Gavin - I so relate to this. Dunno if it's a male thing, a middle-aged thing, or just the curse of the creative - but I've been there many times. And no matter how much my life has improved post-divorce/financial collapse, I still cop it more often than I'd expect. All I can say is, you make a lot of people happy with your work, and you do bring genuine value to those you touch (inappropriately or otherwise), so keep doing what you're doing. It really makes a difference, believe me.
Colin, a true man of culture I see, unlike you. Sean and I would be happy to do a REAL photography adventure with him in the future. 😤 Oh and killer work at 14:52!!!
Cutting through all the jokes and banter to the core: I am so sorry that you haven't been able/allowed to visit with your Mother. From one human to another, I'm so sorry about that. (any further words would just be me projecting my interpretations onto your situation, so just know that I and others are with you in the sadness and frustration).
Oh man, another awesome video and an even more awesome photo. It's the best of the year so far. That light... feels like a fairy tale. Looking forward to see on the next video your marriage ceremony with the lovely Amanda. It's about time! It will be the most beautify ceremony ever on top of that mountain, with Shainblum on one side, and uncle Grumpy on the other. Grow a pair and do it!
The one thing that always stands out in your videos to me aside from the amazing photos, is the camaraderie. I've seen my best friend once in the last 2 years and watching your videos makes it hit home how much a friendship, and family for that matter, should be treasured and never taken for granted. Magnifique work as always.
Really appreciate the time and effort you put into your work. Countless laugh out loud moments over the course of the few years I've been following you and endless tips and tricks I've learnt along the way too! Hope you're able to visit your Mum soon. Best wishes from West Wales 🙂
I found your channel yesterday and I’m addicted. I love your humour and the way you narrate your process of composition - brilliant. Looking forward to watching more of your content and checking out your images.
Great video! Happy thoughts smiling times. I'm right there with you. I'm 59 and I haven't seen my mother in 2 years because of the ridiculous guidelines in place. I'm feeling your pain. Hang in there. Soon you'll be hugging your mother and she'll be driving you nuts the first hour of your visiting with her! LOL
I've been watching TH-cam photography vids for many years, you & your team actually bring a smile to my face. Your combination of fine art photography & your characterizations, facial expressions and heartfelt communication surpasses many of the movies & tv shows coming out on Netflix, Amazon & Hulu, and your doing it with a hand held freaking video recorder. Pat yourself on the back. You definitely put those cameras and lenses to the test.
Gavin, I understand the struggle you seem to be going through, and I empathize. Know that your videos bring joy, and beauty otherwise perhaps unreachable, to many of us. Amanda and yourself, and the numerous cohorts and guests, always bring me a smile and the strong desire to sneak across the border northward to walk among the scenic wonderlands you visit. Chin up
That was a fantastic video really enjoyed watching it, Gavin carry on doing what you’re doing you are really brilliant at landscape photography and making people laugh 😂 which in these times we need so thank you for taking the time and sharing your videos with us. Martyn
Genius. The picture with the heather in the foreground was outstanding. Thanks for the laughs. I must admit, I fully expected some vows at the cabin! Maybe next time.
haha the "Seeping Shatner" is a reality for many of us LOL. Depression is a real thing for me too and it brings down my motivation to make work but I find if I just push myself to get out there then good things tend to happen or at least I surprise myself somehow. It's really hard sometimes though lol. Sometime the voice just says you suck what are you even doing? Gotta learn not to hear the voice. Gotta say yes I can instead of no I can't :)
This is great. After many years of not knowing what was going on I finally started getting treated for my depression and part of my self treatment is getting back into landscape and wildlife photography. The trips are great and one thing I plan on working on is being more deliberate and slow with my work. Enjoying the process instead of trying to get the picture and move on to the next one.
Amazing final shot in this video, and I completely agree with your sentiments regarding the state of the world at the moment. Never thought I'd utter these words, but just be glad you don't live here in Australia. It's still March 2020 here and we're not even allowed to do as you do in this video. Photography, as well as most things, is currently outlawed where I live. Anyway, completely understand your state of mind as I actually see no light at the end of the tunnel in Australia, but hoping it works out better for you guys soon. Love the video, as always, and stuff like this is a great opportunity to escape from the reality of the situation here for a few minutes. Happy thoughts, smiling times. :)
I truly sympathize with the Orwellian nightmare that AU has become. Nobody saw that coming. I truly hope things improve but I fear that won't happen until the people decide to do something about it as a collective. Sadly, there are far too many people all to willing to slip into the role clipboard warrior. Little Hitlers are always waiting for a crisis to exploit.
Depression… wha….. Lady unicornalicious mentioned the wedding day again huh… 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 A pastor yeah… have you J.C or god ever seen….. “Chasing Awe” by Gavin Hardcastle 😂😂😂😂 Lovely images!
On a serious note, going out for a walk or a hike, especially amongst the mountains, and doing some photography...even if my photography is terrible...really helps improve my mental health.
Beautiful image around 14:30, Gavin! well worth the hike up the mountain, eh? So sorry you haven't seen your mother in two years. Same with our daughter and grand children. tough times. But hang in there and think happy thoughts, right? And keep those videos coming. They brighten my day.
My wife and I waited for 18:30 for the wedding!! :) But its important that your mom be there for it so keep up the good work and I hope are able to visit her soon!
My wife and I miss BC and Vancouver Island and we cannot wait to get back to see those big mossy trees and beautiful beaches. I'm thankful that I found this channel because you produce such beautiful videos.
Incredibly relatable, good to see you getting out into the wilderness to escape. Gotta be the best Photography channel on here, I look forward to each video man keep em coming!
I know you joke a lot in your videos but you are right about the depression. Especially over the lockdowns. I live in the US and we don't have any lockdowns at the moment. I'm free to travel most anywhere in the US. Once a country loses freedom they rarely get it all back. If at all. I hope you get to see your mom soon. I only get to see mine maybe 2 or 3 times a year. I might get to see her 4 times this year.
I did this last weekend. I said to my wife, "I'm going to the Otways on the weekend, on my own, just me and my Camera"... and I did. Spent a few hours in Rainforest near Hopetoun Falls and Triplet Falls on Saturday and then several hours around Kalimna Falls yesterday...
best crack and informative vids on photography I have seen ...just got a 2nd hand d7200 to play with ..absolute comedian with an intuitive and compelling attitude ! keep em coming lad .
Small detail, but I appreciate how the volume of your videos is always consistent across the talking, music, etc. I don't have to adjust the volume while watching on my PC when the music starts.
Great capture loved the colors. Wow to that hike, Amanda is such a trooper. She hangs tough. That noodle thingie even looked like hell. I think the Pasta ..I mean Pastor should have pushed more🤣🤣
The Seeping Shatner has got to be one of your best! Fantastic shot at 14:28 but I was surprised you didn't take a telephoto when you often like to pick out details in vistas. Here to hoping UK/North America trips come back in the not too distant future.
Excellent video Mr Hardcastle 👏. I do hope that you and Mrs Hardcastle are well. By the way how is Mr Grumpy ? Not seen him for a while, hope he is well and doing his Excellent charity work teaching the untalented.
Wedding Bells are getting closer, just watched Michael and Nick, storm chasing , now watching you getting older and climbing a hill, Great video thank you.
Gavin: The pasta was my idea
Amanda: Did you say, pastor?
Seriously, how can anyone stay depressed around that woman? Great sunset image.
Gavin - I so relate to this. Dunno if it's a male thing, a middle-aged thing, or just the curse of the creative - but I've been there many times. And no matter how much my life has improved post-divorce/financial collapse, I still cop it more often than I'd expect. All I can say is, you make a lot of people happy with your work, and you do bring genuine value to those you touch (inappropriately or otherwise), so keep doing what you're doing. It really makes a difference, believe me.
Colin, a true man of culture I see, unlike you. Sean and I would be happy to do a REAL photography adventure with him in the future. 😤
Oh and killer work at 14:52!!!
Colin has obviously been studying your deadpan. I would love to see a scene of you both giving it the hard impassive.
@@fototripper I'll bet you would!
I like this Colin fella already.
@@SeanBagshaw heheh I betcha do ;)
You know you are soooo appreciated, right? Thank you for these videos. I always look forward to the humor, and that’s helping us all right now. :)
If I could like it twice I would. Firstly keep well. Always providing great laughs, knowledge and stunning photos. Comedic timing is just gold.
Cutting through all the jokes and banter to the core: I am so sorry that you haven't been able/allowed to visit with your Mother. From one human to another, I'm so sorry about that. (any further words would just be me projecting my interpretations onto your situation, so just know that I and others are with you in the sadness and frustration).
Oh man, another awesome video and an even more awesome photo. It's the best of the year so far. That light... feels like a fairy tale. Looking forward to see on the next video your marriage ceremony with the lovely Amanda. It's about time! It will be the most beautify ceremony ever on top of that mountain, with Shainblum on one side, and uncle Grumpy on the other. Grow a pair and do it!
The one thing that always stands out in your videos to me aside from the amazing photos, is the camaraderie. I've seen my best friend once in the last 2 years and watching your videos makes it hit home how much a friendship, and family for that matter, should be treasured and never taken for granted.
Magnifique work as always.
Gavin and Amanda, you two make each other better, don't ever forget that! Thanks for the great pics.
Photography + Comedy + Tutorials = Killer combo
This was great for my mental health. So good! Thanks people.
Really appreciate the time and effort you put into your work. Countless laugh out loud moments over the course of the few years I've been following you and endless tips and tricks I've learnt along the way too!
Hope you're able to visit your Mum soon. Best wishes from West Wales 🙂
I found your channel yesterday and I’m addicted. I love your humour and the way you narrate your process of composition - brilliant.
Looking forward to watching more of your content and checking out your images.
Great video! Happy thoughts smiling times. I'm right there with you. I'm 59 and I haven't seen my mother in 2 years because of the ridiculous guidelines in place. I'm feeling your pain. Hang in there. Soon you'll be hugging your mother and she'll be driving you nuts the first hour of your visiting with her! LOL
Man I hope so.
@@fototripper very sad but this is the new norm
I've been watching TH-cam photography vids for many years, you & your team actually bring a smile to my face. Your combination of fine art photography & your characterizations, facial expressions and heartfelt communication surpasses many of the movies & tv shows coming out on Netflix, Amazon & Hulu, and your doing it with a hand held freaking video recorder. Pat yourself on the back. You definitely put those cameras and lenses to the test.
Great landscaping shots! Enjoy your videos, Amanda & other photographers for all kinds funny stuff.💕
Yes, the book finally sold out🎉🎉 Great shot Gavin, think you didn't had to worry about that lake. Those amazing clouds covered it completely!!
Worth the hike for that shot, lovely light and conditions.
Marry the lady Gavin, she's a keeper.
Why get married?
I pray you both know you’re loved and valuable. I’m praying for you.
We can't rely on much these days but can always get a laugh or two from your videos Gav. Best medicine ever.
Gavin and Amanda - another gem! Thank you for always brightening my day.
Gavin, I understand the struggle you seem to be going through, and I empathize. Know that your videos bring joy, and beauty otherwise perhaps unreachable, to many of us. Amanda and yourself, and the numerous cohorts and guests, always bring me a smile and the strong desire to sneak across the border northward to walk among the scenic wonderlands you visit. Chin up
"Seeping Shatner"... almost spit my margarita at that one :) :) :) Beautiful place Gavin... and you better put a ring on her... she's a keeper!
Convenient to have a pastor and a witness and your beautiful lady on the hike!!!!
Suspiciously so...
Thank you for this wonderful Video! It was magic how you made me smile by watching!!
Honestly I find hiking and going on adventures, in quiet places, extremely soothing and satisfying.
Stunning shot at the summit!
Always uplift my mood Gav thank you.
Hey, You should make a book of your photographs!
Chasing Gavin, by Amanda
WOW, those shots at 14:25 and 14:46 truly breathtaking
That was a fantastic video really enjoyed watching it, Gavin carry on doing what you’re doing you are really brilliant at landscape photography and making people laugh 😂 which in these times we need so thank you for taking the time and sharing your videos with us. Martyn
Haven't seen my parents in almost 2 years too. Hang in there friend
Genius. The picture with the heather in the foreground was outstanding. Thanks for the laughs. I must admit, I fully expected some vows at the cabin! Maybe next time.
Love Colin's deadpan.
14:53..... holy cow, WOW ,fantabulous image 👌👌
Kinda feels like this shot was a real gift for you. So beautiful!
Fun video, the outtakes are always a laugh. Thank you for sharing.
That would be my happy place for sure..love the mountains! Awesome shot by the way!
Excellent !!
Laughter is the best medicine - thanks for providing it every week!
Gavin your videos are a highlight of the week and help me forget for a few brief moments of laughter that tomorrow is Monday.
Happy birthday! You may not see your mum, but im sure she loves watching you and your wife on here like we all do! Come visit Whistler sometime!
Beautiful shot👍
haha the "Seeping Shatner" is a reality for many of us LOL. Depression is a real thing for me too and it brings down my motivation to make work but I find if I just push myself to get out there then good things tend to happen or at least I surprise myself somehow. It's really hard sometimes though lol. Sometime the voice just says you suck what are you even doing? Gotta learn not to hear the voice. Gotta say yes I can instead of no I can't :)
Brilliant!
Wow, Gavin! What a beautiful capture!!!!! You deserved it!
I love the niche you have created!
Amanda, you were quite impressive bouncing up that trail !
This is great. After many years of not knowing what was going on I finally started getting treated for my depression and part of my self treatment is getting back into landscape and wildlife photography. The trips are great and one thing I plan on working on is being more deliberate and slow with my work. Enjoying the process instead of trying to get the picture and move on to the next one.
The best air, exercise, connecting with nature and laughs with pals.
Stunning shot
Amazing final shot in this video, and I completely agree with your sentiments regarding the state of the world at the moment. Never thought I'd utter these words, but just be glad you don't live here in Australia. It's still March 2020 here and we're not even allowed to do as you do in this video. Photography, as well as most things, is currently outlawed where I live.
Anyway, completely understand your state of mind as I actually see no light at the end of the tunnel in Australia, but hoping it works out better for you guys soon. Love the video, as always, and stuff like this is a great opportunity to escape from the reality of the situation here for a few minutes. Happy thoughts, smiling times. :)
I truly sympathize with the Orwellian nightmare that AU has become. Nobody saw that coming. I truly hope things improve but I fear that won't happen until the people decide to do something about it as a collective. Sadly, there are far too many people all to willing to slip into the role clipboard warrior. Little Hitlers are always waiting for a crisis to exploit.
Depression… wha….. Lady unicornalicious mentioned the wedding day again huh… 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
A pastor yeah… have you J.C or god ever seen….. “Chasing Awe” by Gavin Hardcastle 😂😂😂😂
Lovely images!
On a serious note, going out for a walk or a hike, especially amongst the mountains, and doing some photography...even if my photography is terrible...really helps improve my mental health.
Very entertaining and an epic shot!
Fantastic pic and a highly entertaining video as usual, really enjoy you guys. All the best from West Yorkshire 👍
Wow ❤️❤️
All that angst about the tree bisecting the lake and in the final superb shot the lake is masked by cloud. Ho hum such is life.
Always good fun watching your videos! Love the skits😂❤️
Beautiful image around 14:30, Gavin! well worth the hike up the mountain, eh? So sorry you haven't seen your mother in two years. Same with our daughter and grand children. tough times. But hang in there and think happy thoughts, right? And keep those videos coming. They brighten my day.
Beautiful image! Definitely one for many walls.
My wife and I waited for 18:30 for the wedding!! :) But its important that your mom be there for it so keep up the good work and I hope are able to visit her soon!
My wife and I miss BC and Vancouver Island and we cannot wait to get back to see those big mossy trees and beautiful beaches. I'm thankful that I found this channel because you produce such beautiful videos.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Colin is the best at keeping a straight face!
Inspired by Shainblum!
Incredibly relatable, good to see you getting out into the wilderness to escape. Gotta be the best Photography channel on here, I look forward to each video man keep em coming!
Cheers mate.
I know you joke a lot in your videos but you are right about the depression. Especially over the lockdowns. I live in the US and we don't have any lockdowns at the moment. I'm free to travel most anywhere in the US. Once a country loses freedom they rarely get it all back. If at all. I hope you get to see your mom soon. I only get to see mine maybe 2 or 3 times a year. I might get to see her 4 times this year.
And sadly, so many of todays trolls are all to keen to march into the pyre.
@@fototripper that's what scares me. People don't know their history.
@@carlmcneill1139 People willingly burn their history.
Another very entertaining video and a beautiful landscape shot! WOW!
Bloody awesome video mate
very nice shot.
I did this last weekend. I said to my wife, "I'm going to the Otways on the weekend, on my own, just me and my Camera"... and I did. Spent a few hours in Rainforest near Hopetoun Falls and Triplet Falls on Saturday and then several hours around Kalimna Falls yesterday...
As a 53-yo Melbournian, I can relate to the every word.
What an amazing shot and very funny as always, consider your bell tickled
That's a fantastique shot Gavin.
Happy Yorkshire Day Gav …excellent composition as always ..x
Simply epic pic. Love the comedy style - always worth watching the vids
best crack and informative vids on photography I have seen ...just got a 2nd hand d7200 to play with ..absolute comedian with an intuitive and compelling attitude ! keep em coming lad .
Your videos are allways puttin a smile on my face, Gavin! Thank you for that! By the way; i have depression`s too...!
The perfect mix of awkward, funny and competent. This you won't find anywhere else!
Small detail, but I appreciate how the volume of your videos is always consistent across the talking, music, etc. I don't have to adjust the volume while watching on my PC when the music starts.
;)
If Thomas Heaton and Ricky Gervais had a lovechild, it would be Gavin.
Are you serious? Ricky Gervais is funny..... this fella is not, in the slightest.
@@chloescanlon1107That's your opinion.
That’s a stunning image.
Epic shot Gavin, maybe he’s gone to set up your wedding venue 😂😂😂😂
My theory is that Gavin gave him a little shove off the cliffs...RIP Eric
@@shaunstewart4167 😂😂😂 yes maybe he did, poor Eric
Always get in a good Mood watching your videos, keep them coming please!
Wonderfully entertaining. Thank you so much.
Superb image, bloody brilliant film
Pissed myself and really enjoyed your work too. Keep it up! at least until the wedding. Good luck with that.
We could almost believe you're getting depressed until we see the bloopers and realise you're still as joyful as usual 😉 great shot and vlog Gavin!😊👍
Another classic, thanks team Hardcastle
Great video Gav'nor, some epic scenery up there. As always your videos are a hoot to watch. Thanks for a top shelf content.
I live in Colorado and the organic gummies here will give you happy thoughts and quite an appetite! 🥴
Love you guys!
Great capture loved the colors. Wow to that hike, Amanda is such a trooper. She hangs tough. That noodle thingie even looked like hell. I think the Pasta ..I mean Pastor should have pushed more🤣🤣
Added my Like to the other 5.1 k! There really should be a Love button. Happy thoughts happy thoughts smiling times. You inspire this Newby.
Epic Colin's 'dying inside' stares and also landscape!
The Seeping Shatner has got to be one of your best! Fantastic shot at 14:28 but I was surprised you didn't take a telephoto when you often like to pick out details in vistas. Here to hoping UK/North America trips come back in the not too distant future.
Excellent video Mr Hardcastle 👏. I do hope that you and Mrs Hardcastle are well. By the way how is Mr Grumpy ? Not seen him for a while, hope he is well and doing his Excellent charity work teaching the untalented.
Michael Shainblum LOL! He's chasing storms with Nick in Az.
Your channel is brilliant! Possibly one of the funniest people on TH-cam, and, despite the rather strong competition, the best photographer?!
Wedding Bells are getting closer, just watched Michael and Nick, storm chasing , now watching you getting older and climbing a hill,
Great video thank you.
I completely agree with your first statement
Great video as always.