My Apology...

[@peterdclark]

It's 9:57Am here in Arizona, I've had 4 hours of sleep and I do have a face like a Gavin Hardcastle, but it was all worth it to invest 26 minutes to tolerate this video

[@stevebrown1974]

With that voice, your lawyer should do the audiobook version of "Chasing Awe with Gavin Hardcastle"

[@kenhaley5450]

Stunning photography in the canyon and the intro with your legal adviser was hilarious - his role playing was outstanding👍

[@valpayne2963]

Spielberg would be proud of your images, I’m sure of it. My goodness your ‘legal counsel’ was amazing, a natural. Lovely voice too.

[@fernandosantos8573]

Oh my God, I literally cried laughing as you were walking in the river and the voice was changing. Man, that was brilliant. You just made my day with this video. And the photos, well, the photos... speechless. Thank you so much!

[@jimwlouavl]

Saw the news about deaths in BC so I'm glad you're out of the heat. I'm torn between thinking you'd be fascinating for a one to one but I might drown all my equipment. The 30 second exposure photograph at 16 minutes tells me it would be worth it.

[@fototripper]

totally worth it.

[@IACooper]

Lost it as your voice transitioned as you reached the "OH-zone layer" whilst wading through the canyon!! Lol 😂🤣🤣

[@peterfritzphoto]

Me too!

[@garyheaton3302]

The things I have learned from Gavin's videos: composition, blending exposures, focus stacking, faces can resemble various animals, the very useful wave of hatred, the phrase tatties deep, Brent likes panos, Adam and Gavin like curry, Gavin must have a stash of chocolate at most times, Amanda is a great addition to the videos, and despite this "lawyer's" advice proper footwear must always be worn until the smell is simply too much.

[@fototripper]

Some hard facts there Gary.

[@OldGirlPhotography]

OMG, this has to be one of your best, Gavin. You'll have to bring back your lawyer again, despite his exorbitant fees. Loved it. And that was just the prelude - the canyon images were absolutely stunning. What a phenomenal shooting location! Thanks for the best treat of my week. Stay cool - but of course, you always are, lol.

[@thepaintedlady4637]

I hope your legal advisor is a recurring character hahaha!!! That whole sketch put me in a better mood today, thanks :) Photos were absolutely stunning, too! Rarely seen parts of Vancouver Island, very exciting.

[@ianbachanek2538]

Great video! Always appreciate you going the extra mile (and going dangle-berries deep in the river). Best way to end my work day a Fototripper video with Uncle Grumpy.

[@M.Campbell]

That canyon is beyond amazing. It's Vancouver Island's version of a slot canyon. Far nicer than the ones in the desert, in my opinion. Your photos of it are amazing.

[@Tofushoots]

This legend is living the life I'm working towards. And, I gotta say, the voice change in the water got me. Was not expecting that.

[@hilleviupmanis8687]

Thank you! For taking us to all these places, meeting you and your people, making us laugh and on top of that giving us beautiful photos 😄 And sorry about your equipment...

[@Varosphotographs]

Man, I remember when this video first came out. Feels good coming back to some of your old vids!

[@SueFerreira75]

Thank you, Gavin, for your videos. I used to travel a lot, but with the Covid lockdown, you and Adam have shown me many new places in Vancouver Island, which I have been exploring on my own over the past year and my gratitude for the beauty of The Island has grown by leaps and bounds. Next stop, Malaspina Galleries on Gabriola - thanks to you. As to your safety - risk taking is part of the adventure. Keep on trekking and fototripping.

[@drpepper998]

Love the video and the photography is fantastic. I will say your lawyer seemed to have fewer fails in the bloopers than you did. Btw, I spit out my coffee laughing when you went into the water and your voice went higher. Keep up the good work.

[@actiaint]

OMG!!! I am in love with these images and this location - my prime goal for our Winter here is to find something similar - stunning!

[@johnb534]

A rare combination of landscape photography and genuine fucking laughs. I didn’t think I’d ever feel the urge to write this….I’m glad it happened though ha!!

[@gerarddonovan8678]

If you had borrowed Adam's wig and with that staff in the water you could have been "Gandalf the grey" or maybe "Gavindalf the grey"... Stunning image in the canyon, one of my favourites

[@fototripper]

Good idea for a skit that.

[@gerarddonovan8678]

@@fototripper hope you do it Gavin 🙂🙂🙂

[@johntaylorphotos]

Long time watcher, first time commenter, That photo at 16.00 is stunning, a contender for landscape photographer of the year I would say! Also very funny video! Thank you for your content.

[@jimporupski3585]

Great Video Gavin. As always outstanding photography. You have use your lawyer in more videos, he is awesome and has the perfect voice. :)

[@jan.eigil.m]

I just loved this video. Those photos from the canyon was breathtaking. The light was so delicate. It must be part of your next book.

[@fototripper]

It simply must.

[@colleen9038]

McMcPhail!!! I don't know how you kept it together, I was dying 🤣

[@SensFanMatt]

Haha! Had me in tears. I feel like it was three vlogs in one. Love your channel.

[@PeterLavender]

OMG that scene walking into the cold water and the voice pitch rising had me in stitches. I woke my wife who glared at me just wracked with silent laughter. 😂😂😂

[@9647245626]

I wish I could learn like you. You are fortunate.....very fortunate to live in those places. Keep the good work flowing.....I'll through your photos & journey.

[@SomeonewithaSony]

Omg so funny.! That “lawyer”…man, he’s awesome. Muck-muck…muck-muck. Great content Gavin. Oh, and those cavern images…wowzers.

[@robcoventry574]

LOVE the opening legal opening! As someone that works for a large corporation where lawyers and accountants keep us from making business, you tapped into truth that is hilarious! Keep up the great work.

[@LeePelling]

What a trip , although expensive, the cavern shots were stunning and that cedar was beautiful in its own way . Really enjoyable that and the bloopers just finished me !

[@oliverdecker1930]

Hilariously funny, great acting and superb images from a stunning location. Thank you, Gavin, Amanda and Adam, for putting some smiles onto our faces. You guys creat absolutely fantastic content. I had to watch the lawyer opening scene twice. And for sure I will watch it again. Together with the rest of the video.

[@wendynewing8834]

This is absolutely fabulous. The video adventure, input from everyone in the video and bloopers are wonderful, and the photographs are beyond beautiful. A great piece of work!

[@thomasmcwilliam6507]

That shot at 13:13 is simply mindblowing Gavin, well done my friend.

[@normanlong2191]

Gavin and Amanda i hope you are safe and well in the current heat wave and fires , living in Australia i know what you are going through, very best wishes !

[@chrisdevaraj5599]

You’re a national treasure Gavin. These videos always make me smile on Saturday mornings!

[@l63r40s4]

I love your depiction of the setting of your photos. I see what your showing us ie; aurora borealis colors in the rippling waters within. Very beautiful. Lovely music and with a mix of humor thrown in.

[@Sashman077]

This was sooo good! The humour and the images, especially in the cave. Wow!

[@oreGligorijevic]

You know it’s a great shot when you need to pause the video mid-way of showing the shot scene for 10 minutes to soak it in… Fantastic job!

[@tonybell1597]

Well! THAT made my day.... good to start the day with a good laugh and some stunning shots.....

[@nrice3623]

The texture on those foreground rocks in the “aurora” image is awesome!

[@pnewbury1966]

the canyon shots must be some of the best photo's you have ever produced, absolutely brilliant

[@robertocastro4403]

Hahaha Fantastique Gavin! So glad you followed the wise advice of Mr. Mc MacPhail wearing those stylish water wings and saved your life twice. Hence we'll have future fototripper videos...

[@pmr5346]

loved the long exposure canyon shots. The colours are beautiful. and the bloopers, as usual, crack me up. Thanks. P.S. I believe my print is arriving today Whoo !!

[@fototripper]

oooo lucky you!

[@janm2473]

The pandemic, the heatwave! We needed this diversion soooo badly, Gavin .. Thanks so much.

[@DonybrookandBray]

Hope you all are doing ok in the heat wave, stay safe, best wishes

[@markfletch1]

Stunning location and images Gavin. Great listening to you chat with Darren from the irish photography podcast. Look forward to the next vlog. Keep up the amazing work .

[@robpaden9167]

You are the undisputed king of photography comedy...and your photos are nice too.

[@tonyjovanovic9259]

Simply gorgeous! The image at 16:00 was my favorite. Would love to visit this place with my water housing/ flash for some split level images.

[@honorab6220]

Your lawyer is fabulous and those images from the canyon were amazing! I loved the one with all the texture on the rock.

[@erichstocker8358]

P.S. I purchased one of your prints. I promise to hang it next to one of the prints that I purchased from Adam Gibbs, Photographer of the Year

[@janm2473]

Lol.... isn't that just a wee tad mean? You know.. rubbing it in that he's photographer of the year and all? Gavin< this is too hilarious. Your lawyer is real and bonafide ? :);)

[@fototripper]

@@janm2473 He seems legit.

[@RomainAub]

@fototripper Any chance you can share with us the name of your songs used for each of your video?

[@CultureAgent]

This vlog will go down in history as a classic.

[@alisapeckham]

In my opinion one of your best videos, so funny and awesome photography!!

[@allanduff7234]

This was one of your bests ever, love the photography and the humor.

[@amandadean33]

The canyon images are bloody fantastic, absolutely hilarious video from the start! Was there a chicken under the desk ‘Mc Mc’ 😆

[@MichaelShainblum]

16:08 killer work man!

[@darrenboyd6967]

The Skull cavern picture is pretty epic, very Edgar Rice Burrowsesque! Just beautiful. Sorry about all the equipment losses.

[@mphulett]

Another enjoyable video, Gavin! You really do a great job with these. You even included some conservation for the plight of the ancient trees. Good on! The images you produced were incredible and so well done. Love the green tones in the canyon and the lighting. Good luck with your legal advisor. Hope it helps.

[@bertreket6666]

Nicely done, Gavin! One of your most entertaining and informative videos. I can see why you were exited about the canyon! Spectacular results!

[@RobOnRefresh]

Absolutely loved that 30 second exposure @16:10 Gavin. Sooo good! The bloopers were the best as well 😀 I'm not sure how you ever made it through that skit...

[@shughy1]

The pitch shift for the voice works great, proper funny 🤣

[@clausborner1705]

What incredible results from the canyon! The time for looking at them was definitely too short and I will try to affiliate them into my next dreams. With regards from the Palatina woods in Germany, Claus

[@JeffWeymier]

Loved the vlog. It’s kind of ironic you posted it this week. This past Sunday I went for a ride to some of the waterfalls close to my house. It was raining a little and a bit overcast so I was excited to get out and shoot. I climbed over a railing on an elevated boardwalk and got close and low to my subject. On the way back as I was climbing back over my hands slipped and I fell about 5ft down and landed on a log flat on my back. I got the wind knocked out of me and felt something pop. I laid there for a bit till someone came along and helped me back to my car. I couldn’t climb back up so we bushwhacked through the woods and then we crossed the river to the parking lot. I was lucky someone came along. Saw my doctor and had a CT scan on my neck and x-rays on my back and learned a may need surgery to help fix some disc issues. Be careful out there.

[@fototripper]

Ouch, that sounds nasty. Hope you heal soon Jeff.

[@lisabradley9288]

Wow! that Canyon was so beautiful, your images were truly amazing!! The Aurora Canyon image was magnificent and magical. Good job you have a good lawyer on hand with putting not just yourself but the rest of the group in high risk situations 😅 keep up the fantastic photography and humerus content Gavin and Co 🙂📸

[@bethwodephotography]

Brilliant! You always make me smile Gavin, thank u 😀 arhmazing photos of a stunning location, loved your lawyer friend - I don’t know how he held it together because u sure couldn’t Lolol

[@denisesavage2382]

It must have seriously taken a whole day to get through the beginning part of the video surely! There is so many bloopers from it at the end. Love the Canyon images.

[@ianwilliam2918]

OMG Amanda's muffins on youtube...... You guys crack me up........ Love your channel..........

[@eightdragonkings]

Wonderful video Gavin! Never been happier to hit a like button than for this fine video. Not sure where you found that lawyer, but that was damn funny!

[@CelsoMollo]

The guy portraying the legal counsel has an incredible voice.

[@sweetdavey]

That second image dude, mindblowing. Excellent comedy too, of course 😊

[@shaunstewart4167]

Hey Gavin are you using any special technique to pull out all of this texture detail in post, quite amazing!

[@fototripper]

just selective contrast.

[@tyeeggleston6159]

Trees and Guffaws...another great Gavin video...awesome photos...Those trees are huge, i wonder how they compare to the Redwoods.....

[@srobinson426]

I'm holding out for Clarence Von Ponces book, those 10 stop orten effect images are so dreamy.

[@sweetscience1988]

ah man, V.I looks fantastic all these great locations and what's more you capture them exquisitely! cheers Gavin, stay safe out in that ridiculous heat

[@dillank3240]

This video was hilarious and inspiring too. Oh, shit! I shouldn't have said that! Your lawyer won't want me to be inspired by that dangerous canyon bit.

[@kevinterryproffitt9500]

Best intro on any KZbin video....fantastic content as always with great shots...

[@rongallacher8216]

Hi Gavin , I love that 30” exposure in the canyon with that green light. Oh while doing something the same in flip-flops I broke my leg , my lawyer will be in touch , that’ll be $20 😅😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 good work 👍

[@AnthonyCrouchPhotography]

KZbin is at it again. I did not get an alert that your video was out. Bell is setup correctly. Thanks to your newsletter for letting me know.

[@barrymaytum1686]

Am I the only one to see a half submerged skull with green hair in that epic image? Definitely Temple of Doom stuff!

[@fototripper]

I believe it was mentioned...

[@barrymaytum1686]

I guess i was was too busy caught up in the epic location and images to listen to the words!

[@elainewilson4886]

Loved the intro. Hope to see Mr. McMacphail again, in fact thinking of suing you just to make sure! Seriously the man deserves an Oscar. Very enjoyable vlog.

[@fototripper]

Don't sue!!!!!!!!!

[@TheSpaniel1]

Forget Peter Lik, you really are the real deal. Superb images, thank you for sharing them

[@timshields8720]

Get Ricky Gervais on the phone! The new and improved Office boss maybe...?

[@timshields8720]

A muffin on the muffin. Brilliant 👏

[@nevillewatkins4997]

Mac MacPhail is a star in the making I'm telling you. Glad to see you're keeping cool over there Gavin. Some cool colours too. I'm that close to buying one of Amanda's tee shirts. 😁

[@susannesteinhoff2316]

I literally laughed tears and I am not even half through the video. You always make my day, Gavin!

[@oOHiggsFieldOo]

this video is brillant in so many ways, thanks for all of that :D

[@stephentait8734]

this has to be one of the best photo channels, great photos and great banter

[@FtMcMan]

Did you use bracketing for the canyon long exposure photos . if so by how many stops and did you blend them in LR as HDR ??

[@fototripper]

Of course I did. No idea how many stops, I do it by eye. Blended manually in Photoshop.

[@FtMcMan]

@@fototripper thanks for the reply. I have been doing the blending in LR and its not coming out with a lot of noise

[@michaelshoup2703]

I'm so sorry, but I have not been able to completely view your latest video.. For some reason, I appear to be stuck at the 3:29 mark? For quite some time now! As for the remaining footage, I'm sure it's another brilliant exposé on the finer techniques of landscape photography, and I will finish the video, some day.. In the meantime, from the bottom of my heart, thank you..

[@bendale1732]

Here I am, sat in a hotel room in Wales getting ready to head out for some photography, chuckling away at the editing of the submersion of your gentleman's sausage 😂 Cracking photos as always

[@fredja0997]

Hello Gavin !! Tes photos sont vraiment fantastiques !!! Merci pour ces beaux partages et pour ton humeur joyeuse !!

[@stevebanks484]

Brilliant bloopers - oh, the images were great as well 😁. Been reading about the heatwave and all the deaths over there - I thought we had it hot here in WA but up to 50 degs in Canada is extraordinary. Hope you’re all keeping safe & cool. 👍

[@fototripper]

The headlines say 233 deaths 'during' heatwave. I'm not sure they were all heatwave related but it gets more clicks right.

[@karl8636]

Like how the muffin was right against Amanda's muffin lol, great video as always.

[@michaelshoup2703]

So yeah, I wasn't the only one that 'noticed' that.. LOL.. I kept waiting for the pun, and Gavin rollin his eyes..

[@karl8636]

@@michaelshoup2703 I guess Gavin didn't like my reply lol I thought for sure he would of said something in video too. Maybe he just likes the old grumpy guys better then those of use that have sense of humor and notice these things.

[@joareza1915]

The photo inside the canyon is SPECTACULAR!!!!

[@matssandquist9258]

I wa a bit low this morning but after watching this video I´m back on track again :-) and the photos was great.

[@agentsilverfox7495]

Forgot to say I loved that canyon shot. The reflection looked like the aurora borealis 🙌

[@Dream.Lies0712]

U just became my favorite photographer in youtube!!!!!!

[@lokispec]

Thank you Gavin I have had a shitty week and your videos always make me laugh and brighten the day. Much love from the US.

[@geordieabroad8003]

Hi Gavin. Best video you've done in a long time. Amazing vlog, images and informative content. Oh and the humour in this one had me laughing out loud especially when you dipped your nads in the stream as you walked through the canyon. Hope your nads have dropped now. :-)

[@DavidMaciasPhoto]

Love the canyon shot with the green reflection, my God, I would like to go there.

[@derekwillson2538]

Gavin, the Lawyer can do one! you are a Maverick, pushing the Envelope, we all need a little risk in our lives..., by the way have your Gentlemans' relish thawed yet?