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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Happy New Year guys "Lang may yer lum reek" as they say over where I am. Thanks for doing Part 2, I couldnt rest until I found out how the hot chocolate turned out.
My wife and I were going to move to Nova Scotia 5 years ago but she couldn't find a place for her horses with an indoor ring. Some people, have to have it all. I was happy with all the photo ops. 🙂
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 🎉
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!
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”!!!!!!!!!
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!
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!
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.
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.
