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[@fototripper]

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[@MichaelShainblum]

Ohhhhh nice shot at 15:01, beautiful reflections!

[@fototripper]

cheers mate ;)

[@andrewroland]

You keep asking me to press the subscribe button, you know I pressed it years ago, I don’t keep telling you to put the lid down on the toilet.

[@philfyphil]

Yeah, what he said. I even pressed mine twice.

[@kronkite1530]

Of course not… that’s your wife’s job.

[@lizsmith2068]

Duh perhaps he's talking to those who are watching for the first time 😉

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

The Beaver Pond shot is almost like an old person looking in the mirror, wondering where their younger more vibrant self has gone.

[@fototripper]

Nice little idea that.

[@montanaylago]

I think Chris should be a regular on your channel… the way he just stare at you, not laughing… it’s hilarious!!!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

😂😂Hhahahah - this was great!

[@fototripper]

Can I get a booking ;)

[@RutgerVanWilgenburg]

​@@fototripper😂😂😂

[@heathermtaylor7683]

Gavin and Amanda - You guys are an absolute scream!! And Chris with his Mark Denney shout out was brilliant!! Thanks again for giving us such a great laugh coupled with gorgeous photography! I want a curry now. 🤣🤣

[@anvilcloud]

That man keeps a straight face remarkably well.

[@simon_dentremont]

He’s good with that straight face! And twirls make another appearance…

[@fototripper]

only one though. He needs some schooling from you regarding quantity.

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Time and time again you deliver Gav!! Nearly as much as mark and Adam it seems :-) the shot at 15 min was stunning mate 👏👏

[@gabeevans88]

Man, I look forward to these videos. Gets me laughing no matter what my day was like. Thank you.

[@iamdebmiller]

Gavin, those last images of the dead/living trees were absolutely stunning. They may be my all-time favorites of yours, including the ones you did a few videos back that featured dead trees coming up out of water. The reflections and the turned-around nature of the photos like these gives the mind a lot to consider. Beautiful!

[@nsbhagwat]

Gavin, in that picture which tree/s have you focussed on? There's a clear V shape that is formed by the dead trees.

[@anja5758]

That panorama... OMG. Beautiful!

[@johndoe-nh9sh]

The final image at the lake is a cracker. Chris has got you with that stare, right through you, fair play that to man 👏👏👏

[@johndurham5629]

Stunning images - I love the roadside/out of the way kind of scenes. Thanks for showcasing these!

[@davidbarber9892]

I’ve been waiting for this shot to come up in a video. Absolutely love this composition

[@thinkvlog_4life503]

Nice, Calm, Awesome video and shots. Love these peaceful videos.. Thanks for uploading ...

[@micro343]

The photography is a bonus compared to the humor great stuff

[@MichaelJBauerPhotography]

Another great video! Love the photos plus the humor really makes the video enjoyable to watch.

[@CalebWeston_dubland]

That last panoramic is gorgeous! Wow, what a great find!

[@willhoyer]

That last shot is perhaps my favorite of yours, ever

[@shaun53355]

Dead trees, one of the best images I’ve seen for an long while.

[@KenToney]

Where’s the snow? I lived in New Brunswick 2 years (1967) and there was tons, I need a little reminder!!!

[@f-godz3342]

Chris is such an inspirational photographer. Thank you for introducing him to us 👍😜

[@OldGirlPhotography]

All sunshine in Nova Scotia? Now I know where our Ontario sun has gone. Haven't seen it here in what seems like months. Another fabulous video, Gavin. Really liked the swirly leaf chucking result. Who knew dead foliage could be so beautiful.

[@antonyhalls5322]

Hey guys. Hands down, Chris has the best poker face I have ever seen. Nice to know that he lives there as well. I am sure you will hook up again some time in another video. The Mark Denney comment was spectacular. Some really wonderful images taken. You nailed it with the comment about wondering what you are looking at. The dead trees and colour glow from the upper vegetation was just brilliant. The last shot has to go in your next book. Nice sneaky pinch with the Twirl, Amanda. Have a good week all. We are going through a very cold snap here in the UK at the moment.

[@brad_in_yyc]

Hey, if Mark and Grumpton are all booked up, you're next on the list! I mean after Michael Shainblum and Thomas Heaton... Oh, maybe Also Nigel Danson and Sarah Lyndsay. Then the amazing Gavin Hardcastle! hahaha. Great video! Beauty info and great shots. I really liked the reflection photo. It was gorgeous.

[@mlevesque33]

Great video Gavin. Yep, cellphone coverage sucks everywhere in Canada. At my house (in Quebec), almost no cellphone signal but if I go to a big woodland park 15 mins north from my house, the cellphone covarage is almost perfect. Go figure...

[@trevhill952]

This leaf tossing into the scene reminds me of other photography workshops where they organise red yachts to sail past icebergs in Antartica, or majestic white horses to stampede through ocean waves, albeit on more of a budget and much more believable. Nice work Gav.

[@SubiKinubi]

I love how Chris found the composition, had the idea to toss the leaves in and then afterwards asked him what he learnt from you 😂

[@dillank3240]

Those shots with the dead trees are fantastic!

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Where else could I come for instruction, inspiration, humour and (most importantly) vocabulary expansion? 👍😁. "professional leaf chucker", "Streakage" to name but two excellent new words or phrases. Like the cascades themselves - my cup runneth over 😂👍❤️

[@billkipper3264]

I was about to book you for a workshop but suddenly Mark Denney had a slot open up so I jumped on it instead. I mean, you're good but I couldn't pass up a real pro like Mark. Figured I might book you later in the year but then the 2018 landscape photographer of the year, Adam Gibbs, has some workshops coming up and I HAD to book one of those. Not sure there's anything you could show me after all that. Just kidding of course. If I had the cash I'd be all over one of yours. Of all the photographers I watch I really think you consistently outshine the others. Love your photography. The image of the reflection in the water is outstanding. Thanks for another informative and hilarious video.

[@chadroberts44]

I love love the colors and composition of that last photo you took. Phenomenal! Your book is great too!

[@fototripper]

Thanks Chad :)

[@jamesmorrison6065]

Cracking video and very funny as per. The dead tree shot is stunning! 👏👏

[@pathogan4854]

Amanda,s face when Chris said he downloaded AG videos Priceless the shots at the start were beautiful ! but those from the beaver pond blew me away it was like fire and ice !! I said it before when you interview you dont its just a couple of lads having a chat love this approach ! lovely to meet Chris ! catch you guys on the next1

[@Cre8ivtouch]

It is an annoying when some of the best photo ops are just off the road with No place to pull over. Fantastic images as always & yes you & Amanda each deserve a bundle of adult sized twirl bars!

[@viviennenoble4035]

I absolutely love the photos of the dead trees. A wow moment. You think you have big holes in your roads, one day I was driving around in one of our national parks when I went down into a hole. I drove around in there for a while before finding my way out. Hahaha

[@JS-wz3km]

The beaver pond image feels like you caught two seasons. The current winter on top and the echo of fall that recently was on the bottom. Makes for nice color bands across the image as well. You should make a list on your KZbin about page of your favorite candy bars. Personally, I like Twix or Peanut Butter Snickers.

[@tompetersphotography]

Love these Workshop vlogs Gavin 🤙 especially love them tree shots!

[@GuidoVanDeWater]

Some great shots around that waterfalls. The last shot of those dead trees is just out of this world. Absolutely tresmendous image 👌 I think one of the best I've ever seen from you. Great video as ever! Grt guido

[@denisesavage2382]

Apart from the mobile phone coverage, Nova Scotia sounds a lot like Tasmania . . . .. Loved that last image. Absolutely stunning.

[@elliswoodphoto]

Great video Gavin! the images of the dead trees in the still water were stunning!

[@phynx2006]

"Two way leaf blur" I must say I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos 🤣👍

[@martinmcguire172]

OMG. The photograph with the dead trees just blew me away. That is not photography, it is artistry. You are a level above a photographer, an artist that creates masterpieces. I would buy that as a print in a second, so please let me and I am sure other followers know, if you sell any of your work online.

[@fototripper]

I do. Gerrin touch ;)

[@williamturner1441]

Here in the lower 48 I heard a story that you can approve a cell phone tower to be put on your property and collect royalties for life. Not sure if you can do that in Nova Scotia but worth looking into on your House/Church property.

[@JonathanRoss75]

Loved the episode! Thanks for sharing Gavin!

[@williamstatt8651]

Gavin, after watching your videos for years, I agree you are not a professional leaf chucker. But, I think you have proven over and over again, you are a professional chucker.

[@christophharman5325]

Dead trees pano shot is awesome!

[@CallieRoseStark7]

Wonderful as always Gavin.

[@officertravels]

Great video from a fellow yorkshireman! Cheers Gavin!

[@OutdoorActionPhoto]

Mark Denny: great instruction, and got me off auto. Mads Iversen: Mr smooth. James Popsys: The only landscape-street photographer hybrid guy. Thomas Heaton: has my first name….. You? The SNL of landscape photography. 😂😂

[@fototripper]

So... not very funny then?

[@kennygo8300]

@@fototripper much better than SNL. I look forward to your videos... I go to bed instead of watching SNL.

[@P.W.R.]

Calling Gavin the SNL of landscape photography is doing our man dirty! He's way better than SNL and he knows a thing or two about photography to boot.

[@mameyerosdeverdad1771]

Gorgeous locations as always! Gavin, I think you should look into Nunavut. You'll be amazed with the gorgeousness of the terrain and landscape of that region.

[@fototripper]

i would

[@johnround8311]

I like the shot with the dead trees and as if the ground is on fire. Well, done for an newbie photographer.

[@robertwhitemoto]

that composition @13:00 beautiful!

[@debratbandyopadhyay8860]

Chris should feature more often, you two are goood together.

[@garyverstick1620]

The pano is panogasmic. I think it would also be interesting as a square focused on the centre tree.

[@fototripper]

Agreed

[@michaelwhiles5282]

Thomas wouldn’t stand for this from a client - sort him Gav ! Great video - have fun 🇬🇧

[@paulkirk5760]

Excellent! You're right about that final image it takes a while to work out whats going on but worth it. Interesting chat at the end. I'm afraid the evidence of Chris sharing the curry was on your moustache!

[@eze3572]

How does he not laugh at the stare down?? I love it.. you remind me of my pantzer the wonder cat.. he watches me eat 😂

[@fototripper]

watch the bloopers ;)

[@trishwilson7528]

Thank you !

[@richcower]

That shot at about 15:20 into the video is amazing. Something must be wrong with my KZbin, those two Northrup shills popped up as the next thing to watch. Jeezus.

[@photosonthebay9341]

😂

[@CaptainJack63]

Just too funny!! I totally forgot what today's lesson was all about. I think it was how to show a poker face. Ha ha ha..

[@ytubechannel997]

Beavercide is epic! Great video. So funny.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Another fun video. I really liked those flooded trees. Some interesting factoids about NS at the end. Few doctors? I'm surprised. I've always heard how great the Canadian healthcare system is. Last: Chris has a great deadpan face. I look forward to more such shenanigans.

[@fototripper]

Well there's Canada and then there's the maritime provinces. We're an afterthought.

[@PentaxLife]

Great Video Gavin Have you ever thought of pouring the leaves above the waterfalls and having it flowed down through the waterfall and see what that would look like just a thought..

[@fototripper]

He didn't pay enough for that level of service.

[@garethdavies2815]

love the humour in your videos lol

[@westvirginianlivin9871]

I was wondering when Beavercide would finally make its appearance in a video. That's such an awesome photo.

[@fototripper]

Thanks. It's a personal fave.

[@adragon3210]

Excellent vid as usual, liked what you did with the leaves, and you definatly need to add in a clause in future workshops that the people supply you with full sized chocolate!!!

[@fototripper]

I like the sound of that.

[@mickeystine3100]

Adam Gibb!!! what the heck is going on? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@weegreenblobbie]

What the hell? Beautiful. Love the moment at 11:36.

[@MA-lv3bb]

Growing up in the UK I used to drive on the left , now living here in Canada I drive on what’s left!

[@fototripper]

baboom ;)

[@MA-lv3bb]

@@fototripper hey Gavin, I know you like to keep some locations secret but would you be open to sharing the two on this vid? Heading up there with the family in July. The scenes might be a little different then but if we’re close by I could give ‘em a go. Thanks!!

[@peteskyrunner4845]

Is that grumpus's stunt double?

[@brianmckeever5280]

So, are the individual trips cheaper or more expensive if the mentoring takes place in or out of one of the videos? Asking for a friend ;-) You nailed the reflection image @ 15:30, BTW. I like the first image @ 14:14 too with the V, maybe crop it square in the middle?

[@chrisburnard5157]

Quality, thank you for making me laugh.

[@timnightingale4325]

Very enjoyable. Poker Face Chris was a natural in front of the camera.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

my eyes aren't the greatest and looking at the title of the video in my feed, I made a double-take until I realised it said CLIENT

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Wow! Incredible shot. The first one was good, but the log in the middle left of the frame was distracting me from the reflection and upsetting the balance a tad. The end result was absolutely gorgeous 😁👌. You know how they say that someone's painting looks just like real life? This made real life look just like a painting adding further to the mystery.

[@ulyssesnathanialowen3831]

beautiful last shot !

[@alien6551]

Great video love the scenery lovely photos

[@stephenschmid492]

That last image was really nice.

[@simonforsyth1700]

Love your sense of humour Gavin!

[@ashstubbings2603]

Nay, nay, and thrice nay! How many more times, I will NOT tickle your bell! I point-blank refuse! LOL

[@JasonLorette]

You'll get used to the roads and the suspension repairs like the rest of us. 😎🤣

[@CultureAgent]

Had a wee accident with my coffee when I thought I heard a deeply personal admission, "a phallus between life and death". 🤣

[@thebackyardbrewer5611]

How long does autumn last in Canada? It's bloody nearly February mate 🤣

[@nevillewatkins4997]

The only thing worse than Chris and his poker face is Colin and his death stare. 😧 You bring out the best in people Gavin.

[@dianecotton9531]

Just as well you are not a spy, Gavin. All the interrogators would have to do is wave a twirl in front of you. Yes, Mark Denney is very good. 🤣

[@richardhaire5001]

Great clip!! Mark Denney has nothing on you!!

[@TheMadmacs]

never get between a man and his curry, nan bread has been cited as the murder weapon in many a scottish court hehe, ps. those photos of the beaver pond were out of this world, just jaw dropping, would be wonderful mural sized because its stunning as an abstract when youre too close and just wonderful as you get further away.

[@ChrisDSAC]

I too like twirls dipped in Scotch HNY to you and Amanda soo scrumptious.

[@brianlemke6017]

Streakage? And, so I understand, a photo expedition with Fototripper will make me an impressive tosser? Riiiiight. 14:25 and 15:25. Not too shabby.

[@MrFirstdance2000]

Wonderful video and shots along with some great ideas, Gavin! Question, do you ever put out little cones (orange) or have anything to offer a hint of "hey, I'm here", between you and the oncoming traffic? I do a lot of Roadside shots and it can be quite dangerous as well as keep you from a shot you'd love to have because it feels very iffy!

[@fototripper]

My middle name is 'iffy'.

[@TudorSmith]

You know what Gavin, I don't think "they" make adult size Twirls anymore. In fact most if not all choclate bars seem to have been streamlined. They haven't streamlined the prices though 😁🍫

[@fototripper]

of course not. Outrageous!

[@rokpodlogar6062]

bravo. this was best telly this week.

[@MartinFransson]

Yeah, one of my best (and very peaceful) images is taken from a large road with heavy traffic. Nobody would ever guess it based on the image 🙂

[@sergeantcrow]

Excellent......

[@williamstatt8651]

Wow. I don't think any other photographer could do what you do. You find an expert photographer, get him to pay you for a lesson and then take him out and you learn composition from his image locations, all the while, he is paying you. And,... he even provides snacks. Yep, you are one of a kind, Gavin!

[@TheLDunn1]

Don’t know how Chris kept such a straight face…I’d be useless at that 😂

[@roscot40]

Being given an economy sized Twirl… is a sign that the world economy really is in the toilet. It’s akin to being given only one Cadbury’s Mini Roll with a cup of tea… or similar to those times when your partner takes your Kitkat and breaks herself off half, without even asking… all the while knowing there’s a multipack of unopened ones sitting only a few yards away in the snack cupboard. Great content as always with another decent cameo from Chris. Consistency and quality in both the photo results and in the compelling video diaries.