Proof that Photography is Good For You
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- Today I go outdoors with my Hasselblad 501cm film camera and a roll of Portra 160 film. I start the day feeling uneasy and anxious, but things soon turn around and my mental health improves once I start engaging with the landscape. I encounter a heavy snow storm as I enjoy some landscape photography. I am forever being drawn to the smaller, more intimate scenes and images. This video demonstrates that not everything needs to be a big, epic view.
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That last sheep-photo was superb! Love the simplicity and especially the depth as the sheep vanish into the background :D
Yes but maybe the color on the back of two of those sheep should've been desaturated in Photoshop.
Thomas I think there is no longer any doubt that you are an amazing photographer ... thank you so much for sharing all this

Thomas I think there is no longer any doubt that you are an amazing photographer ... thank you so much for sharing all this.. Well done my friend well done
Totally agree 👍
Love how you composed the sheep. Makes me ask the question, “where are they going?”. Great photos tell a story and/or lead the viewer to ask questions. This one nailed it.
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i agree so much!!!
If it helps, do remember that your videos of the outdoors are also helping other people’s mental health these days. Thank you for taking us to a wonderland forest adventure! And stay safe!
Yes! Amen to this! I find Thomas's videos truly refreshing.
That's nice to hear. Thanks a lot.
Yes, I find his videos very calming.
Oh Man I really loved the last shot with the sheep’s
that one looks amazing (Sheep)
ewe have a lovely sheep shot
Yep, good one!
Me too. (But it's simply . . . "with the sheep").
The last frame with the sheep’s wow what an image so much drama with the snow, wind and the sheep’s marvelous job Thomas
Photography Helped me to get out of drug and alcohol addiction. It saved my life. I will talk about it one day may be.
It's a dark, sad, yet fascinating story.
Vive La Photographie ! ❤️
This is amazing.
I've heard this a lot 👍 Thanks for sharing. Hope you're doing well.
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Thank you. It was long time ago. When I ask myself what I have achieved from photography, I just have to look back.
Hope you can restart your journey around the world with your new GFX. 😊
John 14:6 I am the way, the truth and the life....even better than photography
@@Light_Camera_Story Welcome to the addiction of buying cameras ahahahaha. Nah just kidding, you said something very powerful, try to let out all the existential issues and embrace the light coming through the lenses whatever that might be. :)
"I feel like I shouldn't be here."
That statement hit home for me. We've all been cooped up so long that being out and about feels....weird. Like we're breaking the rules, acting like the bad kids. I'm thinking I need to be a bad kid more often to get out of this rut. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
Wait until you get into a large group setting. It was really weird for me. This whole thing has mentally changed people
I sympathise. Last summer I went out walking a lot, but the recent bad weather has kept me indoors and even though the weather was fine today, I made excuses and didn't go out for a walk. I think I'm going to have to reintroduce myself to the outdoors very gently, like returning a creature to the wild after it's been in captivity for too long.
It's a funny way to realize that it isn't normal, after feeling that way for years. Whoops.
Duuuuude
I’m a photographer who’s turning 15 in 3 months and has been shooting pictures since I got my first camera on my 13th birthday.
But only recently did I realise how relaxing it is, and how it makes my life better in so many ways. It has helped me survive through lockdown definitely
Appreciate your emotional honesty. Being in lockdown makes me feel like I’m not accomplishing anything (Ontario, Canada). I get outside about 4 times a week to hike and that’s been a mental health boost. Love grasses in snow! And the mounds of snow on ice. Simple images that are peaceful. We have tons of snow here. Take care.
Heaton: 'I'm going to take pictures of sheep' Sheep: We're off m8'
Yeah as soon as he starts setting up they are heading out. Still he got a good shot of them with the trees and snow.
They just got into position for the shot, he probably trained those sheep or paid them off or something!
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@@monkmichel9477 It wasn't a baaaaaaaaaaaad shot.
For me, that sense of agitation is common in the early part of an outing and I know that it will eventually be relieved when nature reveals the shot to me. Then the right brain takes over the left, and the excitement overcomes the agitation. I really appreciate that you shared the struggle that we all go through and not make it look so easy. Thank you!
I love how Thomas can take a picture of grass in snow and have it be better than any ohoto I have ever taken. Absolutely amazing how he easily he can make me feel emotional with his images.
These sheep in thick snow: outstanding! Love how the snow makes it look like a painting. Would have loved to be out there as well!
True words - I have experienced joy after a hard day by the setting sun, the rising moon, the lights on the old buildings - just whatever is near your location.
Last photo of sheep and trees. I love everything about this photo.composition, softness, two-tone colour scale. Hats off to you.
Personally I love the sheep photo. The grouping of trees and the way the sheep were huddled together are very pleasing.
That was the most enjoyable and simple 20 min I've had all week. I don't know another photography RUclipsr that can do it as well as you. It's just you and your camera & me enjoying the experience. You are one of a kind Thomas Heaton, don't change a thing Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺
Check out Henry Turner. Very enjoyable character.
I quite often feel the same when i'm out taking photos there are so many other things I should be doing other than having fun. But I try to remind myself I'm only taking a small amount to time and when I'm happy it benefits all who rely on me. Lovely video, the sheep are my favourite image. Keep up the good work. 👍
It's good to see you having fun and enjoying photography T!
The amount of joy you're getting from shooting some grass, snow, and sheep is reminding me that I gotta just go out and shoot. You don't need an amazing landscape or subject to get awesome photos. Great video man. Subscribed!
This video makes me appreciate living in Sweden even more. Having the freedom to be out in nature is fundamental to my well-being and being able to do that even if it's just a hobby is something that many around the world can't right now. This might be a bit controversial but, life is about more than just being alive. Life needs to be lived!
Couldn't agree more.
I don't think it's controversial at all, just that some people have been frightened half to death by governments and mainstream media that they've forgotten what it is to live their lives.
What I love most about this channel is that it help me to get ideas. You have an eye for what nobody else sees. I used to struggle a lot to find shots. Since I started following this channel a couple of years ago my bag of ideas has grown and grown. Sometimes I'm out and thinking what would Thomas do in this situation. Keep doing what you do best! Grt guido
Last two days working in the ER were stressful. I decided to get out today on a warm day and taking photos.
I just love how honest you are with us about yourself and your workflow.. for us viewers, I feel it allows us to connect more, not only without you, but also your work.. it allows us to really engage with the images.. thank you!
That last photo is so stunning and getting the sheep composed like that you must have been a shepherd in a past life
The sheep!!! Its so great when we can break out of our comfort zone and succeed! Atta boy Thomas!!
You actually are in a better place than you think when you're feeling that agitation, just by the fact that you caught yourself feeling it. Most just get caught up and taken for the ride. Take a deep breath, appreciate the moment around you, don't run from the feeling, accept it, and know that like all things "this too shall pass." And it does.
Great video. That sheep image was gorgeous and I 100% agree, there's nothing better to lift your spirits than getting out in the middle of nowhere and just shooting.
creatives have the most beautiful minds on the planet.
amen. 🕊
Group outdoor therapy sessions with Thomas!
I always appreciate how genuine you are with your process. There’s never anything contrived in your vids. I hardly comment, but your channel is one of my favorites. I Thoroughly enjoyed the photos in this one. :)
That's very kind and I appreciate you taking the time comment 👍👍
Your thoughts on your thoughts really struck a chord with me. Thank you. It was a genuine, real, help.
Just got to the 7:10 when you spoken about your mental health and then suddenly I hear a news intro and text 'Breaking News' and thought holy moly Thomas, you've stepped up the graphics in your videos...then realised it was an ad that occurred with impeccable timing. Heart goes out to everyone who is doing it tough in lockdown.
Hey Thomas, this video really helped me actually as I’m a year 11 student who’s grown up with family interested in photography and I’m really interested in photography but feel like I can’t at the moment and feel trapped by not only online school but just being stuck in doors and not quite sure why but just watching your video made me feel better.
That shot with the sheep is stunning simply stunning.
Thanks for always saying what most of us are feeling even if we haven’t been able to put it into words yet. Your videos have been such a blessing and pulled me out of some dark places and for that I’m grateful!
Amen, the outdoors is free therapy!
Love the last photo, excellent balance and a feeling of life, in lack of better words.
Cheers Thomas,
I was out and about the weekend before last and we had snow and it was AMAZING. I had such a blast and was pumped full on energy like a squirrel on caffeine. Like you said - FOMO. Because there was such a long drought of being inside, having nothing "special" to look for except your videos. And your videos helped me a TON - I basically binged everything I could because I was going insane.
Keep it up and remember: We're all in this together. You are not alone and there will be different times. Hope I can someday meet you and be on a course with you.
Cheers,
Don’t give into the fear Tom. You are out there in the snow ❄️, working.
Yes it is a tall tripod, brilliant bit of gear. (Got one myself).
Thanks for sharing again Thomas.
Stay safe 😷🇦🇺
I've been watching your videos for years, and just wanted to say thanks - your channel is probably my favourite on youtube and your videos always inspire me to go outside and bring my camera, even if I don't feel like it, and also to just enjoy nature. You're a great photographer and seem like a great person too!
Loved the sheep photo. I totally agree about photography and getting outdoors helps your mental health. I don’t what I would do without it. These videos are a great escape during lockdown, thanks so much! 👍
Both the sheep and the grass images are so gorgeous.
I'm on day 7 of a post winter travel 14 day quarantine/ time out. Back in the cold and wet West Coast of Canada after 3 months in Costa Rica. I know some will say "suck it up", I will. But my mental health is now effected by being caged after running free. Looking forward to my release and going for a bush walk with the camera. Thanks for sharing Thomas, Pura Vida!
You're definitely not alone in getting excited/inspired by tufts of grass sticking out of snow. We may not have snow here, but I recently took a similar minimalist image of just a few tufts of dune grass coming out of sand.... and it worked so well. Absolutely loved the final sheep image. Really nice work, and good to see you ending on a more positive note.
Beautiful photo of the snow and sheep in such a pastoral setting! Lovely!!!
Haha. Nope. Not just you. One of my favorite shots this year so far is exactly that; a few blades of grass popping out of the snow. And that sheep shot at the end...pure joy. Love that. And I think that's exactly why you were agitated to start - you didn't seem present. But it seems like once you became part of your surroundings instead of just an observer of them, everything shifted. Yup, being outdoors works every time! Thanks for doing what you do.
The sounds that film camera make at 3:30 is pure music to a mechanical engineers ears!
Getting outside always renews my spirit
Thank you Thomas for showing your humanity and please never apologize for showing that emotion. Love your photography and so appreciate the person behind the lenses.
The last photo is like a painting. Beautiful!
This may have been my favourite video so far. This is what photography is all about.
Glad to hear it 👍
The last photo with the sheep and falling snow, two thumbs up!
Props to u thomas, i trained as a photographer in 1990 but never pursued it as a career becoming a graphic designer instead, however i have always pursued the photography craft for my own well being, landscape photography being one of my favourite genres.... i have followed u for years and just wanted to say i appreciate your candour.
Snowing like that was always a huge mood booster for me.
Same, for sure. Now i'm just waiting on that first warm, sunny day.
Photography is amazing for you, at least it has been for me. Some years back I had been laid off and was feeling quite depressed. I took my camera with me when I brought the kids to a local playground and just started to take photos of them. Just that simple act pulled me out of my dark hole and helped me feel good again. I find myself back there now due to being laid off again recently, so I’m bringing my camera with me everywhere to help keep me from falling into depression.
Right back at your best - can see the difference that something unexpected made to your eye and mood. Nothing wrong with getting excited at grass in snow - I first did 49 years ago and still do now, even by proxy! Cheers 👍👍👍
Loved the last image of the sheep in the snow. A beautiful composition. Thanks for sharing!
I loved all photographs in this video. but the MOST favourite is the one with ship and trees in the background. What a stunning composition!
Everything you said about feeling agitated and rushed feels so relatable to me. I think with the work I do it makes me that way and it’s hard to just stop sometimes to relax and take my time.
Beautiful video Thomas. You have always been able to portray the excitement of your photography. I connected deeply with how you expressed your troublesome feelings. I use my woodland and landscape photography to help with my mental health but you showed how important it is to not put pressure on it being the complete solution, to slow down and just enjoy being out there. I did laugh at the end when you were photographing the sheep. At about the 15:45 -16:00 min mark as you were explaining your excitement about the sheep and if you watch in the back ground every sheep wandered off the screen and I though you were going to turn around and they would all be gone. Thanks again.
Thanks for your honesty and vulnerability Thomas. Not an easy thing to do. Yes lockdown continue to have a profound impact. It’s definitely OK to recognise it. As always, a pleasure to view your videos and learn. Thanks for being so generous with your guidance and inspire good photography.
i like your movies so much. especially your way of commenting on them. very honest and authentic. I look forward to your contributions every time.
I took a photo of grass coming through the snow the other day on 6x6 portrayals film as well. I thought it a trite when I took it, but I like the shot. So Im glad not the only one that thinks these things are worth capturing. The last sheep photo is amazing. The shape of the trees, the line of sheep, and negative space really work well together.
Really liked the sheep photo. Dramatic and peaceful at the same time, very atmospheric
Good to hear you are feeling better. Rock on Tommy, well Tom.
I know that feeling well, the anxiety of knowing that you're supposed to be working and not enjoying yourself as much as you are when you're able to just exist and photograph.
Thanks for being so REAL about your emotional state! Great message to share as so many of us are struggling but we are not alone and getting out in nature’s so inspiring and uplifting!
Turning a complete negative into a complete positive - well done. James Popsys is the sheep expert (apparently)
Tom you actually brought me away from the epic scenes and into the minimalistic world and I love it so much!
Man that last photo with the sheep in the blizzard looks fantastic.
Couldn‘t agree more with your statements about the outdoors and how nature affects our mood and mind! Love your on-location videos, especially with analog film - the pictures reflect the honesty and calm of your videos very well - not everything has to be super epic-HDR-gigapixel like. A simple beautiful well composed image outways all „modern“ superlatives! Keep it going and good light!
That sheep photo is amazing! I paused the video and looked at it for a while. Such a deep image.
I 100% agree that time outside is good for you, hiking on my local downs has kept me sane during lockdown
Yeah, I have to agree with everyone else, that last photograph was really lovely.
That last capture of the sheep is beautiful
Totally agree with the whole being excited about blades of grass poking through the snow point. It is so satisfying! I took a very similar composition and thought 'what am I doing' but I liked and that's the most important thing 🙂
The final Shot with the sheep was awesome. Best of the bunch, as they disappear into the snow. Keep up the great work
You are suffering from lockdown blues, and you are not on your own, but the good news is you are helpng others! Thank You!
I'm from Ottawa Canada and know snow and I think there is beauty everywhere we just have to look for it.. Love your videos Thomas..as they say keep your chin up.. you're doing good and you will come out of this better for it.. cheers
Thank you for sharing. Your videos are so therapeutic both in terms of the views, and your subtle reminders to keep paying attention to the emotional background of self 🧡
This is the most purest thing I saw today. ❤️
Thank you, please continue on your journey.
I love sheep, and I love that image of the sheep in the snow, fantastic!
Absolutely love that last image of the sheep in the snow, amazing stuff!
A breath of fresh air with that video, I totally agree there’s nothing quite like getting out with the camera to clear the mind. Some stunning photos there too, the sheep one is surprisingly good, excellent even.
Woah the last picture with the sheep is just beautiful. What a pleasant scene!
All of the images are beautiful but the final image of the sheep is the coup de grace - makes me want to wish for snow here.
This video really resonated with me, especially the discussion about mental health, and that feeling of rushing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and perspective. I also really enjoyed the images you captured. Thanks again and stay safe!
NIce video Thomas. When I was feeling down, my doctor told me to "walk in green places". It works! And, if I can come home with some photos, that's a great bonus.
I guess we could say it’s a sheep shot 🙄. I absolutely LOVE it! Everything’s there: lines, background, atmosphere.
The shot with the sheep is magnificent.
Also love the minimalistic approach
That last one was magical!
Also, props on being so open and honest. It's hard to always maintain an image and a brand, but I can only imagine it's actually harder to just be 100% honest with an audience
Love the shot of the sheep in the snow. Excellent. Your videos always do so much for me.
Love the minimalist grass/snow one and the sheep !
the last capture with the sheep is spectacular!!!
The sheep photo is wonderful. Glad it helped you find some happy space. That's what photography does for me 😊
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us Thomas. I agree that photography, especially film, really keeps you present and participating in the moment. It's personally helped me a lot with mental health and overcoming nasty dark depressing thoughts. Just appreciating the simple things [you are not alone with the grass in snow- I call them freshly shaved ;) ] is absolutely a practice and is valuable in times of despair. If you can love something so simple then it becomes easier to see all the good than the bad over time. Live simply, love simply I guess!
Oh that last image! Like a painting. Congratulations on getting surprised by your passion about an image even though you were not planned on it
The last picture was an absolute beauty and thank you for the video.
I had a very long-winded speech to give about how so many of us are struggling with locking down, staying safe, and dealing with what seems at times to be a tenuous future -- at least for 2021. But, as you have again shown, perhaps all that's needed to be said is simply "Photography is therapeutic."
I love snow, and I love these videos in the snow. I just love snow or a desert because it often makes it feel almost off world