Chris Darnell
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Utah Desert Landscapes | Southwestern Road Trip - Part 1
Some of my favorite southern Utah locations -
In fall of 2023 I was joined by friends and fellow photographers Andy, Hougaard, Marshall, and Sarah for a photography road trip around some of my favorite locations around southern Utah and northern Arizona. Featuring large format film, digital, and aerial photography, this road trip had it all with good times and great photo opportunities abound.
Additional footage courtesy of @AndyMumford
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:07 Overlook
03:00 Overlook Images
03:45 Drone Images
04:18 Scouting and Exploring
05:31 Large Format Valley Shot
07:08 Light Table and Edited 4x5 Image
07:37 Evening Vista
10:05 Evening Vista Images
11:38 Last Images of the Night
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The Graflex Century Graphic 23 - And A Channel Update
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Colloquially known as the "Baby" Graflex - The Century Graphic 23 is a compact and fast-to-setup 6x9 medium format camera that shoots 120 roll film. Watch me shoot my first test roll through this new-to-me camera and talk about where I've been lately in my absence from UA-cam. Items featured in this video (affiliate links help support the channel and cost you nothing): Kodak Tri-X 400 Black and...
The Best Fall Colors I've Photographed Yet | Large Format Photography
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Spectacular fall colors in southern Utah - Utah is usually a great time in the fall season for photographers, but this year was something special. In this episode I photograph five different subjects on 4x5 large format film, using FujiFilm Velvia 50, Kodak Portra 160, and Ektar 100. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:04 Setting up composition 1 05:14 Light table review 1 05:46 Edited image 1 06:08 Sett...
Fall Color Large Format Photography | 2023
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Excellent fall colors on FujiFilm Velvia 50 - In this episode I spend my first two days of my fall trip scouting and finding ground compositions featuring reflected light and colorful leaf litter, before finishing up on an evening vista with my 4x5 Chamonix view camera. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:58 Setting up composition 1 04:24 Light table review image 1 05:09 Setting up composition 2 09:43 Li...
Greenland Landscape Photography | 2023
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Photographing massive icebergs - At the end of my 2023 Iceland trip I transferred to Greenland for five days of landscape photography and exploration around the town of Ilulissat. I take a boat trip into the ice fjord, go dogsledding, and photograph around town with the Horseman VH 6x9 view camera Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:33 Flying to Greenland 02:10 Icefjord 02:53 Dogsled race 03:50 Boat trip...
Ice Caves And Frozen Waterfalls | Landscape Photography Trip - Part 2
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Photographing frozen landscapes in Iceland - In this episode I photograph an interesting coastal rock formation, brave severe winter conditions to photograph a powerful waterfall, and tour an ice cave to shoot incredible ice abstracts. I finish things off at a familiar location with a frozen glacial lagoon. Iceland video playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLxfMGTDFBQtYMsEXNkxEc4939CGmR4rpF.html Timestam...
Returning to Iceland | Landscape Photography Trip - Part 1
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Some new locations and one familiar - In the late winter / early spring of 2023 I connected through Iceland on my way to another destination, and decided to make a week out of my layover and explore some locations I have yet to see. In this video I revisit a familiar church with a roll of black and white film, then explore on to a fascinating sea arch before heading to an iconic mountain scene....
Utah Badlands Compositions on Large Format
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Painted bluffs and color sheet film - In this episode I spend a weekend in the colorful and dramatic landscapes of southern Utah with the large format view camera. I work three compositions on 4x5 and one black and white image on my Horseman 6x12 panoramic film back while exploring some of the most premium desert landscapes Utah has to offer. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:33 Setting up a morning co...
From Cliffs to Canyons to Churches: Photographing Iceland Landscapes
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Incredible eastern Iceland cliffs and an interesting basalt canyon - In this episode I photograph a mountain ridge line engulfed in low hanging clouds with the large format camera and Horseman 6x12 roll film back, then head towards an evening location where the composition I had planned to shoot was dwarfed by an unexpectedly better view of an amazing set of cliffs on the eastern fjords of Icel...
Windy and Moving Water Scenes: Iceland Landscape Photography
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Waterfalls, black sand beaches, and film camera mishaps - In this episode I photograph compositions on a windy Icelandic black sand beach, then explore a viking village replica film set before heading to a waterfall to shoot with my large format 4x5 camera and Horseman 6x12 film back. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:28 Stokksnes 03:04 Grass mounds 04:27 Edited Stokksnes image 05:07 Beach scene 07:40 ...
Aurora, Glaciers, And Beach Compositions | Iceland Landscape Photography
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My first time photographing the northern lights - In this episode I head back to the city to make a small but essential equipment purchase, then head out to a scenic canyon for a sunset shoot. Later that evening I set out to hunt the aurora, and the next morning I hike to a gothic looking waterfall surrounded with basalt columns. I shoot two compositions on 6x12 film with the large format camer...
Glacial Lagoon: Photographing Ancient Ice On 6x12 Film
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Staring down a massive runoff glacier - In this episode I explore a nearby glacial lagoon in search of compositions to shoot on 6x12 film. I set up two compositions with the view camera before heading to the black sand beach in the afternoon where I experiment with some fascinating basalt columns, then finish the day off at a cave with a fun shaped entrance. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:26 Arrivin...
Iceland Waterfall Photography - A Visual Symphony
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Nature's masterpieces are a photographer's paradise - I finally made it a priority to visit Iceland. On my first day in this incredible country I explore the famous Reykjavik church and surrounding downtown area, then the Keflavik peninsula before making my way to some of the more iconic waterfall locations of southern Iceland. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:05 Flying to Iceland 01:56 Exploring Reyk...
Photoshop Precision Dust Removal For Your Film Scans
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How to accurately zap those dust particles - Dust in your digital film scans is a fact of life we all deal with at some point, and in this video I'll show you my preferred method for removing those pesky dust particles and other blemishes to help you attain squeaky clean film scans. We'll dive into the color range tool to help us make accurate selections based on luminosity value, and cover how...
Using Color Contrast To Your Advantage | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 9
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Use the blue skies to your advantage - In this episode I explore a close-up composition with the reflected sky in it on my Chamonix 45F-2 4x5 large format camera, then wrap up the afternoon on a familiar scene with colorful fall leaves. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:22 Setting up composition 1 05:27 Light table review image 1 06:12 Edited image 1 06:39 Setting up composition 2 11:19 Light table rev...
Color Subjects And Overcast Lighting | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 8
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Color Subjects And Overcast Lighting | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 8
6x12 Images On My 4x5 Large Format Camera | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 7
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6x12 Images On My 4x5 Large Format Camera | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 7
Picking Out Details In Zion's Canyon Walls | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 6
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Picking Out Details In Zion's Canyon Walls | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 6
Ground Compositions And Embracing Color Cast | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 5
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Ground Compositions And Embracing Color Cast | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 5
2022 Rewind | Q&A And My Favorite Images Of The Year
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2022 Rewind | Q&A And My Favorite Images Of The Year
Not Every Photo Needs Perfect Fall Color | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 4
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Not Every Photo Needs Perfect Fall Color | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 4
Landscape Details In The Clearing | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 3
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Landscape Details In The Clearing | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 3
Being In The Landscape Is Never Wasteful | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 2
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Being In The Landscape Is Never Wasteful | Zion Fall Photography - Episode 2
Photographing Flowing Washes | Zion Fall Photography 2022 - Episode 1
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Photographing Flowing Washes | Zion Fall Photography 2022 - Episode 1
What's In My Bag - Fall 2022 Zion Edition | My Large Format Landscape Photography Gear
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What's In My Bag - Fall 2022 Zion Edition | My Large Format Landscape Photography Gear
Compositions In The San Juan Mountains | Colorado Large Format Photography - Ep2
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Compositions In The San Juan Mountains | Colorado Large Format Photography - Ep2
Exploring Mountain Passes and Fall Colors | Colorado Large Format Photography - Ep1
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Exploring Mountain Passes and Fall Colors | Colorado Large Format Photography - Ep1
Home Developed Black & White Film Comparison | TMax vs Delta vs Acros II - Part 2
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Home Developed Black & White Film Comparison | TMax vs Delta vs Acros II - Part 2
Photographing Amongst the Bristlecone Pines | Large Format Photography
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Photographing Amongst the Bristlecone Pines | Large Format Photography
A Black & White Negative Film Comparison | TMax 100 vs Delta 100 vs Acros II
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A Black & White Negative Film Comparison | TMax 100 vs Delta 100 vs Acros II

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  • @blackimp4987
    @blackimp4987 4 дні тому

    I always appreciate those who try to make tests with some method but I see even opposite results from diferent youtubers. In another channel I've seen Tmax producing more contrasty images than Delta 100 with lighter hightones. Here is the opposite. I don't know what to say.

    • @ChrisDarnell
      @ChrisDarnell 2 дні тому

      Thanks for the feedback, I often learn things myself while making these videos and in this case I learned just how variable the B&W development process is, so I’m not surprised that others have experienced different results. I keep this video up just in case it helps somebody with a similar workflow to mine, but I also have a follow up video that covers what I learned while repeating this comparison with hand development if that interests you

  • @LizBeard-b8m
    @LizBeard-b8m 19 днів тому

    Really enjoyed the video! Gave me lots of inspiration for my trip to Lofoten next year.

  • @jassim_pic
    @jassim_pic 20 днів тому

    Great comparison

  • @DeanSherry-o6h
    @DeanSherry-o6h 22 дні тому

    This may be a controversial opinion, but I think Velvia is quite overrated. The colours are awesome, but only if you get the exposure just right. You can’t overexpose it, you can’t underexpose it, and its too slow for me. I was lucky enough to get a 35mm roll of it once (that’s another problem, it’s way too hard to get), and when I was shooting it I was really looking forward to the results. After processing, I found that nearly every photo had a bad exposure or was too blurry (I had to handhold the camera). I don’t think I’ll ever use slide film again, because of the speed and the dynamic range.

    • @ChrisDarnell
      @ChrisDarnell 6 днів тому

      Haha your points are definitely valid. Velvia is certainly a fickle thing, but man it’s fun to look at when you get it right. I stocked up on a bunch of it when Fuji announced its discontinuation and I’ve been taking my time shooting through it all, but there will absolutely be things I won’t miss about it once my stash is gone…

  • @ritagray3716
    @ritagray3716 Місяць тому

    What dates in October were you photographing in Southern Utah?

    • @ChrisDarnell
      @ChrisDarnell 26 днів тому

      Hi Rita, this was around the third week in October if I remember correctly

    • @ritagray3716
      @ritagray3716 26 днів тому

      @ the second week I did the Nebo loop and the one north of there. I heard southern Utah if timed right is magnificent. I’d like to try it sometime, but by the third week I’m in the Smokies. Thanks for replying I sure appreciate it!

    • @ritagray3716
      @ritagray3716 21 день тому

      Really, I have grown to love all the photographic possibilities of a beautiful Autumn in Utah! Such a stunning landscape!

    • @ChrisDarnell
      @ChrisDarnell 19 днів тому

      @@ritagray3716 You’re absolutely right, I always feel like I haven’t had enough time to enjoy the fall season while it lasts, and so many unexplored locations - but I suppose that just leaves more for next year

  • @ritagray3716
    @ritagray3716 Місяць тому

    Outstanding! Love these compositions and you do a great job!!!

  • @johnmcnie
    @johnmcnie Місяць тому

    Wow Chris you captured wonderful images in this vid! So happy I came across your channel!

  • @rcsaerialimaging777
    @rcsaerialimaging777 Місяць тому

    The opening shot I knew exactly where you were behind Ouray. I noticed the overhang was removed on that section of road this year when I went. Nothing like Colorado in the fall for sure. Thanks for sharing, nice pics.

  • @Bob-g1i
    @Bob-g1i Місяць тому

    I shoot tmax 400 at 250 to get shadow detail and get more contrast in the shadows off the toe, then shorten development 15% to protect the highlights. From there, I can pull down shadows if desired but start with detail and contrast and can darken highlights. Massive dev app does all the computations for me.For me, tmax has a fine grain in 35 mm, in 645, it's barely there, in 67, it looks digital to me. I have never tried delta 100 but love acros for portraits as you found. It is an ortho panchromatic film and has a wonderful look with skin tones for me as a portraitist. I also like tmax 400 at 1000 for street giving me minimum 1/250 at f/11 with 4' to infinity zone focus and with aperture priority on a voigtlander 28m,, stunning glass for point and shoot onmy nikon fe, fe2, f100, 6.

  • @RodEdwardsImagery
    @RodEdwardsImagery 2 місяці тому

    Enjoyed this ... thanks for taking the time to put it together. What do you scan the negs on and what software do you use convert to positive? Would ove to see some slide vs neg comparisons with same subjects.

  • @miklosnemeth8566
    @miklosnemeth8566 2 місяці тому

    4:20 ahhaa you dont take photos under sunlight nor portraits on E6 film.

  • @bobgoogwin123
    @bobgoogwin123 2 місяці тому

    this was such a great kit. i have a toyo omega view with a gossen luna pro f light meter. the notebook is really cool ill be looking into that. that small grey card is actually so nice, i carry a full sized 8x10 cardboard grey card. thats actually so cool and i insta-bought it on amazon. that short 3d printed monorail is genius and ill be stealing that idea haha. need to figure out how to carry this thing as efficient as you are.

  • @p7105550
    @p7105550 2 місяці тому

    So you see that red small house across from the shack. I air bnb Ed there. That shack is actually sewer processing plant! A local told me and the building next to it is jail and police station !!! Very interesting!

  • @OYtree35
    @OYtree35 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the great video! But I don't think f/45 is the right aperture setting because the diffraction effect will degrade the image quality. If you need everything to be in focus, f/22 with some tilting is a better choice.

  • @OYtree35
    @OYtree35 2 місяці тому

    Gorgeous works👍

  • @franco2751
    @franco2751 2 місяці тому

    wonderful images

  • @sridipnag1117
    @sridipnag1117 3 місяці тому

    You should have thousands of views and thumbs up for your videos...

  • @bradhagen1269
    @bradhagen1269 3 місяці тому

    It’s good to see a new video, but better to hear about your personal life successes. I was married when I was in school and anxious to get through as fast as possible so I took 18 credits…BUT I did not have a job at the time. Your work and school load says a lot about your work ethic, that’s a grind. As far as that first frame, I’m not sure what the issue could be-maybe air bubbles? I’ve had similar issues in the rolls I develop at home, but I don’t get them as often when I give the tank a firm bump on the bottom and tap the side with the side of my counter top after I agitate.

  • @chrisdavenport2825
    @chrisdavenport2825 3 місяці тому

    I just got a baby graflex. This instruction was exactly what i needed to get a "feel" for what to do. I got a 120 roll back and I'm ready to go. Thanks from idaho falls.

  • @Jimbojam
    @Jimbojam 3 місяці тому

    so what if you do not have an empty box yet?

    • @ChrisDarnell
      @ChrisDarnell 3 місяці тому

      Hi James, what I did in the beginning was to just wait until I had an entire box of film ready to ship and then sent the whole thing to the lab. If that is not an option then Harman actually sells an empty box and inner liner kit, although it ships from the UK: harmanlab.com/products/sheet-film-empty-three-tray-box-and-bag Lastly, I've been told that some labs will actually accept your film holders with the film still loaded in them if you're willing to ship those, but I'd contact the lab you intend to send them to and make sure they're ok with that first.

  • @stevef2114
    @stevef2114 3 місяці тому

    appreciate the work here, but unfortunately this comparison is not quite bang on, because each stock isnt exactly true to box speed, and chemicals used will have an impact on the negative also. They have different tone curves also. You will get an idea, but any alterations to any of the above would change the result.

    • @ChrisDarnell
      @ChrisDarnell 3 місяці тому

      Thanks Steve, I've since learned that lesson and can agree that has been my experience as well.

    • @stevef2114
      @stevef2114 3 місяці тому

      @@ChrisDarnell you settled on a film and Dev process now? I stick to delta 100 and id11 as I don’t do home dev .. i exposure with n- or n+ in mind. Everything is done with scanning in mind.

  • @311djr
    @311djr 3 місяці тому

    Hi Chris, enjoy your videos and all your content. I just got at auction an Omega View 45C (like your Toyo 45). Been following your Toyo 45 adventures. I am a 77-year-old who works out of my car mostly, but anxious to learn to use the Omega. Do you still have the Toyo? I don't see it anymore. Keep up the videos.

  • @TarrelScot
    @TarrelScot 3 місяці тому

    What a great, detailed comparison! I know you touched on it a couple of times, but one of the stand-out differences for me was the higher acutance and detail resolution of the Velvia. I shoot 120 and am in Europe, so shortages haven’t hit me yet. But I could be tempted to order a few multi-packs for the freezer!

  • @magnus800
    @magnus800 4 місяці тому

    Realise this is an older video, but did you publish those 3D files anywhere ?

  • @pierpaolocoda6214
    @pierpaolocoda6214 4 місяці тому

    I have the latest photoshop for windows but I can't adjust the fuzziness/range when I select shadows since they are disabled...

  • @owen.seldman
    @owen.seldman 4 місяці тому

    So excited to see a new video.

  • @andrewbaines1831
    @andrewbaines1831 4 місяці тому

    Great video and some really nice shots .... loved the 4x5 shot , that worked out so well given the sun was bright and in front of camera ... Excellent !!

  • @philipculbertson55
    @philipculbertson55 4 місяці тому

    Awesome to see a new video Chris. All the shots were incredible but the drone shots were out of this world.

  • @renepirolt
    @renepirolt 4 місяці тому

    Really great video Chris. I always look forward to seeing your latest adventures and your photography.

  • @Craig-it5sv
    @Craig-it5sv 4 місяці тому

    Great work Chris! Love the leaf litter. Craig

  • @AndyMumford
    @AndyMumford 4 місяці тому

    Got the warm fuzzies watching this Chris, what a trip that was, and all the memories came roaring back. Really glad you’ve found time to put it together, it’s a lovely video and you got some awesome images. Hope all is well with you, really looking forward to the next video

  • @brianbeattyphotography
    @brianbeattyphotography 4 місяці тому

    really great work my friend. especially the drone series at the end. makes me want to charge mine up and get it out there!

  • @berthaduniverse
    @berthaduniverse 4 місяці тому

    Hey Chris. Happy you are back. I really love the soft light (overcast shots). Those tones are really hard to find anywhere else. Keep it coming. Thanks for sharing the trip.

  • @LarryManiccia
    @LarryManiccia 4 місяці тому

    This one was an absolute treat Chris. Really enjoyed your opening set of images. The textures, tones, and contrast were incredible. Just love Utah!

  • @jamesbarnes3063
    @jamesbarnes3063 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful Chris

  • @andrewfindlayphoto
    @andrewfindlayphoto 4 місяці тому

    Nice one! Great photos with a well put together video. You're getting to be quite professional. Love the twilight images, so rich in colour. Keep up the good work. Yours is one of the only channel I look forward to watching. 😊

  • @haroldcarlson2775
    @haroldcarlson2775 4 місяці тому

    Simply amazing.

  • @ducgerard2361
    @ducgerard2361 4 місяці тому

    Great photos!

  • @tim31415
    @tim31415 4 місяці тому

    Great shots, Chris. Your aerial views are sublime! Can't wait for the next installments.

  • @fairwayfrank
    @fairwayfrank 4 місяці тому

    Been looking forward to this and certainly well worth the wait. Sue and I enjoy camping near the Butte. And now…it's almost color season. Well, almost.

  • @giovannigio6217
    @giovannigio6217 4 місяці тому

    drone shots are epic, next time make more shots also from ground level. I like to support small channels, you have a lot of potential.

  • @jaydigshistory36
    @jaydigshistory36 4 місяці тому

    This is awesome! The black and white with the person out on the flattop rock was breathtaking! Can’t wait to see the rest.

  • @andrewsimpson5436
    @andrewsimpson5436 4 місяці тому

    Dam that looks good! Looking forward to the rest of the trip!!!

  • @albertotafuro6112
    @albertotafuro6112 4 місяці тому

    .....we are waiting for the next videos!!

  • @albertotafuro6112
    @albertotafuro6112 4 місяці тому

    The last photos, those taken from above wonderful!!, it doesn't seem like reality, it seem like something truly unreal, unnatural, very cool!! thanks teacher Chris!!

  • @gregscott2330
    @gregscott2330 4 місяці тому

    Epic drone shots

  • @tonysantophotography
    @tonysantophotography 4 місяці тому

    Cool shots Chris! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventure. 😎

  • @TimmehNovak
    @TimmehNovak 4 місяці тому

    Hi Chris, Love your work! is there any resources/books you'd recommend to get up to speed with Large format?

  • @tonysantophotography
    @tonysantophotography 4 місяці тому

    Cool camera Chris! Glad to see another video from you! Looking forward to Zion!

  • @geofff6671
    @geofff6671 4 місяці тому

    Great video and great shots!