You'll often hear photographers talk about ''planning'' and ''timing''. And while those are important, it's also important to be spontaneous.

On this day, we headed to the South West coast of Vancouver Island in the hopes of capturing a lovely sunset and maybe a lovely moonset.

My planning consisted of a cursory glance at the weather forecast and a more serious time investment given to the making of sandwiches.

In truth, I had low expectations of capturing anything particularly special.

The second we hit the beach, I knew we were in for a treat.

The ocean spray lent a magical glow to the light from the setting sun and the water level in the creek was sheer perfection.

For me, the timing of the couple who walk under the waterfall in the distance adds a nice human element with an interesting forced perspective.

After a wonderful evening, we stuck around until 1am. But that's another story.

Watch the full episode here youtu.be/rT2zn03E3jU

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Gavin

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Watch the video where I capture this image youtu.be/NiHWUA51X1k

One of my last storm-watching shots from Vancouver Island.

Now that I'm living on the East Coast of Canada, I'm hoping we get some amazing waves during those legendary Nor'easters.

Watch this space.

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Gavin

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What do you do when you work super hard to get a shot but then the clouds roll in? You go back for a second try and make sure you get that shot. This is the story of our Triple Peak Fiasco.

Watch the full video over at www.youtube.com/watch?v=03mbDEU2C-8

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Gavin Hardcastle - Fototripper

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Finally, conditions were perfect at Nile Creek right here on Vancouver Island.

There are days when I have to pinch myself that I live here :)

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Gavin Hardcastle - Fototripper

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Where else can you stand under a waterfall while having your toes licked by the Pacific Ocean?

Gotta love Mystic Beach on the South West Coast of Vancouver island.

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Gavin Hardcastle - Fototripper

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