Winter Photography Roadtrip In My 4x4 Van | Torridon

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With a forecast for some extreme winter conditions, I packed up my 4x4 camper van, grabbed my Nikon Z7 II and headed to the far north of Scotland to indulge in some winter landscape photography. This is exactly why I purchased and built my Mitsubishi Delica camper van. In this finale, I drive south to Torridon and struggle with heavy snow.
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@kieran.stafford Год назад

Poor little Robin. He was starving due to the harsh conditions. They are one of the few birds almost tame enough to approach us in the hope of some food. A gentle reminder to all to leave out food and water for the birds when it freezes.

@philpetrie Год назад

I have so enjoyed this road trip with you Tom , it makes an old man like me so happy , a whole week I have waited for this 3rd episode , and you again did not disappoint 😊

@simongreer5100 Год назад

Hi Phil, hope you are keeping well. I have a cottage booked near this loch in March, you're more than welcome to stay a night or two with us if you wish.

@philpetrie Год назад

@@simongreer5100Hi Simon , I will send you a P.M. through my wife's Facebook

@ThomasHeatonPhoto Год назад

Great to hear! I would love to do more roadtrips. Sweden was fun, this Scotland trip was just what I needed. Where next?

@markbaigent8373 Год назад

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Essex..

@kronkite1530 Год назад

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto What about mid-south Wales? Looked over compared with Snowdonia but so scenic, so varied and so photogenic. Say from Abergavenny anywhere up via Camarthanshire to the coast at Cymtdyu, Newquay and Aberaeon up towards the Eden Valley just east of Aberystwyth. Mountains, forests, waterfalls, river lined valleys, beautiful bays and pretty coastal towns. It’s sublime.

@ChrisBeard Год назад

I loves this channel. Came for the van build but stayed for the photo art and talk.

@michaelhill692 Год назад

I've been watching your videos for several years. I continue to return because I enjoy your content, particularly these road trips. I am in the U.S. and quite enjoy these windows into the beautiful landscapes of the U.K. Thanks for the weekly escape, education, and enjoyment!

@masterxyr Год назад

I have to write another comment to add more. The time and effort you put into these videos, the walking for context and the storytelling, the spectacular drone scenes, all these little bits we get to enjoy from the comfort of our chairs and sofas (or wherever everyone else is watching this) take so time and effort, and in those temperatures and conditions you were in, it's no joke. And yet, it adds so much and is very much appreciated. You do take us with you even if just for a little window of time but one that is wonderful. Thank you! PS: I was waiting for the candid snap of the robin at the end :) (I wonder how long you considered putting it on for)

@ThomasHeatonPhoto Год назад

Thanks, Shyir. I appreciate the lengthy and thoughtful comment. It makes a refreshing change.

@masterxyr Год назад

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto no, no, no, Thank You :D

@Cue1477 Год назад

You never fail to deliver Thomas, and the Robin finished it off, Great work as alway's and thanks for sharing.

@broadpete Год назад

Amazing work you've put together here Thomas. So much work must go into all the B roll, music selection, etc but you've produced a VERY worthy result. This would have taken the BBC a team of 50 folks to do!

@colinfreear4749 Год назад

Epic Tom, thanks for taking us along, very enjoyable and some stunning shots along the way.

@Jari.Ylioja Год назад

These videos of yours are really pure, honest and still worth of the wait after many many years.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto Год назад

Thanks, Jari. It's nice to hear that you're still coming back after so long.

@chrisjonesfilm Год назад

Again, that pano at 0:13 is one of the most gorgeous landscape images I've ever seen.

@johnsmith1474 Год назад

You must be very limited in what you have seen in which case I suggest you review some art history. The shot is mediocre, especially considering what he is capable of and has done in better situations. It's filler, and that is why he bothered to make it a pano - no part of it stands on it's own. Technically the composition is static, the light is too one sided, it's just 3 big lumps. The whole left side is awful, there is interest in the lit clouds, but they are a marginal part of the picture. It's a nice souvenier if you were there and you took it, but it's not worth including in a portfolio and Heaton knows it.

@alexnoble3411 Год назад

This has to be your best video yet. It summarizes everything you do to both get the shots and how you think about most of your compositions. If I were trying to share your work with others, this would be the first video I'd show them.

@mashfy6314 Год назад

At this point before Thomas points out the subject, I can tell slightly in advance what’s the subject in the videos. Thanks for putting this capability in me man. I can capture calm a little bit more in my photos too.

@JSTEVIL Год назад

The round shapes on the iced lake are most likely from gas bubbles coming up. Cool to see you can take beautiful pictures in overcast weather as well.

@brucecrossan2284 Год назад

Branching out into bird photography. . . love it!

@LandscapeFotografi Год назад

I'm from Indonesia, thank you for the tips and experiences that are always shared, always successful 📸📸📸📸📸

@dirkstadil8621 Год назад

It was wonderful to have a look over your shoulder during this roadtrip. I noticed especially, how much efford went in all this little scenes, where we see your car driving by or reaching the desired spot. Fantastic videos! Thank you

@robpullen Год назад

I just appreciate the effort to make these videos. Since starting RU-vid myself I can see the amount of takes and camera positions you do just for a few seconds footage. Although a photographer you’re videos are awesome. Thank you

@wendynewing8834 Год назад

This has been a great series, with some beautiful images, but oh boy - that shot of the robin on your camera microphone, with you shown taking the image on the screen, and the landscape around, is an absolute winner! I can see it as a competition winner or magazine double page spread. It is just wonderful. I could happily look at that for a month in a calendar.

@CalebWeston_dubland Год назад

So cool that you were able to capture such an interesting and fleeting scene. I loved this whole winter in Scotland series. Thanks for sharing!

@ljuglampa Год назад

It's funny how we don't really think about all the b-roll of for ex the van driving. You'd have to drive to a place, stop and set up the camera, think about not trying to make foot steps etc in the snow, turn the camera on, back up the car and drive past the camera, back up and get the camera again and continue. Like, the extra time and effort for just some nice context. I really appreciate the work you put in here to tell your story

@travissaunders4686 Год назад

the Robin image is my favorite of the entire series. I always feel that good composition, light, execution, and editing will only get you so far. The best images must touch the viewer in some emotional way. As a photographer, the Robin on a camera with the photographer on screen is something I can relate to and feel excited about. Thanks for including that.

@denisesavage2382 Год назад

That was a fantastic road trip - I could enjoy all the delights without having to freeze my butt off! What a treat. Also really thankful to hear of the importance of doing the mundane of life, and time with family - that can never be underestimated! Love how you remind us of the ebbs and flows in photography - I think it sits in much of life across multiple spaces.

@DrewBuckler Год назад

Thank you for taking us on the journey with you. I loved every moment. Especially the robin.

@insightvideo6136 Год назад

Making a video like this is a lot of hard work and takes massive dedication in that cold weather. Thanks for the beautiful photography, and this great presentation! Subscribed !

@jonstout7635 Год назад

I can’t wait to live where there is winter again. All wonderful compositions, but the robin won the trophy!

@dondule88 Год назад

The opening scene not showing any footsteps to/back from the camera.. that just shows how much effort goes into making these videos. Let alone everything else we see 🙇‍♂👌

@TRISTRAMY Год назад

I appreciated the last few words, its important to treat the off days like practice rather than a waste of time.

@oldgittarist Год назад

You certainly earned each memorable image on your trip, Tom. Amazing character and dedication!

@mpearce888 Год назад

Loved this mini series. Beautiful photos. The pano of the mountains was stunning

@xpqr12345 Год назад

Those patterns in the ice, with solid white ice around darker circular patches, could be due to the heat retention of large boulders just below the surface: they will (from the beginning) be the same temperature as the water, but as the water cools, they may retain more heat (ie be hotter) than the water. Thus the surface water close enough to these boulders will not freeze as quickly as in other places. The size of the boulder and it's depth affect the size of the circle.

@NicSkerten Год назад

A beautiful part of Scotland. It's been many years since I was up there. Spent many a day driving up from Helensburgh to Kyle of Lochalsh to work up in the Western Highlands, occasionally in weather conditions that you had on this trip. Used to get the opportunity on weekends when I was up there to go up to the lochs around Torridon - some of the most spectacular landscapes in the UK, IMHO. All back in the 80s, so all my images are on B&W and transparency film.

@pete-c Год назад

Thanks Tom another brilliant adventure, thanks for sharing

@baharam98 Год назад

Beautiful images. LOVE em all.

@lcador9 Год назад

A very nice collection of photos but the reflected reeds is by far my favorite as it resembles a Japanese motif on rice paper, a very minimalistic and effective image.

@RussWeymouthPhotography Год назад

It's Wednesday - it's 6pm - it's Heaton time 🙂

@alpinewonders Год назад

Top notch stuff Thomas. I do what you do in the Alps (in a way the easy part) but can`t put myself over like you can, so don`t even try. It`s not for everyone, and that makes you stand out from the rest of us. Outstanding in fact

@crrc250 Год назад

You are an inspiration Thomas. Lovely and amazing photos as always. And the lil bird visitor, who stayed for you to photograph it, just as amazing :)

@philn1957 Год назад

A fantastic journey, thanks for taking us with you 🤩 I received your Vol 2 book last week, fantastic, I especially like the QR codes you have added so we can go back and watch and see the locations. Brilliant 👌

@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 Год назад

Scotland never fails to deliver! I am so Homesick right now, but I do thank you for sharing some amazing images of home, and for the continuous inspiration you provide each and every week, as someone with a very small channel I understand just how much effort is involved in creating such amazing videos, so hat off to you Thomas and thanks for sharing.

@clonkex Год назад

Out of curiosity, what took you away from Scotland? I always find it fascinating to hear little snippets of other people's lives.

@kthschsslr Год назад

It’s my benchmark of a good trip, that reluctance to accept that it is time for it to end.

@rickloseyphotography Год назад

in the lakes around here, those patterns on the ice are often caused by spring seeps on the bottom - slightly warmer water rising to the surface.from under the lake. in the summer you can feel the warmer spot in the water when swimming through them.

@RobbyPedrica Год назад

"Bring me a shrubbery!" What a fantastic area. And the photography is pretty good too.

@terrywilliams7663 Год назад

Amazing images and great commentary...well done Thomas.

@robschop9509 Год назад

Really enjoyed watching this series! And the photographs, wow... I think they are getting better and better every time I sit down, relax and look at your adventures!

@damienjackson7174 Год назад

Really enjoyed this mini series Tom, great job, love that first image with the perfect circle. Thank you very much!

@spostma6532 Год назад

Tom, I very much enjoyed all three video's, they are really inspiring! And although we have almost no snow this year, and certainly no mountains in The Netherlands I also love "minimal" photography and its tranquility. We mostly need misty and cold conditions for that and maybe tomorrow morning I'll have a go! Thanks for sharing and I will certainly see more of your photographic adventures.

@louisburley1597 Год назад

It's a struggle when the conditions are good. I debated on calling out of work just to continue shooting but that was not going to be possible. Cheers to hopefully more good conditions!

@nafs53 Год назад

Always look forward to your Wednesday evening's YT videos and this recent Scottish road trip has been most enjoyable. Love the bold robin at the end! Getting your Isle of Harris pano that came with the calendar framed and do look forward to seeing that on my wall next week. Thank You for all your hard work Thomas, 'tis very encouraging👍

@BosePhotography Год назад

Really loved these few videos from what is, in my opinion, the best part of the world (I know, I’m biased! 😊). I particularly loved that pano in the first video, the finest image I’ve seen of that mountain, stunning! Typically, i’d just started a new job the week that these conditions came so didn’t manage to get out myself to photograph them, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed for more snow this year! 🤞 S

@MrISabier Год назад

Indeed, what a morning for you. The snaps are ethereal.

@garrysugdenphotography Год назад

Absolutely loved this little series Thomas. Thank you for the insight and inspiration 👍 P.S. Book (Vol; 2) arrived and I have to say just how superb it is. The temptation to binge my way from cover to cover is so tempting but I'm pacing myself. Its my morning ritual to savour a page or two with my coffee. Thanks again, Garry.

@tleej26 Год назад

Love the winter landscapes❄️🇳🇿

@johnpunnett1426 Год назад

Hey Thomas - some epic shots - got to say during this 3 day trip you have posted some of the best images I have seen anywhere in a long time - well done..👍

@jimtrull683 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your road trip with us. I loved your commentary at the end. It’s more about the journey and what we learn along the way.

@randyschwager2515 Год назад

Excellent content! Production was superb! Thanks for taking me along!

@davidduke7076 Год назад

The frozen lake / mottled circles phenomenon is thermal currents at work, just like in calm air, with updrafts. There are many forces at work beneath the calm...

@lonewolfphotography01 Год назад

Brilliant trio of videos, and wonderful images, thank you so much for taking us with you ..

@jhaydnreynolds Год назад

Great images!

@sbutler66 Год назад

Found the calm, peace and tranquillity from watching the video. Loved the atmospheric snow fall sounds, perfect for watching with a brew. Loved this road trip series!!

@grahamavis6105 Год назад

Been waiting for this particular video and is always great to be back in Torridon albeit looking through the eyes of your camera. A totally new and brilliant perspective and thank you for the trilogy.

@lisabradley9288 Год назад

Wow! Fantastic conditions in Scotland. Love the images Thomas, keep up the good work 📷❤️

@rogerwilliams7234 Год назад

What a wonderful mini-series! Thank you!

@DeRose05 Год назад

I love these series. the cozy feeling of being in the van and the harsh landscapes, Wonderful

@francescoemanuelecarucciph7630 Год назад

Your second image is beautiful. The leading lines with the square composition make the shot. Well done.

@ubit123 Год назад

those 3 mountains are the best photo of whole trip for me

@jameslovell71 Год назад

Great set of 3 videos detailing your road trip Tom. Very inspiring as usual 👍

@alasdairmackenzie905 Год назад

As others have said Thomas, a fantastic trilogy. Well done and thanks for bringing it to us.

@masterxyr Год назад

My wandering mind would be driving away from the camera on the tripod scene only to get distracted and then find a puzzling empty bag upon arriving at the following location! this series was one of my favourites. Everything was spectacular, your photos, your cinematography and the location.

@krisp871 Год назад

Well, you must be chuffed you decided to make that trip. Some of you best artwork and as always a brilliantly told story to take us along with you

@tjsinva Год назад

Appreciate your extra step in storytelling production values. Always enjoyable. Carry on! 👍🥂

@christianpatton1852 Год назад

Once again a wonderful video from a lovely road trip creating some beautiful images and this time in tough conditions that is very inspirational!

@charliejg Год назад

Beautiful, just beautiful Thomas! Thanks for taking us along.....

@augustincollie8500 Год назад

My simplest but most sincere congratulations on these 3 videos ! Love the inspiration !!!

@BecomingCanadian Год назад

We did a mini road trip around Scotland in March/April of 22 started in Kylesku and headed down the west coast to Torridon. I love Scotland, it’s beautiful. Great video.

@VOAZOH Год назад

Thanks for sharing your photographic journey again. I hope I can visit Scotland in the future and just observe the beauty before making any photos.

@jw0001 Год назад

Really nice video. Thanks

@leidaveldkamp6146 Год назад

We have been watching your videos for al long time already in the Netherlands and for us you are the very best! Beautiful photo's with feeling in it, excellent filming and presenting, supergaaf! Thank you for letting us enjoy your trips with you 😀

@MrT33CEE Год назад

I have to echo what others have already said, been following your channel for a couple of years now having taken up photography back in lockdown, initially just in my garden….The lengths you go to for B roll is astounding, and this has shown its not just in nice weather, fair doos it was pretty impressive, I was even trying to spot your footprints in the snow where you had set up your camera but no, loved the Robin pic, that’s more what I do, don’t have the time to take up landscape just yet, looking forward to retirement and then hopefully I can follow in your footsteps…( but not literally)… thanks for the amazing shots and the wonderful inspiration. Best Wishes, Paul.

@AZJack Год назад

Really enjoyed your latest road trip. Thanks for allowing us to come along.

@alisonlyons4691 Год назад

This has been a great trip Thomas. Love your work and sense of humour. What's not to love about the nth West of Scotland, and, in the snow. Thanks again...... Alioban

@billbarraclough9653 Год назад

Epic again, Tom. What a brilliant trio of films!

@JohnDrummondPhoto Год назад

My guess about the ice circles on the loch is that there are pockets of methane gas from rotting vegetation seeping up from the bottom, warming the water enough to thin the ice. If it got suddenly colder, you might have bubbles in the ice like that lake in the Canadian Rockies where you shot with Adam, Gavin, and Nick some years back.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto Год назад

Ah yes, that could be it. I don't think we ever get prolonged freezing temperatures in the UK. Certainly not enough to create clear ice.

@MrGm182 Год назад

It is that. In the summer there’s a lot of vegetation at that section of loch Claire

@travissaunders4686 Год назад

Yep, we get a lot of methane hot spots in Alaska too.

@davidletz9123 Год назад

"A pastime full of hope and disappointment"... I can't disagree with that!

@doreenhart2732 Год назад

I have really enjoyed these videos, the images were great, I especially loved the shapes in the ice, and I have to say that Robin image was so cute.

@cliftonwhittaker260 Год назад

Thomas, I have enjoyed this three-day adventure immensely. As I said before, your B-roll is above professional quality and your photographs are even better. I think you took everything to a new level on this trip. Congratulations to you. Time for a break, a little beer and pizza with your wife and good friends in a warm pub.

@jobanski Год назад

I know you asked us whether you should do a bunch of short, or a series. I’m so glad you did the series!

@rogerdunn5988 Год назад

Great stuff Thomas. Enjoyed every minute.

@phynx2006 Год назад

Those melted circles are caused by warm water from fish pee 🤔😂😂. The Robin on the microphone speaks volumes for a landscape photographer, love it 😍👍

@martinjn2920 Год назад

Disappointed, I hoped for more snowy adventures as each episode has been totally brilliant, but what will be will be and everything must end at some point. Thanks Thomas, these three videos have been just awesome, the images you have created just superb. I love that discussion on kit is minimal the focus (excuse the pun) is all about the image, other channels could learn a lot from you. Thanks again for an incredibly enjoyable series in snowy Scotland.

@brianbeattyphotography Год назад

Few things better than that feeling of waking up in the middle of nowhere with no one around(@2:30). Those were some beautiful frosty conditions! I hope this winter Scotland series becomes an annual regular event for you like Ben Horne's trips to Zion and Death Valley. Great point at the end to just get out no matter what. You never know what you might end up seeing!

@marshalljvanderhoofphoto Год назад

Really enjoyed watching your trip. It was inspiring and I can't wait to get back out into nature. Thank you! Also, I really like how you cropped some of the images of the ice and lake to a square format. The square really complimented the images.

@ChrisPattonPhotography Год назад

Really enjoyed watching this road trip to Scotland, the snow up there provides some fantastic scenes. Loved the images as always 👌

@robwharton8644 Год назад

A great series of videos and fab images as well!

@dianneturner4874 Год назад

Amazing road trip, thank you for taking us along. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the trip. So many awesome shots and I did so love the robin. Amazed with all that snow a pop of colour. Just wonderful! I'm goanna miss this winter wonderland!!