BURNT OUT in Waterton National Park

[@dominey]

4:31 Love the RAW image in its natural aspect ratio. Reminds me of an ECM record cover.

[@jeffmaronphotography]

Again just simply amazing! I have lived on the B.C. mainland all my life and during my vacations I simply drove from point A to B drudgingly at times. You have definitely now made me notice the beauty in everything! I'm not sure if you will understand this comparison but macro photography of a single flower, of thousands, will often exhibit beauty upon later close examination; and even unintentional insects that were not noticed at the time. You are a macro photographer of Earth exhibiting details often overlooked. Your photography of landscape reveals much more after later examination, very well done, wow!

[@gordonbrunner9429]

..photos of burnt out landscape are fantastic...in a word,...magic

[@romiboonphotography211]

It was wonderful to meet you (and Rick). I hope you are going to be a guest speaker again next year! Thanks for sharing your photographic wisdom; greatly appreciated and really enjoyed hearing you speak. Romi 😊

[@kevinriese2167]

I missed running into you that weekend. I was on a back trail just north of the park and woke up to 20 cm of snow @5000’ elevation and stopped in to view the buffalo before heading off to Writing on Stone. 2017 fire season was bad. Had friends working on the Watertown fire while I was north of High level working on a fire when I got news of the passing of my wife. Life has set me on a new path, watching your videos and trying to improve my photography skill. So, your images here are a great great reminder that life goes on. New growth emerges in due time. Maybe run into you on the island after I return from Botswana. Keep up the content, we do enjoy it.

[@davidgilmore2565]

HI Adam, Great video. First processed image was very moving and impactful for me. I visited the area in 2014 on a motorcycle trip and enjoyed the “pre-fire” natural environment. The transformation is very emotive. Your images in this video are “very much my cup of tea”. I appreciate the patterns, colours and cropped formats you’ve shared. I particularly like the presentation of the raw file first and enjoy guessing how you’ll crop them compared to how I would do it. Love looking around the edges to see your final decisions. The field of flowers I’d find very hard to capture in that light. I’d love to see this with better light in the background so that the mountains could be included in the frame. Loved every minute of this video! Thanks for sharing and for all the hard work. Cheers, Dave

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks, David!

[@lucibrat]

It was great to hear you speak at the Lightchasers Conference! You have a great eye and love how you captured the trees!!

[@rbeaubien7868]

Your the king of forest photography. From abstracts with the wide forest to individual scenes. Great eye.

[@proach3]

Really beautiful work. I love pattern shots and your dead trees from a ways back is one of my favorites of all your images.

[@aureliomarsili3902]

After the video was not published last week, we were all a little worried ... it was rumored that you had moved to Nova Scotia to restore an old friars convent ... thank goodness it didn't go that way !!! Beautiful images in this video, and we hope that the vision of so many dead trees will serve to sensitize more and more people towards the care and protection of nature. Thank you.

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

A masterclass in finding stunning images in harsh areas my friend !! Loved this one and fabulous images

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Cheers, Darren!

[@andrewherbert9938]

Wonderful set of images Adam , you must be chuffed to bits with how they turned out

[@vlaney21]

I was also fascinated with some dead trees (so sad) near the Alabama Hills (California) down in a gulch. They were surrounded by this beautiful low red foliage. But they were so "unorganized" it was hard to find a good compostion. None of my shots turned out as beautiful as yours. Well done! This has inspired me to go back sometime and try again. Thanks for another great video, Adam!

[@lynnecliffe3056]

Adam, thank you ever so much for featuring this video showcasing the beauty of pattern in the natural environment. I have found myself attracted to that which many others might overlook or find unappealing. You have well captured the raw and pared down as something worthy to behold and stand its ground.

[@FloridaPete1948]

As always, I love you photos Adam!! I just moved back to my home state of Florida after 20 years living in Whitefish/Kalispell(next to Glacier National Park) I loved June for wild flowers in GNP. Flowers like pasqueflowers , shooting stars, and the fields of glacier lilies were some of my favorites. Timing is the key since these flowers bloom as the snow melts back.

[@jsimes1]

Wow so many wonderful photos of all kinds of different subjects. I loved the pattern shots ... especially that really wide one. The flowers were glorious and those bleached white trees were amazing.

[@mpaulphoto]

I absolutely like these painterly appearing abstraction. Never thought that this offeres so many different compositions. And you accompanied your images with perfectly chosen music! Thank you for this video, Adam!!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@doncason6108]

I have really enjoyed how you see patterns. Whether it is on the shoreline, mountains or forests you find them. Thank you for another great video.

[@blivieriphoto]

Really like the burnt black logs with the yellow flowers mixed in. Great contrasts. 👍

[@georgea.gilland5543]

Thanks for this video. Recently the area around Las Vegas, NM had a horrible fire. This is helpful in composing image of the burn with sensitivity.

[@nevillewatkins4997]

I enjoyed that Adam. Always fascinating to see how you make sense of the chaos by cropping.

[@599miata]

Superb photos Adam. Forest fire is bad but the end results are wonderful for the photographer. Great eye, Adam

[@gayleruble6529]

I really dig your creative eye. I love how you create a lot of images that lean towards being abstract vs the big wide angle aspect…if that makes sense. It really inspires me to get out more and look closely and intently.

[@ashvarma2486]

Great video and great collection of images Adam....one of my fav videos and collection of images you have done. Thanks for sharing

[@mauricebawden9561]

Your ability to produce compelling images from burnt trees is extraordinary, enjoyed all the shots and the music. Excellent video to be watched again ! Thanks Adam.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@conniequinton371]

Thank you Adam for sharing your video. I was at Waterton last summer & was very sad to see the devastation yet there is so much beauty in it. I wanted to photograph it but struggled with it but wasn't sure what to do. I love patterns so what you shared makes sense. Now I know what do.

[@shannonsnow8298]

The fire in the park was devastating to everyone and it was difficult to get enthusiastic about taking a photo of burnt trees but now that i see a new perspective on them, I’m excited to give it a try. Thank you for a fresh look at our little corner of Alberta.

[@mikeday8470]

Great installment here Adam. Your eye for tree photography is special. I'm headed to Glacier National Park and then on to Bannf, Jasper, and Yoho here in a few weeks. This will be my first time into Canada. I am so looking forward to seeing your national parks.

[@charliepackard5418]

Such a good and instructive vlog, Adam. I envy you those scenes of destruction and your compositions are so pleasing...thanks!

[@augie5119]

great video. loved the photos. I really like taking photos of areas that has been burnt, it's so unique.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@carlreid4161]

So inspiring Adam how you’ve picked patterns and textures to display the devastation that hit that area, you evoked a lot of emotions with your very powerful imagery and for me they conveyed sadness and shame for how we’re treating the planet.

[@srameypr]

It's interesting how the image at 9:00 looks like wood that has been stained or weathered gray. That last set of trees were very haunting and ghostly. My fav image was the one at 12:55 - not only is it an attractive image, but I liked the contrast between death and life making a come back.

[@mariawright5188]

Thank you for sharing you compositions ❤

[@geoffkell7732]

Much appreciate your patience & time explaining your process finding these images Adam, very inspiring. I’m beginning to like pattern shots, I know you done a few videos mentioning this type of shot & I definitely appreciate them now. Also great acoustic guitar music…..lovely choice! All the best.

[@nickshepherd8377]

Love the tree pattern images. Really admire your observation skills and your ability to pick a composition. Hopefully it will inspire me to take my time and “really look”. Thanks Adam 👍

[@ericpecquerie4868]

Not an easy photography session. Subject is difficult to catch. I appreciated your patience and your talk is inspiring. Thank you. Great idea to show the raw file and after it the processed image.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Many thanks!

[@davidqueenan]

What a great haul of images from one trip - I especially liked the more abstract pattern shots of the trees

[@ritamoll4347]

Hi Adam, thank you very much for the video. Nice images, I'm also very interested in the 1.4 teleconverter.

[@northstarcreative]

I feel you’ve told the story of those trees well and honoured them by doing so. I love the way you see.

[@janetelsworthy1710]

Hi Adam, I like the minimalist feel about some of these images. Thanks for another great video.

[@WalksInCamera]

Lovely photos. Stark and sad but lovely to take shots of at the same time.

[@michaelschneider9710]

Thank you, Adam, good inspiration to keep looking. Also, the depth of your experience and skills to make the photo.

[@jeff8289]

Hi Adam I must say that this week's video is an absolutely remarkable and unified body of work. I sat there amazed at what I saw. Truly one of your better videos. It's interesting that the trees at 4:05 almost look posterized. Having had to evacuate oncoming fires in the past, I'm sure that is no the case. While we experience the effects of climate change, there is still a strange beauty in a fire's aftermath - a rejuvenation of life. Thank you again. Jeff in Poulsbo.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tjcuneo]

I most likely would have driven on by the burned out forest. Thanks for showing the beauty in such a stark landscape. I will certainly stop and explore the possibilities in the future. All the images were in color. Some, to me, seemed that they would also be impactful as B&W images as well. Thanks for all of your hard work in creating this video.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

My pleasure

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Loved the wildflower images Adam, great job, thanks for sharing.

[@lylestavast7652]

that image at 10:15 is so detail rich....

[@johncarnahan4067]

Great video Adam fantastic photos the one's at the start turned out very nice especially with the orange colour in the trees lovely abstract photography and the one of the bigger trees near the end of the video thank you for sharing it

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks 👍

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

9:13 majestic and emotional. All the shots Adam, I got the same chills as I did from your Aspens. 15:27 Wonderful work Adam, I think this was my personal fav, thank you Adam.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks Mali! Hope all is well with you?

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@QuietLightPhoto eye, pushing on. Your looking well Adam, hope your not missing Gavin too much 😄

[@paulus0109]

A burned bush, but the trees are still standing. Amazing phenomenom. I like the almost abstract images. Thnx.

[@louisruth9348]

Master editor Mr. Adam Gibbs at it again, lol. That GFX 100s is very impressive looking. Maybe for Christmas you can send me one with a lens. Great stuff Adam, be safe and keep those videos coming!!

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Great shots, Adam! Thanks!

[@amalieemmynoether992]

Love how the trees look abstract when the perspective is compressed. ❤️📷 PS love hearing your thoughts process as you take each shot. It's really helpful when I'm doing my own landscape photography...I try to chanel my inner Adam Gibbs 😁

[@MW-py7jz]

Very beautiful images in this one. Thanks Adam!

[@torstenwennberg4845]

Love all the tree patterns! Was expecting maybe a B+W of the distant mountains with the snow patterns. But still love your perspective.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thank you! 😊

[@mr_xzzy]

I got a chance to visit a year old burn scar last summer, seeing the early stages of recovery contrasting against the black mud and dead aspens was quite pretty and fun to shoot. But I couldn't help but think we'll all grow weary of these scenes in the next 10-20 years, the fires only seem to be getting more common. For now though it's definitely a fun and new subject.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

"This is my kind of photography, right next to the car" 🤣🤣 brilliant. Creat set of images Adam and we'll put together film as always.

[@hilleviupmanis8687]

Thank you!

[@annetivendale8616]

Something beautiful from such destruction! Beautiful images Adam 💙

[@sookephotographyadventures]

Enjoyed the video, Adam. All the dead trees make fantastic subjects, as did the flowers! The conference was great and I hope to make it again next year. I only had a few hours to check out Waterton this time, but what a beautiful location. I look forward to returning.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Yes Waterton is well worth a visit, wildlife is great there

[@billbaker4970]

Love that kind of photography. I am always looking for patterns in nature and even not in nature here in SC where I live.

[@emeregildo100]

Simply awesome compositions and shots!

[@ChrisKoehn]

Stay to the end, there's a lovely little wildlife vignette! I marvelled at the bony feel of some of those twisted dead trunks. I might wander around there with some black and white film. Light Chasers was awesome by the way. I don't know if you remember, but when we talked about Edziza, I confused it with Itcha Ilgachuz. You're 100% correct, it's not in the Chilcotin, sorry for the confusion. Take care, and love the chill vibe of these videos lately.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks, Chris!

[@CalebWeston_dubland]

Love this video. I have been visiting a lot of similar burned out places near (sad that have been so many recently) but I haven’t been as successful as your trip. Loved all the images.

[@Berry_N]

Growing up when we did it was easier to think that things have a permanence. With all the fires (I am in Northern CA) and the realization that each time to a high mountain area might be the last time I see it that way in my lifetime, I find it brings new meaning to the photographs we take now. Great photos. (Neat that you saw a bear!)

[@gregs2466]

As usual, your work is extremely beautiful and the Aspens and then your flowers were perfect. Keep up the great work.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@carolynmcgill6790]

This was beautiful, I loved all your images in this video. You make it look so easy and I know it isn’t, at all.

[@photosbyadamclarke]

Definitely looks like an area worth taking some time to explore! Perhaps after next year's Lightchasers conference. Like your choice of music in this one too. Cheers

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks Adam!

[@jimrookphotos]

I believe the old adage is, "When you have lemons, you make lemonade." The patterns of the dead trees were fascinating. Not so much the smaller snow spots. As you stated, with a mountain covered with snow the wider angle could have then looked great. The scenes depicting the green growth or new life among the dead trees also demonstrated the circle of life. Nature is beautiful and powerful and we must take each in stride and appreciate the unique aspects of all.

[@LuigiNespeca]

hey Mr. Gibbs, this was a really good documentary work, hurt landscape must be shown as well. Thanks for sharing, ciao!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Many thanks!

[@SteveKeith]

So cool to see how you approach an area I visit so often. I'll try to use the trunks in a more abstract way next time I'm there. Also, the conference was great! Hopefully I'll be attending next year too

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I remember that video with you and the boys, where you went off by yourself and captured that image @ 2:25. I thought it was stunning; still do.

[@clarkbarrow6750]

All the images are awesome! I never realized how nice burnt trees look when surrounded by flowers. Maybe you could call Gavin and Amanda and get them to move back. They’re being eaten alive by flies where they are. They’re fighting them like they’re fighting fire. It makes me feel bad just to watch them being so miserable. Keep up the good work. Your videos are great.

[@garymc8956]

Great music! Suits the mood.

[@robertnystrom289]

I really liked those first tele shots of the trees. It seems the miserable weather may have worked some magic there. I would have instinctively gone for a wide angle and ended up with 'meh'.

[@duncanwallace7760]

I remember thinking how great those burned trees looked a few years back in your shots (although I thought it was Thomas Heaton for some reason). Its like being able to see the entire forest all at once.

[@ThomasRaskPhoto]

Amazing video Adam! One of your best. So many fantastic shoots! Thank you for this. :)

[@1_Tim]

Hope you're doing well. All the best

[@canuckdon]

Thanks for another enjoyable video, Adam. There's no separation between these trees but, nevertheless, the images are terrific.

[@lisacannon7237]

It was great to see your presentation and to get to meet you in Pincher Creek. 🙂

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks, Lisa!

[@jimalbrightjr.9229]

Great shots all around!

[@MrKalleEngstrom]

Fantastic pictures Adam 👏👏 To bad with the fire tho.

[@sweetpoison5341]

would love to see these images in B&W. The contrast should be awesome on its own IMO.

[@garrygraham6637]

great video Adam ,as always you make me want to work a little harder at seeing.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Glad to hear it

[@rupertgibsonphotography1465]

Fabulous images. Great subjects!

[@robinmartin1395]

Great video! Such a sad situation but beautiful images, will they just let them stand?

[@Juergen_Weginger]

The forest fire must have been in 2018 I think, as I was in Canada. After I was on your Workshop at the Talon, I was down at the Waterton and a lot of areas were closed.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Its like that every year, except this year is turning out to be much cooler so fingers crossed

[@Juergen_Weginger]

@@QuietLightPhoto Waterton looked, as far as I saw it, very good. But most of the interesting places were closed and the weather was horrible.

[@richcower]

Very nice shots, great choice of music.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thank you very much!

[@markjutsum6187]

Adam. Can I borrow your spectacles please. You vision is stunning. How you get such images out of such a drab bleak day is inspiring. Great processing too. 👍 MJ

[@JogiExperienceFotografie]

When did you record this fabulous video, Adam? That's not this years Spring? Happy new week! Cheers, Jogi

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Just under two weeks ago

[@duncansteward4331]

Nice area to explore; have relations in Great Falls Mon USA so explored the area a few times.

[@janfrosty3392]

Nice break from photos of waterfalls (I mean it in nicest possible way).

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I agree!

[@stefanhodes9209]

Such wonderful photos of such a sad situation. As artists we’re forced to document the burning down of the planet. Maybe with amazing work like yours we can see enough to change direction.

[@joannatauriel8715]

Very interesting locations, and photos are beautifull I can't pick one favourite.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Many thanks!

[@philippecarpentier801]

Bonjour Adam, Bien vu; Les compositions sont vraiment chouettes 🦉 ! Elles valent le coup, d'être accroché au mur ? 🇫🇷

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Merci

[@brianbeattyphotography]

great images Adam. I really like the scene at 4:42 where there is a mix of whites, greys, and blacks. Needs a little more careful observation to understand what you're looking at if the context before wasn't shared first. Do you know if this fire was human caused, or was it natural?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

From my understanding the fire was from lightning

[@pattymattes7124]

You got a bear!!! You got some great images. The patterns and textures with the trees are beautiful. I love the flowers at the end. For the orange and black trees did you consider doing intentional camera movement? Just curious. I love your videos. Thanks for sharing with us!!!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I didn’t consider icm

[@edphoto]

Hi Adam, I noticed you're using magnetic glasses and was wondering what brand you use and if you'd recommend them?

[@QuietLightPhoto]

They're just cheap $3.00 readers from Wish.com. Grabbed several pairs

[@edphoto]

@@QuietLightPhoto thanks Adam!

[@grosema]

Hi Adam .... Did you sell the GFX100 or keep it? Do you Like the GFX100s More or Just for the size difference. I have the GFX100 and was Just wondering your thoughts.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I have both at the moment. I prefer the 100 but the 100s is quite a bit lighter

[@brianmckeever5280]

Wow, really surprised at how much I like those desolate trunks, they seem endless. Nice work. Does the mahonia actually get edible berries? Never heard of it before, beautiful.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

I believe you can eat them yes

[@tompetersphotography]

Sorry I haven’t been watching of late buddy. Another great vlog bud, amazing to see your mind work on those trees

[@QuietLightPhoto]

No worries, I watch very few KZbin videos myself, hehe. Thanks!