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Photography On Location: The Breakfast Cafe
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- Опубліковано 30 гру 2019
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2 pancakes, 2 eggs and 2 sausage for $6.50? What a deal! You know what makes it even better? This video. Watch it while you eat. Don't just feed your stomach, feed your insatiable hunger for more photography while you're at it.
This little breakfast joint resides in an area of Orange County that's going through some gentrification. I assume it's only a matter of time before they plow this thing down to make way for more high-density apartments. LUXURY apartments. Or perhaps a shiny new industrial building with a blue glass and reclaimed wood exterior.
Whatever may take the place of this building someday, I don't want to miss the opportunity to photograph it now in all its 2019 glory. So I took my Shen-Hao HZX-45IIa 4x5 camera out on a Sunday morning to capture this puppy on film. I was loaded for bear with several sheets of Kodak Portra 160 (and a couple sheets of Fuji Provia 100f). I ended up using my Rodenstock 115mm lens for a composition that I struggled a bit to find.
The building didn't have much in the way of accent lighting, but that turned out okay. With minimal artificial lighting, I was able to capture this charming breakfast cafe while it was asleep - nothing more than a splash of rising sun in its eastward-facing windows. And, if I'm really putting it all out there...I actually went back another day during business hours to photograph it with the lights on. I just couldn't resist the temptation of seeing how it looked with some light. But I found out pretty quick that shooting it when the restaurant was closed certainly was the right call. With all the lights on, it just looked too alive. Plus it was a bit of a zoo dealing with customers' cars, food delivery trucks, and relentless road traffic. This Sunday morning outing gave me the better photos.
I ran into my usual slew of challenges like composing the photo in the dark, factoring in reciprocity failure, and some unexpected lens flare. But hey, at least a big rig didn't park in front of me.
Thanks for watching. Enjoy!
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One of the few channels where I watch every upload. Thoroughly enjoyable as always.
Thank you very much. As always, it means a lot coming from you.
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shit man, keep the ads and make some money so we can continue to have great content from you released! I can wait a couple seconds.
or, buy the metering course, which I plan to do once I’ve finished some other courses.
When it comes to these videos, I hit the like before I even watch it.
I hope I always earn it! Thank you!
What a way to end 2019! Yeah! And we appreciate you too.
Thank you, sir!
Still watching older stuff from you 3 years later... Your experiences and points you make are timeless... thank you for your UA-cam clips of your experiences!!!!
same. i learn something new every time i rewatch any of his videos.
Nick, you are a visual historian. Capturing iconic buildings of a United States I grew up on as a British kid in the 1970’s. You are so right, 10 or 20 years from now people will see this photo and the prices on the windows and reminisce on times past and how cheap the food was. The irony wasn’t lost on me seeing the old and the new on opposite sides of the street with Amazon behind you showing the future and the past straight in front of your camera. What you are doing is important because all these building you photograph will be relics of the past and capturing them before they are gone forever is a noble gesture and a nod to the way things were. Happy New Year to you and your family. Good to see the beard back. The moustache just wasn’t right. I know, I’ve tried it.
Thanks for the kind words, Simon. With the rate old buildings are torn down around here in Southern California, I feel almost an anxiety to get out and record them before that happens. And I agree about the beard. Couldn't get used to the mustache.
Glad you snuck one more of these in for 2019.
If I get back over your way in the near future I will do the same, but I think time is running out. I watch a show called American Pickers. They go around buying junk from old guys who collect gas pumps, old cars, bikes, signs and anything from the past in order to preserve it. It may be junk to most, but to them it’s like gold. It got me hooked. I love old gas stations way out West. I can see what a great job you are doing recording these architectural gems of an age where the US was booming. You are documenting American culture through its buildings. Shooting your subjects on film pays homage to that time. Seeing your images makes me want to just step through the photos to the time when these run down old buildings were in their heyday. A UA-camr in Arizona did a video on a Mall from the 80’s that’s deserted and due for demolition. He used to go there as a kid with his friends. I think he said he is going back to document it properly before they pull it down. Those early mornings may be hard for you to get out of bed, but we all really appreciate your commitment and great attention to detail.
There’s a sign in the window of the cafe stating “” Smile, your on camera “”
And now little cafe, so are you.
Guy say "maybe I'm crazy" while talking to himself on camera like someone's listening
Hahah - that's a fair point.
Sun in the window with the sky like you pointed out... very nice! :)
Thanks for the surprise video! Fantastic as always!
Thank you for watching!
Another great video. The dawn shot was the best.
Thank you!
That first exposure is maybe the best photo I've ever seen you take. Great stuff.
I love the glowing sky, reflecting in the windows. To me, that‘s even better than light insight. The lights at the right are helping a lot. You had a good one here.
Love your planning and your attention to detail. Appreciate you giving us another video!
Thank you!
Your channel and Steve Wallis (Camping with Steve) calm me down, hold my interest and are never misses
Watching Nick’ video has always been a relaxing thing to do. Thanks.
Love your subject matter and I learn things when you explain what you look for in a composition. Great work!
Thank you!
Even though I hate long videos. I always seem to watch yours
I dig that film loading pup tent. I also dig the photo. I think it turned out great.
Oh wow, I actually ate here while I was visiting California last year. Just happened to be close to my air bnb. Great breakfast and a great photo. Cheers!
Yeah they have pretty damn good chorizo and eggs.
First UA-cam video of 2020, best way to start the year! 👍
Good detail Nick. I like to preserve old unique buildings on film too. Sometimes I just shoot the doorway. I get your passion my friend.
Another great “On Location” with Nick. Love your channel.
Thank you!
Another awesome video... Simple, straight forward, and as always, generously sprinkled with pearls of wisdom. Good job Nick!
Thank you!
New year gift video by Nick😊
You're a hell of a communicator Nick. Salutes from a big fan from Spain!
Gorgeous photos, yet again! What great photography you share with the world. Happy New Year, Nick. Hopefully we can meet up again sometime in 2020!
Thanks, Arlo! And I'd be happy to. Drop me a line anytime.
You ability to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you!
That restaurant should be the meetup point for your classes! LOL Happy New Year!
Ha! Not a half-bad idea.
Watching this made me hungry for that breakfast special! I love these images you capture of older buildings, and bygone hey days.
Thanks!
They have a good chorizo egg scramble too. Thank for the kind words!
I think the society missed a great gynaecologist looking at you changing that film without looking ;-)
Love the shots, the subject and the colors are beautiful, thanks for sharing !!
Happy New Year !!!
Such a cool building again! Love it
Sooo happy to see a new video!
Watching your videos is really relaxing while learning. Thank you for that
Enter the first day of the new year with your new video. that's great dude 🙌🙌🙌🎉🎉🎉⛄️⛄️⛄️ Happy new year Nick 👍
Boy, do I appreciate having found you on the youtubes. Already dusting of my old 35mm Camera.
I have a film loading bag but seeing your “tent” is awesome!
Man! I found this so interesting. First time seeing anyone shoot this type of format. Thanks so much. Even more fascinating since I grew up 15 mins from that place!
From one local to another - Thank you!
Nick,You heal my mental health
Haha! Photographer and therapist. Nice.
Nick Carver haha definitely! Thank you Nick!
Now I’ve got to see you trying to squeeze into that tent. My pillow is larger than that. Lol! 🤨 Love your work, my friend.
First video to drop in 2020 for me here in NZ. Fantastic start to a new year
Thank you! Happy New Year!
We appreciate you more... Happy New Year fella... 👍🇬🇧
Thank you! Happy New Year!
oooo nice timing...happy new year
Even if your pictures are timeless, I wish you a happy new year 2020 and success in your passion.
Thank you! Wishing you the best in 2020!
My favourite UA-camr. Cheers Nick, all the best for 2020!
This is bloody excellent
Thank you, sir!
Nice. It’s both interesting and instructive to see the videos of your physical and mental process on a shoot. Thanks for sharing.
Nice. I have waited for a new episode. Thx
Thanks for watching!
Fun to watch, thanks and happy new decade!
Thanks! And to you too!
Yessss!!! The only way to start 2020! Mire videos this year please Nick!!!
Thank you! And I got more coming for you for sure!
Nick Carver good man!!
Whoop whoop! A great start for 2020
Awesome as always
Thank you!
Love photography on location! Learn a lot every sigle video
Lap up all those oldies but goodies my friend. Watching your videos and listening to your take on some of these places has really changed the way I look at these old properties. I used to say: "Man, that place is falling apart. Those people should clean that shit up" or "Sketchy man, sketchy". But I now find myself sitting in front of places like this with my camera, trying to figure out the story the building tells and how best to capture that on film. That's you man. You're in my head. GET OUTTA MY HEAD MAN!!! ;-)
When your videos come out, everything else gets the back seat in life. Long, short, any video is super instructive and feels like you're always there too. Well done
I really appreciate that, thank you.
They just demolished an incredible old building like this in my town that I always wanted to photograph. Glad you captured this while you could!
I missed out on a rad motel here in town. Wish I'd captured it before they bulldozed it.
I just love your videos! They always have that extra thought to them. Loved the part with “oh, can you believe back then” 😃
Happy New Year from France.
Oh shit, he posted!
Happy new year Nick!!!
I needed this, Happy New year sir.
Happy New Year!
Thumps up before even looking at the vid. Glad to see new stuff. Happy new Year Mr. Carver.
Thank you!
That was fascinating. I really didn't know where you were going when you showed the Viewfinder images. But when you took your real shot, I was like, "Ahhhhh, now I get it!" That was really nice. Thanks for sharing that whole process, including your struggles.
cool video carver. happy new year!
Best NYE gift haven't even watched yet
I wish you would upload more frequently! :) I enjoy these videos so much! :D
I do too, my friend. Thank you!
Thanks Nick. Love your videos
Aaaah man. I love your videos!!!!!
Thank you!
could listen to this even as a podcast.......
Nothing but the soothing sounds of a clicking shutter to fill the quiet portions.
More excited about a new video than 2020!
Finally, you're sub count is headed in the right direction. Been here for a few years. So glad you've kept at it.
Can't thank you enough for the years of support. And thanks for the kind words. It's been incredible to see the channel grow.
1st exposure - A Class!
May your 2020 be full of wonderful subjects to shoot film with!
Thank you! You too!
The Laundromat. The Liqour Store. And now The Breakfast Cafe.
Congrats and happy new year man!
Thank you, my friend! Happy New Year!
In the final set of images, that ray of light on the asphalt stops right on the barrier. Happy New Year!
fucking love it when one of these pops up in my feed. Happy new year mate!
That's what I like to hear! Happy New Year to ya!
It’s funny I live 2 minutes from there and I always wanted to take a photo of the place but then I remember how it looked before the remodeling and I get discouraged.... I wish I could of gone back in time and done it because the remodeling building was an old school mechanics shop with the same colors it was beautiful .... now when I see something I don’t hesitate
Keep the videos coming my man ... hope to cross paths with you I’m always one step behind you 😏
Cheers
I've learned it's important to jump on those photos sooner than later. Stuff changes so quickly - especially in Southern CA.
Great stuff! I think that I am improving my overall photography by seeing you shoot film. Thanks!
Your Back, thanks for the video.
THANK YOU NICK ... finally someone else who puts the darkslides in like me. When I started large format photography I was on my own and thought the white side was to write the word EXPOSED on, so that is what I did. It was only much later that I found out that others did it the opposite way.
Love your vids and images bud.... All the best..... Steve.
Much obliged, Steve!
Great video! You really know how to work the light and get a great photo. Super nice work, awesome photo skills, and amazing ability to explain what you are working with. Big thumbs up!
What? Nick Carver video on NY Eve? What a great way to end 2019.
I was just thinking about if you had made a new video or not yet. Then I got the notification.
Seriously man, this is a fantastic channel. Its easy to want move videos from you, because they are so good, but the quality of them is worth the wait.
Thank you very much for those kind words! I wish I could put videos out more often, but I'm glad to hear they're at least worth the wait.
@@nickcarverphoto Well worth it man. Just keep doing your thing. The passion you have for the craft shines through and each video is quality. Looking forward to what you put out this year.
As always; awesome photos, great video.
Thank you!
NICK! You’re back.. happy New Years sir!
Happy New Year to you too!
YEEES! A new on location video :)
I love these videos. Hope you have a successful year in 2020 with the channel
Thank you!
I look forward to and savor these on location videos, superb content. Happy new year everybody
Thank you very much
I always get excited when you release a video. Great stuff, unique but consistent style and very, very inspirational.
Thank you!
my guy bringing the heat once again, thank you Nick for the vid!!
I really like the first photo, specifically because of the orange glow in the window - so glad you zoomed in on that!
Thanks, Wes! Yeah that reflection made the shot. Lucked out there.
Just what I needed after being sick in bed all day. Wishing you the best in the New Year Nick!
I aim to heal. Hope you're feeling better. Happy New Year!
Great video, thank you for sharing. Got a lot to learn (and think about) for my soon coming 4x5 & 8x10!
Nick Carver video!! Merry Christmas to me 😀
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can't wait to see the next video
Thanks! Got a couple good ones coming down the pipeline.
Happy New Year, love these type of videos. Looking forward to more next decade.
Waking up to this the day after New Years was just a perfect way to spend some time on the sofa. I’m really glad you moved the camera and took the shot, that’s a really interesting photo as well as the first ones.
I appreciate all of what you’ve done so far and I’m looking forward to see what you will come up with this year.