Photography On Location: The Post Office
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2021
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You know how I frequently find buildings here in Orange County that I photograph with my Shen-Hao TFC 617-A panoramic 6x17 camera? Well, here's another. This time I found myself a nice little mid-century modern post office. It's got a killer roof line and some killer lights. I mean, the lights aren't "killer" like "cool looking", the lights are mood killers. I'm talking about those security/flood lights they blast parking lots with to keep out the riff-raff. This building has some of those. The roof-line though, that actually is killer as in "cool looking."
As an architectural photographer, I find those lights irritating. Especially if they're LED lights. They're so damn bright and in-yo-face that it's nearly impossible to get that perfect moody balance of ambient and artificial light. They just overpower the whole damn scene. By the way, what's the deal with LEDs? If you look right at them you'll burn a hole through your retina and yet most of them barely throw any light onto their subject. The source-brightness-to-subject-illumination ratio is outrageous. Is that a lensing thing with the light itself? Does anyone know what the hell I'm talking about?
I used my preferred film for these early-morning scenes: Kodak Portra 160. I shot some Kodak Tri-X, too, though. That was in a Mamiya C220 TLR camera. The black and white shots are meh, but I think the shots I got on Portra came out pretty good. They'll make good additions to the book I hope to make someday.
Thanks for watching!
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I cannot tell you how much of a fanboy I have become with every video of Nick! Everything he speaks is invaluable. This is premium content from a higher grade human. That is all I can say
You are too kind, my friend. Thank you very much!
I couldn't agree more.
Just poured myself a Cuba Libre and this notification popped up. The large format gods are blessing me today.
Even fate appropriates a Nick Carver video....
a Bryan comment just upped the street cred of this video ten fold!.
This day immediately got better!
I agree
I don’t think I’ve ever gasped in excitement after seeing a video in my sub box before haha
Correct!
Nick Carver: goes out on location shoot
Truck drivers: "aight Imma head out"
I think you dismissed those c220 shots a bit too lightly. That shot of broken handset is fantastic. It could be used as a methaphor for so many things: Urban decay, not listening to history, leaving someone hanging. Brilliant!
Thank you!
Or the dominance of cell phones where the pay phone is becoming a relic and a broken handset isnt even worth fixing anymore.
Great work as usual Nick thanks
Agreed. The broken handset photo is outstanding.
Yeah those shot are all pretty good!
@@nickcarverphoto I agree with the analogy you used in the video. These are the sprinkles on the top. These are the B roll, the embellishments that help to tell the story
The truck made the story much better 😂 So it wasn't all bad luck, in a way...
From an italian eye: the best shot IMHO is the BW 6x6 of the Post Office "Fullerton California 92834" . Very iconic, it screams America!
A new on location video descending like a gift from the gods!!! Just what I needed today
And I bequeath unto thee a video of me photographing a post office. Basically as important as the Ten Commandments.
@@nickcarverphoto
1. Though shalt shoot all buildings centred and straight on 😁
2. See commandment 1
@@nickcarverphoto The Holy Post Office of St. Nicolas. Not as well-known as the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, but equally important in the canon. "And with 3ND shalt thou snap it. Not with 4ND, nor with 2ND unless it shall be to proceed on to 3ND. 5 is Right Out."
The look are your face when you saw that truck...priceless.
I definitely enjoy these on location videos, they're not getting stale at all. I also like to listen to your thought process with the emphasis on composition as well as the troubles you go through, it's humbling. Keep up the great work and all the best!
I really appreciate this feedback. I worry about getting stale with these videos, so I’m very glad to hear that.
@@nickcarverphoto definitely not; fresh as a daisy 👌🏻
The Tri-X photos would accent the pano nicely in a book! I’m inspired to photograph my little city, strictly to freeze time.. awesome video Nick
I started watching videos on this channel and surprisingly I cannot stop. Keep making them please
"Paying attention to how the different layers of the building move..." There're so many good and instructive observations within this segment. It's really worth watching more than once.
I know this an old video -- I've watched it several times now, and again tonight. I really dig your photography. I hope you don't get discouraged if youtube's views aren't as lucrative as they perhaps once were. I think it's a bigger issue than just your channel, and your content is awesome.
I see a Nick Carver video pop up in my feed, I click the "Like" button and watch the video I-MEE-JET-LY!
Specifically LOVE your videos like this, where you've driven by a building and decide to photograph it. I enjoy hearing your thought process behind what attracted you to a scene/building, listening to your strategy in terms of composition and exposure.
I felt your pain to the core of my soul, when the truck was parked in your composition. Happens to me ALL the time.
On the east coast, you can drive by a building or structure on a Monday, come back the following week to shoot it, and demolition will have already started and/or the property will be fenced off. Point being, the old adage is true, 'If you want to shoot it, best to do it today!'
It's a gift to make the mundane seem utterly fascinating. This composition of the Post Office defines your style in my opinion. So many emotions and associations to unpack. The tri-x pictures really add to the story and I would like to see more public spaces/ utility type photographs.
I really appreciate this, thank you
Wonderful episode, Nick. I am certainly not getting tired of these compositions and all your thoughts that go into these shots. Thanks for taking us along with you. Looking forward to the book.
love the contrast of the palm tree with the cell tower.
Great juxtaposition of the cross and the convenience store, especially with me watching on a Sunday morning.
I love those square b&w photos!
I always enjoy the architectural shoots, and yes I would buy the book. Your vision on these buildings encourages many of us to look at these everyday structures in a new light. I know my vision of the structures around me has changed.
That image of the sunrise on the video looked like it could have made a nice composition.
I'm so happy to see another on location video again. THIS SERIES IS SERIOUSLY THE BOMB
Thank you!
Walker Evans never had a problem shooting a building head on, full frontal. You are in good company my man. Drive on!
Watching new video from Nick Carver, at 23:33 in Spain 🤟
I'm not going to be tired of these videos... as long as you have that red-orange jacket. ;)
I drive by that post office every single day and have never once thought of shooting photos of it hahaha
When you saw the truck parked in the parking lot....your expression!!! My most memorable moment on CZcams in so long.
His videos have been sorely missed!!!
How could someone ever get bored of your photography on location? It's always so good to watch and your insights are so precious ! Can't wait for your book to come out.
Nick is the chef John of photography
Never get tired of your one off building shoots :) oh! That truck you nailed anyway and love those b&w photos at the end telling the rest of the story
Never getting tired of these videos, never stop.. never. stop. Okey thanks ❤️
Wife’s out of town, so that means photography? I’m a member of that club, too.
5:21 man, oh man, do I love those opposing lines in the bottom of the frame though...
Nicely done, glad things worked out in the end man. And you don't need "Boys" or "Video Games" when you have an audience like us... amiright? eh....ehhhh? Okay. Awesome work as usual Nick, can't wait for the next one.
Haha. True. I got boyz all over the world in CZcams land.
Aren’t we all ya boyz...? And I I like the square shots-but I’m more wired for smaller, intimate peeks over great giant wideness.
Excellent as always, thanks!
16:48 the that reflect’s on the parking spot si awesome
I didn't see it until I saw the photograph. And I loved the 'pretentious' part because it's true.
my birthday was next week but thanks nick
Thanks for this man, it’s always inspiring to watch you make photos. And to hear what they mean to you is also something I never thought about. Thank you for the sprinkles at the end, I thought they were rather delicious!
Thank you, sir!
It's always a treat when you post a Photography On Location video
Really enjoyable Nick. I don't mean to poke fun at misfortune but it is always entertaining to see your reaction when a truck is in the way, or cars, or a pile of tires, etc.
When I see one of your on location videos drop, I get as excited as when a movie trailer I have been waiting for is released. I honestly love watching these videos and they dont drop too frequently, making them all the more special when they do. Keep doing what yo do man we love your work.
I think you going out shooting one-off buildings is why most of us are here. Loved the church/7-11 juxtaposition, there's poetry in that what with both being open around the clock. Good stuff, cheers.
Anyone else reserving this guy's videos for the right time of the week? Gosh...I love this kind of content.
Never get tired of these Nick. 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Excellent photo trip 👍😀
Church makes the 7/11 shot 👍
It must take lots of planning to arrange for those trucks! 😅
That is a funky looking post office. It looks like it may have been a clothing store in a former life. I especially like some of the names of businesses in the background such as "Private Sneakers" & "Huntington Ramen"! LOL!
Thank god for that! I was starting to get Nick Carver withdrawal symptoms. Great work as always mate.
Between familytime and a long workweek on various tv productions, there is a nick carver video, my weekend just even better!
So much to take into account, no one could ever accuse you of just taking 'snaps'... Thank you for another entertaining and enlightening 20 minutes.
Not bored of these videos at all! And, please do the book.
Another poetic and entertaining video wrapped with some beautiful images. Good work Nick. Bravo.
I spent this video thinking, oh man, if I was there I would have to photograph that phone booth, the newspaper stands etc, as they are cool details. I wonder if nick photographs them as well. They would be cool additions, but maybe not as photos on there own, but alongside the main shot would just allow someone to have a closer look as their curiosity pulls them. Then in the last 30 secs, just like Ron Jeremy, you pull out the money shot. Great video
Looking forward to the book! I think all these individual images are going to be even more impressive when viewed as part of a larger body of work.
Book. Yes! Pre-ordering now. I know it may be a while, but the wait, the anticipation, the expectation will be more than worth it. I put you alongside Julius Shulman, an architectural photography favorite. An important component is your good humor that makes these exceptional.
Never pre-order anything.
Great way to end the week with a Nick Carver On Location. Great shot of the post office, and I really like the 6x6 shot of the broken pay phone handset
Made my day seeing a Nick Carver post!
I knew it, the face @8.28. There's a truck in the way. I just knew it LOL! Great content dude, love it.
so much time i wait for this.... thx nick
Not sick of it at all! Love it when my boiiiii Nicky C uploads a video 😁
No, Nick, we are not getting tired of these videos. In fact, of all the videos that pop up in my feed, I always make sure I watch yours! Keep it up and I look forward to that book.
Never get tired. Will for shure by that book! Regards from Germany
Can’t get enough of on location of buildings with the 6x17
Never bored! Keep them coming!
Another Nick Carver adventure!!! Love it!!! Keep em coming brother!
your "on location" videos are my favs.
From early on in the video I hoped you'd use the Mamiya to shoot that dangling phone horn. Satisfied now :-)
Always a pleasure to watch!
The broken payphone photo is nice
Yay!! An on location video. Love these.
I absolutely love these videos
Always a good day when Nick post new location video!
Not getting tired. Keep em coming.
A great video, thank you, Nick!
Will never get tired of these videos.
Good work. Definitely not bored with your on location videos. Looking forward to the next one and to hearing more about the book!
what an absolute legend
Nick Carver video makes any day a good day. Thanks man.
Ironic comment on Nicks greatness that is not ironic at the same time
Will never bed tired of it, another great video, thx!
as always your videos are full of life :) thank you
Glad to have you back Nick. :)
What's amazing about you is that you grabbed b-roll footage of the fluorescent lights under the roof awning, because you knew that was going to be a thing
Nice to see you back.
Woohoo! Can't wait to watch this!
Another great video Nick. Please keep them coming!!!
So happy when I came across this
Awesome video, Nick! Made my day.
Well done 2 in one morning Nick.
Always inspiring and entertaining nick thank you
I love your patience Nick! Great content as always!
Epic WHY when seeing that truck!
I agree with the over analyzing and the philosophical reasons why you take a picture. You take a picture because that's what interested you at the time.
Keep going with this theme, its the planning, explanation and the lead up to the final shot that is interesting.
Enjoying your vision, and the final resulting composition. Thanks.
Classic Nick Carver, excellent video.
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Good work!!