Whitewater Aptitude is an idea in development to highlight Gavin Hart's skills, adventures and accomplishments with an insight into the thoughts and feeling he has throughout his journeys. As well as this blog please visit his Photography Portfolio Website showcasing his best photography. For shorter more regular updates on Whitewater Aptitude adventures Like it on Facebook or Follow on Twitter. Get in contact via email using gavin@whitewateraptitude.co.uk

Monday, 28 February 2011

A Week of Play in Pictures

I've had the week off visiting girlfriend and family ended up being able to take a camera along with me. These are the better photos that were taken on my travels and activities.















Saturday, 19 February 2011

Aira Force

On Thursday as a course media practical we went to Aira Force. Basically a place with lots of waterfalls. Wasn't really that amazing.



Monday, 14 February 2011

Panoramic Hand-in --- Happy Valentines Day

Had to hand in my Panoramic coursework today my picture was OK, could have been better in the end. This first picture was the piece i handed in. Then the rest are photos i rejected.








You can make the photos bigger buy clicking on them!

Friday, 11 February 2011

Lack of Transport and Favourable Weather

The past week i have found it hard to get out anywhere to go climbing and get pictures or have fun. Yesterday managed to get up a small hill overlooking most of Ullswater lake with friends. I managed to get a good panoramic shot and it will be up on here soon.




Today with the uni it was forecast to rain on our climbing practical. So we sheltered in Keswick Climbing Wall an used their facilities to learn how to set up our own abseils and ascend and descend a rope safely. Managed to take a load of photos from the top of the climbing wall but nothing that great at all.


*i feel let down by this post, nothing has happened that great to put up on here*

Saturday, 29 January 2011

Shepherds Crag Climbing

This afternoon i went to Shepherds Crag with the lads. Was a great short day, we had to scramble/climb up past the normal climbing area to a less used rock face. Had great view which gave me the opportunity to try and get a decent panoramic shot for my coursework.











Thursday, 27 January 2011

Composition Practice

Today the lecture was on composition. Mine needs some development apparently.








Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Skiddaw Afternoon

After lecture yesterday Miles Craig and I walked up Mt. Skiddaw, there was a 70% chance of a clear summit. Turns out it was in the clouds, so no visibility at all and -10c wind chill. It was still fun though. The cloud caused the photos to be quite grainy on top of Skiddaw and when we walked down again the sun was beaming so the sky is well over exposed.



Night Slacklining #4

There is a definite need for a progression in skill from all of us, Stop hanging about guys!


Friday, 21 January 2011

More Night Slacklining, With Lights

Playing around with slow shutter speed, there is going to be more of this i think; but better!








Monday, 17 January 2011

Night Slackline

After going out in the wind and rain in the dark and not doing to well we decided to try again last night. Again we didn't do that great but had fun. Check out the short video.

http://www.youtube.com/user/HARTridethestorm?feature=mhum#p/u/0/4ul4oNg1urU


Sunday, 16 January 2011

Slacklining In A Gale

Last night we went out slacklining in the rain and super strong winds. This was the first time i had used my new/old external flash and it worked great for a while then something went wrong with it. This is why there is a small amount of pictures. Thanks mum x.



Friday, 14 January 2011

Project complete - Windsurf Video - Vote Thumbs Up!

Yo can people click on the link and vote my 1minute video thumbs up to help me try and win a job for the summer in Greece!

http://video.mpora.com/watch/CNHZWp6B0/

Also if you can, spread the word.

Tuesday, 11 January 2011

New Year

Welcome!

First post of the new year. I am back at uni after having an amzing new year break. Now i am here there are a few things i need to do.

1. University Assignment (this will be hard and requires great concentration, that i don't have)
2. Vass Factor 1minute video. I've got some ideas just need to shoot them and find a killer soundtrack im thinking Madina Lake - Never take us alive, it has an awesome intro.
3. Put HART stickers on all my stickered equipment. They look amazing thank you Vicki x