Throw a Dart at a Map & Go in my Camper Van

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I love my camper van as much as I love landscape photography, but sometimes I am lacking motivation to go and enjoy either of these. So, I thought in this video I would leave everything to chance as I throw a dart at a map of the UK and wherever it lands is where I will camp and photograph.
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@ThomasHeatonPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Look out for scammers in the comments. They pose as me, using my profile pic, and ask you to message them on Telegram. I have blocked the accounts, yet somehow they are still getting through. Good one, KZfaq. Besides, if i'm going to spam something, it will be my Landscape Photography Book ;) This, I promise, is not a scam: thomasheaton.co.uk/product/my-book/

@jbairdexp 2 жыл бұрын

Keep shouting this out...I had one "your scammers" message me only the other day. I hope I would have spotted it without your previous message on the subject, but it was good to be made aware so I knew straight away.

@davemenard5089 2 жыл бұрын

I was so excited to get a reply from Mr. Tom, but it was a faker.🫥 The DART was very kind to you this time

@ian-robinson 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanclose618 don’t watch him then you bell end.

@Lindsay_Brunton 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanclose618 And yet you are interested enough to come and comment. Bet you're a scream down the pub.

@laurelb8372 2 жыл бұрын

Knew you wouldn’t do that, darned nuisance aren’t they

@LanceCrashNM 2 жыл бұрын

This project may feel like a gimmick to you, but I absolutely love the video. While I enjoy the videos where you photograph spectacular places, the reality is that most of us do not have access to stunning locales. So it's inspiring to see how you would approach photographing mundane scenes... how you capture the beauty in something usually overlooked. It's far more like the situations I encounter when I go out for quick photo daytrips. Thank you for this!

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tim. glad you enjoyed the video. I reckon if I'd have slept a little better, I would have shot more. 😔

@TudorSmithPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on Tim. I agree completely 👍

@rolandbrooks467 2 жыл бұрын

Have to agree with Tim 100%

@thorstensaeger4498 2 жыл бұрын

100% acknowledged

@Shutternutteruk 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree with you Tim - great video from Tom, creating something out of what may seemingly be mundane - a random A road in the flatlands of the UK!

@MrLilley1971 2 жыл бұрын

I drive pass that tree every morning to work. Never entered my mind to photograph that tree. Well done making something out of nothing. (I will now take a picture of that tree) . Your videos got me into this Hobby. Thank you

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Haha. it's a shame you didn't drive past when I was there. I could have put the kettle on.

@ShaneCrouch 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto lol man you are so down to earth, awesome

@denisesavage2382 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I find the world we see everyday we don’t perceive as interesting or worth taking the time to notice for photography, but when we do, and share it, suddenly everyone else is appreciating the beauty, the simplicity, the awe of it. Wonder is right where we drive past - everyday.

@wakjagner 2 жыл бұрын

I personally love this idea; the randomness, the spirit of adventure, the challenge. It all seems good for you and for making a video to show us, and maybe even for getting a good picture. But, I do think you could skip the whole "camp at the dart" thing, and just camp Somewhere Within A Reasonable Distance of the dart, and it would still be great viewing for us, you'd still be getting the same pictures (More or less), but perhaps you'd get a better nights rest :D.

@Syy 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video, loved the gimmick - but I'm not sure why *sleeping* where the dart landed (2 centimeters from traffic) was a necessary component of the challenge. Might wanna skip that part next time and get a better night's sleep. 🛏💤

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more 💤💤

@clivewoolley4492 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto try ear plugs

@SceneArtisan 2 жыл бұрын

Thomas - please, make the dart thing a weekly event. I'd definitely watch them! :)

@RonK 2 жыл бұрын

working twelve to sixteen hours a day lately in a office, six days a week. Despite your lack of sleep you have no idea how much I envy you (in the most non-evil sense possible) for the chance to go outside a couple days, working, adventuring and having nothing but the sky above your head, at least for a few moments. Nice video, thanks. Plus: that's some great color grading on the roll below that bridge, awesome 👍

@dod20884 2 жыл бұрын

I was very excited when I thought you were coming to the west coast of Ireland, not sure why you didn't but you should in the future. Very enjoyable video all the same. Also loved all the skylarks singing when you were taking the last photo 😁

@thor2947 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be honest sir. Your videography is getting close to your stills! Truly enjoyable for the photography, cinematography, and the pacing/flow of the story itself.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I've been working hard on my video and editing skills. glad you're enjoying it 👍

@JohnDrummondPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Tom's storytelling is excellent. Period.

@christopherdivirgilio9861 Жыл бұрын

Tom - I was directed by the all-knowing KZfaq gods to your “Turning Photography into Works of Art” video, then I carried on through your van build and tour and obviously just finished this segment. As a fellow photographer (sports/recreation) your videos are a welcome breathe from my hectic, fast-paced schedule and a true reminder to take time to unplug so to speak. It’s not too often (for me anyways) to stumble across a KZfaq channel and get a welcome feeling from the presenter, so hats off mate. Your content is fantastic. Cheers!

@JWilks-lk7th 2 жыл бұрын

I done the same thing when I couldn't stand living in London anymore. Threw a dart in a map whilst blindfolded. Luckily I hit Newquay,Cornwall and spent the best three years there.

@danielcedenorodriguez9938 2 жыл бұрын

I just can’t get enough of Tom out in those rural, calm, pastoral landscapes of the uk shooting trees and eating in his van. It makes photography feel so enjoyable.

@leojphilip732 2 жыл бұрын

We need more such "go where the dart lands" videos!

@PhilSledge 2 жыл бұрын

When I think Thomas couldn’t get any better he’s got the right combo for Fish & Chips. The mushy peas is perfect side

@zachi70 2 жыл бұрын

The fish and chips bit was my absolute favorite part of this video!

@WillWalking 2 жыл бұрын

You're about 3 miles from a very ancient healing well, haegelingas (now called 'Healing'). Pilgrims came for miles. It had an ancient hawthorn tree over the top, folk tied rags, known as the ragged well. Would be great to see how places like that are doing today? With a Grayl filter, you could take the healing waters yourself next time? Also, there's two veteran 4m+ Ash trees within a 3 mile radius, publicly accessible. Check out Megalithic Portal + Ancient Tree Inventory for tiptop location info. Where you slept was not safe Thomas! The layby at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="500">8:20</a> looked much better. But you're doing heroic work, as a true one-man band. It's pretty incredible, an inspiring vision of discipline for the sake of art. Thanks for your work. Stay safe! Walk well.

@simon.revill 2 жыл бұрын

The Humber Bridge is something to get excited about! It is a Grade 1 Listed Building and when constructed, was the longest single span bridge in the world (still is in the top 10). More info on Historic England’s website. Perhaps some minimalist ICM photography would have been fun at the roadside location? Enjoyable video as always.

@gabewebyt Жыл бұрын

Have to say that I love the Humber Bridge abstract -- lovely textures and shadows

@markbaigent8373 Жыл бұрын

I am impressed with your avoiding Essex blindfolded dart throwing.

@coach_craig_chronicles 10 ай бұрын

I love the Humber bridge, its the connection between myself and my fiance, locations. That dart was so close to some really epic landscape near Caistor and Nettleton.

@gord_tomlin 2 жыл бұрын

The dart was an inspired idea for getting out of a funk, and I might just steal that idea. I won't be stealing the "sleep beside a busy road" part, though. After only one hour of sleep, my funk would be deeper than beforehand!

@kevinhumphries763 2 жыл бұрын

I've paused the video to add a comment. This video had me smiling, no laughing out loud from the beginning. Can't wait to see it unfold. Here goes!

@namboozleUK 2 жыл бұрын

This video was really refreshing. I often get in a slump and don't have the motivation to go out because I don't have a plan.

@daveblackburn6807 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea for a series! Take it from me, as a man that moved to Ireland from the dreary lights of South Yorkshire 16 years ago, you are missing out! Get over here for 2 weeks and tour around! You will be spoilt for choice!!

@leelindemann7729 Жыл бұрын

Haven’t even finished watching it yet but LOVE the bridge and abstracted black & whites.

@davidalexander-watts6630 2 жыл бұрын

It seems plenty of KZfaq landscape photographers go to the Lakes, or Snowdonia, or Scotland, or Iceland but they don't go to Humberside. Pioneering as ever, Tom - more please: landscape photography in the bits of the country where most people are.

@jamesdecross1035 2 жыл бұрын

The mighty Humber Bridge… one of the most difficult things to photograph well. It is too simple!

@tonymckeage1028 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas, creative block is a common issue, you are right it's overcome by motivation, "getting out there" and trusting your creative drive, thanks for sharing

@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thomas, in the end we are all here to watch you on an adventure. But what makes it interesting this time is that you don't know what's going to happen either, which makes it so much more exciting than usual. "The way is the goal" has never had so much meaning.

@robertfleckenstein5031 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like that Island/Continent was made for photography. Extraordinary photographs Thomas. Their the kind when you think, man, I wished I had taken a photograph like that; Ansel Adams used to do that to me a lot. Brilliant.

@brucedelorme5026 2 жыл бұрын

it's all about a good Fish and Chips!!! What else matters. heck, take a food picture of the Fish and Chips and it's a winner!

@phynx2006 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha it's all about the fish and chips and for a great image all you need is a tree 👍😎

@tbillington 2 жыл бұрын

You could totally make a series out of this. Maybe drop the camping at the dart portion, but trying to compose a good photograph at a random location is definitely a winner.

@rickdenbraber6869 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant creative idea to figure out where to go. Loved this video.

@leaturnbull6290 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea of throwing a dart and going there! Love that!

@georgfritz 2 жыл бұрын

nice, randomness, Chance and good Fish and Chips.

@leelindemann7729 Жыл бұрын

When you had the drone fly up over ‘the spot’-I think the green field would have been a great abstract dropped into b&w-looks like corduroy.

@Tess78uk 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. Bit of a fascination with chance and anarchy. 😆

@KirkDurstonquest 2 жыл бұрын

‘Stealth’ camping in plain view on the side of the road, lol. 😁

@willapanews9761 2 жыл бұрын

Fish and Chips are best eaten with your hands fresh while it is still hot not cold with cutlery.

@jemandvonuns2462 2 жыл бұрын

I relly liked the gimmick of throwing a dart at a map. I was getting exited when you said Humberside because I was living in that area for close to a year (normaly living in Germany). If you ever happen to get into the Grimsby area again and fancy some more fish and chips, you need to check out Papas at Cleethorpes beach. Best fish and chips I've ever had.

@JH-qv3xv 2 жыл бұрын

Another fun trip in the van. Thanks

@romiemiller7876 2 ай бұрын

Albuquerque has Two Fools pub. It’s Irish, and has the best seasoned, beer bartered fish and chips I’ ve ever eaten.

@simonbx9135 2 жыл бұрын

The image under the humberside bridge was beautiful. And the abstract blocks just as good.

@daymonpearcey8468 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic idea to chase a picture with. Thanks for sharing this adventure!

@markthemutant 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video, being random but still having a positive mind set is commendable, right now I'm on day 52 of lockdown here in Shanghai, very little food supplies and no end in sight, not even allowed to leave the apartment, all of Shanghai in a massive lockdown yet binging on your videos is keeping the depression away, and seeing you scoff on fish and chips brings back memories from before I left the UK 15 years ago. Keep on keeping on brother!

@kathyjurgens7153 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds really awful. Thomas Heaton's video's helped keep us sane during the first lockdowns in the US but I know ours were nothing, absolutely nothing like what our family in France went through and certainly nothing like what Shanghai is enduring. Thomas Heaton subscribers, and photographers in general, stick together. Our family will be thinking of you and hoping the situation improves sooner rather than later. Hold fast. Take care.

@markthemutant 2 жыл бұрын

@@kathyjurgens7153 Kind words, I thank you for them, as photographers I feel our community is one of the more honest and welcoming in media, it is unfortunate we all have to deal with such a virus, small things like Thomas and his videos become much larger and positive. Again thank you for the nice words and wish you a wonderful day/evening.

@neildethridge9455 2 жыл бұрын

The abstract image 3 under the bridge , that was pretty nice

@cina9218 2 жыл бұрын

The outtake dart throws are awesome haha

@markvanderwal897 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas for all the time and thought you take in making your inspiring videos - even when you have to creatively throw some darts! Been wonderful observing your journey, embracing film, your thoughts about gear, your passion for photography and much more. Such a delight to watch your videos and trust there will be many more - thanks again!

@oisinholz 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea for a video! Nice to have that "anything can happen" feeling. I quite liked the image too!

@Tuomimaki 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, Thomas! This is just what I needed to get out and do what I love. Thanks very much!

@paullauternaturewildlifeph4811 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my home stomping ground. Lincolnshire isn't a destination that many landscape photographers would think of as a photo destination. It makes you work hard to get any 'keeper' images, but the efforts are usually worth it. If I had spotted you in the area I would have offered to show you the sights. Just a couple of millimetres lower and your dart would have put you in the Lincs Wolds AONB which is an underrated area with some really nice scenery.

@marknichols554 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this challenge! I find these just as interesting as the typical Lake District/Scotland adventures. Looking forward to hopefully some more of this type of content. It really shows there are shots to be had everywhere and gives me inspiration

@zongmuas 2 жыл бұрын

Really liked the first b&w image, right up my alley. Love the concept of letting the dart decide and then having to challenge yourself to be more creative. Great video!

@bbrown6574 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really hits the spot; all have moments when the motivation drops and your solution was just the ticket!

@novainvicta 2 жыл бұрын

Gimmicks aside. I know you love the Lake District, Scotland and even Snowdonia but rarely if ever visit the West Country. What about Dartmoor, Exmoor, Bodmin Moor, The Jurassic Coast, The North Cornwall Coast with the famous Tin Mines. On Dartmoor there is Tavy Cleave and further in Fur Tor one of the remote Tors on Dartmoor. To the South there is Haytor and Haytor Quarry which has become a nature reserve. The Walkham Valley with Roos Tor, Mis Tor, and the Merrivale Quarry. Be adventurous.

@TheSpaniel1 5 ай бұрын

Stunning images Thomas, thank you for sharing

@garyprice1082 2 жыл бұрын

Travelled that road from Lincoln to Grimsby for 29 years. Couldn't believe it when your dart landed where it did. Aldi Columbian coffee by the way.

@williamscott3760 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks just what I needed. A very useful way to get the creative juices on track.

@alexandervasilenko7773 2 жыл бұрын

Im absolutely sure - you're a happy men if you're doing such a things... Waiting for the next episode :) Thanx a lot!

@stanokella 2 жыл бұрын

The video I needed, not picked up my camera this year. Tom, thanks as always for entertainment, encouragement and essential coffee critique.

@storysupport 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t find my previous comment to amend it, but I think that it was a very good call to stop and capture the bridge en route. Thank you!

@Creation2345 2 жыл бұрын

Great work as always! Your videos are a staple every Wednesday for me. I look forward to sitting down on a real screen, not my phone and enjoying your videos from front to back. As a photographer it is really inspiring, and as a viewer exploring the landscapes with you is entertaining! Keep it up!

@davidskinner274 2 жыл бұрын

The first subject I saw as you arrived was the tree!

@charlesdavis6371 2 жыл бұрын

that was interesting - ty for taking us along.

@EoghanBell 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this premise man. I think everyone hits that wall of creativeness and sometimes it just takes making up a "gimmick" to get those jusices flowing.

@MKNYC_ 2 жыл бұрын

The underside of that bridge is really cool actually.

@EssoSteve 2 жыл бұрын

loved the sudden excitement you had once that dart hit the board. It got me stoked. great idea! Thanks man.

@jamesmorrison6065 2 жыл бұрын

I wondered if your dart would hit anywhere near where I lived. Not far at all! I’m in Saxilby, you see it on the map. Fab video as always Thomas, and what a great idea to get the creative juices flowing again! 👏👏

@chuckpugh1165 2 жыл бұрын

Love the under the bridge shot. When I shoot bridges I get my best shots from underneath. Thank you Thomas for validating my abstract architecture side.

@shaddring 2 жыл бұрын

I like the concept. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. Image the van smelled like Fish and Chips all night. Good work

@rainyambience923 2 жыл бұрын

the cement lorry overtaking had me laughing

@iqueque 2 жыл бұрын

I love your use of the royal ‘we’. So English!

@randyschwager2515 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea Thomas!! You pulled it off!

@IliaFrenkel 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Appreciate the effort, Tom! And the great length you go to satisfy your viewers!

@pnmather123 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this Thomas. I think this could be an interesting regular feature! Excited to see some unexpected gems.

@jamespercy4307 2 жыл бұрын

Have to say that I really look forward to Wednesdays and enjoy watching all of your videos but this has been one of my favorites! Please do more! The "gimmicky" randomness and anticipation to see the location of where the dart landed was really entertaining. It's a shame you couldn't come to Ireland due to time & distance, but I would love to see what you would shoot here especially on the west coast where I live.

@southernsteve1 7 ай бұрын

I think I would have stayed in the layby where you ate the fish and chips, especially knowing how busy those roads can be in that area. Rather than head home you should have gone a few miles south into the Lincolnshire Wolds, ok not the Lakes but it has a beauty of it's own. Great video as always 👍

@antonxavier1 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. It shows a much more accessible approach to photography and a potential way for beginners to get started.

@SP-te5fm 2 жыл бұрын

Finally Thomas! I really enjoyed this video and I think the 3 photo’s you showed are close to your best work. Mixing it up is a good idea.

@markrogers256 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting video and a great watch. You were just above the Lincolnshire Wolds which can offer some good opportunities for landscape photography particularly during sunset and sunrise. It's always a good exercise to go and take pictures in a location we'd not normally consider and we can sometimes surprise ourselves with the results!

@korysmouse3800 2 жыл бұрын

I really like all three of the bridge shots!

@Myles995 2 жыл бұрын

I had to give this a go myself. I enjoyed the experience, thank you Thomas

@JimmyCheng 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it! Do it more Tom!

@stephenross6640 2 жыл бұрын

This could be the makings of a great wee mini series Thomas. Just loved it, very creative keep them coming.

@joshdowler9195 2 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos Thomas but the unknown / challenge / adventure and fun pacing and editing in this one was by far one of my most favourites you've done so far! Love to see the challenge done again soon.

@jaywilliamsphoto 2 жыл бұрын

A variation to the dart on a map idea is to hold a handful of coins with one coin being the ‘deciding coin’ ie you have multiples of all values of coins except for one value. You drop the handful of coins from about a foot above the map, where the deciding coin lands you use the diameter of the coin as the target area to visit. The idea of a handful of coins to eliminate bias as you’re not aware of the position of the deciding coin in your hand. And coins because they land flat. Could also use a variety of washers as well.

@tjkrueger2655 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. I did the same dartboard exercise last year, it felt like weight had lifted.

@willfoster7 Жыл бұрын

Thomas, your video is a classic and I will be looking, with keen anticipation, for a follow-up! I was watching another video produced by one of your compatriots when he mentioned your name as having been greatly inspired by your work. I am very pleased to have discovered your work and I wish you every success!

@phild2434 2 жыл бұрын

Really liked this video. Original, improvised, effective and challenging!

@erikepskamp1991 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Recently on my outdoor photo walks, I have decided to shoot anything that catches my attention. No thinking about it or deciding it is not a good shot but rather just work it and make the shot. After all, something caught my attention. Glad to have "helped" you decide where to go from across the pond.

@briansorrells8126 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent composition Thomas. Made me want to be there and see it for myself. Well done. Thanks for the adventure!

@rolandbrooks467 2 жыл бұрын

Just re watched this having decided to try this for myself. 'Dart' has been thrown and place already found on "what three words",,,, So looking forward to seeing just what image we come up with 👍

@yuxuanhuang3523 2 жыл бұрын

I love these kinds of vids. There is more randomness and more fun to watch.

@grahamhobbs3501 2 жыл бұрын

keeping the adventure going is half the struggle, and this does it. Nice one :)

@amalieemmynoether992 2 жыл бұрын

Love the contrast in the second bridge shot❤️📷

@PaulCSmithPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Thomas, you are master! Thanks for continuing to inspire!!

@markbaigent8373 Жыл бұрын

I took some images from the top crossbar of the uprights of the Humber bridge for the company that installed the CCTV up there. amazing views 🙂

@JamieBulloch1 2 жыл бұрын

well done Thomas, proves the point that great possibilities are out there, Humber Bridge shots.. superb, it's simply a case of "Go, See, Persevere, Do".. terrific stuff as always... a bullseye.. love it..