Why Did I Go to Canada?

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In this video I discuss a little more about my landscape photography trip to the Rockies in Canada, why I went as well as critiquing my own photographs from the first day.
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@willi0777 5 лет назад

Your critique showing in examples what works and doesn’t work is really very helpful! Thanks a lot!

@brettpatching 5 лет назад

I agree! You learn so much by seeing images that didn't work up against ones that did!

@chilly243 5 лет назад

Methane bubbles in the bathroom... Love the idea!

@dougduncan356 5 лет назад

Thanks for explaining your thought processes. As someone who aspires to taking the occasional decent image, it is really refreshing to listen to a clear and concise explanation as to your way of thinking.

@simeonmarkfernandes1423 5 лет назад

Excited to see your upcoming videos. Spontaneous trips are the best. Going unprepared and coming back with some exquisite work is a really great feeling. Always an inspiration! Just last week i found myself shooting some seascapes and I've never had a clear mind or clarity in my shots unlike before. I think your videos are playing a huge role in my growth. Thank you, Thomas!

@keithtruman7422 5 лет назад

This is what you're great at and why we enjoy watching you Thomas. I enjoy hearing your thoughts on location but also very much enjoy listening to you critiquing your images. Great job!

@macronencer 5 лет назад

Great video! Personal and technical insights, thoughts, photography practicalities and motivations explored, your pleasant voice without the distraction of music - and you're clearly comfortable with your fresh start. I enjoy the in-the-studio videos almost as much as the on site ones. For me, this is the winning formula! Thank you for all you've done and continue to do, Thomas. Your calendar looks great on my wall, by the way :)

@TL-xw6fh 5 лет назад

Wonderful to see that you've got your mojo back! Enjoyed these past two videos, and hoping for next week's. Also glad that you are not talking about cameras anymore! Let's hear and feel your passion for photography, not megapixels and dynamic range.

@Jeff-jg7jh 5 лет назад

And that's why I love photography. The description of the ice bubbles. It's exciting when you run across something totally new.

@jennyyipcy 5 лет назад

Absolutely brilliant. Looks like you throughly needed this trip!

@lovesdukecity 5 лет назад

Congratulations on being chosen by photoblog.com as third on the list of the 25 Best Landscape Photographers of All Time (article by Helen Hooker). The only two ahead of you in this list are Charlie Waite and Ansel Adams. Wow! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us on RU-vid! Think about coming to the Bisti Badlands in New Mexico.

@robstammers7149 5 лет назад

Excellent stuff as per usual, thanks again, look forward to your vids.

@brainanator 5 лет назад

I absolutely love it when you go through and break down your thoughts on images. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Inspiring on many levels.

@jwkooi1979 5 лет назад

Great video. Loved it. Look forward to the next one. Never been to Canada, but it is high on the list. Thank you!!!!

@kevinmorphet8083 5 лет назад

Love the analysis Thomas. Following the trip from the various perspectives was fascinating. Love your eye. Cheers.

@FollowPhotiniByDesign 5 лет назад

Excellent as always Thomas, keep em coming boss...

@stoettingerphoto 5 лет назад

I think the picture with the bubbles in the foreground and the lenticular cloud in the background is the best, as you said. Really like it

@supertaufiqr 5 лет назад

Always learning heaps watching your videos. Your high standard and attention to details is amazing!

@HeyHerdy 5 лет назад

Up here in Canada, since it's so cold, there sometimes isn't much to do. Not every goes to the outdoors rinks, or skis, snowboards or snowshoes. So the people that don't do that stuff entertain each other, I think that's why we have so many comedians out of Canada. Glad you had a great time Thomas, can't wait for the next one!

@ashvarma2486 5 лет назад

Many thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next one.

@BrunoPisaniAdventure 5 лет назад

I sincerely thank you for all the cool stuff you are bringing here on youtube, It's been a huge inspiration for the creation of my own channel that I just started.

@PhotoVRF 5 лет назад

Subscribed. I am a big fan of your work.

@ckphoto6531 5 лет назад

We as Canadians thank you for your presence. And hope to see more of you.

@chryseass.5143 5 лет назад

Regarding the first two images- what you needed was either a happy dog bounding through the scene or some kid flopping down and making a snow angel! Canadian snow looks pristine for about a minute! Third image is glorious! Glad that you enjoyed the trip!

@nishchintraina3541 5 лет назад

I can relate so much to the wonkiness of the horizon! The picture you ended up is really cool!!!!

@mauistevebear 5 лет назад

Because of you, I learned 'focus stacking'. I haven't had the opportunity to use it for a landscape image yet but found it quite useful for my macro images. Thank you for the inspiration!

@britainthroughmylens 5 лет назад

Thomas your dedication and energy is inspiratonal. For me you're the best YT tog vlogger by a country mile.

@derekgillan7314 5 лет назад

All the way to Canada to photograph bubbles, that is interesting. lol No wonder you get fantastic images. Dedication, imagination. 100%

@andykeeble1 5 лет назад

Can’t wait for the next journal! 👌

@karlowma 5 лет назад

Thomas, thank you, as your last video motivated me to get up to Abraham Lake myself, and it was (in terms of my satisfaction with my images) the most successful day of photography I can remember having. I almost had the opposite 'issue' - though I wouldn't really call it that - in that I couldn't stop shooting the details. I have more amazing detail shots of the bubbles in ice than I'll ever know what to do with! And still managed to come away with some great landscape shots too. The lake is so giving! Thanks again, and I hope you can explore more of our beautiful province and country in the future!

@WayneRobertsonPhotography 5 лет назад

Enjoyed hearing your thoughts as usual, the image with the cracks in the ice works really well. I got a real surprise at the end when I saw my video as a suggested watch! Thanks very much that's nice of you.

@tombuck 5 лет назад

Wayne Robertson Photography you deserve it, your videos are outstanding!

@WayneRobertsonPhotography 5 лет назад

@@tombuck I really appreciate that! It means a lot to know others enjoy them, thank you.

@JohnDrummondPhoto 5 лет назад

That's classic Tom.

@zak196 5 лет назад

Well you certainly have a new subscriber in me, keep up the amazing content! I've got a lot to binge watch now :)

@WayneRobertsonPhotography 5 лет назад

Zak Clayton Thanks very much that means a lot 👍🏻

@philhowell9873 5 лет назад

It must be Sunday coz it’s Thomas Heaton day! Looking forward to watching this!

@PMCN53 5 лет назад

Love your images Thomas, I also love your insights and critique of your own images. I alway learn something from you!

@obayedh 5 лет назад

Thom, you are always welcome to Canada! No question asked!! ;) :)

@keithpinn152 5 лет назад

Add we have no Walls!

@DerekKite 5 лет назад

That part of the country is almost overwhelming in its beauty. Glad you could enjoy it.

@mattstalford9769 5 лет назад

Really appreciate your honesty about how you were feeling before you went on the trip. Sounds like you needed the new location and the time with friends.

@ericdraco5199 5 лет назад

Great video! Last time I was there it was absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to go back! Thanks for the inspiration to go!

@johnbianchi6430 5 лет назад

You guys need to make this an annual trip. The videos by you an Nick are great and it's interesting to see the different take you each have on what/how to photograph. I'm looking forward to seeing Adam and Gavin's videos as well. It looks like you all had great fun.

@hobosheep8757 5 лет назад

Gordeous images ! I love the cloiuds mimicking the bubbles.

@Bosmanneggie 5 лет назад

Thanks for showing images you don't like and explaining why. I'm learning more of those than the images you like. Please keep doing this.

@claudiorafa8098 5 лет назад

I agree with your choice, the picture with the bubbles on the ice and the mountains in the background, just beautiful! As for the first with the diagonal leading line in the snow and the rosy sky over the mountain, it is very beautiful too! I have learned a lot with the simple way you interpret the places where you go and the result of your photos, sometimes you transform a photo with color without great glare in a spectacular black and white photo! Could this photo work in a "sepia" environment?!?!?!?! Hey, continue to inspire us with your creativity!

@groenvold1 5 лет назад

Thanks for a very interesting discussion of images - We are learning a lot from you.

@robcarr1899 5 лет назад

Lovely shots Tom. Great video

@QuietLightPhoto 5 лет назад

Brilliant, Thomas! You did well, I ended up with lots of tree images and no mountains at all, haha. Ah, it was all good fun, looking forward to another adventure, cheers!

@R17D5D 5 лет назад

Glad you had a wonderful time in Canada, Thomas. I always enjoy seeing your stunning work and hearing your explanations on how you create your images. As I said in my last comment to your previous video, I made it out to Vermillion Lakes in Banff on Sunday. It was my first photo outing of 2019 and I was so excited. The sunrise at Vermillion was spectacular, but I unfortunately slipped and fell shortly afterwards. My 1DXII and 100-400 that were in my backpack got damaged during the fall; the lens separated from the camera, and both the camera’s and lens’ mounts were pretty mangled. Such as life... It’s going to be a big expense and long wait for everything to get fixed. I’m really looking forward to your Canadian videos more than ever now to get my photography fix. Cheers.

@TheGreensticker 5 лет назад

Looking forward to Canada adventures.. and images!

@Impostertot 5 лет назад

Glad you got your mojo back in Canada! Great series which was very enjoyable, saw Nick Page's as well. Come back any time Thomas.

@JamesClark1991 5 лет назад

Always shocked how regular/often you post content, bravo!

@debbiewhatt7489 5 лет назад

Hi Thomas, great to see you've got your mojo back - happy and excited with friends, and creative freedom in a new location. I liked all your photos. Thought I'd just mention that Rachel Lerch uploaded a new RU-vid vlog Q & A session, and said you'd be her first choice to collaborate with. She's in the Rockies and seems very positive and passionate about photography, so I thought maybe worth watching some of her Rockies vlogs. You were the first photographer I followed on RU-vid, and through your collaborations I now follow about about 10 including Brendan and Greg. Thanks for the inspiration and education, and the laughs!

@oddbjrnaustevikfoto 5 лет назад

Ey! «Next time» is back! Thanks for an interesting critique and looking forward to the next one!

@tjsinva 5 лет назад

I listened to Nick's podcast and saw the class picture on Nick's IG. You went for the opportunity to hang with those wackos. Gavin is certifiably crazy and Adam is right behind. I'll assume they'll post their own vlogs about the adventure. Can't wait. Cheers!

@MattJacques 5 лет назад

Excellent - so glad you enjoyed Canada... will have to get back for future inspiration too (perhaps the prairies, hint hint!). Have been toying with the idea of a vertical monitor, so great to get your take on how well it works. Very good point about the matte vs. glossy too. Cheers!

@LieutenantLights 5 лет назад

Thomas! I unsubscribed from your channel ages ago, but now your content seems like it might be getting good again. It's exciting that you're making videos in my own backyard. I live for my Rockies trips... Great job.

@raiz3375 5 лет назад

well worth it! stunning images and great vid!

@SteveMayedaTV 5 лет назад

Awesome photography as always, and your own criticism is really useful. Can’t wait to see your new set up video

@valpayne2963 5 лет назад

Key words from this video for me are “I took the time...”. So true. You took the time to focus stack. If we all took the time we would have better compositions, more satisfying images. I usually get too excited and ‘snap’ so I’ll make more effort to take the time. Thanks.

@bbsphotography2187 5 лет назад

Couldn't agree more. Thomas' general attitude could be summed up as "enjoy a nice day out interrupted by the occasional carefully thought out photo" I think! Rather than "go out and do photos" like I sometimes find myself thinking.

@edgarkreiter638 5 лет назад

Good to see you in such good mood! Glad you re-found Inspiration (if that sentence makes sense :b) Your honesty -doesn’t matter if in good or in bad mood- is always well appreciated. BTW In case you should ever come to southern Austria, be sure you have a place to stay ! Have a good one 🤙🏻

@Dylan-ds9fp 5 лет назад

Great video as always, Thomas! I always love hearing you explain what you believe makes the photos you take "work" or "not work" as far as composition. Landscape photography is something I have very little experience with and struggle with a lot, so videos like this are extremely helpful in teaching me things to try to keep in mind and to look for. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures in Canada! Also I've been considering getting that same monitor for quite a while now. Judging from this video, I take it you would recommend it? lol

@dmac5x1 5 лет назад

Another great video, Thomas. In regard to the disappointing image: as me old Grandad used to say: "Sometimes you get the bear and sometimes the bear gets you." Your success rate is unusually high !

@desgardner7169 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your holiday snaps, they were great the mountain picture which you liked looked stunning even on my basic monitor.......but I am afraid I could not stand that snow under my feet! I only like winter for a couple of days and even then the sun has to be out.......never the less I enjoyed your video and it looks like you had a good break, well done! You needed it.........

@DanceParis 5 лет назад

Thomas, your work is gorgeous as always, though I understand what you're saying about the first two photos. When you showed one of them, the first time in the video you filmed while photographing them, it was beautiful. I do think the best photograph is the ice with the bubbles! You were very brave going on that ice lake to take pictures. I don't think I would have been able to do it. Too afraid it would crack. Thanks for all the work and your wonderful channel!

@MaartenGruijters 5 лет назад

interesting critique, want more of these!

@iastorgaphotos 5 лет назад

Nothing wrong with a bit of spontaneity and chilling with good company! 👍🏼

@gstandaert 5 лет назад

It's nice t o hear your thoughts on the images. Interesting thing you mentioned about the matte monitor too!

@RS-Amsterdam 5 лет назад

Love your shots and all the editing work you put into it. You kept it real where others maybe put the mountaintops on fire with color shifts and high lights. Thanks for sharing

@paulwayman5137 5 лет назад

Nice one Thomas. Especially looking forward to the next 'BLAZE TRAILING' episode of the Rockies video. ;)

@zoid88 5 лет назад

If you had the choice of shooting ice bubbles in Canada or some trees round the back of Arcott Hall of course you would go to Canada. Looked amazing.

@paulhinchliffe7601 5 лет назад

Great video looking forward to what is to come 👍🤓🇬🇧

@TheArneSaknussemm 5 лет назад

I really like the second one of the uncovered ice images...something in the sweep of the clouds mirrors the cracks in the ice and the central mountain stands out as the focal point that everything leads to...would be interested to see it processed...:)

@allansisson355 5 лет назад

Impressive, always love when you make a discovery of the over looked images. People would not give it a second, of course it is a target rich environment. I'm always remembering and looking small. That monitor is something ! Two weeks to unpack? cool HAHAH

@Bloggerky 5 лет назад

Very useful to get your comments on an image that, in your judgment, did not quite make the cut; then compare the comments on an image you liked better. We learn from both, and their juxtaposition. Thank you!

@martinjn2920 5 лет назад

Thomas, what are you going on about that sunrise image of the flat snow is superb, I love the way the eye is drawn up the picture to the mountain, the glorious colours in the sky all add to a wonderful scene. For me it is my favourite image that you show in this video. Great video, thanks for sharing.

@grahamhobbs3501 5 лет назад

your assessments are spot on imo

@samanthareimerart4627 5 лет назад

Great image and photo critique. Now that you got a taste of the Rockies I hope you will come back and experience some of the other awesome landscapes Canada has to offer as well.

@bcegerton 5 лет назад

Great video, thanks for the explanations with why you like/dislike a shot. I learn a lot from your channel and now jus need to put it into practice

@pawelecphoto 5 лет назад

Glad you had a good time in Canada!

@Himlovesrunning 5 лет назад

Thanks for another gem Thomas!! Perhaps some day pls do how to calibrate your mac.

@peterwillstein198 5 лет назад

Tom Awesome critique on the images - insightful and a proper way to review our own work. Looking forward to your review of your new iMac as mine is in need of a replacement and anxious to see what direction you went. Peter

@johnsholian4318 5 лет назад

I suspect that with that crowd, the methane bubbles weren’t just confined to the frozen lake. Gavin & Adam’s videos have been a hoot lately so I imagine it was good for the soul to have a few sodas with the boys to recharge. I need to work on focus stacking now so keep educating and inspiring Thomas. Thanks!

@simonreitz6809 5 лет назад

As usual, I like the inspiration coming from your videos very much. I am following only for some weeks now and the good thing is that there are plenty of videos to consume :) I also just bought and read your book. For just 3 euros everyone who wants to understand your journey a little better should read that book. Thanks for great content, cheers Simon

@rjexplorationandreviews2936 5 лет назад

As always, very nice and you had great company.. Would love to be on a trip like that.

@andychattaway5620 5 лет назад

Brilliant! All of it. 👍

@tracyhope6722 5 лет назад

Please don't forget the Panther falls. Go to the lookout for wedding veil falls and walk to the south end of the parking lot(sign is there) at the 1st switchback keep going straight north and you will see a trail that will take you under the panther falls. (about 800' waterfall drop} Sunwapta falls, Cross the bridge and go to the waters edge to get the island with the water going around both sides. (sunrise location) At Jasper go to maliaine lake canyon. You can walk on the frozen water up the canyon. I parked at the top of the falls and walked down to the gate and then walked up the water to the canyon... amazing!

@chrisroot7182 5 лет назад

Canadian time, lol. There are 6 different timezones in Canada! ;-)

@PeterLariviere1 5 лет назад

And don't forget the crazy Saskatchewan issue....central half the time, mountain the other half.

@oneeyedphotographer 5 лет назад

You made me wonder how many we have in Australia. I think its seven at present.

@glennmac9116 5 лет назад

OneEyedPhotographer we have 5

@pept6267 5 лет назад

@@oneeyedphotographer Three I believe, Russia takes the cake with 11

@beautyofthailand7393 5 лет назад

China has 23 but 12 are fake 😂

@Bowriverguy 5 лет назад

I am very happy you came to Canada, my beautiful country! Wish I could have met you. Andre, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada!

@dambranslv 5 лет назад

Don’t you find it harder to edit photos on Retina/5K/4K screen? I noticed it’s way harder to judge focus and sharpness. Because of the small pixels, all images at 1:1 look sharp. I have to check at 3:1 scale to be sure. Also, I have a “conventional” (non retina) secondary monitor where I check the final edit for sharpness.

@2zirc 5 лет назад

Awesome.... I am glad you enjoyed your trip to Canada, eh!

@SupraWes 5 лет назад

I thought the image you didn't like was one of your best in a long time. I like the simplicity and size of the foreground and how the mountain is almost being squeezed out of the frame.

@fallindeshields3047 5 лет назад

I felt it was a self reflective journey and its peacefully quiet vs being loud. I feel like the darkness set a tone of being by oneself. The depth of self. I like them all🤣😂🤣🤣, dont discredit your first shots, I loved it all.🤷‍♀️

@TheNonsenseAdventures 5 лет назад

Great to see a recap from your trip. You do make the trip seem serious, I'm sure everyone has seen the other videos from the trip, lots of hilarity, maybe that's what helped get you out of the rut. Don't take it all seriously!

@DiegoMcCartney 5 лет назад

I see what you’re saying about the horizon line, but I’d still say both are quite lovely. I especially love the pink glow reflecting on the white sand. I’d say your second image from the video is very much print worthy. Love the nice soft light. Has Lightroom improved for you with your new set up? :)

@ToastandJam52 5 лет назад

Great video. Just one question: did the cold impact your camera gear at all?

@bobblesse 5 лет назад

Thanks, Tom, what a great decision, I really enjoyed the Canada video and hearing you discuss them in this video. What about the image with triangles of snow in b/w? Looking forward to your further adventures in Canada. I love your rotating monitor! Thanks again, Bob.

@terrywbreedlove 5 лет назад

Nick Page rocked it while there his images are very good as well.

@tierradentro2 5 лет назад

Hello Thomas, very nice pictures, I really love the colors of the ice. Quick question, did you change lenses between the images with the mountains in the background and the image of the detail of the ice bubbles? or was the same lens? Actually my question is, can you change lenses in cold condition like that?

@henrysiegertsz8204 5 лет назад

Loved the Focus Stacked Methane Bubbles to the distant peaks bathed in that lovely glow! I feel the shot of the bubbles trapped in the ice, (Final image) would look better with the distracting white haze at the top of the image cropped out. As an abstract image perhaps a 1x1 square crop would frame it better?

@tombuck 5 лет назад

It’s insulting that RU-vid would choose 360p as a default resolution for a Thomas Heaton video. Blasphemy!

@rogasSM 5 лет назад

that depends your screen resolution and your internet speed, mine is at 480p

@rogasSM 5 лет назад

it's not blasphemy you evil seeker :P it's efficiency

@okd1000 5 лет назад

Mine’s in 1080.

@oneeyedphotographer 5 лет назад

Mine is 1080p, the maximum I can display, but the app often runs with lower resolution. I haven't worked out why it varies, no such problem on windows. And I never have problems streaming at 1080p.

@patdavey7187 5 лет назад

I get 480p but yes, its an insult :-)

@1spitfirepilot 5 лет назад

Great, as ever.

@scotty4418 5 лет назад

Did you take the drone on your trip?. Sound like the trip was the tonic you needed

@KJLanguedoc 5 лет назад

I really like the second image (with the monolithic peak in the top center) ...

@bbsphotography2187 5 лет назад

Thomas Heaton is back. That "Tommy Heaton Gear reviewer" just wasnt as interesting. Lacklustre, bored, uninspired and frankly kind of miserable (it seemed). Its nice to see you back to being yourself after what appeared to be a bit of a low month. Noone is 100% all the time, but its good that you've bounced back so quickly. Your positivity seemed to have been stolen from you and Canada has returned it! Also, how hard you are on your photos is good. You balance enjoying an image, with analysing it, with learning from it. By doing a video like this it enables us to share the learning as well, which is always invaluable irrespective of skill level in my opinion. Keep on being you, happy new year!