Landscape Photography / Vancouver Island
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- In this video, I spend an overnighter on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Ucluelet has some fantastic landscape photography opportunities especially along the Wild Pacific Trail the follows some of the most gorgeous coastlines in Canada.
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A very revealing video, Adam. You plan as much as you can, but you're never promised ideal conditions. Some viewers don't understand that. The real challenge is to make something of what you find "out in the field", and that's where your artistic abilities to see the less obvious really shine! Thanks for showing us the other side of landscape photography, and how the great shots are really to be treasured! Your collection of images from this trip look great, especially when we can see how much work went into capturing them!!
Thanks, Elaine! Very much appreciated.
Just watching this video with a lovely cup of Yorkshire Gold...best tea in the world!
Have you tried the Scottish blend? Love it even more😀
I'll have to try it. Are you enjoying the Scottish summer?
Love the fog shots. Gives the dramatic look, even though a bit of artistic licence was used on the fog. The first one with the fog rolling in was my favourite.
Good to know, thanks for the feedback Tom!
Through one reason and another I’ve missed your videos over the last few weeks, which is a bit of a bummer. The good news is I have three or four to catch up on, which I think I will spread out over the next week to spread out the enjoyment.
Superb video Adam, you and Andrew Marr certainly stand out from from the crowd when it comes to the quality of your productions. The music certainly complimented the day and everything that was happening. Wonderful and inspiring images as always, thank you Adam for the time and effort you put into these little videographic masterpieces.
Always a pleasure, thanks, Mark!
Thank you for letting us see the results of your hard work and dedication to your craft.
Thank you!
Wow you had me hooked from that opening scene! What a way to start the video. Brilliant Adam!
Cheers, James!
Great choice of composition on the gnarled tree Adam! As always, another awesome video presentation thanks!
Thanks, Paul!
Adam.....
Great footage with really stunning pictures! I love your photography, it's absolutely awesome ! 👍
Well, thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to comment, cheers, Frankie!
Perfect choice of music. Tree shot turned out good!
Thanks, Jon!
Loved that tree trunk shot, Adam. I think it would work in black-and-white too. Funny comment below about the Yorkshire tea. I drink the same brand but the 'Extra Strong' version. Thanks for another enjoyable video. It seems as if I am doing all my landscape photography virtually through your videos, lol.
I thought about a B&W for the tree image, haven't got around to trying it out yet, thanks, Richard!
So much for cloudless blue skies? 😂 I’m glad you were able to get some variety. Beautiful drone footage as always and I’m glad despite the light and weather challenges you were able to bag some images. Thanks for sharing Adam.
Yeah, it never seems to be a good balance, always one or the other. Hahaha, thanks, Diego!
Apart from seeing your photos and how you go about getting them, which I love, your videos are always such a great sensory experience with the drone footage and the music.
I try, lol. Something for all Thanks, John!
I appreciated the "Photoshop workout", because it started from a clear visualization.
200% inspirational as always! I recently started a UA-cam channel documenting my first struggles with large format photography, but also some successes. I also officially thanked you in a video. My production quality is still rough, but "We keep trying!" Cit. Adam Gibbs ;).
That’s great! I’ll ha e to check you channel out. Large format, good for you. I think before the years end I’ll drag my 4x5 out and shoot a couple of sheets, thanks, Marco!
Perfect music choice for the video. The photo of the islands was fantastic. Soooooo moody. Thanks so much for all the effort and time you take to share your work.
No problem, thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
That pano was beautiful 😊👍
Thanks, Jorge!
Your pairing of music with video is unparalleled. I also love your willingness to experiment with your photo reveals and your editing, e.g., your morph cuts as of late.
Thanks, Nick!
I love this! I think the fog and mist add to a picture. All the pictures were stunning. Thanks Adam! Great job yet again!
Great! thanks, Doug!
Absolutely stunning Adam! Rode my Moto bike down Maggie's Rd (Hidden beach) before you reach the turn off towards Ucuelet & Tofino intersection... u can find some really nice off the path dirt roads down there leading to some potential picturesque locations (will need to hike in to get to beaches further on) also I have only explored a small amount...its inland from Ucuelet. There are also some interesting dirt roads before reaching Kennedy lake I personally have not explored yet ...there's a few nice trails I think around there I imagine. I also imagine you have already bin there many times lol. So many trails around Kennedy lake...anyways cheers!
Yes lots to explore thats for sure, thanks, Frank!
Enjoyable as always Adam, near the end you hit the nail on the head about what landscape photography is all about. When the light isn't co-operating "Keep trying". Ultimately in landscape photography stubborness pays off, and the more you try, the more you get out of it.
Couldn’t agree more. There are no secrets to landscape photography, lol. It’s all pretty simple. Persistence always pays off. Cheers, Peter!
Great Video Adam I love Ucluelet awesome place to visit. I've walked past that tree so many time and have never been able to photographic it. I did kick once LOL
Yeah, its such a cool tree but difficult to photograph for sure. I like the tree just down from here that is on its side as well, haven't cracked that one.
Great location, lovely drone footage and photos especially the last in the evening and the first in the morning. That tree came out nice too. I hope you will finally get the light you wish for. Thanks for sharing.
Ah, thats what we're all chasing, the light. It's all good, if it was easy then I probably wouldn't do it, haha. Thanks, Andrzej!
Really amazing captures from a quick trip, gorgeous drone footage, and breathtaking shot of that spot you go to, love your work, thanks so much
Thanks, Peter!
As allways entertained by the video. Thnx Adam.
Love your videos...my favorite UA-cam channel!
Thanks, KY!
Vancouver Island really is a beautiful location Adam and I think your images are excellent given the light available to you.
Cheers, Trevor!
Enjoyed your video, despite the "uncooperating light." It's really instructive to see and hear from you as to your Plans B, C, D... when things don't turn out as you hoped.
Always have a plan B, lol. Thanks, Wei!
Beautiful work Adam. Seemed you had a variation of conditions leading to a number of different shots. Loved how you brought the mood to life in your last shot with the pano. 👍
Thanks, James! Certainly was a mixed bag of conditions that makes the day a bit more interesting that’s for sure.
Another great vid! I see the islands in the beginning of the vid & say to myself, he needs an inflatable yak.
I have an inflatable Kayak but its not very stable, especially in rough water, lol. Thanks, Ted!
i love your landscape photography! what an experience
what a beautiful video :D
thanks for sharing this with us
i really really enjoyed watching this
Great! Thank you!
Love the mood of this video! The island pano looks awesome! Cheers!
Thanks you sir, always a pleasure.
brilliant vlog adam, loved the way you played with light which made those images awesome
Thanks, Jim!
Another pleasant presentation Adam. Despite the challenging light, you keep plugging along to find something worth shooting. The opening drone footage is wonderful too...
Cheers... :-)
Thanks, Bill!
As always, a great video. Your editing and music choices are very well done. There are two weekly vlogs that I make sure I see. They are yours and Thomas Heaton's. Both of you are excellent landscape photographers. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, Glen, much appreciated!
That is a beautiful stretch of coast. Sometimes you just have to shrug your shoulders and just enjoy being there knowing that the light isn’t going to happen for you. I ran into the same kind of scenario on a camping trip on the Oregon coast just a few days ago. Enjoyed a nice hike around the Heceta lighthouse but flat light and the work being done on the lighthouse lenses killed any chance of any really good comps. Only slightly diminished the experience of hiking there and enjoying the scenery. There’s always a next time. Cheers Adam!
Very true and that is what keeps me going back for more, the experience. Thanks, John!
Thank you for taking the time to produce such good content Adam. Stunning images and drone work as always. I loved the image of the old twisted tree, just the kind of thing I’d have to take on image of. Spotted the Yorkshire Tea box in your van😀, nothing beats it, I bet they are hard to find in BC. Cheers, Paul.
Nah, more Brits in BC than the UK , haha English goods are easy to find. I even found an english section in Walmart of all places, go figure. Thanks, Paul!
I really enjoyed the video, thanks for the tree pic!
Haha, Nigel shows up when trees are involved. You'll love the next video, bonsai trees,
Beautiful video, Adam. (As always). And the images are really beautiful, too. I think it proves that as a photographer you do the best you can with what conditions you have.
Absolutely couldn’t agree more, sometimes it just means working a little harder and taking a few creative chances to create something worthwhile. Thanks, Bruce!
A couple of good compositions here! Lots of challenges with light with this trip. Any time I walk away with something special in my camera (no matter the weather or light) I'm always happy
Thanks Adam 🍻
I shouldn’t complain too much, I always come away with something regardless of the light, sometimes it just takes a bit more effort. We certainly can’t complain about the locations here on the island.
Beautiful scenery Adam, great drone footage as always 👍
Cheers, Kevin!
When you don’t get that great light Yorkshire Tea makes it all better 😉
You're absolutely right, Tony! Nothing beats a good brew, especially amber nectar from Yorkshire, lol.
Great job of capturing the broken islands, Photoshop or not. Left me wondering what will happen when you and the light arrive there together. Wonderfully produced piece of video story telling, very much enjoyed the selected sound track. Thanks for sharing!
Great! thanks, Gord!
Hello Adam, well done for trying. You are a great photographer. We now have a new detective series in the UK called The Cardinal. They were at a waterfall at Algonquin Bay a bit creepy. I am sure you were here photographing this location, though I may be mistaken. Anyway, have a great day ...
Close but Algonquin Bay is about 4000km away, haha. I'll have to check the series out, thanks, Allan!
Hee Hee!
Excellent work, as usual, 6:00 - perfect....
Thanks!
I also went to Ucluelet August 2018 we were told it's called fogust as that's their foggy season. Did you got round to Ucluelet harbourside ? That's beautiful i captured my first Bald Eagle there. We went up to Tofino and that has beautiful sunsets that's a must if you go to the Island. Great video i will subscribe.
Hey Adam... Hope you are doing well.. Another great vlog in your list.. Enjoy your weekend
Thanks, Vishu!
Hi Adam. Crazy question, are those magnetic reading glasses? If so, what brand are they? Look like exactly what I need to avoid regularly leaving behind/ sitting on/ losing mine. PS, it’s really refreshing to hear a laid back English accent for a change!
Yes, they are and I got them for the same reason. This brand is made by Clic www.clicmagneticglasses.com/. They're okay, not the best but they do the job. I would like to find a better quality pair at some point. I haven't lost them once, lol.
Another very enjoyable vlog Adam! I'm heading out to Nova Scotia for 3 weeks soon to deal with a bit of "coastal fog" myself! Must get back to the west coast before too long!
Love Nova Scotia, I need to get out there again. My younger brother lives in Chester. Have a great trip!
We are staying closer to Lunenburg. Cheers!
Adam. Your work is sublime. What song are you using at 5 min. ? Thanks Adam. You are truly my role model. 🤙
Always good weather in what is otherwise a rainy spot. Perhaps you should head there expecting great conditions Adam. It's a special place mind you photoshop workout and all. You were determined to come away with something. Interesting trip. Take care. Mark
Ah I see use reverse psychology on the location, hmm I see another video idea coming into focus, lol. Cheers!
That's good. Pleased to have helped.
Another great inspirational vlog , Adam! Darn that light thing, though. G. (PDPC)
I know, very annoying, lol. It's all good. Thanks, Garry!
Thanks for another great video Adam. At the end of your video, I noticed how you have the back of your van setup, for your stove etc. Is it possible to send me a photo just from the back of the van? I appreciate it very much. Thanks again.
Yes if you want to email me through my website I can send you an image. Thanks, Ivo!
Thought the pano was great. Did a good job of portraying the scene as it was. Been to Ucluelet a couple of times and really like the place. Home of the best aquarium I've ever been too. Is the floating restaurant still there? Love that place.
I believe the restaurant is still there, you mean the large boat? The aquarium I've never been to as I usually just whizz through town to the coast, lol. Thanks, Steve!
Nice work Adam new subscriber here mate
Excellent! thanks!
Great Video Adam, could you tell me what the soundtrack is
Which part?
Coming back to this one again, for some reason (yay physics) I'm struggling on stitching vertical panos and the movement of the water not showing super obvious signs of stitching. Maybe in a later video could you offer a PS/LR tip for those situations?
Thank you Adam, really appreciated. Enjoyed your video. Great inspiration. I'm "enjoying" the wet and "wintery" weather in Perth WA. Best regards, @annie.b.rox
Funny it's hot and dry here and everyone is complaining, two months from now we'll all be complaining that it's too wet, haha. Love the wet weather myself. Thanks, Annie!
Adam Gibbs 😊 can I ask you to have a quick look at my Instagram @annie.b.rox? Don't like asking, as it is with very mixed feelings....
I'm certainly no Instagram expert but I had a quick look and my instant reaction was to perhaps limit your images. Pick your favourite from a series such as a tree and only post one image rather than three that are similar. Less is often more if you get my meaning. The images of the surfer? post only one. Hope that helps
Adam Gibbs thanks! 👍
How did you stitch that pano with moving water? Never lines up for me. I've tried long exposures too, hoping that smooth water would stitch better, but usually still have some issues.
Occasionally I have to help it along with some cloning
Great video - love Ucluelet! We actually crossed paths that very morning right there! I had only subscribed to your channel for a couple of weeks beforehand, and you cemented my desire to escape the heat of Portland and I decided Ucluelet and Tofino - and we crossed paths... said "good morning" or such, and 5 minutes later, I wondered, "is that Adam Gibbs? How crazy would that be?" Kept an eye out to see if you did a video on Ucluelet, and lo, you did! I was there from pre-dawn, and it was socked in fog, but it did open up briefly - I did get some nice shots, but like you, found the fog rolled back in quite quickly. I've shared one or two on Instagram, and will share more soon. @jon.ares on Insta. Ucluelet sunrise: instagram.com/p/BleVLjJBVWa/?taken-by=jon.ares
Haha, yes we did, Nice to meet you, Jon! The fog is still sticking around most of the coast, I reckon it's the best place to be in this awful weather.
Wish I were there now. Cheers!