Best Sunset Ever - Landscape Photography at Smith Rock

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    Our last shoot in Oregon is a night to remember. We get magic light during sunset with thunder, lightning and a moonset of epic proportions. Goodbye Oregon, you've been awesome!
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Komentáře • 327

  • @eze3572
    @eze3572 Před rokem

    Watched this oldie on my 1st lunch break of 2023! Thanks for the escape 😊

  • @QuietLightPhoto
    @QuietLightPhoto Před 4 lety +38

    Really enjoyed this episode Mr. Hardcastle, you really do have some talent for this sort of thing, carry on my man!

  • @MichaelShainblum
    @MichaelShainblum Před 4 lety +40

    I love how different our shots came out from from this evening! Killer work as always man!

    • @keddy6live
      @keddy6live Před 4 lety

      You two are becoming a pretty good team. The grump master flex is going to get jealous!

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell Před 4 lety

      Dude your 'hugh' at 04:01 is the best. Phasma.

  • @declanf
    @declanf Před 4 lety +1

    You crazy bastard, do not fall!

  • @RFGfotografie
    @RFGfotografie Před rokem

    I love sunset photography. SO off course I had to watch this.

  • @wallybeep
    @wallybeep Před 4 lety +1

    You might be getting tired of such comments, but the reality is that, as photographer since I was 10 - in all formats from the AE-1 to field 4x5 to the world of wonderful modernity (I work(ed) in tech).... I found you, here, in Tacoma, via the adorable reserve of Heaton.
    This is clear:
    You have an exceptional talent to spare, both as a landscape superdude to an wonderful story-teller videographer.
    I might not be be be able to overstate how much I enjoy your posts. Simply, they are superb.
    Absolutely aquiver to watch you, as well as adore Heaton.
    You’re simply a joy to watch.
    -
    Ever need a place to crash en route to Rainier (I see it out my window daily) or Oregon and all points south. Just signal and and my door is open to you and any horde you might wish to bring. Just crash and make art.
    -
    In my better years, I’m alive to tell you the West Coast Trail is simply evil. Pure devilish and a horror beyond anything relative to just about anywhere in the world I’ve ever been. Nepal included. Brutal.
    Yet, there is that orgasmic waterfall along that route. I suppose the dead, beached whale is long gone, but is the beach hamburger joint that was there in the 90’s, accessible only by foot or boat still there?
    Don’t know.
    I expect you to shoot that waterfall and show me!
    If not, I’ll have to kill you.
    Hugs to you. A hug to Heaton.
    Keep on keeping on.
    You’re a bright spot in a sea of grey, my dear man.
    Rich

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks foe the kind words Rich though I doubt I'll ever do the Wct

    • @wallybeep
      @wallybeep Před 4 lety

      Gavin. Offer stands. Really.
      Feel free to crash anytime with anyone.
      -
      WCT? My lingering memory was all the medivac helicopters rescuing all those with broken skulls and compound fractures. The thing is an absolute nightmare.and a war zone for the insane.
      Yea. Don’t do it. It’s so not worth it.
      .... but there is a magical oceanfront waterfall 2/3rds in. Pretty cool, but not worth dying over!
      Ironically, I got hurt on the way back on a boat to Renfrew and was ambulanced to Victoria to sew my finger back together - a classic survive-the-war and get hit by a car after coming home.
      Love your channel. Tell Heaton he has to up his game.
      Your talent is immense.
      You are a hoot of a a guy,
      One day...,,
      Be well. Do well.
      Ya’ sure have the goods.
      Rich

    • @wallybeep
      @wallybeep Před 4 lety

      fototripper btw: Recently was in Glencoe. Geeze. Scotland is wet with wonder. Just watched your bluebell clip (not Scotland) .... .but absolutely wonderful.
      Forwarding your channel to everyone I know. Keep it up. So great.
      ..

  • @williamturner1441
    @williamturner1441 Před 2 lety

    Yup....that made my stomach queezey looking over that ledge.

  • @stefanpangratz
    @stefanpangratz Před 4 lety

    Please never stop doing your videos!!!!

  • @bunathan2485
    @bunathan2485 Před 4 lety

    I took a break and now I'm back and the first thing I see is... Appropriate footwear... just... just beautiful!

  • @ghostzeke14
    @ghostzeke14 Před 2 lety

    You fail your way to success not the other way round. I think that's a point that is lost on most folks. Nice job Gavin!!

  • @willitellus
    @willitellus Před 4 lety +1

    Glad you got lucky under the moonlight with Michael Shainblum!

  • @ThisIsWideAngle
    @ThisIsWideAngle Před 4 lety

    The only thing missing on the moon/flash pic is the dancing unicorn on the peak. This will make the best heavy metal t-shirt.

  • @lukearens
    @lukearens Před 4 lety +15

    I'm here for the footwear recommendations and nothing else.

  • @martyd5819
    @martyd5819 Před 4 lety +8

    Just when I thought I had heard it all, out comes ..."licking these lovely clouds"

  • @ArwinHouse
    @ArwinHouse Před 4 lety +8

    The “invade you personal space” part, cracked me up 😅

  • @petripuurunen2491
    @petripuurunen2491 Před 4 lety

    I was just about to write comment of using light pollution-filters on nightphotography when the lighting/moon-photo appeared. That is just awesome!

  • @westoneichner8089
    @westoneichner8089 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm needing that song at 10:20!!! So good.

  • @simonbarnes7124
    @simonbarnes7124 Před 4 lety

    I always wonder how hell you get down in the dark from such death defying cliffs. We should call you Gavin Hardcore. A superb set of images as always. Your Mum would be calling your Dad to get that slipper out if she knew you were on that edge. That last image was a belter!!

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 4 lety

      She did get the slipper out. We had headlamps.

  • @Shadinsb
    @Shadinsb Před 4 lety +3

    "Once we got a little higher..." Haha, yeah me too Gavin.. me too.

  • @derekolsen999
    @derekolsen999 Před 4 lety

    Love da 'Pills'

  • @Rene-cm6go
    @Rene-cm6go Před 4 lety

    I can't concentrate after point you came to the top. Thanks!

  • @RFGfotografie
    @RFGfotografie Před rokem

    Wauw, that lghtning/moon/mountain shot is epic./

  • @jimwlouavl
    @jimwlouavl Před 3 lety

    Good advice about being outside to catch the magic. Those of us who fish don’t catch anything in our living rooms.

  • @cwalter24
    @cwalter24 Před 4 lety

    That shot is unreal. Dope

  • @michaelholt1
    @michaelholt1 Před 4 lety

    Very entertaining and even informative 🤣 should have your own TV show

  • @robertmyers4390
    @robertmyers4390 Před 4 lety

    Fabulous as usual gavin,,,,, lovely composite at the end mate,,, well done you, thanks, Bob 😎

  • @ScriptureToday
    @ScriptureToday Před 4 lety

    I think your lightening shot looks better than any Milky Way shot that I've seen to date. Beautiful location, great light, excellent video.

  • @ayriniemi1154
    @ayriniemi1154 Před 3 lety

    Simply majestiqua!!!!

  • @susancharlton9368
    @susancharlton9368 Před 2 lety

    wow you get the shots buddy and I'm so entertained watching !!!!

  • @wendynewing8834
    @wendynewing8834 Před 4 lety

    The 'Compensation Shot' is an absolute WINNER! It is awesome.

  • @brianbrooking496
    @brianbrooking496 Před 4 lety +2

    Success from failure. Remember old Winston’s words..... “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm” but you managed to pull the rabbit from the hat....loved this video, as usual informative, fun and creative. You make me nervous waving the camera about on the edge of the cliffs..... get vertigo watching it..... thank you Sir Hardcatle

  • @dougspence6710
    @dougspence6710 Před 4 lety +2

    Ok Gavin I'm proud of you, you held it together longer than I expected when Michael was doing the whole "Am I in you personal space" bit.

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 4 lety +3

      I'm getting more professional by the day....

  • @billgordon7240
    @billgordon7240 Před 4 lety

    Totally refreshingly new Photography vlog for me, not at all what I've been used to watching totally loved it!! oh and amazing pics bud!!

  • @beyondthegrindstone6879

    I love great Craic and thats what you bring in your videos!!! Love it and keep the content coming!! Kaz x

  • @shaunheath4584
    @shaunheath4584 Před 4 lety

    New to your blogs or vlogs,vids!!
    Love watching pros like yourselfs,i learn so much and now have a bloody good laugh at the same time🤣
    Just what the world needs right now!
    Outstanding work😃
    All the best and stay safe👍

  • @esperoutdoors9421
    @esperoutdoors9421 Před 4 lety +1

    juicy AF! another great vid

  • @alexrybin3798
    @alexrybin3798 Před 2 lety

    I'm going there next week, glad you did for me all home work :)
    Really, really nice composition man! So much joy to watch your videos. cheers!

  • @savagefrieze4675
    @savagefrieze4675 Před 4 lety

    Don’t think I’d call the shot with city glow a failure. It’s a great shot of a city on the horizon at night under the stars. It may not be the shot you wanted or were hoping for, but it’s a cool of what it is.

  • @elainewilson3122
    @elainewilson3122 Před 4 lety

    It was almost as if our voices were synchronised at the 'tripod shot' As I said 'Oh no Gavin' with my hands on my mouth, you answered!!! Then I thought well if anything goes over the edge it will be the tripod and camera, not my boy.Beautiful shots.

  • @grahamstebbings8278
    @grahamstebbings8278 Před 4 lety

    Killer shots.

  • @frstesiste7670
    @frstesiste7670 Před 4 lety

    The lightning shot may look good in B&W. Great video!

  • @andyturner4095
    @andyturner4095 Před 4 lety

    Came across your channel a few days ago , can't stop watching really good, very professional ....... sometimes lol keep them coming.

  • @nickdejonge7467
    @nickdejonge7467 Před 4 lety

    Great fun watching the video as usual!

  • @spo5egy
    @spo5egy Před 4 lety

    Brilliant video and great shots! I was going to suggest that you should have pranked Michael with a big foot costume... But with that 400ft drop, Maybe not such a good idea 🤔🤣

  • @TheCameraManReviews
    @TheCameraManReviews Před 4 lety

    Hhahhahah the flip flops!

  • @jimgottlieb7367
    @jimgottlieb7367 Před 4 lety

    Entertaining and educational!!! What more could you ask for? Well done!

  • @yeahamalice1457
    @yeahamalice1457 Před 4 lety +9

    I've come to a point where I don't even have to wait to leave a like, I instantly know that I'm going to enjoy the video and that your questionable sense of humour will eventually make my dad and I laugh while my mom wonders why we're laughing so hard. :)

  • @stephenschmid492
    @stephenschmid492 Před 2 lety

    Good one, Gavin! Pretty epic. I've been to Smith Rock, but not to the top of that ridge. Spectacular viewpoint.

  • @wendypesavento4815
    @wendypesavento4815 Před 4 lety

    I think Michael has a bright future in comedy. He is hanging with the right crowd! He makes a great foil for you and has a few great
    ad libs of his own.

  • @michellewesson4409
    @michellewesson4409 Před 4 lety

    Always make me laugh

  • @christinearmstrong852
    @christinearmstrong852 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing

  • @MrDaveB123
    @MrDaveB123 Před 3 lety

    My raisins shrivelled a little bit more when you got close to the edge. Man I freak with heights I would be crawling around on my hands and knees haha

  • @gabyisphoto2379
    @gabyisphoto2379 Před 4 lety +1

    he moonshot with the lightning is absolutely stunning! VERY well done!

  • @tessm3420
    @tessm3420 Před 4 lety

    Gorgeous!!

  • @stripes_in_raw
    @stripes_in_raw Před 4 lety

    Even without the milkway, it was really photogasmic ❤

  • @pvetesnik
    @pvetesnik Před 4 lety

    Damn that was awesome killer shots you got there bro ! I am very impressed

  • @darksideemt
    @darksideemt Před 4 lety

    Gorgeous stuff as always!

  • @seansimpson7245
    @seansimpson7245 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful shot gav 😅

  • @fine_artist123
    @fine_artist123 Před 4 lety

    Nice Video! I like the longer length of the video.

  • @johnburrow4124
    @johnburrow4124 Před 4 lety

    Great video, and amazing shot!

  • @TheMoodyPhotographer
    @TheMoodyPhotographer Před 4 lety

    I'm afraid to say that, maybe my professor is also a subscriber 😆, I'm now at the lecture but I'm watching with the headphones secretly, I'm in a big joy right now 🤫😆

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 4 lety +1

      Your Prof is clearly a discerning character with impeccable taste.

    • @TheMoodyPhotographer
      @TheMoodyPhotographer Před 4 lety

      @@fototripper She is so nice actually, but I couldn't resist the overwhelming desire of watching the video 🤦🏻‍♂️😆

  • @Essenceofartistry
    @Essenceofartistry Před 4 lety +1

    I normally dont comment but the image captured at @10:14 is absolutely stunning. Nice work!

  • @The58stupot
    @The58stupot Před 4 lety

    Yeah yeah yeah nice shots and all that but man that chocolate bar looked stunning Gavin.

  • @matureandsingle
    @matureandsingle Před 4 lety

    Great video, loads of top tips in it that I’ll take away. Thanks.

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 Před 4 lety +3

    Michael talks a lot of sense. Great video its interesting to watch you both change plans as the night rolls on. If you want bad light pollution move to Teesside, I live in Saltburn and some night can hardly see a star!

  • @rolsonn
    @rolsonn Před 4 lety

    First, thanks for the great laughs. Love the composite. I totally understand the comments re: less than stellar photos for the night. I've watched the weather forecasts for days, stared at different weather sites all showing clear skies at night. I'll drive to Maine, stay over night in hotel, walk outside around 2 AM to see ALL clouds. The weather reports still says clear skies. I live on the east coast in Mass so hard to see beyond the light pollution. So, head to Maine, enjoy a great diner and good beer. When you do a capture a great image you cherish the moments.

  • @antont7357
    @antont7357 Před 4 lety

    Your videos are a step above everything else on CZcams. Funny, informative and always filled with stunning images.

  • @Jeff-jg7jh
    @Jeff-jg7jh Před 4 lety

    Wowee, good job on the pano.

  • @DamonBowe
    @DamonBowe Před 4 lety

    This is my current favorite channel on youtube, every video is learning and entertaining! Always makes my day better.

  • @bryanthornton6787
    @bryanthornton6787 Před 4 lety

    Nice photo fototripper!!

  • @veronica0406
    @veronica0406 Před 4 lety

    Even with all that light pollution, you got an epic shot. Very cool!

  • @toanthai
    @toanthai Před 4 lety

    Informative and entertaining 👍🏻

  • @susanneroth9189
    @susanneroth9189 Před 4 lety +1

    Love your successes as well as your failures. Looking forward to your and Michaels tutorial.

  • @andytymon9795
    @andytymon9795 Před 4 lety

    The Yorkshire photo God does it again! Maybe give the Milky way pics a break, how about Mars or a Galaxy or a Topic.😃

  • @heavenscape
    @heavenscape Před 4 lety

    That's life. Mostly things we plan hard do not happen as planned but things that do work out usually are unplanned. Great series! Happy shooting!!

  • @KieranMetcalfe
    @KieranMetcalfe Před 4 lety

    I hear you about often failing to get the shot you go out for. So often, I get a totally different shot, but that's the fun of it for me. I tend to think of it as there's a shot in your head that gets you out of the door, but it's never* the one you come home with.
    *maybe 0.01% of the time...

  • @darinharker21
    @darinharker21 Před 3 lety

    I need to try the photo stacking. You make it look easy

  • @Snickers_GLNY
    @Snickers_GLNY Před 4 lety

    Love your videos!

  • @tuss234
    @tuss234 Před 4 lety +1

    My sherrifs twitching like a rabbits whiskers, got to be the saying of the month :-)

  • @russdunn9792
    @russdunn9792 Před 3 lety

    Thanks again for a great tutorial, one point the light pollution you see is from Redmond about 3 miles away not Bend at about 35miles away

  • @Cremsonify
    @Cremsonify Před 4 lety

    Outstanding work Gavin love your videos liked amd subscribed!

  • @amypeer5741
    @amypeer5741 Před 4 lety

    Ha ha! The Frankenstein photo was amazing. So glad neither of you fell off that cliff edge; My palms were sweating.

  • @oswynfaux
    @oswynfaux Před 4 lety

    Have you ever done the masking trick where you block out part of the shot to reduce the light levels, best to use a fuzzy edge and giggle it a bit to blend in the edge.

  • @jimbean532
    @jimbean532 Před 4 lety

    Boom! 30k subs - YAY! Terrific moonlit image. The post-processing was ridiculous. So glad you got lucky with Michelle on a mountain top. And finally, I'm still waiting for your advanced processing course - announced in 2017. ;)

  • @albeb87
    @albeb87 Před 4 lety

    Just discovered your channel Gavin! Beautiful video with both entertainment and useful information! I’ll catch up on your older videos, keep the good work up

  • @carlmcneill1139
    @carlmcneill1139 Před 3 lety

    I can't believe you got to go on a shoot with Michael Shainblum! You are so lucky. His work is awesome. Totally epic. Did you have to pay to have a one on one session with him? I bet you learned a lot from him on that hike. So lucky.

  • @maxmillion4216
    @maxmillion4216 Před 4 lety

    Great video Mr. Castle.....! Can I call you Mr. Castle...?? I liked the funny bites at the end.....lololololol

  • @rmkunihiro
    @rmkunihiro Před 4 lety

    Now that's really "JUICY", Gavin!!!!

  • @ibp2007
    @ibp2007 Před 4 lety

    He reminds me of ‘Stewart’ Big Bang.🇫🇷🤣

  • @AlesFrelihGooglePlus
    @AlesFrelihGooglePlus Před 4 lety

    Awesome content you make, really like you videos .. so inspiring :)

  • @hermilioquintana9178
    @hermilioquintana9178 Před 4 lety

    Gavin, fantastic moon image. So different from the typical landscape photo. Thank you for sharing.

  • @EvilNeedle90
    @EvilNeedle90 Před 4 lety

    YES! A Phototripper video!

  • @hilleviupmanis7389
    @hilleviupmanis7389 Před 4 lety

    What a beautiful place! And great pictures. Wish I could go there!

  • @blivieriphoto
    @blivieriphoto Před 4 lety +1

    We need to set you up with a GoFundMe site for an 'L' bracket. lol
    And I believe the magic happens when you're looking for something else. What a beautiful image with the lightning! So moody and epic. There's something to be said for moonlight photography as much as all the other astro stuff. No failures, just unplanned epicness. Glad you made it off the mountain safely.

  • @jamesparker9312
    @jamesparker9312 Před 4 lety

    Gavin - thanks for showing the RAW files and the failures too. Glad you showed a little of the decent after the shoot - I almost spewed my coffee on the keyboard with your "Makes me twitchy... Twitchy like a rabbits whiskers." I've done that hike in the daylight and I might have just slept at the top with the rattlesnakes.

  • @andrewmoran9192
    @andrewmoran9192 Před 4 lety +1

    You guys kill me! Love your vids Gavin! Definitely would like to come to a workshop some day! 👍 Keep up the awesome content!

  • @johnsholian4318
    @johnsholian4318 Před 4 lety

    I can’t imagine that hike back down was much fun at all. That trail is no joke. Awesome Smith Rock adventure Gavin!!

    • @fototripper
      @fototripper  Před 4 lety

      nah it was easy once we found the trail after a few wrong turns of doom.

  • @robertnelson3179
    @robertnelson3179 Před 4 lety

    I used to hang my legs over edges like that when I lived in Hawaii. Loved it

  • @mroladohl
    @mroladohl Před 4 lety

    Absolutely beautiful photography. Nice colors and stunning composition :)

  • @cl0udbusting
    @cl0udbusting Před 4 lety

    the "spasmo rocket" lol