How to Focus in Fog

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Yaddi!! we met Yaddi at Abraham Lake, the guy gets around. Herbert lake holds a special place in my heart, it was at this time of year perhaps 3 years ago that we first met. Do you remember Gavin? do you?

[@fototripper]

How could I forget Adam. We locked eyes not far from that very toilet.

[@yadwindersingh1067]

I think i got lucky. Both stops were unplanned. But it was really nice talking to you guys.

[@keddy6live]

Most great friendships are forged in shit tickets

[@danmaynard120]

You only met 3 years ago? I always assumed you met years ago. We need a dramatisation of you meeting each other.

[@danmaynard120]

But Adam dressed and Gavin and Gavin dress as Adam.

[@wallybeep]

Gavin. Hell. I've been taking pictures in all formats since, I dunno, 1966. My Olympic days are over, at least, physically. Some things now are a bit harder to do then it once was. Life happens. This, though, is fact: every time I watch your vlogs (and I watch all of them), you bring a smile to my face. I sense you are truly a solid guy; talented as all hell; charged with a drive to achieve and experience the marrow of life, and now blessed, it seems, with the love of of it. You are a great teacher of your craft; your know your stuff; you are immensity likable and, we, here grateful for what you do. Thumbs up. This post of yours, to me, shines a light upon how specially talented you are. Thank you for sharing you with us. Merci'

[@fototripper]

Thanks a lot Wally

[@johngrahamcurry1641]

Excellent! Particularly the Photoshop tip.

[@matssandquist9258]

Oh, what a fine morning. A good cup of coffee and a fresh episode of the fototripper adventures. You guys were more lucky than me. I ´v been up ridiculous what is good for you early two sunday mornings because of they promised fog but the only fog I saw was from tired, fuzzy eyes.

[@donnapezzulli3088]

God, I needed a dose of you today! In the last month I've had to repair my well at 2 grand, had two trees land on the house, and just found out I need a fuel pump at nearly 800 bucks. Not crying, laughing...thank you!!!

[@Extraedit]

Love the bird in the middle of the road. @7.05.. 😊

[@dotmatrix7383]

You can tell it's going to be a good vlog when you hear the "I've got a face like..." gags.

[@jnbsigma]

I think one of your next videos should be a greatest hits collection of "I have a face like..." clips!

[@2logj]

The 4x5 was super.patience gets its prize!!!

[@astralbody]

I can't even figure out where to start with the video. Hahahahhaha so much funny amongst a bunch of good info, typical fototripper. :) Enjoyed the behind the scenes. Cool technique for the 4x5 conversion...

[@andrewrichardson7339]

Awesome, great Photoshop tips as well, thanks

[@brendancameraphoto2121]

One of your best mate. Loved the behind the scenes stuff and 4x5 conversion. ✌🏻

[@tonybell1597]

Thanks Gav, makes me smile .... :-)

[@nb7524]

Your videos are so cool. They are an awesome combination of being hilarious, yet informative with the finishing touch of beautiful compositions. I like the fact that you are doing something different with your channel, it’s refreshing. I am surprised that you don’t have a lot more subscribers. I certainly appreciate the effort you put into your channel, thank you!

[@Devopsmasood]

Thank God that you already got the shot before explaining us the comp! The scene was disappearing fast! ;-)

[@colin6316]

Not afraid with that burner on the tripod!

[@Eagle55ace55]

you pretty much read my mind specially when i saw two spider webs earlier before the 16:00 mark and thought he should find a spider web to compliment the shot but should spray the web with a light water mist

[@joeyhengel8801]

awesome picture .

[@nb7524]

Enjoyed the video! The video starting out with your comment about your face was so funny I had to pause the video and go get my husband to watch it with me. We could not stop laughing, hilarious! Thank you for showing us how you turned that beautiful composition from the 3 x 2 to the 4 x 5.

[@charlesandaloro7709]

3x2 to 4x5 was slick trick. I will be giving it a try. Thanks

[@ChrisJones-id7qq]

Patience along with humour (and no end of skill) - result!! Nice rapport with Yazi (sorry if I got your name wrong man) Top entertainment Gav , thankyou

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

I agree. Just a professional all the way. Hard work, humor, nice to other people(pretends he's tough). Deserves everything he gets. That's my opinion. Oh, and I don't think there could possible be a prettier mtn. range. I've driven through the Canadian Rockies, I need to do it again slower.

[@tomgwl65]

lol, coffee kick, the only poison you need. Beautiful view and pic!

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Awesome as always Gavin, thanks for sharing.

[@StuMcKenzie]

I haven't commented enough on your films, that is going to change. The. mix of top instruction, tips and comedy is fantastic. Always look forward to watching to see what comedy capers we are in store for. The simple tip of use autofocus is often overlooked. And the word muff can never be overused. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@fotofletch]

I'm watching this whilst sitting in my car drinking coffee waiting for the sun to rise at the beach. It's not happening though ☹️ so glad to at least see some quality photography on here rather than out there.

[@ixem]

Please do a what's in my bag video ? or a backpack tour ? especially accessories, headlight ... etc

[@briansmith8507]

Love Herbert lake, one of my favorite spots for early morning mist and reflection shots. Always cool to see one of my favorite KZbinr's standing right where I have also stood!

[@richritter]

Nice video Gavin! I like the 4 X 5 conversion. Slick operation, certainly fills the space well !

[@FelixJorgenfelt]

Its funny, I was thinking about moving the foreground up in post to eliminate a little of the dead space when you first showed the composition and then you actually end up doing it! 🤯

[@fototripper]

BABOOM!

[@PatheticoMorbid]

Photography & a pea souper , lovely combo 👍🏻

[@alexraynor1644]

Legend! I’ve driven from east of Edmonton to jasper and home after sunset lol

[@fototripper]

The drive of dedication

[@awol787]

That was such a gorgeous shot! Found this video by chance and loved the way you made the whole video

[@timothywalker2005]

I have binge-watched your entire KZbin video list and I'm sad its over.

[@fototripper]

Oh but there's so much more to come ;)

[@timothywalker2005]

@@fototripper Im holding you to that.

[@KaylaGraves]

Awww I was hoping you got a GFX system! That last shot was awesome. Good job!

[@fototripper]

So was I...

[@scrappedlives]

Great shot, as always! I wished we had mountains. It’s so difficult to find a beautiful landscape in our country. There is always some windmill sticking it’s nose in your picture. No, just kidding’. ;-) or not. Love Carla (from the Netherlands)

[@greymangaming3696]

Thanks for lifting my spirits mate!

[@stephenjuk8910]

Holy shit! The image you got at around 17 minutes is absolutely stunning. One of my favourites from you! Good job Gavin, have a twirl on me!

[@helmutNO]

Entertaining as always and what a payoff image, too! This landscape photography vlogging is difficult, I got even more respect after trying it myself. Keep up the great work :)

[@EduardoVasconcelos1143]

Am I the only one who's binge-watching all these episodes? :)

[@ryanmurray9515]

Nope, I literally went through and watched every episode throughout the winter. Now I await each episode!

[@leonardoalessio_photo]

Greetings from Italy!! Love your videos ;)

[@stevenahewitt1hewitt739]

Love ur videos mate. Keeps me entertained 🤣🤘 I'm also a landscape photographer from the uk

[@liamdoran2149]

Morning coffee is key! I have switched to First Ascent Instant...its awesome

[@paulwayman5137]

Loved Yavvi's shot. Your's wasn't bad either Gavin !!! ;)

[@DeltaDgtlAnimation]

Love your hate for Instagram haha

[@crisslavik]

i'd love to go take photos with this guys. This guys is so funny

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

An image that was well worth waiting for mate. Funny as ever, well worth the wait. Thanks

[@JohnScaneArt]

I love the behind the scenes stuff too. That's mostly how I film my videos on location too but I use my iPhone too much....which makes my videos look like I'm using a tripod made of Jello. I'd love to see a behind the scenes of how you edit videos - that shit takes forever.

[@bh9702]

How on earth do you transform a bunch of clips of us standing around doing nothing into an entertaining 20 minute video? I don’t know how you do it.

[@bh9702]

Thanks brother. It’s always a good time. Hi from Canada!

[@fototripper]

It's a gift mate.

[@matthieugraveleau]

That's awesome, with your appropriate "headware" you match your camera with the dead cat on it :). Great video as usual.

[@JordanCantelo]

"Back when I had no soul and used to use Instagram" Quote of the year! hahaha

[@lawaynekimbro8179]

waiting and waiting paid off.. lovely shot. nice transform to a 4x5 too.. for a moment.. i thought this video was going to turn into a Seinfeld episode like the "Can you spare a square" one with Elaine & the toilet paper lol whew.. so glad you took it in a bit different direction.

[@woflgangdurst6752]

Love all your video tutorials.

[@fubband]

Cool stuff, just knew that spiders web would be making a reappearance as a fg element once you’d teased it via the b roll lol

[@fototripper]

hads to

[@lennyrushpic]

Beautiful picture....

[@haiderabbas96]

Best use of your ultra expensive tripods in 2020. I would love to see how Brent uses his tripod for other household stuff.

[@simonbarnes7124]

Epic shot there Gavin. Those mountains are fantastic. Here, all I have got is a landscape that resembles the outside area where the Teletubbies live. Grassy mounds. Glad to see I’m not the only one who has puffy eyes like a bag of spanners on a 6am shoot. Off up Glastonbury Tor tomorrow to photograph the view and to shoot some hippies and druids, with my camera of course.

[@nevillewatkins4997]

Nice video Adam. ;-)

[@StephenDesRoches]

Keep Brent around for the content advice. I like seeing how it's all put together. Although Brent needs to record some true b-roll BTS with video of you talking to the camera. I've never used the Osmo but the size/quality balance from the Pocket appears impressive.

[@shaneanthonyoconnor]

Great episode Gavin, the 4x5 is definitely a much nicer image!

[@flexable9256]

Wow, so you found the guy that subscribed to your channel and hit the thumb up. What were the odds? :)

[@Cristina-fy7qe]

I immediately hit like but at 3:05 I knew I had to subscribe 😂👍

[@bobkent007]

Another inspiring video... although no Vera :-( certainly agree with the 4x5 version superb shot and thanks for the quick tutorial. :-)

[@mikkomonto6946]

You might like the upcoming DJI Pocket 2 with its four internal mics and included wireless lavalier mic.

[@alibuhlaiqa8384]

Nice video, funny thing just before you posted your video I was using my brand new peakdesign to hold the light on my BBQ, and is the first time used

[@JeremyPayne]

Have you seen the new dji pocket pro 2, it has a wireless mic now looks sick, and wide 20mm lens.

[@erfut]

The depth of field scale, is it part of the camera or extra bought? thanks

[@phdman2014]

Stayed glued to my seat the entire video. I'm an educator and you should know there are university trained educators who wish to have your natural ability. Just received my FLM CP38-L4 II Tripod. I'm going with an Acratech panoramic head for longer lenses and a half-ball leveler handle (I agree with Thomas Heaton on the ease of this setup). What half-ball leveler have you used on your FLM, if any? Thanks for sharing your experience and photography insights.

[@fototripper]

I just use a standard ball head on my tripod. Levelling bases are for nerds ;)

[@phdman2014]

Oh, I thought I saw one with a silver handle on the FLM tripod with the gimbal for photography. No matter. It's just easier for my hands (injured on active duty).

[@thomastuorto9929]

Hard rules for business. No discounts & no chocolate! I'm a little jealous of that pano set up. Can't get them anymore. I tried going back to their site about 3-4 times in the last3-4 weeks & am in disbelief. Could probably get-er done with a gimbal set up from some other. Bummer I really like their products which seems to be dwindling.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Hmmm Gavin There is a mistake in your title. It should say "Creepy Landscape Photographer* in Fog" Instead it says Landscape Photography. Just tryin to help you out, another awesome video man! :P

[@fototripper]

heheheheh I'd probably get more clicks eh....

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Start to finish , absolute muck :-) good bargaining skills for the instant .. loved the banter the whole way thru .. new OSMO pocket 3 out today that has a wireless mic .. I expect to see it in your Arsenal soon !! Great episode pal

[@bobsmurf1601]

Enjoyed that man,and the editing tip..

[@hodgkissphotography]

Great video, as always Gavin. I dont know if it was my feed or what though but there was more adds in it than bloody ITV! 🤣

[@debbieb9815]

I think the new Osmo Pocket 2 is the solution for you! It is awesome, I just ordered one today. It has 4 microphones on the camera, even surround sound. Then it also has a wireless microphone with a dead cat to clip on your shirt as an alternative. It even has zoom lens capability. There are so many good features. You will probably start leaving your other DSLR at home.

[@fototripper]

We shall see how that audio turns out...

[@memelissa2]

Great video as always! And just want to say, I have both of the Composition Courses and love them!! And thanks for the photoshop tip. I have to go try that one. :)

[@fototripper]

Thanks so much.

[@PaulTimlett]

Would love to see more snippets on what you do back in Photoshop.

[@lisarobertson7011]

thank you Gavin!

[@adriennedragophotography]

I bought Kicking Horse coffee because of you. I’m a wimpy medium roast drinker, so it’s Three Sisters for me. Another fantastique video, Gavin. You’re one of my faves, but don’t tell Uncle Grumpy. 😉

[@fototripper]

Please tell them Adrienne. I 'm waiting for an endorsement.

[@adriennedragophotography]

@@fototripper you got it!

[@arohila]

That was fun.

[@stephenoliver7386]

excellent work really enjoyed

[@cubanrum]

Great shot! and you are so lucky you didn't break a foot or worse putting your foot in the hole.

[@weddingsByJools]

Saw my first Tim Hortons in Glasgow on Saturday I didn’t go in but at least I know where there is one

[@fototripper]

whaaaat? In Glasgow?

[@sven1858]

There's more than one. One's close to Central Station. Enjoyed the video btw

[@Hangs4Fun]

@@fototripper Hey Gavin, of all you record with the second camera is the back of your stills camera and audio, why not just use an Atomos Ninja V recorder and run your mic into that? Then output screen info out the HDMI and capture audio (with better preamps than that camera has). Plus the image we would see isn't another cameras interpretation of what your stills camera looked like, it would be exactly what your stills camera was seeing plus all of the settings. Now you have no second tripod, camera body, camera lens or camera battery to carry, just add the Ninja V to the top of your A7RIV, add the mic to the top of it pointed backwards, and your done :-)

[@weddingsByJools]

Yes bud just by the station I was going to take a photo but I came over all shy

[@29chhangte]

Those flowers would make a great foreground though.

[@simonbuchanan1184]

Me laughing when Brent looks down and rolls his eyes, and my wife wondering why there's loud laughter from the home office.........

[@versescapes4385]

I use the osmo pocket as well but I got to tell you, I am really excited about the pocket 2. They sell a package with a wireless mic and it already comes with a tripod mount! Can you believe this?

[@fototripper]

purchased

[@stefaniekarg-theartof]

Making coffee on a tripod!!!🤣😂

[@markjagger7139]

Great Vlog as always Gavin, nice to see the old crap wrap jokes are still getting used 👍👍👍

[@patrick.771]

Does his depth of field bar on the X-H1 work properly? Mine shows almost random numbers ...

[@pattymattes7124]

Instagram on the john? Used to be the newspaper. I guess modern technology has changed that too, lol. I love your photoshop trick. Thanks for sharing that and I do love the image. I have a question. If you had to do it over again would you have lowered the camera to get a lower perspective to minimize the middle space? Just curious. Thanks for another great video.

[@fototripper]

aye probably although I recall being precariously perched which is probably the reason I didn't.

[@kendallkyle585]

For a fully enraged debt collector...it was a thoroughly enjoyable video. The Canadian Rockies are beautiful!

[@fototripper]

But were you denied access?

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

This was quite entertaining. :)

[@Noob39373]

How do you guys sound so good? what's your mic setup?

[@MustafaExplore]

Can you share your voice over settings and setup? Greetings from Libya 🇱🇾

[@tessm3420]

Nicely done 👌

[@beautyofthailand7393]

I laughed so hard when you tried to snort the coffee from the pack - I've wanted to do that! :)

[@elsiepoynton9576]

Thanks really great

[@steffore1]

Terrific 👍🏽

[@danmaynard120]

Do you have a backlog of “have a face like” descriptions or do you improvise on the spot? They’re always so f’ing random and amazing.

[@fototripper]

a bit of both

[@danmaynard120]

@@fototripper love it. I think my favourite has been, and don’t quote me but I believe it was “face like a smashed avocado”. Brilliant.

[@fototripper]

@@danmaynard120 ''neglected avocado''

[@DUCzillaMonster]

Again very entertaining and learned a lot, could does photoshop trick also apply in capture one 21

[@fototripper]

I've never used it.

[@DUCzillaMonster]

@@fototripper unfortunately, I will try to find out, thanx for your reaction

[@alexzahnd2642]

Well done once again despite the weather initially not cooperating, BUT patience and persistence once again pays off, cool guys! Yavi using the Sigma 18-35 F1.8 Art? Great lens and highly recommendable...Gavin, one question: why are you not using the lens hood to protect the lens from the sun's reflections from the water etc? I can see that you use a polarizer in this shoot, and thus the lens hood may be a bit a hindrance, however, I wanted to ask that since some time as you usually do have it mounted the other way around...mmhh....just wondering if there is a hidden secret to it...?, otherwise why carrying more weight than necessary? Worth making a tutorial about it...?

[@fototripper]

Lens hood wasn't needed at that angle. The sun was still behind me.

[@craigbreedlove18]

You looked as if you were about to steal Yaddi's camera ! Great video hats oft to ya :-)