Local Mountain - Landscape Photography on Mount Tamalpais
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- How I spend my summers. This a visual story of landscape photography on our local mountain here in Marin county California, showcasing time lapse photography of summer fog on Mt.Tamalpais.
Everything about this video is beautiful... just as a process piece it stands up as a wonderful look into the mind of a landscape photographer who loves Mt. Tamalpais as much as you do. But that's not all because your work is also exceptional. Bravo! ... almost makes me want to get back into Timelapse photography. :) And shout out to Floyd in that last shot!!!!
Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment Gary. Much appreciated.
Incredible video and storytelling!
Thanks so much for the kind words Jennifer. It's much appreciated.
thanks for this. i live for the fog, and I'm from Marin County. I traveled W. Ridgecrest hundreds of times on my mountain bike. I wish I'd been a photographer back then. now i live in northern san diego county, and miss my beloved marin county. I try to get up there once or twice a year. bolinas ridge, ridgecrest, phoenix lake, kent pump road, china camp, cataract trail are my favorite places to shoot.
Thanks so much for giving a look. Watching the fog roll over that ridge never seems to get old. You know what though...it now gets a little crowded up there for my taste. Enjoy the fact that you probably had it all to yourself on those evenings back in the day. :)
Simply incredible video. Deserves to have millions of views.
Thanks so much for the nice comment. It's much appreciated!
Very Nice Narration David, Well Done!
Thanks so much for the kind words Gary. Its much appreciated. Haven't done much of this sort of thing but looking forward to trying some more.
Beautiful video.
Thanks so much for giving a look Robert. Much appreciated.
OMG, I love your work. When I was a kid I came to the Bay Area to visit my Grandmother in San Bruno for the summer. I remember by late afternoon the fog rolling in and it seemed like a wave washing ashore. I lived in the Bay Area as an adult from 1995 - 2003 and loved sitting up a Cal State Hayward watching the fog roll over the peninsula like a giant wave. Thank you so much for your video. I never heard anyone else refer to the fog as a wave. It sure brings back wonderful memories. Amazing Video :)
Thanks so much for the kind words and sharing your memories. I sometimes get tired of the trek up to the top of Tam but I don't ever seem to get tired of watching the fog roll in.
Beautiful
Thanks so much for watching Harish. Much appreciated.
Truly amazing - love the way you describe the natural beauty and wonders of nature. Bravo, 3 decades of study.
Aw, thanks Christin. Much appreciated.
bellissimo video!!
Thanks so much for the kind words Moreno.
Nice to see your video David. i recognize a couple scenes where I've been shooting right besides you :)
Hi Rajesh. Thanks so much for giving a look. Yes, I'm sure you were there on a number of those evenings. I'll see you out there. :)
Great video ! I live close and love MT Tam !
Thanks so much Al. Me too. I know on some days it can feel too crowded but I rarely ever regret making the effort to head up there.
@@DavidSafanda last time I had a chance at the wave on the old military foundation… The fog was there , but literally a weather guy told us that the high pressure wasn’t strong enough a loft to create the wave … It’s been a while since I’ve got good conditions there … I live in Sonoma county so it’s not to bad of a drive and it always gorgeous there fog or no fog
@@alansarpy Hi Al. You live in a beautiful area but yeah Tam is a bit far to be chasing conditions that may or may not cooperate. The low level fog in Sonoma Country during the winter with the rolling green hills...that's the best!
Hands down best video ive ever seen about what its like to go chase fog on Tam dude, I loved it. Awesome music, v/o, and the timelapses were incredible.
Thanks so much Travis. That's great to hear. It's a bit of a labor of love. I don't expect many people to ever find it, but I enjoyed making it. 👍
Stunning Photography plus 'The Dark Side of the Moon' probably the best Rock Album ever made?
I just discovered your channel, 2 for 2 great videos. Your vision for the shot comes across very clearly with just enough technical description while not bogging the story down with it
Thank you so much for the keen feedback Frank. It's much appreciated. I don't think I'm ever going to be able to produce a ton of videos but I do want to do more.
Gorgeous! Mesmerizing!
Hi Nancy. Glad you found this. We need to visit again someday in the near future.
Beautiful Location and Print!!
Thanks so much for watching. Yeah, I don't seem to get tired of this location.
Great stuff - the time lapses were mesmerizing. I found your channel from being connected with you in Vero, and I'm glad I did. Inspiring stuff 🙂👍
Thanks so much for the kind words. I've been enjoying the images you share on Vero. Very nice work.
@@DavidSafanda - I appreciate that David. It means a lot. Cheers 🙂
Good job David! Professionally done 👍
Thanks so much Alexander. Much appreciated.
Love this video, the imagery is fantastic and you've done a great job of putting the feeling of capturing the fog into words. I'm new to the game but I really feel like it has become a bit of an addiction.
Hi Kevin. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Much appreciated.
Very enjoyable
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. much appreciated.
Awesome! This is so amazing. Im planning to take some photos of Mt Tam, but a little bit of confused on the maps. Do go to Mt Tam or Mt Tam state park? Thank you
Thanks for the kind words. The images in this video were captured in a variety of locations on Mt.Tam. It really depends on the conditions on any given day but I would map to the top of Mt.Tam and stop where ever it looks good.
@@DavidSafanda Thank you! Now I'm inspired when I saw your video.
This is great !! Timelapses are mesmerizing, what is your preferred shutter speed for a timelapse ?
Thanks for the kind words. Honestly I pay almost no attention to shutter speed when shooting conditions like this. I usually put the camera in aperture priority and let the camera choose shutter speed. If the shutter speed gets too long I'll adjust iso. Hope that make some sense
Wow! Stunning images and timelapses! I'm coming to visit this area (from New York) in December, and I'm wondering whether there might be a chance I can watch this incredible phenomenon. Do you know if it happens in winter as well?
Thanks for the kind words Roberto. We do get fog in the winter but it's a bit different. The level of the fog tends to be much lower and it's generated inland rather than over the ocean. So, unfortunately you likely won't be able to experience the exact conditions but it can still be really nice. The hills start to turn green and it's just a different vibe.
Ah, that's so sad! But thanks for letting me know! I also ended up watching a couple more of your videos. You have some truly beautiful images!
@@RobertoRuizPhilosophyMonkey Thanks so much for giving a watch. I've been meaning to do a winter fog video. Just haven't managed to pull it together yet.
This is just so beautiful and calming. I want to hopefully make it in March. Do you think that's a good time? And what ND filter stop would you recommend to create such a dreamy effect?
Hi David. Thanks so much for kind words. I'd love for you to get a taste of it. I have to admit that March is probably not the best time of year. It's not impossible to get good fog in March but it's more of a gamble. Truth be told it's a bit of a gamble anytime of year but June through August is usually when we get the most consistent fog that is the right height for Tam. Don't let that stop you though. Tam is fun anytime of year. You might have wild flowers in March. A 10 stop ND is usually what I use while the sun is still up and it's fairly bright. As it gets darker I switch to a 6 stop or 3 stop ND. Hope that helps somewhat.
@@DavidSafanda thank you very much! That’s very helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I will make sure to go during that time then. Any nice nearby spots you recommend going to? I’m thinking of going there 3 days.
@@DavidSk2683 Point Reyes National Seashore is about an hour from Mt.Tam. It's worth a visit if you have time.
I'm a HS Principal in the Bay and I'd love one of your photos for my office on campus. Please send me your website and prices. Your work is amazing!
Thanks so much for the kind words. You can see images on my website at davidsafanda.com/photography. I don't currently have prices listed on my website because there are so many variables(size, frame types, paper or metal surfaces, etc.) If you find an image you like just email me and I'd be happy to get you a price.
Is this East Peak and West Peak? Thank you
This includes images from all over the mountain. Both East and West sides. Thanks for giving a watch.
Thanks again. Awesome video@@DavidSafanda
West side is always my favorite if conditions are good but sometimes EastPeak is the only option. Have fun out there. :)
Do you sell your prints ?
Hi Mitchell. I do sell prints. Once upon a time I had a price list online but it became a bit too complicated to maintain with all of the various formats and sizes available. It's best to browse my galleries and then email if you see something you like. Cheers.
davidsafanda.com/photography/prints/