You’re one of my favourite RU-vidr’s. I’m so jealous of you, I’ve got two years until I retire and then I’ll be doing just what you do but I suspect my photos won’t be as good. Keep it up Thomas, I really look forward to your videos, they help keep me sane in this mad world.
Start doing it now mate. Why you will be waiting 2 years. Today is the day. You dont need to do it full time but start doing it now. Tomorrow may never come. Good luck.📸⛰🚵♂️
The way your videos are made is just epic; the ambient sounds, the noise of the rocks below your feet, the muffled conversation, and the story, just so on point!
I envy your "van life!" It just seems so wonderfully peaceful. You get to spend a lot of quiet time making yourself a tasty meal and some tea. What a way to meditate and clear your mind. I think everyone could benefit from a little alone time.
Any time spent with Nick Livesey is time well spent. 👍. I think you got away with using "hiking"....just as well you didn't mention "cloud inversions"! 😁
The pink band above the shadow in the east after sunset, or west before dawn is called the Belt of Venus. Earth’s shadow, on the other hand can be seen any clear evening, ascending in the eastern sky at the same rate that the sun sets below the western horizon. Still looked like a good couple of days to be out hiking Thomas and even though the conditions were not at their best for photography you still captured some great images
Is this true for the Southern Hemisphere? Referring to the ‘Belt of Venus’ or ‘Earth Shadow’. I often get the same colour at sun set, after the sun has gone under the horizon.
I was very fortunate to meet Nick at his local pub, such a great guy with so much enthusiasm and knowledge; he helped me find a wonderful day out.. cheers Nick :-) Amazing to pick out such images in the landscape.... What colours!!
I took a trip there just a week or so ago I'm sure I even recognised that weather. there really is so much to see and shoot there and no one else around, Heaven
I need to learn from you when you go to a place and may leave with one shot. I went somewhere new today and none of the 100+ photos I took I like. I have one photo I'm okay with. Thanks for keeping me positive to not force a shot.
Nice to see Nick put you right it's not a hire. Loved spending the day with Nick he is a top bloke and a great guide. Bet you never watched my video with him he made me work at it
Another nice video! That is the dream hikes, photos and hanging in the camper van! You can have some of our snow from Maine and we have plenty of ice at the moment that you're welcome too as well. As soon as the weather breaks I need to finish my camper and get out more
Thank you Thomas for another great video. An oasis of calm in life’s busyness. It’s always great to capture some amazing images but it is also about what we experience in the process and along the journey. Being outdoors is so restorative. Thanks for being able to travel with you and for sharing your expertise as a photographer with this community.
I've not even watched the video but know this is going to be great. I was very lucky to have Nick as a guide(paid for by my girlfriend 👍) for my first accent of Tryfan North ridge. Lovely bloke and a pleasure to be out with.
great video and images. Loved the beach image. The transformation the filters made from what was looked like dull lifeless surrounding. Lovely pink hue to the sand contrast very well with the dark rocks and boulders
The Belt of Venus is that glorious warm colour. The closer it gets to darkness, it gets separated from the horizon by the Earth Shadow (the dark/blue line). Gorgeous images and so nice to hear you say that there's always an image, regardless of the conditions.
Watched your video this morning over breakfast. Coincidentally I spent yesterday evening perched on a narrow ridge between the west and east buttes of Borrego Mountain in the Anza Borrego Desert shooting panos of the Belt of Venus arcing over East Butte (with a waxing gibbous moon a small point of interest in an otherwise featureless blue sky). Cloudless sky again today. I may return to the same location this evening and shoot a time lapse with fisheye lens to record the entire sky and surrounding horizon, maybe from start of golden hour to end of blue hour, as an exercise in self-education if nothing else. A lot is happening rapidly in all directions at dusk.
As far as I'm informed, the belt of venus is the pink bit, while the earths shadow obviously is the dark part beneath it. At least that's what I learned from Alyn Wallace's vids 🙈 Love your content man, always a nice ending to a day to watch a new Thomas Heaton video 👌
What? Your married? I've been watching your videos all this time you've never mentioned that at all. Well that's great Heaton thats so cool that she allows you to get away like you do. I've been married for over 20 yrs. I just love your videos Heaton so inspiring and informative. Keep it up bro. James from Clinton Ok
Tom, nice work. One of your great talents is making lemonaide out of lemons! Not great circumstances but you come away with some really nice images. Bravo!
Nice to see Nick on your channel. Great photo's as always. Really liked the beach (that's my happy place - the beach - any beach), really liked the soft muted colours.
But but but... Only on this video, that 'The van is build for cooking 1st' instead of photography. 😂 The build is just awesome for travel related stuff. 👍👍
These videos are very relaxing and adventurous with photography as the main subject, way better than any van life I have seen. Keep it up Thomas Heaton. Bravo!
Interesting that you are liking the van life as much as (or more than) the photography. I love your film making and would be more than pleased to see you develop your channel this way.
As a Landscape Photographer I would say that there is always an image to take home from any trip. Even if the conditions don't materialise as you'd have hoped I always seem to come home with an image that I am happy about...there are so many different niches of Landscape Photography... from inclement days in the mountains and dramatic skies and light to dull grey days and minimal mono long exposure, or maybe close up intimate abstracts, patterns and shapes. There's always something to shoot.
Come to Australia, the fading light is extremely difficult to work with. I recall my days living in Scotland, golden hour/dusk can take hours to finish. Here in Australia it doesn't matter summer or winter, it's over in the blink of an eye! I sympathise because you're also trying to run a channel so you have additional things to work with, B roll, drones etc and get the still shots too. Tough stuff.
Thomas, I always enjoy your little chats even if you don't get any good shots. I must say though, there are a lot of times when you do get a nice image when I just couldn't see it until I saw your image. BTW, I'm starting to like square images more & more.
Thanks Thomas as always l enjoy your videos and the work you put in to them. Theres never a dull moment for a picceroo 😉, l love that challenge. Wales looks so beautiful. I've never been, so maybe a visit is due, if l can tear myself away from bonnie Scotland. Take care
Well this video was incredibly refreshing. For some time now I’ve been an avid watcher of your channel but sometimes I do find it a little frustrating how much emphasis is put on getting perfect conditions in order to “get an image”. Sure, epic light and dramatic conditions can vastly improve a photo or even “make” a photo for some compositions but photography is my hobby. I work full a time 5 week shift pattern including earlies, lates and nights so it’s sometimes impossible for me to go out and get a photo in epic light or perfect conditions. At the very least, there are very long periods of time in-between ‘successful’ trips. I pretty much always come back with several images. Many of which I share on my social media and I am happy with. However, at times I’ve found it so much fun getting the image, only to find myself deflated that they don’t look like the photos of the people I follow because there’s a lack of “epic” light. I’ve just started to make peace with the fact that whilst you can “make” a photograph. Very often that process includes “taking” a photo because there’s very little I can to get out in those conditions and I simply have no control over the weather or light. So recently I’ve just tried to view it as me documenting the landscape as I see it and having fun. I’ve also had to tell myself that for full time professional landscape photographers, you are going out a lot more than I am and can plan better in order to get those great conditions. However, for me… it’s a lot of luck or just trying to make the best of flat conditions.
Hi I can empathise with your plight as like you, work and family limit one's ability to get out. The pros are indeed out more but I guess have had to make that leap of faith in making a career out of it. I think to be fair, many do show videos taken in not the best of light and the resulting photos reflect that fact. Also, imho, an iconic location in pretty poor light still makes for a great pic but even the best of light at a fairly mediocre location doesn't make a great shot unless one goes completely abstract. You reference having fun and I guess you've hit the nail on the head with that one. I've always been a hiker in the hills and mountains and tried to get a few pics on the way. As I get older, I've focused more on getting a half decent pic at the sacrifice of shorter hikes. Trouble is if I fail and have only done a short walk, I've lost out on both counts ☹. Often I decide before I set out if it's a hiking or a photo day 🙂. Apologies but I think I've waffled and gone somewhat off piste. I was merely trying to say I pretty much agree with you throughout. One thing that encourages me to keep taking the best photos I can is that every picture tells a story. I have a few framed and hung up on the office walls. They sometimes attract favourable comments from visitors but personally they're simply for my benefit. I can stand and look at them and recall scrambling over those rocks or taking the wrong path or being absolutely wrecked. But generally, it's the fact that I can remember taking the photos (often panos) and being utterly in awe of the view. And in some cases, just some, I look and believe it's the best view I've ever seen 🙂. I don't expect a reply from you - far from it. I was merely trying to convey my own thoughts which I sense are similar to yours 🙂.
@@howardsmith6609 I agree. A lot of my photos are from trips away so its unlikely I’ll return. Therefore it’s a lot of luck when it comes to weather and lighting conditions. I suppose it’s more documentary than landscape but it works for me at the moment.
absolutely fantastic,that stretch of coast line is awesome, a photographers paradise on a good day. I have never seen sunsets, like on that part of the coast anywhere else. The colours are breath taking, and normally around 2 mins after the sun has dropped you get the pinks, magenta's that then bleed into the purples and blues. It it one of the only place's that I have managed to pull of a good mono sunset. great video.
I indeed ended liking more the "least" favorable light photo from the trip, with those gorgeous rocks emerging from the sand at the beach. Nice photos as always Thomas! Greetings from Mexico
In any case scenario, when it comes to weather, it's almost better to take it as a way to challenge yourself and find a way to flex some creative skills. Also, the mood and amount of focus that goes into trips like this can definitely make or break the whole time.
Hi. I love the Wiltshire chilli sauces, the Trinidad Scorpion one is excellent, but if they still make God Slayer you need to experience it at least once, it’s epic! Love the videos, I’m really envious of the opportunity to do what you love.
I couldn't agree more re. downtime in the van Tom, utter bliss. The weather has been terrible up here recently and I can't wait to be able to get out exploring more of Scotland and the North in the coming months.
Went to parts of Wales as a kid - Brecon Beacons etc , and the Festiniog Railway (forgive me if I spelt that incorrectly people), but never really been back. I've obviously been missing out. Stunning place. Loved the wildness and space. Wonderful pictures as always 👍🏾
I love the adage that a great view doesn't make a great photograph. There's days now where I'm hiking with my wife or friends and they're amazing by the view, but I don't actually set up for an image. When I first started out this wasn't the case and I always wondered why my images didn't have the same feel. Or, they didn't capture the same feeling from the moment. Also, I think the Earth shadow/Belt of Venus is the same thing.
I find my self admire your style and just the way you are and act in front of the camera. Really well done Thomas, once again. And thank you for being such a huge inspiration 🔥
Great video and lovely images, love that last beach shot 😮 So jealous of your van life, my day job fills up my 9-5, well, more like 8-6, and then out with camera at weekends but I love my annual 4-5 day autumn trip to Lake District on my own staying in cheap hotel as a base. Milk kept chilled on window cill and food bought on way back to room each night! Don’t tell my missus either!
Cracking video Tom. You’re correct in thinking it’s the belt of Venus. Loved the calm beach scene & I agree, nothing like a bit of photography, camping in the van & eating food 👌🏻
I had to laugh quite a bit when i heard the song in the end! great video!!! i live in austria where wild camping with a van is illegal. i really wish i could do that as well!
Nice images as always. I often think that part of Wales is overlooked by photographers, as you found out it has the mountains and beaches in a small area. I go there out of season, it gets rather busy in the summer, as it is static caravan land, I should know my family had one there for 16 years in the 1970's and 80's. Just one other thing Llandanwg, beach can provide some spectacular sunsets
Nice wee trip. Loved the guided section, lots to see and not a lot of "others" about. Every photographer beats themselves up about making images with "no light" but these images I think are the best as they show a certain level of creativity. The image becomes a canvas for what the photographer wants to show, not what the viewer expects. Shape, contrast, form, texture, colour, shadow all become the detail of the image. No snow!!! We are getting some up here in Scotland now...
The well spoken Tomas Heaton and..... well Nick Levesey 😅. Not the combo I expected but what a really intelligent and passionate guy nick is. Really great guy from what I've seen of him on various channels as well as his own. Just a proper down to earth bloke :)
HI Thomas I accidentally fell on your RU-vid channel when searching for van life but I love watching your photography and I am not a amateur photographer but I do like taking photos once in a while but now I feel inspired to start taking photos on a regular basis after watching your vlogs Regards Cliff ps I have a fuji finepix hs10 bridge camera ✊🏴🇬🇧
