Thanks so much Thomas! Always great to hear from you. The next two episodes in particular are my favorite from this trip. I'm definitely looking forward to heading back there this winter. Hopefully I'll find some nice ice abstracts to work with.
Oh my, the last two are absolutely fantastic. The warmth that is provided by this spectacular glow is out of this world. Zion feels so unique. 20 minutes of pure joy, inspiration and contemplation. One more time : thanks for that Ben.
Thanks so much Florian! Zion is very unique indeed. I love that place, and look forward to heading back there this winter. Hopefully I will have some good ice to work with in some nice reflected light.
20 mins that seemed like 1min. Loved this Ben. One of my favourite of yours for a while. I loved the scene in the washes of the rocks and maple leaves. It would be really interesting to see how it differs on the different films.
Thanks so much Nigel! Always great to hear from you. I will definitely be doing a comparison of the different film stocks now that I have so many scenes that have been shot on different film. Provia is definitely becoming a favorite of mine though. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas!
“Totally meant to do that.” and the story about your spider critic, both made me laugh. Always enjoy visiting with you. The way you share how you pick your photos is hypnotic to listen to and a complete class in and of itself. Thank you for creating wonderful videos. It’s truly a gift.
It always impresses me how present and attentive you are in your videos! When i go out to take pictures it takes me 1 hour to purge my head of all perceived current problems before i even start to look around me! Thanks for sharing, tom
Thanks Tom! That's one of the reasons why I prefer going on week long trips. I am able to purge that out of my system in the first day or two, then I can get to work over the rest of the week.
Just flipping beautiful. Those who have not tramped over the Western US cannot appreciate the diversity of landscape anb the sheer joy of capturing images.
I liked the third photo, and hope you come to like it too. I like how the path and rocks led you eye to the center, how it was divided into 5 regions, with balance between the bright orange in the top right and two shades of grey on the bottom left, the overall color... etc.
Thanks Jon! That's one I will certainly have to sit on for a while. I like how color negative film handles the tones of that scene. I think it's one that I will have to return to with some fresh eyes later down the line. I'm not convinced that my editing in photoshop is the best that it could be.
Wow, your last scene with the red burning maple tree was stunning. What colours, what a great composition. What a NP. Ziob NP rules and your art of work is phantastic. I hope for myself, to see Zion again. 2017 in the end of May was great. 3 whole days there were a great experience of overwhelming sights. Thank you for sharing.
My favorite is the last image. The composition leads my eyes through the frame. Absolutely fantastic! I had to stop the video to look for all the details you've brought in it. Thank you very much, that you share this with us!
One of your better. I like that you showed the steps you toke ,and how progression from one composition to the next. It amazes me how we can walk by beautiful composition time and time again and not see them.
Thanks Bryant! Yup, it definitely goes to show that we are surrounded by great subjects, and it's up to us as photographers to notice it. The more narrow our focus, the less likely we are to notice the beauty around us. That's the overall theme of the next episode. Thanks again Bryant!
Outstanding Ben! Your story telling, as always, brings the adventure and images to life. The last image is so vibrant with fall colors that one could easily be drawn into the scene as if standing next to you while the image was captured. Merry Christmas!
What an exciting day of shooting! Even though they didn't all make the cut, I know it felt good to take them and the experience of being there was well worth it. Love the last one you showed!
Thanks Ceilih! Yup, it definitely felt great to head back to camp at the end of the day. I carried the momentum of this day through the next several days, and I look forward to sharing those videos as well. Thanks again!
Enjoyable watch, as ever, thank you, and with the bonus of that "wow" image finale! An exquisite last couple of images indeed for that natural high that photography wonderfully provides. 👍
Thanks so much Andrew! I was quite surprised that I never really noticed the potential of that scene in years past. I must have walked past it a hundred times through the years.
I can’t recall a more productive day I’ve seen from a Zion video of yours! Your excitement was shining through each clip. Quite crazy how one day can change a scene so much during the fall. The two images you chose for your portfolio book from this day are fantastic. Interesting how you found that scene so close by to your previous shot. Really enjoyed this episode Ben.
Thanks as always Diego! It was definitely a very productive day. I felt really good heading back to camp that evening, and that set the pace for the rest of the trip. The funny thing is that even though this was the most productive day of the trip in terms of taking lots of photos, the following two episodes are even better. I really look forward to sharing Episodes 5 and 6.
Thanks Anton! It can definitely be a challenge at times. That's one of the frustrating things (in a good way) about Zion. It is filled with so many beautiful subjects, yet they can also be so chaotic at times. I find myself constantly checking out trees or other subjects that are beautiful, yet very challenging to work into a photo. It's great when everything comes together.
Thanks so much James! That's definitely one of the challenges out there. Everything looks so good, so it becomes a challenge to try and simplify the scene. I think that's one of the reasons why I prefer working with the smaller scenes. There are a lot less variables, so it's easier to come away with a really nice simple photo.
I like the last one the most. For whatever reson it has a wonderful vibe with the coloured leafs and the pinetrees. Looking forward to next video already
I definitely need to work on my patience! Loved the tidbit about how you refine the composition over a long period of time. That is an excellent idea and something I need to do more of. Also love the fact that you continue to show work that you are not happy with. This is so much a part of photography and we all need to be reminded that every photo need not be a portfolio shot to bring value.
Thanks Joshua! Yeah, that's one of the reasons why I like getting to a location very early, and just spending my time with it. Also this gives me time to look at the subject without the camera, and perhaps I'll notice something about it that will have an impact on the camera placement or the specific composition. This doesn't work quite so well in populated areas, but on this particular day, I set up my camera, then hiked up some nearby sandstone hills just for a change of scenery, then returned to my camera to view the scene with some fresh eyes. Thankfully the cameras was not stolen by squirrels and/or mountain lions while I was gone. :-)
The last shot with the 3 pine trees is my favorite of these shots-- your patience is amazing. I need to work on getting more patient with my own photography. Great Video!
Thanks Michael! I found that last scene two days earlier, but was waiting for just the right conditions. Thankfully it all worked out because those leaves didn't last much longer. It's pretty crazy how fast they go!
Ben Horne I was thinking a video talking about “ if visiting in Autumn, it’s best to go at a certain time and he types of trees in areas. I know cottonwoods full the canyon, but where are the maples and Oak’s?? Not necessarily a “stand here, shoot here” type thing, but some helpful tips that New visitors would find helpful, of info you wish you had when u first starting visiting.
Looked like one heck of a day of shooting Ben. Although these days don't happen often it's magical when they do and it seems like all things align. Love that last shot; peaceful, serene, Zen like feel to it.
Yup, I really should I have revisited that scene a day or so later when there were even more leaves to work with. I really wanted to get a nice simple photo of the rocks and leaves, but it was tough to find a nice close-up composition. That's an area I will definitely try to work again next year. Who knows, maybe the rocks will be re-arranged in a way that works better - or perhaps a giant log will be wedged in the canyon at that very spot and block the view. 😂👍
last picture made it for me, I like/hate when you have great picture in mind and hoped it is the one, then it disappointment me. but this is photography and hope keep us taking more and more pictures.
Thanks so much Mark! Though we do have snakes here in the desert areas, I very rarely see them. I think they're quite fascinating creatures. The element of surprise with either spiders or snakes is seldom good though!
Thanks Chris! Yeah, that sure was a cool scene to find. I've been through that canyon for 10 years now, and it was only this year that I saw the potential of that scene. It's pretty crazy how that all works.
Wow Ben, 15 sheets in a day. Is that the most ever in Zion? All the shots are beautiful, but the last couple really are outstanding. Also, love the dancing on rock scene. Lots of practice walking in the washes!!! Merry Christmas...Bob
Thanks Bob! That may very well be the most sheets of exposed in a single day, but I have come close in years past. I just don't want to do the math on how much that day cost me.
Ben, I'm really happy you were able to walk away with some really fantastic images. Truly rewarding for your dedication and effort to share your own unique perspective on one of the greatest national parks in the World. thanks man. Happy Holidays and Keep Shooting.
Thanks so much!!! Always great to hear from you. I think you'll enjoy the next two episodes as well. That's when I really started to hit my stride on this trip. Happy Holidays to you and yours as well!
Very productive day for sure Ben, they are all very good, but the last one with the Pines in is my favorite. Love the colors and the contrast-something that truly deserve the portfolio. As always appreciate the share of the adventure and looking forward to more of Zion and other places to come. A few notes off subject, love the JetBoil type stove, I and so many others that enjoy nature, be it landscape or wildlife seems to have similar rigs (got to have away to get coffee on site), I have had a few people notice mine when we were out shooting together and before you know more money to Jet Boil or MRS. Last, as you know still trying to get a mountain lion and as I have mentioned previously, there is an area that I keep checking about every 2-3 days, well yesterday was once again out there and just enjoying nature and beauty of such with eyes wide open, did not see one unfortunately, but pretty sure I heard one off in the not too distant area. The unique squeak for sure stood out and cannot say for sure it was a ML, but having heard some on video and at the zoo, pretty sure it was one. Never heard something similar in that area. So to say the least stoked to go back there either later today or possibly tomorrow, for sure when I come back from WV after the Christmas holiday. Best to you and your loved ones for a joyous and happy holiday season and new adventure in the upcoming New Year.
Thanks so much Tim! Yup, those stoves are great. I have a tiny one that I take backpacking, but it doesn't handle the wind quite as well. It sure is nice to have a hot cup of tea or coffee in the morning - especially on some of the cold fall/winter mornings. I didn't get a chance to place the game cam on the trip this fall, but a friend of mine posted a video fo some very fresh ML tracks in Zion a few days ago, so I may very well set it up when I return this winter. I sure would love to get one of them on camera. That sure is interesting that you potentially heard one while out for a hike. I'll have to look up a video where I can hear what they sound like because I honestly have no clue! I hadn't even thought about that. I hope you and yours have a fantastic Christmas as well!
@@BenHorne They have some variety in their sounds from a semi-growl to like the one I think I heard which is more like a squeak, very strange sounding almost like a squeaky toy for like a dog. I was not on a hike per say, what I do is drive down by this lake that is hidden but with lots of oaks and other trees. There used to be and I guess still is a remote camp ground there. I found a spot in the very back that I can set in my truck and get a good look over the path and some tree areas which I were I tend to watch from. sort of mobile blind. May never actually get one on the camera, but will keep trying for even if not, still great to just relaxing and watch and listen to nature, there is always allot of birds around and the deer, so all good. Thanks for the reply and yell at you later, off to the airport in the morning and then home to see the family for a couple weeks, then back to your home State about 300 miles north of you.
Wow. Wonderful video. I sensed a full feeling of enjoyment with the whole process which is what this is all about. Thanks for the quality video. I’m really enjoying the full sound. Keep up the inspiring work.
Thanks so much for watching Larry! Always great to hear from you. I look forward to sharing the day 5 and 6 videos from this trip. Whenever I have a good day in the field, it seems to carry forward to the next several days, and this trip was no exception.
The 3rd photo is really nice, and the last one is fantastic. And I can see your face getting happier and happier towards the end of the video hahaha. Well done!
Last picture is gorgeous! Love the color. It seems that you like more the little detail over open landscapes. It would be great to see some big landscape from Zion NP, for us who dont know the place. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas.
That's the really tricky thing about Zion. There are indeed some very wonderful sandstone peaks, but the canyon itself runs north to south, so it's difficult to get good light on them. It's definitely something I would love to have in my portfolio at some point though!
I had a similarly productive day in that location. In fact, I took photos of the same maples over the rocks (the next to last photo you showed). It is really hard to appreciate the dynamic magic of the reflected light in Zion. It changes so quickly. Thanks Ben for showing one of my favorite places. I think I must have only missed you by a day or two. Cheers!
That's so cool that you shot those same trees. Was it this year? The funny thing is that have another photo in my portfolio of those same trees as well, but shot from above the wash, and without the rocks below. It looks like a completely different scene.
@@BenHorne Yes, it was this year. A few days after you I guess. There were more leaves among the rocks in my photo. It is interesting how different it can look from day to day.
Right at 2:35, your video brought back memories from 2002-ish when I was a kid in Zion with my brother and parents. We parked at the next roadside spot up the road in the direction your truck is facing and my brother and I climbed up to the top of that hill (~800 feet above the road) dominating the center of the shot. I'm honestly surprised I remembered that; hadn't really thought about it in nearly 20 years, but the second I saw it in your video it just looked familiar. Love the photo you took starting at 11:50.
That is so cool that you recognized the spot based on the video! That's one of the really cool things about Zion. There are so many places that you can scramble to. The only tricky thing sometimes is getting back down. It's easy enough to climb up the sandstone, but getting back down is often quite tricky.
@@BenHorne Getting back down was definitely tricky; in my first comment I left out the part where my dad was shouting and pointing directions at us once he realized we were struggling to find a safe route back down.
You’ve been going to Zion how long, 12 years? And the wonder of it all is, you see something you never have, and that last photo is stunning! Mother Nature for the win!
Thanks so much Michael! Yup, that's one of the things I love about Zion. There are so many areas tucked away that I have yet to explore, and yet the familiar areas I often visit change from year to year, so it's a place I will never grow weary of. I still have a few more videos to edit for the end of this fall trip, but I'm already looking forward to heading back there again this winter.
Wow. You had a very productive day. 2 keepers out of 5, Even Ansel Adams could hardly wish for that. I agree on your assessments of the photos. I guess that means your getting as good as me. ;-) Glad all the scouting thru the years is paying off,
Thanks! It was definitely a very productive day. I look forward to sharing the 5th and 6th videos in the series. This particular day set in motion some pretty cool stuff in the days to come.
Second scene - spent two hours on that corner. Went back a couple of weeks ago and had some success after snow covered the wash. Great work Ben - always follow the Zion series. I live close by and recognize so much - especially on the east side. You have an amazing eye!
nice images ben, and good vlog , I do kinda a like that yellow tree image though .... looking forward to the review episode , i like it when you show and then compare the same scenes in different film stocks, i find that very interesting ....
Thanks Gaius! You'll certainly see all the shots and how they compare during the film reveal. At some point, I plan on doing a video where I specifically compare Velvia to Provia. I now have a lot of examples of the same scene shot on each film stock. In my 5th episode of the series, you'll see both the provia and velvia sheets of film at the end of the video. Thanks again for watching!
Great stuff! Thank you for taking us along. Is it possible for you to get a shot of the view in the ground glass or do you want to wait for that end reveal? That’s understandable but I think it would be neat to see what you’re seeing “under the hood”.
Hi David! That's a good question. I do that from time to time, but it really depends on the lens and how bright the scene in. The strange thing about filming the ground glass on 8x10 is that the experience looking at the ground glass is much different than seeing it on video. In person, you can see most of the image all at once, but on video, you see a really bright spot with a very heavy vignette and you can only see a very small amount of the ground glass at once. It's worse with wide angle lenses, and better with long lenses. It's much easier to show the ground glass on a 4x5 camera, but 8x10 is really difficult.
Ben Horne Understood. Thanks for responding! Keep up the great work! I have a lot of respect for anyone willing to haul a setup like that around. I have a hard enough time with my mirrorless system, lol.
Love to see a productive day but wonder if I find the days you don't get lucky but keep going more inspiring! Why do you stop at f45? On 8x10 I wouldn't imagine the diffraction would be an issue if you went to f64. Is it purely exposure time (+ extra reciprocity failure) and wind? Do your field lenses only go to f45?
I know the feeling Roger! The next couple days will be along those lines. Though I do shoot some photos on those days, the videos are very relaxed, and I spend a lot of time exploring some areas without shooting. With regard to stopping down, f/45 seems about the sweet spot between DOF and diffraction. Stopping down to f/64 will make the diffraction quite noticeable, but I still won't be able to have as much DOF as I truly need. By opening up to f/32, I take a noticeable hit on DOF (assuming it's not a distance-only short of subject), and the increase in sharpness from less diffraction is marginal. I find that f/45 gets the job done quite well. My lenses go to either f/64 or f/128 depending on the lens.
Hi Ben, what a wonderful video and absolutely stunning images. Many thanks for sharing. May I ask which tripod you are using and also whether you do fall workshops in Zion? The areas in this video seem to have huge potential. Happy new year. Cheers
Hi Ash! The tripod seen in this video is a Gitzo 3 Series Systematic Tripod. I use it with an Arca-Swiss Cube head and the Arca-Swiss Quick-Link system for removing the tripod head. When it comes to workshops, I don't offer any workshops in Zion or anywhere else. That just hasn't been an avenue that I have wanted to go down. Zion sees a lot of visitation, and there are a lot of restrictions where workshops can be held. The wilderness areas where I venture are off limits to workshops.
Hi Ben, many thanks for the feedback. I am actually considering getting a Gitzo 3 series at present so your feedback is very helpful. I totally understand your position about workshops. Have visited Zion a couple times but never in the Fall...so far! I think the areas in your recent videos are some of best I have seen. Thanks for sharing
Hi Ben, I’m wondering if you could share the make/model of the bike rack you’ve got? I’m looking for one that stays attached to the hitch but flips down so you can open the tailgate. Looks like that’s what you’ve got so I’m very interested. Thanks!
Hi Scott! The one I bought was the Thule T1. It is made for only a single bike, which keeps the overall bulk down. It's very well built, and holds the bike securely without touching the frame. I'm definitely a fan of it.
Yay, you like snakes. You should like spiders too they are also cool. However, saying that I have had more than one situation where a spider has surprised me and made me jump lol. Love your stuff btw.
I have tons of respect for both, and will rescue and relocate spiders that end up in my house, but man on man, I really hate the surprise of walking into a spider web and having it crawl all over my face. 😬
@@BenHorne No exaggeration, my work light shined on it and made a shadow on the wall of a 3 ft spider. I about pooped my pants. You could hear it run across the concrete floor.
Thanks so much! Yeah, there sure is something about how slide film loves to go blue in the shadows. I have found that the warming filter in photoshop works quite well in that regard, but I have some friends who use color corrective filters in the field with great success.
Jeremy Woodhouse I happened to shoot that exact same scene as a horizontal the next day after Ben made his (I ran into him during this video) and while I’m happy with my version, I think Ben’s vertical take on it is a significantly stronger photograph, largely due to the inclusion of the strong leading line provided by the sandstone face in the foreground right.
Hi Jeremy! I think that scene could go either way. You might notice that I cropped into the film a little bit for the final image. The bottom of the wash trailed down to a point that was a bit distracting. Also, that part of the photo wasn't all that sharp because of the narrow DOF. I like how the wash provides a visual path to explore the photo with your eyes, so that's one of the reasons why I went vertical. I think a horizontal would also work quite well, and a square crop is also a solid option for this image.
Do you ever consider roll film or even digital? Obviously, those would make it possible to shoot more images - recognizing that more does not equal better.
I really wouldn't mind picking up a Sony A7R4 or similar camera at some point - especially since I already have two awesome lenses for it. It would give me the ability to shoot some scenes that I can't with large format, but I just don't know that I could justify the expense at this point. I use to have a Fuji GX617 camera and loved the convenience of roll film. I just didn't use it enough to justify keeping it, so I ended up selling it.
Subject to the confession that I'm a digital guy, I was wondering whether you could focus stack scenes like the wash where depth of field are a real issue? I'm assuming that you scan all of the shots and do some post processing, so you could fairly easily blend two images to get the foreground sharp along with the mid and background you already have. I realize that you wouldn't want to do four or five full frame images like I would with digital, but two seems manageable. Is it a matter of the scene changing / camera shifting in the time / procedures required to take a second shot?
Hi Dan! You are correct that focus stacking is definitely doable on large format. I did some experimenting with it up in the Redwoods this past spring. It works pretty much the same as with digital though unfortunately with large format, focus breathing is quite significant. When I return to the Redwoods this spring this is definitely a technique that I will be using.
Hi Alan! Great question. Provia does very well with long exposures. It doesn't need any reciprocity failure correction until about 15 minutes, which makes its 100 speed a LOT faster than Velvia 50 once you have exposure times measured in seconds. This really helps out at times, especially for dawn/dusk photos, or when I'm trying to keep the shutter speeds faster when trying to freeze leaves on trees. Velvia adds a bit more contrast and saturation which can be excellent with scenes that are naturally quite flat, but it goes wild on senes with a lot of natural contrast and saturation. So in short, I use Provia when the scene already has a lot of contrast and saturation, and also when I want to keep my shutter speeds faster. Velvia on the other hand works wonders on naturally subdued scenes that can use a boost in contrast and saturation to appear quite natural in a photo. The other film I use is Ektar, and that one deals very well with very high contrast situations, but doesn't do well with low contrast subjects. I have been using Provia more and more these days
@@BenHorne Thanks Ben. I like Velvia 50, but I can't get 4x5 sheets anymore. Comparing Velvia 50 to Velvia 100, I thought the 50 had a bit better "earth" tones.
Whoa....that is some productivity. Agree with the selection. Last two are strong and the final one is strongest and made for Velvia. I had always wondered why you never shoot there in the past. And “totally intentional” was cool. I think I commented on something similar in the last when you fumbled while walking. There seems to be some technical glitch at 09:30.
Thanks as always for watching! Also, thanks for pointing out the glitch. I noticed it a few minutes ago. There is another one in there as well even earlier. I wonder if something happened on the upload. In any case, I'll just leave it as it is for now, but I'll be sure to screen the next videos to make sure they are solid in that regard.
@@BenHorne Yeah that's true. One time I drank hot dirty water out of a styrofoam cooler when I got back from Neon Canyon, slightly misjudged water amounts on the way back, it was the best water I've ever tasted haha. Maybe I'll give the breakfast skillet once more try ; )
I usually frame shots by excluding distracting elements. Shooting any wider in those scenes, or stepping back would introduce things that I don't want in the frame. In the case of the last photo, some direct sky was just out of the frame, and in the case of the second the the last, I actually cropped in a bit on the film to chop off a distracting dark area on the right.
Excellent as per usual, I could hardly keep up. Your enthusiasm was shining. The last image is fantastic. I look forward to the next installment.
Thanks so much Thomas! Always great to hear from you. The next two episodes in particular are my favorite from this trip. I'm definitely looking forward to heading back there this winter. Hopefully I'll find some nice ice abstracts to work with.
Oh my, the last two are absolutely fantastic.
The warmth that is provided by this spectacular glow is out of this world. Zion feels so unique. 20 minutes of pure joy, inspiration and contemplation.
One more time : thanks for that Ben.
Thanks so much Florian! Zion is very unique indeed. I love that place, and look forward to heading back there this winter. Hopefully I will have some good ice to work with in some nice reflected light.
20 mins that seemed like 1min. Loved this Ben. One of my favourite of yours for a while. I loved the scene in the washes of the rocks and maple leaves. It would be really interesting to see how it differs on the different films.
Thanks so much Nigel! Always great to hear from you. I will definitely be doing a comparison of the different film stocks now that I have so many scenes that have been shot on different film. Provia is definitely becoming a favorite of mine though. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas!
“Totally meant to do that.” and the story about your spider critic, both made me laugh. Always enjoy visiting with you. The way you share how you pick your photos is hypnotic to listen to and a complete class in and of itself. Thank you for creating wonderful videos. It’s truly a gift.
Thanks so much Robert! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
It always impresses me how present and attentive you are in your videos! When i go out to take pictures it takes me 1 hour to purge my head of all perceived current problems before i even start to look around me! Thanks for sharing, tom
Thanks Tom! That's one of the reasons why I prefer going on week long trips. I am able to purge that out of my system in the first day or two, then I can get to work over the rest of the week.
Just flipping beautiful. Those who have not tramped over the Western US cannot appreciate the diversity of landscape anb the sheer joy of capturing images.
Thanks so much Robert!!
I liked the third photo, and hope you come to like it too. I like how the path and rocks led you eye to the center, how it was divided into 5 regions, with balance between the bright orange in the top right and two shades of grey on the bottom left, the overall color... etc.
Thanks Jon! That's one I will certainly have to sit on for a while. I like how color negative film handles the tones of that scene. I think it's one that I will have to return to with some fresh eyes later down the line. I'm not convinced that my editing in photoshop is the best that it could be.
Wow, your last scene with the red burning maple tree was stunning.
What colours, what a great composition. What a NP.
Ziob NP rules and your art of work is phantastic. I hope for myself, to see Zion again. 2017 in the end of May was great. 3 whole days there were a great experience of overwhelming sights. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching, and for your kind words! Zion sure is a very special place, and I look forward to heading back there again this fall!
My favorite is the last image. The composition leads my eyes through the frame. Absolutely fantastic! I had to stop the video to look for all the details you've brought in it. Thank you very much, that you share this with us!
Thanks so much for watching Michael! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
That's a productive day in large format, right there! Agree with many here, that last photo is fantastic.
Thanks so much Paul!
Talk about a productive day! Those two keepers certainly are gorgeous.
Thanks so much! Yeah I definitely burned through quite a bit of film that day. That's for sure!
One of your better. I like that you showed the steps you toke ,and how progression from one composition to the next. It amazes me how we can walk by beautiful composition time and time again and not see them.
Thanks Bryant! Yup, it definitely goes to show that we are surrounded by great subjects, and it's up to us as photographers to notice it. The more narrow our focus, the less likely we are to notice the beauty around us. That's the overall theme of the next episode. Thanks again Bryant!
That was a day for the ages Ben. I love those images and would love to explore that wash.
Thanks James! It definitely was a busy day, and a sign of what's to come in the next several days of the trip.
The last one is gorgeous!!
Thanks so much Garrick! Glad you enjoyed it!
Outstanding Ben! Your story telling, as always, brings the adventure and images to life. The last image is so vibrant with fall colors that one could easily be drawn into the scene as if standing next to you while the image was captured. Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much Chad! Merry Christmas as well!
Wow that last shot was fantastic. Such rendering of color.
Thanks so much Jim!
Beautiful work Ben!
Thanks so much Michael! That means a lot coming from you!
The last image is just fantastic!
Thanks so much Jorge!
What an exciting day of shooting! Even though they didn't all make the cut, I know it felt good to take them and the experience of being there was well worth it. Love the last one you showed!
Thanks Ceilih! Yup, it definitely felt great to head back to camp at the end of the day. I carried the momentum of this day through the next several days, and I look forward to sharing those videos as well. Thanks again!
Enjoyable watch, as ever, thank you, and with the bonus of that "wow" image finale!
An exquisite last couple of images indeed for that natural high that photography wonderfully provides. 👍
Thanks so much Warren!
That last shot Ben , wow , absolutely stunning mate
Thanks so much Andrew! I was quite surprised that I never really noticed the potential of that scene in years past. I must have walked past it a hundred times through the years.
I can’t recall a more productive day I’ve seen from a Zion video of yours! Your excitement was shining through each clip. Quite crazy how one day can change a scene so much during the fall. The two images you chose for your portfolio book from this day are fantastic. Interesting how you found that scene so close by to your previous shot. Really enjoyed this episode Ben.
Thanks as always Diego! It was definitely a very productive day. I felt really good heading back to camp that evening, and that set the pace for the rest of the trip. The funny thing is that even though this was the most productive day of the trip in terms of taking lots of photos, the following two episodes are even better. I really look forward to sharing Episodes 5 and 6.
You are really great at finding order in the chaos of the wilderness.
Thanks Anton! It can definitely be a challenge at times. That's one of the frustrating things (in a good way) about Zion. It is filled with so many beautiful subjects, yet they can also be so chaotic at times. I find myself constantly checking out trees or other subjects that are beautiful, yet very challenging to work into a photo. It's great when everything comes together.
Ben, the final image is wonderful! I am always in awe of your ability to simplify chaos. Looking forward to the next episode.
Thanks so much James! That's definitely one of the challenges out there. Everything looks so good, so it becomes a challenge to try and simplify the scene. I think that's one of the reasons why I prefer working with the smaller scenes. There are a lot less variables, so it's easier to come away with a really nice simple photo.
The last 2 images were outstanding. Great work!
Thanks Larry! That sure was a busy day!
I like the last one the most. For whatever reson it has a wonderful vibe with the coloured leafs and the pinetrees.
Looking forward to next video already
Thanks so much!!!
I definitely need to work on my patience! Loved the tidbit about how you refine the composition over a long period of time. That is an excellent idea and something I need to do more of. Also love the fact that you continue to show work that you are not happy with. This is so much a part of photography and we all need to be reminded that every photo need not be a portfolio shot to bring value.
Thanks Joshua! Yeah, that's one of the reasons why I like getting to a location very early, and just spending my time with it. Also this gives me time to look at the subject without the camera, and perhaps I'll notice something about it that will have an impact on the camera placement or the specific composition. This doesn't work quite so well in populated areas, but on this particular day, I set up my camera, then hiked up some nearby sandstone hills just for a change of scenery, then returned to my camera to view the scene with some fresh eyes. Thankfully the cameras was not stolen by squirrels and/or mountain lions while I was gone. :-)
The last shot with the 3 pine trees is my favorite of these shots-- your patience is amazing. I need to work on getting more patient with my own photography. Great Video!
Thanks Michael! I found that last scene two days earlier, but was waiting for just the right conditions. Thankfully it all worked out because those leaves didn't last much longer. It's pretty crazy how fast they go!
Beautiful work. Thank you. Patience & process are so essencial for large format. Well done!
Thanks so much David! Patience and Process indeed!
Awesome set of images!! The last one is my favorite so far from this trip. I would love to see a “when to visit Zion” guide by you some time.
Thanks Del! Where you thinking in terms of what time of year?
Ben Horne I was thinking a video talking about “ if visiting in Autumn, it’s best to go at a certain time and he types of trees in areas. I know cottonwoods full the canyon, but where are the maples and Oak’s??
Not necessarily a “stand here, shoot here” type thing, but some helpful tips that New visitors would find helpful, of info you wish you had when u first starting visiting.
The last shot is an absolute banger! . Great work Ben.
Thanks so much Martin! It was definitely a great scene to find.
Looked like one heck of a day of shooting Ben. Although these days don't happen often it's magical when they do and it seems like all things align. Love that last shot; peaceful, serene, Zen like feel to it.
Thanks so much Larry! I just love walking through those washes in the evening and listening to the crickets sing. It's very zen indeed!
That last photo is really stunning!
Thanks so much! It sure was a fun scene to find!
the scene with the fallen leaves among the rocks has loads of potential - oh for some more leaves, or perhaps a return in freezing conditions?
Yup, I really should I have revisited that scene a day or so later when there were even more leaves to work with. I really wanted to get a nice simple photo of the rocks and leaves, but it was tough to find a nice close-up composition. That's an area I will definitely try to work again next year. Who knows, maybe the rocks will be re-arranged in a way that works better - or perhaps a giant log will be wedged in the canyon at that very spot and block the view. 😂👍
last picture made it for me, I like/hate when you have great picture in mind and hoped it is the one, then it disappointment me. but this is photography and hope keep us taking more and more pictures.
Very well said Abdulmajeed!
Saturday afternoon stroll with Ben Horne. Spiders I can do - we dont have proper snakes in the UK. The last 2 images are stunning Ben. Till next week
Thanks so much Mark! Though we do have snakes here in the desert areas, I very rarely see them. I think they're quite fascinating creatures. The element of surprise with either spiders or snakes is seldom good though!
The last image had it all. Very nice.
Thanks Matt! That sure was a fun scene!
@@BenHorne yeah I love the sense of depth and the varnished background. I'm guessing it would be fantastic as a very large print.
Another great video Ben your patience payed off love the last image truly stunning!!👌
Thanks Chris! Yeah, that sure was a cool scene to find. I've been through that canyon for 10 years now, and it was only this year that I saw the potential of that scene. It's pretty crazy how that all works.
Wow Ben, 15 sheets in a day. Is that the most ever in Zion? All the shots are beautiful, but the last couple really are outstanding. Also, love the dancing on rock scene. Lots of practice walking in the washes!!! Merry Christmas...Bob
Thanks Bob! That may very well be the most sheets of exposed in a single day, but I have come close in years past. I just don't want to do the math on how much that day cost me.
Wonderful stuff, Ben. Two keepers in one day is great by anyone’s standard and that last one especially, is a beauty! 🙌🏻
Thanks so much Martin!
Ben, I'm really happy you were able to walk away with some really fantastic images. Truly rewarding for your dedication and effort to share your own unique perspective on one of the greatest national parks in the World. thanks man. Happy Holidays and Keep Shooting.
Thanks so much!!! Always great to hear from you. I think you'll enjoy the next two episodes as well. That's when I really started to hit my stride on this trip. Happy Holidays to you and yours as well!
@@BenHorne Sounds Great Ben. Absolutely looking forward to it. All the best to you and your wife, Stay Blessed cuz.
A great day and excellent images. Thanks Ben.
Thanks so much Derek!
The last image is so God damn beautiful. Awesome content ! Have nice holidays
Thanks so much Mathias!
Very productive day for sure Ben, they are all very good, but the last one with the Pines in is my favorite. Love the colors and the contrast-something that truly deserve the portfolio. As always appreciate the share of the adventure and looking forward to more of Zion and other places to come.
A few notes off subject, love the JetBoil type stove, I and so many others that enjoy nature, be it landscape or wildlife seems to have similar rigs (got to have away to get coffee on site), I have had a few people notice mine when we were out shooting together and before you know more money to Jet Boil or MRS.
Last, as you know still trying to get a mountain lion and as I have mentioned previously, there is an area that I keep checking about every 2-3 days, well yesterday was once again out there and just enjoying nature and beauty of such with eyes wide open, did not see one unfortunately, but pretty sure I heard one off in the not too distant area. The unique squeak for sure stood out and cannot say for sure it was a ML, but having heard some on video and at the zoo, pretty sure it was one. Never heard something similar in that area. So to say the least stoked to go back there either later today or possibly tomorrow, for sure when I come back from WV after the Christmas holiday.
Best to you and your loved ones for a joyous and happy holiday season and new adventure in the upcoming New Year.
Thanks so much Tim! Yup, those stoves are great. I have a tiny one that I take backpacking, but it doesn't handle the wind quite as well. It sure is nice to have a hot cup of tea or coffee in the morning - especially on some of the cold fall/winter mornings. I didn't get a chance to place the game cam on the trip this fall, but a friend of mine posted a video fo some very fresh ML tracks in Zion a few days ago, so I may very well set it up when I return this winter. I sure would love to get one of them on camera. That sure is interesting that you potentially heard one while out for a hike. I'll have to look up a video where I can hear what they sound like because I honestly have no clue! I hadn't even thought about that. I hope you and yours have a fantastic Christmas as well!
@@BenHorne They have some variety in their sounds from a semi-growl to like the one I think I heard which is more like a squeak, very strange sounding almost like a squeaky toy for like a dog. I was not on a hike per say, what I do is drive down by this lake that is hidden but with lots of oaks and other trees. There used to be and I guess still is a remote camp ground there. I found a spot in the very back that I can set in my truck and get a good look over the path and some tree areas which I were I tend to watch from. sort of mobile blind. May never actually get one on the camera, but will keep trying for even if not, still great to just relaxing and watch and listen to nature, there is always allot of birds around and the deer, so all good. Thanks for the reply and yell at you later, off to the airport in the morning and then home to see the family for a couple weeks, then back to your home State about 300 miles north of you.
Awesome Ben... will explore the washes next year... awesome place
Thanks so much Rakesh!
Wow. Wonderful video. I sensed a full feeling of enjoyment with the whole process which is what this is all about. Thanks for the quality video. I’m really enjoying the full sound. Keep up the inspiring work.
Thanks so much for watching Larry! Always great to hear from you. I look forward to sharing the day 5 and 6 videos from this trip. Whenever I have a good day in the field, it seems to carry forward to the next several days, and this trip was no exception.
The 3rd photo is really nice, and the last one is fantastic. And I can see your face getting happier and happier towards the end of the video hahaha. Well done!
Thanks so much Tirta! It definitely felt great that day!
Last picture is gorgeous! Love the color. It seems that you like more the little detail over open landscapes. It would be great to see some big landscape from Zion NP, for us who dont know the place.
Keep up the good work.
Merry Christmas.
That's the really tricky thing about Zion. There are indeed some very wonderful sandstone peaks, but the canyon itself runs north to south, so it's difficult to get good light on them. It's definitely something I would love to have in my portfolio at some point though!
I had a similarly productive day in that location. In fact, I took photos of the same maples over the rocks (the next to last photo you showed). It is really hard to appreciate the dynamic magic of the reflected light in Zion. It changes so quickly. Thanks Ben for showing one of my favorite places. I think I must have only missed you by a day or two. Cheers!
That's so cool that you shot those same trees. Was it this year? The funny thing is that have another photo in my portfolio of those same trees as well, but shot from above the wash, and without the rocks below. It looks like a completely different scene.
@@BenHorne Yes, it was this year. A few days after you I guess. There were more leaves among the rocks in my photo. It is interesting how different it can look from day to day.
Well Done Ben as usual. Thanks for taking me with you down the trail :) Merry Christmas
Thanks so much for watching Dave! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
Right at 2:35, your video brought back memories from 2002-ish when I was a kid in Zion with my brother and parents. We parked at the next roadside spot up the road in the direction your truck is facing and my brother and I climbed up to the top of that hill (~800 feet above the road) dominating the center of the shot. I'm honestly surprised I remembered that; hadn't really thought about it in nearly 20 years, but the second I saw it in your video it just looked familiar. Love the photo you took starting at 11:50.
That is so cool that you recognized the spot based on the video! That's one of the really cool things about Zion. There are so many places that you can scramble to. The only tricky thing sometimes is getting back down. It's easy enough to climb up the sandstone, but getting back down is often quite tricky.
@@BenHorne Getting back down was definitely tricky; in my first comment I left out the part where my dad was shouting and pointing directions at us once he realized we were struggling to find a safe route back down.
You’ve been going to Zion how long, 12 years? And the wonder of it all is, you see something you never have, and that last photo is stunning!
Mother Nature for the win!
Thanks so much Michael! Yup, that's one of the things I love about Zion. There are so many areas tucked away that I have yet to explore, and yet the familiar areas I often visit change from year to year, so it's a place I will never grow weary of. I still have a few more videos to edit for the end of this fall trip, but I'm already looking forward to heading back there again this winter.
Stunning location,excellent video!
Thanks so much! It sure was a very productive (though expensive) day.
That last image is a topper, Ben!
Thanks so much! It sure was a fun scene to find!
Wow. You had a very productive day. 2 keepers out of 5, Even Ansel Adams could hardly wish for that. I agree on your assessments of the photos. I guess that means your getting as good as me. ;-) Glad all the scouting thru the years is paying off,
Haha! I love the way you think Danny! Great to hear from you as always!
@@BenHorne Just know by I could never touch your photography. You are way past me. Glad you took the humor I meant though. 😊
Stunning Colours 👍👾
I liked the Last image which has a Nice Depth and mix of colours.
Thanks! It was definitely a very productive day. I look forward to sharing the 5th and 6th videos in the series. This particular day set in motion some pretty cool stuff in the days to come.
Ben Horne Looking forward to seeing more of your "Zen" Zion 👍
Next year you might have some Kodak E100 in 8x10 if its not to expensive for us.
What a day Ben! Funny, I spent some time at one of those very comps a week earlier and couldn’t make it work either... always next season!
That's very cool to hear that you spend some time there as well. Which scene was it?
Second scene - spent two hours on that corner. Went back a couple of weeks ago and had some success after snow covered the wash. Great work Ben - always follow the Zion series. I live close by and recognize so much - especially on the east side. You have an amazing eye!
One of your best videos Ben, really enjoyed this episode, thanks for sharing and have an awesome Christmas.
Thanks so much John! I hope you have a fantastic Christmas as well!
nice images ben, and good vlog , I do kinda a like that yellow tree image though .... looking forward to the review episode , i like it when you show and then compare the same scenes in different film stocks, i find that very interesting ....
Thanks Gaius! You'll certainly see all the shots and how they compare during the film reveal. At some point, I plan on doing a video where I specifically compare Velvia to Provia. I now have a lot of examples of the same scene shot on each film stock. In my 5th episode of the series, you'll see both the provia and velvia sheets of film at the end of the video. Thanks again for watching!
New to your channel. I love your content and the relaxed way in which you present it.
Thanks so much JC! Welcome to the channel!
Great stuff! Thank you for taking us along. Is it possible for you to get a shot of the view in the ground glass or do you want to wait for that end reveal? That’s understandable but I think it would be neat to see what you’re seeing “under the hood”.
Hi David! That's a good question. I do that from time to time, but it really depends on the lens and how bright the scene in. The strange thing about filming the ground glass on 8x10 is that the experience looking at the ground glass is much different than seeing it on video. In person, you can see most of the image all at once, but on video, you see a really bright spot with a very heavy vignette and you can only see a very small amount of the ground glass at once. It's worse with wide angle lenses, and better with long lenses. It's much easier to show the ground glass on a 4x5 camera, but 8x10 is really difficult.
Ben Horne Understood. Thanks for responding! Keep up the great work! I have a lot of respect for anyone willing to haul a setup like that around. I have a hard enough time with my mirrorless system, lol.
Good morning! Ben’s up early.👍🏻 Time to watch....
Thanks John!
I liked the breakfast "skillet" in a bag!
Thanks Kevin! That stuff is actually quite tasty!
Very very nice Ben! Beautiful.
Thanks so much Robert!
Love to see a productive day but wonder if I find the days you don't get lucky but keep going more inspiring!
Why do you stop at f45? On 8x10 I wouldn't imagine the diffraction would be an issue if you went to f64. Is it purely exposure time (+ extra reciprocity failure) and wind? Do your field lenses only go to f45?
I know the feeling Roger! The next couple days will be along those lines. Though I do shoot some photos on those days, the videos are very relaxed, and I spend a lot of time exploring some areas without shooting.
With regard to stopping down, f/45 seems about the sweet spot between DOF and diffraction. Stopping down to f/64 will make the diffraction quite noticeable, but I still won't be able to have as much DOF as I truly need. By opening up to f/32, I take a noticeable hit on DOF (assuming it's not a distance-only short of subject), and the increase in sharpness from less diffraction is marginal. I find that f/45 gets the job done quite well. My lenses go to either f/64 or f/128 depending on the lens.
I like the longer episodes, good one.
Thanks as always Joe! I think you'll enjoy the next few episodes in that respect. The 6th one is my favorite so far. 😉
Hi Ben, what a wonderful video and absolutely stunning images. Many thanks for sharing. May I ask which tripod you are using and also whether you do fall workshops in Zion? The areas in this video seem to have huge potential. Happy new year. Cheers
Hi Ash! The tripod seen in this video is a Gitzo 3 Series Systematic Tripod. I use it with an Arca-Swiss Cube head and the Arca-Swiss Quick-Link system for removing the tripod head. When it comes to workshops, I don't offer any workshops in Zion or anywhere else. That just hasn't been an avenue that I have wanted to go down. Zion sees a lot of visitation, and there are a lot of restrictions where workshops can be held. The wilderness areas where I venture are off limits to workshops.
Hi Ben, many thanks for the feedback. I am actually considering getting a Gitzo 3 series at present so your feedback is very helpful. I totally understand your position about workshops. Have visited Zion a couple times but never in the Fall...so far! I think the areas in your recent videos are some of best I have seen. Thanks for sharing
Hi Ben, I’m wondering if you could share the make/model of the bike rack you’ve got? I’m looking for one that stays attached to the hitch but flips down so you can open the tailgate. Looks like that’s what you’ve got so I’m very interested. Thanks!
Hi Scott! The one I bought was the Thule T1. It is made for only a single bike, which keeps the overall bulk down. It's very well built, and holds the bike securely without touching the frame. I'm definitely a fan of it.
Ben Horne Outstanding! I’ll check it out. Thanks Ben!
Found your website looking up my name. Fellow Benjamin Horne here. Your work looks great! Also good video. I subscribed.
Great name! Thanks for subscribing!
Last one is my favorite
Thanks Russell! That sure was a very busy day!
Yay, you like snakes. You should like spiders too they are also cool. However, saying that I have had more than one situation where a spider has surprised me and made me jump lol. Love your stuff btw.
I have tons of respect for both, and will rescue and relocate spiders that end up in my house, but man on man, I really hate the surprise of walking into a spider web and having it crawl all over my face. 😬
Nr. 5..., wonderful!
Thanks so much!
I hate spiders. I've been stuck in crawl spaces at work with some big ones. Of course no work got done until the spider was gone.
That sounds to me like the definition of a nightmare!
@@BenHorne No exaggeration, my work light shined on it and made a shadow on the wall of a 3 ft spider. I about pooped my pants. You could hear it run across the concrete floor.
Top photographs !!
Thanks Ruud!
Nice shots, and wow...that last one is awesome. I always used to cancel out the blues with Kodachrome. :-D
Thanks so much! Yeah, there sure is something about how slide film loves to go blue in the shadows. I have found that the warming filter in photoshop works quite well in that regard, but I have some friends who use color corrective filters in the field with great success.
The last scene was definitely the hero. Did you also consider the same scene as a horizontal?
Jeremy Woodhouse I happened to shoot that exact same scene as a horizontal the next day after Ben made his (I ran into him during this video) and while I’m happy with my version, I think Ben’s vertical take on it is a significantly stronger photograph, largely due to the inclusion of the strong leading line provided by the sandstone face in the foreground right.
@@justinlowery6017 I'd be curious to see the horizontal. Perhaps you'd share your version?
Hi Jeremy! I think that scene could go either way. You might notice that I cropped into the film a little bit for the final image. The bottom of the wash trailed down to a point that was a bit distracting. Also, that part of the photo wasn't all that sharp because of the narrow DOF. I like how the wash provides a visual path to explore the photo with your eyes, so that's one of the reasons why I went vertical. I think a horizontal would also work quite well, and a square crop is also a solid option for this image.
Do you ever consider roll film or even digital? Obviously, those would make it possible to shoot more images - recognizing that more does not equal better.
I really wouldn't mind picking up a Sony A7R4 or similar camera at some point - especially since I already have two awesome lenses for it. It would give me the ability to shoot some scenes that I can't with large format, but I just don't know that I could justify the expense at this point. I use to have a Fuji GX617 camera and loved the convenience of roll film. I just didn't use it enough to justify keeping it, so I ended up selling it.
Subject to the confession that I'm a digital guy, I was wondering whether you could focus stack scenes like the wash where depth of field are a real issue? I'm assuming that you scan all of the shots and do some post processing, so you could fairly easily blend two images to get the foreground sharp along with the mid and background you already have. I realize that you wouldn't want to do four or five full frame images like I would with digital, but two seems manageable. Is it a matter of the scene changing / camera shifting in the time / procedures required to take a second shot?
Hi Dan! You are correct that focus stacking is definitely doable on large format. I did some experimenting with it up in the Redwoods this past spring. It works pretty much the same as with digital though unfortunately with large format, focus breathing is quite significant. When I return to the Redwoods this spring this is definitely a technique that I will be using.
Nothing wrong with squealing like a girl when a spider is in your face. Good video Mr.Horne.
Hahaha! Yeah, that might have happened!
Just out of curiosity, what are the influences for you to decide when use to use Velvia on a shot vs. Provia?
Hi Alan! Great question. Provia does very well with long exposures. It doesn't need any reciprocity failure correction until about 15 minutes, which makes its 100 speed a LOT faster than Velvia 50 once you have exposure times measured in seconds. This really helps out at times, especially for dawn/dusk photos, or when I'm trying to keep the shutter speeds faster when trying to freeze leaves on trees. Velvia adds a bit more contrast and saturation which can be excellent with scenes that are naturally quite flat, but it goes wild on senes with a lot of natural contrast and saturation. So in short, I use Provia when the scene already has a lot of contrast and saturation, and also when I want to keep my shutter speeds faster. Velvia on the other hand works wonders on naturally subdued scenes that can use a boost in contrast and saturation to appear quite natural in a photo. The other film I use is Ektar, and that one deals very well with very high contrast situations, but doesn't do well with low contrast subjects. I have been using Provia more and more these days
@@BenHorne Thanks Ben. I like Velvia 50, but I can't get 4x5 sheets anymore. Comparing Velvia 50 to Velvia 100, I thought the 50 had a bit better "earth" tones.
Whoa....that is some productivity. Agree with the selection. Last two are strong and the final one is strongest and made for Velvia. I had always wondered why you never shoot there in the past. And “totally intentional” was cool. I think I commented on something similar in the last when you fumbled while walking.
There seems to be some technical glitch at 09:30.
Thanks as always for watching! Also, thanks for pointing out the glitch. I noticed it a few minutes ago. There is another one in there as well even earlier. I wonder if something happened on the upload. In any case, I'll just leave it as it is for now, but I'll be sure to screen the next videos to make sure they are solid in that regard.
@@BenHorne used to get that in FCP which I don't use anymore. Keep them coming Ben. Solid work.
What month was that filmed? September?
Hi Sven! This trip was in mid October.
Great day
Thanks so much Joshua!
Man, Breakfast Skillet?! I've tried to muscle my way through that but it's like eating dry glue :D
the spicy breakfast hash is pretty damn good though.
@@LpJunior537 I'll have to give that a shot, I usually end up easting the spaghetti and meatballs in the morning haha.
You didn't like the Breakfast skillet? That's my go-to favorite. Maybe it's just because I'm starving out there though. 😂
@@BenHorne Yeah that's true. One time I drank hot dirty water out of a styrofoam cooler when I got back from Neon Canyon, slightly misjudged water amounts on the way back, it was the best water I've ever tasted haha. Maybe I'll give the breakfast skillet once more try ; )
Calm .. 😊🙂
Glad you enjoyed it Vikas!
I'm a grown man not really afraid of anything ...snakes, rodents whatever it doesn't phase me but a spider in my Loupe I might have a heart attack LOL
Yup! That was certainly quite the experience!!!!
Your framing is too tight. I think, your photography would benefit from stepping back.
I usually frame shots by excluding distracting elements. Shooting any wider in those scenes, or stepping back would introduce things that I don't want in the frame. In the case of the last photo, some direct sky was just out of the frame, and in the case of the second the the last, I actually cropped in a bit on the film to chop off a distracting dark area on the right.