A Special End to Series One – Lost in Glencoe!

What a way to wrap up the first series of Thumbs Up! The Photography Show! For our final episode, we packed the van, charged the batteries, and headed north – way north – to the stunning Scottish Highlands. Glencoe was our playground, and it delivered everything we’d hoped for: moody skies, dramatic peaks, winding valleys, and a serious dose of that rugged Scottish magic.

This was no ordinary episode – it was our series special, and we went all-in. From sunrise shoots to golden hour madness, we captured Glencoe at its finest. But true to Thumbs Up! tradition, things didn’t always go smoothly…

Let’s just say someone (yep – me!) managed to forget a very important member of the crew. You’ll have to tune in to see who got left behind and how we handled it. Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of laughing and a fair bit of friendly abuse!

This episode perfectly sums up what Thumbs Up! is all about: epic locations, real landscape photography, proper behind-the-scenes moments, and a bunch of mates having a good laugh in the great outdoors.

🎬 The final episode goes live this Thursday at 6pm (UK time) – don’t miss it! If you haven’t subscribed to the channel yet, now’s the time. And if you’ve missed any episodes along the way, make sure you go back to the beginning and watch them all – you’re in for a treat.

Bubble Bath Shenanigans at "Thumbs Up: The Photography Show" Imagine this: you're sinking into a bubble bath so luxurious that even the bubbles are wearing tiny top hats. You've got a drink in hand—let's say a cocktail that looks like it belongs in a tropical paradise but is actually just a fancy way to hide the fact that you’re drinking fruit punch. As you settle in, the soothing sounds of "Thumbs Up: The Photography Show" Scotland special, episode 8, play in the background. Suddenly, you realize that the only thing more inflated than your bubble bath is the ego of the host trying to explain the nuances of Scottish landscapes while you’re just trying to avoid getting soap in your eyes.Bubble Bath Bingo While watching, you decide to play a little game of Bubble Bath Bingo. Here are some things to watch for:Every time someone says "breathtaking," take a sip of your drink. Spoiler alert: you’ll be tipsy in no time!Every time a photo features a sheep, shout "Baa-rilliant!" and try not to spill your drink.Whenever the host makes a pun about "framing" a shot, throw a handful of bubbles in the air like confetti. It’s a party now!Unexpected Twists Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the show cuts to a segment on underwater photography. You glance down and realize your drink is now more of a “bubble-ology” experiment than a cocktail. And as the episode wraps up, you can’t help but think: if only the photographers knew how much better their work could look with a rubber ducky in the frame. So here you are, relaxing in your bubble bath, contemplating the true meaning of life while also trying to figure out if you can train your rubber duck to be your new photography assistant. Cheers to that!

Series 2 is already being filmed and produced as we speak – bigger, bolder, and with even more unexpected moments. Thank you so much for all your support throughout this first season. It's been an amazing adventure, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

We hope you've loved it as much as we have.Thumbs Up! The Photography Show – see you Thursday.

And may the shambles continue.

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