I Drove 3000 Miles To Photograph Mushrooms - Landscape Photography at Babcock State Park

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  • čas přidán 27. 01. 2024
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    We enjoy one final day at Ricketts Glen photographing mushrooms and waterfalls in the hopes of creating some stunning autumn images. I manage to find one of those 'impossible camera angles' and explain my thought process.
    Amanda discovers 'frost leaves' which are magical imprints of leaves in the ice. We then stumble upon a lovely cluster of mushrooms growing out of a tree and I manage to capture a cute shallow DOF shot of this fantastic fungi.
    Our next stop takes us through Maryland where we need an oil change and some Southern hospitality. The signs at the petrol pump give us an insight into US economics on our way to West Virginia.
    After days of driving, we finally arrive at Babcock State Park only to discover that the fall colours have vanished. Rather than allow this to trigger 'leaf rage' I see a perfect opportunity to demonstrate my latest invention. You're gonna love this one.
    I'm then immediately bombarded with cash offers from Jason Tucker and Alex Armitage who are both literally gagging to get in on the action. Sadly, they're none too impressed with my shipping rates and variable prices.
    What's that sticking out of the back of that tree and will I get that redemption shot for Brent? What's the 'ace-card' up my sleeve and what filter thread does Jason need?
    There's really only one way to find out.
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  • @fototripper
    @fototripper  Před 5 měsíci +8

    Best Book Ever Written? www.fototripper.com/chasing-awe-landscape-photography-book-gavin-hardcastle/

    • @graemedarling2852
      @graemedarling2852 Před 5 měsíci

      Limited edition run 😉🤣 does it also have variable shipping rates from Canada

  • @OutdoorActionPhoto
    @OutdoorActionPhoto Před 5 měsíci +2

    It is amazing how much Amanda talks without saying a word. Her expressions are priceless!

  • @robertwarner3769
    @robertwarner3769 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Love the backwards flowing river at 15:14 😂😂😂

  • @simonsenkim2842
    @simonsenkim2842 Před 5 měsíci +2

    The best Sunday entertainment - thanks.

  • @kevinmorgan7091
    @kevinmorgan7091 Před 5 měsíci +27

    Ok; I'm old and senile, but please tell me that the water wasn't going up the mill waterfall at 15.12!

    • @kathyhenehan1093
      @kathyhenehan1093 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I had to rewind to make sure my eyes were not tricking me.

    • @kevinmorgan7091
      @kevinmorgan7091 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank goodness you saw it too; so I'm not completely gaga then. 😀@@kathyhenehan1093

    • @brandondyck20
      @brandondyck20 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Reminds me of the star wars episode 3 where they had the lava. In the behind the scenes they had a watching of the scene with the lava and they had it flowing up and someone caught it and changed it lol

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 5 měsíci +16

      Sounds like conspiracy theories to me so I'm inclined to believe it.

    • @peterdobson9836
      @peterdobson9836 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Looks like gravity goes up hill in that water fall😅

  • @bluephoenixtwo
    @bluephoenixtwo Před 5 měsíci +1

    My favorite bit is the water flowing backwards! Love it!!

  • @JohnDrummondPhoto
    @JohnDrummondPhoto Před 5 měsíci +2

    I would consider that "impossible camera angle" as a two-image vertical pano. I've done this myself. My first day in Rome last October, I drove from the airport to a nature area nearby and used that technique (handheld!) on an image of a road and farmhouse.
    Love the mushroom shot! Amanda has a good eye.
    P.S. I have a daughter in "Mary-Land" as you say. Nice people! We phonetically call it "Marelend" though. 😉

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Then I'm glad I was able to correct that.

  • @richardshevalier5533
    @richardshevalier5533 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks a lot, Gavin and Amanda... I now have the "Whippets and Chex" song stuck in my head!

  • @Donmoyers71
    @Donmoyers71 Před 5 měsíci +1

    🤣😂🤣 Great as always. Really love that Impossible angle shot!

  • @LiamRonaldo
    @LiamRonaldo Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great video

  • @JeffWeymier
    @JeffWeymier Před 5 měsíci +1

    You call it a Room Of Shrooms. Beautiful images Gavin and nice find Amanda.

  • @graemedarling2852
    @graemedarling2852 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Dam thats a long way to drive for no colours, but a waterfall flowing backward must be worth it 15 minutes in 🤣

  • @JasonLorette
    @JasonLorette Před 5 měsíci +1

    "Can you show us how to do it with feeling and emotion?"...dead. Great mushrooms Amanda! :P

  • @GDevine
    @GDevine Před 5 měsíci +2

    The wife bought me a copy of your book for Christmas, I love it!

  • @jasoneldridgephotography
    @jasoneldridgephotography Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great to see Jason back on the show. Love the mill in WV, beautiful location…. At least at different times of the year. ;-)

  • @dennispenton2052
    @dennispenton2052 Před 5 měsíci +1

    More Amanda & Roy. 😁 Entertaining & thank you for the Photo experience.

  • @sigurdrille9693
    @sigurdrille9693 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hilarious, and I really like that “impossible focal length” shot!👌

  • @johnsebastianartwork
    @johnsebastianartwork Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beautiful work Gavin 😊 Great composition with that first waterfall, I’ve actually shot that one from up under the rock feature with the water arcing over the cliff going down stream 🔥

  • @PhotoTrekr
    @PhotoTrekr Před 5 měsíci +1

    If nothing else, there's always the waterfalls to photograph. The mushroom shots are definitely wall worthy. You should always bring Amanda. She can spot a shot like a pig can find a truffle. Finding peak color in the Fall is more of an art than a science. But, when it's just right, magnifico. The import fees are a killer from Canada.

  • @alistersladen1212
    @alistersladen1212 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Epic drone footage of those rocks near the end.

  • @battoon
    @battoon Před 5 měsíci +4

    I hope no one here has yet told Gavin the truth about shooting one shot vertically. Don't tell him, it might hurt him.

  • @Tom_Graham
    @Tom_Graham Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video, Gavin. Love the jocularity. Damn good photos too. Unfortunately, I developed that filter a few years ago and you'll be hearing from my team of attorneys. Ha ha. Say hey to Amanda! 😊

  • @Dan-C-71
    @Dan-C-71 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Love how they want to leave those stickers up now that prices have actually dropped quite a bit since 2020. 😁😁

    • @paulpiasano9251
      @paulpiasano9251 Před 5 měsíci +2

      They only have dropped in the past couple of months. The actions taken by this president, from day one in office, raised prices where I live by other 200%. Nice try.

    • @Dan-C-71
      @Dan-C-71 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@paulpiasano9251 Might want to learn how things actually work and not just what Fox News tells you to believe. Also, if it’s only been a couple months then you’re getting gouged locally, been down for awhile.

  • @halfdead422
    @halfdead422 Před 5 měsíci +1

    i absolutely love taking mushroom photos! i also started learning a ton about them they are fascinating things as always great content! learning a ton of photography tips for when i finally get my camera

  • @denisesavage2382
    @denisesavage2382 Před 5 měsíci +1

    There's a reason us Aussie's talk about whinging poms . . . . . outtakes were hilarious.

  • @torstenwennberg4845
    @torstenwennberg4845 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great filter! You're a true visionary. I'd like blue leaves too. HaHa

  • @youritguy1
    @youritguy1 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The last 5 minutes had me in tears.. Hilarious lol

  • @chrisburnard5157
    @chrisburnard5157 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Fantastic, thank you.

  • @andymiles5156
    @andymiles5156 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I loved the mushroom image. Only in America would your trip be so long you would need to do an oil change during the journey 😉 I’d swap the price of US gas for the price of UK petrol.

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'd swap it for Canadian prices too.

  • @adamoo88
    @adamoo88 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Another fantastic video full of magnifique images and fun 😃

  • @hjones451
    @hjones451 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Ricket's Glen is the dream, Gavin - I rang your bell - Fungi by a Fun guy!

  • @GardeningWithMaples
    @GardeningWithMaples Před 5 měsíci +1

    West Virginia is such a beautiful state and is definitely underrated for photography. Sorry you missed the colors but you still got some amazing images and it looks like you had a great time exploring.

  • @MrDeano41
    @MrDeano41 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great vid Gavin. Loved the shots with the 55mm 1.8 great little lens 👍

  • @georgiewanders
    @georgiewanders Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome photography , ethereal waterfalls and the mushrooms were pure magic (kudos to Amanda too) 👏👏👏

  • @allansisson355
    @allansisson355 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful images but somehow the leaf filter stole the show. I loved it

  • @kevingreiner5772
    @kevingreiner5772 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Ricketts Glenn State Park is my favorite park in PA! I go here yearly during fall. The best color is the first two or 3 weeks in October! There are mushrooms everywhere. Hope you enjoyed your stay!

  • @Ourworldinphotography
    @Ourworldinphotography Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful photos. You guys never fail to make me laugh 😂 seriously, I learn so much from you, Gavin. Much respect from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @dennismaida4188
    @dennismaida4188 Před 5 měsíci

    I love that you went to two of my favorite spots (Ricketts and Babcock)! Love the shots!

  • @Bob4golf1
    @Bob4golf1 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice compositional skills! Amanda should be congratulated!

  • @TheWitchboard
    @TheWitchboard Před 5 měsíci

    As always Outstandingly good photographs and plenty of Gavin Humour.

  • @EDGE_DIGITAL
    @EDGE_DIGITAL Před 5 měsíci

    Always entertaining watching the adventures of @fototripper #landscapephotography Stunning location btw Gavin.

  • @jimsmith556
    @jimsmith556 Před 5 měsíci

    That second mushroom shot was well worth the drive and hike! Beautiful work and great video!

  • @MichalOlender
    @MichalOlender Před 5 měsíci +2

    I just tickled the bell as I haven't watched a video in months.

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I wonder if CZcams unsubscribed you? it's been known to happen.

    • @MichalOlender
      @MichalOlender Před 5 měsíci

      @@fototripper still a subscriber, I believe it’s just how it is, many channels subscribed to and not all make it to the recommendation window

  • @andypotts8062
    @andypotts8062 Před 5 měsíci

    Funny funny episode...excellent photography and drone footage of West Virginia was amazing...many thanks.

  • @emilehusson6052
    @emilehusson6052 Před 5 měsíci

    Great as usual, Gavin. You’ve inspired me to go back to Ricket’s Glen. I think I remember that gas station, because I remember laughing with the note.

  • @theblueblazebeyond4766
    @theblueblazebeyond4766 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hope you enjoyed your time in the Wild and Wonderful! Hope you viewers don't think Seneca Rocks is that close to Babcock State Park! You were in my back door and sorry the colors were passed when you all were here.

  • @mikestarkwind
    @mikestarkwind Před 5 měsíci

    I like these shroom pics! Great waterfall images too! Oh, and these filters, out of this world 😂

  • @davebryer6133
    @davebryer6133 Před 5 měsíci

    Some wonderful images here, and a great choice of music.

  • @wmbrennan
    @wmbrennan Před 5 měsíci

    I love Rickets Glen grow up near there, I miss the fall colors now living Tucson,Az. Great video!

  • @davidroth5404
    @davidroth5404 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love your videos. Great lessons and humor. Impressed that you found blue duct tape to patch your Patagonia!

  • @garyrichards1446
    @garyrichards1446 Před 5 měsíci

    great videos love the humour

  • @steffore1
    @steffore1 Před 5 měsíci

    Fabulous shots Gavin 👌🏽

  • @davidskinner274
    @davidskinner274 Před 5 měsíci

    Stitching with the impossible angle is a good thing to teach. It is something I discovered a while ago using a 17-70 at various lengths depending on composition wanted

  • @enohsnairb
    @enohsnairb Před 5 měsíci +1

    A troop of mushrooms Gavin. Very nice 🍄

  • @rogerplummerjr3241
    @rogerplummerjr3241 Před 5 měsíci

    Cumberland is my home town. Glad you stooped in1

  • @richcower
    @richcower Před 5 měsíci +3

    Gotta ask…were the mushrooms in anyway responsible for what that filter was doing?

  • @mickeystine3100
    @mickeystine3100 Před 5 měsíci

    Great shots 👍👍👍

  • @stewartmacintyre7857
    @stewartmacintyre7857 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Must be worth 3000 mile trip to see water defying gravity (~15:20) 🙂
    Can I click & collect the magic filters - it'll be cheaper to fly to Canada & back to Scotland

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 5 měsíci

      Of course but there's a $2000 collection fee for pain and suffering.

  • @westvirginianlivin9871
    @westvirginianlivin9871 Před 5 měsíci

    Pretty awesome to see you all made it into WV. I haven't made it over to Babcock in a couple years now even though it is only like 3 hours from here. I need to remedy that. There's a lake and other falls in that park too. OK you talked me into it. I'm planning a trip over.

  • @scht19
    @scht19 Před 5 měsíci

    Mushrooms were awesome but I might’ve tried to shoot them vertical myself or done both but were the best. Love your work, Gavin.

  • @ACTravelme
    @ACTravelme Před 5 měsíci

    Hi Gavin, Always so relaxed and interesting… I love it every time! I'm looking forward to your book that I ordered in December (Chasing Awe). Best wishes

  • @brianmckeever5280
    @brianmckeever5280 Před 5 měsíci

    I was lucky when I was at Babcock State Park. I got some good color, about 20 years ago using a Canon G2 with 4MP CCD sensor. So fun to see you having fun there too! I don't remember many images of yours that might be considered macro, but I'm quite the fan of the two you showed us here. The waterfall shots were beautiful too. Maybe you can get Andrew at the garage to call you and Brent next year at the peak of color! How you guys kept straight faces for some of those gags is beyond me. Happy trails.

  • @glensumner3425
    @glensumner3425 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Sorry to hear you got rickets! Is there any cream or something that you can rub on them?😮. One thing that you never mentioned about a creak slash is that no one can tell that you have been been there which is good too😀

  • @starrbaby66
    @starrbaby66 Před 5 měsíci

    What can I say, Another Awesome Video! P.s. loved the stickers 😂

  • @user-if9gq9et6z
    @user-if9gq9et6z Před 5 měsíci

    Brilliant
    :-)

  • @rongallacher8216
    @rongallacher8216 Před 5 měsíci

    Emotions and feelings are out the door😂😂😂😂😂. Great filter , I’ll take one 🤔

  • @Boatzerama
    @Boatzerama Před 5 měsíci

    What a fungi you are Gavin.

  • @WaterfallJoe
    @WaterfallJoe Před 5 měsíci

    Amazing video! I need to get to Ricketts Glen, it's only a few hours away from Connecticut!

  • @james.kayaks
    @james.kayaks Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome to see you visited WV! Shame the colors weren't there for you.

  • @eldadlevin9471
    @eldadlevin9471 Před 5 měsíci +1

    תודה!

  • @thomashecht71
    @thomashecht71 Před 5 měsíci +1

    A place where you see water flowing upstream (at 15:20) is ALWAYS worth driving 3000 miles 😅

  • @Roar.
    @Roar. Před 5 měsíci +3

    Amazing! How did the water run back up onto the waterfall??

  • @markishkaru1956
    @markishkaru1956 Před 5 měsíci +2

    oh Gavin, did we foget that when we reverse the video on a drone shot of a waterfall, the water goes up the falls. Or is that your new antigravity filter! 😆
    As usual, another great video 🙂

  • @DaleSheltonsPage
    @DaleSheltonsPage Před 5 měsíci +1

    I shot that mill in Sep. All green, but I drive past that area on trips to DC a few times a year. Hoping for better timing next year. Really nice park though.

  • @KenToney
    @KenToney Před 5 měsíci

    I’m 5 hours south of Badcock, one of my fav photo spots (been trying to catch it with a bit of snow!)

  • @dantefratto9382
    @dantefratto9382 Před 5 měsíci

    I was just at Ricketts Glen. It was magical just after a snowstorm. It would definitely be worth another trip.

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 5 měsíci

      I'd love to se it partially frozen.

  • @ztkrx
    @ztkrx Před 4 měsíci +1

    this dudes a hoot🤣

  • @opshortonmetaldetecting
    @opshortonmetaldetecting Před 5 měsíci

    Hilarious as always! Love the filter shenanigans 😂😂😂

  • @serduvelo
    @serduvelo Před 5 měsíci

    went from Nashville this past fall to Babcock. Decenty colors

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo Před 5 měsíci

    Shame you missed the color. At least they rewound the water for you. Brilliant idea to showcase your filter there!😂
    BTW nice cluster tie in between the mushrooms, the gas pump and potentially the comments.
    Great video and images!!👍👍

  • @happymystic9800
    @happymystic9800 Před 5 měsíci

    I always knew it, at some point your videos would become x-rated 😂 … great waterfall images and the second mushroom images is beautiful. But nothing beats the contrast between Gavin wearing only a t-shirt while Amanda is fully wrapped in thick warm layers. Hilarious as always …❤

  • @stefangoldensteinwildlife9929

    The video title sounds crazy already 😅. It will be fun to watch. Greets Stefan

  • @PortugalCarp
    @PortugalCarp Před 5 měsíci

    That close up of those mushrooms is ruddy beautiful Gavin. As for you question regarding many mushrooms, the collective noun for them is a bed, troop, patch, or cluster.

  • @user-ky9mv9sk6n
    @user-ky9mv9sk6n Před 5 měsíci

    To hell with the tree filter!!!! You invented “Anti-Gravity water falls!!!!
    As John Cleese’s would say!!!! “Brilliant, absolutely brilliant”!!!!! Thanks Amanda for having an artistic vision!!!!!!!!

  • @jeffkowalski898
    @jeffkowalski898 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @ronmarsalis941
    @ronmarsalis941 Před 5 měsíci

    Another great video, enjoyed the pump humor, I bet it’s not so funny in Nova Scotia either.

  • @LaurelPapworth
    @LaurelPapworth Před 5 měsíci +1

    A Troop of Fun Guys.*
    * I can't believe the muppets in the comments below didn't say this. 😝 YES I'M TALKING TO YOU. Sheesh. Are puns passé? I think not! 😜
    [All my love from Australia 🇦🇺] #funghi for the slow of wit. xxx 😍

  • @petebrandon.
    @petebrandon. Před 5 měsíci +1

    This video & those stickers deserve at least 81m votes.
    Lovely area & some great pictures.

  • @themoodyphotographer59
    @themoodyphotographer59 Před 5 měsíci

    Great photo's as always! When I went to Babcock the color was perfect, my problem was the amount of people, I couldn't get a decent angle for anything. I'll be contacting you in 2 or 3 years for one of those filters, I'm going to have to save up for a while since you'll have to ship it to Texas. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @IainHC1
    @IainHC1 Před 5 měsíci

    The filters sound like "The Kings New Clothes" to me!! 😀

  • @pattymattes7124
    @pattymattes7124 Před 5 měsíci

    "Your rates are variable" LOL. Nice find by Amanda including the leaves. Yes, western Maryland is friendly. Going east is not the same. It's almost like two different places. Don't ever drive on the Capital Beltway in Maryland. You may have a heart attack. Glad you made it to Wild Wonderful West Virginia. Seneca Rocks is spectacular. As I said before we didn't get the color this year. We had a drought during the summer and when the leaves starting turning we got a cold snap. That didn't help. Due to elevation West Virginia peaks early for fall color. It's quite possible to see snow in October there. I love WV. You did get some beautiful shots. Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 5 měsíci +1

      yeah it started snowing when we got into the mountains. Not fun in the camper.

    • @pattymattes7124
      @pattymattes7124 Před 5 měsíci

      @@fototripper I understand but it makes an awesome shot with the mill if there is snow on the ground.

  • @zeballos5757
    @zeballos5757 Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent acting! 😆 Lol. “Your rates are variable” lol

  • @paulbradbury7166
    @paulbradbury7166 Před 5 měsíci

    Some fun-guy 😂😂😂😂😉😉

  • @mwe5398
    @mwe5398 Před 5 měsíci

    I had the opportunity to shoot Glade Creek Grist Mill mid October in 2021. The colors were phenomenal.

  • @dw.in.michigan
    @dw.in.michigan Před 5 měsíci

    Great image of the shrooms. I love mushroom macro. I took about 20 shots a couple of years ago of some mushrooms on a tree. Different kind of mushrooms. And I cheated - I used macro extension tubes and a 200mm lens to get really up in their business. Some of my favorite, unplanned photography.

  • @garrywatters1140
    @garrywatters1140 Před 5 měsíci

    I'm getting "the emperor and his new clothes" vibe about those filters.

  • @DeborahKEgolf
    @DeborahKEgolf Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hilarious 😂😅❤😊

  • @swimlilfizhy
    @swimlilfizhy Před 5 měsíci

    I live in West Virginia and go to Babcock just about every year and have only timed DECENT fall color once.

  • @SloopJohnBee-vq6dw
    @SloopJohnBee-vq6dw Před 5 měsíci

    That filter system should sell well!!😂😂

  • @_CharlieHarper
    @_CharlieHarper Před 5 měsíci

    The Fellowship of Mushrooms ... is the proper name for this.