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[@mountainponderer]

I truly enjoy these videos. Perfect length, informative, inspiring and calming. It makes me want to go out photographing woodland scenes. Thank you for taking the time to make these!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Awesome, thank you!

[@perryhoward5064]

what a beautiful and inspiring video Adam, just stellar

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks so much!

[@NicolasAlexanderOtto]

14:26 I am pretty sure I took the same image back in 2022. Those groves in Carmanah are amazingly beautiful. I would love to go back one day with more time. But for now I am enjoying seeing you work in the forest! Thanks for yet another great image!

[@altrujillo3566]

You remain the Master of the Old Growth! Glad to travel with you on Vancouver Island again.

[@c141charlie]

YES! The drone footage is back!

[@rosssayer6524]

That video at 5:45 with the light and fog was amazing.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

beautiful work! that pano at 14:27 is awesome. such a stunning scene. and good call with the Jackery! I have one of them myself and it's great for heading out car camping / photo tripping and knowing that batteries can always be charged overnight.

[@charliegott2790]

I understand your point of photos over b roll , but they make the video flow. Love the drone footage, great video.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks 👍

[@PhotoTrekr]

I love this time of year in the mountains when all of the vegetation has turned green and before the heat and bugs of summer have gotten to it. When the sun shines everything has an emerald glow. I'm like you in that I prefer doing photography rather than video. But, your videos, as well as photography, are excellent.

[@YiannisMan80]

As soon as I see there is a new video of yours out, I push the like button and then I watch the video! That's because I know I will enjoy it! Beautiful music choices too!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks!

[@xavierbeaudoux]

14:24 that’s a masterpiece to my eyes 🤩

[@TheNaturalLandscapePhotography]

I hear you when you say it’s not your favorite thing or not your priority, but thank you for getting out the drone in an old growth forest again! This video makes me so happy! My favorite photographer in my favorite environment, discovering new scenes and talking us through it all…made my day!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Right on

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

I’m a little envious of you and your camping spot (a lot envious actually!!!!). Awesome video. The b-roll is pretty time consuming to create. I enjoy seeing it but would rather you get the image first and then the b-roll if so inclined. I’ll watch either way. Thanks for sharing your time with us Adam.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

you bet!

[@NeilArthurs]

Smashing video! Really loved the images, you really captured the elegance of the sense so wonderfully! Cheers

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thank you very much!

[@julianpaxton5750]

Hi Adam and thanks for another great video. I am a keen photographer with no interest in video production, but your video footage first got my attention. Now I watch for the photography content. I love the video footage but I’m guessing there is a lot of work involved. I think it might be a good way to attract more attention to your channel, but that’s only a guess. Thanks again for all of your content 😊

[@joao.s.cardoso]

Another great video Adam. I do feel that some youtubers focus a lot on b-roll. Fracly... it does not add that much to the content. It is nice to see and it adds to the production value, but in the end it must be a pain to setup a tripod, pass by, go back, take the tripod, set it uf somewhere else, pass by again... I would not have the patience or the motivation to do it. In the end what makes your content great is the photography part of it, and the educational value to put into it. Sharing the though behind the composition, showing the before and after edit that is truly unique, its all that matters. Its great to have some context video, but if you skipped the b-roll part where you are just walking by that I bet consumes quite a bit of your time, we would still be here enjoying your content. Cheers.

[@peterwalsh4964]

I was going to write a screed, but @joao.s.cardoso has said it all.

[@deanpratley125]

Just love your trademark drone footage. Well done Adam. Soooo good! Love it.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks a ton!

[@hooroadproductions8541]

Nice one Adam, love the first 2 pics in the woods. Glad I'm not the only one having to make the occasional sensible decision when walking one way, and still having to get back to the car.👍

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Absolutely

[@tomp.7908]

I missed your drone footage, please keep it.

[@iank1638]

Beautiful video Adam. I love your music choices as well, it adds a lot to my enjoyment. Your photos are always fantastic, looking forward to getting my copy of your new book

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Many thanks!

[@rhodesia1578]

Greetings Adam .. as I have always mentioned…. You are an absolute genius with your drone footage skills .. world class 👌🏻👏👏.. thanks so much for making the effort to introducing it to us all .. your photography is brilliant but you your drone skills are another level up ! Great stuff ! Stay well !

[@PhotographyByRune]

Wehave a lot of forest here in northern Norway, but nothing like that. Mesmerising!.

[@gayleruble6529]

Drone! This video reminded of the ones years ago when I first stumbled onto you.

[@SubiTrekker]

My thoughts are echoed by many here. Very happy to see the drone footage back. For other b-roll, I could care less. I don't need to see you walking down a path, making a cup of tea or putting on your boots. Time better spent looking for compositions. And that is why I watch. To learn how to find great compositions. Keep up the great work. Oh, and just between you and me - I have three photos hanging in my office - one is mine, one is Ansel Adams', and the other is yours.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I'm among good company then ;-)

[@Alister_Benn]

Hey buddy, what a great video, Ann and I watched it on the big tv and it was great to be in the big trees again❤

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks, mate!

[@gregc8567]

I know its a lot of work but the drone footage can really make a mood and set the scene in the forest I find. Great little photo adventure video, really liked it. Cheers.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewmumford3049]

Was just thinking about how much I missed the drone the other day - thx !

[@kustenstra]

Thank you very much Adam! My cameras haven't been used properly for at least two years. This video have inspired me to load up the batteries. There is some secret sauce of old in this video. I'm not sure it's the B-roll. I just think that it's your person that have gone back in time a bit. It's nice to see you have bit of fun. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Great to hear!

[@thebinpustey6497]

Looked like a wonderful trip! I have yet to get brave enough to drive all the way out there by myself!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Go for it!

[@nickbristol3457]

A wonderful video, Adam, and the drone footage was really nice to see. I certainly understand the enjoyment you get out of the actual photography and I would feel the same but that drone work in the deep forest is pretty amazing. Enjoyed this alot!

[@PaulNewberyPhotography]

i love the way you fly your drone between the trees. If I were to try that I would probably crash into a tree or even worse myself

[@ThomasRaskPhoto]

Very very beautiful video. I have to say that I really love it when you put more effort into the video work. You are good at it, telling the story. So thank you!

[@klassenrick87]

Cheers from Okanagan valley British Columbia 🇨🇦

[@davidletz9123]

Cheers from College Station, Texas!

[@virobs]

I’ve just recently discovered your channel. Your work is impressive and inspiring. Appreciate your style and teaching. From the foliage, looks like I was there a week or so before you. It is a magical place, nourishment for the soul. Never tire of visiting.and (trying) to capture that atmosphere in a photograph.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks!

[@swissheartydogs]

Love your self-mockery & humility, mark of the Wise. Refreshing as your drone/trees footages… perhaps to follow you when timely composing? ie, not to miss the « decisive moment », with the best Light at the right place (space time key moment)… Land & Light SE purchased 😉🇨🇭

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Awesome, thank you!

[@swissheartydogs]

Thank You! 1964 birthday present 😉

[@northstarcreative]

I like the story telling aspect with the b-roll. People think it’s easy, but to do it well takes a lot of time, skill and creativity. I see it and appreciate it, but not at the expense of your enjoyment of the photography. Guess there is a balance somewhere.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Totally agree!

[@SD_Alias]

Great shots! I imagine it's a bit stressing when all you really want to do is hike, enjoy nature and take a few photos in addition to filming all the video footage and drone sequences. Just the thousand double trips to set up the video camera, walk back, film yourself, then back again to collect the camera. Stop again to unpack the drone, fly back to pack it up… And the good light is gone... ;) Great work!

[@gregscott2330]

Finding calm in the chaos, very nice. Thanks for sharing

[@QuietLightPhoto]

You bet

[@Ed-davies]

Stunning video Adam. Hahaha, loved the weight lifting B-Roll, that just killed me! 😂

[@ronboe6325]

I really miss your drone footage; always very well done. As a consumer of this content at times I feel like a baby bird demanding more and more and more. :^) It would get very annoying over time, feeding us baby birds at the expense of your photography - I'd say, do the photography. You'll be happier in the long run. But I really do appreciate your work and hope you continue sharing. Even if you get a modern/new adventure vehicle for trips like this you'd be very tempted to take the old van to keep the wear and tear off the new one. Last year I picked up an "adventure" car/suv but loath to really take it out in the boonies because I don't want to scratch it up. Sigh..... Kept the pickup, but she is only 2WD.

[@chriscard6544]

Magical

[@georgemason2472]

Glad to see the drone footage again. Sorry you missed that shot doing B roll. it certainly was gorgeous. Always glad to see an Adam Gibbs video. Excellent job as usual finding compositions amidst the clutter.

[@p1pepper]

Man I miss the drone footage , that was always some of my favorite B roll footage .

[@jeppemichaeljensen2684]

Thanks

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks, Jeppe!!

[@blivieriphoto]

Fantastic video Adam! For not doing much B roll you do have some great drone footage. Love the Carmanah Valley!! ❤

[@jennifercrouse]

So beautiful! The drone footage is so compelling. It gives a unique view that brings us into the forest with you, but without the pain of hiking in Wellies! ❤

[@RayneDr0ps]

Beautiful video Adam. As nice as B-Roll looks, when you know that the person had to set-up, walk past, walk back, pack up and keep on going just for a 5-10sec clip, it's a bit funny what creators are doing out there. 😅 I can't wait to be out on the Island later this year.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Many thanks!

[@paulcunninghamw00dlandph0t0]

Beautiful shots Adam, really enjoyed this immensely.

[@davebenson1504]

Subtle 'Linescapes to kick it off 🙂 Love my 7 foot Gitzo for that same reason... when I need it, it is there 🙂 Is that orange thing on your right shoulder an emergency location device???

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Yes its a Garmin device for sending out emergency messages. I dont use it that often but it is handy to have

[@davebenson1504]

@@QuietLightPhoto and a peace of mind for Karen I am sure...hopefully you will never NEED it 🙂

[@jonglass]

I don't think anybody does drone footage like you do. Truly top notch! Thanks for the patience to shoot it again. 🙂

[@northstarcreative]

Loved this Adam, just curious as music is a big part of any of my road trips and really helps set the mood for me when I’m out and about - what were you listening to on this one?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Haha - Sherlock Holmes

[@StephenBridgett]

Thanks for sharing Adam. Now what would you do if your van did break down? Do you have a satellite phone?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I have two legs that kinda work and a distress beacon that I can use to send texts.

[@furbs9999]

I don't care about B roll, I can see that fluff elsewhere. I care about the photography. :)

[@QuietLightPhoto]

seems that you're out numbered in your opinion.

[@furbs9999]

@@QuietLightPhoto That's fine Adam, I should have been more clear though, I meant, I'm here for your photography, if there wasn't any B roll, I would still be watching. :)

[@TonyHogrefe]

Photo first, THEN the B-roll.

[@TLM823]

Hi Adam- I wonder if you could use a handheld video device to film your walking? Which would eliminate the back and forth you have been doing. Perhaps the video quality wouldn't be as good, but that's not a big deal because it's your photography that propels me and I suppose your channel? By the way, I no absolutely nothing about video, so take this with a large bag of salt- Cheers!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I already do, the Osmo packet. Great camera and small.

[@ian-robinson]

Get an engine refit and keep the van. Much cheaper.

[@daniellamarche689]

" I don't like to complain to much " ...............................................................................now that was funny.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

hehe

[@JamieBulloch1]

Great Video Adam, ..... BUT...............great deal by Jackery in the USA, In the UK there's no such parity, we are suckered here, what is being offered in the deal would cost roughly twice the price in GBP, a bit sick of the disparity... PLEASE make sure you mention that its only for the North American continent, everywhere else will have to subsidise the savings... .. if you get my drift....

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Sorry, I have no control over where or when Jackery or any other company offer discounts. These companies dont usually let you know where they are giving discounts. I feel your pain

[@paulcarter4593]

Hi Adam, I may be wrong but don't you have to be mindful of bears and wild cats!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

yes but as I've said many time I'm more worried about the rednecks in the area.

[@bernardjohnwright]

Loved the video that part of the world looks amazing.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

It really is!

[@jamestphotography4471]

Shoot the B roll after the money shot .?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I already do, most of the time

[@furbs9999]

Does anyone else play "Guess the crop" with the images? I like to see if I can guess where the crop will be in the shot. :)

[@theamazingdude9795]

Where is Bryan?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Pining for the fiords

[@StephenBridgett]

How about 'challenge' instead of 'problem'?

[@TAdams-hx9lk]

Sometimes the "problem" to be solved is the fun. Semantics.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

either or work, the results are the same.

[@greger589]

Are there bears in this forest?

[@StephenBridgett]

Of course

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I came across four bears on this trip. All of them ran away. They are unfortunately hunted on the Island so they don't hang around very long. To be honest I am more worried about the rednecks in the area, plenty of those.

[@greger589]

@@QuietLightPhoto Am willing to agree, I also wouldn't want to be forced to squeal like a pig.

[@ewrzosek]

Good to know you've jumped on the AI forgery bandwagon, duly noted...

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Haha, busted!!