I think he has previously mentioned that he is a professional photographer and worked for movies or something along those lines. He surely is qualified. Doesn't look like a newbie to me.
He used to live out of his Jeep, but I think he has a house now. Living out of a vehicle is not a hindrance to getting stunning nature photos and videos, it facilitates it. The best way to get those golden hour shots in amazing places is to camp nearby. I go on multiple ~2 week trips a year living out of my 4x4 and taking nature photos. Nothing close to the quality that Drew produces, but I enjoy it.
I dont consider this as a video , an image nor a motion picture but an amazing work of art created by someone who has genuine passion for this genre of film making. The videos you upload are pure eyegasm and it invokes something in everybody that urges them to be creative. Kudos Drew SImms , you have achieved something amazing .
Everytime Drew uploads I have to watch it on the tv with surround sound! I don’t do this with any other RU-vidr! The best quality work out there! Keep it up Drew🙏🏼
Wow. Thank you Drew! I know how much time and effort it takes to plan, wait, consistently get up before dawn, manage equipment, batteries, the elements, and bring all the footage home for hours and hours of culling and selects, music choices and edits. Have you ever thought about putting together a teaching retreat? I would sell a kidney to learn from you in the elements.
If Iceland's Department of Tourism needs a spectacular promotional video then this is it! And if RU-vid has awards in the outdoor or exploration categories then once again, this is it!
Starting my Friday with a cup of coffee and a 47-minute-long Drew Simms video let’s goooooo! That shot at 14:37 is amazing and the shot at 15:02 looks like a painting. Beautiful captures, Drew.
Hands down, I consider your video work the best looking on RU-vid. Everything, down to the color grading, is spot on. Grateful to you for the continued inspiration!
The water-dip…those moments that make you feel ALIVE! -- Ice shards on beach look like crystal fossils. Oh, and niiiiiice rock skimming! And still that bird remains sentinel…
this is an amazing video, your shots and cinematography are truly spectacular 🤯 Iceland has been on my bucket list for a while now and this has just intensified my desire to visit this beautiful place
absolutely incredible work! One of the finest videos anyone has ever made of Iceland - makes it look even prettier! You have pushed the bar extremely high
Worth the wait ... genuine happiness comes from within whenever you upload Drew...cause i know it'll be ethereal...Keep on the grind my guy..bless ✌🏻❤️
Drew this is absolutely incredible. Having been to Iceland earlier this year - with my amateur gear including a DJI drone - I dreamed of photographs and footage like this. I'm sorry to say that my work could not come close. What I see in my own photographs and video is the experience and the nostalgia of a great trip. What I see in your work is inspiration to go again, and again. The patterns and textures you capture are the highlight for me. Great work ! Please keep up this amazing craft you share!
First of all you should have way more subscribers than what you currently have, second…this is the best channel I’ve seen for cinematography. You blend everything so seamlessly. Truly enjoyable to watch.
“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera” - DL 47mins worth spent on a Monday evening. Cheers all the way Drew and keep up the stunning work!!!
Drew, another stunning masterpiece! You truly have captured the rugged landscape of Iceland with it's varying terrain, especially for a relatively small Country. Love your post-production and I truly appreciate the time and dedication to your craft!
HOLY SHIT DREW!!! What an epic video!!! Thank you for showing us the beauty of nature!!! You deserve millions of subscribers! Your work is touching my soul!
Oh my goodness! I can't thank you enough for bringing this incredible beauty into my home! The beauty of the place is in itself stunning, and then seeing how you chose to film and put it together, what you lingered on, what you showed close up and far away - in essence your relationship with what you saw/smelled/heard/felt made, for me, an experience that I can't even put words to. I'm so glad RU-vid popped this into my feed and I will surely be watching more of your channel. I wish you well and thank you again!
Magnificent... Superb... Brilliant... a film that completely captivated me and left me speechless. Keep doing what you're doing because you're doing it extremely well. Congratulations, you are the best! 💯🏅🏆
That intro gave me chills. It makes me so happy to see how much your channel has grown. Your footage is a kaleidoscope of paintings in motion. Thank you for sharing.
When I have guests over at my house, I have your videos running on the TV as background noise/visuals. The videos are almost TOO beautiful because they always become a topic of discussion. Your work is amazing, thank you.
Everything about your videos just calm me. emotional if anything because it gives me hope that one day ill have the opportunity to travel to beautiful places like this one day and be able to see the wonders this planet has to offer. Iceland has been top of my list along with Switzerland :')
It's not uncommon to find someone that is talented at something. It could be sports, academics, music, etc. What is hard to find... is someone at the absolute top of their game and is the BEST at what they do. This is far beyond being talented. This is what having a PASSION for something looks like. Absolutely stunning video man and please keep up the good work!!!
Dude, I feel like I say this on every video, but I’m absolutely blown away by the quality you produce every time, and I think this is easily the best shot composition and quality you’ve put out to date. I’m sure the landscape helps, but damn did you frame everything beautifully. Also, I love to see you showcasing more of your photography as well. It’s equally impressive, and shows off how talented you are even more, but in a really natural feeling way. This really truly is art, dude, and I hope you’re able to think of yourself as an artist, because you certainly deserve to. Congrats on yet another awesome video!
omg that was the most beautiful video i have seen yet! came to tears once you dove in that icy water, good for you to take the dip. So impired me to go to island , Great Job.
Congratulations on the story you told us. The images, the composition, the light that you managed to capture have exalted this already wonderful country of its own. Your work is inspirational.
got home to austria from a 10 days iceland trip 3 days ago - glad that i found your fantastic peace of art - the quality and the passion behind your work is stunning - no more words needed
I saw the entire video nonstop almost hypnotized. Amazing, beautiful, the sound, the scenes with the drone, the silence.. i have no idea how much effort and dedication it took you to make this video but it was worth it, thank you!!
This is my favorite video of all time on YT. Never seen so much quality before. Wow dude you're super talented. Hopefully this gets millions of view coz it deserves it. Respect.
some of these shots are beyond reproach. stunning, emotional, lasting. expressing gratitude in the comments section somehow feels less than sincere, but it's all I can do here. thank you for presenting us with such beauty.
Not sure how often I said "wow" while watching this video, but it's probably a loooot! Everything looks absolutely stunning. Thanks for the beautiful scenes, Drew!
Wowwww. Spot on music selections, beautiful drone footage, and Planet Earth II vibes. I got teary eyed a few times because Earth is such a beautiful place 🥹 Thank you so much for capturing this and making such a beautiful video.
Drew, I’m amazed at your talent. How is it that you aren’t working in the film industry ( or are you?). You put out such excellent quality footage, I’m so impressed. I’m proud of you that you did something that was life defining-not sure how, but getting in that freezing water was brave. Amazing footage, amazing film, I hope someone will see your work and make you an offer you can’t refuse. Thanks for sharing!
Goose bumps! You are such an amazing talented young man. OMG such great quality and also the composition. Your videos are exceptional. Thank you for this wonderful video.
This video is perfection. I went in July 2022 and had the most amazing time in a campervan. Since returning all I can think about is Iceland, and when I'll get back there next. It really is such a magical place and you did a perfect job capturing it! thank you!
Totally amazing footage! Cinematographer of the year award goes to you, my friend. Outstanding. I haven't seen anything like this yet on Iceland. Bravo
Simply beautiful! I watched this twice. This is a great reminder of how beautiful this world is and shows how content creators can still create relaxing moments online. It is much appreciated.
I’ve been a fan and subscribed for at least a year, and I’m always in awe of your work. But when you said you were 27, I was a bit surprised. I figured you were sub-40 just from seeing you, but for someone to have your level of talent and skill at such a young age, I’m even more impressed. Embrace your gift, you’re a natural artist/cinematographer/video editor and you’ve single-handedly out classed nearly every professional nature series I’ve ever seen… and I’ve seen a lot, and all of the big ones. Truly impressive. Thanks for sharing your gift for free on here. You should be making big $ from tourism companies/governments, as well as NatGeo/BBC/Discovery, etc. I don’t think you can go wrong if you keep doing this type of work.
Drew you continue to have such an amazing eye for capturing & displaying the beauty of the natural world. So stunning,what a talent you have. Thank you for sharing it all.
I’ve been watching you for a few years now and have always been impressed with your videos but this has blown me away. This is National Geographic level or better to me. Absolutely blown away and this is now my go to video to have on for background noise and epic views
Just WOW !! Amazing Cinematography Drew. You Captured Beautiful Iceland in a Camera For People Who are at Home watching on their TV sets . It was very brave of You to take a dip in Ice Cold Water .
