I Left My Digital Camera at Home | Film Photography Roadtrip
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Күн бұрынI left my digital camera at home and set off to the Outer Hebrides on a film photography road trip in my self converted small camper van. Shooting only film photography brings with it some challenges and in this video I try to work with hostile weather and harsh lighting. I use all of my experience as a photographer to get the most out of the landscape. I use my Hasselblad 501cm and load it with Ilford Delta 100 Black and White film. 10% off your first Squarespace website or domain: www.squarespace.com/heaton
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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Waking Up in Lewis
03:46 - My Film Cameras
06:18 - Loading Ilford Delta 100
08:52 - Image 1
10:46 - Image 2
11:44 - A New Location
15:19 - Image 3
17:32 - Image 4
18:59 - Camper Van Park Up Isle of Harris
22:04 - Sponsored Message
23:28 - All Images from this Video
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@AsphaltPlanet1 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas, I've been following your videos for years, I'm not a regular commenter or anything, but your videos are fantastic. I look forward to them every week. You are easily the best story teller in the landscape photography space. Thanks for the great content week after week.
@ThomasHeatonPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, that's very kind of you to say. Glad you're still enjoying the content.
@GeorgeLoch 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. There is a charm to Thomas’ approach. Always look forward to his day of the week.
@deirdremcquade9690 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, as well!
@cgan2013 2 жыл бұрын
Ditto!! The best!!
@susanfirth2279 2 жыл бұрын
Also agree. This is by far my fave channel.
@ratgirl13 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, don’t sweat it, just enjoy being out there doing your thing and having a fun chill time- people who don’t appreciate it will literally click off, those of us who do will continue to enjoy your videos and work. Cheers, mate!
@etch3130 2 жыл бұрын
I started shooting film for the first time because of your videos, completely revived my love of getting out and taking pictures.
@ThomasHeatonPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean, but it's a hard thing to describe.
@stefangonzalevski9532 2 жыл бұрын
I get it ! I started photography with film. Every time I go back to it and get my slides developped (6x6), I have this immeasurable pleasure to check them on the light table. They seems so alive, so life-like (not sure of the exact wording here : I'm a bloody French !). They seems almost like in 3D.
@kennygo8300 2 жыл бұрын
I started shooting with film in the mid 70s. It's hard to describe the feeling of shooting something that you think it's good... but you really don't know until the film is developed. You think about each shot a LOT more. You care a LOT more. The feeling is... invested.
@neuberry 2 жыл бұрын
Next time you're shooting b&w film, try a red filter. Where your yellow has a subtle effect, a red would be much more dramatic. Combining a red with your graduated ND often is very effective as well. However, be aware that most red filters will require 2.5 to 3 stops more exposure. Also, Ilford Delta isn't inherently a high contrast film, but it responds well to exposure and development manipulation to increase/decrease contrast and shadow detail.
@Denmarkone 14 күн бұрын
That seascape with the light coming through the arch is absolutely majestic!
@dreacul 2 жыл бұрын
Beauuutiful, that allignament of the sun with the arch sending that light into it and breaking those photons into the beautifully frightening crashing wave. Excellent!!!
@paulstillwell 2 жыл бұрын
In the photo recap at the end, the 2nd image of the sand, and the arch with the sun ray streaming through it... both awesome shots! Thank-you for continuing to do what you do. Love your vids!
@allansisson355 2 жыл бұрын
Not a wasted trip, great shapes and textures. Then shooting into the sun, amazing.
@henrikgphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas you’re photography is so natural! And the videos is great! Keep on working and make my day every morning when I enjoy you’re videos.👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
@bellybutton123456 2 жыл бұрын
Little tip for you Tom.....When unloaded Store film backs without the slides installed.........Keeps the Velvet in the slide opening less depressed.
@JJ-fromDK 2 жыл бұрын
Heatton commentating his taking of a photo, like a football match, was hilarious, just what I needed a monday evening.
@edwardlee4032 2 жыл бұрын
Words alone really do not express the joy of watching your videos. It makes my day and I look forward each week for more enjoyable videos. Thanks for your time and afford.
@gschweiger 2 жыл бұрын
That first shot is really, really nice.
@ThomasHeatonPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm never sure how those abstract type shots will be received.
@NeoLithiumCat 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThomasHeatonPhoto I think your abstract shots are my favourites, actually. That and a good old lone tree!
@gschweiger 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThomasHeatonPhoto I'm a big fan (and amateur creator) of abstract photography. I really appreciate seeing these types of shots.
@davidhuth5659 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful collection of images...per usual! Thanks for sharing!
@GertJanKole 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, as always. Really enjoy watching your journey, especially since you tell the story so well and the images are always worth waiting for. Specifically love the mix of landscape and abstract, from sweeping panoramas to still life. Thank you!
@EvanLindy 2 жыл бұрын
500K congrats!! Well deserved 🙏🙏
@amorrisphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Personally, I feel like these "non-productive" videos are a lot of fun to watch. They also level set what it's like to be a photographer. Social media often abstracts that away so I really appreciate you sharing the videos and the shots like this!
@stevesomers7366 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy taking trips with you, Tom. Great messages to viewers and love the new locations. Cheers!
@sarahinscotland 2 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite video you've made. I love film and how it forces you to be more in the moment. And you came away with stunning images!
@dalkapur 2 жыл бұрын
Waiting for the Right Wave. A seascape photographer's epitaph ;-)
@alangauld6079 2 жыл бұрын
I liked them all bar the second sand shot. But "McDurdle Door" was the standout shot. Love that Beam of light.
@christianpatton1852 2 жыл бұрын
All beautiful pictures enjoying every video tremendously !
@philfyphil 2 жыл бұрын
There’s something quite comforting seeing you snug in the van with the driving rain and wind outside.
@brianmckeever5280 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice! The backlit sea spray through the hole in the sea stack is terrific. Thanks!
@luismartins3262 2 жыл бұрын
I got three funny little comments about this very enjoyable video. I found it funny at the very beginning when you say "Today we are going to go shooting... ON FILM!". I 'm an old fart who did that for over twenty years, so for me, that was funny to see such excitement! Jumping to point number three which is also related to film shooting. I loved to see you getting all giddy trying to time the wave at its peak. I still do that even with digital cameras. And the reward is fantastic when you get the images back and you got one just right. None of this spray and pray stuff, and no chimping. As for point number two, I giggled when you told us with whom you went on this trip with. There's Adam Gibbs, Alistair Ben, and a guy named Phil. No last name, no explanation as to whom he is. It felt like he is the proverbial actor from the old Star Trek series that wore the red shirt. Sooner or later he is just gonna disappear so don't pay too much attention to him! I just found that funny. I think my favorite shot was your "rubbish" composition.
@cool4fam99 2 жыл бұрын
another fun trek thomas. well done!
@mollyanderson449 2 жыл бұрын
When I started taking photos in 2016 this was the first channel I subscribed to and since I’ve rarely missed a video. The images are beautiful and content is engaging, but nothing is more inspiring than seeing someone truly enjoy what they’re doing…having fun and experimenting! The beautiful images are a bonus! Keep up the great work.
@romainquesnoy4092 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderfull black and white shots, love it !
@chrisdrake447 2 жыл бұрын
It’s always about the journey, watching your videos, Thomas. Even when most of the destinations are as compelling as Lewis & Harris. Not a single one has ever been a disappointment, whether you get the shot or not. Just don’t stop, yet...
@michalciepi 2 жыл бұрын
Just watch and relax - always happy when I see a video is up
@Ktizo_Images 2 жыл бұрын
I had fun watching you have fun. Merry Christmas!
@Speanz 2 жыл бұрын
I am absolutely delighted The colliding wave image looks very fabulous.
@ChristopherMay 2 жыл бұрын
Some wonderfully evocative B&W images in this video, Thomas. As always, thanks for taking us along on the journey!
@valpayne2963 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you having fun. The first sand image is my favourite, such detail. Gorgeous.
@tTLM823 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas, thank you for ALL your ideas and instruction. You're great!
@ZeLoShady 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shots Thomas! Each one is a banger!
@davidgilmore2565 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas. Loved the first abstract image with the yellow filter. Thanks for sharing another great adventure. Cheers. Dave
@peterfarr9591 2 жыл бұрын
Great shots!
@westvirginianlivin9871 2 жыл бұрын
I gotta say this seemed like the most fun i've seen you have in a video. You seemed more relaxed and just thoroughly enjoying the day for the most part.
@bernieshore 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video Thomas, appreciate the work you put into your videos.
@georgfritz 2 жыл бұрын
Love the Film Photography and the progress, fun and adventure is more then a mass result.
@koenpijpersphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning images as allways
@kevinarmstrong3415 2 жыл бұрын
The image of the sun shining through the arch with the crashing wave in front and the sun behind was perfect.
@amalieemmynoether992 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the b/w take in this week's images. Third one is my favourite. I love how the sun in the shot is a fiery ball, and love the range of tones in the image...oh and the wave of course that completes the story in the scene ❤️❤️
@harveytrop1637 2 жыл бұрын
I loved your abtract B&W images; you did great!
@chrisdowswell 2 жыл бұрын
I think the documenting of your process, struggles with weather, unsure of images, etc is something we can all relate to... that I think makes this video successful. Story matters and you've delivered on that... Thanks! The images did turn out pretty sweet to me. 👍👍👍
@teriwhittaker9716 2 жыл бұрын
I am new to you and your channel! I want to watch every video you have made. You have inspired me to dive into landscape photography, to buy a used film Hasselblad, to come and hike through the UK, and I have wanted a camper van and I so enjoyed watching you build out your camper. I cannot express how much I am enjoying your videos! Keep up the great work!
@BobEstremera Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us along, mate. Inspiring as always. Those abstracts were great with beautiful textures, tones and shapes. Success, I’d say.
@nessday1821 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom. I really enjoyed this video. Regardless if you captured a great image or not, I found your enthusiasm this time infectious. Your pure joy at enjoying your photography was great to see. Keep enjoying the adventure.
@seantomlinson3320 2 жыл бұрын
that was lovely. A really fun change of pace using the monochrome film and as usual nice compositions. Well done. Looking forward to next week!
@johnpotter4814 9 ай бұрын
Fabulous video, looked like you had a great time and love the images. Stop fretting and enjoy it 😊😊
@chrisdunderdale 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful mate, film is special.
@peterwolf3001 2 жыл бұрын
well done for highlighting that good work of the Harris trust. I loved the images too.
@MrEszet 2 жыл бұрын
Proper film episode! Keep them coming!
@alisonlyons4691 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas, really enjoyed the video. Love the wild moody days, which can be a challenge, especially waiting for the right wave. The patterns made by sea and sand are beautiful, natures sculptures. Thanks again take care till next time Alioban
@fgalaxie123 2 жыл бұрын
The videos where to experiment and have fun are also more engaging for me, I love the energy it shares. Thank you for bringing us along.
@davidellinsworth22 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. I look forward to your videos every week. Love your film videos every bit as much as the digital ones. Great shots. I love shooting film, and will definitely be giving Delta 100 a try in future.
@n1k1george 2 жыл бұрын
I rather enjoy these video where not everything comes up rainbows and unicorns. The appeal of your channel is that you keep landscape photography real and honest for your audience. We love it that you bring us along on your journeys - warts and all. It is also the motivation to get off my butt and face the elements: I just ask myself, what would Thomas do?
@weschilton 2 жыл бұрын
Man, I really love B&W film photography and these images are really wonderful! I love the high contrast and grain. There is something about B&W that crystalizes the story in the image without distraction. Really nice work!
@annetivendale8616 2 жыл бұрын
Such rugged beauty.Loved this video Thomas.
@AndyNoblePhotography 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Thomas, absolutely loved the film images. I can only imagine how much work all of these videos take, so much b-roll. Excellent. Looking forward to seeing the next episode.
@kevinjmurrphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas great video, watching you work watching you work in the harsh weather conditions and getting great shots is very motivational and inspiring. Love the shot with the wave crashing in front of the arch also very glad to be able to keep up regularly once again with your weekly videos.
@jimgraves4197 2 жыл бұрын
This is what I love about film photography. There is no certainty about a shot until you see that film come out of the developing tank. Beautiful images, Thomas.
@Simon_PieMan 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@TheycallmeWade 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video, love watching someone enjoy life and have fun. Having fun seems to be a long lost art form.
@filipviljamaasvensson 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this long and well-made video! Lots of mood, and inspiration. Also very nice images, great job!
@JoeIV_Photography 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god Tom! I am so jealous of the photo on the cliff edge. Great shot!
@jobanski 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are the best!
@LostInEurope 2 жыл бұрын
The adrenaline buzz when you are set up for a banger with the perfect sun just waiting for the right wave to hit, can definitely relate to that! Bet it's even more so when every shot costs you cash😅
@allynhawthorne4434 2 жыл бұрын
So hyped tom, really glad you left the digital at home. Watching you shoot film is one of my favorite things.
@nibbsfamily9651 2 жыл бұрын
so nice to see some grain back in images. The first 3 were some of my favorite shots of yours
@sharonlee782 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning images Tom. Love your work and your video content is one of my favs 😁
@Mrbluesplayer43 2 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this Tom, especially since I was at those locations just a few weeks ago and seeing your video makes me want to go back. It was my first experience of Lewis & Harris and I have to say what a fabulous place, but with very challenging weather. Our trip to the arch was so blustery and wet that I shot pretty much sat down on a boulder, holding onto my tripod and most of the resultant images littered with rain spots.I also had a lens die too so I can't imagine just shooting film there, so well done you.
@joanegert4276 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas, don't worry about the outcome of the photos, we enjoy the whole adventure as such and we learn specially from the difficulties and even the failures to become better photographers, go ahead and don't crack your head, your channel is avesome and very enjoyable!
@jimalbrightjr.9229 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and storytelling. I really liked the picture of the sea arch. Well done! Always look forward to your videos. I haven't shot film in years, brings back memories.
@gojkodjurkovic 2 жыл бұрын
lovely video Thomas! I felt the tension at my home while watching you wait for the big wave.
@danieljamesphillips8364 2 жыл бұрын
That arch photo is bloody brilliant. The fact you were shooting in to the sun is what makes the image with the light coming through the arch and perfectly lighting up the crashing wave. Honestly I think that’s my favourite photo of yours I’ve seen recently.
@georgedavall9449 2 жыл бұрын
Nobody does it like you Mr. Thomas Heaton! I absolutely enjoy these out and about videos, with you narrating from inside the van, especially in inclimate weather. Your videography and stills prowess second to none! Very nice! Cheers from across the pond! Happy Holidays! Stay safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍✌🏻😁🇬🇧🇺🇸📷
@gobtv9459 2 жыл бұрын
A fellow traveller here (professional film maker and landscape photographer). Love your videos. Great to see a Deli out there (mine's a 1994 model). The backlit arch with grad is a killer shot. Definitely not a wasted trip.
@calvinwon5113 2 жыл бұрын
I love shooting on film! It's how I learned photography years ago. I've been spoiled with digital for a while now, and decided to slow it down and get back into film. In a way, digital can sometimes give you a bit of an illusion of skill. But shooting film will let you know EXACTLY where you are. It's very humbling!
@parvec 2 жыл бұрын
Second image is simply brilliant, great vision there. It's always great to see you outside with horrible weather while I'm in my office having a coffee, super cosy. Thanks for everything
@PhilThach 2 жыл бұрын
9:17 is a really clever image. I don't think I would have thought to make that shot. 15:59 is outstanding! I feel like the buildings in 18:20 do a nice job of giving the image scale. I think this is my favorite of your film camera outings. Bravo.
@Mionwang 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas, I've been watching your videos pretty much since I was first drawn into this artform. But I must say, as a film shooter and enthusiast myself, I do enjoy these film photography videos more. Hope you'll be shooting more on film in the future! :)
@roberts4535 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning content and photographs as always Thomas. Have a wonderful weekend! /Robert
@chronicfish 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you left your digital camera at home. These were, to me, some of the best photos you have ever taken. There's just something magical about film photography.
@nickimcguire374 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. No need to apologize! It has made me excited to try film because of the amount of thinking you put into each shot and I can't imagine how satisfying it must be to get a great film photo. I love digital, but I've been inspired to slow down a bit and try film because of this episode. So thanks!
@frankstremke255 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on one of your best videos yet. Fantastic work. Great storytelling and amera work. And yes the photos are great to, love the first one the most.
@tompetersphotography 2 жыл бұрын
I loved your B&W images some of the earlier images were great. The clean minimal images
@IanMacey 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas, I really enjoyed this first day on Lewis and Harris. I was lucky to visit the Isles in 2019 with several friends and your video brought back so many happy memories. Really looking forward to the next video. All the best and thank you.
@Shephard1978 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid! One of my faves but I’m biased as I love the film ones! I kept smiling when you were trying to get the waves!
@alancoligado8540 2 жыл бұрын
"There goes my composition" 😊. What nature giveth, nature can just as easily taketh away. Always look forward to and enjoy your warts-and-all videos each week, Tom. Thank you!
@mhc2b 2 жыл бұрын
Just as a mild FYI concerning b&w filters - I've been shooting b&w film since 1970. There are three basic b&w filters which affect contrast - yellow, orange, and red. Each produces a bit more contrast than the previous, with yellow being the mildest, and red being the strongest. Sometimes, just for fun, try shooting one shot of each filter to compare the difference.
@WeekndPhotographers 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing work from you Thomas, every video never disappointed me! Great work
@DanielePauletto 2 жыл бұрын
One of your best video Sir! Photos are very beautiful but the arch and big wave one is superb. Rocks alined with the big splash alined with light rays, the arch AND the sun? wow, love it!
@neilattuk 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best and certainly most entertaining photographers around. Keep doing what you do so well, Thomas.
@blainegauvin9458 2 жыл бұрын
I quite like the beach abstracts...can't wait to see the pano camera in action...cheers
@Roman_4x5 9 ай бұрын
Tip for viewers: when using incident meter you don't have to get close to the subject. You can take the reading where you are standing as long as you are covered by the same light source ;)
@fionam.1784 2 жыл бұрын
Yessss! Thomas does another epic film photography video. Best Christmas present for me so thanks. I’ve been patiently waiting since the iconic ‘sheep in the snow’ and lone grass video.
@astralbody 2 жыл бұрын
Another Mr. Heaton award winner. Big chance on the film camera only choice but a nice challenge. Such wonderful scenery in Scotland, especially all the location you've been thus far. A wealth of knowledge in that group of photographers! Cheers Thomas!