Minimalist Photography | In the Field w/ Fuji X-T3
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- Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024
- Today I take my Fuji X-T3 on a landscape photography trip to the hills of Northumberland. I explore a valley that I have never been to before, but the blue skies make it a challenge, but I overcame this by creating simple compositions which excluded the sky.
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voice-over, vlog, 360 cam, bike riding, two different takes on the same tree, and a blooper ending. I could not have asked for more!
Yeah this is a really, really good format for Thomas. I love his videos, but this definitely takes the cake.
I’m 76 and having problems making photographs I didn’t have when I was younger. You keep the dream alive and are sometimes my younger eyes.
Keep working at it, never stop.
Your a mere whippersnapper. If you can survive to a 105 you are young at heart. Stay young.
I just subscribed to your channel. You are very modest The clue was your thumbnail
Keep on keeping on!
Heartland Light... I'm ONLY 60 and I hear ya, bro! It is people like Thomas, Sean Tucker, Simon Baxter, etc., who have inspired me to focus a bit more and harder on my photography and my documentation of it. Simon Baxter has had to deal with chronic pain issues, as have I, and so I'm learning that going out and shooting as though THAT is my LIFE, is helping me move beyond my limitations and slowing my aging. (ie: I effin' HATE my day-job) Cheers, my friend!!! :-) PS... LOVE YOUR SKYSCAPE VIDEOS... I've just subscribed!
1:26 all things aside, kudos to working so hard, setting up the camera, then filming your self then going back in streaming water to retrieve the camera.
🤣 that’s exactly what I think when I see these
One day I'll have my own crew 😁
@@ThomasHeatonPhoto The crew will be stuffed by Thomas, Thomas and Thomas.
Akhil Pokle I wonder how Thomas managed to film himself while he’s on his bike... beats me
Francois Morin insta 360 camera. You can see his right hand sorta holding a stick
"Whatever I love to shoot on the day, I shoot" -- Love the minimalism of this statement.
That last shot was gorgeous! And I completely relate to the attraction of minimalism :) Great video also, I liked the storytelling :)
U also one of my Favorite photographer...💞🙋♂️
“I have no style” you said it mate, I think it’s quite a nice jacket to be honest.
Interesting jacket indeed. I didn't know Rab C. Nesbitt had his own clothes line! 🤣
Vincent O'Sullivan yes, jackets and vests
Never understood why one should limit himself by sticking to a style.
I really like this style of video, Thomas. This kind of internal monologue of your process is really useful.
Thanks, that's kind of what I was going for with the internal monologue thing.
Your videos keeps getting better and better. You are always pushing it outside your comfort zone, which is good, keeps you motivated and entertain us all. I love how you go through the details of the composition in your photos. Cheers
Love it when an artist does not mind his style. He just do what he does.
The “I have no style” statement is, I think, one of your greatest attributes. It means that you're versatile and adaptable. You can recognize beautiful scenes it all types of settings and environments, and you have the skills to post-process them appropriately. You are not bound by a specific style, nor are you crippled by an environment that doesn't meet the specific parameters that you typically adhere to.
Priceless! What a result: A minimalist photo that took a maximum amount of effort and vision! And thanks for not falling while crossing the stream.
Is it just me who loves the composition of the shots in the video as much as the photographs? There's so much attention to detail in the framing of the landscape, where you will walk/ride/stand etc. Love it.
Nice one. Glad you observed that. I don't always do it, but I try to compose each video clip as best I can. Framing, lighting etc.
I absolutely loved this one mate.. the voice over and audio was the icing on the cake🌈👍
Thanks a lot. That's good to hear.
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@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Agree. It's weirdly a shot I was most surprised by. I absolutely love it and could see myself on a wall in a white wooden frame.
I absolutely love the video because it shows you in normal landscape taking incredible shots. It's truly the work of a professional to turn something bland and boring (nature is absolutely beautiful, however so hard to photograph) and "everyday" into something special.
Your style the observer you see beauty in it all. That’s what I gather from all your videos
I watch your videos because of your tenacity, your single mindedness, your love of what you do. I also watch as I hope one day I will muster up the interest to wander around the countryside and get excited by green!
I didn't realise how much I detest green until I tried to find something I own that's green... and I found it.... a cutting mat.
I know my photographs will never immortalize me but I was part of some guerrilla photography and video art that probably will in London on June 13 2020. Upon release of the artworks it will probably go viral as most of their artwork does!
Fate works in mysterious ways.
Dude love your videos so much, peaceful and adventurous. Thanks for working so hard to capture your photography journeys
Nobody can be a Thomas Heaton except yourself. You are what you are, even when you are looking. Arthur Lowe would not become what he became in a year. Tank you that you take us with on your search.
I'm finding that my current photography is leaning more towards simple scenes and compositions too. For me it seems to be a response to the craziness and complexity of the world we're living in right now and my photography is a release from that noise and clutter. Great images Thomas, always a pleasure to see them and to get an insight into your thought processes along the way. Many thanks.
I’m not a landscape photographer but enjoy Toms videos and learn things I wouldn’t think to look for. Not wanting the hill to cut through the tree on the shot is something I wouldn’t think of but after he says it it makes so much sense.
You have "no" style that so many others are trying to copy! Says a lot about your talent. I loved your narration on this BTW. You also have a gift of delivery words that invoke and intrigue. Splendid.
Very inspirational. Motto. Always shot what you like. Not what you think others want.
Another thing we have common... indifference towards waterfalls. Nice job on the bike, that 2nd image of tree was spectacular!
I think you second guess yourself too much imo. There's too much focus on what an 'instagram grid' and keeping to a style. I don' get that what on earth is wrong with diversity ... you photograph what you feel on that given day. Love your videos.
Agree to this, I have the same problem, second guessing myself
Thomas, you have always been a minimalist, the phase your in right now is "even" less is more... I love the diagonal lines the shadow, ridge line and the tree, and sheep tracks
Look at that Thomas Heston is just like the rest of us. Good to see you’re human :)
Excellent - loaded with information we can all walk away with, either informed or reminded. Nice one!
Your last image is one of my favorite images of yours. Stunning
2 little screws on rear derailleur and front mech also. On either set you can screw up or down to lock your bike in any gear you like until you get time to fix it handy if your ever stranded miles away. Great channel thanks for all the info you share.
Great stuff. One of the reasons I follow you and enjoy your stuff so much is that you're eclectic and deliver fantastic quality without a single style. Maybe its the travel photographer in me. But, it keeps things so much more interesting and reactive to the environment as it changes.
Your video's are like a novel, there's a begin, a story in between and an end, love it.
9:30, I get what you are saying. I need to wake up to that type of an issue; I tend to miss it until I'm back home. Thank you.
I always appreciate when you explain why something does or does not work; it's a nice way to learn, with an example, for my own photography
Beautiful Mr. Heaton. Thank you for being my inspiration to get out and shoot. Thank you.
The final image is definitely the money shot!! Beautiful use of the light and shadows for a killer B+W photo. Great video - I liked the new music.
Thank you for taking the time to take me through your process. I enjoyed the view from your head ;-)
Hey there Thomas! I'm sitting here, past bedtime, on the other side of the big pond, noting one main difference between you and I. YOU have developed your PATIENCE in hunting down ONE photo for the day! I may be an old, long-time photographer, but I need more patience. The downside is that I still have a day-job and it is dark as soon as I walk out of work, now, in November. Waiting for the weekend! BTW... The thing I like about the FIRST image is the HINT of the second tree... lonely... in the background shadow! Cheers, bro!
Amazing. With the tree and all. What a scene.
Another gem of a video, I love your choice of music, by the way, you are right about blue sky harsh sun, last week I spent 5 hours out in the Yorkshire Dale's, shooting shots of hills and valleys, all 30 shots I took just look the same, lovely fields of grass, stonewalls, and that flippin blue sky, the light, as you say, was too hard, looking lovely thru my eyes but not thru the lens, oh well, there's always another day, cheers Tom.
Your style is the ethereal feel and look and not the subject matter.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You talked about what does work and what doesn't and since I live in California have to deal with blue clear skies a lot. You also spoke to angles and cutting through your subject. I would appreciate more of these videos. thanks
Hi Tom, if blue skies and green trees are getting you down, you should try Infrared photography. Those are a match made in haven.
How refreshing! Back to raw landscape photography and great observations on light and composition . So much reminded me of your earlier work which got me hooked on landscapes in the first place, many thanks for your continued inspiration!
Love the comp, especially in b&w. The bike riding scenes were fun too!
Idk why man but all that "Today's video is sponsored by Sqarespace" is quite soothing
I love all you videos!! You have pushed me into shooting more landscapes. Just brilliant all around!!
I love that last photo! Thanks for sharing
I love how this man made simple to complicated photography and results to awesome shots, love from Philippines Heaton..
Keep this direction Thomas. Loved the last shot. This needs to be printed. Maybe next time b&w and combinations of red, yellow and blue filters/in camera simulations? 👍🏻
Great video once again Mr Heaton. I'm really drawn to minimalist images and loved your talk through of light against shadow and composition. Inspiring stuff.
Thanks for helping me learn to see! Your videos have helped my photography immensely. Can't thank you enough!
Great video. I enjoy listening to how you think through various compositions, what will work what won’t etc. Thank you.
Great video and thank you so much for talking through your thinking in detail. This is exactly what I need to help me understand how I might go about a shot and cover what I need to be thinking about. 10/10 buddy
Shoot what brings you joy, shoot what means something to you: nothing else need be said. That last image is very fine and I can't quite put my finger on it, but the fore and mid ground seem to be moving downhill while the background in deep shade seems to be doing the opposite. Together with the light on the tree, it works really well.
Stunning image, it just works...
Loved that last photo with the very distinct 3 layered background!
Thanks Thomas for another master class.
The blue sky day in the summer - or as we like to call it here in spain: EVERY SINGLE DAY :))).
Helpful perspective for summer photography challenges 👍
I am right there with you Thomas. Summer is a not a fun time to go out and shoot. I've found I just shoot sunrises and astro when the moon is gone
Stunning shots, loved the different shades of the hills, really inspiring!
Yeah , I thought the same, the three shades of hillside made the shot.
I enjoy watching your videos. I've ordered an XT3. I have to wait 'till the end of January to get it.
I've used a Slik 2100 pistol grip since 2000.I wouldn't call it quick release but once the camera's on it, it feels the most secure of any head I've ever used. I've often thought of switching for something quicker but I figure it is so good, and having learned how to safely attach and remove cameras from it, it simply isn't worth discardigng and replacing. I trust it.
It surprises me that I've only met one other photographer who used it. And it was Gideon Mendel who made me decide to get it back then, in 2000. I see from his web page that he uses the Manfroto pistol grip too. It is quicker, lighter . . . hmmm. Portability . . . hmmm. I hate changing systems. But I think I'll like the XT3. I already bought a used XE1 and I like it. That made me decide to fo into the X system.
I enjoy your videos.Thank you.
Nice to see you out again Tom. I really like that last shot can really see the difference between the two versions. Take it steady
For the first image i think the tall tree in the back is abit distracting. But, the second image 😍😍😍
My take away from this video is that it's ok to ignore the dominant colour and flick over to Acros sometimes. As someone who knows very little about landscape photography, I just assumed that the many shades of green in such a location would be really important. But I guess with so much harsh afternoon light, the greens can become a bit lifeless. Acros was definitely the right move. Excellent video.
This one made me happy, Thomas. You never cease to inspire. I’d like that photo on my wall, by the way!
More of this please! loved the voice-over and the background music
You should try looking in to infrared photography :) the harsh sunlight and middle of the day is a very good conditions to take pictures in infrared range it really opens up a lot for a landscape photographers because you can get a descent image in the middle of the day when normally there issint much you can do to get a descent image :) I recently bought an old canon 500d and got IR cut filter removed from it for a really cheap price. It is quite fun to play around with this camera, it is completely different experience because the light is quite different in infrared specter :)
So glad you said 'minimalist' instead of 'fine art' - too many people overusing a term they have no understanding of
To this day I still don't know what fine art is. That's why I don't use it.
Simple but informative. You must have debated carrying your tripod considering the time of day and the capabilities of the xt-3. Blues sky days are great for Hasselblad camera and Kodak Portra 400 overexposed 2-3 stops.
I understand why bright blue skies with no clouds is not that great but I really love landscape shots when there are blue skies with nice clouds and more importantly cloud shadows forming interesting patterns on the landscape. Would love to see uou try one like that one day. (Edit. Yeah ok not great clouds in this video) Anyway cool and watchable video as always
Thanks Thomas I love your videos and this one is one of your most authentic videos, it was very inspirational to watch it!! Thanks!!
Cheers for adventure!
I love your style! Anything that caught your eye! You have a magic eye. Thank you as always! 🤓👏
Love the final image. Amazing!!!
Great final image. Loving the selfie stick shadow.
I love this video and that 7:00 tree is a mind-blowing shot. I think the Fuji is a great minimalist landscape system that is accessible to the everyman, and I posit that APS-C makes prints up to around 17x22 just as sharp as FF... you just can't blow these ones up to 30x40 as well
Check Nigel Danson”s video about printing big. You will be surprised and might retract your comment.
@@WallSt101 Yes, but then there is lenses quality, you can get better result on FF with cheaper glass then on APSC with cheaper glass, but then the price difference comes in...
Another thing to note is that the smaller the sensor, the faster the diffraction kicks in, so on APSC its between 5,6f-8f and diffraction takes away a lot of the sharpness especially from smaller details. On FF you can push it to like f11 if you need. You can observe these numbers on any MTF charts, APSC lenses just lose quality at those numbers, while FF lenses deliver most of the sharpness at f5,6 or so.
When i moved to FF from APSC I noticed that the images look a lot clearer, although mpx numbers between both cameras were really the same 18mpx on APSC and 21mpx on FF, but the pixel size do matter and it changes the overall image and how small details appear on it. I noticed that images from APSC camera looked a lot "dirtier" in same sense muddy, higher ISOs made it look even worse.
I thoroughly enjoyed this.Why do you worry about being diverse? The first week I got my camera I was asked by a photographer what kind of pictures will I be taking. I answered anything and everything. Now I can even make a weed look good.
It‘s like a Michael Kenna! I like it!👍🏻
I think the stabilization and possibilities to re-frame in Post of this 360 cams is stunning. It's such big improvement especially for single handed filming of activities. The cam is on a long stick in your hand 2:42 and shakes like hell but the footage looks like from a camera vehicle riding in front.
The voiceover just makes me calm and gets me ready to chill with your awesome. vids :)
@Thomas, you could shot 2 trees from behind the first one (that would be different composition fot second tree :)
When you were gawking at the first tree, I saw a foxglove that might have responded well to the same treatment.
That second image makes me think of a fictional flag, with those three "stripes" and the tree like a crest in the middle. Beautiful!
Thanks for all the inspiration-its help me a lot.
3:31 my photographic-sense is tingeling. as a wheelchairuser i envy you!
Great design - thanks nature, thanks Thom.
But…it’s still springtime, no? 😉. I get ya. Cool vlog! 👍🏼
Thanks Thomas!
wow perfect compositions
Yeah style is a strange topic. I have 3 or 4 different styles, like a multiple personality disorder, but I like them all for their different reasons. It's more important to shoot what you love and be personally content with your images. Another great, honest video.
I like the narrated docu style way you made this video. Thanks for taking us along on your journey and giving us insight of your thoughts. Glad to see you’re shooting fuji again. :-). Great job
Can't wait to be able to travel to the UK again and visit my beautiful, native Northumberland. I couldn't recognise where you are but it looks stunning.
You're a better man than I am, Tom. Eight kms with a broken derailleur? No way!
Two questions:
1. Why do you crop in camera?
2. What have you got against lens hoods?
Top notch video as always Thomas! I adore that song, goes so well with your travels. But, correct me if I am wrong, I'm sure Michael Keeps was the chap that done that. At least that's what's showing up everywhere!
Great shot. Really gives the tree a sense of purpose. :-)
You have some fantastic landscapes to be in, so it is always a pleasure to follow you and Mads Peter Iversen, our Danish landscape forographer. :-)
Nice to see the excellent Fuji delivering the goods. Good vlog, but one thing is puzzling me -since you had the glare and you weren't using filters, why no lens hood?
I don't think it's a question of style. It's more about the best treatment for the subject and working with the conditions you have at the time. You can't rely on the weather, especially 'Up North' in Blighty . 💂♂️
There are days when we just have to get out there and try, but there always tomorrow. Now I have been locked away for months and have at lest three more week before I aloud out. I will have to lean all about cameras again or just bye a iPhone... Thanks for trying Thomas.