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Why Did I Go to Canada?
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Күн бұрынIn 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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@Jeff-jg7jh 5 жыл бұрын
And that's why I love photography. The description of the ice bubbles. It's exciting when you run across something totally new.
@keithtruman7422 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@willi0777 5 жыл бұрын
Your critique showing in examples what works and doesn’t work is really very helpful! Thanks a lot!
@brettpatching 5 жыл бұрын
I agree! You learn so much by seeing images that didn't work up against ones that did!
@HeyHerdy 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@chilly243 5 жыл бұрын
Methane bubbles in the bathroom... Love the idea!
@dougduncan356 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@britainthroughmylens 5 жыл бұрын
Thomas your dedication and energy is inspiratonal. For me you're the best YT tog vlogger by a country mile.
@Bloggerky 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@macronencer 5 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@tracyhope6722 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@Bosmanneggie 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@mattstalford9769 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@oddbjrnaustevikfoto 5 жыл бұрын
Ey! «Next time» is back! Thanks for an interesting critique and looking forward to the next one!
@debbiewhatt7489 5 жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq 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 KZfaq, and through your collaborations I now follow about about 10 including Brendan and Greg. Thanks for the inspiration and education, and the laughs!
@ashvarma2486 5 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next one.
@TL-xw6fh 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@ckphoto6531 5 жыл бұрын
We as Canadians thank you for your presence. And hope to see more of you.
@TheGreensticker 5 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to Canada adventures.. and images!
@robstammers7149 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff as per usual, thanks again, look forward to your vids.
@FollowPhotiniByDesign 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always Thomas, keep em coming boss...
@simeonmarkfernandes1423 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@heffeff 5 жыл бұрын
I love it when you say "bubbles"
@chryseass.5143 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@Impostertot 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@groenvold1 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very interesting discussion of images - We are learning a lot from you.
@JHurrenPhotography 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@DerekKite 5 жыл бұрын
That part of the country is almost overwhelming in its beauty. Glad you could enjoy it.
@johnsholian4318 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@mauistevebear 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@lovesdukecity 5 жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq! Think about coming to the Bisti Badlands in New Mexico.
@derekgillan7314 5 жыл бұрын
All the way to Canada to photograph bubbles, that is interesting. lol No wonder you get fantastic images. Dedication, imagination. 100%
@SupraWes 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@WayneRobertsonPhotography 5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Wayne Robertson Photography you deserve it, your videos are outstanding!
@WayneRobertsonPhotography 5 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck I really appreciate that! It means a lot to know others enjoy them, thank you.
@JohnDrummondPhoto 5 жыл бұрын
That's classic Tom.
@zak196 5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Zak Clayton Thanks very much that means a lot 👍🏻
@QuietLightPhoto 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@esphilee 5 жыл бұрын
You got yourself a reason to give Canada another visit.
@spacepxl 5 жыл бұрын
I think the establishing video clip from that morning is actually a stronger composition than either of the photographs. Mountain silhouetted against the colorful sky, clouds and light streaking out from behind the mountain. It works especially well in a 16:9 frame, but might also have been nice with a square crop and the horizon near the bottom of the image.
@johnbianchi6430 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@brainanator 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@stoettingerphoto 5 жыл бұрын
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
@jennyyipcy 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. Looks like you throughly needed this trip!
@nishchintraina3541 5 жыл бұрын
I can relate so much to the wonkiness of the horizon! The picture you ended up is really cool!!!!
@MattJacques 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@valpayne2963 5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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.
@AlynWallace 5 жыл бұрын
Stuck in a rut and wanting to try something new you say? Come to Wales and try some night photography... your camera is a key to another world
@DanceParis 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@R17D5D 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@NicolasAlexanderOtto 5 жыл бұрын
I wish I had the funds to be able to afford flights to Canada for just 5 days. Good thing you take us along. Kind of helps me with all the downtime I have in between my trips.
@aquariuslady777 5 жыл бұрын
I'm ready to travel in late summer - Voyageurs National Park and hopefully Canada again
@samanthareimerart4627 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@RS-Amsterdam 5 жыл бұрын
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
@SteveMayedaTV 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome photography as always, and your own criticism is really useful. Can’t wait to see your new set up video
@KJLanguedoc 5 жыл бұрын
I really like the second image (with the monolithic peak in the top center) ...
@supertaufiqr 5 жыл бұрын
Always learning heaps watching your videos. Your high standard and attention to details is amazing!
@karlowma 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@robcarr1899 5 жыл бұрын
Lovely shots Tom. Great video
@paulwayman5137 5 жыл бұрын
Nice one Thomas. Especially looking forward to the next 'BLAZE TRAILING' episode of the Rockies video. ;)
@edwardjenner1381 5 жыл бұрын
I think the two different screens is a good idea and was worth mentioning.
@oneeyedphotographer 5 жыл бұрын
You can also drive the software (menus, filmstrip etc) in one, view/edit in the other. It's also useful in general work to have one monitor in landscape, one in portrait. Portrait is better for reading documents.
@edwardjenner1381 5 жыл бұрын
One thing I do and have seen Ben Horn do as well is use the warp/skew or similar in Photoshop to 'straighten' horizons. I realize some people will ethically not want to do this, but I think sometimes with the perspective of ultra-wide-angle lenses it actually makes the image more true-to-life. I've even been know to use liquify with a large brush. One of the biggest issues I have is with looking down on lakes in the mountains with a wide angle. It often looks as though the water should be flowing off to one side.
@oneeyedphotographer 5 жыл бұрын
True to life falls apart as soon as the width of the scene exceeds human vision.
@grahamhobbs3501 5 жыл бұрын
your assessments are spot on imo
@BrunoPisaniAdventure 5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Subscribed. I am a big fan of your work.
@seanbirtwistle649 5 жыл бұрын
i think you shot the bubbles the better way around; makes it a little more abstract and holds your attention better. the bright white at the bottom would feel like the front and the darker top would feel like the distant back and your attention would be less balanced on the white. its a great photo
@kevinmorphet8083 5 жыл бұрын
Love the analysis Thomas. Following the trip from the various perspectives was fascinating. Love your eye. Cheers.
@gstandaert 5 жыл бұрын
It's nice t o hear your thoughts on the images. Interesting thing you mentioned about the matte monitor too!
@henrysiegertsz8204 5 жыл бұрын
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?
@pawelecphoto 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you had a good time in Canada!
@iastorgaphotos 5 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with a bit of spontaneity and chilling with good company! 👍🏼
@Goingoff-b8f 5 жыл бұрын
Canada is my home country, I live on the east coast of Canada if you ever visit Canada again you should check out the east coast. loads of great landscapes to shoot.
@joelcleare 5 жыл бұрын
I was mildly satisfied with my Lake Abraham images in 2017. Your images made me feel like I was very fortunate in 2017 to have any methane bubbles at all.
@tombuck 5 жыл бұрын
It’s insulting that KZfaq would choose 360p as a default resolution for a Thomas Heaton video. Blasphemy!
@rogasSM 5 жыл бұрын
that depends your screen resolution and your internet speed, mine is at 480p
@rogasSM 5 жыл бұрын
it's not blasphemy you evil seeker :P it's efficiency
@okd1000 5 жыл бұрын
Mine’s in 1080.
@oneeyedphotographer 5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
I get 480p but yes, its an insult :-)
@zoid88 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@dmac5x1 5 жыл бұрын
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 !
@2zirc 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome.... I am glad you enjoyed your trip to Canada, eh!
@hobosheep8757 5 жыл бұрын
Gordeous images ! I love the cloiuds mimicking the bubbles.
@allansisson355 5 жыл бұрын
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
@andykeeble1 5 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the next journal! 👌
@NWP4440 5 жыл бұрын
While you may not have liked that image as much as you wish, let me tell you what I see. You said that you took this trip because you felt stuck, and needed a spark. What I see is almost like a cliff, and below the cliff is a fresh slate, a chance for something new. It's just up to you to figure out what to fill that void with. Yeah, I know that's deep and sappy. Yet it's the first thing that came to mind while watching this. Cheers from the California.
@TheDenisedrake 5 жыл бұрын
Fabulous photos and explanation. Thank you. Good luck on the negotiations with the wife. Remember: Happy wife - Happy life
@bcegerton 5 жыл бұрын
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
@PMCN53 5 жыл бұрын
Love your images Thomas, I also love your insights and critique of your own images. I alway learn something from you!
@keepingtherubberdown5715 5 жыл бұрын
I love listening to your reasoning on your images. But, remember it is the journey not always the outcome. I would love to shoot more landscapes but, my kids are in sports like hockey and mountain biking. So that pulls me from what I love to do. And when I do get out rarely do I even get a photo. I just hike and enjoy being outside
@Dylan-ds9fp 5 жыл бұрын
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
@ismiles85 5 жыл бұрын
I still love the first image tho. Its captivating.
@bobdavis571 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas, You normally show us one or two images from a days shot. I went for a dawn to dusk shot last week and shot 345 frames (quite a bit of focus stacking included) First cull got rid of nearly half, but then I slow down and find selection difficult and very, very time consuming. I would love to see how you deal with this and file and library management. I only discovered your channel a few weeks ago, and I'm really enjoying catching up with your old posts. I've been into photography for over 40 years now, and you are teaching me new things about digital photography. I find your style of presentation excellent bob
@JamesClark1991 5 жыл бұрын
Always shocked how regular/often you post content, bravo!
@gregsnell 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing how something as simple as turning around the image of the ice bubbles makes such a difference eh. Those winter details are awesome. Great shots mate!! Nice to know your thoughts behind the photos. Also major monitor envy.
@philhowell9873 5 жыл бұрын
It must be Sunday coz it’s Thomas Heaton day! Looking forward to watching this!
@ericdraco5199 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Last time I was there it was absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to go back! Thanks for the inspiration to go!
@claudiorafa8098 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@chrisroot7182 5 жыл бұрын
Canadian time, lol. There are 6 different timezones in Canada! ;-)
@PeterLariviere1 5 жыл бұрын
And don't forget the crazy Saskatchewan issue....central half the time, mountain the other half.
@oneeyedphotographer 5 жыл бұрын
You made me wonder how many we have in Australia. I think its seven at present.
@glennmac9116 5 жыл бұрын
OneEyedPhotographer we have 5
@pept6267 5 жыл бұрын
@@oneeyedphotographer Three I believe, Russia takes the cake with 11
@beautyofthailand7393 5 жыл бұрын
China has 23 but 12 are fake 😂
@obayedh 5 жыл бұрын
Thom, you are always welcome to Canada! No question asked!! ;) :)
@keithpinn152 5 жыл бұрын
Add we have no Walls!
@christopherwood1668 5 жыл бұрын
You say you love simplicity, doesn’t the image at 4:57 show that? The lead up to the mountain is simple, where the mountain is beautiful and pink at the end of the journey. Could say that sometimes the journey is simple, but the end of the journey is glorious.... I bet you in a couple months, you’ll look at the image and actually love it. I Think you put too much pressure on yourself to get an epic picture, that you can’t see that you still got an amazing picture. If printed, it’ll be incredible!
@1spitfirepilot 5 жыл бұрын
Great, as ever.
@jwkooi1979 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Loved it. Look forward to the next one. Never been to Canada, but it is high on the list. Thank you!!!!
@MaartenGruijters 5 жыл бұрын
interesting critique, want more of these!
@davidewersphotography1013 5 жыл бұрын
Because it was there. One day you have to visit New Mexico and Colorado. In Santa Fe, I can promise you for place to stay
@martinjn2920 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@dirtywater5336 5 жыл бұрын
I'm quite surprised you didn't break out the long lens and aim it at the mountains. I know there was barely any sun but perhaps a high contrast B&W would look good
@vdiitd 5 жыл бұрын
Please show more images that you took there. Would be really interesting to see.
@raiz3375 5 жыл бұрын
well worth it! stunning images and great vid!
@desgardner7169 5 жыл бұрын
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.........
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