Fogo Island - The Foggiest Island In The World For Landscape Photography

[@fototripper]

Best book ever written? www.fototripper.com/stories-within-stories-landscape-photography-book/

[@paulbonge6617]

Can't post a photo Gavin, but I have one of your new book, pre-ordered, being used as my new mouse pad. You've come up in the world from Uncle Grumpy using pages of Chasing Awe, as his "S&*T Tickets" to your latest edition occupying the heady heights of being a mouse pad. Well done sir your photography has certainly improved! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Seriously, I have to take another dig, your two fine books share a shelf with Thomas Heaton and Nigel Danson. However, you all share the shelves with my father Lyle's books, and my Weston, Adams, Minor White, Imogen Cunningham, Lang, Bresson, Brandt, Caponigro Sr. books, among others. I happily added several of your prints to the Paul Bongé Collection, so you're hanging out with the likes of Aaron Siskind, Minor White & Walter Chapell among others. All this silly aggrandizement aside, I'm happy to say that I look forward always to your next post and adventures. BTW, all this flattery is only to see if you'll read it as I really just wanted to say hi to "Amanda the Peerless". Take care you two and all the very best.

[@TheLDunn1]

Best book ever written maybe, pity the photos let the side down though….😉

[@janecooper1767]

Fyi, It's not a shack, It's a fishing stage!

[@adamhoiles1367]

I love Brent's magnificent flowing locks at 2:32. 🤣

[@rolandrick]

😂 Thanks for the hint. I was totally focused on Gavin and didn’t see it. Brent is a gem 💎.

[@thebinpustey6497]

You know what? THAT’s why I travel! Sure the pictures are great, but the experience… meeting the locals, and the poignant moment when they share their soul with you, is a treasure that is worth more than any photo! ❤

[@stephanberger7455]

I totally agree! And that‘s why we go to NF in 8 weeks for the second time. I don‘t have such a hightech camera like Gavin, just a LX100II, but it will do for my amateur photos. Thanks to Gavin for this video!

[@denisesavage2382]

What a great local character Roy is! Brings to life the place in a whole new way. And deeper. Thanks so much for sharing a snippet of that encounter.

[@chevyvantravel9735]

you are a good man , Gavin for letting that poor man advertise his work... what goes around comes around 😊😊

[@dinkster1729]

LOLOL! I doubt think Chrissy or Roy are poverty-stricken. They both have government pensions, I would think. He was a high school teacher and she was an elemetary school teacher and, later, public librarian, not professionally trained.

[@CMBiggin]

I stumped upon your Newfoundland series and my first reaction was thankfulness that you pronunced Newfoundland correctly! 😂 I love Fogo Island and watching this video has generated some nostalgia.

[@judyhunt123]

FYI there are no skunks in Newfoundland. Watching this was a hoot, seeing your reactions to the fog. You got some beautiful pictures.

[@VivianLund]

I must say, the music in this episode is so fantastic!! Not to mention the photos!! A big fan here ❤

[@robertgall92]

Only Gavin could struggle with the cold, but be totally committed to wearing the appropriate footwear haha

[@paulhowardvideos]

I'm convinced that Roy is Quint from the movie Jaws. Roy is a true legend that must be celebrated!

[@johnpollock6996]

That looked like such a hoot. The shot at 17:37 gave me the feeling that it was not a shack but only a facade or stage prop; open the door, take one step and you're in the drink. Can't wait till your next masterpiece.

[@tobyjugg6202]

That was a great vid !!! Lots of images with a real helpful commentary - love seeing your settings, gives me something to aim for. What a spectacular spot to shoot. As for the cabin, nightime does it for me - very atmospheric.

[@bradpeck1901]

i have been watching your videos a couple years now and this was was really good and those pics were not your regular gig but they were fantastic. and then the tempter for the iceberg - well done

[@z352kdaf8324]

Roy has an Montreal Expo patch on his hat. Old school.

[@BlueJayBonsai]

I like the night shot of the shed better - i like the kelp and the light in the window.

[@merkin22]

You better have bought at least one of Roy's books given your book shilling reputation :) I loved he was wearing a Montreal Expos hat! Great video, as always; some beautiful photos!

[@scottvk75]

Excellent video. Loved the photos and the moodiness of the area. I'd love to visit that area and experience what life is like there.

[@doggiesable1]

Omg I know nothing of photography but I love your sense of humour and enjoying the vlogs

[@robertd.skonbladandersson269]

Really awesome to get to meet Roy!

[@DubYahJohn]

Gavin, of all the locations I've watched you visit over the past years, I have never had such location envy as I have now for Fofgo Island. You can keep your grand vistas and epic sunsets, I'll take foggy shacks and jetty's everytime. Well done. Love it.

[@rolandrick]

Wonderful experience you made there in the fog! I love the composition at 4:44. The street light looks like the sun makes it through the fog.

[@juliebirkbeck6833]

Love the reflection of the street light in the wood cabin....however the rock on the left looked like a reliant Robin covered up or is that MY artistic impression coming thru 😂

[@Raykenn1]

Great video, love the music 👍

[@BillStevens]

Outstanding compositions. When you were isolating the shacks near the collapsed bridge I was thinking wider/pano. Then you nailed it.

[@lenscraftedlife]

The unicorn sticker really makes the top pop.

[@davidsherman3462]

Love that iceberg!!

[@anthony-qm3pn]

A lot of tours do not visit the great north peninsula in late March or early April, it is one of the best times to visit if you want to see Arctic pack, ice, and icebergs and there’s a big possibility of seeing harp seals on the pack ice this time of year, I cannot guarantee you that the weather will be fit to be out, There’s only two seasons here on the great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland & labrador, this winter and last winter.

[@jlr3636]

For your general knowledge, skunk has more bitter taste while fox pee taste more like vinegar. Very simple way to distinguish between the two if you’re ever in a situation where you might need to know.

[@TheRealfubar]

I'm possibly not mentioning that often enough - most likely not even twice so far - but "once again" thanks for a great and inpiring video giving me insights to the beautiful spots on your side of the globe, which I'd not be able to enjoy otherwise. Greetings from Germany

[@StephenCadwallader-photography]

Love your videos I always end up laughing through them . Great photos usual.

[@slosmoke1]

A video that makes ma want to go there.... nice work!!

[@fossilsue]

Beautiful photography. I love Newfoundland. I am from NB. Several years ago, my son and a friend backpacked, while couchsurfing, their way across NFLD for a month. He loved Fogo Island. He has a pic atop rocks that were considered by the flat Earth society as one of the 4 corners of the flat earth. He didn't fall off lol

[@stevenbridgland3727]

One of your best vids ever IMHO.

[@JeffWeymier]

Loved the video. That local fisherman was a real Gem.

[@elderinmoi1571]

Respect to that fisherman. He was born when people needed to be intelligent to survive and learn to live. Good old days.

[@julianpaxton5750]

Excellent video great photos. Thanks.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I understood about 5 words of what Roy Dwyer said. 😂😂 Are you sure he isn't Scottish? Cool photos. I think I like the one at 16:32 the best.

[@carmenjoydoucette8488]

NL does not have skunks (nor raccoons, snakes, and ticks are very rare). There are some advantages of living in the middle of the frigid nowhere. I have no experience with fox pee, but I see other commenters do. Now that it's July, we've put away our winter toques.

[@dinkster1729]

It must have been a very cold spring in Fogo. I don't recall wearing my winter coat late into the year at all. I went to school in my cords and blouse and maybe, wore a sweater occasionally.

[@jerryrichards8172]

Enjoying the music 😊

[@JoeNucich]

I was in Tilting in 2015 and I saw Roy riding a bike. I told him he was the first person I had seen riding a bike in Newfoundland. Most interesting man in Newfoundland. I bought one of his books that day.

[@dinkster1729]

I remember the head of the science dept who was from St John's remembered my ex-boyfriend because he was at his school. He told me my ex-boyfriend was very peculiar because he wore a trench coat and rode a bike in St John's. I must admit I didn't see many bikes when I was in St John's at university and I never saw one in an outport, but, maybe, these days on the flatter areas of St John's, they are more common because they have more gears and go more quickly than the old CCM I had in the '60s.

[@jamespanter4060]

Great photography.Looking forward to the next vidio,thanks Gavin.

[@Kentonbmw]

Gavin… I have to say, some of the images you create are remarkable. I love the work. Thanks…

[@tammywilliams3616]

Hey Guys, we dont have skunks on the Island of Newfoundland! Must've been fox pee

[@garydubberly6608]

Great video and photos. My wife and I were there June 3rd for a quick day trip and enjoyed the island. No icebergs for us though. Newfoundland is a great place for puffins & gannets, just had to do a bit of driving but well worth it. We think we will go back and spend more time taking landscapes. We did encounter a lot of fog over our three weeks. For Floridians it was chilly but with the right layers it was grand. I think the Faroes and Newfoundland are our favorites for this type of setting as they don’t seem to have hoards of tourist, at least during the edges of the tourist season and the landscapes are breathtaking. Of course the people are grand. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShaunaLynnO225]

Another beautiful place in Newfoundland is Wild Cove which is close to Baie Verte. Wild Cove is a lovely little fishing village with the houses built on the rocks around the cove. The sun shines through the mist there in the morning as you walk along the little road and rocks there. Ice bergs are often seen in the summer when you look out at the opening to the cove. I haven’t been there for many years, but it was certainly beautiful and peaceful when I was there.

[@jimsmith556]

"Full tripod leg penetration" So good. The pure blue serenity does it for me in the second shot of the fishing shed. I'm surprised how cold it feels at 2C, in the summer! Must be that dripping damp air. That iceberg is gorgeous!

[@dinkster1729]

i imagine the icebergs in the area cool the air down a lot. What date was it 2 degrees C.? I was on Fogo Island from early September 1976 to mid-June 1977 and I don't recall it being that cool. I was at a end of year party at Roy and Chrissy's house in Tilting just before the end of the school year and I did have a wool sweater with me, but I wasn't wearing it. We were outside a fair bit and it was a warm evening. I accidentally forgot my sweater at the house and had to go back for it. If it had been cold enough to wear a heavy Aran knit sweater I wouldn't have forgotten it, would I?

[@jimsmith556]

@@dinkster1729 I didn't experience that 2C temp. It's in this video.

[@dinkster1729]

@@jimsmith556 I wonder where these people are from. When were they on Fogo Island? May? I can't recall wearing winter gear in 1977's spring at all. The winters are definitely no colder than southeastern Ontario's. Maybe, icebergs and floating ice made this spring colder than I was there when there was no ice impeding ferry travel.

[@Macman608]

Loved this video and looking forward to your next one. Love when you reconnect with Brent. About time you journey back and see the old gang.

[@andrewhillier2734]

The shot at 16.20 is absolutely amazing!

[@Trish12303]

I prefer the morning shot of “the shack”. For me, the tones are more pleasing to the eye. Plus it has a little bit more interest. The whole place looks amazing!! Great video!

[@medusacorrosion]

I love rustic structures! Awesome video Gavin!!!

[@alanmyles2839]

I absolutely love all of these shots….WOW and thanks for your great vids

[@christophermartin7973]

Love it great shots and fun video to watch.

[@pickagreatname]

the broken bridge shots were excellent. This is the kind of thing I was imagining / hoping for when you moved out east.

[@JasonLorette]

Looove that pic at 16:25...great fog! Gotta love that east coast humidity mixed with the cold!

[@peterfritzphoto]

Loved this one, Gavin. I definitely prefer the wider shot at 12:32 because it offers a greater sense of context, of place. That last one at 22:00 is beautifully understated. I love it.

[@srameypr]

What a unique place! I did have to laugh when Brent first appeared, wearing that wig of his! LOL!

[@juanitakelly3082]

So much character and characters! Really loved this one!

[@keithdraycott]

Roy Dwyer - The Canadian version of Gerald 😆

[@GamachePhoto]

Loved Roy’s Montreal Expos ball cap, the OG. Nice video as always.

[@loricusack5282]

Love shooting on Fogo Island.. Tilting is my favourite spot! No skunks in NL ;-) Awesome photos!

[@edphoto]

All great photos but the last one was my favourite. Landscape with a documentary feel about it

[@wildbillgreen]

Brent’s hair 😂

[@wcwendychapman]

Beautiful images. They do tell a story.

[@markelroy7774]

Wonderful video. love the story of your trip.

[@kevins8575]

I particularly like the shot looking down what used to be the bridge.

[@reddogtwelve]

I agree-that one has a bit more drama.

[@Thatcanadianguyhey]

Amazing photos. The compositions were spot on.

[@robertnystrom289]

That was most enjoyable! Maybe you could package Roy's books with Stories....? Anyway, great shots (loved the street lamp in the window), and I wish I could be there, cold and all. I could do with some fog right about now. It might clear my head. That said, any clue what those shacks were originally for? Storing fish? Raising up boats, as in a boat garage in tough weather? Outhouses?

[@dinkster1729]

They are not called shacks. They are called stores and fishermen store their gear in them and repair their nets and so forth in them. With the collapse of the cod fishery in 1992, they probably aren't used much today so the bridge to the stores don't have to be mended now.

[@davidhuth5659]

Beautiful images!! And yes, foxes do have an aroma reminiscent of skunk. Don't ask me how I know. 😀

[@dinkster1729]

By the way, there are no skunks in Newfoundland so I doubt that there are skunks on Fogo Island unless someone imported them to the island and who would do that? I remember i was visiting a family when I was a teacher in Hatchet Cove, T.B., N.L. in 1970 and we heard a noise under the house. I suggested to the mother that there might be a skunk under the house when she suggested that it might be a cat. She looked at me puzzled and said, "What's a skunk?" That's when I found out that there are no skunks in Newfoundland.

[@johannaknowles8569]

Great pics. It’s the morning shot for me

[@andrewroland]

Really enjoyed that Gav. Great as usual.

[@duncanmeechan5694]

Great video Gavin, the photography was “fantabidozie”. I would love to see those huts etc for myself but I am afraid to say it is too bloomin cold for me so I am happy just sitting here by the fire enjoying you freezing your butt off to make a video for me to watch without being frost bitten ! Cheers Gavin 😁👍

[@georgiewanders]

Another great episode and so many cool images 👏👏👏

[@mattleccese]

Just here to help the algorithm. Great video and superb images as always squire 👌

[@ashman275]

Awesome episode. Love your work!

[@kenbranstetter2354]

I like the foggy night shack better than the morning foggy shack as the night has more texture, more vibrance, more spirit.

[@BoneTime]

Gavin, I always give your a like, watch you all the way through. Then run it a few times with the sound off so you get KZbin usage credit. Keep at it!

[@jeffshoket5155]

Best shot - “Broken bridge to nowhere island - Tilting, Fogo” All of them… I like the story telling you do with your photography sir, it is an inspiration. You are like a master painter!!! Cheers. 🍻 P.S. why did Brent take off the blond wig ? ;) LOL!

[@MrDoucet2You]

Absolutely SPECTACULAR images. I have cousins on Da Rock and I have to get back there and spend more time photographing the area. As for being a 'Photographer's Widow', yes it must be hard but my wife brings a book and reads. She can't say I never bring her anywhere.

[@brianmckeever5280]

Those were tremendous images. I don't have a favorite between the two you asked about if that is okay. I think either would be great in your next book. The last image, "A tale of two sheds", seemed especially kool after the poetry. I'm quite fond of the Gavin, Amanda, and Brent show. Safe travels!

[@johnkeenan4184]

Lovely to hear Roy's local accent. Lots of Irish pronunciation still in there!!

[@elderinmoi1571]

I never understood why you shot with a Sony camera (even if it is common in landscape photography to heavily edit the images in post and the colors as well) but I have to say the images you get out of the Hasselblad are on another level. Of course i loved your old videos, too, for the humor 😅

[@photoflooddays]

I love Brent's hair at 2:29 haha

[@Pkeats817]

That local man is likely a relative of mine. I have Dwyer in my family tree…from Tilting.

[@dinkster1729]

There are lots of Dwyers, McGraths and Foleys in Tilting.

[@markleonard4062]

Thanks for freezing your caboose off to bring us that beauty.

[@John-Shutterlyphotos]

Enjoyed your video as always! Got a copy of Chasing Awe, absolutely gorgeous photos, seriously hard to put it down. Every photo is like a mini tutorial of learning. Even though I have been a photographer for years I still learn some awesome techniques from your videos and tips from your books.

[@fototripper]

thanks for the kind words John ;)

[@John-Shutterlyphotos]

@@fototripper Meant every word! Hope to see you and Amanda in California someday photographing our beautiful coast.

[@russellbaston974]

The morning shot for me, the tonalities look more harmonious.

[@gord_tomlin]

Nothing feels colder than ± 2° C with high humidity and a strong wind. I grew up in infamously cold Winnipeg, but was never so cold so often as my first year living in Toronto. Love the shots at around 4:35 and 16:10.

[@dinkster1729]

The winters on Fogo are not much colder than in southern Ontario. The fall and the spring last longer though. There isn't much summer and the ocean is always icy. Blueberries are harvestable in September on Fogo whereas in northern Ontario even north of 7 in Frontenac County close to where I live, they are harvested in July. I spent a few days on the Grey Islands in late July of 1977. I'd say the temperature was about 70 degrees F. and the nights weren't cold. We teachers learning about outdoor education slept in tents with a fairly warm sleeping bag, nothing exceptionally warm was needed.

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

The fog is inspirational. I couldn't understand half of what that salty sea dog was saying. Not sure how you kept a straight face....you were obviously digesting every third word 🙂🙂

[@adammacsween3230]

Another good one thanks Gavin. Have you even thought of travelling to New Zealand’s South Island? The scenery there around Milford Sound, Fiordland and Queenstown is some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. The Wanaka tree is also something to behold as well. You could do another book and shamelessly plug it! Hahahaha

[@fototripper]

I'd love to but cannot afford first class flights.

[@montanaylago]

Yes! Foxes have a musky/skunk smell in their urine!!! Nice photo though!

[@TheSpaniel1]

Bloody daft question that….if it turns out to be any good…here’s the shot, they are spectacular images Gavin Thank you for sharing

[@paulwynmartin340]

The local poet, he has to be related to Gerald on Clarkson's farm. As always great vid!

[@leeh6146]

That old guy sounds just like Quint off Jaws!

[@marshalhedin7538]

brent, with his epic mullet at 229, without comment. i laughed so frickin hard ...

[@robertmartin2898]

Love your narrator voice

[@ember_notes]

As an abandoned building photographer I can appreciate the broken walkway shots.

[@yvonnerichard6099]

Gorgeous photos Gavin

[@1Sbnelson]

Fogo? F-Off Get Out? Great video again Gavin, super entertaining as usual! I liked the blue hour photo better (But also with the light reflection was in that shot as well)

[@dillank3240]

Roy was great! Awesome episode!

[@colinyoung9432]

Another great video Gavin thank u...Loved the sheds and broken jetty..I bet they would look good in BW as well. thanks again. Colin Devon UK.