I Don't Know Why I Bother!

[@fototripper]

Order My Book, it's BobbyDazzla www.fototripper.com/chasing-awe-landscape-photography-book-gavin-hardcastle/

[@brianbrooking496]

Already got the book and I can highly recommend it (although that twat Gavin never signed mine) …. Beautiful images and story’s throughout. Proud to have it with my Heaton, and Wallace collection

[@fototripper]

@@brianbrooking496 I'll sign it in person one day. Just be sire to carry it with you at all times to be ready.

[@brianbrooking496]

@@fototripper next time your in Norway…. 👍 let me know!

[@keddy6live]

@fototripper the last time I was there was during the autumn season in the hopes of a colour boost. Unfortunately I was a tad late and the leaf litter was just too much to get a reasonable shot out of it

[@keddy6live]

Hey Gavin, Hope the towers held out through the storm. Thought of you two as soon as I knew Fiona was crossing over the Island

[@benruset]

There are two benefits I've discovered being a middle aged alleged adult: 1) Chocolate for breakfast is okay and 2) It's okay to buy the lens you want.

[@rickbulak4615]

"That's going to itch when it dries..." hysterical! You are both crazy as cats but adorable as fuzzy caterpillars....❤❤

[@elamenop88]

Dear Mr Hardcastle, I have a 3 month old. When he’s being fussy, we watch your videos (not too much tv time) but he stops crying and starts smiling. We love your work. Thanks for all you do!

[@rogerwatkinson6633]

"That'll itch when it dries"... I literally slid off my seat laughing! 😀 😍 🤩

[@Smaksum]

Me too

[@simon_dentremont]

I see you smartly included a bird book in there Gav. Seeing the number of your team that gave me a follow recently, I’d say they’re a decently large crowd, and you’d better give them a regular dose of feathers!

[@fototripper]

Sounds kinky!

[@digimarkstudios]

Gavin. You've provided me with hours of entertainment and I wanted to give you a far too small token of my appreciation for all the effort you put in to sharing your skills with us. You were one of the inspirations to start my own KZbin channel which will hopefully grow someday. Anyway just wanted to say thanks and encourage you to keep up the good work. Oh and if your ever headed to the Buffalo/Niagara region and would like some pointers to photography honey holes give me a shout I'd be more than happy to share.

[@fototripper]

Thanks muchly.

[@whatsgnu]

" Ohhhh...that's going to itch when it dries" The best line EVER!

[@jeffkowalski898]

Thanks!

[@srameypr]

What a lovely forest! LOVE those trees!

[@jnwpv]

Love your videos mate. The addition of your wife is fantastic. I love the way you interact with each other. She is great and funny.

[@wizsnapsalot]

Great video Gavin! I really love the humor that you add to the photo landscape community! you even make uncle grumpy funny lol!

[@themoodyphotographer59]

That's gonna itch when it dries! I laughed so hard at that I had to pause the video because I couldn't hear it!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@petersmitham8273]

A coffee and a ‘plop’. … my morning routine….bliss!….🎉❤😂

[@andyb_23]

Lying in bed in our caravan with the headphones on watching the video at 0630 this morning when Amanda announces “that’ll itch when it dries” I think I woke up ½ the campground with the laugh I let out! 😂😂 love your work.

[@fototripper]

hahahah classic!

[@jennifercrouse]

I startled my office mates when I suddenly started laughing out loud at "oh, this is going to itch when it dries"! I'm dying laughing and I can't explain 🤣

[@fototripper]

oh but you must explain!

[@Landscapephotographyvlog]

Watching the scenes of forests is always restful and energetic for me. Roots of the trees are more beautiful than trees themselves. I love trees too, I worked eighteen years of my life photographing trees. I call this project “The Passion Of Trees”. “To me, each tree, like a human being, has a tale to tell, When a tree dies, a whole story is interrupted.” Thank you for sharing your beautiful videos. Ali

[@InfiniteSpaceMedia]

Shainblum posts, you post, it’s like Christmas! 😍

[@luckyman1953]

I greatly enjoy your videos in the educational aspect because you have taught time so much, see an old dog can learn new tricks, even one scratching on 70. And the other reason is the Ying to your Yang, Amanda makes it so much fun because you too play off of each other so magnificently. God Bless both of you and keep on shooting those beautiful photos. ;)

[@RikFreemanPhotographer]

Great point on shooting wide. I use a 14mm lens for wide landscapes and, if I want the edge subjects in frame tend to take the shot a little wider allowing for alignment corrections post edit. Works a treat and with the high res sensors you will not lose any detail and capture all you want to in the frame. 🙂

[@GaryStockton]

Another super video Gavin and Amanda. Loved the skit about chocolate bar, Cadbury's is the greatest. Thank you for making the videos so fun and educational at the same time.

[@anthonybostock4854]

The picture of the wood nymph you captured at 23.16 is a good one as well. Anyway thanks for sharing the tips Gavin, always good to know what it is that makes the photos just that little bit more interesting.

[@markheatherington8367]

"coffee and a plop" and "ohhhh that's going to itch when it dries" Thanks so much you two for helping me fill my adage vault! oh and the photography stuff too....

[@MsDonnamurray]

Morning coffee , chocolate and great photography. Couldn’t get any better. Thanks for another great video guys.

[@VenomIIID]

This tree reminds me of the creatures from the movie Arrival. Very entertaining video Gavin. Loved the images.

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Superb! Tripods. Yes I have one. It's no a Frodo (Manfrotto) but it's sturdy and has a quick release bracket. BUT for days when I just don't want the bulk of it I have a bean bag thing (with tripod screw) and it's really handy. I always keep it in my camera bag 👍

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Coffee & Chocolate are the ideal start to a day, quickly followed by a plop and a read of Chasing Awe !! :) looks like a spot we will see more of in future times , great shots Pal !!

[@joewelsh1804]

Thanks Gavin. Really enjoyed that. More on the church!!

[@LeighWoodIT]

"Coffee and a plop". The essential start to any early morning landscape shoot. Nothing worse than the turtle touching the cloth just as the light is perfect.

[@SeanMcGown]

Her expressions are pure gold.

[@jcben]

When I'm waiting for the perfect sunset light I'm well happy I have brought that heavy tripod 😀

[@johnmoody2365]

'either in or out'... yes totally agree. Another lovely location and very nice captures again

[@alanweston4913]

Love your videos when you describe your thought process

[@paulhowardvideos]

This topic was so timely. I just did a camping trip to Bodega Bay and the only thing I forgot was my tripod which I was so bummed about. I was able to get some shots but it limited what I wanted to take, especially astro. I feel as though my handhelds weren't as sharp but I might just be picky, I def do miss my tripod when I don't have it. It's also a great way to slow down and enjoy the scene.

[@sz1294]

The answer is: depends on. Handheld highres shot with my Olympus is no problem. But there is more than just the gear, and this is what you show us in your Videos. The walk to the comp, finding the comp in the viewfinder, just being outside and enjoying the day! Thanks Amanda and Gavin👍

[@JasonLorette]

Nice spot dude, that waterfall is stunning. That forest is going to look amazing with fall colors!😎📸

[@paulnewton9575]

More clues on Amanda 🎉congratulations…..

[@nrice3623]

The 2 tree images are amazing Gavin, like something reaching down to grab the rock from the sky. Really well done!

[@TheRealTonyCastillo]

"That's gonna itch when it dries!" LMFAO

[@CNCTurboStep]

Amanda‘s new catch phrase😂

[@nevillewatkins4997]

Well, you're in the right place for forests. I'm also pleased to see that Amanda is studying her ornithology.

[@philipculbertson55]

Charlie Waite has a saying the goes something like, Attend and Intend: Attend to every element in the scene and let each one be intended, excluded or accepted to be there.

[@juanitakelly3082]

Classic Hardcastle edutainment. Loved it!! Cheers to handheld!

[@flappah]

Oh man, chocolate and coffee! The best! I don't have it for breakfast but about an hour after breakfast.

[@SolarPowerChannelwithChris]

Nice Gavin and Amanda, love a bit of fog. I also love flying the drone first thing in the morning with the fog. Send it up and check out the sunrise above the fog. It's tremendous. Amanda will burp with excitement.

[@jeffreyschutt7451]

you two crack me up tested postive with covid today had a massive headache and sore throat all day driving a bus around for 12 hours came home and there you where on youtube so sat back and had a great laugh with you two thanks for making me feel better and love the photo good work keep them coming

[@fototripper]

Lots of Vit D and iodine supplements for thee but that might just be a conspiracy theory.

[@terryambrose6260]

I love the twin trees at the 18 minute mark. I like how you toned down the color. The grays make it look almost black and white

[@MichaelShainblum]

Those panos were killer man!

[@fototripper]

Cheers mate ;)

[@MrFirstdance2000]

I thought that ending deserved a kiss...especially with the great background!! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@whayman1026]

Thanks

[@SteveP_2426]

That chocolate discussion reminded me of conversations with my wife...if I will east an individual chocolate in one go whereas my wife would eat in in 2 or 3 bites and then complain how I'm uncouth! I'll try to remember the 'in or out' tutorial, makes sense so thanks Gavin.

[@SimonLewis_photography]

Gobble….best word ever lol. Loved that tree on the rock. Looked like a giant monsters hand reaching down from above to grab it.

[@taraelizabethlivinglife4094]

Thank you for teaching about the composition in the forest, Gavin. It was really helpful. 😊

[@peterfritzphoto]

Amanda is the perfect companion - her growl scares off all the other nuisance campers! I secretly envy your life.

[@garyverstick1620]

I think the secrets out 😃

[@Boatzerama]

Brilliant, funny and that gnarled tree was amazing📷👍🏼

[@mikenorton2727]

Hi Gavin and Amanda. Like the show. Seems like years ago that Amanda had a camera and hiking. Would be great to see again. Stitching and handheld is a good start.Add a Fuji then no competition.

[@thebeardedgeordiephotography]

Sometimes, It really is the journey and not just the destination. Cracking video matey

[@chiefdan209]

The Brenizer Method. Makes for really awesome wide portraits or landscapes with single subjects like these trees.

[@reddogtwelve]

Great vid Gavin-that tree is truly phenomenal, and you’ve captured it wonderfully!

[@stephencree3076]

Great video and beautiful setting. It’s inspired me to get out to the ancient woodland near me (Yorkshire!) Keep up the good work!

[@jamesmlodynia8757]

I do most of my photography hand held as most of my cameras have IBIS, but there are times when photographing landscapes that I need to keep my aperture at F8 or higher and a low ISO, To be able to get a sharp photo in lower light a tripod is a necessary tool.

[@Hirsutechin]

"...a face like an evicted puffin"?? Amanda gets the best lines!

[@petripuurunen]

True ! You can do 360 or just "go down below" - to the bushy bush as nature photographers used to say.

[@WarlordsRising]

Great video Gavin and Amanda, sorry have not been watching as much as I should as I have been sucked into the crazy goings on in the world :( Time to get back into what I enjoy watching and doing :) Thanks again, keep them coming

[@MrTwister3356]

Absolutely....tripods are the best!...I mean let's face it, that's the reason you were so enchanted by your last subject!😉..cheers!

[@gregroberts875]

Great video Gavin… love the way you teach and use comedy to make your videos fun. Thanks for sharing!

[@alexvanderpol]

Those were some amazingly useful tips! Thanks so much!

[@57northphoto32]

Fantastic image Gavin, the amazing background just “pops”👍🏻

[@edelweisskoenig]

Great entertaining video. Your advice on composition is always welcome; learned a lot. Thanks a lot.

[@EdDevereaux]

Odd that you don’t want to share the location but you come to my neck of the woods talking about Lower Lewis River Falls and now I need a reservation to park there. 😊

[@fototripper]

That cats been out of the bag for years.

[@davidkelly1427]

Great video Gavin and Amanda very interesting and informative and i guessed right to which image was handheld, thank you Davy

[@ddki9094]

Once again, you have given me something to think about and try the next time I'm trying to shoot a photo with a wider angle lens in a forest with so much chaos. It can be so frustrating dealing with the trees or limbs that want to sneak into the corners of the frame.

[@annieturner3335]

Oh no, I feel new wrinkles coming on. Gavin, you always make me laugh but Amanda? Girl, you crack me up! 😂

[@duncanmeechan5694]

Another smashing video Gavin, I did love that waterfall but the trees were super too. Great colours and those roots over the rocks were quite amazing. I really liked our original composition because to me it wasn’t like a cat, although I could see where you got that from, but to me it looked like a gorilla pounding through the jungle. Well done, and I did have a wee suspicion from last week and now this week that Amanda may well be buying some wool to knit some baby clothes ? 😁👍

[@stefansandmeier2080]

Wow, these tree shots are absolutely gorgeous!

[@davidellinsworth22]

Regarding the white patches: create a merge visible layer, select the clone stamp tool and change its blend mode to "Darken". Sample a pale foliage colour area and stamp over the white areas. The darken blend mode will restrict the stamping to the brightest pixels (the white ones). Job done. Full Disclosure: I learned this from Nick Page

[@fototripper]

Sounds like cheating me.

[@davidellinsworth22]

@@fototripper nah, it's just a gap plugger

[@bh9702]

Ooooh, that pano got me going. Delish

[@zaphod139]

you guys.... I laughed out loud too many times - subbed 😂😂👍

[@simonbarnes7124]

Dairy Milk chocolate dipped in coffee. The best!! I haven’t eaten chocolate in nearly 2 years. I miss chocolate, but coffee, I could never give that up.

[@robertstonephoto]

Blew beer out of my nose at the 11 minute blackout!!!!

[@fototripper]

My work here is done.

[@KimDiscoveringHistory]

As always Gavin excellent vlog and very educational in your magic Yorkshireman technique lol. Hope your braced for the Hurricane coming your way..! Stay safe.😉👍👍👍👍

[@adyholland398]

Stunning photography, and 10/10 entertainment again, thank you.

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Really love the handled image, stunning location Gavin, thanks for sharing

[@scdronemedia]

Absolutely love that final shot. Stunning. With regard to handholding: I do (did) often handhold but was often disappointed with the sharpness, especially as I have got older. It is OK for you whippersnappers but when you start getting on a bit, it becomes a tad more difficult to hold it steady and it seems to have got worse since I bought the Nikon D850.

[@keithdraycott]

"That's going to itch when it dries" - Funniest line in any video ever, almost frikkin choked on my coffee. In fact, I'm still coughing as I type this.................................

[@hughchisholm-ns]

Now you've got me interested in forest photography. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@helensimpson65]

I actually nearly choked and peed at the same time laughing when Amanda did that quiet little pump at lights out 😂😂😂 we were brought up in my family with farting being very funny and having a gluten intolerance, like Amanda, I've done a few of these ladylike little pumps myself 😊😂

[@briannicholson2971]

Hi Gavin, cheers for another excellent video and question. As a recent upgrade to Sony and the A7iv I am amazed by the ability to shoot handheld at low shutter speeds, I have just returned from a business trip to Portugal and Spain and decided not to take my tripod, at 1/15th of a second got amazing results 😉👍

[@louisburley1597]

The bed time story had me absolutely dying. This channel fucking rules

[@thegeniusofthecrowd354]

I know where that it. It's Leadbeatters Reservoir in Macclesfield.

[@markattardo]

I guessed the handheld composition by most of the tree on the left edge of the frame. Been there, done that, always handheld and I shift ever so slightly....😂 Beautiful area!!

[@janmartinmathiassen6265]

I did think the first image would be the handheld one because the plants etc in the absolute foreground was blurry, but that was the only clue I thought I had, and even then I was _not_ sure at all.

[@stevenfenton9661]

hope you guys safe and sound after the nasty weather,,

[@spidersj12]

At 23:13 It looks like a handheld panorama or cropped into a wide panorama aspect ratio. I know you'll think it's heresy, but you could have done a HDR composite shot at @4:30, that way you'd have a chance to recover the blown out sky beyond the canopy. I can't say it would have worked but you could have tried to see if it would. That tree at 25:22, the same one with the blown out sky, to me it looks like the "claw game" at a carnival or airport where you try and grab the prize and never can, kind of reminiscent to your desire for the perfect composition of that tree and boulder with fog, you just can't "grab it".

[@IslandAdventures]

Great trail to do in the winter as well, just before you get to the falls, there is an offshoot "trail" that takes you up and over the falls to the upper falls, but its pretty sketch cause of the angle of the hill! In the winter that water fall completely freezes and you can climb it up to the upper falls! You can get some really nice ice formation hanging off the cliff on the left there as well!

[@fototripper]

Thanks for the tip. I love me some frozen falls.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Great video I do enjoy a longer dose of fototripper goodness :)

[@merkin22]

Just checkin in on you two after the hurricane; hope you are safe and well!

[@CNCTurboStep]

Towards the end your main camera was on a tripod while the screen was being filmed by another camera… on a tripod. The whole setup was recorded by a third camera, which was being held very steady, perhaps on ANOTHER tripod? The answer to the question is therefore NO, you don‘t need a tripod, you need THREE😛

[@LandscapeFotografi]

really the photos are so interesting, the photo composition is so cool and the location is the right location to produce a work that is so special, I am a subscriber to your channel, brother, I come from an Indonesian country. regards📸📸📸

[@kelsi6273]

Stay safe you guys! Storm heading your way.❤

[@andrewroland]

Great vid Gav. 😊