My name is Gavin Hardcastle and this is my official online portfolio of fine art landscape photography. All images are available for licensing and as high resolution prints. If you’d like to acquire prints or license a particular image please contact me directly using the contact form. In this portfolio I offer shooting tips and the stories behind the shots. If you have any questions about how I shot or processed any of my works please feel free to leave a comment on the portfolio page.
‘Blue and Gold’ – Banff National Park
The Fall colours in Banff National Park are something to behold. After years of shooting landscape photography in Alberta, I’ve learned where to find the richest colours and the best…
‘Chocolate Swirl’ – Scotland Landscape Photography
Scotland is an absolute treasure trove for the outdoor photographer. This hidden gorge near Glasgow is one of my most favourite places and yields amazing shots in the autumn season….
‘Arterial Spray’ – Portland Japanese Gardens
Under this tiny little tree, I met a photographer who was on his revenge visit to Portland Japanese Garden. The year before he’d crouched down under this tree with his…
‘Moraine Lake Redemption’ – Banff National Park
Moraine Lake has to be one of the most iconic landscapes of the Canadian Rockies and for good reason. The glowing blue waters in the ‘Valley of the Ten Peaks’…
‘Fire in the Disco’ – Emerald Lake, Yoho
It should come as no surprise that the restaurant at Emerald Lake lodge is often used for wedding receptions. This iconic scene offers a stunning reflection of the resort and…
‘Castle Approach’ – Castle Mountain, Banff
Castle Mountain is one of those classic Banff National Park highway jaunts that you just can’t resist. It’s often overlooked but when the conditions are right you can capture some…
‘Athabasca Moonlight’ – Jasper National Park
One of the many gems littered along the Icefields Parkway on the way to Jasper. The Athabasca River offers endless photo ops not far from the highway. If you’re prepared…
‘Attack of the Killer Leeches’ – Mt Chephren, Banff
When I shone my headlamp down into the swampy, stinky waters at the base of Mt Chephren in Banff National Park, I thought I spied a large black slug swimming….
‘Peyto Moonglow’ – Peyto Lake, Banff National Park
Peyto Lake never fails to amaze with it’s pastel blue waters and ominous peaks looming impressively overhead. It’s not the easiest place to photograph but a challenge that I love…