refeshing! The bad step looks a bit sketchy in places. Haha We've all tried to take short cuts before and ended up in the middle of a bog or two lol. That old house shot was stunning! Omg Ive done the exact same thing before and left my tripod behind and I had a 1.5km walk back to get it. Never will I make that same mistake twice. Really nice pace to this video. I need to learn slow down in my videos a bit. Great video Thomas. Thank you for sharing!
Thomas is back! I have so enjoyed this series and it felt like being there with you (minus the midges). I loved your enthusiasm and the photography. Now I remember why I have been watching you for years.
What more can one say about Thomas Heaton.....this is one of the most authentic landscape photography channels on youtube. Thomas and Adam Gibbs are the very best!!!!
Just for reference, your "not much in the way of views" five mile walk is gorgeous and definitely head and shoulders above ANYTHING within 300 - 500 miles of where I live (deep south USA)! 🙂
Quality video again, fit for mainstream channels. You should approach the BBC. It’s about time we had a dedicated 30 minute series of episodes which are photography based, there are arguable too many walking series which lack a little purpose.
I've really enjoyed watching you hike across Skye, and seeing your pix, but the Bad Step? I'd be turning back and heading home 😲 Just watching you do it make me shiver.
Needed something to watch whilst I was taking a soak in the bath and it did not disappoint. Thoroughly enjoyed the video, probably the best video I’ve seen on UA-cam in a while.
Thomas congratulations you made it, beautiful place if you read this how much weigh did you carry for all this miles, happy for the two of you stay safe, can wait for your next adventure..
What a great trip. People make fun of "fanny packs" but I still have some Lowepro fanny packs that were quite useful when I was using them. Osprey, imo, makes the best hiking bags. I've somehow managed to live so long that hiking trips are no longer an option for me. But, at least, I can live vicariously through yours. Since you shot hand held on a lot of your shots on this trip, have you reevaluated the need for a tripod on some shots where you would have previously used a tripod?
Just completed this. My companion did not wish to do the point of Sleat, I did. He was driving so I had to leave at Broadford. I'll be doing it again. With a bike for the last 20+ miles from Broadford to the Sleat lighthouse - thanks for the suggestion! If you haven't yet done the Cuillin Ridge.... it is AWESOME! I've seen that you have a climbing wall in your garage so you'll breeze it (if you haven't already) Best wishes!
Absolutely LOVED your journey! Great Pics, video and you could feel the UPS and DOWNS as you trekked along. My wife and i will be in Shetland in April 2022. Hoping to get some great footage as well. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks, everyone, for watching this video. You can see part 1 here: ua-cam.com/video/vJuPKXFTSWc/v-deo.html Also, a freakishly high amount of people are asking about my Bum Bag, so I thought it best to capitalise and make my first million from this Affiliate Link: geni.us/Seral7 and whilst I am pushing my luck, here is a link to my 2022 Photography Calendar, still available: thomasheaton.co.uk/product/2022-calendar/
Thanks a bunch Tom!!! It was great meeting you and Murray. Love the images from the trip, the backlit tree image was beautiful!
Top man for giving them both a lift.
First, this is why I still watch this channel after all these years: outdoor adventure and exploration. Second, the images are usually a treat and this crop was especially. Highly enjoyable for all concerned and thanks also to Murray for partnering in the adventure!
I thought at first when you were using the pink spongy towel you were going to end up with a pink rinse lol. Seriously though Thomas this was an outstanding mini-series and Murray, summed it well at the end and that is you delivered an array of stunning images that weren't Skye's honeypot images. You and Murray owned this adventure from the start and that to me is why this is a stand out piece of work. Well done to the both of you 👏 👏
Part 1 & part 2, both were fantastic - Thomas Heston at his very best!
so perfect and beautiful
Most anxious bit of this video? Not the Bad Step. No, it was the lens in the grass at 11:30 with no rear cap that was making me sweat.
Me too ....it'll be full o midges now ... I've been to Skye hundreds of times and it still blows me away ...
@@Jacob-64 A nice bit of midge bokeh for artistic effect.
@@RFranks I'm heading to Arasaig on Thursday I hope the wee shites are gone or at least plenty of wind 😅
Why sweat? It's a lens, just a tool. Nothing more.
Same here, but yeah the lens just wanted to cuddle after being left behind for looking after the "lost" tripod. Taking strength of gear serious, in the bumbag I couldn't see any separation or even a cloth between the lens or the body.. But it seems all of the gear survived the trip and after all the marks on the gear are memories of the trip. :-)
Love bum bags! I first used one in the Pyrenees in 1980. I was staying in an hotel and the bum bag held waterproofs and food, all I needed each day. So much easier to carry and much more comfortable than a rucksack in hot weather. Of course I wasn't carrying 2 pro cameras and lenses, just an OM2 and a single zoom round my neck... Bur I've been using bum bags ever since.
The Best two videos on this channel !!! Love it !!!
Tom, I'm always amazed at how you can pull a nice image out of nothing. The trees image at 26:07 is a perfect example. That's why I enjoy your videos so much. It makes me think, "if he can do it, I can do it". I just need to get out there and try.
@Thomas and @Scotlands Mountains awesome !
So many photo's in this that are spectacular. The pine trees and the earlier mountain shots as you were returning from your tripod journey. Just incredible.
What an epic journey and photography class, thanks Thomas and Murray, the bum bag from Osprey looks great, Isle of Skye is on the bucket list.
The pine trees shot is absolutely amazing! Goes to show that most of the times the most important thing in landscape photography is to be there! Thanks for sharing!
One word.... Stunning!!!
Slow day at work - this video comes at the perfect time! Let me go get a fresh cup of joe
Thomas & Murray .... What a pretty fantastic duo to say the least. Great to see the Two together on an adventure. Brilliant just brilliant. Thks lads ☘️
Absolutely brilliant. what a trip I'm sure. Hand held photography all the way. That's me. Once the camera is out, just keep snapping.
Well done Tom and Murray, fantastic mini series and please visit Scotland again soon, the Midges think you are delicious
What a great trip nice and thanks for taking us with you guys.
Sam and Frodo made it alive! Glorious hike, photos and challenges.
Wow so enjoyed your trip Thomas, and Murray along with you too, l love his videos. Yep l wear a bumbag too, as well as a rucksack, so handy. It's going to be hard to better that adventure, maybe a trip to St Kilda ? 🙂 Thank you for all the lovely photography and info. Take care Alioban x
Most people don't appreciate enough the fact that every shot that Heaton shows up walking far away, he had to set the camera, walk, and then go back to get the gear.
That's why I love my Mindshift Rotation backpack for hikes.
i think this is the best video of yours i have watched, absolutely brilliant
Beautiful scenery and photos. Plus a burger van in the middle of nowhere. Brilliant.
That was quite the adventure, well done and excellent images.
Epic ! I spent a lot of time scuba diving Skye in the late 70's, and getting into all sorts of trouble with the weather, but the memories are still solid of such a brilliant place. Thanks for bringing back the memories !!!
In the immortal words of Dr Dre - "n*^%%^^ trying to be the king, but the ace is back". Great film, Thomas!
Murray is great. Very fun seeing you guys together again.
You are my absolute favorite photographer on YT and videos like these are why. Your style, lack of bravado or attempted drama, and of course your amazing photography, make your videos an absolute joy to watch. Keep doing what you're doing sir!
Outstanding trip. Should be used by the Scottish Tourist Board. Great advert for Skye. Look forward to seeing all the edited photos.
A truly fantastic film, well done guys and thank you for sharing it all with us! 👏😀👍
Wonderful wonderful wonderful, thank you so much 😊
what a poetic intro
We’ve just spent the last icy cold morning of our Christmas vacation lying in bed with warm Espressos watching both your Isle of Skye videos. What a great journey. We enjoyed it very immensely. It has given us a great impetus to also document the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada when we retire there in the next couple of years.
The panoramic photo with the house is incredible :D I wanna do this hike too, im hyped. Thanks for the videos you took for us !
That house used to be a mountain bothy offering free overnight stays for hikers, slept there numerous times before some years back the roof was damaged in a storm and the owner boarded it up and retired it. The army built another bothy nearby but it's not a patch on the old one.
@@tuvaaqThats interesting thanks.
photo at 8:53 i think
@@Panma98 aye. first went there September 2006, those chairs were sat outside back then and still there 15 years on 😂
Brilliant adventure truly enjoyed the two part video.
Tom....thank you for sharing your wit and adventures with the world. You are a grand inspiration for all who have followed you. Your storytelling is mesmerizing as time seems to stand still while you sew your words into a humorous and visual tale. While the last several months have been a tough go for the world you have been definitely given hope to all and made do with what you had. As an old story goes, "you have made a silk purse out of a sow's ear". May God bless you in your travels.
love you thomas, you always inspire me.
I tell myself to slow down and slow down, but some of my best memories are the ones where I am chasing some last bit of light in the mountains. Glad you found some on your trek Thomas and glad you brought us along.
The lone house hand held pano turned out great! Haven't even thought of doing hand-held pano. Well worth the experiment!
Being from Jamaica, I died a little when I saw you jump on the water. Anything under 30° is suicide 😁.
Man this is a classic. What a beautiful part of the world.
Also, it's funny how much your accent changes the more excited you get.
Love this channel man, love your work.
Mr. Heaton- excellent work on these past 2 videos of your Isle of Skye adventure. By the looks of it, this maybe my new favorite place on the "to-see" list. Great images, and you told a good story. Congratulations!
I love the pine tree shot. Wow what an adventure you both had. Hard work. I loved both videos.
Your videos are a joy to watch with my morning coffee. Thank you.
Outstanding thank you for sharing your beautiful photographs with us Sir.
About 35 years ago as a younger and more foolish man, myself and a couple of chums took the ferry from Mallaig with the idea of hiking, wild camping and photography. We hiked across the rough ground and bogs for about 3 hours. After stopping for a cuppa we said “sod it”. Down to the road, back on the ferry, drove to fort William, setup camp and in the pub for dinner.
I was so fortunate to spent few days at Sligachan campsite and hike around...one of my favourite places yet!
This series might be your 2 best videos ever.
Thank you. Respect. All the very best.
👍😎
Absolutely the best ‘landscape photography video’ I’ve seen.
Have you seen the video by mountain biker Danny Macaskill called ‘The Ridge’ shot on Skye ? I’m sure you’d like it with the scenery and music Thomas!
Even if the first 5 minutes you hit a point that I often swear by. Bad boots can make a hike all that worse if you dont have the correct footware. Bumbags are always helpful Thomas. (Fanny pack lol we used to call it that as kids but it seemed to have stuck with so many including myself. Still useful though lol Absolutely stunning location. Massivly jealous I must say. Omg I bet that water was freezing but refeshing! The bad step looks a bit sketchy in places. Haha We've all tried to take short cuts before and ended up in the middle of a bog or two lol. That old house shot was stunning! Omg Ive done the exact same thing before and left my tripod behind and I had a 1.5km walk back to get it. Never will I make that same mistake twice. Really nice pace to this video. I need to learn slow down in my videos a bit. Great video Thomas. Thank you for sharing!
I really appreciate this hiking centric video, lovely footage and a real treat for anyone interested in hiking and photography. Top form!
That extra hike in the swampy grass was worth it just for the image at 26:11. Awesome
That hike is a life goal now, thanks to you!
i gotta say your pictures blow me away
Sometimes you have to suffer for your art. The images are what makes it worthwhile, plus the experience.
Great journey! Thanks to both of you guys!
Thomas is back! I have so enjoyed this series and it felt like being there with you (minus the midges). I loved your enthusiasm and the photography. Now I remember why I have been watching you for years.
What more can one say about Thomas Heaton.....this is one of the most authentic landscape photography channels on youtube. Thomas and Adam Gibbs are the very best!!!!
Total joy from start to finish - well done Thomas and Murray!
That was a bloody good vlog, the best. Well done and thanks.
The tree shot @26:10, stunning, a fave.
Just for reference, your "not much in the way of views" five mile walk is gorgeous and definitely head and shoulders above ANYTHING within 300 - 500 miles of where I live (deep south USA)! 🙂
That shot of the pine trees might be the most beautiful shot I've seen on your channel!
Some of my favourite images of yours were taken on this trip, great work
Quality video again, fit for mainstream channels. You should approach the BBC. It’s about time we had a dedicated 30 minute series of episodes which are photography based, there are arguable too many walking series which lack a little purpose.
I am scratching just watching all those midges swarming around.
Great set of videos and a great adventure. Thanks for taking us along. Fantastic photography too!
Fantastic! Glad to see you back at it again. I really enjoy your trekking videos. The image of the pine trees was my favorite.
Really great video! More like this pls! Well Done.
I've really enjoyed watching you hike across Skye, and seeing your pix, but the Bad Step? I'd be turning back and heading home 😲 Just watching you do it make me shiver.
What an amazing trip you guys done. Always a pleasure to watch you and Murray
My favorite pair of videos of yours. Just an awesome trip.
What else can you say? Fantastic!
We’d watched Murray’s take on this trip - delighted to find your perspective equally enthralling. And loving the painterly feel to the images.
Checks in at 6... Boom Thomas has posted.. Winner
I'm a well oiled machine!
Glad to hear. So enjoy my Wednesday night Heaton Videos
Sligachan pub - great whisky bar there I can just about remember. 👍
Needed something to watch whilst I was taking a soak in the bath and it did not disappoint. Thoroughly enjoyed the video, probably the best video I’ve seen on UA-cam in a while.
Absolutely wonderful! Amazing images. Thanks for sharing - this type of stuff is inspirational.
Its all been said in previous comments....so thank you for taking us with you....
Enjoyed the video and images, a lot. Thanks for hauling us around the island👍👍
That pano shot of the house looks amazing 👏 🙌
Thomas congratulations you made it, beautiful place if you read this how much weigh did you carry for all this miles, happy for the two of you stay safe, can wait for your next adventure..
Awesome bog sloggin’, firm bashin’ yomp. 😉👍. Oh, some photography too. 😁
Just one word Thomas - FANTASTIC!
That image at 26:15...absolute killer!
What an incredible journey excluding the midges🦟🦟 of course. Thanks for sharing 👍 It's a pleasure to watch your videos. Take care
Just Brilliant, nothing more to say
Ks great, looks like you're all set for your big adventure........... Must have cost a fortune all that. Looking forward to your adventures
What a great trip. People make fun of "fanny packs" but I still have some Lowepro fanny packs that were quite useful when I was using them. Osprey, imo, makes the best hiking bags. I've somehow managed to live so long that hiking trips are no longer an option for me. But, at least, I can live vicariously through yours. Since you shot hand held on a lot of your shots on this trip, have you reevaluated the need for a tripod on some shots where you would have previously used a tripod?
Just completed this. My companion did not wish to do the point of Sleat, I did. He was driving so I had to leave at Broadford. I'll be doing it again. With a bike for the last 20+ miles from Broadford to the Sleat lighthouse - thanks for the suggestion! If you haven't yet done the Cuillin Ridge.... it is AWESOME! I've seen that you have a climbing wall in your garage so you'll breeze it (if you haven't already) Best wishes!
Congrats and it so amazing to watch. thanks for taking us there. cheers
Thank you for taking us along with both of you on your stunning adventure. The best set of videos I have seen you do.
These two videos from Skye have been the best I've seen for some time. Thank you for a bit of really great entertainment Thomas!
OMg Thomas! Stellar images!
Absolutely LOVED your journey! Great Pics, video and you could feel the UPS and DOWNS as you trekked along. My wife and i will be in Shetland in April 2022. Hoping to get some great footage as well. Thanks for the inspiration!
Now you know how Frodo & Sam felt trying to get to Mordor 😂 but well worth it all 📸📸
splendid trip Thomas, absolutely splendid. 👍😁👍