I Spent 10 Days Photographing an Arctic Town

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  • @tomdivasion7724
    @tomdivasion7724 4 роки тому +581

    “24 hours of darkness” - the zine where the camera lens cap was left on

  • @BrianCho
    @BrianCho 4 роки тому +186

    For people who haven't been to the arctic circle, it's a level of cold and darkness that's hard to imagine haha. Love the commitment to the project!

    • @BrianCho
      @BrianCho 4 роки тому +6

      Miguel Isidro In the arctic circle it’s late november to mid January where you’re seeing darkness like in Willems video

  • @mooninc.185
    @mooninc.185 4 роки тому +162

    Some of those photos look like they were taken on another planet
    Also some of your cinematography was really good and gave a slightly eerie vibe

  • @MaxReisinger
    @MaxReisinger 4 роки тому +94

    This video lowered my heart rate. Thank you

  • @kelvinp.coleman563
    @kelvinp.coleman563 4 роки тому +139

    I still haven't got the hang of American temperatures...
    "It's also like minus five degrees"
    That sounds all right
    "Fahrenheit"
    Oh! I don't know what that means, I'll check on Google... shit, -20, that's actually pretty cold
    "It feels like minus twenty"
    Damn, that sounds a lot colder than minus five... nope, -28, not really that different

    • @aguy4247
      @aguy4247 4 роки тому +2

      celsius and Fahrenheit end up meeting up in the negatives, around -40 is the same C and F. So the colder it gets the closer the numbers start getting to each other. -28C is -20F but 0C is 32F and +28C is 82F. The warmer it gets the further apart they are, the colder it gets the closer they are. (Side note, USA isn't the only place that uses Fahrenheit, it's just the biggest of the small list, and I was taught both celsius and Fahrenheit in my American public school)

    • @kelvinp.coleman563
      @kelvinp.coleman563 4 роки тому

      @@aguy4247 Once upon a time Fahrenheit was also the preferred measurement here in Britain, and my father (born 1948) always knew what the equation was to convert one to the other in his head. I don't know when exactly the shift from Fahrenheit to Celsius occured, but I (born 1987) only ever learnt the latter when I was growing up. Sometimes you can still find Fahrenheit used in the headlines of the tabloid newspapers when they're reporting about summer heatwaves, and sure, 101° looks more impressive than 38° when it's in a big font, but I'd think that anybody under about forty would probably do a double-take.
      Maybe you'll enjoy this sketch from one of our radio comedy shows: ua-cam.com/video/227Hdz8VFKo/v-deo.html

    • @trevorarmstrong6641
      @trevorarmstrong6641 4 роки тому

      @@aguy4247 so who ask you this though

    • @thegrayyernaut
      @thegrayyernaut 3 роки тому +1

      @@trevorarmstrong6641 Most comments on UA-cam aren't asked for. Better just move on, dude.

    • @benbowland
      @benbowland 3 роки тому +2

      Here's American temperatures in a nutshell: 100 is very hot, 50 is mildly cold, 0 is very cold. That's all the basics. The range between 100 and 0 degrees basically spans the normal amount of temperatures a person can survive comfortably in. Fahrenheit is more convenient for human senses, Celsius works better for science.

  • @technol-bismol3778
    @technol-bismol3778 4 роки тому +186

    I could only imagine what the arctic would look like on Ektachrome, or if Kodak brought back Kodachrome love the content man

    • @paulscottfilms
      @paulscottfilms 4 роки тому

      25 ASA > I took me till 2005 before I had to leave film.

    • @rullestaden
      @rullestaden 4 роки тому +16

      From the Svalbard backcountry last spring, on 35mm Ektachrome (my photography is very crude tho and the lens was garbage :P) photos.app.goo.gl/kS9ibGT6HPicM2c36

    • @skclo.7131
      @skclo.7131 4 роки тому +1

      Anders Rullestad Eriksen These are great!

    • @rullestaden
      @rullestaden 4 роки тому

      @@skclo.7131 thank you!

    • @caroccp1673
      @caroccp1673 4 роки тому

      @@rullestaden nice pics :)

  • @k_rim_
    @k_rim_ 4 роки тому +59

    Saw this video popping up earlier today but then wasn't able to view it... Now it's finally Verbeeck o'clock

  • @Limbothy
    @Limbothy 4 роки тому +68

    Would love to see a reprint of America’s playground. I missed the opportunity to pick up the zine and I so wish I could get one!

  • @theodorejames7980
    @theodorejames7980 4 роки тому +92

    Willem: Its also like -5˚F, it feels like -20. *isn't wearing gloves*

  • @FTrovatten
    @FTrovatten 4 роки тому +26

    This is great Willem. Just what I needed. I'm still in quarantine, but this was the next best thing, compared to going out :).
    And congrats on Walking Svalbard!

  • @callummoodley6311
    @callummoodley6311 4 роки тому +1

    1:36 wow ! This is gorgeous

  • @LIBICU812
    @LIBICU812 4 роки тому +42

    My sister lives there as a photographer and published writer. She's been working on a photo documentary on the changing Arctic ice. You can see her work on IG @philotera.

    • @friendlylocal3731
      @friendlylocal3731 4 роки тому +11

      Your sister’s work looks great and it’s cool that she’s so committed to it. Kind of sad that someone who drops in with no knowledge of where they’re going for just a few days can get so much more attention than someone who’s living there and going in depth on the subject. Oh well.

    • @remarema6396
      @remarema6396 4 роки тому +24

      Friendly Local I think willem gets the attention he deserves. Especially for what he contributes to the photography community on UA-cam and how good his work is. I would say it’s unfair to say someone who has a following shouldn’t take photos where they are not fully committed to. In a lot of ways that brings down the purpose of photography

  • @NatSegebre
    @NatSegebre 4 роки тому +11

    wow, I haven't been this inspired by a set of images in a long time-these are amazing!!!

  • @filmbyhari
    @filmbyhari 4 роки тому

    The white snow against the dark skies makes it super striking!!

  • @ImmortalNokia
    @ImmortalNokia 4 роки тому +3

    I was there last summer and during that time there was light all day so I had problems with sleeping. Pretty amazing to see how it looks the rest of the year! Huge contrast.

  • @kinohogan
    @kinohogan 4 роки тому +13

    If this was over an hour long I still wouldn't skip a second 🏔️ so good

  • @juliaschamko6861
    @juliaschamko6861 4 роки тому

    Beautiful beautiful photos! My favorite had to be the little yellow house you photographed the last day just wonderful colors

  • @jazper4518
    @jazper4518 4 роки тому +33

    Amazing How many rolls did you shoot?

  • @musegiacalone8911
    @musegiacalone8911 4 роки тому +8

    The setting is so unique.. I'm excited to see more of the shots put together! Merci Monsieur Verbeeck

  • @chanelgolinski1386
    @chanelgolinski1386 4 роки тому

    wow!!! You should be so proud.. these images and this video are so stunning. So beautiful to see

  • @AlexandreCamargoPontes
    @AlexandreCamargoPontes 4 роки тому

    Crazy but Amazing Photographic experience! Thanks for sharing!

  • @cz_seby
    @cz_seby 4 роки тому +3

    Winter photography is so aesthetically simple but so sick, great job

  • @JackFlower
    @JackFlower 4 роки тому +14

    These photos are insane!

  • @KristenRoseWild
    @KristenRoseWild 4 роки тому +3

    Man you are so incredibly talented with these cameras at night! Every shot had such flawless lighting. Its been awesome to watch you grow as an artist and youtuber and this project is just more proof that you deserve the recognition!

  • @danielboulton4083
    @danielboulton4083 4 роки тому +4

    insane! The colour palettes are so beautiful. I can see a bit of your Todd Hido influence in these (thank you for introducing him to me) but also I think there's something about the texture that's just so satisfying to look at and feels very unique to your work! going to try and get a copy of the zine!

    • @snapchord
      @snapchord 4 роки тому

      Daniel Boulton I definitely see the the Todd hido influence

  • @yoyomi848
    @yoyomi848 4 роки тому

    You are one of the main reasons why i am doing what i am doing right now. And that is making some art with film photography! You are so inspiring. Keep up the work!

  • @SergioMusel
    @SergioMusel 4 роки тому

    what an experience! thanks for sharing!

  • @cwbaldwin61
    @cwbaldwin61 4 роки тому

    Great vlog post. The setting and the photos - both are marvelous. The composition, contrast, and saturation are excellent. Bravo - well done! My wife and I both love watching your channel. I bought pre-ordered the zine and so look forward to receiving it!

  • @EMCAL13
    @EMCAL13 4 роки тому

    You're a real one Willem. Thanks for your work.

  • @GarryTan
    @GarryTan 4 роки тому

    Love this. Pre-ordered. Was incredible to see the use of light here. You must have had to have an INCREDIBLE tripod for those winds.

  • @doriangasseling
    @doriangasseling 4 роки тому +16

    Shit man, these are actually great.
    Gorgeous images.

  • @1356071
    @1356071 3 роки тому

    Day three photos were my favorite. Absolutely stunning 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @colejaneteas
    @colejaneteas 4 роки тому

    Absolute worst conditions to shoot in. Love your perseverance and dedication to this man. The photos and zine are beautiful.

  • @jacebulger1893
    @jacebulger1893 4 роки тому

    Miss Norway so much, you should one day go back in the summer and shoot during the midnight sun. Northern Norway is amazing during the summer.

  • @alsc3444
    @alsc3444 4 роки тому +2

    I dunno why I'm crying watching this... too beautiful

  • @rscio7822
    @rscio7822 4 роки тому

    Amazing photographs Willem ! These lights and colors are incredible

  • @teocrawford
    @teocrawford 4 роки тому

    How do those people live in that darkness😬 I'd get so depressed I think...
    Amazing photography of the place Willem!

  • @thepiegod09
    @thepiegod09 4 роки тому +2

    Geez imagine waking up in the morning and it STILL being dark? How would you even start your day? What a cool place. Great video too 😎

  • @TalyaAdams
    @TalyaAdams 4 роки тому

    Congrats on the zine and thanks for sharing these wonderful photos.

  • @corsongreig8419
    @corsongreig8419 4 роки тому

    Your photos have a very real feel to them. Amazing!

  • @morsulusk89
    @morsulusk89 4 роки тому

    Beautiful work Willem. Did pre-order mine few days ago. So excited about it! Thanks for your videos.

  • @valentinscho6164
    @valentinscho6164 4 роки тому

    I´m so so STOKED to get mine can´t wait to look at all the pictures in print!

  • @95airgabriel
    @95airgabriel 4 роки тому

    Been waiting on the BTS of these photos for a min! So spectacular!

  • @monicahenriiquez
    @monicahenriiquez 4 роки тому

    So excited! The photos look amazing!

  • @bespontaneous27
    @bespontaneous27 4 роки тому

    The Arctic circle is my favorite place I've visited! Amazing for photos. Thanks for the lovely video! I love your work.

  • @liam_dawson
    @liam_dawson 4 роки тому

    these photos are crazy good for such low light! talent

  • @thedondeluxe6941
    @thedondeluxe6941 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! And as a Norwegian person, watching this makes me appreciate the fact that it's NOT winter right now... even though it was snowing yesterday😂

  • @RyanBounedara
    @RyanBounedara 4 роки тому

    ordered! the front and back cover design is so perfect with the emulation of snow

  • @villegas24
    @villegas24 2 роки тому

    Looks like a place from another planet. Pretty cool

  • @quentinbassetti1217
    @quentinbassetti1217 4 роки тому

    just wonderful, kind of project that makes you pretty good photographer of your generation

  • @Bruno-yx9be
    @Bruno-yx9be 4 роки тому

    Absolutely stunning work Willem

  • @richardjohnsunglao46
    @richardjohnsunglao46 4 роки тому

    Dang, even if the weather wasn't the best your shots are stunning!!
    Keep it up, big fan of yours!!

  • @ericrjennings
    @ericrjennings 4 роки тому

    Great video. Your photography always intrigued me because I feel like you sometimes shoot random things and the search for the subject locks me in. It’s not a knock at all, definitely your style

  • @BraeHunziker
    @BraeHunziker 4 роки тому +1

    Norway is an incredible place. You should definitely revisit in the summer! Beautiful images as usual, Willem!

  • @ganglerigraubart2676
    @ganglerigraubart2676 4 роки тому +1

    One of my travel goals since a couple years. Amazing shots, can't wait to have the zine in my hands.

  • @kryak926
    @kryak926 4 роки тому

    This is so incredibly beautiful!

  • @rudyvelez1741
    @rudyvelez1741 2 роки тому

    …best series of photos that you’ve taken by far,,,you captured the very cold situation where you were…some shots looked eerie weird,,like it’s a deserted place,,like a movie set,,but it wasn’t boring,,,kinda exciting set of pictures you got

  • @HippieTrax
    @HippieTrax 4 роки тому

    Great shots Willem! Nice anamorphic flare on the video

  • @crystalanokam
    @crystalanokam 4 роки тому

    THESE PHOTOS ARE INCREDIBLE!!! Pretty wild that it’s dark all day! I feel like would start to miss the sun after a while 😂 It’s cool seeing some normalcy in the place even though it’s brick cold.. seeing bikes laid out in the snow is quite the juxtaposition

  • @LP3Films
    @LP3Films 4 роки тому

    one of the best videos ive ever seen. these photos are incredible. All worthy of massive prints

  • @TriscuitsForDays
    @TriscuitsForDays 4 роки тому

    What a place for spooky and dark shots, loved seeing them

  • @paolobusolin8417
    @paolobusolin8417 4 роки тому

    I've pre-ordered it some time ago and I was waiting for this video. I had no doubt in the very moment of "swiping my card" and I even happier now after the video. I look forward to getting the book to enjoy the quality of the product and the atmosphere of the place! Bravo!

  • @THELR91
    @THELR91 4 роки тому

    i love these photos ...the atmosphere is just amazing

  • @oscarmorland3788
    @oscarmorland3788 4 роки тому

    Looking very forward to getting my copy of this zine!

  • @SamsonArnettRoughley
    @SamsonArnettRoughley 4 роки тому

    Blown away by these images man, this is next level beauty

  • @lievencorthouts
    @lievencorthouts 4 роки тому

    The flairs! Ordered think a month ago. Looking forward. Ciao

  • @Starsgraphy
    @Starsgraphy 4 роки тому

    Images looked amazing! It was a no brainer that I pre ordered your zine, super excited!

  • @joekearnan7008
    @joekearnan7008 4 роки тому

    Super stocked for this to ship, can't wait to get my hands on it. Great work Willem, also feel free to reprint America's Playground because I will buy that one too.

  • @major_organ
    @major_organ 4 роки тому

    i've been waiting for this one! excited to get my book when it ships!!! thank u willem

  • @Luke-vg2tg
    @Luke-vg2tg 4 роки тому +4

    Definitely Picking up the zine!

  • @bazzanojulian7729
    @bazzanojulian7729 4 роки тому

    beautiful photos man, you've outdone yourself

  • @shannonk339
    @shannonk339 4 роки тому

    I saw your mates video and was waiting to see this! Awesome job man, that's a cold place to visit.

  • @xjamesramos
    @xjamesramos 4 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this!!! Keep on keep on Willem!

  • @florenciamoyano9110
    @florenciamoyano9110 4 роки тому

    Insaneee! I’m obsessed with all of the photographs

  • @demkadeem
    @demkadeem 4 роки тому

    I’m so excited to get the book! Photos look so beautiful

  • @hsien-huayu5966
    @hsien-huayu5966 4 роки тому

    Images are so cinematic! Amazing work Willem🔥🔥

  • @theharveydean
    @theharveydean 4 роки тому +3

    yo that shot at 5:49 just hits different man. Can't wait for this zine to arrive in the mail! 😎

  • @StevieJPN
    @StevieJPN 4 роки тому

    Awesome, I'm going to the arctic circle for 2 weeks of survival training, hopefully I can take some photos up there.

  • @michaelyolch79
    @michaelyolch79 4 роки тому

    This was epic for many obvious reasons. Above all, I love the commitment to your art. It's incredibly refreshing and inspiring.

  • @demdiaries5522
    @demdiaries5522 3 роки тому

    Listening to your voice calms me ...

  • @erikreyes4503
    @erikreyes4503 4 роки тому

    Love the color on each shot !!!!

  • @sean.brews.coffee
    @sean.brews.coffee 4 роки тому

    Just bought one! Love your photo set on this zine keep it up. Sending love from the Philippines

  • @leenkestens45
    @leenkestens45 4 роки тому

    I could watch this for hours. So good.

  • @Olly_Allars
    @Olly_Allars 4 роки тому

    Breathtaking images Willem

  • @ella-wg4du
    @ella-wg4du 3 роки тому

    Love going back to these videos SO MUCH Willem you are the goat we love you and your videos shooting in so many different locations, it’s seriously phenomenal how you interpret the scenery and make each shot so meaningful and beautiful ❤️ I’m forever a supporter ngl

  • @Kryon677
    @Kryon677 4 роки тому

    Thanks ♥️ I ordered the zine from France yesterday 👌

  • @roscoedillman
    @roscoedillman 4 роки тому

    This video SLAPS (my shutters)! love your work!

  • @skylerkim8960
    @skylerkim8960 4 роки тому

    Bought your book. Can't wait to see the prints in person!

  • @Mrmynameisparamore
    @Mrmynameisparamore 4 роки тому

    This reminds me of Alaska. I’ve lived here for almost a decade now. It gets dark like this during the winter here, tho definitely for not as long. And we do have some dusk.

  • @johnenjulia-6664
    @johnenjulia-6664 4 роки тому +2

    WoW heel mooie film Willem en heel mooie foto’s 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @robinleevel6591
    @robinleevel6591 4 роки тому

    thats some hardcore photography dedication right here, really sick man. Congratz on the project and thank you for the inspiration as always!

  • @fabipuello
    @fabipuello 4 роки тому

    Really good document. Thanks man!

  • @digitaldrea
    @digitaldrea 4 роки тому

    stunning photographs you are my inspiration and one of the reasons I started my photography youtube Chanel thank you for always giving us quality content been loving your videos

  • @marthadelagrange
    @marthadelagrange 4 роки тому

    These photo's are insane!! The dedication!! Definetly inspiring to try some night photography out myself

  • @alexeyvishnyakov8132
    @alexeyvishnyakov8132 4 роки тому

    Amazing shots and great video, as always!

  • @melissanaef9132
    @melissanaef9132 4 роки тому

    Amazing work Willem! Tip for shooting arctic shots from a northern Canadian: Instead of putting your camera in your bag to warm up, keep it in your coat. Your body heat will do a great job at retaining camera temp, plus a lot easier to grab out of than a bag.
    PS. Pre-ordered the Zine, it reminds me so much of home!

  • @whoschrischu
    @whoschrischu 4 роки тому

    That flash photo was on a whole 'nother level. Incredible work, man

  • @417wolfman
    @417wolfman 4 роки тому

    Reminds me a lot of Todd Hido. Awesome work!

  • @avery7134
    @avery7134 4 роки тому

    This is just so mesmerizing

  • @StephenMilner
    @StephenMilner 4 роки тому

    Cool video and photos Willem! I’m looking forward to seeing your zine video. I’m working on a small project, I currently have no idea how to put one together or how to get them printed.