Landscape Photography Blackpool My Happy Place

In this video, I discover my landscape photography happy place. Blackppol is a place I am comfortable photographing time and time again!
Last week I ventured out to create a vlog. It's the first video I have made in more than three weeks. The reason why I hadn't created a video for this length of time, was that the wife and I were recently struck down by the dreaded lergy!
We weren't particularly ill, but we spent most of the first week in bed. Covid made us both incapacitated. Whilst we were a lot more mobile on week two, we were both constantly tired and lethargic.
If this is the worst of the illness, then we both count ourselves lucky!
The reason I discovered what I think is my happy place, was due to my lethargic state. I didn't want to venture too far from home but I wanted to blow off the cobwebs and photograph an area I knew I would be able to capture fairly decent images with relative ease! Blackpool was the place of choice.
It's an area I have photographed many times. It's roughly an hour's drive from my home, and apart from the tide heights and times, there aren't really any other restrictions.
It was only whilst creating this video did I think that I can now call this area my happy place!
The question is, do you also have an area you could call your happy place?
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[@Walt.2013]

I grew up in a resort town on the coast of southern New Jersey state, USA. One of my summer jobs was working on the beach cleaning crew. Three crews, each with an adult driver and dump truck and 10 or so kids to pick up trash and empty trash cans/bins. Four in the morning till noon, 6 days a week. Every day, all 3 trucks were mostly full, sometimes to overflowing. This was in the mid-1960s. Your Blackpool beach took me back to those 'good old days'. Not much has changed, eh? So glad you and your wife survived the Covid. Continue to take it easy. It can rebound. Also, so nice to have another of your videos! My wife and I both enjoy looking at the world through your lens! Cheers!

[@Ruscombephotos]

Thanks Gary! I loved all the images from Blackpool, but preferred the colour to the b&w on this occasion. It’s great to have a happy place. Watching Gardener’s World on Britbox, it seems that place for many is their garden, and that became especially true during lockdowns. For me, it’s the Bashakill Wetlands in upstate New York. We lived upstate for 13 months from when the pandemic started and it was a 15 mile drive from the house. Now we’re back in the city, it’s a 75 mile drive, so I don’t get there so often. It’s my happy place because it was the first place I went to after the first lockdown in 2020, in mid-May. It wasn’t because of the photographs I came away with - there were a couple of ok ones, but just being out in nature after two months of being housebound, except for me going to do curbside pickups of groceries. I had never been before and I was astonished at what a pristine wetland it was, and I did not see a single piece of litter. I just loved being there and listening to nature. I stopped and stood still for about five minutes with my eyes closed and all I could hear was birdsong and chipmunks rustling in the undergrowth and no sounds made by people or machines. I’ve been a few times since and come away with one or two nice photographs. I’m glad you and your wife have recovered from Covid. I’ve somehow avoided it even though everyone else at home had it in June. Stay well.

[@GaryGough]

Back fighting fit, well close to it at least. I've never seen let alone heard a chipmunk. Sounds like it could well be my happy place too. Cheers 👍👍

[@neileverett5183]

I am glad to hear you and your wife have recovered from ok from COVID ok. I am still still suffering the effects of long Covid which is still affecting my mobility I do like you have a happy place I can go to ok. I love your fine art monochrome work and find it so inspirational. Thank you for another great video.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Neil. I hope you make a full recovery. I have heard that long COVID isn't very nice. Get well soon 👍👍

[@keithsayles8050]

Hi Gary - great to see you back in the throw we've missed you. I was sorry to learn that you & Paula have had the dreaded Covid but good that you are both now on the mend. I Enjoyed the video - but couldn't help but notice that magical rub off motivation and enthusiasm you always bring was a little in short supply (for obvious reasons!!). Good on ya Gary - you didn't have to make this video - but typical you - when needs must Devil Drives. Hope both you and Paula are back to 101% good health and fitness asap.

[@GaryGough]

Pretty close to 100% now, thankfully. Thank you very much for your kind words 👍👍

[@jackthair8311]

Always worth the effort. A bad day of photography is better than a good day of work.

[@cathoutdoors523]

Another awesome video Gary. Glad you are both better now. Blackpool is my happy place too. Some great images too. Enjoy your weekend 😊👍🙏

[@sharonsuskin6859]

Even "rusty, you make the most of every location. Glad you are feeling better.

[@johnpunnett1426]

Enjoyed that vlog thank you Gary. Some great images & glad to hear that you & Paula are both over the worst.. take care & keep up the great work....👍

[@scotty4418]

Nice images Gary and was nodding the head at your comments about the rubbish. The mentality of people who think it is acceptable to just leave their crap behind for others to pick up really irks me as they have made an effort to take to the place, so it wont take much effort to deposit it in a bin that will be less than a few hundred metres away from them.

[@mactube72]

I was wondering where is Gary..Glad to know you and your wife are well and wishing you both a speedy recovery back to normal self. Thanks for sharing another piece of art with us.

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

I thought it was going to be "kiss me quick hats & sticks of rock". I should have known better. Glad to see you are on the mend. Always worth it for your images Gary. Always learn something.

[@markjacksonphotos]

Great to see you back, lovely images, shame that the beach's are not respected by all visitors to them. Well worth going to Blackpool for them. Looking forward to your next one.👍🙂

[@andybanks3416]

Great work Gary. Look forward to watching your video's. Best wishes

[@cliveingram9840]

Glad to hear you are both back on your feet again - as you will recall I had to miss one of your worships this year due to going down with COVID the night before - I felt shite!!

[@GaryGough]

Hope you're back fighting fit again Clive? Cheers 👍👍

[@richmatlock2396]

Gary, great job... shhh don't tell the boss, but I'm watching this while I'm working... and your music selection is SO calming. and the ocean.... my happy place as well. Can't wait to finish watching it lol. Glad you and your wife are feeling better.

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Yes Gary covid got Lisa and I too, still recovering, in the second week now, have not been out with the camera since my Newfoundland trip, speaking of Newfoundland that would be my happy place., Good to see you out and about, so glad you did not fly the drone under the pier, Mrs G would not have been happy. Thanks for sharing, awesome as always.

[@jllanesphoto]

Glad to see you are back and healthy. Thanks for sharing. Also learn something. Good explanation of composition. environment dictates composition.

[@vincentspratling365]

Hi Gary. Beautiful shots. I do like Blackpool myself. Glad you are better. Nice to see Tony with you.

[@darranmilne9944]

Great video Gary love the B&W images 👍 absolutely stunning cracking job.

[@shaungoddard8417]

Nice to see you back out there after your bout of illness, I think the sunrise is definitely the picture of the day my friend. You are right, I think we all have that happy plaice that gives us a few image rewards each visit. I have to say i am a little greedy & have 2 Happy Places, these Being Whitby & also the Lake District, both offer different results, landscapes & seascapes & i always feel relaxed in my photography when i am at either. I am looking forwards to more of your videos, they have & continue to be very helpful but also very relaxing to watch

[@johnbentley4429]

Love the views of Blackpool. I'm also about 1hour away so go now and then. My happy seaside place is Whitby on the east coast. The main thing is that it is nice to have a happy place to go to recover, rediscover yourself and enjoy. Keep up the excellent content as I am learning all the time.

[@GaryGough]

I love all the coastline locations on the East Coast too 👍👍

[@britishrose9417]

Your videos - especially the coastal ones - have inspired me to go out with a tripod and ND filter and just start experimenting with long exposures. Thank you so much for your inspiration!

[@johnmalcolm2516]

Thanks Gary another great video, not sure I've found my happy photographic place yet. Glad you and your wife have recovered from covid.

[@stevenmcallister2362]

Great video as always love the first image glad you,s are on the mend keep them coming 👍

[@timrosenburgh9485]

Hi Gary, I'm glad to hear you and your wife are both better from the dreaded COVID. Great video as usual with some lovely image's. I learnt something else from watching this video, is how you lost the horizon on the right by putting the pier structure along it.

[@599miata]

Happy to hear that you are ok. Covid can impact a person's life quite quickly. Again, very glad that you and your wife made it ok.

[@claudiaphillips7063]

Sorry to hear you have been poorly. Glad you are on the mend. We had Covid in May and I had sepsis with it so I know how horrid it is. Took a long time to get my strength back. Back to normal now though - remarkably. The exhaustion can take a while to go. Good to see you back - pictures are great as always.

[@GaryGough]

Glad you're back fighting fit too. Thank you 👍👍

[@brianhenno4744]

This country has become ( Iam alright Jack, nobody cares anymore ) my pet hate is rubbish, glad to see you back gary 👍👏👏👏

[@duncanmackay3711]

Brilliant to see you back at what you’re great at and have a real passion for! I love the B&W images, they’re very powerful. My happy place is anywhere along the Firth of Forth coastline, particularly around North Berwick and Dunbar.

[@juliaread5449]

Sorry to hear that your were both I’ll, glad you are both feeling better. Happy place: Fountains Abbey, stay in one of the holiday cottages there - you get the “magic” key to estate for dawn to dusk access - just wonderful!

[@karlratcliff1205]

Glad to see you back ! If I had a happy place it would be St Marys lighthouse Whitley Bay. A much photographed location but it is different every time I visit. That to me is enough to make me keep coming back.

[@markashfordphotography7348]

great images... that last one was the best of a very good set...

[@jimcooke5590]

Brilliant Gary, thoroughly enjoyed this one and the images were just awesome

[@stevebauer8218]

Great to see you posting another video and glad you and your wife have come through the Coronavirus.

[@chrisjohn1138]

Glad to see you back on your feet to produce another fine image 👏 Hopefully you left Mrs G in bed to recover too 🤣 I’ll look forward to your next video, but don’t push yourself too much. Thanks again Gary.

[@mikegallagher301]

Just as sharp as ever Gary, despite it all. Beautiful and evocative images. Thanks.

[@GaryGough]

Many thanks. Cheers Mike 👍👍

[@paulkeeling4774]

Love the video... I live here Blackpool and at times you never seem to appreciate what you have on your doorstep. Remember illuminations and light pool festival starts soon here terrific for evening photography. Keep up the good vlogs. Also a final note I'm glad you highlighted the litter on the beaches, it's mostly holiday makers mess, such a shame.

[@bcegerton]

I mainly shoot street photography but want to get into land/seascapes more and more but after a weeks holiday on Anglesey I really need more and more practice once I seen the photos I got. We go to Lytham regularly with the dog as it’s only about 40-45 miles from us but I only get a few handheld shots really so I’m going to be going around the Fylde Coast more on my own, just me and my camera s I can concentrate on my photography, Friday seems the best day time wise as high tide is around 11am but I need to check the weather too. I’ll definitely be going to Blackpool more for these kind of shots, both sunrise and sunset but also Clevelys too as it’s been a few years since I shot Marys Shell, the ogre etc. Great video Gary, I do love the way they are quite educational without you trying for that.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Brian 👍👍

[@andyjsmith1981]

Really enjoyed that Gary! I've never shot at Blackpool but having seen your vlog am defo going to make a trip up, only an hour away! Wastwater has to be my happy place though! 👍🏻

[@GaryGough]

I love Wastwater too. It's so picturesque. Cheers Andy 👍👍

[@markjutsum6187]

Good see you back in the saddle and fighting fit again. MJ

[@andyallard5990]

Great video as always Gary never been to Blackpool so I should give it a look I live on the north Norfolk coast so quite a good drive thanks for sharing

[@anthonygosling8128]

Firstly glad you are better;) I am happy anytime I am by the ocean but I guess if I was to choose one happy place it would have to be Anglesey, it is just so beautiful! I particularly like Llanddwyn island, a place I plan to visit again very soon. Nice shots as always Gary;)

[@gavrelle1917]

Good video. Like you just had the virus, been on the NHS front line and managed to avoid it and thought I was immune, wrong, got hit hard. Like you back to photography after 4 weeks. Enjoy your presentations. My happy place is the new forest.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Kyle and thanks for being part of an amazing team (NHS) 👍👍

[@pathogan4854]

Beautiful Gary glad your on the mend ! dreadful how people can walk away from their rubbish your right in saying its not the kids but the kids accept it as being the norm and in turn will continue the cycle sad really !

[@viviennenoble4035]

I look forward to seeing your videos Gary, and so pleased you are feeling good now. I would love to be able to pop over to the west side of the country here tomorrow, but to drive, it would take 41 hrs of non stop driving to cover the 3,890klms. Hahaha.

[@jorgeflores9714]

Great video Gary, you inspire me to go out and take pictures using my filters

[@johnearl2303]

Great video, particularly liked the B&W photos

[@aileenforrest670]

Glad you are ok. I had it a month ago, not pleasant. Yes I have a happy place. There is a castle just 4 miles from me me and I can honestly say it helps my mental health. I go there with my camera and just immerse myself in what I’m doing and forget all my woes down there.

[@stevebarham3621]

Sorry to hear you were poorly I hope you and your boss ( Mrs) is feeling better all the best from Steve

[@staticborris85]

Amazing Photos of an amazing location. I'm only an hour away from Blackpool myself. I've always loved taking sunset photos in Blackpool. I've had some amazing pictures from undernieth the peirs. Unfortunately I have not had the chance to take my camera with me so my photos have just been taken with my phone.

[@larrylato1]

Love your content and so glad your recovered from the bout with Covid. My happy place is anywhere around Lake Superior, Michigan UP, Minnesota North Shore. One of these days I need to hit the Canadian side of Superior. In my opinion, Lake Superior is the greatest of the Great Lakes. Lake Huron comes in 2nd place.

[@kenblair2538]

Great to see you back ,Gary. I too, have been recovering from c-19. Doing everything right for 2 yrs. and it found me. Yep, got my happy place , too. KB

[@DavidTpitCabrera]

loved the images! nice to see you again 😊

[@grahamegannon9708]

Sorry, I do not like Blackpool but I do have my own "happy place", which is Berwick-upon-Tweed 15 minutes from where I live. The first photo you took is the best, I like it a lot. Your videos on coastal locations do inspire me to get out there with my camera and take some photos!!

[@paulgreen758]

great video Gary, my happy place is Kenmore Loch Tay especially if its misty, its another sunset location

[@keithreed2731]

Thank you for sharing your inner child's eye and not poo-pooing the need for imagination and having a play in the dream space of day. Glad you're feeling better and for the better half as well.

[@desgardner7169]

Blackpool will always be my happy place, it was mum and dads too! they honeymooned there, five years later my dad did his army training there and then off to war, mum and me was lucky, he came back! when asked about the war he simply said he had a job to do! After travelling to all the places I ever wanted to go to Blackpool is still my happy place, it has everything that I need, including Ma Kellys! and decent fish n chips...I loved seeing your early morning pictures of the pier, I have only done sunsets, I was sorry to learn that you have not been well. Take care and why not take a holiday, in Blackpool of course......Thank you for sharing your pictures with us!

[@jangoofy]

05:37 - bloke in the background and your camera lines up perfectly for a logo for a photographer 🙂

[@Night6436]

My wife is extremely vulnerable. We still wear mask in a lot of places. But most people have gone back to thinking it’s over. Interesting fact. More people died this year from COVID than last year. You are one of the lucky ones.

[@dalemcgeachie6584]

Great images love them.

[@eltinjones4542]

Glad you're all OK now. We had it here also but recovered. It can take a lot out of you but would be worse only for the vaccines! It's great to get out and shoot again - Nice ones Gary 📷👍

[@rosssayer6524]

Just amazing images from your happy place, for me being at any Sunrise and watching the dawn break is my happy place. Your sunrise / Long Exposure image was really beautiful. Very inspirational. Thanks Gary for sharing your work.

[@GaryGough]

Many thanks! Cheers Ross 👍👍

[@qkamoen]

It’s always worth to photograph a place that you like! Nice photos and I’m glad that you survived Covid-19. And I’m totally agree that the parents/adults are responsible for making a mess in nature and brakes my heart to see that every time. It’s our responsibility to take care for the planet for nature and ourselves

[@johna5624]

Yep, Blackpool is also my happy place. Great place for photography

[@russwillis9287]

Glad to hear that you and your wife are doing OK. Great to see you back and I'm always inspired by your videos. Thank you Gary.

[@roycejohnson929]

Its about mental health as well to me, eg just getting out and doing it, god weather or bad it is surprising what you can capture. We have had crap weather for some time but a couple of days ago we had some very bright sunny days and I normally don't go and take images at the middle of the day but i decided to wipe the cobwebs off my Infrared Filters and get out and do it, I wowed myself lol, Cheers from New Zealand

[@clarkbarrow6750]

Fantastic! I like the sunrise image of the pier best - in color. The color helps convey the mood of the sunrise. I’m glad you and your wife are doing well after being sick.

[@michaelt7320]

Good to see you back. The sunrise image has such lovely pastel colours, but also works well in mono. Sunrise might seem counter-intuitive on a west facing coast, but that's when Blackpool is at its quietest. Sunset never is, whatever time of year!

[@savagefrieze4675]

Thank you Gary! I was in Blackpool for about 24 hours a few years ago. Found the steps to be fascinating. Very much want to return when I can do photographic justice to the place. Really appreciate you image!

[@swirly_magnolia]

Excellent work love the shots

[@randyficken1892]

Another great video.

[@vzshadow1]

Sorry to hear that you weren't feeling well. I hope you've got that all behind you now.

[@michellamontagne]

Thank you Gary. I'm glad you made it through. You chose a good title. I had a happy place of my own. When I had a heart attack in 2014 at the age of 48. It was followed with anxiety and insomnia. So I bought a season pass for a botanic garden 30 minutes from home. I was going there weekly to take pictures of flowers. New ones emerged regularly, so it was fascinating and very relaxing! By the way Gary, do you have a video where you explain how you edit your pictures, the horizon, etc.? It's maybe a professional secret, so I understand if you prefer keep it to yourself. Also Gary, I came back from Prince Edward Island, Canada. I made my first real long exposure pictures. Not perfect, but I'm happy with them. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@andyblessett1282]

Great pics as always Gary 👍I also live near a seaside resort, (on the East coast) and every weekend the beach is left in one hell of a state! I often wonder, if the people that leave this mess behind, leave the same mess in their own living space! I'm pleased you've recovered from your illness, keep up the good work 👌

[@nycaxl]

Hello. How is it possible ? There is no police ? I saw a picture of a beach on the southern seaside of England showing the same. Is it recurring in England ? This is shameful.

[@andyblessett1282]

@@nycaxl I agree, it is shameful. Unfortunately, there is a section of society at the moment that have little respect for our beautiful countryside and beaches.

[@TryingtoLearntheuke]

I always love your fine art images. I liked both but really liked the B&W. Glad you and your wife are past COVID. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@joshcarrick]

❤️❤️ love your work and theses images, but definitely not my happy place, Blackpool is where the mother in-law lives 🤣.... But my current happy place is currently quite literally the polar opposite, South Shields, but to be honest the entirety of the north east coast... From north Berwick down to probably Middlesbrough, and many more places from there down to explore. I'm lucky in a delivery job in the north east where I take every opportunity to explore ( obviously after work 😉🤫😊) camera always next to me but more often than not beautiful scenery can't quite make an image.... Want to do more long exposure work but i keep missing tide.... Hope you are well after the lurrgy... Neither me or Mrs at full strength to battle lake District after the Covid, she's now had it 3 times and myself twice... And both fully vaccinated 🤯. But like you said many have suffered worse so my blessings are with them. Take care ❤️

[@lukeybaby45]

wonderful, thank you!

[@randyschwager2515]

So glad you are feeling better! I’ve surely missed your videos! I always get great and very creative ideas from your work!

[@Danny_Roman.]

Lovely pictures Gary. Glad your feeling OK. What's the relaxation music in your video it's very nice. ?

[@davidharle8794]

You haven't lost your touch! Sorry about your brush with Covid but glad you are back fully functioning. The images are wonderful. Is it just me but do you think they look especially good in black and white? Thanks for sharing.

[@davebryer6133]

Glad you are feeling better.

[@MrMelmount]

Sorry to learn that you and your wife have been sick. Hope that you will not suffer any long term aftereffects, and it is very comforting to once again enjoy another of your immensely inspiring videos. Thank you for making so much effort on our behalf.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Brian 👍👍

[@philbraithwaite1316]

The first vlog I watched with you (many moons ago) was in Blackpool Gary you've still got it! Glad you're rid off the covid. I had it just as I was on my easter holiday, felt pretty rough for a couple of days and tired for few afterwards...just in time for the return to work!! I share your grief with regards to litter. I grew up with all those "public information films" and the Keep Britain Tidy campaign in the 70s plus I had a proper upbringing. I can assure you it's not confined to Blackpool or the UK. Good to see you back!

[@badgerlandcouk]

It's great to see a set of images of Blackpool. I've often said about Blackpool that it has a great beach and costline, sadly spoiled by the tatty buildings and some of the people who frequent it. Your long exposure images really show the best of the seaside and the calm that can be found there, even when the place has been busy with visitors. Good to know it's your happy place and that you have recovered from the virus.

[@carolwaldman6444]

Great Inspiration!! I missed your videos and glad to see you recovered. I love your style! I do want to know if you offer an online editing course. If so, how do I access the link to register? Keep these wonderful vlogs going!

[@garrydelday5816]

Always worth capturing some fine art shots Gary and if that means being in your “happy place” all the better. I have just returned from a wonderful week on Orkney and like yourself just had my first week back with 4 days of positive tests 😡 I didn’t pick it up on Orkney, I had to wait until I got back and fairly sure I came down with it from taking my father to his doctors (how ironic is that) anyway I have only had it mildly and am now negative. Whilst on Orkney I attempted my very first “fine art” minimalist image of a shipwreck on a beach at Inganess after taking on board all of your fabulous advice and I must say I am very pleased with it and I think it has got me hooked, my only problem is I am about as landlocked as one could be living in the Midlands and finding suitable subjects is difficult. Glad you and the wife are over it as I am with no major problems and thank you very much for all of your advice and tips 👌

[@lensman5762]

Sorry to hear you and your dear mrs got this bloody Corona virus, Gary. I wish you a speedy recovery. I got the dreaded Delta variety in July 2021 and the first two days were absolutely horrible. I have not recovered 100% yet, and still suffer bouts of total lethargy, depression and shortness of breath. My advice is to keep positive, avoid chores like work and stress, and build your strength back by doing things that you love and give you pleasure. The photographs you showed were absolutely beautiful, and you don't hear me say that very often. BTW the music reminded me of one my most favourite movies, The Blade Runner, all the better. Take care and be calm and happy. The last three years have been awful and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.

[@theweekendphotographer]

Glad you are feeling better. I got it on the airplane coming back from Milan. If you get it again, try to get paxlovid .

[@oldfilmguy9413]

I always like the transitions from color to black and white - those really show interesting elements in both styles. Glad to hear you and your wife are doing better. Cheers!

[@MrsMinx50]

Great tutorial Gary loved the images it was well worth the effort, I've had covid at the beginning of the year wasn't great and left suffering even yet but I had a chest infection along with , glad your better now , leaving rubbish like that is awful 😖 spoils it for everyone else and not a pretty sight thank you 👌👍

[@susanfirth2279]

I am glad to hear that you and Mrs. G are feeling better. Such an awful thing. So many I know have been hit with it. Loved the sunrise image in colour. I think the colour really gives to the feel of sunrise.

[@a.d.c.1056]

I live on the Fylde Coast and mainly do the sunsets, you’ve inspired me to get out early at sunrise! Great Shots nice video. 👍

[@waynebatley7141]

Nice to see you back at it and Covid hasn’t affected you too badly. Looking forward to seeing your usual weekly posts 👍 great shots as always.

[@elwirastadnik]

Blackpool should be very grateful to you as in the reality it is a very scary and neglected place 😉

[@susanbreau]

Love the clouds and the colours in the last image especially! Glad to hear you and your wife are doing better!! Happy to see you back! My happy place is Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada. Going there next week for 5 days. Cheers, Susan

[@GaryGough]

Sounds amazing. Hope you had a great trip? 👍👍

[@susanbreau]

Yes thanks, beautiful weather, kayaking in the mist every morning at sunrise!

[@glennobrien5039]

I look out for you when I'm out in Blackpool. I live ten minutes away. Some of my happy places are not far away either. Have you ever been to Skippool Creek near Poulton-le-Fylde and alternatively Wardley Creek near Hambleton, which is on the other side of the river. A walk from Wardley Creek along the river path back to Shard Bridge might give you some opportunities for fine art shots. If that doesn't work you might try getting the wrecks further down river a Fleetwood, approached via Fleetwood Country Park.

[@spyroslambrou7603]

I managed to visit this July, it was everything I had expected photographically! Thank you as always for inspiring us Gary!! Happy you are up and running again! :)

[@jsdimages6744]

Great video Gary! Always a pleasure to watch, and pick up a lot of tips too! You've been an inspiration to me really. I love your fine art work in particular, but all your photos are outstanding. John

[@craigpiferphotography]

Congratulations on earning your plague badge. Glad to see that you made it through. I actually had it earlier this year, found out after spending a few hours filming the first video for my channel. Awesome hearing and seeing some of your thought process. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@philforrester4142]

Love living in Blackpool of out tomorrow with my camera hopefully get some great shots