I Thought It Was Blocked Off! A Waterfall & Mind-Blowing Rock Formations

Check out our sponsor, SQUARESPACE - https://squarespace.com for a free trial and https://squarespace.com/adamgibbs for 10% off your first purchase. Chasing Waterfalls & Coastal Textures | Stocking Creek Falls & Duke Point Photography Join Brian Barnham and me for a full day of landscape photography as we explore two stunning locations on Vancouver Island – Stocking Creek Falls in Ladysmith and the surreal rock formations of Duke Point. Stocking Creek Falls – Finding the Perfect Foreground When I arrived at Stocking Creek Falls, I thought my day was over before it started – the main trail seemed blocked off. But after some scouting, I found a way down to the base of the falls. The biggest challenge? Finding a strong foreground adds depth and leads the viewer’s eye into the scene. After experimenting with different angles and elements, I finally landed on a composition that worked. Duke Point – Abstract Rock Patterns Later in the day, we headed to Duke Point, a rugged stretch of coastline with some of the most unique rock formations I’ve ever seen. The patterns in the sandstone were almost alien-like, shaped by wind and waves over thousands of years. It was a completely different challenge from the falls—all about textures. This video is packed with behind-the-scenes photography, composition struggles, and the process of crafting compelling images in diverse environments. 📸 Have you ever photographed waterfalls or abstract coastal scenes? Let me know in the comments! If you enjoyed this adventure, hit that like button, subscribe, and join me for more photography explorations. 🎥 Gear Used: Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujinon 20-35mm f/4 Fujinon 45-100mm f/4 Fujinon 100-200mm f/5.6 Tripod & Polarizer for long exposures and reducing reflections #StockingCreekFalls, #DukePoint, #VancouverIsland, #LandscapePhotography, #WaterfallPhotography, #CoastalPhotography, #NaturePhotography, #FujifilmGFX100S, #PhotographyAdventure, #RockPatterns, #ExploreBC, #WestCoastWonders Vancouver Island Photography Guide - https://www.rexby.com/QuietLight MY WEBSITE - https://adamgibbs.com MY NEW BOOK, LAND & LIGHT - https://adamgibbs.com/books/landlight ANTARCTICA BOOK - https://quietlightphotoadventures.com... Aspen Zine - https://www.kozubooks.com/books-new/a... QUIET LIGHT 3rd EDITION - https://www.kozubooks.com/books-new/q... Quiet Light - Patreon Page -   / quietlight   KASE Filters - https://kasefilters.com/ref/AdamGibbs/ Shimoda Camera Bags - https://www.shimodadesigns.com/ Use the code GIBBS10 for 10% off your purchase Camera Gear for sale: https://adamgibbs.com/cameragear Music from Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... PRINTS - https://adamgibbs.com/special-11-x-14...