A Wild Camp In Terrible Weather - Landscape Photography at Llyn Y Fan Fach

[@RS.Outdoors]

Well done for getting out there and braving the weather. Still got some nice images and keep meaning to try a focus stacked panno myself.

[@GarethDanks]

Hey thanks mate. Was gutted the pics weren’t better. What can you do ay. Nature of the game 😊👍🏻

[@stokedkid]

Love this!

[@RandyPollock]

Another fine outing and two thumbs up for braving the weather. enjoyed the images.

[@GarethDanks]

Haha. Thanks Randy! Appreciate that mate. 😂👍🏻

[@markkent294]

Another great video Gareth, very entertaining. I love the 'corrections' on screen. In spite of the weather you got some great images too. Keep 'em coming.

[@GarethDanks]

Haha thanks mate. Keep it real ay! 😂👍🏻 shame I didn’t get better pics. Enjoyed the adventure tho. 😊👍🏻

[@paulbowen6600]

Some nice winter shots there, well done for braving the weather, I am sure you enjoyed it

[@GarethDanks]

Thanks Paul. Was a wonderful trip 😊👍🏻

[@thefreedomwild]

I really enjoy your videos. I myself spend much of my time alone filming wildlife in the middle of nowhere living out of a tent. I have been getting more interested in doing some landscape work. Your videos inspire me to move forward and give it a go.

[@GarethDanks]

The Freedom Wild oh hey man. Thanks so much! That means a lot to me!! The tent side is very new to me as you’ll prob tell haha. But I’m really addicted to getting out and exploring with it! 😊👍🏻 I’m thrilled I’ve inspired you mate. That’s amazing. Def get Out and snap away mate! Let me know how you get on! 😊👍🏻📷

[@gedm7949]

Extreme photography! I’m sure others have told you by now but there is a great interval timer feature on XT2 that would avoid you needing to use the standard 10 sec timer whilst taking that lake shot.

[@GarethDanks]

hey man.. thanks for your comment! yeah thats another feature i forget to use! haha.. ill bare that in mind for when the wireless remote is too far away! :-) would love a wireless remote for it! the one for the xpro2 doesnt work on the xt2! :-(

[@jasonlaugharne3946]

Looks fun Gareth and good video. I live in Pembrokeshire so that's not far to drive and I've been meaning to go back there but the road to the car park puts me off, it's a killer on the suspension and my neck, lol.

[@GarethDanks]

Yeah they’ve put HUGE speed bumps down for some strange reason. Worth it tho. Gorgeous up there! 😊👍🏻

[@johnbentley1056]

love the video and some beautiful images. Great work.

[@GarethDanks]

Hey thanks mate. Images weren’t what I’d hoped as the weather prevented me from going anywhere. 👎🏻☹️

[@johnbentley1056]

Gareth Danks I think that’s one of the challenges of landscape photography. If you can deal the vagaries of weather and light yet still capture images that convey your feelings you are doing well. I know I have more failures than successes. That is what keeps me coming back. I will get that perfect image one day. Have fun. Look forward to your next video.

[@thevalleywalker]

Well done Gareth, great experience by the looks. I did one a few years ago on Mynydd Llangorse and had similar misty weather, mind it was summer so not cold, lol. You were kitted up like well by the looks, had all the essential's -scarpers too, like a walkers/campers catalogue :) Misty images looked good. I reckon you got a real taste for it after your epic with Grant. :)

[@Carlos-ig6oo]

Love your videos and photos Gareth! I spend my times at work watching them, lol wishing I was outdoors! Cheers from Texas!

[@GarethDanks]

Hey Carlos. Thanks so much for your comment. Very kind. Never spoke to anyone from Texas before! One of my dream designations. Glad your enjoying the vids mate. Have a great Christmas 😊👍🏻

[@Carlos-ig6oo]

I went on a camping trip with family to Big Bend National Park just before Thanksgiving and it was awesome, had my XT2 with me and got a chance to learn more about it, still learning! Happy Christmas!

[@ianmichael9645]

What a nutter lol, hats off to you Gareth brilliant vlog again keep them coming mate.

[@GarethDanks]

Haha thanks mate. Might be a more sensible one next time haha

[@RugbyLock2668]

Another interesting Video Benedict! :)

[@GarethDanks]

haha thanks mate.. having a binge watch are we? haha

[@RugbyLock2668]

Yeah, nothing better to do at the moment... so thought a bit of self-flagellation was in order... :)

[@GarethDanks]

😳 are my vids really that punishing haha.

[@andypoole1515]

Well done Gareth, another interesting and entertaining film of your photographic adventures. Good on you for going out in such poor weather, you’re a hardcore wild camper now...RESPECT!

[@GarethDanks]

Haha. Hey man. I thought of you as I scheduled this to upload in the morning. Haha. I remember you saying you watch them as you have your breakie 😂👍🏻 images suck but it was a laugh! 😂

[@andrew_ep_curtis]

Another awesome video Gareth! Horrible weather. But good to show what landscape photographers have to go through :)

[@GarethDanks]

Hey Andy. Thanks so much mate. Yeah it does pay off in the long run. Not much of an option when you live in wales anyway 😂👍🏻

[@stukelful]

Great video! Like your tent.. Googled it and saw the price and decided I don't like it anymore :) Keep it up! Really good to watch.

[@GarethDanks]

Haha. Yeah good lightweight 4 season tents are nuts money. Thanks man. Glad you enjoyed. Hope you sub’d 😊👍🏻

[@timscott8124]

The things photographers do for a few shots :) great video again mate, loved the selfie bit, what a nutter!

[@GarethDanks]

😂👍🏻 thanks Tim! Appreciate that matey. Yeah I know. Keep it honest ay! 😂

[@WyeExplorer]

An ethereal and evocative scene to photograph Gareth. I would say the weather was perfect in the end for the scenes you did get. Very enjoyable outing. All the best. Mark

[@GarethDanks]

Hey man. Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed mate. The snaps I managed to get in the short break from the rain were ok. Hope to re visit in more hospitable conditions 😂👍🏻

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah technically Gareth I'm sure they were OK but I was referring to the mood of the mountain that the weather created. We can all have great conditions but it's those other conditions that speak of something else..... atb

[@GarethDanks]

Its alway beautiful in the mountains mate.. whatever the weather! just not always a good idea to get your camera out haha

[@WyeExplorer]

Yes a wet camera not advisable all the time.....

[@DarrylHughes]

I went there one day after work. I found it really tricky to get a good shot despite the great scenary there. Maybe worth a visit again when I get an early finish in work. I'm really enoying your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@GarethDanks]

Darryl Hughes hey Darryl thanks so much buddy glad your enjoying them! Yes it’s a challenging location. Especially when you can’t see a thing haha. 😊👍🏻

[@watkeysphoto1878]

Cracking vid again!

[@GarethDanks]

Hey thanks buddy. Appreciate it 😊👍🏻

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Nice work in that weather mate

[@GarethDanks]

Haha. Pics weren’t great but I was chuffed I survived 😂👍🏻 thanks mate. Appreciate it 😊👍🏻

[@Reidser3]

Brave man. Great vlog again though.

[@GarethDanks]

Thanks so much mate. Gutted I didn’t get any good pics tho 👎🏻

[@davidpearce2981]

Respect Gareth you did really well there. I was there in the spring and that was bad enough. Have to get back though

[@GarethDanks]

Hey thanks man. Gutted I didn’t get any good shots tho. Weather just made it impossible. It’s a damn good photo location too! Shame. Ah well next time. Hope your well buddy 😊👍🏻

[@davidpearce2981]

Well thanks mate. Work doing my head in . I'll give the camera a bashing over Christmas

[@GarethDanks]

Great excuse to get away from it all ay! Have a good un buddy 😊👍🏻

[@AndrewHomer]

Great vlog i did my first solo wild camp up Cwm Idwal last year but in slightly better weather lol

[@GarethDanks]

Hey Andrew. I can’t wait to do a camp there. Been twice. It’s stunning but the weathers been horrific both times. Worse wind I’ve ever been in was there! Hilarious! Never made it to the top! 😊👍🏻

[@ethannky]

Hi...great video. Was wondering what kinda focus mode you are using when shooting yourself?

[@GarethDanks]

Hey man. Thank you. Bit of af in good light. And manual focus in low light. It hunts a lot. 😊👍🏻

[@ljrouse]

Great Video Gareth. I am trying to gear up for my first wild camp shoot, can you tell my what your bag was weighing in at? I am struggling to get mine below 19kg (which is a bit too much for my dodgy back). And thats being quite brutal with luxuries. Thanks in advance, and keep the amazing videos coming, there great!

[@GarethDanks]

Hey Lee. Cheers man. Yeah it’s not fun is it haha. I’m doing another in 2 weeks climbing a mountain so I’m desperately trying to get it down. On this trip you’ll be sad to hear it weighed 22.7kg!! I know.! I wasn’t happy about it. But my other vlog on the mountain. First wild camp. Weighed 18kg. Much better. I get people telling me 18-25kg is Normal. Food and Water make up a big part. It’s nuts. Camera gear sucks to carry! 😂👍🏻

[@ljrouse]

phew! I thought I was doing something wrong. Glad to know I’m on target with the weight. I’ll just have to be careful. Looking forward to more vlogs. Thanks for the info.

[@GarethDanks]

Cheers man. Appreciate that! New one goes up tomorrow.. what sleeping bag and mat you using? Makes a massive difference 😊👍🏻

[@ljrouse]

Cool, I’ll lookout for it. I have the mountain hardware lamina z flame bag with a thermal rest neoair xlite mat. It’s my Fuji 100-400 which is killin the weight, but I’d be gutted if I left it behind as it’s the only long lens I have.

[@GarethDanks]

Hey man. Just looked up your bag! Love the weight. 500g lighter than mine 😂 I hate leaving my 50-140 even tho I don’t use it that often. It’ll be the one time you don’t bring it you see the most amazing shot 🤣 Cheers man. Speak again. 👍🏻

[@markjagger7139]

Rather you then me mate lol. Grate vlog and some lovely images shame the rain and mist hung around and you were not rewarded with a nice sunset or sunrise.

[@GarethDanks]

Ah mate. I was gutted. Couldn’t go anywhere. Wasn’t really happy with the pics either but thought that’s life so I’ll post the vlog anyway haha. Thanks for your kind comment mate 😊👍🏻

[@tomduncan3547]

Well done for staying overnight. Nice shots as well. Need a little white friend to help you.

[@GarethDanks]

Noooo chance that Dog would camp in the snow with me 😂 she’d never speak to me again! Glad you enjoyed mate 😊👍🏻

[@jbairdexp]

Definitely like seeing a nutter out in stupid weather doing landscape photography! Keep up the good work Gareth!

[@GarethDanks]

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography 😂 thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed buddy! Have a great Christmas 😊👍🏻

[@jbairdexp]

You too mate!

[@philipculbertson55]

I got a little lost in the discussion about focus stacking a pano. Did you do a sweep all the way at one focus point then do another sweep at the second and so on or did you focus on the first shot, refocus on the second shot and refocus on the third in essence only doing one sweep? I have not focused stacked anything (attempting to manage sharpness throughout with smaller fstop) yet but I am interested in giving it a try.

[@GarethDanks]

Hey Philip. To be honest I’ve done it both ways. The image in the video I did two sweeps. As I thought it wouldn’t be possible to accurately focus back and forward for all the shots unless I used the dof meter in Camera. So yeah 1 focus point per pano and merged the two in post. I have to say tho... at 14mm on the lens I’m not sure it was worth the effort. The single foreground image was fine on its own. And the sharper background wasnt noticeable. But then it was a soft foggy day. Maybe I’ll try it again. A lot more work tho haha. Imagine that and a bracket! 😂👍🏻 thanks for your comment Philip 😊👍🏻

[@andrewlunn]

Good on ya for getting out there in those conditions Gareth. Whats your verdict on the Pano / Focus Stack - will you be doing more or sticking to the usual pano?

[@GarethDanks]

Haha. Thanks mate. What was I thinking ay! No mate! Not really seeing the benefit of all the extra work haha. Simple image maybe but I’m happy with my Normal dof at f16

[@andrewlunn]

Cool - good to do you own testing tho

[@chris5355]

I hope that enjoying this vlog doesn't make me a bad person...very entertaining in impossible circs!

[@GarethDanks]

Haha. No mate. Glad you enjoyed it. I can laugh now looking back 😂👍🏻

[@AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

Run...

[@GarethDanks]

Where? :-)

[@teashea1]

something hot to eat I hope

[@GarethDanks]

dont go anywhere without my jet boil :-)