Well I’m not sure where to start. There’s so much I could say about this trip!! But you know there’s always a silver lining….Amanda was there so I didn’t have to spend all my time with Gavin!!! Seriously, I must say Gavin makes photography fun and educational. We were together for 3 days and I think my face ached at the end from laughter. I can’t recommend a private session with Gavin enough. I certainly came away from our short time together with new tricks and techniques in my tool bag. After all that bag has slightly less chocolate in it. I can’t wait for our next time together. Thanks Gavin!!!
Stuff like that tree being carved into makes me so frustrated. We have a beautiful state park near where I live where people are always carving their names into rocks. I can’t stand it.
Great video and stills as always, Gavin. I always enjoy the madcap hi-jinx!!..FYI I share your affection for that perfect, snotless fried egg. The key to this, which was handed down to me by my forefathers, is a lid on the frying pan so the heat is reflected downwards onto the yolk.... preferably glass so you can see the frying progression. Once that nice white skin is formed over the yolk, the lid is removed and the pan is shaken quickly but not too vigorously making sure the yolk doesn't over-jiggle. If it does, then it's not quite ready so the lid is replaced and the egg is given a few more seconds for that perfect sunny core. It's important to remain vigilant however as 10 seconds over the line makes for that stiff 'hard-boiled' yolk consistency. Anyway, looking forward to the next video for that great shot you speak of.....cheers!!
Great photography, Chris, oh and Gavin of course, lol! First potty humour I have seen since the move east, priceless ...it does make me miss Uncle Grumpy, though. I'm hoping to see more of Chris, who is obviously a great addition to your fabulous videos!
My grandfather told me when I was a young child about carving initials into trees or writing on restroom walls: "fool's names and monkey faces are always seen in public places". That took away any desire I might have ever had for that foolishness. I like that fleece jacket you are wearing in the second part of this video. And BTW, you guest had a couple of really good compositions. I especially liked his shot of the tree on stilts. And to give the devil its due, your shots were OK, too. 😁 And Amanda looked particularly attractive in her cameo role. Amanda always looks attractive. 😇
Well another great episode Gavin! Have you been picked up a a streaming service yet? I think you could become the Monty Python of photography! Beautiful images!!!!
I really like that panel that Chris shot. I especially enjoyed that light coming in from the side on the trees. I think that was done really really well. You must be a good teacher.
What a start to the new year, I laughed so hard I have tears running down my face and my belly hurts. And some great nay fanniqua shots to show us. As a brit living in Texas I do miss Cadburys whole nut dairy milk chocolate bars the big ones mmmmm.
Chris is such a good sport! And a great photographer too. Loved the images he shared. And yours too Gavin. They're alright . . . .I had a good laugh between the three of you.
Loved the one facing the sun handheld, Chris' image is also great. Man Nova Scotia is so beautiful specially in the fall. I hope I have the chance to visit the place someday.
Hummmmmmmmm is this the teacher being taught !! gtreat shots by both Chris has a great eye for shots i loved that waterfall shot !! looking forward to the next vid !!
RESPECT to Chris for his contribution. How come you didn't tap him up to buy 'Chasing Awe...by Gavin Hardcastle'? Would have been half price as no postage involved!!
So, did you give Chris equity minimum for the acting? Too funny. Good images. The God rays are great. I'm quite the fan of the reflections and the lily-pad leaves.
Well another episode "in the can", I wonder if you'll embarrass someone so they feel "flushed" in part 2, or was that No. 2? Your client did get a nice serious of photos during this one on one sometimes too close for comfort instruction outing. I liked his panorama at the knotted tree and his sunbeams at the end of the shoot. You did get a nice sun star in that last shot, but the sunbeams were better in his. I know you couldn't, wouldn't possibly be competitive with a client... perish the though! 🤣😂 You should come out with a brand of hip waders called "foggy bottoms", "it's not clear until it's too close for comfort".
It must be the Atlantic moderating your climate, WHERE'S THE SNOW? 2 of the coldest memories I have in January are Joliette Quebec and Pana Illinois. Both are south of Halifax.
Some great captures from both of you Chri's Photographs very good keep up the great videos .Would love to get over there one day .Finances permitting of course
@11:57 my kind of composition - although it might be said it is a little flat.. Final comp from that location though, very nice :-) Has Amanda developed the Twirl eating skill to ensure that you don't change your mind about sharing and snaffle the chocolate back?
Hi Gavin looking for a cpl filter for my 18-35 sigma art lens any suggestions would be so helpful I haven't got a clue reasonably new to serious photography thanks, Ray
Imagine having to stay in your plop closet all night just for comic effect, what a good sport and he even gave you an economy Twirl but the Double Decker was curiously absent. Chris's pano and waterfall at Inflamed hemorrhoid were magnifeekwer. Maybe your next guest will bring you a Finger of Fudge or a Curly Wurly (Cadbury, get in touch).
Munching on a chocolate bar (Sainsbury's Double Take) sitting here in my Man Cave (with ELO ramping out in the background) your lusting after British chocolate reminded me of when I was a little lad and my Mum's sister (who had married a Canadian soldier post WW2 and moved to Toronto) who used to send us a box of Canadian Chocolates every Christmas, despite us here in the UK still being on sweet rationing these chocolates were so disgusting its was like eating brown Stork margarine, they were so bad they ended up being consigned to the bin every New Year. This scenario went on for the best part of fifteen years! My Mum was too polite to say STOP sending us those awful chocolates……….
So, this is what it's like when someone takes a private course with you? LOL. So now I have to ask, how do you treat your workshop attendees? You and Chris got some awesome shots. I have to admit that I too, just like Amanda, gobble down the sweets. Thanks for giving me a smile!!! BTW, isn't there snow on the ground up your way?
This vlog seemed to be more about (UK) food than photography! Happy to bring over a suitcase of UK chocolate for a free 3 day food (and a bit of photography) session but I’m not sleeping in the sh*tter!
