Like some three-fingered alien claw, this tree looks more like a giant picking up a boulder for ammunition in a pitched forest battle.

I wouldn't want to the the recipient of that caber toss.

So far, I'm finding the forests of Nova Scotia to be truly enchanting during the summer season.

I can't wait to revisit during the autumn when hopefully that canopy will be glowing gold.

The vlog for this adventure should be out in a few weeks. Till then, enjoy this hand held shot with the 14mm.

Thanks for reading
Gavin

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Half the battle with photography is being able to let go of a composition and move on to what's working for you.

The sun was setting over a nearby hill and just barely hitting these gorgeous lupins. I can't wait to show you this vlog.

About 10 seconds after I took this shot the sun went down and the lupins lost their magical glow.

I'll show you the difference that 10 seconds makes as the composition vanished before my eyes.

On another note, I hope you're managing to deal with the spamming scammer that's bombarding my comments section to try and fool you into some scam or other.

I decided to make a video explaining how to spot these scammers and also how you might have a chance at winning one my beloved cameras.

youtu.be/HKvw_UF2Vrg

Thanks for reading.
Gavin #fototripper

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Watch my latest video

youtu.be/xfy47SrWnN4

I got a lot of questions asking me why I decided to change the aspect ratio of the Fuji GFX100s into this super pano 65:24 mode.

The answer is, it looks bloody awesome!

When composing panos like this, I want to see exactly what I'm going to end up with rather than shooting a 4x3 and then cropping it later.

There's something more...stimulating about limiting the aspect ratio in-camera.

The good news for those who worry about over-committing the comp is that the 65:24 aspect ratio isn't baked into the RAW file. It can be expanded later to the full 4x3 to give you some wiggle.

Luckily, this frame required no cropping and barely any editing.

All I did was clone out one annoying tree stump on the edge of the frame and then added some contrast and a slightly cooler white balance.

I have a video coming in a few weeks that documents the creation of this image.

One of the things I mention is the emotional connection that you can't help making with your beloved camera.

When the tools you use help you to create images like this, it's impossible to not form a bond with the gear.

Sadly, the bond was broken when I had to send the camera back to Fuji :(

Stay tuned for when this episode goes live. Until then, please enjoy this moment in time.

Thanks for reading
Gavin

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What do you do when there's a guy in your shot but he's a giant? On my quest for some spectacular autumn landscape photography, I'm forced to share and I don't like it.

I almost lose my cool when Amanda attempts to smudge the negative energy in the camper but her new mustache is HOT! The Fuji GFX100s is producing some stunning images but will that medium format force me to focus stack EVERY single shot?

We do, however, snag the best waterfront campsite in the Wild West of Canada but I'm concerned that dessert might be a 'Flake Dog' :(

I may have a massive camera but Amanda still mistakes my manhood for a tube of pasta before we embark on a sunrise shoot.

My new friend Ferdinand has a pretty sweet camera rig but WHY does he have it on a $50 tripod?

Will my telephoto shot work out and what's that mysterious orange growth? Is the landscape photography community ready for my new concept of 'Wilderfashion'? There's only one way to find out.

youtu.be/Vn0C-QGAuD4

Thanks for reading
Gavin

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Did you know I wrote a book? www.fototripper.com/chasing-awe-landscape-photography-boo...

My name is Gavin and I'm an addict.

I have become addicted to panoramas and I don't know if I can kick the habit.

Once hooked, it's a slippery slope that ends in an entire array of backup drives to house the massive files.

The worst thing is always seeing in panovision. Sure it's great when composing a shot but while holding a conversation you can't see the chin or forehead of the person you're talking to.

I'm going to need help.

Can someone give me the number for Panoholics Anonymous (© 2021 Gavin Hardcastle)?

Thanks for looking
Gavin

Tags:   autumn fall flood reflections colour serene tranqulity calming tranquil

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