What It Takes To Be A Pro Landscape Photographer

[@fototripper]

This Ebook though www.fototripper.com/chasing-awe-ebook/

[@treed3476]

There is a spammer replying on here.

[@fototripper]

@@treed3476 There always is. Report the bastards.

[@treed3476]

Yeah I reported them.

[@johnseidel8971]

@@treed3476 Thank you. I'm stressed out and only had four hours of sleep. Usually I catch-on to the dummies instead of becoming one.

[@mlevesque33]

@@treed3476 I did too.

[@joemoya9743]

The white trees are not likely bleached... what is likely happening is called Silicification. It is where the tree's organic skeletal material (pulp/cellulose) is slowly absorbing calcium and silica through a process called dissolution. Over decades, the wood becomes a mineral. These minerals are white/clear colored making the trees looking white as the wood "pulp" is slowly replaced by minerals. It is similar to Petrification of a tree except the key minerals are calcium and silica.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Everyday is a school day 😀

[@fototripper]

Fascinating. I wish you'd been there for that explanation.

[@davidpearson3304]

😳🤯

[@GuidoVanDeWater]

Can you come wirh me as a personal guide for my channel? I should have paid more attention to biology I guess 😳

[@dwightsorensen7313]

Awesome when people share their knowledge…….thanks Joe 👍

[@amerphoto1]

I mentioned after seeing your first video of your favorite images of 2022 that I had seen many favorites from well known photographers and that none of them came close in comparison to your dramatic images. After seeing your second video of your favorites, you have set the benchmark that all other photographers can compare their images to. Again, well done Gavin! You have worked your backside off to be the best!

[@fototripper]

Thanks Daniel.

[@ytubechannel997]

That opening sequence with the white church and soft light is stunning! Well done!

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

not only are you one of my favorite photographers, you are my FAVORITE youtuber in the photography realm. Can't wait to see 2023 from your perspective.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Great reminder that getting out there is what truly matters. It's easy to get wrapped up in product releases and buying/selling

[@bigham48]

So many trezmendous images. Grumpton will be watching this and taking notes.

[@andrewlloyd-seetim1271]

Already the quote of 2023... "probably needed..." 🤣 Fabulous work Gavin, and excellent naming of the images too,

[@andrewgynn4502]

The bridge of gold is just gold let us hope 23 is good to you thank you.

[@iamdebmiller]

Happy New Year Gavin and Amanda! These two recap videos were like happy walks down memory lane, recalling the original videos we saw in which you first captured the amazing images. I think my favorite of all is the one with the dead trees in the water, Beavercide, I think you called it. That one is otherworldly because it is so unusual. But all of them are unusually gawgeous.

[@fototripper]

You get points for the correct spelling of Beavercide.

[@roscot40]

@@fototripper there’s a horror movie a la Critters (1986) that could role with a theme and name like Beavercide…

[@KarenBaker616263]

Happy New Year! Stay safe and healthy!

[@susanbailey3553]

Looks like you caught awe. Next book will have to be chasing more awe. Absolutely stunning images! I love the way you see the world. Best wishes to you and Amanda! And luck with the money pit!

[@scottvk75]

Thanks for the two weeks of your best. I learned a lot!

[@simon_dentremont]

All great pics my friend! Actually, the red light from me wasn’t my headlamp. I have a small red light on the front of my camera that blinks while the timer counts down right before exposures…it was for my timelapse. I’ll have to tape that down!

[@fototripper]

Ahh you're right. I forgot that. Hardcore astro nerds have them removed but some black electrical tape will do just fine.

[@alyciabromar7870]

Wow that first tree and beaver dam is stunning 😍 thank you for sharing

[@GuidoVanDeWater]

Great images! I think the bleached trees with that warm reflection is the best shot. Absutelty amazing!

[@LauraJohnson23sVideos]

Another set of stunning pictures Gavin. A fond farewell has to be one of my favourites.

[@hrorm]

Such a joy looking at theese photos. Youre an awesome phototripper.

[@dfinlay587]

Your Beaver shot was the best! I agree. Would love a print of that! The cinematic orange and blue makes it stand out.

[@fototripper]

Gerrin touch ;)

[@LarryFasnacht]

LOVE that first tree shot in the fog.

[@JS-wz3km]

I would like to see you do a few more videos on focus stacking. Especially how you plan your shots to stack them later.

[@juanitakelly3082]

Thanks for giving your images titles that basically make sense! Some folks label their photos with titles that are too cerebral or are only meaningful to them and I find that distracting. Again, another fun review of your gorgeous work!

[@OldGirlPhotography]

Emerald Cavern and Skull Canyon - my two favourites. Absolutely photogasmic stunning! Thank you for these superb experiences, Gavin. All the best to Amanda and you for the new year!

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

BOOM !! Part deux delivered for sure !! Great collection of shots !! Looking forward to seeing what 2023 brings !! Happy new year to you and Mrs H

[@ItsMe-oi9dy]

Number 1: The ability to travel to and take images in interesting environments. Seriously, most people who've made it big in photography were financially privileged to be able to do so and thus could afford to travel to places like Iceland, Africa or other unique places that allow them to take amazing images.

[@fototripper]

Most of these images were shot just a few hours from home. Some of the best images I shot in my life were during a time of financial struggle. I haven't been on a plane or left my country in 3 years. Tell me more.

[@Phil_f8andbethere]

More brilliant images Gavin. Thanks for doing the part 2. Looking forward to your 2023 videos. All the best, Phil

[@MsDonnamurray]

Simply beautiful images !!! group of beavers is called a colony, or sometimes a family. Happy New Year to you both

[@JamesAndrewMacGlashanTaylor]

I have the sigma 18-35mm 1.8 art lens for apsc and I noticed the same thing with the colors - especially with the greens. I snagged a portrait of a deer (with the wide angle) and it looks like a painting. Full saturation but not overly so. Just gorgeous.

[@stefansandmeier2080]

Fantastic stuff, as usual. My favourites are the beaver pond and the last one - most gorgeous!

[@buggergut]

Thanks for making the second video with those gorgeous shots. I like that you flipped back and forth between your shots on the two coasts. Wishing you a wonderful 2023 and many years of exploring Nova Scotia for new places and compositions. Happy new year Amanda and Gavin!

[@naturephotographychallenge]

EPIC shots! Your videos & photography are the highlight of KZbin for me!! Keep 'em coming!

[@garyverstick1620]

Luv these fireside chats (fire in the Bailey’s bottle?) Happy you included my favourite: ‘Eye on the prize’.

[@joewelsh1804]

Thoroughly enjoyed the last two weeks - thanks Gavin.

[@RobVanElven]

Fantastic to see them all together and hear what it took in field and in post to get to this. Have a great 2023.

[@robertspeicher5047]

The " clutching hand" . You commented on dodging and ended with what looks like a shaft of light. It WORKED. I like around in the back ground, young trees with the trunks having " lighting" on them. I like how seems to add to the photo.

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

Best video I've seen in quite a while, Gavin. Loved the balance between you and Amanda (she has such a delightful laugh and knows how to make REAL hot chocolate). The photography adventures were exciting ( a concession to good taste you didn't mention shrinkage when you were soaking your arse in cold water). You had excellent images with skilled processing and enough explanation of the shot without getting boring. Good job all around and I enjoyed it. Amanda lends a lot of support and color to your photography trips if in no other way than just being there. Very similar to the way my wife supports me on our bird photography trips. She takes a book to read while I'm photographing birds and I love having her there. BTW, we just celebrated our 61st wedding anniversary Christmas day. Looking forward to your next photo adventure with Amanda.

[@fototripper]

Congrats Clifton. Shrinkage wasn't mentioned because I'm permashrunk.

[@1WillyK]

These last two videos have been magnifique! (mag-nif-e-qaa). I've seen all these images before in your various videos but somehow seeing them all together has just made them really jump out at me. Maybe watching your shenanigans has kind of distracted me before. All these shots are drop dead gorgeous.

[@davidpearson3304]

Great images. Plus Simon is definitely a great addition. Like you said he definitely “gets it”. Plus his KZbin channel is very good as well.

[@jerryrichards8172]

Emerald cabin BRILLIANT!

[@sornberg]

Great photos again!! Cant wait for the next book with those.

[@ProcrastinatorsAnon]

Wow the Beavercide photo... it's like looking in the mirror and seeing a ghost

[@pattymattes7124]

Thanks for the smiles. The hot chocolate looks like the stuff they put on your roof? LOL. I love these images. They are awesome. I've been watching Simon's videos as well. He does fit right in. When Uncle Grumpy comes to visit you need to make sure you invite Simon along. I'm sure Uncle Grumpy can give him some tips, lol. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos in 2023. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@fototripper]

I can imagine a hilarious dynamic.

[@GlenDomulevicz]

Thank You!!! Always a treasure to see your images. Thanks for sharing.

[@stevehunt4660]

Fantastic shots, enjoyed all of them, thank you. Here's to a happy and photogasmic new year..

[@laurelb8372]

Mant thanks for showing this selection. Your work is stunning and I look forward to seeing your 2023 images. Happy New Year to both you and Amanda🎉

[@DonybrookandBray]

Such great work, best for me were Lupinosity and Beavercide Valley tree pool.. All excellent though.

[@alanhumbard8298]

Very impressive video. Your explanation was like icing on the cake.

[@grahamwickens6842]

Its been awesome following you and Amanda for the last couple years, looking forward to what come in the future! happy new year

[@kkuehne45]

An excellent haul of photos, both in this and your first video. Looking forward to what you shoot in the New Year!

[@DanielMillerlife]

Awesome works. You make it looks as if it is so easy. But I realize you put much work and time into the art if photography. Thank you

[@jerryrichards8172]

Tidal eviction is SMASHING!

[@craigritchie6670]

Thanks for the second video. Have watched many of your videos but until today did not realize how important the music is that accompanies the “reveal of the finished shot”. Happy new year to the both of you.

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Brilliant images Gavin but for me Beavercide is hands down the best, all the best for '23 mate.

[@klburt73]

Fantastic shots. Been recommending your channel to many of my friends, love your approach, informative and hilarious! Happy new year to you guys.

[@mandigreenwood4374]

So many stunning images! It is hard to pick a favorite, but for some reason, Beaverside really stood out to me as the most unique. I am looking forward to what you discover in 2023! Happy New Year Hardcastle Family!

[@mattw4176]

Happy new year to you both from York UK. Looking forward to lots more of your humour and awesome photos in 2023.

[@robertwhitemoto]

The Hand... was my fav of this video with Beaver side a close second! All of them beautiful! Happy New Year Gavin!

[@guywilliam]

Lovely stuff. The beaver shot is a gem

[@craigtaylor885]

Great video. Helps a person to get motivated to get out there and do some clicking.

[@memelissa2]

As always, loved the photos. :) Oh, .. people use red lights because it doesn't destroy your night vision. But what you said, makes total sense when shooting stars and a foreground. Good advice.

[@richardpesce5325]

Great photos, Gavin. Thanks and happy New Year to you and Amanda.

[@shannonsnow8298]

Happy New Year! I wish you two all the best in 2023! Gorgeous photos especially the beaver pond. It reminded me of Abraham Lake photos you took. Stunning!

[@cartmanbruh23]

Beavercide is my fav! just wow!

[@terrylstarks]

Amanda and Gavin, Happy New Year and thanks for a great 2022!!! Now let’s see what y’all can do to make 23 even better!!!! Stay safe and “get in touch”!!!!!!!!!

[@johndavis642]

This was by far, a wonderfully special presentation! I am in awe of your talent and vision! I enjoy your hijinks and much of your silly stuff but this was a completely different level. Pleasantly and surprisingly serious, extraordinarily informative and wonderfully beautiful! Thank you, this touched me deeply!

[@mcpsgibson]

Gavin, These look great. Thanks again for all the effort You and Amanda put into these photos and videos.

[@poplok22]

Eyes on the Prize - I could look at that image forever and still be impressed.

[@exploringsoutheastarizona2167]

Happy New Year! Looking forward to watching your adventures in 2023.

[@davidherrington5735]

I'm very happy I found your channel, some of these images are awe inspiring.

[@merkin22]

Such great content; thanks for sharing your selves and the great adventures and photos that result. Happy New Year!

[@stevebanks484]

Great walk-through (both videos) of your images from last year Gavin. Must say, I’ve been following you for the last two or three years (at least) and hadn’t quite realised how much goes into each image. I knew you focus stacked and exposure blended, but I hadn’t realised quite how much, or that you use a combination of the two at times. Guess if I’d really thought about it…🤔. Makes me realise how lazy and naive I have been. Will try to be more diligent to see what I can get. Keep on doing what you do - thoroughly enjoy it (“crevice wash” “ much needed” 😂🤣😂🤣). Happy New Year to you and Amanda ❤️ and good luck with the ongoing church conversion.

[@stewartmacintyre7857]

Happy New Year to you both. Looking forward to 2023's shots you share along with your humour 🙂 Group of beavers is either a colony or a family

[@Brock_in_the_North]

The Grabbing Hand is magnifique. I've began to shoot woodland a little more this year but I feel a water source is needed for me. I'm able to compose easier if there is a babbling Brook, a little stream and cluster of waterfalls amongst the trees but I love it when you xan find a tree that's growing out of rock, defying the odds. It's saying "no, I will grow where I want and there's nothing this rock can do about it". I love that. Overcoming the odds. I found such a tree this year and I've shot it in all conditions and I intend to return. Its become a study. An obsession. Very much like the Leen Into It image. That for me is perfect. Amazing shot. If the rock tree was in that shot that would be something I'd look for. Those 2 shots for me I'd be over the moon with.

[@fototripper]

yeah having a subject to study and keep going back to is fun.

[@justingraftonstudios]

Happy new year! Looking forward to stalking you this year!

[@PereaPhotography]

Happy new year to both of you! Beautiful images(Beavercide is my favorite) and it’s been fun following along this year. Looking forward to more shenanigans in 2023. Cheers!

[@fototripper]

You get points for the correct spelling of Beavercide. Have a killer time on the Mesa ;)

[@dinsdalephotography]

Gavin you are truly a master of your craft! I realize these images are the best of the year but they are really so amazing. You and Amanda are such a great pair and a real inspiration to your fans. Have a fantastic New Year and I hope 2023 brings you everything you desire. Cheers Mate!

[@allanternent8862]

Great gavin will look forward to ur new videos and pictures. Happy new year to u and ur wife

[@francoisroberge3117]

Magnifique. You really know how to find the potential of a scene. Thanks for sharing..

[@Eigil_Skovgaard]

Tresmendosos. This will make 2023 a year of extreme expectations from out here. Happy newyar ... to both and good luck with the construction work.

[@bradpeck1901]

i liked the Ukee pic the best for the location - Just got back from there a few days ago. However, the Beavercide was prety awesome

[@birds2bears]

Beaver families from 2-8 members are called colonies Parents, the current year kits, and the previous year kits. Normally after 2.5 years the kits leave the colony. A very special collection of photos, you must be very proud! Happy New Year to you and Amanda 🎉

[@kuruma10]

Again so many great and inspiring photos! Happy new year, can't wait to see even more!

[@dalepowell5368]

A wonderful set of images, a credit to you and Amanda too. Thanks for sharing.

[@FIVE-FOOTLyth]

Fabulous Gavin! Happy New Year to you both. You have inspired me in many ways this last year, I’m excited just to have reached 90 subscribers 😂 Thanks for the inspiration - a fellow Yorkshire born!

[@laurag9306]

YAY! Happy New Year and thanks for sharing! 🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇

[@andrewroland]

Very enjoyable as usual Gav. Happy New Year from the Cotswolds.

[@woflgangdurst6752]

Thick and guey? Love the images as always. Beaver Pond and Lupine pictures are my favourites. Looking forward to your next video. Wolfgang

[@doreenhart2732]

Happy New Year to you both, Amanda's comment "probably needed" was brilliant 🤣🤣

[@ssmold]

Fabulous images Gavin! Happy New Year to you and Amanda!

[@miro_juric]

Beautiful photos! Happy New Year!

[@valeriehoffman8180]

Once again-these are just stunning images, Gavin. Thank you for creating these two videos and going into the detail of the scene, your thought process, shooting details, etc. So inspirational and helpful

[@reddogtwelve]

Both recap vids are great Gavin-thank you! Loving Chasing Awe…keep up the good work.

[@MarkSlavin]

Tidal Eviction... why didn't you clone out the warning signs and chain on the right hand side?

[@fototripper]

It is what it is.

[@GodIsReal]

I love it. So beautiful… great to relax after a full day of hard work trying to wake up sleeping people.

[@tmeeten3195]

An amazing collection of images. I love Lupins - we have a lot of them in our South Island here in NZ and I am looking forward to shooting my own images with them soon. Have a great 2023 and look forward to watching more entertaining videos (and amazing images!) from you :)

[@taraelizabethlivinglife4094]

Beautiful photos. I have enjoyed your videos. Thanks for sharing. 🌟

[@alien6551]

Great video photos are absolutely awesome happy new year to you both keep the videos coming I love watching them

[@derekcampbell4413]

Great shots. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year

[@WCIN]

I love yur videos with both of you being in the video. Envious of your wife supporting you with all the adventures you take in your photography! Keep up the good work!

[@fototripper]

Aye, she's a trooper.

[@DavidW7607]

Brilliant images, truly inspiring and all done with such superbly entertaining and instructional videos. I am quite a keen photographer but my family all love the fun videos too. Anyway Happy New Year to you both, please keep up the great work and I do hope that you plan to do some with Grumpacious along the way.