I'm a disabled landscape photographer and have spent the last few years shooting almost all of my work from the driving seat or side door of my camper. It really makes you think and try to come up with interesting compositions!
@@ThomasHeatonPhoto yep-manouvering for position is all part of the fun! The biggest challenge is in trying to find interesting and new perspectives of sights that are commonly viewed. I’m happy to leave the off track and high up stuff to you 😎
Disabled vet as well, shooting from the car or my buddies van is more my speed these days. I even use long telephotos to get close ups from the side of the road. My 400mm rarely shoots beyond 20 feet LOL
Love the van. We had a VW type 2 bay window for 15 yrs and the best advice I got was from a friend who had theirs stolen. He got it back but in terrible condition. He convinced me to find the main red positive ignition cable coming from the ignition and trace it to somewhere secluded ( in our case on the outside of the rear of the glove compartment box ) and put a break switch in it where it cant be found if you didnt know it was there. Simply lean across and flick the switch as you get out of the van. I did so and the confidence that, even if it is broken into when you are off somewhere in the wilds, it will still be there when you get back was worth its weight in gold. 😊
Dare I say that these were some of the best photographs that I have seen from you? Simple, beautiful, straightforward and no gimmick photography. No ND, no Grad, no two zillion megapixel 9 axis IBIS front and backlit sensor. Just a roll of film and a camera that is about as old as photography itself. Well done.
Days like this are hard but they are the ones you will remember. You carried on quite well, Thomas. One tip about shooting from the van window: that pillow is a PITA and doesn't work well. I use a piece of 1or 2 inch foam pipe insulation that you can pick up at any hardware store. It will clip right on to your window and make a steadier platform that that pillow. And it will stay in place when you take the camera inside. I use my truck as a mobile bird blind and do most of my spring migratory warbler shooting right from the window. A piece of foam pool noodle will work, too, but won't last as long.
Man, I love your sponsorships, they are literally the only sponsor segments I watch when it comes to UA-camrs. Actually practical and interesting. Best channel ever.
I've got the Rode Wireless Go II also and have never had a problem. I keep the firmware up to date also. I bet yours is faulty. Just send it back and get a replacement. BUT.... I have ordered the new dji Mic.
"don't know if any of these shots have worked out and honestly I don't care. I'm having fun" Best quote and best attitude for a landscape photographer! Loved the abstract aesthetic to the images. Hope the Hasselblad is ok after getting drenched.🌧️
I have used Rode Wireless Go and Go 2’s for a couple of years to both video and, last year, live stream weddings. I never have a problem with them as long as you make sure the transmitter has line of sight of the receiver. And remember that with the Go 2 you get on board back up audio on each transmitter you can download.
woke up super early and walked out and got soaked in the rain, when you absolutely didn't have to, only to show us where you were supposed to shoot and then went back to the van is a whole other level of dedication man. legend.
I really enjoyed your second shot. Very relaxing to look at. That black arcing rock in the foreground made the shot and gave it the contrast it needed with the rest of the soft earth tones throughout the image.
I got to Rocky National Park day and a half delayed due to a flight cancellation. Stressed out from arriving at the campsite at 11 pm at night, I only had 1/2 a day in the park. I went on a early morning hike and it just started chucking down. I got back to the car soaking wet, and I drove off. My mood was as dark as the clouds. I drove up Trail Ridge Road and in the raining mist I saw a 14 point Elk sitting on the side of the road, I watched it for 15 minutes grazing in the rain, and then walked off. I realized that if it was a sunny day, that moment would have been fleeting at best, and I realized that what is will be, and my mood soared as I went on my Colorado adventure. I hope your following days are better, but even a bad day photographing is better than a good day in the office.
What a day! Shots were fantastic all the same. If we didn't have these days we wouldn't appreciate the good ones. I do get it though, I have a lot of horses, rain, hail or shine they need feed, pouring rain, lightning and at the moment pretty hot. Its a trip you won't forget.
This video was a perfect antidote to the creative funk that I’m experiencing thanks to the claggy conditions that we’re enjoying in the UK right now. I don’t use this phrase often, but this vlog is game-changing: if conditions de-rail your plans, make a new plan and embrace the adversity. Quite… simply… fantastic!!!!!
Aw man this was painful, but it cheered me up. I’ve got a van, a camera and no motivation just now. The weather is forecast to be rotten, but I’ve decided to head out tomorrow anyway. 👍🏻
This series of videos of Harris is fantastic and really inspiring. Appreciate your endurance and understand the frustration of our weather. Really enjoy the way you include the finished prints in the video.
Hi Thomas, great video, really brings home the photo life, and so sorry, the funniest one yet. At 5:43 into it shows a "sand bar" jetting out into the sea and a perfect "right slide" wave braking infront of it; perfect for surfing, and with no one out. You stumbled on what every surfer is looking for on this planet. Taking everything into consideration, I wouldn't give its location away. Just marvel.Then-again-too, if you do want to discover it you can name the spot any name you want, and it will stay that name for all of History.
Hope i am allowed to say - coming from work getting a sandwich and sitting down to mr Heaton is truly one off life’s simple pleasures true entertainment, still beyond me while a terrestrial channel never offers you some prime time tv , thankyou for all you do it truly is such a epic channel
Jackery > Goal Zero. I’ve been taking a break from photography with the holidays. Thanks for the inspiration of getting back out there Thomas. I hope you had a good Christmas and have a good new year!
Never fails to make me smile…. Rode mic rants and all. Really felt your pain on that rant, could see how frustrating that was… but in contrast, also felt your enjoyment of photography, even when being battered by the elements. Like I say, never fail to make me smile.
Thanks for another entertaining video Tom. Bad weather days can be very frustrating! I usually go to the Scottish islands in April/May/June, and it's usually fairly dry during these months, but of course, nothing concerning the British weather is ever guaranteed. (Which is why we keep going out - you just never know!)
It was a great rainy episode, this kind of video is trully inspiring Thomas, thank you so much for your effort and enthusiasm! Best wishes from Brazil!
Ah! the two seasons of Scottish weather: Rain and midges. Well endured my friend! Well endured! Those scenes are exquisite if you get there in summer which usually occurs on or about June 4th. Don't as me how I know. (Scots ex pat.)
This video emulates the conditions in my area for the past 2.5 months. Yup....no photography. Sigh. Didn't think of taking pics from the car... Nice. Another good videos Thomas! Cheers!
ha ha 1:25 into the video and you could have been on my home patch, there is an abundance of grey/green murky and flat land and muddy harbours here, I know how you feel so often! thank goodness I have a car and a tent!
I've had my fair share of Scottish weather as well. I booked a trip to the Isle of Skye in December 2019 and all I've got was three days of misery - with one notable exception. On the very last day we drove to Elgol and for some brief 45 minutes we had spectacular light and a glorious sky. It was still worth it. Got one of my favorite shots there of all time! Patience and persistence always pays off for a landscape photographer.
I love this video Thomas. I shoot from my truck a lot because of wind, and too a lesser extent snow. With a full-time day job, my chances to shoot this time of year are typically at night and alone, so wandering about is easy pickings for the local wildlife. Anyway, I use the safety of my truck frequently and was very refreshing to see you shoot in this manor! I get my tripod setup inside the vehicle. Two legs (not extended) down along the driver side door and I extend the third leg across the passenger seat and prop it against the passenger door for stability. Works great especially with a bowl tripod mount which can be adjusted for level. Give it a chance next time. Keep up the great work!
Nice to see the real life of Your Photography.Its not all fun and it's trying at times but you keep percevering to try and get some images .This is real life well done .Enjoy all your experiences the good and the bad .👍🙂
I liked all the images except the rain spattered window. My favorite was the one where you did not like the framing. I guess it is because you favor soft, pastel colors, and that one had something more brassy and contrasty. But sir, you honor us with your intense efforts to amuse us and teach us despite the inclement weather. You can get interesting atmosphere on a dreary, wet day. Or you can lay sodden in bed and read a book. Thanks for choosing the brave path.
I give you a big A+ for effort Tom. I liked the image with the yellow sand in the foreground and mountain in the back. Love the Jackery too. Bought one 2 years ago. Lost my charging cord and called them to buy a replacement, but they sent it to me for free! Top notch company. Better luck (and weather) next week!
Such a good video! Really enjoyed this one Thomas! The creativity, humor, product honesty and tenacity! It had it all. and after reading comments from the disabled photographer who primarily shoots this way, I was emotionally moved! Thanks for the inspiration and hard work making these videos!
You look pretty cozy in the van, Thomas - crappy weather and all! Enjoyed the video and seeing that photography is not all glitz and glam. The images you took look great too! The subtle compositions and softer color tones made for a lovely series of images.
Definitely getting extra points for going out in such conditions. And you certainly got images worth sharing, so well done sir. Stay safe 🇦🇺,…….if not dry
I loved the video! Exhilarating weather and amazing images. A lovely cosy van to shelter you from the extremities. Thank you for your perseverance and taking us along on the journey.
Feels so good Tom to get so many videos during this Christmas break. And always mastering your craft even with awful weather conditions ! To an amazing 2021 !
Nice video, thanks for charging it, it gave us a smile. PS.: If you don’t want rain come to Manitoba 😉 we had today -35 degrees in the morning so for sure no rain.
Hi Thomas, Happy New year to you. Thankyou for your videos each week my wife and I thoroughly enjoy them. We are looking forward to spending time (on You tube) with you in 2022
That's color weather, without a doubt. Black and white would have three shades of gray (or grey, in your part of the world) -- and two of those would be almost indistinguishable. Color film, with the right exposure, can still make interesting images even in blowing, drizzling, dull weather like that. BTW, I *really* like Image 6, the one where you lost the sound to the mic cutting out. That would look great printed about a meter square...
Thomas, definitely fun to watch because you do clearly have fun doing it, thanks for a great year of watching and learning from you and all the best for your adventures in 2022!
This was a very relatable video. I also havo to shoot from my car, cannot really get out in many situations. The compositions were amazing, vibrant, quiet, dauntingly beautiful. Keep uo the good work!!
I must say, this is true determination. I've seen you go out in even worse weather than this, but not with such good results. I thought images 2 through 5 were pretty good, because they simply show how dreary it is outside. I feel your pain with equipment that will not do its job! I remember struggling to get the battery compartment open once, and because it would not allow me to replace the battery without being pried by the right tool, the shoot was over. Grrrr. I hope your camera dried out nicely and works well.
Great effort in terrible conditions, first image was standout one for me, lovely composition. Thanks as ever for all your content this year, look forward to 2022 and all it may bring
Thank you Thomas for keeping it real ! I hope you and your family Had a great Christmas happy new year to you all hopefully 2022 is your best year yet.
Hey Thomas, wow… you pushed through the rain and wind and continued to not only do photography, but record this vlog, much respect!😁 You made the best out of a difficult situation. I appreciated when you commented that you did not know if a shot would turn out, but you enjoyed yourself anyway; You gave me ideas from this video so thanks. I want to go on record saying I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog and I love how real you keep your videos. Last, congrats on hitting 500K subscribers, you deserve it.
I've taken so much inspiration from your channel this year Tom, discovered it in January. Fantastic images, great insights, good vibes! Looking forward to your 2022 output!! Happy new year!!
I am probably not the first to say it, but you are the Bear Grylls of photography! I admire your tenacity. You got some beautiful shots that day. Thank you for sharing the experience.
I have to admire your commitment Tom in this weather, truly great inspiration I must say and shooting film, wow. Great video, on the plus side bet you didn’t see many people.
Great pictures, Tom! You've proven once more that there's no bad photography weather ;-) Love the shots, you've succeeded in capturing the atmosphere brilliantly. Tip: I carry a bunch of packaged disposable shower caps in my camera bag, the single use type you find in hotels. I bought a box full of them for a few bucks, and use them to quickly cover my Bronica in this kind of weather.
These road trips of yours have been so much better to watch than your time with camera frustrations. Yes, you still have problems but with a much better spirit. It’s the kind of thing that drew me here in the first place. And I love those disabled Vets comments! Challenged but pressing on! 😊
Tom, just been watching video by Duade Paton, Aussie wildlife vlogger and he talked about ride wireless 2 go stopping recording. He said if you do short press of the on-off button on transmitter it pauses the recording without turning transmitter off. Maybe you have been knocking the button by mistake ? Apologies if someone has already said this but couldn't face going through all the comments!
I am impressed by how you still spot and get great images despite terrible conditions. I tend to see conditions like that and think to myself “it’s not worth bothering today”.
One thing you can do for Rode mic is always record with 2 mics. You will increase your chances of getting the audio.. Both may not lose the same bit of audio while recording.
I'm a disabled landscape photographer and have spent the last few years shooting almost all of my work from the driving seat or side door of my camper. It really makes you think and try to come up with interesting compositions!
I'll bet. I was surprised at how many times I had to manoeuvre the van ever so slightly. It would have been impossible during the busier times.
Not bad. Someone should retrofit you one of those polaris 4 wheeler/quad whatever little ATVs that have the racks on front so you can venture out.
@@ThomasHeatonPhoto yep-manouvering for position is all part of the fun! The biggest challenge is in trying to find interesting and new perspectives of sights that are commonly viewed. I’m happy to leave the off track and high up stuff to you 😎
@@kishascape I’m working on an idea for that!
Disabled vet as well, shooting from the car or my buddies van is more my speed these days. I even use long telephotos to get close ups from the side of the road. My 400mm rarely shoots beyond 20 feet LOL
Fair play to you Thomas, no matter how much Scotland throws at you with the weather, your enthusiasm is infectious, you get on with it, respect.
Yeah, man. You gotta just crack on. There's no point moping around.
Love the van. We had a VW type 2 bay window for 15 yrs and the best advice I got was from a friend who had theirs stolen. He got it back but in terrible condition. He convinced me to find the main red positive ignition cable coming from the ignition and trace it to somewhere secluded ( in our case on the outside of the rear of the glove compartment box ) and put a break switch in it where it cant be found if you didnt know it was there. Simply lean across and flick the switch as you get out of the van.
I did so and the confidence that, even if it is broken into when you are off somewhere in the wilds, it will still be there when you get back was worth its weight in gold. 😊
Dare I say that these were some of the best photographs that I have seen from you? Simple, beautiful, straightforward and no gimmick photography. No ND, no Grad, no two zillion megapixel 9 axis IBIS front and backlit sensor. Just a roll of film and a camera that is about as old as photography itself. Well done.
Exactly!
Days like this are hard but they are the ones you will remember. You carried on quite well, Thomas. One tip about shooting from the van window: that pillow is a PITA and doesn't work well. I use a piece of 1or 2 inch foam pipe insulation that you can pick up at any hardware store. It will clip right on to your window and make a steadier platform that that pillow. And it will stay in place when you take the camera inside. I use my truck as a mobile bird blind and do most of my spring migratory warbler shooting right from the window. A piece of foam pool noodle will work, too, but won't last as long.
Although that was clearly a struggle, you captured some beautiful images Tom, also great choice of music, something not always commented on.
Man, I love your sponsorships, they are literally the only sponsor segments I watch when it comes to UA-camrs. Actually practical and interesting. Best channel ever.
I've got the Rode Wireless Go II also and have never had a problem. I keep the firmware up to date also. I bet yours is faulty. Just send it back and get a replacement. BUT.... I have ordered the new dji Mic.
"don't know if any of these shots have worked out and honestly I don't care. I'm having fun"
Best quote and best attitude for a landscape photographer!
Loved the abstract aesthetic to the images. Hope the Hasselblad is ok after getting drenched.🌧️
I have used Rode Wireless Go and Go 2’s for a couple of years to both video and, last year, live stream weddings. I never have a problem with them as long as you make sure the transmitter has line of sight of the receiver. And remember that with the Go 2 you get on board back up audio on each transmitter you can download.
Thanks Steve
woke up super early and walked out and got soaked in the rain, when you absolutely didn't have to, only to show us where you were supposed to shoot and then went back to the van is a whole other level of dedication man. legend.
I really enjoyed your second shot. Very relaxing to look at. That black arcing rock in the foreground made the shot and gave it the contrast it needed with the rest of the soft earth tones throughout the image.
I got to Rocky National Park day and a half delayed due to a flight cancellation. Stressed out from arriving at the campsite at 11 pm at night, I only had 1/2 a day in the park. I went on a early morning hike and it just started chucking down. I got back to the car soaking wet, and I drove off. My mood was as dark as the clouds. I drove up Trail Ridge Road and in the raining mist I saw a 14 point Elk sitting on the side of the road, I watched it for 15 minutes grazing in the rain, and then walked off. I realized that if it was a sunny day, that moment would have been fleeting at best, and I realized that what is will be, and my mood soared as I went on my Colorado adventure. I hope your following days are better, but even a bad day photographing is better than a good day in the office.
The addition of a bit soulful jazz singing, nice touch!
What a day! Shots were fantastic all the same. If we didn't have these days we wouldn't appreciate the good ones. I do get it though, I have a lot of horses, rain, hail or shine they need feed, pouring rain, lightning and at the moment pretty hot. Its a trip you won't forget.
Tom, just remember a bad day in photography is still better than the best day at a conventional job. Keep up the great work👍
This video was a perfect antidote to the creative funk that I’m experiencing thanks to the claggy conditions that we’re enjoying in the UK right now.
I don’t use this phrase often, but this vlog is game-changing: if conditions de-rail your plans, make a new plan and embrace the adversity.
Quite… simply… fantastic!!!!!
Aw man this was painful, but it cheered me up. I’ve got a van, a camera and no motivation just now. The weather is forecast to be rotten, but I’ve decided to head out tomorrow anyway. 👍🏻
With you on the lack of motivation Pamela, I need to get out of the rut I’ve got myself into and not blame the weather, hope you did get out today.
@@clansman66 yes! I’m heading out now, camera in tow. Get your jacket on and go for a wee wander. 😊
This series of videos of Harris is fantastic and really inspiring. Appreciate your endurance and understand the frustration of our weather. Really enjoy the way you include the finished prints in the video.
The van is a thing of beauty. Cant beat a cosy camper in the rain.
Hi Thomas, great video, really brings home the photo life, and so sorry, the funniest one yet. At 5:43 into it shows a "sand bar" jetting out into the sea and a perfect "right slide" wave braking infront of it; perfect for surfing, and with no one out. You stumbled on what every surfer is looking for on this planet. Taking everything into consideration, I wouldn't give its location away. Just marvel.Then-again-too, if you do want to discover it you can name the spot any name you want, and it will stay that name for all of History.
Hope i am allowed to say - coming from work getting a sandwich and sitting down to mr Heaton is truly one off life’s simple pleasures true entertainment, still beyond me while a terrestrial channel never offers you some prime time tv , thankyou for all you do it truly is such a epic channel
What a day!! Re the RWG - set it to always record onboard the transmitter as a backup.
It has been fun to watch to be honest. These are all our experiences as well. Thanks for sharing Thomas.
Best part....drying a Hasselblad with a Benidorm tea towel 🤣
Jackery > Goal Zero. I’ve been taking a break from photography with the holidays. Thanks for the inspiration of getting back out there Thomas. I hope you had a good Christmas and have a good new year!
I like the outcome. The bad weather made for some nice pastel tones.
I was walking in the swamp one morning, overcast, wet, fog, no birds out, then I noticed the spider webs, some of the best images of the month.
Never fails to make me smile…. Rode mic rants and all. Really felt your pain on that rant, could see how frustrating that was… but in contrast, also felt your enjoyment of photography, even when being battered by the elements. Like I say, never fail to make me smile.
Thanks for another entertaining video Tom. Bad weather days can be very frustrating! I usually go to the Scottish islands in April/May/June, and it's usually fairly dry during these months, but of course, nothing concerning the British weather is ever guaranteed. (Which is why we keep going out - you just never know!)
It was a great rainy episode, this kind of video is trully inspiring Thomas, thank you so much for your effort and enthusiasm! Best wishes from Brazil!
Brilliant vid. Had to laugh when you said ‘wait for the wind to drop’. Pure dedication.
I’m still loving all these film videos! More please!
Ah! the two seasons of Scottish weather: Rain and midges. Well endured my friend! Well endured! Those scenes are exquisite if you get there in summer which usually occurs on or about June 4th. Don't as me how I know. (Scots ex pat.)
This video emulates the conditions in my area for the past 2.5 months. Yup....no photography. Sigh. Didn't think of taking pics from the car... Nice. Another good videos Thomas! Cheers!
I really liked images from this video. They were so natural and atmospheric...
ha ha 1:25 into the video and you could have been on my home patch, there is an abundance of grey/green murky and flat land and muddy harbours here, I know how you feel so often! thank goodness I have a car and a tent!
I've had my fair share of Scottish weather as well. I booked a trip to the Isle of Skye in December 2019 and all I've got was three days of misery - with one notable exception. On the very last day we drove to Elgol and for some brief 45 minutes we had spectacular light and a glorious sky. It was still worth it. Got one of my favorite shots there of all time!
Patience and persistence always pays off for a landscape photographer.
Your second image that was no good is actually really nice. I love it!
Lovely shots, despite the rain - Wall hangers 📷👍
I love this video Thomas. I shoot from my truck a lot because of wind, and too a lesser extent snow. With a full-time day job, my chances to shoot this time of year are typically at night and alone, so wandering about is easy pickings for the local wildlife. Anyway, I use the safety of my truck frequently and was very refreshing to see you shoot in this manor! I get my tripod setup inside the vehicle. Two legs (not extended) down along the driver side door and I extend the third leg across the passenger seat and prop it against the passenger door for stability. Works great especially with a bowl tripod mount which can be adjusted for level. Give it a chance next time. Keep up the great work!
good tips there, ill be giving them a try, thanks for sharing, x
Enjoyed this video. Glad to know these types of issues afflict everyone and just not me! Keep up the good work.
Always so nice, enjoying your videos with a cup of coffee. thank you very much for all the great content, input and inspiration.
Nice to see the real life of Your Photography.Its not all fun and it's trying at times but you keep percevering to try and get some images .This is real life well done .Enjoy all your experiences the good and the bad .👍🙂
I liked all the images except the rain spattered window. My favorite was the one where you did not like the framing. I guess it is because you favor soft, pastel colors, and that one had something more brassy and contrasty. But sir, you honor us with your intense efforts to amuse us and teach us despite the inclement weather. You can get interesting atmosphere on a dreary, wet day. Or you can lay sodden in bed and read a book. Thanks for choosing the brave path.
Moody shots float my boat! Thanks loads. And I love my jackery too 😁
I give you a big A+ for effort Tom. I liked the image with the yellow sand in the foreground and mountain in the back.
Love the Jackery too. Bought one 2 years ago. Lost my charging cord and called them to buy a replacement, but they sent it to me for free! Top notch company.
Better luck (and weather) next week!
Considering the environment, you were working with you got some great photos
Such a good video! Really enjoyed this one Thomas!
The creativity, humor, product honesty and tenacity! It had it all. and after reading comments from the disabled photographer who primarily shoots this way, I was emotionally moved! Thanks for the inspiration and hard work making these videos!
The two first pics are my favorites.
Aah the joy of watching someone else getting soaked. Thx
You look pretty cozy in the van, Thomas - crappy weather and all! Enjoyed the video and seeing that photography is not all glitz and glam. The images you took look great too! The subtle compositions and softer color tones made for a lovely series of images.
As a PNW landscape photographer, I understand the frustration of shooting in the rain. But sometimes, the best experience comes with some frustration
Definitely getting extra points for going out in such conditions.
And you certainly got images worth sharing, so well done sir.
Stay safe 🇦🇺,…….if not dry
I loved the video! Exhilarating weather and amazing images. A lovely cosy van to shelter you from the extremities. Thank you for your perseverance and taking us along on the journey.
I do appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos.
Feels so good Tom to get so many videos during this Christmas break. And always mastering your craft even with awful weather conditions ! To an amazing 2021 !
I use my Jackery for electric blankets as well charging and it also has a hany torch built in.
11 out of 10 for effort Tom. I think that last image from the beach was worth it all though. All the best for 2022.
Love your videos! Very useful when I travel to understand you have good days and bad days! Keep it up, very helpful!
Appreciate the commitment to staying in the field and making a banger video regardless of conditions.
I want 9:56-9:59 on a constant loop with that music. Something so chaotic and comical about it.
Nice video, thanks for charging it, it gave us a smile.
PS.: If you don’t want rain come to Manitoba 😉 we had today -35 degrees in the morning so for sure no rain.
That is inspiring, you Sir, are a Master of the UA-cam Landscape Photography video
Thanks for the creating the un-ideal vid that captures more of the reality we all experience!
I don’t find the gaps in sound a distraction you more than make up for it in voice over.
Loved the pics from this session
Hi Thomas, Happy New year to you. Thankyou for your videos each week my wife and I thoroughly enjoy them. We are looking forward to spending time (on You tube) with you in 2022
4:14 THAT LOOKS SO GOOD HOLY SHIT
That's color weather, without a doubt. Black and white would have three shades of gray (or grey, in your part of the world) -- and two of those would be almost indistinguishable. Color film, with the right exposure, can still make interesting images even in blowing, drizzling, dull weather like that.
BTW, I *really* like Image 6, the one where you lost the sound to the mic cutting out. That would look great printed about a meter square...
a drive by shooting. yet you never murdered the shots. that was fun. I had a delica I know how you felt bloody amazing 😁
Road trip!! You made me laugh...several times.🤣
Thomas, definitely fun to watch because you do clearly have fun doing it, thanks for a great year of watching and learning from you and all the best for your adventures in 2022!
Portra 400 pushes to 800 really well if you ever find yourself in that situation again. Great video as always 👍
This was a very relatable video.
I also havo to shoot from my car, cannot really get out in many situations.
The compositions were amazing, vibrant, quiet, dauntingly beautiful.
Keep uo the good work!!
For my mind some of the best images.
I must say, this is true determination. I've seen you go out in even worse weather than this, but not with such good results. I thought images 2 through 5 were pretty good, because they simply show how dreary it is outside. I feel your pain with equipment that will not do its job! I remember struggling to get the battery compartment open once, and because it would not allow me to replace the battery without being pried by the right tool, the shoot was over. Grrrr. I hope your camera dried out nicely and works well.
I admire your determination Tom
Great effort in terrible conditions, first image was standout one for me, lovely composition. Thanks as ever for all your content this year, look forward to 2022 and all it may bring
I loved your video and you have given me an idea for a project - shots from the car. Thanks. 👍👍👍👍👍
These pictures are wild! Nice job💙💛🖤
Thank you Thomas for keeping it real ! I hope you and your family Had a great Christmas happy new year to you all hopefully 2022 is your best year yet.
Hey Thomas, wow… you pushed through the rain and wind and continued to not only do photography, but record this vlog, much respect!😁 You made the best out of a difficult situation. I appreciated when you commented that you did not know if a shot would turn out, but you enjoyed yourself anyway; You gave me ideas from this video so thanks. I want to go on record saying I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog and I love how real you keep your videos. Last, congrats on hitting 500K subscribers, you deserve it.
I've taken so much inspiration from your channel this year Tom, discovered it in January. Fantastic images, great insights, good vibes! Looking forward to your 2022 output!! Happy new year!!
I am probably not the first to say it, but you are the Bear Grylls of photography! I admire your tenacity. You got some beautiful shots that day. Thank you for sharing the experience.
Bear Grylls would be in a 5 star hotel.
Thanks Tom, you take enthusiasm and persistence to the next level. Many people would have said "Sod it, I can't be arsed with this". Great work mate.
I have to admire your commitment Tom in this weather, truly great inspiration I must say and shooting film, wow. Great video, on the plus side bet you didn’t see many people.
The perfect example of a "photographer's desperation", as well as dedication! You're a veritable star Thomas.
Got to say that was one of your most enjoyable vids....guess because it was just a bit different! HNY Fella!
I’ve had exactly the same issues with the wireless Rode mic. I feel your pain! This was a really enjoyable video anyways
Pete do you save to the mic and send to the camera? there is a setting on the rode mic to backup to the mic as well as send to the camera
@@darknstormyimages yep, always best to read the manual, Tom / Pete.
Glad I'm not the only one having trouble with the Rode wireless units. I gave up and switched to a wired lav and a field recorder :(
Great pictures, Tom! You've proven once more that there's no bad photography weather ;-) Love the shots, you've succeeded in capturing the atmosphere brilliantly. Tip: I carry a bunch of packaged disposable shower caps in my camera bag, the single use type you find in hotels. I bought a box full of them for a few bucks, and use them to quickly cover my Bronica in this kind of weather.
That's a great tip. I do the same, but with my video camera. The problem is the wind, which can blow them away.
..i always carry a few small throw away shopping bags in my kit for occasions that require keeping rain off camera
The disposable shower caps are fantastic and the price is impossible to beat!
Sorry to say I enjoyed your struggles. Hope you dry out and enjoy your Jackery
Looks like a monopod might be a useful addition to your van kit. Cheers! Lovely image at 4:08.
Hey @DJI you need to send Thomas a set of the new dji mics to evaluate. Show him how good they are over the Rode mics.
These road trips of yours have been so much better to watch than your time with camera frustrations. Yes, you still have problems but with a much better spirit. It’s the kind of thing that drew me here in the first place. And I love those disabled Vets comments! Challenged but pressing on! 😊
Tom, just been watching video by Duade Paton, Aussie wildlife vlogger and he talked about ride wireless 2 go stopping recording. He said if you do short press of the on-off button on transmitter it pauses the recording without turning transmitter off. Maybe you have been knocking the button by mistake ?
Apologies if someone has already said this but couldn't face going through all the comments!
I am impressed by how you still spot and get great images despite terrible conditions. I tend to see conditions like that and think to myself “it’s not worth bothering today”.
One thing you can do for Rode mic is always record with 2 mics. You will increase your chances of getting the audio.. Both may not lose the same bit of audio while recording.
Lovely stuff, Harris is stunning
Thanks for a great year pf content. Really appreciated and looking forward to the New Year 2022😀😁Stay safe - best wishes.