Best Sunset Ever - Landscape Photography at Smith Rock

[@eze3572]

Watched this oldie on my 1st lunch break of 2023! Thanks for the escape 😊

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Really enjoyed this episode Mr. Hardcastle, you really do have some talent for this sort of thing, carry on my man!

[@MichaelShainblum]

I love how different our shots came out from from this evening! Killer work as always man!

[@keddy6live]

You two are becoming a pretty good team. The grump master flex is going to get jealous!

[@gregorsnell]

Dude your 'hugh' at 04:01 is the best. Phasma.

[@stefanpangratz]

Please never stop doing your videos!!!!

[@RFGfotografie]

I love sunset photography. SO off course I had to watch this.

[@wendynewing8834]

The 'Compensation Shot' is an absolute WINNER! It is awesome.

[@wallybeep]

You might be getting tired of such comments, but the reality is that, as photographer since I was 10 - in all formats from the AE-1 to field 4x5 to the world of wonderful modernity (I work(ed) in tech).... I found you, here, in Tacoma, via the adorable reserve of Heaton. This is clear: You have an exceptional talent to spare, both as a landscape superdude to an wonderful story-teller videographer. I might not be be be able to overstate how much I enjoy your posts. Simply, they are superb. Absolutely aquiver to watch you, as well as adore Heaton. You’re simply a joy to watch. - Ever need a place to crash en route to Rainier (I see it out my window daily) or Oregon and all points south. Just signal and and my door is open to you and any horde you might wish to bring. Just crash and make art. - In my better years, I’m alive to tell you the West Coast Trail is simply evil. Pure devilish and a horror beyond anything relative to just about anywhere in the world I’ve ever been. Nepal included. Brutal. Yet, there is that orgasmic waterfall along that route. I suppose the dead, beached whale is long gone, but is the beach hamburger joint that was there in the 90’s, accessible only by foot or boat still there? Don’t know. I expect you to shoot that waterfall and show me! If not, I’ll have to kill you. Hugs to you. A hug to Heaton. Keep on keeping on. You’re a bright spot in a sea of grey, my dear man. Rich

[@fototripper]

Thanks foe the kind words Rich though I doubt I'll ever do the Wct

[@wallybeep]

Gavin. Offer stands. Really. Feel free to crash anytime with anyone. - WCT? My lingering memory was all the medivac helicopters rescuing all those with broken skulls and compound fractures. The thing is an absolute nightmare.and a war zone for the insane. Yea. Don’t do it. It’s so not worth it. .... but there is a magical oceanfront waterfall 2/3rds in. Pretty cool, but not worth dying over! Ironically, I got hurt on the way back on a boat to Renfrew and was ambulanced to Victoria to sew my finger back together - a classic survive-the-war and get hit by a car after coming home. Love your channel. Tell Heaton he has to up his game. Your talent is immense. You are a hoot of a a guy, One day...,, Be well. Do well. Ya’ sure have the goods. Rich

[@wallybeep]

fototripper btw: Recently was in Glencoe. Geeze. Scotland is wet with wonder. Just watched your bluebell clip (not Scotland) .... .but absolutely wonderful. Forwarding your channel to everyone I know. Keep it up. So great. ..

[@ghostzeke14]

You fail your way to success not the other way round. I think that's a point that is lost on most folks. Nice job Gavin!!

[@bunathan2485]

I took a break and now I'm back and the first thing I see is... Appropriate footwear... just... just beautiful!

[@brianbrooking496]

Success from failure. Remember old Winston’s words..... “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm” but you managed to pull the rabbit from the hat....loved this video, as usual informative, fun and creative. You make me nervous waving the camera about on the edge of the cliffs..... get vertigo watching it..... thank you Sir Hardcatle

[@willitellus]

Glad you got lucky under the moonlight with Michael Shainblum!

[@fototripper]

Or....... did he get lucky ;)

[@ayriniemi1154]

Simply majestiqua!!!!

[@rolsonn]

First, thanks for the great laughs. Love the composite. I totally understand the comments re: less than stellar photos for the night. I've watched the weather forecasts for days, stared at different weather sites all showing clear skies at night. I'll drive to Maine, stay over night in hotel, walk outside around 2 AM to see ALL clouds. The weather reports still says clear skies. I live on the east coast in Mass so hard to see beyond the light pollution. So, head to Maine, enjoy a great diner and good beer. When you do a capture a great image you cherish the moments.

[@petripuurunen]

I was just about to write comment of using light pollution-filters on nightphotography when the lighting/moon-photo appeared. That is just awesome!

[@derekolsen999]

Love da 'Pills'

[@DamonBowe]

This is my current favorite channel on youtube, every video is learning and entertaining! Always makes my day better.

[@williamturner1441]

Yup....that made my stomach queezey looking over that ledge.

[@robertmyers4390]

Fabulous as usual gavin,,,,, lovely composite at the end mate,,, well done you, thanks, Bob 😎

[@antont7357]

Your videos are a step above everything else on KZbin. Funny, informative and always filled with stunning images.

[@cwalter24]

That shot is unreal. Dope

[@gabyisphoto2379]

he moonshot with the lightning is absolutely stunning! VERY well done!

[@martyd5819]

Just when I thought I had heard it all, out comes ..."licking these lovely clouds"

[@beyondthegrindstone6879]

I love great Craic and thats what you bring in your videos!!! Love it and keep the content coming!! Kaz x

[@ArwinHouse]

The “invade you personal space” part, cracked me up 😅

[@Shadinsb]

"Once we got a little higher..." Haha, yeah me too Gavin.. me too.

[@billgordon7240]

Totally refreshingly new Photography vlog for me, not at all what I've been used to watching totally loved it!! oh and amazing pics bud!!

[@stripes_in_raw]

Even without the milkway, it was really photogasmic ❤

[@jimgottlieb7367]

Entertaining and educational!!! What more could you ask for? Well done!

[@lukearens]

I'm here for the footwear recommendations and nothing else.

[@hilleviupmanis7389]

What a beautiful place! And great pictures. Wish I could go there!

[@declanf]

You crazy bastard, do not fall!

[@veronica0406]

Even with all that light pollution, you got an epic shot. Very cool!

[@susancharlton9368]

wow you get the shots buddy and I'm so entertained watching !!!!

[@heavenscape]

That's life. Mostly things we plan hard do not happen as planned but things that do work out usually are unplanned. Great series! Happy shooting!!

[@stephenschmid492]

Good one, Gavin! Pretty epic. I've been to Smith Rock, but not to the top of that ridge. Spectacular viewpoint.

[@tessm3420]

Gorgeous!!

[@dougspence6710]

Ok Gavin I'm proud of you, you held it together longer than I expected when Michael was doing the whole "Am I in you personal space" bit.

[@fototripper]

I'm getting more professional by the day....

[@wendypesavento4815]

I think Michael has a bright future in comedy. He is hanging with the right crowd! He makes a great foil for you and has a few great ad libs of his own.

[@ThisIsWideAngle]

The only thing missing on the moon/flash pic is the dancing unicorn on the peak. This will make the best heavy metal t-shirt.

[@simonbarnes7124]

I always wonder how hell you get down in the dark from such death defying cliffs. We should call you Gavin Hardcore. A superb set of images as always. Your Mum would be calling your Dad to get that slipper out if she knew you were on that edge. That last image was a belter!!

[@fototripper]

She did get the slipper out. We had headlamps.

[@christinearmstrong852]

Thank you for sharing

[@michaelholt1]

Very entertaining and even informative 🤣 should have your own TV show

[@hermilioquintana9178]

Gavin, fantastic moon image. So different from the typical landscape photo. Thank you for sharing.

[@darksideemt]

Gorgeous stuff as always!

[@westoneichner8089]

I'm needing that song at 10:20!!! So good.

[@Rene-cm6go]

I can't concentrate after point you came to the top. Thanks!

[@shaunheath4584]

New to your blogs or vlogs,vids!! Love watching pros like yourselfs,i learn so much and now have a bloody good laugh at the same time🤣 Just what the world needs right now! Outstanding work😃 All the best and stay safe👍

[@andyturner4095]

Came across your channel a few days ago , can't stop watching really good, very professional ....... sometimes lol keep them coming.

[@susanneroth9189]

Love your successes as well as your failures. Looking forward to your and Michaels tutorial.

[@bryanthornton6787]

Nice photo fototripper!!

[@Happy_Snapper]

These 2 are hilarious 🤣

[@grahamstebbings8278]

Killer shots.

[@esperoutdoors9421]

juicy AF! another great vid

[@nickdejonge7467]

Great fun watching the video as usual!

[@paulus0109]

What an amazing place. Thnx Gavin.

[@RFGfotografie]

Wauw, that lghtning/moon/mountain shot is epic./

[@EvilNeedle90]

YES! A Phototripper video!

[@amypeer5741]

Ha ha! The Frankenstein photo was amazing. So glad neither of you fell off that cliff edge; My palms were sweating.

[@alexrybin3798]

I'm going there next week, glad you did for me all home work :) Really, really nice composition man! So much joy to watch your videos. cheers!

[@darinharker21]

I need to try the photo stacking. You make it look easy

[@mroladohl]

Absolutely beautiful photography. Nice colors and stunning composition :)

[@johnburrow4124]

Great video, and amazing shot!

[@ronlangager404]

All around, probably your best work! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@frstesiste7670]

The lightning shot may look good in B&W. Great video!

[@auntiedi8153]

Juicy indeed!! Photography, amazing, entertainment trezmendous!!!

[@CultureAgent]

Splendiferous as always.

[@brendancameraphoto2121]

Another ripping vid mate. These locations are amazing and you guys are very good at capturing them at their best.

[@dcallan812]

Michael talks a lot of sense. Great video its interesting to watch you both change plans as the night rolls on. If you want bad light pollution move to Teesside, I live in Saltburn and some night can hardly see a star!

[@pvetesnik]

Damn that was awesome killer shots you got there bro ! I am very impressed

[@1spitfirepilot]

Great, as ever - the right fun-informative balance.

[@jamesparker9312]

Gavin - thanks for showing the RAW files and the failures too. Glad you showed a little of the decent after the shoot - I almost spewed my coffee on the keyboard with your "Makes me twitchy... Twitchy like a rabbits whiskers." I've done that hike in the daylight and I might have just slept at the top with the rattlesnakes.

[@dawnlb83]

Love all the shots especially the dreamy moonlit scene, really beautiful! What a fab place to visit 😀

[@savagefrieze4675]

Don’t think I’d call the shot with city glow a failure. It’s a great shot of a city on the horizon at night under the stars. It may not be the shot you wanted or were hoping for, but it’s a cool of what it is.

[@rinkeviciusandrius]

Feels like one of the best vlogs I've seen so far :) Not only it's fun to watch (as all your vlogs), but it's a treasure trove of information, samples (good and bad), and incredibly beautiful scenery. Great content, thank you!

[@KyleSchneiderTM]

This is what I love about landscape photography. You can plan and plan and plan, but if things go awry, you have to adapt to the conditions youre given, and sometimes you end up with a complete gem. Nice video, new subrscriber, great channel. Thanks!

[@jimwlouavl]

Good advice about being outside to catch the magic. Those of us who fish don’t catch anything in our living rooms.

[@Essenceofartistry]

I normally dont comment but the image captured at @10:14 is absolutely stunning. Nice work!

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Wowee, good job on the pano.

[@tinagrimm4753]

Love both shots but I’d have to say the moonlight with the lightning was my favorite. Enjoy your videos Gavin both for entertainment and the education, keep up the good work.

[@johnsholian4318]

I can’t imagine that hike back down was much fun at all. That trail is no joke. Awesome Smith Rock adventure Gavin!!

[@fototripper]

nah it was easy once we found the trail after a few wrong turns of doom.

[@elainewilson3122]

It was almost as if our voices were synchronised at the 'tripod shot' As I said 'Oh no Gavin' with my hands on my mouth, you answered!!! Then I thought well if anything goes over the edge it will be the tripod and camera, not my boy.Beautiful shots.

[@fototripper]

hahahahaahah I knew it!

[@fine_artist123]

Nice Video! I like the longer length of the video.

[@MrDaveB123]

My raisins shrivelled a little bit more when you got close to the edge. Man I freak with heights I would be crawling around on my hands and knees haha

[@albeb87]

Just discovered your channel Gavin! Beautiful video with both entertainment and useful information! I’ll catch up on your older videos, keep the good work up

[@fototripper]

Yah get your binge on :)

[@MarktrustingJesus]

great episode. I would have fainted on the edge of that cliff, which would make a great time lapse falling to the ground. Your shots that you did get were amazing. I appreciate you sharing the fails with the epic shots. It can be so discouraging when the time in the field is limited by other life stuff. Thanks for making these great videos.

[@elmachomen]

Great video as usual Gavin! You really have almost everything in that last shot with the clouds, the moon and the lightning in the distance, awesome capture and post-processing work! Keep up the good work!

[@lucky2watch]

I really enjoy following your channel. This video is for me one I really enjoyed a lot, specially the wide range of story telling, the information of taking photos and the processing. Big, big thank you for sharing.

[@toanthai]

Informative and entertaining 👍🏻

[@steffore1]

Really admire your dedication of sitting it out to get that killer shot 👍🏼

[@rmkunihiro]

Now that's really "JUICY", Gavin!!!!

[@ScriptureToday]

I think your lightening shot looks better than any Milky Way shot that I've seen to date. Beautiful location, great light, excellent video.

[@fototripper]

Thanks Jerry :)

[@Cremsonify]

Outstanding work Gavin love your videos liked amd subscribed!

[@Snickers_GLNY]

Love your videos!

[@spo5egy]

Brilliant video and great shots! I was going to suggest that you should have pranked Michael with a big foot costume... But with that 400ft drop, Maybe not such a good idea 🤔🤣

[@StephenBridgett]

Very helpful Gavin, I'm going out tonight and will take heart with situation whatever it brings understanding how hard and creative you worked to get your image.

[@carlmcneill1139]

I can't believe you got to go on a shoot with Michael Shainblum! You are so lucky. His work is awesome. Totally epic. Did you have to pay to have a one on one session with him? I bet you learned a lot from him on that hike. So lucky.

[@ExtremAtmosfera_BrunoGoncalves]

What an awesome place!! Great video, once more!!

[@chriss2761]

Great video Gavin, Stunning images as always that moon lit image is tasty 👌

[@oswynfaux]

Have you ever done the masking trick where you block out part of the shot to reduce the light levels, best to use a fuzzy edge and giggle it a bit to blend in the edge.

[@PMCN53]

Great final composite image Gavin! Glad you rememberd to take your head torch LOL :)