Shooting Landscapes with a Long Lens

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6 жыл бұрын

Landscape photography isn't all about shooting with wide angle lenses. I'm in Deadvlei in Namibia and in this video I photograph 2 landscapes and both with a Canon 100-400 lens. This allows me to isolate subjects within the landscape and pick out more varied compositions that I could using a wide lens.
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@surajgupta2912 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are like therapy. We not only learn how to click better pictures, but also how to live the entire experience. Thank you!

@SWatchik 6 жыл бұрын

I've only ever really shot landscapes with telephoto lenses, just love the compression, and makes it easier for me to isolate something interesting. Lovely photos as always

@spazydoo1 5 жыл бұрын

Thomas, I just want to thank you for sharing your process. I am a self taught amateur photographer and have learned a lot from your inspirational videos. I normally shoot wildlife but have recently started exploring landscapes and I’m loving it. Your work is amazing and I’m always looking forward to seeing more from you.

@PaulTimlett 6 жыл бұрын

Simply stunning. Especially that first image.

@zandreazogue9155 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the calm and serene style of the way you produce your videos. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and process with the world!

@allansisson355 6 жыл бұрын

When you first wlked up on the group of trees. All I saw was a Salvador Dali landscape. What a great contrast in that shot.

@jroynorris2963 6 жыл бұрын

Love the tree shot Thomas. The old country saying, " Making a silk purse out of a pigs ear" comes to mind. You really made something out of nothing there. Brilliant.

@deric5488 6 жыл бұрын

Ok...So i had to come and watch it again. I cant say how grateful i am that you share this with us.

@PolarBlairGaming 4 жыл бұрын

The sense of adventure I get from your videos is astonishing. Your photography and your thoughts are deliberate and helpful. Thank you for putting all the work into these.

@balintk.9373 6 жыл бұрын

Namibia is on my bucket list for a long time! The skeleton coast with the abandoned and wrecked ships and the sand dunes with those trees...last but not least the non-existent light pollution makes this country such a treasure box.

@OlDoinyo 6 жыл бұрын

One of the world's iconic locations! It must be a fun place to shoot.

@domhaughton6809 6 жыл бұрын

That composition is absolutely gorgeous. I never thought of Namibia as being on the bucket list, but then what do I know? It is now!

@scotty4418 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas, it has been a privilege to be following you for a fair bit of time and have watched and re-watched many of your vlogs. The Namibia series really has been epic and each week you put up images that engenders such emotion. I certainly see why this has been on your bucket list....Thank You taking us with you

@rj0409 6 жыл бұрын

Both final selects are outstanding! Thank you for continuing to inspire

@simonpaterson84 6 жыл бұрын

This has been a great series. It's been very relaxing to watch. There looks to be some lovely peaceful scenery over there.

@rodhill6091 6 жыл бұрын

Yay! some colour photography to show the beautiful colours of Namibia!

@franciscocosta8933 6 жыл бұрын

just beautiful.. the red sand looks amazing

@keagandevilliers2832 6 жыл бұрын

still so very happy that i found this channel! best landscapes channel on youtube!

@edwardlee1815 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Thomas. You bring Namibia into our homes.

@eastgreenlander5016 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place. Thanks for taking us there with you

@jramirez2484 6 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else hit pause on the video and attempt to visualize how you would compose the shot in your head or just me? HA! I always wanted to go on safari for the wildlife, but now I need to roll down some of those sand dunes. Great work!

@sumanthkashyap8366 6 жыл бұрын

Even I did so....

@AndyHayter 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!!

@jhsumatt 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos always inspire me to get out and push further into photography. Keep up the amazing stuff man.

@aubreybradford7232 6 жыл бұрын

Kinda doubt this'll make it to you, but I think you missed a killer composition at around 6:26. There's a tree looking thing by your tripod head with some sweet dunes behind it that I think would make an awesome photo.

@ThorCaes 3 жыл бұрын

Man good catch. That would make for one hell of a photo.

@craigrobson1032 6 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful Tom thank you

@keithswindell6212 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous, simply gorgeous.

@faryelolo 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!!!

@DiiZeh_ 6 жыл бұрын

Simplicity at it's finest! Stunning!

@bradzaruba9686 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thomas for a wonderful finish to Sunday afternoon. Beautiful images!

@kenhenley7599 6 жыл бұрын

Breathtakingly beautiful.

@markharris5771 6 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful, stunning images.

@ianlaw9836 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear you struggle finding compositions too Tom, as a hobbyist its the bane of my life - think I need to follow that advice 'Find a subject and shoot it as the light changes'

@sappercrg 6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Oh Thomas, I've been shooting more than one image (of the same composition) and in the back of my mind thinking "Thomas would be upset....". Now I see you DO take more than one image (sometimes). Great stuff as usual mate. Thanks!!!

@robstammers7149 4 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful video, thanks again Tom, not only a learning experience, but gorgeous places most of us will never see revealed, wonderful.

@johnorr8393 6 жыл бұрын

Shot that place a few years ago absolutely fabulous place,with amazing sunsets.

@fayndee 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!

@cookfred281051 6 жыл бұрын

Love the tree and red dune, magical.

@ADudeAndHisWatches 6 жыл бұрын

Those would be images of a lifetime for me...So good!

@AlexandraStarr1974 6 жыл бұрын

11:01 that is the most beautiful image you have done in ages, its simplicity, the colours, composition, subject matter, just utterly sublime!

@chrislj2890 6 жыл бұрын

That terrain is so surreal and awesome. Good job!

@oddbjrnaustevikfoto 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit lost for words. That landscape, place, just.. out of this world. I love it. Might be my favourite place that I've seen from your channel. And you travel a lot. Fantastic image as well. Captured the mood completly. Thank you for sharing your passion Thomas!

@deric5488 6 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely beautiful. I love the minimalist photos as well.

@Bazzo61 6 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video Thomas and absolutely stunning shots. Thank you for for sharing your passion for perfection.

@theofrancisphotography952 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous compositions. The Black and white photo was absolutely stunnin. You are a great inspiration to all of us. Thank you sir

@ianlivermore2981 6 жыл бұрын

What a superb backdrop stunning shots and place

@stevedodson7126 6 жыл бұрын

Your work is just so breathtaking!

@yujinlandscapephotography.7787 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning, love it sir. Thank so much,Thomas...,

@michellemccartney6124 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas your images are amazing, and this one just took my breath away. I love the texture. Thank you for sharing!

@robertaltic4161 6 жыл бұрын

Oh Thomas, the tree photo is ethereal! Love the light and the color of the sand. Brilliant....Bob

@MRBraveheartscot 6 жыл бұрын

Tree in the Dunes is spectacular ! thanks for sharing.

@Nicoramirez2010 6 жыл бұрын

This will be usefull for my trip to Torres del Paine, thanks Thomas!

@ptuimala 6 жыл бұрын

Love your work!

@TomMasonPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

Cracking video as always - Love my long lens for landscape work as well as wildlife!

@yaronmeiri1 6 жыл бұрын

amazing what you did with that tree.. I’m a big fan of your work it’s keeps better and better every time.

@weixzero6038 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic images, love your works so much

@spl4028 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!....no, seriously, stunning!

@jackducey9751 6 жыл бұрын

That last image is breath-taking, simplistic majesty! I don't want the Namibia series to end, the quality is next level man :)

@weschilton 6 жыл бұрын

That place is otherworldly... amazing photo, it almost looks like the white ground is glowing. I can easily imagine being on Mars... but for the trees. ;)

@MattTaggart 6 жыл бұрын

Top 5 of all your vids... loved it!

@gervaischouinard9809 6 жыл бұрын

Stunning place and gorgeous photos. Thanks, Tom!

@JavierSanchez-vr8tz 6 жыл бұрын

maravilloso como siempre

@martinbuttrick 6 жыл бұрын

Loved that place another place for my bucket list

@MadsPeterIversen 6 жыл бұрын

This is place is so high up on my list. As you I'm so drawn to the minimalism and I love those dead trees on a red background. Would be awesome to also do some Milky Way photography there :)

@SimonPhillipsPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

Thats what I was thinking about the milky way but also doing a time lapse of it as well :)

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

It's worth a visit, but I didn't return to Deadvlei. I couldn't find anything unique that I hadn't seen many times before. The surrounding dunes however, they are amazing.

@dennismaida4188 6 жыл бұрын

what is the personal security like in the country? in the areas you were visiting?

@m8oxy 6 жыл бұрын

Mads Peter Iversen I

@usamaalshughry4967 6 жыл бұрын

I am happy to see the level of energy you have getting higher with this trip. Keep it up!

@iamtheonlyben 6 жыл бұрын

Mate, you're a legend. Putting some much needed inspiration back into my photography. Cheers to that beer too! No better way at all :) Liked and subscribed and a big thumbs up from here in Australia

@KMartinMusic 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas, as I've gotten into landscape photography in the last couple years, I keep wanting to wider and wider with my focal lengths. Seeing the results you get with your trusty 70-200 (or even some longer shots) is inspiring me to try to find those wonderful compositions at long lengths like that. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas as always!

@studiowilliams5015 6 жыл бұрын

It's photographs like that, that made me fall in love with your work!

@Hegetron 6 жыл бұрын

A photo like a painting! Love it! Would've liked to see a panorama of that dune and the trees. Not sure if it would work in real life, but from what I gathered from the video.

@obroadieswimmer 6 жыл бұрын

Cracking image and what a dream place to shoot.

@gavinjmcgrath6983 6 жыл бұрын

When I think about your first vlogs, it is wonderfully stunning to see how far you've come, mate! The B & W images of the dunes are splendid. All the best for 2018!

@mathiasanders3946 6 жыл бұрын

absoluty stunnin!

@ChrisOverholster 6 жыл бұрын

The cinematic quality of your videos has grown astronomically in 2017. Can't wait to see what adventures you bring in 2018.

@JoshBenBernales 6 жыл бұрын

Such a beautifully serene landscape. I could just spend hours there!

@mikecrawshaw9727 6 жыл бұрын

Stunning!

@RalphGoldsmith 6 жыл бұрын

What an amazing place and a beautiful image you got from it. Great tips as well

@evilhomergaming9445 6 жыл бұрын

amazing pictures again.

@ajhertel 6 жыл бұрын

Stunning! Thanks for the reminder to use all the lenses in my bag.

@scotty4418 6 жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this so much

@CJamesPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

I have really enjoyed watching this series! such awesome shots

@RyanLunaPhotography 6 жыл бұрын

That shot of the tree and red sand is absolutely phenomenal!

@gcarmichael 4 жыл бұрын

Thomas - this was one of your best.

@MikeJamesMedia 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Thomas. Love those shots from the final location. Gorgeous.

@AdamKappa 6 жыл бұрын

Great photos Thomas! They're more colourful than I expected sanddunes to be, good work!

@peterscott5947 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing place, Great Video & Shots Thomas.

@jeffkuhn6003 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas, I was super intimidated by my trip to White Sands National Monument in New Mexico last week, so it was reassuring to hear that this desert shoot was difficult for you too. Great job even with the elements!

@tamlove4134 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your experience and those spectacular images thomas ..the dune mono image is superb

@robcarr1899 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Tom. Loved the images. The tree and the sand dune is BEAUTIFUL.

@stevenelebaut4972 6 жыл бұрын

Do you realise that your "video compositions" are just as stunning as your shots? They are not of the intimate kind that you search, but they are still f'n great.

@leachimkiveling 6 жыл бұрын

This landscape is so impressive, absolutely stunning! We were there around sundown, it was quit busy first but it got so quiet at the end. A Place I‘ll always remember and one of those places that made me a (amateure) landscape photographer. Hope to get back there one day. Thanks fore sharing and bringing back those memories.

@rodbelasquem 6 жыл бұрын

I follow your channel because of your photography, but I have to tell you I'd likely follow even if it was about cross stitching or anything else I'm not interested in at all. Not only your individual video shots are pleasant to watch, but the feeling and pace of the whole movie is always incredibly enjoyable. I guess that's what happens when show other people how you do what you love.