Photography On Location: OC East to West
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- čas přidán 13. 03. 2021
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Here's that GPS app I use to mark waypoints: GAIA GPS (gaiagps.com)
Here's that viewfinder app I use to figure out compositions: www.artistsviewfinder.com
Geeze...This video took WAY longer to finish than I wanted it to. 6 months. Outrageous. Especially since the quality of the photos, to me, doesn't justify that much work. But hey, you need something to watch and I need something to post. So here we are.
The idea for this series of photos was to capture 2 iconic landmarks here in Orange County: Saddleback Mountain and Catalina Island. Both features are unmistakable Orange County icons and anyone who lives here sees them on a near-daily basis. Saddleback is in the east, Catalina is in the west. Hence the cute name of this video.
I used my Shen Hao TFC 617-A panoramic 6x17 camera to capture these photos, loaded up of course with Kodak Portra 160. I pushed Kodak Portra 1 stop and then 2 stops to boost contrast and grain. It worked, but I still had to do a little bit heavier edits on the scan than I normally do. I wasn't crazy about doing the heavier edits, but hey, it is what it is.
Sit back, relax, and watch some sweet, sweet film photography entertainment.
Thanks for watching!
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GOD I have been longing for one of these! You have no idea how much these videos means for us who's stuck inside during the pandemic...
i wait for every of these "on location" vids without any pandemic..
I know right... I’ve been on lockdown for about 2 months now, If covid didn’t exist I would have my drivers license right now and would be shooting so much stuff :(
@Frank Silvers i don´t really know, maybe lack of motivation and that my camera lens currently is stuck at F1.9. It´s been pretty hard
@Frank Silvers I have an illness that causes me to have an immunodeficiency...
Same. We've been checking every few nights to see if a new one's up and hooray!! We really enjoyed tucking into this one.
Commitment 💪 Nice work.
Police take note, if Nick goes missing one day, Tom is the prime suspect. He seems obsessed
There is really no better way to spend the end of the week than a new On Location from Nick!
or watch it on Monday to start into the new week ; )
Nick, this is excatly why I love your videos. It IS a struggle to get the weather to cooperate, and I like that you don't edit out all the challenges. You have a talent in making a failed outing still interesting, entertaining, and educational. You inspire me to dust off the old 4 x 5 find some film, thanks.
Nick is inspiring for sure. I got one of the same 6x17 cameras too. I'm hoping to get out this weekend after finally getting back home to New Orleans after evacuating from Hurricane Ida.
I hope to take it out this weekend and shoot some of the aftermath. I was blessed my home survived with minimal damage, worse I lost was food from fridge and large deep freezer filled to the brim with dead animals.....
There should be some interesting stuff to shoot.
Bro, that was the creepiest moment I've ever had watching CZcams. I was literally looking at your shirt when you said, "Hey, eyes up here." haha love your videos and work
same here, thought I was tripping haha
Yep!
Snap!..
Hahaha like how did he know. I legit was like that shirt and then he said my eyes are up here 😭🤣🤣
Me too haha
"When I started this video, we had a different president!" This one was a struggle because of the weather! Reminds me of the laundromat video. I think it was worth it though! This set of photos turned out great in my opinion! I especially like the Saddleback shot. It's so mysterious
I really love the layers in the Saddleback photo, but I'm craving just a little more of the mountain itself. Worth pursuing!
When seeing Nick Carver drops a new video, brighten my day, quickly grab some sparkling juice and sit back enjoy watching
Same here
SO glad I saw with Thomas Heaton, since I have become addicted to your channel .. I've watched all the back catalogue ... Fantastic style and amazing results ...!!
I hope you never stop these in location videos man, I can tell it’s a lot of work and luck with conditions but you always come through with some incredible shots. 🙌🏽
After all that, they came out great. I like them more than I thought I would.
When i saw the shirt i was like „aaaaaaaall righty then“ you know your viewers inside and out ;)
Composition on the mountain image is awsome I think but for me more contrast needed to make it pop.
"Did it really have to start with failure?". Spoken like a true pro. Tip o'hat to you, Nick.
When seeing them together they make so much sense, and the image of the waves is great, I had a very similar moment in southern Portugal where I was lost for an hour, looking at the patterns forming in the water
Glad to see a new on location video, love watching your process!
If you’re not a patient person, “high end” photography isn’t for you!
You’re pain in making this series/video is a testament as a great photographer. Well done sir…
Nick - Fantastic as always!
Glad you finished the video. Really enjoyed watching it so thank you.
Thank you for being real and entertaining. Great content and story telling. Always a joy to watch with great laughs.
Your dedication to photography blows my mind. Most people wouldn't bother. Not you. Thats why I love this channel.
Great success nick
Incredible perseverance, Nick! Love the final two images. Thanks for another entertaining video!
You nailed it Carver! Outstanding.
Great work Nick. Your perseverance paid off!!!!
Such a great journey, and so with the outcome as well. Superb job Nick!
Thanks for making these, the work that goes into these videos is really appreciated. There's really not that many photo channels on this level.
Great work Nick! You are a man of willpower, not giving up, persisting, going the extra mile!
High key great transitions love it Nick !!
Good to see a new on location video from you. And that it presents the reality of photography, the strikeouts and the persistence. The third image was very nice, I liked it a lot.
Thanks so much for showing the struggle to creative your vision. I’ve been struggling through a few projects and it’s great to see you wrestle with it and come out the other side! I really love your finale result!
Thank you for all your hard work. Great video.
This sort of video is so important for those of us still learning. The way you talk through compositions, settings and all the small things that make a great photo is incredible. Showing the photos that don't work out (by your standards, at least, by mine I'd be ecstatic) is great. Thanks for the huge effort that clearly goes into these videos.
Dude you crack me up man 😂and I mean that in a friendly way. The way you attack your composition, like your on a mission and something always screw’s it up, then the meltdown begins. I love it. You had me rolling when you put the camera up because the clouds ruined your comp.
And yea, the second to last shot was the banger. The whole idea of saddleback and Catalina birthed that shot. Subconsciously, your soul was drawing you to that shot man! Very nice video, even though I watched it late.
I was fascinated from start to finish, as always. Thanks Nick! Love that Saddleback shot. Maybe with slightly more of the mountain, but I’d still be exceptionally proud of it I snapped it myself.
I love this videos Nick, thanks for sharing! You're amazing keep it up 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
NC is back! Making my day.
Total success!
Great story Nick. Loved the photos.
I’m glad that you decided to publish the video! 😊
Your ocean photo brought back memories of sailing at the Orange Coast College Sailing Center back in the '70s and '80s. You captured the wind at work. I learned that the patches of rough looking water is where the wind is. The smoother the water, the less wind.
As per usual Nick, top quality content. Always great to get an insight into your process and just the grind of it.
Mr Carver - you are both remarkably tenacious and patient !
Nice work Nick, some cracking insights into the work as always!
Heck. Yes.
I've been waiting for another on location video and you never disappoint. That last shot of Catalina is gorgeous and, I personally think, totally worth the time invested to finally capture it!
Good stuff Nick!
Nick, you give us hope in times like these. Love the On Location videos, you provide escapism for me as i'm locked down in the UK.
Hey Nick! Great in between shots. When standing in the parking lot and when assembling the camera! Those details do make the video work even better. Thanks for all the work you share
Beautiful video of perfect craftmanship !! And beuatiful photographs !!
The saddleback photo is amazing! It’s my favorite of this video! I know sometimes we are our own worse critic but you completely crushed it in every way.
100% showing your dedication to your art. Amazing. Great work.
Sorry Nick, This “episode?” was very relieving to me. I’m glad that this one didn’t come easy. Not that any of them really do because you prepare well, work hard, sweat every detail, etc. but it made me feel better about the challenges I’ve had recently. Thanks for publishing this one even though it wasn’t perfect.
Nick dropping another gem of a vid! Cheers sir, Stay safe and healthy champ
I missed this so much, thank you
i was just waiting for Nick to say "alrighty then" when he found the right spot....
Nick, I absolutely salute you for the dedication and commitment you put into this project. Waiting for hours and multiple returns to the same location just to get the right shot is not something that many people are that patient to do, including me haha. Pls never stop doing these on location videos. 💯
Super video, I really like how subtle they are
I loved this vid. Seen it before but had to see it again. Your reasoning about the project and wether to quit or not adds to value. It's not always easy. Not even in California, even if we who live in different parts of the world often think so. Both pics turned out good and your bonus pic was perfect. Keep going!
I respect the dedication you have to do this, such a perfectionist. Great video, Nick!
Great job Nick. I was a total sucess. Thanks for sharing .
Love seeing my home “town” from a different perspective, your videos.
Thoroughly entertaining video loved it from start to finish.
The last time I used an anti-haze filter was when I lived in South OC a couple decades ago. Can totally relate to your pain points. Great video and excellent shots!
This video is prime example of why so many of us love your content. You are real. Your work is always amazing, and you show a relatable process.
So good! Your video's are good for the soul & I appreciate how hard it must be with a full time job a new house & renovations.
So great to see another video, thank you for posting. I had a good laugh at the part when that dude was chatting with you. I can relate all too well.
Hey Nick! Having gone through similar long landscape projects myself, I appreciate and admire your perseverance. Another great job... and a few shekels coming your way for your awesome effort. Thanks!
Catalina and the Waves! Good one!
Stoked to see more videos in this series!
A brilliant Movie again. Ah... the Photographes are great too.
Been craving for new carver content. Keep up the amazing work nick!
you are a talented dude, those are all really amazing photos.
I thought you were going to do a morning lit shot of Catalina. I agree with the SoCal vibe! Nice! The Saddleback has that Jerry Schurr look. Very cool!
Good video and cool photos! I'm glad you finally got your project done. It threw me when you said it was September, but I quickly caught on. It's educational to see photographers struggling as much as it is to see them succeeding.
That seemed like a huge bellows extension for the 400T. Great video again of course.
Once again, I'm so happy to see a Nick Carver video in my feed. This was a fun one to follow along with. I definitely fall into the part-time photographer category, and as such, I have only ever "planned" a couple of shots. I typically go to a location and then just become opportunistic. It was eye-opening to see how these compositions just lingered in your brain for years... marinating away until you decided to execute them. Like an ex-girlfriend that you just can't seem to leave in your past. Thanks for the insight Mr Carver!
for me the the most interesting part of your video is you and your thoughts. does not matter if you fail doing photo :) thank you!
Nick thanks for this video. As someone who is trying to get a bit more serious with photography it really motivates me to see your patience and commitment! Everytime i watch your videos i learn, not only the technical stuff, but also about mentality and keeping on trying 👍
On location, my absolute favourite ! :) Great video Nick, and greetings from Denmark !
Great video and I'm glad you stuck with it. When the guy was chatting you up at the end of the second shot I thought the video was going to end with your voice over from jail after having tossed him over the edge! 🤣
Nick, thanks for sticking with it and being honest about your frustrations with the project. This makes me feel normal when I have similar feelings. I am a big fan of these types of images (low contrast, line and tone) and applaud your bold decision to use colour film... I usually make these images in b&w, adding colour introduces a whole other level of complexity to a project like this. If I was being honest about my reaction to the images, I would think that the increased amount of colour in the Catalina image compared to the Saddleback image breaks the congruency of the series. Individually though I appreciate both of them very much.
great work brother! Always an inspiration
Nick, always great insightful film & geography excursion - well done. Fum flooding East Coast Au.
Great effort, super video.
I was staring at Saddleback this afternoon wondering how well it would photograph from a good vantage point, then I see the notification for this when I get home! Thanks for pushing on with this project, great video!
Love these videos man, keep it up!
What an epic! I was confused why you were in the old office at the start, little did I know about the journey. Way to hang tough!
Welcome back, Bro! Missed you.
Wabi-sabi indeed. Great video Nick. You are a patient, patient, man.
Loved this video. Documenting the Genesee River in Upstate NY and shooting in Santa Barbara, I know the pain of location scouting and SOCAL weather! I do love the Saddleback shot. Given time, anyone can get a clear postcard view of a California mountain. What you got is very Japanese and minimalist - just as I like to think of the region at its best.
Really enjoyable
Great vid Nick
It’s so funny to see another photographer uttering the dilemmas you have working through an image.
Now that was pretty therapeutic, so great video Nick, Thanks mate !
I'm looking to be right by that location for Saddleback in the fall so I won't even have to go out of my way to take a photo like yours. Thanks for doing this location scouting for me!
Way to stick with it Nick! As frustrating as it was along the way it must have been very satisfying to see it through and end up with the two images you envisioned. I like the muted colors and feel of the Catalina sunset shot.
Well worth the wait
been missing this series
That's dedication man. And I love your work, just because of that and the quality of talk and workflow you have.:)
I was looking at the second ocean photo and I was thinking "Boy if that was in a cooler color palette I would swear it was the frozen tundra". Then you mention Antarctica. Too funny. Thanks the great videos Nick. As someone mentioned below, they really help make being stuck inside more bearable.
Before the guy bothering you near then end I was explaining to my wife how you hate to talk to the camera with other people around. Then came that part and she started laughing.