Photography On Location: May in Mojave
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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Here's another one of them videos where I go out to the desert, take lots of pictures, and make a video about it. And this one covered all sorts of bases. I was shooting 6x17 with my Shen-Hao TFC 617-A, 6x6 with my Mamiya RZ67, and even more 6x6 with my new Mamiya C220. That's right, just squares and long-skinny rectangles. 1:1 and 1:3 is what I'm all about, friends. Keep them nasty 4:5 and 2:3 aspect ratios outta here, man! I don't need them. Well, yes I do...but not on this trip!
Love monochrome, do ya? Boom, I got you. Ilford Delta, baby. How about Kodak Portra? Yessir, I got you on that too. Old buildings your thing? Say no more, friend. Scantily-clad supermodels on the beach? No...no, I don't have that. But the other stuff I got.
I had some ups and downs on this trip. At times I was really feeling that creative nectar coursing through my veins, other times I was feeling like a complete and utter hack. I suppose both things can be true at the same time. But the point is, it wasn't all perfectly smooth sailing. And that's okay. That's part of analog photography. When you're shooting film, you just don't always know if things are going well until you get back to the lab for processing. Luckily for me, things turned out well overall. I'm pleased with many of the photos, and that's the best I can hope for.
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“I think I got one or two good shots.” The whole roll is full of bangers Nick!
Haha! Love it. Thank you.
Big facts
Exactly!
tyvek05 you must be real fun at parties. Ever heard of hyperbole? It’s just a fun statement my friend.
tyvek05 are you even professional? Go somewhere with that comment. This community don’t need negative people like you.
The most underrated youtube channel
Just thinking about that...
It's just a shame it did not get to 100k subscribers yet...
Great quality videos, photographs, didactics, humor...
Doing my part to share!
Ps.: And looking for a 17x6 camera hidden from my wife... U_U
Yeah man, what a shame :(
I agree, regardless of the fact that he's a fantastic photographer. These videos are thoroughly entertaining.
AND the most underrated voice over voice. It is smooooth as butter.
@@jespersichlau4343 yeah man, but also just the production values, choice of b-roll and accompanying music. It's just all good
You’re the Bob Ross of UA-cam photography channels. So chilled and easy to listen to. I mean that as a compliment! 😂 Fascinating seeing the USA’s lesser-known spots as well. Best wishes from the UK. 😉👍🏼
I'm just going to photograph some happy little bushes here. They'll be our little secret.
Nick Carver Show us how you shake that polaroid!! (Btw when you want to come to italy just tell me, there are some cool bushes overe here). You are the best nick!!
@Nick Carver: that got dark real quickly... 😂
That’s exactly what I was thinking. The Bob Ross of photography.
"I mean that as a compliment!" You don't say. 🤦🏼♂
Super enjoyable as always Nick! I love that scene with the recliner! Such a great find, and it's great to see how you captured it as the light was changing. I'm also super jealous that you were able to get away to the desert before things started to heat up.
Thank you, sir! I somehow manage to miss the perfect spring desert weather every year, so I lucked out with these few days.
Best notification I’ve gotten in a long time. Thank god.
The day just got a whole lot better 👍🏼
That shot at 19:11 is pure ART!! The way that shadow under the window bank makes an arrow that points directly at the recliner. The dusk shot is great too, but for some reason that first one did it for me. Great video!
Yes, thats the best shot, pure magic
Agreed, that was the best of them
I would buy that one too!
Agree, that is the best! :)
I agree. It's a daytime shot, but it reminded me of some of Hopper's lonely interiors. The dusk shot is lovely, but not as dramatic.
Interior with chair, and few other images, have an “Edward Hopper “ vibe.....
Exactly!
I agree
Yeah, I thought so too. The railroad, the birds, the old chair telling an implicit story. And the almost horizontal light. It's amazing., Very Edward Hopper-esque.
Really enjoyed this man. The talk of creative ruts really resonates with me as that’s what I’m always struggling with myself. Great video Nick
A Nick Carver day is a good day! Play!
You don't get nearly enough credit for your filming and editing skills. You always get a lot of great coverage, your transitions are creative, your music choices always for nicely, and your style is consistent and high quality.
I know the behind the camera stuff is tedious but the result is super polished.
So, cheers to that my friend.
Boy have I been waiting for some Nick Carver amazing film photography❤️❤️❤️
Man I really hope a streaming service just throws a ton of money at you so Photography On Location became a streamable series.
22 minutes of pure high class entertainment. Thank you Nick. I enjoy your videos so much and agree with you these old buildings will eventually just fade away to nothing ...
I always just get buzzed after watching these vids . They are an honest portrayal of a guy doing what he loves and doing it well .
Thank you very much
I can always count on your videos to be a nice distraction as I try to get some work done. Haha. Beautiful stuff, my man.
Okay, the photo at 19:57, maybe one of my favorites of yours. Love the layers here and actually like how busy it is!
Beautiful captures on gorgeous cameras as usual. You have documented these amazing structures for the next generations with meticulous thought and creativity as always.
Thumbs up if you want to see Nick shoot more perfectly framed photos of liquior stores.
Could you try shooting CineStill 800t in your 6x17? Would be kinda interesting to see...
2:35 it’s a great shot but knowing that he’s going back for the camera makes it a bit hilarious
And here at 11:28 - Get out of bed Nick!
I expected Caption Kirk and Spock to come to show up at your campsite. Checkout the original Star Trek for contex
Yeah, the interior shots are fantastic. I likes the first one as much as the last one.
This is pretty much, why I built a bed in my van. I have this grandiose idea of finding something that needs morning or evening light and I can sleep Comfortably before and/or after shooting it.
Great video. Subbed
We appreciate your honesty and candour man. You're humble and funny and your knowledge photographique is second to none. Would love to see your sub count quadruple in the coming months. Thanks for the ride :)
I wouldn’t mind seeing that myself. Thank you, my friend!
that last dusk shot is a banger! way to change things up and challenge yourself 💪🏽
Ich habe 3! Minuten gebraucht bis ich das Video nach der Veröffentlichung bemerkt habe. Das waren schon fast 3 Minuten zu viel. Mann, ich mag die Videos, ich mag die Bilder und ich mag das ganze Feeling was mit den Videos rüber kommt. Besten Dank für die immer wieder sehr tollen Bilder und Filme.
Es bringt mich dazu meine Kamera auch auf Gebäude zu richten und mit bedacht Aufnahmen zu Komponieren.
Alles zwar digital, aber teilweise mit Tilt shift, Langzeit Belichtung und maximaler Qualität. Auch ISO 64 an einer Nikon Z7 kann interessante Bilder hervor bringen. Das ist aber alles nichts gegen deine 6x17 Aufnahmen.
Ich freu mich auf die weiteren Videos, jetzt schau ich mir das hier aber erst mal noch mal an.
Grüße aus Deutschland. :-)
Great inspiring video. It's been way too long since I've done road trip photography like this. Now that I have a 4x5 with 6x7/6x8/6x9 (as well as 4x5 sheet holders) I am keen to finally hit the road with it.
Also, great you used a C220. I have the C3, the C220's cumbersome feature packed big brother.
Love that camera to death. You did great composing with the TLR.
Just saw you put your 6x6 mask under the RZ focus screen. I just learned last week that the masks can actually be slid onto the TOP of the focusing screen, using the two small black pieces on the left and the larger one on the right. Take out your focusing screen, and slide the mask top to bottom. Fits just right and allows you to still see your LEDs at the bottom. Doesn't really make a difference focus-wise, but I find it a better, tighter fit for my masks. Thanks for the vid, as usual. I just picked up a C220 myself last night and got so excited by your excellent shots. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks for the kind words! With my mask, I can see the LEDs. This one fits in perfectly and goes in easy. So long as it’s cut right, it’s a tight fit and takes all of 2 seconds to install.
Love the tempo of your videos. Is like a stress remover. :)
Another great video Nick! I'm a little late viewing it! I love the last exposure! It makes me want to shoot colour and dusk shots :)
Great new camera. want one too. The last one is great a shot. love the development knocking the highlights down, will have keep that in mind when using the JOBO next.
Have to say your style is contagious and i found my self deployed it aswell "love decrepit/run down and soon to lost property" On a much cherished childhood past time. "Go Kart track" in my area. I'm sure other in the area would like to remember it too. who know if anyone start there international racing career. everyone that late Ayrton Senna started on go karts.
Thank you!
Never seen a single video with so many outstanding images in. No arrogance no showing off just quality and passion. 👏🏻😊
5:41. "......a squat perfectly square rectangle." Congratulations, you've been promoted to VP of the Department of Redundancy Department.
Love the way you talk through your photos warts and all. What works and what doesn't work so well. I'm trying to improve my photography and channels like this where I can be a fly on the wall with a talented photographer are really helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
It’s truly enjoyable to listen to a person’s process and their self-critique. I had a different point of view on which version of the recliner photo worked best. It’s fun to see all the iterations and hear which the photographer thinks best matches their vision and style. Always fun Nick - thanks!
Well that was dang awesome. Been itching to get out in the Mojave... So hot right now. Great shots man.
If you want to be taken seriously as an artist you need to have a consistent body of work, I wouldn't worry about it stagnating your creativity or anything like that. You're lucky to be passionate about a particular subject as most photographers never even make it to that point.
I appreciate that feedback. Thank you.
Go ahead.... take that shirt off. Carpe diem!
I wish Nick Carver did more videos. His dialogue is precise and well articulated. Professional standout
Almost forgot that you existed! Dropped what I did and clicked on that notification.
It’s my birthday tomorrow, couldn’t have asked for a better gift.
What day your birthday, today june the 21 (at this side of the globe) or june the 22(my birthday) ? In both cases
Congratulations! 🎉
Awesome pictures, great work!
Video packed of great photos from the beginning to the end, from the squared black and white images to the 6x17 in color and all what's in between :-)
The two photos side by side at 7:18... man, those lines work great, and the small clouds in the photo at the right are fitting so well in the composition! This two photos should go always side by side! :-)
The 6x17 at 20:50 with the golden light and the birds is also one of mavourite. Well... finally they're all so good that I have no favourites anymore :-)
Man, that desert living room is amazing.
Let's go Boys!! Nick is back dropping some gems today.
16:28 -- Of course we're not sick of abandoned structures in the desert. It's what we're here for! :-)
That busted up chair was where my uncle Charles died shooting up heroin
Really? Shit man. I drove past it this weekend. That’s heavy
I am viewer 42... Very good sensation
This is not a youtube video this is a youtube show. Very entertaining, sprinkled with humor, human feelings and spectacular photographs.
Hey, I went out South Utah, Northern Arizona the exact same time because of that spell of weather! Good to know we were on the road at the same time! Choice video!
Love your process Nick
Dude, the production value on your vids is always killer but this is next level. Appreciate the effort you must go to to make these amazing vids.
LOVE your channel!
4.5 questions: 1) I know you're a fan of the Pentax Spotmeter V. Is that the only meter you use? 2) Have you ever shot with the venerable Pentax 67? What is your opinion of it (as far as medium format cameras go)? 4) What year is your 4Runner?
Thanks! 1) I mostly use a Pentax Digital Spotmeter. Also have a Spotmeter V as a backup which I love. The Soligar spot meters are great too. 2) Never used that camera before. 3) it’s a 2016.
@@nickcarverphoto Thank you, sir!
Beautiful work 👍
I had an ancient version of your TLR, Mamiyaflex, with an 80 & 180mm. Such a solid camera. Took that camera everywhere. Got it in the 70's.
I really love the second composition of the building with the chair in it. The frame is subdivided into four different rectangles that are each like their own photograph. Though it is "cluttered" in a sense it's also "organized" (if that makes sense) in a way that is very complex yet very pleasing.
“Organized chaos” or “ordered chaos” is my favorite thing. Thank you.
I agree, that second frame of the recliner series has a lot going for it as well. I, too, appreciate how it’s divided into multiple images within itself. 👍🏻
"Appreciate your coming along with me". That line at the end caught what was becoming clear to me as I watched- this is an exceptional channel in that I really feel like I have come along with you, that I am there with you, that we are standing side-by-side. It only took me about 500 episode3s to have this smack me in the head! :) Keep up the good work....
Haha - I love it. Thanks, Ricardo. I appreciate you watching...and coming along with me.
You nailed it Ricardo .
I grab a drink and enjoy... hard but very cool work and outstanding photos... cheers from Germany.
By far my favorite photographer on UA-cam. I may not be shooting much film any longer (just don't have the time needed), but I love your subject matter even though I'm on the other side of the Country from you.
Thank you very much, my friend.
Awesome video a images Nick! I love the 6x6 and 6x17 formats, they work great together. You must have had at least a 85% hit rate with your images of this trip. That’s great dude!
😂😂😂 just thinking about the clothes 🤭🤭🤭🤭 too , but also .. 2hich wimdows were open fro breathing 😂😂😂😂
Oh the voices, boy do I know those voices...
Great video as usual.
"I don't often use 90mm lens ... because I'm not that attracted to the wide angle look anymore" :) A lot of us cropped sensor shooters would scratch our forehead at this statement ))))))))))))) Great photos Nick! Can't wait to see more of your work.
I absolutely love it when you do these types of videos Nick. Huge fan of abandoned spaces and you always seem to find such interesting buildings. The final shots with the chair inside the building are superb, the telegraph poles framed within the windows one by one are a great touch.
I have like 10 questions about your process.
1) Do you digitize your photos and use lightroom? If so, I would love to see your workflow with lightroom.
2) Do you ever shoot digital
3) I would love to see you use an iPhone and go on a shoot.
4) do you ever retouch objects out of you photos or always use them as shot?
Ok. Four questions.
I love your photos. I don't subscribe to many channels.I'm picky about that. I subscribed to yours.
Lmfao bro who signs zines...why on earth do you say pre visualize? Just say VISUALIZE bro you do not need the pre part
I had to stop the video and laugh when you said that the voices in your head said you were a Hack!!, I think you can shoot with a Potato and still get an amazing shot!, That voice in your head needs a good smacking. Loved the Video thanks for going out there and making them.
Haha - thank you for that. I hope that voice never silences completely, otherwise I’d just be another Peter Lik. But I do need to reel it in sometimes.
@@nickcarverphoto I can send you some nice Rum if it helps lol.
HAHA! Love the Scammy's Cammies sticker! Some of the old school staff in there can be curmudgeons, like you are bothering them by asking your noob-ish questions. Probably mad that they work at a camera shop when they dreamed of being the next Ansel.
Hey Nick, Nice vid for the 220. First one I've seen that is both succinct and thorough. I've been shooting with a C3 for years, finally sold it, and just recently bought another one. I think Mamiya TLRs get a bum rap when compared to Rollei and Yashica/Minolta. Even though the Mamiya doesn't have Schneider or Zeiss lenses, the Mams' lenses are perfectly sharp and have very good contrast. Moreover the Seiko and Seikosha shutters take a licking and keep on ticking unlike the Prontors on the Rollei. You just have to get used to their weight. Eat your Wheaties and you'll be fine. Looking forward to more videos.
Nick... Holy Moly - it got to the end of the video... and I went hold on you've only just started! Again, I run out of superlatives. I love the 617 look and I am so so tempted to do some 617 with people in focussed on a movie look... That chair shot! I shoot a lot of 4:3 on the GFX but always shoot with 16:9 in mind for the cinematic look... I have a C220 as well... which is loaded with Portra and has taken a back seat to the Pentax 67! You have got my creative juices flowing again! Oh maybe I really do need the ShenHao 617 that's in a dealer's shop in the UK... no sense it gathering dust there... but then what lenses! Best, David
I love photographing old buildings anywhere. Great video. Thanks for the trip. Just picked up a c220. Can't wait till it gets here. Mixed emotion on the 220. About a year ago I sold some gear including a Mamiya c33. Thought I was done with film. That was costly. Love the photos.
Man Nick, I thought I had it all. Wive , kids , house , good job (doctor) and a nice hobby to spend my money on (B/W photography) But still had my doubts about that good live. Shouldn’t I be a photographer for profession : having a nice truck to live in , full of analog camera’s, driving through National Parks with lots of interesting things to make photograph’s from and camp on site ?
Not anymore : I found you on the internet with your doubts about your live. But please Nick keep on making these video’s they are perfect : there so much more than just about making pictures which makes it so much more interesting.
I used the Mamiya-C series in studio. Seldom outside! Some big production stuff. Amazing cameras, I miss them. I have a rollei, but it's not close!
Working sometimes it doesn't happen. Few good shots. The end ones super. Liked the square images. So easy to get close! Great vlog.
Hello Nick,
The photos with the Mamiya c220 in black and white are awesome.
I personally like it very much.
Go against such videos.
nice greetings from Germany
greetings Horst
Google translation
What kind of mic set up do you use? I plan on doing some videos on location and i really like the quality you have on your videos. Are you using a wireless lav mic?
Yeah it’s mostly a wireless Sennheiser lav mic. Very rarely a shotgun mic for exterior shots on the car.
Thanks nick. Appreciate the info. And as always. I enjoy your vids especially when you go out on location in the dessert.
ME ON WAY OF LOCATION :- IM GONNA NOT SHOOT STRAIGHT ,
ME LOOKING THROUGH VIEWFINDER :- WES & NICK GO BRUUUUHHH............
My c220 is my fave TLR. Viewfinder much better than any of my Rolleiflexes (admittedly they are old ones). I like the weird industrial aesthetic. And you can swap lenses. My fave is the wide(ish) 65mm.
Hey Nick! I have used a Mamiya C-330 (similar to your C-220) for over 20+ years doing wedding and portrait photography. Yes I did earn a good living with it as well. On 1 occasion
a client ordered a 30"x 40" print . I had used a chromegenic film (my lab guy was on vacation) with the all important tripod. It turned out very good.
Came to this video following your recent 'chat' with Thomas Heaton, who lives near to me in North East England. I really enjoyed your trip to the Mojave desert - brought back some great memories of Southern CA. Looking forward to watching more of your stuff Nick.
Hello Nick, such a great video I watched. Especially I loved captures in black and white taken by C220. Thank you, Nick!
This bad boy is gonna to be full with... beer? Right?! I mean, camping. Oh wait, it's Nick, so the cooler is fully loaded with film :o) By the way Nick, perhaps you can do another video on your camping materials, building the space for sleeping in the car, etc. Always interested in these kind of videos as well. (loudout for a trip, packing the stuff, how you plan the trip as you mention Google Earth sat imagery, etc)
End of day one; Cheer up Nick; at least nobody grabbed your campsite! Excellent as always. My Mamiya 645 is a little pop-gun compared to your gear, but your vids always motivate me to take it out for a run. Loved the chair shots, but my favourite was the first one. I preferred the more diagonal nature of the shadows. Heading your way next year, God willing. Greetings from Scotland!
Damn - that C220! It’s got to be my favourite camera. Having said that, that 6x17 format, man, it does for me e v e r y time. Another glorious video full of glorious imagery.
I find whats more impressive than the Photography itself (and no NICK, you're not a hack) is the effort and thoughtfulness you put into the video. Most will not even consider all you do to get the shots you edit into this. Me personally, I was on Auto trader looking for a Toyota 4x4 while listening early on. :) Thanks for sharing.. And Yes, Square is another way of thinking, Ive recently broke out my dusty Hassey 503cxi because I miss that format. My heart wants me to get a Revel, my mind tells me hold on there buck.
Hi Nick, another great video. The area that you camped looks familiar to me, were you camped in the Granites off of Kelbaker Road, between the 15 FWY and the 40 Fwy? I have explored and camped in that general area a number of times, you lucked out with weather. Tks for sharing, John
#1 you're too hard on yourself; #2 you were right to shoot with the side perspective of the old gas station and to include the black billboard (it completes the story); #3 FTW (including my comments) - you're the artist so do what you want......
Best part was when you put your sunglasses on.
Kidding Love your content - really helping me plan a trip. Thank you.
Glasses bit was awesome, tho....
So, I'm new to film photography. Am I supposed to be keeping my film cold? Please don't roast me. Just getting started. :D
Nick, I only shot film for a little while because my Mamy 645 1000's was stolen from me, but every time I see your videos make me want to shoot film again, The Photo of the chair is EPIC, thank you for your content.
As usual, some every nice work there. Congratulations on your C220. I love my C330. And I have a question: do you ever find it a challenge to shift your mind's eye between square and 6 x 17 when considering your compositions? I have noted that you typically go on these excursions with cameras of different formats. I have found that it often takes some time and a conscious effort of shifting compositional gears if I change cameras/aspect ratios on the same outing. You seem to do it with ease. Would you consider discussing this subject on a future video?
Need another video Nick... suffering withdrawal symptoms :(
Long time subscriber, but dropped by after the Thomas Heaton podcast (which was a great watch). A good image at 21.54, and I like the way you showed the evolution of it with the changing conditions etc.
Ok, well that got a subscription. Thank you for your creativity and your hard work Nick. We all hear the voices from time to time. I've been shooting since that 220 was new and they always come back from time to time.
Sorry for my confusion but I thought parelax (?) Was only an issue with close ups when using a c220 twin. I used one years ago shooting weddings, doing close ups of rings on flowers I used a paramender - It works great. I Will be doing fun stuff soon and now I'll be paying attention to what Nick talked about.
Resiprocity Departure!
Exposer doesn't fail, it departs from the S curve. Sorry, I just had to paraphrase Ansel.
All lovely shots. Great you didn't lose the campsite. Great to see the analogue camera and results. Liked that garage (dusk) shot too. There's a book in your 6 x 17 format desert collection. I saw a small gallery in Dallas city centre with similar photos displayed. They were not as unique and attention-grabbing as yours.
Take my hat off to you Nick, out there and-in-and-doing, not too much jibber-jabber. First watch and not my last. Thanks.
I own a Mamiya 220 , its between it and a Rolleicord which is my favorite. Both create amazing photos. On the focusing screen of the Mamiya , there is a line about 1/4 from the top. This is the parallax correction tool. When you frame your picture , lift the camera so the image is below the line. It took me a little practice to use it . The Mamiya is better for close up photography because you can get 12 inches from my subject. Great videos, keep up the good work.
Wow , sir 😮 that building @16:20 would have never guess the composition 😢😢😢 so cooll ...
Thanks to Thomas Heaton i found your channel. I will be watching all your videos now. Some great shots and stylish video. great job.
I just love your videos , I can’t believe I was looking at your video wishing I could find someone to watch shooting the mamiya c220 that I just got 2days ago most people have a c330 , which is the one I was looking to buy but came upon a beautiful mint c220 with a great number of accessories at a great price I couldn’t pass by and to my surprise you just got one too !!priceless👌🏼